Ponoka News, September 05, 2012

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Headliner Gord Bamford told the crowd Sept. 2 ticket sales were up 30 per cent compared to last year. Organizers were pleased with the turnout and are already looking to next year. For more photos please see pages 12 and 13.

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Residents question county’s Chain Lakes plan

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye As Ponoka County works on management of Chain Lakes, residents have challenged planners on their research and intentions. A second public hearing was held Aug. 28 to discuss the proposed bylaw.

Councillors saw a room full of residents from the Chain Lakes area, including representatives of the Friends of the Chain Lakes Society. The group brought in a draft study by the Alberta Lake Management Society that looked at the area in 2011.

Friends society president Bernice Edwards is concerned over the current state of the lakes area. “The lakes need rehabilitation as well as management.”

She asked the county to study their submission before making any decisions on the management plan, which would allow land to be subdivided into a minimum of 10-acre parcels. It must also be managed to protect and rebuild the native tree cover.

Ron Harris feels the 10-acres is a reasonable amount of land for an owner.

“We have trees on all the land, which are a good

straining mechanism,” said Harris.

Another resident, Mike Clarke, said more residents would also bring more interested parties to the discussion. “I’m only here because I bought land that was subdivided.”

He believes owners could be responsible for their land.

Some residents pointed out water quality is already going down and they are concerned 10-acre lots also mean more roads, people and septic tanks.

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County bylaw tabled until more research shown Continued from page 1 Edith Williams also suggested more residents would deplete the water. “We’d really like to see a hydrogeological survey done before adopting this plan.”

Joanne McMillan did not feel the county had considered some of the details of their document.

“What about the definition of a path? What about a winding path and the definition of a slope?” McMillan asked. “The 42 or 43 quarters of land being rezoned to the proposed Chain Lakes Special Area will amount to possibly 630 acreages, while the conditions of the lake and certainly the effectiveness of the municipal development plan to provide protection to the banks and lake, we respectfully suggest that acreage size be enlarged.”

She was concerned over the amount of sewage

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generated by that many subdivisions.

Planner Bob Riddett, who drafted the original plan, said there was only one person at the first public hearing who was against 10-acre lots, and it was on those suggestions that the plan was changed.

Originally 25 acres was the allowance for subdivision.

The plan is meant to allow for more tree cover near the shoreline.

“Tree-covered land gives you the least amount of runoff,” he said. “If you can keep trees on land or replant land which has been cleared into trees, you’ll reduce the amount of nutrients going into the lake.”

He recommends making the tree-covered land more valuable for landowners than cleared land, and referred to practices in Wetaskiwin County near Battle Lake; once tree-covered land was subdivided, landowners were allowed to clear only 10 per cent of the tree cover.

“So that’s been going on for almost 40 years now and the result has just been excellent,” explained Riddett. “There is very little tree clearance in that area.”

He feels it is an example of an incentive that will bring better results.

“So when we proposed the Chain Lakes Special Area the idea was, ‘Let’s give people who have treecovered land an incentive to keep the trees by allowing them to subdivide,’” he said.

CAO Charlie Cutforth said the county’s concern was over livestock operations and lake use, which is why the plan was originally drafted. “To put those two uses side by side we have an incompatibility issue.”

Another challenge the county faces is with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) and Alberta Environment as they are the organizations who have jurisdiction and control of the lakes area.

“Good, bad or indifferent, we have zero authority in that lake, it’s Crown land…We don’t have jurisdic-

tion over the lake. What we do know is there has been a lot of tree cover removed,” he explained.

Cutforth also mentioned the lakes area in Lacombe County has different management policies. “They have 16 CFOs (confined feeding operation) within the watershed.”

The amendment to the plan has requested the NRCB not allow CFOs in the Chain Lakes area.

Edwards said the Friends of Chain Lakes’ intention is to consult with Lacombe County their findings and thoughts on the area.

“If you’re going to approach Lacombe, maybe you should involve your MLA,” Coun. George Verheire

suggested.

He feels MLA Rod Fox would be able to assist them in their dealings with Alberta Environment and NRCB. Coun. Paul McLauchlin said the plan is a positive beginning. “For the status quo it’s not a good fix, it’s a good start.”

He added the intent is not to create more acreages in the area, but a means to manage it.

Riddett suggested council table the bylaw until a hydrogeological study could be conducted and the county bring the plan to the lake management society. He did feel they had gained some ground with the plan by having the NRCB willing to work with it.

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County questioned on working with contractors

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

available budget, which Cutforth said he explained to Perry before at another meeting.

“It’s purely directed by council’s budget. We’re not saying we don’t want use Reg Perry’s firm because we don’t like Reg Perry, absolutely not, that’s nothing to do with anything. We know he’s a taxpayer and always has been and that he’s got equipment. Our problem is we already have budget set and only so many miles we can afford to build each year,” he stated.

He added the county takes into consideration all bids that come in as well as its public works crew, which is their priority.

Last year was the first year Perry’s company has done some work hauling gravel for the county, but he was restricted to one truck. He feels he has equipment, which can handle most jobs.

His lawyer had a question on behalf of Perry.

“There’s some uncertainty, at least in Reg’s mind, in terms of the number of gravel trucks that the county has per company,” said Paterson.

Councillors were asked for clarification on Ponoka County’s policies when working with contractors.

The questions came from Reg Perry, owner of Onsite Group Incorporated, who was accompanied by his lawyer, Craig Paterson.

“I’ve been in the construction business in the local area since 1975, and because we haven’t really pursued a lot of our construction endeavours in this area for the last number of years, there’s a possibility that some of the people here don’t even realize that we are in the area and we are available,” explained Perry.

He believes the county works with companies who have experience with some of the public works projects undertaken.

“I understand the county has a certain working policy, maybe not a bylaw, but a policy whereby they give local suppliers or service personnel an opportunity to work for the county,” he said. “I was wondering if this policy is still in effect and how does it affect local people?”

He did add he was not there to take work from other contractors but wanted to know his son and grandson would be able to sustain the business should he step down.

CAO Charlie Cutforth confirmed the county works YO U M AY Q UA L I F Y F O R with local contractors as much as possible, and they DENTURES THROUGH do that by taking local bids for hourly work as municipal government is required to conduct a Canadawide THE SENIOR BENEFITS tender for any project usually more than $100,000.

PROGRAM. “Keep in mind that if we have to publicly tender you have to be totally bondable, you have to carry the CA L L T O DAY proper insurance and WCB (Workers’ Compensation F O R I N F O R M AT I O N Board) coverage, and everything else, which is highly expensive,” explained Cutforth.

Companies from Nova Scotia have built roads in municipalities in Alberta, partly because municipalities are also obligated to take the lowest bid, said Cutforth. “In our case we have hired local business by D E N T U R E C L I N I C the hour. Owner/operators for the most part, so that we can avoid that Canadawide search, if you want to call it that, and it’s a day-to-day working arrangement and we are selective in who we choose.”

About 10 years ago a smaller two-mile road project could cost the county $300,000 if they put it out to bid, but their own public works crew could complete it for $120,000.

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The county tries to restrict the number of operators’ trucks they allow onto a job as the goal is to give everyone a chance to work. The challenge the county faces is if an operator leaves a job then they will hire a second truck from another company, explained Cutforth.

“We try to restrict one truck per company, unless we need more trucks and then we have no choice,” stated Cutforth.

Much of the time they are given short notice, and a second truck is

called at the last moment. There is no set policy for who the county calls first to bring in a second truck.

Paterson clarified Perry’s purpose was not to circumvent administration by talking to council, but only to let them know he is ready for work.

Despite not seeing a bid from Onsite Group Incorporated in earlier years, Cutforth said they will ensure Perry’s company is given a chance to bid on projects that are available, but they have always encouraged local companies to bid.

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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.

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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 Fr. Chris Gnanaprakasam, S.A.C. Mass Times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday

Garage sale heaven: Eileen Banks has a look at the many items for sale during the Trinity Lutheran Church annual mission garage sale.

Funds from the sale go toward the different missions the church supports. The sale has been happening for six or more years, according to organizers.

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Teachings of world faiths are connected I am a Christian and, as such, I number myself among those who follow the Judeo-Christian tradition. That makes sense since our Bibles include the Old Testament. It is more rightly called the Hebrew Scriptures. Jesus himself was Jewish and the Hebrew Scriptures were his sacred text. Like devout Jews all over the world, the Psalter, the Book of Psalms, was his prayer book. The earliest followers of Jesus were all Jewish. This is where our Christian faith started.

There is a new book out this year: Three Testaments, Torah, Gospel, and Quran by Brian Arthur Brown. It includes the full texts of these three Scriptures, with a number of related articles by respected scholars from each of these world faiths. The author and contributors make revolutionary connections among the three great traditions. I am only on page 33 of this 607-page book, so there is lots yet to learn from it. But it does stir the imagination to have, instead of the phrase Judeo-Christian, the phrase Judeo-X-Islamic. This uses the ancient X as standing for Christ and Christian. It is pronounced juDEO-CHRISlamic.

All three religions name Abraham as

the father of our faith. ichees. In the end, finally, it The forward of the book was not a Manichean story, tells the story of Barlaam as the Manichees got it from (the hermit) and Josaphat Buddhists. The tale of Barlaam (the Indian prince) that and Josaphat is in fact a story illustrates just how deep of the Buddha. Bodhisattva beare the connections in our comes Bodasaf in Manichee, religious history. It is the and Josaphat in later tellings of story that converted Leo the tale.

Tolstoy from a worldly But this is not simply a stolife to a life of ascetic ry that goes way back in time, Rev. Beatrix service. This following it also moves forward in time.

Schirner is credited to Professor Leo Tolstoy was an influence Wilfred Cantwell Smith. Ponoka United Church on a young Indian lawyer, MoHe used it to open his handas Gandhi, who founded book Towards a World Tolstoy Farm in South Africa Theology. in 1910. And those who remember GanIn the story, Josaphat is converted dhi know that he was an influence on a from a life of worldly power to the search young African-American minister, Rev. for moral and spiritual truths by Barlaam, Martin Luther King Jr. a Sinai desert monk. Tolstoy learned the In Christian teaching, Jesus tells story from the Russian Orthodox Church. us that the Spirit moves like the wind.

However, it was not a Russian story, as The wind blows where it will. You hear the Russian Church got it from the Byz- the sound it makes, but you don’t know antine church. It was not a Byzantine where it comes from or where it goes. story either, as it came to the Byzantine (John 3:8) And so it is with the teachings Church from the Muslims. The story did of all world faiths. Our connections are not originate with Muslims, as Muslims many. Let us learn to claim our Judeo-Xin Central Asia learned it from Man- Islamic identity.

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A publishing sensation, Three Testaments: Torah, Gospel and Quran, is being launched in seven centres in North America though September. The book launch tour begins Sept. 6 with events in New York leading to the Ground Zero main launch on Sept. 9. The Sept. 27 tour finale is at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto.

Three Testaments: Torah, Gospel and Quran presents the scriptures of the family of Abraham together for the first time, with commentary by respected scholars of the three traditions and contextual chapters by the contributing editor that set the sacred texts in the framework of a wider world.

The forward by Amir Hussain, editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, sets the tone by recognizing the value of understanding the differences as well as approaching the mutual implication of stories that overlap in context and meaning. Ellen Frankel and Marc Zvi Brettler represent the Jewish community, Henry Carrigan and David Bruce speak for Protestants and Catholics, with Lalel Bakhtiar and Nevin Reda presenting traditional and progressive Islamic points of view. Canadian contributing editor Brian Arthur Brown brings an international perspective to illustrate the timeless university of the material under consideration.

By word count the material is 70 per cent scripture, 15 per cent commentary

and 15 per cent contextual material relating to recent research showing the Zoroastrian roots of the scriptures of Abraham’s family, published here together for the first time. The particular textual versions are all 21st century publications from the three traditions, another first.

For this antidote to the burning of the Quran, the Sept. 11 international launch has ambassadors from around the world converge on the Canadian Embassy in Washington to be hosted by Canadian Ambassador Gary Doer and Suzan Johnson Cook, US ambassador at large for religious freedom. Academic and religious leaders join four contributing writers in panel discussions.

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Reflections of Ponoka The rugged, colourful history of the harvest

By Mike Rainone for the News At the end of the 19th century, a huge influx of settler families from far and wide invaded the central Alberta district in search of a new beginning in the rugged but richly fertile landscape. They brought with them only their few worldly belongings, hoping to purchase a piece of this rolling virgin land for $3 an acre, establish their homesteads, and then somehow transform their lofty dreams into a lucrative existence and livelihood for their loved ones.

Along the way there would be countless hardships and challenges, joy and sadness, successes and failures but with their sheer tenacity, strong will and relentless work ethics they would eventually achieve the rewards they so richly deserved, and would proudly pass on through many generations. In 1904 an early attempt had to be made by these hardy homesteaders to break the land for grain production as well as to grow and gather the other vital produce that would take them through the gruelling Alberta winters and unpredictable elements. These early ‘sodbusters’ would use a 14-inch breaking plow pulled by three or four horses to clear the land on which they also claimed many good men with an axe had chopped the trees and piled the wood for many acres during the long winters. If a walking plow was used, the settler would tie the lines from the horses behind his back, and then had to walk behind the heavy piece of equipment for hours, guiding it by the wooden handles.

Together, these vibrant pioneer families would anxiously look to the harvest with a great deal of anticipation and excitement. When autumn came the grain was cut by horse drawn binders with workers following behind to gather up the bundles into stooks. The noisy steam engines, which arrived on the scene in 1905, would pull the grain separators into the fields, while two-horse teams

pulled the hay racks, from which the men spiked bundles into the separators. It was in these dusty fields over a century ago that the famous and traditional prairie harvest scene was created, and featured the magnificent efforts of crews of sweaty and dusty men and horses, who also had to be watered and fed. The harvest season would always be noted for hard work, high spirits and good food, which would be provided by the busy mothers of the homesteads and nothing was spared to keep stomachs filled in this busiest of seasons.

Improvements came quickly in this annual and rigorous harvesting process and the first labour-saving devices included a brusher pulled by four oxen or eight horses, followed by the sulky plow that had a pole and beam to hold the breaker bottom and even included a seat for the driver. In those tough early days a man’s horses and the family milk cow often spelled the difference between success and disaster. As well as the field work, all members of those constantly growing pioneer families had countless daily chores, including tending to the livestock and huge gardens, picking berries, hunting, getting the children off to school, and occasionally making the long trip into town for supplies or to sell or trade the fruits of their ongoing labours.

The cumbersome but reliable steam engine grew even more powerful, featuring 110 horsepower engines, with Rumley eventually coming out with a unit that featured power steering. Although they could turn over a lot of brush land with their 24-inch breaking plows, they were slow, frequently got stuck and required a man with a tank hauling wood and water following closely behind. The steamers worked well on a threshing machine but great care had to be taken to prevent the smoke stack or the fire box from starting a blaze in the stubble.

Early reports from our area his-

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

One of the first steam threshing crews in the Asker district in 1905. Wages were 75 cents a day, and there was always plenty of food and refreshments available for the harvesting gang. tory books indicate pioneer farmers and ranchers were usually rewarded for their efforts — that is if the crops survived the floods, the hail, the insects, the fires, the drought and the countless other elements and challenges this often harsh but viable province presented to its newfound inhabitants.

A good 1905 harvest yield usually included: 148 bushels of potatoes from a half acre, 30 tons of hay, wheat at 25 bushels to the acre, barley at 40 bushels to the acre and oats at 60 bushels to the acre. There were also massive forests to provide wood for construction and fuel, as well as thousands of tons of coal close to the surface to keep the home fires burning. On the other side of the ledger, at that time nails were 25 cents for five pounds, tobacco was two bits a pound, overalls were a dollar and a pair of fancy dress pants sold for $2.50.

Here are some of the delightful memoirs of the harvest by long-time Sylvan Heights resident and teacher Bill Doran. Among his fondest memories were assisting the crews out in the fields, as well as the much anticipated arrival of the meals, which were always a ‘hungry man’s delight.” The wives throughout the district would spend days preparing the feast that featured mounds of mashed potatoes, roast beef and gravy, salads, pies, cakes and steaming pots of coffee.

• In 1926, Glen Crandall’s steam engine and crews roared onto the scene and as a youngster Doran vividly recalled the loud blasts on the whistle to signal the busy threshing crew of their tasks. The harvest was a total team effort, with neighbours assisting the crew in picking up the hundreds of stooks, loading them into the wagons, and then delivering them to the threshing machine, where they were methodically tossed onto the feeder.

• The entire operation was powered by long and massive belts strung from the steamer to the threshing machine, which separated the grain into the auger and funnelled it into the awaiting granaries.

It was hard work for many days but then the district celebration of the harvest would begin, including picnics, games, dances, and great camaraderie that continued on into the winter and all year round.

Of course the technology of farming and ranching has changed and expanded drastically over the years but the proud tradition of supreme effort and team work has always prevailed. For our farmers, ranchers, and ‘green thumbs’ throughout our rural and urban districts, may your harvests be bountiful — both out in your fields and from your magnificent gardens.

Remember when Photo submitted

This 1960 photo features the excited Ponoka Minor Hockey Mite teams for the new season.

I couldn’t find the names, but I know that many of these young town and district players worked their way through our first class local system, several advanced into junior and professional hockey, some became coaches, and all grew into fine citizens who now enjoy taking their grandchildren to the rink. Mass registration for Ponoka Minor Hockey and many other fall/winter programs will be held today at the Kinsmen Community Centre.

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Opinion Zero support for no-zero grading policies in schools High school physics teacher Lynden Dorval probably never expected to become a celebrity. But with his decision to defy his principal’s no-zeros edict, he ignited a nationwide debate about grading practices in schools. Under no-zero grading policies, teachers are forbidden from assigning grades of zero to students for assignments they do not submit.

Public response on this issue has been overwhelmingly on Dorval’s side. Students rallied to his defense, teachers spoke out in support of his position, and newspaper pages were filled with letters attacking the no-zero policy. Even an online poll conducted by the Edmonton Journal reported that more than 97 per cent of the 12,486 respondents opposed the nozero policy.

Largely in response to public pressure, Edmonton Public School Board trustees voted at their June meeting to conduct an extensive review of their assessment practices. The review is scheduled to commence in September.

Hopefully, trustees will take the time to carefully review the research evidence on no-zero policies.

If they do, they’ll find that the evidence does not support the overblown claims made by no-zero supporters.

One of the best-known no-zero advocates is Ken O’Connor, an assessment consultant in Ontario. In his book How to Grade for Learning, O’Connor claims zeros cause students to withdraw from learning. However, the only source he cites to back up this claim is an article in the NASSP Bulletin by Thomas Guskey, an education professor at the University of Kentucky.

Guskey does make the statement attributed to him by O’Connor but cites only one research study to support this claim - a 1992 article in the British

Columbia Journal of Special Education by Michael Zwaagstra Deborah Selby and ShaTroy Media ron Murphy. In it, Selby Guest Columnist and Murphy describe the experiences of six learning-disabled students in mainstream classrooms.

These six students had negative experiences with letter grades and blamed themselves for their poor marks.

It should be obvious that it is absurd to generalize the experiences of six learning-disabled students to the rest of the student population. And yet this article is regularly cited by Guskey when he makes the claim that grades of zero have a negative impact on students. Even a more recent article by Guskey that appeared in the November 2011 edition of Educational Leadership contains the same claim, with Selby and Murphy’s article again providing the only research support.

Clearly, the claim that research evidence strongly supports no-zero policies is flawed. No-zero proponents cannot hide behind the research argument since the evidence for their position is quite weak.

In addition, there are many reasons why school administrators should avoid no-zero policies. One is that they inevitably bring controversy with them, something acknowledged by even their strongest proponents. If a school chooses to use a no-zero policy, it can expect controversy will likely overshadow other more important initiatives. School administrators need to ask themselves whether a no-zero policy is worth the opposition they are certain to face.

No-zero policies also unreasonably interfere with the professional discretion of teachers to determine grades. Teachers know their students and realize

that it is unrealistic to expect the same strategies to work with every student.

All a no-zero policy does is take away one of the consequences teachers can use for students who fail to submit their work.

Students who submit their work on time could actually end up receiving worse grades than those who submit only some assignments. Since no-zero policies prohibit teachers from giving a zero for incomplete work, a student who hands in an assignment and receives a mark of 30 per cent would actually have been better off not to submit it. In fact, students will figure out that it is in their best interest to pick and choose the assignments they submit.

Finally, no-zero policies fail to prepare students for life after high school.

Employees don’t get paid for doing

nothing and universities don’t grant credit to students who choose not to hand in their assignments. A pilot who never flies a plane, an electrician who never wires a house, and a journalist who never hands in a story can all expect to get paid nothing. Employers aren’t going to accommodate employees who can’t be bothered to submit their work. Teachers need to prepare their students for this reality.

Let’s hope trustees in Edmonton and elsewhere across Canada recognize the folly of no-zero policies and stay away from them.

Michael Zwaagstra is a research fellow with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy (#HYPERLINK “http:// fcpp.org/”##fcpp.org#), a public high school teacher, and co-author of the book, What’s Wrong With Our Schools and How We Can Fix Them.

PC government ethics tumble down to a new low The Wildrose official opposition has long highlighted the culture of entitlement and patronage that exists with a provincial government that has been run by one party rule for over 40 years.

The most recent case is the hiring of former Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Evan Berger who is in line for a six figure patronage post in his former department — just months after being defeated in the riding of Livingstone-Macleod by my Wildrose colleague, Pat Stier.

It seems every week the Progressive Conservative government manages to tumble down to a new low when it comes to ethics, transparency and respecting the Alberta taxpayer.

Berger was hired by his former deputy minister, John Knapp (whom Berger rehired back in October, 2011) to be a “senior policy advisor” — a position that did not exist until recently — without an open competition and, as Berger himself has admitted, does not even have a job description attached to it.

Not only that, Berger has since indicated that he plans to run for election again in 2016 in his former riding, essentially using his plum government job as

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a launching pad to try and win back his seat. To put the icing on the cake, Berger still remains in line to receive a gold-plated transition allowance worth up to $150,000 for his time as an MLA. It seems outrageous the government would allow a PC insider to line up at the trough roping in Rod Fox hundreds of thousands of MLA Lacombe-Ponoka dollars, but this is quickly becoming a routine pattern of behaviour within the Redford government.

On top of it all, this appointment not only fails to pass the smell test, it flies directly in the face of conflict of interest legislation that prevents a former minister from working or being involved in their former ministry within a one-year period. Despite this, ethics commissioner Neil Wilkinson, who has ties in the past to being a donor for the PC party, waived the law without any

documentation, evidence or explanation.

By waiving the law to get Berger a top paying job to help finance his re-election campaign, Wilkinson has brought the office of the ethics commissioner into disrepute. One would hope that top officials in the PC government would flag this as a serious problem, however the province’s own minister of Transparency and Accountability, Don Scott, seems to prefer to keep his head in the sand as he made the bewildering statement that, “he’s seen no evidence of widespread patronage during his time in government.”

Albertans deserve better from their government that continues to reward PC insiders with hundreds of thousands of dollars of tax dollars instead of tackling the problems that matter most to them. While Berger and

other insiders are lining their pockets, hundreds of seniors are on waiting lists for long-term care nursing beds, and emergency rooms and emergency management services continue to be in a state of crisis across the province.

While it may look like more of the same old from this 41-year-old PC government looking out only for themselves, we at the Wildrose will continue to put Albertans first. Albertans can be assured we will continue to battle against this egregious use of tax dollars and advocate for a cleaner, more accountable government that works for you — not just PC insiders.

To contact MLÅ Rod Fox, phone 403-782-7725 or contact his office at #101 4892 46 Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 2B4 email: Lacombe.ponoka@ assembly.ab.ca

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Alberta Party still young and growing Dear Editor: I have to admit the comments by last week’s guest columnist, Doug Firby, regarding the Alberta Party have merit. The Alberta Party is new and we don t have much history behind us, yet. The building of policy takes time, and we just didn’t have that luxury prior to the last election.

However, we continue to believe policy must be based on evidence, be founded on a ‘ triple bottom line’ of what is good for the economy, the environment and for our communities.

We also believe strongly that policy doesn’t come from behind closed doors in the legislative assembly, but from kitchen tables and coffee shops and government decisions must be transparent.

Firby was certainly correct the April 23 election result has us re-appraising our role in Alberta politics.

If anything, we have become more committed to the creation of a second viable centrist party that Albertans aren’t afraid to elect to throw out MLAs they no longer trust. It became clear last election that while the majority of Albertans yearn for a fiscally responsible government, we are a socially progressive province and care about public health and education.

The last election was simply weird. Premier Alison Redford and her PCs dove to the centre with the rhetoric of fear of the Wildrose boogeyman. Sure, Danielle Smith and the Wildrose party represented change, but in the end it was clear that most Albertans are not comfortable with their social rigidness. Both

the Wildrose party and the PCs seem to believe the dialogue in Alberta is still about confrontation and bullying.

And that’ s precisely why the Alberta Party believes there is room for us. We believe Albertans will eventually demand more than that sort of schoolyard fighting in government.

We did see just how tired Albertans are of PCs and it was wonderful to watch an election that appeared to be a real contest (at least for the first three weeks), but aside from a few electable MLAs (Joe Anglin being one), the current Wildrose party does not seem to represent the change Albertans want — transparent, fiscally responsible yet socially progressive government.

At our AGM in Calgary on Sept.

22, Alberta Party members will decide on the future of our party. What you wrote is true. We did fail on to elect an MLA, but we got 17,060 more votes than we got the previous election. That’s the beginning of our history. One criticism Firby missed was that we need to engage rural Alberta better and we intend to do that at every opportunity before 2016.

With Liberals and NDs giving up on rural Alberta, the PCs continuing to show contempt for transparency and the voices of everyday Albertans, we believe there is a place for a progressive voice that isn’t scared of open discussion and is prepared to be respectful of every Albertan, whether they vote for us or not.

William Munsey, vice-president of policy Alberta Party

Town Times Come visit us: 5102 -48 Avenue; Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Come visit Phone: 403-783-4431 Fax: 403-783-6745 Email: town@ponoka.org Or Check us out Online: www.ponoka.ca

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BACK TO SCHOOL!!

Please remember to drive with care and caution in school zones. Keep our kids safe!

New Website for the Town of Ponoka The Town of Ponoka is proud to announce the release of our new and improved website! Check it out at www.ponoka.ca and let us know what you think!

Free Business Opportunity On the new Ponoka.ca website our business directory lists all licensed businesses in the Town of Ponoka. As with all Town materials, please take a minute to ensure that your business information is correct and up to date and ensure your business is under the appropriate categorisation. You also have the opportunity to provide a picture and description of your business. Please send updates to sarah.olson@ponoka.org

FCSS Survey Now on the Town Website For those who did not receive their Ponoka & Area Service & Facility Survey on behalf of the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) in the mail, the survey is available on our website www.ponoka. ca. Completed surveys should be returned to FCSS or the Town Office during business hours, (or use the afterhours drop box) by September 17 and get entered for a grand prize draw. Everyone who participates will get free ice cream vouchers for their household!

Utility Billing Settlement September is settlement month for Town of Ponoka Budget Utility Customers. Please watch your utility bill carefully to see what your adjustment will be. In the month of October, you will be advised of your new budget amount.

Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards 2012 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the well-being of their community and fellow community members.

Any Albertan whose volunteer efforts have played a significant role during their lifetime is eligible. The deadline for nominations is September 25, 2012. For more information visit: www.culture.alberta.ca

Drop-in Farewell Tea Friday, September 7 from 2PM to 4PM – for Norma-Jean Colquhoun, the Library Manager for the Ponoka Jubilee Library. Please join us to honour Norma-Jean’s dedication and contribution to our library and to give her our best wishes for her future endeavours.

Reminder for Golfers There is a Ponoka Fire Department Golf Fundraiser Friday, September 7th, 2012 at the Ponoka Community Golf Club. Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:30 am • Shotgun Start: 10:00 am

EVENTS AND RECREATION ADVERTISE COMMUNITY EVENTS ON TOWN WEBSITE Call Sarah at 403-783-0116 or email Sarah.Olson@ponoka.org with your community events.

Alberta Party appeals to younger generation

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Dear Editor: “Alberta Party’s crisis of its own making” might have been a credible guest column if Doug Firby hadn’t included his skewed perspective of the Wildrose Party. There might have been enough old farts and their protégés still alive in Alberta to get the Cons and the Wildrose into power this year, but that will decline sharply in the next 20 years as younger and more informed voters who understand and sympathize with Occupy-type movements gain voice and power.

Wildrose is not a party of the future; it doesn’t have the proper foundation (traditions) to be politically relevant in this decade, let alone in coming decades. On the other hand, the Alberta Party was the party of future and a party that appeals to intelligent energetic creative

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younger people — a segment of the population that is growing.

We just have to look at some of the incompetents that have been voted into the Legislature in the past to know that quality, substance, and dedicated public service have not necessarily “won” seats in the past.

But I think that the voting public is becoming more and more savvy to the difference between the empty words of media hype (such as in the baseless articles pre-election telling us that the Wildrose was going to “sweep” the province) and movements or political parties that are firmly rooted in a more civilized and just way to govern our commons.

Therefore, even if the Alberta Party disbands, another similar party will naturally take its place in the future.

Evone Monteith

Saturday, September 15th, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall.

Check your kitchen, bathroom, laundry, basement, garden shed and garage for all your products and chemicals that you may not need anymore. Paper Cuts will be at the Fire Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. accepting personal documents that the residents would like properly destroyed. There is no charge for this service.

Aquaplex annual maintenance shutdown: September 3rd-24th.

The office will be closed for these two weeks. Please call during office hours for Tennis and Racquetball bookings and your call will be returned.

We will be hiring lifeguards in the fall. Please inquire at the pool.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meetings Sept. 11 @ 7pm & Monday, Sept 24 @ 7pm **Please Note Change in Date and Time** Following meetings will remain on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month

Check out our website @ www.ponoka.ca for copy of the agenda.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

On September 18 at 6:00 pm the Town of Ponoka will be hosting Coffee with Council. This gives you an opportunity to visit with your Council to receive a Community Progress Update! Coffee with Council will be held upstairs in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall. We look forward to seeing you!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: SUCCESS IS HOW HIGH YOU BOUNCE WHEN YOU HIT BOTTOM.

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Scenes from Jake & the Kid

Mrs. Abercrombie (Keitha Lewis), Jake, and The Kid listen to Ma (Tamara Benjamin) explain why the ladies of the IODE should be the unsung heroes of Crocus.

Jake and The Kid listen to scholar Clinton Godfrey (Chris Mentore) explain his search for “liars.”

The Kid (Andrew Jacobs) poses with Jake (Don Leighton) during a dress rehearsal of Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society’s version of W.O. Mitchell’s Jake and the Kid, adapted by former Ponoka Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye resident Conni Massing.

Miss Henchbaw (Nicole Hoffman), listens with students Steve Kupka (Chandler Vold), Violet Digby (Megan Sweet) to Axel Rasmussen (Clinton Rodney) giving his show and tell about the Spotted Leopard Frog.

Gate (Ken Robinson) questions Jake’s stories of the past. The curtain goes up at the Ponoka United Church at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 8, 14 and 15 with a prairie picnic supper at 6 p.m.

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Three Testaments Continued from page 4 In Texas the Dallas launch explores the Jesus in India legend that has a status in the Orient similar to that of the Gnostic gospels in the West. This book concludes if Jesus did not reach India during his “18 lost years,” there is scriptural evidence he at least spent some time in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria where Zoroastrians expected a universal saviour, which contributed to Jesus’ understanding of a messiah’s role.

In Los Angeles Jewish monotheism is re-presented as Israel’s gift to the world, the new age fascination with Zoroaster’s monotheism being no consigned to its origin next door to Israel in the time of Jeremiah, long after Abraham and Moses.

This assertion is based on a recent European consensus establishing Zoroaster’s dates as 628 to 551 BCE and while Zoroaster did not invent monotheism, God’s immanence or the hope for a messiah (saoshyant) he universalized these concepts much like the way Billy Graham popularized “born again” religion.

San Francisco hosts events in church, synagogue, Islamic centre and seminary prior to a major launch at the university of San Francisco.

The usual Muslim understandings of the People of the Book as including Jews, Christians and “Sabaeans” are expanded by the realization that, with no book of their own, the Sabaeans used the Zoroastrian Avesta as their scripture. Using key words from remnant Zoroastrian scriptures and hymns, still in use, the computer can now show how clusters of such words in the Quran point to sections of previous revelations to Zoroaster. This is important progress as we begin to appreciate Quron as confirming Jewish monotheism and a broad understanding of Jesus as messiah, a basis for mutual respect and understanding.

Chicago activities will show how all these elements fit together in a new mutual respect that extends to Vedic connections between Zoroastrian links to Hinduism and Buddaism and the scriptures from the family of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar.

Dollars for MS: Ponoka’s A&W was able to donate $1,420 from the company’s Cruisin’ for a Cause campaign. Through the sale of cut-outs, contributions and the donation of $1 sold on Aug. 23 the company raised $1.25 million for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Pictured is Brandon Menzies with one of the promotional balloons at the store.

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Music program returns to PCHS after some years

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye With two phases down and one to go, Ponoka Composite High School (PCHS) readies itself for the year and what is to come.

Principal Ian Rawlinson explained what is in store for students. The third and final stage of construction has two parts to it; the first part will bring the grades 7 and 8 wing, the mechanic shop, and the fine arts centre — which will seat 150 people; the second part will bring in the gym and fitness centre,

New AP course comes to PCHS The first class of advanced placement (AP) students at the Ponoka Composite High School (PCHS) graduated in June and the school intends to continue the program.

Assistant principal Kathy McTaggart said the goal of implementing the program was to challenge the school’s higher-level learners.

Three AP subjects were taught: world history, English, and biology.

If a student elects an AP class they may be sacrificing an optional class such as physical education to take it as classes are taught during school hours, but there are also benefits, explained McTaggart.

“It lightens your load in university.”

Marks for students range from 1 to 5 and any student who scores three and above will not have to take that course in university, although a score of 1 or 2 is still a positive thing for students. “It gives you a leg up for sure and saves you money.”

Of the 20 courses offered, PCHS has to be approved on a course-by-course basis, and must submit a detailed syllabus before they can offer it.

“We’re expanding into the math AP courses,” she said.

Out of the seven students writing the English AP exam, two scored 5 and two scored 4. Six students wrote the biology exam with one scoring 3 out of 5.

Twenty-two Grade 11 students wrote the world history exam; one student scored 4 and nine students scored 3.

“We’ve been ecstatic with the results so far. We didn’t know what to expect,” stated McTaggart.

Students who are eligible for the AP courses should have an average of 80 per cent in that course and the school looks at the results of the previous year.

and the remaining CTS areas.

If all goes according to plan, grades 7 and 8 should move in to PCHS next fall and gym construction should go through the summer and into next fall.

There is something Rawlinson looks forward to this year — the return of the music program. This was one of his goals for PCHS when he started. The programs include guitar, “Kids are very interested in guitar,” choral and a general music program; this will include music mixing and digital sound.

He feels it will be a positive experience for his students. “I love that we can bring

it back.”

PCHS has also introduced a program called Personalized Academic Comprehensive Education (PACE).

“It’s a way of trying to give them (students) the ability to learn at their own pace,” he explained.

Based on the needs of the student, the program allows for learning at different points during the semester rather than a fixed schedule. Students will work on a plan with their teacher and complete a personalized course; if they struggle with one subject then they can allow for more time with it.

“The overall goal is to increase high school completion rates,” he said.

The school has also been selected to work with the district on a one-year pilot project to come up with a better solution for students who have challenges.

“We’ve done a lot of work with at-risk kids,” said Rawlinson.

The goal is similar to PACE, which is to increase high school completion.

Rawlinson looks forward to completing the third phase of renovations. He credits his teachers for where the school is today.

“I give a lot of credit to where our school is going due to our staff.”

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Cattle Round Up helps central Albertans The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation’s 18th annual Cattle Round Up raised $102,000 for seniors health in central Alberta.

Guests arrived in their western finery and were entertained the whole evening. The raffle to win two tickets to the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville sold out within the first half hour. The live auction kept everyone busy bidding on great packages and excursions, as well as cattle.

The evening included a concert by CCMA award winner Aaron Pritchett. The excitement in the room really grew when Pritchett auctioned off his cowboy hat and shirt. Then the music kept coming with Dwain Sands and Brent McAthey taking the stage.

Thanks to guests, donors and sponsors the $102,000 will be used to purchase top of the line medical equipment for seniors health. As the population ages, more seniors are accessing our health care services. As more people continue working into their 60s, any equipment that can help people get back to their work, family and life faster is beneficial.

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Parents should be part of school fees discussion Dear Editor: It’s back to school time and the issue of school fees is here again. Parents should not have to pay school fees for required courses or programs of study in Alberta.

The Alberta School Councils’ Association believes fees should not be charged for items that are part of students’ required learning. For example, if a calculator or a workbook is needed to complete a math course with earned credits going toward a high school diploma, or is required to complete a program of studies mandated

by Alberta Education, these required items

should be supplied free of charge to the student.

While fees may be necessary for some courses and programs (sports, music, art), the basic programs of study required for a student to earn a high school diploma in Alberta should not have any fees attached.

Nor should there be fees associated with elementary programs and the required courses that prepare students for junior and senior high school.

Parents and school councils are rarely consulted or informed about school fees before being asked to pay them — what

the fees are being charged for, why they are being charged, how the money collected was spent and, if it was spent on the things for which the fees were collected. Parents and guardians are expected to pay a bill for which they have little or no knowledge about, and whether paying these fees will make a positive difference in their child’s education.

Those doing the paying should be part of the conversation first — about why and what the fees are for. And at the end of the school year, parents and school councils

should be provided an accounting of the fees collected and how they were used.

In a perfect world, K to 12 education would be “fee-less.� Although not ideal, eliminating fees attached to required courses, consulting and informing the people who do the paying — before they are asked to pay — would be a step in the right direction.

Brad Vonkeman, president Alberta School Councils’ Association

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Headliner at the Second annual Summer Send Off, Gord Bamford, wowed the crowd with his country sound Sept. 2.

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Country legend Ian Tyson had people reminiscing with some of his most memorable songs.

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Joe Nichols took a light-hearted approach to his songs Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Day-O: Dean Brody encourages the crowd to help him Roll That Barrel Out and get into a partying mood.

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Shirley Sidoruk and Ray Pambrun enjoy a dance while Ian Tyson plays in the background Sept. 2.

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Opening act the Boom Chucka Boys, got the Summer Send Off crowd ready to party Seemingly out of nothing, a stunt rider from Global FMX in B.C., performs high- with their kitchen sink performance of rockabilly, hillbilly, pop, rock, folk, country and flying tricks to the crowd after sunset Sept. 1.

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Christiansens were pioneer settlers of Ponoka area Submitted by Kevin Lavelle

cided to move to Saskatchewan and Alberta where for a few years he worked at odd jobs fine tuning his trade. In the meantime, Elise Dorothea Madsen, Hans’ future bride, and her mother, were preparing themselves to come to Canada from Denmark; they finally emigrated in 1913. They brought with them two large trunks to carry their luggage, both of which remained in their home in Ponoka until the house was sold in 2004. One of those trunks now resides with one of the grandsons who lives in British Columbia.

Hans married Elise in 1917 and they took up residence in Moose Jaw, Sask. but had to leave shortly thereafter because of poor water supply.

Kris, Hans’ brother, had already married Anna, Elise’s sister, a few years earlier, and they took up residence in Iowa. Hans found out that land was available for $10 an acre near Boyle, Alberta, so he and Elise moved there in 1918. Their first child, Olga, was born on the homestead that year, but it was a harsh existence and Elise made that fact well known to Hans in no uncertain terms. They moved to Ponoka the following year where Hans purchased three residential lots on 51st Avenue.

Being recently arrived immigrants, life continued to be somewhat harsh in Ponoka, but Hans was able to make a crucial breakthrough early on. He was able to obtain employment as a bricklayer at the new provincial mental hospital that was being constructed on the outskirts of town. Hans worked for four years, from 1920-24, working 12 hours a day, six days a week, with one paid holiday per year, that being Christmas Day. Hans walked to work nearly every morning and on the single day off each week, he managed to develop a passion for gardening that would stick with him the rest of his life. Many pictures of the flower gardens, fruit trees and vegetables that he grew on one of the vacant lots can be found in the assorted family photo albums that attest to his love for gardening.

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Hans Christiansen was a well known home builder for many years in and around the Ponoka area during the early part of the 20th century. Many of the homes he built are still standing and evidence of his craftsmanship remains to this day. He built homes, schools and carried out substantial renovations to several homes and businesses during his career. He also built custom cabinetry, furniture and completed much of the interior finishing work on many of his projects.

Despite the Great Depression of the 1930s and the onset of the Second World War, Hans was never unemployed and rarely missed a day of work during his entire life.

Hans was born in Denmark in 1889. As a youth he developed a lung condition that necessitated a move to a drier climate. At the age of 18 in 1908, he and his two brothers, Kris and Victor, decided to cross the pond and take up residence in the United States. They worked in lumber camps and farms throughout Minnesota and Iowa and would attend night school to learn to speak and write English.

Among other courses taken at that time, two of note included “physical” culture and mechanical drawing. At one point, Hans received a postcard from one of his colleagues in the lumber camps asking the question, ‘Did you see the comet?’ Of course, this was referring to Halley’s Comet, which could be seen with the naked eye streaking through the skies in 1910, the same one that re-appeared in 1986.

Eventually Hans enrolled in Grandview College in Des Moines, Iowa where he learned the carpentry trade and features of other trades as well. Soon it was time to head north and Hans de-

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Hans would have to get his money out of it quickly to survive, so they tried to purchase it from him in the $300 to $400 range. However, Hans refused to sell it at a fire sale price, so he rented it out for several years before it eventually sold in a fairer market.

Another one of the first included Waldren’s home which was on the edge of town at the time just north of the water tower. Dr. Byers lived in that home many years later. Also constructed during that time period was the Cerveny home and Dick Thompson’s home at the north end of town. A large addition was built onto the Bird home as well. Hans also built the homes for Kofoed, a fellow Danish immigrant, and DeWilde, a fellow from Belgium. Kofoed’s home had running water and cost $4,500 to build. Both of these gentlemen ran for mayor of the Town of Ponoka in the 1930s and word has it that it was a spirited rivalry.

On the north corner of DeWilde’s home near the United Church, was another home that Hans built. The fellow’s wife Sponsored by came from a prominent family in Edmonton and the wife’s father gave specific instrucHand Wash Stations tions with respect to the Handicap Units construction of the new Trailer Units home. He came directly New Solar Powered Units to Hans because he was with Running Water told that Hans would sales@littlejons.ca give the fairest estimate and the best constructed www.littlejons.ca home for the money in all of Ponoka. Hans ended up having to charge $5 for the building estimate since a fellow Driving had recently taken one “MISS DAISY” of Hans’ estimates to is very special!

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dren arrived, Esther in 1920 and Paul in 1922, but also Hans was able to go into the construction business for himself. In addition, he was able to start construction of his own home in 1921, one that would take up much of his spare time with full exterior and finishing work taking nearly a decade to complete. Elise’s mother came to live with the family in 1922 where she remained working in tandem with her daughter raising the children until her death in 1929. More children followed, Mary arrived on a cold winter day in early 1925, Harold followed in 1927 and little Elmer was born in 1931.

Hans built many small to mediumsized homes for the times. The first home he built was in 1925 and was located immediately across the back alley from his own home. The house had no running water or toilet and it was put up for sale for $600. But the local residents of the day thought that

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Highway services truck driven off the road

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Police responded to a report of a highway services truck being driven into the ditch Aug. 21 at 3:30 p.m. north of Lacombe. Witnesses report a red car made an unsafe lane change, which forced the driver of the highway services truck to avoid a collision. There were no injuries and the car did not stop.

Excessive speed The driver of a silver Acura must appear in court after photo radar showed his vehicle at a speed of 170 km/h Aug. 22. After stopping the southbound vehicle on Highway 2 near Highway 53, police also found the driver had no insurance.

He was issued a ticket for speeding and charged with having no insurance.

Deer avoided The driver of a Chevy Silverado was taken to the University of Alberta Hospital after avoiding a deer on Highway 2 near Matejka Road Aug. 27 at 6 a.m.

The northbound vehicle veered off the road, crossed into the median, into opposing lanes and then into the opposite ditch in an attempt to avoid the deer.

Vehicle seized Calls to police of an erratic driver Aug. 29 resulted in the seizure of the owner’s gold Chrysler 3000. It is reported the driver was swerving, crossing lanes and jerking the vehicle over the road.

The person appeared slightly confused and was rambling to police.

The Saskatchewan resident had a suspended license and no Alberta drivers license and was charged with driving while unauthorized and the Chrysler was seized for 30 days.

Speeding with drugs The Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit stopped the driver of a Toyota Tundra for travelling at speeds in excess of 160 km/h Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. The officer noticed the smell of alcohol on the man’s breath and called RCMP to assist.

As the Mountie was coming on the scene he witnessed the man get out of his truck and throw a bag of marijuana under the pickup. The 31-yearold man from Northwest Territories also had a bottle of open liquor in the truck and was given a 24-hour suspension and charged with possession of a controlled substance and having open liquor in the vehicle.

Blood alcohol suspensions raised On Sept. 1, the Government of Alberta increased administrative penalties for drivers with blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) of .05 to .08.

Alberta has been using the .05 guideline for more than 12 years. Since 1999, a driver with a BAC in this range receives a 24-hour suspension.

This sanction has not been stopping people from getting behind the wheel after drinking. Over the past five years, more than 42,000 24-hour suspensions were issued across Alberta.

Continued on page 16

Integrated traffic unit stats The Ponoka Freeway Integrated Traffic Unit responded 33 calls over the long weekend.

There were two impaired drivers and one 24-hour suspension.

There was one case where a suspected impaired driver fled from officers in a maroon two-door Chevy Blazer with Alberta license plate SYX 062 southbound on Highway 2 near Highway 53. Investigation of the license plate and truck show that it was stolen and the matter is still under investigation.

If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Truck fire: Ponoka firefighters responded to a call of a truck burning east of town on Range Road 243 in the early morning hours of Sept. 2. The matter is under investigation as the license plate and registration were not in the truck and there was no driver in the area.

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Ahlquist offers suggestions to improve bylaw department

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye County councillors met with one of their peace officers Don Ahlquist, to discuss his suggestions on improving the peace officer role.

Ponoka County has two peace officer positions and council recently approved the budget for an enhanced RCMP position in Rimbey with fundsre-allocated from one of the peace officer roles, leaving only one peace officer position.

It was decided to have that position open for applicants, and Ahlquist, who has worked for the county full-time for the last six years, told council he would support the county no matter its decision.

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He thanked CAO Charlie Cutforth for working with him to sort out any challenges they had.

He also felt he was able to keep the public safe during his employment and he had six ideas he felt could improve the role: • Implement an operational budget. “This will provide the office in charge a means to effectively attend to the fiscal health of his department.â€? • Establish a shift schedule to determine the needs of the officer. He feels it has always been an issue and it would compel officer compliance. “We’ve had tremendous difficulty in achieving that goal.â€? • Office space. He feels the confidential nature of peace officer enforcement needs to have a

cer safety, what it does is identify where we are, but there is no feature to push a button and say here is where I am,� explained Ahlquist.

There is however a call-out to dispatch to notify of their location.

Cutforth was unsure about the operational budget beyond what the county already has, but he was glad to see Ahlquist’s suggestion for a shift schedule. “It’s one thing to establish the shift schedule, it’s another thing to live by,� said Cutforth.

He did not disagree about the office space issues. “We’re short of space.�

secure place for documents. “A secure and inconvenient location‌would be preferable.â€?

Logs should be used as well. • Orders should become prioritized. • GPS is needed. • A code of conduct or chain of command if there are multiple officers. “At least provide the framework for growth should growth occur.â€?

He also offered to volunteer his time to assist with the transition should the county hire someone else.

Coun. Paul McLauchlin thanked Ahlquist for his suggestions and asked if peace officers already had a GPS unit. “The GPS system doesn’t give us any offi-

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Continued from page 15 The sanction for a BAC of .05 to .08 has changed to a three-day suspension and a three-day vehicle seizure for the first offence. For subsequent offences, the length of the licence suspension will increase, the length of the vehicle seizure will increase and an educational course will be required. A hearing with the Alberta Transportation Safety Board may be required for a second offence and becomes mandatory for third and subsequent offences.

An appeal process is in place. At the roadside, a driver can request a second breath test from a second approved breath-testing device. Also, licence suspensions longer than three days and vehicle seizures longer than three days may be appealed through the Alberta Transportation Safety Board.

The aim is not to prevent responsible Albertans from enjoying a drink at dinner. Rather, the new administrative penalties are designed to deter drinking drivers at a lower level of impairment and help reach them before they get to .08.

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Author Kimmel touring Alberta promoting new book NeWest Press presents the latest “An absorbing and searing porentry in its Nunatak First Fiction se- trait of a young girl lost in a fleeing ries, Fran Kimmel’s The Shore Girl. journey of desperation, secrecy, The book will arrive on store loneliness, wanting, hope and comshelves Sept. 15 and Kimmel is passion.� -- Michael Davie, author making appearances all over Alberta of Fishing For Bacon to promote the book.

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36 years strong for Ponoka Farmer’s Market

Vegetables and fruit could be found during the 36th anniversary of the Ponoka Farmer’s Market Aug. 29.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Thirty-six years and running, the Ponoka Farmer’s Market celebrated the anniversary with free coffee and cake for shoppers Aug. 29.

Manager Donna Merrill stepped into the market 30 years ago. “It’s something that just grew on me.�

She started out with 18 hens selling eggs and then added baking to the mix. The hens are long since gone but Merrill’s cookies and cakes are still served every week. Director Rose Ryan said Merrill offers support to many of the vendors at the market. “She’s like our market mom.�

For Merrill the fun happens with the variety of sellers who come every Wednesday during the summer. From bakers and woodcrafters, scrapbooking, jewelry makers and of course, fruits and vegetables. “I enjoy meeting so many vendors from all over Alberta,� explained Merrill.

Some of the vendors such as the Ferrybank Colony have come to the market even before Merrill started.

She also meets many residents who make their way to the market. “I’ve been in Ponoka all my life and still maintain it’s the friendliest town.�

Not only can people come to buy hot peppers for canning, but it is also a meeting place for folks looking to get a cup of coffee and chat about the week’s events. The goal is to work on a bringing more people to the market. “We’re right now trying to come up with idea to improve attraction to it,� said Merrill.

She would like to see younger families with children come to the market. Merrill herself has assistance from her children and husband setting up tables. “When it comes to the work it’s a family deal – my husband Bud always supports me.�

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Plan to eliminate harvest hazards Harvest season is around the corner, and preparations for fall work are in full swing. Checking equipment, performing regular maintenance work, planning which fields are harvested first and making ready the equipment to do the job – all of this preparatory work is part of the process.

Above all, in harvest preparations, farmers need to plan for an injury-free season.

“There are good reasons why harvest season is notorious for hazards,” says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety co-ordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “During harvest, workers are using equipment that they have not used for at least 10 months. It is important for farmers to review the operatorís manual and re-familiarize themselves with the equipment prior to getting back on seasonal machines.

“Also, most harvest equipment is enormous and often times complex with many hazardous components. Machines should be up-to-date on all scheduled maintenance, and farmers need to be prepared to perform required maintenance as needed throughout the harvest.”

Equipment being transported on public roadways can create a potential hazard

for both motorists and equipment operators. When transporting farm equipment on public roads, farmers must adhere to all traffic laws. Workers should ensure clear sight when turning onto the road and be aware of oncoming traffic. Maintain safe travel speeds for the equipment, and pre-plan the route to avoid unsafe conditions such as low hanging power lines or narrow road ways.

Take time to return machinery and implements to the roadway position. This position makes the equipment as narrow as possible. Ensure that all equipment is properly equipped with signal and clearance lights. Check that all reflectors are in place and ensure clear visibility of the slow-moving vehicle emblem on the last piece of equipment being moved.

“Fields and terrain may have changed over summer,” says Lubeck. “Spring thawing and summer storms sometimes create hazards such as rocks, debris and ditches or holes from water run-off. It’s a good idea to inspect fields for any changes before taking equipment out. Be sure to remove or clearly mark any such hazards to prevent upsets, turnovers and damage to equipment. This is particularly important for workers who may be unfamiliar

with the fields.”

The high demands of harvest create stress and fatigue in workers. People are easily distracted, especially when there are many workers operating different pieces of equipment such as combines, grain trucks and augers. Farmers need to recognize fatigue, drowsiness or illness and adjust their schedule accordingly.

As well, days are starting to shorten and often farmers find themselves working in situations with little light.

“With some planning and possibly some adjustments, harvest season can be injury- and incident-free,” says Lubeck.

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75.00-82.00 63.00-74.00 58.00-70.00 75.00-88.00 85.00-96.00 85.00-95.00

Good Bred Cows 1150.00-1400.00 Older Bred Cows NONE Good Bred Heifers: NONE Cow/calf pairs (younger) 1600.00-1800.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) 1200.00-1500.00

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Sharpshooters compete at Rifleman’s Rodeo

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Families and friends came together from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 to get ready for the hunting season during the 45th annual Rifleman’s Rodeo at the Lake Pofianga shooting range.

Sponsored by Ponoka Fish and Game, it’s a chance to tell hunting tales of the best catch, or the longest shot, and to practice marksmanship. One of the organizers, Brent Nabozniak, has been coming since he was a young boy and said including kids during the weekend is a large part of what they do.

“We dedicate the first Saturday morning with the kids to practice shooting,” he stated.

Not only does it give them training and experience, but it gives them a chance to participate.

Younger competitors are not timed during the challenges and parents can come and assist them. “Our kid class gets bigger every year,” said Nabosniak. They are shown rifle care as well as maintenance of firearms.

For the rest of the competitors, challenges are timed with five seconds to shoot and five seconds to reload their firearms. Targets also come up at random and it gives everyone an opportunity to work on their aim and reflexes.

Realistic targets included a running boar at 90 yards, standing Riflemen fire their black powder rifles to close out the second day of the 45th annual Rifleman’s Rodeo antelope at 160 yards, standing rabSept. 1 at the Lake Pofianga shooting range.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye bit and sometimes a surprise target

at 170 yards, and a standing bear at 275 yards.

The event gives shooters a chance to practice, learn new tricks, and develop their sharp-shooting skills.

Attendance varies from year to year, explained Nabozniak and this year had approximately 80 adult shooters and 20 kids competing.

For some it is a way to bring the family together and everyone usually learns something new. “We’re here to teach,” Nabozniak said.

He feels education, especially for youths is important.

One attendee, Ken Hellervik, has been coming since he was a little boy and he keeps coming back because, “I love to shoot.”

He started shooting when he was seven and feels training at a young age is important.

Competitors finished on the second day with a black powder event; competitors loaded their rifles with special gunpowder. Nabozniak said it is a way to close out the day and give a bit of a show.

The weekend also gave kids a chance to visit friends and family before school began and for “just the sheer enjoyment of coming out.”

Proceeds from the rodeo go to Ponoka Fish and Game and Nabozniak thanked the volunteers for their work and Phylis Walcheske for her work organizing the weekend.

How will we survive without NHL hockey?

Here we go again.

Professional hockey is threatening another work stoppage because of a dispute between the wealthy owners and players of the 30 teams that make up the National Hockey League. Their last lockout occurred back in 2004 when the disgruntled owners claimed they had lost $273 million in the previous season because they were paying the players 76 per cent of their revenue. The heated dispute finally resulted in the total cancellation of what would have been the 88th season of the world’s best professional hockey league.

For those of us who are fanatic sports fans it was tough for a while but somehow we survived and life went on as usual. Personally, I got off the couch and spent more quality time with my family and friends. I went down to the rink to watch some great minor hockey games, mostly for free, and I took in some exciting junior and senior hockey games around the area, where you were sitting right on top of the action with a ticket cost less than $10. With all that extra time available I also did more exercising and walking,

I took on some more volunteering, and I joined a community club.

With another lockout looming, I went looking for some statistics about the current National Hockey League business profile. Did you know that in the 1990-91 season the average player’s wage was $271,000, Mike Rainone but by the end of the 2010-2011 Hammertime season that figure had zoomed all the way up to $2.4 million. Average ticket prices for National Hockey League games last season ranged from $35.66 (Dallas Stars) to $123.77 (Toronto Maple Leafs), but that of course does not include premium and box seats and the playoffs. A ballpark figure is that close to 24 million fans attended NHL games last season, and as well as

the admission cash, the owners also receive revenues from television rights, souvenirs, concessions — including $6.94 for a glass of beer.

I have a tremendous respect for the spirit and skills of all professional athletes and teams, as well as the owners who give them a place to play, but I really believe that the price has gotten far too high, especially in this precarious economic atmosphere in which we now live.

In my humble opinion, most major league franchises have priced themselves far beyond just providing a great game for spectators of all ages to watch. Somewhere along the way they have managed to create a glitzy dynasty of multimillionaires, which likely now those owners and even some of the host cities obviously can’t afford anymore.

Many of my fondest memories, like yours I’m sure, came from hitching a ride downtown and taking in those thrilling Ponoka Stampeders games for $1 admission, and those amazing 25-cent hamburgers and hot dogs.

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Fans suffer from lockout Continued from page 20 On another magic winter night our dad piled the whole family into the Fort Mustang and treated us to an Edmonton Oilers game.

If there is another lockout it is the loyal fans I really feel sorry for because many of us can’t afford to go to these pro games anymore and now will likely be denied the great opportunity of relaxing and enjoying the games in the comfort of our living rooms. Among the many others who will also really suffer from a strike are the referees, the officials and the countless men and women who make their living by working at the rinks or serving the teams for 2,460 games each season, not including the exhibition and playoff schedules.

Most of us have proudly been involved for countless decades in many areas of our great Canadian game of hockey, beginning with the grassroots of our communities where all of our hockey and many other sports and recreation programs started. We

must never forget the hundreds of volunteers who have and always will give freely of their time to help coach, sponsor, organize and promote any number of year-round sporting activities and teams. Their goal, with the support of avid parents and fans, has always been to give thousands of participants of all ages the opportunity to have fun playing a game of their own choice, at their level of competition.

Wouldn’t it be a shame if the exciting lustre of good sportsmanship and participation became tarnished because of too much greed and power in the board rooms of the elite? All successful athletes at both the professional and amateur levels need to realize that they are being idolized by millions of fans, young and old, and the example that they should be setting should not always have to come with a price tag.

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Henny Derepite practices her passing skills during the St. A Queens volleyball drop-in camp Aug. 28.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Queens volleyball changes but training continues

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Despite not hosting a volleyball camp this year, St. Augustine senior girls’ volleyball coach Darren Josephison was able to put together a drop-in camp for his senior girls’ players.

Usually held the third week in September, the camp brought the Grant MacEwan University Griffins and the Mount Royal University Cougars for an exhibition game.

Players and coaches would train students from St. Augustine, but the Cougars have moved to Canada West and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) sport conferences, which has placed them in a different division and schedules have changed for the two teams.

Griffins’ coach Ken Briggs said his team looked forward to the game and practice but he still wanted to come to Ponoka to coach St. Augustine players. He has had a chance to see kids develop their skills over the years. “This is just a bonus to see players at St. A’s grow up.”

He walked students through several different drills involving communication and passing. Players

had to pass the ball back and forth over and then under the net to increase their control. “As a team how do you work together to communicate?” was his advice to the girls on the court.

Coach Josephison was glad to hear Briggs teaching what he himself tells players. “It’s nice to hear a coach use the same type of language.”

He enjoys being able to give his students a chance to get back into the sport. “They’re getting some touches, whether it’s serving or passing.

Basically knocking the rust off.”

Things might be different for the Queens next year as the Cougars and Griffins might not be able to have the type of exhibition matches they used to, but Josephison is hopeful the team will play well in their league. Tournaments start relatively soon, “three in September,” as well as one or two league games during the week.

With all the games, Josephison feels his players dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to volleyball, sometimes more when there are tournaments.

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12-man football returns to Broncs teams

The PCHS Broncs prepare for their first 12-man football game for Sept. 6.

Story and photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye The first football game of the season for Ponoka Composite High School (PCHS) is about to begin, this time with a fully loaded 12-man team ready to knock the socks off of its competitors.

It starts at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 6 and coach Scott MacGregor looks forward to the home opener against Red Deer’s Hunting Hills, “a very well established, well-coached team,” to see how his players will fare.

He was glad to see players remembered much of the training they were given during their spring camp. “I’m proud of the boys, that they remembered that.”

Approximately 42 players make up the entire team, with two quarterbacks ready to play.

MacGregor gives much of the credit to his coaching staff who have worked to get players not only ready to give all they have during the game but also to be a positive force in their lives.

“There are eight coaches on the field here today that believe these young men need role models,” he stated.

He wants football to be a means for students to “be relied upon so that their word means something in life.”

He feels the coaches and players working together have created involved players. “They’re engaged and learning, I’m proud of that.”

Programs will have

a roster as well as concession items on sale during the game. Fans of the home opener will also get a free burger supplied by Hamilton’s IGA. Watch for the halftime competition to win a free IPad; principal Ian Rawlinson will pull 10 random names for the kickoff. Competitors will start at the 20-yard line and attempt a field goal, each successful kick will bring the person back five yards. The person who kicks the farthest will win the IPad. The Broncs play in a 3A/4A league: Ponoka, Stettler, Wetaskiwin, Rocky Mountain House, and Camrose play in the 3A league; Lacombe, Hunting Hills, Notre Dame, Lindsay Thurber, and Sylvan Lake play in the 4A league. The Broncs have two crossover games; the first with Hunting Hills Lightning for the opener and the other with the Lacombe Rams playing at home Sept. 21.

MacGregor advises fans to bring their own chairs as the school is still in need of bleachers

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Friday, September 7th, 2012 Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Shotgun Start: 10:00 AM

MS Golf Classic changes to 18 holes

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Monday, September 10, 2012 We provide : Food, Golf Balls, Carts & Prizes!

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The MS Golf Classic Sept. 10 at Wolf Creek Golf Resort is an 18-hole tournament with some fun twists. The MS Society wants golfers to know this is a new format. It is not the notorious 100 Holes of Golf format, though that served the group well for 12 years.

The 100 Holes format may have been overwhelming for many golfers who just wanted to get out and play a regular 18-hole golf game and make

a difference for people suffering with MS at the same time.

With the help of sponsors, the MS Society will still provide the golf balls, power cart, meals, prizes and the opportunity to golf The Old Course at Wolf Creek Golf Resort.

The goal for 2012 is $50,000.

There is still time to register online at www.mssociety.ca/centralalbertagolfclassic or call Ellen at 403-346-0290.

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Employment Open meetings first #700 - #920 Thursday of the month, Caregivers/Aides................710 Everyone Welcome.

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TEACHER AIDE/EDUCATIONAL ASST.

office@ponokachristianschool.com

GARAGE SALE! SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 10am – 4pm Tools, antiques & much MORE!

5519 – 47 Ave Cres.

RAIN OR SHINE! Garage Sale

Closing date is Friday, September 15

Wolf Creek Public Schools invites applications for the following position: • Administrative Assistant, Mecca Glen School For further specifics on the above positions, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Office at 403-783-3473.

Sept 7, 8 & 9 10am – 5pm

Rimbey GARAGE SALE Sept. 7, 3 -8 p.m.

Sept. 8, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at 5041 55 Ave. RIMBEY

DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY 100,000 Potential Buyers???

TRY

Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 1-877-223-3311

R.N./R.P.N./L.P.N. (Casual positions)

We thank you in advance for your interest. Applicants for interviews only will be contacted

Morsan Farms, Ponoka, AB, is looking for

BOVINE EMBRYOLOGIST (Bovine Embryo Technician)

Treo Drilling Services L.P is currently accepting resumes for a Full-Time Seasonal Reception/Office Assistant for our busy winter season. The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, data entry, and general office procedures.

Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as organizational and time management skills.

Applicants must be self-motivated and have the ability to multi-task while ensuring accuracy.

The successful candidate will thrive in a team environment, and have the ability to take on various clerical duties and tasks during our busy season.

Resumes will be accepted until Friday, September 14, 2012.

We thank all applicants, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume to: TREO Drilling Services Attn: Cindy Easy Email: ceasy@treodrilling.com Fax: 403-783-8393

Team members

Night Shift - 11 pm - 7 am Starting at $12/hr

Apply online at thponoka@shaw.ca or fax 403-783-5595

Salary commensurate with training & experience Excellent benefit package Apply in writing by September 28, 2012 to Lana Ross (Director of Care) Northcott Care Centre 4209-48 Ave. Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P4 0r lross@northcottcarecentre.com Ph: 403-783-4764 Fax: 403-783-6420

Antiques, furniture, books, computer, hot rod, Dodge motor parts, fishing equipment and much, much more!

From Wolf Creek Golf Course (Hwy 604) go north on Dodds Drive 1 mile 1st subdivision on LEFT (Wolf Creek Estates) 2nd house on left

Northcott Care Centre Employment Opportunities

Ponoka has immediate openings for

To work with the elite genetic cattle at Morsan Farms, taking care of all duties in line with the reproduction and embryo transfer requirements.

Certification requirements: Bovine Anesthesia (Epidural) Bovine Embryo collection

Experience:

Minimum of five years practical experience.

50 Hours per week, $41.66 per hour Email resume with qualifications to:

leanne@morsan.com

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 Professionals

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Canadian Enviro-Tub Inc. is looking for Journeyman Red Seal Structural Welders. Competitive wages & benefits. Apply in person or fax resume to 403-742-5239 or e-mail: help@enviro-tub.com

Teachers/ Tutors Deep Roots. Promising Future.

CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE Position #HR12-234

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HAMILTON’S IGA a modern 25,000 sq. ft. store, 4502 - 50 St., Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1J5 requires Bakery Manager or applicant who can learn management position.

Mail resume attention Jim or email: jim@hammys.ca.

840 Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools

Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools has a TA II position available in Millet at Griffiths Scott Middle School.

The TA II will be working with Division 3 student(s) with medical/learning needs on a full time basis. The TA II will be interacting with student(s) following classroom routines including assisting with physical and personal care needs (this will include feeding tubes and lifting with assistance) and supporting with social development. Strong knowledge of child development, experience with special education programs and excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are required. The Candidate must have an understanding of specific medical, physical, sensory and emotional limitations.

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CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS WANTED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@ torqueindustrial.com.

Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS NEEDED for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits.

Safety tickets necessary.

Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@ torqueindustrial.com.

Online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

FIRST GRADE CONTRACTING is currently looking for: Full time grader operator required. Must reside in the Drayton Valley area or be willing to relocate.

Paying above average wage. Must have reliable transportation. Preference given to applicants with cat and hoe experience.

Fax or email resume and drivers abstract to: Attention Human Resources; 780-621-1402 fax; gradermin@ telusplanet.net.

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

For more information or to apply for this position please go to the Human Resources section of our website at www.wrps.ab.ca.

Ponoka, AB

The successful candidate will be required to provide a clean Criminal Record check as a condition of employment.

Applications will be accepted until the position if filled. We thank all those who apply for their interest but only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools requires a Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Program Coordinator to fill a full time, year round position until June 30, 2014. The successful candidate will support the development, coordination and delivery/implementation of mental healthpromotionprogramminginnumerous designated sites. The successful candidate will manage a complex budget, supervise the MHCB Team, collect and compile evaluation data and report on defined outcomes on a quarterly basis and engage children and youth in interactive mental health education and promotion.

For more information or to apply for this position please go to the Human Resources section of our website at www.wrps.ab.ca.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a clean Criminal Record check as a condition of employment. Applications will be accepted until the position if filled.

We thank all those who apply for their interest but only short listed applicants will be contacted.

is looking for

Drilling Rig Managers

looking to expand into Wellsite Corehole Supervision as well as exp’d thermal, directional, & horizontal drilling & Well Site Supervisors for ops across Canada, the US, and abroad.

Candidates should possess appropriate tickets/certification, MS Windows literate, and be equipped for seasonal or year round rotational ops.

Drlg. & Cplt. Sup’s with directional, Hz, & multilateral preferred.

Reclamation & construction in demand as well.

Send resumes to HR@Codeco.com, successful candidates can expect contact by telephone.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! NOW HIRING! Water/ Electric/Gas Meter Installers & Field Technicians in Edmonton, Calgary & Medicine Hat. Are looking for an opportunity where you can make use of your skills & talents? Consider joining our team. For more information call 1-855-697-6799. Or visit www.corix.com.

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS NEEDED True Power Electric Requires Residential exp. only Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

QUALITY CONTROL PERSON experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com. Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com.

AUTO SALES

BUYERS

RANDY MOHL

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$28 PER WEEK. REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

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BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE • 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

ADVERTISE WITH US! Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311 TREE SALES & SERVICE

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

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SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Construction Laborers and Skid Steer Operator Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

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Academic Express

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870

NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley. Brekkaas Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted class 1 & 3 Drivers with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to; Email: dv@brekkaas.com; Ph: 780-621-3953; Fax: 780-621-3959.

Trades

RESTAURANT KITCHEN FOR LEASE

All set-up and ready to go for you!

Call 403-352-3030 For more details

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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

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CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURERS OF ANNUGAS PRODUCTION ENHANCER Looking for individuals to work in Saskatchewan, Alberta & Manitoba

SALES & SERVICE

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REQUIRED FOR AN ADULT ALBERTA trucking UPGRADING company: one class 1 Alberta Government driver. Must have a Funded Programs minimum of 5 years expe- Student Funding Available! rience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate • GED Preparation must be able to pass drug test and be willing to Morning, Afternoon And relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Evening P/T Classes Scheduled days off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051.

VAC & STEAM Truck Operator. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Truckers/ Wage, Camp Work, Drivers Experience an Asset.

Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, CLASS 1 drivers req’d to pull flat deck, exc. wages, bryksent@telus.net. safety bonuses, benefits.

We run the 4 western provi n c e s . P l e a s e c o n t a c t Business 1-877-787-2501 for more info or fax resume and ab- Opportunities stract to 403-784-2330 EXPERIENCED WATER and Vacuum Haulers required. H2S, PST, First Aid. Above average day rate and cushy benefits plan. Fax 403-934-3487.

Email: reception@mjswaterhauling.ca.

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• Reliable/Self motivated • Clean drivers abstract preferred • Willing to work away from home when needed • Oilfield tickets are required but training could be supplied • Must pass drug test before employment • Pipe fitting experience a real asset • Will train the right individuals Fax resume to main office (780) 361-2355 3601 - 48 St., Wetaskiwin, AB TGA 3N9 Ph: 1-800-266-8427 Only candidates selected will be contacted for interview.

Adult Education & Training

340-1930

www.academicexpress.ca GRAVEL CRUSHING COMPANY needs workers. Experience not necessary, will train. Not a camp. Fax resume to 780-842-5556 or email to fitzcons@telus.net.

P/T help needed for janitorial days and or eve/wknds. $13.00 start please send resume to acncleaning@ hotmail.com grt supplemental income!

REQUIRED Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284 SUNTERRA MEATS in Trochu is looking for a Millwright Helper and an Apprentice Electrician that has a minimum of his second year of school completed. Successful candidates need to be reliable, dedicated, hard working mechanically minded individuals who excel in a team environment. Wages to commensurate with experience. Benefits after 4 months. For more information, contact David Guay at 403-442-4202 or e-mail to dave.guay@ sunterrameats.ca.

WANTED someone to winter and calve out 30 range cows, exposed June 1. short horned red angus cross cows, bred to horned hereford bull, call 780-877-3977

Employment Training

850

Motorcycles & ATV’s Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm

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

GARBAGE COLLECTION

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Immediate Opening

Calnash Trucking in Ponoka requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic, will consider apprentice with experience. Must be selfmotivated with good written and communication skills.

Competitive wages and benefits.

Please submit resume by: Fax: 403.783.3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com

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SAND & GRAVEL

Seeking Full Time CLASS 1 Driver Home every night, based close to Stettler. Safety tickets required.

Send resume to:

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

NOW HIRING Laborers & Carpenters Bridge Work Ponoka & Rimbey Area Email: info@alberco.com or fax resume: 780-459-7185

Hamilton’s requires a

F/T Bakery Clerk 32 hours/week Full benefits

Career Planning

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DO YOU LOVE HORSES? Increase your knowledge and passion for horses with short courses offered

by Olds College. Enjoy weekend courses or learn online; www.oldscollege.ca/ animals KNOW SOMEONE with a WCB claim? Retraining for a high-paid career with Canada’s best heavy equipment operator school, job placement assistance, $70K+ per year. Limited seating, government licensed.

Talk to your WCB worker about funding then call 1-866-963-4766; www. heavymetaltraining.com.

LEARN FROM HOME. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com; admissions@canscribe.com.

MASSAGE CAREER. Train at our highly regarded, progressive school and graduate with confidence! Excellence in education, guaranteed!

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REFLEXOLOGY CLASSES, fun and relaxed learning. Good for the sole.

Register now limited space. Starting September 22 & 23, 2012. Phone Edwards & Holloway Health and Wellness 403-340-1330.

Job duties to include but not limited to slicing and bagging fresh baked product, serving customers and general sanitation.

Apply with resume to: Customer Service 4502 50 Street

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. No Simulators. Inthe-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

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Cutting Edge, a leading tire recycler, is currently seeking the following individuals for our smoke free Ponoka facility:

General Labourers/ Trainees Must be: - Physically fit - Mechanically inclined - Hard working & reliable - Conveyor & hydraulic experience an asset - Able to pass pre-employment screening For more information call 780-499-5567 Applicants are invited to apply to: Email powen@cuttingedgerubber.com Orr fax: 780-452-5666

Use our unique Attention Getters and make your ad a winner.

Call: Classifieds

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SAND & GRAVEL

Seeking Full Time OWNER/OPERATOR Home every night, based close to Stettler. Safety tickets required.

Send resume to:

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

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

Hamilton’s requires a

FULL TIME GROCERY CLERK F/T 40 hr/ wk with full beneďŹ ts.

Successful candidate will be expected to ďŹ ll shelves with stock and assist customers with carry out service

Apply with resume to Customer Service Counter

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 • Sheet Metal Fabricator 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

PONOKA NEWS Page 27 Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430

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Services

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

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

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

Volunteers Wanted

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Services

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Personal Services

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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/ 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com.

LET US WELCOME YOU! Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community.

CRIMINAL RECORD? You can still get a pardon.

Find out how. Call 1-866-242-2411 or visit www.nationalpardon.org.

Work and travel freely.

Guaranteed by the National Pardon Centre.

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Factory today! 1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca 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.

Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca Personal Services

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Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

CASH BACK - $10 for every pound you lose.

Lose weight quickly and safely and keep it off, results guaranteed! Call Herbal Magic today!

1-800-854-5176.

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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.

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+).

Personal Services

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

BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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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.

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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.

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OUR SPECIALITY

Repair of any cooling or refrigeration system as well as large household appliances.

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

DENTAL CARE

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

- 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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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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Angel

Berni's Refrigeration and Appliance Service

403-783-4880 Welding 1410 Welding 1410

Shawna S. Welz RMT, Nail Technician

MASSAGE THERAPY AND AESTHETICS

Therapeutic Massage

Stress Relief

Relaxation Massage

Manicures Pedicures Gel Nails Waxing

403-783-5091 Bay #6, 5103-48 Avenue, Ponoka with Tina Kobi Massage www.angelmassagetherapy.net

HEATING

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL • Heating • Ventilation • Air Conditioning Systems • Custom Metal Fabrication • Hearth Products

Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse Society

If interested please stop by the clubhouse at 5216 - 50 St. for an application and ask for Amanda

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com /resumes_add.php.

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is requiring a volunteer to serve on the Board of Directors.

Meetings are once a month breaking for the summer.

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

FUNDRAISING? GREY CUP pool tickets customized, booked and ready to sell. An easy way to raise funds for your group or organization.

780-453-2778; www.programmedpromotions.com

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.

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DENTISTRY

PHONE: 403-783-7443 FAX: 403-783-7454 5210 - 50th Street Ponoka, AB 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

• 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

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

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CLINKERS KENNELS 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

CONCRETE

* 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

Rental Misc Specializing in:

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Need RV or Self Storage?

- Curbs/Sidewalks - Drive ways - Basement Floors - Stamped Concrete - Exposed Concrete

Leo Cabral

Serving Ponoka & Area Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

This space could be yours for $

783-3636

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PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 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

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Auctions

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AUCTION SALE. Jim & Linda Burgher Saturday Sept. 22, 2012 10 a.m.

Priddis, Alberta. Acreage equipment, shop, household. www.theauctioncompany.ca.

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

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(E. Side) Watch for signs Vehicle: 1993 Chev EC 1500 truck (approx.

11 5 , 6 9 5 k m ) , D S P 5 t h wheel hitch, Household: Pool table, Washer /dryer, Floral couches, Leather chair, Table/chair sets, Beds, Night stands, Dressers, Deacon bench, Up Right deepfreeze, Dishes, Glassware, Gas stove, Portable dishwasher, Deep freeze, Kitchen items, Linens, Fishing tackle box-full, Yard & Garden: Zipper TS-18 zero turn lawn mowe r, A l l i s C h a m e r l a w n sweep, 2-Old sheds (barn wood), Barb wire rolls, BD e d g e r, G a r d e n t o o l s , Diamond harrows, Garden shed (14 x 20), Shop items: Power saws- Power & hand tools, Dewalt compressor, 220 shop heater, 5.5 Eska trolling motor, Honda 600 portable gen.

Air hose reel, Band saw, Collectibles: Âş cut Oak sideboard w/ornate glass, Primitive cupboards, Ringer washing machine, Antique tools, Enamel ware, Cream cans, Tobacco tins, Booker stove, cream separator, Horse reins, Scotch tops, Glassware, China, H & R 12 ga. shotgun, 90 yr. Old Singer sewing machine, Original Royalty collection, Spotting scope, Bushnell Binoculars, Remote control cars, Pin ball machine, Duncan fife coffee table, Note: Partial listing.. Sale subject to additions &deletions. Lunch avail. Cash, Cheque, Credit Cards, 5% admin fee applies. See U at the sale. Bring a chair and dress for the weather..

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Misc. for Sale

1400

Auctions

1530

ESTATE AUCTION SALE for long time collector of Phonographs & Antiques Saturday September 15, 2012 @ 9:00 a.m. Sunday September 16, 2012 @ 10:00 a.m. Cosmo Civic Centre, Saskatoon, SK. Saturday selling antiques: Sunday selling all music related items Live internet bidding @ 1:00 p.m.

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K&K AUCTIONS presents a large Antique and Collectable coin auction for the estate of Ron Hale of Camrose. Saturday, Sept.

15 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 16 starting at 9 a.m..

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Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36�

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2005-2007 PETERBILT 387’s - up to 19 to choose from - various engines Cummins ISX, Cat C-13, & C-15 with various trans 13 & 18 Speed Fuller Man, Meritor A/T, Fuller A/T, Odometer 1.2-1.6M KM. Well maintained, just off fleet, operated - Can/USA maj highways, Spec/build sheets avail - mid $20’smid $30’K depending on cond/miles/config. Some identical (if need to purchase multiple units).

Located in MB w/del possible. Contact Gerald: cell 204-227-0469, Len 204-227-4117, dalew@arnoldbros.com.

1760

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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 Equipment

2010

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1900

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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.

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Suites

* RIVERSIDE APTS. *

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

3020

3 bdrm, 1 bath duplex in Riverside $ 850/month $850/DD

4 appliances Non smokers/ No Pets Available Sept 15 Call Grant

403-783-6497 2 BEDROOMS on large lot. Close to recreation, shopping and schools. $750.00 per month plus utilities. $750.00 D.D. Pet may be allowed. Call Mary 403-783-6609 3 BDRM.FARM HOUSE S.W. OF RIMBEY. no pets, n/s, $1100 rent, $1000 d.d. all utils. incl., Larry Trautman, 1-403-843-2733 Mark 403-843-3474 PONOKA, 2 bdrm. house, n/s, no pets, avail. immed. $600/mo. plus d.d., RENTED

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

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Roommates Wanted

3080

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Mobile Lot

3190

EMPTY LOT FOR RENT RIMBEY TOWN MOBILE HOME PARK Call Betty 403-843-3944

3060

PONOKA 1 bachelor suite, . heat & water included, power is extra, next to firehall. Laundry on site. Rent $475 d.d. same a v a i l / i m m e d .

403-392-7450 PONOKA: 2 bedroom apartment, blinds, heat, water, fridge, stove. Adult building, no children, no pets. (403)783-5434

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4110

HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 5 miles east of Grande Prairie by Unreserved Ritchie Bros Auction, October 4. 153+/acres, zoned RM2, Hwy frontage; rbauction.com.

Cottages/Resort Property

4130

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

Farms/ Land

4070

21 QTRS of Farmland & 3 Country Acreages in Hythe, Alberta by Unreserved Ritchie Bros Auct October 4. 3183+/- total acres, $33,000 Surface Lease

Acreages

5050

Trucks

2002 FORD F150 XLT w/ many additional options. $3000. 403-748-3487

5030

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Asking $8500 obo Call Nathan 780-827-1574 (Grand Cache, AB)

LAKE FRONT PROPERTY 10 acres 10 min. from Ponoka. Fishing, swimming & boating at your back door. $449,000 • See welist.com #47984 MLS C3526876

Manufactured Homes

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4140

CAR Washes: Sylvan Lake $890,000; Carstairs $497,000; Med. Hat $1.38 Mil, Macklin SK $975k.

Gas Station: Alix $975k.

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Suites

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3050

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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AMENDING LAND USE BYLAW NO. 013-97 Ponoka Town Council has received a request to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 013-97 as follows: To reclassify 7.71 acres lying within Block A, Plan 802 0630 from Commercial Expansion (CX) District to Highway Commercial (C2) District.

TOWN OF PONOKA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

TEN YEAR RENEWAL OF EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT APPROVAL In accordance with Section 70 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, the Town of Ponoka has applied to Alberta Environment for a ten year renewal of their Wastewater Treatment Plant Approval.

An Anaerobic, and Extended Aeration Treatment Facility with Storage for twice annual discharge located in NE 10 and SE 15-43-25-W4.

Pursuant to section 73 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, any person who is directly affected by these operations may submit a written statement of concern regarding this application. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the Environmental Appeal Board. Such a statement of concern must be submitted to: Director of Central Region Alberta Environment Regulatory Approvals Center Main Floor, 9820 - 106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6 Fax: 780-422-0154

Outlined area to be reclassified from Commercial Expansion (CX) District to Highway Commercial (C2) District.

Anyone being affected or claiming to be affected by this Bylaw may be heard by Council at the Public Hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 5102-48 Ave., Ponoka, Alberta. Information regarding these proposed changes can be picked up at the Town Office during regular business hours.

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NOTE: Any statements filed regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public.

Copies of the ten year approval renewal application can be obtained from: Attention: Mr. Mike Lewis Director of Operations & Property Services Town of Ponoka 5102 – 48th Avenue Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P7

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Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Jerry Reynolds to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt NW 09-43-25-W4 (approximately 79.0 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential to allow for future development of the rezoned area.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours.

Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 - Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 403-783-3333 Fax: 403-783-6965 Email: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com

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Christiansen children in 1932: Olga holding on to Elmer, Esther, Paul, Mary, Harold

Christiansens helped build Ponoka Continued from page 14 was the Ponoka School Division, and they readily hired him Other homes built by Hans included those of the Gran- in 1940. Hans was primarily involved in construction aclund (originally built for the Stuarts), Backus, Longman, tivities as building supervisor. The Sylvan Heights School Creighton and Seversen families (which was close to was one of the schools constructed about this time. He also John Gordon’s house on the south side near the Anglican supervised the construction of the Mecca Glen School.

Church). Of note, Hans also built the Finkle home; he was There were many other school-related construction the CPR Station master in Ponoka in the 1930’s. One of projects with Hans’ involvement during the post-war conthe schools Hans constructed was the Bluffton School just struction boom. Finally, at 70 years of age in 1959, Hans northwest of Rimbey, a school in which he drafted the plans retired from the school division, but he stayed busy in the and built the entire structure. Hans donated the plants and construction end of things and he was able to devote more trees that provided the landscaping in and around the Bluff- time to gardening as well as seriously entertaining the ton School. When the principal drove up to Hans’ home in grandchildren who numbered 16 by the early 1960s. a car to pick up all the plants and trees, he soon realized that Hans died in Ponoka on March 5, 1967, leaving behind he did not have the vehicle for the job, but quickly returned a legacy that survives to this day. Elise lived in various nurswith a rather large flat deck truck to carry away all of the ing homes after that until her death in August, 1984 just greenery. short of her 96th birthday. Both are buried in the family plot A letter was found that was written by Olga to her fa- in the Forest Home Cemetery in Ponoka. She somehow ther. It speaks to a trip that Hans made back to Denmark for looked after family business without ever speaking or writa visit to his extended family in the early spring of 1930. ing English. Olga and Paul both died in 2004. Paul is buried The letter is dated Feb. 14 and reference is made to Val- in the Field of Honour at the Ponoka cemetery having won entine’s Day and that she was thinking of her father very the Distinguished Flying Cross for service in the Royal Camuch. Later on that year at the age of 12, there was a pet nadian Air Force in Europe during the Second World War. dog in the neighbourhood that had its leg broken. Olga Harold signed up in the RCAF in early 1945 and completed could be heard to say, “Take that dog to my dad, he can fix basic training only to be told that the war had just ended. He died in Calgary in 2008. Esther lives in Edmonton, Mary reanything!”

During his lifetime, Hans purchased and owned three sides near one of her daughters in Regina, Sask. and Elmer Ford pickup trucks from Skinner Ford in Ponoka. It is be- still resides in his own home in Peachland, B.C. Disclaimer: While every effort was made to verify lieved that the first one was a 1929 closed cab Model A pickup truck. Hans managed to pick up a couple of discard- names and dates in the article above, there may remain the ed car seats from the dump and temporarily install them in occasional inaccuracy as a result. Our apology if this is in the back of the pickup to take Elise and the kids out on fair fact the case. weather days. The second vehicle was probably purchased just after the end of the Second World War, while the third one was a 1959 pastel blue and white F-47 model.

Hans may have purchased a minivan to carry around Elise and the six children, but they hadn’t been invented yet.

The Second World War changed everything for most people, including Hans Christiansen.

He was no longer able to stay in business for himself due to construction supply shortages and rationing. Fortunately, one of his steady clients from the pre-war era Christiansen home on 51st Avenue in the late 1920s.

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