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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Town drops land price to speed up sale at industrial park

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye The Town of Ponoka has land for sale and the price just dropped.

A tabled motion from Coun. Rick Bonnett was brought back to council June 24 to make a final decision on a property in the Southwest Industrial Park. The price was reduced to $180,000 from $225,000 after councillors argued the merits of lowering the price.

Bonnett feels the sale is important to start to bring new tax assessment to Ponoka since the property has been sitting for some time. He sug-

gests lowering the price is what any businessperson would do.

“I’m willing to take a chance on it,” he said. “The status quo hasn’t been favourable for us.”

Coun. John Jacobs wanted to know how much the town has invested in the property. “The public has a right to know.”

The 13.3 acres of land cost the town $244,778.

Despite losing money put into the property, Coun. Loanna Gulka suggested keeping it for sale at the current price is losing more money.

“I would like to see taxes gleaned

and jobs brought into the community.”

The asking price may be similar to those of neighbouring municipalities but Bonnett does not feel Ponoka is in a position to ask for those same rates. He suggested the town has not seen rapid growth in some time.

“Ponoka’s not Red Deer and Lacombe, I’m sorry. We need to come to that agreement by now that we are a little bit slower growth than the rest of the other areas in the corridor,” stated Bonnett.

Buyers have the opportunity to approach administration, said CAO Brad Watson. He says the doors are always open for those who want to make an offer less than what is advertised. “Make an offer but make it in writing.”

Without this land there would be no industrial

land for sale, stated Mayor Larry Henkelman and if sold there would be none left. Approximately 10 years ago the town had 40 acres for sale and what is left is this parcel. The businesses who did buy land there were able to because the land was ready to use. “Otherwise we would not have the business we have today.”

However, none of the land sold made full recovery but Henkelman said he would support the motion if the town stayed firm on the price.

Land for sale should be sold, stated Gulka.

“My understanding is the Town of Ponoka bought the land to sell the land. I want to sell the land.”

Henkelman and Coun. Doug Gill voted against the motion.

No maintenance on spur line sees $145,000 repair bill

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye A railway spur line in the Northeast Industrial Park needs $145,000 in repairs after receiving no maintenance for more than 30 years.

Councillors were asked to approve the repair by CAO Brad Watson with funding coming from grants and the general reserve. Watson said June 24 the line was built in 1982 and no maintenance has been done on the area since. One company has been using a tractor to move train cars. It pulls a car from the side, which has caused some issues. The company has been told to

immediately cease moving trains in this manner.

“It has put stress on the tracks to where the tracks are pulling apart,” said Watson. “A spill would cost more than $150,000.”

He needs to give notice to businesses so they can make alternate arrangements. Companies along the spur line have been made aware that the town will seek compensation for the costs.

“What are we doing to make sure this doesn’t happen again?” Coun.

Shayne Steffen asked.

Watson has requested spur lines

be added to each property for car storage and the company moving the cars has been asked to cease moving the trains without the proper machinery.

Coun. Loanna Gulka suggested the town operate annual inspection of the spur line to avoid this issue. Watson intends to add the cost of certified inspections to the annual budget.

Coun. John Jacobs suggests the spur line should be closed until the companies along the line find a way to pay for the repairs first. “It doesn’t appear we have an agreement with those using the spur line.”

He does not feel the town will recoup the costs from those companies but if the line is closed this might force some discussion.

“Come to the table and let’s talk,” he suggested.

Gulka disagrees. “That is our town-owned asset and if we did not do our due diligence in inspecting that then we don’t have a leg to stand on.”

Business owners along the line are taxed accordingly and Coun. Izak van der Westhuizen suggests council can levy taxes to pay for those costs.

They decided to make the repairs.

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A spur line in the Northwest Industrial Park is in need of immediate repair after more than 30 years without maintenance.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

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Council considers alternatives to new RCMP building

By Jeffrey HeydenKaye Building a new RCMP detachment is not unlike constructing a fort but the costs are high.

Town council is looking at other possibilities before making a decision.

Architectural firm Stephens Kozak ACI, a company specializing in RCMP building design, was hired to provide some options to council — the findings may not have been expected.

The initial cost for a A proposal to expand the current RCMP building would add 180 square new 1,336 square metre Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye building is estimated at metres by expanding it onto the deck. $6.6 million, a major renovation and addition of 180 square metres would cost ceilings to be 10 feet high to help prevent suicides in $2.9 million, and a minor renovation with no addition a cell block. “People do strange things in cells. That’s is estimated at $1 million. Victor Kozak presented the the reality.”

Another area requiring an addition is a sprinkler options June 24.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm requested system as the roof is not fireproof.

“That’s a fairly significant hit and would be intrunew or improved accommodation to meet staffing sive intervention in the building to run sprinkler lines demands since the building houses not only Ponoka in there,” said Kozak.

RCMP but the Integrated Traffic Unit as well — in A major renovation would expand the building to the basement. Population is also a factor to consider.

“This is not a high growth community from a be closer to the street and also fix building code issues.

A minor renovation would not upgrade the building staffing perspective,” said Kozak.

Staffing provided by Chisholm shows three rural at all but would adjust the office space. However the Mounties, 11 municipal members and 11 on highway sprinkler system would still need to be installed. Kopatrol. The number of officers needed on the largest zak advised against the last option. “I would suggest shift is one rural, four municipal and four highway pa- it’s a short-term stop-gap measure.”

“There is a fourth one (option), which I’ll put on trol officers. The building itself was constructed more the table now and that’s to do nothing,” he suggested. than 35 years ago and was renovated in 1995.

Not doing any renovations for the next few years The second option would add another 20 years to means the town won’t have to make any building code the building but would need to be expected to meet current building codes. Public washrooms are not in adjustments. The current building is nearing the end an easily accessible area and that creates a security of its life and council could build a new detachment after that time. “You’re at the end of your life expecconcern.

“The public entry for example; there’s no vesti- tancy.”

“How do you do all these major renovations while bule for environmental control or public security,” still operating?” asked Mayor Larry Henkelman. said Kozak. “The lobby is really too small.”

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be moved temporarily, Kozak said.

The inconvenience to operations could be significant. Electricity or plumbing may be shut down at certain times.

“You may still end up taking prisoners up to Hobbema,” offered Kozak.

If an officer has to run someone to a nearby detachment, that could take half a day out of a shift. Municipalities would foot the bill for overtime payroll and transport fees. “You would be paying for it somehow,” he stated.

The RCMP cost-share a portion of the building but Kozak is fairly confident RCMP K-Divison will not cost-share the $2.9 million option; if upgrades are 25 to 30 per cent of a new building, they would. The second option is 50 per cent and the third option does not really solve the building’s space issues. Coun. Rick Bonnett was worried cost sharing would become an issue for a new building as well but Kozak feels they can make a case for a new building.

Coun. Doug Gill asked how much time the last option would give the town before needing a new building. Kozak replied indefinitely since the plan shows

changes only to the floor plan but he again advised against it. “There is going to be operational impact and the level of services you provide…There’s really not much benefit in doing that.”

Integrated Traffic Unit members could be moved as well. He feels the traffic unit can function without cells.

That may be a possibility for RCMP KDivision, he added. “If the manpower of the integrated traffic unit drives expansion, they will look at other alternatives.”

Those officers can be housed in office spaces at a reasonable cost but Kozak believes they are able to stay in the basement of the detachment until a new building is planned. “For my money I would be saving my dollars and build a new building.”

The next step for council is to meet with RCMP K-Division.

No money has yet been set aside but $500,000 has been planned for as a debenture for the project but no action has been taken. The town has also purchased land in the Froman Industrial Park.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH DIRECTORY

Cowboy Church: Dave Reinbold sings cowboy gospel music to a crowd in the Stampede grandstands during Cowboy Church June 30.

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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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Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

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ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Chris Gnanaprakasam, S.A.C.

I turned 60 last month. Like most of my birthdays, I was out in the northern Saskatchewan lake country chasing walleyes on our annual men’s camp.

A few good-hearted jokes from the guys, maybe a slap on the back and I still had to do the cooking, the day was pretty uneventful. Still there is something about passing that milestone that sort of sets in deep in your mind. Sixty is when you get ‘old’ or so they say.

I remember when I was a kid I thought that way.

My grandpa was a few years past 60 when he died and back then I thought grandpa was old. I remember a guy telling me your body will tell you when you are getting up in years and lately I hear my body talking to me through stiff joints and other aches and pains’ One of the things I remember thinking was that I didn’t want to get old and cranky ó yet my wife tells me I am sometimes and maybe a little more than I

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should be. I love folks who seem to age with grace and grow in grace as they pile up the years and I would like to be that way a lot more than I am.

So these are things you think about. A man needs to face his age as much as he needs to face the numbers on the bathroom scale and maybe, at 60, it’s time to plan an exit strategy.

Some guys think they need to complete a bucket list ó you know ó climb a big mountain, get a Harley, skydive or swim with sharks. They are still going for the gusto. I never liked that strategy. Aging shouldn’t Pastor Tom Cnossen incite panic or fear that we’re missing out, and as a Hobbema Fellowship believer in Jesus Christ, I believe I am already living the ‘abundant life’ He talks about in John 10:10.

Church What I think about at this age are not so much the Member of the Ponoka areas in life where I have ‘arrived,’ but those places Ministerial Association where God still has some work to do on me. There is an old lie out there that there are some things I can never change, after all, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks can you? Can you?

Maybe I can’t but God can and He is continuing, even at this age, to conform me to the image of His Son, even though at times I stubbornly resist Him. God will work on us in all areas of our life if we just give Him the green light.

So I am thinking there is something more I want as the years progress and that certainly isn’t more stuff (I am downsizing) and it isn’t a list of unfulfilled adventures. What I am thinking is I want to go out of this life like my grandpa.

(Not necessarily as young as he did!) My grandpa had smile wrinkles on his face. His hands were like leather because he worked hard. He sang to his cows as he milked them and in the church choir on Subway Fresh Sundays. He loved my grandma and his kids and of course us grandkids. But he loved the Lord most and Try Our it showed, because he knew what was important in life, and he let God into those stubborn areas ó and I want to do that too.

My bucket list, if I had one, would to be a lot more patient, to think before I speak, to see the good in people more than the negative, to not make mountains out of molehills. To be a lot less cynical or sarcastic and to smile more and whine less. To be more like Jesus, a lot more.

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Reflections of Ponoka

The long, colorful history of soccer around Ponoka

By Mike Rainone for the News Being so lucky to have grown up and lived around Ponoka for more than 50 great years, I always enjoyed getting together with my buddies, picking up teams and enjoying all sorts of fun sports. In the early days we didn’t have much money, so we had to invent and make do with what equipment we could find or scrounge in the neighbourhood, then patched them up with lots of tape, wire, nails or glue if they got broken, then we would get on with the game for many more happy hours.

Can you imagine playing baseball with one bat and ball and sharing two gloves, a hot game of road hockey with only one puck or a tennis ball, sneaking out on the local golf course with only three clubs or kicking around in the mud with one soccer ball or football? Our parents, teachers, leaders and coaches always insisted that absolutely all the kids should get a chance to join in and play, as well as everyone being good sports. When we came to Ponoka from England like so many other families after the war, our fathers quickly introduced us to the grand old game of soccer, which they had likely played for countless hours as youngsters. Many of our folks would go to work at the Provincial Mental Hospital (Centennial Centre), and among all of their other activities, they had a really big soccer pitch and sports field up at the grounds.

I will never forget those exciting evenings and weekends when hundreds of fans came out to cheer on those rug-

ged but friendly soccer games between Central Men’s League teams from Penhold, Red Deer, Wetaskiwin and of course our favourite local sides from the Wood River district and the hospital. After the game, while the adults relaxed and enjoyed a little cheer, all the boys and girls got to go out on the field and kick a whole bunch of soccer ball around, which really caught on, and was likely the humble beginnings of our proud and longstanding Ponoka and district organizations How invigorating it was to run and run, trying to get a kick at the ball, maybe even score a goal, or guard the net, roll around on the grass to catch our breath, then go home for supper and hope that we would get to do it all over again at school or wherever we could find a level piece of grass to play.

Over 100 years of soccer promotion in Alberta.

The Alberta Soccer Association was formed in 1911, and after enjoying tremendous growth and success for more than a century, soon became our province’s largest individual sports organization, with an active membership of 90,000 participants in 18 districts.

In checking the history books, a mention of the humble beginnings of this invigorating game was about 2000 years ago, when teams kicked around the first round objects they could find, including animal skulls or pig and cow bladders. Some other rugged versions of the game included Mob Football (Rome), Woggaballini (Australia), and Kemberi (Japan) but it would be the English who would form a set of rules

Remember when

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

This talented 1931 Provincial Mental Hospital staff football team captured several league and provincial championships. Shown in the back row are: John Alex Smith, Johnnie Spink, Reg Westgate, Norman Thorn and Arthur (Speedy) Williams. Seated in the middle row are: Dr. G.A. Davidson, Jimmie Carter, Ted James, Stan Common, and chief attendant Tom Chandler. In the front row with all the silverware are Ritchie Smith, Jim David, Percy Mitchell, Ed McGeachie and Bobby Mathews. Only 82 years later our Ponoka FC men’s soccer team won the bronze in the Battle River Soccer League. This area continues to be a hotbed for all age groups in this invigorating sport. in the mid-1800s and laid claim to organizing the highly popular modern game that now features 250 million players in 200 countries.

Over the years, the Alberta Soccer Association has been dedicated to promoting the year-round in-

Photo from files

Ponoka has had its share of sudden street floods due to downpours over the years. I took this 1970s photo from the Ponoka Herald office on 50th Street, with the ladies from the office frolicking in the cool waves, while up town at the Bank of Montreal corner, one ingenious soul was paddling around in a canoe. If you ever have any concerns about our beloved Alberta weather, just wait a few hours, it will change.

volvement of this most vigorous and healthful game for age groups from six years to adults. The ASA also spearheads countless competitions at the local, provincial, and International levels, as well as helping to provide quality outdoor and indoor pitches, in which the teams can enjoy their games as well as receive quality instruction and development through the provision of soccer camps and other events. Provincial milestones have hosted of the FIFA Women’s World Soccer Cup in 2002, the U20 World Cup in 2007 and the forthcoming Women’s World Cup in 2015.

The active Ponoka Soccer Association (www. ponokasoccer) plays host to a number of teams each season, including: U6 boys and girls mixed, U8 boys and girls or mixed, U10 boys and girls or mixed, U12 boys and girls individual teams, U14 boys and girls individual teams, U16 boys and girls individual teams, and U18 boys and girls individual teams. As well as the super enthusiasm and participation of each and every player and their leaders, the combined efforts of the PSA have always produced countless championships along the way, this year including gold for the U16 girls at the Slurpee Cup in Edmonton, and a silver for the U18 girls at the Sunbreaker tournament.

The dedicated PSA board is: Rob McArthur (president), Lonny Behm (VP and director of player/coach development), Michelle Blanchette (registration secretary and CASA rep), Tamara Clarke (treasurer), Shauna Pearman (field maintenance), Greg Bendera (indoor co-ordinator), league co-ordinators Amanda Henderson, Brad Normaneau and Faron LeClerc, Darren Harder (equipment), Julie Hrycyk (public relations and fundraising) and referee co-ordinator Matt McArthur. The Ponoka Association also receives a great deal of ongoing support and co-operation from their many coaches, referees, officials, volunteers, sponsors, and of course avid parents and fans.

Best wishes for many more seasons of fun and success, and thank you for keeping this long and proud tradition of Ponoka and district soccer going strong for everyone who loves to kick a ball around.

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Wednesday, July 0, 2013

Opinion We all have a say in Ponoka’s development It’s officially a race.

Councillors Rick Bonnett and Doug Gill have announced their intention to replace Larry Henkelman as mayor of Ponoka.

Residents aren’t used to actually electing their mayor; Henkelman was returned to council by acclamation the last two George Brown terms. It’s not that the Off the Record mayor has been politically untouchable — this isn’t Montreal or Chicago after all — it’s more that no one else wanted the job.

And by this twosome throwing their hats into the ring, two vacancies open up among the five council seats. And, if as expected there are two more councillors throwing in the towel, Ponoka will have a real opportunity to chart a new or at least improved direction.

It’s unlikely the seven people elected in October will unanimously agree on where Ponoka should be going and how it should get there, so it will be refreshing to have more councillors challenging the status quo and shaking things up.

If the community is to advance, it needs fresh ideas and the revitalization a new generation of leaders can provide.

Residents deserve local government that is willing to listen to their concerns and their suggestions.

That’s a cornerstone of democracy. That doesn’t mean council is going to cave in to the unreasonable demands of the electorate. It has to do what it feels is in the best interests of the community. But council needs to respect the very people who elect them.

Nomination day for the fall election is Sept. 16.

That gives you less than three months to get up to speed on what town council has been up to. You don’t have to understand mill rates, off-site levies, municipal development plans and debentures right away to be considered a good candidate for office.

This council will boast their Ponoka is open for business — maybe it is — but it is closed to criticism, no matter how constructive.

Residents of Ponoka, the business community, institutions such as schools and hospitals and service clubs need to be involved in forging a new, common vision for the town. We need to have a frank discussion about Ponoka’s future and tonight’s open house to discuss the revised municipal development plan is a good place to start. While council can’t wave a magic wand and suddenly create accelerated growth, its plans, policies and attitude will have a bearing on whether Ponoka is even considered by the international widget companies looking to get a toehold in central Alberta.

The challenge facing this community is achieving steady growth but we have to recognize that an increase in the population does more than simply add

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new neighbours on our streets and customers in our stores; growth has a more widespread impact on the community, its needs and desires.

It is a planning challenge to accommodate new, land-intensive housing developments without destroying the small town qualities that attracted the newcomers here in the first place.

Creating new residential subdivisions doesn’t lower your taxes or create jobs; it requires the town to buy more snowplows and lawnmowers, maintain more buried utilities and provide more firefighters and Mounties.

The alternative is to close the door to new development entirely. Cap the population of Ponoka at 9,500. Once we’re all in; quick, close the door.

Small town atmosphere means

security and safety, peace and quiet, friendliness and community spirit. We need to achieve a reasonable and sustainable balance of commercial and industrial assessment versus residential assessment. We must face the challenge to increase our self-sufficiency in creating local jobs — the more opportunities residents have to work here, the more opportunities they will have to spend here.

Ponoka’s common vision should be to ensure a positive business climate that supports expansion and diversification of the local economy; and one that contributes to an improved quality of life for all residents while maintaining the community’s agricultural roots and protecting the natural environment.

It’s time to get started.

Councillors Doug Gill and Rick Bonnett have hit the campaign trail to become the next mayor of Ponoka.

Am I slowing down just a little?

Like so many of you heavier, everything amazing folks out there seems farther away who have seen a half and while walking century or more of your to the corner that our lives pass by much too streets seem to be getquickly, there are octing longer. Yours truly casional off days when solved this by insisting we might admit we feel before our last move just a little wiped out that our next home but then again far from would be on the first Mike Rainone being over the hill. Of floor, we would use Hammertime course we all bravely the elevator from the try to stay as fit and parking lot to move the active as we can but I groceries upstairs in a firmly believe that whether we are shopping basket and when out walkslowing down a little or not, the best ing try to find streets with a bench so formula to happiness and longevity you can relax at the halfway point. in our so-called Golden Years is to Many of us have managed to find the enjoy the company of family, friends slow speed on the treadmill or we and community to the fullest. can shift and shake along with those As I approach my 71st year with neat exercise shows (with music) on good intentions and an open mind, TV, as long as there is no one else in I would like to have a little fun this the room. week by sharing some of the lifestyle • Some of my senior coffee buddies changes and challenges that the baby suggested people are less considerate boomer set may have to face along now and seem to be speaking either the way, and how we might adjust too loud or in whispers most of the and solve them without being too time. Then again, how long has it stubborn or grumpy. I hope it brings a been since we cleaned out our ears or few chuckles, and maybe even some had our hearing checked? Maybe we great suggestions of how to beat the might have to get one of those fanongoing battle of having to blow out cy hearing aids and the government far too many birthday candles. might even help us pay for it. On the • I have noticed lately that stairs are other hand my wife calls it selective getting much steeper, groceries are hearing.

• I also think that our new generation are much younger than we were at that age but on the other hand, people of my own age seem so much older than I am. I ran into an old friend the other day and she has aged so much that she didn’t recognize me.

When I got to thinking about that poor dear lady while I was combing my hair the next morning, I glanced at my own reflection in the mirror. Well, really now, I guess even mirrors are not made the way they used to be.

• Clothing manufacturers are much less civilized these days. Why else would they suddenly start labelling a size 10 or 12 dress as 18 or 20 — do they think no one notices? Those fancy shorts, T-shirts, skirts, shorts and swimsuits all seem much to short and tight these days, they don’t cover as much as they used to and they don’t come in enough just plain old colors anymore. It is likely the same folks that are now making bathroom scales because they are pulling the same pranks. Do they think that we actually believe the number we see on that fancy flashing dial, because we would never let ourselves weigh that much.

• I never worried about the arrival of the gray hair and while many of my friends are nearly bald mine just keeps on growing and I will be forever thankful for Senior’s Day at the barbershop. One of my pet peeves is why do toe nails get much tougher to cut as we grow older? Maybe between doctor and dental appointments I will sneak in a smoothing/ soothing pedicure.

Whatever the case, we will all hang in there as we always have, make the best of what we have been blessed with, and then have a great hot and sunny week, all of you!

News Judy Dick Manager

George Brown Editor

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

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Many Canadians under 24 are unemployed Dear Editor: According to Stats Canada, approximately 420,000, or 14.3 per cent Canadian youths under 24 are unemployed, that is one in 10, but some say the real number is much higher, around 20 to 25 per cent. Even the Stats Canada rate is more than double as the national average.

Canadian industry prefers to hire experienced workers over new graduates. The Conservative government therefore opened the doors to unprecedented numbers of immigrants, up to 250,000 every year, to be increased to 400,000 in 2014. These workers in most cases have to be language trained, (taxpayer money) culturally integrated and their education and skills are often not coherent with Canadian standards.

For high school grads who chose a higher education, the average student loan — depending where you look — is $30,000 to $60,000. Our Canadian kids have two choices: to pay the interest on these high student loans: fixed rate of prime plus five per cent or a floating rate of prime plus 2.5 per cent.

A student loan of $30,000 on a fixed rate and an average 10-year period to pay it back is $45,657. The normal interest rate for a line of credit from a bank is prime plus one per cent so our government is making money from our students. After six months the student loan has to be paid back, (while interest is accounted from the time of graduation). This is our investment in Canada’s and our children’s future.

During the decade or more of paying back the student loan plus interest, these young Canadians are not able to purchase a house or even a car. This will obviously not contribute to our economy.

CBC news aired a documentary on Canadian companies hiring grads as “interns” and not paying any wages.

About 300,000 Canadian grads are working for free. Bell was one of these companies.

The US now has $1 trillion in student loan debt. The Canadian student loan debt is estimates at $22 billion.

Some countries in Europe however, invest into their future. In Germany for example, university education is free, always was, no student loans. Every large company takes apprentices and lets them finish their four years in the same company. Many of these young people are then hired by the same company. Also students have the option to finish in high school at age 16 to proceed to an apprenticeship.

The Canadian education system must incorporate skills that enhance student employ- ability directly into the curriculum. Education and work related training must be combined, this would allow youth to find jobs and close the learning gap that exists when students transition into the work world.

The Harper government needs to legislate the apprenticeship program so Canadian industry is taking apprentices more readily, thinking more about our own children and their future than always acting in the interest of big industry. Big industry in Lacombe County for example, is either taking no apprentices or a handful for six months. I think they have a responsibility to give back to the community.

Foreign workers are snapping up jobs and our Canadian youths are on the streets, jobless. I doubt a Canadian university graduate who put 4. 5 or even seven years into difficult studies, stress and student loan debt does not want to be independent and working.

Show the government where our priorities are, with our children or the big industry?

Ilse Quick

Fairness in criticism Dear Editor: In the June 26 edition of the Ponoka News, James Strachan said Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins accused the CBC of “all kinds of waste.”

Mr. Calkins did not say that at all.

While it is fair to criticize, one

should be fair when doing so. Mr. Strachan finished his rant with some fancy words, complete with definitions. So to his letter I say phooey., and the definition of that is: an expression of disgust or disbelief.

Gordon M. Gramlick

Ponoka emergency changing

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Emergency calls made to the Ponoka Fire Department will soon go to the City of Red Deer Emergency Service dispatch centre.

Councillors approved the change June 24 since the current call centre in Rocky Mountain House will no longer conduct dispatch services, effective Oct. 14. Switching the Telus 911 assignment is a three-month process, says Ted Dillon, director of protective services for the town. “Time is of the

essence.”

Ponoka will see a cost of $1.97 per capita prorated for 2013 with a fourper-cent increase in subsequent years.

This year the town will pay $11,150 in 2013 and will pay $23,700 next year to Red Deer.

“The City of Red Deer has offered as good as deal as we’re going to get,” said Dillon.

Other emergency crews in central Alberta also use the service, which he feels is a benefit.

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Town Times

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Congratulations!

To the Ponoka Stampede Association and all of its volunteers for once again “gittin’ ‘er done” and putting on a world class Stampede. Job Very Well Done! We look forward to sharing our western hospitality next year at the 78th Annual Ponoka Stampede!

Thank You!

Thank You to all the volunteers that assisted with the Klaglahachie, Hamilton’s IGA and Town of Ponoka 2013 Canada Day Celebrations. This event would not have been a success without volunteers!

If You Have Not Paid Your Property Taxes, They Are Now Overdue & Penalties Have Been Applied!

A Penalty of 10% of current taxes will be applied on all Town of Ponoka unpaid Property Taxes (due July 2, 2013).

Outstanding amounts after August 31, 2013 will result in another Penalty of 3% of current taxes. If on January 1, 2014 taxes are still unpaid, a Penalty of 15% will be applied to the total amount owed.

Did You Know…?

The Recycling Depot Bins located on 50th Street are NOT for ‘Garbage’.

Ponoka’s recycling program reduces the amount of recyclable waste being sent to the landfill. This program becomes costly to the Town/Taxpayers when non-recyclable waste is being placed in these bins. Therefore, when depositing recyclable materials into the bins, please note the following tips: Metal Cans • Clean cans & remove labels.

• Leave can-lids attached if possible • Metal jar lids are also acceptable • Paint & aerosol cans are NOT recyclable.

Newspaper & Mixed Paper • Clean & dry. Remove any ties & plastic – do not throw plastic bags into these bins.

Cardboard • Cardboard, box-board (cereal boxes, pop cases) & brown paper bags acceptable • Please flatten boxes and place in bin through slot • Wax cardboard is NOT recyclable.

Plastic • #1 - #5 Plastics (margarine containers, bleach bottles) are acceptable. Styrofoam & plastic bags are NOT recyclable.

• Clear Glass • Remove lids • Colored glass, light bulbs, windows, mirrors, porcelain, ceramics and clay pots are NOT acceptable.

Thank you for your attention and support in caring for our environment!

Waste Transfer Station Hours Tuesday through Saturday – 10am to 6 pm. There is a minimum tipping fee of $7.50 per visit. There is no charge for compostable materials (grass clippings, garden waste, leaves, branches) or tires.

Call 403-783-8328 for more information. **Effective Immediately - $10 each for mattresses & box springs**

Crows, Magpies and Skunks in the Town To avoid attracting crows, magpies and skunks to your house or area, residents should remove any source of food that may attract these animals such as dog food and garbage. Setting your garbage out the night before your scheduled collection and not leaving it out for numerous days will prevent crows, magpies and skunks from getting into your garbage and disturbing the neighborhood.

Albertan Author Reading Mike Plested Saturday July 13th @ 2pm @ Ponoka Jubilee Library - Come and meet the creative mind behind the book that brings out everyone’s inner Superhero. Mik Murdoch is a book the whole family can enjoy!

EVENTS AND RECREATION Aquaplex Update Registrations for summer swim lessons are in full swing. Check out the schedule on our website – www.ponoka.ca Tennis Clinic coming to town, call Tamara at the Aquaplex 403.783.0131 if you are interested.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meetings July 9 & 23 @ 7:00 pm Visit our website www.ponoka.ca for a copy of the agenda.

Be A Responsible Pet Owner With summer upon us, more residents will be out enjoying the days with their pets. Please keep in mind to always pick up after your dog, regardless of where they decide to do their business. It is not the responsibility of other residents to clean up after your pet. Please help keep Ponoka clean and safe for all. Thank you for your cooperation.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Retiring teachers honoured at assembly

Ponoka Elementary School Grade 1 students put on a sign language performance with the help from the Grade 5 class during their last day of school assembly.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Camille Brookwell and Saffron Lewis and the rest of their Grade 5 class finish up the last day of school assembly with another singing performance. The assembly honoured Sandy Webber, Heather MacMillian and Lori Cook; three teachers retiring from the school this year.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Inventory Parts Blowout CHEVROLET BUICK GMC

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July 4, 5, 6

Item No. Part No. ..................... Description ...........................................................What it Fits ............................................................................... Price 1.............322005 ........................AVS Smoked Bug Deflector Molding ........................2007-2010 HD Silverado Trucks .................................................$50 2.............622005 ........................AVS Chrome Bug Deflector Molding.........................2007-2010 HD Silverado Trucks .................................................$80 3.............12497877 ....................GM Smoked Window Air Deflector - Frt/Rr Kit ..........2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous ....................................................$50 4.............12499175 ....................GM Home Bike Storage Wall Mount .........................Requires Hitch Mount Bike Carrier ...............................................$50 5.............12497533 ....................GM Plastic Tailgate Interior Liner ..............................2000-2006 Chev/GMC Trucks - 2 avail. ......................................$25 6.............19243791 ....................GM Bumper Hitch 17,000lb max trlr weight .............2011-2013 Chev/GMC HD Trucks 3/4-1 ton................................$300 7.............20982355 ....................GM 6” Oval Step Bars .............................................2011-2013 Chev/GMC HD Duramax Ext Cab ...............................$400 8.............12341208 ....................WGM Bumper Hitch 10,000lb max trlr weight ..........1988-1996 Chev/GMC 1/2 and 3/4 Ton Trucks ...........................$150 9.............STR95060122 ..............Street Scene Hidden Hitch - 5000lb max trlr wt. .......2007-2013 Chev/GMC Trucks w/Urethane Roll Pan .....................$200 10...........8898TB ........................Tailgate Strap Replacement Bracket Kit ....................1988-1998 Chev/GMC Trucks - Incr. Wt Capacity 2 avail. ............$35 11...........9906TB ........................Tailgate Strap Replacement Bracket Kit ....................2000-2006 Chev/GMC Trucks - Incr. Wt Capacity 14 avail. ..........$45 12...........BTHFMOD/UBTSW1......Universal Bluetooth Adapter incls. Switch ................2007 and Newer Chev/GMC Vehicles ..........................................$80 13...........CLO24223 ....................Slotted S/Steel Grille Insert / Bug Screen .................2007-2008 GMC 1/2 Ton Trucks - bumper pce included..............$100 14...........CC-04-BK.....................Westerner Seat Cover in Black .................................2007-2013 Chev/GMC Trucks 60/40 Split Rear Seat ...................$80 15...........DAWIN2228R10HB.......Demoda 8 on 6.5 Silver Alloy 22” Wheels................2000-2010 Chev/GMC 3/4,1ton Trucks - 4 avail. .....................$1000/set 16...........GB1223DSZ71..............Black Mud Flap w/chrome Plate Z71 embossed .......Universal Flap - All Z71 models or otherwise - 2 per set...............$50/set 17...........GPP66SB-LLY ..............Van Aaken Power Programmer ................................2004-2006 Chev/GMC LLY Duramax Trucks - Adds 110 HP ........$400 18...........HAW-1010MF ..............Black Mud Flap w/chrome Plate Top ........................2000-2006 Chev/GMC 1/2 ton Trucks Front Set Only ..................$65 19...........MICROVISOR ...............Universal Bluetooth Visor Speakerphone ..................All Bluetooth Compatible Phones .................................................$40 20...........PCO917552..................Procomp ES9000 Shock Absorber ..........................2007-2013 Chev/GMC Frt Shocks for 2” Lifted Trucks ................$80/set 21...........RPG107 .......................Rampage Tubular Chrome Step Bar .........................2002-2013 Chev Suburban GMC Yukon XL 3/4Ton 2500 .............$250 22...........T2228-304 ...................Chrome Rocker Trim 5 1/2” Wide ............................2007-2013 GMC Ext Cab Long Box Trucks .................................$100 23...........TREXPRO .....................Avantalk Bluetooth Earpiece Headset .......................All Bluetooth Compatible Phones .................................................$20 24...........U7186 ..........................Diablo Predator Programmer Fuel/Power ..................2006-2010 Chev/GMC Duramax Diesel Trucks ............................$250 25...........UBTFM41 .....................Ultimate FM Aux Bluetooth Adapter w/SD & SB ........Any bluetooth compatible phone or music player .........................$35 26...........WLM-C0799ES.............Willmore Nerf Board Alum Top S/S Surround ...........2007-2013 Chev/GMC Ext Cab 6.5’ Box Full Length ....................$400 27...........22755306 ....................GM Chrome Tailgate Handle w/codable Lock ...........2007-2013 Chev/GMC Trucks - 2 available .................................$100 28...........25998989S ..................GM Complete Front Bumper incl Fog Lamps ............2007-2013 GMC 3/4, 1Ton Trucks incls bar, lwr deflector ...........$1000 29...........ARI20401311 ...............Aries Tubular Chrome Step Bar ................................2001-2013 Chev/GMC Crew Cab Trucks .....................................$250 30...........DEE19953 ....................DeeZee Chrome Nerf Board w/Blk Steps ..................2001-2006 Chev/GMC Crew Cab Trucks .....................................$600 31...........CRW03SBK ..................Westerner Seat Cover in Black w/White Stripe..........2007-2011 Chev/GMC 60/40 Split Rear Seat ..............................$80 32...........G424-GY ......................Westerner Seat Cover in Grey ..................................2001-2006 Chev/GMC 40/20/40 Split Front Seats .......................$80 33...........GB1223DSG-R .............Mud Flaps - Black w/Red GMC logo on chrome .......1988-2013 GMC Trucks - set of 2 with 2 avail. ...........................$65/set 34...........RB1222CUTS ...............Mud Flaps - Black w/Stettler Motors logo on chr. .....1988-2013 Chev/GMC Trucks - set of 2 ......................................$40 35...........RPLTAIGMHK03 ............Door Pin Kit - Incls Pins, Bushings, Retainer ............1988-2000 Chev/GMC Trucks 1set per door - 8 avail. .................$25ea 36...........SL702053341 ..............Dual DVD Player w/screen Headrest Kit ...................2010-2013 Equinox/Terrain Blk leather w/red trim .......................$1000 37...........SL8G1TJSPEC ..............Dual DVD Player w/built in games Headrest Kit ........2001-2013 Chev/GMC Trucks Black leather w/controllers ..........$1250 38...........SL8G2TJSPEC ..............Dual DVD Player w/built in games Headrest Kit ........2001-2013 Chev/GMC Trucks Black leather w/controllers ...........$1250 39...........OGM1...........................Multimedia Navigation Touch Screen Radio ..............2008-2013 Chev/GMC Trucks w/o centre channel speaker ..........$800 40...........STPOS053400..............Dual Bracket DVD Player Headrest Kit ......................2001-2013 Chev/GMC Trucks incls Headphones.........................$200 41...........TBKGM.........................Torsion Bar Keys for 2” Level Lift.............................1992-2006 Chev/GMC 1/2 Ton Trucks ........................................$100 42...........9595657 ......................GM Black Steel Winter Wheel ..................................2002-07 Rendezvous, 05-09 Montana & Uplander - set of 4 .......$200/set

Item No. Part No. ..................... Description ...........................................................What it Fits ............................................................................... Price 43...........9595987 ......................Chevrolet 18” Aluminum Wheel ...............................2007-2013 Chev Avalanche, Silverado 1/2 Tons 1 only ...............S200 44...........FCC899 ........................Black Vinyl Tri-Fold Tonneau Box Cover....................1988-2007 Chev/GMC Trucks w/ 8ft. Box ..................................$250 45...........FIA-SP89-16-TN ...........Tan Front Seat Protector Series Covers ....................2006-2008 Ram 1500 Reg & Quad Cab 40/20/40 Seat ...............$75 46...........K/N33-2225 .................K/N Factory Replacement Air Filter...........................1993-2002 Camaro/Firebird w/ 3.4, 3.8, 5.7 L Engine .................$25 47...........15835084SS ................Black Mesh Lower Grille w/Chrome Surround ..........2007-2014 Chev Avalanche 1/2 & 3/4 ton w/Fog Lamps .............$100 48...........15862128SS ................Black Mesh Upper Grille w/Chrome Surround ..........2007-2014 Chev Avalanche 1/2 & 3/4 ton w/Fog Lamps .............$100 49...........17801755S ..................GM Stainless Steel 3” Tubular Step Bar....................2007-2013 Chev/GMC Ext Cab Trucks - Cab Length ...................$250 50...........9595464T ....................GM Aluminum Factory Wheel ..................................2007-2010 Chev/GMC 3/4, 1 Ton 17” Wheel - 2 avail. ................$200ea 51...........9598055T ....................Chevrolet 18” Aluminum Wheel ...............................2000-2013 Chev 1/2 Ton - set of 4 .............................................$200ea 52...........Eagle/Yoko....................Eagle Alloy 16” Used Aluminum Wheel ....................2001-2013 Chev/GMC Trucks - 3 avail. ......................................$50ea 53...........H8037 ..........................Black Steel Winter Wheel 17” 6boltX115 ..................2002-07 Rendezvous, 05-09 Montana & Uplander - set of 4 .......$200/set 54...........X50610 ........................Black Steel Winter Wheel 16” 5boltx120 ..................F-Body Chev Cars and Corvette, Honda Odyssey, Ridgeline .........$200/set 55...........12487563U ..................GM 16” Polished Alloy Wheel ..................................2001-2013 GMC 1/2 Ton Trucks 60n5.5 bolt pattern - 2 avail......$75ea 56...........0353098C ....................Continental ContiWinter Contact Tire ........................Any vehicle with P225/50R17 tires or similar size - set of 4 .........$700/set 57...........1006838H ....................Hankook Optimo H727 All Season Tire ....................Any vehicle with P215/65R17 tires or similar size - set of 4 .........$400/set 58...........2001405H ....................Hankook Optimo H727 All Season Tire ....................Any vehicle with LT285/70R17 tires or similar size - set of 4 .......$800/set 59...........AD004801 ....................Dunlop Signature II All Season Tire ..........................Any vehicle with P195/60R15 tires or similar size - set of 4 .........$250/set 60...........FB081439 ....................Bridgestone Dueller AT Revo II Tire ..........................Any vehicle with P285/70R17 tires or similar size - set of 4 .........$600/set 61...........M08548 .......................Michelin Latitude X-Ice Winter Tire ...........................Any vehicle with P255/70R17 tires or similar size - set of 4 .........$700/set 62...........M21676 .......................Michelin LTX M/S2 All Season w/winter rating ..........Any vehicle with LT245/75R16 tires or similar size - set of 4 .......$800/set 63...........22940 ..........................Nankang N990 Summer Tire Lo-Pro ........................Any vehicle with P305/50R20 tires or similar size - set of 4 .........$400/set 64...........1854213 ......................Kumho Road Venture MT Mud Terrain Tire ...............Any vehicle with LT245/75R16 tires or similar size - set of 4 .......$700/set 65...........1009332H ....................Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 All Terrain Tire ............Any vehicle with P275/55R20 tires or similar size - set of 4 .........$1000/set 66...........FB192234A ..................Firestone Transforce All Season Tire TO ...................Any vehicle with LT245/70R17 tires or similar size - set of 4 .......$600/set 67...........FB225425T ..................Firestone Transforce HT All Season Tire TO.............Any vehicle with LT245/75R17 tires or similar size - 2 avail. ........$150ea 68...........H59178 ........................Hercules All Trac All Season Tire .............................Any vehicle with P265/70R16 tires or similar size - 2 avail. .........$100ea 69...........HF014436T ..................Goodyear Wrangler SR-A All Season Tire TO ...........Any vehicle with LT265/70R18 tires or similar size - 7 avail. ........$100ea 70...........M18801T .....................Michelin LTX A/T2 All Season Tire TO ......................Any vehicle with LT265/70R18 tires or similar size - 2 avail. ........$100 71...........10358511 ....................GM Fog Lamp Assembly .........................................1997/2005 Buick Century/Regal LH Front....................................$50 72...........15179264 ....................GM Headlamp Assembly w/Park & Sig Lamps .........2003-2009 Trailblazer/Envoy/Bravada LH Front - 2 avail. .............$200ea 73...........25826764 ....................GM Headlamp Assembly w/Si Marker Blue Lens ......2007-08 Acadia, 2008-14 Enclave, 2009-14 Traverse RH Frt ......$300 74...........11-5185-90..................Replica Factory Taillamp Assembly ..........................2001-2006 GMC Trucks RH Rear................................................$90 75...........20-6386-00..................Replica Factory Headlamp Assembly .......................2003-2007 Chevrolet Truck LH Front...........................................$80 76...........22791624 ....................GM Outside Mirror Assembly - Paint to Match .........2007-14 Acadia, 2008-14 Enclave, 2009-14 Traverse LH ...........$150 77...........22791625 ....................GM Outside Mirror Assembly - Paint to Match .........2007-14 Acadia, 2008-14 Enclave, 2009-14 Traverse RH ...........$150 78...........19153376 ....................GM Outside Mirror Glass w/bkg Plate ......................2001-2005 Accordian Style Mirror RH Electric Heated.................$100 79...........25892978 ....................GM Outside Mirror Glass w/bkg Plate ......................2007-2013 Lo-Pro Heated Power Folding w/Turn Signal LH .........$150 80...........12496799 ....................GM Bed Extender Anodized Gate..............................1994-2003 S10 Trucks ...............................................................$100 81...........15020941 ....................GM Factory Black Tow Hook....................................2001-2006 Chev/GMC Trucks RH Front ......................................$40 82...........20870284 ....................GMC Front Factory Emblem .....................................2007-2013 GMC Yukon Trucks ...................................................$50 83...........24240016 ....................GM Factory Transfer Case - NVG246 NP8 ................2003-2007 Chev/GMC 1/2, 3/4 Ton 4 Button Elec Shift ...............$1500 84...........24228410 ....................GM Factory T-Case - New Process 246 NP8............1999-2005 Chev/GMC 1/2 Ton Trucks 4 Button Elec Shift ...........$1500 85...........19125650 ....................GM Factory T-Case - MP 3023/3024 NQH ...............2007-2013 Chev/GMC 1/2 Ton Trucks Elec Shift Case ...............$1500

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5102 -48 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Phone: 403-783-4431 | Fax: 403-783-6745 Email: town@ponoka.org | www.ponoka.ca

– A New Municipal Development Plan For The Town of Ponoka – A Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is a community’s primary land use policy statement. It sets out goals, objectives and high level policies to guide and coordinate future urban growth decisions for the next decade.

Ponoka’s present MDP was adopted in 1997 and needs to be updated. Over the past few months, a group of Town officials and community leaders have been working on this. A draft is now available for public discussion.

The Town will host an Open House at which interested people may discuss the draft plan, ask questions, and suggest improvements. This will be held at the Kinsmen Community Centre located at 5009 – 46 Avenue, Ponoka starting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 3 July. We will start with a short presentation, followed by questions and discussion. Complete copies (including maps) will be available at the Open House, or can be picked up in advance at the Town office, or downloaded from the municipal website.

What follows is a very brief summary of the proposed plan.

Downtown

Utilities

The Town’s goal is to maintain downtown as the primary retail and commercial district for Ponoka and the surrounding region. Development should be pedestrian-oriented and distinct from vehicle-oriented development along major highways.

All new developments must connect to the municipal sewer system. There may be a few temporary exceptions considered where sewer service is not yet available.

Downtown should become a mixed-use, multi-functional activity area containing retail, office, institutional, high density residential, recreation, cultural, and entertainment.

The 2007 Freidman Report and the 2001 Ponoka Main Street Demonstration Project will guide the planning process.

Any new municipal office buildings will be located downtown unless operational requirements dictate another location.

Recent studies show that there is ample parking downtown, so the Town will consider relaxing parking requirements for new developments.

Economic Development and Tourism Growth prospects have been identified in the oil and gas, health care, value added agriculture and food processing, transportation, tourism, and retirement sectors. To achieve this, the town will, among other things, • Expand the existing industrial parks and establish a new industrial park on the north side of Highway 53 west of the cemetery.

• Market Ponoka as a place to live for people working at major industrial projects.

• Work with the Stampede Association to continue to upgrade the grounds and facilities, and to market the Stampede Grounds to host more events.

The RCMP contract will be renewed.

More land will be designated for future commercial development along highways and other major roads.

Design standards will ensure commercial developments improve the visual quality along the highways and enhance the marketability of these commercial establishments.

Highway commercial sites will use service roads or shared accesses when possible instead of every business having its own entrance.

New development should provide a full range of housing types and needs, densities, sizes, tenure, prices, and rents.

Higher density housing will be directed to places close to major community facilities, schools, recreation, and commercial areas, along arterial and collector roadways, and where there will be no conflicts over on-street parking Ponoka needs more places where people can place a manufactured home on a rental stall. These might be supplied by expanding existing parks, or by creating new ones in appropriate areas.

There is also a need for manufactured home subdivisions where the residents own the lot on which their unit stands. These will be serviced and built to the same standard as conventional residential subdivisions.

Developers are invited to suggest sites.

The Town will consider development and marketing of land it currently owns, but does not plan to acquire new property for residential development. Council believes this is best left to the private sector.

However, if the private sector is unable to meet local housing needs, the Town will ensure an adequate supply of lots.

Group homes and special care facilities are needed to accommodate people who formerly lived in institutions such as the Michener Centre. Location criteria would be similar to those of other multi-family developments.

The old hospital site is seen as a good location for comprehensive development and/or conversion of the building to a multiple residential or institutional use.

The Town will continue to work with Alberta Health Services to ensure a full range of quality health care is available within the community.

Highway Commercial Development

• Make a good first impression through improved signage and landscaping along main highway entrances and key intersections.

The Town will adopt an area structure plan before any large new area is approved for development. The MDP sets out a list of requirements and design criteria for these plans. Plans will be subject to public consultation before they are adopted.

Health, Safety and Protective Services

Fire protection will continue to be provided by a volunteer fire department supervised by permanent staff. An agreement with the County will continue to provide regional fire fighting capability.

The Highway 2A and Highway 53 Functional Plans developed by Alberta Transportation will govern all development along the highways.

Residential Areas

The Town will encourage developers to use “green” storm water management, which minimizes snow melt and storm water runoff. In order to improve the economics of this for developers, the Town may consider reducing its drainage off-site levies where runoff is reduced.

Businesses that require larger land areas and storage space will be encouraged to move to a light industrial park or highway location.

• Make it easier for people to set up home businesses and bed and breakfast operations, provided they do not reduce the enjoyment of nearby properties.

• Maintain and expand the Centennial Centre (the old AHP). In addition to direct employment, there are spin-off opportunities such as a “Ronald McDonald House” type of facility, housing for workers who now commute and for students enrolled in the Grant MacEwan Psychiatric Nursing Program.

All new developments requiring water must connect to the municipal system. There may be a few temporary exceptions considered where water service is not yet available.

Industrial Development New industrial lots will be created in four locations: the Froman industrial park, the South-West light industrial park, the North-East heavy industrial park and a new highway commercial and light industrial park west of the cemetery.

The development potential of the Highway 2/53 intersection will be discussed with Ponoka County.

All industrial areas will have direct access to truck routes so industrial traffic will not pass through the downtown or residential neighbourhoods.

Recreation, Parks, Schools and Culture The Town’s goal is to protect and enhance the natural environment and ensure that land and facilities are available to meet the recreational, social, cultural, and educational needs of the community.

The Battle River valley will continue to be developed as a linear trail and park system to conserve the natural features and cultural heritage. It will offer year round opportunities for recreation, environmental protection, and education. Additional river valley land will be obtained by purchase, donation, or as municipal reserve where possible.

As much as possible, all parks and open spaces will be connected to the Town’s walkway system. In the long term, the Town’s goal is to connect local trails to a regional system and the Trans-Canada trail network.

A Community For All Ages The goal is to create a community in which people of all ages and abilities can live in comfort, by removing barriers that prevent people from fully participating in ordinary everyday activities.

The Town will promote mixed use development and diversified housing for all ages and physical capabilities allowing residents to “age in place”.

Mixed land use will bring people with special needs closer to amenities.

Walkability in the community will be accomplished through trail development and improvements, connectivity from the downtown to the Battle River Valley trail system and other neighbourhoods, signage, curb cuts, street lighting, and frequent inclusion of benches and rest areas.

Streets will have sidewalks on at least one side of the road.

Pedestrian areas will be built to create pleasant micro-climate environments – landscaping and tree planting that addresses low temperatures and blowing winds in winter and provide shade in the summer. These environments also soften the urban image and act as a noise buffers

Regional Planning and Co-operation Good relations with Ponoka County are a high priority.

The Town will negotiate a new intermunicipal development plan to update the informal 1998 agreement concerning land use in the urban fringe. The urban fringe policies set out in the County’s 2008 MDP are an excellent start.

Existing partnerships with regard to land use planning, economic development and tourism, recreation, transportation, municipal services, and infrastructure will be continued.

Implementation The Land Use Bylaw will be reviewed and updated.

Parks will be planned in co-operation with the school authorities to avoid duplication.

Area structure plans will be adopted to guide any large scale new development. These plans may be prepared by landowners, developers, or the Town, but need to be adopted by council following public input.

The Town will continue the Recreational/ Cultural Agreement with the County.

In co-operation with merchants and landowners, the Town will prepare a redevelopment plan for the downtown area.

The Town will provide land for schools in new subdivisions if the school board demonstrates a need for a new school site.

The Town will consider a plan for the possible relocation of museums to the downtown and undertake a new Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.

Maintenance takes priority. The Town will give priority to maintaining and upgrading existing facilities rather than constructing new facilities.

Transportation The future roads plan will be updated to include newly annexed land.

The Town will identify areas where secondary suites might be allowed, and how nearby properties can be protected from any adverse impacts.

Dangerous goods will be limited to a few marked roads, and kept out of downtown and residential areas. The routes will be discussed with the public before they are posted.

The Town encourages renewal and redevelopment of older residential areas. This will normally increase the density of population, while safeguarding the interests of neighbours.

The Town will build a system of pedestrian and bike trails as part of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Master Plan. This system will connect the river valley trail system to other centres of activity.

The 2012 Master Servicing Study and North West Storm Water Management Plan will be legally adopted.

A five year rolling capital budget will identify specific capital projects, their priority, timing, cost estimates, and source of funding.

The MDP sets out principles to help the Town’s long range financial security.

The MDP also sets out a system of priorities for tax-supported capital expenditures.

A series of benchmarks will be adopted to monitor the plan and update it if necessary.

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Monster splash: Karsen Bigcharles enjoys a cooling water fight during the Tim Hortons Family Festival, Klaglahachie Square on Canada Day. The Town of Ponoka sponsored many of the events throughout the day.

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Burger-licious: Tom Hamilton helps make burgers during Hamilton’s IGA barbecue.

Ponoka Minor Soccer Association is proudly hosting the

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Town fees updated Continued from page 7 Coun. Rick Bonnett feels the provincial and federal governments are creating extra costs for municipalities and balancing budgets is becoming increasingly difficult with these changes. “They can’t keep downloading stuff on the municipalities.”

Outdated town fees Outdated application fees levied by the Town of Ponoka may see some increases.

Subdivision application fees were last updated in 2011 when the Town of Ponoka separated from the West Central Planning agency, explained CAO Brad Watson.

“All we’re trying to do now is keep consistent with fees from surrounding municipalities.”

Development permit applications were last changed in 1997 and the fees don’t cover the costs.

“It’s way outdated. The homework has been done,” stated Watson.

The other fee change proposal is in the building permit fees, which were Subway Fresh not changed since 2005.

Coun. Loanna Gulka Try Our supported the first and second motions on the ! proposed fee changes just o d a c AHHvo to keep up with costs. A request to give three readIt makes any ing in one meeting was n e sub taste ev not provided, to give residents the opportunity to ! r e tt e b provide feedback.

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O Canada!

Say arrrrr: Caleb Schumaker celebrates in true fashion during Canada Day with a Canadian shirt and pirate face painting.

Baby feeder: Nayt (Bhug) Jones helps feed a baby goat at the petting zoo on Canada day as part of the Tim Hortons Family Festival, Klaglahachie Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Square.

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Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Ponoka RCMP and sheriffs sent to assist in High River attitudes left a lasting impression.

Floods in southern Alberta have High River looked like a lake when he caused such devastation that hundreds first arrived and he had to assess the of provincial and federal personnel neighbourhoods to get a grasp of the flooding. “You hold your hand to your have potential in to help.

RCMP, sheriffs, fish and wild- neck and try to picture that water evlife officers, search and rescue teams, erywhere and see nothing but that.”

“Everything that was on the praicommercial vehicle inspectors and the ries and the rivers was swept into the Canadian Armed Forces came in from community,” added Noble. around the province to assist in the He paused for a moment to gather emergency. Members of the Ponoka Inhis thoughts on how people reacted tegrated Traffic Section were called to help in High River and despite 19-hour to their presence. Victims were grateful and did their best to ensure officers shifts, were proud to help.

Sgt. Nathan Kardish was there were fed and had a place to stay. To from June 21 to 24 and was sent back keep people safe and have a handle on June 27. Personnel had to search homes the situation, only emergency personfor people and their pets. “It was very nel or contractors were allowed to go into affected areas and officers had to stressful,” said Kardish.

He did not know what to expect keep people from entering. Despite but found the streets were covered in that many people understood the imslick mud and debris could be found portance of the situation.

Flood victims who had lost their everywhere. Despite the chaos, crews worked diligently and with purpose. personal belongings wanted to assist They were able to rescue pets and tried officers by providing nourishment durIn some places water was 10 feet high and cars were floating down the street. ing their shifts. Seeing such resilience to secure homes as well.

“I’ve been to war zones that looked and care from people in High River touched Noble. in better shape,” said Kardish.

“These are people who have lost One minivan was found in the mideverything and they come up and say, dle of a farmer’s field after heavy water ‘Here would you like a pizza,’” exflow pushed it there. Another SUV was found in the ditch but the owner plained Noble.

The armed forces have since left had parked it some distance away. The the town but more than 180 RCMP ofdestruction was very apparent. Photos ficers remain to ensure High River is Water levels were so brought back by Kardish and RCMP secure and people’s belongings are as Const. Chris Noble show roads washed high that industrial arsafe as can be. Noble, Kardish and othout, railway tracks twisted into a corkeas were also affected screw and water 10 feet deep in some er officers have again been sent back to during floods in High the area to assist. This has left Ponoka places.

River.

RCMP busier but most of the commuAlthough Noble had no idea what Photos courtesy of nities around the province had officers to experience, victims’ Const. Chris Noble. leaving to help.

As the full impact of the floods unfolds, the CALNASH AG EVENT CENTRE Alberta Government is 33nd Annual Pre-Harvest JULY Subway Fresh working to mitigate isMachinery Consignment CALENDAR sues. Victims have access Try Our to prepaid debit cards to Auction help and the Alberta Red NEW! August 9, 2013 Cross has a link on their website for donations: Rimbey, Alberta http://www.redcross.ca/ donate/donate-online/ donate-to-the-albertafloods or a person can SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 call 1-800-418-1111.

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Wednesday, July 03, 2013

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Youngest competitors win talent show

By Amelia Naismith The two youngest contestants took home first and second place at the Ponoka Stampede talent show.

Sydney Schweitzer, 12, and Cassidy Zahar, 15, competed against 10 other contestants, some more twice their age.

Although this year’s show didn’t have much of a crowd because of heavy rains the audience was blown away by the powerhouse voice coming from a young girl. Schweitzer, the last performer of the night, changed the entire trajec- Second place winner of the Ponoka Stampede talent show, Cassidy Zatory of the competition har from Bellis won a custom guitar with her soulful rendition of House with her commanding of the Rising Sun. Sydney Schweitzer stage presence and perfrom Cochrane, 12, fect rendition of Mama’s a song writing session with Duane the youngest contesBroken Heart by Miranda Lambert.

Steele. Second place winner Cassidy tant this year won a Although she’s only 12, Schweit- Zahar won the guitar. zer is already dreaming of becoming a While Schweitzer wasn’t nervous song writing session country superstar like Lambert or her Zahar didn’t know how the night would with Duane Steele afother idol, Carrie Underwood. “The end for her. “They were all really fan- ter singing Mama’s only thing I’m scared of with that is tastic. I don’t know how the judges Broken Heart by Miprivacy,” she said. chose.” randa Lambert.

Schweitzer has been singing since Zahar admits she can be highPhoto by Amelia Naismith age four and writing her own songs strung when it comes to her own since Grade 4. “I do it because I love it, performances, “I’m like my own worst there’s no pressure.” critique.”

She’s written about 10 songs — the However, as a big fan of Gord first one on a ukulele — and for some- Bamford, Zahar loved having the one so young her concepts and views opportunity to perform with his band of the world are mature beyond her and actually liked the performance she years. Schweitzer writes about what gave.

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July 3 - 11 Schweitzer began entering singing “Sometimes it’s not even the age of the competitions to gain more experience song but it’s the feeling of the song. and put her achievements togeth“I want to play music all the time . .

SCREEN #1 er. “She’s been taking the bull by the . I want to bring people joy,” she added. horns, that’s what passion does,” said Zahar also wants a big country her mother, Donna Priel. career and one day hopes to move to As the winner, Schweitzer got Nashville for a record deal and the to pick her prize and chose $500 and opportunity to play sold out shows.

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Stampede Parade fun

Parade time: A member of the Red Deer Royals marching band keeps parade watchers entertained during the Ponoka Stampede Parade June 28.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Mini Mountie Colton Olsen waves to the crowd along the parade route.

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Parade winners Best Overall: Sommer Home Hardware Professional: CIBC; Servus Credit Union Non-professional: Sommer Home Hardware; Little Treasures Non-commercial: Ponoka Legion; Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mounted: Edmonton Sheriff’s Posse; Bonneyville Rodeo Queen Princess 4-H: Lakedell Ag Society Light Horse Hitch: Wetaskiwin Ready Mix; Alberta and Audrey Robertson Old Time: Tyler Weaver; Don Campbell Antique: Pat Jacobsen; Carl Maciborski Decorated vehicles: Julie’s Travel; Lacombe Radio Group Comedy and Novelty: Jim Galley; Al Colquhoun Sports and Rec: Ponoka Minor Ball; Samson Youth Sports Development Marching Band: Red Deer Royals; Hobbema Cadet Corps Non-marching Band: The Cats and the Fiddles; Municipal: City and County of Red Deer; Camrose Chamber of Commerce

Correction The caption for a photo in the June 26 edition should have said the $500 donation to the Kinettes for the Panda Warmer was from the AUPE local 57, chapter 3 general support services.

We apologize for the error.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

PONOKA NEWS Page 15

BBBS parade theme: BBBS celebrated their centennial during the Stampede Parade June 28.

Photo by George Brown

First Nations represented: There were many floats representing the Hobbema First Nations, which added colour and culture to the parade.

Town brings fun: The Town of Ponoka joined in on the fun during the parade.

Photo by George Brown

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Bull Water Service -24 hour access for bulk water with top and side fill.

Automatic Touchless Wash - After extensive research, we are bringing in the most up to date technology in automatic touchless high pressure wash.

The wash will provide for several different packages to choose from to meet the customer’s car maintenance needs. The wash offers undercarriage wash along with wheel blasters, two arm wash for faster speed and efficiency, twin air dryers

located on the wash arms as well as a dryer on exit. Fishing options include tri foam conditioner, high pressure wax and Turtle Was Ice/Rainex.

Self-Serve Wand Wash - Six large bays offering optional high pressure undercarriage wash.

Other options include Bugg Off, presoak, tri foam conditioner, tri foam brush, vacuum on both sides of vehicles with no hoses touching the floor, high pressure soap and spot free medium pressure rinse.

Commercial Truck and RV Bays - The bays have 18 foot by 18 foot doors, 120 feet long with two wash stations in each bay. One bay has a catwalk suitable for washing the tops of units.

All options available in the self-serve wand wash are also available in the commercial truck bays.

Self-Serve Pet Wash - The self-service pet wash provides facilities for pet owners to wash their pets without the mess of doing it at home. The pet wash has easy access from the front of the building and a full line of pet care products will be available for purchase.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Pancake Breakfast

Outlaws at large: The ATB Financial Outlaws worked hard to get themselves out of jail during the Ponoka News pancake breakfast June 26. Between breakfast donations and their fundraising efforts the Outlaws raised $25,945.82 for KidSport.

Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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By Amelia Naismith After seven days, the fifth largest rodeo in the world, the Ponoka Stampede, came to tremendous crescendo July 1, and once the dust settled only eight rodeo competitors walked away with championship buckles.

Ponoka’s bareback champion Jake Vold won the Showdown with a score of 91.5. “I feel pretty good, a few bumps and bruises but I feel pretty good.”

Vold had seen Stampede Warrior perform before and knew, with his riding style, he had a good chance of winning. “I knew she was going to do her part and it was just up to me to do mine.”

“Right from the get go, she’s a strong horse and if you stub your toe she’s going to throw you off. But coming in the middle of the ride I knew I was tapped off on her and it felt good,” he added about his championship ride.

Vold knew he was going to have to ride hard, and while his drive and instinct to spur doesn’t always come off positively, it fit Stampede Warrior.

“She stays hooked the whole time and I knew if I could just get going on her it was going to work out.”

Vold’s competition, Kyle Bowers, Colin Adams and Clint Cannon, are some of the top bareback riders in the world. “They all ride good, you got the top of the world here. To come out on top was a huge accomplishment.”

“It doesn’t matter where you are, when your buddies do good you’re happy, If it ain’t you, you make sure it’s your buddy . . . You’re always cheering for the other guy, it’s a good feeling it doesn’t matter who wins. But if you

Ponoka Stampede Vold wins bareback title

come out on top it feels pretty good,” he added.

With it fixed in his mind that Ponoka was just another rodeo for the taking, Vold was able to keep the nerves at bay. “You just have to put your mind in the middle, envision your ride and make it happen.”

With the 77th Ponoka Stampede winnings in the back pocket of his Wranglers, Vold figures his place at the Canadian Finals Rodeo is mostly secured and he’s focusing his efforts on the National Finals Rodeo.

Saddle bronc champion was Jacobs Crawley from Stephenville, Texas, and he was thrilled to kick off his Fourth of July weekend and the rest of the summer season with such momentum and a score of 89.5.

Crawley’s championship ride got off to a rocky start when his bronc refused to leave the chute. “That’ll happen. Sometimes a bucking horse, whenever they get in the habit of being bucked a lot, sometimes they learn some tricks.”

After being reset the horse left the chute with a vengeance. “Outside of the chute she was what you look for in a bronc. Like, I mean (she) took her head, jumped, kicked over head, hung in the air; what a bronc rider looks at and drives 20 hours to go get on.”

Brenda Mays of Terrebonne, Ore. was barrel racing champion, with a time of 17.38, and this year is the second year she rode at the Ponoka Stampede. “(I’m) just excited, I don’t think it’s hit yet. I’m pretty excited and it’s just unreal,” Mays said after receiving her buckle.

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Thundering fans bring home chucks winner

By Billy Melville and Jeffrey HeydenKaye Thousands of chuckwagon fans filled the Ponoka Stampede grandstands to stomp their feet and bring Roger Moore to the finish line.

The highly anticipated $50,000 Tommy Dorchester Dash for Cash at the Stampede on Canada Day featured Kelly Sutherland, Roger Moore, Jerry Bremner and Luke Tournier. They survived the semifinal round and ran for the championship at one of chuckwagon racing’s most prestigious events. In one of the most exciting chuckwagon races of the year, Roger Moore — driving the Pidherney’s outfit — collected the winning money and a new GMC Sierra pickup truck. Outriders Shawn Calf Robe and Quaid Tournier helped Moore win the prize.

Coming off of barrel position number 2 in the sudden death final, Moore captured the crown with a penalty free run of 1:14.27. Tournier placed second from barrel position number 1, just 38 one-hundredths of a second behind Moore, followed by Jerry Bremner and Kelly Sutherland from barrel positions

3 and 4 respectively in a penalty-free championship final heat.

Moore won nine times during his time on the Canadian Pro Circuit and the Ponoka victory marks not only his first on the WPCA Pro Tour since joining in 2012, but his first in a major chuckwagon event. “I’m pumped.”

“I knew I couldn’t out-turn anyone,” he added.

Moore enjoyed the challenge of competing against the other three outfits but he has been working all year to find the best combination of horses to race.

“It’s not just the horses. It’s gotta be everybody else. It’s the outriders.”

He had to switch an outrider and used Tournier instead.

“He’s never rode that horse before.

He just did an awesome job for me,” said Moore.

Kurt Bensmiller won the day money after posting the fastest time of the night with a 1:13.85, placing first by 30 one-hundredths of a second over Kirk Sutherland, with Rae Croteau Jr. posting the third best time on the night, followed by 2013 Ponoka Stampede Champion Roger Moore and Colt Cosgrave who rounded out the top five.

Roger Moore (red) beat Kelly Sutherland, Jerry Bremmer and Luke Tournier in the Tommy Dorchester $50,000 Dash for Cash .

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Mike Johnson catches his calf with ease on opening day of the Ponoka Stampede.

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Continued from page 18 Mays had placed 13th in the long go but when another competitor turned out she was bumped into 12th place and was given the opportunity to ride for a championship place.

After taking the first barrel on a horse she’s owned for the last 12 years Mays knew the ride was going to go well. “With the first barrel with him it’s a little iffy, especially in a big, wide open place like this . . . Tonight he nailed it.”

Bull riding champion is Tyler Thomson of Black Diamond, and the humble cowboy says he may have won the title and buckle but it was travelling partner and fellow bull rider Chad Besplug who came out with best scores after the long go and really won the rodeo.

However, he’s still feeling good to have the Ponoka winnings to his name after finishing with a score of 88. “This rodeo’s a big deal in the whole year. It’s a very large step towards making the Canadian Finals. It’s an unbelievable feeling to win a rodeo like this.”

Timber Moore of Aubrey, Texas, was the tie down roping champion with a time of 7.0 ; Airdrie’s Todd Maughan won the steer wrestling with 4.20 seconds and the champion team ropers were Brett McCarrol of Camrose and Clint Buhler of Okotoks, who won with a time of 5.9.

Darcy Flad urges his horses for more speed June 26 on the first day of chuckwagon racing at the Ponoka Stampede.

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Heartland’s Amber Marshall visits Chicks for Charity

By Amelia Naismith As it has for the previous two years, 8 a.m. came with a flurry of dresses as the ladies attending the Chicks for Charity third annual champagne breakfast descended upon the Stagecoach Saloon, June 29.

Chicks for Charity is donating the breakfast’s proceeds to the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter, Big Brothers Big Sisters and to the maternity ward of the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre.

At the Chicks for Charity inaugural breakfast $10,000 was raised and last year’s efforts were doubled to $20,000. “Hopefully this year we can surpass that, or match it,” said president Jane Weirzba.

During a short speech, Wierzba thanked Ponoka and surrounding communities — as there were many out of town diners — for their support.

“The Ponoka Stampede brings many people to our community each year and continues to support many worthwhile causes, including this one,” said Weirzba.

Acute care manager Lisa Barrett said the donations will enhance labour rooms at the hospital to provide more space for families and a tub for comfort.

“During labour and delivery is a time we, as women, are vulnerable.”

According to Big Sister Francine Lefebvre, who attended the event for executive director Beth Reitz, the organization’s portion of the proceeds will fund the program and the interactions between mentors and mentees.

Last year, between Ponoka and Rimbey, more than 100 Big Brothers/Big Sisters matches were made.

Anna Robertshaw, the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelters marketing and development coordinator, also attended the breakfast. “I have worked at a lot of events and I’ve never met a stronger more

Sarah Olson (left), Julie Evans and Loanna Gulka celebrate Chicks for Charity with orange juice and champagne.

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dynamic group of women,” she told the crowd.

In 2012 the shelter worked with 40 families from Ponoka. “We’d helped them take that grave step to leave an abusive relationship,” said Robertshaw.

Along with families, the shelter also works with teenage girls and their situations. “Violence is alive in the teenage community and it’s gaining strength,”

explained Robertshaw.

She says central Alberta has the highest domestic abuse rates across the country and one in four families will be victimized.

While the money raised at the breakfast stays in Ponoka and central Alberta the victims of Alberta’s massive floods were also on everybody’s minds.

“Today we also pray for our neighbours

to the south,” said Chicks for Charity board member Deb Stevens.

The Chicks for Charity breakfast also included one of those neighbours: Amber Marshall, star of the hit CBC television series Heartland.

In late July Heartland is holding its own charity to raise flood relief funds. For the first time the public will have access to both the cast and set. “People will pay admission to come and see the cast,” said Marshall in an interview with Ponoka News.

“It’s always been a closed set until now but we thought this would be a really great way to raise some money,” she added.

The raging Highwood River flooded one of the show’s sets, Maggie’s Diner, to the roof. Marshall says cast and crew still doesn’t know the fate of the building, which sits in downtown High River. “High River has given us so much over the last seven years so we want to do everything we can.”

Marshall also visited the Rodeo Challenge later that day and took to the infield atop the Ponoka Stampede stagecoach.

At the Chicks for Charity breakfast, 260 women attended the sold out event, which included parfait type dishes in champagne flutes as well as the western staple of ham and eggs. “That’s a day’s work for a chicken and a lifetime commitment for a pig,” master of ceremonies Ash Cooper (CrAsh Cooper the rodeo clown) joked with the crowd.

Cooper, the only male in attendance besides the auctioneer, kept the ladies laughing throughout the breakfast with clever and borderline risqué jokes that could only have been made better by champagne that early in the morning.

Rodeo Challenge attracts families nation wide

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Candice Tregunna enjoys her own figure 8 chuckwagon ride during the Rodeo Challenge, June 29.

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Under a blistering June sun, dozens of youths take to the Ponoka Stampede infield each year to “ride” in a rodeo of their own.

The Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge, June 29, gave special needs children a chance to partake in modified rodeo events and meet some of cowboys and cowgirls for the afternoon. This year they also got to meet Heartland star Amber Marshall.

Candice Tregunna, 18, who came from Mount Forest, Ont. with her parents to take in the Rodeo Challenge and a Stampede performance for the first time, enjoyed meeting the Canadian actress.

Tregunna toured the infield with cousin Brenda Smawley and former team roper John Curtis, who’s also her uncle.

“I think it’s awesome,” said Smawley, referring to the rodeo challenge, where’s she’s volunteered for the past four years. “She was so excited to just come and play, and that’s what it’s all about.”

Tregunna’s mother, Joanne, says her foster daughter’s favorite event would be the goat petting zoo. She’s loved the animals for years and was visit to the African Lion Safari in Ontario. “She let them lick all over her face.”

Tregunna loves the animals so much she’d chosen her own nickname: Billy or Uncle Billy.

“She’s so excited. She’s a diabetic so yesterday she was super high,” said Smawley with a laugh.

Tregunna also has cerebral palsy and was in a coma at four years old. “She’s my foster daughter and her parents didn’t look after her,” said Joanne.

Amanda Mielke, 11, of Stettler, liked seeing the horses best, as she’d loved the animals since she was a little girl.

Mielke rode in a special needs equestrian program in Red Deer once a week for a year but when the program discontinued she was left with just her love of horses.

Mielke, participating in the Rodeo Challenge for the first time, explored the activities with volunteer Candis Spatt.

Although the two only knew each other for about an hour, a real friendship was blossoming under the summer sky. “It’s the start of a good relationship.”

“I think it’s awesome. It’s a great opportunity for the kids to get to know about rodeo,” she added.

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Rodeo hall of fame history mural finally unveiled

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye A history of rodeo mural at 120 feet long and five feet deep has finally made its home at the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame (CPRHF).

The piece was unveiled among government dignitaries, rodeo legends and fans June 25 and has left a lasting impression on those who first saw it. President Lester Gurnett praised artist Inge Sybrandi for her work on the mural, which took two years to complete. “We’re excited to see this beautiful mural that Inge painted.”

Among the dignitaries was Rona Amrose, federal minister of public works and government services, Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins and Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Rod Fox. Calkins was pleased to see cowboy history continue with this mural.

“The pro rodeo hall of fame is keeping our history and heritage alive…

It adds to the flavour of the western spirit.”

Fox feels Ponoka is an ideal location for the hall of fame and he looks forward to the future of rodeo. “Rodeo has grown so much in the last 100 years.”

Despite being nervous at the unveiling, Sybrandi was thankful for the support she received over the last two years. “No one can accomplish these things on their own.”

When the mural was first shown, her mind went blank. The real impact for her was when crews were first installing the mural. Sybrandi was excited to see it hanging and also relieved that it fit.

Murray Milan, president of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association and sponsor of the mural feels rodeo’s history is told in Sybrandi’s work.

“It’s about our sport,” said Milan. “”Somehow we have to let the world know we do exist.”

He sees the mural as another way to show the roots of rodeo.

Judi Wilson, secretary-treasurer for the CPRHF, was elated to have the mural available for people to see.

During the painting process the project was close to her heart but now she wants the world to see it. “This is Canadian rodeo and that’s all you will see in here.”

There were three major sponsors of the project, the Calgary Stampede, Dodge Ram trucks and the Canadian

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“The three sponsors are the backbone of rodeo in this country,” Wilson said.

She looks forward to the number of tourists the

mural could generate.

“I expect to see this being a big, big draw once it gets out,” she said. “It’s been ours until today and now its everybody’s.”

Stampede adds horsepower

By Amelia Naismith Rodeo fans witnessed and were even able to get behind the “horses” of a new ride this year at the Ponoka Stampede.

Dodge RAM constructed an off-road course near the entrance to the Ponoka Stampede Grounds allowing the public to test drive and experience the 2013 line of Ram trucks and their capabilities.

“This is the first time we actually made an off-road course. Ram wanted to have a bigger presence at the rodeo this year and this is our target audience. We know rodeo fans are big truck lovers,” said Ram representative Ryan Quick.

Last year during the Stampede Ram held a Ride and Drive through the streets of Ponoka but it couldn’t show off the trucks in the same way.

The public was able to ride through the course or drive the trucks themselves as well as enter a

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The star of the course, which operated June 26 to July 1, was the Laramie Longhorn, one of the most luxurious trucks on the course.

A log pile demonstrated the truck’s coil-over suspension, “And how smoothly they’re able to traverse those logs,” said Quick.

An articulation section, alternating short dips in the road, highlighted the Longhorn’s ability to keep all four tires on the ground, providing more traction for the driver.

A mountain showed off the truck’s four-wheel drive and the following sharp tilt in the road demonstrated the low centre of gravity, “So they won’t roll over at an extreme angle,” Quick explained.

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Art show adds some “personality”

By Amelia Naismith

Designer Heather Kyle has been turning cowboy boots into purses and wine coolers for the last seven years.

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Every year the Ponoka Stampede Art Show and Sale attracts artists from across the nation and this year designer Heather Kyle was selling the products of her passion; “giving PURSEnality to lost SOLES.” Seven years ago, in a store in Winnipeg, Kyle saw a purse made out of the shank of a cowboy boot.

“They wanted $200 for it and it was ugly.”

Kyle decided to leave the purse but expanded the idea into her own business, Skanky Shanks. She already had a large boot collection and purchased more from thrift stores to experiment on.

Kyle ruined several boots trying to turn them inside out and put one pair in the dryer before she realized that was not the way to do it. “It was just too dry.”

“I just had to think of what would make sense to turn it inside out,” she added. However, Kyle was more stubborn than the stiff leather and ended up using her hands and pliers to force the shanks inside out.

Swanky Shanks carries many collections: Rodeo Circuit, Ranch Glam, Bling it On, Sedona, Cowboys and Indians, Hardly Davidson and Wind Beneath My Wings.

Rodeo Circuit is the most western collection with Texas longhorns reflected in the boots stitching, western and rodeo themed conchoes. Western Glam purses are jewelled, but not with Swarovski crystals. The Bling it On collection is decked out with the crystals.

Sedona purses are any with a desert colour and desert birds are a big part of the theme. Cowboys and Indians reflect the cultures of both groups in the purses and are made from many boots with stitching that resembles fletching and arrowheads. Hardly Davidson are biker-themed purses. Wind Beneath My Wings is a butterfly inspired collection. “I named that after my mom because she always says I’m the wind beneath her wings,” said Kyle.

While they aren’t categories, Kyle also makes pink breast cancer-themed boots and custom designs boots for customers out of their own or a loved one’s boots.

“I love the recycling aspect,” said Kyle, who adds fringes from jackets as well as beading to her purses.

“The attention to detail is the part I find the most fun.”

When she sees a pair of boots ideas flood her mind faster than she can drive home. “The stitching speaks to me,” Kyle explained.

Kyle is just starting to sell at rodeo trade fairs.

“That’s where you find the authentic rodeo lifestyle.”

While she likes turning people on to her purses and seeing them brought out for rodeo occasions Kyle’s favorite sales are to those who are going to treasure the design year round.

Skanky Shanks is based out of Calgary and the purses range from $125 to $400 and for more information visit www.swankyshanks.com.

Shelley Hayden, a Winnipeg-based illustrator, also came to sell her drawings at the show and sale for a second year.

“I thought I’d give it another go,” said Hayden, who says her sales didn’t go as well as she’d hoped last year. However, this year her booth as getting the action she wanted.

Hayden has been drawing people for 23 years and animals for four. “I got bored, I needed a challenge.”

She started drawing wolves and when she tired of that, moved on to wild cats, Canadian wildlife and eventually rodeo-themed photos.

When drawing, whether people or animals, Hayden spends the most amount of time on their eyes.

She can give the same animals a demeanour of happiness or a sinister expression.

“I like to show people the details they would normally miss.”

Rodeo bleeds into art auction

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye More than 30 bidders vied for best price at the art auction during the Ponoka Stampede June 30.

Among the items was a commissioned painting by artist and entertainer CrAsh Cooper of highly decorated saddlebronc rider Rod Hay. The Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association commissioned the work, which sold for $5,000 at the auction. Cooper was pleased at the sale and for being able to do the painting. He was also given artistic freedom to create the painting that was sold.

“They (Stampede board) gave me pretty good rein.”

Just seeing the painting framed and ready for auction was a joy for Cooper. His biggest hope was to make it worthwhile for the association.

“I’m already happy because I was honoured to do it,” added Cooper.

Organizer Inge Sybrandi, spends most of the year planning the art show held on the last four days of the Stampede. She was nervous to see how the sale went.

“I think the more you do, the more people expect.”

She took over the art show a few years ago and has been able to use the art auction as a tool to ad-

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vertise the show. Artists from Calgary also submitted to the auction and Sybrandi submitted her own oil painting piece, which sold for $1,000.

Joe Dodds, president of the Stampede Association, says the auction is another part of the whole rodeo experience in Ponoka. “It’s something unique that many rodeos don’t do.”

He hopes to attract more rodeo fans to the Stampede and he praised Sybrandi for bringing the auction. “Inge does a great job for us.”

Cooper was not the only entertainer who submitted work into the auction; Dr. Lynn Phillips, rodeo announcer for the Ponoka Stampede for the last 25 years, donated a digitally painted photograph he took of the chuckwagons last year. The piece sold for $1,000.

Phillips and Cooper are able to make a crowd of 10,000 people laugh with little effort and they joked about the experience. They do not practice too much either.

“Both of us like that. Rehearsal gets stale,” stated Phillips.

The goal is to play off each other during a perfor-

Miss Ponoka Stampede Shelby Simmonds and Alberta High School Rodeo Queen Whitney Block hold up CrAsh Cooper’s commissioned painting of Rod Hay at the art auction June 30.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

mance to captivate rodeo fans.

“It’s trying to complement each other,” added Cooper.

He was pleased to be part of the auction and a limited edition signed print of the painting sold for $700.

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KREIL It is with sadness, but no regret that we announce the passing of Rolly Stanley Kreil of Crestomere, Alberta who passed away peacefully at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, Ponoka on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the age of 78 years, one day before his 79th birthday.

Rolly was born at Newhome, Alberta on June 23, 1934 to Fred and Tillie Kreil, the third of seven children. He married the love of his life, Esther Eberwein on November 6, 1954 in Orion, Alberta, and they became a family of six by 1962.

Rolly worked for different farmers in the south country, saving money to buy his own farm. In 1959, he and his brother, Wallace bought a farm together in Rolling Hills, Alberta. Desiring non-irrigation farming, Rolly and Esther moved their family to Crestomere in 1964. Life was good and they, along with their children, worked hard to make ends meet. They also played hard and cherished every moment spent with friends and family, hosting many neighbourhood dances and parties. Rolly loved his grandchildren, playing his guitar, horseshoes, golfing, traveling, dancing, and playing cards. Above all, he cherished his family and recognized the need for a strong, gentle father figure in all families. To this end, he also became dad and mentor to several young people who had lost their fathers at an early age. Sharmayne, Charlie, Steve, Mark, and Todd shared in this family privilege. Rolly and Esther actively farmed until 2011, when a stroke forced him to retire. They moved into Ponoka where they resided until Rolly passed away from heart failure. He spent his birthday in Heaven.

Rolly will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife of 58 years, Esther; his two sons, Reg (Mabel) Kreil and Rick Kreil; and his two daughters, Melody (Scott) Campbell and Debbi (Wade) Raugust; as well as eleven grandchildren: Shane (Robyn), Travis (Cassie), Roger, Gary, Mathew, Shannon, Carleen (Glynn), Haley (Brendan), Amanda (Kyle), Jesse, and Paige; and eight great grandchildren. He will also be lovingly remembered by three brothers: Mel Kreil, Tony Kreil, and Ralph (Dorothy) Kreil; two sisters, Ethel Weiland and June (Leonard) Mitzel; and his sister-in-law, Carol Kreil; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Rolly was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Tillie Kreil; an infant son, Donald; his brother, Wally Kreil; and his sister-in-law, Cecelia.

A Public Memorial Service in Celebration of Rolly’s Life was held in the Gymnasium of the Crestomere School, Crestomere on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gordon Rowland officiating. Cremation took place at the Central Alberta Crematorium, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes in Rolly’s Memory may be made directly to Wolf Creek Youth Unlimited/YFC, 5025 - 50 Street, Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1X9.

Condolences to the Family may also be expressed by email to: special_reflections@telusplanet.net Funeral and Cremation Arrangements for the Late Rolly Stanley Kreil entrusted to the care of OBERHAMMER FUNERAL CHAPELS LTD. Rimbey, AB. 403-843-4445

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WOLCOTT Isabelle Flora (nee MacKenzie)

December 25, 1924 - Medicine Hat, AB June 22, 2013 - Calgary, AB Isabelle Flora (nee MacKenzie) Wolcott passed away after a brief illness at the age of 88 in Calgary.

Isabelle was born in Medicine Hat, where her parents ranched on the British Block until it was expropriated for the war efforts.

She graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Calgary General Hospital in 1948. Isabelle received a Certificate in teaching Nursing from McGill in 1950, graduating with honors. She received the gold medal for Pharmacology from McGill and a post graduate certificate in Psychiatric Nursing from Ponoka, AB. Isabelle married Donald Milton Wolcott on October 27, 1949 and raised five children. Isabelle and Don loved to host gatherings for their family and friends at their homes in Calgary, Bragg Creek and Victoria. Isabelle was a dedicated and supportive wife for Don who had a brilliant career in the Canadian oil and gas industry.

Following Don’s passing in 1987, she took on the position of Director of Wolcott and Associates, retiring in 2001. Isabelle will be remembered for mentoring all of her expanding clan, encouraging education, hard work, a sense of decorum and good manners. She enjoyed her friends at the Glencoe Club, the Petroleum Club, Calgary Opera and was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church. Isabelle was generous to all her family and donated to numerous charities. She also sponsored the Don Wolcott lab and other initiatives at the U of C. Scottish heritage was important to her especially bagpipe music.

She enjoyed using Skype to connect with her family and loved regular family gatherings which included music, performed by her family. Isabelle was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all who knew her.

Isabelle is survived by her family including daughter Donna (Chris) Berndt, and grandsons Duncan and Eric (Colin); son John (Mary) Wolcott and grandsons James (Lindsay) and Donny (Monica); daughter Maureen Williams and grandson Derek (Kim) and great grandchild Aubrey Isabelle and grandson Ian (Jasper) and great-granddaughter Emily; daughter Jan Nowicki (Ken) and grandsons Blake and Glen, and daughter Dianne Wolcott (Valery Borodin); her brother Donald MacKenzie (Joan) and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents Dan and Rosalind MacKenzie; her husband Donald; son-in-law George Williams; and her sisters Cathy, Rosalind, and Marion.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church (1009 - 15th Avenue S.W. Calgary, AB) on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen’s Park Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

In living memory of Isabelle Wolcott, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Park Memorial Chapel, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

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Beatrice Helen NIELSEN It is with deep sadness that the family of Beatrice Helen Nielsen announce her passing. Helen passed away peacefully on June 24, 2013 at the Ponoka Long Term Care Centre at the age of 86 years. Helen was born September 30, 1926 at Bawlf, Alberta to David and Effie (Josephine) Saboe. She was predeceased by her husband Werner, her parents and her sister Lillian (Wes) Nicholsen. She is survived by her brother Daryl (Gail) Saboe of Drumheller and their daughters Michele and Lisa; Lillian’s children Lesley, Yvonne,Teresa and James; as well as many members of Werner’s extended family. A Memorial Service is being held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.

Cremation has taken place and the Interment will take place at the Columbarium at the Forest Home Cemetery.

Donations in Helen’s memory are gratefully accepted to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta. To express condolences to Helen’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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Resumes indicating “Mechanic Position” must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2013.

TELL it all! Tell it well! Make Please submit resume to: Kevin Kinzer, your ads sell for you by giving Shop Supervisor, full description of goods or Flagstaff County, services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone Box 358, Sedgewick, AB, T0B 4C0 or fax to 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly 780-384-3635 or email: ad taker. kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca.

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Bashaw Sports is looking for a person with: ✓ Excellent customer service skills ✓ Retail Sales Experience ✓ Valid Firearms License ✓ Good working knowledge of firearms, ammunition and general sporting good items.

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Excellent compensation package for the right individual. Experience as a Service Manager or Shop Foreman is a must. HiLine is a Case & New Holland operation located only 40 minutes south of Edmonton.

Please submit resume in confidence to: lorih@hilinecnh.com or mail: HiLine Farm Equipment, 4723 - 39 Ave., Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2J4.

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Qualifications: We will provide on the job training along with industry and product specific training in an on-going basis. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and computer systems will be an asset, but not required.

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

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 CONSTRUCTION

SALES & SERVICE

Be sure to call

Isolation Equipment Services Inc. an expanding Oil Service Company is willing to train the right candidates as valve technicians and/or shop assistants in its fast and mechanical environment.

880

Misc.

Help

/MAVERICK

Duties include but not limited to the following: • •

• • • •

Assembling and repairing control valves/frac heads Calibration, testing and troubleshooting of valves as well as measurement and valve related instruments Disassembly, cleanup and evaluation of parts Signing and documenting date compliance sheets Pressure testing processes with experience, will train Forklift/Loader experience, will train

Benefits: • • • •

Excellent hourly wage Lucrative Safety Bonus and Christmas Bonus Excellent benefit plan Retirement plan Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to:

Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop by #239-37428 RR #273 Clearview Industrial, Red Deer County

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.

Must supply driver’s abstract.

Motorcycles & ATV’s

Inside Sales Person

Supply Ltd.

Required for Rimbey Oil¿eld Supply Store Inside Sales Inventory Control Clerical Duties

Duties to include: Operating Forklift Deliveries Customer Service Shipping & Receiving Heavy Lifting involved

Please Send Resume to: Email: rick.davies@meridianvalve.ca Fax: 403-843 - 3775 In Person: 5618 – 44th St, Rimbey

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That was awesome! Thanks CanScribe.”

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900

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

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

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face.

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

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1-877-297-9883.

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

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DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

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

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC

Personal Services

Misc.

Services

- General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS�

EYE CARE Drs. Heimdahl & ZoBell 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA

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•

1290

1318

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

1290

Misc.

Services

Used appliances available

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

Six month warranty

Berni's

1350

Need RV or Self Storage?

Refrigeration and Appliance Service

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

We deliver and install your purchases.

First Call Towing

403-783-4880

783-3636

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

Well Drilling

1400

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

CONCRETE SERVICES

Well Drilling

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Misc. for Sale

1760

Legacy Premium Food Storage Emergency – Natural Disasters – Preparedness - Camping

12345 “Committed to your comfort�

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

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1400

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1400

Well Drilling

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

Robin Esau

Pet Services

CLINKERS KENNELS

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

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

1315

Personal Services

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

PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

DR. HUGH PORTER • DR. RICK BARR DR. JEFF BARR • DR. GREG EDWARDS

1315

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Garden Supplies

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Auctions

1530

AUCTION: Antique tractors, project cars; Massey, Farmall; Falcon w/429; Sunset House, Alberta.

Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10 a.m. Call 780-524-6844 or visit www.ironhorseauctions.ca.

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A NO ANTIQUE SALES FOR THE SUMMER 403-782-5693 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

UNRESERVED FARM Estate Auction.

Tractors, equipment, trucks, trailers, gasoline wagon, harness, Jeep, tools, antiques. 10 a.m., Saturday, July 6, Wainwright, Alberta.

Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Details: www.scribnernet.com.

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib/ LOW-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty.

Available at Participating Distributors.

Call 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

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CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE

Welding

1410

1680

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

Misc. for Sale

1760

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

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

Wanted To Buy

1930

TAMARACK

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

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Farm Equipment

2010

1950 L-180 INTERNATIONAL HOIST. 550 Cockshutt MM GB diesel JD AR MM G gas.

All units serviceable with good tires. 780-986-2709; 780-836-2780.

Welding

1410

1-888-832-1733

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9 BULLS For Sale

Black Angus Registered Yearlings Ph Jim

(780)

387-6050 or Bert

(780)

352-5064

KLIMEC FARMS (22) 2 year old registered Black Angus bulls.

Semen tested.

Phone 403-783-0229

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

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

Suites â&#x20AC;˘ B-PRESSURE â&#x20AC;˘ PIPELINE â&#x20AC;˘ OILFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING â&#x20AC;˘ SHOP/PORTABLE â&#x20AC;˘ CNC PLASMA CUTTING â&#x20AC;˘ ALUMINUM â&#x20AC;˘ SHEARING & FORMING

2100

Red Poll Bulls Yearlings & Two year olds Semen tested

Grain, Feed Hay

www.totalprepare.ca

Wanted To Buy

Livestock

3060

2 bdrm suite in Ponoka incl. heat & water $725/mth plus DD Available immediately 403-783-6011 PONOKA 1 bachelor suite, heat & water inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, power is extra, next to firehall. Laundry on site. Rent $500 d.d. same avail. immed. 403-392-7450

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

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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

Phone/Fax

403-782-4771

Suites

3060

Bachelor Suite in Ponoka includes heat & water $500/mth plus DD available immediately 403-783-6011 * RIVERSIDE APTS. * Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

Industrial

3130

2 ACRE LOT on pavement in Whitecourt’s prime industrial subdivision.

Blueprints for 16,000 sq. ft. drive through shop (8 bays) and 3400 sq. ft. of office space ready to go or will build to suit.

Call Blake 780-778-0451.

4090

Manufactured Homes

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Houses For Sale

4090

Manufactured Homes

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4020

FOR SALE

Sterling Smith

CONCRETE

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Leo Cabral

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

This space could be yours for $

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

Houses For Sale

4020

30

PER WEEK

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Lots For Sale

4160

15 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS, Vulcan, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers.

Selling by Unreserved Auction, July 18 from Lethbridge. 25 Bareland Condo Units as 8 lots + 7 single lots. Simon Wallan 780-831-8529; Greg Cripps - Re/Max 403-391-2648; rbauction.com/realestate

+

Cellular

403-350-6571

4130

1020 sq ft one level duplex with attached garage

403-704-4618

PLUMBING

Cottages/Resort Property

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4090

Manufactured Homes

30

PER WEEK

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2 bdrms / 1 baths, 4 stainless steel appliances, $314,806.

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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

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4927 55 street. Built in 2007, 1345 square feet.

Finished basement. Fully landscaped and fenced yard. Very low maintenance!

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www.littlejons.ca

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$

Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200

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

30

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

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For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

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Call Chris 403-392-7118

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VETERINARY SERVICES

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

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations.

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

T4J 1M1

THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS FOR

$30

PER WEEK.

CALL 4037833311 WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

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WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

Water Well Service

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

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

Financial #4400 - #4430

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

4430

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Public Notices

Public Notices

Transportation #5000-5300

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

Cars

Public Notice #6000

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

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Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.

6010

Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Don & Della Jess to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify SE 26-43-28-W4 (approximately 45.70 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

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

6010

Ponoka County

Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU

Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU

The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Samson Tribal Enterprises Ltd. to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows:

The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Ed & Judy Stang (Agent - Scova Farms Ltd) to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows:

Reclassify N1/2 SE 14-44-25-W4 (approximately 7.50 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential to allow for future subdivision of the farmsite area.

Reclassify SW 16-42-25-W4 (approximately 4.00 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

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

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

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

e-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com

e-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Public Notices

PONOKA NEWS Page 31

Ponoka hosts soccer provincials

6010

Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Bruce & Marlene Phillips to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify NE 21-43-28-W4 (approximately 12.0 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

By Amelia Naismith For the first time, two soccer communities had to battle for the rights to host the 2013 Under 16 Girls Tier IV Rural Provincials. Ponoka, with their championship victory from last year, won the bid.

“Sometimes it’s a bit of a risk assessment. You want to send in a team that’s going to do fairly well,” said organizing committee member Michelle Blanchette.

“These guys were provincial champions last year so it was a good risk,” she added.

Hosting the tournament came down to Ponoka and Carstairs, and Blanchette feels it was the girls’ history and a letter crafted by local association president Rob McArthur to the Alberta Soccer Association that helped seal the bid.

“When we realized we had to compete this year we treated it like it was an Olympic bid . . . We sold Ponoka.

We’re hoping the town sees that. It isn’t just about promoting kicking a ball around,” said Blanchette.

Ponoka Storm and Ponoka Minor Soccer Association reached out to the community for support in hosting duties in the way of sponsors, volunteers, awards, runners and field marshals. “Lucky we have some fabulous volunteers,” said Blanchette.

Before the provincial tournament, taking place July 5 to 7, teams from across the region compete in provincial qualifiers. As hosts, Blanchette says Ponoka’s U-16 team isn’t mandated to go, but they’ll compete there anyway.

Two central Alberta teams will be able to play at provincials, so, if Ponoka places first at the qualifiers whoever wins second will attend. If Ponoka doesn’t win, the winning team will be the other team to attend provincials.

This isn’t the first time Ponoka has hosted a provincials. Two years ago they won the bid for the U-18 tournament, and because nobody stepped up, were asked to simultaneously host the U-14 event as well. “So we doubled up our efforts and besides the weather it was great,” said Blanchette.

The tournament will use the Ponoka Composite High School field as the designated home field as well as the field near the Scouts Hall.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! FISHING LICENSES & LIVE BAIT AVAILABLE

4804-50 St. 403-783-3082 www.truhardware.ca

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

Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Joyce Reeves to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify S1/2 NW 23-42-24-W4 (approximately 22.0 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area for family member.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

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

HAMPTON INN & SU ITES MAIN STAGE – EN MAX CENTRIUM

BRENT BUTT – W ednesday,

July Presented by BIG 105 and 106.7 Th e Drive

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GLASS TIGER – Th ursday, July 18

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July 19

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LEGACY FORD PONOKA LEGACY USED AUTO OUTLET CENTRE 2008 CHEVY AVALANCHE

OVER 100 USED TO CHOOSE FROM

2011 CHEVY SILVERADO

Stk.#L0054

Stk.#L0077

2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM

2004 DODGE DURANGO SLT Stk.#T0077C

Stk.#T0233A AWD

$20,995 2012 FORD ESCAPE LTD AWD Stk.#L0146

$29,995 2009 DODGE RAM Stk.#L0134 1500

$11,995 2007 JEEP CHEROKEE LARADO

$33,995

2010 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED Stk.#L0121

Stk.#L0119

$28,995 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA

$23,995

$13,995

$24,995

2010 TOYOTA TACOMA

2008 GMC SIERRA 1500

2010 FORD F150 LARIAT

$16,995

$29,995

Stk.#L0107

Stk.#L0123

$25,995

$29,995

2012 GMC SIERRA 1500

2008 GMC CANYON

Stk.#L0142

Stk.#L0066

Stk.#L0135

2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5

Stk.#T0113A

$22,995

$9,995

$25,995

Stk.#T0057A

2009 FORD F150 LARIAT Stk.#T0093A

$25,995

*Some vehicles not exactly as illustrated.

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