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Alberta Hemp Alliance proposes decortication facility




by Dana McArthur of hemp flowers can be used for off the field to the plant?" The discovered for industrial hemp, but
Cannabidiol extraction. The hemp group responded that with Alberta doesn't currently have
Drayton Valley Councillors Corey seed (grain) is used in the modifications regular harvesting enough decorticated hemp supply
Peebles and Councillor Bill Ballas production of edible products such equipment could be used. Mayor to make room for new hemp-based
along with Economic Development as hemp hearts, hemp oils, and Gerald Soroka pointed out that product manufacturers. Hemp fibre
Director Manny Deol gave a hemp protein powders. traditional seeders can be used but is the most valuable output from
presentation regarding the Alberta BioComposites Group (BCG) modified harvesting equipment decortication. Major markets for
Hemp Alliance to Yellowhead $20M plant in Drayton Valley may be needed. "It a tougher stock; hemp fibre include insulation,
County Council on May 21. currently produces products from like harvesting corn." textiles, paper and construction
"We are requesting the County of hemp fibre ranging from grow Councillor Anthony Giezen asked materials. Hemp hurd is the next
Yellowhead join us in developing mats, weed suppression mats, and if the Alliance would focus on most valuable output and has a
and forming this association for our automotive panels to uses in education and marketing or consistency like wood-chips and
region's sustainability and residential construction, furniture equipment needs. Deol replied the can be used for animal bedding
diversification efforts," stated components and more. Alliance would focus on education products and compost. The major
Peebles. "Our vision is to Hemp is naturally tough; the and later help form a Co-Op with uses for hemp dust are cosmetics,
cooperatively work together to stalks are woody and nearly guaranteed contracts "so its construction materials, and as a
develop a hemp industry in our impossible to break down with economical to do this." biomass fuel source.
region from Hinton to Leduc and traditional equipment used for The projected start-up cost for the "Spreading the knowledge about
Wetaskiwin including all rural or grain production. It's this proposed decortication facility is the potential of hemp industry is
urban communities." characteristic that gives hemp a $7.74M. The facility expansion at the first step for this organization,"
At the suggested $1 per capita, virtually unlimited number of the end of year four, which will said Peebles. Attracting investment,
the group was asking County to commercial and industrial increase production, is expected to market intelligence, encouraging
consider a $7000 (maximum) applications. cost an additional $4.49M. "By farmers, networking, collaboration,
membership fee. "We need help The first step towards any high- building a local hemp decortication are also part of the plan.
and everyone working to get this value hemp product is facility it will bolster local The matter will be brought back
industry off the ground," said decortication. The process removes capacity, and the region would to Council at a later meeting once
Ballas. Deol added that they want the tough woody interior (the position itself as a leader in the Councillors have the opportunity to
people to see hemp growing as an hurd), from the softer, fibrous emerging provincial industrial review the provided report and
industry "not just another crop." exterior of the stalk. Without hemp industry," said Peebles. information. - (with files)
Hemp seed has been grown in the decortication, there are no practical New product uses are being
Western Canada for many years uses for hemp straw harvested from
and it is well-known as a good growers.
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: source of protein. hemp produces The group proposes building a
strong fibres which are attracting decortication facility in the Drayton
market interest as “green” Valley / Brazeau County region. [P]
replacements for conventional The Plant is expected to provide 18
products like plastics and concrete. full-time jobs from year 2-4 of
Simply put, “hemp” can be operations and 25 full-time jobs June 22 -12:00 pm
described as non-intoxicating after the fourth year of operations
Cannabis (only trace amounts of as the facility expands. "In
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling THC) that is harvested for the bolstering local decortication CONSIGNMENT SALE
capacity, the region would position
industrial use of its derived
Quality Work products. itself as a leader in the emerging VEHICLES: 2009 Toyota Tundra iForce V8 5.7L, 160,667km. 6spd Auto,4WD, power windows, locks, seats, mirrors. CD player, A/C, cruse
control, Cloth seats, has command start. Included 5th wheel hitch, 4 door, Fuel- Gas, Colour- Silver. 2002 Pontiac Grand am Gt, Ram air V6
p/w air, tilt, cruise,sunroof,leather, command start, mag rims, Never smoked in, 216413 KM. 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Grey, 4 door, Gas,
The group stated the local
Serving Edson & District Since 1974 industry will be inclusive from provincial industrial hemp 162347 km.

industry," said Peebles. "Building a
NEW ITEMS: Automotive auto lift 10,000 lbs, Tire changer, Wheel balancer, 16 pc LED light bar set, Grapple bucket 72”, Root Rake 72”,
780-723-5152 seed to sale of the finished product. commercial decortication facility in Dozer blade 83", Rotary tiller, PTO wood chipper, Forklift extensions 72", 20 ' Iron gates, Chicken plucker, 10 ft Workbench, Storage racks,
Storage shelters, Green house, 34" block spillter, 2000 lb winch, Air impact wrench, Tie down ratchet, Tow straps, Sump pump, Solar
This will include growing, the region would provide BCG wolding helmet, Air grinders, Wrench sets, 11 pc socket set, Camp stoves, Headphones, Knives, Slingshots, Air rifle, Crossbow, Truck
straps, Tow straps, 40 pc socket set, Hacksaws, Deer sword, Friction cars, Diecast cars, Screwdriver set, Bug zappers, Bottle jacks, YoYos.
education and training, processing, with access to quality local fibre COINS / COLLECTABLES: 1920 large and small Canadian one cent, U.S. 1927 Indian head buffalo five cent, U.S. 1901 Indian head one
manufacturing, research, sales and supply and enable it to more cent, 1899 Newfoundland silver fifty cent, very fine, Wildwood Elks lodge special millenium four dollar denomination, Variety package
fifteen pieces, 1967 centennial silver ten cent, Old British large pennies 1948-1932-1961, different monarchs, 1913 George V silver five
marketing. "Each community can efficiently meet its increasing cent, 1974 Canadian two dollar banknote, 1954 Canadian one dollar banknote, 1954 Canadian two dollar banknote, 1923 Canadian
shinplast twenty five cents, Four to twelve sided Canadian five cents and 5 scarcer date canadian one cents, Ten Geroge V one cents 1920
benefit in one aspect or the other purchase contract requirements." to 1936 and four U.S. Lincoln one cents, Official issue Dave Hunter Edmonton Oiler hockey dollar, Fourteen Historic U.S. stamps- mint PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
from this industry," said Peebles. Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky condition, U.S. million dollar bills, JFK and Marilyn Monroe, Ten seldom seen coins- Large cent, fifty cent piece, 1943 Victory five cent,
George V, 1953 SILVER DOLLAR, CANADA 1919 SILVER 50C CANADA, 1944 SILVER 50C CANADA, 1949 SILVER 50C CANADA, 1951
There are three different varietals asked, "How do you get this crop SILVER 50C CANADA, 1953 SILVER 50C CANADA LARGE DATE, 1960 SILVER 50C CANADA, 1961 SILVER 50C CANADA, CANADA – 4 Professional Digital Passport System photos
SILVER 25C 1960-63-67-68, CANADA – 8 SILVER 10C 1942-44-46-47-51-53-55-59, CANADA – 8 SILVER 10C 1960-61-62-63-64-64-67-
for hemp production: 68, CANADA 15 GEO VI – ELIZ 5C 1940-41-42-43-45-46-47 X2 – 49-50-51-52-62-63-64, CANADA 1984 50C CHOICE PROOF, CANADA
1859 LARGE 1C, CANADA 1902 “ NO H “ SILVER 25C, CANADA 8 GEO V 5C 1927-29-31-32-35-36, CANADA 3 GEO V 1C 1921-29-33,
for grain and oil CANADA 1903 “H” SILVER 10C, CANADA 1908 SILVER 10C, CANADA 1916 SILVER 5C, CANADA 4 LARGE 1C 1914-18-19-20, USA 1945 ready in minutes while you wait...
SILVER 50C, USA 1951 SILVER 50C, USA 1976 “S” 50C – MS 64 GRADE, ANCIENT ROMAN COIN CLAUDIUS II, CANADA 1974 SHEET 50
production, for straw MINT STAMPS, Crockery pot with lid, Lanterns, Robin hood flour sign, Old saws, Comics, Figurines.
production, and dual- SPORT / OUTDOOR: Cabelas food sealer, Compound bow, Fishing nets ( rubber neting ), Gun case, Ambush tree stand, Telescope, BBQ,
purpose varieties (both Quad front gun boxes, Quad back storage boxes, Sleeping cots, Army dome tent, Outfitter tent, 48 " pull behinf arreator, Truck camper
hyfraulic jacks, RV porta potty, 42" JD lawn sweeper, 3 pt hitch 54 " Howard rototiller, Yamaha windshield, Pull sled.
grain and straw TOOLS / SHOP ITEMS: Leon's 9 ft Universal Tractor dozer/plow, hydronic blade lift, Manual angle set, Coleman pressure washer, Water
production). Current pumps, Rototiller, Snow blower, Batter charger, Snap on items, Rigid pipe tools, Large truck straps, Hoist, Metal saw horses, Tire inflation
cage, Simonz Pressure washer, Colman generator, Craftsmen 9hp rear tune tiller, truck tool box, Metal storage box, Drill press, Grinders,
hemp production in Impacts, Brad Nailers, Router, router bits, Polishers, Airless sprayer, Honda Inverter, Coleman generator, Pull behind grass clipping bin,
King Power generator, Table saw, Craftsman Air compressor, Craftsman planer, KIrkland Tool box, Craftsman riding lawn mower *** ( Wont
Canada is primarily for start at the moment, needs electronic clutch replaced ) ***, Quad tires 25x8x12, Quad tires 28x10x12, Quad tires 28x12x12, Quad tires
25x10x12, Bridgestone 275x55R20, Spare tire 255x70R18, F-250 tires and rims 235x85R16, Wrangler MTR 265x75R16, Pontiac mag rims
grain and oil and tires P225x50R16.
production. FURNITURE / LAWN DECOR: Storage chest, Cupboards, Tables, Stools, Decorative shelves, Water fountains, Cast iron table and chairs,
Benches, Lawn ornaments/planters, Metal bell, Steel signs ( moose, welcome, welcom to the ranch, pick up truck, Owl, butterflies crow ).
"There is a fibre mat
manufacturing plant in MISC: Three pallets of misc Vises, Mallets, Zip ties and Fuel lines, each sold as entire pallet., Wine making items, sold as shown in picutres,
Carboys are sold per each., Pallet of canning jars, Wood fired water heater, Canwood heater, Kerosense heaters, Stoves, Pressure cookers,
Drayton Valley now, Drill bit organizer, Lumber, Fence posts, 121/118R used tires, Rims.
but hemp fibre supply, Location: From Hwy. 16 turn on to Junction 748 North, drive for approx 1.5 km then
decorticating, turn right at stop sign onto Hwy. 748, drive for approx 1.3 km and turn left into our
auction yard. (Auction yard is on the west side of the highway).
processing of the flower Auction Yard address is: 53412 HWY 748 E
and seeds are the areas SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
of opportunity for DON (780) 728-5803 or HOLT (780) 728-8973
everyone," stated Or reach us by email at: pattersonsauctions@live.com
Peebles. The harvesting FULL LISTINGS AND PHOTOS ON WWW.GLOBALAUCTIONGUIDE.COM

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