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The Gazette 1987-01-07 - 1987-12-30
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Wednesday, October 7, 1987 Muldoon Coun tT y.x. lt;-20:0:0 WELL.../7S FINALLY HERE... THE ELEVENTH HOUR HAS ARRIVED FOR THE FREE TRADE TALKS : Ey + SIMON AND PETER WILL TRY TO WORK OLITA DEAL... THEY LL HAVE 70 SUMMON ME 7O HELP KEACH AN AGREEMENT. /F THEY FAIL OF CONCILIATION ANP THE WHOLE WORLD WILL CALL IT... 111 HAVE TO REACH POWN AND THE SECOND MIRICLE PULL OUT ALL MY GREAT POWERS Ce as OF MEECH LAKE g TORONTO SUN land values continue downward trend Fewer acres of Alberta farmland at lower prices were sold in the first half of 1987 com- pared to the same period last year, accor- ding to statistics recen- tly compiled by Alberta Agriculture. Figures for the first six months of 1987 are maintaining a . trend over the last four years, says Julie Egglestone, a resource economist with the department in Edmonton who has just completed a second quarter report on the agriculture real estate situation. The report shows the decreased 9.9 per cent, average value of an acre says Egglestone. This of farmland in Alberta is consistent with the at 352.65 at the end of trend that seems to June. This..was. down bave started in 1986. from 391.61 in June of The number of acres 1986 and 447,37. at, transferred in the the end of June 1984. second quarter has been The figures show decreasing since 1984. 261,070 acres changed In 1987, transfer ac- hands between April tivity decreased 4.6 per and June of this year, cent. compared to 273,519 Looking at average acres sold in the second land prices in counties half of 1986, and and municipal districts 355,566 acres sold in. across the province, the the second quarter of report shows a more 1984. than 700 an acre dif- Since the second ference between the quarter of 1986, far- highest and lowest mland value has prices. The County of Leth- bridge in southern Alberta had the highest average land value in, the province at 793.04 per acre, while farmland in the most northern region, Improvement District 23 including the High Level and Fort Vermilion areas, averaged 73.93 per acre. Sampling land prices from north to south, farmland in the County of Grande Prairie was valued at an average of 288.84 per acre, while in the County of Athabasca it was The Gazette pegged at 190.30 per acre. Farmland in the County of St. Paul was valued at 367.81 per acre; in the County of Camrose, 376.63; County of Red Deer, 606.80 an acre; Municipal District of Starland, around Drumheller was 379.73 per acre; the MD of Foothills, around High River, was 663.98 an acre; the County of Newell, in- cluding the Brooks area, was 329.16 per acre, and in the MD of Pincher Creek the average price of an acre of farmland was 447.79. Of the 63. counties, municipal districts, im- provement districts and ial areas in the statistics, 16 had average prices ranging from 200 to 300; 13 had prices ing from 300 to 400; nine had prices between 100 and 200; eight had prices between 400 and 500; Seven had prices between 500 and 600; six had prices between 600 and 700; three had prices under 100; and only one, the County of Lethbridge, was over 700 per acre. hoof trimming course Livestock owners who have dealt with foot problems in their cattle should participate in a three-day course offered at Olds College in November. The November 2 to 5 program will introduce cattlemen to the basics of hoof trimming and foot care for their cat- tle. They will learn the need for hoof trimming as well as the anatomy and physiology of feet and legs.; The session also teaches selection and preparation of hoof nippers and how to handle cattle with and without a trimming table. Participants should bring their own coveralls and hoof nip- pers to the course. To register for the 60 course contact the college at 556-8344. Registration deadline is October 23. Free Trade highlights The centrepiece of the free trade deal is the elimination of all tariffs and duties between the two countries over 10 years, says a summary of the agreement released Sunday by the U.S. trade representative s office. If the deal receives U.S. congressional approval, some tariffs will end immediately when it goes into effect in January, 1989: Others will be phased out over five years, at.20 per cent a year, while the rest, in vulnerable sectors, over a 10-year period at 10 per cent a year. In addition, an accelerator clause is included to allow in- dustries to request faster tariff reductions on com- modities, subject to agreement from both sides. A central element of the deal is a binding mechanism for settling trade disputes that the Canadians deemed essen- tial for protection against American protectionism. Its authority would kick in only after existing trade complaint procedures in both countries have run their normal course. Among other measures, the deal would: e Expand access to Canadian markets for U.S. farm pro- ducts, eliminate Canadian import licenses for American wheat, barley, oats and grain products and ease Canadian import quotas for poultry and eggs. It would also end transportation subsidies for farm products moving through Western Canada ports to the United States. In addition, both countries would exempt each other from their respective meat import laws. Keep the production and Canadian content guarantees in the Canada - U.S. auto pact, but end Ottawa's program of duty-based subsidies to encourage foreign automakers to set up plants in Canada. And in a move aimed at the Japanese, it would require all foreign automakers operating in North America to buy at least half their parts and labor in Canada or the United States. Ease Canada s rules on foreign investment. Specifical- ly, Canada has agreed to make permanent its recent policy of not screening new U.S. business investments in Canada and has agreed to reduce screening of direct ac- quisitions significantly. In addition, screening by Invest- ment Canada of indirect takeovers, forced divestitures and imposition of minimum: Canadian ownership rules would end. i MS . Open access to the Canadian market for U.S. wine and spirits. U.S. companies would also gain increased access to provincial distribution and marketing networks. The Canadian brewing industry, which had feared the loss of thousands of jobs from a free trade deal, has been exemp- ted. e Improve access to Canadian energy supplies by the United States and secure markets for Canadian energy exports to the U.S. Both sides have agreed to end restrictions on energy im- ports or exports, including quotas, taxes, minimum im- port and export prices or any other restrictive measures, subject to very limited exceptions. Canada has agreed to end curbs on energy exports to the United States while the Americans have agreed to end import restriction and allow Canada access to oil from Alaska s North Slope. e Establish a new code to govern services, which ac- counted for about 11 billion U.S. in trade last year. It provides the right of establishment, the right to cross- border sales and disciplines on public monopolies. In ad- dition, it covers enhanced telecommunications and com- puter services, tourism and transportation sectors. e Protect intellectual property, patent and copyright laws and move to eliminate discrimination and improve access to banks, trust companies insurers and brokers who want to set up in Canada. Ease buy-Canada and buy-America restrictions that shut out foreign companies from bidding on government contracts. All contracts over 25,000 will be open to Canadian and U.S. bidders. Exempt cultural industries but alter Canadian prac- tices that discriminate against the United States, in- cluding differential postal rates for U.S. magazines. Calgary Herald, Monday, Oct. 5 Page 9 the year of the Grizzlys The Olds Grizzlys seem to have awakened from a long sleep and are giving early indications that they will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming Alberta Junior Hockey League season. With a record of two wins and one loss, in regular season play and with a good exhibition record, the Grizzlys are once again becoming a coffee row hot topic. Bob Clark, the teams general manager and coach Steve Richard- son, always displayed a winning spirit in anything they tackled and they seem to have conveyed that feeling to the young charges wear- ing the Grizzly livery. More than that, the club executive has taken on the winning attitude necessary to attract a major team sponsor. In a few days, the team will be an- nouncing the winning line-up for a Sportsman s dinner in Olds. This will serve to not only keep the club in the sports limelight but it will put need- ed silver into the club s coffers. Allin all, from this early point in the 1987 - 88 season, it looks like the year of the Grizzlys. Question Number Two There are now two major questions that should be finally decided, not by politicians, but by the people of Canada. Question Number One - When and how should the death penalty be im- posed? The politicians decided that the death penalty should be eliminated even for the most heinous crimes. However since that decision was made, a growing number of Canadians have become concerned about the brutal, deadly attacks on police constables and prison guards. Add to that a few killers like B.C. s Clifford Olsen one finds even more support for re- imposing capital punishment. While the question was recently debated and voted upon in the House of Commons, there is no final resolution since the issue will be raised there again and again. Only by holding a national referen- dum will the question be finally decided. Question Number Two - Do you favor the signing of the proposed trade package with the United States? In the past week Canadians have watched a parade of federal cabinet ministers in Washington to finally conclude a last hour trade deal. The contents of that package are not yet visible on the table. While we recognize that a North American trade package is the first step in lowering world wide barriers, many Canadians will feel their way of life threatened by the new deal. Even farmers who have enjoyed the protection of quotas and marketing boards must feel a bit undressed as some of the details are made known. Again this is a national issue that cuts across political loyalties and union contracts. It is also one that needs reliable information on which to base an opinion. Being a national issue, however, it is one that should be decided by a national. referendum, otherwise good people now sitting in the House of Commons are going to be turfed out because they are either for or against the free trade package. Thanksgiving 1987 While we sit stuffi ourselves with ham, or turkey, ly and all the trimmings, over this Thanks- giving weekend, we should also take a few moments off to be truly thankful for our good fortune. We should be thankful For family and friends and the joys they bring. For the good earth and the bounty it yields. For the clear air and sparkling water. For the far horizons that beckon us to explore. For the birds and wildlife that grace our forests and prairies. For our leaders who work so tirelessly on behalf of the people. For the men and women of vision who devote their time and talents for the betterment of our communi- ty. For our health and happiness which allows us to influence others. For our doctors, nurses and hospital workers that care for us in time of illness. For teachers and preachers and the knowledge they impart. For the unsung heroes like firemen, policemen and town employees who are always looking after our welfare. For the trees and shrubs that bloom in spring and then remind us so vividly that winter is approaching. For the many, many things that challenge us and make life in- teresting. For the food that graces our tables and the roof that shelters our bodies. For memories of places and faces. Add your list to ours and let your thanks guide you throughout the year. The Gazette Published Weekly at Olds, Alberta Subscription - 10.00 per year in Canada P.O. Box 820, Olds, Alberta Represented for National Sales by Western Regional Newspapers and Ad Reps, Vancouver, B.C. Entered as Second Class Matter at Olds, Alberta TOM 1P0 Under Permit Number 0370 Phone 556-3351
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Image 669 (1987-10-07), from microfilm reel 669, (CU12513715). Courtesy of Early Alberta Newspapers Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.