A Department of Water representative stopped at a ranch in Alberta and
talked with an old rancher.
He told the rancher, 'I need to inspect your ranch for your water allocation'
The old rancher said, ' Okay but don't go in that field over there.'
The Water representative said 'Mister, I have the authority of the
Canadian Federal Government with me.
See this card? This card means I am allowed to go
wherever I wish on any agricultural land. No questions asked or answered.
Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?'
The old rancher nodded politely and went about his chores.
Later, the old rancher heard a loud scream and saw the Water Rep running for
the fence and close behind was the rancher's bull.
The bull was gaining on the Water Rep with every step.
The Rep was clearly terrified, so the old rancher immediately threw
down his tools, ran to the fence and shouted out ............
'YOUR CARD ! YOUR CARD! SHOW him your card.'
talked with an old rancher.
He told the rancher, 'I need to inspect your ranch for your water allocation'
The old rancher said, ' Okay but don't go in that field over there.'
The Water representative said 'Mister, I have the authority of the
Canadian Federal Government with me.
See this card? This card means I am allowed to go
wherever I wish on any agricultural land. No questions asked or answered.
Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?'
The old rancher nodded politely and went about his chores.
Later, the old rancher heard a loud scream and saw the Water Rep running for
the fence and close behind was the rancher's bull.
The bull was gaining on the Water Rep with every step.
The Rep was clearly terrified, so the old rancher immediately threw
down his tools, ran to the fence and shouted out ............
'YOUR CARD ! YOUR CARD! SHOW him your card.'
