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County selling Beetle Block Verbenone to combat Mt. Pine Beetle
Yellowhead County is now selling Beetle will be sold for $10 apiece ($90 for a 10 pack). of protection before peak flight and another four
Block Verbenone. This is a synthetically Typically, only one pouch is needed for single weeks following peak flights.
s CHOOL produced anti-aggression pheromone that works multiple trees, you can place pouches on any have already been affected by MPB and can only 780-728-8803 5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
lone-standing trees. If you have a stand of
Verbenone does not protect or remedy trees that
PATTERSON’S PART SUPPLY
by repelling newly arriving beetles. Verbenone's
780-728-8803 5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
high object (2.5 - 3.5 meters above ground) every protect uninfested trees. For a FAQ on
pheromones trick the beetles into believing that
Times nearby trees are full of other MPBs, and they 10 to 15 meters throughout the stand of Pine. Verbenone, including a proper usage guide,
Yellowhead County Agricultural Services
subsequently look to move elsewhere.
please visit the county website at
recommends that those interested in using
www.bit.ly/YCmpb.
Verbenone may not be an economical solution
Verbenone should have their pouches purchased
You can purchase Verbenone by appointment
for those with acres of Pine trees, but may be
useful for those with a few coveted trees in their
pouch lasts roughly eight weeks before the
items over the phone with a credit card. Then
yards. Verbenone has also been proven to work and ready to hang by mid-June. Each Verbenone only. Simply call in advance and pay for the
best in areas with low to moderate beetle pheromone evaporates. The pheromone must be choose an office location, date, and time slot for
pressure. High-level areas, such as Robb and present during the peak flight time of the when you can pick up your pouches curbside.
Hinton, may not see promising results. Mountain Pine Beetle, which usually occurs Please call Yellowhead County at 1-800-665- AFSC board appointments to improve responsiveness
Sales will begin on May 4 and will run all around mid-July in our region. By hanging the 6030 (Edson office) or 1-800-814-3935
summer or until supplies are gone. The pouches pouch in mid-June you will get about four weeks (Wildwood office) to place your order or if you
have any questions. A new Agriculture Financial for AFSC. cross-section of the industry to provided Alberta's agricultural
Services Corporation (AFSC) “AFSC will continue to offer ensure the best service for producers, agribusinesses and
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Black Knot Fungal Disease plaguing many residents' trees board will provide essential business risk management Alberta agribusinesses. other small businesses with
loans, crop insurance and farm
These new appointees have
programs and loans to farmers,
oversight to ensure the agency's
Professional Digital al Digital Yellowhead County has received 1. Only prune between November programs and services are but the new board's mandate will been in place since April 12, income disaster assistance for
Profession
more than 80 years.
be to improve service standards.
replacing board members whose
delivered effectively and meet
- AFSC is an important partner
Passport System
Passport System Is now accepting applications reports that Black Knot is plaguing and March. the needs of rural Alberta. We want farmers and ranchers to terms are expiring. The new in supporting economic growth
many residents' trees. Here's what
be proud of AFSC,” stated Devin appointments reflect
2. Cleanly cutoff at least 6-8
With farmers in Alberta having
photos ready otos ready for 2020 Natural Gas Installations you can do to combat the spread of inches below the knot, better to gone through one of the toughest Dreeshen, Minister of government's commitment to and job creation in the
ph
in minutes in minutes the disease. prune back to a healthy collar, then harvests in recent memory, the Agriculture and Forestry. streamline the AFSC to improve agriculture sector and in our
leaving a stub.
rural communities.
AFSC is guided by a board of
its services and responsiveness
needs of Alberta's agricultural
Yellowhead County's Agricultural
while
while you wait...you wait... RURAL Services Department has received that can't be removed, use a knife community have evolved. directors whose knowledge and to farmers. - AFSC partners with
3. For knots on branches or trunks
New board members are:
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T $6,500.00+ GST numerous calls from residents to cut away diseased tissue down to Service standards and experience is key to its success. Mabel Hamilton, board chair – agricultural producers,
agribusiness and commercial
The new board members
responsiveness have been
regarding black growths on
good wood and then ½ inch beyond
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson40 3rd Avenue, Edson
50 URBAN residents' fruit trees. the edge of the knot. identified as key improvements represent a broad and diverse primary producer, Innisfail; entities to support and advance
development, create new
Rodney Bradshaw – primary
These tar-like black swellings are
4. Cleaning your equipment
7 $3,000.00 + GST a sign of Black Knot and will properly is another good way to KID’S CORNER producer, Red Deer County; opportunities and improve the
780-723-578780-723-5787
KID’S CORNER
quality of life for rural Albertans.
Renata Colic – finance and
distort and stunt any tree species
prevent the spread, Pruning shears
- AFSC has provided more than
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! (Construction must be completed within the Prunus genus. Examples should be dipped in a 1% investor relations, Calgary; $3.4 billion in loans to
D
Trevor MacLean – agriculture
of trees in this genus include
bleach/water solution between cuts
in the Current Season)
INFILL FINANCING AVAILABLE Mayday, Shubert, Chokecherry, and once you are finished pruning Zoey Desjarlais is in the first grade business consultant, Okotoks; producers, businesses and other
rural-based entrepreneurs over
Pincherry, Plum, and Apricot trees.
and Chioma Ufodike – forensic
ensure you run your tools under
Black Knot reduces the aesthetic water for 10 minutes and dry update accountant, Calgary. the last seven years.
value of affected trees and, if left thoroughly. and she loves to do homework. Continuing board members are - Demand for loans is
3349 – 34 Avenue long enough, may result in eventual 5. Treat pruned branches like She normally attends school at Gerald Bouma – agri-food approximately $543 million
Whitecourt, Alberta, T7S 1X3 death of the tree. The disease hazardous waste, they can release Westhaven, where her favorite management consultant, annually.
spreads in the spring, attacking new spores for up to 4 months. Burn, thing to do is play animals. Edmonton; and Kiren Singh – - In 2019, AFSC insured 22.6
growth on branches. The spores bury, or wrap them in plastic and financial executive, Canmore million acres, providing $4.9
Phone: 780-779-9990 released by the fungi can be carried throw them in the trash. Do not - The AFSC is a provincial billion in coverage.
by wind and splashing rain.
compost.
Toll Free: 1-800-727-5259 The only reliable method of If you need more information Kid’s Corner is sponsor Crown corporation that has -AB gov't release
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by:
Monday - Friday 8:00 – 4:30 controlling Black Knot is pruning. about pruning, please reach out to Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
Do you need o you need
S
Here's how you can prune your
an arborist or Yellowhead County's
trees properly to combat the Agricultural Services Department D
Quality W
No contracts Accepted disease: at 1-800-814-3935 or 780-325- Quality Workork
s
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
After September 1, 2020 Serving Edson & District Since 1974 something Laminated?omething Laminated?
We are Open and Here to Serve youe are Open and Here to Serve you
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as a Designated Essential Service vice
5040 3 Avenue, Edson -
Chevy Cruze LT stock size 5040 3 Avenue, Edson -
HAIDA HD668 ALL SEASON 215/60R16 - only $89 per tire as a Designated Essential Ser
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
Dodge Journey SXT stock size
HAIDA HD837 ALL SEASON 225/65R17 – only $101 per tire
We have taken action to put in place safety protocols guided by public
We have taken action to put in place safety protocols guided by public
Ford F150 XL 4x4 stock size health directives including social distancing and sanitization
health directives including social distancing and sanitization
HAIDA HD837 ALL SEASON P265/70R17 – only $135 per tire
measures to protect our customers and staff.
RAM 3500 ST 4x4 stock size measures to protect our customers and staff.
HAIDA HD828 ALL TERRAIN LT275/70R18 10PLY – only $205 per tire
4606 3 A
Spring tire changeover special – Only $99 to mount and 4606 3 Avenue venue Member of Five Stars
(Corner of 46 Street & 3rd A
balance 4 tires. (Corner of 46 Street & 3rd Avenue) venue) Loyalty Program
INCLUDES A FREE BATTERY TEST, BRAKE INSPECTION AND
PEACE OF MIND INSPECTION!
4606 3 Avenue
Member of Five Stars 4606 3 Avenue
(Corner of 46 Street & 3rd Avenue)
** all tire orders may be subject to shipping cost. Loyalty Program (Corner of 46 Street & 3rd Avenue)
Gearheads Auto Offers fantastic pricing on tires for all makes and models.
Chevy Cruze LT stock size.
HAIDA HD668 ALL SEASON 215/60R16 - only $89 per tire
Dodge Journey SXT stock size.
HAIDA HD837 ALL SEASON 225/65R17 – only $101 per tire
Ford F150 XL 4x4 stock size.
HAIDA HD837 ALL SEASON P265/70R17 – only $135 per tire
RAM 3500 ST 4x4 stock size.
HAIDA HD828 ALL TERRAIN LT275/70R18 10PLY – only $205 per tire
Spring tire changeover special – Only $99 to mount and balance 4 tires.
INCLUDES A FREE BATTERY TEST, BRAKE INSPECTION AND PEACE OF MIND INSPECTION!
** all tire orders may be subject to shipping cost.
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PATTERSON’S PART SUPPLY
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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PATTERSON’S PART SUPPLY
News and Views
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780-728-8803 5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
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County selling Beetle Block Verbenone to combat Mt. Pine Beetle
Yellowhead County is now selling Beetle will be sold for $10 apiece ($90 for a 10 pack). of protection before peak flight and another four
Block Verbenone. This is a synthetically Typically, only one pouch is needed for single weeks following peak flights.
s CHOOL produced anti-aggression pheromone that works multiple trees, you can place pouches on any have already been affected by MPB and can only 780-728-8803 5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
lone-standing trees. If you have a stand of
Verbenone does not protect or remedy trees that
PATTERSON’S PART SUPPLY
by repelling newly arriving beetles. Verbenone's
780-728-8803 5711 2nd Avenue, Edson
high object (2.5 - 3.5 meters above ground) every protect uninfested trees. For a FAQ on
pheromones trick the beetles into believing that
Times nearby trees are full of other MPBs, and they 10 to 15 meters throughout the stand of Pine. Verbenone, including a proper usage guide,
Yellowhead County Agricultural Services
subsequently look to move elsewhere.
please visit the county website at
recommends that those interested in using
www.bit.ly/YCmpb.
Verbenone may not be an economical solution
Verbenone should have their pouches purchased
You can purchase Verbenone by appointment
for those with acres of Pine trees, but may be
useful for those with a few coveted trees in their
pouch lasts roughly eight weeks before the
items over the phone with a credit card. Then
yards. Verbenone has also been proven to work and ready to hang by mid-June. Each Verbenone only. Simply call in advance and pay for the
best in areas with low to moderate beetle pheromone evaporates. The pheromone must be choose an office location, date, and time slot for
pressure. High-level areas, such as Robb and present during the peak flight time of the when you can pick up your pouches curbside.
Hinton, may not see promising results. Mountain Pine Beetle, which usually occurs Please call Yellowhead County at 1-800-665- AFSC board appointments to improve responsiveness
Sales will begin on May 4 and will run all around mid-July in our region. By hanging the 6030 (Edson office) or 1-800-814-3935
summer or until supplies are gone. The pouches pouch in mid-June you will get about four weeks (Wildwood office) to place your order or if you
have any questions. A new Agriculture Financial for AFSC. cross-section of the industry to provided Alberta's agricultural
Services Corporation (AFSC) “AFSC will continue to offer ensure the best service for producers, agribusinesses and
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE Black Knot Fungal Disease plaguing many residents' trees board will provide essential business risk management Alberta agribusinesses. other small businesses with
loans, crop insurance and farm
These new appointees have
programs and loans to farmers,
oversight to ensure the agency's
Professional Digital al Digital Yellowhead County has received 1. Only prune between November programs and services are but the new board's mandate will been in place since April 12, income disaster assistance for
Profession
more than 80 years.
be to improve service standards.
replacing board members whose
delivered effectively and meet
- AFSC is an important partner
Passport System
Passport System Is now accepting applications reports that Black Knot is plaguing and March. the needs of rural Alberta. We want farmers and ranchers to terms are expiring. The new in supporting economic growth
many residents' trees. Here's what
be proud of AFSC,” stated Devin appointments reflect
2. Cleanly cutoff at least 6-8
With farmers in Alberta having
photos ready otos ready for 2020 Natural Gas Installations you can do to combat the spread of inches below the knot, better to gone through one of the toughest Dreeshen, Minister of government's commitment to and job creation in the
ph
in minutes in minutes the disease. prune back to a healthy collar, then harvests in recent memory, the Agriculture and Forestry. streamline the AFSC to improve agriculture sector and in our
leaving a stub.
rural communities.
AFSC is guided by a board of
its services and responsiveness
needs of Alberta's agricultural
Yellowhead County's Agricultural
while
while you wait...you wait... RURAL Services Department has received that can't be removed, use a knife community have evolved. directors whose knowledge and to farmers. - AFSC partners with
3. For knots on branches or trunks
New board members are:
The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
T $6,500.00+ GST numerous calls from residents to cut away diseased tissue down to Service standards and experience is key to its success. Mabel Hamilton, board chair – agricultural producers,
agribusiness and commercial
The new board members
responsiveness have been
regarding black growths on
good wood and then ½ inch beyond
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson40 3rd Avenue, Edson
50 URBAN residents' fruit trees. the edge of the knot. identified as key improvements represent a broad and diverse primary producer, Innisfail; entities to support and advance
development, create new
Rodney Bradshaw – primary
These tar-like black swellings are
4. Cleaning your equipment
7 $3,000.00 + GST a sign of Black Knot and will properly is another good way to KID’S CORNER producer, Red Deer County; opportunities and improve the
780-723-578780-723-5787
KID’S CORNER
quality of life for rural Albertans.
Renata Colic – finance and
distort and stunt any tree species
prevent the spread, Pruning shears
- AFSC has provided more than
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! (Construction must be completed within the Prunus genus. Examples should be dipped in a 1% investor relations, Calgary; $3.4 billion in loans to
D
Trevor MacLean – agriculture
of trees in this genus include
bleach/water solution between cuts
in the Current Season)
INFILL FINANCING AVAILABLE Mayday, Shubert, Chokecherry, and once you are finished pruning Zoey Desjarlais is in the first grade business consultant, Okotoks; producers, businesses and other
rural-based entrepreneurs over
Pincherry, Plum, and Apricot trees.
and Chioma Ufodike – forensic
ensure you run your tools under
Black Knot reduces the aesthetic water for 10 minutes and dry update accountant, Calgary. the last seven years.
value of affected trees and, if left thoroughly. and she loves to do homework. Continuing board members are - Demand for loans is
3349 – 34 Avenue long enough, may result in eventual 5. Treat pruned branches like She normally attends school at Gerald Bouma – agri-food approximately $543 million
Whitecourt, Alberta, T7S 1X3 death of the tree. The disease hazardous waste, they can release Westhaven, where her favorite management consultant, annually.
spreads in the spring, attacking new spores for up to 4 months. Burn, thing to do is play animals. Edmonton; and Kiren Singh – - In 2019, AFSC insured 22.6
growth on branches. The spores bury, or wrap them in plastic and financial executive, Canmore million acres, providing $4.9
Phone: 780-779-9990 released by the fungi can be carried throw them in the trash. Do not - The AFSC is a provincial billion in coverage.
by wind and splashing rain.
compost.
Toll Free: 1-800-727-5259 The only reliable method of If you need more information Kid’s Corner is sponsor Crown corporation that has -AB gov't release
Kid’s Corner is sponsored by:ed by:
Monday - Friday 8:00 – 4:30 controlling Black Knot is pruning. about pruning, please reach out to Sand & Gravel Sales/Haulingand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
Do you need o you need
S
Here's how you can prune your
an arborist or Yellowhead County's
trees properly to combat the Agricultural Services Department D
Quality W
No contracts Accepted disease: at 1-800-814-3935 or 780-325- Quality Workork
s
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
After September 1, 2020 Serving Edson & District Since 1974 something Laminated?omething Laminated?
We are Open and Here to Serve youe are Open and Here to Serve you
Come visit the Anchor
Gearheads Auto offers fantastic pricing on tires for all makes and models Come visit the Anchor W
as a Designated Essential Service vice
5040 3 Avenue, Edson -
Chevy Cruze LT stock size 5040 3 Avenue, Edson -
HAIDA HD668 ALL SEASON 215/60R16 - only $89 per tire as a Designated Essential Ser
780-723-5787
780-723-5787
Dodge Journey SXT stock size
HAIDA HD837 ALL SEASON 225/65R17 – only $101 per tire
We have taken action to put in place safety protocols guided by public
We have taken action to put in place safety protocols guided by public
Ford F150 XL 4x4 stock size health directives including social distancing and sanitization
health directives including social distancing and sanitization
HAIDA HD837 ALL SEASON P265/70R17 – only $135 per tire
measures to protect our customers and staff.
RAM 3500 ST 4x4 stock size measures to protect our customers and staff.
HAIDA HD828 ALL TERRAIN LT275/70R18 10PLY – only $205 per tire
4606 3 A
Spring tire changeover special – Only $99 to mount and 4606 3 Avenue venue Member of Five Stars
(Corner of 46 Street & 3rd A
balance 4 tires. (Corner of 46 Street & 3rd Avenue) venue) Loyalty Program
INCLUDES A FREE BATTERY TEST, BRAKE INSPECTION AND
PEACE OF MIND INSPECTION!
4606 3 Avenue
Member of Five Stars 4606 3 Avenue
(Corner of 46 Street & 3rd Avenue)
** all tire orders may be subject to shipping cost. Loyalty Program (Corner of 46 Street & 3rd Avenue)
Gearheads Auto Offers fantastic pricing on tires for all makes and models.
Chevy Cruze LT stock size.
HAIDA HD668 ALL SEASON 215/60R16 - only $89 per tire
Dodge Journey SXT stock size.
HAIDA HD837 ALL SEASON 225/65R17 – only $101 per tire
Ford F150 XL 4x4 stock size.
HAIDA HD837 ALL SEASON P265/70R17 – only $135 per tire
RAM 3500 ST 4x4 stock size.
HAIDA HD828 ALL TERRAIN LT275/70R18 10PLY – only $205 per tire
Spring tire changeover special – Only $99 to mount and balance 4 tires.
INCLUDES A FREE BATTERY TEST, BRAKE INSPECTION AND PEACE OF MIND INSPECTION!
** all tire orders may be subject to shipping cost.
CAN YOU PLEASE OVERLAY OUR PHONE NUMBER AND INFO OVER THE TOP PORTION OF THIS PHOTO?
