PONOKA NEWS Page 17
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012
Behind the scenes at Prairie Points Quilt Shop Hometown Store
• Free Estimates • Lifetime Warranty on Collision Repairs • Approved by Major Insurance Companies • Water Bourne Environmentally Friendly Paint PH: 403-783-3456 Lynn Burdett has been in business for just over a year and has visitors from around the globe — including Germany and the Netherlands — come to her quilt shop. Every shop has a different flavour, which is one of the reasons shoppers travel so far, she explained.
6403-44 Ave. PONOKA, ALBERTA T4J 1J8 FAX 403-783-3402 qpaint@telus.net
It’s been a whirlwind of activity and a big learning curve for Sheila & Jim Rakai since purchasing the dealership in October 2011. Friendly customers have helped make the transition a pleasant experience Sheila points out that they carry the top major appliance brands, sleep sets, home appliances, home electronics, lawn and garden products and much more in the store. There are three convenient ways to shop Sears – come in, phone or go on-line. Sheila likes to point out that as a Sears Hometown Store any item found in sales flyers, the catalogue or online can be delivered to Ponoka. This can save the consumer time and money by picking up the item locally! Stop by and check out the special in store clearance items, flyer specials or place a catalogue order.
5105 51 Avenue • 403-704-8000 Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 am - 6:30 pm Fri. 9:30 am - 8 pm • Sat. 10 am-6 pm Sun. 11am-5pm
Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
First Choice Auto & Truck Repair
Since 1996 First Choice Auto & Truck Repair Ltd & Ponoka Towing have given the motorists of Ponoka and area quality service and security on the roads. Murray Dux and his wife, Barb, employ seven people and two tow truck drivers. It is a family run business and they make you feel welcome whatever your needs may be. They provide quality repair service on all makes and models of vehicles. There is a qualified
heavy-duty mechanic on site to repair heavy trucks and trailers. First Choice Auto is also a certified inspection station for commercial vehicles. Murray is a volunteer member of the Ponoka Fire Department. In addition the business sponsors local sports teams and 4-H clubs. Whether you are there for a short haul or long haul it’s nice to know Murray, and his staff are there to help!
4215 67 Street • 403-783-8327 - Shop 403-783-0700 - Tow Truck
Ponoka Veterinary Clinic
Left to right: Ashley Shannon DVM, Murray Jacobson DVM, Rachelle Thirst RAHT, Brenda Hemeyer Office Manager, Sarah Dunbrack Tech Assist., Clayton West DVM, Harley Wasieczko RAHT, Diane Cline RAHT, Anita Berg RAHT
Ponoka Veterinary Clinic has been servicing the Ponoka Community since 1962. It has developed around the concept of providing high quality medicine and surgery with a family type atmosphere. We have seen many changes in the veterinary medicine over the years but have remained dedicated to providing a caring compassionate service. Paramount to our success is our team of friendly and talented support staff, including four registered Animal Health
Technologists, one Tech Assistant and an office manager. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ashley Shannon to our veterinary team. We are proud to be part of the Ponoka Community and look forward to providing excellent veterinary services for all of your small and large animal needs. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal clientele for your loyal patronage.
5502 Hwy 2A • Ph: 403-783-4348