Ponoka News, January 23, 2013

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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

Vol. 65, No. 4

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Ponoka: Impaired Driving Capital “Welcome to the Impaired Driving Capital of Canada.”

RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm opened his presentation at the Jan. 15 Coffee with Council meeting with that provocative statement.

“It’s very sad when you have to say that but that’s the reality we have in front of us.”

Chisholm was one of two presenters at the Kinsmen Community Centre with Mayor Larry Henkelman and town councillors in attendance. Followup questions were permitted in relation to the information presented. Chisholm’s focus was on impaired driving statistics in Ponoka, comparing municipalities along the Highway 2 corridor.

He presented a five-year snapshot of impaired driving charges: • 2008 had 37 municipal, 47 total with rural charges.

• 2009 40, 49 total.

• 2010 91, 110 total.

• 2011 66, 91 total.

• 2012 80, 109 total.

“That’s very serious in this community,” Chisholm said grimly.

Comparing per population ratios in 2012 for communities along Highway 2, Chisholm said Ponoka had one impaired driver for every 84 residents. Wetaskiwin in comparison showed one for every 215.

Chisholm used an Edmonton Journal article reporting Kelowna, B.C. as being the drunk driving capital of Canada with 583 incidents per 100,000 but he feels Ponoka is higher in comparison.

“They were named the Impaired Driving Capital of Canada. Well folks, we have 1,181 (per 100,000 people). We are now the Impaired Driving Capital of Canada if you want to use the stats and the math,” he stated.

Kelowna’s population is more than 117,000 while Ponoka has 6,773. Chisholm is multiplying the population with the impaired charges as a way of comparison.

“In 2009, 41 per cent (16 people) of the drivers we caught (in town) were from Ponoka. In 2012 that goes down to 24 per cent (19 people),” explained Chisholm.

He also pointed out that 28 per cent of those charged in 2009 (11 people) were from within a 40-kilometre radius outside of Ponoka and in 2012 the amount rose to 54 per cent (43 people).

He chose not to reveal where those people reside but he feels it shows a large shift in people coming to Ponoka since Wetaskiwin’s bylaw passed.

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Comparing Ponoka to Wetaskiwin after 2010

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Impaired driving investigations take time, Over-serving and the AGLC

Page 14: Mixed reviews from stakeholders at Coffee With Council, The three faces of alcohol and its costs explained

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Comparing Ponoka to Wetaskiwin after 2009 CALL

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Ponoka businesspeople and residents were presented with a barrage of information regarding the effects of alcohol and policing statistics during a Coffee with Council presentation Jan. 15 at the Kinsmen Community Centre.

The meeting had two parts: presentations from Don Voaklander, a researcher for the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research at the University of Alberta, and RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm, followed by councillors and residents speaking to each other casually about the proposed business hours CALL bylaw.

There was quite a bit of information to digest and the purpose of these Marilyn, Cara, Betty, Shalaine, Amanda, stories is to present it in a clear way. Further interviews were conducted with Diana, Willow & Katrina the presenters as well as councillors, residents and a representative from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.

WELCOME Comparing Ponoka to Wetaskiwin There are recognizable trends in Wetaskiwin and Ponoka’s police and hosBRETT pital statistics, explained Don Voaklander, researcher for the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research at the University of Alberta.

STICKNEY He researched and compared Wetaskiwin and Ponoka statistics on: injury To T their team! emergency visits, vehicle collisions and non-vehicle collisions; assault emergency visits, impaired charges, self-harm injury visits and assaults.

Brett welcomes He compiled the information from Alberta Health Services and Wetaskiwin n new clients along RCMP to determine trends after that bylaw was implemented at the beginning with friends to of 2010. Voaklander studied the years between 2006 and 2011. join her at the There has been a reduction of five to 50 per cent in the chance one of the Cutting Edge above mentioned events may occur, Vauxhall explained. There appears to be consistent reduction in injury and enforcement outcomes.

Hospitals do not score an emergency visit as alcohol-related but Voaklander Call for an appointment today! believes assaults and self-injuries generally result from alcohol use. “These are the typical kinds of things that alcohol might be a factor in them…It’s what we call an ecological analysis. We’re kind of making a connection there that’s not 5101 49 Ave at the individual level or data.”

Voaklander suggests benefits of restricting hours Restricting access to alcohol typically stops unplanned extra drinking; a person with a chronic issue might have the funds to go to a bar and drink, he said. “They start drinking early and they run out so there’s no other place to go. So it’s a bit of a harm reduction strategy.”

Restricting the hours might also stop people from driving to other locations as the further away someone has to go to buy alcohol, the less it is economically viable. “At a certain point the driving distance gets too far to think about.”

Our most sincere, heartfelt, thank you goes out to so many who Follow up questions have showed us their love during this difficult and sad time. We are People were allowed to ask follow up queshumbled by the support we received immediately following our tions only to clarify information presented and one family’s tragic loss. person asked if the statistics regarding alcohol use included First Nations people. Voaklander said it To our family who dropped everything and raced to be by our sides, with their constant love, compassion, tears and stories that made us laugh.

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To our closest friends who rallied immediately to be by our side and provide us with their love and understanding.

To our employees, staff, managers, and business associates: your hugs, acts of kindness, and taking care of things behind the scenes, has been nothing but incredible. We know we can take the time to heal, knowing full well that our business is in extremely capable hands.

To the community at large who were struck by this tragedy and united to support us, and each other. We are proud to be part of this community and call ourselves Ponokaians.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to Marlon Wombold for this compassionate care, as he guided us through the past week, holding us and sharing our tears - you are truly an angel from heaven.

Our gratitude extends to Bill Spangler, who officiated Brett’s celebration - thank you for the love and support.

And when you were all there for Brett, and us, at the funeral we were again so supported. Brett would be proud of all of you. Probably a little embarrassed, but definitely proud.

And now as we find our new normal and deal with our loss, we ask you to do the same - in his honour. He would want us to continue life, by his example of living life to the fullest, with no regrets.

With Heartfelt Gratitude, The Wiese Family

Don Voaklander, a researcher for the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research at the University of Alberta presented stats after Wetaskiwin passed its business hours bylaw Jan. 15.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

included those who have taken the surveys and he believes there are not many First Nations residents who responded to them. He believes young men also did not take the survey.

“With alcohol surveys it’s funny; often that party group of males between 20 and 35, which are the real heavy drinkers, they are always the folks that are least likely to respond to the survey so the rates are probably higher than what the survey says based on the non-response of those high-risk groups,” explained Voaklander.

He added there are some caveats around the information presented since there are only two years of study available since Wetaskiwin passed its bylaw. “We really need about four years to determine a trend.”

There are other factors that can affect information such as weather trends. If there is extreme driving conditions from icy roads Seafield Social Workers have had another busy successful then there might be year. In November we held our annual potluck supper and more visits to the hoswhist night which was very well attended by members and pital. “You can see that there’s a general downguests. The raffle baskets proceeds went to Santa’s Anonymous, ward trend in most of one of the many charities we support. the health statistics but In December the annual quilt draw was held at the library. that’s following a genThe winner was Brian Worth of Ponoka. Thanks to all who eral downward trend in supported our ticket sales. most of Canada.”

A postal code analyOur group always welcomes new members. In April we will sis is needed to better host the annual charity auction and card party. study information in If you are interested please call Pat Zukowski 403-783-6863 surrounding communior Helen Hagemann 403-783-2330. ties after the Wetaskiwin bylaw was passed, said Voaklander.

Jim Hamilton wondered if hospital injury information showed whether they were alcohol-related. Voaklander said they are not coded to show if alcohol was part of that and motor vehicle collisions were the same. “We have to do more work to tease L to R: Grace Normand, Maria Remyn, Betty McMillen out what is what but science takes a while.”

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Impaired driving investigations take time

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm addressed the issue of overtime that Mayor Larry Henkelman raised at a Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce lunch in December.

An impaired driver investigation takes an officer approximately five hours of paperwork, which can create overtime for Mounties, he explained. “You can’t pass that on to a new member coming on…That member is bound to continue the investigation.”

“We had a total of 250.5 hours related directly to impaired driving investigations,” he said. The total cost was $8,767 in 2012.

Typically overtime costs are $100,000 a year with $25,000 occurring during the Ponoka Stampede, the cost of which is shared with the Ponoka Stampede Association and the Town of Ponoka during that week to assist with the influx of people.

Mounties do not provide 24-hour coverage in Ponoka but are scheduled to be active during peak times and are

Over-serving and the AGLC

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Proponents of Ponoka’s business hours bylaw have suggested the safety issue is in over-serving and selling liquor to someone who is already drunk. Ponoka News spoke with the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) to determine how it deals with this issue.

“Certainly there are requirements under the law with regards to not serving anybody that appears to be intoxicated,” said Jody Korchinski, director of communications. “That would be a violation of AGLC’s laws and policies.”

The AGLC requires training for licencees and staff of liquor establishments to deal with patrons. “We do try to train staff to recognize signs of intoxication and educate them as to what the law is.”

Korchinski was reluctant to give minimum penalty fines but provided the maximum amount — which is $250,000. “They can range from financial penalties and the loss of the liquor licence…It would certainly depend on many things.”

Some of those cost factors include the number of violations for an establishment and often the AGLC, police and bylaw officers work together to ensure compliance.

“All complaints are taken seriously and looked into,” she said.

Fines and rulings are made public as well as its laws and regulations. More information can be found at www.aglc.com.

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on-call for when there is no coverage. There is no “What is the acceptable number of set standard for the numimpaired drivers coming to Ponoka?” ber of RCMP officers per population, explained ChStaff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm isholm. Ponoka pays for 11 Mounties; the province pays for three rural positions, and there are 11 members — six RCMP and five sheriffs — of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit that the town does not pay for. “We schedule more people typically on weekends and evenings.”

One question over Ponoka’s RCMP impaired driving statistics is whether there has been an increase in the number of Check Stops and if that has a direct bearing on the increase in impaired drivers arrested from 2009 to 2012. Chisholm stated 10 per cent of impaired drivers charged were from Check Stops.

“You think with all the increased visibility and more Check Stops impaired driving would be reduced but it’s not.”

He added the stops are being conducting in all Alberta communities. The purpose is to keep the community safe and for those who challenge the bylaw, the staff sergeant asks this question. “What is the acceptable number of impaired drivers coming to Ponoka?”

“I know my answer is zero,” Chisholm added. “Our impaireds have doubled.”

He is unsure how motorists from outside communities are coming to Ponoka already impaired but the goal is to keep residents safe. There is ample evidence to RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm spoke with support the proposed bylaw with the information presented at Coffee With Council, attendees of Coffee With Council on Jan. 15 stated Chisholm. to present information on impaired driving and Police also conduct regular checks in bars to ensure compliance but not as much in the liquor stores. “Because you’re not serving and consuming in a liquor store.” the proposed business hours bylaw.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye There is however an availability of late night liquor in Ponoka, which people from outside communities take advantage of, stated Chisholm.

He believes a change in liquor sales hours would stop people from surrounding communities coming to Ponoka.

Generally, police do not ask where a suspect comes from and why they came to Ponoka but Chisholm has had Mounties ask those questions in the last three months.

Senior He did say Check Stops have slightly increased since 2009 but was unsure by how much.

Support Follow up questions to Chisholm Eleanor White wondered about laws related to servProgram ing and selling liquor “Is there any restriction on who can buy it other than age? For instance, is it legal to sell alcohol to a person who is impaired?”

Subway Fresh At Circle of Friends, we create a caring social Chisholm confirmed it is illegal to sell liquor to an community for your loved one to enjoy Try Our impaired person. White suggested a person would not their day while receiving the care and buy liquor while intoxicated if they knew they were gosupport they need. ing to be refused.

“It doesn’t work that way,” he replied.

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CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE Pastor Jerry Preheim 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

NEW COVENANT BAPTIST REFORMED CHURCH Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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By Amelia Naismith Weight loss isn’t only about dieting and calorie counting, it involves a change in lifestyle and mindset, according to the new anthology; Unlocking the Power of You: 12 Keys to Health, Happiness and Success.

Unlocking the Power of You is compiled from the works of 12 different authors. Each author is a self-improvement expert with topics ranging from attracting your ideal weight, to soul care for the super stressed woman, to finding happiness in life’s messes.

Co-author Zaheen Nanji, who is also a success coach, professional speaker and owner of Shanti Wellness Centre in Wetaskiwin, feels the book will educate and motivate readers to develop the attitude, skills and habits to improve their life in whichever area they want. “I like that everyone can read this book and get something out of it.”

Nanji’s section of the book deals with weight gain, loss, and attracting your ideal weight. “It’s mostly for people who’ve been struggling with their weight for a number of years. I think they’ll understand why I have a reason for struggling with food.”

In her chapter, Nanji talks about using pleasure and negativity as motivations to lose weight. She says those who are motivated by pleasure,

such as wanting to lose weight to become more flexible, while negative motivation would be wanting to lose weight because one doesn’t want joint pain.

Those who are motivated by pleasure are able to keep the weight off because they have an easier time looking forward to achieve their goals.

“I’m hoping that reading the book, people will realize what about weight loss is important to them and why they want to lose weight. Once they figure out what’s important that will actually motivate themselves to get back on track.”

When Nanji was given the opportunity to be a part of the book she jumped at the chance. “I knew I always wanted to write a book. You just have that goal, but you don’t know where to start.”

Working on Unlocking the Power of You gave Nanji the skills to meet a deadline and with one book already done she’s looking forward to writing another, which will be a memoir.

When Nanji was 15 years old she immigrated to Canada without her parents. While having to overcome cultural differences, many of them associated to weight gain and her personal relationship with food, Nanji also worked to overcome a stutter she’d had all her life.

To coincide with the books promotions Nanji will be holding two book signings in Wetaskiwin.

The first will take place at the Shanti Wellness Centre on Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The second will be on Jan. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wetaskiwin Library.

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You’ve likely heard the old adage, “It’s the thought that counts.” I’ve often wondered if that is true; especially since it is with that perspective in mind that I have at times purchased gifts for others or received gifts from others. Is it really the thought that counts?

I think our thoughts are a curious subject. Comments such as, “Let me think about that;” “You are what you think;” “Sorry, I forgot;” or “What was I thinking?” seem to reveal the amount of effort and energy we must endure to process our thoughts. At times it can seem second nature and at others we can struggle to remember a name, a song, or especially

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There are those who claim to read the thoughts of others such as Eric Dittelman whose comedy sketch earned him a spot on America’s Got Talent. Then there are those who face painful seasons of forgetfulness such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In it all we find that our thoughts matter. What we think about seems to profoundly impact what we do.

Speaker and author Graham Cooke explains it this way: “Every action is rooted in the thought that produced it.” Meaning, the things that we think are the feeding grounds for our actions. We can all be relieved not every thought we think about becomes an action but our actions are absolutely influenced by our thoughts. Think about buying a new toy, car, shirt,or gadget long enough and it will almost surely come to pass. I wonder how many relationships, jobs, or vehicles have been discarded because of the thoughts of “greener pastures.” Our thoughts bear such great influence on our lives that it would seem of great value to guard the inputs and influences of our thoughts.

The Bible is an arsenal of more than 31,000 thought-impacting verses to help positively influence our actions. Regardless of how you view the truth or authority of the Scriptures, most of us would wish those around us would live with the character and values exemplified within its pages. We would all desire those we do business with, those we work with, and those we live with would be honest (Leviticus 19:11). Parents would love it if their children would honor them (Ephesians 6:2), and of course we want the thief to stop stealing (Ephesians 4:28). We can find value in Colossians 3:19, which reminds husbands to love their wives (not just on Valentine’s Day), and 1 Corinthians 13, which paints an incredible portrait of love. If our actions aren’t bringing the fulfillment we are hoping for in life … it is possible our thoughts need a bit of a recalibration. Now that I “think” about it, maybe it is the thought that counts.

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Reflections of Ponoka Hot news stories from days gone by

By Mike Rainone for the News After working off and on in the newspaper business in and around Ponoka for the over 50 years, I have several cupboards and boxes full of the nostalgia of our past. I have always had a great deal of fun browsing through the old papers and pictures that now help me to put together and stories for the Reflections and Remember When each week in the Ponoka News.

As we enter into the new year with hope and upbeat enthusiasm, I thought I would put together a few “newsy tidbits” of or our always colorful past, which I hope you will enjoy. Please keep all those great story ideas and old photos coming in so that can keep these history features going for another year.

The great race An exciting event for all ages will be featured at the Ponoka Quarter Horse Show on Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 1970 at the Stampede Grounds.

During the evening performances a registered quarter-horse, which has been acknowledged as the fastest in the world on a 440-yard stretch, will match its speed in a classic 220-yard dash against a souped up 1967 Malibu 4-speed stock car. The hot-rod is sponsored by Badry Sales and Service, will be driven by Ken Williams and will certainly attract lots of friendly bets and hefty discussion at the windup Foresters’ steak fry.

Our dump ground has got to go On May 27, 1968 our good old smelly and smoking dump grounds south of town will be closed, and will be one of those landmarks that we really won’t mind losing. The Town of Ponoka has purchased land just over the north bridge from Pete Hinkley, and this new sanitary landfill grounds will be put into use immediately. All local garbage will be dumped into a 12-foot deep by 16 feet wide, 200-yard long trench, which will be filled as required and absolutely no burning will be allowed. It is rumoured that by 1971 all provin-

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

Here is a street view of 51st Avenue in Ponoka in the 1960s, complete with those not-so-popular iron parking meters, which cost 5 cents an hour for parking, stayed around for a couple of decades, then were removed. cial dump grounds will be operated in this manner, with strict government restrictions in place to control the fill-in period, hours as required until the population exceeds 5,000. There is no doubt that all residents of Ponoka, especially those in the south end, will be pleased with this new and improved scentless and smokeless garbage disposal system.

Town council on the hot seat • November 1960: The nightmarish parking meter issue has landed on the table of Ponoka town council once again. After a rather heated meeting, first

Remember when

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

Fred Martin, shown here marking a car along the streets of Ponoka in the late 1950s, was a cell guard for the police department and also the parking inspector before the parking meters came in early 1960s. In 1966 Jack Stickel took on the controversial position of constable in charge of the Town of Ponoka parking meter department.

and second readings were approved, with third reading set for Nov. 28, which will put into place a bylaw to govern the parking issue and put the meters into action from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Sundays and holidays. The charge to park will be one cent for 12 minutes or a nickel for an hour, after that your car has to be moved. Proposed fines for not plugging the meters or moving after an hour will start at $2 and increase from there. Council will compromise on the contentious parking issue by allowing businesses (of council’s choice) to purchase covers for the meters at a fee of $30 a year, as well as allowing trucks and vehicles a reasonable amount of time to unload merchandise in front of businesses without having to plug the meters. It should be very interesting once the parking bylaw becomes reality.

The hottest headlines • Gordon E. Taylor, minister of highways and transportation, announced in May 1969 that the sale of vehicle license plates had exceeded 100,000 in March and April, and will continue to be sold at Albertya Treasury Branches and motor vehicle branches throughout the province.

• The Ponoka Stampeders are off to a fast start in the 1960-1961 Central Alberta Hockey League, defeating the red-hot Edmonton Oil Kings 8-7 in their home-opener before 900 thrilled fans at the Ponoka Arena, then spoiling the Lacombe Rockets opening game with an exciting 3-2 victory in their rink. Stampeders goals were scored by Ted Demchuck with three, Gord Buttrey and Gerry

Prince snipped two each, with singles by Jack Moore, Ron Tookey, John Zahara, Dick Warwick, and Roger Gelinas.

• The Bank of Montreal in the 1960s introduced Bancardchek, a new way of spending without packing a bunch of money around. The True Checking Account provides easily-negotiable cheques that can be cashed almost anytime and anywhere in North America. This new service also features a line of credit’available, just in case you may need it.

• Popular curling columnist Ken Watson promised that Canada’s busy curling rinks will be filled this 1960 season with young curlers attempting to pulverize their opponents with the same “rock-busting” tactics that have reigned supreme in the last two Brier playdowns. Watson claimed that the Richardsons of Saskatchewan had unveiled this cannonball type of running game, which has been known to sometimes break the granite rocks into pieces. But then again it was the famous Campbells of Avonlea who would thrill the brierstarved home town crowd of 54,000 in Regina with their quieter chip and lie game, and to emerge as the first to have Saskatchewan’s name engraved on that age-old Tankard.

• The first issue of the Ponoka Herald, on Aug. 27, 1900 announced the thriving Village of Ponoka had a great demand for lots, with prices running from $50 to $100, and that all we needed to make our families happy and contented is a druggist and a band.

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Opinion More to crime reduction than proposed booze bylaw “There are three Indian reserves. Why kinds of lies,” British not compare Ponoka’s Prime Minister Benjaactual impaired drivmin Disraeli famously ing stats with those of observed. “Lies, damned similar communities lies and statistics. that share demographics Add crime stats to and economic circumthe list. stances? How about Strathmore with The sensational next Gleichen — if not disingenuous door?

Or Spruce — statement that Ponoka Grove with Enoch? is the Impaired DrivGeorge Brown Or Rocky Mountain ing Capital of Canada Off the Record House with Sunchild/ certainly got everyone’s O’Chiese? attention at the Coffee with Council meeting last week.

Council is targeting non-resident RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Ch- shoppers who drive to Ponoka to buy isholm produced statistics to show late-night booze. Last year, only 19 Ponoka’s impaired driving rate would Ponoka residents were charged with be 1,181 per 100,000 people. StatsCan impaired driving — the rest (40) says there were 450 police-reported were from out of town, the majority impaired driving incidents per 100,000 from within 40 kilometres of Ponoka. in Alberta. The national figure is 262 There is no moat around Hobbema: per 100,000. problems there will surely seep into Volume refers to the total number those same neighbouring communities of impaired driving charges laid in that also benefit from native purPonoka; the crime rate refers to the chasing power, and the enrichment number of crimes per 100,000 people. their culture adds to the comThere were actually 91 arrests for munity. drunk driving in Ponoka in 2011; 109 Interesting that council has no in 2012. qualms about spending a share of the What’s surprising in those statis- $25,000 it costs to police drunken tics is that on average, there are only cowboys at the Ponoka Stampede for two impaired driving arrests per week a week but it doesn’t want to spend a in Ponoka. Processing an average of fraction of that amount to deal with two impaired drivers each a weekend drunken Indians. creates $8,767 in direct overtime?

Mounties say they don’t know This is an epidemic? how drunken late-night shoppers are No, it’s fear mongering. making it out of Hobbema and into It’s bad science to compare a dense- Ponoka where they are occasionally ly populated, tourist destination to a arrested and charged. The drunks are small farm service centre next to three driving out, right under their noses. It’s

Illustration a dry reserve. Anyone with booze on their breath is breaking at least a band bylaw. Apparently impaired driving is not a priority of the Hobbema RCMP. If RCMP really want to stop drunk drivers from entering Ponoka, set up Check Stops on Highway 2A north of town. And if they slip through the net, police and AGLC inspectors must stop turning a blind eye to over-serving in bars and lay charges or suspend liquor licences.

Town councillors don’t have to appear tough on crime to get re-elected — they need to be honest with crime statistics and smarter about fighting crime.

Council’s desire for the liquor sales bylaw arose from the notion that alcohol is the root of Ponoka’s evils and limiting access to late night sales would miraculously create a safer community. It then morphed into the need to reduce RCMP overtime (which is already built into the municipal budget) and then it

focused on Ponoka’s “outrageous” impaired driving statistics.

In support of its kneejerk decision to impose restrictions on the sale of alcohol, council must establish and implement a safe communities strategy and work with the business community, FCSS, the RCMP, courts, schools, mental health agencies and Indian reserves.

There is no doubt crime has an effect on the quality of life in Ponoka. Abuse of alcohol has an effect on the quality of life in Ponoka. The solution will not be found solely on the backs of honest businesspeople selling a legal product within the hours approved by the provincial government.

If we are to get serious about reducing crime in Ponoka, everyone must make crime reduction a priority.

We’d better get used to Idle No More movement Dear Editor: Your opinion piece in the Jan. 16 edition of the Ponoka News, asserting “Natives need honest leadership from within,” made one useful point, while totally ignoring another.

We can all agree that a protesting group’s profile is stronger if their hands are clean of any potentially nefarious financial dealings with the funds afforded them by various levels of government. As an additional black mark, the character of Chief Theresa Spence is questioned at a personal level as well. Put that together with the increasingly inconvenient nature of the Idle No

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More’s activities and it’s difficult not to see this article as a total discrediting of the movement’s origins and goals.

I would like to point out, even to underline, that in the past months and years, the list of private corporate executives (mainly non-aboriginal), government ministers all non-aboriginal) and elected officials — federal, provincial and municipal — in Alberta and other provinces, almost all of which are non-aboriginal, have been convicted of various levels of fraud, mismanagement, deceit, mendacity and just plain greed, is almost as long as this sentence.

Padded expense accounts, ignoring of

the legalities of their mandate by oil companies — all these things are the stuff of daily news regularly.

However, I do not see this paper, or any other regional publication, urging us to discount the position of the province, municipality or even the federal government simply because there are those within it who are alleged thieves, or whose personal lives are messier than we think they should be.

Idle No More, and Theresa Spence raises hackles because they are aboriginal expressions, because they don’t intend to play by the rules laid down by the majority white society, and because they take aim at nefarious practices of our elected rulers to avoid democratic processes (with omnibus bills that cannot be properly debated). They also demand discussions around the various treaties made with them by the

British Queen and largely ignored by non-aboriginal corporation and governments.

An angry native woman in your face on the QE2 makes a stronger point about discontent and rage, than a nice, soft-spoken native quietly holding up a sign in front of a government building, from which all the inhabitants have departed.

Let’s remember how rude and in-your-face the civil rights movement of the Sixties and Seventies got before anyone paid any attention to the plight of the black community. I think we’d better get used to Idle No More and pay attention to what it’s less than perfect proponents are saying. They aren’t going away anytime soon.

James Strachan

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Water consumption issues, develop conservation strategies Dear Editor: Here we are again tackling an issue far to big for this little message. We have seen over the last seven or eight years many municipalities evaluating water issues and becoming more involved in water conservation. Any product people ingest should always be looked at with close scrutiny. Water is an important issue for everyone.

So how did we get into this water shortage situation?

The sad part of the water issue is 15, 20 years ago when water concerns were not on the front page in Canada, few people gave any longterm consideration to this most valuable resource. Industry always had time to do long-term planning concerning oil and gas, timber and mining, so why did it never occur to them that without water their resource could not be harvested.

As water aquifer volumes dwindled in many communities the concentration of non-potable elements increased, affecting water quality and increasing water treatment process steps. In the same way surface waters have dwindled in volume because of greater industrial demands, climate conditions and increasing surface pollutants are contributing to increased treatment process steps.

Maybe early on we should have encountered a water shortage like the west coast of California — then water would have been in the forefront.

In California their major source of water is the San Andreas Mountains, which back in 1985-86 received no significant snowfall, resulting in a drastic cut back in water consumption by all water consumers, residential, commercial and industrial.

Talking to a California state environment representative when the water shortage was in effect, some of the cutbacks included the mandated shut down of car washes, no outdoor watering, no houseplants and mandatory use of water restrictors. The constant monitoring of water meters resulted in close control of the flushing of toilets. This is where the notorious statement, “If it’s brown flush it down; if it’s yellow let it mellow” came from.

So what are some things each of us can do at home to help our community conserve water? Encourage municipal officials to perform a water audit of all users. Use a waterefficient toilet or dual flush toilet. If you aren’t able to do that, put a brick in each toilet storage tank and save about one litre of water per flush.

When running water for a bath, you don’t need to run the water to drain until you get the right temperature, put the plug in and the water will have plenty of time to adjust to temperature before you shut it off. A short shower rather than running a tub of water saves about four litres.

Learn to live with water restrictors as

they do provide a savings in water.

Don’t run the cold water five minutes just to get a cold glass of water, use an ice cube if you must. More manufacturers now offer front-load washing machines, they are more efficient. If you shop carefully you will find some dishwashers can perform equivalent cleaning using less water.

Outside the house, use a rain barrel to capture rainwater for your flowers and garden. Learn more about xeriscaping your yard. Certain shrubs require less water and xeriscaping your yard reduces water usage while still providing the enjoyment of trees and shrubs, and leaves you more time for the things you want to do with much less or no grass to mow. If you are really ambitious, separate your in-house drains from the toilet, collect the water in a small cistern and use it to water your yard. This of course requires you use environmentally friendly soaps and detergents. In the winter one turn of a valve and all the drains go back to the collection system. If re-piping house drains is impractical, pipe eavestroughing into a storage tank and water your yard with this. Don’t hose down your outdoor walks and driveway, sweep them.

Away from home, encourage your employer to get involved in a water conservation program like you have at home. Don’t waste water just because you are not at home. In your workplace, offer water saving suggestions to your supervisor. Try to use tactical and efficient methods in operations requiring water usage.

Maybe your employer will set up an awards program for water conservation ideas that result in a savings to the company. If you are staying more than one night at a hotel/motel, don’t ask for clean linens, this saves a much more significant volume of water when you consider all the guests.

When you conserve water in your house and or yard, this results in a lower water bill and direct savings to your household budget. Reducing water volume saves treatment costs by your municipality and pumping costs to deliver it to you. Lower treatment costs to the water treatment plant and distribution network will be reflected in reduced taxes and results in less wastewater treated, less wastewater treatment costs and less discharge into water courses.

I think the best we each can do daily is to be conscious of how we use water, understanding that when we waste it we just might be shortening the time we have this most precious resource with us in abundance, at least that’s how I see it, the “old operator.”

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Used cell phones and portable rechargeable batteries and battery packs (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, or Pb) are accepted. The drop off box is located just inside the door for convenience. Each item must be placed in an individual plastic bag that is provided with the collection box. An instruction sheet is located above the box to assist you. Please note that alkaline or lithium (non-rechargeable) batteries are not accepted. Thank you for your part in caring for our environment.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Aquaplex Update: Aqua Zumba starts Feb. 8. Register now for morning spring break lessons! Schedule is available for viewing at www.ponoka.ca

Public Skating: Monday -Friday: 12 noon -1:30 pm Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO DID YOU KNOW........?

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.

Reminder Regarding Garbage Receptacles Just a reminder to residents with garbage receptacles at the rear of your property, please ensure that receptacles are placed on your private property and NOT on the Town’s laneway. This will assist the Public Works department with maintenance (grading and snow plowing) of lane.

2013 Dog Licenses NOW DUE! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE LOWER RATEPAY BEFORE FEB. 1ST! $25 per dog now! Licenses will be $40 on February 1st. All dogs over the age of three months must be licensed. As per Bylaw #114-01, owners will be fined $50 for dogs caught not wearing a current dog tag.

Thank you for being a responsible dog owner.

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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou

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Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

PCs preparing for tax grab

Resident’s letters ignored in new bar location issue Dear Editor: About two weeks ago we were informed that a local bar wanted to move to the old Fountain Tire building and set up there.

We live on 57th Avenue. Our neighbors directly behind us on 58th Avenue received letters they shared with us. They asked if we would support their opposition of this. We said yes.

Letters were shared with many neighbors and letters were taken to the town office.

We have now been informed that because we did not directly receive a letter from the Town Office that our letters will not be considered.

When Premier Alison Redford’s top advisor starts talking taxes, it’s a good idea to listen closely.

New taxes and tax hikes are the last things Albertans need. More taxes would not solve the main problem with Alberta’s finances.

That’s because Alberta doesn’t have a revenue problem. The problem isn’t revenue — it’s the mismanagement and incompetence of the PC government.

It’s Premier Redford and her out-of-control spending that’s caused Alberta to go back into debt and to run (at least) a $3 billion deficit this year.

That’s not the Alberta way.

The Wildrose Official Opposition will continue to oppose poor fiscal stewardship and the PC plan to impose higher taxes on hardworking Alberta families.

The Premier’s office has made its intentions

This coming directly from our mayor.

I thought as taxpayers in this town that we were entitled to voice our opinion on things that may impact in our area.

Our street, 57 Avenue is busy.

The highway department intends to close 58 Avenue to Highway 2A when the highway is widened.

Children and older folks in our neighborhood already contend with traffic. They don’t need more traffic, intoxicated patrons and drunk drivers as well.

Would you like this in your neighborhood? I think not!

Neither do my neighbors and I. Betty L. Lee

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clear — instead of spending responsibly, they just want more money to spend.

For the PC government, they will stop at nothing to keep the gravy train rolling and the perks coming in for members Rod Fox of the “government MLA family.” They remain unwilling to take the necessary steps to fix the fiscal mess they put us in. That is the major challenge facing the province’s pocketbook.

If there’s one thing Albertans can count on, it’s that as long as the government continues to overspend, overtax and mismanage our finances, the Official Opposition will be there to stand up for low taxes and strong fiscal management.

On a local note, January and February will see me available for constituent meeting. I will be available to assist you with your concerns.

Also, I will be attending the Manning Centre opening in Calgary, meeting schools groups at the legislature in Edmonton for school tours, meeting with Lacombe city council and attending the grand opening of Royal Oak Manor in Lacombe.

If there are any other events happening within the constituency, please feel free to call and I will make every attempt to attend. March 5 will see the beginning of the spring session in the Alberta Legislature and although the government has seen fit to have this as another shortened session, I will be there to represent the interests of this constituency.

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Chief Yellowbird educates about changes to Indian Act

By Jeffrey HeydenKaye

Samson Chief Marvin Yellowbird talks to members about Idle No More Jan. 17 at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre.

Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Flora Northwest voices her thoughts to attendees of the Teach-In.

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Roads have been blocked to protest omnibus bills passed by the Canadian Government and Alberta First Nation chiefs recently travelled to Ottawa, Ont. to speak on these changes.

In an effort to educate its members, the Samson Cree Nation hosted a Teach-In Jan. 17 at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre.

Chief Marvin Yellowbird welcomed attendees and updated them on meetings that have taken place with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other chiefs from across the nation.

Yellowbird travelled with chiefs from Alberta to meet with Harper and Governor General David Johnston. “It was quite a journey and experience for me.”

There were certain restrictions placed on Yellowbird and how many chiefs would be able to speak and some decided to boycott the meeting with Harper. “I could feel the tension amongst the chiefs.”

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Chief Marvin Yellowbird and two other Alberta bands did not participate in the Jan. 11 meeting and the decision came from discussions with their councils and elders.

Eileen Sasakamoose is a lawyer from Enoch and she explained some of the recent changes in bills C-38 and C-45 and how First Nations have been affected. The Treaties were designed as a nationto-nation relationship but First Nations people are asking if that is the case, explained Sasakamoose.

Changes to these bills also affect some of the treaties with First Nations and she believes they have not been consulted despite implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This declaration says states must consult with the indigenous peoples before making any changes that might affect them.

One of the changes to the Indian Act was contained in the Bill C-45; provisions in the act requires First Nation members to approve setting aside reserve land for commercial or industrial use. It has to be approved by a majority vote of eligible voters.

Changes to the act now require only a majority of members who attend a to change the designation.

Her objection to this change is on the ease of changing the designation with one meeting.

Flora Northwest is upset how quickly the bill passed. “Were we prepared for this? No we were not.”

She feels the community must discuss issues and changes immediately and the younger generation must be included.

“We always talk about the future generation.

Where are they going to go?” asked Northwest.

She advised parents to keep their children in schools; this will help them in their dealings with the government.

Austin Ermineskin wants more involvement from Prime Minister Harper with First Nations by attending a powwow.

Bill C-45 also reduces the number of protected rivers from 2.25 million to 62, and protected lakes from 32,000 to 97.

“These waters are no longer protected by this Subway Fresh legislation.”

Marvin Yellowbird said this is the first of Try Our more education forums to come and his intention is to educate Maskwacis on Indian Treaties with the Canadian Government. His hope is to include high school students as well.

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Lessons learned from Idle No More movement As someone who has worked Lesson number 3: Let’s try closely with First Nations, Metis and view the current state of Mike Robinson and Inuit for over 40 years, it is affairs through what I think of Troy Media dispiriting to see the media and as “Scottish intellectual eyes.”

Guest Columnist public reaction to chief Theresa The first Scots who immigrated Spence’s fast and the Idle No to Canada were products of an More movement. interdisciplinary educational heritage. They used Once again we are headed down the predictable an interdisciplinary perspective in pioneering the road of dreadful audit results, broad misspend- fur trade that enabled them to paddle their own ing allegations and economic determinism of all canoes, learn Cree, marry into aboriginal society, things worth doing. Absolutely, I have worked with initiate trade routes and keep the books of account. aboriginal groups who misspent money, favoured They also mastered dealing with their English and one clan over another and pursued ridiculous eco- French bosses and grand seigneurs who barely nomic development projects over fearful cliffs; but made it out of Toronto and Montreal for vacations, I’ve also worked with communities, political and let alone work.

A Scot would never criticize an entire society economic development organizations that fared well and better. So lesson number 1 is: let’s all stop from only an economic perspective. Nor should we generalizing from some instances to all aboriginal today. Instead we should ask why so many remote and isolated aboriginal communities are surrounded people.

Lesson number 2: Let’s try and bring some historic by remote and isolated mines, well sites, power perspective to the issues at hand. The patronizing, generation systems, pipelines, seaports and refincolonizing and paternalistic actions of the various eries that at best offer token employment. We hear levels of government, corporations and religious way too much of “economic benefits agreements,” organizations since contact have created predict- and way too little of equity participation, mentoring able outcomes. They are not unique to Canada. For First Nations’ citizens as board members, and real five summers I worked in western Siberia with the beneficial ownership. Economic tokenism doesn’t Russian Sami and they have faced the same crap work, especially when it involves resources being — with the same results. Their response: “Look, extracted by outsiders from Treaty lands or tribal we have lived through the 70 bad years of Com- homelands.

We should also ask why we are afraid of celmunism; at least give us 70 years to recover what ebrating indigenous cultures that struggle to keep we lost.”

their languages alive, that maintain traditional environmental knowledge, that have never placed a species at risk let alone extinction, that champion the harvest of country food and that question conspicuous consumption. Why does the criticism of Idle No More rely so heavily on requiring First Nations to relinquish reserves in favour of urban life? Why is the implicit assumption always that First Nations have to buckle under, to “get real,” to give up, to assimilate, to embrace modernity (however that is defined this week), finally to become like the colonizers who came uninvited in large measure because they had exhausted the resources of their own homelands?

Lesson number 4: Let’s go forward together as Canadians and have the Idle No More constructive argument about our common future, framed on fact and premised on a willingness to treat each other as citizens. Let us start with the knowledge that top down paternalism didn’t work. Let us admit that top down federal welfare policies do not create sustainable local economies. Let us admit that treaty-based resource ownership is better than “economic benefits agreements” with

external owners of resources. Let us try and create publicly traded corporations that have aboriginal resource owners sitting as board members with other investors.

Lesson number 5: let us finally admit that the free market system is not perfect and that it must make room for the sustainable development paradigm. If the market is allowed to continue to operate as if growth is a given, as if climate change is not a reality, as if resources are infinite, we are collectively doomed. There is no second Earth. We cannot escape to the Terra Incognita this time around. Our only hope is to embrace the environmental wisdom of those few who still live close to the land, as we all did for several million years before the advent of sedentary agriculture in the Tigris and Euphrates valleys a mere 14,000 years ago.

In this cause let us be Idle No More.

Troy Media syndicated columnist Mike Robinson has lived half of his life in Alberta and half in B.C. In Calgary he worked for eight years in the oil patch, 14 in academia, and eight years as a cultural CEO.

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Ponoka Fire Department, were called to a medical assist Jan. 16 to a home on the 5100 block of 48 Avenue at approximately 10 p.m. A 26-year-old man was found dead after what appears to be a suicide.

Suicide prevention support (education and information only) can be contacted at 403-347-2480. For people that are in a crisis situation and contemplating suicide, call the Crisis Centre phone number at 403-3401124 or toll free 1-866-956-1099.

Icy roads Warming weather patterns created icy roads Jan. 14 and police dealt with six calls of vehicles that entered the ditch along Highway 2 near Ponoka. The Ponoka Fire Department assisted with a couple of calls as well.

If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Past offers few lessons to solve native issues History may be a guide to present circumstance but it forces no one to act in set ways.

In meetings between First Nations leaders and the federal government, amidst Idle No More rallies and Chief Theresa Spence on a hunger strike, all players should consider the limitations of historical perceptions.

History is essential to understanding where we are. It explains the establishment of the reserve system, the reasons natives signed treaties, and the marginalization of indigenous peoples. However, there are dangers today in using yesterday’s assumptions about all the parties that are involved.

In this climate, critics should not assume present First Nations leadership will yield or compromise, which has sometimes happened in the past. The Crown-First Nations Gathering last year was historic because the Assembly of First Nations and the government actually agreed on core principles. But the prime minister should not assume National Chief Shawn Atleo is the same as past indigenous leaders.

History is helpful in understanding how we arrived at the current situation but there are three dangers in relying on history to shape our presentday perspective.

The first danger is projecting past sins into current situations. Calling over 10 separate pieces of legislation — some not even introduced — a White Paper (policy document) is one way to do that. Pam Palmater, spokesperson for Idle No More, has compared modern legislation to a former government initiative repudiated by natives everywhere.

The Liberal’s government White Paper, which it presented back in 1969 stated: “The legislative and constitutional bases of discrimination (for natives) be removed.”

Under current constiSubway Fresh tutional arrangements, such action would no Try Our longer be possible. Influential native leaders digging up policy that has not been achieved and conflating other legislation to inspire emotion and generate mobilization do so at the

Joseph Quesnel Policy Analyst Frontier Centre for Public Policy

cost of distorting understanding.

Palmater has stated several pieces of legislation, not just Bill C-45, are part of an “aggressive assimilatory agenda.” She is assuming the worst because she is viewing the various pieces of legislation through a single lens and narrative — despite each bill speaking to different issues.

In an interview with CBC’s The Current, a First Nations activist informed Palmater many chiefs actually supported changes to the Indian Act to make land designations easier, part of the Bill C-45 reforms opposed by Idle No More.

Non-aboriginal historians are enablers in projecting the past to the present. Daniel Rueck, a historian specializing in indigenous history at York University, tweeted that the “(Prime Minister) Harper agenda is same as (the Pierre) Trudeau agenda, which was same as the (John A.) Macdonald agenda.” But, it is unfair to assume that the people, motives, and circumstances of all these leaders have not changed over time. The next danger is not recognizing that present-day Canada is a different place.

Indigenous leaders and Ottawa will have a much tougher time reaching a historic breakthrough if indigenous leaders go into Friday’s meeting assuming Harper is the same as Sir John A. Macdonald.

The last danger is present-day participants allowing historical mistakes, misunderstandings and wrongdoing to lead

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them into eternal suspicion. Knowing and understanding Canada’s colonial history allows us to apprehend how we have arrived at the present, but is not necessarily a road map to the future. Simultaneously, the government may have to yield on its historic insistence on controlling the agenda and give generously in an area they traditionally have not.

History should intelligently inform these discussions, but it should not blind us to potential opportunities to move forward.

The mistakes of our past do not bind us to mistakes in the present; they allow us to learn from them and seek a more promising future.

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Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

Mixed reviews from stakeholders Coffee with Council

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Jim Hamilton, owner of Hammy’s Spirits, was unhappy with how information was presented to Coffee With Council attendees. “I was disgusted.

First off, he (Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm) has no stats to say whether or not there are more Check Stops.”

Coun. John Jacobs feels one of the issues stem from selling or serving liquor to a person who is already intoxicated. He suggests it is better that police “find the person that sold the alcohol to the person that they could obviously see was intoxicated already…To me that would be the real deterrent.”

Chisholm responded by saying it is

difficult to prove over-serving occurred in a licenced establishment but checks have risen. “Over the last year there has been an increase in our licenced premise checks and there has been an increase in reporting to the AGLC.” Chad Jones, owner of The Liquor Store, does not feel Ponoka should be compared to Wetaskiwin. He also would like to see a comparison of the number of Check Stops with other communities as well.

A major issue he sees in the proposed bylaw is with liquor delivery because he delivers to the Ponoka Stampede after 10 p.m. during concert nights. “It’s a security issue because then I have to load them up huge.”

Mayor Larry Henkelman appreciated the turnout of residents and businesspeople. “I was really happy of the stats that Cameron worked on because we didn’t have those stats. There’s some of those figures that we’re not allowed to see.”

The purpose of first reading of the bylaw and meetings such as this is to enable councillors to hear from businesses and individuals concerning the bylaw, he said. Henkelman feels it can help councillors make amendments to the bylaw as well. “We could tweak our bylaw to say, ‘Stampede time, we allow deliveries for this special event.”

He understands business owners’ concerns, especially if the bylaw would affect their sales.

“Sometimes we have to weigh the economics of it as to the safety of the community.”

Rieley Kay, owner of Cilantro and Chive restaurant, feels the forum was handled well. “I think there

was a lot of information brought up that is very important to the community.”

The proposed bylaw would affect his catering business as he relies on delivery of liquor after 10 p.m. It raised security concerns for him to have additional liquor on site rather than ordering more as needed, he said. There is also the question of what happens to those who want to buy liquor later in the evening.

“I don’t know what the demographics are…

But when there is more out of town people coming in, where are they going to get their product?” Kay asked. He feels the problem will shift to another community.

Coun. Izak van der Westhuizen feels the statistics were interesting. “Further discussion is needed.

I don’t think any conclusion will be reached anytime soon.”

The three faces of alcohol and its costs are explained

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye There are three faces of alcohol, according to Don Voaklander, researcher for the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research at the University of Alberta who presented some the social and financial aspects of liquor sales: • A psychopharmacologic agent.

• An object of commerce.

• A cultural symbol.

Voaklander described alcohol as a depressant affecting the nervous system. “If you drink you get sad or fall asleep eventually.”

One of the common myths around alcohol is that it makes the drinker feel happier. But eventually euphoria turns to depression. “Contrary to what the

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Side effects from drinking can include headaches, high blood pressure and sexual problems such as impotence and reduced fertility. Long-term health harms can include a tender liver, cancer of the colon and pancreatitis.

Financially, alcohol is, “key revenue of commerce for all Canadian provinces.” The revenue in 2010 to 2011 from liquor sales was $683.5 million to the Alberta government but Voaklander suggests the cost of policing and the criminal justice system needed to tackle problems arising from abuse offset the income.

Culturally, alcohol is used for social interaction and is almost considered a right of passage for younger adults.

“Most people who drink alcohol do not cause problems or suffer from long-term problems,” explained Voaklander.

Approximately 80 per cent Albertans use alcohol and about 15 per cent of those have an abuse problem; the abuse includes some health and social issues such as involvement with the law.

Three to four per cent have chronic health and social issues with alcohol.

The researcher suggested three ways that are effective in limiting alcohol abuse: • Taxation on alcohol units. “That type of taxation targets the malt beverages, the high strength beers.”

• Restrict access by limiting locations, hours and having sales as a government operation. “As we used to have in Alberta.”

• Restrict advertising. “It is also somewhat effective.”

He also said education on moderation has been

used but is, “not particularly effective in solving alcohol issues.”

There are challenges for those who serve alcohol to keep serving as their livelihood depends on tips and the bar owner wants to make money, Voaklander said in a follow-up interview. For liquor store employees there is also a desire to minimize the risk to themselves if they are the only person in the store late at night. “Which is going to trump getting caught for selling to someone who is inebriated.”

He feels restricting sales times will make it more difficult for those who have already been imbibing to continue.

One point in the proposed bylaw also restricts liquor delivery times to 10:30 p.m. Voaklander feels Ponoka and Wetaskiwin are different and liquor delivery might not be as large of an issue as Wetaskiwin. “They’ve got a lot of urban social problems.”

Justin Trudeau, candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, will be speaking in Ponoka on Sunday, January 27 from 1:30pm to 2.30pm at the Kinsmen Community Centre (5009-46 Avenue, Ponoka).

This event is open to the public and is organized by a group of diverse individuals from several political parties who believe it is critical for some type of electoral reform to be adopted in Canada.

It is their intention to find out Mr. Trudeau’s views on electoral reform and other matters.

They feel it is not right, nor democratic, for any party to have majority status in the House of Commons with less than 50% of the popular vote.

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Friends are the best vitamins of our life

No matter what our age or the way of life we may pursue, all of us need to pause and take a little time to really appreciate the most important treasures of our lifetime, which next to our precious family, is the presence of good friends — old and new. We need to sincerely ask ourselves these questions and then realize no matter how busy we might be, just how important it is to digest and enjoy a big dose of

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Vitamin F and good friends.

Why do I have a variety of friends who are all so different in character?

How is it possible that I can somehow get along with all of them?

I think that each one helps to bring out a different part of me.

With one of them I am polite, with another I can joke, and with another I can be a bit naughty.

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Then I can sit down and talk about serious matters with some friends, and laugh a lot with others.

I listen to one friend’s problems and then I listen to another one’s advice for me.

Our friends should Mike Rainone be like pieces of a jigHammertime saw puzzle. When completed they will form a treasure box — a treasure of unique friends and quality individuals.

They are our friends who understand us, often better than we understand ourselves.

They are friends who would support us through the good days and the bad — no matter what.

Doctors tell us that friends are good for our health. The famous Dr. Oz refers to them as Vitamin F (for Friends), and counts the benefits of friends as most essential to our well being.

Research has shown that people in strong social circles and quality relationships have less risk of depression and terminal illness.

If we enjoy a good dose of Vitamin F constantly we can occasionally feel like and even act like we are 30 years younger than our actual age.

The ongoing warmth of friendship helps to stop stress and even in our most intense moments, it decreases the chance of cardiac arrest or stroke. The presence of Vitamin F will also help us to ease our sorrow and pain, as well as to share and celebrate our successes and joys.

We should all be happy that along the way we have gathered a good stock of Vitamin F. We should value our friends and always try to keep in touch with them, to try and see the funny side and to laugh and pray for each other in both the best and the toughest moments of our lives.

Today many of us have lots of friends online and we know we are a part of theirs when their names appear on our computer screens. No matter what, we should always feel blessed that our friends care as much for us as we care for them, and always take a little time to thank them in special ways for being one of our favourite vitamins!

Have jokes for blond men arrived?

After all those wonderful blond ladies of the world have always been very good sports and taken the brunt of all those wild “blonde jokes” for many decades, they can now sit back and chuckle, because jokes for blond men have now arrived on the fun scene.

Here’s just an sample, and we can sure that there will be many others to follow, likely even a few “grey jokes” aimed at those of us who are enjoying our golden years.

• Two blond men find three grenades and decide to take them to the police station. One asked: “What if one explodes before we get there?” The other boldly replied, “We’ll lie and say that we found only two.”

• A flustered blond man shouts frantically into the phone: “My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart!” “Is this your first child?” asks the doctor. “No!” he shouted. “This is her husband!”

• A blond man’s cherished dog goes missing and he is frantic. His wife says, “Why don’t you put an ad in the local paper?” He does, but two weeks later his dog is still missing and he is very upset. “What did you put in the paper?” his wife asks. “Here boy!” he replies.

• This one actually makes sense — kinda. An Italian tourist asks the blond man: “Why do scuba divers always fall backwards off their boat?” “Well,” the blond man replies, “If they fell forward, they would still be in the boat.”

As winter turns the corner the hot and short month of February and Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us, so have a great week, all of you!

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Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

New chamber manager eager to learn

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye New officers at the chamber are not the only change there, executive manager Lana Johnson is stepping down and a new manager has been hired.

Johnson has worked for the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce since November 2009 and intends to spend extra time with her family business. This is for the short term as Johnson hopes to pursue a career with her degree in human resources. “I’d like to explore possibilities in that field.�

She has enjoyed the experience with the chamber. “It’s been really good‌It’s really a multi-faceted position.â€?

There is a small overlap between Johnson and Les

Jaster, the new executive manager, which gives him time to learn the information needed to continue the role.

One aspect of the job entails working directly with chamber members and Johnson’s advice for Jaster is to continue to work with the community for their support.

She asks the community to keep supporting the chamber’s events such as the trade fair and Almost Midnight Madness and feels the new manager is going to be able to continue her work.

It is not a one-person job however and Johnson thanked Barry Neath who showed her the ropes in her job, and chamber members for their support. “Without them the job wouldn’t have been possible.�

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going and she thanked the community for their support of her and the chamber. “It’s endless, the amount of work volunteers do.�

She looks forward to Jaster, 60 and a resident of Ponoka for 15 years, taking over and sees his experience in the community as an asset. “I think he’ll bring a different perspective.� “I am excited about this job,� stated Jaster.

He is from Saskatchewan and worked in banking since 1971. He planned on retiring from the work about a year ago and feels this job was ideal, he explained.

Jaster was also a member of the Kinsmen in Saskatchewan and he feels this is a tool he can bring Les Jaster looks forward to his new role as exto the job. He is not too ner- ecutive manager for the Ponoka and District vous either, “I’m, too old to Chamber of Commerce. He takes over for be that.� “The first thing I want Lana Johnson.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye to do is work on the learning curve,� he stated. “I’m a of what’s going on.� real booster for small business.�

He intends to prepare himself as much One of the things Jaster enjoys about as possible before Johnson leaves.

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Chamber of Commerce welcomes changes

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

development officer, presented a brief synopsis of PoThere were several changes for the Ponoka and noka’s highlights for 2012 and what to look forward District Chamber of Commerce this year; not only in to in 2013. These are a few things mentioned for 2012: its board of directors but also in its executive manager. • Helped co-ordinate the Rick Hansen Relay Tour in Members of the chamber met Jan. 15 to elect a new Ponoka and gave organizers a chance to tour the Cenpresident and vice-president, as well as a new treasur- tennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury. er. Past president Greg Braat completed his two years • Updated the town’s website: www.ponoka.ca. “It’s in the position and he made way for incoming presi- an ongoing work.â€? • The Keep it Real branding campaign was launched. dent Jim Hamilton.

Braat gave a recap of 2012 to members. “This year “The idea of that is all about authenticity.â€? The Nomiwe really tried to get some more programs out‌We nate Your Neighbour contest was also launched in conjunction with to promote the campaign and prowant you to help us bring quality content to you.â€?

Some of the programs included presentations to motional materials from the campaign are already in members, the trade fair, Almost Midnight Madness production. along with the Passport to Christmas promotion and • Women’s Pro Rodeo Today produced some docueven the town wide garage sale. He thanked the mem- mentary work in Ponoka. “Approximately 300,000 viewers‌Across the different episodes.â€? bers for their support in each of those events.

He took time to thank executive manager Lana • In 2013 Olson hoped any issues with the website Johnson for her work with the chamber and wished her will be fixed. luck as she is stepping down from the role. “Thank you • Way-finding signage for traffic and pedestrians will Mayor Larry Henkelman congratulates Jim Hamilton as the new presivery much for all the help you’ve given me and the be developed. dent of the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce Jan. 15 during • Downtown revitalization webinars will also conmembers of the chamber.â€? the chamber’s annual general meeting.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye The past president also welcomed Les Jaster who tinue. takes over as executive manager soon. Another change • Global Video conducted came from Linda Steinmann who stepped down as some initial shooting last chamber treasurer. She said there was approximately year as well. Work from $3,000 spent on programs presented over the course of that will be completed in the year. She suggested members should come forward April, she said.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates 100th year

By Amelia Naismith It’s the year of the youths, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ centennial year, and across Canada the organization is making it a year to remember.

In 2013, socially active teenagers from across the county will be given the opportunity to take a stand and a leading role in youth issues as Big Brothers Big Sisters ambassadors.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Summit will be held in Ottawa in April, where the ambassadors will have the chance to discuss with political leaders issues that matter to them.

“This is a unique event that will provide Canada’s political leaders with a rare glimpse into the mindset of today’s youth. It will also showcase how effectively our mentors have instilled the values of giving back, academic achievement and respect for family and others,” stated a Big Brothers Big Sisters media release.

Although Ponoka’s Big Brothers Big Sisters won’t be involved in the Ottawa summit because of the distance, they will be involved with the National Mentoring Symposium held in Banff, Oct. 5 to 7.

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ centennial year is also about recognition and inspiring more mentoring across the country — that’s where The Big Shout Out comes into play.

The Big Shout Out, www.thebigshoutout.ca, is an online media campaign people can partake in and share their stories about mentors who’ve made a difference in their life.

“We’re just hoping the whole centennial celebration will increase mentoring,” said Beth Reitz, executive director of Boys and Girls Club of Wolf Creek and the Ponoka Youth Centre.

“I honestly believe it’s the one to one relationships that make a difference in kids’ lives . . . We just really want the best in our community,” she added.

Between the towns of Rimbey and Ponoka there are more than 100 mentors, and alone Ponoka alone

has 58, as of Jan. 1. But Reitz is hoping to see those numbers increase by the end of the way. “We’d love to see 100 matches.”

Last autumn Ponoka Big Brothers Big Sisters also gained eight teen mentors. Students from Ponoka Composite High School are mentoring students at the elementary school. “It’s been just a phenomenal experience for the high school and for us,” said Reitz.

Possibly the biggest component of the centennial year is the release of the national DeWit Study results.

The DeWit Study tracked the experiences of approximately 1,000 children registered in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program over a fire-year period.

The study aims to use the results to foster more successful and longer lasting matches between mentors and the youths.

While the results of the study are being released in segments over the next year, those that have been released are what Reitz says was hoped for and expected.

“I believe that as people see these results they’ll buy into how effective mentoring can be.” She says even sponsors want to know their money is being used in a effective means.

Key results of the study indicate girls who study with a Big Sister are four times less likely to bully, fight, lie or express anger than girls without a mentor and girls with a Big Sister more than twice as likely than girls without one to be confident in their abilities to succeed in school.

Boys with a Big Brother are three times less likely than boys without one to suffer from peer related anxiety. Mentored boys are twice as likely to enjoy school and believe academics are important, and they’re two times less likely to bully, fight, lie, cheat, lose their temper or express anger.

“We’ve always been very strong believers in the mentoring process. It just reiterates that what we’ve been doing works, and it makes us want to do it more,” said Reitz.

Shelby Merrill (left) spends part of her free time mentoring Rheona Morrow (right).

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Mean Girls at Work book offers survival tips Mean Girls at Work by Katherine Crowley and Kathi Elster c.2013, McGraw Hill $24/$26.95 Canada 188 pages Seventh Grade was a long time ago.

Years ago, as a matter of fact, but the sting is still there: acne, boys, angst, drama, puberty, having one foot in childhood and the Terri other in adulthood and teasing from cliques and Mean Girls.

Schlichenmeyer Argh. That last one stings most The Bookworm of all.

You thought you left Junior High behind. So how did you end up back there when you landed your dream job? In the new book Mean Girls at Work

by Katherine Crowley and Kathi Elster, you’ll find out, and you’ll learn how to deal with it this time.

Logically, you want it to be true: women support one another in the workplace and celebrate each other’s success. We embrace sisterhood, fight glass ceilings together and all that.

School trustees busy with meetings

By Amelia Naismith school.

Within the next several months Wolf Creek Provincial Skills Canada The provincial Skills Canada competition is Public School trustees are going to be kept busy being held in May. On May 15, the first day of the as they attend event after event and meeting after competition, Engen will attend the competition in meeting. support of its endeavors and any students competThreat and risk assessment follow-ups On Jan. 24 and 25 trustees Lorrie Jess, Bob ing for Wolf Creek.

Huff, Trudy Bratland and Barb Walker will attend Conferences of choice As a result of discussions that took between a meeting geared to discuss threat and risk protocols in schools. Leading the meeting is Kevin the trustees, two other conferences they were inCameron from the Canadian Centre for Threat As- vited to have been declared conferences of choice.

The Rural Education Symposium, March 3 to sessment and the Trauma Response.

5 was made a conference of choice, as was the “At Wolf Creek School Division, we strive to put a continued effort into the treat and risk as- invitation the board received to attend the Central sessment procedure,” said Amber Hester, assistant Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance short lunsuperintendent of student services, in a letter pre- cheon and session.

Lacombe County regional recreation workshop sented to the trustees at their Jan. 15 meeting.

Either Walker of Huff will attend the Lacombe Following a gun threat made against Ponoka County regional recreation master plan workshop Composite High School on Dec. 21, the trustees Jan. 29. are also meeting with Jeff Johnson, minister of “I think someone should go. All the municieducation, to discuss that situation and how it’ll palities are sending somebody, it’s important to affect the future.

“Would you like to highlight safety in the the county,” said trustee Donna Peterson.

“I think it’s good PR for us to attend. I think schools in light of recent incidents?” Joe Henderit’s in the realm of what we’re trying to do, creatson, secretary treasurer, asked the board. ing healthy people,” added Huff.

“I think that should be a high priority item because it speaks to the safety of the students and it speaks to the safety of the staff,” Ya-Hoo!! Jams got underway again. Next one is Saturday, January 26th starting at 1:00 pm. added trustee Karin En$2.00 at the door. We welcome anyone. Age is not a factor. Please note that there will be no Jam gen.

February 9th.

Engen feels if the ** All activities are underway again. If you want to play and don’t know how, there is always board is going to apsomeone to teach you. Do you have an activity you would like to start? Phone George @ (403) proach funding for 783-3514. General meeting and pot luck dinner is Friday Jan. 25th. @ 5:30. $4.00 at the door. safety precautions in Would the activities monitors please keep winners board up to date? As you can see below, we schools then they need do not have winners names for many of the competitive activities which was the main reason for to provide Johnson asking the Ponoka News to carry our column. with as much informaActivities tion as possible.

Monday: Billiards 9:00 am Monday through Saturday.

Monday: Bridge 1:15 pm The trustees will \Monday: Whist 1:30 pm - Bea Gramlich, Mary Ellen Brown ** Note time please – 1:30 start. also lobby Johnson for Tuesday and Thursday: Exercise class 9:30 am - Come join our group. a new school in BlackTuesday: Shuffleboard 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Partner Bridge 7:00 pm - Not Known falds. Jess believes Wednesday: Sewing Guild 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Blackfalds should be a Wednesday: Cribbage 1:30 pm - Fred Broska, Jim Gramlich top priority at the meet**Schedule change Thursday: Floor Curling 1:30 pm Thursday: Weaving 1:00 p.m. ing.

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You want it to be true. But you know better.

When the authors of this book were asked to give a seminar on “women haters” in the workplace, they reluctantly agreed and were surprised to find a “room full of transfixed professional women.” The issue, they quickly learned, was big — a real problem. They also learned through subsequent research that, generally speaking, Mean Girls are cruel “workplace bullies” determined to take other women down — and there are several levels of meanness.

The meanest of the Mean Girls think they have to be that way to survive; to them, other women should be “eliminated” from the workplace.

Very mean girls are tough, insecure, and quick to jealousy. Passively mean ones are those who “accidentally” forget to tell you about that important meeting. Then there are women who don’t mean to be mean, those who don’t know they’re being mean, and the ones who make you want to be mean yourself.

So, aside from crying in your cubicle, what can you do about Mean Girls at work?

“Don’t Go There,” say the authors in each chapter. There are things you

shouldn’t do, and lots of things you should: know that, sometimes, you can’t win. Keep a “cool distance” from toxic co-workers. Don’t take mean words to heart. Understand that Mean Girls are inherently unhappy with themselves.

And if all else fails, sharpen up that resume. You’ll need it.

Adolescence was hard and you were glad to leave it behind. Who knew you’d have to revisit it? Who knew you’d need a book like Mean Girls at Work?

Sadly, authors Katherine Crowley and Kathi Elster knew you would.

Their research shows that meanness rears its ugly head in nearly every office so, though their counsel is somewhat one-size-fits-all, it’s timely.

I appreciated guidance on taking the high road by avoiding tempting reactions, and their advice on when to turn the situation over to a higher office power is exceptionally helpful.

Yes, it can be argued that this book is commonsensical, but I think that if you’re a recent college grad, just got promoted, or you’re starting a second career, it’ll be helpful nonetheless. If that’s you, then find this book because you’ll find Mean Girls at Work to be Grade A.

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Farm & Ranch

Clinic educates on ranch horse finesse

By Amelia Naismith

The ranch cutting category required the horse and rider to cut cows from the herd, numbered and unnumbered. “We’re required to cut two cows out of the herd, much like cutting, but we’re allowed two hands, we can reign the horse,” said Judson.

“Then we can find out how well broke or versatile your horse is in a ranch situation or ranch setting,” she added.

The ranch competition tests reining patterns and cow work. “We’re required to box the cow at the end of the arena and turn it each way against the long wall,” explained Judson.

Riders are also required to rope and stop a cow.

The ranch conformation is a halter class show; judges will look to see how sound a horse will be after a day’s riding.

Judson says the purpose of the clinic was to teach the basics of these skills. “We’re introducing these people to ranch work versatility.”

“It’s showing the versatile ranch horse with finesse,” she added.

Judson says ranch horse versatility clinics are also good to show the differences between ranch horse versatility and ranch rodeos. “Our horses are judged more on their training and way of going about their skill.”

For participant Heather Dion of Ponoka, the clinic was a pleasure and she enjoyed being able to try something new. “This is our first go at ranch horse. It was very good and informative, Kathy’s very helpful.”

Participants look on as Kathy Judson demonstrates different ranch Dion’s favorite part about the clinic and horsemanship skills. ranch horse is the number of different elements involved, and although she hasn’t been involved CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK long, Dion feels she PONOKA FOODGRAINS would like to compete this year.

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Despite winter finally picking up with more snow and colder weather, the Alberta Ranch Horse Versatility clinic still gave participants willing to brave the cold an introduction to the necessary skills.

“It’s a series of show situations that we put the ranch horses in to showcase everyday ranch work,” said clinician Kathy Judson, at the Vic Almond arena on Jan. 19 and 20.

The clinic taught the basic skills involved in ranch trail, ranch riding, ranch cutting and a working ranch horse. Judson also talked about the competition and the ranch horse conformation.

In the ranch trail category, horse and rider are put in everyday ranch situations complete with obstacles such as a log haul, opening and closing a gate or crossing a bridge.

“The ranch riding is judged on the movement of the horse and rider,” said Judson.

We extend our gratitude to all the farmers and supporters who donated time, equipment, services and cash for our 2012 crop.

We thank the following businesses: AFSC (Insurance Division) Hi-Line Farm Equipment Ltd. Agro Ponoka (John Deere) Little Jon’s Portable Toilet Rentals Bob Ronnie Catering Meinema Custom Farming CFCW Pioneer Hi Bred Seeds CJUV Sunny 94.1 FM Ponoka Co-op Oils CKGY – FM Ponoka Fertilizer CTV Red Deer Ponoka News Crop Production Services Ponoka Red Deer Advocate Code Custom Farming Simco Seeds Dow AgroSciences Canada Battle River Insurance/ Farm Credit Canada The Co-operators Farmers Edge (Jay Bruggencate) Will’s Welding Your contributions enabled us to raise $85,000 from our barley crop and cash donations for world hunger.

Thank you to farmers and donors who contributed to this year’s success.

A GREAT COMMUNITY EFFORT!

Clinician Kathy Judson instructs participants in the basics of ranch horse versatility during a clinic held at the Vic Almond Arena on Jan. 19 and 20.

Photos by Amelia Naismith

VJV MARKET REPORT MARKET REPORT JANUARY 16, 2013

On Wednesday, January 16, 2013- 2567 head of cattle went through our rings - TOTAL 2567

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SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls 7 Feeder bulls

68.00-77.00 60.00-66.00 40.00-65.00 60.00-85.00 65.00-86.00 70.00-100.00

Good Bred Cows 1150.00-1300.00 Older Bred Cows 1050.00-1200.00 Good Bred Heifers: none Cow/calf pairs (younger) 1450.00-1800.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) none

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS 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: Replacement hfrs Dairy Steers MILK COWS Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

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By Amelia Naismith The royals of St. Augustine, the Kings and Queens basketball teams, played to the best of their abilities in a home court tournament over the weekend, with the girls finishing fourth, boys seventh.

“The tournament was fantastic, there was some great basketball,” said girls’ coach Kevin Prediger.

While neither team was able to beat some of the tougher teams, Prediger and boys’ coach Nathan Dixon worked to instill in the teams the idea that the score isn’t the most important part of the game.

“Our motto is it doesn’t matter whether you win or lose as long as you look good doing it,” said Prediger. “For me it’s not just about basketball, it’s about hanging out as a team.

Prediger says the girls played well during the tournament. “Our defense was really good, which is what we’ve been working on.”

In the future, what Prediger is calling phase 2 of the teams’ growth, he’ll work with the girls on offense and playing to-

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gether as a team.

During the tournament Prediger saw a lot of high post defense and he wants to work on that.

“St. Francis was an excellent team.

We’re just glad we kept them at 24 points.”

Dixon feels the Kings also have a few skills to work on for the next tournament.

“We were expecting to take it closer than it was. But we got dominated on the rebounds.”

Since the tournament wasn’t going as well as he hoped, Dixon wanted to make it a learning experience for the boys. He stressed to the boys not to worry about the scores. “The scores are irrelevant.”

The beauty of tournaments, since they don’t count in league play, is they can be more fun and a better place to learn, said Dixon. This is partly due to the different teams they were exposed to.

Dixon wants to improve the boys’ team defense abilities. The players can become so focused on their mark they lose sight of the ball, he said.

He also wants to work on passing, cutting and moving around the court to create

opportunities.

However, Dixon says the Kings also played with a lot of strength. “When we do pick up full court pressure the turnovers happen very fast. That’s a very big strength of ours, when we’re conscious of it.”

“Offense went well, with several players being able to drive the ball,” he added.

Dixon says the Kings have several talented players and he wants them to use that strength to create more opportunities during games.

“Airon (Balatbat), he has the ability to do anything he wants . . . but with his skills he can also create open jump shots for other players. It’s more about trusting your teammates,” said Dixon.

One skill the team doesn’t have to work on is a positive attitude or encouragement. “No one would come up to me and complain about anything.”

Because the Kings have several grade 7 and 8 students Dixon knew mistakes were going to be made and an encouraging attitude was needed.

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County council to discuss contribution to CARS

By Amelia Naismith Ponoka County council is debating how much money to contribute to the paving project at the Rimbey Kinsmen Motorsports Park Project: Central Alberta Raceways. The request came in the form of an update presentation at a recent meeting.

By the end of the presentation council had decided on two courses of action. The first, to pursue a contractor and come up with reasonable costs for the asphalt project. The second was their financial discussion.

“It’s (the park) just been a package that’s come together with the community and the county like you wouldn’t believe. We’ve had stepping stones we’ve had to get to, and we’ve come across them all,” said track manager Rod Schaff.

Schaff reported on the status of the projects within the park and outlined what still needs to be done before the season opens in June. “Our major mission…is to provide a safe and exciting motorsports facility,” said Schaff.

He feels having the motorsport park at Rimbey will help keep kids off the street and keep both the town and county in the spotlight of Western Canada. “This facility is going to do that.

It’s the tip of the iceberg. It’s going to have such as snowball effect when we get things going.”

Schaff is receiving letters of support and interest in the track, which he believes will attract new business to the area while encouraging current citizens to stay, especially younger families.

This map includes present and future developments set for the Rimbey Central Alberta Raceways track. The map was provided to Ponoka County councillors by track manager Rod Schaff.

Bob Ebertz, president of Top Eliminator Edmonton, expressed in an email to Schaff that they are interested in the track. “They would like to support our track in any way they can, plus they would like to have us in their events…This is a real crowd pleaser. These cars, they’re basically all 6.9 seconds and faster,” said Schaff.

Chris Klassen, president of the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association, has also expressed interest in the park for the 2014 season.

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have to be dead smooth, as you can appreciate on two wheels. They have to have lots of run out and our track fits the bill,” said Schaff. The association’s events generally have 100 bike entries as well as other groups, such as the Nostalgia Funny Cars.

Schaff says, in central Alberta there are 50 known junior dragsters, starting with 12-year-olds, who have no place to race. “That’s the start of this. You get these kids involved and they tell their friends, now they’re not racing on the street.

“I’m seeing a problem right now, our summer might not be long enough,” said Schaff with a laugh.

One of the biggest projects of the park is the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) sanctioned track.

The first 660 feet have been completed, including the concrete launch pad. “That meets the specs of the top tracks in Canada and the United States,” said Schaff.

He said the NHRA was willing to allow a 150foot launch pad, however, the larger one provides more safety. “But they said the big tracks, the guys who want to get the big sponsors…660 feet. So that’s what we did.”

The balance of the track’s strip is asphalt-ready, with grading and compaction. When the snow is gone a grader will come with a laser level to touch

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A pit area, where contestants would park, has been sloped for runoff and is ready for base gravel.

“That’ll be a work in progress over the years. Our major hope on that for sponsorship is a lot of guys will come in and want to purchase a pit area,” explained Schaff.

The staging area, where cars enter onto the track, must be asphalt but the roads leading to the staging area will start out as gravel. “The guys with the really low vehicles will need real good gravel, maybe Chinese pavement,” said Schaff.

Eventually he hopes to have the whole area paved and feel this is a realistic goal.

Recently a motocross track was added to the park.

“They had a professional track builder come up and lay everything out so that things were done properly and safely,” said Schaff. “They’ve been getting calls from all over Alberta to hold events for this.”

The park also holds mud-bog pit racing events and in the future Schaff wants a sprint boat racing area developed.

To entice sponsors to the park, Schaff says they need to get the asphalt laid down at a cost between $500,000 and $700,000. Ponoka County CAO Charlie Cutforth is concerned these numbers are too high.

He believes TBL Construction should be looked at for the project because they do more specialized jobs.

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Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 am Ponoka Legion 3911 Hwy 2A Non-restricted course and exam $120 Restricted Firearms exam available $80 Combined $180

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Bantam boys make finals

By Amelia Naismith Ponoka’s bantam hockey team finished second in their second tournament of the season. They also lost in the finals at the first tournament.

“They played really well the first two games. The last game there was just a lot of bad bounces,” said coach Pete Hall, referring to the team’s loss to Athabasca.

“There were pucks bouncing into our nets off sticks, off butts, off knees,” he added. “It was nobody’s fault; I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Despite not being able to beat the second-place stigma, Hall is pleased with the way the boys played. “The first two games they just played well as a team. We were really rewarded our second game.”

“The second game our goaltending was outstanding,” said Hall. But he also credits the success to a team effort.

Although Ponoka lost to Athabasca, Hall isn’t disappointed. He feels Athabasca played as a strong team and earned the championship finish.

Ponoka also has more 13-year-old players than 14-yearold players, while most other teams had several more bigger, older players. “Sometimes they’re just outmatched physically . . . They’re beating my expectations for sure,” said Hall.

During the last game Hall was impressed with the effort each player put forth, especially Logan Abrassart and Braeden Korchinski. Despite the team’s loss, Hall said it was the best game those boys played to date.

“I hate to single out individuals but they went at it and played hard.”

Hall was also impressed with the parent efforts that went into make the tournament a success.

Hall received a lot of compliments from other coaches on the organization of the tournament. “That had nothing to do with the coaching.

They (the parents) worked hard all weekend and put in a lot of hours to make this thing work.”

Alex Mercer makes a quick grab for the puck during the first game of the Bantam tournament that was held Jan 18 to 20. Photo by Amelia Naismith

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PONOKA FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION

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Enjoy a delectable menu of wild meats and fish along with the best Alberta grown pork, beef, etc Get your tickets early as this will help us with how much to prepare

For tickets call Leonard 403-588-2834 or Dave 403-783-7572, or any member of Ponoka Fish & Game Association

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Junior action: Zoe Cire uses her back to protect the ball during a JV basketball game at Ponoka Composite High School on Jan. 16.

On the weekend of Jan. 19 the JV girls also won gold at the Lacombe Snowfest Tournament, while the boys took bronze.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

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KRAUSE Blake and Christina wish to annouce the early safe arrival of Catherine Emma born on November 25, 2012, Calagary, Alberta.

Proud Great Grandma Lillian Krause of Camrose.

Proud grandparents Don and Marilyn Belseck of Edmonton; Mel Krause, Gail Krause

Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our family and friends for all the caring assistance with our move to town at the busiest and coldest time of 2012 . For all the hours necessary to get us comfortably settled in our new home, our sincere appreciation.

Margie & Hugh Jones 5103 46 Ave. Ponoka, T4J 1J5 403-783-2429

Allan Dale Calkins was born in Ponoka, Alberta, November 24, 1929 at rest January 17, 2013. He was 83. One of six children born to Grover Cleveland Calkins and Frances Mary Bush, Allan was raised in Lacombe Alberta where he had a notable history in hockey playing goaltender for the Olds Elks; setting Allan up for coaching hockey in Calgary with the Bantam AA Blackhawks winning the City Championships in 1975-76. During these early years playing hockey in Central Alberta, Allan met and married Jacqueline Desharnais of Wetaskiwin on June 27, 1953.

They celebrate their sixtieth anniversary this year.

The young couple moved to Calgary where Allan worked in the Oil and Gas business, first at Western Geophysical, then Triad Oil and Gas and later British Petroleum. Allan bravely branched out to start a successful seismic data company by the seventies developing business acumen that followed him later into his farming career and somewhere along the line he became known simply as Al. Al demonstrated his strong values of community as he actively led the Kingsland Community Association in the late sixties and seventies as well as raising his three children, Glen, Michelle and Neal. Al’s love of sport permeated their lives with Glen actively skiing and pursuing a career first in marketing with the Canadian Alpine Ski team and then as an owner of Tim Horton restaurants; daughter Michelle honed her skills in the pool with the Calgary Aquabelles; and Neal played ice hockey and lacrosse throughout high school and now actively coaches. Al challenged everyone to be the best they could be.

Al’s grandparents, Clyde and Mary Bush travelled from the eastern United States to Alberta in a covered wagon to farm near Ponoka. This strong maternal family influence overtook Allan and by the early eighties he was searching for farmland and a new adventure. In 1982 Al purchased farmland near Tees, Alberta where he actively raised cattle and enjoyed the country life with wife Jackie. This was a prolific time for Al as he set about ordering his life with farming, tree planting, animal husbandry, gardening, bird watching and family. Al further directed his attention to a more unusual quest for knowledge about the Knights Templar, taking him to England, Scotland and Wales. His thirst for history also included the pioneers of Alberta driving many country roads and cemeteries in search of learning and this inquiry stretched to everyone he met. Al never tired of meeting life with courage and with pride.

Al’s family includes brothers, Jack, Cork, Wes; sisters, Joan and predeceased Beth; wife, Jackie; children, Glen, Michelle (DeFilippi) and Neal; grandchildren, Dale, Anna, Paul, Ryann, Cori, Molly and Jack. Al was a son, man, husband, father, grandfather, farmer, gardener, bird watcher, crossword puzzler, historian, reader and a thinker.

Funeral Services will be held from Wilson’s Funeral Chapel, 6120 Highway 2A, Lacombe on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place at the Earlville Rutherford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please give to the Red Deer Hospice, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB., T4R 3S6, www.reddeerhospice.com where Allan passed away with dignity, and the honor and pride he always carried with him.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca.

WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

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In Memoriam

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JACK WIGHT It is hard to believe it has been a year that You left us quietly, Your thoughts unknown.

But left us a memory, we are proud to own.

So treasure him Lord, In your garden of rest For when on earth, He was one of the best.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, February 5 at 7pm Ponoka United Church 5020 52 Av We change daily to serve you better.

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PONOKA FISH & GAME ASSOCIATION February Happenings Saturday, February 2 ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET Everyone welcome!

Call Leonard 403-588-2834 or Dave 403-783-7572

Thursday, February 7, 7:00 pm ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS Visit our website: www.ponokafishandgame.ca

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Rimoka Housing Foundation ACCEPTING PROPOSALS SALON SERVICES FOR SENIORS REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Hairdresser services needed for residents of Golden Leisure Lodge & Legacy Place Current contract service Monday to Friday Supply proposal in wirting to: Rimoka Housing Foundation 5608 - 57 Avenue Ponoka, AB T4J 1P2 OR fax or email to: Fax: 403-783-6656 Phone: 403-783-3940 Email: ronda.lamey@bethanygrp.ca

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NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season.

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LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475 PHOENIX GAS CO-OP LTD., WAINWRIGHT requires full-time Apprentices and Journeymen Gasfitters for natural gas distribution.

Benefits and pension package. Email: admin@phoenixgas.ca.

Fax 780-842-5912.

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to join their team in the Ponoka area.

You are committed to providing excellent patient care; possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.

You have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Experience preferred If you have the qualifications required, please submit your resume, quoting file “Rx Tech – 7223” in the subject heading to: Greg Bendera (Rx Manager) Fax number: 403-783-6699 Email: 7223rx@rexall.ca

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403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA

Trades

Also currently hiring dayshift & afternoon shift QC PERSON • Must be able to read measuring devices CLASSIFIED Want Ads do and blueprints for more things for more people inspection of machined CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To than any other form of parts. advertising. Phone 1-877-

4037835225 • 4037835235

- General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations

850

Trades

Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for the following position:

Wash Bay Attendant Those interested may 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

Full Time Positions

available immediately • General Labourer (Willing to work away from home)

• Industrial Painter (must have experience) • CNC Operator CANDIDATE MUST:

SUPREME INTERNATIONAL LIMITED IS LOOKING FOR GENERAL LABOURERS Job Duties: x Form and/or cut steel according to the production schedule, standards and specifications. x Perform a wide variety of steel preparations, including sandblasting, manual & power tool sanding, grinding, and chemical wash cleaning. x Operate hand and power tools. x Possible welding. x Mechanical & electrical knowledge is an asset.

WE CAN OFFER YOU: Team Focused Environment Excellent Benefits Package (includes): Dental/Extended Health/Vision/STD/LTD/ RRSP Employer Funded

Reliable/Self motivated Clean drivers abstract preferred Oilfield tickets are required but training could be supplied Must pass drug test before employment Pipe fitting experience a real asset Will train the right individuals

Manufacturers of Annugas Production Enhancer Fax resume to main office (780) 361-2355 3601 - 48 St., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N9 Ph: 1-866-266-8427 or (780) 361-2350 Only candidates selected will be contacted for interview.

Employment Training

We offer competitive wages, benefits and a RRSP plan.

Please forward resumes to resume@ nexusengineering.ca CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE. The City of Yellowknife invites applications from qualified candidates for the following positions: Pumphouse and Liftstation Tradesperson - Public Works Department Competition #902-137.

Closes: February 1, 2013.

Pumphouse and Liftstation Maintainer; Public Works Department Competition #902-135. Closes: February 1, 2013. Building Inspector II - Planning and Development Department Competition #220-125U. Closes: February 1, 2013.

Submit resumes in confidence by the closing date, to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax 867-669-3471 or email: hr@yellowknife.ca.

Please direct all inquiries to the above listed email address. For more information on these positions, including the required qualifications, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’s webpage at: www.yellowknife.ca or contact Human Resources at 867-920-5603.

PYRAMID CORPORATION IS NOW HIRING! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION requires

F/T Safety Officer

to help implement & maintain safety programs.

Fax resume to: 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca

900 a div. of Kokotilo Holdings Inc.

Please drop off, fax, mail or e-mail your resume to: Supreme International Limited P.O. Box 6450, 6010 – 47 Street Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2G2 Attn: C. Brooks Fax # (780) 352-6597 Email: hr@supremeinternational.com For more information visit www.supremeinternational.com

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

SO007393 PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN FIREFIGHTING & POLICING

MÉTIS EMERGENCY SERVICES PREPARATION 1-888-48-MÉTIS

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

PONOKA JOHN DEERE SALES & SERVICE

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

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

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York

Trades

850

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

Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Carpenters & Carpenter helpers.

For local work.

Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

General Manager

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

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 WANTED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC for growing trucking company in Central Alberta.

Please fax resume to 403-782-0561

AUTO SALES

BUYERS

RANDY MOHL

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$28

PER WEEK. REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CLASS 1 OR 3 DRIVERS or lease operators required immediately to operate tandem axle tank truck. Experience spraying dust control products an asset. Excellent wages, must be willing to travel.

Fax resume to 403-782-0561 CLASS 1 Winch Tractor Operator and Journeyman Picker Operator required.

Please fax resume and credentials to 780-778-2918. For further information please call David 780-778-0422 in Whitecourt.

DRIVERS WANTED. Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail experience needed!

Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation & benefits package. Skills needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid licence w/air brake endorsement.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

Do not fill in city or state

860

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America.

Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required w/valid passport and clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com TRENCHUK CATTLE CO. has positions available at their feedlot in Smoky Lake, Alberta. Labourers/ feedtruck drivers $17 $22/hour. Feedlot Manager/Class 1 truck drivers/mechanical $22 $28/hour, all depending on experience and qualifications. Housing available. Fax resume to 780-656-3962 or call William at 780-656-0052.

Business Opportunities

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

Truckers/ Drivers

870

HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious & motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry.

High speed internet/phone essential. Free online training & support.

Please visit www.livingthedream123.com WELL ESTABLISHED retail clothing business in Barrhead for sale.

Serious inquiries only.

780-674-2018.

WELL ESTABLISHED Towing Company in Drayton Valley. 6 trucks & roadside contracts.

Will sell as whole or individually. Training available. Unlimited earning potential.

Must see!

Phone 780-621-1622

Misc.

Help

880

in Ponoka, has immediate opening for

SWAMPERS Please submit resumes to 6526 - 44 Ave Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 or Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com

ACADEMIC Express Adult Education and Training

MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. High Level Super A in High Level, Alberta is currently recruiting the following management team members: Produce Manager; Bakery/Deli Manager. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the individual Managers are responsible for all aspects of managing their respective departments. Responsibilities include marketing, merchandising, controlling and human resource management. Applicants should possess previous experience working in a retail food store, combined with exceptional skills in managing people and obtaining bottom line results. The successful candidate must have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a clean security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations, please forward your resume, stating your salary expectations, in confidence to: Human Resources Advisor, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4.

Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca

Employment Training

and days

• Women in the Trades • Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be avail.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

900

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

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

TRY

Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 1-877-223-3311 Misc.

• GED classes evening Services

1290

Business Services #1000 - #1430

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

Caregivers

1060

WILLING TO BABYSIT

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

Place your ad here . . .

Phone 1-877-223-3311

VETERINARY SERVICES

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon

Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm Sat. 9 am - 4:30 pm

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

CUSTOM TUB GRINDING • Different screens for bedding & feed • 600 HP truck driven for fast grinding • Minimum Charge 2 HRS @ $220/HR

CALL LEEN VOGELAAR 403-704-0919

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

Your water well solution for over 30 years • Specializing in water wells with PVC casing • Government grants in effect for farmers • New pumps & pressure system installation • Same day service - on most pump & pressure system repairs

Call Cliff today for a free estimate (403) 350-0106

After School & Weekends children 4yrs – 10yrs.

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

I have my Red Cross Babysitting Certificate

Darcy’s Drilling Services

403-783-3673 PRIVATE DAY HOME With space available for 2 children age 3 & under in Ponoka.

Phone 587-729-0068

Cleaning

1070

• water wells drilled & serviced • new pump & pressure system installations • all types of pump repairs • well shocking Darcy Schmidt Ph: (403) 783-2220 Fax: (403) 783-8828 Email: darcysdrillingservices@hotmail.com

Home or Business Cleaning Service 16 years experience, references available Call Vicki 403-783-8323 or 780-554-6685

Misc.

Services

1290

OUR SPECIALITY

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

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

LABOURER - PILOT TRUCK DRIVER to join crew at Holmes Building Movers, Stavely, SEEKING A CAREER in Alberta. Applicants must have clean Class 5 licence, the Community Newspaper business? Post your own transportation, resume for FREE right be physically fit and where the publishers are conscientious. looking. Visit: www.awna.com/ Send resume to fax resumes_add.php 403-549-2191 or email: admin Something for Everyone @holmesbuildingmovers.com Everyday in Classifieds CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

880

Misc.

Help

Berni's Refrigeration and Appliance Service

403-783-4880

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

Water Well Service • Install & Service Pumps • Shock Wells • Pressure Systems Serviced & Installed Home: (403) 783-3712 Cell: (403) 704-3413

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

PONOKA NEWS Page 29

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

BOTTLE DEPOT

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 CONSTRUCTION

Financial

1170

Misc.

Services

1290

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.

Being a new

1260 parent isn’t

Legal Services

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.

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

SIMPLE! It’s simple to run a Garage

easy . . .

1410

SALES & SERVICE

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+).

TRUE PSYCHICS! 4 Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca

Pet Services

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash. SAVE $$$$ prepay your P h o n e C l a s s i f i e d s Classified ad. 1-877-2231-877-223-3311.

3311.

Welding

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

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

Avoid bankruptcy!

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

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

Personal Services

Welding

1410

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

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

Rental Misc

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 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

783-3636 • 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

1400

Well Drilling

This space could be yours for $

28

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

Well Drilling

1400

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE Well Drilling

1400

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS h+ONTINUOUS 3HOKv #HLORINATOR 0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM

12345 7ITHIN MILES OF %DMONTON

7ATER 7ELL $RILLING 2ED $EER #ALGARY 'OVERNMENT WATER WELL GRANT ENDS -ARCH 4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! # FOR WATER WELLS AND WATER TREATMENT

")' )2/.

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

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

Auctions

1530

7TH ANNUAL COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION & SPEED SHOW, March 15 - 17/13, Red Deer Westerner Park.

Featuring Big Schwag & indoor car show!

Exhibitor space available.

Consign your car; estate today.

1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.

Resuming weekly sales Wed. Jan. 16, 2012 @ 6 pm. at the Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hyw. 2A Items sold off the floor after Dec. 19 BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS 4625-46 Street, Lacombe, south of Tim Horton’s.

We buy for cash SALES WED. @6 pm.

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

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

GUITAR LESSONS

Guitar Lessons Absolute Beginners to Advanced

Rock‘Pop ‘Blues ‘Jazz ‘

Call Brian 403 704 5608 CHILD SAFETY FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTION 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

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

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

RITCHIE BROS UNRESERVED AUCTION. Edmonton, March 7.

Two Parcels of Farmland located at Grassland, Alberta. For more info contact John Kiszka, 780-689-3076 or visit: rbauction.com/realestate.

Building Supplies

1550

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 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.

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

Serving Ponoka & Central Alberta for the past 35 years.

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

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Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

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

5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

Building Supplies

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Farmers' Market

28

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

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

Book On-Line Serving Central Today!

Alberta

403.783.8322

www.littlejons.ca

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

28

$

PER WEEK

FRESH

EGGS!

403-318-4146 Misc. for Sale

TRAVEL

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

“Certified to sell travel with knowledge you can trust”

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

1760

SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.

1810

WANTED Older border collie 403-783-2591

LEARN TO TREAT and Care for Large and Small Animals.

Animal Health Technology - GPRC Fairview Campus.

On campus residences and farm. Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Manufactured Homes

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

3 BEDROOM HOME Available January 30, - 3 bedrooms, one bath. large yard. $750.00 per month/ $750.00 D.D. No smoking, No pets. Application req’d.

Call Mary at 403-783-6609

Condos/ Townhouses

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Livestock

2100

REGISTERED BLACK & RED ANGUS COWS. Vicwin Angus Farm, Lacombe Vic Rowley 403-318-7363

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252 ROUND hay bales, $20 $40. We deliver. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380

Starting at $1400/month in Ponoka: 3 bed, 3 bath new town house, OR 3 bed, 1.5 bath town house Either available right away or for Feb 1st Pet Friendly Call Amber: 403-774-7401

EASY!

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

Houses For Sale

3040

RIMBEY 2 BDRM. $750/mo,+ elec/.gas Lora 403-704-5992

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

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PONOKA 2 & 3 bedroom in 4plex. Good location 5402-54 Ave 403-704-1221.

Suites

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3 BDRM. suite in Eckville 1200 sq. ft. n/s, no pets $850/mo. includes water, sewer, garbage and gas, $850 SD avail. immed.

403-845-4648 to view ** FOR RENT ** WOODRIDGE 2 bdrm. apartments $725/mo.

Includes heat & water.

No pets. non smokers Avail. immed.

Contact Sandra Lyon at First Choice Realty (Ponoka) Ltd. 403-783-8881

4020

Acreages

4050

FOR SALE

Beautiful, custom built 2800 sq ft home on 4 acres (can be up to 10 acres) with 30,000 sq ft poly greenhouses, currently in cutflower lily production.

Located in Forestburg (East Central Alberta) right on Hwy 53.

Great courier service.

Asking $535,000.

Call 780 582 2265 or 780 336 5888 or email sunrich@ wildroseinternet.ca for more info.

Farms/

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PONOKA Large 2 bedroom basement Land suite. For quite non-smoker, working renter. No pets. CRESTOMERE, 80 acres Must provide good renting rolling land, beautiful view, references. 403-704-1645 crop land, all revenue, off Bismark Rd. clsoe to PONOKA: 1 bedroom suite s c h o o l a n d s t o r e , (partially furnished). Rent $216,000 403-398-5357 includes all utilities, except tv & phone. Washer and dryer available.

403-783-4628 Condos/ PONOKA: 2 bedroom apartment, blinds, heat, water, fridge, stove. Adult building, no children, no pets. (403)783-5434

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3030

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PUBLIC NOTICE FABERDALE DAIRIES LTD. WATER ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is given that Faberdale Dairies Ltd. has filed an application for a license under the provisions of the Water Act to increase their water allocation by 17669.0 cubic metres for a maximum annual diversion of 28121.0 cubic metres of groundwater per annum from two wells at SW 32-041-23-W4 for the purpose of Agricultural (Confined Feeding Operation). The production interval of the water wells are from 51.8 metres to 61.0 metres.

Any person who is directly affected by the application may submit a statement of concern to Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Regional Integration Branch Main Floor, 9820 - 106 Street, Edmonton AB T5K 2J6 Phone: 780-427-6311 Fax: 780-422-0154 within 30 days for the requested diversion of water.

Please quote file number: 80754 Further information regarding this application can be obtained from: Bob Nowak Groundwater Exploration & Research Ltd. 3 Dry Creek Bay, Airdrie AB T4B 2Z8 Phone: 403-226-0330 Fax: 403-226-6593 Statements filed regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public. Statements should explain why the filer is directly affected and provide the full printed name, phone number and/or email address, postal address and legal land location of the filer.

Failure to file statements of concerns may affect the right to file a notice of appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board.

Studies show that walking among trees not only reduces stress but offers other unseen benefits from communing with the plants of the forest.

A walk in a forest or treed area can be of great benefit if you are feeling stressed.

“Shinrinyoku” in Japanese literally translated means forest bathing, and the practice has become a recognized relaxation and stress management activity in Japan.

Around the world people are connected to forests or trees in one way or other.

Regardless where they live, many people have a favourite forest or treed place where their minds and bodies naturally feel stress relief.

Each culture in world has owns sacred forest or sacred tree of great significance.

In Greek mythology, certain trees are dedicated to particular Greek Gods – oak to Zeus, olives to Athena, pine to Pan and etc. In native North American folklore, the Creator created a Sacred Tree around which the people could gather to find wisdom, security and healing power. In various holy writings, trees and plants are very often seen as manifestation of divine knowledge and renewed power.

“There are several ways to feel the spirituality of trees and forests such as concentrated breathing, contemplation, silence and just time spent in a forested area.

After stumbling across a short article in a yoga magazine regarding forest bathing, I knew I had to investigate further,” says Carmon Frick, woodlot owner, outdoor enthusiast and owner of Sprouts Greenhouse.

Dr. Qing Li in Tokyo, who is currently the president of the Japanese Society of Forest Medicine, has conducted a number of experiments to measure the effects of being immersed in nature and amongst trees on mood, stress level and the immune system. These studies indicate a decrease in anxiety, anger and depression, and also an increase in the overall vigor of the participants.

“One of the most interesting facts I found while investigating the various studies that were conducted, is the benefits that quality time among the trees has on the immune system,” says Frick. “Trees and many other plants emit something called phytoncides that work by defending against various bacteria, fungi and insects. The word phytoncide was actually coined in 1937 by Dr. Boris P. Tokin (1900-1984), a Russian biochemist from Leningrad University. Studies also show

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC TENDER FIVE M TRUCKING LTD. BDO CANADA LIMITED, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY OF FIVE M TRUCKING LTD., INVITES OFFERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE GRAVEL ASSETS; 12 PILES OF GRAVEL OF VARYING DIMENSIONS. ASSETS ARE CURRENTLY LOCATED IN PONOKA COUNTY, ALBERTA. ALL TENDERS MUST BE SEALED AND RECEIVED IN WRITING BY THE TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. MST MDT ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7TH, 2013.

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that air containing phytoncides, wood essential oils, -pinene and limonene, some of the antimicrobial volatile organic compounds emitted from trees, can also have a positive effect on viruses and bacteria and the diseases that affect mankind.

“More recent studies are showing a link between walking among the trees, breathing in the air, and an increase in immune function in humans. These studies also show a direct link in the increase of lymphocytes, natural killer cells and intracellular anti-cancer proteins in those who walked amongst the trees for just two to three days in a row as compared with levels before the walks and also compared with those who did not participate in the walk. They also found that these positive effects remained in the body up to seven days after the forest walks.”

Forest bathing can be done anywhere that there are a few acres of trees with a decent canopy.

Of course, larger treed areas offer longer walks in among the trees. It may be that people are starting to realize that there is more in a forest than just trees! Perhaps it’s time to get the family outdoors, take a walk and just enjoy all of the sights, sounds and smells among the trees.

Alberta has a very active natural woodlots and agroforestry industry, and this is another example of how beneficial Alberta’s trees and forests are. For more information on Alberta’s agroforestry industry, visit the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society website: www.awes-ab.ca

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Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Manufacturer Rebate is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 80,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▼Program in effect from January 15, 2013 to April 1, 2013 (the “Program Period”). 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