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QL 543 S54 File 331 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Polygonia comma in summer form. Handwritten note found on the back of the illustration reads. "Strickland Museum G. [?] Omaha [?] FH Marshall [female] 535 VII 30."

Item · 6-7 Nov. 2013
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Welcome to Cereals North America 2013! Our initial conference is being held in Winnipeg, Canada during November 6th-7th to showcase the global grain and oilseed markets - and what lies ahead for world agriculture. The conference features leading speakers from; the US, Canada, China, Russia, and Europe. These speakers will provide regional outlooks along with expert analysis of Canada's crop quality and key influences that is producing the world's extreme weather patterns. The conference presentations should provide a price framework framework for North American (and world) producers and traders for the next 9 months."

A program booklet produced in accordance with Cereals North America 2013, an agricultural conference held in Winnipeg, Manitoba which includes the Table of Contents; Welcome; Conference Program; Speakers; Delegate List; and Exhibition Plan.

Additionally includes several print advertisements for various Canadian and international businesses.

Cereals North America
One book
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 15 File 55) · File · 2013
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection
  1. One book “The golden years: stories from the descendants of Kaiping Diaolou Yinonglu” (金色年华: 碉楼逸农庐传人的故事) written by Siu Yee Fong (方秀儒 ), published by Guangdong lu you chu ban she (广东旅游出版社) in 2013.
  2. An introduction to “The golden years: stories from the descendants of Kaiping Diaolou Yinonglu” (金色年华: 碉楼逸农庐传人的故事) and information of fundraising for the author’s granddaughter.
Callophrys irus - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 136 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Callophrys irus. Note on the back reads, "Canadian National Collection Ottawa. Databased for the Butterflies of Canada Project Project 89-90. ex. [J. Trowbridge?] Coll. Canada, ON, St. Williams, 20.V.78. eg. J. [Trowbridge?]"

Satyrium calanus - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 138 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Satyrium calanus. Note on the back reads, "Canadian National Collection Ottawa Databased for the Butterflies of Canada Project 98-99 Ont. Perth Rd. [F-?] Co. 9-.VII.70 P. Ward."

QL 543 S54 File 113 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Speyeria atlantis. Note on back of illustration reads, "Strickland Museum Collection UASM#99441 Newfoundland 7 km SW North Harbour. 47-122-53. 734 2 Aug. 2006 net roadside [boggy?] woods [?]"

Chlosyne nycteis - dorsal
QL 543 S54 File 115 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Chlosyne nycteis. Note on back reads, "C. nycteis. USA Missouri Roaring River State Park Barry Co. May 26 2006 W.H. Elder JHA Collection."

QL 543 S54 File 116 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Chlosyne harrisii albimontanta. Note on the back reads, "C. harissi albimontana Canada- Quebec St. Catherine Co. Portneuf 9.VI.98 JHA Collection."

QL 543 S54 File 127 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Phycoides tharos. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Collection Jenner May 21. '76 AB JHA [?] in [c-?]".

QL 543 S54 File 134 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Celastrina serotina . Note on the back reads, "Ottawa National Collection Carp Rd. 5 km Fitzroy Harbour Carleton Co. ON 45.4349 N 76.1723W 19.VI.2011 RA Layberry."

QL 543 S54 File 135 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Satyrium favonius ontario. Note on the back reads," Visual reference only. incl. Jeffrey Pippen Orange Co. NC 25 May 2007 [website address] Butterflies through binoculars the East Glassberg #3, pl 17."

QL 543 S54 File 137 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Satyrium caryaevorum. Note on the back of the illustration reads,"Canadian National Collection, Ottawa. Databased for the Butterflies of Canada Project 98-99. Jockvale, Ont. 24.VI.45 T.N. Freeman."

QL 543 S54 File 139 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Lcaena epixanthe. Note on the back reads, "Canadian National Collection Databased for the Butterflies of Canada Project 98-99. Mer Bleue, ON 30.VI.32 W.J. Brown. [?] Photo Spec # 2539? #.X.74."

QL 543 S54 File 203 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Lycaena phlaeas americana. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Database for the Butterflies of Canada Project Leamington ON 1.VII.1937 G.S. [Walley?]."

QL 543 S54 File 118 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Phyciodes tharos. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Collection Jenner AB 21 V.76 JHA Acorn in [?].

QL 543 S54 File 317 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Speyeria idalia. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Strickland Museum Collection [...]"

Euphydryas phaeton - dorsal
QL 543 S54 File 324 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Euphydryas phaeton. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Collection Canada Quebec St. Raymond June '99."

QL 543 S54 File 327 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Polygonia interragationis. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "John Acorn Collection no label no info."

QL 543 S54 File 329 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Polygonia comma. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, " Strickland Museum U of A labelled G. [?] O[?] No6 F.H. Marshall 535 VII 30 [female] 206a."

Junonia coenia - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 333 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Junonia coenia. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, " John Acorn Collection K.A. Shaw Houston TX May 29/75."

Item · 2013
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2012-2013 crop year. The report contains information about the CCC's 2012-2013 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2013, including charts and statistics.

"Growing Above Our 2015 Targets - Looking Beyond to New Opportunities: Best use of agronomic knowledge; Improved information tools; Expanding appetite for healthy foods; Growing demand for animal feed; Progress on market access issues."

Each of the four main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption, Value & Quality; Market Access; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2013.

Table of Contents:
Messages from the Chairman and President (p. 2)
2013 Board of Directors (p. 3)
Our Core Funders (p. 3)
Increasing Sustainable Production (p. 4-5)
Increasing Consumption, Value and Quality (p. 6-9)
Our Global Customers (p. 10-11)
Increasing Market Access (p. 12-13)
Improving Understanding (p. 14-15)
Keep It Coming - Looking Beyond Our 2015 Plan (p. 16)

Canola Council of Canada
Item · 2013
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A circular card composed of two rotating panels, valid for 2013, which lists the costs of Harbour Dues for Port Metro Vancouver under the Marine EcoAction Environmental Recognition Program.

The outer edge of the bottom panel of the card is divided into 14 segments captioned "Vessel GRT" [Gross Register Tonnage], starting at 10,000 and increasing by 10,000 per segment, up to 140,000 Vessel GRT. Two small windows cut into the rotating top panel of the card reveal the dollar amount of Harbour Dues at each Discount rate ["Basic $.094 / GRT"; "Bronze $.072 / GRT"; "Silver $.061 / GRT"; "Gold $.050 / GRT"] for each "Vessel GRT" segment, and the total dollar amount saved at each Discount rate ["Bronze"; "Silver"; "Gold"].

The card additionally lists "Typical Options for Discount" at each level, including Bronze - "Vapour Control"; Silver - "Fuel Sulphur ≤ 0.5%"; and Gold - "Fuel Sulphur ≤ 0.1%, Shore Power".

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Item · [ca. 2013]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

2 full-colour print advertisements for condominium developments located in Edmonton (Alta.) ca. 2013.

"Introducing Fox Two" includes a 3D artist's rendering of the condominium building and a short write-up about Langham Developments' Fox Towers project and its location on Edmonton's 104 Street Promenade.

"Jasper House - High Design Elevated Living" includes a 3D artist's rendering of the condominium building and some brief information about the development and pricing.

Langham Properties Ltd.
Correspondence - General #1
FC 8 L44 L47 2.1.1 · File · 28 October, 2013
Part of Legion of Frontiersmen Collection

Printed notice to all Legion Commands, Divisions, and Affiliated Commands and Units drawing attention to a Fraudulent group calling itself the "Independent Manchester Unit" and clarifying that they are in no way affiliated with the Legion.

QL 543 S54 File 133 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Celastrina serotina. Note on the back of the illustration reads," Ottawa National Collection Camp Rd. 5 km Fitzroy Harbour Carleton Co ON 45.4349N 76.1723 W 19.VI.2011 RA Layberry."

QL 543 S54 File 197 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Celastrina neglecta. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Canadian National Collection Ottawa Simcoe ON 1.VII 39 TN Freeman Databased for the Butterflies of Canada Project 98-99."

QL 543 S54 File 199 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Celastrina neglecta. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Canadian National Collection Riding Mtn. Pk. Manitoba 12.VI.38 J. M[?] Databased for the Butterflies of Canada Project 98-99."

Parrhasius m.album
QL 543 S54 File 201 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Parrhasius m.album. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "Canadian National Collection Ottawa Nr. Monteagle #24 TENN. El. 1500 July 5. 1930 A.G. Richards (Coll' of Alexander B. Klots.)"

QL 543 S54 File 108 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Speyeria aphrodite. Note on the back reads, "Strickland Museum UASM #211836 female 30 Aug. 1989 [Oge-?] County [M?] Earl Hoke."

Chlosyne nycteis - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 322 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Chlosyne nycteis. Handwritten note on the back of illustration

QL 543 S54 File 323 · File · 2013
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Chlosyne harrisii albimontana. Handwritten note on the back reads, "JHA Collection Canada Quebec Ste. Catherine Co. [Port-?] 9.VI.98."

Item · July 2013
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"An educational guide to help manage or delay the onset of herbicide resistance."

A handbook produced by Bayer CropScience, a division of Bayer AG, as part of the Mix It Up initiative, regarding the management of herbicide resistance problems in various crops. The booklet lists 13 of the most common herbicide groups, providing explanations of what each group of herbicides is and how they work. It also contains lists of common herbicides that fall into each group, species of weeds in Canada that are resistant to each group, and Bayer CropScience's recommended herbicides for management or prevention of resistant weeds for each group.

Contents:
Development of Weed Resistance
The Science of Weed Resistance
Integrated Weed Management [Mix It Up]
Group 1: ACCase Inhibitors (HRAC Group A) - [Confirmed Group 1-Resistant Weed Species in Canada; Common Group 1 ACCase Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Management of Group 1-Resistant Grassy Weeds]
Group 2: ALS Inhibitors (HRAC Group B) - [Confirmed Group 2-Resistant Weed Species in Canada; Common Group 2 ALS Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Management of Group 2-Resistant Grassy or Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 3: Cell Division Inhibitors (HRAC Group K1) - [Confirmed Group 3-Resistant Weed Species in Canada; Common Group 3 Dinitroaniline Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Management and Prevention of Potential Group 3-Resistant Grassy or Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 4: Synthetic Auxins (HRAC Group 0) - [Confirmed Group 4-Resistant Weed Species in Canada; Common Group 4 Synthetic Auxin Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Management of Group 4-Resistant Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 5: PS II Site A Inhibitors (HRAC Group C1) - [Confirmed Group 5-Resistant Weed Species in Canada; Common Group 5 PS II Site A Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Management of Group 5-Resistant Grassy or Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 6: PS II Site B Inhibitors (HRAC Group C3) - [Confirmed Group 6-Resistant Weed Species in Canada; Common Group 6 PS II Site B Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Management and Prevention of Potential Group 6-Resistant Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 8: Fatty Acid and Lipid Biosynthesis Inhibitors (HRAC Group N) - [Confirmed Group 8-Resistant Weed Species in Canada; Common Group 8 Fatty Acid and Lipid Biosynthesis Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Management and Prevention of Potential Group 8-Resistant Grassy Weeds]
Group 9: EPSPS Inhibitors (HRAC Group G) - [Confirmed Group 9-Resistant Weed Species in Canada; Common Group 9 EPSPS Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Management of Group 9-Resistant Grassy or Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 10: Glutamine Synthetase Inhibitors (HRAC Group H) - [Common Group 10 Glutamine Synthetase Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Prevention of Potential Group 10-Resistant Grassy or Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 14: PPO Inhibitors (HRAC Group E) - [Common Group 14 PPO Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Prevention of Potential Group 14-Resistant Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 15: Mitosis Inhibitors (HRAC Group K3) - [Common Group 15 Mitosis Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Prevention of Potential Group 15-Resistant Grassy or Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 22: PS I Inhibitors (HRAC Group D) - [Confirmed Group 22-Resistant Weed Species in Canada; Common Group 22 PS I Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Management and Prevention of Potential Group 22-Resistant Grassy or Broadleaf Weeds]
Group 27: HPPD Inhibitors (HRAC Group F₂) - [Common Group 27 HPPD Inhibitor Herbicides; Bayer CropScience Herbicides for Prevention of Potential Group 27-Resistant Grassy or Broadleaf Weeds]
Bayer CropScience Herbicide Features
"Herbicide Classification by Mode of Action" [data table]

Bayer AG
Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Program for a 2012 performance of playwright Alan Ayckbourn's satirical mystery play It Could Be Any One of Us.

Includes:
A Note from Craig Hall [Artistic Director]; Director's Notes; The Cast; Creative Team; Time and Place; Special Thanks; Playwright's Bio; Cast Biographies; Creative Team Biographies; A Closer Look [about the history of the play]; Vertigo Theatre: Who Are We?; Vertigo Theatre Society [Board of Directors; Staff]; Vertigo Theatre Gratefully Acknowledges the Support of Our Members and Donors; 2012-2013 Sponsors and Government Funders; upcoming plays at Vertigo Theatre; and various advertisements.

Vertigo Theatre
QL 543 S54 File 144 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Callophyrs lanoraeiensis. Note on the back of the illustration reads,"JHA Collection Pont-Rouge Quebec, Canada. 21.V.2000."

QL 543 S54 File 146 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Lycaena epixanthe. Note on the back of the publication reads, "JHA Collection, Canada, Quebec. Portneuf Co. Pont-Rouge 05-.VII.94 Yves-Pascal Dion Coll. [subsp. phaedra?]"

QL 543 S54 File 204 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Leptotes marina. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, " John Acorn Collection USA AZ Patagonia Harshaw area Aug. 7 99 JHA."

QL 543 S54 File 206 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Leptotes marina. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, " John Acorn Collection USA California San Bernadino Co. Ord's Mtn. June 13, 93 [?] Bob [Wuttken?]"

QL 543 S54 File 106 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Libytheana carinenta. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Collection , Harrow ON, 16. VII.74 Peter C. Mason."

Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Meet the demands of tomorrow with today's new Patriot sprayers."

An illustrated catalogue produced by agricultural machinery manufacturer Case IH, advertising their 2012 Patriot series sprayer models. The lineup included the Case IH Patriot 4430, 3330, and 3230 sprayer models.

Contents:
Leading the Industry (pp. 4-5)
Machine Configuration (pp. 6-7)
Quality of Application (pp. 8-9)
Aim Command (pp. 10-11)
Operator Environment (pp. 12-13)
Power & Productivity (pp. 14-15)
Patriot Family (pp. 16-19)
Maximum Uptime (pp. 20-21)
Systems Approach (p. 22)
Specifications (p. 23)

Case IH
Item · 11 Feb. 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Menu for Red Diamond House, Cantonese restaurant in Edmonton, listing 96 order options.

Additionally includes program and menu for a 2012 Chinese New Year dinner, hosted by Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Edmonton Section) and OMNI Diversity TV at Emperor's Palace Chinese Cuisine in Edmonton; a black bifold business card for the Lingnan featuring business information and the names of some popular dishes; and a business card shaped like a small red tag attached to a black elastic loop for Canteen, a Canadian restaurant in Edmonton.

Hong Kong Canada Business Association
Item · 30 May 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

History booklet created in accordance with the village of Irma's centennial in 2012.

Contains list of previous mayors of Irma, lists of historical events and highlights in the village of Irma for each decade [beginning 1905-1912 and ending 2000-2012], and list of early businesses in and around Irma.

Also contains approximately 70 black and white [B&W] reproductions of photographs depicting groups, individuals, buildings, and events taken in Irma between 1907-2012.

The Village of Irma 2012 Centennial Committee
Item · [June, 2012]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Two (2) copies of a large unfolding pamphlet with information on Port Metro Vancouver, "Canada's dynamic gateway for domestic and international trade and tourism." One side consists of a map of the Greater Vancouver Area that indicates container handling facilities, and a list of automobile, bulk, container, and cruise terminals. The other side contains smaller maps of the Pacific Rim and North America, photographs, and more specific information about Port Metro with topics including sustainability, economics, community, and an overview.

Additionally includes one (1) "Port Metro Vancouver 2012 Key Facts" card laid in. The card lists several facts about Port Metro Vancouver, separated into categories including: "Comparison" ["#1 in Northern America for total foreign exports", etc.], "General Facts", "Economic Impact" ["$172.4 billion total value of cargo handled annually", etc.], "Facilities" ["28 major marine cargo terminals: automobile (2), breakbulk (1), bulk (19), containers (3), cruise (2), multi-purpose (container & breakbulk) (1)"], "Traffic (million metric tonnes)", "Automobile", "Breakbulk", "Container", "Cruise", "Major Trading Economies" ["Imports - 1. China / 2. South Korea / 3. U.S.", "Exports - 1. China / 2. Japan / 3. South Korea", etc.], "Foreign Vessel Calls" ["3,081"], and "Class 1 Railways" ["CN, CP & BNSF"].

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Item · Jan., 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A guidebook for The Highlands Edmonton Historical Walking Tour in Edmonton, Alberta. The booklet, from the Highlands Historical Society, was created in 2012 by Dorothy Field, Tim O’Grady, and Dan Henry. The guidebook includes a brief historical description of the Highlands in Edmonton, Alberta. The guidebook includes addresses and descriptions for 34 different buildings and notable historical locations along the walking tour. The guidebook also includes several notable mentions outside of the limits of the walking tour as well as contact information, a glossary, and acknowledgements.

Highlands Historical Society
QL 543 S54 File 148 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Lycaena dospassosi. Note on the back reads, "JHA Coll' Canada New Brunswick Salt Marsh Bathurst July 5, 89 Yves-Pascal Dion."

Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A set of stamp sheets from the 2012 Alberta Youth Stamp Design Contest. The first page is a letter from the project manager of the context, John Attrell, addressed to the sponsors of the Edmonton Stamp Club in Edmonton, Alberta. The letter states that the souvenir package of stamps included is a gift of appreciation for the recipient’s support. The package includes the genuine stamps themselves along with printed pages that are nearly identical to the stamp pages. There are four stamp designs in total.

Edmonton Stamp Club
Satyrium edwardsii - ventral
QL 543 S54 File 143 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Satyrium edwardsii. Note on the back of the illustration reads,"JHA Coll. USA Rhode Island Great Swamp, Wash. Co. July 2, '84. P. Dions."

QL 543 S54 File 145 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Lycaena epizanthe. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Coll. Canada Quebec Pont[?] Co. Pon-Rouge 05.VII.1994 Yves-Pascal Dion Coll. [Subsp phaedra?]"

Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"The next generation of Axial-Flow combines is now".

An illustrated catalogue produced by agricultural machinery manufacturer Case IH, advertising their 2012 Axial-Flow combine models. The lineup included the Case IH Axial-Flow 5130, 6130, 7130, 7230, 8230, and 9230 models.

Contents:
Leading the Industry (pp. 4-5)
Axial-Flow Family (pp. 6-7)
Efficient Power (pp. 8-9)
Single Rotor Technology (pp. 10-11)
Drive Systems (pp. 12-13)
Threshing & Separating (pp. 14-15)
Cleaning (pp. 16-17)
Residue Management (pp. 18-19)
Grain Handling (pp. 20-21)
Operator Environment (pp. 22-23)
Intuitive Operation (pp. 24-25)
AFS AccuGuide™ Autoguidance (pp. 26-27)
Maximum Uptime (pp. 28-29)
Headers (pp. 30-31)
Systems Approach (pp. 32-33)
Product Specifications (pp. 34-35)

Case IH
Item · [ca. 2012]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An illustrated promotional pamphlet produced by multinational agricultural and heavy equipment manufacturing company John Deere ca. 2012, which outlines their company history, present operations, and vision for the future. Includes an illustrated timeline showing a selection of various John Deere products that have been produced since 1837 and a USB flash drive shaped like a red key with the John Deere logo on its head.

"For 175 years, we've been helping farmers break new ground." "Today, we're empowering farmers to cultivate success like never before." "Tomorrow, we'll harvest bold new technologies that will take farming into the future."

John Deere
Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A large, double-sided poster and growing season calendar produced by Westeel in 2012.

One side contains several full-colour photographs and text advertising the different grain handling services provided by Westeel, including: Portable Grain Handling [Augers; Grain Cleaners; Grain Vacs]; Fertilizer Storage [Smooth Wall Hopper-Bottom Bins]; Grain Storage [Grain Storage Bins; Hopper Cones; Smooth Wall Bins]; Liquid Storage [Double and Single Wall Above Ground Storage; Mobile Service Tanks; Used Oil Storage]; Aeration Fans [Axial; Inline Centrifugal; High Speed Centrifugal; Low Speed Centrifugal]; Aeration Floors [Westeel Full Floor; Circ-Air™; Half Round Aeration Systems]; and Quality Accessories [Ladders and Ladder Systems; Sealform Concrete Foundation Forms; Grain Monitoring Systems].

Other side includes an 8-month growing season calendar for 2012, beginning on 1 April 2012 and ending on 30 November 2012.

Westeel
Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

The first issue of Marker magazine is titled “The Inaugural Issue.” This issue of the Marker was independently published magazine in Edmonton, Alberta in 2012. The magazine was published four times per year. The goal of the magazine was to “celebrate the work of creative and progressive minds in the worlds of art, culture and music while presenting a socially conscious view of current events.” The magazine was founded by Brnesh Berhe, who was also the editor-in-chief, publisher, and art director. The featured artist of this issue is Ben Stevenson, a music artist from Edmonton, Alberta. The magazine also contains several other articles about arts and culture.

Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A fridge magnet and a mini 2012 calendar advertising the Lingnan Restaurant in Edmonton, Alberta. Phone number and website displayed on both, and the magnet also includes the physical address and hours of operation. Calendar is in Chinese and comes with a ribbon for hanging, an attachable magnet, and assembly instructions, also in Chinese.

The Lingnan
Satyrium acadicum -ventral
QL 543 S54 File 141 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Satyrium acadicum. Note on the back reads, "Strickland Museum Collection. UASM #25149 Specimen # 83-07-15-09 Red Deer River 8m W. of Steveville Bridge AB 15.VII.83 D. Lawrie."

QL 543 S54 File 147 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Lycaena dospassosi. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Collection Canada New Brunswick Salt Marsh Bathurst July 5, 1989 Yves-Pascal Dion."

QL 543 S54 File 205 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Leptotes marina. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "John Acorn Collection USA California San Bernadino Co. [Or-?] Mountain east of Hespena June 13 93 [?]."

QL 543 S54 File 208 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Lycaena phlaeas americana. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Collection USA Wisconsin Portage Co. July 2002."

QL 543 S54 File 315 · File · 2012
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration by Ian Sheldon of the butterfly Libytheana carinenta. Hand written note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Collection Harrow ON 16 VII. 74 Peter G. Mason."

Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A catalogue of specialty canola varieties and products, produced by Cargill ahead of the 2013 crop year. The catalogue includes information on different varieties of specialty canola [VICTORY® V-Class V12-1 Hybrid; VICTORY® v2045 Hybrid; and L-Series InVigor® L156H Hybrid] designed to help canola farmers select the best varieties for their needs, as well as information on their 2013 Specialty Canola Program and contracts.

Contents:
Your Needs (pp. 4-5)
Superior Program Values (pp. 6-7)
Higher-Yielding Hybrids (pp. 8-13)
Program Simplicity (pp. 14-15)
Community Commitment (pp. 16-17)
Web Resources (p. 18)
Contact Information (p. 18)

Additionally includes a print advertisement for JumpStart® canola seed treatment.

Cargill Grain Company Limited
Item · 2012
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2011-2012 crop year. The report contains information about the CCC's 2011-2012 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2012, including charts and statistics.

"The Canola Council of Canada is on track to achieve the targets of "Canola. Growing Great 2015", our industry-wide strategy to create 15 million tonnes of sustained market demand and production by 2015. The road ahead is clear as we continue to: Increase sustainable production; Increase consumption and value; Improve market access; Improve quality; Improve understanding of the canola industry."

Each of the five main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption & Value; Market Access; Quality; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2012.

Table of Contents:
Messages from the Chairman and President (p. 2)
Who We Are (p. 3)
Sustainable Production (p. 4)
Consumption and Value (p. 6)
Market Access (p. 12)
Quality (p. 14)
Understanding (p. 16)

Canola Council of Canada
Feniseca tarquinius -ventral
QL 543 S54 File 149 · File · 2011
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Feniseca tarquinius. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "Source as dorsal."

Item · 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A poster containing the genealogy of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat cultivars. The genealogical chart was produced by Dr. Ron M. DePauw of the Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC), and the poster was distributed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Top Crop Manager magazine.

The poster also lists "Wheat relatives in CWRS genealogy" [Triticum turgidum ssp. diccocoides; T. turgidum ssp. durum; T. speltoides; and T. tauschii]; "Doubled haploid cultivars" [McKenzie; Lillian; Superb; Alvena; CDC Abound; Waskada; Stettler; Shaw; Carberry; and Muchmore]; and "Cultivars developed using molecular marker assisted selection" [Lillian; Somerset; Goodeve; and Vesper].

Three CWRS cultivars are shown in captioned photographs: "Marquis", "Neepawa", and "AC Barrie".

DePauw, Ron M.
Item · 28 Oct. 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Drop off bras here - October 28th 2011 - For every bra donated 91.7 The Bounce will donate $1 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. (up to $5000)"

Poster advertising the "Bras Across the Bridge" fundraising event put on by Edmonton radio station 91.7 The Bounce [KiSS 91.7]. The poster also includes the Booster Juice logo and the 91.7 The Bounce logo at the bottom right.

91.7 The Bounce
Item · 27 Feb. - 1 Mar. 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Conference workbook produced in accordance with the 21st Annual Grain World Grain and Livestock Conference held at the Fairmont in Winnipeg (Man.) from 27 February - 1 March 2011. Includes 2011 conference program. Lined note pages in workbook are left blank.

Contents:
Grain World Organizing Committee [includes members representing the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), Manitoba Agriculture - Food and Rural Initiatives, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, University of Manitoba, and Alberta Agriculture - Food and Rural Development]; 2011 Program; A Message from the Premier [Greg Selinger, Manitoba]; Greetings from the Grain World Conference Chair; Thank You to Our Sponsors; Economic outlook for Asia Pacific; Opening remarks; Flight to commodities; Ocean freight outlook; Wheat outlook 2011; Luncheon: U.S. Ethanol policy and global commodity markets - why burning our food is never good; Barley outlook 2011; Oilseeds outlook 2011; Pulse and special crops outlook 2011; Droughts to flood - what's causing these extreme climatic events?; Global economic outlook; Panel: Reaping rewards from research; Beef outlook 2011; Pork outlook 2011; Luncheon: The Newman Briefing.

Additionally contains several print advertisements for various local and Canadian businesses and corporate bodies.

Grain World
Item · [ca. Apr. 2011]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Canadian canola farmers are ready to respond to growing global food demands along with an emerging biofuels sector."

Informational factsheet about the canola industry, produced by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) ca. 2011 and presented as an FAQ list. Contains a series of questions and answers about the use of canola as both a food crop and in the biofuels/biodiesel sector, as well as graphs visualizing related data.

Contents:
"How will Canadian farmers produce enough canola for both food and fuel?"
"Canadian Canola Yield (bu/ac) [bushels/acre]" [graph]
"Canadian Canola Seed Ending Stocks (Million Tonnes)" [graph]
"How has canola production increased without converting land away from food production?"
"Western Canada Harvested Area" [graph]
"Environmental Benefits of Conservation Tillage"
"How do biofuels relate to food price spikes?"
"UN FAO Food Price Index vs. Price of Crude Oil" [graph]
"Can biofuels lower fuel costs?"
Key Facts on Biofuels and Food

Canola Council of Canada
Item · 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Illustrated promotional booklet produced by multinational agri-business Cargill Ltd. in 2011, which outlines their corporate structure, operations, goals, responsibilities, and the services they provide to customers in Canada.

Table of Contents:
Cargill in Canada (p. 2)
Creating Distinctive Value (p. 4)
Being Trustworthy, Creative and Enterprising (p. 5)
Encouraging Engaged Employees (p. 6)
Committed to Corporate Responsibility (p. 7)
Embracing Environmental Stewardship (p. 8)
Pursuing Environmental Innovation (p. 8)
Developing Responsible Supply Chains (p. 9)
Safe Food from Farm to Fork (p. 10)
A Safe and Healthy Work Environment (p. 11)
A Global Leader in Corporate Citizenship (p. 12)
Our People and Business Units Across Canada (p. 14)
How We Serve Our Customers (p. 30)
FarmLogics, CropSense, MarketSense, SafetySense & PeopleSense (p. 32)
Our Partners (p. 34)

Cargill Grain Company Limited
Item · 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A monthly photo calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2011-2012 crop year, beginning with August 2011 and ending with December 2012.

Marks various holidays, special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], and important dates related to the CWB [including PRO (Pool Return Outlook) days, various deadlines, and shipping weeks].

Included photographs have been chosen by a panel of judges from 390 entries submitted by photographers across Western Canada. Each month contains a unique photograph which reflects the contest's theme of "A Slice of Life". Selected photographs largely consist of colourful agricultural landscapes. A smaller number of photographs include individual and group portraits featuring children, adults, and animals on the farm.

Front cover contains the Grand Prize-winning photograph, captioned "The original rain gauge", showing a young girl sitting in a field of grass and pouring water out of her pink rubber boot. This photo is additionally used as the calendar's featured photograph for the month of April 2012.

Canadian Wheat Board
QL 543 S54 File 181 · File · 2011
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Pyrisitia lisa. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Collection USA Texas [hr.?] Mission Waite-Metz Farm April 8 2000 JHA [?]"

Feniseca tarquinius - dorsal
QL 543 S54 File 150 · File · 2011
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Feniseca tarquinius. Note on the back of the illustration reads, " F. tarquinius JHA Coll' Canada ON [Sandberg?] Aug. 10 2001."

Item · 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2010-2011 crop year.

"This annual report provides an overview of the 2010-11 crop year. It underscores the broad range of activities, the performance levels and the governance structure of the CWB during the 2010-11 crop year, ending July 31, 2011."

The report is divided into sections titled Corporate Governance, Management Discussion & Analysis, and Financial Results, and additionally includes the CWB's "2010-11 Financial Highlights" and their Corporate Profile, Vision ["Canadian farmers innovatively leading the way in the global grain market"], and Mission ["Creating a sustainable competitive advantage for farmers and customers through our unique business structure, innovative marketing, superior service, profitable investments and effective partnerships"] statements, and "A message from the president and CEO".

Corporate Governance - Table of Contents:
Board of directors (pp. 8-15)
The board's mandate (p. 8)
Thinking strategically (p. 8)
Commitment to good governance (p. 8)
Committee structure (p. 9)
Director biographies (pp. 10-13)
Remuneration and meeting attendance (p. 14)
Director participation in Producer Payment Options (p. 15)
Director representation on external boards and committees (p. 15)
CWB leadership team (pp. 16-17)
Summary compensation table (p. 16)

Management Discussion and Analysis - Table of Contents:
Our business (p. 20)
Operational environment (p. 21)
Business structure (p. 23)
How the financial statements capture the business (p. 26)
Our vision and strategies (p. 28)
CWB performance highlights (p. 29)
Measuring success (p. 32)
Current year results (p. 34)
Combined pool results (p. 37)
The pools (pp. 38-50)
Indirect income and expenses (p. 51)
Producer Payment Options (PPOs) (p. 53)
Cash trading (p. 57)
Liquidity and capital resources (p. 60)
Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures (p. 62)
Financial risk management (p. 63)
Outlook (p. 65)

A third section, Financial Results, begins on p. 67 and does not have its own Table of Contents. This section includes Financial statements (p. 68), Notes to financial statements (p. 73), and a Glossary of financial terms (p. 98).

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by Weyburn Inland Terminal Ltd. (WIT) for their 2010 fiscal year.

The report includes information regarding WIT's 2010 corporate governance and organizational structure, yearly performance, and company finances. The report additionally includes WIT's Company Profile and Vision statement ["To be recognized as the most reliable, knowledgeable, and friendly provider of crop marketing and production solutions and a trusted partner that sets the standard of excellence in relationships with our customers, suppliers, staff, and shareholders"].

Table of Contents:
President's Report (p. 2)
Directors and Officers (p. 4)
Company Organization (p. 5)
Annual Management Discussion & Analysis (p. 9)
Giving Back (p. 34)
Bursaries (p. 35)
Ten-Year Comparative Summary (p. 36)
Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting (p. 38)
Auditor's Report (p. 39)
Financial Statements (p. 40)
Notes to Financial Statements (p. 45)
Corporate Information (p. 64)

A single-page insert containing WIT's structural profile (dated 2011) is laid in the report book between pages 34 and 35. The insert includes a labeled aerial photograph of the WIT property and information regarding the company's structures (including the main office building; grain and seed bins; a pellet plant and truck dump; a fertilizer plant and fertilizer storage; and a chemical shed).

Weyburn Inland Terminal Ltd.
Item · 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A foldable, standing monthly grain shipping calendar produced by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2011-2012 crop year, beginning with August 2011 and ending with July 2012.

Calendar highlights Delivery Contract sign-up deadlines, Identity Preserved Contract Program and other program dates, and Pool Return Outlook (PRO) dates, and numbers the 2011-12 shipping weeks (1-52) at the start of each week.

Note that the last 3 days of July 2012 is included as part of shipping week 1 of the 2012-13 crop year.

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A monthly calendar produced by Richardson International and Richardson Pioneer for the year 2012, beginning with December 2011 and ending with December 2012.

Marks various holidays and special dates [including the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time, the first day of each season, and the dates of new and full moons], grain shipping weeks, and important dates related to Richardson International and Richardson Pioneer [including sponsored events].

The verso of each calendar page is a removable "Record Keeping Chart" [including columns for "Receipts" and "Expenses"].

Each month contains a unique, captioned full-colour photograph showing various agricultural scenes, products, or individual or group portraits of people.

Richardson International Limited
QL 543 S54 File 175 · File · 2011
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Phoebis philea. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "22 May 1987 Brownsville Tex. RLA adapted w book refs Butterflies of Canada."

Item · 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Annual report produced and published by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) for the 2010-2011 crop year. The report contains information about the CCC's 2010-2011 performance highlights and organizational structure, as well as general updates regarding the canola industry in 2011, including charts and statistics.

"The Canola Council of Canada is on track to achieve the targets of "Growing Great 2015", our industry-wide strategy to create 15 million tonnes of sustained market demand and production by 2015. In 2011 we made substantial progress within all five of our strategic objectives: Increasing sustainable production; Increasing consumption and value; Improving market access; Improving quality; Improving understanding of the canola industry."

Each of the six main sections of the report [Sustainable Production; Consumption; Value; Market Access; Quality; Understanding] contains explanations of the CCC's progress in that area in 2011.

Table of Contents:
Message from the Chairman (p. 2)
Who We Are (p. 3)
Sustainable Production (p. 4)
Consumption (p. 6)
Value (p. 8)
Market Access (p. 12)
Quality (p. 14)
Understanding (p. 16)

Canola Council of Canada
Item · [ca. 2011]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"The Alberta Wheat Commission has one primary objective: to improve producers' farm gate returns on wheat."

An informative pamphlet regarding the proposed creation of an Alberta Wheat Commission, produced ca. 2011. The pamphlet outlines the goals of the proposed organization, including "Giving wheat a voice"; "Strengthening the diversity of wheat"; and "Bringing focus to Alberta wheat", as well as "The return to farmers" and "Check-off dollars". It also includes an Overview of the proposed organization, starting in 2008 when "members of the Alberta Winter Wheat Producers Commission (AWWPC) resolved to study the feasibility of a single commission for all classes of wheat".

Alberta Wheat Commission
QL 543 S54 File 183 · File · 2010
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Abaeis nicippe. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "as dorsal."

QL 543 S54 File 185 · File · 2010
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Nathalis iole. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Coll" USA CA San Bernadino Co. San Bernadino Mtns. Seven Oaks 18 July 91 [?] det [?]."

QL 543 S54 File 186 · File · 2010
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Nathalis iole. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "as dorsal."

Item · 2010
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A grain delivery permit book issued to Donald James McFadden by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) for the 2010-2011 crop year. A yellow handwritten note which reads "Renewed By Phone July 15/10" is affixed to the front cover of the permit book.

The contents of the permit book are entirely blank.

Permit book additionally contains "Important Information" [regarding Delivery Permits and Delivery Contracts], "CWB Cash Advance - Advance Payments Program [APP] Wheat, Durum and Barley Cash Advances", "Delivery of Screenings for Wheat and Durum", and "CWB Information Services" [including "e-Services @ www.cwb.ca"; "Online @ www.cwb.ca"; "CWB Farm Business Team" contact information; "Farm Business Representatives"; "CWB Saskatoon Regional Office" contact information; and "The Canadian Wheat Board" contact information].

Canadian Wheat Board
Item · [ca. 2010]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Promotional package related to the development of The Icon, a condominium building located in Edmonton (Alta.).

Includes 1 illustrated promotional booklet providing information about the development, 2 artist's renderings of the condominium building, 17 floor plans showing different unit layouts, and 1 double-sided information sheet outlining the building specifications, available amenities and kitchen and bathroom packages.

Langham Properties Ltd.
Item · [ca. 2010]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre promotes wolf conservation throughout the natural environment. We value the role these carnivores play in nature. We strive to provide a one-of-a-kind, quality experience to the public as we support conservation through education."

An illustrated promotional brochure regarding the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre in Golden, B.C. Includes the Centre's mission statement, information regarding visiting the Wolf Centre, Admission prices, Educational Programs, information regarding "hiking with the wolves" sessions through Blackwolf Photography, "How To Find Us" [map], and the Centre's Hours of Operation.

Additionally includes 9 full-colour photographs showing wolves, Wolf Centre staff, and a group photograph showing visitors to the Wolf Centre.

Northern Lights Wolf Centre