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  • 57215 RR 91 Range: Mayerthorpe Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2160394

    57215 RR 91 Range Mayerthorpe Mayerthorpe T0E 1N0
    Main Photo: 57215 RR 91 Range: Mayerthorpe Agriculture for sale : MLS®# A2160394
    $1,900,000
    Agri-Business
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    A2160394
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    5
    Ready to go farm with a beautiful home and yard site! Two quarters with high quality soil ready to be farmed. 25 thousand bushel storage grain bins with cement floors. 2600 square foot custom built house, triple attached garage and Quonset detached shop. Large tarp shelter building for equipment and 2nd residence. This farm is ready to go. The house is large, spacious and bright with tons of amazing features that has to be seen to be appreciated including a hottub and sauna in the basement. The yard site has a garden, mature fruit trees and a view that will make you want to wake up in the morning. There is a potential to add a 3rd quarter as well. More details
    Listed by Digger Real Estate Inc.
    Steve LeBlanc
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Fort Assiniboine Alberta Information

Fort Assiniboine is a hamlet in northwest Alberta, Canada, within Woodlands County.[2] It is located along the north shore of the Athabasca River at the junction of Highway 33 and Highway 661. It is approximately 39 kilometres (24 mi) northwest of Barrhead, 62 kilometres (39 mi) southeast of Swan Hills and 91 kilometres (57 mi) northeast of Whitecourt. Fort Assiniboine was founded as a trading post by the Hudson’s Bay Company and became a stopping point along the Klondike Trail. It gets its name from the Assiniboine people. The fort itself no longer exists, but the land on which it stood is designated as a National Historic Site for its archaeological value.[3] The hamlet, built on and around the site of the fort, is a now a local hub for the surrounding agricultural region. Local oral history tells of an early (possibly late 1700s) North West Company fur trading post south of Holmes Crossing (an early ferry crossing) on the Athabasca River.[4] In 1821, the North West Company was merged with Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), who then undertook to reorganize its transportation routes, seeking out advantages and efficiencies in its operations. By then, trade on Lesser Slave Lake was in decline and the council adopted a resolution in 1823 calling for a fort further up the Athabasca River to reduce transport times. Under the new plan, Fort Assiniboine on the Athabasca River (the fort was originally named ‘Athabaska River House'[5]) became the northwest end of an overland 130-kilometre (80 mi) horse track to Edmonton House/Fort Edmonton, cut by Jacques Cardinal, a Métis free trader, in 1824–25. The trail became known as ‘The Hudson’s Bay Packtrail’. This provided a straighter route from Jasper House and the Athabasca Pass within the Rocky Mountains to York Factory on Hudson Bay. A party on horseback could make the trip from Edmonton to Fort Assiniboine in two to six days, depending on conditions.[6] The new post opened in 1824.[4][5] The new route was used by the York Factory Express. The old canoe route involved going far north-northeast up the Athabasca to Fort Chipewyan and then southeast through Methye Portage to Lake Winnipeg. Though the fort never grew as large as some other Alberta forts, its role as a transportation hub and provision centre ensured its survival between the 1820s and 1880s.[7] The fort burned to the ground after its abandonment by the HBC.[3] No plans existed for its original layout, but, using clues from post administrators’ log books and archaeological surveys, a replica was built on the site in 1980. It operates as a museum and friendship centre.[8] In 1898, when the Chalmers, or Klondike Trail was cut through the Swan Hills, northwest of Fort Assiniboine to Lesser Slave Lake, the location again became a stopping point, with gold seekers crossing the river with a self-service ferry on their overland trek to the Yukon.[9][10] The earliest homesteads in the area were filed in 1906 in the Holmes Crossing district (named for the ferryman William B. Holmes), across the Athabasca and downriver from Fort Assiniboine. Most came via Edmonton, by way of the Hudson’s Bay Pack Trail, which had been widened by then to accommodate wagons and sleighs. The graded road only went to about 16 km (10 mi) west of Morinville. By 1908 settlers crossed on the ferry and took up land north of the Athabasca River, including around the site of the old fort. The Fort Assiniboine post office was set up in 1910, operated, as was the practice, from a local homestead. Joseph Brewster was the first postmaster. A blacksmith’s shop, and a store were soon built near the fort site. In 1914, the railway was built to Westlock, shortening the route on the trail significantly.[4] The first community hall was built in 1916. By 1919, the road was graded to Holmes Crossing. The next year, on the north side of the river, a road was graded from the ferry landing, to a bridge on the Freeman River west of Fort Assiniboine. In 1922, the post office was moved to the settlement. The quarter-section of land on which the trading post had been situated had been homesteaded by a Dr. E.J. State in 1913. When he died in 1923, his property was willed to the University of Alberta, who surveyed and sold the lots, expanding the hamlet. In 1927 the railroad was built to Barrhead, only 40 kilometres (25 mi) away.[4] In 1934 the provincial government set up a public nursing service in the hamlet, which operated until 1969. The surrounding schools were centralized to Fort Assiniboine in 1946, and in the same year a charter was issued for a Fort Assiniboine Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. A United Church and a Roman Catholic Church were built in 1948 and 1949. The curling club was formed and a rink built in 1953. In 1956 a bridge was built over the Athabasca River, putting the ferry out of business.[4] Fort Assiniboine was a hamlet until incorporated as a village in 1958. E.M. (Gene) Redington was the first mayor. The Village of Fort Assiniboine dissolved and reverted to hamlet status on December 31, 1991. It is now administered by Woodlands County, which has offices in the hamlet and in Whitecourt. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Fort Assiniboine had a population of 158 living in 64 of its 74 total private dwellings, a change of -10.2% from its 2016 population of 176. With a land area of 0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi), it had a population density of 210.7/km2 (545.6/sq mi) in 2021.[1] As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Fort Assiniboine had a population of 176 living in 78 of its 83 total private dwellings, a change of 13.5% from its 2011 population of 155. With a land area of 0.73 km2 (0.28 sq mi), it had a population density of 241.1/km2 (624.4/sq mi) in 2016.[11] Fort Assiniboine is home to a Hudson’s Bay–style historical museum, known as the Fort Assiniboine Museum and Friendship Club Drop-In Centre, and the world’s largest wagon wheel and pick axe.[12] A boat launch east of the hamlet provides river-boaters access to the Athabasca River. There is also a private R.V. park and marina, which hosted the Athabasca River Voyageur Canoe Brigade[13] in June 2017, celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday.[14][15] A farmer’s market is held every Friday afternoon from May to September[16] in the Recreation and Agriculture Building, which also hosts agricultural and sports events throughout the year including the annual Hamlet Hoedown Rodeo & Fair, held each August.[17] The Fort Assiniboine School, which offers kindergarten through Grade 9, is located within the hamlet.[18] Students in Grades 10-12 are bussed to Barrhead Composite High School.[19] Both are administered by Pembina Hills Public Schools (PHPS).[20] Fort Assiniboine is also served by a post office and the Fort Assiniboine Public Library.[21] It has numerous businesses including a general store, a motel, a gas station, a liquor store and a shop that repairs and sells all-terrain and other vehicles. Fort Assiniboine had a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc), characterized by pleasant summers and frigid, although extremely variable, winters. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Assiniboine

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topsoil Depth (in) Alberta Source aafc slc version 3.2

Understanding Topsoil Depth in Alberta: Insights from AAFC SLC Version 3.2 Data

Topsoil depth is a critical factor for agricultural productivity, influencing water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth. The provided map of Alberta illustrates the topsoil depth in inches, highlighting significant regional variations. This analysis is based on data from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2.

Key Observations

The topsoil depth in Western Alberta and the Rockies is generally shallow, ranging from 0 to 6 inches. This is due to the rugged terrain and erosional processes associated with mountainous regions. The shallow topsoil in these areas supports forests and natural vegetation rather than extensive agriculture.

Central Alberta, including areas around Edmonton and Red Deer, exhibits moderate to deep topsoil depths, generally between 8 to 14 inches. These depths are conducive to productive agriculture, supporting a variety of crops. The deeper topsoil in central regions contributes to higher agricultural yields and sustainable farming practices.

In Southern and Eastern Alberta, regions such as Calgary and areas towards the Saskatchewan border show variable topsoil depths ranging from 6 to 10 inches. While suitable for agriculture, these areas may require careful soil management to maintain productivity. Areas with shallower topsoil are more drought-resistant and may need irrigation and soil conservation practices.

Regional Analysis

The Rocky Mountain Influence is evident in the shallow topsoil of the Rocky Mountain foothills, resulting from the rocky and rugged terrain, limiting soil accumulation. These areas are more suited to forest growth and natural vegetation rather than intensive agriculture.

In contrast, the Prairie Conditions in central Alberta benefit from moderate to deep topsoil, which is ideal for crop production and supports Alberta’s agricultural economy. Maintaining topsoil depth through conservation practices is essential for sustaining long-term agrarian productivity in these areas.

Implications for Agriculture

Understanding topsoil depth is crucial for effective soil management practices, including crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization. Farmers can use this data to optimize their farming practices, choosing crops suited to the available topsoil depth and implementing appropriate soil conservation measures. Deeper topsoil improves water retention and nutrient availability, which is essential for healthy crop growth and high yields.

Conclusion

The topsoil depth map of Alberta reveals significant regional variations influenced by geographical features such as the Rocky Mountains and the fertile plains of central Alberta. Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable farming. By leveraging this data, farmers can improve crop yields, manage soil health, and enhance overall agrarian productivity in Alberta.

Sources

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2 Data
  • Alberta Agriculture and Forestry