Vulcan Firepower

Located twelve miles by starship southeast of Vulcan, Alberta, you will find the 1,116 acres of farmland that make up Vulcan Firepower. Selling as seven Parcels, this fitted assemblage of seven quarters is sure to add significant firepower to any farms land base. In Roman mythology, Vulcan is The God of Fire, and the Romans prayed to Vulcan to protect their farmland and crops from destructive summer fires and droughts.

Historically, Vulcan had more grain elevators than any other center west of Winnipeg and boasted the largest grain storage capacity in Canada; grain elevators are built based on an area’s production capacity and Vulcan County is one of the provinces largest cereal grain-producing regions. Vulcan Firepower comprises seven quarters of prime farmland, including two building sites on Parcels 3 and 6, with an historic homestead on Parcel 7.

Parcel 1 comprises 160 acres and is accessible from the southeast corner of the quarter via Township Road 162. This wide-open quarter is currently in canola.

Parcel 2 is a full quarter and consists of 160 acres with access from Township Road 162 that runs along the southern boundary of the Parcel. The quarter is currently in wheat.

Parcel 3 is made up of 160 acres and is accessible via Township Road 162 to the north. There are five grain bins included in the sale. The quarter is currently in wheat.

Parcel 4 comprises 159 acres and access can be gained from Township Road 162 on the north side of the quarter, and Range Road 222 to the west. The Parcel is currently in wheat.

Parcel 5 consists of 160 acres and is accessible from Range Road 221 on the northeast corner of the quarter. This Parcel is currently in canola.

Parcel 6 comprised 158 acres and Township Road 160 runs the length of the northern boundary and Range Road 223 to the west.

Parcel 7 offers 159 acres, and access can be made via Township Road 160 to the north. This Parcel is currently in canola.

Buyers interested in purchasing Parcels 2, 3, 4 and 5 may take advantage of CLHbid.coms En Bloc feature to purchase these Parcels ‘En Bloc’ in the second round of bidding, eliminating the risk of traveling for one Parcel if you want all four. Even if you are not interested in purchasing ‘En Bloc’, this round of bidding may still affect you; please see the ‘En Bloc Details’ attachment for more information.

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Situated on the 50th parallel, the farm benefits from long growing degree days and extended heat units, which translate to broader cropping options. Marketing is also easy given Vulcan Firepowers location, including the Richardson Pioneer Inland terminal less than 14 miles down the road.

Rather than basing it on recent past sales, some of which exceed the low starting bids by a large multiple, the owners are electing to sell Vulcan Firepower while letting the market determine the price. The choice is yours: take one quarter or any multiple thereof up to seven assemblages of this size are not available very often.

The farm was formerly known as Lake McGregor Angus Farm and is located less than five miles west of the well-known Lake McGregor reservoir. With excellent schools, a variety of recreational activities, and accessible healthcare, the community of Vulcan offers a high quality of life for all residents. The town council is also known for creating a business-friendly environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Vulcan Firepower is being offered for sale via online escalating tender by CLHbid.com. Please check the website for updates from time to time.