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Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
PONOKA CO-OP OILS
Ponoka Co-op Oils has been serving Ponoka and area since 1956. Over time Ponoka Co-op Oils has grown from retail fuel sales and bulk fuel delivery to include propane and a card lock. Clayton Morrow is the current manager and there is a staff of 12 full and part-time employees. When a customer pulls up to
the pumps they can enjoy a full service gas station with an oil check, windows washed and of course someone pumping gas – a rarity today. Ponoka Co-op Oils paid out $734,000 to members in 2013, up $115,000. Clayton and staff look forward to serving present and future customers.
4700 Hwy 2A • 403-783-4288
Collision Centre
PM Issues statement for Small Business Week marketplace, particuThe following larly during this time statement was made of global economic by the Office of uncertainty. We have the Prime Minister reduced taxes, elimiHarper with regard nated unnecessary to the Small Business regulatory burdens Week, Oct. 20-26, and red tape, and in2013. creased access to new “Small Business technologies and inWeek offers an opternational markets, portunity to celebrate including through the the grit, creativhistoric agreement in ity and dedication of Prime Minister Stephen Harper principle that was Canadian small busijust reached with the ness owners. Each and every day, these hard-working Ca- European Union on a Comprehensive nadians make enormous contributions Economic and Trade Agreement. to our country, by creating jobs and “Economic Action Plan 2013 furgenerating economic growth that keep ther advances our support by extending our communities prosperous. and expanding the temporary Hiring “Small businesses are key drivers Credit for Small Businesses, enhancing of our economy, accounting for 98 the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption per cent of all businesses in Canada, and promoting a vibrant venture capiemploying nearly 70 per cent of our tal system through further investments private sector labour force and contribunder the Venture Capital Action Plan. uting approximately 40 per cent of our “I call on all Canadians to join me gross domestic product. “Our Government recognizes the this week in thanking small business importance of small businesses and owners and entrepreneurs for the long has taken significant steps to help them hours that they work and for contributthrive at home and in the international ing to our collective prosperity.
Ponoka Dental Centre Steel Magnolias is a ladies clothing store located at 5101 51 Ave. Ponoka. Originally opened in 2000 by five local women, it has been owned since 2004 by Theresa Jones and Linda Prediger. We carry ladies fashions for ages twenty and up in sizes 2-18 regular and petite. We also have fashion accessories including jewellery, scarves and purses.
From left to right: Karen RDH, Bridget RDH, Tacy RDA, Shayna RDA, Jessica RDA, Dr Leslie Gill, Auralei Receptionist
You’ll find a large selection of denim, casual, office and special-occasion wear in our store. Some of our numerous brands include: Neon, Buddha, Pure Sweaters, Parkhurst, Woolrich, CYC, Tribal, French Dressing, Jag, Simon Chang Jeans, Yest, Alison Sheri, Siliray Joseph Ribkoff, and many, many more.
At what age should one start seeing a dentist?
We pride ourselves on our personalized customer service and are so thankful for our dedicated staff!
For some of us no age is a good age!
A big thank you to all our loyal customers for their patronage over the past nine years. Please stop in sometime and see what we have to offer. Be sure to check out our facebook page “Steel Magnolias Fashions” to see what’s new in-store and be in the loop for upcoming promotions and events!
A state of the art frame rack
Reflections on 66 is now in their eighth year of business. Shawn Burnett and his crew will look after your collision repair work with state of the art frame equipment, environmental friendly paint system and full body work. Reflections is approved by all major insurance companies; you now have a choice. Shawn is also a trained ICAR Technician and his shop is a certified ICAR Gold Star Shop. So if your four-wheel pride and joy, or your car, truck or work vehicle needs a makeover or just cosmetic touch up, stop by and talk to Shawn today.
6605 - 44 Avenue 403-783-1895
Dr Leslie Gill, of Ponoka Dental Centre, recommends six months after the first tooth appears or by one year of age. Ponoka Dental Centre offers complete dental and hygiene services, which keep all the staff busy. Dentistry has seen many changes over the years. Gone are the days of x-rays and written files. Digital imagery and computers have streamlined some of the time consuming aspects of the business. Focus on a patient’s comfort during a procedure is something else that makes going to the dentist less stressful. All in all Dr Gill loves her work, the patients and staff and hopes to enjoy many more years in her profession.
403-783-5844
5012A 48 Ave
5101 51 Ave. Ponoka, AB 403.704.1110