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Councillors want to help with Ponoka’s growth

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye While Ponoka’s economic development officer is working to drive business to town, councillors are asking, “How can we help?”

Coun. Marc Yaworski mentioned he knew Sarah Olson, economic development officer, has been in touch with a company considering moving to Alberta. “Is there anything we can do to be proactive on this?”

She said the company had replied to her queries and would be in touch if interested. The business representatives did not indicate exactly where they wanted to locate only to say somewhere between Alberta and Saskatchewan. “We were not specifically a targeted place.”

Classes during the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) that councillors recently attended discussed economic development and Coun.

Carla Prediger took part. “One of the things they highlighted was the need for communication. As soon as somebody knocks on our door, the answer’s yes.”

Olson said she worked with companies as much as possible to garner interest. “If I need to pass it on to our CAO or development officer…Then I make those connections for the business owner.”

Coun. Teri Underhill asked if Olson would need

help from councillors during times when she is working with a company. “That was our mandate.”

“Absolutely,” replied Olson. “If council wants to be involved with that, not a problem.”

Outdoor hockey rink ready soon Cold winter weather has made it easier for town staff to prepare the Scott Seaman’s Outdoor Rink.

“I can report the ice on the outdoor rink will be ready to go Friday,” said Wes Amendt, community services director.

“There’s a whole bunch of kids that are happy to hear that,” said Mayor Rick Bonnett.

While the ice looks ready — members of the Ponoka Fire Department have been flooding the outdoor rink — there is still need for another half an inch of water on the rink, said Amendt.

Bonnett asked about the possibility of preparing the Centennial Park Pond for pond hockey again but Fire Chief Ted Dillon said there is some liability to doing that. “There’s always been a concern in the spring and the fall, even with signage and that.”

“It’s a nice atmosphere, there’s no doubt about it,” he added.

A Bobcat went through the ice in the pond a few years ago and Dillon did not feel it advisable to use the pond.

The fire department has flooded an outdoor rink that residents built up in the Rotary Park in Riverside, explained Dillon. Volunteer firefighters will flood any public outdoor rink to give crews training with their pump trucks.

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Kohlman seeks resolution on 38 St. from new council

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Oberst were also in attendance on Nov. 26 to hear how council could respond to Kohlman’s latest request. He presented his findings in writing as well, to give councillors a chance to conduct their own research in the matter. One of his issues was over residents putting 106 questions to administration in May with no responses.

Questions were posed to the town administration by four individuals, but it is believed the majority came from Kohlman, who is a Ponoka County resident. “Because there were supposedly 106 questions — I don’t know, I never counted them — it was deemed that they didn’t have to answer them and the matter was sort of closed as far as the town was concerned,” Kohlman said.

Administration did provide refund options as a result of further findings in a May meeting with residents; options of $72,000 or $92,000 were offered, up from $56,000, the original offer in the May public meeting. As there was no consensus from residents, the request was defeated.

“Any issue that can generate 106 questions shouldn’t just be ignored. It should be dealt with,” stated Kohlman.

Coun. Carla Prediger wanted to know how Kohlman became involved with this situation.

“What is your role here being a non-Ponoka resident?”

Kohlman said he had received written authorization from residents Tilley Lloyd and Gary Stickney and one more family. He and Bill Kuncio have also helped Dr. Peter Davis, another resident, but they do not have written consent from Davis. Kohlman was hoping MEN LADIES TEENS KIDS for answers on the location of a 20-metre water line but council wanted more information.

However, it is too soon to reply, said one councillor.

“All of us have 5,000 questions regarding it,” explained Coun. Marc Yaworski. “And we’re going to have to go through this item by item to find out.”

Kohlman said it has been almost five years since he and Kuncio started asking questions on the local improvement in the street. He believes they have not been given all the proper documentation.

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The unending story of 38 Street improvement dispute was once again on the agenda of the Town Council on Tuesday, Nov 26. With the previous council denying a refund to 38 Street residents over local improvement five years ago, Nick Kohlman brought his case to newly elected councillors.

He met with council to introduce them to what has now become a saga for town administration and 38 Street residents. Since Mayor Rick Bonnett and Coun. Loanna Gulka both live on 38 Street, they recused themselves from the meeting.

Kohlman’s concerns remain after the former council refused to heed administration’s recommendation to refund 38 Street residents for errors in local improvement. At that time, Coun. Doug Gill, Mayor Larry Henkelman and councillors John Jacobs and Shayne Steffen were the only ones who could vote, as three other councillors were also residents on 38 Street. The recommendation was defeated 3-1 with only Gill voting in favour of the refund.

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Mustang thief nabbed after crashing vehicle

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Quick thinking from witnesses and a police dog helped catch a man who stole a blue 1998 Ford Mustang Nov. 27 at 12:45 a.m.

The owner, a 30-year-old Ponoka man, had entered a downtown bar, but left the vehicle running in an alley. The doors were locked but the Mustang was missing when he left the bar.

Unfortunately for the suspect, he hit the ditch on 40 Avenue and Highway 2A and had to escape on foot. A police dog was called in to follow the culprit’s tracks.

He was found shortly after at the Stampeder Inn. Witnesses helped confirm the identity of the suspect after passing information to police.

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If you have inforRevenues from Black Elk cutting events and cattle penning are the largest earners at $207,690 mation on any crime and $104,822 respectively. However, expenses for call Ponoka RCMP at Residential, the two events are also high at $203,370 for Black 403-783-4472 or Crime Commercial, Oilfield, Delivery and Elk cutting and $101,914 for cattle penning.

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A review of the society’s finances was conducted by Rowland, Parker and Associates and the agency stated that “nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that these financial statements are not, in all material aspects, in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.”

The Ponoka Agricultural Society has added some expenses this year with the need for office space and supplies and the 2014 budget has reflected the change, said Gummow.

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Man. has been charged with possession of stolen property.

Cruising on the highway A 33-year-old Calgary man faces mandatory court time after being clocked 185 km/h Nov. 25 at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Highway 2.

He was southbound near Ponoka driving a 1999 gray Lexus when stopped.

Theft of ATV Police are looking for suspects of the theft of a red and black 2010 Polaris Ranger XP 800 overnight of Nov. 26.

The ATV was taken from a rural property on Range Road 255 and Township Road 442.

Man dies from gunshot The family of a 61-year-old man is dealing with his death after a self-inflicted

Ag society finances assessed stable during AGM

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Volunteers of the Ponoka Agricultural Society were all smiles after being treated to a thank you dinner during the association’s annual general meeting (AGM), where the management received a pat in the back.

President Sherry Gummow feels the volunteers are what make hosting events possible and the Nov. 25 AGM was one of the ways the society showed its appreciation. This also gave directors a chance to let people know of plans for the Ag Fair.

Splitting the Home, Hobby and Horticulture Show and the Ag Fair locations this year proved to be something event organizers received positive feedback on. The bench show was hosted at the Legion and the fair at the Calnash Ag Event Centre to allow more space for exhibits. Directors on the ag society board have decided to continue with that trend by separating the dates as well; the horticulture show is set for Aug. 22 and the Ag Fair for Sept. 6.

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Season of Advent in the run-up to Christmas 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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The early snowfall caught There are many ways to most of us unprepared in do this. The first and perhaps terms of Christmas lights and the most important, is taking outdoor decorations. Yet desome time each day of Adspite this, it was wonderful vent to focus our minds on to see the Town of Ponoka the coming of Jesus. Maybe crews, trudging through the we say a short prayer, or ofsnow, putting up our Christfer our day up to the Lord mas street lighting. For those along with any good works who have long memories that we do.

Deacon Rollie Comeau there was a time when the The other is to be generSt. Augustine Catholic Parish town crews ran strings of ous in giving and in charity. multicolored lights across It need not be purely finanboth 50th and 51st Avenue in the downtown cial; some of the best gifts are gifts of time core signaling for everyone that Christmas and presence. was very near.

If we are struggling to find a way to enThe putting up of lights and decora- gage in good works we need look no further tion symbolizes two things for us. One, that than our own community by contributing to Christmas is just around the corner and we things like Santa’s Anonymous, the Food need to get many things done physically Bank, or the Community Christmas celand practically around the home. Secondly, ebration on Christmas day at the Kinsmen we need to prepare ourselves spiritually as Recreation Center. All of these causes are we commemorate the birth of Jesus. wonderful and help support our own comWe have entered into the season of Ad- munity. vent, the season that helps prepare us for We should not forget our brothers and Christmas and the birth of Jesus. In essence, sisters around the world who are struggling Advent is the time for the spiritual prepara- because of natural disasters, war and huntion of our hearts and minds, a time that ger. When we remember people who have reminds us of the great love that God has so little we can’t help but curb our own for his people in sending his Son to us. For excesses and give willingly to help those every act of love there should be an equal with so little. The recent disaster in the response and so Advent draws from us, the Philippines is one such cause, another is desire to turn to God, to free ourselves from the Syrian refugee crisis. Most people have those behaviors that harm our relationship their favorite charities but if you need one, with God and to be loving and generous in here are some who do great work and have return to all those we encounter. good track records. These include The Red It is difficult during the Christmas Cross, Development and Peace, The Chrisseason not to get caught up with the gift tian Blind Mission, Chalice, The African buying, food preparation and parties. And Mercy Ship, Finca, and World Vision to really, there is nothing wrong with that; name a few. it should be a joyous time. Our other obThe other part of preparing for Christligation in all these festivities though is to mas is within our own homes. Whether “Keep Christ in Christmas,” for after all, we live in a family or live on our own, the this is the reason we have such a day. presence of a manger scene, however large

or small, inside our dwelling reminds us throughout the Christmas season of the great gift of love that has been given to us in Jesus. In some small way, the presence of the manger scene gives us the sense that we are never alone even if we live alone.

Having the Holy Family in our home encourages all family members to treat each other lovingly, showing patience and understanding, for how we could we be any different with the Holy Family in our midst.

The other wonderful symbol during Advent is the Advent Wreath. Made traditionally from a circle of evergreen branches, it is to represent the never- ending circle of God’s love, that he is same always in his love for us. The green of the wreath represents the hope of eternal life that comes from Christ and serves to remind us of the freshness of God’s love and promises. The light of the candles reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world, that his birth represents the coming of the light into darkness and that we are called to reflect that light in our own lives.

The four candles, (three purple and one pink) are lit on each Sunday of Advent. The purple color is to remind us that we are penitential people. We seek forgiveness from the Lord as we anticipate his coming. The pink candle is for the joy we feel in knowing that his birth is near. Some wreathes have a fifth candle in the center which is lit on Christmas day symbolizing Jesus who has arrived. Each week carries with it a theme for us to reflect on, these being hope, love, joy and peace.

The best of Christmases are those where we have spent time in anticipation of the coming of Jesus and in reflection on our own lives, changing those things that need changing, readying ourselves spiritually for Christmas. If we can do this, the Advent season becomes a grace-filled time in our lives.

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Ag Society finances…. continued from page 3 The ag society forecast $376,500 in expenses leaving them with $31,000 net profit. Gummow feels it is better to set a goal to either break even or have a little left over.

“If someone wins a $1 million and gives it to us, things will be looking a whole lot better,” she joked.

A capital purchase of $15,000 is going to pay for a sorting chute that the society uses during penning and cutting events at

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you don’t have to pay $5,” stated Gummow.

Changes in directors After six years as a director with the society, Greg Bowie has stepped down to focus on his consultancy work. He is also on the executive of the Alberta Beef Producers, Bowie said in his last report. “It has been my pleasure to be on the board and to work with a group as committed to the agriculture sector.”

Bowie was also a member of the Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society (PAECS) as part NEED A of being a director. The society will be nominating a new director from Check status of 3 Government the Ponoka Agricultural Grants/Assistance each worth Society to take his place.

the ag event centre. Gummow says not only does the piece of equipment make marking cattle faster but also safer for those marking the animals.

One member was recognized for many years of service: Marion Hoar received a lifetime membership to the ag society after providing more than 35 years of service.

Because of her effort and dedication, Hoar never has to pay for an ag society membership.

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Reflections of Ponoka Ponoka F.C.S.S to host an old fashioned Christmas

By Mike Rainone for the News No matter what age we may be some of our fondest memories of Christmas have come from gathering together with family and friends at good old fashioned community parties and concerts! In order to carry on this warm and friendly festive tradition, the staff, board, and members of the Ponoka Family and Community Support Services will be hosting a free Christmas party and movie night on Sunday-December 15th from 1-4 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #66 auditorium at 3911-Highway 2A Ponoka.

The jolly occasion for children accompanied by a parent or adult will feature the popular movie ‘Father Christmas’, followed by a visit from Santa Claus, a plump old fashioned treat bag for everyone, and some gift draws and special surprises. Doors will open at 12 noon; guests will be greeted by Santa’s happy-go-lucky elves, and the show will begin at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Everyone is welcome, and will hopefully wear their best Christmas outfits, which you may even get to show off while perched on Santa’s’ knee?

The gala party will be sponsored by F.C.S.S., Early Childhood Coalition, and the Ponoka Legion, and the free admission tickets are now available at the Family and Community Support Offices located at 5006-52nd Avenue in Ponoka.

Favourite Christmas parties and memories!

Throughout the decades the festive season has been celebrated in so many unique and exciting ways, bringing generations of families and friends of all nationalities together to honour the true meaning of the sacred occasion, as well as to share the exchange of gifts and joy along with the traditional fiest, treats, and sparkling tinsel!

It really hasn’t changed all that much over the years, as folks and families of all ages have always looked forward to putting up and trimming the tree, as well as decorating your home inside and out, and of course adding a little mistletoe! The stores are now playing the music of the season as well as being packed with overwhelming displays of gifts and goodies, while this joyful month of December is always full of joyful events and concerts to charm and tantalize the Christmas moods and spirits of all ages!

There will always be those delightful school and church Christmas concerts. Along with lots of treats, this is a real neat opportunity to perform for our family, whether it be singing in the choir, playing in the band, or dressing up as an elf, a reindeer, an angel, or a Sheppard in the Christmas pageant or nativity scene.

Other festive traditions that have carried on in and around our community are the Kinsmen Carol Festival, carol-

Remember when

Photo by Amelia Naismith

As we enter into the joyful festive season we will bring out our cherished collections of Christmas tradition and place them around the house for everyone to enjoy. This magnificent Nutcracker collection belongs to Verna Raycraft, and many of the colorful figures were gifts and mementos from the Ponoka and district piano students that she has taught for over 40 years!

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Throughout the years one of the most precious memories of the Christmas season will always be a hug and a few magic moments sitting on old Santa’s knee, as shown here on the happy faces of Sawyer and Leighton! ling door to door, the Lion’s Club bus hosting tours of our amazing light displays, and on and on! Most of the activities throughout the season graciously accept silver collections for such vital causes as Santa’s Anonymous and the Ponoka Food Bank, while items can also be dropped into the decorated collection boxes in and around the community! Jolly old Santa has a very busy schedule at this time of the year, but he will always make a welcome appearance at all parties and concerts, then will slip away on the 24th to get his reindeer prepped for their gift dash around the world. We hope that everyone has been good, has remembered to clean out their chimney, and will leave out some milk and cookies.

For those of us whose folks worked at the Alberta Hospital, we will never forget the annual Christmas concert, including all sorts of food and treats, running up and down the halls, then gathering in the Recreation Hall for a movie, festive pageant, and the arrival of tubby old Santa bearing gifts!

Down town in the 1950s-60’s the members of the very active Ponoka Teen Town would dress up as Elves with crew cuts and pig tails, and help out with the annual movie and Christmas party sponsored by H.H. Roberts, the local John Deere dealer.

The Capitol Theatre was always packed to the raf-

ters, and right after the movie a portly Santa would magically appear from behind the screen to hand out goodie bags to the kids, from two to teens! *There have always been so many outdoor events that can be enjoyed by all, including on a sleigh ride, sitting together on bales and covered with blankets, singing to the tune of the bells, then stopping at a spot out in the bush where a roaring bonfire can be built, followed by hot-dogs, marshmallows, and hot chocolate all around. Kids of all ages love to get out and frolic in the snow, sleds or skis are also great fun, as well as cleaning off a spot on the outside rink for skating or a hot game of shinny!

On Christmas Eve, many families celebrate the true meaning of Christmas during services at all churches, then on Christmas Day family and friends will gather together to enjoy the giving and that bountiful traditional meal with all the trimmings.

For those who have no plans for dinner on Wednesday-December 25th, they are always welcome to attend the gala annual Family Community Christmas fiest and fun in the afternoon at the Kinsmen Centre. As we all look forward to the festive holiday season, we will of course pause and remember that the very best gift of Christmas is sharing some of your joy with others!

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Opinion Telecoms industry and Harper Government The biggest news of last week was the deal that Rogers concluded with NHL on the broadcasting rights of professional hockey games for the next 12 years for more than $5 billion.

This is, by all standards, a major feat for Rogers.

The move was described as a momentous change by the national media with the National Post announcing the development with the headline “NHL’s deal with Rogers turns Canada’s sports television landscape on its head.”

Hockey being the national pastime, or rather the national passion, this latest deal will probably shake some fundamentals in the broadcasting industry.

Apparently in expectation of serious reaction to the deal, Rogers agreed to allow CBC to continue to air its widely popular Saturday night hockey show for the next few years.

This comes at a time when Rogers, alongside other providers of cable TV,

wireless and mobile phone delay the implementation of services, commonly known the regulations further behind as “telecom giants”, are inthe June 2015 deadline. creasingly disdained for doing In the meantime, Goveverything in their power to ernment of Canada, through keep Canadian airwaves under commercials run on TV chantheir domination and blocking nels, is complaining about high potential competitors from enprices and lack of competition tering the market. in the telecom industry in the As recently as October, country. these members of the telecom One wonders who is to Mustafa Eric cartel in Canada succeeded in tackle the problem if the Editor their bid, through the federal government responsible for Appeals Court, to claim the solving it is complaining to the right to take the federal govpublic. ernment to court in order to further delay the On its website dedicated to the wireless implementation of consumer friendly regula- policy, (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/ tions introduced last June. These regulations eng/07389.html), the Government of Canare aimed at shortening mandatory contract ada says in a quote from the Speech from periods and making it just a little easier for the Throne : “Our Government has already consumers to switch from one carrier to an- taken action to achieve greater competition. other as well as reducing roaming data fees.

Canadians know that competition is good Now the big three, Telus, Shaw and Rog- for everyone. Competition lowers prices and ers are trying to get a court ruling that will keeps businesses from becoming compla-

cent. As a result, wireless rates have fallen nearly 20 per cent since 2008.”

From that statement, one can conclude that we must have been ripped off pretty badly since the introduction of the wireless phone to Canada, because even after the 20 per cent decline, Canadians are still paying the highest price for the worst wireless service among the OECD nations, according to OECD figures, as reported by the openmedia.ca website (https://openmedia.ca/blog/ confirmed-canadians-pay-some-highestprices-some-worst-telecom-service-industrialized-world).

The question is whether this is just another one of Harper government’s gimmicks to look innocent while conniving with the wrongdoing. After the still burning hot Senate expenses scandal, it was revealed last week that Jim Love, Canadian Mint chairman, a close friend of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s, helped run offshore ‘tax-avoidance scheme’ for his clients.

What a tangled web we weave!

The Black Friday to Boxing Day Go-Go-Go I am quite sure that many of you got caught up in the ‘Black Friday’ shopping frenzy last week, which is only just the beginning of that mad dash to fill our December 25th wish lists, with sincere hopes that Santa will do all the rest? Unless you are one of the smart ones who got most of their Christmas shopping gift run done a long time ago, you will now join the rest of us out there amongst the merry madness adventure that will last all the way to Boxing Day. As a rather mellowing and not very organized senior, I will always love getting into the spirit of the season, but I don’t do much shopping any more, and I will leave the rest of the planning to my wife, the organizer of the money and to do lists. My favourite pass-time is pushing the cart, while browsing the stores, catching the festive mood and music, and watching everyone else rushing around in all directions on their way to eventual holiday bliss, or a nervous breakdown. Today, in our electronic age, there are so many fancy gift choices available for all age groups, and that is quite likely why so many of us take the easy and lazy way out by giving cash or gift cards so that they can buy their own.

We still buy for our grand-children, usually

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practical gifts that will keep size of your staff, this should them busy when we babysit, always be a casual opportuas well as keeping up the old nity to leave the cell-phones, tradition by sending out a few lap-tops, work boots, appointChristmas cards to distant ments, and all the rest behind, relatives and old friends. All and then let loose with your of us will always look forwork-mates and significant ward on December 25th to others. getting in touch with family I have to admit that I have and friends, whether it be by mellowed quite a bit when it Mike Rainone phoning, skyping twitter, or comes to Christmas parties, Hammertime tweeting, but greeting them but have many fond memories in person, face to face, will of the great and goofy ones; always be the best. although there are a few of those bashes Whatever the case, please try to enjoy that I couldn’t remember, at least until the your Christmas shopping spree, and don’t next morning. The cardinal rule of your worry, because it will turn out just fine and staff party is don’t talk shop, and that you look great under the tree only 19 sleeps don’t have to impress the boss, because from now. If you get a little stressed out they are also there to shake out a few social there in the shoulder to shoulder shopping cob-webs along with all the rest. Once evfrenzy, stop and take a break, park your cart eryone has recovered from the party, they at the nearest coffee counter, check your list will hope that their actions will not be feaonce more, then phone home and ask dad tured during show-no-tell during Monday’s to put your favourite supper into the oven first coffee break. Here are just a few tips at 7:00 p.m. on how you should not perform at the staff The sage of the annual office party. party.

In amongst all the hustle and bustle of *Don’t put your boss in a sleeper hold the festive season, a real treat is the much and then ask him/her for a raise; and don’t anticipated and looked forward to an- tell him that he looks like Santa......rather nual office or shop party. No matter the plump and works only one day a year.

*Don’t offer any one a hit of your homemade egg-nog funnel. *No matter how good a dancer you are don’t jump up on the table with a lampshade on your head and do your best shake and shimmy impression. *Be a good sport and take part in all the games at the party, but don’t win then all, and if you are attempting the limbo, try not to go to low, or you may never get up. *Enjoy the keen camaraderie of your staff party, and if you think you have been to the punch bowl a few too many times, please call a cab, or hop in with the designated driver.

My friend hit me with an email snowball.

I made myself a snowball, as perfect as can be; I thought I’d keep it has a pet, and let it sleep with me.

I made it some pajamas, and a pillow for its head; Then last night it ran away, but first.... it wet the bed.

Please dress warm for shopping, drop an item in the Santa’s Anonymous and Ponoka Food Bank collection boxes in and around our community, and have a great week, all of you.

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Once again on the Business Hours Bylaw Dear Editor: Mustafa is right when it comes the Magna Carta. It was a premise that empowered the people to move out of the dark ages into an age of enlightenment. Where the majority sets the rule of society and of a democracy. Unfortunately for Mustafa, he wasn’t here.

So he didn’t see how Ponoka was in a parallel time, a time before Magna Carta. In Ponoka, a petition was signed by over 600 people against the bylaw. On the town website, the few that did take the time to fill out the questionnaire didn’t leave names but did go half and half for and against. At a public meeting just one man stood up to say he was in favor of the bylaw, out of some 20 people who were there. The Chamber of commerce voted against it in an open vote for all members.

Inspite of all the opposition, four on council, voted against the majority townspeople for a bylaw that still has people scratching their heads. Mustafa agrees with that. He believes democracy is not in our best interest. (But he wants to have a debate on that later.)

Mustafa believes it is far better to have few making all the decisions for the majority, because we cannot make the decisions for ourselves. The one thing Mustafa does not believe in, is democracy in its purest sense. Majority rules.

Sharna Sullivan

Editors note: Just to set the record straight and to refresh memories: • The petition signed by 600 people was launched by two businesses that were against the bylaw and the signatories included quite a number of visitors to the town from Hobbema and the county. Even if this is disregarded, the Town of Ponoka has a registry of more than 5000 eligible voters and 600 signatories, even if they are all from the Town of Ponoka, do not constitute a majority; • The Chamber of Commerce never took a vote on the issue; • At the public meeting, one man stood up to say he was in favor of the bylaw, but no one from the public said s/he was against it with the exclusion of the liquor business owners who are a party to the dispute; • And finally, in Ponoka (and in Canada in a broader context) bylaws (and laws) are voted on by the legislative representatives elected by the voters, unlike in Switzerland, where either the federal government or a canton may take a piece of legislation directly to the electorate to decide on it through a plebiscite. Our system of government does not provide for electorate voting on individual pieces of legislation.

Therefore, the vote in the council, taken by the elected officials, which resulted in four votes in favor against the three opposed, a simple majority, was legitimate and perfectly fit the requirements of the legislative process in place.

CIBC Ponoka Staff would like to extend a

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to the citizens of Ponoka for their continued support during our “Run For The Cure” campaign. We would especially thank the following businesses and individuals who donated items to our silent auction, which again, was a tremendous success: Ponoka Co-op Oils Ltd. The Liquor Store Tim Hortons Lilsa’s Flower World Flowers For You Central Veterinary Clinic Subway Don Pederson Construction Ponoka Health Food Store Ponoka Hair Loft Ponoka Book Store Ponoka Family Meats Michelle Reed - Party Lite Charlie Donald Marie Bowie - Avon Betty’s Jam Rexall Drugs Hilje Feitsma - Mary Kay Norwex - Kim Flaman McDonalds Shoppers Drug Mart Ponoka News Altitude Laser Spa Tantec UFA

Fountain Tire HiPro Feeds Ponoka Chrysler Integra Tire John Deere/Cervus Equipment Town & Country Supplies Western Budget Motel Steel Magnolias Tangles Hair Design Cutting Edge Hair Salon Pixie Photo The Brick Bruce’s Tru Value Leisure Lanes Alberta Ag - Bag Adams Pontiac Direct Travel John Low Agencies Jones Boys Busted ESSO Thirsk Automotive Katie Cumberland Sunny 94

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 Hall Closure The Town Office will be closed from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.

Town of Ponoka Winter Operations Operation Services Snow and Ice Control Update December 2, 2013 As a result of the recent environmental conditions Operation Services continues to apply all available manpower and equipment to winter roadway maintenance (snow and ice control) throughout the Town’s service area. The Town has also engaged the services of Contractors to help/assist in clearing of the residential areas.

Residential Neighbourhood Plowing/Blading Residential neighbourhood roads will be bladed to a snow pack condition (not down to asphalt) and will only involve the plowing/ blading of snow Windrows Windrows created by plowing/blading will be left on the road ways. Windrows that may block driveways will be cleared by the Town. Driveway clearing will follow the plows and graders; however they may be delays in some residential neighborhood areas.

Windrows will create loss of on-street parking for residents. Residents are encouraged to park their vehicles on their driveways, parking pads, or in garages. The moving of vehicles off the road will help crews clear the roads more efficiently.

The time to complete the neighborhood plowing/blading may change depending on snow accumulation and parked vehicles impeding progress. The Crew will continue to work to ensure our roads are kept in safe driving condition.

Business Licenses Are Now Due! The 2014 Business License Renewal Notices have been sent out. Reminder that business licenses expire December 31, 2013. Please contact 403-783-0119 for more information.

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.

Volunteers Needed For Community Christmas Ponoka’s Community Christmas Dinner program (held on December 25th) is in need of volunteers.

Contact Val at 403-783-8799 for more information.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Employment Opportunities Rink Attendant (PT/Seasonal): Qualified Lifeguards and swimming instructors. Application forms are available at www. ponoka.ca. Submit your application to the Town Office at 5102-48 Avenue or email HR@ponoka.org.

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

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 Snow Day Public Swim 1-3 pm. 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 @ 7:00 pm Check out our website @ www.ponoka.ca for copy of the agenda.

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When I was 5 years old, my mother alway s told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I - John Lennon didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life.

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Growing Gemini eyes expanded workforce

Cowgirl Christmas: Poet Doris Daley entertains a crowd at the Senior’s Drop-In Centre Nov. 27 during a roots, country and music night.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

By Amelia Naismith By the spring of 2014, Gemini Corp. will have expanded within Ponoka, bringing a new site into production and amassing 47 acres of land.

Steel from Calgary-based company’s Fort Saskatchewan site is transferred to Ponoka’s pre-existing site to build modulars, but President and CEO Doug Lautermilch says the size of projects the company is able to handle in Ponoka is limited to the amount of land they own.

“The market place has been really evolving since 2008. We’re seeing competition from outside the market,” said Lautermilch.

Along with the new site comes another building for Gemini. “In that facility we’re adding a new blast and paint facility,” said Lautermilch.

With the new blast and paint capabilities Gemini will be able to handle the largest modulars hauled on the roads.

On the expansion site, the new building will take approximately 6 months to install. “So we’ll have expanding capability by spring,” said Lautermilch.

In November Gemini signed a multi-year alliance with one of the world’s largest module fabricators, Shanghai Morimatsu Pressure Vessel Co. Ltd. of Japan.

“Any fabrications that come out of China will land in Ponoka,” said Lautermilch. “Now we have the capability to do a lot of projects in Ponoka.”

Part of the drive behind the expansion is to allow Gemini to meet the expectations of the alliance.

For Ponoka, the expansion means Gemini will be seeking more employees. Lautermilch says this year the company’s local work force peaked at 175 and, with the expansion, the need will rise to a couple hundred.

“It’s a very good community with excellent resources,” said Lautermilch. “I think the community is one of the primary reasons we decided to expand.”

Gemini has had roots in Ponoka for 16 years and also owns sites in Sherwood Park and Dawson Creek, B.C.

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Rotary Club of Ponoka would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of our recent annual fundraiser.

PLATINUM SPONSORS Shopper’s Drug Mart RBC Flowers for You Tim Hortons Servus Credit Union GOLD SPONSORS Berni’s Refrigeration Word Financial Group - Melodie Woods Bob & Company Catering Sommer’s Home Hardware SILVER SPONSORS Gemini Ponoka Eye Care Ponoka Co-Op Oils Steel Magnolias Twisted Label Central Alberta Garment District ATB VJV - Blair Vold Don Laing Trailer Sales Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society Dot’s Crafts Ponoka News GREEN SPONSORS Travel Only - Sue Lamb Lia Sophia - Cathy Malterer Julie’s Travel Busted Bobtail Nursery Curves Wolf Creek Golf Resort

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Tangles Hair Design Property Guys The Knitting Sisters Barry Buss Pilot & Hauling Rip’n Ronnies Fitness Direct Travel Wedin’s Team and Corporate Bruce’s Tru Value The Walrus and the Carpenter Altitude Spa Rexall BLUE SPRUCE AWARDS Shopper’s Drug Mart Rowland Parker Mackenzie’s No Frills RBC BMO

Thank you to those who purchased the decorated Christmas trees at the live auction: Theresa Turner - Direct Travel Marg & Rick Barr - Birchland Dental Teresa Hoffman - McDonalds Sheila Van Alstyne Pheobe Dortman

Jane Wierzba - Remax Central AB Wendy Griffin Laura Duckett Juanita Knight

Thank You Also To Sheldon Johnston, Auctioneer; Jim Hamilton, The Volunteer Fire Fighters For Helping With The Bar And All Volunteer Servers And Shalaine Hancik For The Entertainment.

A Big Thank You To The Models; Tammy Henkelman Lauraine Weir Cathy Malterer Inger Laing Nonie Chalmers, Sharlene Campbell

Joan Pattison Nancy Mackenzie, Dawn Bleskie Betty Ann Bangma Lynette Fiveland Lisa Van Der Westhuizen

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Farmland rezoned to improve resale

By Amelia Naismith After brief deliberations and over one objection, Ponoka County council has rezoned 23.5 acres east of town, adjacent to Highway 53.

The land, which council and CAO Charlie Cutforth admitted has low agricultural value, was rezoned as country residential hobby farm for resale purposes.

“I know we’ve had this discussion with many realtors and financial institutions, that, for financing large acreages, most banks, charter banks at least, will only finance

three acres that’s surrounding the residence itself,” explained Cutforth.

“A number of these larger parcels have been rezoned over time to simply accommodate financing . . . But there is potential that this one could be split into two parcels,” he added.

Only one adjacent landowner was opposed to council approving the rezoning application because he, as a service and mineral rights title owner and farmer, believed having a hobby farm nearby with the potential to further subdivide would decrease the value of his own land.

Landowner Ed Hornby, who resides in Stony Plain,

also felt if council approved the application they’d belie the county’s ideals of agricultural roots and fiscal responsibility, as well as affect others in the area with intensive agricultural operations.

“Putting a hobbyist with a voice in the midst of an essential industry reduces the ability of that industry, and in my case the economic value of my farm,” Hornby wrote in a letter to council.

The land, which Cutforth feels is pasture at best, was recommended, from an administrative perspective, to be accepted as a rezoned area.

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Why should residents pay for snow plowing?

Dear Editor, I would like to say just what a disgrace it is to live in Ponoka in the winter.

I have been trying to be patient with the snow plowing this year, but we have had two feet of snow and no one has plowed our street once. Obviously the town needs to rethink their policy on snow removal. The streets downtown have been cleaned a few times already this year, but residential hasn’t been touched. With this most recent snowfall, the downtown could certainly wait a bit, a few inches could be handled. The residential streets have loose snow on top of ice, which is not packing down. What is the point of clearing the downtown core if no one can get out of their own street? I noticed that on the town website there is a list of contractors that we could hire to plow our own street.

Why should we have to pay for something that we pay taxes for? Hire more people if you need to, heck I would run a machine for free, just to clean the residential roads so that I can get my kids to school.

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Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

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Cadets prepare for major D-Day anniversary tour

By Amelia Naismith Ponoka’s Air Cadets is taking a 10-day tour through the war sites and memorials of Europe to honour and experience the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The trip takes place next spring, but the cadets began fundraising 14 months ago in order to ensure the funds would be in place for early deposits and down payments.

“As far as I know, we’re only the second squadron in Alberta to go on this trip internationally,” said chairperson Evelyne Cehuseby.

“This trip will change them,” she added. “They will be walking where soldiers walked and they will be walking where soldiers died.”

Along with fundraising to lower the cost of the trip, the cadets also had to complete a mandatory educational project. “The projects are for them to understand a little better what we’re going to be doing there,” said Cehuseby.

During the tour, Ponoka’s cadets will have an opportunity to participate in specialized events with other cadets from around the world, and Cehuseby is waiting — and hoping — for permission from the Department of Defence allowing the cadets to wear their uniforms during parts of the tour.

Attending the tour are cadets, ages 13 to 18, aged out cadets and four officers.

Warrant Officer Rebecca Nicholson and her sister Sarah, Flt. Cpl., are looking forward to the trip because it may be their first opportunity to visit their greatgrandfather’s grave. “Only one other family member has been to see his grave,” said Rebecca.

She’ll have aged out by next spring but says being invited to still partake in the tour is an “amazing opportunity.”

“It means a lot that I get to go there with my younger sister,” said Rebecca. “I think it’s going to really shape what I want to do with my life, my career.”

Sarah is most excited to learn and experience the history of the war in more intimate setting that school social classes allow for. “It’s really interesting learning about the wars; to feel what the other soldiers might have.”

The cadets leave Canada May 30 or 31 and land in London. Other major stops along the tour include Paris, Lille and Brussels.

Rebecca Nicholson (left) and her sister Sarah are attending the Air Cadets European battlefield tour next spring, where they may also get to visit, for the first time, the grave of their great-grandfather.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

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Keeping the doors open to the Neighbourhood Place is of paramount importance to executive director Keith Williams.

Despite not being able to raise enough funds with crowdfunding website Indiegogo recently, the community stop has been able to creep along and serve its clients.

Keith Williams, executive director, said their most recent fundraiser of sandwiches and dessert Nov. 27 raised enough money to hold another fundraiser. Although he did not provide how much was raised, Williams said he was grateful to see some councillors attend. “The dollar amount isn’t important.”

“It was more of an awareness…

In that regard, we were super successful,” added Williams.

Approximately 60 to 70 people attended and clients of Neighbourhood Place spoke up about why they use its services. Williams said a few tears were shed at this point. There

appear to be other avenues available to Neighbourhood Place.

He is working on submitting a grant application to Central Alberta United Way — a three-year program called Moving People from Poverty to Possibility — which focuses on sustainable living and keeping people employed, he said.

“That’s my next big push here,” explained Williams.

While the Indiegogo fundraising event did not work out for the organization, Williams wants to keep going. “I will not give up on this community.”

Coats for the Cold As Williams still comes to Neighborhood Place every Monday and Thursday, the Coats for the Cold program is still running. He receives donated winter coats for men, women and children, who can come in and get a warm jacket for the cold weather.

“We will still be here working for the public,” he concluded.

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A kind gesture Dear Editor, I was at the IGA on Sun. Dec. 1st. I wanted to purchase a Christmas tree. I took the coupon from the tree I picked, went to the cashier and was going to pay with my debit. I punched in my pin and it didn’t accept it so I punched it again and it still didn’t accept it. I knew I only had one more chance before it would lock me out. Rather than feel more embarrassed I decided to use my old credit card, after inserting it, I realized I couldn’t remember that pin either. I was having a brain lapse and with the pressure mounting from people waiting in line behind me I decided to move aside and let them go through while I tried to regain my memory. After a couple of minutes the young cashier girl came to me and said “here is your coupon, it’s been looked after”. I said what do you mean it’s been looked after…? She said, “the lady paid for it”. What lady I said?? The lady that was behind you. I looked around and she had already gone, all I saw were a bunch of people looking at me like I was lost which I’m sure at that point I did look lost and bewildered!

Many thoughts and emotions ran through my head. I was a little ashamed and embarrassed that some lady had just paid $40.00 for my Christmas tree and I didn’t even know her name and couldn’t thank her!?

After sitting in my vehicle for a few minutes I regained my composure.

I realized that this is one of those kind, unselfish acts that happens to a person from time to time and that you never forget.

I want to let that lady know that she has spurred me on to double my efforts of kindness towards my fellow human beings and that I will always remember her kind gesture.

You are a wonderful person and I wish you and all your loved ones, happiness, good health and a very Merry Christmas.

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Who knew we had so many?

This made me realize that the empty eyes of empty businesses downtown could impact us less (I have talked to others) if they were not so empty looking.

Helping us look on the positive aspects at spaces just waiting for tenants: How about windows filled with ART WORK? Business owners, teachers and above all students (any age, any ability), I know this would require work and effort but, hopefully could be regarded as a fun project by those who felt they could participate .

Sorry I can not bring more ‘to the drawing board’ than the idea.

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County allows two ag centre loans, one councillor remains opposed

By Amelia Naismith Ponoka County council is throwing its support behind two guaranteed

loans despite apprehensions expressed by one councillor.

The first loan, initiated by the pre-

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“And we do know those people and I know that community,” McLauchlin added.

Other concerns of Weir’s included previous amounts and land donations the county had given to the project, as well as where the society sits with its provincial grants. “Where are they at in their provincial grants? Who have they applied to? And how far along are they? These are important, to me anyways.”

After already giving $1.2 million to the project, Weir asked council why they had to support the loan guarantee. “For the same reason we advanced $1.4 million over here and are guaranteeing $1.8 million for them (Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society),” said Cutforth.

Weir was also concerned the county would be the one having to step up and cover the bill if the Rimbey Agricultural Society didn’t have an effective debt service process in place. “What I’m really concerned about is we’re going to get hung with this.”

“The intent is that obviously they’re going to pay out of the operational revenue, any finance charges. And it’s certainly expected that the county won’t pay five cents, that’s the intent,” explained Cutforth.

“On the other hand, ultimately, if that doesn’t happen and the onus is on the county, then obviously the funding for the county would come out of general revenue,” he added.

Reeve McLauchlin pointed out the county took the same risk with the Calnash Ag Event Centre. “Every question e you’re asking is the Drop by th s w same conversation we e N a Ponok had on this facility as to see a well. l u “Absolutely, but if t u a be that’s a different deal,” e e r sample t said Weir. “It’s a totally y la p is different deal, and we’ll d n o deal with that when we deal with that bylaw.”

Addressing Weir’s concerns, Cutforth aided council in amending the bylaw for the Agrim Centre’s loan to include a provision stating: should the municipality be required to pay principle or interest owing under this loan, it would come from general revenue.

During the vote to adopt the bylaw Weir was the only one opposed during the first and second readings. He U-Choose, U-Cut Christmas Trees voted in favour during the motion to move to OPEN 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Daily third and final reading After hours by appointment ment but again was opposed during third and final • Balsam Fir reading.

vious council, is for the Calnash Ag Event Centre and will total either $1 million or $1.8 million; the final amount has yet to be finalized.

The second loan, amounting to $1.8 million, for the Rimbey AgRim Centre, was validated as it was left over from the previous council at the new council’s Nov. 26 meeting, when councillors approved the adoption of the bylaw to guarantee the loan.

Despite the fact that the loan was effectively approved by a resolution of the previous council, adopting the bylaw was a lengthy process for councillors, as Coun. Doug Weir was reluctant to put his complete support behind the financial transaction.

“I don’t want anybody to get the wrong idea that I’m against this project, because I’m not. If they can build it, go ahead. I’m only about the money,” said Weir.

“I know we’re committed to it, but I just think we need to proceed very cautiously and make sure these people know what they’re doing,” he added.

Both Cutforth and Reeve Paul McLauchlin stepped in to assure Weir of the Rimbey Agricultural society’s validity and competence.

McLauchlin feels the only concern facing this loan is the difficulties Rimbey’s ag society could face when it comes to provincial grants.

“That ag society has been active and has run a smaller facility, but they’ve done it for generations so they do have some experience and background.

Whereas, frankly, none of us had a clue when we started this one,” said Cutforth.

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This year the gingerbread structures range from a jewelry box to a tiny village. The competition is judged by the public who attends the Shopping day. Each structure will have a jar and anyone can vote for the structure of their choice by putting money in the jars. The structure with the most money wins personalized aprons and all money collected will be going to the Good Samaritan Fund, which is set up to help families in need and underprivileged students in our community. Last year, the competition earned a little over $200 for the Fund. All the structures will be raffled off to St. Augustine classrooms for Christmas displays.

The Grade 9s will also be providing the “elves” for the Shopping Day. The “elves” will help little people do their Christmas shopping and wrapping while mom and dad enjoy a cup of coffee and a chili dog. Come out and celebrate this Advent season with us.

Two grades at St. Augustine School are working madly to prepare for the upcoming Children’s Shopping Day on Saturday, December 7th. The event is held at St. Augustine School and it runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The day is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Augustine students are excited to be a part of it.

The Grade 8 classes are gearing up to run the canteen for those families getting into the Christmas spirit during this Advent season at the Children’s Shopping Day. They will have hot dogs, chili dogs and beverages available in the school canteen. This has become an annual Advent service project called, “Loonies for the Less Fortunate.” Last year, the Grade 8s raised over $300 and used the money to purchase goats, chickens, blankets, food and mosquito netting for the Gifts from the Heart charity through the organization, Chalice. Every class at St. Augustine is encouraged to do a service project through the year. Some projects involve raising money, while others invite students to use their time and effort to serve or improve the community.

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Nurse Jane entertains and supports communities

By Mustafa Eric

from Ponoka, Sawyer Kiist, (20) is playing the part of Peter Prior, who was put up for adoption 25 years ago and is now in search of his parents, whom he believes to be living at the house where Nurse Jane is seeking inspiration for her next novel through that naughty adventure.

Coming from an amateur background, Kiist says he is new to the troupe, but enjoys his experience a lot: “This is my first year, first production with them.” Also this is his first professional play “I have done other plays in the area with Zap productions and Asker Church and others in Lacombe and Red Deer area,” Kiist said, but they were all amateur efforts.

“This is a great learning experience for me, everyone has been super nice, wonderful, great to work with professionally. I would love to continue doing it,” he says, adding “the food is great, too”.

Kiist hopes he could make a professional career of acting and that his experience with the Cow-Patti Theatre Company will help him achieve that goal.

“Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii” continues until Dec. 15. To know more about the play, schedule and ticket availability, visit www.cowpatti.com or email theatre@cowpatti. com .

Two Ponoka actors are playing major parts in the Cow-Patti Theatre Company’s latest stage performance that has been receiving rave reviews.

The company’s dinner theatre program is in its 17th year and Valerie Barrett has been with the troupe since the very beginning and is now cast in the lead role in Canadian playwright Allen Stratton’s “Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii.”

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The Dogs of Christmas “The Dogs of Christmas” by W. Bruce Cameron c.2013, Forge $15.99 / $18.50 Canada 238 pages This Christmas, you’re giving up a lot.

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Josh Michaels didn’t want to answer the phone.

After Amanda left him for another man, there was barely any reason to even have a phone but he picked the receiver up anyhow, hoping it was her. When he found out who was on the line, he was immediately sorry he did.

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The Champion coming to terms on a new It’s hard to ignore that nuclear agreement in orthe end of November was der to have some of its marked by the Saskatchtrade sanctions relaxed. ewan Roughriders winThe deal releases more ning the 101st Grey Cup in their home stadium. than four billion U.S. DolAlthough I’m sure many lars in Iranian oil sales are wondering what in revenue that was in frozen Saskatchewan’s wheat accounts and lifts trade (and water), this was not restrictions on car parts, the reason that wheat plane parts, petrochemiBrennan Turner prices firmed to start a cals, and gold trade. In reshortened trading week FarmLead Breakfast Brief turn, the rest of the world (due to U.S. Thanksgivwill see Iran limit the deing). Changing the game a velopment of its nuclear bit was the Canadian Wheat Board who program and allow for constant checks announced they had bought Soumat’s on it. Despite no immediate differences terminal assets, a primary elevator in in Iran’s oil trade sanctions, oil futures Alexander, MB, and equity positions in fell.

3 railcar loading facilities and 5 shortThe big takeaway from the agreeline railways. This includes Mission ment is that Iran can still develop some Terminal in Thunder Bay which has nuclear components, leading Israel to storage capacity of 136,500 tonnes and condemn the deal and Israeli Prime moves about 1.5 million tonnes a year. Minister to say “Today, the world has Ultimately, this shows the CWB.’s will- become a much more dangerous place.” ingness to change to a private business While the likes of Britain, France, and model that is financially sustainable. the US have lifted the majority of their Although the pooling options are still trade sanctions against Iran, Canada available, I believe that the CWB is po- has not, calling for more substantiated tentially recognizing the need for more and long-term documentation of Iran cash bid work and it’s a step in the right upholding the terms of this deal. Uldirection by acquiring these assets. Ba- timately, the thawing of Iran’s frozen sically, the CWB understands that it’s accounts allows them to potentially get another grain handling company and to more active in the international wheat keep pace with its competitors, it needs market. For the record, Iran’s president some cement. said they’ll import 7.5 million tonnes of Aside from Saskatchewan Premier wheat this year (much higher than the Brad Wall getting in on the Roughrid- USDA’s four million-tonne estimate). ers dressing room champagne shower, Finally, a New York Times op-ed the other big political news was Iran by Brown University ecology professor

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Stephen Porder points to the Mato Grosso region in Brazil as one way the world will stay fed in the decades to come. Despite encroaching on the Amazon forest, the professor speaks of how much the region has developed, including the frontier town of Canarana (pop. 25,000) having several stores on main street selling millions of dollars’ worth of new equipment. An interesting agronomic note from Mato Grosso was that due to the heavy rainfall in the region, the soil has almost zero phosphorous in it. Further, the deep tropical soils are highly efficient filters, removing excess fertilizer nutrients before they reach run-off water sources.

As such, Professor Porder says that if the world is to remain fed, these areas will have to become a production champion in their own right, via increased acres farmed and the corresponding production.

To growth, Brennan Turner, President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS & Android). His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1-855-332-7653).

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Alberta small business confidence at highest level in over a year Hiring expectations rise to one of the highest levels ever recorded The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released on Thursday, Nov. 28, the latest monthly Business Barometer survey results that show confidence levels among Alberta’s entrepreneurs increased by 1.7 points in November to 72.1, the highest level for the index in more than a year.

“With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s good to see business owners are feeling relatively positive about the future performance of their firms,” says Richard Truscott, Alberta Director for CFIB. As a result of stronger small business optimism levels in several other provinces, however, Alberta’s entrepreneurs are again the third most confident in the country, behind Newfoundland (74.7) and British Columbia (72.3), but more than 6 points above the national index of 65.9.

The November results for the remaining provinces were: Saskatchewan (71.4), Manitoba (67.6), Ontario (65.8), Nova Scotia (60.8), New Brunswick (55.9), Quebec (55.5), and PEI (54.9).

In Alberta, entrepreneurs continue to hold generally positive perceptions about the health of their businesses. Fifty per cent per cent in November said it was “good”, up two points over October, while only 6 per cent described it as “bad”, same as a month earlier.

November’s numbers related to hiring intentions are particularly interesting. The percentage of business owners who said they will be hiring in the next few months has risen 13 points since September. “The upcoming holiday season is at least partly the reason. Unfortunately, it’s a bit of a catch twenty two for many business owners. They are hoping to hire more people and keep up with the upcoming busy period, but are still having a devil of a time finding qualified employees,” states Truscott.

In November, 38 per cent of business owners surveyed said they were planning to expand their full-time workforce in the next three months, compared to 34 per cent in October and 25 per cent in September. Only five per cent of entrepreneurs were expecting a reduction in employment, down one point from October and four points from September.

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Mr. Kringle made the trip from the North Pole to Ponoka for a special photo op.

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Rioja Gran Reserva: Expensive -But a Remarkable Value

By David White Each year, the wine world eagerly awaits Wine Spectator’s “Top 100” list.

Since 1988, the magazine’s editors have looked back over the wines they’ve reviewed over the previous 12 months to rank the 100 wines that most impress them “based on quality, value, availability, and excitement.”

This year, the competition was stiffer than ever; more than 20,000 wines vied for a spot on the coveted list. It’s no wonder why retailers and consumers alike have made a parlor game out of speculating which wine will land at the top.

This year’s highest

honor went to the 2004 Imperial Gran Reserva from Cune, a fifth-generation, family-run winery in Rioja, Spain. This marked the first time that a Spanish wine came in first, so the news was celebrated across Spain. In the United States, the announcement helped bring attention to a region that’s been overlooked and undervalued for far too long.

Cune’s 2004 Imperial Gran Reserva isn’t cheap -- it retails for around $60.

But it still represents a remarkable value and helps demonstrate why smart wine consumers love Rioja.

Consider its age.

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Food for good: Mollie and Olivia Farley drop off a bag of food at the Ponoka News office Nov. 29 during Almost Midnight Madness. Thanks to the many donations 1,160 pounds of food was collected for the Ponoka Food Bank.

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The St. Augustine Queens senior girls volleyball team made their first provincials tournament last week. While they didn’t win any games they gained much experience.

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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye For first time provincial’s qualifiers, the St. Augustine Catholic School Queens senior girls volleyball team knew they faced an uphill battle.

The girls did not win any of their games last week in the provincials in Edmonton but came back feeling positive from the experience. They faced the best volleyball teams Alberta has to offer and coach Darren Josephison was just glad to be able to go.

He has coached volleyball at St. Augustine for the last nine years and is proud they made it. “It was a first for our program to get to provincials.”

Many of the teams have more experience, explained Josephison, so he was unsure if they would even win any games. To give players more experience, some of the JV girls also came to learn and support the team.

“The competition level is tougher than any we’ve had all year,” he said.

Players must have strong play ethics, a skill and intensity greater than regular season games. Both Josephison and his athletes found themselves watching how other teams interacted with each other.

“Here we got to see all the boys and girls at every level,” explained Josephison.

As this year was the 50th anniversary of high school volleyball provincials, teams who first played in the 1963 tournament were honoured with medals.

“It was pretty cool.”

Captain Jennifer Henderson, Grade 12, said it took some time to realize they had finally made it to provincials. “It didn’t really sink in until we played the first game.”

Players could barely hear themselves as 23 other

games were being played at the same time, so she had to make sure the team communicated with their eyes.

It takes eye contact and working closely together.

“You really have to trust your team,” said Henderson.

Carmen Lomas, Grade 10, said their focus was to play volleyball at a high level and enjoy the experience. She feels this will help next year’s team if they make it to provincials so they can “get a better mental state to be in.”

JV girls win zones Last week the St. Augustine JV girls won zones and while they were still enjoying the win, some travelled to provincials. JV captain Megan Jones, Grade 10, enjoyed the trip. “It was a really good experience…We got the feel of the experience for future years.”

This year was the first season for a JV team at the school, explained coach Kara Schmidt and while she is unsure what next year will bring for the team, she knows all the JV girls will be trying out for the senior girls team next year.

The Rimbey Spartans were their biggest challenge at Zones.

“In our zone Rimbey was our competition. We were just more consistent,” she said.

Their season started out slow because she had the team compete in as many senior tournaments as possible. This was a cause of worry for her as the first half of the season they did not win many games but, “the girls stepped up to their competition.”

While Schmidt could not give a definitive answer to the future of the JV program, she feels there is going to be strong interest, especially with the recent success of the team.

Alyssa Klinger sets the ball over the net during the recent St. Augustine Queens JV girls zones tournament. The Queens placed first in zones.

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Mixed results for Ponoka Minor Hockey

By Amelia Naismith As the season wears on, hockey teams across Central Alberta hone their skills and become stronger and faster, and as many Ponoka and Maskwacis teams played over the weekend those improvements by everyone resulted in a mixture of wins, losses and ties.

Bantam Tier 2 Ponoka boys tied with the Sylvan Lake Bantam A Lakers, 3-3, during a Nov. 30 home game.

Scoring for Ponoka were Robert Wareham, Jayden Hagemann and Joshua Vold.

Lacoka Midget females also tied their Saturday game 3-3 against the Warburg Midget Wolves.

Rene Gulmond, Amanda Burt and Hayley Skukin each scored one goal.

Atom B Tier 5 boys rounded out the weekend with the third game ending in a 3-3 tie. On Nov. 30 the boys played the Forestburg Thunderstars in an away game.

Kobe Schmidt scored once and Kevin Krammer brought in the other two goals.

Midget Tier 3 boys fought their way to a 10-7 win against Red Deer Lodge during a home game, Dec.1 Regan Hunks scored three goals, Zak Morrow scored twice, with Ethan Deuck, Shane Epp, Shawn Milton, Lane Jones and Owen Leighton bringing the number up to 10.

Atom B Tier 5 Ponoka’s boys played the Maskwacis Atom B boys Dec. 1, resulting in a 1-0 loss to Ponoka.

Destiny Raine scored the only goal of the game.

Atom B Tier 5 Maskwacis boys lost to Big Valley Atom Swordmen, 6-5, on Nov. 30.

Kye Minde earned a hat trick while Alex Soosay and Kole Rain-Wolfe each scored once.

Peewee A Tier 1 Maskwacis Chiefs played Red Deer Elite Sportswear Dec. 1 and lost 8-2.

Carson Baptiste and Tristen Young each scored once.

Hayley Shukin lunges for the puck in an attempt to score during the Lacoka Midget Female team’s Nov. 30 home game.

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Ford Ponoka Curling League round robin over Submitted The fifth week of curling in the Legacy Ford Ponoka Super League Curling took place November 27th at the Ponoka Curling Club, which completes the round robin play. The top team in pool A is the Sherrer team and the winner of pool B are the guys from Legacy Ford. The top four teams that will fight it out in the playoffs for the championship are Sherrer, Baron, Legacy Ford and Riske.

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Stampeders Update Ponoka’s representatives in the Junior Heritage League played and lost two games on Friday, Nov. 29 and Sunday Dec. 1 in Stettler and Banff, respectively.

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from scoring eight. In Banff, the score was 4-2. As Ponoka News went to press on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3, Stampeders were facing Blackfalds in an away game.

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Young skater aims to honour deceased step dad

By Mustafa Eric A young figure-skater from Ponoka is headed to Alberta Winter Games to represent Zone 4 when the games, hosted this season in Banff and Canmore, get underway on Feb. 6, 2014.

Skye Whitford started skating as early as when she was 3, but took a long break from the sport and resumed about six years ago, when she was 9, with the inspiration coming from her mother, Charity, and encouragement from her step father Lonny Jacobson.

Charity Whitford says Skye has put a lot of pressure on herself to be able to make it to

the Winter Games.

And her main motivation has been to honour the name of step dad Lonny Jacobson, a pilot, who lost his life in a plane crash last August while working as a crop duster near Saskatoon.

The crash came as a huge shock to both Charity and Skye, who cut short her attendance at a summer skating school in Saskatoon.

Skye was a regular at the Saskatoon summer skating school and Lonny, who was just 31 at the time of his death, was a great supporter. He accompanied Skye to carnivals

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It looks like Skye has already achieved what she had set out to do and made it to the Winter Games.

What’s next?

“I want to be a doctor or dentist” Skye says when asked about her career plans.

While figure-skating is certain to continue, she does not really appear to have a set target regarding her involvement in the sport.

Depending on how she performs at the Winter Games in February, she does not rule out making an attempt to achieve further provincial and even national success.

But unless things turn out in a spectacular way, Skye is now planning to first graduate from figure skating at Ponoka’s ice skating club and then do some coaching.

Until then, school will always take priority so that the planned career in a medical profession will not be jeopardized.

Skye Whitford during a performance in a competition held last year.

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June 15, 1927 (London, England) to December 1, 2013 (Ponoka, Alberta) David, beloved husband of Barbara, passed away at the age of 86.

Here I sit in wonderment of you.

All you were to me is hard pressed to put into one sincere poem.

You came into our lives quietly, and with great dignity.

You endeared yourself to us by your gentle, thoughtful ways.

You made my life so much richer with your love, your caring, and your compassion.

You were there through the joys and bumps of child rearing, With your calmness and understanding.

Your supportive role in our lives has helped us to become who we are, Achieving our dreams, and success in our chosen fields.

You always encouraged us, were there for us, were proud of us.

Always ready to pick up and go at a moment’s notice, You enjoyed the excitement of travel, of seeing new places, Of experiencing new cultures.

Our four years in Jamaica brought new challenges and triumphs An idyllic interlude to your career, our lives.

To be in your life has been an honor for me, and I know We won’t forget the things we have learned from you.

It is with love and sadness that we release you to go on to your next mission.

You will always be a part of us.

And so it is.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Barbara Noel, daughter Suzanne (Troy) Schultz, and her children Victoria and Owen, of Vernon BC, daughter Angela (Garry) Brattly, and children Cole and Brianne, of Calgary and son Simon (Taylor) Noel of Spruce Grove.

David was a long time teacher at the Ponoka High School, also teaching 1 year in England and 4 years in Jamaica.

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JOHNSON Jeanette (Jan) Ileene

KRUTZFELDT Raymond Lee

Nov. 11, 1932 - Ponoka, Alberta Nov. 30, 2013 - Calgary, Alberta Jeanette (Jan) Johnson, a kind, pleasant and lovable lady always ready with a smile or a laugh and a better friend you would not wish for. Jeanette was born to Signa and Stanley Seagrave in Ponoka, AB on November 11, 1932 and lived her life until November 30, 2013 at 81 years of age.

Jan spent her working years on Maternity Wards at the General Hospital and Royal Alex in Edmonton and the Holy Cross and Rocky View Hospital in Calgary. Free from pain at last but Jan’s presence with her loving nature will be sadly missed by her husband, family, many friends and relatives.

Left to grieve the loss of Jeanette is her husband of fifty-seven years, Karl W Johnson, daughter Hope C Johnson (Mike), son Robin S Johnson (Kathy), granddaughter Nadia M J Johnson, brother Harvey Seagrave (Geneva), sister Isabell Hughes and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeanette was predeceased by her son Jason, parents, brothers Clarence and Irving, sisters Florence, Frances, and Marjory.

With respect to Jeanette’s wishes there will not be a formal service.

Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of their choice. A special thanks to Robin, Kathy, Hope and Mike for their unwavering diligence to Jeanette’s needs in her time of illness.

In living memory of Jeanette Johnson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.

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July 5, 1952 ~ Nov. 27, 2013 Ray passed away at Ponoka, Alberta on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the age of 61.

He is survived by his two sons, Ryan Krutzfeldt (Jana) and Jeff (Melissa) Krutzfeldt; grandchildren, Jayja, Aliyah and Drayden; siblings, Earleen Greene (Ernie), G a r y ( Ly n ) K r u t z f e l d t , B o b (Brenda) Krutzfeldt, Jim (Donna) Krutzfeldt; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ray was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Darleen Krutzfeldt.

A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Baker Funeral Chapel.

Memorial donations gratefully accepted to the Alberta Mental Health Association, 320 Capital Place, 9707 110th Street North West, Edmonton, AB T5K 2L9.

BAKER FUNERAL CHAPEL, WETASKIWIN (780)352-2501 Or (888)752-2501 www.womboldfuneralhomes.com

In Memoriam

In loving memory of Margaret Mickey December 4, 2011 Gone yet not forgotten.

Although we are apart Your spirit lives with us Forever in our heart.

Frank Mickey and family

In Memory of

Thomas Robert Walton October 21, 1955 - November 26, 2003

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.

In our hearts you hold a place, no one could ever fill.

Love your children Mathew, Sarah and Taylor

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ROBERTA WINONA JEAN FATH JULY 24, 1940 - November 24, 2013 Jean Fath, wife of the late George Fath of Vulcan, Alberta, passed away at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Hospital, Lethbridge, Alberta after a valiant fight with cancer with her niece Frances by her side. Born in Vulcan, Alberta, youngest child to Ray and Mary Harold, Jean received all her schooling in Mossleigh and Vulcan. After graduating Grade 12, Jean was employed by the Vulcan Branch of CIBC for 25.5 years. Jean married George Fath June 10, 1960 and they made their home in Vulcan. Very active in her communities, Jean was on the Vulcan Library Board and was active in Royal Purple Lodge both in Vulcan and Lethbridge. Jean is survived by beloved niece, Frances (Layne) Cowley-Bishop, and their families; Tania Bishop (daughters Kennady and Mackinnly Moore), Melanie (Jay) Moore, (daughters Mia and Riley). She is also survived by one sister, Onalee Gerdis of Garberville, California and her family, Linda (Fred) MacDonald (daughter Melissa, sons Freddie and Heath) and Carla Critchfield (daughters Cayden and Rayn), both of Texas. Surviving nieces in Canada include Yvette (Tom) Cassidy (children Michelle and Thomas), Rhonda (Keith) Cleveland (sons Calder and Dawson), and Wanda Hellevang (daughter Aysha); and nephews Wayne (Marion) Harold of Manitoba and Sydney Hellevang (children Erik and Lia), as well as special family members, O’Dell Lloyd (son Ted and siblings), and Pat (Lorne) Miller (children Reid and Sandra), as well as several cousins. Fath family survivors include sisters-in-law Marie Ferguson and Georgina Fath both of Ponoka, and Tilly Staples of Hope, B.C., as well as numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Predeceased by husband, George in April, 1984, parents Ray and Mary Harold, brothers Raymond, Chester, and Vernon (Susan) and sisters Edna Cowley (Frank), Yvonne Hellevang (Albert), brother-in-law Leon Gerdis, great-nephew Colin Cassidy; and parents-in-law, Greg and Sabina Fath, brothers-in-law Benno (Stella), Stanley, Kenneth, Clifford (Ruth), and sisters-in-law Melitta (Howard) Webb, Mildred (Ernie) Starling, Maxine (Gordon) Johnson, Victor Ferguson and Walter Staples. Fondly remembered and appreciated by Jean are special friends Jo-Ann and Garry Houthaus, who helped her through all her challenges over the past few years, Marion West and home care team, Dr. A. Shukkoor of Palliative Care, Doctors and nurses of St. Michael’s hospital, as well as her extended Regional hospital family and friends. At Jean’s request there will be no service, with cremation by Generations Funeral Home. A private family interment will take place at a later date.

There will, however, be a Celebration of Life Memorial tea in Jean`s honor held at the IOOF Hall, Cayley, Alberta on Saturday, December 7, 2013 between 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael’s Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Lethbridge, Alberta or to Lethbridge Regional Hospital for heart, cancer, or orthodics.

Arrangements in care of SNODGRASS FUNERAL HOME, High River. Ph. 403-652-2222.

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Everett & Sandra Gratrix Celebrating 50 years of marriage November 30th.

Congratulations as you celebrate this milestone.

May God Bless you and fill your lives with love and happiness.

With much love from the Hoffman Family!

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

Open meetings first Thursday of the month, Everyone Welcome.

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Congratulations Dr. Jessica Liddle for the successful completion of your board exams for an Emergency Doctor, to go along with the Family Doctor designation.

Jessica is currently working in Edmonton.

We wish her continued success in her practise and are really proud and happy for you.

It was a lot of hard work and study.

Love Mom, Dad, and Malcolm

AL-ANON WEEKLY MEETING FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS. Tuesdays 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Place 5115 - 49 Ave., Ponoka For more info 403-783-4557

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Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Place 5115 49 Ave. Ponoka For more info.

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$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

EXPERIENCED EQUIPMENT OPERATORS required for oilfield construction company.

Knowledge of oilfield ALCOHOLICS lease, road building.

ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings Competitive salary benefits.

Safety tickets, drivers at the Anglican Church abstract required. Fax Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone resume 780-778-2444 403-783-0719 for info.

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Bruce McMillen It’s my Grandpa’s 80th birthday on December 15.

Come and join us for a party at the Morningside Hall on December 15 from 1 - 4 to celebrate!

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At the Royal Canadian Legion, Hwy 2A Wed, Dec. 4 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Thurs, Dec. 5 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wed, Dec. 11 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Thurs, Dec. 12 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

For tables or more information call

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Housing Manager - Wetaskiwin The Bethany Group is a multi-faceted, faith based organization committed to providing exemplary care for the older, disabled and vulnerable in our communities.

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Adams Chevrolet is Expanding and Looking to Add to Our Team

Looking for out-going professional, self-motivated individuals to join our SALES TEAM!

We currently have a challenging opportunity within our management team for a dynamic leader to provide management of all housing units in Wetaskiwin and surrounding areas.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Certificate or Diploma in a related field plus related experience; equivalency is considered.

• Knowledge of Alberta Housing Act and other related legislation and regulations is desirable.

• Experience in landlord / tenant relationships is desirable.

• Working knowledge of related computer applications and some understanding of accounting processes are desirable.

• Valid Driver’s License Closing Date: 06 December 2013

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

Truckers/ Drivers

Please submit applications to: Human Resources The Bethany Group 4612 – 53 Street Camrose, AB T4V 1Y6 Fax: (780) 679-2001 Email: hr@bethanygrp.ca A current Police Information Check is a pre-employment requirement for new employees to The Bethany Group.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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$400 Gift Certificate 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

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.

Please drop off resumes to Pat Hodgins or: Email: phodgins@adamsgm.com Fax: 403-783-8000

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BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED FOR WHITECOURT, ALBERTA COMPANY. Full-time, competitive salary, benefits. Complete knowledge of accounts receivable, invoicing, accounts payable, entering & paying bills, payroll & benefits. Fax resume 780-778-2444.

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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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HOME BUILDING CENTRE, RED DEER. Building supplies Estimator/ Salesperson for mostly residential construction.

Building supplies experience essential.

Family-owned business for 40 years. Call Rob 403-343-6422. Email: rob@executivehbc.com.

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Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

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IRON WING HOLDINGS LTD. now accepting resumes for Journeyman Mechanic and Class 1 Tank Truck Drivers.

Send resume: Attention: Laurier Laprise. Email: laurier.l@ironwing.ca or fax 780-396-0078.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN(S) in Hanna Alberta.

Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience.

Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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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 ROCKY MOUNTAIN DODGE AND RV is now accepting resumes for the following positions: Product Advisors, Inventory Control Manager, Service Advisor.

Please send resume to: salesmanager@rmdrv.com

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

VET SERVICES VERBRUGGEN Veterinary Services • Beef preg-checking with ultrasound • Mobile service for all large animals • Medication & Vaccines • 24/7 on call

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Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE • Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction Call 403-783-2764 403-588-0599 CallJim JimAshbough Ashbough 783-2764ororCell: Cell: 588-0599 Jack Surbey 403-783-5283 Cell: 403-588-0597 Jack Surbey 783-5283orCell: 588-0597

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MAINTENANCE POSITION Are you meticulous, organized & take pride in your workmanship? If so, Sunrise Village Ponoka is looking for you to fill a part-time position, 5 hours per day plus / 5 days a week.

Responsibilities would include building and equipment maintenance/ inspection; minor repairs and renovations (such as: electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall repair, etc); yard and sidewalk maintenance. If you have a desire to keep things operating smoothly and efficiently we would like to hear from you. Past experience in boiler operation, make up air units as well as fire & safety panels would be a asset, but we would be happy to train.

This position consists of part-time hours at Sunrise Village, but we also so ask that the individual be available for 24 hour emergency response or on call snow removal if needed.

- REASONABLE HOURS -COMPETITIVE WAGE - COMPANY BENEFITS

Please send your resume to: Cindy Osmond Sunrise Village 4004 40th Street Close Ponoka, AB Fax: 403-783-3324 cosmond@sunrisevillages.

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Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

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PACIFIC NORTHERN GAS LTD.

a subsidiary of AltaGas Ltd., owns and operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems.

Utilityman II is responsible for the installation and maintenance of customer gas utility services. The position is located in our Dawson Creek, BC office.

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

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4940 SQUARE FOOT industrial shop for sale or lease. 5140 Dixon Ave., Swan Hills, Alberta.

Located on 1.95 acres. $849,900. MLS#32267.

Phone Brenda McLeod 780-268-7653.

Pacific Northern Gas offers a comprehensive defined benefit pension and benefits package in addition to work/life balance and opportunities for career growth. Email resumes in confidence to the Human Resources Department; careers@png.ca

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Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.

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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in Ponoka, has immediate opening for

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

QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 12 or equivalent education • Valid driver’s license, class 1 or class 3 with air HOME BASED EMBROIDERY • Minimum of three BUSINESS FOR LESS years experience in the THAN $10,000. installation of plastic Get started in the and/or steel natural promotional products gas piping distribution industry. Work from home systems. on your schedule. Call • PE fusion Nicolle at 1-866-890-9488.

• Distribution line locating (underground) • B a c k h o e , b o b c a t , TURNKEY BUSINESS and excavator and plow building for sale. 4600 sq. ft. Mostly antiques, used experience paperback books, new • Directional drilling digital photo lab and experience asset. specialty coffee shop.

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This position is within the 780-674-5508. bargaining unit (IBEW) with a current hourly rate of $35.69.

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Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

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Central Alberta New Holland Dealership requires

PARTS TECHNICIAN. Experience preferred but willing to train the right person.

Send resumes to:

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HOURS: 35 hours per week QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-secondary training with a preference in social sciences and community development.

• 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.

Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for the following position:

DISPATCHER

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

COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Works with the Executive Director to develop, coordinate, facilitate and evaluate FCSS programs and community events. (Position Description Available Upon Request)

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Implement improvements for effective and quality service.

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Attend meetings and conferences as relevant to programming and services.

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Be attuned to potential new programs, events, or community gaps.

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Research and complete grant applications and funding opportunities for programs.

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Promote FCSS and programming through media, including e-mailing, poster distribution, radio, newspaper, the FCSS scrapbook, and Facebook.

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Conduct outcomes and complete annual reporting outcomes to FCSSAA

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Prepare monthly reports to the FCSS Board on activities and maintain regular communication with Executive Director related to all programs.

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Any other duties or tasks as assigned by the FCSS Executive Director

10. Recruit, encourage and support volunteers Submit resumes by Friday Dec 06/13 to the attention of: Shannon Boyce-Campbell, Executive Director P.O. Box 4004, 5006 – 52 Avenue, Ponoka, AB Phone: 403-783-4462 | Fax: 403-783-4483 | Email: shannon@ponokafcss.net www.ponokfcss.net Thank you to all that apply; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

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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.

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

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Pet Services

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

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

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

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Berni's . . . at your house?

It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

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MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, December 21, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.

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Gwynne Dyer Guest Columnist ex-Soviet country that is now looking west, and the craven local ruler gives in.

Pro-democracy demonstrators come out in the streets, and peace, justice and proWestern policies triumph. Except this time, it’s not like that.

The big Russian bully bit is still true.

Moscow has been turning the screws on Ukraine hard, because with 45 million people and a serious industrial base it is the most important of the ex-Soviet states. Ukraine’s trade in 2012 was almost equally split between Russia and the EU, but over the past year RussianUkrainian trade has fallen by a quarter.

“That’s a huge blow to our economy and we can’t ignore it,” Ukraine’s energy minister, Eduard Stavitsky, told the BBC. Stavitsky had asked repeatedly about getting compensation from the EU for the trade with Russia that Ukraine was losing as a punishment for its dalliance with “the West” – but “all we got were declarations that Ukraine would profit from a deal with the EU in the medium to long term.”

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Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych had much explaining to do to the European Union last Thursday. After six years of negotiation on an EU-Ukraine trade pact and political association agreement which was finally due to be signed at Vilnius, Lithuania, he had to explain why he wasn’t going to sign it after all.

“The economic situation in Ukraine is very hard, and we have big difficulties with Moscow,” explained Yanukovych.

“I was alone for three and a half years (since his election in 2010) in very unequal conditions with Russia...one to one.”

So Ukraine put the deal on hold indefinitely – and thousands of outraged Ukrainians came out on the streets of Kiev in protest on the following day.

It was starting to look like a rerun of the “Orange Revolution” that forced Yanukovych out of power after he won a fraudulent election in 2004. Early Saturday morning the riot police attacked the protesters and drove them from the square, but on Sunday the demonstrators were back 100,000 strong, and Yanukovych had to issue a public apology for the attack.

We’ve been here before, haven’t we?

The big Russian bully threatens some

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Continued from page 21 Few wine shops -- and even fewer restaurants -- offer aged wine. There are storage constraints, to be sure, but there’s also the fact that consumers have grown accustomed to young wines. It’s estimated that nine in 10 bottles are consumed within 24 hours of purchase. So vintners craft their bottlings with this statistic in mind, producing wines that are juicy and approachable from the get-go.

Once upon a time, though, wine consumers would have scoffed at such drinking habits. High-quality wines develop complexity in the bottle.

The tannins soften, interesting aromas emerge, and flavors become more harmonious.

That’s why, even today, most oenophiles insist on waiting about a decade before opening high-end wines from Bordeaux, Barolo, and other famous wine regions.

In Rioja, where reds typically consist of Tempranillo with a healthy dose of Grenache and a few other grapes, four different styles of wine are produced -- and each comes with specific aging requirements.

A basic “Rioja” is typically released one year after harvest. A “Crianza” is aged for at least two years, with at least one full year in oak.

A “Reserva” is aged for at least three years, with at least one full year in oak. A “Gran Reserva” -- like Cune’s 2004 Imperial -- is aged for at least five years, with two years in oak and three years in bottle.

Some producers go well

beyond the official aging requirements, only releasing their wines when they’re ready. That’s why Cune’s “current” Gran Reserva is about ten years old. One of Rioja’s most established producers, Lopez de Heredia, only recently released its 1994 Gran Reserva!

Or consider the quality of Cune’s Gran Reserva.

Cune, like most producers in Rioja, only designates certain vintages the Gran Reserva designation. At Muga, another traditional producer in Rioja, the winemaker decided that 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2008 weren’t worthy of Gran Reserva status.

These wines are expensive, to be sure. One of my most memorable drinking experiences of the year was with La Rioja Alta’s 2001 Gran Reserva “904,” which cost about $50. A specialoccasion wine, to be sure.

But an incredibly compelling experience that could only be matched in Bordeaux or Napa by spending about three times as much -- and waiting ten or more years.

It’s no wonder why Cune’s 2004 Imperial Gran Reserva took home Wine Spectator’s top prize this year. When it comes to “quality, value, availability, and excitement,” Rioja leaves most regions in the dust.

David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist. com, which was named “Best Overall Wine Blog” at the 2013 Wine Blog Awards. His columns are housed at Palate Press: The Online Wine Magazine.

Unfortunately, politicians have to live in the short term, and Yanukovych’s problem (and Ukraine’s) is that the country is divided down the middle. His supporters are mostly Russian-speakers who live in the heavily industrialised eastern half of the country – and those are the people who will really suffer if Russia cuts off its trade with Ukraine.

Yanukovych was trying to make a deal that would satisfy the aspirations of pro-EU voters, especially in the nationalist, Ukrainian-speaking west of the country, without destroying the livelihood of his own supporters in the east, but either the EU didn’t understand his dilemma, or it didn’t care. It demanded that he choose between east and west, and made no offer to compensate Ukraine for its big short-term losses if it signed a deal with the EU. So Yanukovych has put the whole thing on indefinite hold, but that doesn’t mean he’ll throw in his lot with Russia instead. If he can ride out the demos that are currently rocking Kiev, then in the longer term he will probably make a cautious return to talks with the EU. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

News from the legislature As we are passing the half way mark of the current Legislative session, I would like to discuss some of the things that have been keeping the MLAs busy.

There has been a flurry of bills introduced to discussion. Some remain in the house, some have been sent Rod Fox back for further discussion MLA and some have passed and been given Royal Assent.

I am pleased that Bill 207, Human Tissue and Organ Donation Amendment Act 2013 has received Royal Assent and has come into force.

Other bills under discussion include Bill 28 –Modernizing Regional Governance Act, which is facing significant change and consultations with local authorities before it returns to the house.

The Flood Recovery and Reconstruction Act, Tobacco Reduction Amendment Act, Protecting Alberta’s Environment Act, and others were all being discussed over the past week.

Also, there was much discussion about Bills 45 and 46- Public Sector services Continuation Act and Public Service Salary Restraint Act. These Bills were put forth at the end of the week and will come back up for discussion in the coming week.

I look forward to receiving any comments and concerns about any or all of the legislation that is being put forward by the PC Government.

It was a pleasure to attend several events within the area over the last month. I congratulate the Village of Clive on the dedication of the Veteran’s Memorial on November 13th. Congratulations also go to the many students at Lacombe Composite High who received the Alexander Rutherford Scholarships.

And...Santa is on the way! I was excited to see the bright shining faces along the Lacombe Parade Route during the Lacombe Light Up the Night Festivities.

As we go into the festive season, I would also like to invite constituents to a Christmas Open House to be held Tuesday, December 17th from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Constituency office, #101 4892 46 Street, Lacombe. Please come and enjoy a coffee and conversations with me.

I wish all my constituents a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year. I look forward to serving you all in 2014.

Rod Fox MLA Lacombe Ponoka #101 4892 46 Street,Lacombe,AB T4L 2B4 Phone 403 782 7725 or email Lacombe.ponoka@ assembly.ab.ca

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