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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

County election nomination fees increase for October

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

again. “She’s minimized it from a total of five to three.”

Council approved the amended proposal for the land to be rezoned country residential hobby farm from agricultural.

Mixed-use request A request from Paul Polson has been made to council to consider the idea of mixed use zoning on a 70-acre property in the Parkland Beach area, explained Cutforth. Polson has had some desire from different buyers to use lots for different purposes.

Owners may want to have some holiday trailers on a one lot. “And then it becomes sort of their private campground.”

Some buyers have considered building a cabin on the property and this creates mixed use.

“We’ve expressed some concern over that,” added Cutforth.

Council would have to create a new bylaw before being able to make a decision on the request and Cutforth has received some questions from the County of Wetaskiwin over how they are managing these issues. “Failing that he would like to have it considered for lake resort…That I think is more appropriate.”

Creating a mixed use bylaw would cause problems for the county later on, says McLauchlin. “We’ll be judged harshly in the future for mixed land-use.”

Setting the zone and letting devel-

Nomination fees have been raised

by Ponoka County council to $250 from $100.

Coun. Gawney Hinkley had originally made a motion to charge $500. He feels the amount is reasonable for a person who is serious about entering the fall municipal election. “Anybody who can’t afford $500 has no place running.”

One concern with charging too much is it could create a challenge for someone wanting to run, said Coun.

Paul McLauchlin. “At the end of the day it’s democracy. You don’t want to create any barriers.”

Hinkley’s motion for a $500 fee was lost but Coun. Keith Beebe was in favour of a smaller amount. “I don’t want to make it that somebody can’t run but I would be in favour of $250.”

Candidates will get a full refund if they withdraw within 24 hours and the money is refunded if they receive half of the winning person’s votes or wins.

Application revisited Councillors revisited an application from P. McDonough to reclassify approximately 148-acres. They felt there were too many approaches to the property on Parkland Beach Road.

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George Verheire. “Are we moving in the real estate business or what?”

There is other proposed development in the area and that would create some confusion for future residents. Cutforth’s recommendation to councillors was to allow Polson to re-apply under one zone as lake resort.

“I think it would be less, certainly less complicated,” he added.

Gawney Hinkley No decisions were made but Cutforth will recommend Polson change his application to lake resort use and not mixed. A public hearing has been set for June 11.

Concerns with Cutting Edge tire recycling There have been some calls from concerned residents of the Cutting Edge tire recyclers north of Ponoka. The existing shredding plant has recently changed ownership and signed a new contract with Suncor Energy to recycle the company’s large loader tires, explained Cutforth. “The problem is it takes them more than an hour to do one tire.”

However for the first time since the company’s inception they are recycling more product than they are bringing in and he feels that is a positive indication the issues are being dealt with. Fire Chief Ted Dillon has also been in consultation with the company and they are working with Dillon to ensure his recommendations are adhered to.

“They do have plans for expansion and those plans haven’t changed. I think ultimately it will be fine,” said Cutforth.

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cently subdivided the property and has been reassessed however no changes have been made to the property yet, explained Cutforth.

“When there is a new owner then those taxes kick in,” he added.

Weed inspectors Council has approved the appointment of four weed inspectors: Kelsie Reed, Wendy Smith, Jessica Sperber and Blair Mulder.

Highway corridor study Cutforth updated councillors of a Highway 2 corridor study commissioned during budget deliberations.

Bob Riddett has been contracted to conduct the study.

Cutforth anticipates there will be some public hearings on the matter.

Whelp Brook Ponoka County is collaborating with Lacombe County on a Whelp Brook – Wolf Creek Drainage Study. Councillors are asked to appoint Lacombe County to participate in the study as well as have Lacombe County administer the study. Ponoka County is contributing 10 per cent of the cost.

Wolf Creek School Division Ponoka County agreed to an election contract with WCPS polling stations. The county has done this for the last few years and Cutforth does not see any issue with working with the school division. “They run their own returning officer but we use our common poll clerks…We’re doing that anyways.”

Since the completion of the subdivision on Crestomere School property for a machine shed, a sales agreement must be signed to transfer the sale of the property. There was only one change to the agreement that Cutforth asked to be taken off.

“They asked that we handle and look after the maintenance and so on of their fueling facility,” he said.

Having the fueling station on the property is not an issue but Cutforth did not want to take on that responsibility. The change is being made to the agreement.

The sale is for $1.

Ponoka Gym Club relocation The county has agreed to donate up to four acres of land in the southwest industrial area to the Ponoka Gymnastics Club. Because of heavy use on north side of the property Cutforth has moved the group to the south end where there is less traffic.

Funds for the erection of the building are available but the club will still Show support to the 2013 need to raise money for St. Augustine grad class the utilities and services. this year and congratulate The Town of Ponoka them on all of their efforts and has offered gravel access success. to the street for the club and the only issue that Publishes: May 29 remains is servicing, exDeadline: May 24 plained Cutforth.

The club spoke with town administration to provide servicing and there was some concern over putting town servicing outside their jurisdiction.

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Land use bylaw amendment approved

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye With only one opponent to a land use change, Ponoka town council approved a rezoning request following a public hearing May 14.

The request came from Jamil Rawji, who represents Jakkids Holdings. He asked that land on 4800 60 Street next to the Old Iron Horse Mayor restaurant be changed to Larry Henkelman low density multi-family, and to highway commercial from low density residential.

About 70 per cent of the site would be for lowdensity multi family development and the remainder would be for highway commercial property. Although there is no set plan yet, Rawji spoke about his vision for the area.

He would like to see development “primarily catering to our 55 + group.”

One of his ideas is to build duplexes or possibly fourplexes on the residential portion of land.

Mayor Larry Henkelman is in favour of the plan as the town is usually short of land to sell. He wondered whether there would be any trees or fencing to divide the residential and industrial area.

Betty Jurykosky, planning and development officer for Ponoka, said the town can make such a stipulation. “We have the right to require that under the division application.”

“You can approve it with or without conditions,” she added.

Henkelman’s concern was those requirements were not made in other developments and some residents are now complaining.

Without a barrier of some kind, Rawji feels it would make the area an eyesore for residents and his intention is to build one. “It has to be aesthetically pleasing.”

Ashley Shannon has property neighbouring Rawji’s. She was concerned the development may affect the value of her home. “It worries me that when you have multi dwellings, what are you opening up to?”

The largest lot size allowable in the area however

would be duplexes and Rawji’s hope was not to devalue the property as he has family who own land nearby.

His goal is to eventually develop “up-scale” properties for seniors. “I envision my own dad being there.”

“I want it to be something that we can market and sell,” he later added.

Shannon was still nervous about the negative potential but Henkelman tried to ease her concern.

“Even if it’s a duplex there’s still requirements that have to be set,” he explained.

Surplus into savings Councillors appeared pleased to be able to set aside $1.3 million into savings after realizing a surplus in 2012. Betty Quinlan, director of corporate services feels the transfer is a good news story.

Of the $1.3 million, $600,000 is surplus in the electrical department. Quinlan says the surplus is due to the electrical foreman monitoring job efficiency.

That $600,000 went into the electrical reserve to deal with issues that may arise later on.

Sale of land in the southwest industrial land also brought a surplus of $250,000 and will be transferred to the development reserve. There was also $385,000 planned for transfer plus savings and expenses being under $90,000. This money was transferred to the general benefit reserve.

Coun. Shayne Steffen feels the transfer to the electrical department will be a benefit to the town.

“Treat it as a business…Because we’re going to need that money at some point.”

Proposals for arena concession So far there have been two proposals to Wes Amendt, director of community services, to run the arena concession. Both are local.

“Both have good references and at this point I wouldn’t feel badly about either one,” said Amendt.

He feels better about having more options. “It’s nice to actually have a choice this time.”

Henkelman wondered if the town was going to start requiring deposits from vendors but Amendt replied he has not requested one as there are startup costs associated.

New EDB member Council appointed Danny Lineham, owner of Siding 14 Art Gallery, as a member of the economic development board. As he is taking over for an open position his term is from May 2013 to October 2013. Bonnett feels he will be able to assist the board. “He’s been a valuable asset to the economic development board.”

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Seeking a Ponoka vision

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye All roads lead to Ponoka, or at least that is a frame of mind one group is trying to instill in residents.

The Ponoka County and Town Taxpayers Association is continuing its Vision Ponoka meetings with an open forum May 29 at 7 p.m at the Ponoka County offices. President Robert MacKenzie wants to have representatives not only from the town and county council but also the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Board (EDB). “What we’re looking for is a common denomina-

tor that everyone can look at.”

But he is finding this a challenge, especially from the chamber and the EDB. “They have no vision for the future unfortunately. How do you encourage them to change, to look outwardly, not inwardly?” MacKenzie asked.

This is the last meeting scheduled until August and MacKenzie invites anyone interested to come and hear what is being discussed.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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

CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE Pastor Jerry Preheim • Pastor Matt Sealy 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. • churchoftheopenbible@telus.net

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

Everyone Welcome! www.baptistreformedponoka.org

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

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

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

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PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

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

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

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

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Your religion is about life commitment When I was a boy, my father always insisted he was an atheist. He never attended Sunday worship, only the weddings of his friend’s kids and his friend’s funerals. It was only near the end of his life I learned that Dad was no more an atheist than I am. It was just that he’d been angry at the restrictive church of his childhood for his whole life.

I’ll bet some of you reading these words feel just the same way. “All this God and Spirit stuff may be OK, but churches? No thanks; they are nothing but trouble.” There are Mondays when many ministers and priests also feel that way. There are Sundays when deeply believing people walk away from their own church wondering why on earth they would ever go back.

There’s something about religion that gets into everyone’s bones, one way or another. The Oxford English Dictionary tells us “religion” can be defined as “the recognition on the part of (humans) of some higher unseen power as having control of his/her destiny and as being entitled to obedience, reverence and worship.”

Well, that could refer to God, to a favorite hockey team, or to Encana, or Suncor. At this time of year (beginning of May) it might even refer to the Canada Revenue Agency. Religion is an attitude, an approach to life rather than an organization or Person. American theologian Dominic Crossan asserts humans are

the category of “spiri“hard-wired for religion.” tual but not religious.”

Churches have often Usually people mean, “I bolstered their sense of have a spiritual life, but it identity by being against has nothing to do with a something or someone. church.”

Conservative churches My take on this are against liberal attidemographic is a bit diftudes and sin — usually ferent. I think all of us other people sin, not their have a religion of some own. Liberal or “prokind — a church, club, gressive” churches are James Strachan team, sport or job (just against fundamentalism. listen to people durEvangelical churches The United Church ing the NHL playoffs). pray for but are against of Canada What many folk do not the “unsaved.” (That ofnot a member of have is a satisfying way ten means the United The Ponoka Ministerial to express their innate Church of Canada and Association spirituality. That could be people like me.) When expressed by worship in a I was a young boy, 65 years ago, all the Protestants in my town church, or prayer in the kitchen, or yoga in a group, or by meditation with others were against the Catholics.

Churches — “organized religion” or alone.

For me, personally, the bottom line as critics like to call it — often become the very reason people don’t express is not about church buildings, whether their religious nature through them. beautiful or plain. It is not about reliNarrowness, rigidity and judgmental gious “activity.” It’s not even about the attitudes found in many churches keep content of those things you say you belots of people away. Not to mention lieve. In the final analysis, religion is the fact that many churches manage to about what draws and claims the bulk present themselves as relics of the 18th of your energy, your passion, your life century, or on the other hand, like loud commitment. In my view, giving a healthy religion appropriate expression and cheery folk clubs.

Whether or not you have a church of may be quite simple. It’s about what you your own is irrelevant. Your “religion” care about, and what you do about the is hosting the is whatever you give your absolute and things you care about.

Wilderness Ranch With all its faults, I still hark back to ultimate regard to. As I look up and down the streets of my neighborhood, the Book of James: “Don’t you realize Traveling Show it’s pretty obvious there is lots of deep that faith without works is useless, like Tuesday, May 28 religious feeling there. At every house a glove without a hand or a hat without there are at least one, sometimes two, a head? Do you think that just believ5:30 pm – Hot dogs and Pony rides relatively new trucks, sometimes a quad ing there’s one God is going to get you 7:00 pm – Presentation and a snowmobile or two, and, very anywhere? The demons believe that, Fun for the whole family! often, a huge fifth wheel. Lots of com- too, and it terrifies them!” (James 2:18) All are welcome!

When all is said and done, our gratitude mitment there.

In addition, there is the regular, even in life, and how we exercise it, is the 403-783-4141 5501-54 Ave (church by the Pond) annual, pilgrimage to be taken, usu- core of healthy religion.

Meister Eckhard, a medieval mystic, ally to someplace warm, in January or February. And the whole enterprise is said it best: “If the only prayer you ever topped off with a hefty monthly offer- say in your life is ‘Thank you,’ it will ing made to one bank or another. Sure be enough.” sounds like a religion to me!

One of the more popular designations appearing these days in Continued from page 2 Cutforth does not see an issue with the town doing demographic surveys is the work for a common community project. “If they do want to be consistent, then annex it and I don’t think the county would object to it.”

Reeve. Gord Svenningsen is in favour of the plan as long as it is consistent with the municipal development plan. Hinkley agreed. “Let them have it.”

Councillors approved Cutforth’s request.

Rimbey Raceway project donation After some years of discussion, Ponoka County has approved a $200,000 donation to Rimbey Raceways.

Ladies Auxilliary The group’s hope was to have $300,000 but with reduction in provincial funding, Cutforth feels the county is e th r fo going to need the money for bridges. “The county commitment through MSI funding is more than fulfilled.”

Legion Coun. George Verheire also mentioned the proposed Branch #66 Rimbey library move as one of the reasons the county deferred the donation during budget deliberations. “I think they’ve got it backwards.”

He suggests the better idea would be for the town offices to stay and the library move to the new location.

Verheire proposed $200,000 for the raceway project.

Hinkley was against giving them any money until the library and town sort out their issues. “We don’t have any money to give.”

Coun. Keith Beebe has heard taxpayers for and against the raceway project and he has issues with the decision. The motion passed 3-2.

McLauchlin suggested this donation will probably If attending, please bring a donation for foodbank be the last major donation from the county as the MSI funding is needed for bridge work.

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Reflections of Ponoka Ponoka Stampede honours great rodeo champions

By Mike Rainone for the News The humble beginnings of the exciting sport of rodeo go back more than a century to our rugged prairies, where rambunctious farm and ranch hands looked for a little tough fun after a hard day’s work. Whether it be roping an elusive calf or trying to tame a feisty bronc or steer, it would be wild and dusty challenge, sometimes rewarded with a cheer and an extra plate of beans but quite often ending in a quick and painful fall to the ground. From all this rough and tumble early action would come the hosting of weekend family picnics, fairs, and district rodeos, where would-be cowboys and cowgirls of all ages gathered to compete in such thrilling events as bronco busting, steer decorating, Roman riding and wagon racing, Indian racing, ball games — all followed by a pot-luck feast and a few beers.

In the early 1920s weekend rodeos began popping up all over the prairies, with the legendary Calgary Stampede becoming an annual event in 1923; our own Ponoka Stampede starting its first July long weekend run in 1936; and so many other cities and towns who host this wild and popular sport for thousands of avid fans.

The thrilling spring to fall rodeo circuit would attract hundreds of talented professional and amateur contestants from far and wide, all vying for a chance to test their skills against a formidable foe, with the possibly of winning a few dollars, a trophy or prize buckle, then moving on down the road to try again.

Along the way these talented men and women from Canada and throughout the world who have proudly tested their skills on the rodeo circuit would quickly

become household names, both in Canada and across the border, where prize money has soared into the millions, and the contestant lists continues to grow as many others seek a piece of the action and maybe even a taste of the spotlight.

A new look for the Ponoka Stampede As the Ponoka Stampede Association prepares to present their 77th annual pro rodeo from June 25 to July 1, they have announced a new feature to honour great Canadian Rodeo stars. The magnificent colored action painting on the large Stampede poster this year is of perennial saddle bronc champion Rod Hay of Wildwood, Alta., whose successful career spanned 24 years, with multi-championships in both the Canadian and United States professional rodeo circuits.

The water-color painting of Rod Hay on the poster is the work of rodeo clown CrAsh Cooper, who is one of the most popular rodeo entertainers in North America, as well as a four-time winner of Canada’s Entertainer of the Year. When Cooper is not flirting with 2,000-pound bulls in the rodeo infield, he is an accomplished artist, who specializes in limited edition graphite drawings and watercolor paints, using both mediums to create poignant reflections of life in the west. Cooper has also served as the host on the award winning television show, Cowboy Country, and loves to help promote worthwhile causes and mingle with the great fans in every rodeo community that he works.

Another feature of the Ponoka Stampede will be an art auction on June 30 after the afternoon performance (about 4 p.m.) at the Stagecoach Saloon, east of the main grandstand. The auction, under

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This original limited edition painting of perennial Canadian Saddle Bronc Champion Rod Hay was the work of popular international rodeo clown and artist CrAsh Cooper! It will be featured along with 20 other pieces at an art auction in the Stagecoach Saloon June 30 following the afternoon rodeo performance of the Ponoka Stampede.

Remember when

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Doug Flannigan l competes in the h b bareback b k event in a 1960s Ponoka k Stampede on Harry Vold’s Apple Jack. The former all-round champion was inducted into the Canadian Professional Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2006 and is features with many other great Canadian rodeo stars at the Calnash Ag Event Centre in Ponoka.

the direction of Danny Skeels and assisted by Cooper, will feature 20 exquisite western paintings and sculptures, as well as Ash Cooper’s original painting of Rod Hay, which appears on the 2013 Ponoka Stampede Poster. There will also be 77 autographed prints of the limited edition Rod Hay painting for sale during the rodeo with a portion of the proceeds of these special events going toward the Tom Butterfield Scholarship Fund and the ongoing promotion of the proud history of the Ponoka Stampede.

The Ponoka Stampede Association will also play host once again to a free art show at the Ponoka arena June 29 to July 1 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with noted western artists from throughout Western Canada on hand to display their amazing works.

Rod Hay’s outstanding career Rod Hay was born in Stony Plain, Alberta on Jan. 5, 1969 and began his illustrious professional rodeo career in the saddle bronc event in 1989. The diminutive 5-8 160-pound athlete’s amazing statistics include

qualifying for the Canadian Finals Rodeo 19 times and for 20 performances of the National Finals Rodeo. After being named the PRCA Rookie of the Year, Hay went on to win the Canadian Saddle Bronc Championship in 1990, 1992-94, 1997, 1999, 2002 and 2004; was the Alberta Circuit SB Champion in 1990, 1995, 1997, 2000 and 2005; the CPRA SB season leader in 1992-93, 1997, 1999-2000 and 2005; the CFR SB Aggregate Champion in 1993-94, 1997 and 1999; the SK Circuit SB Champion in 1995; the PRCA SB season leader in 1999; and the CPRA Career Saddle Bronc Earnings record holder.

Highlights of Rod Hay’s ongoing career have included a National Final’s Aggregate Championship in 2007; a winner of the coveted $50,000 cheque in the saddle bronc event at the Calgary Stampede in 1994, 1999, 2002 and 2005; and an amazing run in the 2010 season, where he won the saddle bronc championships at the Stavely, Wildwood and Daines rodeos with superb rides of 86, 87 and 88.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Opinion Harper’s accountability at heart of Senate scandal Disgraced Conservative senators Mike Duffy and Pamela Wallin are giving old, fat journalists a bad name.

The pair of former CTV talking heads has joined the growing list of senators who have been forced to the sidelines during an George Brown examination of their Off the Record possible criminal behaviour. Duffy, Senator Patrick Brazeau (C) and Senator Mac Harb (L) were all audited for their housing claims; Wallin is being audited for a complex shoebox of receipts totalling $375,600 that combine housing and travel expenses. To make matters worse, in an unrelated matter, Brazeau has been charged with sexual assault.

Duffy left the Conservative caucus last Thursday, claiming the issue had become a “significant distraction” to the government; Wallin “recused” herself from the caucus on Friday; and to take one for the team, the PM’s chief of staff, Nigel Wright, resigned Sunday after admitting he maybe shouldn’t have written a personal cheque to Duffy so he could repay more than $90,000 in housing expenses falsely claimed. The ethics commissioner will earn her pay this month.

Duffy obfuscated the truth about his official residence; whether he should repay the $90,000; when he repaid it; where he got the money; whether it was a gift or a loan from “an old friend”; whether Wright actually is “an old friend”; and

what favour was expected in return for this gift or bribe?

The Senate has determined he was not eligible to claim the housing expenses to travel from his home in PEI because, quite simply, Duffy doesn’t live in PEI. Hasn’t for decades. Perhaps the prime minister should have checked the Cavendish, PEI phonebook to see if there was a listing for Duffy, Michael Dennis before anointing him as a senator from PEI. Appointed to be telegenic shills for the Conservative party, celebrities Duffy and Wallin have also been called out by opposition MPs for billing taxpayers for the time they spent campaigning on behalf of Conservative candidates in the 2011 federal election. While that might not be listed in a senator’s official job description, that kind of double-dipping has been given a blind eye in Ottawa for decades. Sometimes it seems a party’s senators are appointed to be campaigners and cheerleaders rather than legislators.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has no one to blame but himself for this latest Senate scandal as he alone made the choice to appoint these hacks to the Red Chamber. Duffy and Wallin were once fine journalists but like many of their neighbours in the Senate, have never been elected to public office. The Senate is littered with the bodies of washed up Canadian hockey players, musicians, journalists and party bagmen who never put their name on a ballot. Harper is attempting piecemeal reform of the Senate and another scandal might just tip the scales of public opinion in favour of abolition.

In his speech to caucus Tuesday morning, Harper endorsed fast-tracking changes to Sen-

ate expense accounts and to close loopholes. But Senate reform is not necessary to prevent further repeats of this expenses scandal — simply make senators’ expense claims public; allow the auditor and RCMP to do their jobs without political interference.

Harper told his colleagues: “I’m very upset about some conduct we have witnessed, the conduct of some parliamentarians and the conduct of my own office.” He took no responsibility, meted out no punishment, took no prisoners. Then he slipped

off to a waiting plane for South America.

What did the prime minister know about this backroom deal to cover Duffy’s improper expense claim and when did he know it?

Did Harper, a master of micromanagement, approve of the payment?

The Conservatives under Harper promised an accountable government and presented themselves as holier than Liberals but in this case it seems that sense of entitlement crosses all party lines.

Break needed for Alberta politicians to discover reality Out of touch is an apt description of Progressive Conservative politicians sitting under the dome of the Alberta Legislature.

Perhaps that’s why they’re trying to rush through “so much important business in all night sessions” as Alberta Liberal House Leader Laurie Blakeman charged last week.

“Why does the government choose to do this?” she asked. “They want to get out of town and leave the scandals behind. It is part of their pattern of saving important legislation until the end of session and then letting opposition work all night while government sits and grumbles.”

Yes, maybe it’s a good idea to let those people get away from the legislature and back into the real world then they’d hear the grumbling of common folk who live closer to the land and closer to reality.

We were astounded by revelations the premier’s office has paid more than $2 million in severance for former employees over the past three years, with $585,000 paid out since the April 2012 provincial

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Steve Dills Sylvan Lake News Guest Columnist

election.

Eighteen employees have left since Alison Redford became Progressive Conservative party leader in October 2011.

In our world the only time severance is paid is when you want to get rid of someone. And there better be extremely good reasons for taking such drastic action.

We agree there needs to be an answer to Liberal Leader Raj Sherman’s question: “Is the premier hiring bad employees, or is she a bad boss, to have such high turnover in the office?”

This is particularly important since every facet of government spending is being curtailed — it’s as if we’re in disaster mode. We think, however, this is just another manufactured crisis to move toward a

particular ideology.

Noting severances in the last year cost more than twice what it would take to save the Music Enrichment Program at Victoria School of Arts in Edmonton, Sherman asked in the legislature, “Premier, why are golden handshakes for former staffers more important to your government than this popular and valuable music program — and other programs important to Albertans?”

A “time out” is certainly warranted for this government as more and more life-impacting decisions are being made daily, affecting thousands and thousands of our friends and neighbours, particularly the most vulnerable.

Then, with Conservative politicians out in the hustings, talking to

the common folk, perhaps the consternation that’s percolating would rise to the top and spill over into some no-nonsense conversations about how we can improve our province — instead of decimating it.

Severance payouts at the top level of this government’s political arm should be the warning sign that all is not good in Alberta. They should signal the need for change — either in the leader or in a ruling party that’s been around too long.

The time is approaching quickly.

We urge residents, opposition politicians and other interest groups to continue opening government decisions to scrutiny so that we can have informed discussions about change instead of the tight control which has evolved in Canadian politics.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Bonnett’s notice of motion falls flat

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye The first notice of motion by Coun.

Rick Bonnett fell flat among councillors.

His wish is to see some organizational changes to the Town of Ponoka’s administration.

Bonnett presented his motion but some councillors were confused with the wording and felt the motion was more of a discussion item.

He presented a list of items May 14 he feels would benefit the Town of Ponoka administration. “You’ve got some ideas in front of you but they’re not written in stone.”

In the notice of motion, Bonnett suggested a human resources committee composed of councillors and at least one town employee be able to hear issues from town staff.

Areas Bonnett would also like to see addressed: • A staff member dedicated to social media for Ponoka.

• Staff re-organization.

• Recreation programming director to deal closely with community needs.

• A tourism and business group liaison

to assist with economic development in Ponoka.

• A facilities manager to oversee and maintain building repairs rather than having separate managers for the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex and the aquaplex.

• A bylaw officer who is mandated to be out and about in the community, not just giving tickets but also educating residents.

Coun. Doug Gill was concerned that dealing with staff as councillors would compromise the town with its unions. “The way that it is set up right now I would definitely speak against this committee.”

He suggests a conflict resolution strategy would be a better option for staff who might have exercised all the options available to them.

Coun. John Jacobs feels the motion was more of a discussion item and suggested councillors discuss the items during a committee of the whole meeting.

No decisions were made, only to have further discussions when a proper motion is presented.

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FIRE BAN

EFFECTIVE MAY 14, 2013, due to the dry windy conditions and no forecast of any serious amounts of moisture, a total fire ban has been imposed within the municipal boundaries of the Town. The exemptions to this fire ban are internal household fireplaces and liquid fuelled barbecues (propane and natural gas).

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Summer Student Laborers – Parks and Recreation Department. Visit www.ponoka.ca for more information on this position.

Submit your resume to: Town of Ponoka; 5102 - 48 Avenue; Ponoka, AB. T4J 1P7 or email to HR@ ponoka.org.

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The Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society is looking for part-time drivers for weekends as well as holiday relief for regular drivers. For more information please call 403-783-2364 or 403-783-4798.

Wednesday Evenings in the Park Ponoka Lion’s Club is looking for entertainers to perform on the stage, Wednesday Evenings in Centennial Park.

For information or to book, please call 403-704-0630.

Calling ALL Those Involved With the Arts Community Arts Groups, in conjunction with Family and Community Support Services and the Town of Ponoka are working to create a network for the arts in and around Ponoka. We want artists and professionals in all areas including, but not limited to, performing, visual, culinary, and artisans etc. The purpose of the network is to improve communication within this sector of Ponoka’s talent and provide opportunities for groups to work together on projects should they choose. Please join our network by contacting sarah.olson@ponoka.org or phoning 403-783-0116.

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Logo Concept Contest Are you creative and want to contribute to your local library? Ponoka Jubilee library is having a LOGO CONCEPT CONTEST! First prize is an eReader and a free library membership for a year. Contest is open to all ages and closes on June 30th. For entry forms and information about the contest go to www.ponokalibrary.prl.ab.ca or stop by Ponoka Jubilee library.

2013 Summer Programs Join the Youth Centre this summer for cool theme days, bowling, swimming, field trips and more summer fun!

Registration starts May 28, call 403-783-3112 or visit: www.ponokayouthcentre.com for more information.

Spring Clean-up The Annual Town of Ponoka Spring Clean Up Week is scheduled to begin May 21 and will continue until completed. Pick up is restricted to compostable materials (e.g. Landscaping waste such as leaves & grass clippings) and small amounts of tree branches that are no longer than 3 feet.

Materials not picked up include: sod, rocks, contstruction material, wood, dirt, household waste and pet excrement. Preference is to have all materials in a pile and not bagged. Make sure your yard waste is set out adjacent to your normal household garbage pickup location. If yard collection is not completed that week, it will continue the following week. The Town will only make one trip per street/ avenue.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meeting May 28, 2013 at 7 pm. Visit our website @ www.ponoka.ca for copy of the agenda.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Town seeks feedback on changes to Ponoka MDP

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Town of Ponoka planning and development officer Betty Jurykoski shows some of the areas the municipal development plan changes had to address.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Ponoka is planning for the future and town council want residents to have their say in the town’s growth.

After 15 years, Ponoka’s last municipal development plan (MDP) is being updated; the two-year process is nearing completion and the draft document is in the first stage of becoming the global plan for the town, explained Betty Jurykoski, planning and development officer. “What the MDP does is it gets you ready to plan.”

Without the MDP she feels there is no way to deal with a contractor or developer.

Every municipality with more than 3,500 people is required under the Municipal Government Act to have a MDP. Ponoka’s last plan was developed in 1997 and one reason it has not been amended is there have not been many changes in town. However recent annexation of land from Ponoka County has created a need to amend the document. “We quickly realized our plan doesn’t work anymore.”

“That was part of the driving factor for why were updating our 1997 plan,” added Jurykoski.

This new plan helped identify the area west of the Forest Home Cemetery would be better as industrial land and expansion for the cemetery, rather than residential as it was set in the 1997 plan. There is a relatively small amount of land left for industrial use, 13.3 acres, and the planning committee saw the need for more land.

“People are coming in and looking for land — serviced, ready to go land,” she stated.

There is other land available in certain pockets but this land is better suited for industrial use, she added.

“We have plenty of lots for residential.”

The same categories have been used for the new plan, which is now in a consultant’s hands Bob Riddett, who used to be with West Central Planning

“At best these plans are supposed to formulated every five years.”

Betty Jurykoski, planning and development officer.

Agency has conducted some work for Ponoka County and Jurykoski is eager to see his observations.

She believes the best way to manage a MDP is with an annual review to see if it continues to fit the town’s needs but that did not happen with the old MDP. “At best these plans are supposed to formulated every five years,” explained Jurykoski.

However these reviews fell by the wayside due to planning commissions being phased out in 1995.

The Town of Ponoka joined the inter-municipal West Central Planning Agency. She believes more of the planners’ time was spent on the larger cities. Ponoka separated from the commission recently and since then the town has been able to focus on bringing the MDP up to date. “We have saved money but also increased workload.”

Amending the MDP also showed a need to change the town’s 2005 master servicing study, which describes how all services are handled.

Jurykoski hopes Riddett’s comments will be ready at the end of May, then the committee will conduct an internal review. After the review, Riddett will host an open house — possibly in June — and everyone will be welcome including county residents. “We’re asking for your opinion.”

After the open house the committee can again review comments. She wants to ensure town council has a completed document when councillors have to decide on the plan. The goal is to have the plan completed and passed before the October election.

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Downtown store closing after 32-years of business

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye After 32 years Lori Jess is closing the book on her downtown store.

The decision did not come lightly, sales have been slow since January and Jess knew holding on for too long would not be beneficial. “Air doesn’t feed me nor my son.”

She feels changes in technology are a large part of why the Ponoka Book Store has had a tough year in sales. People are downloading digital copies of books rather than buying a hard copy.

Jess gave it “one more kick at the can” three years ago by repainting the shop and diversifying into giftware.

Jess started at the Book Store as a summer job after high school. She even moved into the upstairs apartment and made a home of the store. She bought the store in 1985 and shares ownership of the building with her sister.

“My head knows it’s the right thing to do but my heart is sad,” she added.

Change can be difficult but Jess is no stranger to uncertainty; her common-law husband committed suicide himself 11 years ago and she had no idea what the future would hold for her then.

However dedication and a love for selling books allowed her to own the building outright.

“I paid my mortgage a year ago in May,” stated Jess.

While trying to decide on what to do with her business, Jess took a drive around the downtown

area and was saddened to see the state of affairs.

“There’s six empty stores, three on each side,” she explained.

This doesn’t include the empty stores on adjacent streets. She also worries about the future of her building, which is a historical landmark. It used to be the Ladies Community Restroom and has always been owned by a woman. “The women would ride into town with their buggies and they would come to clean up and nurse the babies.”

“Women raised the money to build this building,” she added.

Memories of being at the Book Store will always remain with Jess though, she has met some wonderful people in her time, “If these walls could talk.”

She believes town councillors missed the boat 15 years ago by not planning for growth. Those decisions, or lack of decisions, have created some negative effects in the downtown area.

Sherry Gummow, owner of Busted Ladies Lingerie, saw the going out of business posters on store windows and was upset with Jess’s decision.

“This is a bad joke is it not?”

“There’s no leadership,” stated Gummow.

“I’m just so frustrated right now.”

She feels a non-resident business owner should be able to run for election in Ponoka because the decisions town council makes affect her business.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

12 chosen from Stampede talent show

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Megan Sweet sings a Shania Twain tune to judges May 15 during the Ponoka Stampede Talent Show.

Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Olivia Wik of Sherwood Park was a finalist with a Miranda Lambert cover.

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Singers and songwriters came to town last week to compete in the annual Ponoka Stampede Talent Show.

The event was held May 14 and 15 at the Stagecoach Saloon with 31 acts from central Alberta aiming to impress three judges with their singing and guitar playing. Organizer Karen Kjenner has been a part of the talent show since 2002 and was impressed with the entrants. “I thought it was incredible. I wouldn’t want to be a judge, their job is extremely hard.”

Usually 10 singers are picked to perform at the stampede stage but the judges could not settle on 10; 12 acts made it. They will perform in front of a large crowd during the Stampede on June 26 with Gord Bamford’s band backing them up.

Kjenner doesn’t know who the judge will be this year but the first-place winner will be able to decide between a $3,000 guitar from Dave Gilmore or a songwriting session and $500 toward a promotional song with Duane Steele.

The second-place winner will be able to choose the other prize.

Kjenner enjoys listening to the many different singers who come to try their talent out. She recalls Brett Kissell, Jaydee Bixby and Shane Yellowbird who used to tryout.

“These are names that have for sure carried on.”

The finalists: • Olivia Wik from Sherwood Park.

• Ashley McIntosh, Red Deer.

• Troy Thomas, Pigeon Lake.

• Rob Rabbit, Hobbema.

• Jennifer Chipman, Sundre.

• Kelly Giebelhaus, Red Deer.

• Deanna and Jennifer Henderson and Ceanna Prediger, Ponoka.

• Sydney Mae, Cochrane.

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• Alex Dion, Hobbema.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Ponoka Outreach School visits Royal Alberta Museum Submitted

museum is how the staff knew a lot that reinforces curriculum,” said principal Scott all students. We do our best to give our students Royal Alberta Museum staff about so many different cultures in- Lewis. “Ponoka Outreach is not just about one-on- experiences that are meaningful, memorable and rolled out the red carpet for Ponoka cluding ours. I think field trips give us one instruction and individualized instruction for potentially life changing.”

Outreach students and staff for a re- a good opportunity to see things that cent field trip. As a special favour to we didn’t ever see before. On this trip the school’s resident Cree elder, Joey we learned a lot about history in AlDeschamps, the group was taken into berta as well as so much about nature. the artifacts preparation and storage My favourite part of museum trip was area and shown a selection of Cree learning about the flower beading and cultural items collected from the how different it gets when you go farther north.”

Hobbema area.

“I think the kids got a personal Adam Buffalo, student, really enjoyed the trip: “I thought seeing the connection to history,” said teacher storage area of the museum and all the Shelia Cooke. “By seeing artifacts artifacts from the Hobbema area was from their own community. There cool. I really liked the headdress and was pride in seeing their culture being the old Cree saddle. The other thing I treated with such great respect.”

“I always take great pride in takthought was the most interesting was the display cases with a collection of ing our students on field trips,” said guns that were in the aboriginal gal- Shelagh Hagemann, assistant principal. “Their behaviour is excellent lery.”

“It was wicked awesome,” said and the appreciation they show to student Tray Okeymow. “I really liked the people they meet and the school seeing the Cree artifacts that the mu- staff is really impressive. With regard seum staff showed us. They gave us to this trip I am particularly proud of VIP treatment and really explained them when I consider how much they things well. The Alberta wildlife was taught me about their culture and the tremendous pride they were feeling also cool.”

Ponoka Outreach School resident Cree elder Joey Deschamps enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge The Cree artifacts included a large when they did so.” of Cree cultural history with students during a special tour of the artifacts storage and preparation “This field trip is a great example variety of items such as traditional of the value of hands-on experience area of the Royal Alberta Museum.

Submitted photo clothing, footwear and a variety of examples of traditional art including drums, moose and elk tufting as well as porcuth pine quill belts and even an art piece made from fish scales. In addition, the group was shown paintings from 1930 featuring prominent people from the area.

“I thought it was really cool,” stated Nikki Mackinaw. “I thought Big Brothers Big Sisters the animal hair tufting was amazing. The museum staff have a lot of information about our cultural traditions.

I think it will help future generations to learn about their culture.”

Joey Deschamps, Starting at 10:00 a.m.• Judging at 9:00 a.m.

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Working a 10-hour shift with the Alberta Sheriffs

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye More than five people died in Alberta over the course of the May long weekend.

Despite their best efforts to keep people safe, the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit (PITU) and emergency crews responded to a rollover near Menaik Road on Highway 2 May 18.

One occupant was thrown from the vehicle and as a result died.

Officers in the traffic unit don’t just write tickets, they also try to educate motorists on safe driving behaviours. Ponoka News was invited for a ride along with Sheriff John Walker on Friday of the long weekend to provide insight into the job officers face.

During the 10-hour-shift, Walker stopped a car travelling at almost 157 km/h and it was not uncommon to see vehicles cruising along at a more than 130 km/h. His focus is on those drivers who were blatantly breaking those boundaries and creating unsafe roads.

“It’s not just about tickets, it’s about education and safety,” stated Walker. “I could write a hundred tickets if I wanted to but I want to catch dangerous drivers.”

A ticket can be a useful reminder to drivers to be safe on the highways, he added.

He does have a partner, Const.

Doug Wareham who handles the RCMP side of the highway patrol, but Wareham is in another vehicle.

Sometimes when officers have a seatbelt or cellphone operation there is some advantage to having a partner in the cruiser, this allows the driver to focus on the road while the passenger can monitor drivers’ behaviours.

“I love the job…I think sometimes the biggest challenge is just there’s never enough resources,” Walker said of being an Alberta Sheriff.

Having two units on Highway 2 — who have to cover an area from north of Highway 11A to south of the Millett Secondary Highway 616 overpass — can be stressful if they have to take calls on either end of their area. This does not happen all the time, there are days when drivers generally follow the rules of the road but there are also days when there is not much chance of a break.

“I usually try to run my territory at least once from end to end,” he added of the approximate 100 kilometres of road.

Sheriffs are trained to estimate a driver’s speed visually without equipment as well and he uses visual cues to help. “The radar and the laser confirms my observations.”

Walker has to be able to use

equipment in court and he needs to prove the speed was actually what he estimated.

Officers received calls throughout the shift from concerned drivers usually if a car was being

driven in erratically but one issue involved a white minivan being driven southbound at 93 km/h in the fast lane.

Continued on page 17

Const. Doug Wareham and Sheriff John Walker of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit look at a file during a traffic stop May 17.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Sheriffs must ensure equipment works

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Before an Alberta Sheriff even sets tire on the road he must ensure equipment is calibrated, otherwise tickets written during a shift won’t hold up in court.

Vehicles have front and rear radar detectors and Sheriff John Walker also makes use of his handheld laser, which can tell the speed of a vehicle accurately from 400 metres away. However, equipment must be calibrated before and after a shift. If calibration tests fail then all tickets Walker writes are invalid, which is one of the reason he docu-

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Walker uses tuning forks on radar equipment, which vibrate at a calibrated frequency; those tuning forks have a serial number and are also tested regularly.

Computers, radios, lasers and radars are among the many tools available to officers. These help the traffic unit while on the highway but there are many times when Walker must use his judgment during a stop.

Some motorists who were stopped were quick to admit their error and Walker feels if they are willing to work with him education becomes

easier.

Despite the need for speed at |certain times Walker generally travels at approximately 120 km/h. “I know at 120 (km/h) I can react,” he said.

The other reason is some drivers do not know how fast other vehicles are coming up behind them and he does not see the need to risk his life or that of others lives to stop a speeder at 130 km/h.

Tickets are a normal part of Walker’s job and during his 10-hour shift on the Friday of the May long weekend he wrote several speeding tickets.

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Sheriff John Walker speaks with a motorist on Highway 2 May 17 after being clocked at 149 km/h.

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PONOKA NEWS Page 17

Sheriff John Walker conducts laser operations May 17 on Highway 2 south of Ponoka.

Const. Doug Wareham arrests a man after finding marijuana in his vehicle May 17.

Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Speed a danger on hwys Continued from page 15 Extreme speeds are not the only danger to motorists; a motorist driving at such a low rate of speed can cause congestion on the road and is also dangerous. “It’s a huge hazard out here and he was going slow.”

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Continued from page 16 The biggest was for $325. A 20-year-old man from Edmonton was travelling at 157 km/h om Highway 2.

He was relatively lucky, another four km/h over and the man would have had to face a mandatory court appearance and his car would have been impounded.

A 54-year old woman had a hefty ticket as well, she was driving at 140 km/h and received a bill for $307.

Drivers in the daytime tend to differ from those at night, explained Walker.

Usually families are on the road during daylight hours and at night a younger crowd is driving. There is some uncertainty for Walker during nighttime as he cannot see inside a vehicle.

“It’s hard to see the number of people in a vehicle. Just the dark alone, it works for you and against you,” he explained. “When a vehicle goes by it’s just a set of headlights.”

He is more alert during these times because people may not be paying as much attention to the road. Walker always uses the passenger’s side of the vehicle when doing a traffic stop just to ensure personal safety. Rather than talk to a person close to traffic on a fast

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“We’re supposed to call the Mounties all the time with Criminal Code stuff but we can’t just bog them down,” he explained.

Walker wasn’t sure how to best manage this issue because there is already quite a bit of money and resources spent on the highway. As soon as someone is found to be impaired or suspected of other Criminal Code issues, then resources are also being used.

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Block party BBQ: Ponoka RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm applied for a grant from the proceeds of crime to purchase a community barbecue. The unit is free for residents for block parties and can be booked through the fire department. There is a $100 cleaning deposit. Here fire preventions co-ordinator Donna Noble and Fire Chief Ted Dillon cook up burgers and hotdogs May 17 at police block party.

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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye A 25-year-old Red Deer woman is dead after a rollover May 18. A southbound Chevy Cobalt attempted to take the Menaik Road exit when it appeared to have lost control and rolled. The woman was in the back seat and was ejected from the vehicle.

The 26-year-old female driver and a 29-yearold male passenger received minor injuries. The driver did not have a licence and the collision is still under investigation.

Young speeders on Hwy 53 Two drivers were stopped for racing at speeds in excess of 155 km/h May 18 at 3 a.m. They were eastbound on Highway 53 near Ponoka when stopped.

An 18-year-old man from Strathmore was driving a Chevy pickup and a 17-year-old boy from Ponoka was driving a 2002 Chevy Cavalier.

The former refused to provide a breath sample and was charged with refusal. The latter admitted to travelling at 167 km/h and provided two breath samples of .09 and .08. He was charged with careless driving and driving without a licence.

Neither vehicle belonged to the drivers.

More arrests in Crier homicide Hobbema RCMP have made two more arrests in the recent homicide investigation of 51-year-old Winston Crier of the Samson Cree Nation.

Nikki Saddleback, 25, and Troy Crier, 27, have been charged with first degree murder. They were to appear in May 21 in Wetaskiwin provincial court.

Clifford Sossay, 26, was arrested May 11.

Man with knife arrested A Ponoka man has been charged with breaching probation after threatening another man with a knife. Police were called to the Oasis Motel after receiving a report of threats being made.

A quick search found the man in a nearby fast food restaurant where he was searched and a knife was found. The victim declined to press charges.

Rocks thrown at window Police are looking for information on a vandalism incident where rocks were thrown at a window May 13 at 1:30 a.m. The rocks smashed the front window of a home on the 5600 block of 48 Avenue.

Tools missing More than $2,000 worth of tools were taken from a rural tool shed overnight May 19. A shed door was broken on Range Road 255 and Township Road 423 and a Champion 6500 generator and Makita compressor and small tools were stolen. Police are looking for suspects.

Weapon call at Centennial Centre Police converged on the Centennial Centre May 14 at 2:30 p.m. after a call of a patient with a weapon attempting to assault staff.

The patient used a table leg but the situation was diffused relatively quickly and the person was placed in a secure room.

Integrated traffic unit The Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit handled 150 files from May 17 to 20: • Speeding tickets, 92.

• Traffic Safety Act violations, 30.

• No seatbelts, 11.

• Using cellphones, 4.

• Speeding past emergency vehicles, 4.

• Careless driving, 3.

• No insurance, 3.

• Drug charges, 1.

• Distracted driving, 1.

• Provincial liquor violation, 1.

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“When are they going to have a meeting with a new board and equal representation?” Hinkley asked. “We’ve been waiting for that for three months and it is time that was done.”

He feels the group is holding up the decision until municipal elections in October, which would cause another delay. Hinkley is in favour of supporting the ag event centre and the Ponoka Stampede Association but not until this issue is dealt with. “Until then don’t give them a damn thing!”

Coun. George Verheire is the county member on PAECS and was told by president Terry Jones the question is “in the lawyer’s hands.”

PAECS meets twice a month, one is a governing meeting and the other is an operations board meeting. PAECS met May 14 at 7 a.m. for an operations meeting and it is believed they wanted to appoint a member at large but Verheire said that decision must be made at a regular meeting. “I believe they were hand-picked.”

He also feels part of the issue with venting and roof leaks in the building is due to the construction of the walls, especially on the south side where the wall faces the sun. “That wall will move four inches on top.”

He believes the cost to remove the old insulation for repairs will cost approximately $70,000.

“You could see the sweating it was in the cracks between every form…Something is wrong,” added Verheire.

The Town of Ponoka has also declined support after a request from PAECS to haul 50 loads of sand until equal representation is finally dealt with. Town representative Coun. Doug Gill said there is nothing to report on equal representation or hiring a new manager but PAECS has made a change to access $86,000 in grants. “The ag event centre will now operate under the umbrella of the Ponoka Ag Society.”

“It’s only for grant purposes,” he added.

The Rimbey Ag Society is operating in this manner as well and Gill assured councillors there is no threat of the ag society taking over.

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Ponoka Foodgrains saving money with fertilizer

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Being able to save money as a farmer is always seen as a good thing. That’s especially so if you are the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

The not for profit group raises funds every year with 170 acres of land south of Ponoka by selling their grains. To save money the group is using chicken manure to fertilize the canola they intend to plant. Farmer Henke Schuur bought the grains last year to feed his chickens and has now used fertilizer from those chickens.

“This is the ultimate recycle because feed taken off the land is given to the chickens,” said Schuur.

For maximum cost savings, Schuur spread the fertilizer as thinly as possible; two tons per acre or half a kilogram per square metre was put onto the field. “It’s longer lasting fertilizer.”

It took two spreaders about seven hours to cover the land, which he feels was at the most ideal time to fertilize as the ground did not have too much moisture and the soil structure had little compaction. For the last five years the Ponoka Foodgrains Project has been using chicken manure to fertilize and save money. A 2010 price comparison of fertil- Members of the Ponoka Foodgrains Project spread chicken manure recently on their land south of Ponoka.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye izer showed the project was spending $21.53 per acre compared to commercial fertilizer prices of $63.36 per acre.

Schuur enjoys being able to take benefit a positive cause. “It’s a

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye farmers accountable or to stop them from abusing some political will to make that change.” good feeling.”

With manure spreaders using the roads to man“For us it’s the best County residents are upset over heavy manure the roads. age operations, some neighbours are upset about so “We get after everybody else.

These individuals way to help. Also for haulers in Ponoka County. much use, added Verheire. He also does not feel recan do whatever they bloody well feel like,” added the community feeling; Coun. George Verheire told council May 14 he quiring a permit will matter to some. “They tell me, Verheire. you do it together.” has received complaints from people in his area un‘There’s nothing you can do about it.’ The other one CAO Charlie Cutforth has also received calls Last year’s barley sure how to handle the issue. “If it was a contractor from residents asking whether the county can con- says, ‘You can go to hell!’” harvest raised $57,000 come in and hauled it we could shut ’em down.”

Ponoka County does have legal enforcement before grants were apHe asked whether there is a way to hold these trol a landowner’s actions. They have seen some land options under the Municipal Government Act by replied to the sale. sold recently with trees as windbreaks and they are concerned those trees will be cut down. “There is no quiring a permit if hauling more than three loads in a day and if haulers don’t get a permit from the county control on private land of clearing,” said Cutforth.

He feels there is resistance to changes such as there is some recourse.

“Then at least we have some way to make them taking out trees on a property.

Heavy use on these roads is also an issue when pay for the repair,” offered Cutforth. “At least then farms do not pay commercial taxes for land. Cut- we have some legal enforcement ability.”

The intention is not to be “heavy-handed” with forth says the amount is approximately based on the farmers but to try and manage road allowance. Cutquality of land but on average a quarter of bare land forth feels once farmers understand the purpose taxes are approximately $300 to $400.

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Featured artists has ties to Ponoka Art Club An artist with strong ties to the Ponoka Art Club will be the featured artist at the club’s annual show and sale May 25 and 26.

Marilynne Magistad was always interested in drawing, painting and observing things. In high school she took art classes for two years, learning some basic skills on various perspectives, and enjoying the relaxation this class gave her from the pressures of Grade 12 subjects.

“I still have some of the little pic-

tures and drawings I did that last year of school,” she said. “I must say that what I learned then really was pretty sketchy to what I now know from practice and instruction.

As an adult Magistad has enjoyed taking photographs and she took up quilting, mostly for the design aspects.

She has made many quilts, entering some of them in competition, locally and in Wetaskiwin at a regional exhibition.

She worked full-time as a nurse

for 30 years and life was busy so she didn’t take up painting or drawing until after her retirement in the late 1990s when she no longer could hand-quilt due to arthritis.

“The Ponoka Art Club was instrumental in my getting involved in painting, and I choose to mainly do watercolour work. I took classes that interested me, wrote up my notes from each and gradually learned how to use this medium again. I found a passion for painting white flowers and have done several paintings of various flowers. However, I find it is good to do many subjects, although I do not try and do much with portraits.”

Magistad said one of her sisters is also interested in painting and drawing and they worked together.

Their maternal grandfather also dabbled in oils and she learned recently her mother’s sister is also painting in her retirement. “My brother also used to be quite good, although untrained, at drawing, especially cars. Perhaps there is an artistic bent in my family.”

Magistad has sold pictures locally, and from coast to coast, mostly through word of mouth from family and friends.

The Ponoka Art Club show and sale takes place at the Ponoka Seniors Drop-In Centre May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

My Maple Leafs hockey heart is broken again For the first time the coach of our in nine long and lonePonoka junior A Stamly National Hockey peders hockey team.

League seasons, those We chatted for hours of us who are still never about his illustrious casay die Toronto Maple reer in the NHL, where Leaf hockey fans were the small but flashy finally able to cheer for 5-9 158 pound centre our team in the playscored 245 goals, won offs. Believe it or not, I two scoring titles, two Mike Rainone have been a loyal Leaf Stanley Cups, the Hart Hammertime fan for more years than Trophy, and was fondly I care to admit, beginknown as the “Dipsy ning way, way back to Doodle Dandy from when I can remember snuggling up Delisle” for his amazing speed and beside the radio on cold Saturday moves. nights and listening to Foster Hewitt What a wonderful night it was welcoming everyone to good old in Ponoka in the early 1970’s, when Hockey Night In Canada on the CBC Max Bentley re-united the flashy Radio Network.

Chicago Blackhawks “Pony Line” of Then when black and white tele- Bill Mosiencko and brothers Max and vision arrived and most everyone put Doug Bentley, as well as bringing in up one of those ugly antennas on their other ex-NHL stars for a jam-packed homes, we all grabbed the munch- fund-raising exhibition game against ies at the same time and watched the some of our former great Ponoka roaring action of the Original Six Na- Stampeders senior men’s team memtional Hockey League teams: Boston, bers of the glorious past.

New York, Montreal, Chicago, DeI guess it was all those great memtroit, and of course Toronto. ories and stories that convinced yours As a cub sports reporter with the truly to hang in there as a fanatic Ponoka Herald in the late 1960s, I Toronto Maple Leaf fan for so many was really thrilled when legendary years and I will likely always faithChicago Blackhawks/Toronto Maple fully cheer for the blue and white. I Leaf super star Max Bentley became was however quite often teased when

they began to lose their long-standing championship form soon after winning their last Stanley Cup under direction of Punch Imlach in 1967 but I was always the first one out on the ball diamond in the spring and really enjoyed the rest of those die-hard hockey fans who jumped from team to team as the playoffs wore on.

So this shortened National Hockey League season was a new experience, as the Leafs got a new coach and general manager, went after some younger and bigger players, and somehow managed to grab fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

For 13 stressful but very exciting days I went into a complete playoff mode, taking on a game night ritual of rushing supper, then grabbed desert and secluded myself in my tiny office/television room because my wife prefers the hot drama shows to hockey. Before game 1 I had gathered together my age-old and dusty Leaf memorabilia for good luck, which included a tiny replica of the 1967 Stanley Cup, a beat up old Maple Leaf puck, a gaudy blue and white jacket (which doesn’t fit anymore), my precious book of those long-ago TML glory days and my big and cherished flashing Toronto Maple Leaf emblem, which hasn’t been turned on for a long,long time.

Before the series started I was really pleased to say there are still quite a few Leaf fans that were now coming slowly out of the woodwork, some of whom even dared to place that classic banner in the window of their vehicles. After the anthems I settled into a total uninterrupted end-to-end, save-by-save stance, occasionally uttering a cheer, a cuss, or a groan for a goal, depending on which team scored,

after which my wife hollered to see if I was OK! Bathroom breaks and snacks were only allowed at the intermission and this carried on for seven nights in what turned out to be a great, hard-hitting, fast, and thrilling series between two big and feisty Original Six hockey teams.

As most everyone knows, our Leafs blew a three-goal lead in the third period of the final game, then went down to those big bad Bruins in overtime, which really hurt for a few days, but sure gives us hope for next season — as always. Meanwhile, after my blood pressure went down, I am now cheering for the Ottawa Senators, the only Canadian team left in the playoffs.

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Rec report gives recommendations to town staff

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two times a year to get a feel for users’ needs. Those meetings need to be initiated by the director as show of openness to the groups.

Committee member Peter Oakes feels groups do understand some of the dilemmas faced by the town but without discussion there will not be action. “I think they want a voice, a bigger voice…Let us work with you.”

• In 2007 a recreation needs assessment study was conducted and paid for by the town but no action has been taken. PRAC suggests the town should be putting money aside to carry out the projects identified in the study and by the time funding is actually in place the needs of the community may have changed.

“There’s no funding in place to do anything with it,” said Rowland.

Mayor Larry Henkelman feels the assessment did benefit the town because grants were applied for from information provided. The study did get sidetracked to deal with the development of the ag event centre.

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fields should take priority over parks and playgrounds.

• Groups wanting to host a sporting event should be able to receive assistance from the director of community services. But recreation buildings should be assessed to see if they are adequate prior to hosting an event.

• Paying for these buildings incurs high capital and operating costs but slow population growth has resulted in a tax base insufficient for fund improvement.

The document states, “We are close to a crisis situation if a plan is not (developed) shortly on how the community is going to fund the replacement (of) our community’s two primary recreation facilities.”

Those buildings are the aquaplex and the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex.

Issues with service The Scott Seaman’s Outdoor Rink was opened late in 2012 and PRAC was disappointed it did not open earlier. “PRAC feels the children of this community greatly value the outdoor rink and believe it a travesty that this highly-utilized facility did not open earlier in the 2012 season.”

“The biggest thing in hockey is outdoor games,” added Corkery.

The rink can be booked for 10 or 20 per cent of the time and he feels more outdoor tournaments or games would benefit the community. “Right now we’re being told it can’t be booked.”

The other area they saw as an issue is in the maintenance of the aquaplex.

Rowland believes maintenance is either being done too late or staff do not have the proper qualifications.

PRAC was thanked by councillors for their work in bringing the issues forward but no decisions were made from the information provided.

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Communication is lacking between the town and recreation groups according to a recent report presented to councillors. Because of that, opportunities are being missed to improve recreation experiences in town.

The report was presented May 14 by the Ponoka Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) to give an independent perspective of recreational buildings in Ponoka, said chairman Tim Rowland. The economic development committee organized PRAC in June 2011 to survey users and provide input to councillors after their findings.

The goal was not to undermine town staff but to get outsiders’ perspectives, said Rowland. “We certainly don’t want to step on anyone’s toes.”

Seven areas in town were brought to respondents: • The Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex.

• The Aquaplex.

• Ball diamonds.

• Playgrounds.

• Kinsmen Community Centre.

• Tennis courts.

• Soccer fields.

Based on the surveys and the PRAC discussion the committee gave 10 recommendations the group feels can improve recreation in Ponoka.

• The largest area of improvement with operations is to improve communication between the director of community services, Wes Amendt, and groups that use the buildings.

“I think the dialogue needs to be opened up (with) face-to-face contact,” suggested Rowland.

He suggests the director meet with groups at least

Rowland sympathized with the mayor but asked if money still had been set aside. “Is there anything in the coffers?”

There has been approximately $1.5 million put into Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex to renovations so the savings is rather limited.

• A strategic plan is needed to deal with aging buildings. PRAC suggests a multi-plex is the next generation of recreation buildings for communities.

One of the suggestions by PRAC is to start a project that involves the community. He suggests a legacy wall of some kind for sponsorship. “We’re going to need to source this money from outside sources…There’s creative ways of doing that.”

“It can’t be a general fund,” said committee member Tim Corkery. “It has to be more specific.”

• More co-operation between service clubs, the town and the private sector is needed to assist with capital funding and maintenance of these buildings.

• The director of community services should seek input from user groups and those same groups should be expected to contribute to assist with costs to make improvements.

• The Ponoka Recreation Needs Assessment Study in 2007 identified a desire from respondents for an indoor walking/running track. This should be the first project built when constructing a multi-plex.

• The town needs to put in place a strategic plan and approval process for new recreation projects and community groups should be mandated to follow the plan.

• The parks and the recreation departments should be able to assist one another. The example given was if there is bad weather and there are mowing delays then ball diamonds and soccer

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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Soccer fans can look forward to a provincial tournament in Ponoka this summer.

The U-16 girls’ team won the bid to host provincials this year and Rob McArthur, president of the Ponoka Minor Soccer Association (PMSA), couldn’t be happier. “ The girls won provincials last year and wanted to represent Ponoka at home this year. The association hosted provincials two years ago and McArthur feels they were able to learn some valuable lessons to ensure operations run smoother.

Despite being down slightly in membership from last year, McArthur feels the board has a strong set of directors. “We are setting ourselves up for success. Ponoka’s going to be successful in the next 10 years.”

Leaders on the board have longterm commitments to Ponoka Soccer and strong development can be seen in the coaches, players and even referees.

“We’ve worked hard and have a good solid core,” he added. “Rather than flying by the seat of our pants we’ve laid out policies and protocols for our league.”

The U-16 boys played Stettler May 16 and were vying for a win after a record of 0-1-2, said coach Gurji Sandhu. “We’re really trying to emphasize this year…Getting behind the ball as soon as you lose it.”

He has a strong team of players who want to always be on the offence

He also enjoys working out new strategies for players.

Ponoka Storm competitive league standings: • U-12 girls: 1-1-0 • U-12 boys: 1-1-1

Coach Gurji Sandhu and he has been working with them to remain focused on strong defensive plays.

“My expectation is they have to work hard…Not to be scared of anyone,” Sandhu added.

Passing is important as well, the coach wants his players to be aware of the field and pass as soon as there is an opportunity. He feels with dedication the team will be able to have strength in upcoming matches. Their goal is to qualify for provincials this year.

The boys trounced Stettler with a 7-0 win. Sandhu enjoys the competition of soccer and seeing his players get better. “When they improve throughout the season, it’s something me and Cam (co-coach Cameron Horan) are proud of.”

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Keeping fit at PES: (Above) Kolby Schmidt, Grade 3, reaches for the next rung during Ponoka Elementary School’s track and field day May 16. (Above left) Alexandra Sporea’s winning and she knows it on one of the set race tracks. (Right) This student used all his might to ensure his ball reached the furthest point during this version of the shot put.

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Mildred Adams July 15, 1919 - May 12, 2013 Mildred Grace Adams passed away at Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre on May 12 after a brief illness. Born in Clavet, Saskatchewan, the eldest of 5 children, her parents were Walter and Grace Fairbairn. They moved to the more wooded, prosperous area of Birch Hills in 1928 when the drought started. She taught school before marrying Pete Adams in 1941. Together they farmed at Birch Hills until they moved to a mixed farm at Czar, Alberta in 1954 to expand into the cattle business. They farmed there for 34 years with frequent trips “home” to Birch Hills. Mom loved to have family and friends visit and share a hearty meal. She also enjoyed relaxing from her busy life by playing on the piano.

Mom and Dad moved to Ponoka in 1986 when his health failed. She was proud of her grandchildren and enjoyed their visits and those of her many friends and family over the years. She maintained her keen mind and independence to the end of her 93 years of life.

She was predeceased by her husband Willis George “Pete” Adams in 1988 and is survived by her children Peter (Christine) Adams, Locky Adams and Rae (Will) Lindeman, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mildreds’ family wishes to offer a special thank you to the staff of Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, Rimoka Lodge and Sunrise Village for their compassionate care of Mom. And finally a very special thank you to Esther Sherman for her loving support of Mom during her final years. You are all wonderful and compassionate people.

A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Interment followed in the Czar Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Condolences to Mildred’s family may be made by visiting www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements entrusted to PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

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COMMUNITY BRIDAL SHOWER Jennifer Orom bride elect of Tannor Diegel on Sunday May 26, 2 pm. at Schultz Community Hall.

Ladies please bring lunch.

FERNE’S FASHIONS (Hwy 795) ANNUAL BLOW-OUT GARAGE SALE All new clothing!

June 7th & 8th, 9-6 daily.

Phone 780-352-0933 for info/directions.

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Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Place 5115 49 Ave. Ponoka For more info.

403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings at the Anglican Church Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone 403-783-0719 for info.

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

Open meetings first Thursday of the month, Everyone Welcome.

403-783-4347 or 403-783-2493

Garage Sales Ponoka Morningside Hall GARAGE SALE Friday, May 31 4:30pm – 8:30pm Saturday, June 1 9:00am – 1pm

Multi vendors & concession

GARAGE SALE Fri. 6 pm - 9 pm Sat. 9 am - 4 pm 6405 - 54th Ave. Clothes, Christmas Stuff, Misc.

Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

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Medical

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CHAIN LAKES GAS CO-OP LTD. requires a PART TIME OFFICE EMPLOYEE must have computer and bookkeeping skills.

Please send resumes to: chainlakes@platinum.ca 403-784-3343 403-784-3111-fax Attn:Â General Manager

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CATTLE RECEIVING, Shipping and Processing.

Immediate full-time positions available.

Cattle experience an asset but willing to train the right person. Positions offered are permanent, full-time opportunities. Wages are negotiable and will commensurate according to qualifications and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benefit package. Fax resume to: Duke Joy - JBS Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231.

No telephone inquiries.

Hair Stylists

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HIRING HAIRSYLISTS two positions available in Whitecourt Alberta.

Full time and part time.

Top wages willing to train and share knowledge.

To apply phone 780-778-4248.

Oilfield

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD construction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided.

Drug testing required.

Call Contour Construction 780-723-5051 CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset.

Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net.

Fax 780-864-2044.

Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.

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Duties required:

Coordinating field Operations Manage crew and personnel Flexible work schedule - after hours on call rotation Financial Management - Cost control

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Oilfield Maintenance Labourer /Swamper Must have safety tickets.

No experience necessary.

Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5131 or email smittysoilfield@gmail.com

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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED • Diplomas & CertiďŹ cates • Criminal Records Check • Child Intervention Check • Current First Aide & CPR certiďŹ cation • Copy of Valid Driver’s License • Current Driver’s Abstract (TYPICAL) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide nursing care within the scope of practice for LPN for clients of the 4 Nations community • Assess, plan and implement care using evidence and best practice guidelines to First Nations clients in their home and community • Act as an advocate promoting healthy lifestyle choices for clients, caregivers and family members • Provide current & accurate information to clients & family as to allow for informed choices in determining health needs and services • Performs assessments with clients and makes appropriate referrals to internal & external agencies • Conduct home visits • Assist with clinics, workshops and other initiative as required • Liason with internal and external departments and/or agencies to develop good working relations to ensure the highest quality of service delivery to the clients of the 4 Nations community & to eliminate duplication of services • Complete reporting as required in accordance with reporting guidelines i.e. e-SDRT Salary: Based on education & years of experience CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 4:00 pm

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

Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers.

Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers.

Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com.

Fax 1-403-729-2396.

Email all safety and trade tickets.

VAC & STEAM TRUCK OPERATOR. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset.

Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net.

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC To Work in Bashaw AB Shop, this position is responsible for the Mechanical Maintenance, repairs, servicing, inspections and rigging up of A&Bs on highway trailer and truck eet. The Majority of this position’s duties will be involved with trailer repairs.

Start Date: ASAP Compensation: Competitive wage, full beneďŹ ts QualiďŹ cations: Alberta on Highway Heavy Duty Equipment Technician. Journeyman CertiďŹ cate Condition of Employment: Valid Drivers License

Fax resume: 780-372-4238 Email: hr@abpipeliners.com

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Must be able to work on Off Road Equipment, Highway Trucks & Trailers and have some experience with hydraulic systems.

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Please forward your Resume with supporting documents to: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Maskwacis Health Services, Box 100, Hobbema, AB T0C 1N0 Email: l.ward@maskwacishealth.ca Phone: 780-585-3830 ext. 444 | Fax: 780-585-2203 We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Incomplete submissions will be screened out.

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Nexus Engineering is currently seeking a mechanical individual for their shop to perform testing of all BOP’s and JOIN OUR FAST Pressure Control GROWING TEAM!! Equipment.

Duties include heavy lifting, manual labour, Qualifications operating forklift and overtime as necessary.

Include: We offer a competitive wage, 5-10 yrs experience in the Production Testing benefits and RRSP plan.

Experience is not mandatory, Industry but a definite asset.

Valid Driver’s License Business Management Email resume to: resume Skills @nexusengineering.ca Organizational Skills Project Management Experience

Maskwacis Health Services (MHS), Home Care Department, is accepting resumes for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This is a temporary (.6) position from May 2013 - October 25, 2013. If you meet these requirements we encourage you to apply: QUALIFICATIONS • Professional standards of practice including certiďŹ cation requirements for Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta • 1 year experience in Acute Care an asset • A demonstrated interest in Home Care Program delivery & Education • Knowledge of computer software and applications (please list) • Knowledge of the 4 Nations Community an asset • Cree language an asset • Willing to take additional training to meet program requirements • Must have a valid class 5 drivers license

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Box 6004, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2E8 Fax: (780)352-0896 or email: tyler@centraloilfield.ca Looking to hire

BOBCAT OPERATORS

with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in ďŹ ne grading and ďŹ nishing. Applicant must have a valid Class 3 license with air.

Offering competitive wages and beneďŹ ts on local job sites in Lacombe & area.

Only those who have the above prerequisites will be interviewed. Please submit resume with Driver’s abstract to: Email: lloyd@dbbobcat.com or fax: 403-782-7786 PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.

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Oilfield

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CLASS 1 LOW BED TRUCK DRIVER HINTON, ALBERTA

Alstar Oilfield is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Team.

Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction industry since 1969.

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If you have….

Minimum 5 Years with Class 1 Low Bed Experience hauling Cats, Excavators, and Side Booms Clean Abstract Winch Tractor Experience Off Road Oilfield Experience

If you Desire to be Part of a Growing Company Please email your resume to: hr@alstaroilfield.com Or fax to 780-865-5829 Please Quote Job # 72096 on Resume “Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while providing quality energy construction solutions”

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Oilfield

NOW LOCATED IN DRAYTON VALLEY BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits.

Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com.

Phone 780-621-3953.

Fax 780-621-3959.

Professionals

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WANTED Wy-co Alcohol & Drug Testing facility is seeking an

RPN or RN for a casual position in their Ponoka office.

Please call

403.704.5586 or drop off resume at 5012-50 St, Ponoka AB

Professionals

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

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Sales & Distributors

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STETTLER SALES & RENTALS LTD. is seeking a F/T PERMANENT COUNTER SALES PERSON. Successful applicant will have good computer and customer relationship skills. Previous counter experience and equipment or construction related experience will be an asset. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages.

To join our team please fax resume to 403-742-8777 or email darryl@ stettlerrentals.com

Start your career!

See Help Wanted Truckers/ Drivers Experienced Oilfield Construction Lead Hands Experienced Oilfield Construction Labourers Industrial Painters Alstar Oilfield is looking for a highly motivated individuals to join our Team in both Hinton and Fox Creek.

Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction industry since 1969.

If you have a Desire to be Part of a Growing Company Please email your resume to: hr@alstaroilfield.com Please Quote Job # 72095 on Resume For detailed job description Please email hr@alstaroilfield.com Or visit our Career Section at: www.alstaroilfield.com “Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while providing quality energy construction solutions”

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

860 Arnett & Burgess is now accepting applications for the following:

CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER

Clean abstract. Must have experience moving heavy equipment that is related to pipeline construction.

Benefits available.

Please fax resumes to 780-372-4238 Or email to: hr@abpipeliners.com

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required.

Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required.

Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta.

Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury @denhamford.com LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN UP TO $40.00/HR. Signing bonus or relocation assistance depending on experience. Send resume to; Fourlane Ford Innisfail 403-227-3311; sdavis@fourlaneford.com MILLWRIGHT AND ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED at Edson Forest Products a division of West Fraser in Edson, Alberta. $37.67/hour with full benefits.

Trade certification required.

Fax 780-723-3783 or email: esuter @sundanceforestindustries.ca PIDHERNEY’S Requires Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for work in the Coronation and Red Deer areas. Fax or email resume to: 403-8455370 / hr@pidherneys.com

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

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TRUCK DRIVERS offering competitive wage and benefits while working on local job sites. Applicant must have a Valid Class 1 license.

Experience in Aggregate Hauling with knowledge of Lacombe & area would be an asset.

Please submit resume with a commercial drivers abstract to: Email: lloyd@dbbobcat.com or Fax: 403-782-7786

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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.

MIDWEST PROPANE is currently seeking

Gasfitter

Al York

Class 3 Drivers license and all relevant

General Manager Cell: (403) 783-0593

To operate in central Alberta.

Bus: (403) 843-3700

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

Oilfield Safety Certificates required.

Please apply with resume to:

Midwest Propane Rimbey, AB. Call: 403 843-8430, Fax: 403 843-8460 or by email to: ken@midwestpropane.ca

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ADVERTISING TRAFFIC COORDINATOR Edmonton, Alberta Community newspapers are thriving in a media environment where words like “community” and “hyper-local” are proving to be the keys to advertising success.

The Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association is committed to providing advertisers with unsurpassed service and up-to-date information on each of the community newspapers served.

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We are seeking an Advertising Traffic Coordinator, a support role to the Advertising Director. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing existing clients including market research, helping clients determine needs and providing proposals reflecting the suggested course of action, while ensuring accuracy of client bookings.

Attention to detail, organizational skills, problem solving, teamwork and a personable disposition are necessary for a successful candidate.

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.

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Are you interested in working in the RAIL industry?

RAILWAY TAMPER OPERATORS Cando, an employee-owned company supplying specialized rail services across Canada, is looking for Tamper Operators to operate a Mark IV Tamper, EJ6 Tamper, or equivalent. Successful candidates will lead small teams responsible for aligning tracks, spreading ballast and tamping ties.

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Top candidates will have a minimum of five years experience operating a tamper, possess and maintain CROR and TIG certifications, work independently and have experience working on Class 1 railways. Full time position with wage range of $25 to $30 per hour. Requires extensive travel throughout Western Canada. Accommodations and living allowance provided when on the road. candoltd.com TO SUBMIT RESUME Fax: 204-725-4100 Email: employment@candoltd.com

Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for the following position:

DISPATCHER

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

COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED

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

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

$30

PER WEEK. REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

BOBCAT SERVICES

Misc.

Help

880

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

WETASKIWIN READY MIX

10 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

403-783-6875 CONSTRUCTION

Now Hiring

• MIXER DRIVERS Minimum Class 3 with air.

• LOADER OPERATOR /YARD PERSON Please apply in person with current driver abstract 5410 - 50 Street, Wetaskiwin or email dmarkevich@wetaskiwinrm.com

DANDY DANDY SALES & SERVICE

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Electrical Enclosure & Power Division

• PARTS PERSON (Experience Preferred)

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

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

GARBAGE COLLECTION

• SHEET METAL FABRICATOR • PANEL SHOP ELECTRICIAN

Full Benefit Package & Production Bonuses. Safe, Warm, Modern Working Environment.

Fax or E-mail your resume in confidence to: A.C. Dandy Products Ltd. Fax: 780-352-2249

Email: acdandy@acdandy.com Employment Training

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION Our goal is to be a service to you.

R.R. #2 R.R.ton, #2 AB Blu TOCton, OMO Blu AB

TOC OMO

Serving ServingCentral CentralAlberta Alberta

IfIf you you need need aa cat, cat, hoe, hoe, logger, logger, mulcher, mulcher, grader or truck, grader or truck, call call us. us.

Ph: Ph:403-704-4477 403-704-4477

850

LABOURERS for local excavation company in Lacombe & area, offering competitive wages and beneďŹ ts.

Valid driver’s license required and must be over 16 years of age.

This position will include work on physically demanding job sites and extended hours.

Only those who are able to meet these prerequisite’s need apply. Submit resume: Email: lloyd@dbbobcat.com or Fax: 403.782.7786

Open Monday - Saturday

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

Trades

TORNADO Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; 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 403 742-5544

Misc.

Help

880

$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work! Must be competitive & energetic.

Honesty is a must!

Please visit us at: www.PropertyStarsJobs.com REQUIRED Production Welder Painter Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284 UNITED HOMES CANADA HIRING WARRANTY COORDINATOR. Detail oriented, organized candidates need apply.

Customer service experience required, warranty experience is an asset. ron@ unitedhomescanada.com or fax 403-948-5240.

Employment Training

900

HEALTH CARE AIDE CERTIFICATION IN 22 WEEKS. Visit www. healthcareaideacademy.com Enroll early to reserve your seat 403-347-4233.

Classes start Sept. 02, 2013 @ The Health Care Aide Academy downtown Red Deer HOW DO YOU CALCULATE THE VALUE OF A HOUSE? Determine property taxes?

Develop these skills and more with the Appraisal and Assessment major at Lakeland College in Lloydminster, Alberta.

Career opportunities include property manager, assessor, realtor, appraiser, lender, or working for a development firm.

Recent grads reported an average starting salary of $60,000 a year. Phone 1-800-661-6490 ext. 5429 or visit: www. lakelandcollege.ca/realestate

Employment Training

MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school.

Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates!

1-877-646-1018; www.albertainstitute ofmassage.com OVER 90% EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR CANSCRIBE GRADUATES! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanSrcribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month, 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com; admissions@canscribe.com

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

1065

Cat Work

Pete’s Backhoe Service General backhoe work Call 403-783-7569 (cell)

1400

EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS AND A WAGE THIS SUMMER

Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

Misc.

Services

1290

NEW IN TOWN?

LET US PUT OUT THE MAT FOR YOU! Be sure to call

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

Misc.

Services

1290

1290

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service.

No one refused Low monthly rate!

Calling features & unlimited long distance available.

Call Phone Factory today!

1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca

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

Serving central Alberta.

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

Reach over 1 million readers weekly.

Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less).

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

Personal Services

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

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

1-877-297-9883.

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

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

Meet local single ladies.

1-877-804-5381. (18+) TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca

Misc.

Services

1290

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

Berni's Refrigeration and Appliance Service

783-4880 Well Drilling

1400 Well Drilling 1400

)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 .EW 'OVERNMENT WATER WELL GRANT STARTS !PRIL 4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! # FOR WATER WELLS AND WATER TREATMENT

")' )2/.

Program Runs July 22nd - August 23rd, 2013 Application Deadline - June 21st, 2013 Call 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

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.

Misc.

Services

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

Metis Environmental Career Camp Gain career experience in the environmental ďŹ eld. MĂŠtis Youth Participants (15 – 18) will receive 12345 certiďŹ cation in standard ďŹ rst aid, wilderness ďŹ rst aid, H2S alive, WHIMIS/TDG, GPS, and canoe, Alberta High School credits and earn a wage!

1260

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Well Drilling

900

900

Legal Services

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

www.1800bigiron.com

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

PONOKA NEWS Page 29

DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

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

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

4037835225 • 4037835235 5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5

DR. HUGH PORTER • DR. RICK BARR DR. JEFF BARR • DR. GREG EDWARDS - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

EYE CARE

Pet Services

1318

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

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

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 Drs. Heimdahl & ZoBell

783-3636

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

-

•

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

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

Auctions

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

75 QUARTERS LAND, Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction.

1HQ, 30 Parcels Farmland, 6 Parcels Grazing Lease, $37,300 Surface Lease Revenue. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A ANTIQUE SALE 1st SUN. OF THE MONTH AT 1 P.M. 403-782-5693 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

HEATING Welding

1410

Welding

1410

“Committed to your comfort”

Robin Esau

1660

1680

Bowden Lions hall, Bowden AB Furniture, Kitchen, Household, Collectibles, Yard & Garden items, 1996 Ford Crown Victorian Car, For full listing & pictures check the web.

Sale is subject to additions and deletions..

PILGRIM AUCTION SERVICE

Health & Beauty

1700

MOBILITY SCOOTERS

403-556-5531 and Stair Lifts available www.auctionsales.ca from MEDIchair Edmonton MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Over 150 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous.

Call to consign 780-440-1860.

WELL ESTABLISHED campground & RV Park.

High Level, Alberta, July 6, 2013.

Offers 12 acres with 42 sites and additional room for approximately 30 more.

Immediate revenue.

Team Auctioneers on www. globalactionguide.com; 780-927-4060.

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

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

40 Year Warranty.

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

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

• 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

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

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

ROOFING & SIDING

GORGEOUS SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $45, machine planted, fertilized, mulched. Minimum order 20. Delivery charge: $75 - $100.

Quality guaranteed.

Crystal Springs 403-820-0961

Phone/Fax

403-782-4771 Cellular

403-350-6571

Sterling Smith

CONCRETE

at competitive prices.

Phone; 780-437-3300 or 1-800-537-0579. See www.albertaability.com.

Household Furnishings

1720

Ponoka New & Used Antiques & Collectables

EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND MORE!

Specializing in: - Curbs/Sidewalks - Drive ways - Basement Floors - Stamped Concrete - Exposed Concrete

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

VETERINARY SERVICES

www.ponokanewused.ca 5306 - 50 St | Ponoka, AB Ph:403-783-5655 Fax: 403-783-5787 ponokanewused@shaw.ca

Misc. for Sale

1760

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented!

“Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator. Eliminates: Shock Chlorination; iron bacteria; smell; bacterial breeding in water wells.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. Visit our 29 inventions; www.1800bigiron.com.

1760 Ponoka Stampede Association

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

Firewood

CENTRAL PLUMBING LOGS & HEATING, Semi loads of pine, spruce, Slave Lake, Alberta. tamarack, poplar.

Tuesday May 28, 10 a.m.

Price depends on location.

Selling truck & forklift, Lil Mule Logging compactor, river boat, 403-318-4346 snowmobile, seacan, sheet metal equipment, power threaders, shop & specialty Garden tools, wood working & drywall equipment, plumbing Supplies & heating inventory.

COLORADO BLUE See www.

SPRUCE: montgomeryauctions.com $1.49/each for a box of or 1-800-371-6963 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, ESTATE AUCTION cherries & berries.

(Estate of Glenda/ Free shipping.

Norman Mortenson) Replacement guarantee.

Sunday May 26, 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca 10 a.m.

Misc. for Sale

Ph: 403-782-7722 Fax: 403-782-7499

1530

Two buildings to take down and remove from the Ponoka Stampede Grounds.

Will accept offers.

403-783-3120

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

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

Serving Ponoka & Central Alberta for the past 35 years.

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

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

PLUMBING

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

Misc. for Sale

1760

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME & LEG CRAMPS? Fast relief in one hour.

Sleep at night.

Proven for over 32 years; www.allcalm.com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-765-8660 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.

Wanted To Buy

1930

TAMARACK

Lil Mule Logging Inc. is now buying standing Tamarack. Minimum 10 acres. 403-318-4346

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

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

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

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

Serving Central Today!

Alberta Book On-Line

403.783.8322

www.littlejons.ca

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

30

$

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311 TREE SALES & SERVICE

2100

12 BULLS For Sale

Black Angus Registered Yearlings Ph Jim

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

Purebred Hereford Bulls Polled and horned Semen tested Leighton Farms Ph: 403-783-6902 Cell: 403-963-1511

Houses/ Duplexes

Pasture/Land Wanted

352-5064 Grain, Feed

BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm.

Fully guaranteed.

Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com

Quiet disposition, quality genetics and semen tested Vaccinated.. Also 2 yr. old avail. George Lane 403-885-5732 or Ross Lane 403-860-2973

2180

SUPERVISED PASTURE WANTED for 100-300 Yearlings.

780-608-0159

(780)

or Bert

2100

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. Cheap Free delivery. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380

Seed

2200

BREEDING heifers, 40 Grain hand picked reputation breeding heifers, complete SEED BARLEY FOR SALE High germination, high drug program, black & red Simmental X Angus cho- yielding. Suitable for feed sen from 300 cow herd. or silage. New digital scale & seed treating available.

403-783-8756 Ponoka, AB Larry Trautman 843-2733 Mark Trautman 843-3474 BULLS FOR SALE RED & BLACK ANGUS HEREFORD Yearlings & 2 Year Olds Semen Tested MATEJKA FARMS Mark†403-783-6389 Ponoka, AB KLIMEC FARMS (22) 2 year old registered Black Angus bulls.

Semen tested.

Phone 403-783-0229 LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211 PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered.

Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.

3020

GREIG HOLDINGS INC. PROPERTIES FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL

2 bdrm apartment in Lancaster c/w fridge, stove. $700/mo plus power.

2 bdrm apartment above Commercial Bldg. c/w fridge, stove. $650 /mo plus power.

• All residences are no smoking and no pets damage/security deposit same as rent unless stated otherwise.

Applications and references required for all properties. Working people preferred.

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

VETERINARY SERVICES

RED ANGUS Simmental cross Yearling & 2 year old Bulls. Priced for the commercial cattleman.

Real Estate Guaranteed breeders. #4000 - #4190 FREE DELIVERY Realtors & Services..........4010 403-783-2745 Houses for Sale................4020 or Cell 403-783-1936

387-6050

1 bdrm apartment in 5 plex c/w fridge, stove. $550/mo plus power. Available June 1, 2013

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

Livestock

(780)

BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

This space could be yours for $

Livestock

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Houses/ Duplexes

3020

Available June 1 - 3 bedroom newer town home end unit - close to schools - $1,000.00/month plus heat and power, $950.00 DD. N/S.N/P References required. Call Mary 403-783-6609

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

FOR RENT IN PONOKA 3 BEDROOM in very quiet 4-PLEX. Close to downtown. 4 appliances 403-783-5493

Suites

3060

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

403-357-0287

Houses For Sale

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

Houses For Sale

4020

A comfortable home for someone with 2 children, or property for a new house or duplex. Call Todd Reid 403-597-0797.

5115-47 Avenue, Ponoka

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

SOUTH EDMONTON CONDO FOR SALE. Quiet building. Close to transit and LRT. Main floor corner. 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 parking stalls! $228, 900.

August possession.

780-718-8864

Farms/ Land

4070

SPECTACULAR HOME and farm operation - Three Hills area. Up to 750 acres, high end custom home, heated Quonset, grain handling system, much more. Info; 403-990-6678.

Manufactured Homes

4090

$5,000 CASHBACK! Last 3 Brand New 2011 SRI 20’X76’.

Nicely optioned. Free delivery, skirting package.

New home warranty. From $118,900 (was $127,900).

View at www. dynamicmodular.ca; 1-877-341-4422.

Cottages/Resort Property

4130

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton.

Spring Sale, fully serviced lake lots reduced by 15% May 17-31, 2013. Suitable for cabin/house, RV or investment.

1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com.

4020

NO BANK QUALIFYING! Beautiful 1700 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 1 bath home with vaulted ceilings and a single garage (with room to build more bdrms and baths).

Only $19,000 cash needed to take over financing of 291,000!

Call Janet at 780-483-2006 if you want to start paying toward your own home!

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

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

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Submitted KidSport Alberta’s signature outreach event, Energy to Play, hits Ponoka May 21.

More than 50 grades 1 to 3 students from Mecca Glen and Crestomere Schools had the opportunity to participate in a full day of physical activity programming led by Sportball coaches at the Ponoka Recreation and Culture Complex.

Ponoka is one of six communities in Alberta playing host to the event, supported by Encana.

The event is also a way to promote the recent launch of the new KidSport chapter in Ponoka. Run by local volunteers, KidSport Ponoka raises funds to provide grants to kids who otherwise would not have the financial means to participate in organized sport.

Ponoka is the most recent addition to the growing list of communities with its own local chapter as one of 36 across Alberta. For information on how to donate, apply or volunteer please call 403-704-5450 or email kidsportponoka@gmail. com About Energy to Play This one-day event is geared toward grades 2 and 3 students and focuses on the

on the FUNdamentals of the long term athlete development model and the proper nutrition young athletes require in order to participate in physical activity all day long. The focus of this model is on fun and the development of physical literacy, which is important in many aspects of life — not only sport.

Energy to Play was created as a vehicle to promote KidSport’s mission in schools and in the community in hopes that no child is left on the sidelines and all have the opportunity to participate in organized sport programs. Since the launch of the program in 2009, more than 800 kids from 15 different schools across Alberta have participated in the event.

About KidSport Alberta KidSport is making a difference in the lives of children across Alberta. The KidSport mission is a simple one — to remove the barriers that prevent some young people from participating in sport. KidSport believes that success is measured by the number of sport opportunities created for children. Since 1995, KidSport chapters across Alberta have distributed more than $10 million to help more than 55,000 kids participate in sport programs in their community.

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With a surplus comes rewards and the Ponoka Minor Hockey Association (PMHA) intends to give spend of its surplus to benefit the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex.

President of PMHA Chad Cissell spoke with town council May 14 about their intentions. “We’re sitting on a surplus that’s been going for umpteen years.”

The group intends to pay for a new score clock for the large ice valued at $8,000, as well as a sound barrier between the rinks valued at $15,000.

Referee room upgrades with paint and a new shower have also been included at a cost of $2,500. Cissell feels there is an opportunity to earn

advertising revenue.

“The clock, there’s advertising space on that as well as the sound barrier,” said Cissell.

“The sound barrier, that’s perfect wallpaper.”

Wes Amendt, director of community services looks forward to the possibility of seeking sponsorship.

Cissell also feels if the town found a way to communicate with user groups over raising user fees to save for future recreation buildings PMHA would be on board with the idea.

“If we can get our group mentality that this is what we’re shooting for…If they can see this was going to something I don’t see a problem.”

He believes the town should have a plan to replace the buildings.

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