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Verheire removed from Rimoka by board, county

By Amelia Naismith Ponoka County Coun. George Verheire has been kicked off the Rimoka Housing Foundation board.

On Oct. 9, during an organizational meeting, Verheire was nominated for the position by Reeve Gordon Svenningsen.

A special meeting was held Oct. 18 and Coun. Paul McLauchlin, chairman of the Rimoka board, advised council a vote of non-confidence had been lodged by that board against Verheire.

Coun. Gawney Hinkley made a motion to rescind Verheire’s appointment. A recorded vote was held; Councillors Keith Beebe, Gawney Hinkley and McLauchlin supported Verheire’s removal, while Verheire and Svenningsen opposed it.

This vote of non-confidence, the fact that Verheire was nominated and elected in the first place, and the rescind of his position caused council to fight at the Oct. 18 meeting; the argument continued to the Nov. 6 meeting.

“It would have saved a lot of problems if he’d just said no, I don’t accept that nomination,” said Coun.

Hinkley.

Not only does Hinkley wish Verheire hadn’t accepted the nomination he believes Verheire didn’t have the right to accept it. However, he wouldn’t expand on this comment. “(It) created a lot of mass confusion.”

Two years ago Verheire was chosen to be a representative on the Rimoka board. He was removed from the board then, too.

“No facts have ever been proven or put forward as to why I had a vote of non-confidence. I asked for confirmation as to what it was I did wrong. All they kept saying is you know what you did, you know what you

did. I don’t know what I did,” said Verheire, referring to his removal from the board two years ago.

Verheire doesn’t feel Hinkley’s remark that he should have turned down the nomination is viable because it was the councillors who voted him to the Rimoka board.

At the Oct. 9 organizational meeting an election between councillors Beebe, Verheire and McLauchlin was held for the two Rimoka positions. There was a tie between Beebe and Verheire and in another vote between just those two, Verheire came out on top.

However, after he was elected Verheire feels the tables turned on him, that councillors who’d voted him onto the Rimoka board no longer wanted him there.

Verheire says the situation turned into a name-calling match between councillors. “It’s not right. I wish they could get along, but for now it just doesn’t seem like it’s going to work.”

McLauchlin realizes there is history regarding Verheire and the Rimoka board, but he isn’t aware of the details. The details of the recent non-confidence vote also weren’t fully disclosed to him, he said.

“Basically it’s saying the actions of a member wouldn’t be in adherence with the governance of the board. It would cause the board to not function for whatever capacity,” McLauchlin explained.

“At the end of the day I think everybody is doing this for the right reasons. I think people are passionate about it and I think that passion is making things a little bit more emotional than it should be,” added McLauchlin. “I’ve yet to see anybody that has malicious intent on any side. At the end of the day I hope that’s where people are going. But it’s too bad it’s being the way it is right now.”

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At the same time McLauchlin believes county council had to support and respect Rimoka’s non-confidence vote, and respond to it. That response came in the form of voting to rescind Verheire’s appointment.

However, if the council had decided to stand by their Oct. 9 decision, McLauchlin says Rimoka would have to live with that decision. “As you can see it’s a complex issue. The answers aren’t all that apparent.”

“At the end of the day my opinion of the whole thing was that I think Mr. Verheire would act in good faith of the board and we would have been able to function properly. But, at the same time I’m just one person and the confidence of the board voted against that,” he added.

McLauchlin isn’t the only councillor who’s voiced support for Verheire.

“Well, I nominated him for that position and I had confidence that George could be one of our reps on the board,” said Svenningsen.

Svenningsen is aware of the last time Verheire was elected for the board but didn’t let the history affect his vote this year. “I felt George had moved on from that and felt he would be able to handle the job. Our other representative on the board was confident that him and George could work together. I didn’t have an issue with it at all. We can’t let a person’s past always be . . . we can’t punish them forever,” Svenningsen added.

Svenningsen based his continued support for Verheire on those feelings.

“I still feel it could work if people let it.”

After Verheire’s position on the Rimoka board was rescinded, a new election was held within the council.

McLauchlin nominated Svenningsen.

Svenningsen says he didn’t foresee his own nomination and election. He wasn’t sure what council was going to do, but believes if the position had to go to someone with a Ponoka address then it would have had to have been Hinckley or him.

McLauchlin believes any council member would have participated with the Rimoka board in good standing, including Svenningsen.

He also doesn’t believe nominating Svenningsen was a bad move. “Not in the least. And at the end of the day I have to support the decision of my

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board, I have to support the decisions of my council and honour both those inside and outside of council.”

Beebe however believes McLauchlin nominating Svenningsen was a bad idea. At the Nov. 6 council meeting he gave a short speech regarding the whole situation during his individual councillor report.

“I have been approached too may times about the decisions county council has recently been making. So I am going back and bringing up some decisions from the organizational meeting and the special council meeting which I feel concerns the ratepayers interests, and therefore could be directly related to the county’s future,” he read.

Beebe felt, based on the last time Verheire was placed then removed from the Rimoka board, the recent nomination should not have been considered for the best interests and benefit of the Rimoka board and the county.

Svenningsen’s continued support was an action Beebe called into question.

“Why would councillor Svenningsen oppose the motion while knowing the circumstances and damaging effects this could cause?”

Beebe then moved on to his opinion of McLauchlin’s nomination of Svenningsen.

He felt it was irresponsible for McLauchlin, a member of the Rimoka board, to nominate another councillor who’d voted to keep Verheire as a representative; a vote that, in Beebe’s opinion, could have jeopardized the Rimoka board and county council.

“In my opinion, these were bad decisions made by two councillors, Coun.

Svenningsen and Coun. McLauchlin, that could still damage the respect of council in the public eye. My concern is for the county council’s reputation.

Therefore, I feel if these two councillors have any respect for the County they should resign from county council,” said Beebe.

However, when asked, neither McLauchlin nor Svenningsen would entertain the idea of resigning.

“I work hard and people know I do, so it’s not a big deal,” McLauchlin said.

“I wouldn’t even comment on it. I mean, we’re not five-year-olds,” Svenningsen added. “It’s something that we’ll work through. We’ve always been team players at Ponoka County and we’ll get there again.”

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Internship brings countries together

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye After four years of behind-the-scenes work, Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins has announced the launch of a program that improves Canada’s relationship with Poland.

The Canada-Poland Youth Internship Program (CPYIP) is the first bilateral internship agreement the Canadian government has made, explained Calkins.

“Canadian Parliament itself has no mechanism in which to engage other parliaments in an intern program.”

Until now.

“It’s something I kind of do on the side,” said Calkins.

The program hits close to home for Calkins whose wife is a Polish immigrant. There are two interns from Poland who have been able to take advantage of the program since September. They work in the House of Commons assisting MPs and senators or other tasks.

There is also an opportunity to conduct research projects. “It’s an educational work experience setting.”

Their internship is for three months and gives them first-hand experience in Canadian politics and Calkins believes there are several benefits to this program.

“Obviously any ties that we have that can be strengthened and built upon in any country are good and I see Poland as a real opportunity,” he said.

“Twenty years after the fall of communism there, Poland still remains a very strong democracy with good principles and good economic growth.”

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Canadian interns do travel to different parts of the world, but Calkins said there is no reciprocal exchange between governments except with CPYIP. The not-for-profit Canada-Poland Youth Internship Society oversees the applications and interns with travel costs. Applicants from Poland have need to meet several criteria before being accepted and must be fluent in either English or French. If accepted, the society pays for their flights and accommodation while in Canada.

The interns work in MPs and senators offices where needed or conducting research projects. “It’s an educational work experience setting,” Calkins said.

Some tasks may be more mundane than others but it also gives them a chance to network with others.

There are two Canadian interns who are scheduled to travel to Poland in the spring of 2013.

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Yes, you’re going to die. But what could do wrong.

One week after Alexander’s coma behappens and what awaits us on our final journey? In Proof of Heaven by Eben gan, doctors informed Holley that he had Alexander, M.D., you’ll read about one virtually no chance of recovery yet, literman’s weeklong experience, and the in- ally, as they were walking to his room to stop treatment, he opened his eyes. Within spiring souvenirs he brought back.

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No doubt, Proof of Heaven is a thinkthinking it might help. It didn’t, and neither did a backrub from his wife, Holley. ing person’s book.

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Doubt in faith can lead to healthy search Here are some funny thoughts to live by: Never trust a dog to watch your food; Never trust a guy with two first names; and never trust a man in a wheelchair with dirty shoes. Lastly, never trust a man who has not wrestled with doubt.

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son who receives the words of Jesus without some questions is someone who really hasn’t read the words of Jesus. The words of Jesus often defy what makes sense in our world.

In the faith community, doubt has received a bad rap. It has its pros and it has its cons. Contrary to popular belief, doubt is not the opposite of faith.

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believes that it unfolded as it did. What’s interesting is that Alexander was a skeptic once, and now he struggles to convince the skeptics.

The only bumps in the road here are that he wrestles with descriptions of his experience. He admits mere words don’t do his visions justice, but he tries anyhow — which is magnificent at first, then just repetitious.

Even so, most of this book will stick with you for a long time after you close its back cover, making you seriously contemplate what you’ve read. Whether you’re a believer or an undecided scoffer, in fact, I think Proof of Heaven will pack a wallop.

God’s a loaded word, has wealth of meanings Dear Editor: God speaks in movies. That’s not as bizarre an idea as it sounds even though others in a florid psychosis have made similar claims. Nor do I mean this in a literal sense as in the 1950s when a Warner Brothers movie had an angry Charlton Heston impersonating Moses in Technicolor.

Reaction to the term God gets mixed and polarized receptions in our culture and no doubt interjecting this term in a letter to an editor will raise eyebrows. In my experience the term rarely, if ever, occurs in political, scientific, academic or professional discourse, unless it is used as an expletive, a result of frustration or used for emphasis as a prefix to other habitually used, often derogatory adjectives, of no clear meaning.

Why bring this up in a letter to the

editor anyway? Well because the word itself has attained certain proprietary rights, the possession of religious minded people and philosophers, who sometimes quibble about its meaning. Even newspapers and magazines mindful of these proprietary rights assign it to weekly columns, segregating it in a featured subject, along with sports, fashion and the TV listings. When presidential candidates in the US say “God bless America” at the end of speeches, it is not clear whether this is a religious salutation, a parting gesture, or merely an habitual and expected response like ending a sonnet with a rhyming couplet.

It is such a loaded word, that results in powerful reactions, because despite its mystical and historic origins people believe they know exactly what it means both supportive and non-supportive.

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Rather, unbelief is the opposite of faith. Doubt can spring from honesty. Doubt can come from confusion. However, unbelief comes from rebellion. Unbelief is a willful refusal to believe despite what everything is telling you.

In the Gospels, unbelief was the only thing that stopped Jesus from performing miracles. In the end, regardless of doubt, people are called by God to complete surrender.

That surrender includes even our doubt.

Now if you have some doubts about God, the good news is He isn’t afraid of them. Jesus appeared to “doubting Thomas” because his doubts were reasonable. The caution is to be careful you do not confuse doubt with seeking. Doubt is not impartial. It is a useful method, but it is often impacted by our past, by our thinking, by relationships, etc. Doubt is a useful tool, but it is a terrible destination. We should seek in order to find, but sometimes we use our doubt as an excuse to stop seeking.

Doubt sometimes creeps in when we make the object of faith nothing more than an idea or concept. But the object of faith isn’t supposed to be a theory. It is supposed to be Jesus Christ. He’s not just a good idea or theory. He’s a real man. To best illustrate this, let me tell you about my marriage.

I have been married to my wife, Shannon, for 10 years. That’s a long time for some of you and drop in the bucket for others. The point is; I’m not married because I believe in the concept of marriage. Rather, I am married because I love Shannon. Secondly, after 10 years of marriage, I don’t pretend for a second that I actually understand her. She is way too complex and wonderful to ever completely understand.

How much more complex and wonderful is the unfathomable Creator of the universe? I may doubt my understanding of God, but I will never doubt Him. My faith is in Jesus, the visible image of an invisible God. Doubt is real. Your doubts are real. But just because your doubts are real does not mean you have to get stuck in them. Be encouraged to keep on seeking. Keep on pressing in to know who God is. Open up your heart and your mind to know who Jesus is. You may just find your doubts turning to genuine faith.

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Reflections of Ponoka A tribute to our early community legends

By Mike Rainone for the News So many exciting chapters have been written about the early settlement and rapid growth of the Town of Ponoka and surrounding county districts.

There were so many hardships along the way but there were also countless amazing milestone events and successes, which we should always salute, celebrate, and be thankful for in this friendly and vibrant community that we have so proudly called our home.

Throughout this memorable history there have been many hundreds of hardy individuals, colorful characters and ongoing generations of families who have worked and played hard together to establish their place on the prairies, along with a proud and ongoing heritage that we can now share today and long into the future. The Ponoka News Reflections page will always be dedicated to recognizing these early pioneers and their ancestors for their great enthusiasm, keen spirits, and vital contributions over all those challenging years.

Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Graham One of the first physicians in our community was the diminutive Dr. Melvin Graham, who arrived in Ponoka from London, England with his wife Evelyn in 1912. The young couple settled in their first home on Donald Avenue (51st), then in 1922 opened a palatial residence, clinic, and surgery just a few doors down, which has remained there to this day.

The kindly Dr. Graham was also trained in eye refraction and diseases of the eye, and on many occasions in those early days surgery was performed on the kitchen table, babies were delivered in the spare bedroom and patients from the community and districts visited at all hours to seek attention for their ills and mishaps. As the town and county population grew quickly, midwives became common and the first Ponoka nursing homes were opened at the residences of Mrs. Service and Mrs. Roseberry. In those early years the more serious

medical cases had to be transferred by whatever transportation was available to hospitals in Lacombe or Edmonton, while our local doctors were required many times to make house calls in their horse drawn buggies and later Motel Ts through all weather and road conditions.

Throughout those busy early years, more physicians and dentists arrived in the community to set up their practises, then finally in 1946 the much-needed first Ponoka General Hospital (still stands) was opened at the north end of town, and included 28 beds, a matron, eight nurses and four doctors. The popular Dr. Graham was also well known for his great sense of humour and could be seen on many occasions driving around town with his wife, and twin sons, John and Allan.

One of the favourite early tales explained that when barber Jack Richmond suffered a heart attack, he would receive a complete examination and sound medical advice from Dr. Graham, and was charged $2 for the service. When Richmond later decided to seek further attention from a heart specialist in Edmonton, he was given the exact same advice as from our local doctor, but the accompanying bill would be $20. A few days later Doc Graham dropped an invoice off at the Jack’s barbershop for the difference of $18, but no one knows to this day whether it was ever paid.

Dr. Melvin Graham continued to serve the community until his death in 1962.

Metro Hrycyk This robust and likeable gentleman arrived in Ponoka from Canora, Sask. in 1934 and settled in the Riverside district with his wife, Lena. While raising sons Mickey, George, and Bill, Lena attended to the homestead while Metro was involved in many odd jobs, including at the Provincial Mental Hospital during the war years, and later with the Town of Ponoka garbage and sanitation department.

His infamous “honey wagon,” pulled by a trac-

Remember when Keen team play and having fun will always be a winter tradition in Ponoka and district wherever you can find an arena or clear a sheet of outdoor ice. In this 1940s picture this young and rambunctious team were enjoying a pick-up hockey game on the outdoor community rink. Shown in the back row are: Harold Ramsey, Edward Larson, Norm Reid and Harold Snyder; up front is: Walter Cunnings, Frank Strause, Cleo (Pete) Peterson, and Vernon (Buck) Lux. Notice the long wooden hockey sticks (without tape) and the really flimsy goal pads.

Try to get out this season to watch the kids play or even play a little shinny.

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Dr. Melvin Graham and wife Evelyn.

The congenial physician served the early medical and eye care needs of the community for more than 50 years.

Metro Hrycyk and Gordon Stretch being great sports and dressing up for a community fundraiser in the 1950’s at the Elks Hall on Chipman Avenue.

tor, could be seen on many occasions travelling around town servicing the countless outhouses and septic tanks in and around our growing community. Metro was also a fanatic Ponoka Stampeders senior hockey fan who never missed a game, was always willing to assist the town police with any rambunctious rowdies but also enjoyed letting loose and having a good time with friends whenever the occasion arose.

Metro and Lena’s son, Mickey, worked for many years at the Royal Hotel, while both George and Bill served in the Canadian Army overseas during the Second World War. After Bill Hrycyk returned home he worked at the Leland Hotel for many years, married Erna Brachmann, and together they raised their family of four, and were active in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #66.

Metro Hyryck passed away on June 13, 1964.

Gordon Stretch Gordon Stretch was a native of Ponoka, took all his schooling here, married Edna Kay in 1938, and raised their three sons Brian, Robert and Gordon Jr. At an early age Gordon

became interested in auctioneering, then after buying a partnership in Ponoka Billiards (Chipman Avenue) the family moved into town in 1951.

The fun-loving and jovial gentleman enjoyed conducting farm sales at a local auction market every Saturday, and from this he conceived a plan with Charlie Palechek and Henry Channon to form the Ponoka Auction Mart. This bustling business opened in January 1955 with a crowd of more than 1,200 in attendance, operated successfully for several years, and was later sold to the partnership of Jones and Vold. At the same time Edna began her colorful teaching career, which would carry on for many years in Ponoka and district schools.

Both Gordon and Edna were active in the community in many clubs and organizations, with Gordon serving many times as a returning officer in provincial elections, as well as an assessor and right of way purchaser for the provincial government.

He was killed in a highway accident in 1966; Edna carried on raising her family, remarried, and just recently passed away at the age of 103.

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Opinion Obama, climate change and a second term in office It’s hard to know how not. Apart from a one-liner much effect New York Mayabout how climate change Gwynne Dyer or Michael Bloomberg’s “threatens the future of Guest Columnist comments about climate our children” in a single change after post-Hurricane speech, he remained stubSandy had on the US elecbornly silent. tion. It’s easy to overestimate that sort of thing, but Rightly or wrongly, Obama and his team have President Barack Obama’s victory in several states been convinced for the past four years that talking was so razor-thin that Bloomberg’s last-minute about climate change is political suicide. Nor did he intervention may have been decisive. What’s crys- actually do all that much: a higher fuel-efficiency tal clear is that Obama himself didn’t want to talk standard for vehicles was his only major initiative. about it during the campaign.

And Mitt Romney, of course, said not a word Bloomberg, responding to the devastation he about climate change: you cannot take this probsaw in New York City, laid it on the line. “Our lem seriously and retain any credibility in today’s climate is changing. And while the increase in ex- Republican Party. So was all the instant speculation treme weather we have experienced in New York about how Hurricane Sandy might finally awaken City and around the world may or may not have Americans to the dangers of climate change just been the result of it, the risk that it may be...should wishful thinking? Not necessarily. be enough to compel all elected leaders to take imObama rarely start fights he cannot win, and mediate action.” it was clear from the day he took office in 2009 He said this only five days before the election, that he couldn’t get any climate-related legislation in the immediate aftermath of a national calamity through Congress. To what extent has his re-electhat may well have been climate-related. So did tion changed this equation?

Second-term US presidents, who no longer Obama pick up the ball and run with it? Certainly

have to worry about re-election, often act more boldly than in their first term. The US economy is clearly in recovery mode, which will give him more leeway to act on other issues.

And the environmental disasters of the past year may finally be pushing American public opinion toward a recognition that the threat of climate change is real.

It has long been argued what is needed to penetrate the American public’s resistance to the bad news of climate change is a major climaterelated disaster that hurts people in the United States. Even if Sandy may not have been a direct consequence of global warming, it fills that bill.

It may get the donkey’s attention at last.

There is no guarantee of that, and each year the risk grows that the average global temperature will eventually rise by more than two de-

grees C (3.6 degrees F) and topple into uncontrollable, runaway warming. Moreover, the Republicans still control the lower house of Congress.

But hope springs eternal, and at last there is some.

The past few weeks have seen an unexpected and promising conjunction of events: a weather event that may shake the American public’s denial of climate change, and the re-election of a president who gets it, and who is now politically free to act on his convictions. As Businessweek (a magazine owned by Michael Bloomberg) put it on last week’s cover: “It’s global warming, stupid.”

Gwynne Dyer is a London-based independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries. Please let us know if you would like to see this column published regularly in the Ponoka News. Email editorial@ ponokanews.com

Farmers can save $1 billion Dear Editor: Farmers between Edmonton and Calgary can save Alberta’s taxpayers a cool $1 billion, if only they would sell their land for $45 million per quarter section.

The government of Alberta has in its infinite wisdom decided to build two massive electricity transmission lines between Edmonton and Calgary, and in doing so approved the construction of two high voltage DC transmission lines over the alternative option of building two high voltage AC transmission lines.

A high voltage DC transmission line costs approximately $1 billion (that’s a “B” for billion) dollars more than a comparable high voltage AC transmission. The government is not proposing to transmit any more electricity using one option verses another. It chose DC technology because high voltage DC technology requires less land than high voltage AC technology. It’s all about land use.

The Alberta Electric System’s Operator (AESO) claims the total right of way of land required for one high voltage DC line between Edmonton and Calgary is approximately 4,920 hectares. The total right of way of land required for a comparable high voltage AC line is 6,340 hectares. The proposed land use savings for choosing high voltage DC is therefore 1,420 hectares per transmission line.

To save 1,420 hectares, Alberta’s government is spending an extra $1 billion. That’s ($1,000,000,000/1,420) $704,225 per hectare or about $284,989 per acre, or $45 million per quarter section.

At roughly the current farmland prices between

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Edmonton and Calgary, $1 billion would buy 664,000 acres, or about 268,830 hectares, or an area of land 350 kilometres long by 7.7 kilometres wide. Since the right of way for an AC transmission line is about 75 metres, that’s enough land for 100 350-kilometres long double-circuit high voltage AC transmission lines. (AESO claims they only require land for two high voltage AC transmission lines: not 100) There you have it. The government only needs to use the “extra” $1 billion it planned on spending to build one high voltage DC Line and purchase a path of land wide enough between Edmonton and Calgary, paying $45 million per quarter section, to eliminate the need to build a second — or for that matter, any — high voltage DC transmission line. Farmers can then say they saved Albertans $1 billion.

This fall session the Alberta Legislature will debate whether the $16.6 billion transmission line proposal is even needed. The Wildrose opposition will introduce a motion to require that the government show proof that the transmission lines are needed. This PC government is expected to reject the motion.

All the evidence confirms these transmission line are not needed. The Alberta Government has rejected every call to show proof. If Albertans wake up before this money is misspent, image what we could do if even a portion of these funds were used to improve education, health care, our highway system, and the care for our seniors.

Joe Anglin MLA Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre Wildrose environment and utilities critic

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School pilot projects cause concerns Dear Editor: How many of you would feel comfortable with your child’s education being sacrificed for the possible greater good of future students?

As altruistic as I believe we are, I would wager no one would sign up for this. Well I certainly haven’t but this is exactly what is happening to my daughter. Over the past year I have stood by as the transparency of her funding for “special education” has disappeared, as has her aide, to help in main stream classes, and her individualized help in the special needs class. The “inclusive” education mandate our provincial government has adopted is being implemented and even administration can’t explain what exactly this means for my special student other than there is less accountability, less assistance but this is all for her good and will improve her quality of education.

My child is a guinea pig and so is yours. Wolf Creek Public Schools has a few pilot programs this year within the district and then next year it’s a full on inclusion mandate.

This means special needs students in main stream classes with or without an aide (my experience is without) in classes already bursting at the high school level with more than 30 students. My child unfortunately is not a squeaky wheel and I know she is just going to sit there with everything flying over her head. That’s

fine for your students but you better hope there are not three extra special squeaky wheels in your child’s class.

Every teacher is supposed to be a special needs expert and be able to increase their class size without feeling overburdened.

I understand inclusion has worked well for some special students in the past but special needs funding formulas no longer exist. The government has decided that they’d rather not have funding accountability for special needs students so basically my daughter no longer has special funding so don’t expect anything “special.” This is an experiment in education that the government is waging will work, with our children’s future weighing in the balance. Let’s hope lady luck is on their side because if not there will be years of lost educational opportunity, overburdened teachers, special students who may not reach their full potential either relegated to an understaffed special classroom or lost in the sea of mainstream education.

Please get on the phone if this doesn’t sit well with you. Call Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Rod Fox at (403) 782-7725 or Lacombe.ponoka@assembly.ab.ca; or Ponoka school trustee Lorrie Jess at (403) 783-4671 or at ljess@wolfcreek. ab.ca Paula ZoBell, Lacombe

Split outlooks inefficient Continued from page 4 I think it’s time for non-experts to seize the day and to use the term as personal descriptors in movies, music or in good novels to describe experience that is inexplicable and indescribable. I believe experiences like those exists. No need to subscribe to UFOs or apparitions. The dualistic mindset of separating the secular from the sacred is onerous.

The energy of maintaining a split mind is inefficient given our increas-

ing focus on conserving energy.

A movie and not necessarily something specific to the arts or any other experience for that matter could be inexplicable and indescribable.

As I write this hear a contrarian voice somewhere in imagination says: “Brush up on you English language, friend. Words are endless. “ “Really?”

That’s exactly my point. Are they really?

George Jason

Council grants program funds

By Amelia Naismith Ponoka County council will grant $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Rimbey.

When the program began one year ago, the executive director of the Ponoka Youth Centre, Beth Reitz, had asked council if they would donat $10,000 for each year, over a period of two years.

“The money you gave last year was a great help to what we’re doing,” said Reitz, who attended the Nov. 6 meeting on behalf Big Brothers Big Sisters Rimbey.

In its first year the program made 22 mentor matches, which, according to Reitz is unheard of in a town the size of Rimbey. “We’re anticipating that this next year will be even better.”

The program offered services to three schools but is planning on extending to Bluffton. Ponoka’s branch has expanded to Mecca Glen.

Over the last year Rimbey’s and Ponoka’s programs raised a combined $60,000 for themselves. Big Brothers Big Sisters also receives funding from United Way and FCSS.

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 Town of Ponoka Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are needed at Fort Ostell Museum and the Visitor Information Centre. If you are interested please call the Museum at 403-783-5224, or Sarah at 403-783-0116 for more information on volunteering at the Visitor Information Centre.

Restorative Justice Week Restorative justice strives to provide support and opportunities for the voluntary participation and communication between those affected by crime and conflict (victims, offenders, community) to encourage accountability, reparation and a movement towards understanding, feelings of satisfaction, healing and a sense of closure.

Mayor Larry L. Henkelman has proclaimed: November 18 – 25, 2012 as Restorative Justice Week 2012 Theme: “Diverse Needs; Unique Responses”, is an opportunity to learn about restorative justice, educate and celebrate along with other communities across the country during the week.

Employment Opportunity Rink Attendant (PT/Seasonal): For the upcoming 2012-13 ice skating season at the Arena Complex.

Hours of work will be primarily evenings and weekends.

For more details on this position, contact 403-783-0118. Application forms are available at www.ponoka. ca. Submit your application to the Town Office at 5102-48 Avenue during regular office hours of 9:00am4:30pm or email HR@ponoka.org.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Ponoka Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 23, 2012 at 5:30 pm

At the Town Hall. Share a hot chocolate with Santa and sing carols. Fireworks at 6:00 pm.

33rd Annual Fireman’s Christmas Ball Tickets are now on sale for the 33rd Annual Fireman’s Ball being held on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Kinsmen Community Centre. To reserve a table, or for more information, contact Donna at 403.783.0112, or inquire with any firefighter.

Ponoka Jubilee Library Annual Book Sale The Ponoka Jubilee Library is having its Annual Book Sale: Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24. The sale hours are Friday, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm and Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Come and see our many sale items. Prices are by donation only. See you at the Library!

Aquaplex Update: - All 1 year swim passes are 10% off in November!!

- Red Cross Babysitting Course; November 16th, 9am – 4pm; $60. Register at the Aquaplex – Space is limited.

Public Skating: **New Time Starting November 19th** Monday-Friday: 12 noon - 1:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Town is looking for a local business or community group to sponsor Public Skating. For more information on this opportunity, please contact Wes 403-783-0118.

Recreation Facilities Schedule is On-line Check it out at www.ponoka.ca and click on ‘Recreation in Ponoka’.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Town Council Meetings November 27, 2012 @ 7:00 pm Visit our website: www.ponoka.ca for a copy of the agenda.

Reminder…

Sidewalk snow removal is the responsibility of the resident and/or property owner and must not be shoveled onto the street, except in areas like downtown, where there is no front yard.

Sidewalks not cleared within 48 hours of snowfall are subject to fines and if cleaned by the Town, costs will be charged back to property owner.

Did You Know…? Canvas and tarp structures are NOT considered accessory buildings

but rather temporary shelters to house materials on a temporary basis during the construction or renovation of a building which has been granted a development and building permit. Once construction is complete the temporary structure must be removed. For more information please contact the Town’s Development Officer at 403-783-0117.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can’t be two people.

Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people.”

Lee Iacocca

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Volunteer firefighters video wins prestigious award

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye The world of volunteer firefighters has changed and answering that change has been a challenge. Fire Chief Ted Dillon took some time to show town councillors Nov. 8 what the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association has been up to.

As a member of the recruitment and retention committee, Dillon said it is a challenge to recruit and retain firefighters. The committee came together to come up with a volunteer firefighter brand; it includes banners, a website where firefighters can join and a video that has started to receive critical acclaim. Donovan Creative has won 2012 Platinum Award from Summit International Awards for producing the video Answer the Call. It has received interest from Australia, explained Dillon.

Joining the website directs volunteers to the appropriate area and since the website has come online Dillon has received two contacts interested in joining the Ponoka Fire Department. Ponoka has 25 volunteer firefighters.

“We would like to be up to 30,” he said.

Airport Commission re-appointments There was some discussion from councillors whether they should reappoint individuals to the Airport

Commission or advertise that they are open.

There were three individuals suggested to councillors; Sig Gregr and Norman Clair for a three-year term and Tyler McBride for a one-year term.

Coun. Rick Bonnett wondered why they were not advertising the positions as there have been past issues with the commission. “My question is are these guys valued members and if not should we maybe look at some fresh ideas and some fresh people to maybe come in on there?”

He admitted to not being on the commission and deferred to Coun. Shayne Steffen who is on the commission. Steffen said he meets with Gregr and Clair often at the meetings but not McBride, and is comfortable with the former two being re-appointed.

CAO Brad Watson said he addressed McBride not coming to meetings and acknowledged he would be more active being on the commission.

Coun. Izak van der Westhuizen feels advertising for the positions might also show how important it is to council to see the deficit addressed. “I agree (to advertise) for one or all of them because the financial issues are not solved.”

Bonnett’s hope is other people might have something to bring forward. “May-

be someone out there’s got some great ideas.”

Councillors agreed to advertise availability of the positions for two weeks.

Hudson Green Activity Centre grant Councillors were asked to support a $212,985 grant request for the next phase of the Hudson’s Green Activity Centre. The application is a 55/45 split, with $219,300 coming from the 2012 budget and an additional $41,015 committed in the 2013 capital budget.

The total project cost would be $473,300.

The application is going to Western Economic Diversification’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

“The deadline is Nov. 19 and the application has gone in for review. We’ve had input back,” said Watson.

Wes Amendt, director of community services, said they need approval to submit the application and then they can leave it in the hands of the government.

If approved, changes will deal with acoustics, lighting, kitchen supplies, and clean-up of basement water leaks. Exterior work would have signage, exterior fixes and landscaping completed.

Museum roof repair A leaky roof at the Fort Ostell Museum has required councillors to approve the re-allocation of $35,000 from the library roof repair to the Fort Ostell Museum roof repair. An additional $2,000 came from the 2012 operating budget.

Watson feels it is worth the cost as they have been given a 20-year written guarantee from the manufacturer, compared to one year if they use tar. “We have repaired it three times this year, a couple last year.”

Van der Westhuizen agreed with the request considering the history in the museum. “You can’t let your artifacts that are irreplaceable sitting under a leaky roof.

Police statistics The definition of spousal abuse has changed with the RCMP and because of it, incidents of spousal abuse have increased to 60 from 32 in the last quarter. Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm met with councillors to explain what the changes mean.

“It’s been broadened as conflict,” said Chisholm. “When it gets to the point where police Subway Fresh are called there’s quite a lot of things in the backTry Our ground.”

RCMP will enquire NEW! into the relationship because if there is a problem now then it has probably happened in the past, he explained. The goal is to prevent future instances of spousal abuse.

Personal Pizza

Concert with Gary Fjellgaard plus Saskia & Darrel at the Rimbey Community Centre.

Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 pm Advance Tickets $20 pp Available at: Stationery, Stories & Sounds, T&S Farm & Feeds and Ag. members.

More info call: Deanna 403-704-9283 Ben 403-588-0879

Drug possession has increased to 24 cases year to date, compared to 10 last year. Chisholm attributes to having proper staff this year compared to last. “The shortage impacted our self-generated work a little bit.”

There has been increased checks by police in the downtown bars and the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission has followed up some of the complaints from police.

“They carry the big stick where they can actually suspend licences and levy administrative fines. It gets their attention and actually can clean up some of the over service issues that could happen,” he explained.

He feels the statistics do not have any surprises and they usually fluctuate over the year.

Advisory panel to Canadian Pacific There have been some changes to the Canadian Pacific advisory panel that Ponoka is a part of. Coun.

Loanna Gulka said there have been minor changes to the terms of reference. It gives different municipalities a chance to chair the committee rather than CP Rail.

“Everyone will take a turn chairing.”

Xmas post deadlines Whether your loved ones are across the city or the world, Canada Post is ready to deliver the holiday season on time and at an affordable cost. With its network of almost 6,500 locations and more than 65,000 employees, Canada Post will tackle the busiest season of the year, processing almost one billion pieces of mail by the time Christmas rolls in.

As Canadians prepare to ship their gifts this season, Canada Post wants to help ensure these important shipments arrive on time and intact. So here’s their list of holiday mailing tips: • Pack right. Good packing prevents delays and damage.

• Use the right size box and centre your item.

• Wrap fragile items. Newspaper, bubble wrap or foam will protect them on their journey.

• Wrap your parcel in plain paper.

• Don’t use string or twine — it can get caught in the processing machines.

• Make sure the address is written clearly and on the largest side of your parcel.

• Mark your calendar. To get your shipments to their destination before the big day, keep these deadlines in mind: - In Canada: for cards, send locally by Dec. 17, within province by Dec. 18, out of province by Dec. 19; send parcels by Dec. 10.

- Mailing to the United States: send letters and cards by Dec. 14; parcels by Dec. 10.

- International shipping: deadlines vary depending on the region. In general, allow three weeks for cards — longer for some areas. Allow four weeks for parcels.

For more information contact the local Canada Post outlet.

19th ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW Parkland Garden Centre 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 17th

Over 50 Tables of handcrafted gifts, decorations & foods.

A non-perishable donation to the Red Deer Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.

Location: 3 minutes east of 30th Ave. on Hwy 11

Call 403-346-5613 for more information

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Shop-a-thon brings Christmas magic early

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Patrons with a desire to shop locally had their hands full at the Winter Wonderland Shop-a-Thon Nov. 10 at the Ponoka Legion.

Eager Christmas shoppers had a chance to support many local and home-based businesses in what organizer Charlotte Winters hopes will be an annual event.

“Most of the people (vendors) here are moms or people that work from home,” she said.

Her goal was to bring different types of retail products to give people a choice in what they were buying.

“We have absolutely everything.”

Taking a real look at her advertising budget, Winters was not out to make money but more to give people a reason to come to Ponoka. Advertising went into newspapers, radio spots, flyers and even with a Facebook group.

“Just on Facebook alone we’ve had 250 RSVPs,” stated Winters.

She received some reluctance from vendors who were unsure if taking a trip to Ponoka would be worth their while but the $45 they spent on a table appears to have been worth it. More than 500 shoppers came to see what was available. Winters feels the shop-a-thon is an opportunity to promote family businesses and based on her experience, “I hope it removes the stigma of Ponoka being closed off.”

With 50 vendors signed up from Red Deer, Edmonton, Lacombe and Ponoka, people lined up to get a grab bag and to sign up for the many door prizes offered.

Shopper Lisa Behrens heard about the event on Facebook; she does her shopping in advance. “I like to get my shopping done before December.”

She uses a smartphone to keep track of what gifts belong to whom.

One vendor, Michelle Huston from Lacombe, looked forward to the day.

“I’ve seen quite a bit of advertising,” she said. “I’m really excited, excited to see all the vendors. I think it’ll be a great turnout.”

A photographer, Deanna Besuijen, from Lacombe, was showing off her portrait options and had a Christmas photo booth for kids to get their Christmas cards early. She praised Winters for her work to get the shopa-thon going. “You get what you put in and she’s put in a lot.”

Stacey Makar is an artist from Edmonton and she heard about the event through Kijiji. Her goal is to get her name and art to more people.

The Winter Wonderland Shop-a-Thon brought children’s books, cookware, gifts, pottery, craftspeople, candles and many more to the Ponoka Legion. Winters had helpers giving out candy to shoppers and Christmas music was playing for all to hear.

Musical favourite coming to Ponoka Submitted Tevye (Ken Robinson) and Golde (Jamie Lewis) come face to face with family crises that turn their beloved traditions upside down, when their daughters decide to marry for love. The couple is joined by their Jewish community in 1910 rural Russia, as they encounter heart-rending, frightening and joyful situations.

Fiddler on the Roof is the perennial musical favourite being presented by the Klaglahachie Fine Arts (KFA) theatre group, on stage at the Ponoka United Church, 5020 52 Ave. from Nov. 30 through Dec. 9. The cast of 30, plus musicians, sound and light technicians, costume designers, props specialists, set builders/designers, venue decorators and administrators have been cheerfully volunteering hundreds of hours to make this show another fabulous extravaganBack row: Samantha Debree (Chava), Erin za — just what KFA has become well known for.

Tickets are already selling quickly for the dinner Schmale (Hodel), Megan Sweet (Tzidel). Front plus theatre, and for theatre only. KFA contact info: row: Alex Debree (Shprintze) and Rebecca klaglahachie@gmail.com or 403-783-4087.

Stretch (Bielke).

Submited photo “Truly I am amazed by everyone’s talent,” said Erna Marburg, the group’s assistant director and wardrobe director, who also plays Yente the Mark November 30 on your calendar for our catered Christmas dinner. Cost $16.00 per Matchmaker). person. Call the Drop In @ 403-783-5012 for further information. The Pacemakers will be “I don’t know how our after dinner entertainment. they can sing, dance, act, Remember the Jam Saturdays starting at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $2.00. The winner of our last show emotions, move 50/50 was Red Deer’s Gwen Clark. around the stage and Sunday evening, November 18th @ 7pm gospel singing group “Joshua Ridge” will be remember pages of diaentertaining with lively gospel, bluegrass & country gospel ballads. Refreshments will logue — all at the same be served. Come and bring a friend. Double your pleasure. time,” added musical diActivities rector Althea Lewis.

Monday: Billiards 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

Actors from young Monday: Bridge 1:15 p.m. J. Reynolds, E. Hoffman, M. Martin to mature, are having a Monday: Whist 1:30 p.m. Gail Pugh, Anne Neff great time already, and Tuesday and Thursday: Exercise class 9:30 a.m. opening night is still Tuesday: Shuffleboard 7:00 p.m. Lillian & Al Raugust, Lucille Roth, Leo Belanger some weeks away. They Wednesday: Sewing Guild 9:30 a.m. to 4:00p.m. can’t stop themselves Wednesday: Cribbage 1:30 p.m. Leo Belanger, Fred Brosca from breaking out in Wednesday: Duplicate Bridge 7:00 p.m. D & G Svenningsen song, even during their Wednesday: Floor Curling 7:00 p.m. No Result Thursday: Weaving 1:00 p.m. breaks during rehearsals.

Thursday: Partner Bridge 1:15 p.m.

It’s no wonder, considFriday: “500” 1:00 p.m. J. Chesterman, A. Holt ering the show is filled with wellTo rent our facility contact Lucille @ (403) 783-2479 Continued on page 18

Ponoka Drop-In Activities 5015 – 46 Avenue

Shopping in a Winter Wonderland: Stacey Makar shows off her decorative artwork at the Winder Wonderland Shop-a-Thon Nov. 10. More than 500 people attended the show.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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9th Annual Spaghetti Dinner with Live and Silent Auction at Homeglen Hall Saturday, Nov. 17 at 6:00pm Featuring Cowboy Comedian Richard “The Sheriff” Popovich Tickets only $10 Cash Bar Please call Kelly at 403-704-4284 for tickets or more info.

Proceeds of the event support Homeglen Happy Kids Playgroup

Morningside Community Society is pleased to present

“In the Spirit of Christmas” a Benefit for the Janette & Mike Fingernagel family who lost their home to fire.

Dinner * Entertainment * Silent Auction - Dinner by Bob Hepp & Co. - Entertainment ‘Dauntless’ Ministry of Parkview Adventist Academy

Sunday. December 2 at the Morningside Hall Hwy 2A and Sec. Hwy 604 Doors open at 4:30 pm Meal at 5:00 pm Entertainment 6:15 - 7:15 Tickets $20 before Nov. 22 $25 after Nov. 22 if available Contact Shandra 403-786-0168 Silent Auction donations welcome.

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Standing room only at Ponoka Legion Remembrance ceremony

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye It was a cold Remembrance Day but -20 degrees C weather didn’t stop veterans from marching to the Ponoka Legion Nov. 11 to honour and remember their comrades who died in the line of duty.

Among those who marched were RCMP Mounties in full serge, Mayor Larry Henkelman, members of the Ponoka Air Cadets, the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and other residents. The Edmonton Transit Pipe Band accompanied the marchers to the legion where president Stan Orlesky said many of the band members had volunteered their time to come to Ponoka as road conditions did not allow them to take a bus.

It was standing room only at the Ponoka Legion during which many community groups were able to share in the day by laying wreaths while residents looked on. Chaplain Len Eichler led the opening prayer. He also spoke about the importance of remembrance with one key point: “To all our veterans, thanks to you, we are free. And we join in prayer and plead. Oh God of nations, spare us yet. Lest we forget, lest we forget.”

Many community groups showed their support by laying a wreath singing Amazing Grace. Another song was I Come to the Garden Alone and the poem In Flanders Fields, written by John Mcrae was read by Catlin Huseby.

Representing Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins was former MP Dale Johnston.

“This is an extremely important event for all of us,” stated Johnston, who also feels it is also an important social time for everyone.

Representing Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Rod Fox was Craig Paterson, who spent 25 years in the army and navy combined. He praised the Ponoka Legion for bringing as many people as they do to the ceremony. He believes there is much to be thankful for.

“People have gone before us. The shoulders we stand on, we have to remember them,” said Paterson.

Former Mountie Les Squires has missed one Remembrance Day ceremony in the past 22 years and for him it is about one thing — respect.

His father was in the Royal Air Force in England and Squires is grateful for the work his father did.

RCMP Cpl. Dave Heaslip also has only missed one Remembrance Day ceremony; his father was in the armed forces.

Four air cadets stood as an honour guard at the cenotaph in the Legion and bowed their heads during the entire ceremony and did the same when residents laid wreaths on the cenotaph outside. While doing so Mounties, Air Cadets, and veterans stood at attention.

Orlesky was proud of the day and the many volunteers and hours dedicated to ensure the day went well. “I thought it went wonderful.”

He asked people not only to remember on Nov. 11 but every day they had a chance.

Ponoka County Reeve Gordon Svenningsen was in attendance as well as RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm.

Joanne Palechek presents the Canadian Flag before the Remembrance Day ceremony begins at the Ponoka Legion Nov.11.

Air Cadet Sgt. Everett Stolz stands with head bowed as an honour guard.

The Edmonton Transit Pipe Band travelled to accompany the Ponoka Legion parade on Remembrance Day.

Legion members Betty Morrow, Emma Wilson and Walter Burchnall remember fallen soldiers.

Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Remembrance Day ceremony, valor hall preview

By Amelia Naismith Another year has passed. There are fewer veterans gracing Remembrance Day ceremonies and Canadians are still working hard for peace and freedom around the world. In their honour the ceremony held at Ponoka Composite High School was particularly special.

“Remembrance Day 2012 is special, as we are previewing our Hall of Valor.

The Hall of Valor is located on the northeast side of the school and is dedicated to the soldiers that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country,” said Amy Lank, a student and master of ceremonies.

Each classroom in the hall is named after a Canadian battle, and is symbolic of final resting places of Ponoka and area soldiers.

After the singing of O Canada, student Stephanie Rowland gave a testimonial of last year’s Broncs World Tour trip to Europe.

Rowland remembers riding on a bus a lot through Europe, and the small towns that were routinely punctuated by graveyards.

“There would be a row of houses, and then suddenly a graveyard. And each graveyard no matter how small, was well looked after, It was amazing to see how important these graveyards were to the people there,” said Rowland.

Rowland said it was the first ceremony they visited that had the greatest effect on her. She never knew a graveyard could be so serene.

It wasn’t until she got closer to the beautiful white stones that stood row upon row that it hit her; each stone represented a real person. Many of them only 18 years old, just a year older than Rowland herself.

“But one grave stood out to me from the rest. He wasn’t really young, or really old, and I can’t even remember his name,” said Rowland.

However, Rowland says she will remember what the man’s grave said: “A devoted husband, son and father of two. You will be missed forever.”

“The man was only around 35, so knowing that his two children must have been so young, and knowing they had to grow up without a father showed me just Legion members and air cadets stand side by side during the singing of O Canada. how much some people sacrificed for our county,” finished Rowland.

Another Broncs World Tour participant also spoke of past trips at the ceremony. Former student, Erika Cissell returned to introduce and honour this year’s Hall of Valor inductee; Warrant Officer II Willard Doran.

Cissell spent four months researching Doran, and found out much about him. “He was a small-framed man with blonde hair and blue eyes and a large sense of humour.”

Doran enlisted in the Canadian military on April 10, 1942, at 19 years old.

He grew up in the Ponoka area and was the youngest of five children. He had an older brother, Robert, and three sisters, Madgline, Ann and Laura.

“We were fortunate enough to have a chance to talk with Laura. She told us about one of her fondest Amy Lank and Sam Quinn act of master of cermemories, which were his amazing mocking ability and his love of dance,” said Cissell. emonies and welcome all staff, students and On Jan. 1, 1944, Doran was part of a seven-man guests to the Ponoka Composite High School crew flying in an attack on Berlin, Germany. The crew Remembrance Day ceremony. was gunned down near Brunswick, Germany. There were no survivors. They were laid to rest in Hannover, The Ponoka Composite High School choir sings a musical rendition of Germany.

“It’s one thing to be standing here talking about In Flanders Fields at the Nov. 8 ceremony.

Willard but it’s another thing to be talking about him standing over his grave in Germany,” Cissell concluded.

The school’s ceremony also featured two video presentations: one about Ontario’s Highway of Heroes and another on the horrors of the First and Second World Wars, complete with photographs and video.

Ponoka Composite High School held the ceremony to honour the sacrifices of the veterans but the school didn’t glorify war. It honoured the truth about what those sacrifices really meant.

The First World War resulted in more than 20 million casualties, and the Second World War had more than 70 million. It is the most devastating human conflict in history.

Since the Second World War Canada has served in several peacekeeping missions, including Korea and Cyprus, as well and those in Afghanistan.

Near the end of the ceremony the school’s choir sang a musical rendition of In Flanders Fields, student candle bearers stood at attention and Sam Quinn, another master of ceremonies, led the room in a pledge of remembrance: They were young, as we are young. They served, giving freely of themselves. To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time, to carry their torch and never forget. We will remember them.

After the ceremony was the Hall of Valor’s preview. “The preview was phenomenal. It was just better than we ever could have expected,” said Ron Labrie, founder of the school’s Broncs World Tour.

Labrie said the Hall of Valor preview is something that might be added to the school’s Remembrance Day ceremony every year. “It’s just one of those things we want to show off.”

Labrie was also happy with music components of the ceremony and the genJagger Chalmers stands at attention as a candle eral feeling of respect the students showed. “It really added to the emotion of the ceremony.” bearer during Ponoka Composite High School’s “The kids were really great. When we have two minutes of silence you can only Erika Cissell introduces this year’s Hall of Valor Remembrance Day ceremony, Nov. 8. hear a heartbeat. It’s pretty powerful,” he added. inductee with a short, personal speech.

Photos by Amelia Naismith

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And I have watched, horrified, as a buddy, the one who Treena Mielke kisses the picture of On The Other Side his girlfriend goodnight every night, wins all the poker hands easily, and likes his rye whisky neat, is suddenly covered in blood and dying on a foreign battlefield.

And I have cried.

I have heard the boom of the cannons splitting the stillness, the screams of my comrades dying on the battlefield. And I have heard the roar of a hundred enemy planes overhead, and, came to understand first hand why there are no atheists in foxholes.

I have felt fear crawling up my spine and reaching out to paralyze my whole body.

Still I moved. Still I somehow managed to grab another buddy, the one who was bleeding profusely from a leg wound, throw him over my shoulder and haul him to safety.

I have listened to these men, striving to bring to life their stories, and tried to understand and ask no more questions when their eyes told me, ‘No, don’t go there.’

Three of my own brothers served in the armed forces.

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He wanted to come home.

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On behalf of the executive and membership of the Ponoka Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, I would like to say a huge thank you to Rieley Kay and his staff at Cilantro and Chive for opening the restaurant and offering warm beverages prior to the annual Remembrance Day parade.

Your respect shown for the parade participants will not be forgotten.

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Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

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Middle school play teaches lessons of war

By Amelia Naismith Guns boomed in the distance as Diamond Willow Middle School students stormed through Germany and held down the home front during the First World War. The middle school stages a play, Tommy’s Homecoming, and dramatic poetry reading for parents Nov. 7. The performance was repeated for the school’s Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 8.

Tommy’s Homecoming, written by Kevin Ferguson, the school’s drama teacher, is about an Alberta Prairie boy who goes off to war. His family, father, mother and three sisters remain in Canada.

Tommy often sends letters home about how safe and happy he is, and how he’s nowhere near the front lines. However, the letters are lies.

One night, during a raid, Tommy is killed.

Through dreams and premonitions Tommy’s mother is able to see her son one last time and say goodbye. His whole family accepts his death— expect for one sister, Samantha.

Tommy Ramsey was played by Connor Hoffmann; his mother, Esther Ramsey, by Kristen Riguidel; and the sister in denial was played by Jennifer Nicholson.

“It was really fun,” said Riguidel.

“That’s pretty much the way to sum it up,” added Nicholson.

Riguidel said throughout getting ready for the play during her performances she was able to slip into the character of a grieving mother—an emotional job for her.

“There were parts where I was really sad.

When I was saying goodbye it was really depressing,” Riguidel explained.

Playing the part of a grieving mother made her think about the mothers who would have actually lost sons in battle and how they would have felt.

“You’d miss your son a lot, and you’d wish you were there with them.”

Nicholson said playing the part of a sister in denial give her a new perspective about family members who would have gone through that experience.

In the play Nicholson’s character makes a promise to Tommy, no matter what she’ll never stop believing that he’ll come home. “I think some would actually do that, just hoping and waiting in their minds just to see them again,” she said.

However, Nicholson said her character should have believed the telegram because relief would never come to her if she didn’t lay down her denial.

Hoffmann said Tommy’s Homecoming made him more appreciative of the soldiers and of their parents who spent four years never knowing if their sons where about to die.

However, he did like being in the play and enjoys drama class. “It’s pretty fun. You get to be someone that you’re not. You get to be anybody in the whole entire world.”

Hoffmann believes the play went well, although there was a lot of dialogue to learn. “It probably wouldn’t have been that good if we didn’t have such a good director, Mr. Ferguson,” he said.

Ferguson was equally pleased with his students’ performances. “I’m always amazed at what

Albertan soldier Tommy Ramsey (Connor Hoffmann, left) explains why he writes to his mother in his journal, and how he knows something terrible is going to happen, to his friend Jimmy (Alex Mercer).

Photo by Amelia Naismith

you can get out of a young kid.”

The play ties in with the Grade 8 students’ Vimy Ridge unit and is applicable because it centres on a boy from Alberta.

“It was to give the kids a kind of personal experience,” said Ferguson.

The bond between a grieving mother and her son was the same during the First World War as it would be with a soldier from Afghanistan, he

explained.

Ferguson said the poems from the dramatic reading followed the same storyline as the play, and all the poems where written by Canadian soldiers.

One poem not included in the reading was In Flanders Fields. Ferguson wanted to show the students there were other Canadian war poets besides John McCrae.

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Veteran brings reality of war into clear perspective

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Young people across Ponoka took part in Remembrance Day ceremonies during Veterans’ Week to honour soldiers who died for their country.

It was no different at the St. Augustine Catholic School Nov. 9 as the Social Studies 20 class hosted their own ceremony. A tribute video was played and students took turns putting into perspective some of pertinent facts from previous wars including, Canadian casualties at 67,000 and 173,000 wounded in the First World War; 1.1 million Canadians served in the Second World War. During the Korean War 26,791 troops were sent to support the United Nations to de-

fend South Korea from a North Korean invasion.

Students took the time to ensure veterans were remembered during the ceremony and they invited former graduate Maury Gratrix to speak about his time in the Canadian Forces.

Gratrix grew up in Ponoka and graduated from St. Augustine Catholic School and he joined the military after the U.S. World Trade Centre attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. He became an infantryman; his goal was to become a sniper. “I’ve always had a fascination with snipers and the things they could do and accomplish the training they had,� he told students.

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After receiving special training as a paratrooper, warfare and air delivery, he eventually deployed to Afghanistan in 2007. “It was the first time I had been to a war zone. It was the first tour I did; it was the last tour I did.�

He feels the Canadian Forces don’t shy away from difficult tasks and they can be relied on to get the job done.

It took 650 troops to hold a strategic position in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan. “We took it and held it. When we pulled out of there the coalition pumped 60,000 troops to hold the same ground

as we did with 650. It’s just kind of a testament to how Canadians operate in war time,� he said.

Thirty-six soldiers died during the time they were in the area, nine of those were from his group. Remembrance Day plays an important part in Gratrix’s life. “That’s the day for me to slow down‌and think back to the men I served with and some of their sacrifices.â€?

The poppy is one of the ways people can thank soldiers for their work in ensuring a free Canada.

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Veterans tell war tales at school

By Amelia Naismith Ponoka Elementary School staff and students took their morning classes off Nov. 9 to hold a Remembrance Day ceremony, and hear first-hand stories from soldiers and veterans.

Second World War veteran, Comrade Walt Burchnall, spoke to the students about his time in the air force. “I always wanted to be a pilot.

I was lucky enough to make it.”

Throughout his military career, Burchnall performed many different tasks, including dropping supplies to the British troop.

Burchnall travelled all over the world with the air force, to places such as England and India.

“I finished my tour the day they dropped the first atom bomb on Japan,” Burchnall told the students.

Five years later he was back in the military and stayed for another 18 and a half years.

“We had a job to do. I was no hero, we just did it,” he explained.

Burchnall said the First World War was meant to be the war to end all wars. Although he’s proud of what he accomplished, Burchnall is not proud of the wars.

“What a waste of resources, more than that, a waste of lives. Now they don’t even know who the enemy is,” said Burchnall. “War is a waste.”

Cpl. Kurt Spelrem also spoke during the ceremony about his time serving. “Things like this is hard for me, it’s very emotional,” he said.

Spelrem told a story of how a platoon he was with was charged with protecting the Dand District Centre in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

“Right next to that was a school that taught female students. That school was attacked daily,” said Spelrem. He asked the students of Ponoka Elementary School to try and imagine what it would be like to have soldiers in their school halls daily for protection.

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how hard it is for some people to get something as simple as an education,” he explained.

MLA Rod Fox also spoke at the ceremony in an honoring testimony to what he called the forgotten war; the Korean Conflict.

Fox spoke of how, in the battle of Kapyong, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry prevented the recapture of the capital of Seoul. “One platoon was overrun and another platoon was cut off. There was hand-to-hand fighting.”

By dawn the Canadian soldiers were still standing but the Chinese had withdrawn. “That’s the Canadian way. Calm. Devoted. Steady. Resilient.

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Precast concrete plant seeks land rezoning

By Amelia Naismith A state of the art precast concrete plant is hoping to move onto 52 acres of land north of the Wolf Creek Golf Resort and along Highway 2, if a land rezoning application goes through.

Precision Precast Ltd., currently located in Lacombe, attended the Nov. 6 meeting of Ponoka County council. Tom Kentz with Precision Precast, and partner Harold Jahn, are hoping to have the agricultural land rezoned to rural industrial.

“We looked at a number of sites throughout the province and we thought this would be a good, centrally located site,” said Jahn. “Part of the reason this was selected is it’s not farmland, it’s a marginal piece of property.”

Jahn says the location will also have good exposure for clients.

Also at the meeting was Ryan Andres, municipal planner with West Central Planning Agency (WCPA). According to WCPA the land is slightly north of an area designated as a possible industrial site, and they support the rezoning.

“According to the county’s land use bylaw the purpose of this district is to provide land for industry and for the resource extraction operations in locations which will not conflict with nearby agricultural and residential land uses. This is a suitable designation for the proposal,” said Andres.

CAO Charlie Cutforth said Alberta Transportation also supports rezoning the land.

Near the beginning of the public hearing Cutforth read a letter of objection of a land owner in the area, Dean MacLeod. MacLeod is concerned about land values, tax bases, emissions, noise, odors, water consumption and local employment.

After the letter Kentz and Jahn took the time to address some of the concerns and explain their operation.

“Land value is really based on the use of the property,” said Jahn As for noise levels, the plant will produce between 70 and 80 decibels and the process is enclosed within the building. Jahn says there will be no noisy equipment. Outside there will be only a forklift and a gentry crane.

The process will use 40 per cent less water than other processes to make cement products, said Jahn.

“It’s an insulated wall product.”

There are two wells on the land with 18 and 20 gallons per minute. Their process will use 10 cubic meteres of water per day. “And we recycle most of that water,” said Jahn.

He also said if the roof is designed right rainwater can be collected and used for the process.

“There are no emissions from this product, no air emissions at all. Basically we’re pouring cement into forms,” he added.

Jahn ways the operating hours of the plant will be approximately between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. “Most of it will be indoors and we’d have about six trucks per day coming in and out of the site.”

Due to the topography of the landsite, and the design of the 140 by 800 foot glass and concrete building, Jahn says adjacent land owners won’t be able to see the building unless driving on the highway.

“In terms of employees, we’re looking at between 15 and 30. About one-third of them being office type work, and a few for trucking,” said Jahn.

Approximately six employees would come from Lacombe, where a small plant is currently located, and the rest would be hired locally and trained. Jahn said students could also be hired and trained for office and marketing jobs.

Kentz says with their process they can use 10 people where other processes may need 50 to do the same amount of work.

“The products that are going to be built are mainly wall panels used in walls, floors, ceilings, basements and eventually complete concrete homes will be made from the product,” said Jahn. “All the products are biodegradable. There’s no waste gener-

ated at the site.”

Right now the plant in Lacombe can’t keep up with business demands. Jahn said they’re turning away between $10 million and $15 million per year. Sales to date are $4 million.

A basic drawing of the building was shown halfway the meeting and it was then that Coun. Gawney Hinkley told Jahn and Kentz he wanted to table the decision.

Even after the explanation, several landowners were still on the fence about having the building, and several outbuildings added in the future, on that land.

“The fella’s got a good plan. I’d like to see this in Ponoka County. But the area they’re suggesting is wrong. They say the farmland is marginal, it’s not,” said Ray Reid.

“We need time, we need time for this.

You guys are currently pouring hollow cast?” asked Jason Reid.

Jahn answered no to his question.

They’ve haven’t poured the hollow cast product yet but have been in business for several years and say there is a high demand for the product and not many suppliers. A plant in Wisconsin was visited and that’s one of the sources the numbers such as water content came from.

Jason Reid wanted to see more solid numbers in their plans. “I don’t believe the water content and I don’t believe the six cars per day.”

He said he has experience in installing precast and believes there could be 16 to 20 trucks for one building. Plus all the materials must be brought on site Jason Reid said. “The C and E Trail is not going to take that.”

“I’m all for development, I’m all for pushing ahead. I’m all for all of that stuff. This is the wrong place.” Like Hinkley, he wanted to see a more detailed drawing of the building.

The decision was given a first reading, which Hinkley and Coun. Keith Beebe opposed. It was given a second reading but no further decisions will be made until the next council meeting on Nov. 27.

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Challenges faced after war Continued from page 14 Gratrix retired from the military in 2008 and he said returning to Canada was a challenge. He left Afghanistan having constantly been on guard to returning home where being on guard was not necessary. “You have to remember you’re not in a war zone anymore, you have to drop your guard,� he explained.

The war took its toll on him though and he suffers from nightmares on occasion. Some of his comrades have had a tougher time recuperating from the experience. Often he and several other men he served with will go on a camping trip and discuss the positive experiences but not the difficult times.

The poverty he saw in the area was something he did not expect. He tells the story of two Afghan men who assisted with certain chores in the camp and how he gave them some of his rations but was confused when they did not eat it. An interpreter explained they were saving it for their children. “They live the same way now as they did a hun- Former Cpl. Maury Gratrix told students dred years ago,� he stated.

The experience has left a lasting impression on at St. Augustine of the Gratrix and some scars were more mental than physi- reality of war and his cal, he explained. However if asked to go again he experience as a sniper would but he knows he would not enjoy it.

His hope is for a better way to solve these issues. in Afghanistan. “Hopefully we’ll see an end to war but I don’t Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye think that will be the case,� he said. “As long as there’s been man there’s been war so I don’t see it ending any time soon but I think it’s something we need to learn how to do as a species is get along. I think war should be a very last option in any case.�

Gratrix retired with the rank of corporal and is a welder living in the Ponoka area.

Air Cadet Dylan O’Connor, Flight Cpl. Braedon Kokas, and Sgt. Everett Stolz salute while St. Augustine students stand and honour veterans during the school’s Remembrance Day ceremony.

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Town considers potential of elementary school building

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye With major changes planned for Diamond Willow Middle School to become the new home of Ponoka Elementary School students, there has been some interest from the community over what will happen to the vacated elementary school.

Most recently since Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) approached the town to see if there was interest in leasing the building.

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of Education before asking for the Town of Ponoka’s input. The school division would not make any money off the lease but feels it has long-term potential for the community. “It’s a very beneficial lease to the town and other groups,� he said. “There might be some aspects of the building that would be beneficial to education groups.�

The other option is to tear the building down but costs and its usefulness were a determining factor in contacting the town, however it is going to be another year and a half before students move out of the building.

Town manager Brad Watson said at a town council meeting councillors have toured the building and the town is interested in its potential.

Some community groups have approached him with their desire to use space in the building but he said it is too early to know what will happen. “I suggested it’s an idea. Thank you, but realize that if the council chose to go there they are looking at it from a town administration aspect,� he explained.

There have been some instances of people coming to the school unannounced to tour the building, Jacobs asks those who are interested to contact WCPS before they do that. Jacobs feels it is something the town should be involved in and WCPS has sent an audit report of the building to the town.

The town has also hired a consultant to determine the state of the building.

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Snow blower to the rescue: Jim Klinger made light work of snow clearing Nov. 8 as residents and motorists survived a second day of snowfall. (Far right) Heavy snowfall didn’t stop this Ponoka resident from continuing her exercise routine.

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Renegade Riders elect officers

By Tash Sierpinski On Oct. 4 we held our first meeting of the new 4-H season. We held our elections and elected our executives and they are as follows: president, Kayla Dueck; vicepresident, KJ Haggkvist; secretary, Tennessa Merrideth; treasurer, KJ Haggvisit; club reporter, Tash Sierpinski; district council reps, Andrew Sample and Tash Sierpinski; and last but not least, club historian is Andrew Sample.

Club Leader this year is Laurie Montgomery; assistant leaders are Lori Sierpinski, Rhonda Merrideth and Kevin Haggkvist . Project leaders are Elaine Johnson, Laurie Montgomery, and Sharon Ferguson when needed.

We have nine members with four new members this year. At our meeting we decided to have our club rides on the third Monday of the month at the Calnash Ag Event Centre and club meetings will be on the first

Thursday of the month at the ag event centre.

On Oct. 13 we held a bottle drive fundraiser. The club would like to thank everyone who donated their cans/bottles etc to our club. The money raised from this fundraiser will help pay for upcoming club rides, clinicians etc.

We held our club’s first ride on Oct 15. On Oct 28 we held a record book and diary workshop so new members could see how to fill out their books and last year’s members filled out their diaries properly.

A big thank you goes out to the Calnash Ag Event Centre for their support with our club.

This is going to be a fun-filled, exciting 4-H season and we are looking forward to getting our butts in our saddles and bonding with our trusty mounts and developing new friendships.

I will leave you all with this famous quote: “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” -Winston Churchill

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Ponoka 4-H District update

By Shelby Devet The Ponoka 4-H District had its first meeting Oct. 22 and members are excited about the upcoming year. Some of the events approaching quickly are the multispecies judging at the ag event centre, a public speaking and presentations workshop and a Regional Fun Day. Members are also looking forward to

the Gord Bamford concert Nov. 15 at the Lakedell Agricultural Centre.

In the new year 4-Hers will look forward to a District Fun Day, and public speaking competitions. Members should already be hard at work on their speeches as public speaking is coming up rather quickly.

We hope to have a fun and successful year while still learning to do by doing.

New BBQ: Ponoka Legion president Stan Orlesky poses with Encana’s Don Letwinetz recently. Encana donated the $6,000 barbecue to the Legion which is powered by natural gas.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

BISON SALE MONDAY, NOV 26 12 NOON

Submitted Here are the results for round 2 of Ponoka Super League Curling from Nov. 7: Pederson 65 Broderson 15 Morrow 40 Baron 40 Fuhrhop 65 Olson 15 Agro Ponoka 50 Riske 30 Sherrer 70 Ponoka Ford 10 Lambert 75 Classic Granite 5 Standings after second round: A Side: Pederson 145 Fuhrhop 95 Broderson 95 Baron 90 Morrow 40 Olson 15 B Side: Lambert 145 Agro Ponoka 110 Sherrer 90 Classic Granite 65 Riske 40 Ponoka Ford 30

Maximum stretch: Thomas Chesterman stretches before getting into lessons on the first day of junior curling Nov. 7.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

VJV MARKET REPORT MARKET REPORT NOV 7, 2012

On Wednesday, November 7, 2012- 4860 head of cattle went through our rings & 517 on the Canadian Satellite sale - TOTAL 5377

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder bulls

67.00-68.00 50.00-59.00 45.00-59.00 65.00-75.00 70.00-83.00 80.00-90.00

Good Bred Cows 1200.00-1400.00 Older Bred Cows 1000.00-1200.00 Good Bred Heifers: 1200.00-1550.00 Cow/calf pairs (younger) 1350.00-1600.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) 1100.00-1350.00

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Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

115.00-122.00 124.00-129.00 127.00-135.00 135.00-141.00 140.00-146.00 155.00-168.00 165.00-190.00 180.00-210.00

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Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type:

85.00-109.00 NONE 75.00-250.00

Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

1.50-5.00 1.35-1.50 NONE

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Rd Bales Rd Bales Rd Bales

110.00-116.00 120.00-125.00 122.00-127.00 123.00-131.00 128.00-138.00 130.00-150.00 150.00-163.00 160.00-176.00

37.00-39.00 NONE NONE

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Ponoka Rural Crime Watch Association

Annual General Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 • 7:30 pm

Ponoka County Office

Everyone Welcome!

Further information can be obtained by calling: Stan Goddard, President at 403-783-2343 Doug Smith at 403-483-2931

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Ponoka resident is victim in Internet scam

By Amelia Naismith Those far off Internet scams have penetrated Ponoka, as a resident fell victim to a rouse near the end of October.

The resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, was scammed out of a cellphone placed for sale on Kijiji, and $50.

After the phone was advertised on the website, the seller received a reply from a buyer identifying himself as Mark James.

James made an offer larger than what the seller was asking, supposedly to cover the costs of shipping.

“He said he would pay through PayPal and requested my PayPal account name, which I provided,” said the seller, in a letter sent to Ponoka News.

Shortly afterward, an email was sent to the seller, from what was thought to be PayPal, saying the money had cleared on the buyer’s end but wouldn’t be released until proof of shipping was provided.

“The emails stated as soon as they received a tracking number from me they would release the funds from the buyer,” the seller said.

The seller was asked to ship the phone to an address in Nigeria, to James’ girlfriend. If the buyer had mentioned Nigeria at the beginning she probably would not have continued with the sale. “It’s not until after they make you believe the money is there,” she explained.

After the phone had been shipped and a tracking number sent to the fake PayPal account the seller began getting emails saying the error had occurred and the buyer had been charged too much.

The seller was told to send the difference via Western Union.

“I received several emails from this fake PayP-

al site and from the buyer at least two to five times a day, threatening that if I didn’t send the refund to the buyer my money wouldn’t be released. I was skeptical about this so I said we didn’t have a Western Union in our town.”

The seller was then told to send the refund via Money Gram. She accepted the direction as a way to stall the scammers, but said the post office wasn’t open until Monday. “When you receive these emails from the fake PayPal it looks really legit, it’s hard not to trust it at first.”

Instead they contacted the real PayPal to report the emails, which were sent to PayPal and confirmed as a scam.

The emails were also sent to info@antifraudcentre.com. “PayPal does not offer to put a transaction on hold for any reason and we reported this scam to PayPal,” said the seller.

“This person not only sent threatening emails from his fake email address and the fake PayPal address but called my house (in the) wee hours of the morning, demanding money as he claimed he overpaid PayPal and wanted the refund,” she added.

It was only after the caller’s number was blocked that the phone calls stop. “I was actually pretty pissed off. It’s like, how did he get my number?”

Turns out the fake PayPal released her number and address, something the real PayPal doesn’t do.

The seller has dealt with PayPal and Kijiji before without any problems. “I was sucked into it pretty good,” they said. “I will definitely use PayPal again but with Kijiji, I will be very leery.”

At the time of the interview the seller hadn’t contacted the police, but she plans to.

Ponoka RCMP Staff Sgt. Chisholm says it’s

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Maintenance Services ALBERTA TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

Alberta Parks invites Albertans to make connections with the natural environment. We are seeking individuals, groups or firms to assist with this connection by providing maintenance services at Big Knife Provincial Park (located 8 km west and 13 km south of Forestburg on Secondary Highway 855).

We invite all EXPRESSION OF INTEREST letters to be mailed to Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Parks Division, Wainwright District Office, Bag 600, Provincial Building, 4705 – 49 Avenue, Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0.

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Eligible individuals, groups or firms will then be contacted to attend a mandatory information meeting at the Parks Division, Wainwright District Office, located in the Stettler Provincial Building scheduled for 10:00 am on December 5th, 2012.

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hard to follow scams like these back to the suspects. “A lot of the scams actually originate from overseas.

They’re hard to deal with unless the suspects are known to be on Canadian soil,” he said.

“It’s very labour intensive, and as soon as you find out they’re overseas . . . good luck,” he added. “A lot of these people don’t report them because they’re so embarrassed about them happening.

Chisholm told a similar story about a man who was selling two saddles on Kijiji. He was contacted and the buyer offered $3,000 for the saddles and $1,500 to cover shipping.

The buyer attempted to purchase the saddles using a stolen VISA card that hadn’t been reported. That way if the VISA was checked it would come back legitimate.

However, when the man was told to ship the saddles to an address in Africa red flags went up.

Chisholm said if things had gone farther the man could have been accountable for the stolen VISA component and would have been out the saddles and $4,500.

Sgt. Sylvain Roussel, with the commercial crime unit in Calgary, says in the cellphone Kijiji situation,

police would take the complaint and the information like any other crime.

However, he agrees with Chisholm that it’s hard to track suspects overseas. Most use fake names, which adds to the hardship.

Since the amount of money lost is small the chances of the police pursuing the crime and the suspect being extradited to Canada are slim, Roussel said.

“The likelihood of them pursuing that case, in isolation, is not good.”

However, if the same suspect pulls the same scam multiple times and the combined value victims lose goes up the situation is taken more seriously. “(They) unfortunately a victim and probably won’t see the money back,” said Roussel. He does encourage victims of scams to report the crimes to the proper channels, such as the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

The centre’s website, www.antifraudcentre.ca, has many other resources and information for those who’ve been scammed or think they might have been scammed.

Chisholm says the centre and the website is a good network for people and the centre is a joint consortium between the RCMP and the Ontario Provincial Police.

Collision closes QE II Highway near Blackfalds

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Facility Operation and Maintenance ALBERTA TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

Alberta Parks invites Albertans to make connections with the natural environment. We are seeking individuals, groups or firms to assist with this connection by providing facility operations and maintenance at Buffalo Lake Provincial Recreation Area (located 21 km north of Stettler on Hwy 56 and 7 km west).

We invite all EXPRESSION OF INTEREST letters to be mailed to Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, Parks Division, Wainwright District Office, Bag 600, Provincial Building, 4705 – 49 Avenue, Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0.

Closing time and date for receiving letters of interest is 2:00 pm local time on November 28th, 2012.

All letters must include the name, address and telephone numbers of the contact person and a brief description of past history/ experience in a park environment or similar site operations and maintenance.

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Only individuals, groups or firms submitting a letter expressing interest and the current Operator will be eligible to receive a Request for Proposal package. A $50.00, non-refundable fee (plus GST) will be charged for each package. Cheques are to be made payable to the “Government of Alberta”.

Eligible individuals, groups or firms will then be contacted to attend a mandatory information meeting at the Parks Division, Wainwright District Office, located in the Stettler Provincial Building scheduled for 10:00 am on December 7th, 2012.

By Jeffrey HeydenKaye Highway 2 was closed for almost three hours Nov. 12 after a Nissan collided with a Honda Fit. RCMP say the Nissan’s driver attempted to pass a southbound cement truck just south of Secondary Highway 597 near Blackfalds when it crossed the median and entered the northbound lanes. The Ponoka and Innisfail Integrated Traffic Units, along with Blackfalds RCMP and the Lacombe Fire Department attended the collision.

The driver of the Nissan was pronounced dead at the scene. The

The Ministry reserves the right to reject any or all letters of interest and any or all subsequent proposals.

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driver of the Honda and the passenger in the Nissan were both taken by STARS; one to a Calgary hospital and the other to an Edmonton hospital.

Evidence at the scene shows alcohol may have been a factor in the collision, which is still under investigation.

Police and the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit dealt with more than nine collisions and several calls of vehicles off the road last week, mostly due to inclement weather and road conditions.

Gas theft Police are looking for a man who drove away with $114 in gasoline Nov. 7 in the evening. The man told gas station staff he left his wallet in a local restaurant and did not return to pay. He is described as a tall skinny Caucasian.

Attempted theft A convenience store called RCMP after a man disguised himself and attempted to take money from behind the

counter Nov. 8 at 10 p.m.

He is described as six feet tall wearing a black hat, black sweater and white scarf covering his face. Staff confronted the suspect after which he drove away in a small blue car. No money was taken.

Domestic fight at a hotel A couple from Estevan, Sask. has been arrested for breach of probation after police were called to break up a disturbance at a Ponoka hotel Nov. 12 at 11 p.m.

The 23-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were reported to have been arguing in public throughout the day and hotel management had received several noise complaints.

After some investigation it was determined that both were under probation not to consume alcohol.

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

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Skating rink for vehicles: Winter conditions made driving a risky business on Highway 2 Nov. 7. This semi-tractor lost control on the Highway 53 overpass; two other cars avoided a collision by driving into the median. There were no injuries.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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In the midst of it all they still held an election with a record turnout, and President Obama will no doubt have a huge task ahead of him to gather the forces back into economic stability, which will hopefully include a pipeline from Canada??

How about a little bit of this and that?

• For those us (like yours truly) who buy lottery tickets and hope for a windfall of wine and roses with the rich and famous, I read the other day that our odds of winning the top Lotto Max prize are 28,633,528 to one. Then again, you don’t have any chance of winning if you don’t buy a ticket or two, and don’t forget that many millions from all those lotteries go toward. grants and support that allow Canadian towns, cities, and counties to help complete and promote countless community projects that will benefit each and every citizen now and long into our future.

• No English dictionary has ever been able to adequately explain the difference between the two words finished and complete. Some people claim that there is absolutely no difference in these words, but at a recent linguistic competition held in London, England that attracted the best scholars in the world, a 25-year-old Guyanese man by the name of Samsunder Balgobin, proved them all wrong, and brought the house down. Here is his very astute answer to his final question of how to explain the difference between complete and finished in a way that is easy for everyone to understand: “When you marry the right woman, you are complete, and when you marry the wrong women you are finished. But when the right one catches you with the wrong one, you are completely finished!”

He got a five-minute standing ovation, as well as the top prizes of a trip around the world, a case of 25-year-old Eldorado Rum, and an invitation to dine with the Queen.

Quickie facts • Nine out of 1,000 computers are infected by spam. I hope mine is not one of them because I hate spam! When I was a kid and we came to Canada right after the war ended, Spam was at the top of our menu, as well as porridge that you could stand your spoon up in, and sardines on toast, which I loved, • Currently there are some one billion computers and two billion television sets in use throughout the world on any given day. This means that many of us are shining our bottoms on comfortable chairs much more than we used to, and quite possibly why our bathroom scales are going helter skelter, and daily exercise, beyond our fingers and eyeballs could be really suffering.

As our snowbirds now head south with the geese, the rest of us will just dig in (or dig out) and get set to enjoy another invigorating winter under the bright Alberta sunshine. Along the way just keep on shovelling and Christmas shopping, and have a great week, all of you!

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Ponoka cowboy snags Canadian championship

By Amelia Naismith It’s the rodeo many spend a whole season working toward and this year was no different for Ponoka’s seven cowboys and one cowgirl who qualified to compete at the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

The pinnacle event was held at Rexall Place in Edmonton, from Nov. 7 to 11.

While saddle bronc rider Luke Butterfield was the only one to take home a championship title, all of Ponoka’s competitors rode hard and gave it their all to come out on top.

“It’s going really good,” Butterfield said after his Nov. 10 afternoon ride. “I’m having lots of fun.” He was awarded a buckle for that go round win.

However, his luck almost ran short. The night of Nov. 10 and during the Sunday finals, Butterfield was bucked off. “It was a rank horse,” he said.

“I was disappointed. I was worried the guy behind me could catch me,” Butterfield added. However, he had nothing to worry about and came out the Canadian champion, something he’s only dreamed about before.

“I worked really hard at this.

I’ve always wanted to win a Canadian championship. I really worked my butt off for this.”

Another cowboy, Levi Simpson, and his team roping partner, John Robertson, also had a fruitful CFR experience and finished well.

Simpson and Robertson managed to tie the arena record, 3.7 seconds, with another team on Nov 10.

“We came in here third. We put everything on the line every night,” said Simpson.

During their first round the team came in second, then scored a no time, and placed second again.

“I’m hoping it continues with the good luck.”

Saturday night didn’t go according to plan when Simpson missed the steer but the team placed second overall. “We had a good finals.”

Simpson and partner John Robertson will head to the United States for January’s Montana Circuit Finals.

However the rides didn’t go as smoothly for all of Ponoka’s cowboys. During one of his rides, a flank strap fell off bareback rider Jake Vold’s horse. He was given an-

other ride, which also didn’t go in the 25-year-old’s favour.

“I got 77. It could have been a good cheque,” said Vold. However he wasn’t going to let that score affect his game.

“I feel good, just had a little bad luck. I’m still going for two more rounds.”

Another optimistic cowboy was Klay Whyte, and team roping partner Jeff Robson. They also tried hard until the end. In their first two rounds they placed fourth but then came up with two no times.

“Our steer went left. Jeff’s horse didn’t want to run up the wall,” Whyte explained.

On Nov. 10 the team also tried to beat the arena record. However, Whyte says Robson missed his mark and just waved it off.

Although Whyte wasn’t sure if they’d be able to place first he was excited about the rodeo in general.

“We can darn sure still win the rounds.

Unfortunatly, Saturday night and Sunday’s finals didn’t go as the ropers were hoping. “Let’s just say Saturday didn’t go very good,” Whyte said.

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Jordan Dodds, header and Clark McCarroll, healer, work together during the team roping challenge on the Nov. 10 evening performance.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Luke Butterfield became the Canadian saddlebronc during the Canadian Finals Rodeo with $64,940.83 total earnings.

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Ponoka’s CFR riders give it best shot Continued from page 28 On Sunday Robson managed to spin a good steer, but Whyte says he missed. “It wasn’t the finals we were hoping for.”

Whyte says they’ll practice over the winter, compete in jackpots and get ready for the spring rodeos.

Team roper Jordan Dodds wasn’t as happy about his CFR runs.

“No good so far,” is what he had to say Nov. 10.

Between misses and penalties the rodeo wasn’t going in Dodds’ favour.

Steer wrestler Trygve Pugh also had a rough afternoon run on Nov. 10.

“I’m pretty well out of the average,” he said afterward. “Missing that steer cost me big.”

Pugh says how the runs go depends on the draw.

He was drawing well but not having much luck.

With the average out of reach, Pugh set his sights on the go-rounds.

Bull rider Tyler Pankewitz almost didn’t make it to the CFR this year. Several weeks ago he was thrown and lacerated his spleen.

Pankewitz had an ultrasound done Oct. 30 but the doctor who was supposed to give the rider his CFR clearance was on holidays. Instead, he had other doctors check the ultrasound. “I don’t know if they were looking at the right one. They said it was very bad.”

Regardless, Pankewitz was given doctors’ approval on Nov. 6, the day before the CFR started.

He said his rides were mediocre and he was thrown again on Nov. 10. “I just don’t get along with that bull.”

Pankewitz has ridden Pawn Star six times before but has never managed the full eight seconds.

His Saturday night and Sunday rides didn’t go well either. “I don’t know what happened. That’s bull riding I guess.”

Pankewitz said part of it could be he was out so long with his injury. “If you’re not at the top of your game climbing on to those rank bulls it doesn’t usually work well.”

However, Pankewitz is already looking forward to the PBR Canadian Finals in Saskatoon this weekend.

Ponoka’s only CFR cowgirl, barrel racer Cranna Roberts, was having a good time at the CFR. “It’s just exciting to be here,” she said. “It’s been fun, busy.”

Cranna said her horse, Leaguer Moon, had been consistent but she was hoping to pick up the pace for the finals.

“It’s just the little things. It’s a small fraction between all the horses.”

While they never made it to first, Roberts and her horse placed fourth Saturday night and Sunday, landing them third in the average.

“She stayed very consistent and I’m very happy with her,” said Roberts. “It was a spectacular experience.”

This was Robert’s horse’s first rodeo year.

Whether they had good luck or bad, and even if they hit the dirt or missed a steer each of Ponoka’s riders expressed the fun they had doing what they love. And even though some are taking a short break to let the horses cool off they’re already looking forward to their next ride.

Bareback rider Jake Vold holds on tight to a rank horse during one of his Saturday rides at the Photo by Amelia Naismith 2012 CFR.

Tyler Pankewitz holds on during the evening bull riding performance Nov. 10.

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Cranna Roberts has her eye on the prize during the evening performance Nov. 10. She finished this run with 14.51 seconds.

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Barrel racing legacy meets idol at CFR

By Amelia Naismith As the Nov. 10 afternoon performance of the Canadian Finals Rodeo kicked off the dream of one little cowgirl came true.

Six-year-old Charlee Edge, of Marwayne, entered the arena leading a horse, under a bright red spot light, as the announcers told the crowd about the magic of little girls and their love for horses.

Charlee has grown up wanting to be a barrel racer like her mother, Lindsey Edge and at the CFR she was able to meet one of her racing heroes, Carlee Pierce.

Over the summer Charlee had a chance to be a part of Niki Flundra’s specialty act, said father Denton Edge.

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Charlee Edge, 6, performs a piece about little girls and their love for horses during the opening of the Nov. 10, afternoon performance of the CFR. Photo by Amelia Naismith

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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Despite sub-zero temperatures it was hot rodeo action at Rexall Place in Edmonton Nov. 7 to 11 during the Canadian Finals Rodeo.

There were a few changes to the event, explained Jennifer Sheehan, public relations specialist at Northlands. “We had quite a bit of entertainment.”

With more than 90,000 tickets sold they did not quite match last year’s more than 91,000 but she feels the finals did

well considering winter road conditions in the beginning of the week.

What stands out most for Sheehan is Scott Shiffner competing in his 12th Canadian Finals Rodeo and winning bull riding champion and cowboy of the year.

“These guys are tough as nails.”

Her favourite experience during the entire week is always the Rodeo Magic event; more than 150 kids with disabilities had a chance to meet some rodeo stars and ride in the arena.

“It really gives them a different experience,” she said. “They get to be real life cowboys and cowgirls…the contestants I think get a lot out of it. I know the kids do.”

With the 39th anniversary under wraps Sheehan is already looking to next year’s 40th. “For sure we want to make it big.”

She thanked the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association for working so closely with Northlands to make the event possible.

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Ethel Kaechele Ethel May Alberta Roesti was born on June 5, 1921 to Peter and Annie Petra Roesti near Enchant, Alberta. Ethel moved to Bashaw, Alberta in December of 1938 and lived with her two brothers Ben and Vincent. She worked as a live in house keeper for a family in Ponoka, then came back to Bashaw in 1939 and worked for Fern Kohl and with Grandma Alice Sharp from 1939 to 1942. Ethel met Wes Kaechele at the Ellis Free Methodist church in 1941 at a youth group meeting, where his family attended. They were married at Ethel’s parent’s farm home at Bashaw on December 29, 1942 and they made their home with Uncle Bill Scode until 1952 when he passed away.

They purchased the farm where they continued to live and work until 2001. Ethel and Wes had four children: Gary, Darlene, Keith and Barbara. Ethel loved the farm and was keenly interested in its operation. One year after receiving the Provincial 100 year Farm and Ranch Award and Wesley’s passing, Ethel retired to Heritage House in Bashaw and continued to spend the weekends on the family farm with her son Gary remaining active in it operation. She would spend periods of time with her Daughter Darlene in Edmonton for holidays and hospital stays, eventually moving to Edmonton for the last year of her life. Ethel was interested in each of her children’s and grandchildren’s lives and celebrated with joy the arrival of her six great grandchildren. Hobbies of Ethel’s were ceramics, painting, paper sculpting and doing puzzles which kept her mind and fingers active.† She possessed a remarkable memory for people’s names and dates which she retained for the 91 years of her life. Ethel was a faithful member of the Ellice Free Methodist Church at Bashaw where she taught Sunday School. Ethel was predeceased by her son Keith (1974), her daughter Barbara (2000), her husband Wesley (2001), her parents Peter (1972) and Annie (1973) Roseti as well as all of her six brothers and sisters; Annie Margaret (1942), LeRoy (1953), Earl (1965), Vincent (1966), Ben (1998) and Elva (2008). Ethel passed away peacefully Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the age of 91. Ethel will be sadly missed by her family; son, Gary (Mary) Kaechele of Calgary and daughter Darlene O’Coin of Edmonton. Grandma will also be lovingly remembered by grandchildren and their families; Lauretta and Kurt Enders, children Chase and Pierce Enders, Jodena and Kendall Rogers children, Sophia and Emmett Rogers. Curtis and Candice Hendrickson and child Natalie Hendrickson and Kara Hendrickson and Trevor McCauley and child Emma McCauley. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2012 with Pastor David Panton officiating. The Interment Service followed at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to The Bethany Group, 4612 - 53rd Street, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 1Y6 (Designated Area of Need: Bashaw Valley Lodge - Resident Comfort).

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Mary Davenport 1928 - 2012 Mary Davenport passed away peacefully in Ponoka on November 5, 2012 at the age of 84 years, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Bert Davenport on June 7, 2003. She is survived by her sister Laura Walker; her children: Wendy (Norm), Brenda (Murray), Debbie, Judy (Derek), Terry (Stella), Betty, Raymond, Carolyn (Glenn), Kim (Graham), Jim, and Sheryl (Blair); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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FRED SCHULTZ On November 6, 2012 Mr. Fred Schultz passed away at the age of 90 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Olga; his children Karen White (Norm), Rosemarie Bruenesse (Mike), Bonita Hahn (Daryl) and Jessica Tinis (Tim); grandchildren Vincent (Amanda), Iris (Ian), Sabrina, Emily, Alexandra, Danielle, Rebecca, Martin and Stacy; his sister Dorothy Schultz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents William and Olga Schultz; and siblings Alvina, Josephine, Ted, Annie, Hadie, Gretta and Victor. A Funeral Service was held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 with the Interment Service following at the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

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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.

Phone 780-621-3953.

Fax 780-621-3959.

Janitorial

810

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free.

Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

SEEKING CLASS 1 DRIVERS with off-road fluid hauling experience. Will relocate.

Year round work. Above average wage, appealing benefit packages offered.

Trophy Buck Oilfield Services, Whitecourt, Alberta. Email resume: info@trophybuck.ca.

Fax 780-706-2389

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

AUTO SALES

Professionals

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$28

PER WEEK. REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

850

BLUERIDGE LUMBER INC. looking for a 3rd & 4th Class power engineer to operate thermal liquid heating system.

Excellent compensation and benefits. Submit resume to: Box 87, Blue Ridge, AB, T0E 0B0.

Email: jeff.victor @westfraser.com DYNAMIC RAIL SERVICES LTD. has an immediate opening for a Track Supervisor working out of our Grande Prairie office. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years of track work experience, be able to work unsupervised and have a strong focus on customer service and safety. Compensation includes a benefits package, profit sharing and a company vehicle.

Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

DUTIES INCLUDE, Set up of Mazak C.N.C lathe and running production runs, min. 3 The easy way to find a years experience. buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified Also currently hiring want ad. Phone 1-877-223a dayshift 3311 QC PERSON, Must be able to read measuring devices a n d b l u e p r i n t s f o r Professionals inspection of machined parts.

EASY!

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We offer competitive wages, benefits and a RRSP plan.

Please forward resumes to resume@ nexusengineering.ca AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators.

Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction.

Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051 Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds LOCAL Drywall company seeking Steel Stud Framers and Drywallers.

403-588-4614, 588-4615

720

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

Trades

PONOKA OFFICE ASSISTANT Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for an Office Assistant. In this position you will be responsible for general office duties, data entry, computer skills with knowledge in excel/word, and accounts payable/ receivable. Must be energetic, self motivated, above average communication skills, and organized.

We offer training, excellent remuneration and benefit Package.

Please submit your resume with references to “Ponoka Office Assistant” hr@calnashtrucking.com or mail/drop off to 6526 – 44 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

850

Trades

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 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Restaurant/ Hotel

Trades

850

GO TO YOUR NEXT JOB INTERVIEW WITH 2ND YEAR HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC SKILLS. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program.

Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams.

Gain 600 hours credit.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

820

PONOKA

Full Time Staff Required

Wages negotiable and benefits available Please fax resume Attn: Ron to 403-783-3625

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Trades

850

FUTURE AG in Rimbey is now accepting applications for an Agricultural Technician / Heavy Duty Mechanic with Ag experience. Live the life style of Central Alberta and be home at night. Work for one of the few family owned dealerships where we care about our employees and customers.

Trades

PONOKA NEWS Page 35

850

METAL ROOFING FOREMAN

Skyline is looking for and exp’d sheet metal foreman.

Must have experience in fabrication and installing sheet metal flashings on commercial buildings.

Top pay and benefits.

We offer: Full job description: www.skylinegroup.com • Competitive Wages Please email resume: • Annual work boot employment@ reimbursement skylinegroup.com • RRSP Plan or call Ryan: 403.230.6731 • Benefit Package • Sick Days PYRAMID • Tuition reimbursement CORPORATION program for apprentices IS NOW HIRING! • Monthly Bonus Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various If you are looking for a sites across Alberta. rewarding career with a Send resume to: successful and growing hr@pyramidcorporation.com organization, then forward or fax 780-955-HIRE your resume to: SOUTHERN ALBERTA Reclamation & Vegetation Future Ag Inc. Control Company Attn: Paula seeking following positions: Box 140 Operations Manager, Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0 Ticketed Herbicide Fax (403) 843-2790 Applicators, Fencers, Email paulam@futureag.ca Equipment Operators.

GET YOUR FOOT Email resume; in the garage door. jant.lundstrom@gmail.com Learn basic engine theory, successful candidate will power train, suspension, be contacted. job safety. First step to Automotive/Heavy Duty Apprenticeships.

GPRC Fairview Campus.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

GET YOUR FOOT IN THE GARAGE DOOR. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/Heavy Duty Apprenticeships.

GPRC Fairview Campus.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates.

Job board! Funding options. Apply online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT Maintenance Person Required Carpentry and flooring installation experience is required. Must be neat, clean, professional, friendly and works well with others or alone. Driver license is required. Drop off resume at 9 - 7619 50 Ave Red Deer, AB, Fax 403-309-3000 email: edna@catile1.com

Trades

Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice); and Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@ petrofield.com or Fax 403 742-1905 WELDERS ARE IN GREAT DEMAND! 16 week welding program gives you First Period Apprenticeship skills.

Includes 4 week work practicum. Grande Prairie campus - January 7, 2013.

Fairview campus - February 25, 2013.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca HOW can you make your phone ring & make some quick cash? Place your ad here. . .

Truckers/ Drivers

860

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

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

Resume and abstract fax to 403-784-2330 or call 1-877-787-2501 Mon,. - Fri,. 8 a m to 6 pm LEDUC TRUCKING COMPANY LOOKING FOR Class 1 Picker/Winch Truck Operators and One Ton Drivers for oilfield hauling.

Minimum 3 years commercial driving experience, oilfield experience is preferred.

Excellent wage & benefits.

Please send resume and abstract via email at brunostrucking @xplornet.com or fax to 780-986-0099 NOW HIRING DRIVERS and Leased Operators.

Includes incentive package. Contact Greg @ 403-946-5629.

PICKER OPERATOR NEEDED. Journeyman ticket and safety tickets required.

Located in Provost, Alberta.

Email resume to: swampdonkeytrucking @live.ca or fax 780-753-3120

TRY

Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

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880

Truckers/ Drivers

860

REQUIRED FOR AN ALBERTA TRUCKING COMPANY: One Class 1 Driver.

Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Scheduled days off.

Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

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Business Opportunities

870

AVON

Earn Christmas $$$ Only $10 to join, Earn up to 50% commission No sales quota’s to meet JOIN TODAY. Call 403 986 0411 GET FREE VENDING MACHINES can earn $100,000.00 + per year.

Guaranteed over 100% return on investment.

Guaranteed location placement. Financing available. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629; website www.tcvend.com.

Business Opportunities

870

INDUSTRY LEADER expanding with NEW billion $ brand.

Key people to partner with, to work directly with top producer in Canada.

Lucrative and training provided. 780-929-8194

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880

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

880

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

Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for the following position:

DISPATCHER

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

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311 CONSTRUCTION

COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED

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

SALES & SERVICE

Motorcycles & ATV’s 403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635

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

GARBAGE COLLECTION

850

Lube Bay Manager We are currently looking for a Lube Bay Manager at our Ponoka location. If you have a positive attitude and a great work ethic, we would love to hear from you. Experience is preferred but not necessary.

Please drop off resumes to Larry Thompson or: Email: lthompson@adamsgm.com Fax: 403-783-8000

This space could be yours for $

28

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

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DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

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

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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

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

EYE CARE Drs. Heimdahl & ZoBell 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

F/T WORKER NEEDED for disabled young man, Must have own vehicle and First aid. Send resume to Box 273 Rimbey T0C 2J0

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The Town of Ponoka is currently seeking applications to fill a memberat-large vacancy on the Ponoka Airport Commission. Any person interested in serving on the Airport Commission is requested to submit a completed application on or before November 30, 2012, to the Town of Ponoka.

Application forms are available at the Town Office: 5102 - 48th Avenue Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P7 or on the website at www.ponoka.ca

Relaxation Massage

Manicures Pedicures Gel Nails Waxing

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

Accepting registrations for 6 mo. Community Support Worker Program.

Funding may be avail.

GED training avail.

403-340-1930

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training www.academicexpress.ca

General Labour needed for very busy stone & stucco company. Physically fit Heavy lifting, loading and unloading materials.

Mixing, pouring and spreading of materials.

Fax: 888-214-9225 email stoneworxmasonry@ gmail.com

+ A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

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Employment Training

900

COMPUTING CAREER = Great career.

Study computer technology programs at GPRC, Grande Prairie campus.

Novice to expert. Circuit design and robotics lab, data communications and networking lab.

Diploma/University transfer. 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca.

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 YOUR NEW CAREER is as close as your computer. Online Active Aging Fitness Practitioner Certificate. Work with older adult fitness programs, coach master athletes. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta.

1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca.

EASY! The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

Business Services #1000 - #1430

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Financial

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161 DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy!

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

NEED CASH TODAY? Do you own a vehicle?

Borrow up to $25,000.

No credit checks cash same day, Canadian owned & operated; www.PitStopLoans.com.

1-800-514-9399.

Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Have it removed.

Canada’s premier record removal provider since 1989. BBB A+ rating.

Confidential, fast & affordable.

Free information booklet.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); RemoveYourRecord.com.

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

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

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

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Misc.

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1290

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New Appliances Needed?

New, dependable, affordable Inglis & Whirlpool household appliances.

Berni's

Refrigeration

and Appliance Service We deliver & install your purchases.

403-783-4880

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24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

Email or fax your resume to: Cindy Osmond, Administrator, Sunrise Village, 4004- 40th Street Close Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 0A3.

Email: cosmond@ sunrisevillages.com Phone: 403-783-3373 Fax: (403) 783-3324 www.sunrisevillages.com

1-877-223-3311 Employment To Place Your Training Ad Now!

www.angelmassagetherapy.net

RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL

Community Support Worker Program

Casual Housekeeper Casual Cook Casual Health Care Aides with HCA Certificate or equivalent; CPR; First Aid

1170

Financial

CALL:

403-783-5091

HEATING

Please submit resumes to 6526 - 44 Ave Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 or Email:

CARRIERS REQUIRED to deliver the Central AB Life, one day a wk. in Rimbey & Bentley Please call Debbie for details 314-4307

890

880

has the following positions available:

hr@calnashtrucking.com

Please send resume to above address, email to kathyrmt@hotmail.com or call our ofďŹ ce at 403-843-4964

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SUNRISE VILLAGE Supportive Living

SWAMPERS

Must be Enthusiastic, Energetic and Professional. Advanced skills an asset.

Shawna S. Welz

880

in Ponoka, has immediate opening for

880

Volunteers Wanted

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WA N T E D f a r m w o r k e r, Rimbey area, good pay and housing provided.

403-843-6463

Busy therapeutic massage clinic is now actively recruiting a Registered Massage Therapist.

RMT, Nail Technician

Stress Relief

880

4904 - 49th St. Box 1812 Rimbey, Alberta TOC 2JO

MASSAGE THERAPY AND AESTHETICS

Therapeutic Massage

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Therapeutic Massage Centre

NAIL TECHNICIAN

Angel

880

PONOKA AIRPORT COMMISSION VACANCY

403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 -

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www.lakelandcollege.ca 1 800 661 6490 ext. 8527

1290

Are you interested in working in the RAIL industry?

SAFETY SUPERVISOR-EDMONTON CANDO, an employee-owned company that supplies specialized services to the rail industry, is currently seeking a safety supervisor for its railcar switching operation in Edmonton. The Safety Supervisor is responsible, along with the Manager of Switching Operations, for leading Cando’s switch crews to ensure the service delivered to the customer is provided in the safest and most practicable and efficient manner.

1will demonstrate 12 345 initiative, strong organizational skills, the ability to work in a 34 With a focus on safety, top candidates 12345 fast paced environment and previous or developing supervisory skills. Incumbents must meet and maintain regulatory and customer standards in various areas, and must have knowledge of and ability to perform railcar switching.

Cando currently operates four crews at the site—shifts are twelve hours in duration, five days on, five days off, with some service requirements beyond scheduled shifts. Shifts include day and night operations, 365 days a year.

candoltd.com

SUBMIT RESUME Fax: 780-418-2365 Email: john.quirk@candoltd.com

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Western Canada’s Specialists in Backyard Bird Feeding Check us out at www.wildbirdconnection.net

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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

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Services

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NEW BABY 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

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

CHILD SAFETY FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTION

3 Certified Inspectors on Staff Battle River Insurance Ltd. The Co-operators 5103 48 Ave, Bay #3 Ponoka, AB

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

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

Serving Ponoka & Central Alberta for the past 35 years.

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

1315

RECOVERY CENTRE in beautiful BC coastal community, offers 30-90 day residential programs for drug/alcohol treatment (detox included) and aftercare program in your area. www.prrecovery.ca.

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.

At Your House?

It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

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

WHY WEIGHT? Lose up to 20 lbs by New Year’s Eve - Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic 1-800-854-5176.

Pet Services

Heather Goodwin

403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca

CLINKERS KENNELS

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

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

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346 NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly.

Only $259. + GST (based on 25 words or less).

Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228

Personal Services

1350

Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636

1410

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Auctions

1530

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

We buy for cash SALES WED. @6 pm.

ANTIQUE SALE 1st SUN. OF THE MONTH Oct. 7 AT 1 P.M. 403-782-5693 www.bigstrapperauctions.net SAVE $$$$ prepay your Classified ad. 1-877-2233311.

Welding

1410

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

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

1-877-297-9883.

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

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

Meet local single ladies.

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

Well Drilling

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE Welding

Rental Misc

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* Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required

3rd Wednesday of the month

By appointment only To register or for more information call Christine at 403.783.3987 or email christine_swift@cooperators.ca

Personal Services

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

MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178 Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net

Well Drilling

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Well Drilling

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RURAL WATER TREATMENT

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

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Auctions

1530

CANADIANA AUCTION November 18 10 a.m.

Bowden, Alberta.

Furniture, Moorcroft, Royal Albert, Doulton, Medalta, Gingerbread clocks, China, Glassware, Unique & ornate collectibles.

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

Canadiana Auction One Person’s Collection Sunday November 18- 10 a.m.

Bowden Lions Hall Bowden, Alberta

Furniture, Settee with matching chairs, Drop leaf table, Ornate china cabinets, Show cases, Ornate cupboards & tables, Monk’s bench converts to table, Moorcroft (lamps, bowls), Medalta vases & pottery, Gingerbread clocks, Mantle clocks, Long box phones, Royal Albert, Royal Doulton, China, Dish sets, Glassware, Ornate & Unique collectibles.. Just too much to mention. Lots of items still packed in boxes.. Sale is subject to additions and deletions.

Check web for pictures and listing....

See U all out at the sale..

PLUMBING SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD. JAMES AVERY “Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs�

Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7 PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345

PLUMBING

PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

This space could be yours for $

Pilgrim Auction Service

403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca

Building Supplies

EquipmentHeavy

1630

GO TO YOUR next job interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic skills. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program.

Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams.

Gain 600 hours credit.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

Cats

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BIG BUILDING SALE! This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!

20x20 $3,985, 25x24 $4,595 30x36 $6,859 35x48 $11,200 40x52 $13,100 47x76 $18,265 One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca LAMINATED POST BUILDINGS FARM AND COMMERCIAL. Prairie Post Frame serving Alberta. For pricing Calgary South, Barrie 403-506-7845; barrier @prairiepostframe.ca Calgary North, Howard 403-586-7678; howard @prairiepostframe.ca METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

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

40 Year Warranty.

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

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206.

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TO GIVE AWAY Mother cat & 4 kittens.

Good mouser, litter trained.

403-783-8891

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

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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

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2011 METEOR snowblower 108” dbl. auger heavy duty, best snowblower on the market $6500 obo; 2010 Frontier rotary rake 13’ working width, only done 120 acres, just like new $6500 obo 403-728-8200 HIGHLINE 6600, bale processor, good condition, 403-704-0964

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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

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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

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1981 REGENCY SRI, new windows, skirting & metal roof. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, some furniture incld’d. Has 12x12 porch.

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Tent Trailers ......................5130 Starting at only $69,900.

Utility Trailers ....................5140 Delivery anywhere in Alberta! 1-800-461-7632. ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 148 East Lake Blvd.

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Snowmobiles ....................5170 unitedhomescanada.com Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Out Of Town Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Property Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 NEW VANCOUVER Recreational Vehicle ISLAND TOWNHOMES Rental ..............................5220 available in beautiful Trailer Rental ....................5230 Qualicum Beach.

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Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

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Public Notice PROPOSED AMENDMENT Public Meeting for the TO THE QEII North LAND of Lacombe COUNTY’S USE BYLAW

FOR SALE BY TENDER The Board of Trustees of Wolf Creek School Division No. 72 (WCSD) has for Sale by Tender one (1) CNC vertical milling machine and accessory tools (the machine).

Area Structure Plan

Bylaw No. 1162/12 YOUR Part 3 – Development Application

The description of the machine is as follows: Model: Dura Vertical 5100 Serial Number: DV005HK1978 The Tender of an interested party MUST be made on the Mandatory Form of Offer to Purchase which can be obtained from WCSD’s Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Joseph J. Henderson.

Wolf Creek School Division No. 72 6000 Highway 2A Ponoka, AB T4J 1P6 Attention: Joseph J. Henderson, CGA Telephone: 1 - (403) – 783-3473 Sealed Tenders marked “CN Machine” accompanied by a 10% deposit by way of a certified cheque or bank draft payable to The Board of Trustees of Wolf creek School Division No. 72 will be accepted by the Secretary-Treasurer at the above address up to but not later than Thursday, November 15th, 2012 (2:30 P.M.). Tenders MUST actually be received by the said date and time not just sent.

The highest or any tender received may not be accepted by WCSD in its sole discretion. Sale of the machine is also subject to the Disposition of Property Regulation A.R. 181/2010 .

WCSD will not be responsible to any tendering party for any costs of any kind associated with the preparation of or submission of a tender. All tender documents become the sole property of WCSD. Viewing of the machine can be accommodated by contacting Mr. Henderson at 1-403-783-3473.

Any questions must be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer at the above noted address or phone number and only responses from the SecretaryTreasurer confirmed in writing will be binding on WCSD.

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Lacombe County has recently completed a draft of the QEII North of Lacombe Area Structure Plan (ASP) for public review. The draft ASP was developed based on direction from Council, input received from the community, comments received from various government agencies, an analysis of the plan area, and policies in the County’s planning documents. The draft plan identifies lands north of the City of Lacombe and west of the QEII Highway for recreational, residential, and commercial development and some lands adjacent to Highway 604 and west of the QEII Highway for recreational and commercial development. The draft plan also outlines the policy in terms of the continued use of the lands for agricultural uses and other related opportunities; the requirements for development in terms of site design, landscaping, and signage; the provision of servicing; and required road infrastructure.

We would like to hear what you think of the draft plan. You can find out more information by attending a public meeting which will be held: Date: Time: Place:

PART

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Monday, November 26, 2012 7:00 PM Lacombe County Council Chambers located 2 1/2 miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12

Lacombe County will be making a presentation highlighting important components of the draft plan. There will be an opportunity afterwards to ask questions and give us your comments.

A copy of the draft ASP may be obtained from the County’s Planning and Development Department or by visiting the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com.

For more information, please contact: Anita O’ Driscoll Planner/Development Officer 403-782-6601 aodriscoll@lacombecounty.com

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