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the queen bee
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Titan Land and Cattle presents sustainable compost pilot project
by Dana McArthur state. Our long term vision is to Ewanchuk went on to explain that little to no odour.
create a template here that the site will be as natural as Councillor Shawn Berry, "Are
Titan Land and Cattle gave a demonstrates a closed system with possible with a tree line and you planning to take compostable
presentation to Yellowhead County no nutrient loss and any water inviting to local birds and animals. material from other farms?
Council on June 9 regarding their leaving the site is in better shape "One of the goals of permaculture Hodgkinson responded, "I would
new compost pilot project. than what came in." is to invite animals in." say no for now. If we took from
Titan has been operating a cattle "Our mission is to create the Councillor Cherniawsky asked other farms we cannot control
feed lot and farming business in highest quality Alberta made about any odours that will be added what's in it."
Yellowhead County, East of Edson compost product. We do not want to the site. Hodgkinson explained Mayor Gerald Soroka thanked Farmers' Advocate Office annual rental reduction advisory
near Carrot Creek, for over 30 there to be any detrimental waste; that within a short time through the them for their presentation.
years. The operation typically we want this to be a beneficial composting process the manure has
manages 7000 to 9000 cattle product using natural systems," AgriNews - “Landowners who have called through the Surface Rights Board under effort. “Operators are required to provide all
landowners and occupants a copy of the
emphasising their focus on social said Hodgkinson. Initially their the Farmers' Advocate Office (FAO) have been Section 36 of the Surface Rights Act.”
responsibility, environmental compost product will be used for receiving requests sent by oil and gas “It is important to note that landowners have reclamation certificate application. They
stewardship, food safety, and their own quarter sections. companies to either reduce their annual rental the right to a 5 year review of the rate of should receive this package the same day the
economic sustainability. Councillor David Russell asked, payment to the landowner or to stop paying the compensation under Section 27 of the Surface operator makes a reclamation application to
Presenting their improved manure "The project looks really good but landowner their annual rental payment,” says Rights Act,” explains Kauffman. “This is an the Alberta Energy Regulator.”
management processes was we are currently experiencing some Anna Kauffman, rural engagement specialist opportunity for landowners to negotiate with “If a landowner is unhappy with the
Savannah Hodgkinson, director of pretty severe weather, is your with the FAO. oil and gas operators in good faith, with honest reclamation, they can file a statement of
operations for Titan Compost and system going to be engineered to “They are being informed of a unilateral and fair engagement of both parties.” concern with the Alberta Energy Regulator
Kurtis Ewanchuk with Expanding handle this type of event?" rental reduction and that the annual The annual compensation that a landowner within 30 days of the application being filed,”
Edge Permaculture Inc., which Ewanchuk responded, "Absolutely, compensation for their surface leases will receives is based on adverse effect and loss of she adds. “We encourage landowners to
contracts to Titan on the project. regulations state we must design decrease due to certain clauses. These clauses use. contact the Farmers' Advocate Office to ensure
Titan also operates16 quarter the system for a 1 in 25 year rain are related to the change of use, proposed “Adverse effect relates to the cost to the that their rights are recognized, understood and
sections "oriented towards field event. This recent rain shows that reclamation or surrender of the well.” landowner resultant of a change in business protected as some actions may contradict the
crops, hay, pastures, and ecosystem our site has held up and we haven't She says that in these letters, companies are practices due to the well site - the time, stress, Surface Rights Act.”
developments," said Hodgkinson. had blowouts or wash aways." citing a number of reasons for the rental nuisance and inconvenience of having the well
Titan went through certification Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky, reductions. “They are claiming that they are site on the property,” she adds. “Loss of use is
for a Verified Beef Producer "I commend you on this plan but I under severe financial strains that are beyond the compensation pertaining to the economic
operation several years ago with am worried about water their direct control. These reasons include benefit that could have been derived from the
recommendations of farm plan that contamination. I understand when Savannah Hodgkinson, director of operations for Titan Compost and Kurtis market factors, rural municipal taxes, the high land but for the oil and gas lease site and/or
includes manure management. you have an intense livestock Ewanchuk with Expanding Edge Permaculture Inc. giving a presentation to cost of operations and the cost of surface lease access road.”
"With that we want to make a more operation there are concerns with County council on Titan's compost pilot project. photo Dana McArthur rentals.”
Companies are responsible for paying the
sustainable and long-term parasites and E. coli. My concern is Kauffman wants to remind landowners that annual rental on a surface lease until a
beneficial product," said run-off and do you have anything
Hodgkinson. "We are working with to prevent that." Ewanchuk [P] cashing a cheque with a reduced lease payment reclamation certificate is issued under section
Natural Resources Conservation responded, "That's an important does not necessarily imply acceptance of the 144 of the Environmental Protection and
Board to get our qualifications and concern and a main issue addressed reduced payment. “We caution landowners to Enhancement Act.
meet all the regulations." by Alberta Environment. All the contact the FAO before signing any document. Kauffman notes that operators must engage
Ewanchuk explained that they geotechnical engineering has to July 20, 2019: 10 am Landowners have recourse to obtain landowners and occupants throughout the
have been in touch with County meet minimum standards. We are compensation for unpaid or reduced rentals consultation remediation and reclamation
Infrastructure that there has been even over-engineering on this site CONSIGNMENT AUCTION AT
no change in infrastructure. "It's and putting in permanent testing
essentially just going to be more wells." Ewanchuk also explained MURPHY STEAM TRUCK
modern. Our goal for the site is to they are putting in a deeper clay 12.7 km East of Edson is the Murphy Steam Truck Yard
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PAGE 11
MONDAY JUNE 24, 2019
leave hive...
News and Views
News and Views
A local farmer
suits up to rescue
a bee hive after a
swarm. Swarming
is a process that
occurs in late
spring/early
summer, in which
the queen bee
leaves the hive
PAGE 22 MONDAY JULY 15, 2019 THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
with a portion of
T he Weekly ANCHOR the colony in
search of a new
F
Farm & Fieldarm & Field home. photo
submitted
News and Views
News and Views
Titan Land and Cattle presents sustainable compost pilot project
by Dana McArthur state. Our long term vision is to Ewanchuk went on to explain that little to no odour.
create a template here that the site will be as natural as Councillor Shawn Berry, "Are
Titan Land and Cattle gave a demonstrates a closed system with possible with a tree line and you planning to take compostable
presentation to Yellowhead County no nutrient loss and any water inviting to local birds and animals. material from other farms?
Council on June 9 regarding their leaving the site is in better shape "One of the goals of permaculture Hodgkinson responded, "I would
new compost pilot project. than what came in." is to invite animals in." say no for now. If we took from
Titan has been operating a cattle "Our mission is to create the Councillor Cherniawsky asked other farms we cannot control
feed lot and farming business in highest quality Alberta made about any odours that will be added what's in it."
Yellowhead County, East of Edson compost product. We do not want to the site. Hodgkinson explained Mayor Gerald Soroka thanked Farmers' Advocate Office annual rental reduction advisory
near Carrot Creek, for over 30 there to be any detrimental waste; that within a short time through the them for their presentation.
years. The operation typically we want this to be a beneficial composting process the manure has
manages 7000 to 9000 cattle product using natural systems," AgriNews - “Landowners who have called through the Surface Rights Board under effort. “Operators are required to provide all
landowners and occupants a copy of the
emphasising their focus on social said Hodgkinson. Initially their the Farmers' Advocate Office (FAO) have been Section 36 of the Surface Rights Act.”
responsibility, environmental compost product will be used for receiving requests sent by oil and gas “It is important to note that landowners have reclamation certificate application. They
stewardship, food safety, and their own quarter sections. companies to either reduce their annual rental the right to a 5 year review of the rate of should receive this package the same day the
economic sustainability. Councillor David Russell asked, payment to the landowner or to stop paying the compensation under Section 27 of the Surface operator makes a reclamation application to
Presenting their improved manure "The project looks really good but landowner their annual rental payment,” says Rights Act,” explains Kauffman. “This is an the Alberta Energy Regulator.”
management processes was we are currently experiencing some Anna Kauffman, rural engagement specialist opportunity for landowners to negotiate with “If a landowner is unhappy with the
Savannah Hodgkinson, director of pretty severe weather, is your with the FAO. oil and gas operators in good faith, with honest reclamation, they can file a statement of
operations for Titan Compost and system going to be engineered to “They are being informed of a unilateral and fair engagement of both parties.” concern with the Alberta Energy Regulator
Kurtis Ewanchuk with Expanding handle this type of event?" rental reduction and that the annual The annual compensation that a landowner within 30 days of the application being filed,”
Edge Permaculture Inc., which Ewanchuk responded, "Absolutely, compensation for their surface leases will receives is based on adverse effect and loss of she adds. “We encourage landowners to
contracts to Titan on the project. regulations state we must design decrease due to certain clauses. These clauses use. contact the Farmers' Advocate Office to ensure
Titan also operates16 quarter the system for a 1 in 25 year rain are related to the change of use, proposed “Adverse effect relates to the cost to the that their rights are recognized, understood and
sections "oriented towards field event. This recent rain shows that reclamation or surrender of the well.” landowner resultant of a change in business protected as some actions may contradict the
crops, hay, pastures, and ecosystem our site has held up and we haven't She says that in these letters, companies are practices due to the well site - the time, stress, Surface Rights Act.”
developments," said Hodgkinson. had blowouts or wash aways." citing a number of reasons for the rental nuisance and inconvenience of having the well
Titan went through certification Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky, reductions. “They are claiming that they are site on the property,” she adds. “Loss of use is
for a Verified Beef Producer "I commend you on this plan but I under severe financial strains that are beyond the compensation pertaining to the economic
operation several years ago with am worried about water their direct control. These reasons include benefit that could have been derived from the
recommendations of farm plan that contamination. I understand when Savannah Hodgkinson, director of operations for Titan Compost and Kurtis market factors, rural municipal taxes, the high land but for the oil and gas lease site and/or
includes manure management. you have an intense livestock Ewanchuk with Expanding Edge Permaculture Inc. giving a presentation to cost of operations and the cost of surface lease access road.”
"With that we want to make a more operation there are concerns with County council on Titan's compost pilot project. photo Dana McArthur rentals.”
Companies are responsible for paying the
sustainable and long-term parasites and E. coli. My concern is Kauffman wants to remind landowners that annual rental on a surface lease until a
beneficial product," said run-off and do you have anything
Hodgkinson. "We are working with to prevent that." Ewanchuk [P] cashing a cheque with a reduced lease payment reclamation certificate is issued under section
Natural Resources Conservation responded, "That's an important does not necessarily imply acceptance of the 144 of the Environmental Protection and
Board to get our qualifications and concern and a main issue addressed reduced payment. “We caution landowners to Enhancement Act.
meet all the regulations." by Alberta Environment. All the contact the FAO before signing any document. Kauffman notes that operators must engage
Ewanchuk explained that they geotechnical engineering has to July 20, 2019: 10 am Landowners have recourse to obtain landowners and occupants throughout the
have been in touch with County meet minimum standards. We are compensation for unpaid or reduced rentals consultation remediation and reclamation
Infrastructure that there has been even over-engineering on this site CONSIGNMENT AUCTION AT
no change in infrastructure. "It's and putting in permanent testing
essentially just going to be more wells." Ewanchuk also explained MURPHY STEAM TRUCK
modern. Our goal for the site is to they are putting in a deeper clay 12.7 km East of Edson is the Murphy Steam Truck Yard
bring the solid manure which is in liner than minimum standards
a volatile state, to a stable compost dictate. AUCTION ITEMS FOR SALE
Combo Bathroom / Garbage units, Dyna Blast Pressure Washer model #
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE MGH400N, Prattissoli Pump w/ 10 HP Motor, model # EKL32, Super Mini
Gas Boiler 50,000 BTU model # MG50-N-E, Super Mini Gas Boiler
Professional Digital Passport System photos 150,000 BTU model # MG150N, Swift Enviromental Wayne Vac System,
Professional Digital
ready in minutes while you wait... Professional Digital Isuzu Engine and Hawk Pump, Kanga Jack Hammer model # 767V, Kanga
Jack Hammer model # 900, Baldor Motors w/ Pumps, Air Compressor,
Passport System
Passport System Storage Tanks, Supplied Air System with Bottles, Hose, Regulator and
Cart. 1/2 Barrel of Methanol, 90% barrel of Accuchem Red Neck
photos ready
photos ready Degreaser, Barrel Cart, Acety Cart, Sand Blaster, Tool Chest, Sprayers, BBQ
in minutes
in minutes
while you wait...
while you wait...
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5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
7
780-723-578780-723-5787
SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
D FULL LISTINGS AND PHOTOS ON WWW.GLOBALAUCTIONGUIDE.COM
DON (780) 728-5803 or HOLT (780) 728-8973
Or reach us by email at: pattersonsauctions@live.com
D
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
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