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One day it was the Ponoka Ag Event Centre, conducting its operations as usual, and then the next thing you know, cranes were on site and the name Calnash Trucking was put onto the facade just before the Ponoka Stampede began.

It was such a well-kept secret by the Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society (PAECS) board of directors and Calnash Trucking; visitors were not sure if they had found the right place when they attended the grand opening of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.

Calnash Trucking owner Frank Nashim, operations manager Murray Schur, and society president Doug Gill explained some of the motivation behind the deal to buy the naming rights to the building.

Part of the desire is for Calnash to give back to the community, said Schur. “It’s our commitment to the community and to the citizens to support the ventures and to be a company that we can be proud of.”

Organizers also waited to announce the name change to the Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre so as to not take away from the Ponoka Stampede, Schur explained.

Nashim hopes to honour his former business partner, Keith Calvert, who had a strong love for all animals, who died from a brain tumor while relatively young.

“I’d like to have something there for my partner because he passed away as a young man at 40 years old,” he explained. “He loved animals; he used to spend hours with them.”

It was approximately two years in the making to work out the contract and involved Terry Jones and

society past president Charlie Cutforth working with Calnash, explained Schur.

There was some reluctance to discuss the financial aspect of the 10-year deal as they felt disclosing the amount would take away from Calnash’s goal, which is to give back to the community.

“I think stating the cash value overrides the importance of the contribution,” explained Gill. “It’s something about what we’re doing and what they believe in overlaps.”

He also feels Nashim’s desire to pay tribute to his partner is something that would be better to separate from the financial aspect.

The purpose is to honour Calvert and family members, and the legacy they will have with the company’s name on the ag event centre, explained Schur.

“That’s what Frank is doing is paying tribute to his partner, and the employees, the workforce. They make a huge part of our company as well, is all the employees and for him and his family members,” Gill said.

Schur feels most proud of the fact that Calnash is able to work closely with the community and PAECS. “To show the community we’re 100 per cent supportive of the community.”

Part of the ability to make a deal like this come together appears to be a strong working relationship with Nashim and Schur, who have worked together for the last 10 years.

“If we had a bunch of people here it probably never would have come up. Murray is involved in the community with everybody here, and I said, ‘Let’s go for it,’” explained Nashim.

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By Amelia Naismith Western Budget Motel is in the beginning stages of developing a motel beside KFC at Ponoka’s south entrance. The development permit was recently approved.

As of July 12 architectural plans hadn’t been designed but according to company president Gary Grant. Western Budget Motel is in the process of

Pe Sakastew Centre inmate escapes An inmate has escaped from Hobbema’s Pe Sakastew Centre.

Sonny Ray Giant was discovered missing during the jail’s July 15 noon count.

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and a warrant has been issued for Giant’s arrest.

Sonny Giant, 31, is described as 173 cm (5’ 8”) in height, his weight is 82 Kg (181 lbs), he has brown eyes and black hair. He is currently serving a four year, six month sentence for failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, break, enter and commit, operate a motor vehicle in flight, obstructing a public/peace officer, and break and enter with intent.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sonny Giant is asked to contact their local police.

CSC and Pe Sakastew Centre will conduct a joint investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and are working with the RCMP to locate Giant as quickly as possible.

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The land was bought independently from Adams Motors; the same developer also bought the lot beside Adams Motors.

‘We wanted to keep it so we would have ample parking space,” Grant explained.

Grant recently built an apartment building in Ponoka and was approached by the town about the need for a motel. “They’re very friendly, efficient and accommodating.”

“We needed a motel and that was a good location,” said Betty Jurykoski, development officer.

The estimated value of the project is $7 million, and it’s going to be 22,224 square feet in size.

“The town is very pleased we have this development underway,” said Jurykoski.

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Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH DIRECTORY Associated Gospel Churches of Canada

CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE

Pastor Jerry Preheim 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA Sr. Pastor Paul Spate 5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org 403-783-5533 Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

NEW COVENANT BAPTIST REFORMED CHURCH

Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Everyone Welcome! www.baptistreformedponoka.org

PARKLAND REFORMED CHURCH South on 2A, West on Spruce Road 403-783-1888 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

PONOKA ALLIANCE CHURCH

4215 - 46 St. Pastor Norm Dibben 403-783-3958 Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

Wednesdays - 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study A loving, gentle, caring people - welcome you!

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur 403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

Senior Drop In Centre - 5015 46 Ave. www.wordoflife.ca

PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN 6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 Noon dsjjb@xplornet.com ponoka22.adventistchurchconnect.org

SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor W. Delleman Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ½ mile south of Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury

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ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Krzysztof Sobanski, S.D.S. Mass Times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday

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Amputee survivor writes lifetime memoir

By Amelia Naismith

his life Ruiter was a serious athlete.

He ran marathons, cycled and backpacked in the Rocky Mountains with his daughters.

He placed third in a marathon containing more than 500 runners over the age of 50. That marathon took him three and a half hours to run.

Ruiter grew up as the 10th of 12 children. He was a self-labelled highstrung, playful child and immigrated to Canada with two cousins in 1948.

They boarded a ship, each one wearing a beret emblazoned with the letters T.B.T—The Big Three. To Ruiter and his cousins this was just another adventure.

Throughout his life Ruiter was a restless spirit. Those who read his books are transported on his adventures with him to Holland, China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Greece, England, Europe, the United States and Canada.

Most of Ruiter’s narrative stories reflect his past, some capture the present. One of the last entries of his second book, Out of my Mind: In Love with Life, reflects Ruiter’s emotional triumph over being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Lumberjack, insurance agent, taxi driver, athlete, immigrant, writer, amputee survivor; they all have one thing in common.

Francis Ruiter was, a one point in his life, each of those things. Right now he’s a poet and published writer.

While cycling in his 50s, Ruiter was hit by a truck and run off the road. It was three years before he could walk without supports.

“I was bored. I couldn’t go back to work, I couldn’t even talk to people,” Ruiter said.

To deal with his boredom, Ruiter took a creative writing class. His talents grew and he was encouraged to publish his writing. But Ruiter didn’t want to write just a book. “I didn’t think they were interesting for a story,” Ruiter said. “In a poem I felt more comfortable,” Ruiter had heard a humorous poem read at his parent’s 25th anniversary and was impressed. Many years later he decided writing was the business he wanted into next.

Ruiter uses his books to tell the unabashed story of his life, not only as Dutch immigrant, but also as a human being.

One tale narrates how Ruiter would honk the car horn whenever Submitted he got impatient. He There are so many beautiful places to take a walk could see the fault in in Golden, B.C. but for some people it is not all that this and was always simple. genuinely embarrassed Two women took a walk around the town July 6 he’d succumb to im- to help make that point. Sue Boman from Ponoka, and patience, but he did it Golden’s own Sharon Leslie grabbed hold of their white canes and walked the Rotary Trail along the river to proanyway.

After the loss of his mote awareness for people with impaired vision.

Boman is travelling around Canada, doing a series of leg, once he’d come to terms and accepted the short walks, in what she’s calling White Cane Connecsituation, Ruiter’s wife, tions. Her final stop in B.C. was in Golden, and Leslie Grace, would occasion- decided to join her.

“The CNIB Kamloops office phoned me. They keep ally honk the horn as he track of who has white canes in their district. So they made his way to the car. phoned me and said there was going to be this walk,” Just to good-naturedly explained Leslie. teach him a lesson.

Born and raised in Golden, Leslie was diagnosed Throughout most of with the eye disease idiopathic bilateral juxtafoveal

Author Francis Ruiter displays his second book, Out of my Mind: In Love with Life, a volume of poetry.

Photo by Amelia Naismith Ruiter, now 83, has been at the Ponoka farmers market. “I hope there will be a couple dozen people who love reading” Ruiter said, with a laugh.

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telangiectasia, in 2004. It’s a condition that causes the blood vessels behind her retinas to break open and bleed.

“When the first blood vessel broke, it was like I was wearing sunglasses inside. So my vision basically got dark,” she said. There is no cure, so her vision has been slowly getting worse since her diagnoses. She is now legally blind.

Leslie uses two canes, an ID cane that identifies her to pedestrians and vehicles as visually impaired, and a mobility cane that is longer and thicker, and helps her feel for uneven spots on the ground.

She was glad to be part of Boman’s awareness campaign.

“People who have a disability of some kind, don’t like to advertise it. But when you have a vision problem, the only way people know is with a white cane. So I think it’s important that people know what the canes are for, and how to help or at least stay out of the way,” she said.

“I had an experience at an airport. This lady who helps people from the gate to the airplane saw that I had a cane with me. So she just grabbed my arm, instead of letting me grab her arm, and she led me right into a doorway, and smacked my face on the doorway.”

Boman is now heading east to continue her walks. To hear more about her experiences, or learn about her mission, go to www.whitecaneconnections.blogspot.com.

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Reflections of Ponoka A salute to pioneer wives and mothers

By Mike Rainone for the News In the earliest days of the settlement of the rugged but lush and fertile regions of Alberta, many a homestead wagon would slowly make its way through the challenging terrain, while facing all manner of weather conditions in search of a new home and a hopefully bright future.

These creaking wooden wagons carried the wives and mothers who had gathered up their most treasured possessions, left familiar birthplaces, and graciously embarked on a rigorous journey after graciously accepting the fact that where husbands, fathers, and sons had chosen to seek out new family opportunities, they would willingly follow.

Over the course of many exciting decades, the presence of these very determined and gritty pioneer women would most often mean the difference between numbing loneliness and companionship, their help would turn squalor into a decent and comfortable lifestyle, and their children supplied ample motive to patiently carve a farm home out of the wilderness. These precious ladies also brought a gentle ongoing softness and stability that slowly ‘civilized’ a harsh new land, and they were a delightful promise of a gracious living, even in an often ungracious land.

Many early and ongoing stories have been told by countless family generations about these early decades of massive growth and success, that were achieved through extreme hard-

ships and joy in both our rural and urban areas. As we share some of these amazing contributions, challenges, and traditions of our brave pioneer women, we must always strive to appreciate and honour their efforts and dedication not only then, but to this very day.

• Many wives and mothers claimed that for the first few years on their new homesteads there would be many times when she longed for some conversation with another woman, but there were many, many months when she was never away from home, and no other women came by. Day-to-day they would have to bravely face many stark realities in their busy lives, but when they did gather together with family and neighbours it was always a cherished occasion of sharing, good fun, and strong friendships.

• The women in those days worked hard, often helping their husbands to stook while pushing the baby carriage between the rows, running the binder and plow, then rushing back home to complete the chores and tend to an ever-growing family. During planting or harvest season they would load up the wagon or half-ton with ample food and refreshments to feed the hungry crews, quite often facing cold and windy conditions, bad roads, and of course hoards of bugs. On these days it would be too busy to do the piles of washing and ironing, but there would always be tomorrow. As well venturing out to pick wild berries, everything in the large garden had to be tended, picked, and prepared for year round survival,

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

This classic 1904 photo shows the loyal wives and mothers bringing lunch, refreshments, and good cheer to the hard working threshing crews — and they never missed a meal, no matter what the weather or the roads might have been.

while most ladies had to become keen shooters to snare elusive wild game to keep the cold room full.

• Our winters were severe (50 to 60 degrees below zero), so all family clothes had to be woolen, which included black stockings, red felt boots laced up to the knee, and of course long underwear. If we couldn’t afford many changes of woolen undies, mom washed at night and dried them by the stove for the next morning. Mothers usually drove their children to school every morning, on roads that were two-wheeled ruts through prairie and bush, quite often encountering coyotes, wild horses, and other predators.

In the winter the team, and later the vehicle had to lunge through huge snow banks, and in the severe weather she would take her knitting along and stay all day at the little old schoolhouse.

On many occasions there were those long trips to town for parts, supplies, and the selling of home made goods, produce, and stock, but later the arrival of the phone made communication and social life a whole lot better.

• These good wives and mothers had sprung from generations of pioneer ladies, who had been handed down the ingenuity and patience to make do with those things they had at hand. Even those essentials to comfortable Photo courtesy of Don Dubitz living such as soap and This 1953 Manfred Giants softball team played in a fun league in and around the Bashaw water entailed a great area, with most of the games going on the popular Bashaw Fair Grounds, which still plays deal of planning, time, host to many community events to this day. The team was coached by Walter Schultz, and and labour, with early homesteaders getting pictured are, standing: Ken Schultz, Harold Radke, Glen Schultz, and Bernal Scheirman; then water from the nearby kneeling up front is: Donald Dubitz, Bob Nelson, James Moltzhan, Wilfred Toth, Gordon sloughs, streams and Schultz, and Dennis Schultz. Hope you are all having a great ball season this time around. rivers. Progress featured

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the digging of a well that initially required hauling the water up in a bucket by rope, then later the great luxury of a hand pump. Rain was carefully collected in barrels or cisterns to be used for the Saturday night bath rituals and Monday washdays. Countless tubs of snow were hauled inside during the long winters, which were thawed and heated in the copper wash boilers on the kitchen stove, then hauled back outside when the wash was done. Soap and candles were carefully made with the help of lye, from the fats collected from cooked meats, or rendered from the fat that was cut from the pigs and beef at butchering time.

Let us not pity these hardy pioneer women, for they always had their moments of pride, excitement, and pleasure too. Her surprises came with the cranky old clucking hen as she presented her newly hatched clutch of chicks, while her hope was in the newborn heifer being fussed over by the old milk cow. Her pride was in her garden, in her wonderful cooking, and in bringing her family to church on Sunday morning looking scrubbed, clean, and happy, and everyone singing at the top of their lungs. Her greatest pleasure was her family, and there was and always will be a special closeness among family members who have had to work together to survive.

Many of us will likely remember those cold winter evenings that started with chores for all, including cows to milk, bringing in armfuls of wood and pails of water, the nightly ritual of filling the coal oil lamp, then that magic homey smell of mother’s freshlybaked bread, which quickly beckoned her hungry brood to the table for the evening meal.

Who can ever forget the friendly warmth of her old cook stove with the oven door open and perfect for propping up cold feet or warming frozen fingers.

Then after supper there was always lots of sewing, or her knitting needles could click in peace while her family all gathered in the intimate circle of the flickering lamp or the crackling fireplace. Later, as they were all safely tucked into bed, there must have been a special joy for those pioneer mothers and wives that her flock was safely under wing and had been fed and clothed by her own two hands.

The roles of our wives and mothers may have changed just a little over the years, but their special kind of love, kindness, and understanding will always remain the same. May God bless them all.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Opinion Ponoka is great year-round Dear Editor: I would like to respond to the letter to the editor published July 11 written

by Zachary Wilde from White Rock, B.C. Mr. Wilde’s letter was not only disrespectful but also disheartening.

Yes, it is true that during the annual Ponoka Stampede visitors do contribute to the local economy. But the reality is that the local community is the backbone of our economy, not the people who come for one week. We are also the taxpayers who pay to clean up all the defecation left by all these visitors to whom according to Mr. Wilde we should be so eternally grateful.

Should I be grateful that during the Stampede I can guarantee many of my neighbors will have their vehicles broken into, or should I be grateful for all

the intoxicated people wandering our streets? Or maybe I should be grateful that many (not all) of these visitors treat our town like it is a dumping ground for their garbage. I personally am not feeling grateful.

I’m also not grateful for the reputation the Ponoka Stampede has. Mr. Wilde’s perception is probably the consensus; our town is great and the Stampede is a huge party. I am happy that people recognize our town is great but I’m disheartened they only recognize that greatness for one week out of the year.

I can’t help but wonder if the branding committee has taken any time to address that — hey, just keeping it real.

Amanda Carleton

Resident feels like a nobody Dear Editor: Another Stampede has come and gone. Thank heavens.

Every year my family gathers to watch the parade and partake in a family barbecue and every year the fiasco begins. Again I was trying to get fresh hotdog buns at our grocery stores.

Over the last few years the bakeries in the grocery stores and the new bakery in town would not pre-book an order during Stampede Week because the many service organizations would

require them. I was advised they did have pre-packaged buns on the shelf — like there was a choice at 9 a.m. on parade day.

I was a customer in Ponoka 359 days of the year and a nobody for seven days during Stampede Week.

I no longer shop in Ponoka (not that there is any place to shop) and drive to Lacombe where they welcome my business even during their busy days.

Janice McGhie

What’s in the big, new building?

Dear Editor: Congratulations once again to the Ponoka Stampede Association for a fine rodeo but on the other hand, I do have to address the following issues.

Since the Ponoka Ag Event Centre was built and became open to different events, I have driven by numerous times seeing lots of horses and horse trailers in the area but had no idea what was happening inside. It sure would be nice to have a sign like the Town of Ponoka sign at the junction of Highways 2A and 53 telling people what is going on inside, preferably before an upcoming event so people could make plans to attend the events being held. There should be a sign somewhere out in front of the building that mentions the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame is inside so maybe it wouldn’t have caused my next issue.

Over Stampede Week I had family from out of town come to the Stampede and they wanted to go to the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame but they told me they

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couldn’t find it. Other people stopped me and asked where it was. I said how could you miss it, it’s a huge new building.

They responded they found the huge new building but thought by the signage on it that it was a trucking company. Upon further investigation, yes, indeed they were right: on three sides of the building, in big, bright teal writing was the name of a local trucking company, and on the front beside the really big, bright teal trucking sign was a little, not-so-brightly-coloured Ag Event Centre sign.

This trucking company may be a primary sponsor but if that is indeed the case, do the signs need to reflect that fact or should the name be changed to the Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre?

Sandra Olafson Editor’s Note: A schedule of events is posted at www.ponokaageventcentre. com/events.php and first of each month in the Ponoka News. For a story on the sale of the naming rights, please see page 2.

Partiers should show respect Dear Editor: I take great offense to the letter Zachary Wilde of White Rock, B.C. wrote in response to the letter written by Lori Derry the week before. I also live behind the large open field used as a campground during the week of the Ponoka Stampede. I do not have a problem with the campers enjoying themselves and I know there is going to be some garbage laying around at the end but when I have to drive by the sites daily to get to my backyard, I should not have to look at all kinds of garbage strewn all over the campsite that no one has even tried to clean up. Why should I have to go over there to clean up someone else’s mess?

Would you like it if I came to your backyard and camped out then left all my garbage thrown around rather than clean it up? Would you like to watch

young people go behind their trailers, (out of view of the boys they are camping with but in full view of people sitting in their own backyards,) to urinate and defecate? These campers we are referring to are local young people and I do not have a problem with them having a bit of fun but there should be some respect for the people who live nearby.

I will leave the partying to you, Mr. Wilde, but I want you to know that I make little money from you or any other people who come to the Stampede in all the years I have owned a business in this town.

If it weren’t for the fact that we enjoy volunteering up at the grounds we would probably be one of the many local folks who leave town during Stampede Week.

Gay Taylor

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Elder’s purse, trust stolen Dear Editor: I’ve always thought of Ponoka as a trusting, safe place where people care for each other and are willing to go the extra mile for each other; even for complete strangers.

Boy was I sadly mistaken as I am writing this letter in response to a personal incident that happened in your community on July 11th,.

My mother, Sadie Buffalo, who is a respected Elder from Samson Cree Nation in Hobbema, was in Ponoka that day and she stopped to fuel up at the Shell Gas station located across the highway from Dino’s Restaurant. It was at that time when she mistakenly left her purse by the ATM cash machine and she wasn’t aware of her mistake until quite some time later but by the time she returned her purse was already gone.

This leaves me in the position to “thank” two individuals.

First off, I would love to thank the thief who stole from an old lady, really, thank you so much; you must be

proud of yourself. The culprit not only took $1,000 in cash but they stole something even more valuable; an orange hand-beaded wallet belonging to my mother that was given to her as a present at a sweat ceremony in Saskatchewan two years ago and they also dissolved any trust my mother had in your “safe, caring, trusting” community.

Secondly, I would love to thank the Good Samaritan who found my mom’s purse (minus the cash and the wallet) and turned it in to the RCMP detachment. After hearing of the incident, in general it kind of comforts me knowing that, even after being stolen from, good people really do exist in this world; key words “kind of” for all I know the perpetrator who stole the purse was the one who turned it in.

I always held Ponoka up to a standard where common sense and courtesy and respect were rampant but now not so much.

Crandall Buffalo

Visitor causes lengthy dispute Dear Editor: To clarify for Zachary Wilde, I think I made it abundantly clear it was people who were defecating and urinating in plain view and leaving their waste. Pet owners were responsible enough to pick after their animals.

I didn’t want to make this an ongoing issue but the tone of his letter begged a reply.

The amount of garbage left was too much for me to just simply bend over and

pick up. The Ponoka Stampede Association cleaned up the mess I was referring to, but it took them two days and they did a fantastic job. They are the ones who make the money from your visit, not me, or most other people, or businesses in this town.

Mr. Wilde, your smug, entitled attitude is revolting and makes me think that your mommy must still pick up after you at home.

Lori Derry

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A Fire Permit is not required when: • Using a Portable Appliance to cook food.

• Recreational burning or the cooking of food in Acceptable Fire Pits or Acceptable Fire Places, provided: • only clean fuel is used such as natural gas, dry wood, or charcoal in the amounts which will be contained within the fire pit or fire place below the mesh screen; • the fire pit or fire place is not used to burn prohibited debris; • a means, acceptable to the Fire Chief, of controlling or extinguishing the fire is available on the property and within reasonable distance from where the fire occurs; and • a responsible adult is present on the property when the fire is burning.

• Burning in campgrounds and parks where fire places, stoves, and fire pits are provided by or approved by the Town.

• Burning by the Fire Department for the purpose of training its Members or by having a controlled burn.

If you have any questions, please contact the Fire Hall at 403-783-0112.

Waste Transfer Station Hours Tuesday through Saturday – 10 am to 6 pm There is a minimum tipping fee of $7.50 per visit. There is no charge for compostable materials (grass clippings, garden waste, leaves, branches) or tires.

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Preparation tips: clean and remove lids (plastic lids without a Mobius Loop 1-5 go in the garbage, metal lids can be added with your tin cans). It’s okay to leave labels on.

Items that can’t be recycled: Take mirrors or windows to the Town of Ponoka’s Transfer Station. Ceramics, cookware and tableware go in the garbage.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Aquaplex Update: Public Swim 1-3 pm Monday thru Friday starting June 29th to August 30th.

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Employment Opportunities – The Aquaplex is hiring lifeguards and swim lesson instructors, apply at the Aquaplex.

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Child Seat Check Ponoka Integrated Traffic Services, in conjunction with the RCMP will be holding a Child Seat Check on July 26, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Here is the perfect opportunity to ensure your car seat is installed properly or have any questions on installation answered.

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Post-Stampede security issues discussed by town council

By Amelia Naismith During Stampede Week the RCMP staff were taxed to their limit, according to Coun. Loanna Gulka.

More than 80 provincial violation tickets were issued with fines totalling $20,600. Charges included public consumption of liquor, no vehicle insurance, stunting, littering, and public intoxication.

Three impaired drivers were caught and several 24-hour suspensions where issued. Every person picked up for public intoxication was charged. So even though the Stampede is over, the RCMP are still going to court.

The Ponoka detachment had 144 prisoners over the course of the week, which is down from 2011’s 152.

Ted Dillon, director of protective services, volunteered at the Tri-Services Stampede cabin July 29 and 30. Within those two days Dillon returned nine lost children to their parents. Most were under age 10. In a two day-period this number of lost children is up from last year.

There where complaints made about defecations being left in public areas. Gulka believes, despite the already present responsibilities of the RCMP during Stampede they should walk through certain areas of town to help prevent these situations. She also believes the idea of private security should be discussed with the Ponoka Stampede Association.

The arena complex was also left in a mess after being used as the beer gardens. While council acknowledges the lease of the arena is a benefit to the town something needs to be done about the state it’s left in. It’s taken longer than last year to clean up the mess, according to Dillon.

Gulka believes security should be extended and a bigger damage deposit looked at.

Dillon will discuss security issues with the association at the post-Stampede meeting.

Wrestler denied funding Without a motion, council has decided not to donate town funds to wrestler Kelsey Raab.

“I think this falls outside of the realm council can do,” said Coun. Doug Gill. Council believes if they funded this venture it would set a precedent for other similar requests. “There has to be a point we say no.”

According to council, the idea of putting money together for an athletic request, such as a tournament, is to bring people into the community.

“I believe in her cause,” said Coun. Rick Bonnett. But he said

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that it wouldn’t be right to make taxpayers fund her dream.

“For her cause I would definitely personally, myself donate $100 and challenge all other county, town and businesspeople to donate money towards her goal,” said Bonnett.

Gulka hopes the challenge donations will set a precedent for other people and businesses to also donate.

Immigration association seat accepted by council It’s been decided council will have a member sit on the advisory committee for the Central Alberta Immigrant Woman’s Association.

The volunteer will routinely report to council on the advisory committee and if it’s seen more valuable in the future the volunteer position may be changed into a commission position.

“It’s something we may have to keep in the back of our mind,” said Bonnett.

Gulka said Alberta is may enter another immigration boom and that the council and Ponoka should become or involved in the affairs of immigration.

Through CAEP (Central Alberta Economic Partnerships), communities throughout central Alberta have been given toolkits to help them attract and welcome immigrants. The toolkits are mainly information based and work to provide information to newcomers, such as settlement resources and education and employment resources.

“Basically it’s just getting yourself prepared to help someone

new in your community,” said Sarah Olson, economic development officer.

The volunteer position is a way council could expand on those toolkits.

“We could become more involved with the welcoming communities,” said Mayor Larry Henkelman.

Ponoka has never executed CAEP’s community welcoming plan, according to Olson. It was discussed at the council meeting to have CAEP make a presentation to council to rejuvenate the program.

Splash park may open soon Underground water tanks for the splash park were installed July 11, as well as the tanks that will move the used water to a septic system.

After the tanks are installed, the splash park fundraising committee needs to install cement and lay the sod.

According to Barry Neath, chairman of the splash park fundraising committee, more fundraising will need to be done to finish the project.

Before its opening the park will also have to pass an inspection

by Alberta Health. “Basically there needs to be a dry run before any kids can go in it,” said Neath.

The committee had thought about having a grand opening but they don’t have the funds for it. Neath said they’re going to hand the keys over to the Town of Ponoka to open it.

Barrel racing numbers increase From Aug. 20 to 26 the Alberta Barrel Racing Association is holding finals in Ponoka.

There’s normally around 400 contestants, this year more than 600 are expected.

“Their membership has gone from 600 to over 900 because of the facilities they see here,” said Gill. “We would have to run round the clock competitions to get all the competitors in,” said Gill.

Magazine follows town branding The Town of Ponoka is hoping to have their Business and Community Profile magazine out by September.

The town previously published a Welcome to Ponoka brochure, but its content was limited and focused on those already living in Ponoka.

“We wanted to give businesses a chance to advertise,” said Olson. With the magazine, one focus is a business relocation guide but it’s also relevant to newcomers to the town.

The magazine was scheduled to already be available but, according to Olson, the town wanted its branding set first, so the schedule was pushed back.

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Shoplifters caught in parking lot

By Amelia Naismith In the parking lot of the Bargain Shop, on July 9 at 5:15 p.m., an employee called out to police, “theft” and pointed at two women leaving the store.

The women, ages 36 and 56, were detained, arrested and charged with shoplifting.

It’s been alleged they were putting items into their purses.

Erratic driver charged with impairment There was a complaint of an erratic driver on 46 Street July 9 at 8 p.m.

The maroon Pontiac Trans Am was swerving across the road and was in and out of the ditch several times.

The vehicle was pulled over and the 36-year-old male driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving.

Truck obtains two complaints in one night Police received a complaint of an intoxicated driver along Highway 53, near Mecca Glen School, who ran a stop sign, on July 10 at 8 p.m. The vehicle was also involved in another complaint that night when it ran out of gas.

Police located the red Dodge half ton and its two male occupants. Neither was impaired and there were no grounds for any charges.

Youth caught after being on school roof There was a complaint made about four youths being on the roof of the St. Augustine School on July 11 around 9:40 p.m.

Police located two male youths in the area. One admitted to being on the roof and the other to being on the school grounds.

Both were given warnings.

Impaired driver caught Police charged and arrested an impaired driver who was coming from the Leland Hotel, July 11 around 2 a.m.

There was a complaint made that the man was heavily intoxicated in the hotel and 20 minutes later his vehicle was seen driving through town.

The man has been charged with impaired driving.

Intoxicated males found in golf cart On July 12 police received a complaint at 1 a.m. that three drunks in a golf cart were parked in front of Boston Pizza.

When police arrived two males were found in the cart that was now at the rear of the building. No keys

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were located for the cart. The cart belonged to one of the men.

Both men were arrested and the cart was towed.

Traffic stop finds drugs At 5:44 p.m., on July 13, 11 grams of marijuana was found in a vehicle that was stopped at a traffic stop on Highway 611.

The driver of the vehicle was charged with speeding and possession of a controlled substance.

Shoplifter walks out with flip-flops Police received a call from the Bargain Shop at 8:10 p.m. on July 13 that a shoplifter was stealing flip-flops.

The complainant said the female shoplifter had left her old flip-flops at the store and left with stolen ones.

A 19-year-old woman was arrested and charged with shoplifting.

Wheels fall off travelling motorhome The rear wheels on a motorhome came off and hit three other vehicles on July 15 at 7:39 p.m.

Two rear wheels of a 1977 motorhome fell off, due to lug nut failure, on Highway 2, half a mile south of Gee road.

Those involved in the accident sustained no injuries.

Celebrating in style: Members of Ponoka’s fire department, Dennis Jones, Channy Westling, Bill Crawford and Kelsey Hycha, use cool Slurpees to put out their own fires on a scorching Wednesday, July 11.

This day was also the day 7-Eleven was giving away free slurpees to celebrate their “birthday” — 7/11.

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Long, hot summer days; the kind of days we dream about all summer, are here. And, we should all be so happy. But, I, for one am not all that happy. I Treena Mielke am, in fact, quite misOn The Other Side erable.

It’s just so HOT! I covered a delightful, fun and happy event at the new aquatic centre this week. Everyone was in a great mood, said nice things and smiled a lot.

Congratulations, optimism and accolades were handed out like candy.

But, it was hot. Really, really hot.

And even as the formal speeches took place and the adults remained shrouded in conformity and tradition, and, of course, proper dress attire, I could see them glance at the cool, inviting water with more than a little longing.

And, so in my mind, I pushed them all in. And watched as they cavorted and laughed and used the spray guns on each other, and, in so doing, understood, without a doubt, the absolute, sheer delight of an outdoor swimming pool on a hot, hot summer day in Rimbey.

My fantasy conjured up a great photo op, but I resolutely pushed it aside, and took the real pictures of the real people involved.

And then we all went home.

But, when I drove home that night, all grouchy and hot and tired, I thought about the kids at the pool. And I thought about the kids that still, no doubt, live inside all of us, even politicians and reporters who photograph said politicians.

And, in spite of the mobile oven, I’m driving in, I smile and I think about the kid that hides inside of me.

When you are 10 years old and living in small town Alberta what do you do in the summer?

You go to the river. And that’s what I did. A lot.

The river was a brown ribbon flanked on either side by banks mostly covered with bush. There was a place in the river where it rounded a bend, ever so slightly, and beyond the bend two huge spruce trees lay claim to the bank.

We laid claim to the place just before the trees and it became, in all my growing up years, our swimming hole.

I learned to swim in that muddy old river, my 10-year-old self dog paddling furiously to make it to the other side, and past the spot where I couldn’t touch the bottom.

After our swim, we would sit on a tiny little bit of sand and eat sandwiches that crunched of lettuce little stray grains of sand and guzzle lukewarm Kool-Aid straight from a jar.

And while we sat there the horseflies would buzz around, and the sun would laugh mercilessly at us, and I’m pretty sure we were very poor.

But, I remember feeling ridiculously happy and quite rich actually for no other reason than I was a 10-year-old kid on a hot summer day and someone said, “Let’s go to the river.”

And we did!

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Although I am definitely not the master of our patio barbecue, an old friend was kind enough to send me the newest edition of the neighbourhood ‘BBQ rules’. It clearly states

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when a man volunteers to do the barbecuing, the following chain of events is put into action as a matter of routine.

• The woman buys the food.

• The woman makes the salad, prepares the veggies, and makes the Mike Rainone dessert.

Hammertime • The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and then takes it to the man who is now lounging beside the grill with a drink in hand.

• The woman remains outside the compulsory three-metre exclusion zone, where the exuberance of testerone and other manly bonding activities can take place without the interference of the ladies.

• Now here comes the important part: The man puts on his chef hat and places the meat on the grill.

• The woman then goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.

• The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is looking great. He casually thanks her and asks if she will bring him another drink while he flips the meat.

• Another very important step: The man takes the meat off the grill and hands it to the woman.

• The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauce and brings them to the table.

• After eating and the coolers are refilled, the men will relax and continue their usual male chatter, while the women will clear the tables and disappear quietly into the kitchen to do the dishes.

• And now the most important part of all. Everyone will praise the man and thank him for his cooking skills.

• Later, when the man asks the woman how she enjoyed her ‘night off’, he will get the usual rather cool “Of course dear” reaction, then later in the week he will offer to host the annual staff BBQ, and she will begin making all the plans once again.

Whether these may be the rules of your backyard barbecue or not, please continue to enjoy the good food and the keen camaraderie of family, friends, neighbours, and the rest of your great gang of guys and gals.

The Black Elk Hockey Camp tradition continues I was lucky enough to be working at the new Ponoka Complex when the Black Elk Hockey Camp first came to town in 1983. It was a great experience when Les and I, and the rest of the crew set out to make ice on both rinks in the middle of the summer, and then joined in on all the action for up to five hectic weeks.

The popular instructional sessions for boys and girls of minor hockey age will return to its Ponoka roots for the 29th year Aug. 18 - 24 and there is still room to register and take part in a busy week of keen participation and fun./ The Black Elk Hockey Camp was organized by the Jones/Raugust families of the Ponoka district and has become a tradition here and throughout Alberta for nearly three decades. Daily sessions include power skating, ice skills, floor hockey, chalk talks, soccer, outdoor games, dry land training, exciting scrimmages, clinics on shooting, checking and defense, a special goaltender’s clinic, a performance report card, and much more.

Throughout their existence the camp has strived to bring in top-notch instructors, many of whom learned their hockey skills right here in our long-standing Ponoka Minor Hockey community program.

Those interested in registering or receiving more information on the upcoming 2012 camp are welcome to get in touch with Dave at (403) 9382686 or 1-800-338-2686 or go to their web site: www.blackelkhockycamp.com.

In the meantime keep the bugs off and sun tan lotion handy, and have a great week, all of you!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

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Poohawk Indians Emma McCormick, Mark Wagner and Megan Krause raid Grimy Gulch.

Photos by George Brown

Hildegard Hamhocker (Maren Vold) is smitten with our hero, Tumbleweeds (Ty Wigemyr) and tries to hold onto him the best way she knows how. Tumbleweeds, presented last week by Debbie Zepick’s theatre group, is the musical version of a story based on the old Tumbleweeds comic strip. The story revolves round the lives and loves of the unusual folk of Grimy Gulch.

Young ladies Quinne van der Molen, Caitlyn Kreil and Nicole Murray have arrived “In the Wild Wild West.”

Outlaw Snake-Eye McFoul (Luke Nederlof) tries to bribe Poohawk Indians into raiding Grimy Gulch, and making it easier for his slimy boss to bring in the railroad. Indians Bethany Cave, Rachel Johnson, Hannah Jeglum and Mark Wagner are not impressed.

Swindlers Clementine Greedy (Nikki van der Molen), Trockmorton Fleesum (Landon Unger) and Snake-Eye McFoul (Luke Nederlof) plot to take control of Grimy Gulch.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Eye-popping vehicles on display at Piston Poppers show

The annual Ponoka Piston Poppers Hog Root Rod Run was held last weekend at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds. The variety of vehicles provided a colourful backdrop for family photos.

Passersby and other enthusiasts enjoyed looking at the lineup of vintage vehicles on display at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds.

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This 1935 Ford Coupe owned by Ida and John Sofsrud is an imposing figure.

Ponoka Drop-In Activities 5015 – 46 Avenue Our enjoyable season is quickly closing in on us. The renovations will be commencing on July 23 in the auditorium. Crib players have decided to renew their games on September 5. If enough people do show up and an area is available for them they will play friendly games. Bridge players have not indicated their preference, nor Whist or “500” players; so please discuss with your co-ordinator as to your preference to play or not. Wishing you all a great summer. I will do my best to forward information re: renovations and card games as we progress to our new season. Do you have information that should be shared with the members? Please let us know. Be Cool.....................

Drop In Activities: Monday: Bridge 1:15 p.m. M. Huysmans, Albert Fierlbeck Monday: Whist 1:30 p.m. Hilda Feldberg, Leo Belanger & Alfred Raugust, tied Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 a.m. Exercise Class Wednesday: Crib 1:30 p.m. Ulla Thomson, Jo Basarski Wednesday: Sewing Guild 9:30 a.m.

Thursday: Bridge l:15 p.m. George Stewart, Albert Fierlbeck Friday: “500“ Pat Miller, Margaret Martin Need information regarding renting our facilities for private functions?

Please phone Lucille @ 403 783-2479.

Barry and Ena Cunningham’s 1940 Willys Custom Coupe attracted a lot of onlookers at the Ponoka Piston Poppers car show.

James Dean and Marilyn Monroe adorn the trunk of this 1948 Silver Streak 8.

Photos by George Brown

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

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Community Fair rebrands and evolves

By Amelia Naismith The Ponoka Community Fair has evolved again, and with deadlines approaching fast, organizers urge the community break out their talents and participate.

“We need more people entering,” said Janet Hatala, convenor for the home, hobby and horticulture show, previously named the bench show.

The show was renamed for rebranding purposes.

Not everyone knew what a bench show was and this name was seen as more appealing and direct.

Age changes within the show include raising the junior division 2 age to 17 from from 16.

Hatala, who’s entered her yard in the show numerous times, keeps an eye out for spectacular yards within the community. “There are lots of beautiful yards out there.”

“We always encourage people to enter, even if they don’t think their yard is qualified to enter,” said convenor Gail Shaver, who has noticed people are reluctant to enter their own yards because they don’t see the yard’s worth.

Hatala urges those who entered their yards in the Town of Ponoka Pride in Your Property competition to enter their yards in the fair too.

When yards are maintained the community gets more respect. “Emotionally it’s nice to sit someplace and feel you have an appealing environment,” Shaver said.

“It also creates a habitat for wildlife.”

One part of the fair Hatala likes is that judges give pointers and comments to those who enter their yards. The competition is another draw. “You want to see how your yard is judged against others.”

There are also new categories in the fair.

The From Scratch Division is new. According to fair co-chair Dona Rudd, this category is for people who design an object by themselves, without a pattern. “It has to do totally with your own imagination and totally your own skills.”

Another new division is All Things Christmas.

It was created so Christmas products, such as crafts, baking and decorations could be judged separately.

Rudd said other categories have been updated to keep them modern. The photography has been modified to encompass the techniques of digital cameras.

There is a new section under the ag division

Chamber hosting annual downtown garage sale event

By Amelia Naismith Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce is cleaning house and once again hosting the Giant Garage Sale downtown on July 21.

As of July 12, nine businesses are participating in the sale, and four Ponoka residents. Five out of town vendors will set up in the parking lot on 51 Avenue, between Busted Ladies Lingerie and Seasoning Pot. According to Lana Johnson, executive manager of the chamber of commerce, this number is way down from last year.

“We encourage people to come out and enjoy the day,” Johnson said. “Hopefully people are interested in joining us in the future.”

The chamber of commerce is hosting a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the same parking lot.

“We ramped up the advertising this year,” Johnson said. The chamber of commerce is advertising on the radio and they have a sign by Don Laing Trailers on Highway 2. The day of the sale directional signage will be along each of the highways that lead into Ponoka.

called farm produce. This section judges butter, lard, soap, eggs, wool, and wine and beer products. And, while it’s not new, Rudd is proud of the youth section, which continues to grow each year.

New contests of the fair include bubble gum and hula hoop contests. There will also be greased pig races and a hobby horse race that requires making a hobbyhorse, naming it and racing within one hour.

Rudd is cautioning people to pick up information booklets and specifically read the last two pages.

Two areas of the Ponoka Ag Event Centre are being used for the competitions, so procedures for bringing products in are different.

“We’re really excited about being in the new centre,’ Rudd said.

The fair takes place Aug. 10 and 11, judging will take place July 28, and awards will be given Aug. 11.

Information booklets about the fair can be picked up at Busted, Crawford Insurance, CIBC and Ponoka News.

Happy Anniversary: Holdi and Irmgard Reich celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at the Ponoka Ag Event Centre July 7. More than 100 friends and family gathered from as far away as Philidelphia, Pa. to honour the couple who have been active in farming, business and politics in Ponoka for 60 years. Mr. Reich is a former county reeve, county councillor and school board trustee.

Photo by Ursula Maxwell-Lewis

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Combines For Cures Concert fundraises for prostate cancer of star power, the event will kick off four days of rodeo fun at the Strathmore Stampede Heritage Days.

The concert will take place on the evening of Aug. 2 at the Strathmore Grandstand and outdoor stage. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the eve-

A new must-see country concert will swing into Alberta in early August.

The Prostate Cancer Centre and the Strathmore Ag Society are unveiling the first annual Combines for Cures Country Concert, to be held in the bustling rural community of Strathmore. With plenty

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The 1970s are making a comeback, on the back of a motorcycle, and the groove is headed straight for Ponoka.

The Central Alberta Motorcycle Group is hosting its 16th annual rally at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds, July 20 to 22.

It’s a family event,� said Skinny Labine, a member of the group. “There’s lots of old iron. It’s lots of fun.�

Enthusiasts come from as far away as St. Albert and Winnipeg. Labine recalls a man from who Ontario

comes out each year. “He books it as his holiday and comes out.�

Among the rally’s events a chili cookout, a poker ride, a show and shine, Motorcycle Jeopardy, and a pancake breakfast are included, as well as prizes and awards for the show and shine and who’s traveled the farthest.

According to Labine the poker ride usually takes about three hours and the show and shine should start around 3 p.m. on Saturday. “Everything’s free except the chili and the poker run,� Labine said. “We’re like old hot-rod guys, except we like bikes.�

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Dorchester, who completed a dream week on a cool 16°C, rainy night with sloppy Priced at $175,000.00 it is very good value for racetrack conditions.

4 BEDROOMS CLOSE TO PARK AND SCHOOLS your dollar! Call Mary to view This home has had major upgrades including Coming off barrel number 4, Dorchester won the winner-take-all final by just one oak cabinets, LARGE newer bathroom, one-hundredth of a second over first-time qualifier Doug Irvine, who placed second CENTRAL LOCATION laminate flooring, breaker box and some Affordable and close to schools! This very well upgraded windows. Single detached garage from barrel number 1, Gary Gorst, who placed third from barrel number 3, and Jason kept home has a perfect location near schools is insulated, dry walled and has 220 wiring.

Glass who was fourth from barrel position number 2 after receiving a two-second and shopping. Large rear entry, spacious Large fenced yard is a bonus. Rear and front kitchen with upgraded cabinets, open loft and decks are not even one year old!! Very nice penalty. nice size lot on a quiet, beautifully treed street. home for under $200,000.00!!

Kirk Sutherland won his third day money in 10 days after posting the top time Priced in the $150,000.00’s for a quick sale.

Call Mary Call Brian or Mary to view. of the night with a 1:17.08, 21 one-hundredths of a second faster than Rick Fraser 10 ACRES EXCLUSIVE who placed second. Jerry Bremner was third, rookie driver Codey McCurrach placed north of town on blacktop.

LISTING 80 ACRES fourth, with Kelly Sutherland filling out the top five for the night.

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Auctioneers toss words at the Calgary Stampede

The prestigious 24th annual International Livestock Auctioneer Championship attracts competitors from across North America vying for the title of Calgary Stampede champion. Photo courtesy Calgary Stampede

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“Livestock is a market, and it changes daily — prices and factors and trends,” says the auctioneer from Consort, who’s been a professional motormouth since 2005. “There’s a lot of thinking involved . . . a lot of different factors that make it interesting, and keep you on your toes.

“You have to follow the market, know what’s going on that day, keep up with the big picture. And I push myself to be better every time out there.”

Gattey, 27, was one of 10 finalists who warmed up their vocal cords for the Calgary Stampede’s 24th annual International Livestock Auctioneer Championship on, July 14. This year’s showdown began July 13 with the preliminary round at the Olds Auction Market, where all 24 hopefuls — hailing from as far away as California, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Illinois, and Australia — auctioned off seven drafts of cattle.

Brennin Jack, of Weyburn, Sask., is the first professional motormouth from the Land of Living Skies to win the Stampede’s International Livestock Auctioneer Championship. And the 22-year-old, who beat nine other finalists under the Big Top July 14 in the 24th annual Stampede showdown, is also the youngest champion in ILAC history.

Jack, however, is already a grizzled — and accomplished — veteran at this fast-talkin’ game.

“I started auctioneering when I was nine years old. Sold my first $1-million cattle sale in Kelvington when I was 12. Started auctioneering full-time two days after I graduated from high school,” said Jack

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following his victory. “Cattle are my life. Ask me about a truck, and I know where the gas goes in. That’s about it. But ask me about a cow, sheep, goat, pig, I’ll tell you more than you’ll ever want to know.”

The winner receives a cheque for $5,000, a custom-designed Stampede buckle, and a champion’s jacket sponsored by former event winners — as well as an automatic berth into the 2013 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship at Montgomery, Ala. The runner-up collects $1,000, third place takes $600, fourth place is worth $400, and the top rookie will take home a Stampede buckle.

Gattey was taking his fourth run at the Stampede auctioneers’ crown, considered one of the most prestigious in the industry. A graduate of the Western College of Auctioneers in Billings, Mont., Gattey primarily sells livestock, as well as heavy equipment and farm equipment, at Vold, Jones and Vold Auction in Ponoka, and the Viking Auction Mart.

He entered the International Livestock Auctioneer Championship on a roll, having won the Canadian championship last month at Stavely.

Also advancing to the championship final were Ross Annett of Brooks, Alta., Chuck Cozzitorto of Hilmar, Calif., Jay Romine of Mount Washington, Ky., Andrew McDowell of Vandalia, Ill., Brad Stenberg of Kronau, Sask., Dean Edge of Rimbey, Alta., Travis Rogers of Westlock, Alta., and Mike Nuss of Minatare, Neb. Auctioneering runs in the family for Gattey; his grandfather Frank Gattey plied his trade in the Provost and Cereal area of east-central Alberta.

“We’re working for the producer. They have faith in us; they put their cattle in front of us to bring the best price possible,” says Gattey. “For a lot of producers, that’s their livelihood. That’s their income for the year. They rely on us to do the proper job on their behalf.”

The finalists were rated by a panel of judges who were looking for rhythm, clarity, voice control and intonation, appearance, mannerisms, deportment, repartee and timing, and livestock knowledge, as well as their ability to spot bids and conduct a sale.

“It’s all about clarity, about establishing a nice, easy rhythm,” says Greg Sanderson, who chairs the Stampede’s International Livestock Auctioneers committee. “And knowing the value of what you’re selling is key.”

With its history and its caliber of competition, the Stampede’s International Livestock Auctioneer Championship has become one of the foremost events of its kind in the world, alongside the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship held across the United States.

The Stampede’s auctioneer showdown is considered a one-and-done affair. While there are no rules technically restricting former winners from throwing their hats in the ring, the practice is actively discouraged. “If you win, you can compete again a few years down the road,” notes Sanderson, “but after you’re the best, do you want to come back and finish in fifth place?”

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By Amelia Naismith Soccer teams in Ponoka took this season by storm, with many teams winning gold at several tournaments.

Ponoka Storm, the under 16 girls’ soccer team scored five gold medals this season.

“The under 16 girls are quintuple medalists and possibly the most successful outdoor team ever fielded by Ponoka Minor Soccer,” said assistant coach Shawna Pearman.

The U16 team had only one second-year player, for provincials two were underage call-ups, and the rest were first-year players.

The final game of the Edson tournament was played in 30-degrees heat and kickoff was at noon. “The girls were exhausted after two hours of soccer in the heat but they never gave up and played outstanding the entire weekend,” Pearman said.

With seconds left in the final game, Cold Lake scored to tie 2-2 with the girls. Another half-hour overtime was played and Ponoka won 4-2.

Tess Pearman, Skye Rogalski and MacKenzy Hatala were selected as all-star players. The Heart and Hustle award was given to one player per

game. Chloe Jensen, MacKenzy Hatala, Shaye Leidenus and Skye Rogalski all received the award.

The five events the girls captured gold at are: the CASA Ice Breaker Tournament, the Millet Invitational Tournament, the CASA Provincial Qualifying Tournament, The CASA League Champions and the ASA Tier 4 Rural Provincial Champions.

The Under 14 boys placed fifth in their tournament in Leduc, despite winning most of their games.

It was the team’s second game that, according to head coach Raeanne Warehams, sealed their fate. “Throughout the entire season we didn’t have much competition, so when we met a team with that calibre we almost didn’t know how to react.”

Ponoka had a 3-0 led for the majority of the game but when their competition started making shots they panicked.

According to Warehams, the team struggled with comebacks throughout the season, but it’s something they’ve improved on as a team.

The heat didn’t help the team either, said Warehams. Over the season they’d become accustomed to playing in cold

Back Row: Head Coach Lonny Behm, Hailey Boser, Kim Rose, Kailee Chesterman, Daria Leidenius, Chloe Jensen, Shaye Leidenius, MacKenzy Hatala, Erika Sieweke, Emily Blanchette, Asst. Coach Deena Duke Front Row: Asst. Coach Shawna Pearman, Tess Pearman, Sky Rogalski, Ally Wynnychuk, Tawni Kjenner, Anastasia Clarke, Mallory Rausch, Allecia Verheire, Asst. Coach Kian Blanchette Photo by Tamara Clarke rain and wind. However it was an exceptionally large team with year. Warehams had nine substitute players for the tournament.

“I do think it helped us with the really hot games, they were able to be refreshed.”

The U14 boys had 14 first-year players and six

second-year players. They also had one underage call-up. “When he started with us he was 10,” Warehams said.

Two other successful teams in league playoffs are the U18 girls, who took gold in Millet and the U12 girls, who also won the Icebreaker Tournament.

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Anthony Weisgerber (header) and Josh Carothers ride fast to try and stretch out their steer.

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Anthony Weisgerber swings his loop in hopes of catching the steer so his partner can nab its hind legs.

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Lacoka Locos host provincials

Jump ball: Lacoka Locos midget Dylan Rowley jumps up to snare the ball in from of the WestPhotos by George Brown lock Rock net.

Clearing the zone: Carter Makofka pushes Cole Tod of the Leduc Crush away from a loose ball in front of his Lacoka Locos net. The bantam Locos went on to win a 9-8 squeaker.

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Belly save: Riley Workman of the Lacoka Locos pitches a hard shot into the mid-section of Westlock Rock goalie Troy Desranleau. Lacoka won 9-3 and went on to win the championship.

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Peewees, midgets win gold medals Submitted Two host Lacoka Lacrosse Association teams won gold medals at the Alberta Lacrosse Association B Provincial Championships last weekend.

The Strand Media peewees and midgets won, and also having good showings were the LV Energy novice team that lost in the bronze medal game, and the C-K Trucking bantam team also losing a close game in the bronze medal match.

Action took place in both the Ponoka and Lacombe arenas with 23 teams and close to 450 athletes participating.

Moving fast to make the shot. Lacoka peewee Brennan Waldron slips one past a Red Deer Chiefs player during the Lacrosse B Provincials finals July 15 in Lacombe. The peewee team won 7-6 in overtime.

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Thank you to the 16 amazing hockey teams and the 40 people who shaved or donated their hair in order to show their support.

Thank you to the businesses and individuals that donated money and prizes, and last but not least, a huge thank you to all of the people of our community who came to the event and helped to raise $25,000!

This money was donated to the Alberta Cancer Society, P.E.T.S.S., Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Ponoka, Palliative Care of Ponoka, and of course, Bob Sorensen.

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Forbidden City. He also remembered Moore, the principal of Bentley playing hockey at a rink which was School, set up the Junior Golden Bears set up on the fourth floor of a shoplast year, a spring hockey club in Ed- ping mall. monton that consists of eight teams “It was very foggy because the and is affiliated with the University of weather was so humid and hot.”

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Odds of winning decrease as the contest progresses, more entries are made into the contest, and opportunities for Draw Triggers lessen. Skill testing question required. ±With every retail purchase or lease of a 2012 Fusion from June 15 to July 31, 2012 at an Alberta Ford Dealer (Alberta Only), customers will receive a no extra charge Ford Maintenance Protection Plan (FMPP), covering all regular maintenance for 3 years or 60,000 km whichever comes first (as covered in the owner’s manual); plus coverage for 8 wear items for the same term, as required, due to failure caused by normal wear or defect (Brake pads and linings, Brake rotors, Clutch disc, Engine belts, Hoses and hose clamps, Light bulbs (excluding LED lamp sand headlamps), Shock absorbers, Spark plugs and Wiper blades.) Based on a 6 month / 8,000 km interval providing up to a maximum of 7 service visits over 3 years / 60,000 km. There is $0 deductible on the 7 service visits. Program is transferable at a cost if you sell your vehicle. Program is backed by the Ford Motor Company of Canada and is honoured at every authorized Ford and Lincoln Dealer across Canada and the U.S. See Dealer for details. Copyright symbol 2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. *Purchase a new 2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission/2012 F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4 for $20,431/$46,313 after Total Eligible Price Adjustments of $5,868/$14,186 (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $1,868/$7,186 and delivery allowance of $4,000/$7,000) is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600, but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. **Receive 6.29% annual percentage rate (APR) on a 2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment.

Purchase financing monthly payment is $323 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $149 with a down payment of $1,100 or equivalent trade-in. Interest cost of borrowing is $3,926.69 or APR of 6.29% and total to be repaid is $23,257.69. Offers include Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $5,868 (Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $1,868 and Delivery Allowance of $4,000. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600, but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 Fusion 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.0L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. †††©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Hockey players tour China for Triple A tourney playing hockey in Shanghi, however. “I will just go out and do my best.”

Mr. Lefebre said his family is looking forward to the trip. “It will be a great life experience; both culturally and educationally.”

Lefebre said his son plays for the Ponoka Stampeders atom A team in the winter and for the Golden Bears during April, May and June.

“He was asked to try out for the team last year.

It’s been a good experience. He’s made tons of friends and has really enjoyed it.”

Moore, who volunteers his time as president of the Junior Golden Bears Spring Club and head coach of the gold 2002 and gold 2005 teams, said the not for profit club focuses on player development.

“Our focus in on youth development, but we still want to put kids in competition at their level in order to compete in games so they can continue to enhance their development.”

Helping young players become the best they can be and instilling in them a love of the game is important to Moore.

“I love hockey. I grew up playing hockey.”

Cheer on Canada’s Olympic athletes letes. RBC London-style taxicabs will stop in Ponoka from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 23.

Each cab is equipped with a video camera, providing Canadians with the opportunity to record their own personal cheer or message to our athletes, which will be posted on the RBC Hometown Champions web page – www.rbc. com/hometownchampions.

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John will be forever missed by all who knew him and his quiet humour and sense of fun.

Special thanks to Ponoka Funeral Home, in particular Sheila, for her invaluable support. Also, Bob Ronnie Catering, Mr. Marlyn Kause and the staff of Apollo House.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings at the Anglican Church Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone 403-783-0719 for info.

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ALATEEN Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 pm Neighborhood Place 5115 49 Ave. Ponoka For more information 403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371

OFFICE & PHONES CLOSED MON. AUGUST 6, 2012 Red Deer Advocate & Red Deer Life Publication dates: SAT. AUG. 4 SUN. AUG. 5 TUES. AUG. 7 Deadline is: Fri. August 3 at 5 p.m.

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Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

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Dental

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WA N T E D R D A I I M o n . Thurs. for General dental practise in Rimbey. Previous exp. preferred. Please fax resume to 403-843-2607

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WANTED: Sterilization Technician for Rimbey Dental Care.

Must be meticulous & work well in a team setting.

Starting wage $12-$15/hr depending on exp.

Please fax resume to 403-843-2607

SENIOR RANCH PERSON needed for feedlot, cow/calf and back grounding outfit near Cochrane, Alberta.

Need to have a good knowledge of cattle and all equipment. Housing, competitive salary, bonus and other benefits.

Fax resume to; 403-244-0079 or email to; rockybutteranch@gmail.com

Ponoka

Farmers Market Join us on Wednesday, August 1 10:30am – 1pm for a BBQ Fundraiser proceeds go the Ponoka Gymnastic Club & the Seafield Social Workers

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

in Ponoka area for 6 English speaking Japanese students ages 12-17. Chance to exchange cultures and enrich each others’ lives. Aug. 9-13.

References and criminal record check may be required.

For more information please contact Jane at 403-358-8770.

Congratulations tto Ron Labrie on recei receiving iviing the Queens

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n our opinion no one is more deserving than Ron.We thank him from the bottom of our hearts. Also the Ponoka Legion for the nomination, the Ponoka News for the story, all the students for their efforts and of course Thanks to the Military who gave the ultimate so as we can live in freedom. With greatest thanks.

Anne & Joe Teeuwsen.

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$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

800

Submit resumes to: Sockett Law, 5118 - 50 Avenue Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S6 Or Fax: 780-352-6697

770

Ponoka Christian School Janitorial Position Available 12-18 hours per week Start date: August 27, 2012 Job description: To clean and care for the Ponoka Christian School ensuring the school is maintained in a safe and healthy manner Application deadline: July 20, 2012

is now accepting resumes for

Equipment Operators (rubber tired hoe,mini excavators,trenchers , trac hoe) and

LABOURERS.

Preference will be given to those applicants with applicable tickets and previous gas utility experience Valid drivers license and abstract a must. Must be willing to travel province wide. Fax resumes to 403-746-3330 or e-mail to hr@skocdopole.com

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL REQ’D BONUS INCENTIVE PROGRAM, BENEFITS!!

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IS looking to fill the following positions in the: HINTON AND FOX CREEK LOCATION * Oilfield Construction Supervisors * Oilfield Construction Lead Hands * Stainless and Carbon Welders * B-Pressure Welders * Pipefitters * Experienced Pipeline Equipment Operators * Experienced oilfield labourers * Industrial Painters * 7-30 tonne Picker Truck Operator with Class 1 H2S Alive ( Enform), St. John (Red Cross) standard first aid) & in-house drug and alcohol tests are required.

Please submit resume to hr@alstaroc.com or Fax to 780-865-5829 Quote job #61953 on resume

Training for life First Aid Training teaches how to respond confidently when injuries occur.

Please send resumes to: karen.devet@ponokachristianschool.com

Professionals

800

Oilfield

FIELD OPERATORS

All applicants should have minimum grade 12 education. Preference given to candidates with office experience.

There is possibility for advancement

Janitorial

Oilfield

Attention Experienced Gas and Utility Workers Skocdopole Construction Ltd

SOCKETT LAW seeks Junior Secretary

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At the field behind the Moose Hall on Hwy 2A BBQ Fundraiser

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Clerical

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Farm Work

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Employment #700 - #920

THURSDAY AA Meetings at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Church basement. 52 Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka.

Open meetings first Thursday of the month, Everyone Welcome.

403-783-4347 or 403-783-2493

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Dental

810 Full-Time Employment Opportunity

Medical Office Assistant - Panel Manager The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network is seeking a full-time Panel Manager to work in Ponoka. The Panel Manager works in a one-on-one relationship with a family doctor. Goals include increasing efficiency in the family doctor’s office to improve access for patients, enhancing the patient’s primary care experience, and improving clinical outcomes and quality of life.

The Panel Manager will also develop and assist the physician and clinic with panel management which involves using information technology and healthcare knowledge to ensure that patients receive chronic and preventive care that is required.

The Panel Manager will be a Medical Office Assistant with a minimum of three years’ experience. Previous experience in a primary care setting is an asset.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes by July 31, 2012, to shelley@wolfcreekpcn.com or via fax to 403.782.5431.

The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Drivers License required!!

Please contact Murray McGeachy or Kevin Becker by Fax: (403) 340-0886 or email

mmcgeachy@ cathedralenergyservices.com kbecker@ cathedralenergyservices.com website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

REQUIRED asap for work in and around the Grande Prairie AB. area. Working Foreman/woman (journeyman/woman Scafffolder), Journeyman/ woman and experienced apprentice scaffolders.Also required Senior pump technicians, Working field Foreman/woman (coatings) Journeyman/ woman painters/coaters and experienced Industrial sand blasters. NACE Certification is an asset H2S First Aid AB/BC Required any other safety tickets are an asset. Send resume to hr@ ipacservices.com or 780-532-7769 Voltage Wireline Inc. is seeking an Electronic Technologist The successful candidate: - Completes preventative maintenance on downhole wireline tools by following standardized procedures.

- Troubleshoot and repair of electronic components, parts, switches, panels, electronic equipment, and systems.

- The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations.

- The successful candidate will be required to participate in the on-call rotation.

- Formal completion of 2 year diploma in Electronic Technology - Mechanically inclined - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Please send resumes to jvalliere@voltagewireline. com

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AG EQUIPMENT Darcy Zimmer - Sales North of Hwy 53 Phone: 403-588-8420 Ferdinand Harkema - Sales South of Hwy 53 Cell: 403-785-7149 Rick Cline - Store/Sales Manager Cell: 403-588-1957

PONOKA JOHN DEERE SALES & SERVICE

24 Hour Emergency Call 403-783-3337 Home Page: www.agroequipment.com

Hwy. 53 Ponoka Toll Free 877-783-3338 Ph. 403-783-3337 E-Mail: admin-ponoka@agroequipment.com

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York

General Manager Cell: (403) 783-0593 Bus: (403) 843-3700

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

Oilfield

WE ARE SEEKING MOTIVATED HARD WORKING PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE TO THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRIES The following positions are available

* BED TRUCK DRIVERS * SWAMPERS * PICKER OPERATOR * WINCH TRACTOR DRIVERS * MECHANIC Please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract (5 year) and current safety certificates.

Competitive wages with benefit and salary options available.

Email: scornell@completeenergy.ca Fax: 403-887-4750 We would like to thank all those who apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Sales & Distributors

AUTO SALES

BUYERS

RANDY MOHL

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MANAGERS REQUIRED! Sales Manager - must have Case or New Holland ag sales experience. Top salary and bonus program.

Great upper management opportunity - yours to grow. Must be able to manage large, new & used inventory, develop & manage sales programs with diversified customer base. Parts Manager must have ag experience.

Top salary & bonus. Lots of opportunity - must be able to manage a large staff & be creative. Apply in confidence to Hi Line Farm Equipment, 4723-39 Ave., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2J4 or admin@hilinecnh.com.

Professionals

AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

BARRHEAD CO-OP is hiring an Estimator and Assistant Home Centre Manager. Must be team leader with communication and organizational skills, knowledge of construction and agriculture required.

Submit resume to: gmbhcoop@telus.net; www.barrheaddistrictscoop.ca

EXPERIENCED repair person or HD Mechanic to work in Clive area shop.

Exp. working on highway tractors and trailers, Class 3 an asset. We offer an 8:30-5 work day. All tools supplied. Health and dental benefits. Fax resume to 1-855-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501

830

403-783-8008 Phone 783-8008 BUY - SELL - CONSIGN 5704 - Hwy 2A North, Ponoka, AB T4J 1M1

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

850

Trades

810

Professionals

Trades

850

FENTON AUTOMOTIVE needs qualified service technicians. Located in Cochrane since 1988.

Work includes car/truck/ minor diesel repair, custom wheels/tires/lifts, exhaust systems. Journeyman start at $32.00/hour. Contact Mike 403-932-7114 or fax resumes 403-932-7014; www.fentonautomotive.ca

GEN-X MACHINING INC requires Journeyman/3rd or 4th year machinist.

CNC experience preferred but not required.

Top Wages.

Please submit resumes to: gen-xmachining@telus.net or fax 403-314-2100

Trades

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Crestomere Playschool has the following position: Part Time Early Childhood Educator Tuesday & Thursday mornings 8am – 12:30pm Job Description: Provide a safe, positive and nurturing environment to promote a high level of self-confidence in preschool children. Promote play-based learning and other classroom interactions that allow children to grow socially, physically, creatively, intellectually, and emotionally.

Job Qualifications: Completion of high school , Early Childhood Education Certification, First Aid Certificate, and Criminal Record Check.

Applicant must have knowledge of Alberta Child Care Licensing Regulations. Wage determined on qualification and experience.

Please send resume and one example of a program plan for 10-15 children for the time period of 9am–11:30am for one day to cjmayne@hotmail.com Start date September 11, 2012.

Trades

850

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Deb’s Taxi Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice); and Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@ petrofield.com or Fax 403 742-1905

Professionals SOUTH ROCK REQUIRES Finish Grader Operators and Water Truck Drivers for road construction, Heavy Duty Mechanic (Service Truck); Forward resume to careers@southrock.ca; fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

850

DRIVERS WANTED

TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

Must have Class 4

QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr.

JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS Residential exp. only Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

Call 403-704-5425

JOB HUNTING? Read the Classifieds. 1-877-223-3311.

810 Employment Opportunity Registered Nurse

The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network is seeking a full-time baccalaureate prepared nurse with extensive knowledge related to chronic disease. This position will be based in the in the Family Health Clinic in Ponoka.

The Registered Nurse will support family physicians in managing patients with Chronic Diseases (e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, and Coagulation Disorders.) The incumbent will ensure that patients receive care according to clinical practice guidelines and local care algorithms. This position will help patients with chronic disease experience, seamless health care and will ensure that patients get the services they need when they need them.

• Current CARNA registration and BLS certification required.

• Valid driver’s license and a complete criminal record check are required.

• Keen interest in primary care enhancement is an asset.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes by July 31, 2012, to shelley@wolfcreekpcn.com or via fax to 403.782.5431.

The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full-Time Employment Opportunity Primary Care Pharmacist

PER WEEK.

The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network is seeking an organized, innovative, and energetic individual to be a leader in the development of integrated, community-based solutions to pharmaceutical management services. This is a full-time opportunity based in the community of Ponoka.

Specifically, the Primary Care Pharmacist will: • Work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services for community-based solutions to pharmaceutical management services.

• Provide clinical services as required for challenging, complex and chronic care patients, including, but not limited to: medication reviews, drug education and consultation with other healthcare providers.

• Communicate with hospital and community pharmacists and other interdisciplinary team members as required to ensure smooth transition for medication related care between sites and managing integration with other appropriate community pharmacists.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, be licensed with the Alberta College of Pharmacists as a practicing member and have demonstrated expertise/experience in providing clinical services beyond those required in a traditional dispensing environment. Additional credentialing or training in pharmacotherapy specialty programs is an asset. **NOTE** While this is a full-time position, job sharing/part-time FTEs may be considered.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes by July 31, 2012, to shelley@wolfcreekpcn.com or via fax to 403.782.5431.

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

A & J AUTOMOTIVE A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 6701 - 46 Ave. 6701 46 Ave. Ponoka, AB - T4J 1J8 Ponoka, T4J 1J8 (403)AB783-8755 (403) 783-8755 Al Dickhaut Owner/Operator Al Dickhaut Owner/Operator

hello – smart – grow Servus Credit Union is one of Alberta’s Best Workplaces for 2011 and a member of the Platinum Club of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

We offer continued growth and career opportunities and reward employees for their efforts and achievements.

We’re looking for the following to join our dynamic member service team in Ponoka:

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Member Service Representative (part time) To welcome members, help them with their transactions and offer solutions to improve their financial fitness. A high school diploma, welcoming personality and experience with people are requirements.

Visit servus.ca for the full job description, qualifications and application details. Closing date: July 20, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for the position will be contacted.

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860

Truckers/ Drivers

BUSY CENTRAL AB company req’s exp’d. Class 1 drivers to pull decks.

Assigned truck, exc. wages and benefits pkg. Paid extras. Family orientated.

Resume and abstract fax to 403-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501 Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm

Business Opportunities

870

RESTAURANT KITCHEN FOR LEASE

All set-up and ready to go for you!

Call 403-352-3030 For more details

Business Opportunities

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BY THE LOADS! Open a MAYTAG equipped LAUNDRY store.

We’ll help you get started.

Commercial Laundry Distributors 1-800-663-2646.

BYOB. Join the beauty business.

A successful franchise opportunity, providing cosmetics and aesthetics services. Good location.

No previous training required. Call Dave 780-909-7304 at ReMax Advantage.

850

Trades

Misc.

Help

880

ADULT UPGRADING

Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available! * GED Preparation * Trades Entrance Exam Preparation * Women in the Trades

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training

Misc.

Help

880

AIR BRAKE COURSE IN STETTLER

Friday August 17 or BAWLF August 2 or 23 Pre-registration req’d. limited seats avail.

Presented by C.A.M Driver Education, Gov’t licensed and bonded since 1993.

For more information or registration call 1-877-672-2131

340-1930

www.academicexpress.ca

BUS DRIVER

required RIMBEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is looking to hire a bus driver for our North Country bus route. Please inquire to Cal @ 403-357-3291 or email clv@telus.net

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F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca

880

Keeping you on the move!

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880

Hamilton’s requires a

FULL TIME DAIRY CLERK F/T 40hr/wk with full benefits

6220-48 Ave. Ponoka, AB Ph: 403-783-3998 www.integratire.com ponoka@integratire.com

DANDY PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES A.C. DANDY PRODUCTS is a Rapidly Expanding Electrical Enclosure & Power Distribution Equipment Manufacturer in Wetaskiwin, Alberta

POSITIONS ARE: • Electricians • Panel shop Manager (Must have electrical journeyman designation)

• Executive Assistant • Electrical Project Managers and Designers • Warehouse Personnel • Truck Driver/General Labourer Full Benefit Package & Production Bonuses. Safe, Warm, Modern Working Environment.

Fax or E-mail your resume in confidence to: A.C. Dandy Products Ltd.

Fax: 780-352-2249

Email: acdandy@acdandy.com Truckers/ Drivers

860

JAMES MARSHALL TRUCKING LTD.

Apply with resume to Customer Service Counter Hamilton’s requires an

requires requiresan

ASSISTANT MANAGER This is a FULL TIME (36 hr/wk) position with full benefits Apply with resume to: Hammy’s Spirits Bay 5, 4502 50 Street

SERVICE/INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN Opportunity: Join our team in Ponoka immediately and experience long term employment with a growing company with opportunity for growth and advancement in the Agriculture sector.

Duties: This is a full time, permanent position based in Ponoka, AB. The successful applicant will join our service team in providing service and installation of new equipment on dairies throughout Central Alberta.

Qualifications: We will provide on the job training along with industry and product specific training in an ongoing basis. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems will be an asset, as well as welding and fitting.

Class 1 Driver

403-328-2759

Send resume, driver’s abstract and references to:

Fax: 403-742-8834 Email: info@jmtltd.ca For more information contact Crystal at 403-742-9587

Asst. Grocery Manager 40 hrs/week • Full benefits

• Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction Call 403-783-2764 403-588-0599 CallJim JimAshbough Ashbough 783-2764ororCell: Cell: 588-0599 Jack Surbey 403-783-5283 Cell: 403-588-0597 Jack Surbey 783-5283orCell: 588-0597

CONCRETE

Over 30 years experience Specializing in: - Curbs/Sidewalks - Drive ways - Basement Floors - Stamped Concrete - Exposed Concrete

Free Estimates

Leo Cabral

or email to

petem@chinookdairy.com Chinook Dairy Service Ltd. 4508 - 65 St Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Ph: 403-783-2577 3206 - 6th Ave N Lethbridge, AB T1H 5C3 Ph: 403-328-2569

Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905

TREE SALES & SERVICE

Job duties to include all aspects of assisting the Grocery Manager with running the grocery department.

Apply with resume and salary expectation in a sealed envelope Attn. Jim Hamilton to: Customer Service 4502 50 Street

Ponoka- located 1.5 Miles North of High School Phone (403) 783-5072 Cell: (403) 704-5384 www.brtrees.com

CONSTRUCTION

Hamilton’s requires a

P/T Grocery Clerk Approximately 18 hrs/wk Evenings and weekends Successful candidate will be expected to fill shelves with stock and assist customers with carry-out service.

SALES & SERVICE

Apply with resume to: Customer Service 4502 50 Street

Rewards: Dependent on experience. We do carry Group Health Plans and Group RRSP. Applications: Please fax your resume to

Home every night, based close to Stettler Safety tickets required.

BOBCAT SERVICE

Serving Ponoka & Area

seeking a full-time and experienced owner operators

Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

Succesful candidate will be expected to fill shelves with stock and assist customers with carry out service

Integra Tire in Ponoka is seeking a

Journeyman Automotive Technician.

We have a well equipped shop and we pay $35/hour.

Our new management & staff are eager to have you join our team we are looking to fill one position only.

Email your resume to ponoka@integratire.com or stop by the store and ask for Richard.

BOBCAT SERVICES

Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm

requires

PART TIME HELP

2 or 3 days per week Hours: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Apply with resume to: Hammy’s Spirits Bay 5, 4502 50 Street

403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635

GARBAGE COLLECTION

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DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

Family Friendly Dentistry Box 1100 4905 50 St. Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0

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HOUSEKEEPER Req’d for small condo in Lacombe.

Must be versatile, trustworthy and have patience to work with a blind lady. 2 days per wk/ 4 hr. days.

Criminal record check & ref’s. For interview call 403-782-4125

NEEDED IMMED.

Ph. (403) 843-2173 Fax: (403) 843-2607

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

Ę° Ę° t Ę° Ę° 5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5

%3 )6() 1035&3 t %3 3*$, #"33 %3 +&'' #"33 - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS�

EYE CARE Drs. Heimdahl & ZoBell 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA

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GENERAL LABORER Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca NOW HIRING MEAT MANAGER AND CUTTER for Sobeys in Lloydminster.

Please drop resume off at; Customer Service, 4227-75 Ave., Lloydminster, Alberta; or fax 780-875-2103.

880 Required

Equipment Assemblers/ Labourer

For a Ponoka Manufacturing Shop.

Knowledge of ASME code bolt up, basic instrumentation and a commitment to excellence are prerequisites.

Competitive wages with benefit packages available.

Interested candidates please send rĂŠsumĂŠ to admin@westcanfab.ca Of fax to 403-775-4014 SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

REQUIRED Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284

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Employment Training

900

ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL HAIR DESIGN - The Beauty Industry is always looking for new talent, maybe it’s you!

Start the career you have been dreaming about and join us at Academy of Professional Hair Design, a Paul Mitchell Focus School.

Phone 403-347-4233 or visit www. academyof professionalhairdesign.com MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED! Hospitals & Doctors need certified staff!

No Experience? Local job training & placement is available; 1-888-748-4126.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 for at-home jobs.

Start training today.

Graduates are in demand!

Enroll now.

Take advantage of low monthly payments.

1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com; admissions@canscribe.com

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM

This space could be yours for $

28

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

880

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL • Heating • Ventilation • Air Conditioning Systems • Custom Metal Fabrication • Hearth Products PHONE: 403-783-7443 FAX: 403-783-7454 5210 - 50th Street Ponoka, AB 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

THE HEALTH CARE AIDE ACADEMY - Join the ranks of the Health Care Professionals with a competitive edge and highest quality training. Register today for the 22 week Health Care Aide Certification.

Phone 403-347-4233 or visit www. healthcareaideacademy.com

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Computer Services

1110

Computer Technician Apple

Calnash Trucking has immediate openings for the following positions:

computer hardware & software.

Helping you with your computer concerns $60/hour

403-783-2417

ponokamacďŹ x@gmail.com

DISPATCHER

Responsibilities include coordinating equipment and personnel for rig moves and service work. Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking industry, drilling rigs and oilďŹ eld equipment, transportation rules and regulations would be an asset.

Submit resume to: Calnash Trucking Ltd. 6526 - 44 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403.783.3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please

Required Immediately Journeyman Automotive / Heavy Duty Technician Duties: School Bus Maintenance and Repairs.

HEATING

900

Specializing in vintage & current

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

ADVANCED EYE HEALTH & VISION EXAMS CONSULTATION & REFERRAL SERVICES DESIGNER EYE WEAR & CONTACT LENSES INSURED MEDICAL EYECARE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES

Employment Training

School Bus Drivers Full-Time Pay for Part-Time Work!

Financial

1170

DO YOU NEED TO BORROW MONEY - NOW? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy!

Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989.

Confidential. Fast.

Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/travel freedom. Call for free information booklet.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366).

RemoveYourRecord.com CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com.

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1290

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service.

No one refused!

Low monthly rate!

Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Factory today! 1-877-996-2274; www.phonefactory.ca

1290

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Services

A Population Explosion

. . . at your house?

It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

She will bring congratulations and gifts for the family and the NEW BABY!

www.welcomewagon.com IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Contractors

1100

HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash?

Place your ad here . . .

Phone 1-877-223-3311

Contractors

1100

Switzer Construction Ltd.

The small Company with “BIG� results!

Serving Central Alberta

Specializing in ..... •Insurance •Re-roofs •New construction claims •Customer •Cedar shakes service •Metal •Fully insured •Repairs •Siding & Widows and reliable •Senior’s discounts Cell: 403–318–4052 Email: jbswitzer@shaw.ca Fax: 403–347–9291

10% OFF

Re-roof or Repair Job

880

Regular Routes and Spare Driver Positions Available

Do you currently work part-time or are you semi-retired and bored? • Use some of your spare time to make extra cash!

Are you a stay-at-home parent with small kids? • Take them along with you! Car seats are available!

Qualification Desired: Class 2 Operators License with a satisfactory Drivers Abstract and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check WE WILL TRAIN SUITABLE CANDIDATES. We offer: • Well maintained buses with automatic transmissions • Bus compounds in Ponoka and Wetaskiwin • No experience - no problem. We will train you for a Class 2 License.

Call Hobbema Transport at 403-783-5259, 780-585-2424, 403-783-1462 or 403-783-9720

HOBBEMA TRANSPORT, PONOKA, AB Serving Ponoka, Hobbema, Pigeon Lake and Wetaskiwin Areas

SAMSON CREE NATION Employment Opportunities Registrar of Residents The Registrar of Residents is responsible for the administration of the applicants, petitions and appeals made under the Samson Cree Nation Residency By-Law. Tribunal Samson Cree Nation requires five (5) members for the newly created Tribunal pursuant to the Residency By-Law. The closing date for these positions is July 20, 2012.

For more information and to apply contact: Personnel Department (780) 585-3793 ext. 179

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

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1290

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $259. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Personal Services

1315

DENIED CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY BENEFITS? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help.

Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

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Services

1290

Personal Services

PONOKA NEWS Page 29

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

We care. For conďŹ dential help call 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.)

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try!

1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies.

1-877-804-5381. (18+).

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Services

1290

Attention: Farmers We can deal with your refrigeration problems quickly, efficiently and reasonably

Personal Services

1315

SLIMDOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics!

1-877-342-3036 or 1-900-528-6258 or mobile #4486. (18+) $3.19/minute; www.truepsychics.ca.

Pet Services

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS * Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

Berni's Refrigeration 783-4880 1410

Welding

1350

Need RV or Self Storage?

8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent.

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

and Appliance Service

Welding

Rental Misc

1410

First Call Towing

783-3636

Buy it.

Classified. It’s the easy-to-access, information-packed marketplace visited regularly — by all kinds of consumers.

Sell it. • B-PRESSURE • PIPELINE • OILFIELD • ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING • SHOP/PORTABLE • CNC PLASMA CUTTING • ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING

MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178

Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

Classified. It’s the resource you can count on to sell a myriad of merchandise items because our columns compel qualified buyers to call.

Find it.

Classified. It’s the solution you’re searching for — whether you’re seeking a home, an apartment, a new occupation or even a stray pet.

Misc. for Sale

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

ANNUAL AUCTION SALE for Yellowknife Diamond Mines, other local consigners & estate sale for Norpro Construction.

Sunday, July 21st, Tlicho Quarry, Yellowknife, NWT. Internet bidding available; www.rainbowauctions.ca; 780-968-1000.

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS 4625-46 Street, Lacombe, south of Tim Horton’s.

We buy for cash SALES WED. @6 pm.

ANTIQUE SALE 1st SUN. OF THE MONTH AT 1 P.M. 403-782-5693 www.bigstrapperauctions.net

LIVING ESTATE AUCTION for Rollie & Ester Kreil - Crestomere Alberta, Saturday, July 29 - 10 a.m.

25 acres, home, quonsets, equipment, tools, household.

Pilgrim Auction; 403-556-5531; www.auctionsales.ca.

CALLCALL 309-3300 Building 1-877-223-3311 Supplies Well Drilling

1400

RURAL WATER TREATMENT

)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS Tell them Danny s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS s +ONTINUOUS 3HOK #HLORINATOR Hooper sent you

0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM SO005352 4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! #

")' )2/. #HECK OUR WEBSITE FOR LOCAL REPS AND PHONE NUMBERS

Visit us online at www.BigIronDrilling.com !LSO VIEW OUR 29 PATENTED AND PATENT PENDING INVENTIONS

03 7E ALSO SELL 3OFTENERS 0URIlERS FOR 4OWN #ITY WATER

1530

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

36� Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft.

40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254

Event Tickets

1610

UFC-149 TICKETS exclusively for fans in rural Alberta only.

Saturday, July 21, Calgary.

Upper deck, lower deck or floor tickets available starting at $199 each including courier delivery.

Call David from Just Tickets 1-800-909-3274

1760

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented! “Kontinuous Shok�

Chlorinator. No mess: Effective year round eliminating bacterial growth, smell and slime.

Inexpensive.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON; www.bigirondrilling.com.

NEW LOG HOME

Professionally built, 825 sq. ft. or 1300 sq. ft with loft. 12x20 guest cabin also avail. 403-843-6366

Cats

1830

FREE KITTENS, cute, cuddly & fluffy.

2 months old, litter trained.

403-848-1857 848-2163

Dogs

1840

F1 B GOLDEN DOODLES, ready now, health guaranteed, shots, vet checked, $900 delivered, www.furfettishfarm.ca or call 306-792-2113 403- 919-1370

Travel Packages

1900

ONE DAY POLAR BEAR TOURS - Calgary and Edmonton departures this fall.

Jet to Churchill and experience 6 hours on a polar bear safari; 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING...

WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

Houses/ Duplexes

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Farm Custom Work

2080

BRUCE’S Bale Hauling Self loading/unloading.

17 or 34 bale loads.

403-391-8252, 747-2223

Livestock

2100

BULLS FOR SALE - Herefords, mostly de-horned, great selection including Sure Fire Heifer bulls. Dependable, maternal genetics, selected for 38 years.

We deliver. www.bretonwestherefords.com 780-696-3878

Grain, Feed Hay

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair 24hr Emergency Service 3912 - 66 St Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 www.wcmltd.ca

Ph: 403.783.3501 Fax: 403.783.3531 wcmltd@telus.net

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311 SLEEP TESTING

5008 Hwy 2A, Lacombe

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup�

Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

3020

GREIG HOLDINGS INC. PROPERTIES FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

3000 sq ft commercial building downtown good retail/office space, on Chipman Ave. for sale or lease.

RESIDENTIAL

2 bdrm in Lancaster Place c/w fridge, stove – $700/mo, plus pwr.

2 bdrm upstairs in commercial bldg downtown, c/w fridge, stove - $650/mo, plus pwr. • All residences are no smoking and no pets damage/security deposit same as rent unless stated otherwise.

Applications and references required for all properties.

Working people preferred.

Contact Ernie Anderson at Greig Holdings Inc. @ 403-783-8580 Bay 6, 5012 50 Street, Ponoka, Alberta

VETERINARY SERVICES

Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call Dr. Bill Frischke • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Emily Ames

PAINTING (1997) Residential & Commercial • Interior & Exterior • Wallpaper hanging • Free Estimates

Serving Ponoka & Central Alberta for the past 35 years.

Jerry Witvoet Jr. Ponoka, AB (403) 783-6335 Cell: (403) 783-1523

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

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PLUMBING SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD. JAMES AVERY “Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs” Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7 PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345

PLUMBING

PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7

Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

This space could be yours for $

28

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/ Duplexes

LittleJONS’ Hand Wash Stations Handicap Units Trailer Units New Solar Powered Units with Running Water

Book On-Line Serving Central Today!

Alberta

403.783.8322

www.littlejons.ca

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

28

$

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311

House

for rent or sale 2 up & 2 down 1 bath Mature tenant only

TRAVEL

JULIE’S TRAVEL Julie Evans 403-783-4954 403-704-3584

“Certified to sell travel with knowledge you can trust”

email: juliestravel@telus.net www.juliestravel.ca

403-704-1028 Clean 2 bedroom duplex With stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher No laundry facilities Yard with off street parking - N/S, N/P

Call Darcy 403-704-1692 2 BEDROOM close to downtown Ponoka. Main floor laundry. Close to schools and shopping. $750.00 per month, $750.00 D.D. N/S & no pets, Available mid July.

Call Mary at 403-783-6609 2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT IN PONOKA $1000/month + D.D. References required.

No pets, no smoking.

Available Aug. 15.

403-783-4738 or cell 403-597-5761.

LARGE 2 BDRM,. 1 bath, in Eckville $725/mo., $725 DD washer/dryer hookups 403-872-8283

Manufactured Homes

3040

Available Septmber 1st.

Double wide mobile home w/basement 3 bdr 2 full bath, 5 appl. Large yard.

Responsible pet owners accepted. $850. plus $850. dd. References required.

Call Vanissa at : 403-430-0224 or Chris at : 403-559-7545

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

PONOKA Bachelor suite - $500/month plus DD One bdrm suite - $600/month plus DD Water & heat included, no pets

403-783-6011 PONOKA: 2 bedroom apartment, blinds, heat, water, fridge, stove. Adult building, no children, no pets. (403)783-2786

* RIVERSIDE APTS. * Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

VERY large 1 BDRM. apartment in Ponoka $750/mo. inclds. all utils. plus laundry facilities.

Avail. Aug. 1. 403-993-3441

Mobile Lot

Acreages

4050

Acreages

4050

3050

APARTMENT IN 4-PLEX IN PONOKA 3 Large bedroom.

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Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon 3100 sq. ft. bungalow fully PRICE REDUCED! dev. walkout on 69 acres 3 LAKE FRONT PROPERTIES: on Hwy. 587. Built in 2010 30 acres (2300 sqft home), has bonus room, att. gar- $495,000. 37 acres $195,000. age, summer kitchen, & 10 acres $175,000. heated shop 26 x 28, shed 10 min from Ponoka.

12 x 20, cabin. Exc. family Fishing, swimming & home. Century 21 Advanboating at your back door. tage Dan Wind See welist.com #47984, 403-341-0294 #47993, #47994.

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WATER WELL SERVICE • Fully developed walkout basement with a roughed in wet bar • Attached triple garage • Backs onto trees • Only 10 min from Ponoka

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Nathanael Polson has filed application RA12046 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain approval to change a confined feeding operation on the SW 11-42-24 W4 in Ponoka County of Alberta. The application is to change from a 4,000 feeder hog operation to a 7,000 sheep ewe operation. No new construction is proposed.

Filing a Statement of Concern Any person who is directly affected by these applications may submit a statement of concern to the NRCB. The statement of concern must be received by the NRCB on or before August 16, 2012. Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the statement of concern will be sent to the applicant for review and comment. Statements submitted regarding the application are public records.

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Viewing the Application A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted to the NRCB under Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed during regular business hours at the Red Deer office of the NRCB until August 9, 2012. If you require further information, please contact the approval officer listed below.

Scott Cunningham, Approval Officer #303, 4920 - 51 Street Red Deer Alberta T (403) 340-5795 F (403) 340-5599 Call Toll Free 310.0000

The closing date for submissions: August 16, 2012 Dated at Red Deer , AB. July 12, 2012 www.nrcb.gov.ab.ca

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ‡Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from June 14, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2012/2013 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, Medium Trucks, Mustang Boss 302, and 2013 Shelby GT500). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any CAW-negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ‡‡No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, eligible vehicle criteria, and to enter as a Ford owner, visit www.ford.ca/shareourpridecontest (follow the entry path applicable to you, complete all mandatory fields and click on ‘submit’). Subject to the following terms and conditions, contest is open only to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority, possess a valid graduated level provincially issued driver’s license, and are owners of Ford branded vehicles (excluding fleet customers and all Lincoln and Mercury models). Eligible vehicle criteria includes requirement that it be properly registered in Canada in the contest entrant’s name (matching vehicle ownership), and properly registered/plated and insured. Notwithstanding the foregoing, non-Ford owners can enter by mailing an original 100 word essay on “what they like about Ford”, with their full name, full mailing address, email, daytime phone number (with area code) to: Vanessa Richard, Pareto Corp., 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M3C 4G4. Contest closes at 11:59pm (PST) on the last day of the 2012 Ford Employee Pricing campaign which will be no earlier than August 31, 2012. Limit of 1 entry per person. Up to 8 prizes available to be won in Canada in 3 possible prize categories, each worth up to CAD$50,000. Chances of winning are dependent on the total number of entries received up to each 10,000 interval of unit sales under the Employee Pricing campaign (“Draw Trigger”). Odds of winning decrease as the contest progresses, more entries are made into the contest, and opportunities for Draw Triggers lessen. Skill testing question required. *Purchase a new 2012 Fiesta SE Sedan/2012 Focus SE Sedan/2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 Edge SEL FWD with automatic transmission/2012 F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4 for $14,854/$17,819/$28,683/$32,329/$46,313 after Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $2,745/$2,780/$11,316/$3,770/$14,186 (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $995/$1,280/$4,316/$2,770/$7,186 and Delivery Allowance of $1,750/$1,500/$7,000/$1,000/$7,000) is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted.

Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. **Receive 3.99%/3.99%/4.99%/2.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Fiesta SE Sedan/2012 Focus SE Sedan/2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 Edge SEL FWD with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $209/$251/$431/$449 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $96/$116/$199/$207 with a down payment of $1,500/$1,750/$1,900/$2,750 or equivalent trade-in. Interest cost of borrowing is $1,684.28/$2,026.71/$4,264.42/$2,769.26 or APR of 3.99%/3.99%/4.99%/2.99% and total to be repaid is $15,038.28/$18,095.71/$31,047.42/$32,348.26. Offers include Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $2,745/$2,780/$11,316/$3,770 (Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $995/$1,280/$4,316/$2,770 and Delivery Allowance of $1,750/$1,500/$7,000/$1,000. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 Fiesta 1.6L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [6.9L/100km (41MPG) City, 5.1L/100km (55MPG) Hwy] / 2012 Focus 2.0L I4 5-speed Manual transmission: [7.8L/100km (35MPG) City, 5.5L/100km (51MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Edge 3.5L V6 FWD 6-speed Automatic transmission: [11.1L/100km (25MPG) City, 7.2L/100km (39MPG) Hwy / 2012 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8: [14.9L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. †When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. ††Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.7L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Environment Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. †††©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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