Ponoka News, November 27, 2013

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On Nov. 20 Ponoka Elementary School’s choir sang a number of songs for the residents of Legacy Place. The concert included the school’s inspiring Terry Fox song and Christmas tunes.

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Town receives Local airport has major development potential yet another “There is a lot of interest coming portant privilege in the form of a Canpass Ponoka News Staff from other towns with people buying certification, which allows international Ponoka airport may not be in the focus hangar for their planes to be sta- flights to land and passengers to have “Choosewell” award of business development enthusiasts in tioned inspace Ponoka”, said West. Outsiders their customs and passport checks made

By Mustafa Eric Town of Ponoka has once again been granted the “Communities Choosewell” award by Alberta Recreation for Parks Association for helping Ponoka residents make healthier choices.

Megan Pharo, program officer at the association said in an e-mail that Ponoka was deemed worthy of the award for a number of reasons.

“Ponoka once again held their successful youth triathlon, but this year they took it a step further to open it up to adults and teams for registration,” she said.

“Ponoka incorporated ChooseWell’s message of ‘Healthy Eating and Active Living’ into this event to promote healthy lifestyles in their community. Ponoka also took part in ChooseWell’s ‘June is Recreation and Parks Month’ as well as promoted healthy family meals in their community by participating in the ChooseWell’s Sobeys 21 Days to Healthy Eating Challenge” she added.

Wes Amendt, Town of Ponoka’s Director of Community Services, paid tribute to community organizations like FCSS and Ponoka Youth Centre for their cooperation in implementing programs aimed encouraging families to get out and be active.

He said the town was trying to promote other community activities like August Splashfest, downtown walking program and the community garden.

Amendt said the town had received the same award twice before for encouraging community members to make healthy choices.

One of town councillors will receive the trophy on behalf of the town at a ceremony on Nov. 29 in Sherwood Park.

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central Alberta, but recent developments, mostly unnoticed, may be heralding a prosperous future for the local aviation facility.

The number of incoming and outgoing flights has recently been on the rise and Brian West, the head of the Ponoka Airport Commission, says there is quite some potential for Ponoka airport to get bigger, more active and to generate more business opportunities and income for the community.

According to the information given

by West, currently 23 airplanes are kept in hangars at the Ponoka airport and demand for more space to accumulate more planes continues to emerge.

“About five years ago, there were three or four empty hangars, but all the hangars that are in use now have two or three aircraft in them,” said West.

The rise in the number of aircrafts kept at Ponoka airport naturally leads to heavier air traffic with higher number of incoming and outgoing flights on a regular basis.

And the increased activity is not only locally driven.

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locally, this feature of Ponoka airport does seem to be in need of better advertisement.

“Not at the present time” said West when asked if the increased air traffic at the Ponoka airport had anything to do with that certification.

“We probably need to get the information more into aviation magazines,” said West, suggesting a way to promote the international flight handling capacity of the local airport.

According to statistics published by Aviation Alberta back in 2005, the latest available on the topic, a Tier II category airport could contribute up to $7 million to a community’s economy on an annual basis while a Tier III airport could add to local economy up to $2 million.

West says Ponoka airport falls between Tier II and Tier III. If the runway at Ponoka airport could be enhanced, as planned, to receive more different types of aircraft, including larger ones, this could substantially increase the positive impact of the airport on the local economy.

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West said it was the availability of the hangar space that attracted plane owners to Ponoka, meaning that if the potential for growth is properly assessed and more hangar space built, it is highly likely that more demand can be attracted to the local airport.

“It was actually just yesterday that we received a phone call with an inquiry for hangar space for a twin-engine aircraft,” said West during the Thursday, Nov 21 interview.

He attributes the increase in private aviation to both business flights and personal interest in flying on the part of residents in the neighbouring communities.

In addition, “We also regularly receive medivac flights from all over western Canada transferring patients to the Centennial Center, “said West. “We also have an Ophthalmologist flying in weekly to see patients.”

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Police looking for clues on tire thieves period. He was given a warning for driving too fast for the conditions.

Near miss with semi The occupants of a stalled vehicle received a close call with a semi Nov. 22 at 11 p.m. after it collided with their vehicle. The car had stalled on Highway 2 and the occupants were pushing it off the road when a tanker truck, pulling an orange tanker, scraped the vehicle, narrowly missed the people and ripped the driver’s side door off.

He failed to stop after the collision.

Three times the legal limit A 35-year-old driver of no fixed address was charged with impaired driving Nov. 20 at 10 p.m. after providing blood-alcohol samples of .27 and .24.

Police say they witnessed a 1996 Chevy Cavalier weaving in and out of lanes on 45 Street and then overcorrecting. A traffic stop was initiated and the officer could smell the odor of liquor on the man’s breath.

Driver left scene after collision A 20-year-old female driver of a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire had a few questions after she collided with a pickup truck Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. The woman was northbound on Highway 2A near Ponoka when the pickup pulled in front of her Sunfire suddenly. She rear-ended the pickup but the driver failed to stop after the collision.

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Almost $10,000 worth of used tires were stolen from a tire dealership last week. Ponoke RCMP are investigating the theft of a commercial trailer that three suspects used overnight of Nov. 20 to steal tires with.

The 16-foot Haulmark Grizzlytrailer was taken out of a lot with a black 2008 quad cab Dodge Ram. Video surveillance footage shows three adult men taking the eight to 10 stacks of used tires from the shop. The truck, which was reported stolen from Sylvan Lake, and the trailer, were later found abandoned in Red Deer.

Red Deer police believe they have two of the suspects in custody after successfully locating two men Nov. 21 at 10 p.m. involved in a break and enter. Officers responded to a call of a break in on the 200 block of Duston Street in Red Deer.

One man was apprehended on the scene and two others fled police; one of those men used the truck and trailer to escape but later abandoned it.

Darrell Myshak, 38, from Sylvan Lake, Alberta has been charged with five counts of break and enter, possession of break in tools, flight from a police officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and six counts of possession of stolen property.

Kyle Meckler, 28, of no fixed address has been charged with five counts of break and enter, possession of break in tools, flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, six counts of possession of stolen property and two counts of

breach of recognizance.

The third suspect remains at large. Red Deer RCMP say they have been in contact with Ponoka and Sylvan Lake detachments and it is believed these men have been committing crimes in the area.

Icy roads cause many collisions The Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit dealt with seven reported vehicles in the ditch on Highway 2 Nov. 19 after inclement weather caused icy road conditions.

One incident involved a semi tractor hauling a Canadian Tire trailer. The vehicle was being driven by a 30-year-old male who lost control and hit the ditch at 11 a.m. There were no injuries and no charges.

That same day at 8 p.m. on Highway 2A south of Ponoka, a driver of a 2009 Nissan Titan collided with a moose. The 26-year-old Red Deer driver received no injuries from the collision.

Young family in rollover Icy road conditions may have contributed to a 2002 Jeep Liberty rollover Nov. 22 at 8 a.m. The vehicle was northbound on Highway 2 when the 33-year-old male Calgary driver lost control and the vehicle rolled twice.

The driver and a 33-year-old passenger and her four-month old baby were trapped and the Ponoka Fire Department was called to assist. All three were transported to the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre where they were treated and released.

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Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye To meet legal re- in Ponoka. quirements, the sign was changed Nov. 15 with little notice but McLaren looks forward to what the company is planning.

A new bedding program is in the works and new TVs for the rooms have been purchased for the 49room hotel. McLaren said a rotating hot breakfast YO U M AY Q UA L I F Y F O R menu is already in the works as well.

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

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

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Sr. Pastor Paul Spate Erin Dirsten - Fac. Youth & Family Min. 5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org 403-783-5533 Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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A mystery revealed It’s not like we ever was -- “WHO would do such a thing - and lack things to discuss WHY did they do it?” over coffee, but someOf course this is all times, things come very controversial, and along that add a little the controversy seems spice to the conversato grow as the years tion. (esp. for us “old” pass. And the conspirfolks!) Such was the acy theories abound. I case this past week as don’t know if we’ll ever the 50th anniversary find out what happened of the JFK assassinathat day, so long ago?

Pastor Jerry Preheim tion drew closer. What I hope we do – but if Church of the Open Bible “9/11” became for the not – I guess, the world A member of the Ponoka present generation; won’t come to an end!

Ministerial Association Nov. 22, 1963, (JFK), It will remain one of was to our generation! the “unsolved mysterOf course, both events ies” of life! changed our lives forThe Bible also talks about some ever. Nothing remained the same! very important mysteries about Our remembrances were at times God’s dealings with mankind. (But a bit sentimental (I was in grade sev- NOTHING at all about the modern en); and also factual (remember the dilemmas, (like: “JFK Mystery” or State Funeral?). But the juicy part, any of the other movie titles). what we really want to talk about The New Testament mentions at least ten different mysteries! All of them relate to God and PONOKA RISING his ministry to ManSUN CLUBHOUSE kind. I’d like to briefly look at two of the best

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known, which concern “Christ and His church” First, the Apostle Paul tells us “…God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness — the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints [the church]. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:24-26 NIV) What an amazingly simple and glorious truth – “Christ indwells every believer in Jesus”, and this is “ Our HOPE of glory”(SEE: 1Cor.6:1920). God not only fills all the universe; but he also condescends to indwell His Church as well.

Secondly, we are given a mystery concerning the resurrection of the dead. Paul says: “Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed — in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.” (1 Cor. 15:51-52 NIV) This was a big controversy, during the first century. There seemed to be much confusion about “WHO – HOW – and WHEN” of our heavenly journey – and there didn’t seem be any clear cut answers.

So Paul tells us. ALL of us believers, whether we might still be alive or have passed on [it makes no difference]; all of us will be changed! This CHANGE must happen first, because, as the Bible says that we as men can’t “see God and live” I believe this “change” will entail both body and spirit.

WOW - instantaneously, at Jesus second coming, we will be ready to meet Him. I like the word picture – “in the twinkle of an eye” ! You can’t get much faster than that. Are you ready for that time?

Sorry – back to “JFK” for a minute. Toward the end the 1991 movie entitled “JFK” , the main character says - “I won’t be around in 2050 (when these “Top Secret” documents will be released) – but hopefully my children are able to finally find out the truth!!?? ” I’m sure glad that God’s Word, the Bible, has not only revealed the only really important mysteries, but it has revealed the ONLY REAL TRUTH that we’ll ever need to know!

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Reflections of Ponoka Sharing the gift of music with a community

By Mike Rainone for the News Verna Raycraft was born and raised in the Town of Ponoka, graduated from the Ponoka High School in 1948 and as a young girl developed a great love and dedication for music. The daughter of Connie and Vera Cerveny really enjoyed watching and joining in with her father when he played his piano in the living room, as well as the French horn when he marched with the Ponoka Bank in the community parades around town. Verna was delighted when her loving parents insisted that she take private music lessons, a gift of a lifetime that allowed her to achieve her teaching certificate from the Royal Conservatory in Toronto, and soon begin a colorful career that has spanned more than four decades. From the moment that she sat down with her first young student, and for the next 40 plus years, she has always been so very thankful to have been blessed with the opportunity, and firmly believes that ‘the ability to give others pleasure through music is truly a gift.”

Verna humbly tells her story of her adventure in music.

Not only has the ability to play the piano brought me so much personal pleasure, but also a tremendous satisfaction in knowing that I have instilled the love of music into the lives of so many others. My ambition was to teach music, and when I finally qualified to do this, I found that my lack of patience at the first attempt was a disappointing experience, so I finished the term, decided it was enough, and took employment at the Alberta Hospital for a few years.

Then one day Verna received a phone call from the wife of one of her former music teachers Mr. W. J. Young, who had passed away just a two months before his students were to have their Royal Conservatory exams, asking if she would please take over their teaching until after the testing. By that time she and her husband Reg Raycraft already had two children, daughter Shawn and son Brent, she had learned to be much more patient, so she said, “Yes, I will certainly help them.” The children all passed their exams with flying colors, Verna got the teaching bug again in 1968 and as the old saying goes, ‘the

rest was history.’ At the peak of her long and exciting teaching career Mrs. Raycraft was teaching 62 students (ages 4 to adults) a week, including after school until 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day Saturdays, as well as mentoring many home schooled children during the day. Along the way, her own two children also enjoyed taking music lessons, but not from their mother, because she would not be strict enough.

With a tear in her eye, she quietly expressed how much of a thrill it was to witness the sheer delight on the face of a six year old the first time he could play ‘’Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or “Jingle Bells”, then many years later seeing him go off to university and eventually major in music. Verna explained among her countless fond memories that the most challenging aspects of her teaching have been preparing her hundreds of students for an appearance in the traditional Wood River Festival, as well as getting them ready for their Royal Conservatory of Music examinations.

These supreme efforts always took a great deal of team effort and dedication on the part of the student, the teacher, and the parents, but after bravely working through the constant challenges, moods, and distractions along the way, they were the most rewarding when their goals were achieved. As well as enjoying their regular piano lessons, Verna also encouraged all of her students to practise at home, and always appreciated the keen support of their parents, some of which she had likely taught, while others may not have had the opportunity to take lessons, but wanted their children to have the joy of music. Through over two generations of students, Verna has been so very proud to have seen so many of her pupils continue their studies, become teachers themselves or excel in all areas of music and careers. Local lad Doug Schalin went on to the University of Berlin in Germany to study music, specializing in the pipe organ, and is currently the music director in a Toronto church.

She is so pleased when former students call or pop in to see her, and has occasionally been thrilled to have had the opportunity of sharing their musical talents together, side by side, once again.

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Verna Raycraft proudly stands beside a delightful decorative tree in her piano room that displays many of the hundreds of Ponoka and district students that she has had so much pleasure teaching for more than 40 years. Her home also contains many wonderful memories and mementos of a colorful musical career that Verna believes she has been so blessed to have been able to share with others, and still plays on in our community to this day.

Among Verna Raycraft’s fondest memories were the colorful recitals that she staged with her students throughout the community and districts, often twice a year, and on countless special occasions. She fondly recalled that the first recital her students gave was in 1970 in her living room, and that one of the class members was the daughter of the local funeral director, who so kindly brought some folding chairs from his Ponoka parlor for the performance. As her students increased rapidly in numbers along the way she began hosting the annual program in the school auditorium or church halls, as well as the Seniors’ Care Centres , where they were always greeted and appreciated by big crowds. Verna always looked forward to choosing the theme of these recitals, and her favourite was the Christmas the class did the “Nutcracker Ballet”, which featured a narrator, as well as wonderful costumes for each performing student.

Because most of the students took figure skating lessons, they were allowed to borrow costumes from the local club, while the Nutcracker and Tin Soldier outfits were on loan from the Ponoka School Band and the rest of the outfits were found in closets and sec-

ond hand stores. Other skits over the years included ‘The Witches’ Magic Piano’, with Mrs. Raycraft as the evil lady who cast a spell on her students, as well as themes that featured the Nativity, Western, Hawaiian, Circus, and on and on.

As well as teaching music and raising a family Verna Raycraft also found time to serve for five years on the Provincial Executive of the Alberta Piano Teachers Association, as the pianist or organist at The First Baptist Church, as well as playing at many weddings and funerals. She is also a long-standing member of the Ponoka Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary, and has served in all capacities of Branch #66 for many years. In the later years, the heavy work load took its toll on this very dedicated lady, who suffered a stroke, and had to give up many of the activities she loved so much. Now semi-retired with only 12 students, she is extremely grateful to have had the amazing opportunity of contributing in a small way to the children of our community as their piano teacher, their mentor, and their friend, with sincere hopes that in the years to come they will think of her with many fond memories.

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Opinion Business hours bylaw revisited In a little less than two years, we will mark the 800th anniversary of the signing of a historical document, Magna Carta, one of the most important milestones in the political evolution of the mankind.

Forced on King John in 1215, the then ruler of England, to be signed and be abided by all the future holders of the throne, the importance of this document stems from the admittance on the part of the king that governance is not a function of divine ordinance coming from the heavens, but a process where subjects do have a say about how they are governed.

This was the beginning of a long journey, which, through centuries of war, internecine conflict, reform and revolution, brought us to the present, when we elect representatives with the premise that their collective wisdom will provide for the establishment of ground rules on how we will be governed as citizens.

(Whether this system is properly working is an entirely different debate.)

In this method of representative democ-

racy, elected representatives first introduced, people of the legislate, the executive arm of province did not like it; accordthe establishment implements ing to a newspaper report from the legislation and the judiciary 2007, close to 20 per cent of Alwatches over both the legislaberta drivers were still refusing tors and executive power to to buckle up 20 years after the make sure that they are doing adoption of the law. their jobs properly.

Why was the law introNeedless to say, all this govduced? First and foremost to ernance business is designed to reduce the loss of life by rebe serving the public good. straining individuals -forcing Mustafa Eric Now, when we speak of them to act against their willEditor public good, the understanding by shaping their behavior; and is that the welfare of the comthen for reducing the public exmunity/society comes before the interests of penditure that had to be allocated to handling the individuals making up that populace. And the aftermath of serious car crashes. this, by definition, should also include restricTake also the more recent distracted drivtion of some freedoms when general public’s ing law: Many people accused legislators for overall convenience is concerned. interfering with their freedom, and some even Let’s take, for example, the legislation en- accused the lawmakers of insulting the intelforcing the use of seatbelts in motor vehicles, ligence of drivers, claiming that using cell which was passed in the province in 1987. phones while driving was nothing to be conToday, very few people believe that particular cerned about. legislation was not necessary. But when it was At least my personal experience is differ-

ent: The worst collision I had to cover as a journalist happened when a driver, texting her affection to her partner while driving at about 100 km. an hour on the highway, collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle, losing her life instantly on the spot.

Coming to our own Business Hours Bylaw of Ponoka, it is clearly aimed at ensuring a more secure environment for the members of the community, and it is, without a doubt, detrimental to the interests of the liquor retail businesses. The question is whose interests come first.

If this bylaw has prevented a single case of domestic violence, one incident of drunk driving or vandalism, it should be considered as having served its purpose.

It is conventional wisdom that most of the liquor buying after 10 p.m. is probably compulsive behavior and our much debated bylaw may be even good for people who might endanger themselves, just like in the case of seat belt and distracted driving legislation.

A big cheer for our unsung winter heroes Thank goodness that I don’t have to shovel snow any more, or spend long hours outside in the rigours and chill of winter, but I will always really appreciate those who do. This initial November onslaught came roaring in and dumped something like 60 centimetres of snow on our doorsteps, and those hardy souls who have to rush out and clear the roads, highways, and all the rest have been bravely out there 24-7 in frigid conditions making it safer for us to get to our destinations.

Those vicious and unpredictable ‘Alberta clippers’ always result in many more urgent calls to our emergency personnel, including fire, ambulance, police, tow trucks, and others, who quickly respond in the worst of conditions and put their lives on the line each time. When these dedicated crews are out there night or day, all of us need to respect their space, obey the caution signs, slow down, and of course drive safely and sensibly according to the severity of the conditions. Bottom line, those going in the ditch may likely have to stay there for quite a while, and anyone speeding or breaking the law obviously have no respect for their precious cargo or that of others, and risk being charged or suffering the consequences of a devastating mishap.

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each and every day, and there I was driving around in are so many occasions where my warm and comfy car on a a little help from a friend is real bad weather day last week needed. In all neighbourwhen I spied many outdoor hoods I have seen families crews of electric, gas, oilfield, and folks come out to shovel municipal, road, the garbage the sidewalks for those who guys and many others in their are unable to do them, giving warm and multi-color outsomeone a ride to an appointfits doing their jobs in minus ment or shopping, running an 30 temps, horrific windy and Mike Rainone errand for a shut-in and then blizzard conditions. Hats off Hammertime stopping to visit, and of course also to all those who deliver pushing someone out of a drift the mail and vital supplies or giving them a boost. A perthat must reach their destinations each and every day, as well as the son should feel real good when you lend a bus, handi-vans, taxi, and other drivers, who helping hand to others, because it is always are entrusted with the safety and care of our so much appreciated, and there are so many children, seniors, and countless others who who would do the same for you quicker than need a ride. Yours truly will always have a you can say ‘Jack Frost.’

Unfortunately there will always be what special place in my heart for our newspaper delivery boys, girls, and adults who brave the is hopefully the minority of those citizens elements every day for a few cents a paper or who will probably always find something flyer to bring all the news to our front door. to complain about, whether it be the roads, If the weather is extremely cold or miserable politics, or whatever, but then again these are they may be a little late, so please be patient, likely the same people who forgot to put on keep your sidewalk clear, and don’t forget their winter tires, did not vote in the last election, and always expect all the good services them at Christmas.

Having lived around this community for and facilities without tax increases?? As we many decades, it always overwhelms me to approach the jolly festive time of the year it see the ongoing acts of kindness that happen will get a whole lot busier around and about,

and possibly a whole lot colder. A long-time old friend asked me the other day at coffee if I had extra warm clothes, blankets, flashlight, shovel, drinking water, cell phone, and other vital supplies that might be needed if my vehicle breaks down and we are stranded out in a storm.... and with some embarrassment I had to say no (are you?) Winter will always be so much fun if we are all prepared for its many challenges and surprises.

Wistful thoughts for all seniors. *I miss being the age I was when I thought I would have my life together by the age I am now. *Wouldn’t it be great if we could jump into the dryer for 10 minutes and then come out wrinkle free and back to our original shape, three times smaller and smelling spring fresh? *Have we reached that stage in our lives when we actually have free time on our hands, or are we just forgetting something? *We sometimes think more about running away from home now than when we were kids; but by the time we put our teeth in, our glasses on, and find our keys we have forgotten why we are going.

Don’t you dare miss Midnight Madness on Friday-November 29th and have a great week, all of you..

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P3 arrangement brings questions to WCPS

By Amelia Naismith The planning and construction of Blackfalds new school is happening in a process the Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) board of trustees has never faced before.

Secretary-treasurer Joe Henderson says, in the past, the board would have hired an architect and hold meetings with the pubic to determine what amenities and layout was wanted.

“Terrace Ridge and Iron Ridge were both done in that fashion.”

The board is usually given a budget to support that process and they would have been in charge of procuring the architect, handling the working drawings of the project, tendering the project and hiring a general contractor. “And at the end of the day we own a school.”

Now, WCPS won’t own the school being built for Blackfalds for 30 years.

“The difference now is we’re into a P3 (private-public partnership) pro-

curement process, where we have two or three choices,” said Henderson, referring to layout designs.

A bridging architect was appointed to determine what changes could be made within the chosen floor plan.

Design changes can include moving interior walls and increasing or decreasing certain space usage, such as administration or the library.

However, Henderson says they were still limited to the plan selection and, unlike past schools, a feeling of starting out and creating the school they wanted wasn’t there.

“We are not involved in the procurement of the building, at all. That is done by the Province of Alberta infrastructure,” said Henderson.

“At the end of the day we are given a school we can operate. We will put education programs in it, we’ll pay for utilities, we’ll pay for custodial but the running of the building, the physical structure, remains with the proponent of the P3.” he added.

Town Times Come visit us: 5102 -48 Avenue; Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Phone: 403-783-4431 Fax: 403-783-6745 Email: town@ponoka.org Or Check us out Online: www.ponoka.ca

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Town of Ponoka Winter Operations As a result of the recent environmental conditions, Operation and Property Services continues to apply all available manpower and equipment to winter roadway maintenance (snow and ice control) throughout the Town’s service area.

Taking into consideration the Towns priorities and the keeping of the policy in mind, staff are making every effort to address all areas. The crew will continue to work to ensure our roads are kept in safe passable driving condition to the best of our ability.

The Town of Ponoka’s snow plowing service levels are subject to impacts from fluctuation in weather conditions, recent snowfall amounts, forecasts and road conditions. While clearing of the roadways often occurs simultaneously, the road clearing priorities have been established by policy to provide the greatest benefit to the majority of the traveling public and to accommodate special conditions (i.e. Emergency Routes, Schools, Health Care Facilities, etc.).

During periods of continual snow, there may be situations where the main roads will be cleared more frequently before the snow removal equipment can get to adjacent roads and subdivision roads. We will continue to do our best to get to your area as soon as possible.

12 EASY PAYMENTS! Take advantage of a more convenient and feasible way of paying your property taxes! Sign up for Pre-authorized Monthly Tax Payment Plan for payment of 2014 property taxes. We will need a VOID cheque and a signature for authorization. No need to re-apply if you are already signed up. Stop in at the Town Hall or call Val @ 403-783-0127 for more information. Deadline for signing up is December 20, 2013.

34th Annual Fireman’s Christmas Ball Tickets are now on sale for the 34th Annual Fireman’s Ball being held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Kinsmen Community Centre. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Donna at 403.783.0112 or inquire with any firefighter.

Economic Development Board Opening The Economic Development Board with the Town of Ponoka is looking for additional membership. Come join a volunteer board of local business people who work towards helping our community thrive. The board meets the second Wednesday of every month. For more information or to express your interest, please contact Sarah Olson, Economic Development Officer with the Town of Ponoka (403) 783-0116 or e-mail Sarah.Olson@ponoka.org.

Library News Christmas Ornament Making: Help get your home ready for the Christmas season by making beautiful ornaments for your tree. Children ages 9+ are invited to come down to the library on Friday December 6th from 4:00-5:30 to put together paper ornaments, and enjoy a little Christmas cheer. Please check out our Facebook page for more details and to check out a picture of the ornaments to be made. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, AS SPACE AND SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED. Call the library at 403-783-3843, or join the event on Facebook.

Lego Club: Come on down to the Library this Friday November 29th for Family Lego Club! From 3:30-5:00 children of all ages are invited to build whatever they can imagine with the Library’s Lego, and have their masterpieces put on display! We ask that children under 4 be accompanied by a parent, and that no outside Lego blocks be brought into the library. This is a drop-in event, so come on by and have some fun!

Winter Movie Fix: Have you got the winter blahs? Did you know that you can rent movies at the library? As part of your $20 yearly membership you get access to a huge movie collection including new releases, children’s movies, TV series, and documentaries. Take up to ten movies for a week at a time. Come check out our collection.

Check out the Library’s Facebook page to stay up to date on all the events and happenings at the Library! HELP US REACH 100 LIKES

Waste Transfer Station Hours TUESDAY TO SATURDAY - Winter Hours 10 am – 4 pm

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Ice making is in progress. Watch for signs.

Event Tuesday, December 3 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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SCOTT SEAMAN OUTDOOR RINK CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL Cross country ski trails at the Golf course opened November 20, 2013.

Recreation/Culture Survey All Ponoka Town & County residents are invited to participate in a Recreation & Culture Needs Assessment Survey A link to the on-line survey is available on the Town of Ponoka Website. www.ponoka.ca as well as the County of Ponoka Website at www.ponokacounty. Hard Copies of survey are available at the Town Hall and recreation facilities. The survey will only take 5-10 minutes to complete. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

For more information call 403-783-0118.

Aquaplex Update Employment Opportunity Qualified Lifeguards and swimming instructors needed at the Aquaplex. For more details on these positions, contact 403-783-0118. Application forms are available at www.ponoka.ca. Submit your application to the Town Office at 5102-48 Avenue or email HR@ponoka.org.

10% off all Annual swim passes purchased in the month of November Snow Day Public Swim 1-3pm. Any time there is a snow day for schools (Wolf Creek School Division) come on in for a swim!

Public Skating: Proudly sponsored by Ponoka Lions Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm**Shinny Hockey on Weekdays only**

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meetings December 10 @ 7 pm Check out our website @ www.ponoka.ca for copy of the agenda.

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Ponoka staff laid off after Encana restructuring

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Some Ponoka staff have recently been laid off after a recent Encana announcement stating the company is restructuring.

About 20 per cent of the company’s overall workforce is being cut and Ponoka is one of those communities affected by the decision. Although Encana’s presence is limited to a handful of employees in the area and little mining operations, Ponoka County CAO Charlie Cutforth worries how this will affect community groups. “The concern for us is we don’t want to lose the Encana presence in the community,” he said as he considered the company a strong corporate citizen that supports many local initiatives.

Also some county offices have been leased to Encana and Cutforth is working with company representatives over extending the lease, which expires March, 2014.

Encana spokesman Douglas McIntyre said in an email they are not providing specific details on how this decision will affect Ponoka as a base.

“This very difficult part of our transition has meant a reduction in the workforce across the company and in every part of our company…At this point, it is too

early to speculate on our future plans in the Ponoka area.”

The goal of restructuring the company now is to become stronger in the future, he added. Investment is still being made to five areas around the world, one of those is the Duvernay area in westcentral Alberta.

“The Duvernay and the other four plays we identified will receive about 75 per cent of our 2014 capital investment. We believe the Duvernay is truly a world-class emerging play and will be a big potential growth engine for Encana.

Our plans for next year are to start pad drilling in the northern part of the Duvernay while continuing our appraisal of the southern part of the play in order to unlock its potential,” explained McIntyre.

Whether Encana decides to stay in Ponoka is another matter and he would not provide further details as he feels it is too early to speculate. Giving back to the community will not change as it is a core value for Encana, he added.

But, “we will work to ensure that it is aligned with our new strategy moving forward while continuing to make investments in initiatives that contribute to the strength and sustainability of the communities in which we operate.”

Getting into books: Blake Harris, Dex Wager and Roman Small check out some of the fun books available Nov. 20 at the Ponoka Elementary School library book fair. The library had $3,050 in sales.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Almita expands with purchase of Saskatchewan business

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye As Saskatchewan continues to see growth, businesses are setting their sites on the area and Ponoka’s Almita Piling has staked a spot as well.

The company announced Nov. 15 it had completed its acquisition of Swift Sure Screw Piles of Dedben, Sask. The two companies have been working together for the last nine years and Saskatchewan is a natural market for Almita, said president Jeff Lloyd.

An increase in oilfield activity and a major upgrade to SaskPower’s transmission system make this an ideal addition to Almita’s plans, he added. “We’re definitely a growth company.”

Lloyd said the company’s goal is to expand by 20 per cent every year with the intention of growth to the United States. While expansion is important to Lloyd, Ponoka will remain a strong base for their fabrication plant as Almita is heavily invested in the plant.

Staff and crews are getting busier too, partly because of the company’s reputation, explained Lloyd.

Many of their tender projects have been approved this year, which have made them busier than usual.

“The things we’re doing well at Almita are certainly recognized.”

“We’re in a very busy time for our company,” he added.

Almita has offices in Calgary and Edmonton and Lloyd said acquiring Swift Sure Screw Piles seemed a natural decision as both companies have worked so closely together. Owners Kevin and Nicole Turner already sell Almita Piling’s product in the area.

“We’re much stronger together.”

Because of the technological advances in oil sands mining in Alberta, companies in the province are able to provide services to the United States, which is why Lloyd feels the company should expand there. “At least in our industry, there’s a couple of interesting developments at play.”

Almita employs 225 people with those numbers rising.

Bill Ballie, director of operations, said the company is looking for field operations staff as they are expecting a busy season. “We are actively recruiting a number of employees for the work facing us.”

He said Almita Piling works with large piles such as 12, 16 and 20-inch diameter pipes and can work with up to 40 feet lengths of steel pipes. After some market research, he says he has concluded that the company is one of the top two piling companies in the world.

Equipment operator Artur Baitinger controls the cutting of a large steel pipe at Almita Piling Nov. 25. The company has just announced its acquisition of a Saskatchewan piling company.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Special thanks to the Ponoka Fire Department for sponsoring the prizes and Donna and her firefighting partners for judging the pictures.

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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013

“Mo Sista” raises funds by not shaving her legs

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Four years ago Cathy McMillan’s husband died as a result of prostate cancer.

While he did get a physical check up, it was done too late to stop the spread from affecting his life. Since then McMillan has been a big supporter of Rip’N Ronnie’s Fitness team; the group raises funds every year by growing their moustaches during November — or Movember—.

This year something sparked in her to help out; after some urging from owner Sheldon Ronnie, McMillan decided she had to do something.

McMillan decided not to shave her legs for the month. “I just had kind of a brainwave.”

At the time of writing, she had already raised more than $500 in pledges with more to come in. Family and friends familiar with McMillan’s story have shown her strong support over her effort.

“I probably will do it every year now.

Why not?” McMillan stated.

While the Movember organizations started out as a way to raise awareness for prostate cancer, planners introduced men’s mental health last year and this year testicular cancer. McMillan feels men generally neglect their health and this is one way to promote it.

Her advice for men hesitant to receive a check up: “Just go. Go see the doctor.”

If caught in time, the disease is highly curable but she believes most men don’t want to discuss the sensitive issue. Despite the hesitancy, she is seeing more men discussing the benefits of early discovery.

“I think men are talking about it too,” McMillan said.

She hopes her actions inspire other women to join in on the campaign in the future. Ronnie said McMillan has been a supporter of his team and he enjoyed seeing her join nine other men in their R2Fitness team raising funds. After a little urging at the end of October she was on

board.

“She decided right then and there she was going to join the team,” he added.

The different styles making up some of the Mo Bros’ moustaches bring with them a certain kind of community as well, he explained: the Trucker with its chops growing to the chin is perhaps one of the more recognizable but the Undercover Brother is sure to give guys a chance to reminisce about old cop movies and the Connoisseur, with its curls at the end may remind people of a Victorian time.

“There is a bit of brotherhood associated with it, too,” explained Ronnie.

At the time of writing, Canada was leading the pack with $14.5 million raised from 165,811 registrations. The United States was next with $11.8 million and 210,248 registrations and the United Kingdom at $10.5 million with 244,524 registrations. Those totals will change as donated cash does not get registered until paid to the Movember organization.

Check out www. ca.movember.com and search R2Fitness to see the team.

A strong supporter of the Movember effort, this is the first year Cathy McMillan is taking action. She’s decided not to shave her legs for a month and has already raised more than $500.

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Dear Editor, On November 15 and 16, Fort Ostell Museum hosted an Alberta Museums Association course for museum employees

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Friday morning started out not bad but by Saturday morning, we realized that the 27 people involved were going to

be stranded in Ponoka for an unplanned extra night.

I am so happy to say that Ponoka made me proud and I want to extend a huge thank you to the staff at the Stampeder Motor Inn, The Old Iron Horse Restaurant, Cilantro and Chive Restaurant and First Call Towing for everything that they all did on short notice.

The participants finished early on Saturday afternoon and spent time in “Downtown Ponoka” and from feedback that I received, they had a great shopping experience.

So, all in all, it was not so bad to be stranded in Ponoka!

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AB Government should revise Distance Education move Dear Editor, Students in Alberta are being short changed by the Alberta government. For the next school year, 2014-2015, students and teachers that currently use Distance Education material from Alberta Distance Learning Centre may be in for a shock.

The Alberta government is considering its budget right now. As part of their continued work to reduce spending there is the possibility of discontinuing the service agreement that it has with Alberta Distance Learning Centre. This would leave many students across Alberta with little choice and flexibility in their learning. Who are these students?

They are many; over 60 000 to be exact.

Many are in rural schools. These students often cannot get the required subject at their local school, or there is a conflict in scheduling. They may be ill or in hospital and unable to attend their local school. They may be travelling with their parents and want the Alberta curriculum. They may be involved in sports and need a flexible schedule. They may be bullied or marginalized and unable to attend the local school. They may be students who require additional support. They may be students that want more course options and the ability to complete these options outside the school building. They may be adults upgrading their high school courses or earn their Diploma for their jobs. They may be students that need to work and want to complete their education simultaneously. They may be administrators, in your schools, who want the ability to offer more courses to their students.

They may be teachers, who want increased Alberta developed, curriculum approved resources, via an alternate delivery method, to give to their students.

The list is not exhaustive. As a parent of children in a rural area, I want my children to have all of the choices and optional delivery modes available. As a Distance Education teacher, I see firsthand how we make a difference to students across the province.

Inspiring Education, and even the Alberta Education Business Plan, talk about “Any Time, Any Place, Any Pace” learning. Is this something to which the government is truly committed? How can our government not have the moral imperative to fund its own visions and business plans?

I’m writing to bring awareness to this important issue. What can you do? Advocate for our future generation by talking to your MLA. Ask them to continue to fund ADLC’s service agreement so that students in Alberta, who want an optional delivery method, still have the ability to do so. Consider joining a rally at the Edmonton Legislature on November 30th at 3 pm, so we can collectively give voice to this cause.

If the government cannot see fit to maintain this funding, then I must question the government’s commitment to the education of all children in Alberta and cannot imagine myself, my family or my friends supporting the Conservative party in the next election.

Sincerely, Stacy Harper Lacombe

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Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013

Chamber of PSC School-Parent Council created Commerce continuing to improve

By Mustafa Eric

By Amelia Naismith Financially and activity-wise the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce is sitting in a healthy place.

With a $15,445 increase from last year in total assets, and $16,824 increase in net income overturning last year’s deficit and rendering the Chamber’s current balance at $15,501, its financial outlook is brighter even than 2012.

The Chamber of Commerce Business Awards evening also improved from last year. “We had kind of an up from last year,” said Inger Laing, vice president.

Revenues were up more than $1000 and the net profit of the event was $7,607, a $3,209 increase from the previous year.

Passport to Christmas kicked off Nov. 12 and is well underway.

“We’re already getting phone calls about needing fillers for passports,” said Les Jaster, executive manager.

Participating this year are 46 merchants, the same as last year.

“It’s off and running and it’s all good,” said Jaster.

Ponoka’s annual evening of Al-

most Midnight Madness is also fast approaching. This year’s date was changed to coincide with Black Friday.

Three major businesses of Almost Midnight Madness wanted to participate and benefit from the public’s attraction to Black Friday and would have relinquished their participation in the event.

“I didn’t think it was too much to change,” said director Judy Dick.

There are 36 businesses participating in the event and this year’s goal for the food bank is to donate1000 pounds.

The Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair, which will take place April 25 and 26, is also growing. Past president Greg Braat says there’s now room for 100 booths, a 20 per cent increase.

There is also going to be minor reconfigurations to the arrangements of the booths and the farmers market will retain its spot in the small ice surface area. “They thought it was fantastic,” said Braat.

The theme is Colour Our World Green. “It’s kind of a sustainable, green theme,” said Braat.

Ponoka Secondary Campus has now a SchoolParent Council to advise and cooperate with the school administration in managing the problems and improving the environment for a better education for all students.

In the course of a meeting held at the Ponoka Secondary Campus on Monday, Nov 25, which was called on a rather short notice, less than 20 interested parents showed up to discuss the topic and finalize the creation of the new body.

Monday night’s meeting followed a previous gathering held more than a month ago, again with limited participation, to sound out the idea of creating a council to support the school administration.

Taking the cue from the discussions in the previous meeting, PSC Principal Ian Rawlinson and Vice Principal Ron Rarick briefed the participants about the tasks, procedures and mandate of the proposed school council before the new chair, vice chair and the secretary of the council were assigned to their new tasks by acclamation.

Jacquie Corkery has become the chair, Leon-

Telus proposed new tower upgrade near Ponoka

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Cell phone users near Ponoka and Rimbey may see an improvement in service if a proposed Telus tower gets approved.

“Our goal is to bring all our customers the best possible mobile,” said Telus spokesperson Chris Gerritsen. If approvals work out, construction is intended to begin next summer, Although he said it is difficult to show areas of patchiness, the Deadline: Thursday, December 12, 2013 proposed tower will provide high speed LTE data for mobile users to northeast of Bentley and Gull Lake, Included T Incorrect T In the wrong spot around Rimbey and east of Ponoka. This is

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The new leadership of the school council will determine the date, frequency and procedures for the regular dates in cooperation with the PSC administration.

In principle, all future school council meetings will be open to all interested parents willing to take part in the proceedings.

Good news for Grade 7 & 8 Before the start of the meeting, Principal Ian Rawlinson gave a tour of the areas of the school where renovations are about to be completed.

He told parents that Grade 7 and Grade 8 students would be able to locate to their newly built section of the school probably after the Christmas break and that they would finally be able to use lockers.

The principal told the parents that other areas of renovation, including the gym, would take more time to finish and some sections of the building would not be ready before mid-spring.

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The proposed 100-metre guyed tower is planned for construction at the intersection of Secondary Highway 604 and Secondary Highway 792. Public are called on to provide comments on construction plans by Dec. 20. “We’re more than happy to hear people’s thoughts,” Gerritsen said.

CAO Charlie Cutforth feels this tower will improve cell phone service in the area. “That whole central corridor through Gull Lake and north is horrible.”

“That tower is going to be a great improvement,” he added.

Companies will also have the ability to co-locate, so Bell, Rogers and other carriers will have the option to use the tower to provide service for their customers as well, he added.

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Albertans can petition ministers on environmental matters Submitted Alberta is known for the unique beauty of its diverse landscape and wildlife. Like Canadians across the country, residents of Alberta are proud of their natural heritage and are increasingly concerned with protecting it.

To help Canadians get answers to their environmental questions and concerns, Parliament introduced the environmental petitions process in 1995. The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development administers the process on behalf of the Auditor General of Canada.

The process is a simple one, which allows residents of Canada to pose questions to ministers of federal departments and agencies about environmental and sustainable development matters that fall within federal jurisdiction.

Ministers are required to reply in writing to the petitioner within 120 days.

With the petitioner’s consent, the Commissioner posts both the petition and the ministerial reply on the website of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. This helps increase public awareness of the issues that have been raised as well as the government’s response.

Environmental petitions to date have covered a diverse range of issues affecting Albertans such as the use of manure allegedly containing livestock antibiotics and its impact on human health, monitoring water resources, assessing the cumulative environmental effects of oil sands projects, air and water pollution, hydraulic fracturing (fracking), and climate change.

To help petitioners navigate the process, the Commissioner has prepared a guide, called “Getting Answers”. For more information on the environmental petitions process, contact the Office of the Auditor General at 1-888-7615953 (ext. 2923) or petitions@oag-bvg.gc.ca.

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Canada Ranked At Bottom End For Environmental Performance Dear Editor The latest environmental study shows Canada ranking 15 out of 17 Developed Nations on Environmental performance and received a ‘C’ grade.

The Conference Board’s main goal is to measure quality of life for Canada and its allies. However importance is placed not only on quality of life, but a country must demonstrate that its high quality of life is sustainable. The Conference Board of Canada stated: ”There is growing recognition that growth domestic product (GDP) produced at the expense of the global environment, and at the expense of scarce and finite physical resources, overstates the net contribution of that economic growth to a country’s prosperity.”

Some of the indicators the environmental performance was measured by are: air quality waste water quality and quantity biodiversity and conservation natural resource management climate change and energy efficiency The board found that Canada produces more garbage than any other nation in the study, more than twice as much than Japan, the leading country in that category.

Water use is another reason Canada ended up near the bottom, Canadians and Canadian Industry uses twice as

much as most countries on the list and 9 times more than the top country in this category: Denmark. The only country that has higher water use is the US. Canada ranks dead last on energy intensity, which is a measure of the ratio between the amount of energy used and the gross domestic product.

Despite Canada repeated promises to reduce per capita greenhouse emissions, Canada’s comes in 3. last on the list, largely blamed on Canada’s oil and gas exports.

Canada receives a ‘C” for water withdrawals per capita, measured by using gross freshwater withdrawals, these amounts are nearly double the 16-country average. And 9 times the amount of water per capita than Denmark for example.

Canada ranked as one of the worlds worst GHG emissions and earned a ‘D’ in this category. In 2010 Canada’s GHG emissions were 20.3 tonnes per capita. The 17 country average is 12.5 tonnes.

Canadians generate 777 kg municipal waste per capita in 2008 (last time it was measured). The amount of waste generated in Canada is well above the OECD average. Canada’s fish resources are still diminishing and unsustainable fishing practices still prevail, this prompted a declining Marine Trophic index.

Ilse Quick, Lacombe

Time to address climate change Dear Editor, The connection between the typhoon that struck the Philippines on November 9 and the cumulative affects of climate change has been emphasized repeatedly since the tragedy occurred.

Increased and unregulated use of fossil fuels causes climate change and unpredictable changes in the weather.

One of the ironies in all of this is that the greatest source of wealth produced in Alberta is due to extracting and use of fossil fuels, a major source of environmental pollution.

Canada’s impact on climate change is relatively small, about 2 per cent of global output, significantly smaller than larger polluters like the U.S. and China.

Yet, we are not isolated from the cumulative effects of climate change. Though in November it was the Philippines which was massively impacted, tomorrow it might be us.

On a day to day basis, abstract scientific evidence rarely stirs us enough to make lifestyle and behavioral changes.

That is the stickler. What often motivates us instead are immediate and dramatic threats like 9/11, which mobilized the US and others nations in two wars, or personal loss that seemed a driving force in the creation of the organization Mothers Against Drunk Drivers(MADD).

Is it in our nature to be only moved to change as a result of personal danger? Hopefully not.

Environmentalist David Suzuki, now in his mid 70’s, is cutting back on his past involvement in environmental activism in part because of age but also due, I suspect, because of the deep polarization in the environmental debate.

Sometimes the discussion has become venomous and respectful communication is difficult or impossible. Hopefully we are not turned off by that debate or are so self consumed that we cannot spare at least a thought a week to the environment we live in, like on the traditional Sunday, when we recollect ourselves, appreciate where we are, and think of what we can preserve of the spectacular earth we live on.

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Wolf Creek Public Schools board of trustees has decided to apply for two more modular classrooms for Blackfalds, despite the fact they’ve been told the chances of the application being accepted aren’t high.

Because of the bathroom capacity of Blackfalds junior campus, that school isn’t able to handle the population increase a modular would produce. Secretary-treasurer Joe Henderson says the only place for the modulars would be the elementary campus.

“I’m not sure the province would look favorably on an application, as they’ve done in the past,” said Henderson.

With the new school scheduled for construction in Blackfalds, Henderson says the population structures of the junior and elementary campus’ are subject to change and there may not the same pressures warranting the modulars. “If the numbers would support it, (but) I don’t think they will.”

“Our biggest crowding issue would be at the junior campus and we don’t have any more room to add space there . . . We’ve expanded the junior campus as far as we can,” he added.

“Is there any harm in asking for more modulars and being turned down?”

Trustee Barb Walker asked Henderson.

Henderson says, to gain relief at the junior campus, students would have to be moved elsewhere. Two options mentioned were having Grade 5 remain at the elementary campus and moving Grade 9 to Lacombe. “You’re going to have to look at your grade configurations.”

“The difficulty really comes beyond Sept.

1, 2016. You’re going to have excess space,” he added.

However, the board felt, with Blackfalds growth rate, it couldn’t be guaranteed the modulars wouldn’t be needed.

Both trustees Bob Huff and Donna Peterson suggested, if the application was accepted but the modulars weren’t needed by the time they were constructed for the school, the board could decline them, in which case they believe the modulars would be sent to another division.

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Strong performance expected from Sound of Music cast

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

explained Ferguson. Debree is able to portray a stern and unfeeling Captain but softens up as the story progresses, he added.

“This cast is probably one of the best casts I’ve ever worked with,” stated Ferguson.

There is a strong cast unity as well, which is something Ferguson is not used to seeing. The teenage actors work hard to support the younger ones and he has seen little animosity among actors.

With a play this challenging, Ferguson said the first step is to get actors to develop their character. “I tell them they don’t own that part.

You’ve gotta earn it,” he said.

But as they become more familiar with a character, Ferguson is able to step back and allow creative freedom. “The beauty is in that moment.

For a brief few weeks that craft you made is going to shine…That’s theatre.”

Play dates are: Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1. Then Dec. 6 to 8 and Dec. 13 and 14. To purchase tickets call 403-783-4087.

The much anticipated holiday performance of the Sound of Music by the Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

The popular play is well known for its catchy songs of an Austrian family getting to know their new governess, but many of the songs have two, three and in some cases six part harmonies. Ponoka thespians have had to step up their game.

No one realized how difficult the Sound of Music songs actually were, explained musical director, Althea Lewis.

She said the young actors playing the part of the von Trapp children have made her proud at how quick they have learned the songs. “It’s hard to express. I have admiration for them.”

Many of the actors have little experience with two and three part harmonies but have taken on the Getting into the spirit: Mother Abbess (right), played by Andrea Ramage, sings with nuns during challenge with gusto. Some of the younger actors are singing songs at one of the first scenes of the Sound of Music production. The Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society is a higher level than they’re used to. presenting their rendition of the play Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1. As well as on Dec. 6 to 8 and Dec. “They’re very musical people.

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Director Kevin Ferguson said without Lewis, rehearsals would be more stressful. But “if it weren’t for the talent of the cast, we wouldn’t be able to pull this off.”

The quality of singing talent meant much of the songs stayed U-Choose, U-Cut Christmas Trees in the play and Ferguson did not have to OPEN 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Daily strip it down. Working with the leads, Kevin After hours by appointment ment Debree (Captain von Trapp) and Megan • Balsam Fir Sweet (Maria), has • White Spruce also seen its rewards.

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Wayne Marsdem, manager of Tim Horton’s in Ponoka, flanked by Nicole Owen (left) and Beth Reitz of Ponoka Youth Centre as the latter receive a donation cheque for $3920, collected over the Sept. 9-15 Smile Cookie campaign run by Tim Horton’s restaurants throughout Canada.

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Chinese Demographics

By Gwynne Dyer

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China’s one-child policy is finally being relaxed. After 34 years when most Chinese families were officially limited to only one child, most couples will now be allowed to have two children. The reality, however, is that it will make very little difference.

Only about one-third of Chinese couples were still living under those restrictions anyway. The one-child limit never applied to ethnic minorities, and in the past fifteen years it has rarely applied to people living in rural areas either.

Controls were stricter in the cities, but if both prospective parents were only children themselves they were exempt from the limit. And people with enough money can just ignore the rules: the penalty for having a second child is just a stiff fine up front and the extra cost of raising a child who is not entitled to free education.

The net result of all this is that the China’s current fertility rate (the average number of children a woman will bear in a lifetime) is not 1.0, as it would be if there were a really strict one-child policy. According to United Nations statistics, it is 1.55, about the same as Canada. Which suggests that most Chinese who really wanted a second child got one.

The fertility rate in China had already dropped from 5.8 children per woman in 1970 to only 2.7 in 1978, the year before the one-child rule was introduced. It has since fallen to 1.55, but that might well have happened anyway. For comparison, Brazil’s fertility rate has dropped from 6.0 fifty years ago to 1.7 now WITHOUT a one-child policy.

China’s National Population and Family Planning Commission claims that the one-child policy has spared the country an extra 400 million mouths to feed, but it would say that, wouldn’t it?

The real number of births avoided by that policy is probably no more than 100 million in three decades. And if we accept these numbers, then three major conclusions follow.

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The first is that the one-child policy is not the major culprit in China’s disastrous gender imbalance, with at least 120 boys born for every 100 girls.

The social effects of this are very dangerous: by the end of this decade there will be 24 million “leftover” men who will never find a wife.

Any sane government would be terrified by the prospect of a huge army of unattached and dissatisfied young men hanging around the streets after work with nothing much to do. A regime with as little legitimacy as the Communists will be even more frightened by it. Unfortunately for them, ending the one-child policy will have little effect on this pattern.

The second conclusion we can draw from these statistics is that China’s population is going to drop whether the regime wants it or not. It will peak at or below 1.4 billion, possibly as soon as 2017, and then begin a long decline that will see it fall to 1.2 billion by 2050.

There’s nothing wrong with that in principle, but it exacerbates what is already the greatest threat to economic growth in China: the population’s rapidly rising average age. The big, old generations will be around for a long time, but the younger generations are getting smaller very fast. Indeed, the number of people in the 20-24 age group in China will halve in the next ten years.

This means the dependency rate is going to skyrocket. In 1975, there were 7.7 people in the workforce for every person over sixty: by 2050, the ratio will be only 1.6 employed persons for every retiree.

No country has ever had to bear such a burden before, but ending the one-child policy won’t get the birth rate back up. The only way China could increase its workforce to lessen the burden is to open up the country to mass immigration. And what are the odds on that?

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Ponoka families are invited to a free Christmas movie show to be hosted at the Ponoka Legion on Dec. 15 Emma Curran, program co-ordinator for the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), said the movie day is part of FCSS’s mandate to provide accessible community events. “It’s just something we feel the community could really benefit from.”

The Legion has stepped in to provide the space, which can hold up to 300 people and Ponoka Parent Link and the Early Childhood Development Coalition is also helping out.

Those who want to attend should contact FCSS to get their tickets as organizers need to

plan for the amount of people coming.

Expect a visit from Santa Claus and his elves (volunteers from the Ponoka East 4-H Beef Club) who will provide snacks and treats to moviegoers. Curran said tickets are only available at the office and she advised those that cannot attend give the tickets to a family that can make it.

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The Transition Game As we head into the last few lion tonnes will come off according weeks of the year when volume histo the doc. These estimates are notatorically declines, Egypt, the world’s bly higher than the USDA’s forecast biggest wheat buyer, announced that of 88 million and 53.5 million tonnes it has enough wheat now to last them respectively. As there is a big crop through the last week of March (they coming off in both Americas, Goldconsume about 750,000 tonnes per man Sachs sees soybean prices falling month). Nonetheless, with prices dramatically over the course of 2014 far from October highs when the to $9.50 per bushel by the end of the G.A.S.C. (Egypt’s state grain-buying calendar year. agency) got back into the game by Brennan Turner Finally, with the U.S. soybean grabbing 120,000 tonnes from Rus- FarmLead Breakfast Brief harvest practically in the books, evsia, 60,000 tonnes from Romania, eryone’s eyes start to look to export 120,000 tonnes from France, and demand.

As the South American crop 120,000 tonnes of U.S. red spring wheat. This is the first time Egypt has ventured is currently going into the ground, weather and outside the European area for any of its supplies growing conditions will be watched closely but and it’s a trend I expect to escalate. The Egyptian will be contrasted by U.S, soybean sales and actuAg Minister said that they need to expand their al shipments. Currently, U.S. soybean export sales storage capacity by one million tonnes (AKA are about 29 per cent ahead of last year’s pace build more bins!) if they want to store what they with 1.252 Billion bushels bought so far, but acbuy, especially with China & India transitioning tual shipments are only 0.6 per cent ahead of what into bigger players in the international trade game. was done by this time last year. As such, there’s Brazil recently bought another 60,000 tonnes increasing speculation that if the South American of U.S. hard red winter wheat, making that more soybean crop comes off without a hitch, you can than 3.1 million tonnes they’ve bought since June. expect some of these orders to get switched south This is the highest since the mid-80s as frost dam- of the equator. Ultimately, this possible transition age domestically and next door in Argentina has could weigh heavy on the canola complex due to limited available supplies coming online in South its often-correlated trade soybeans.

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If you have not stored the snow blower without fuel in it over the summer, then I hope you at least used a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in your fuel.

If not I would recommend a carburetor service at your local small engine repair shop to have it cleaned properly, there are tiny little holes inside it that really need to be cleaned properly or it won’t work the way it is supposed to.

Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner and fuel line anti-freeze in your fuel mixture, to prevent moisture from freezing and breaking the carburetor.

I have actually seen this happen with brand new snow blowers, and given that a carburetor is anywhere from $80-$150. These simple additives would be your cheaper alternative.

Check your drive belts and pulleys, change the belt if you notice any cracking or fraying in it.

Check your tire air pressure, make sure not to over-inflate them. Check the pressure limit marked on the side of your tires, and follow that.

Once you have checked, replaced necessary parts, had your carburetor checked, and done the rest. You should have a one pull wonder that will give you trouble free snow blowing for the season.

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We now are at about 660 members for the year 2013. That gives us seven voting delegates to send to the conference in February if we want to send that many. The conference is going to be in Fort McMurray so should be interesting as we have never had a conference there.

Pofianga is going to have a winter camp after new years, so if any one would like to come you can call Leonard at 403-783-1858 for more information.

Anyone who has any luck hunting this season and would like to donate a little wild meat to the club for our February awards and banquet supper, it will be greatly appreciated.

We are just about through our events for the year, only one left before Christmas and that is our annual horn measuring which will be December 8 at the Fish and Game club house.

There are posters around at various places that have all of the information on them.

We recently held a Firearms Safety course with thirteen students present and all did great on the course. We are taking names for our next course, so anyone that needs to get their gun license can contact The Ponoka Fish and Game for information.

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trip we went on the second and third week of October. Time flys when you are having fun. We went on a hunting trip to the north country, as we have been doing for the past twenty years, and though we had lots of fun - the game had more as they outwitted us most of the time. October was quite warm and the elk still had plenty to eat in the woods and were only coming out in the fields during the night and going back into the bush before morning. The deer and moose were quite plentiful but we had only one mule deer tag. However we had a great time with our fellow hunters. One of the guys from the states had never hunted in bear country so of course he got the bear stories from every one. He was on the look out for elk the next day when two black bears came out in the field and were walking toward him - well he got very nervous as they got closer so he started yelling at them and they stood up on their back legs, as they will do when they hear something they can’t see. He said later they were eight feet tall when they stood up,. We asked him what the problem was as he had more bullets then the bears did. He didn’t think that was very funny. Guess that is the last time we will see him.

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Typhoon Haiyan’s impact in Ponoka

By Amelia Naismith Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippians on Nov. 8 as the strongest recorded storm to breach the country’s land and educated estimates believe it may be one of the strongest storms ever recorded on Earth.

After Hayian hit Lilibeth Dela Cruz’s hometown of Ulhay, in the Province of Leyte, she spent the next six days sitting in her Ponoka home wondering how her brother and other relatives were faring, or if they were even alive.

“It was stressful. To be honest, I was only getting one to two hours of sleep a night,” said Dela Cruz.

“Not knowing if they were alive.

When I spoke to my brother and everyone was alive, only the houses were affected, it was a relief,” she added.

Dela Cruz’s cousin lives in the city of Beybey, Leyte, two hours from the village of Ulhay, and while communication was severely hindered in the affected areas she was finally able to reach them; yearning for information on the status of her brother. He was there when her call went through and she was able to get a first-hand update on her family and the village.

Along with her sisters, Dela Cruz has a vacation home in Ulhay, constructed with concrete and a sturdier foundation than many of the homes there. During the typhoon her brother opened that house for people to gather in for safety. “There was 100 people in the house.”

Although she isn’t positive because of a lack of communication, Dela Cruz believes people stayed in her home for three or four days, but once the storm and the rain settled they left to try and salvage what was left of their own homes.

“I have a nephew, some of my relatives, their house is gone, like totally gone,” she explained.

Unlike the large city of Tacloban, which is much closer to the ocean and mostly destroyed, Ulhay is further inland and rural.

Dela Cruz says there wasn’t as much damage in her village — which has a population of approximately 1,500 — but 90 per cent of the people still have damaged houses. “But you can get that back; but not a life.”

“I would say my village is still lucky,” she added. Living in a rural area meant there were some naturally growing fruits that had survived the storm, people in urban centres such as Tacloban didn’t even have that left.

“Many people are leaving Leyte, especially Tacloban. There’s nothing for them there,” said Dela Cruz. She says most are travelling to Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

During the one time she was able to speak with her brother he told her about the experience in the house the stormed raged on.

Although they weren’t yet ripe, collected coconuts, bananas, mangos and papayas sustained the people until it was safe to go outside. Because the fruit wasn’t ripe it was crunchy and loud to eat. Dela Cruz was told hearing that strange noise from something they normally ate caused a lot of laughter in the house. “They’re still able to laugh at their situation . . . They’re very strong, we’re very strong. That’s what makes me proud to be a Filipino.”

Since Typhoon Haiyan, Dela Cruz has opened a bank account for those who want to donate to help the people Ulhay. She isn’t aggressively seeking donations and has only asked family and close friends she comfortable with.

“I’m doing this on my own effort,” said Dela Cruz. Her sister, who lives in the United States, is undertaking a similar project.

Ulhay is a poor village with more less fortunate people than fortunate people, says Dela Cruz. “The village is very small . . . I know everybody there, I know the hardships.”

“They struggle in daily life without calamity. I can’t imagine what they’re going through now,” she added.

Dela Cruz wanted to send money to the people in Ulhay but her brother told her it would be difficult for them to properly use it; stores in Beybey have limited supplies and the lines are “crazy.” She was told people begin lining up outside of stores at 4 a.m.

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In Beybey some businesses have doubled the price of foods such as rice and gas, which is normally 50 pesos per litre, has been raised to 150 pesos per litre in some places. “I don’t know if it’s everybody or some greedy businesses . . . And that’s sad. When I found out it really makes me mad.”

“Almost (all of) Leyte is going to that city for food and gas. The businesses see that and that’s why it’s really upsetting,” she added.

Dela Cruz says her sister wanted to send relief funds right away but she told her they needed to wait to see what kind and how much aid the people of Ulhay received from governments and other organizations first. That way their own efforts could fill in the gaps or be used when other relief funds stopped coming in. “It’s hard for us to make decisions . . . I really don’t know what kind of help they’re going to get.”

“They just have to live day by day, hoping the right help will come,” she added.

Dela Cruz is planning a Valentines Day party to raise more money because she knows they’ll still need support months from now. The main business of Ulhay is farming but she doesn’t think they’re able to get into the rice fields right now and most of the coconut trees where destroyed. Many other coconut trees are still young, they take 15 year to become mature enough to bear fruit.

“I don’t have a date but that’s my future plan.

Not just me, but my relatives and close friends . . . Our main concern right now is how our people will continually eat and their shelter.”

Another Ponoka resident, Robert Koteles was also in the Philippines on the day of Typhoon Haiyan.

Koteles was in the country campaigning for the personal use of medical marijuana, because for the next six months he’ll be living there, and advocating for the industry to take root in the Philippines. “I was talking to the highest officials in the medical field and the drug enforcement agency to bring medical marijuana into the Philippines and grow it.”

Koteles left Canada for the Philippines on Sept.

26 and returned Nov. 9. “I flew right through that storm. We flew right over the eye of that storm.”

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Mecca Glen, a school of approximately 150 students, has, through a hot dog fundraiser, raised $800 for Red Cross relief funds to be contributed to the Philippines relief effort. “I’m really proud of them,” said principal Al Libby.

Libby added a parent of a student volunteered to pay the entire bill of the supplies needed for the fundraiser, so nothing raised would be needed for operational costs. “So that’s a straight $800 profit for the Red Cross,” said Libby.

According to the National Crisis Management Agency: there are approximately 3,976 confirmed deaths, 1,598 missing and 18,175 injured. In the Eastern Visayas region covering the islands of Leyte and Samar: 3,725 dead, 17,821 injured and 1,574 missing. The Western Visayas region: 161 dead, 228 injured, 19 missing. Central Visayas region, which includes Cebu: 74 dead, 102 injured and 5 missing. Other regions: 16 dead, 24 injured.

Between 11 and 12 million people were affected by the typhoon and approximately 4 million are still displaced from their homes, 19 days after it tore through the country.

Typhoon Haiyan ran a course through eastern and central Philippines with sustained winds speeds between 250 and 295 kph, and gusts as strong as 360 kph. Haiyan’s winds equate it to a Category 5 hurricane.

Haiyan’s reach was so large in diameter that its clouds affected two-thirds of the country, which stretches more than 1,850 kilometers.

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St. Augustine Catholic School’s senior Queens are headed to provincials as they pose for a photo to celebrate their victory in the zone finals held in Ponoka over the last weekend.

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Darren Josephison Submitted After six years of great seasons that included four league titles, 100 plus wins, but too many 2nd and 3rd place finishes at the Zones, the St. Augustine Queens have finally made it to ASAA Volleyball Provincials.

Their Zone playoff did not start off on a good note on Saturday, Nov. 23 as they lost to lower seeded Delburne 23-25 and 23-25 in a mistake fill match.

The Queens rebounded in their remaining round robin match with a 25-12, 25-17 win over OLMP from Camrose.

In the semi final they would face first place Sedgewick from the other pool, who had quickly become everyone’s favourite to advance, based on their pool play. But the Queens played mistake-free volleyball on route to 25-21 and 25-22 wins. So it was back to the finals in their home gym like last year.

Their opponent would be CACHS from Lacombe. In front of a raucous crowd, the Queens were ahead the entire 1st set winning 2522. But CACHS came out strong in the 2nd set leading 9-1, requiring a Queens timeout.

After the timeout, the St. As girls fought back to 9-9, only to fall behind again 10-16. Once again they dug in and tied the set 18-18.

Then the score went back and forth until at 22-22, the Queens scored 3 straight points with the 25th being a booming pig ball kill by Jennifer Henderson.

With that the celebration was on.

The Queens will travel to Edmonton Wednesday Nov. 27 and play Thursday-Saturday.

On the 50th anniversary of the ASAA, all boys and girls 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A provincials are being held at the “Go Center” at the U of A’s south campus.

St Augustine senior boys end season with positive note, but miss zones

By Amelia Naismith Throughout their season, the St. Augustine senior boys’ volleyball team continuously grew and honed their skills, and remained consistent with what they could achieve. On Nov. 20 the boys placed third against three other teams jostling for a ticket to zones.

While only the top two teams move on to zones, coach Brad Normandeau says the team still reached many of its goals set for the season. “If we saw some growth for this year and something to build on next year, I’m a happy man.”

“I was very pleased with how the season ended up overall,” he added.

St. Augustine played three back-to-back

games in their final fight for zones; losing to Pigeon Lake and the Central Alberta Christian School, but beating Delburne for the second time this year during regular season games.

“We started a little slow with our serving,” said Normandeau. Delburne won the first set 2-20 but St. Augustine was able to make a comeback and took the second set, 25-11.

Normandeau says their biggest weakness against the other teams is inexperience. His four Grade 12 players entered into the sport for the first time this year and the most experienced players are in Grade 10 and 11, because they played in junior high. “Part of it is the transition to the senior high game for a lot of my guys.”

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Stampeders remain without a win

By Mustafa Eric What coach Dave Parent said about Stampeders’ main hurdle to win games early in the season appears to remain very much the same as the teams approach halfway through the regular league schedule.

“We dig a hole for ourselves and we cannot get out of it,” was the description of the problem by Parent.

In back-to-back home games last week, Stampeders continued to make things difficult for themselves and lost more points, leaving the first ever win of the season as elusive as ever.

In last Wednesday’s game against Stettler Lightning, who sit at the top of the Junior Heritage Hockey league undefeated, the Stampeders held tight until the middle of the first period, but once the visitors scored their first goal, it was like the floodgates opened to the end: Lightning finished the period with a 4-0 lead.

In the second period, the Ponoka boys tried to stage a comeback and actually scored twice, through Ryan Strome and Braedan Grant, but the Lightning was not to be stopped.

They also scored three goals to widen their lead to 7-2 at the end of the second and finished with three more points in the third period to close the game at 10-2.

During Saturday’s game against Banff Academy Bears, the Stampeders were again holding tight in the first period. Although the visitors scored first, Tyson Crampain responded with an unassisted long shot to equalize the scoreboard and the first period ended with the balance holding.

Bears scored again in the 7th minute of the second period to lead 2-1, about six minutes later, Stampeders were offered but squandered a major chance: In the 13th minute, Bears were reduced to

Braedan Grants scores for Ponoka against the Lightning in the second period of the game on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Photo by Mustafa Eric

three men on the ice with two players sent to the penalty box, one of them for four minutes for excessive roughing and the Stampeders failed to strike despite maintaining their relentless attacks. Apparently

having used all their powder in their arsenal, Stampeders failed to stop the Bears from scoring three more in the final period, sending the visitors home with a 5-1 victory.

Ponoka boys have a single road game this week. They will be playing against Stettler Lightning in the Stettler Rec Centre on Friday, Nov. 29 at 7.30 p.m.

Minor Hockey roundup

By Amelia Naismith

Noah Hackett sends the puck into the Bentley Bruins net as the fourth goal on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Photo by Mustafa Eric

Over the weekend many minor hockey games were played by Ponoka and Maskwacis teams, with wins and losses for both sides.

Tier 5 Atom Ponoka boys lost their Nov. 23 home game against the Big Valley Atom Swordmen 4-2. Dex Wager and Tyler Shoemaker each scored one goal.

Tier 5 Atom Maskwacis boys played an away game in Daysland on Nov. 23. They were defeated 13-5 by the Thunderstars.

Destiny Raine, Kole Rain-Wolfe and Jasea Moonias each scored once while Alysik Buffalo put the puck in the net twice.

Four Peewee games where played over the weekend, leading to one win and three losses.

Tier 1 Peewee A boys won their Saturday, Nov. 23 game against the Bentley Bruins with a close 5-4. Ryland Lefebvre earned himself a hat trick while Noah Hackett and Jayden Nokohoo rounded out the score with one goal each.

The next day the boys lost to Stettler Blizzard 3-1 with Hackett scoring the only goal.

Tier 1 Peewee A Chiefs also lost their away game against the Daysland Thunderstars, 8-2. Nolan Twins and Rhodes Buffalo scored the team its two goals.

Tier 4 Peewee B Ponoka boys lost 11-3 against the Clive Black Hawks on Nov. 24. Connor Macleod, Kaiden Thomson and Travis Hyink each scored once.

Tier 1 Midget A Wolves won their Sunday game against Red Deer Lodge 9-6. Jarret Henderson scored three times and Zak Morrow twice. James Lea, Lane Jones, Shawn Wilton and Ethan Deuck all scored once.

Atom Maskwacis female team lost 13-1 in Clive on Sunday. Jayliese Swampy-Montour scored the only goal.

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Teams from St. Augustine and Ponoka Secondary Campus both made top four at the Skills Canada Cardboard Boat Races held earlier this month in Red Deer and Calgary.

The students, armed with their cardboard and duct tape, had one and a half hours to build a boat that

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would hold up to three students at a time.

Once finished, one of the four team members had to race the boat across the pool. This was followed by a float test. Three members had to clambour into the boat while the remaing teammate held it steady. “Of the 24 teams entered, both St. Augustine teams were part of a four way tie for fourth place.

The teams had a swimming good time and are already anticipating next year’s event. Congratulations to both

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• Experience in social services, publication design and grant application writing would be an asset.

• Possess a thorough knowledge of the community and its resources.

• Demonstrates effective communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and liaise with community individuals and organizations.

• Adaptable to an ever-changing work environment • Computer experience required with knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel, Quick Books, and PowerPoint • Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and $2,000,000 liability insurance.

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Ponoka Secondary Campus took second and third place in the senior division in Red Deer and first place in Calgary.

“All of our competing students worked very hard planning and practicing in the weeks previous to the races,” said Jeff Bone, construction teacher for the school.

Teams were judged on their planning, design and ability to work together.

Above Khryztofor Kustiak, Grade 8, keeps his eye on the finish line as he competes for his St. Submitted photo Augustine team.

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It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.

A part of us went with you, the day God took you home.

If tears could build a stairway and heartaches make a lane, we’d walk our way to heaven, and bring you back again.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.

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SECRETARY I – OPERATIONS AND PROPERTY SERVICES The Town of Ponoka is currently seeking applications for the position of Secretary I – Operations and Property Services. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Property Services, the Secretary I provides general administrative support to the Electrical, Public Works and Water Works departments and serves as the first point of contact for individuals requiring assistance from the Operations and Property Services division.

Duties include: • using word processing and other computer software • preparation of correspondence and reports as directed • data entry as identified • editing and proofreading materials • searching files and other documents to locate pertinent data • scheduling appointments • serve as the receptionist and first contact for individuals entering or placing calls to the Town Shop.

The successful applicant will possess the following skills and abilities: • excellent written and verbal communication skills • ability to follow written and/or oral instructions • effectively organize work and establish priorities • work effectively with other staff and/or independently as the situation dictates • proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of programs and ability to learn and work within the Town’s software program.

Applicants are asked to submit resumes to: Town of Ponoka ATTENTION: Dave McPhee, Director, Operations and Property Services 5102 – 48 Avenue, PONOKA, AB T4J 1P7 Fax: (403)783-6745; Phone: (403)783-0528 email: dave.mcphee@ponoka.org

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Looking for out-going professional, self-motivated individuals to join our SALES TEAM! We offer leading edge, flexible pay plans as well as group benefits, and a savings plan program.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic dealership family, please send resume to hr@adamsgm.com or stop by in person and ask for Steve Wolbeck

FEED MILL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR The Wetaskiwin Co-op Feed Department is currently recruiting for a Feed mill Equipment Operator. The successful candidate will be part of a very exciting opportunity to develop and grow in a rewarding career.

Applicants must have a strong commitment to efficiency and excellence.

Candidates must have a positive attitude, the ability to learn new tasks, and a proven work history.

Wetaskiwin Co-op offers a competitive salary, benefits and pension plan package, ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, a stable and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with one of Central Alberta’s most successful organizations.

Please submit a detailed resume to:

Al Johnston, Production Manager WETASKIWIN CO-OP ASSOCIATION LTD. 4707-40th Avenue, Wetaskiwin Alberta, T9A 3K7, Fax: 780 – 352 – 6160 Email: ajohnston@wetaskiwincoop.com Deadline for applications Saturday, December 7th, 2013 We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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LOOKING FOR BOILER OPERATORS with tickets for work in Central Alberta and Northeastern BC. Submit resumes to info@gtchandler.com or fax to: 403-886-2223 Start your career!

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To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office.

Phone 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7.

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of Ponoka, Lacombe, Stettler and Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) are now hiring FULL TIME AND PART TIME Food Counter Attendants.

Basic duties include making food and serving customers.

All stores are 24 hours, except Stettler, which has extended late night hours and applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts, including evening, weekends and nights shifts.

Students, stay home moms, retired persons, we offer part time flexibility to fit your lifestyle, as well as scholarship programs for students. Wages range from $10.50 to 11.00 per hour and we will train.

Benefits are included and we offer opportunities for advancement. Apply in person at the store, on line at cbay22.telus.net or mail resume to 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, AB, T4J 1J8 RAMADA INN & SUITES REQUIRES ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred.

Only serious inquiries apply.

Rate $13.50/hr.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433

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HVAC Service Person required. SHEET Metal Installer required with residential and retro-fit experience.

Attractive wages and benefits. Great hours. e-mail: brad@ comfortecheating.com or Fax resume to: 403-309-8302

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

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United Tank Inspections Inc. is currently looking for a Full-Time Heavy Duty Mechanic for our Stettler, AB shop. You will be doing repairs, overhauls, maintenance, service, and CVIP’s on Heavy Trucks & Trailers. We offer competitive wages, group health benefits and group RSP. Please call 403-7424747 or email jobs@ unitedtank.ca

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Class 1 or 3 Operators.

Full-time and part-time positions available.

Openings in several Alberta areas. Fax resume to Carillion Canada 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca.

Positions to start Oct. 15, 2103. Please state what position and location you are interested in.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC. Experienced in hydraulics, diesel engines, prime movers, tracked vehicles as well as spray equipment. This is an opportunity for field work and shop.

Please send resume to: acemail@acevegetation.com or fax 780-955-9426 or mail to: Ace, 2001 - 8 St., Nisku, AB, T9E 7Z1.

THE TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE, Alberta requires a full-time permanent Equipment Operator 2 to operate Grader, Backhoe, Skid Steer, etc. We offer a great work environment along with competitive wage and benefit package. Please send your resume to dscott@sylvanlake.ca.

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As an Associate Financial Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting and developing agency operations through outbound prospecting, client contact and sales activities. The Associate Financial Advisor will identify prospects in personal, business, non-pro¿t and agricultural markets, determine needs, and act as a trusted insurance and ¿nancial advisor in making informed product recommendations.

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The Reward • A full time position with one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada • Opportunity for career development including education opportunities, continuous training and career planning

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• Opportunity to work for a company that is dedicated to giving back to your community through volunteering and an emphasis on environmental and sustainable business practices If you are interested in a career with The Co-operators, please drop off a Cover Letter and Resume at our of¿ce in Ponoka.

Want to learn more or have questions about this opportunity, please contact Greg Braat, Financial Advisor / Owner.

About The Co-operators The Co-operators Group Limited is a Canadian-owned co-operative. Through its group of companies it offers home, auto, life, group, travel, commercial and farm insurance, as well as investment products. The Co-operators is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. The Co-operators is ranked #3 among the 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights, and listed among the 50 Best Employers in Canada. For more information visit http://www.cooperators.ca.

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

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Successful candidate must have Canadian Red Seal and/or Alberta Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate.

Starting flat rate wage $29/hour plus monthly bonus available.

Blue Cross benefit package after 3 months successful employment.

Fax resume 403-343-2160 or drop in person, Red Deer INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates.

Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

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

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

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

CONCRETE SERVICES

WETASKIWIN READY MIX • Residential • Commercial • Agricultural OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY Ph: 587-786-3142 780-352-4301 Email: dmarkevich@wetaskiwinrm.com

HEATING

“Committed to your comfort”

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions: * General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler * Automotive Electrical Technician * Journeyman Welder / Apprentice * 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience * Production Manager Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com

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DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS & EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca

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GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend.com.

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED

EXPRESS LUBE MANAGER

Submit resume to: Calnash Trucking Ltd. 6526 - 44 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403.783.3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com

Required Immediately at Adams Chevrolet

The successful candidate must be able to excel in a fast paced environment, have superior customer satisfaction skills, and be able to lead and motivate a team of technicians.

Previous Automotive experience is a must.

We provide an aggressive pay plan with bonuses, as well as an excellent benefits plan. If you have a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic we want to hear from you.

Send resumes to: phodgins@adamsgm.com

WETASKIWIN READY MIX

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please

ALLOWANCE NOT CUTTING IT? Join the PONOKA NEWS

Carrier Team!

Now Hiring • CONCRETE MIXER DRIVERS Minimum Class 3 with air.

• BATCH/DISPATCH PERSONNEL • LOADER OPERATOR / YARD PERSON

Please apply in person with current driver abstract & resume

Business Opportunities

DISPATCHER

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

Truckers/ Drivers

Want to see the country?

Semi retired? We are looking for 1 ton O/O to transport RVs throughout North America.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for the following position:

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Above average earnings,1/4ly incentive bonuses, benefits & year round employment

in Ponoka County is looking for EXPERIENCED HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS COLLECTION TRUCK DRIVERS We offer full-time year round employment, competitive wages and employee benefits.

If interested, please contact: Michael Haworth Tel: 780-455-9350 ext. 2 Cell: 780-499-2029 Fax: 780-452-5666 Email: mhaworth@cuttingedgerubber.com

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SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: www. awna.com/resumes_add.php

TJ LOGGING OF WHITECOURT, ALBERTA is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014 logging season. Experienced buncher/skidder/limber/ process operators required.

Please fax resume to 780-778-2428.

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We offer:

5410 - 50 Street, Wetaskiwin or email dmarkevich@wetaskiwinrm.com

EXERCISE, EARN MONEY, AND WIN PRIZES! Reliable carriers are automatically entered into a monthly draw.

Win an additional $50 Keep up the good work and your name will be entered to win a

$400 Gift Certificate

DANDY PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Electrical Enclosure & Power Division

• EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT • FINISHER • TURRET OPERATOR • PANEL SHOP ELECTRICIAN

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

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

Email: acdandy@acdandy.com

Each week the Ponoka News reaches residents where they live, work and farm. In town our papers are delivered door to door by reliable carriers and we could use more help.

If you are interested in a local route please contact Susan Whitecotton at 403-783-3311 Employment Training

900 a div. of Kokotilo Holdings Inc. Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

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MÉTIS EMERGENCY SERVICES PREPARATION 1-888-48-MÉTIS

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Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

WAREHOUSE / DELIVERY MANAGER Family owned and operated since 1974, Trail Appliances is one of the leading independent appliance retailers in Western Canada.

The Company currently has an immediate opening for a Warehouse/ Delivery Manager at our Red Deer location.

WINTER START GED PREPARATION Jan. 14 or Feb. 10 STARTS Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

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

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN DODGE AND RV is now accepting resumes for the following positions: Product Advisors, Responsibilities include Inventory Control Manager, but are not limited to: Service Advisor. • Overseeing & managing the day to day operations Please send resume to: salesmanager@rmdrv.com of the warehouse • Interviewing, hiring, & Classifieds...costs so little developing employees Saves you so much! • Planning, assigning & directing work • Addressing complaints & resolving problems • Analyzing & implementing process improvements †Requirements: • Minimum 3 years direct experience in all aspects of warehouse operations Business Services • Ability to plan & execute #1000 - #1430 warehousing strategies • Above average supervisory skills • Excellent leadership, communication & time Bookkeeping management skills • Organized & efficient • Ability to handle large volumes of product †Trail offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit plan, including Flex days.

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LET US WELCOME YOU! Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community.

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

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

in Ponoka, has immediate opening for

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

Consulting

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DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate!

Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today!

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

Consulting

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

403-783-6272

Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

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

1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies.

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

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AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

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

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Rental Misc

Snow Removal

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SNOW REMOVAL - Acreages - Driveways - Commercial lots PHONE Kyle 403-391-1738 Kevin 780-361-3752

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

Reaching 6000 households weekly

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For just

Need RV or Self Storage?

$30 per week

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

403-783-3311

this space could be yours!

First Call Towing

783-3636 SAVE $$$$ prepay your Classified ad. 1-877-2233311.

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Services

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WITH CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311

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OUR SPECIALITY

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$

30

PER WEEK. REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

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

Berni's Refrigeration 403-783-4880

Volume Estimation

Public & Private Land Approvals Conservation & Reclamation Plans

Experience preferred but willing to train the right person. Well Drilling Send resumes to:

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FAX: 403-843-3430 EMAIL: joycebradley@rimbeyimplements.ca

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

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Exploration & Testing

Central Alberta New Holland Dealership

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

Pet Services

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

and Appliance Service

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PARTS TECHNICIAN.

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

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

Sand & Gravel Consulting

hr@calnashtrucking.com

requires

Central AB. 403-318-4346

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

Over 30 years experience with Quick Books, A/RA/P-GST- Payroll-WCBBank Deposits T4’s & T4 Summary & much more

Dallas Ruggles

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving

Personal Services

DCR BOOKKEEPING SERVICE

403-783-5877 403-704-0706

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www.clinkerskennels.ca

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If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career as a Warehouse / Delivery Manager, please submit your resume to: resume@trail-appliances.com or by fax at (403) 212-7661.

Please indicate ‘Warehouse / Delivery Manager’ on the subject line of your fax/email. Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

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Well Drilling

Welding

Welding

1410 Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200

web: aplombterra.ca atpc@aplombterra.ca 780-702-0579

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Well Drilling

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. Patricia Kelly

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

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

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View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

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

PLUMBING

PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm

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

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

Auctions

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

Auctions

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

30

$

PER WEEK

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

UNRESERVED PUBLIC AUCTION. Truck, snowmobiles, power tools, hardware surplus, antiques, saddle and much more.

Saturday, November 30 starting 10 a.m.

Scribner Auction.

Wainwright, Alberta.

780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

WARD’S AUCTIONS Antiques/Estate Auction, Dec. 1st and 2nd 11802-145 St Edmonton; 780-451-4549 Taking Consignments now for Feb 8th Firearms and Related Auction, Online Bidding and Pictures at www.wardsauctions.com.

Building Supplies

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

Largest colour selection in Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDING. “The Big Year End Clear Out!” 20x22 $4,259.

25x24 $4,684.

30x34 $6,895.

35x36 $9,190.

40x48 $12,526.

47x70 $17,200.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca 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

Firewood

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EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

Wanted To Buy

Grain, Feed Hay

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NOW BUYING WILD FUR -Coyotes, Foxes, Muskrat Beaver etc. Call Reuben 403-887-2439

TAMARACK

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

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Grain, Feed Hay

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HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

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

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

TRY

Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 1-877-223-3311

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

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CURLING EQUIPMENT HEADQUARTERS! Great Christmas Gifts.

Shoes, brushes, jackets, timers, gloves, sticks, crutches, Hardline Icepad2, etc. Pro Shop, Red Deer Curling Centre.

Phone 1-403-346-3777.

Email: proshop@reddeercurling.ca

The Perfect Family Companion – Local Activities & Festivals – – Calendar of Events – – Restaurants – – Current Events – – Church Directory – – Concerts, Sales & More! –

Thursday, December 5th, Edmonton AB Unreserved Industrial Equipment Selling for Atco Electric, Cat Rental Store, Raven Oilfield Rentals & more.

12345 Saturday, December 7th, Calgary AB, 800 Passenger Vehicles and RV’s

Call us to Add Your Name to our Mailing List Today!

Edmonton 800-665-5888 Calgary 877-811-8855 Register Online for Email Notification Live Internet Bidding Available

www.maauctions.com

www.littlejons.ca

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

NEXT ANTIQUE SALE SUN. DEC. 1 @ 6 PM. WE BUY FOR CASH.

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Upcoming Sale Dates

Serving Central Today!

Alberta Book On-Line

403.783.8322

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

Building Supplies

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PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

LittleJONS’

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Misc. for Sale

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WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

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This space could be yours!

403-783-3311 Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

Steel containers from 8' to 53'.

20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper

403.783.3311

Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013

WHAT CAN THE CLASSIFIEDS DO FOR YOU???

Coming Events Obituaries Memorials Pets Lost/Found Classes Vacation Homes Personals Fitness Arts/Crafts Realtors Babysitters Condos Volunteers Career Planning Legal Aid Tutors Oilfield Announcements Trades Vehicles Public Notices Rentals Acreages Motorcycles Business Opportunities Cottages Livestock Grain/Feed/Hay Tractors Pasture land Campers/RVs Extra Income Security Registrations Meetings Repairs Farmers Markets Trade Fairs Rodeos & MUCH MORE!

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* RIVERSIDE APTS. *

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

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

403-357-0287

Offices

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Executive Place 4900 50 Street Red Deer ‘AAA’ OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Only 2,000 Sq Ft Remaining Jones Lang LaSalle Please call +1 (403) 4562104 Calgary +1 (780) 668-9269 Edmonton

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/ Duplexes

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3 bdrm 2 bath, 1100 sq ft bungalow. 5 appls, deck, fenced yard, dbl. detached garage, N/S. $1500/mth plus utilities

403-704-2250 2 bedroom home in Central Ponoka. Partial basement is dry and good for storage. $750.00 per month, $750.00 D.D. Application with references required. NS, NP. Call Mary 403-783-6609.

PONOKA: Close to downtown, 1 bdrm., 1 bath house, 5 appls., double garage, N/S, no pets. $800 rent/dd + utilities. Avail.

Dec. 1. 403-783-4993

Suites

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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2 bdrm suite incl. heat & water

403-783-6011 QUIET 1 BDRM APT ON 50 ST, PONOKA Utilities included $

545 plus D.D.

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

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CUSTOM LOG HOMES and Log Specialties - M&H Wood Specialties 1-888-991-5700 or email: sales@mhwood.com; www.mhwood.com.

Condos/ Townhouses

VETERINARY SERVICES

4040

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic

For Sale

by Owner 2 bdr. Condo Tamarack Court 45 + condo fully renovated New appliances Contact 403-304-8484

Manufactured Homes

4090

SHOWHOME SPECTACULAR! We want you to own a wonderful former showhome at a fantastic price.

1672 sq. ft., too many features to list! $169,000.

Ready for immediate delivery; www.unitedhomescanada.com 148 Eastlake Blvd., Airdrie.

1-800-461-7632.

Businesses For Sale

4140

MOVIE THEATRE with attached suite in Provost, Alberta.

100 seats.

New digital Real 3-D projection equipment.

Selling for health reasons.

Call Bruc 780-753-4703 or 780-753-0189.

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.

Houses For Sale

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Financial #4400 - #4430

Public Notice #6000

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

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

Money To Loan

4430

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time!

Avoid bankruptcy!

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

BBB rated A+.

FAST AND EASY LOANS! Bad credit accepted!

Get up to $25,000 on your vehicle, mobile-home, land or equipment.

1st and 2nd mortgages. www.bhmcash.com.

403-879-9929.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money?

We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify.

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com

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

Trucks

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2009 RANGER XLT 4x4, 70,000 kms., $15,900. trades cons. 403-598-0682

Call Dave after 5:30pm

403-913-5525

1 BDRM. SUITE IN TRI-PLEX IN PONOKA fridge, stove, washer, dryer, new laminate flooring, N/S, no pets. $525 + utils.+ DD, avail. Dec. 1, 403-783-6168 FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA TV & utils. incld. $550/mo.

403-963-0204

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks.

Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff.

(Lloydminster).

Reply 780-875-0270.

North-East Recyclers truck up to 3 tons.

Public Notices

6010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of

VERNON CLIFFORD ERICKSON who died on

OCTOBER 30, 2013 If you have a claim against this estate, you must ¿le your claim by DECEMBER 31, 2013 and provide details of your claim with

JAMES ERICKSON AND/OR DONNA MARTIN

at 6417 – 55 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1S2.

If you do not ¿le by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

DO YOUR

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YOUR

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24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

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Page 32 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013

Almost Midnight Madness Sale OVER 75 2013’S PRICED TO CLEAR!!

2013 FORD FIESTA SE 203A SPORT

2013 FORD FUSION SE 203A Stk.C0007 Ford touch pckg, rear camera MSRP $28,599

STK.#C0084 auto, moon roof MSRP $22,024 CLEARANCE PRICE

$16,995 BW $129

2013 F150 SUPERCREW FX4 LUXURY 4X4

CLEARANCE PRICE

$39,990 BW $298

$22,985 BW $178

2013 F150 SUPERCREW “LIMITED EDITION”

CLEARANCE PRICE

$50,950 BW $364

2013 F150 SUPERCAB STX 4X4

Stk.#T0346 MSRP $26,799

CLEARANCE PRICE

Stk #T0355.

MSRP $39,649

$24,985 BW $193

CLEARANCE PRICE

2013 F350 CREW CAB XLT 4X4

Stk #T0365. fully loaded, luxury unit, top of the line.

MSRP $66,549

MSRP $55,069

CLEARANCE PRICE

2014 FORD ESCAPE

2013 F350 CREW CAB LARIAT Stk #T0159. 6.7L diesel, loaded with roof, nicely equipped.

MSRP $77,329

STK #T0038. 6.2L gas, longbox, nicely equipped.

MSRP $54,789 CLEARANCE PRICE

$26,686 BW $193

$39,970 BW $299

CLEARANCE PRICE

$58,900 BW $419

LEGACY USED CLEARANCE CENTRE OVER 200 USED TO CHOOSE FROM 2003 FORD MUSTANG Stk. #T03378C auto, race yellow

2004 DODGE DURANGO 4X4 Stk. #T0077C

2008 JEEP LIBERTY LOADED

2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

Stk. #L0244

Stk. #T0256

$7,985

$9,997 BW $124

$15,995 BW $162

$16,995 BW $172

2009 FORD ESCAPE SLT

2008 GMC CANYON

2008 FORD F350 SUPER CAB LARIAT

2009 GMC SIERRA SLT CREW CAB

Loaded, leather, crew cab Stk. #L0237

Stk.#L0186 leather, moon roof

Stk.#T0356A leather

Stk.#T0288 leather, diesel

$17,798 BW $176

$17,995 BW $179

$22,995 BW $226

$24,985 BW $239

2011 FORD EDGE SPORT

2011 TOYOTA SR5

2011 FORD F350 XLT

2013 FORD F250 FX4 LARIAT

Stk. #L0218 mega cab

Stk. #T0300A

$27,995 BW $239

$29,895 BW $293

“Let your Legacy start here.”

www.legacyfordponoka.ca

Stk.# T0398A lifted, oversized wheels and tires

Stk. #T0368A loaded, leather

$34,895 BW $339

$46,985 BW $348 YOUR LEGACY TEAM

Bob Mass

Trevor Feragen Pat Boardman