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Ponoka sees growth in some areas in 2013 While some downtown stores remain empty and there seems to be little

or no growth in the Town of Ponoka, forward strides are still being made.

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they are seeing growth.

“To keep a business, it needs to change,” she said.

While Olson is working on new growth for the Town of Ponoka, the economic development board is in a state of transition. Usually there are 12 members of the council-nominated board, explained chairperson Gary Colyn, but some long-standing members have since left.

Now there are five on the board with open positions being advertised. “There’s a few that have suggested interest. There’s probably just as many wanting to come on board as those that left.”

The volunteer board is having to look at its operations again as new members come on board, added Colyn.

While Mayor Rick Bonnett has been in office for only six weeks, he feels there is much work to be done. He suggests a taskforce to revitalize downtown may help move things forward but there are also five new councillors who are still getting their feet wet.

“This taskforce is going to be one of the big pushes,” Bonnett stressed.

New ideas are needed for downtown as Bonnett does not feel it will be a “retail Mecca” He suggests businesspeople, residents and councillors should all have a say in helping bring new development to the community.

“If we don’t try something different, we’re not going to know,” explained Bonnett.

Growth has been seen in other areas of the town such as the Southwest Industrial Park. “The (Highway) 2A corridor is working very well for us,” the mayor said.

A 2011 national household survey shows the number of commuters to and from Ponoka, which Olson found interesting.

Commuter flows in and out of town show 2,025 Ponoka residents work in town, who make up roughly half the workforce employed in town with the other half commuting in. Of the commuters who come into Ponoka, half are from the county, some 1105 individuals, followed by 300 from Lacombe County and 245 from the City of Lacombe.

As for commuters going out of town for work, they represented about a quarter of the workforce in the Town of Ponoka. Some 185 residents were found to But more importantly, thank you for generously be commuting to Red donating to the Tim Hortons Food Drive. It’s helped Deer, 105 to Lacombe County, 95 to Blackfalds make a difference in Ponoka. and 85 to Wetaskiwin.

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ment officer said the Southwest Industrial Park has seen change with the potential of one company expanding to a new location and Gemini Corporation expanding with the purchase of more land in the park. She invited members of the community to a social gathering Dec. 4 to highlight some of the events of the year.

Ponoka is a member of the Central Alberta Access Prosperity, which focuses on economic growth for 40 municipalities in central Alberta. Olson has met with companies from Australia on oilfield development and been involved in planning with the group.

“There’s been lots of different things that we’ve been able to be involved with,” explained Olson.

Another area she is proud of is a recent workshop called Engaging Our Aboriginal Workforce that the town hosted. People from nearby First Nations areas and municipalities came to the one-day conference to open communication between the two cultures.

While there may still be some hesitancy from businesses being willing to take a leap of faith, there is potential to bridge the gap of understanding, according to Olson. She said one company is working on transporting people without cars to and from work.

“There is actually a company right now serving that need,” explained Olson.

“It was a first step,” she added.

Businesses in Ponoka that are doing well are adapting and changing to the market needs and while they may not look the same as when they first started,

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By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Two Calgary men were caught with 20 grams of crack cocaine at a check-stop last weekend in Ponoka.

After arriving at the check-stop, a Mountie could smell a strong odor of cologne emanating from the vehicle. A 19-year-old driver could not provide a license or registration on the vehicle and a 19-yearold passenger provided a false name to police. After being detained for identification and under the controlled drugs and substance act, the men admitted there were 28 grams of marijuana in the vehicle.

An inspection yielded $3,935 in cash, 31 grams of marijuana, three cellphones, a weigh scale, a bank deposit book, some dime bags and cocaine. Both men are known to Calgary police and the driver was

Economic development…. continued from page 2 Ponoka’s 2014 interim budget was to be announced Dec. 10 at a town council meeting. Bonnett would not give details on the budget but said there were some elements there that would show council’s vision for its first year.

2013 business statistics for the Town of Ponoka as of Nov. 30 are as follows: • Seventy-four new licensed businesses, 16 per cent increase from 2012 • 544 total business licenses • 255 commercial, retail and industrial businesses, 18 per cent increase from 2012 • 22 per cent of Ponoka businesses are home based • $18.1 million building permit value, 13 per cent increase • 13 housing starts at $2.4 million

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The passenger was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and marijuana, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, obstruction and nine counts of breach of recognizance.

Stolen trailer found at lease site Police are looking for a Caucasian man who is believed to be involved in the theft of a fifth wheel holiday trailer.

The man was seen on video surveillance Dec. 5 at 3:18 a.m. on a lease site seven kilometres south of Ponoka on Highway 2A. The video shows the man drive a pickup truck onto the site with a fifth wheel attached. He is seen exiting the vehicle and then reentering it a short time later.

It appears he did not secure the fifth wheel as it came off the pickup on the site. The man left and police say the trailer was reported stolen from Lacombe.

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If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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You will find healing and salvation in Christ Where were you on the morning of December 14, 2012? I was in the photocopy room of Ponoka Christian School when my phone buzzed, sending a push notification that a school in Newtown, Connecticut was in lockdown due to a shooting.

Before I could get back to my office, another push notification came through identifying the school’s location on Dickenson Drive. My heart immediately sank as I turned on my computer to begin watching live feeds from the school I attended as a child.

I knew the school well. My kindergarten room was at the end of the hall and my grade three and four classes were next to the two rooms where most of the violence took place. I also knew the office well as I had to visit the principal every so often. It was also the meeting place for our Cub Scout pack.

It saddened me to think of the violence that all the innocent had to face. Those that survived will have emotional scars for a long time. It is almost a year later and I still struggle to comprehend why someone would do such an act.

This summer my family visited my sister and mom who still live in Sandy Hook. I have taken my daughters to all of the places where I attended school in the past. They have been to Sandy Hook Elementary School before. This year, we

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could only go as far as That single comthe fire hall at the bemitment has been the ginning of Dickenson foundation of my hope, Drive. I felt paralyzed especially in times of sitting in that parking trouble and pain. Rolot. Behind the school mans 5:5-6 says “And is the ball diamond this hope will not lead back stop where my to disappointment. For love of ball grew in we know how dearly grades four and five.

God loves us, because Bob Morris The school had a large he has given us the fence around it, built Holy Spirit to fill our after the tragedy to hearts with his love. keep people away from the building. When we were utterly helpless, Recently the school was demol- Christ came at just the right time and ished and now reports are being died for us sinners.”

I still have a deep sadness for released which have opened wounds.

The town is fearful that the media all those who were affected by the will once again descend on Sandy senseless heartbreak of Sandy Hook.

We live in a fallen world where terHook.

Life takes you down many roads. rible things happen. The only hope Following a four-year stint in the that exists for broken humanity is the military, I was brought back home love of Jesus Christ demonstrated at to Sandy Hook Elementary School, the cross and through the power of but this time as a university student the resurrection. As you reflect on working on my education degree. what happened and perhaps your However I had a new, fresh perspec- own tragedies, would you considtive on life. While in the service, er the call of Christ to receive His I had recognized the call of Jesus hope? I trust, as you open your heart Christ in my life and submitted to to Him, you will find the healing for your hurt and the source of salvation. following Him.

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Reflections of Ponoka 1960’s school students offer their opinions .By Mike Rainone for the News So many people have been very kind in providing me with all sorts of old photos, books, yearbooks, and material which I have really enjoyed using to put together the Reflections and Remember When section each week in your Ponoka News. Over 300 of these colorful stories and pictures of the exciting history of our Town and County have been written over the past five years, and with your kind ideas and contributions, we hope to keep these features going.

During the cold snap last week, I spent some quiet time on browsing through a bunch of early issues of the traditional Ponoka Junior and Senior High School yearbooks and monthly Inkling publications. This is really a treat for many of us who grew up in and around this community during that era of sideburns and bobby socks, where we made lots of friends and always love to reminisce about our daring and mostly innocent adventures. Teens, just like today, had some strong and delightful opinions about school, community, life-styles, and each other, and this week I would love to pass some of them on to you.

Dancing with the stars.

The very active Ponoka Junior and Senior High School dance clubs held their wind-up party last week after meeting every Wednesday at the gym under the direction of Mr. Norman Smith. Prizes were awarded to the couples who were voted as the best dancers, and a good time was had by all.

A disgusted student.

During the past three years at the Ponoka Junior High School, every kind of vandalism has been successfully carried out. To back up the statement I have listed a few examples, which include the stealing of school shorts and T-shirts, as well as student’s valuables such as pocket money, rings, and even nylons. In my opinion, I think this is the lowest possible form of theft, and it is about time that these pint-size criminals were caught. I am sure with the co-operation of our students that this will be accomplished.

Chubby Checker and the twist.

Through the years many new dance crazes have come into existence, but none will ever top the Twist. Although some people take a rather dim view of the wild gyrations and music, even some

Photo from 1961-62 P.J.H.S. Yearbook

Shown here is the 1962-1963 Grade 7 class at the Ponoka Junior High School. In the back row from left to right are: Dale Girling, Gerald Hornby, Marilyn Wagner, Leonard Van’t Kruis, Barbara Ronnie, Keith Hoffman, Sheila Stickney, Ronnie Robinson, and Bill Gow; then in the middle row are: Marylis Buffalo, Ada Van’t Kruis, Wendy Ames, Sharon Gates, Judy Whitman, Ruth Fisher, Charlene Kroening, and Jackie Martin. Featured in the front row (L to R) is: Teacher Mrs. S. Clark, Brenda Davenport, Marlene White, Marilyn Rentz, Judy Van Eaton, Shelley Younge, Linda Abbott, Charles Walcheske, Gordon Banco, and Kenneth Bruno. We must never forget the days of our youth. of our teachers admit that it’s fun. About a year ago, a young performer by the name of Chubby Checker made his television debut on the Dick Clark Show, demonstrating the Twist. In only one short year, he has become the Twist King of millions of twist-crazy American and Canadian teenagers, and is known everywhere as ‘our leader.’ This new dancing craze is being performed everywhere from store-fronts, to cafes, to formal

Remember when

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During the festive seasonal the tradition tones of the organ are heard in churches and concerts as accompaniment to wonderful hymes and Christmas carols.

The majestic musical instrument in this photo is an 1898 pump organ located in the living room of Mrs. Verna Raycraft, which she purchased at a Ponoka Legion garage sale, and still works perfectly!

dances, and the popular twist parties have become chic....like caviar.

Lots of Tomorrows (by Barbara Martin) Dear teenagers of today, don’t throw your chance away.

All too soon your teenage days are gone, and sometimes the years ahead are awfully hard and long.

Enjoy yourself, but know that it’s in the right way.

Don’t forget there are lots of tomorrows....not just today.

You may think what you do now won’t count, but in later years it means a great amount.

The things you do today are what you’ll remember tomorrow.

Later on in life, you’ll look back on joy or sorrow; because now, dear teenager, you hold your future in your hand; even though what older people tell you, I know, is sometimes hard to understand.

But remember that they were once young, too; they had their loves, laughter, and tears, and troubles, just like you.

Some made mistakes in life, and still live in regret, but dear teenagers, there’s time for you yet.

Don’t say others can be wrong but not me, for no one is perfect, don’t you see?

Sometimes you’ll have to fight

with all your will power, but don’t ruin so many years with just one hour.

So, dear teenagers of today, adults of tomorrow; don’t think the world is dumb and you alone are smart.

Today you may own the world, but later on maybe a broken heart.

Today’s fun can be tomorrow’s sorrow. You, and you alone can make a better life ahead.

Look up, and be proud when at last you find the one to wed; then you can enjoy laughter together, not the tears alone you’ll shed.

Teen humour in the sixties. *Craig and I aren’t going steady any more....I went on a blind date and there he was. *What inventions have helped students get up in the world? The elevator and the alarm clock.

My Ideal mate.

I want a boy who doesn`t think that a girl should neck and girl should drink.

I want a boy who doesn`t drool like a poisoned pup in a vestibule.

I want a boy who can handle a car, but won`t stop all night to admire a star.

A boy whose stories are never shady, a perfect mate for a so-called lady.

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Opinion Bill 28: Will it work as intended?

Government of Alberta has made a rational and justifiable U-turn to withdraw the haphazardly drafted earlier version of Bill 28, the one on the creation of growth management boards by municipalities, and has come up with a new document following consultations with the two major municipal associations of the province AAMDC and AUMA. The new Bill28, passed in third reading on Wednesday, Dec. 4 has apparently a lot more support from municipalities and their associations mainly because it clearly states that the structures foreseen in the new legislation will be created on a voluntary basis and that if their functioning is faulty, it will be the structures that will be punished rather than individuals working for them.

Yet, the motives for this bill may well be worth a little discussion.

Economic growth is good, planned and managed economic growth is even better because it is likely to have been based on considerations of sustainability.

But why would the provincial government want municipalities take over the responsibility of managing economic

Iraq and Iran on top of rising growth?

US domestic production, AlAs we all know, Alberta’s berta’s oil revenues might be economy is based mainly on even less stable in the months two pillars: one is agriculture and years ahead. and the other is fossil fuel On the other hand, agriculproduction. Other sectors are ture is vulnerable to climate also contributors to the provconditions. In addition, a ince’s Gross Domestic Product healthy rotation of oil seeds, (GDP), but the lion’s share grains and other farm produce goes to energy and agriculture. responsive to the ongoing Of the two, fossil fuel Mustafa Eric changes in market demand sector is at the mercy of marwould require some expert ket fluctuations, therefore Editor analysis to assist the farming production and exports, and community to make the right consequently the revenue coming from this sector can change drastically decisions. As for beef and dairy farming, within a matter of months or even weeks. everybody now knows that international Because of the unforeseen price movements marketing efforts are undertaken at governin fossil fuel markets, we are all aware that ment levels rather than by small companies the provincial government has been trying or associations.

This picture tells us that both of the main to tackle budget deficits, amounting to more than $3 billion according to some estimates, sectors of Alberta economy require manby cutting funding to education programs agement at strategic levels, not the other and then restoring some of the funding, a way around: The fossil fuel sector should clear indication of poor management and be managed at a larger scale so that a big planning. We need to keep in mind that with enough cushion can be created to soften the crude oil production due to increase in both effects of price movements and the agricul-

ture should be overseen for crop planning and marketing purposes.

Bill 28 appears to be designed as a step in the direction of more central planning rather than devolution of economic decisionmaking power to local governments.

As such the new legislation is effectively creating a new layer of economic management in the province with Bill 28 describing the regional growth management boards as “corporations”. How these “voluntary” corporations will function, time will tell.

It will be interesting to follow how the implementation of this new piece of legislation will shape the formulation of economic policies in Alberta in the immediate and intermediate future.

Given the speed with which Bill 28 was introduced, withdrawn, revised, reintroduced and passed at the Legislature, Premier Alison Redford and her government must be expecting some quick and positive results out of this particular piece of legislation.

One would very much hope that the expected outcome will serve the interests of all Albertans in a balanced and equitable fashion.

Angels with snow shovels and strong backs Like so many others, I got stuck several times last week, likely because I always panic, spin my wheels, and dig in even deeper, but mostly because we once again got ravaged with yet another foot or so of blowing and drifting snow during a good old fashioned Alberta blizzard. In all cases, I saw so many hardy folks of all ages rush in with shovels and picks to help dig or push out so many frustrated victims, then acknowledged a much appreciated thanks and went on their way.

Even though winter 2013 really hasn’t gotten into full swing just yet, there is no doubt that we all need to equip ourselves and our vehicles for what is supposed to be a tough and long session, as declared by all the good old boys at the Farmers’ Almanac. Our most important November to March trunk gear is a shovel and ice-pack, ice-scraper, jumper cables, road flares, an extra tire if you have room, and maybe even some kitty litter, cardboard, or mats to put under the wheels to help us get unstuck. Even more important is a vital emergency kit that will assist ourselves and our precious family if we have an emergency and may be stranded for many hours. What we have hopefully completed before all this began is to get a complete winter maintenance

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check-up for our vehicles, ingetting ready for the glory of cluding battery, belts, hoses, Christmas, only 14 sleeps from radiator, lights, brakes, heater/ today, I thought that I might defroster, wiper, and tires. We offer just a few funny facts to should never let our gas-tanks hopefully help to relieve the go below half if we are going pressure, and get everyone in out on long extended winter the same jolly old festive mood. trips, always tune in weather *When we stop believing and road forecasts before in Santa Claus is when we will heading out, and have some start getting clothes for ChristMike Rainone sort of a fully-charged commas.

Hammertime munication device if you need *It was the festive season to call for help or phone home. and the Judge was in a merry The basic winter survival mood as he asked the prisonkit in all vehicles should include: flashlight, er standing in front of him, “What are you batteries, cell phone charger, blankets, match- charged with?” “Doing my Christmas shopes, candles, snacks, water, gloves, boots, extra ping early” replied the defendant. Offering warm clothes, and a first-aid kit, along with a smile his worship explained, “That’s no our daily medications. For long trips it is offense.....how early were you doing this also nice to take along a few games, books, shopping?” “Before the store opened” the and toys to keep the kids and other passen- prisoner quietly uttered. gers occupied. Before you hit the road inform *It was the night before Christmas and all someone else where you are going, and give through the house, not a creature was stirring, them a call when you get there. Please take a not even a mouse. The stockings were all little extra time to plan your winter trip so that hung by the chimney with care....they’d been it will turn out to be a memorable and safe worn all week and needed the air. experience. *As a mother and her 20 year old daughJust a little Christmas humour. ter approached Santa in the busy mall, she As you all just keep on shopping and snuggled up to his fuzzy white beard and

whispered in his ear, “Could I speak to you in private?”What is your wish my dear?” “The greatest gift I could ask for our flambouyant and rather wild daughter is for you to bless us with a brand new son-in-law. *A news release from the Alaska Highway Department of Fish and Game explains that while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, the males begin dropping theirs in the beginning of winter, while the girls retain theirs. According to every historical rendition depicting Santa’s historical December 24th journey, every single one of his reindeer from Rudolph to Blitzen were indeed ladies. I guess that we all should have known that only women would be able to drag a fat old man in a red velvet suit around the world in one night without getting lost.. *Several stores have now actually come out with the unique gift of a little bag of coal for those who have been naughty or are acting like Scrooge. But we shouldn’t fret, because there is still time to make amends, to help your parents get ready for the holidays, and to get into that giddy, gracious, and giving festive mood.. Bundle up, stay warm, and have a great week, all of you.

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School board questions religious studies

By Amelia Naismith

portant and that’s why is can’t be Under the direction of the Wolf done half-heartedly,” agreed trustee Creek Public School (WCPS) board Barb Walker, who also feels a child’s of trustees, Superintendant Larry Ja- religious education needs to be spearheaded by the parents. cobs is looking “I’m very into the validity uncomfortable and popularity with having of the division’s “I’m very uncomfortable religious educareligious education of any sort with having religious tion program. taught in public Eight out of education of any sort schools,” said the 26 schools in Walker. the division con- taught in public schools.”

W C P S tinue to run the Barb Walker. trustees agree program, geared changes need toward grades 5 to be made if and 8, including the program is Ponoka Elementary School, Cresto- continued. “We need to revamp this mere and Mecca Glen. program if we’re going to continue Trustee Pam Hansen wants it,” said trustee Donna Peterson.

WCPS to contact the administration “If it’s a good program, fine. If of the eight schools to find out if the not, we, as trustees, need to look at it program is still a worthwhile contri- . . . Does it deserve the resources it’s bution. receiving?” said Huff.

“To me, I see lots of value, but at If continued, Walker wants parwhat cost?” trustee Bob Huff asked ents of the students enrolled in the the board. program to be more involved, as well Trustee Lorrie Jess feels schools as more transparency regarding the are being pigeonholed as a “be all” curriculum and what faith leader will for students and she wants to know be teaching the program. when the responsibility of the parent The program is taught by a memcomes in. ber of a church, with a teacher in the While she doesn’t disagree with classroom at all times. the importance of religious educaIn the past, students have had to tion for families seeking it, she feels opt out of the program; the board parents need to put their children in wants to structure it more like other church groups or specialized classes option classes with students having rather than expecting the education to specifically opt into the program to come from the school. because of religion’s sensitive nature “Religious education is very im- in public school.

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2014 Dog Licenses Available $25.00 Per Dog until January 31st, then the cost returns to the regular price of $40.00. All dogs over the age of three months must be licensed. As per Bylaw 114-01, owners will be fined $50 for dogs caught not wearing a current dog tag. Thank you for being a responsible dog owner.

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.

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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.com. 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.

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NOTICE TO COUNTY RESIDENTS Ponoka County intends to guarantee a loan in the amount of $1,800,000 in support of the Ponoka Agricultural Event Centre Society’s continuing operation of the Calnash Ag Event Centre. This guarantee will be in the form of a line of credit with Servus Credit Union, Ponoka, with an interest rate of prime less 0.5%.

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Ian Nakamoto, director of research at the Toronto investment firm MacDougall, MacDougall and MacTer commented: “No one wants to be let go, but it’s an ongoing thing for any big corporation to constantly look at their expenses and see what they can do without.”

I recently came across the word “corporatocracy”, a description of elite global companies that have much more impact on the lives of people, often the most vulnerable, than they would like us to know about.

The objective of elite companies like the Bechtels and Halliburtons of this world, in which I would also include the Bank of Montreal, is to grow organizationally and financially and to use the power that such clear dominance affords.

Money and power are important; the lives of individuals are not. It’s a deeply unethical and dehumanizing point of view.

I sometimes wonder if our governments, who have many corporate members, both in government and outside, have adopted a similar perspective and are heavily influenced by corporate agendas.

Social, political and corporate elites necessarily wine and dine together. One wonders what influence those lower on the totem pole have.

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Santa Showdown turns 20

By Amelia Naismith

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Ponoka Secondary Campus is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Santa’s Showdown with more hard work and a renewed commitment to the cause.

Since the charity event’s inception in 1993, the staff and students at the school have raised more than $25,000 for the community’s Santa’s Anonymous program.

This year the school is hoping to surpass the record setting $4,090 of 2012, says event organizer Ron Labrie.

“It’s a bit of a milestone for us,” said Labrie.

“It’s been a great evolvement of the game.”

During the first few years, the showdown was held only for hockey players who wanted to be involved. However, it grew so popular that a mandate had to be set only Grade 12 students could participate. “It’s like a right of passage,” said Labrie.

“Now it’s to the point where we have to field two teams,” he added. In recent years, 70 per cent of the students who play are non-hockey players.

Being the 20th anniversary of the showdown, Labrie has a few surprises and secrets up his jersey’s sleeve. The “crazy” surprises” include a Winnipeg Jets signed jersey, synchronized skating intermission and caroling. “Santa Claus is hopefully going to stop by.”

Labrie says hosting the showdown year after year has been a great experience for the school and the community, and each year since the beginning, it’s been about lending support to Santa’s Anonymous.

Students are selling tickets for $2 and the showdown takes place December 11 at 6:30.

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Happy Holidays from the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club

by Tasha Kjenner Our club gained some new members this year. There are now 14 members, our leader Monica Harvey and three assistant leaders.

We are very excited to be starting another year. We had our weigh-in at VJV Auction on Oct. 14.

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Ponoka hunters measure trophies after season ends

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

they have a whole bunch more character,” said Big Game chairman Ray Abt. Determining the score of a set of horns is an entirely different challenge, explained Abt. While judges have a scoring system they use for reference, determining that length changes from person to person. Where a person measures from on the horns determines the length.

“There was a non-typical mule deer taken in the States a few years ago. They had 50 Boone and Crockett measurers measure the horn. They came up with 50 different measurements,” said Abt. For him a non-typical mule deer or whitetail is the toughest horn to measure. “It’s all judgment.”

The hunter makes the designation when entering a trophy whether they want it to be judged as a typical or nontypical catch. Abt’s job is to ensure he follows the guidelines for either entry.

Another system used to measure trophies is Pope and Young scoring, which Davis said is basically the same as Boone and Crockett, except that it Jaycee Tebb shows off her first catch Dec. 8 during the Ponoka Fish and Game horn measuring. is judged on archery rather than rifles.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye “There’s virtually no difference.”

He said many of the Ponoka Fish and Game members are certified to use bows and the sport is growing in Alberta. Davis estimates approximately half of the hunters in Alberta use bows. “(Why) the interest in bows? It’s more challenging,” he said. and the While a rifle shoots 300 to 400 yards, a would like to Thank the following businesses bow’s range is approxiand individuals who made the mately 60 yards. “You gotta see the whites of th their eyes.”

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With hunting season over, sports men and women can now see how their catch measures up to others’.

The Ponoka Fish and Game Association held its annual horn-measuring day Dec. 8 at its Lake Pofianga camp.

Hunters brought in their trophies to see how they stacked up to the rest.

They had to wait for a final score from certified Boone and Crockett scoring judges to measure the horns or antlers of animals.

Some horns are more desirable than others, explained president Leonard Davis. When hunters bring in their antlers, they can submit them as typical or non-typical. A typical horn is supposed to look a certain way but some are brought in with characteristics that have an interesting look.

There are different theories why horns become non-typical, said Davis. “Myself, I think they have been injured.”

He prefers a more symmetrical horn but has a friend who prefers to see non-typical antlers. “I’ve got a friend who loves stuff hanging all over the place.”

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Car detailer retiring after years of good work

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye After 15 years of detailing cars, Garth Kruse is throwing in the towel.

While his auto detailing company, Kar Klean, has been doing well, Kruse is ready for retirement.

In fact, he started the company — after retiring from the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury — as a part time job to keep busy. His goal was to clean approximately 100 cars a year but “I peaked at 550 cars.”

Since then, he estimates that he has cleaned approximately 5,700. Kruse has some fun stories from the business and remembers when his first customer; the manager of Ponoka News at the time, Steve Vold, signed up. His second customer was an officer with the RCMP and they have been with him ever since.

One of the more memorable cleaning jobs he had was when a farmer brought in a pickup that became the birthplace of a newborn calf. Kruse remembers the farmer saying the calf was worth more than the truck, so cost was not an issue.

He has found more items than can be remembered but said two customers were happy when their expensive $3,000 watches showed up during cleaning. There have been times Kruse has found ladies’ underwear in some vehicles, “where you weren’t expecting it.”

Mice always seem to find their way into cars as well; one time he found two dead mice but no signs of making the car their home.

Kruze decided to check under the spare tire and found a five-gallon pail worth of wheat and other items. “I found lots of mice over the

years.”

While there are many fun stories, Kruse also enjoyed some of the different vehicles owners dropped off. Perhaps the most memorable was an antique 1932 Ford vehicle. The older cars were perhaps the most fun as owners took care of them.

However, he has been known to spend six to eight hours for a full detail on a vehicle. Kruse wrote down some of his memories and one day stands out.

“Darrel Allan helped me many days in the first ten years. We cleaned seven cars in one long day,” he wrote.

Allan was a former owner of the Ponoka Car Wash, which has since been taken over by James Kim with help from Ed Selke. Kruse has received help from all three men on the detailing side and while he is closing his doors, he believes they may still clean cars if requested.

Kruse will miss the job but looks forward to relaxing and enjoying retirement. He has customers from Edmonton, Red Deer, Rimbey and other areas and will miss their loyalty. “A lot of them have been with me the full 15 years.”

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Taking a stance on Cyberbullying

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With today’s technological advances, cyberbullying is unfortunately becoming increasingly prevalent in Canadian society. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying, in which aggression towards another is done through electronic means. A form of cyberbullying that uses new communication technologies to distribute intimate images without the consent of the person depicted is taking bullying way beyond the school yard.

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We have seen far too many instances where such conduct has victimized a young Canadian before the entire world.

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A judge can order the removal of an intimate image from websites and may impose restrictions for a specific time on the use of the Internet for the person convicted.

This legislation will also modernize existing investigative powers to enable police to more efficiently and effectively obtain electronic evidence that exists on the Internet or other technologies. This legislation is essential in addressing cyberbullying and holding cyberbullies accountable for their actions.

Our Government also remains committed to putting the needs of victims first. That is why we are continuing to work with partners in the public and private sectors to address all forms of bullying through education, awareness and prevention activities. As part of our crime prevention projects, we are supporting the development of school-

based projects to prevent bullying. Our Government also supports the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, which operates Cybertip.ca and NeedHelpNow. ca, websites that Canadians can use to report online sexual exploitation of children. They provide important resources for those seeking help. We are also helping ensure that Canadians have access to information they need to protect themselves and their families against online threats through the GetCyberSafe.gc.ca campaign.

Through this new legislation and our continued efforts to promote education, awareness and prevention, we will help better protect our children from all forms of bullying. Our Conservative Government remains committed to keeping Canada’s streets and communities safe for all Canadians, particularly for our children.

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Fall 2013 session wrap up- MLA Report Almost every day, a WilRecently, Alberta MLAs drose MLA stood up in the wrapped up another session legislature asking why the at the Alberta Legislature. government is centralizing For my colleagues in EMS services away from the Wildrose, it gave us an local providers and having opportunity to challenge the our paramedics tied up in government and address the emergency rooms with red urgent priorities affecting our tape, or being used as a taxi communities. service for non-emergency Early in the fall, WilRod Fox transfers. drose MLAs helped thwart MLA Late in November we reBill 28, legislation that ceived concessions from the would have given power to the PC government to jail or fine elected Health Minister to fix these problems. You municipal counselors for failing to comply can be assured we will be monitoring his progress. with mandatory growth boards.

On seniors care, we heard the tragic We said no, municipalities said no and the government was left scrambling. By story of Violet MacDonald, a senior who the end of session, the government ac- was left over 36 hours in her own inconcepted our recommendations and made tinent pad to have enormous bed wounds the necessary changes to this badly writ- fester. Our Seniors Critic Kerry Towle put forward legislation to establish an indeten law.

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Shovels and neighbours get you out of snow Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow There is a lot of good to be said about snow.

At the moment, however, the only good thing I can think of is it looks nice on a Christmas card, especially if one was to receive the card while sitting on a sandy beach somewhere sipping something cold and delicious through a straw.

They say no two snowflakes are alike.

I say, ‘who cares?’

I mean really who has time to check out the shape or size of a snowflake.

And who in their right mind would say, “oh, look there’s another pretty little snowflake coming down? How wonderful! Maybe I can catch it on my tongue or let it fall gently on my mittened hand and gaze in wonder at its beauty.

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Together we have attacked all kinds of snow; fluffy snow, hard snow, icy snow and massive snowdrifts.

And, in the end, we usually, though not always, triumph.

In fact, even though I did most of the work, (alas, my shovel is not magic), we cleared a path from my front door, down the sidewalk, and found my driveway where the roof of my vehicle was clearly visible.

Eureka!

And so it came to be that my snow shovel and I unearthed the vehicle, which had remained intact under the snowdrift. And after much coaxing and prodding and pleading on my part, the car groaned, turned over and actually started.

It was a miracle.

The miracle ended, however, at that point, because when I attempted to drive out of my driveway and’ gun’ the motor (I heard some guys who were dressed in grease stained overalls and looking under my car’s hood use that term), the car became immediately and soundly stuck.

I tried to ‘rock’ it like guys who drive a lot say to do when in that situation, but it would not be rocked, and, instead I found the wheels spun deeper into the icing sugar snow.

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we proceeded to get my car ‘unstuck.’

And so I shoveled. Still stuck. I shoveled some more. Still stuck.

At this point, I resorted to womanly wiles and let a few tears run in frozen rivulets down my cheeks.

Still stuck.

Finally, I noticed a guy down the street who was also stuck. He wasn’t crying, only shoveling, but it seemed, to no avail. And so I trudged down the street, and offered to help push, because that’s what neighbors are supposed to do in this weather.

Help push!

And so I pushed and his wife pushed and before we knew it he, or at least his vehicle, was unstuck.

And then they came down the street and pushed me out and we got all friendly and chatty and took our frozen mitts off and shook hands. And we agreed that we all knew what snowploughs were, but we had almost forgotten what they looked like, because they had not graced our subdivision that winter.

And then we went our separate ways, happily done complaining, and turned on our car radios and listened to the cheerful announcer say, “more snow expected.”

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Extreme cold can be tough on farm animals

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Most farm animals are naturally equipped to deal with the elements but when temperatures hit -40 degrees C such as last week, they need a little help.

Cpl. Dave Heaslip, RCMP livestock investigator, has received calls every day for the last three weeks with people concerned for the health of livestock, especially horses.

There are three things these animals need to cope with such cold temperatures: proper bedding, access to water and lots of feed. Depending on its weight, a horse needs 25 to 35 pounds of hay per day and 10 gallons of water to be healthy, explained Heaslip, and that’s in temperatures above zero degrees C. “For every five degrees that the temperature drops you can add another five pounds (of hay) a day,” he said.

Keeping animals alive and healthy is a responsibility for owners and is governed under the Animal Protection Act, Heaslip added.

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The more a horse eats the more heat is generated from its intestinal tract and with temperatures at -40 degrees C, some horses could eat up to 60 pounds of feed a day, he explained.

He suggests those who need help or see animals that need help call the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 1-800455-9003 or call the confidential Alberta Alert Line at 1-800-506-2273. People can also call their local RCMP detachments for assistance.

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By Gwynne Dyer It has gone quiet in Thailand, as the people who have been trying to overthrow the government tidy up the debris that litters Bangkok after the last two weeks of demonstrations. It’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 86th birthday this week, and nobody wants to disrupt it with unseemly scenes of conflict.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is taking an equally low-key approach. The Thai army has removed the barbed wire that surrounded her offices, and protesters are picnicking on the lawns while she runs the government from elsewhere. But next week the Civil Movement for Democracy will be back in action, and the outcome is not clear.

The main thing that distinguishes the Civil Movement for Democracy is its profound dislike for democracy. The demonstrators are trying to remove a prime minister who was elected only two years ago – and their goal is not another election.

“We don’t want new elections because we will lose anyway,” one protester told Reuters. If they succeeded in driving Yingluck from power, they would skip hand the country over to an appointed “People’s Council” made up of “good men” – who would naturally agree with protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban that the majority of the Thai people are too ignorant and flighty to be trusted with the vote.

“From a Western point of view, “democracy” is an elected government serving as the people’s representative,” Suthep told The Guardian. “Unfortunately, elections in Thailand do not represent people’s (real) choices because their votes are bought.”

They are “bought” not by bribes but by government spending on free health care and anti-poverty programmes. In most democracies this is seen as part of the normal political process, but Suthep and his supporters, who include a high proportion of the country’s middle classes, especially in the capital, regard it as illegitimate.

There is a conflict between the interests of the rich and the poor in most countries. In democracies it normally plays out in the electoral competition of right- and left-wing parties – but in Thailand, the rich take to the streets.

They do so because they always lose the elections. In five elections since 2001, the winner every time has been Thaksin Shinawatra or somebody chosen by him. Thaksin is a man of humble origins who built the country’s largest mobile phone provider and then went into politics. He proved to be unbeatable.

He set up programmes like village-managed microcredit development funds and low-interest agricultural loans. He created a universal healthcare system and provided low-cost access to anti-HIV medications. Rural incomes soared and health improved dramatically. Yet at the same time the GDP grew by 30 percent, foreign exchange reserves doubled, and he even managed to balance the budget.

From the point of view of the opposition Democratic Party, however, all this was just “buying the people’s votes.” When Thaksin won the 2005 election with an increased majority, it conspired with the military to overthrow him. He was then tried on corruption charges, but fled the country before the inevitable verdict and has since lived in exile, mostly in Dubai. But his party goes on winning every time there is an election.

That’s why his 46-year-old sister is now the prime minister. And if the current insurrection in Bangkok overthrows her, the voters will vote for whoever else represents Thaksin next time there is an election. The right in Thailand should really grow up and get over it.

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Stop Bill 46 In 1977, Premier Peter Lougheed promised that in all future contract negotiations, provincial employees would have the right to binding arbitration in lieu of the right to strike.

Now, Premier Alison Redford has rammed through Bill 46, which goes back on that promise and takes the right to arbitration away from 22,000 front-line government employees.

Redford’s Bill 46 gives government the power to freeze wages, with no independent arbitrator determining what is fair and justified. That’s not negotiating, that’s bullying.

And bullying is not the Alberta way.

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Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

Harper was Right on His First Day on the Job: Scrap Partisan Government Advertising

by Gregory Thomas, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

Prime Minister’s chair, where Jean Chrétien once tried to contain the sponsorship scandal, deflecting Harper’s outrage and Harper’s demands that he put a stop to pork-barreling government advertising practices.

Since taking power in 2006, Harper’s attitude toward advertising has changed drastically. Hardly a hockey playoff season has gone by without a multi-million dollar barrage of taxpayer-financed television federal government propaganda polluting the airwaves between face-offs.

It hasn’t been cheap: Harper has pumped out $670 million in advertising buys since taking office, including $113 million to promote five different iterations of the Economic Action Plan – Harper-speak for what we once called the federal budget.

As the years have worn on, the government’s advertising has become more transparently partisan. This past spring, the Canadian Advertising Standards Council formally cited the Harper government for misleading advertising: a TV commercial touting the Canada Job Grant – new money for young Canadians hoping to find work, access training and develop job skills.

If you left the TV room to alert your teenager to the existence of the Canada Job

Grant, you were in for a disappointment. You can’t go online and apply for the Canada Job Grant. The grant didn’t exist then. It sadly With scandal looming in the background, doesn’t exist now. The government quietly the Leader of the Opposition took to his feet settled with the advertising council and in the House of Commons to grill the Prime pulled the ad.

Minister about questionable taxpayer-funded Federal officials are still, rightfully, atadvertising. tempting to persuade the provinces and “Will the Prime Minister stop the waste employer groups to sign on with the good and abuse right now and order a freeze of all idea. In time, they could eventually shepherd discretionary government advertising?” he the Canada Job Grant into existence. But any demanded. business that tried to advertise such a non-exGiven the Harper government’s recent istent product would face fines and lawsuits. advertising blitz selling their budgets, atThe government’s own polls show fewtacking wireless companies and promoting a er and fewer Canadians paying attention to non-existent job grant program it’s not surthese kind of ads: the latest ones exhorted prising that Tom Mulcair and the NDP would Canadians to phone a toll-free number for oppose such wasteful spending. more information. Nobody called the numExcept this wasn’t opposition leader ber.

Tom Mulcair and the NDP; this was opposiNow, Ontario NDP MP Glenn Thibeault tion leader Stephen Harper and the Canadian has uncovered the $9 million tab for the latest Alliance. In fact, it was Stephen Harper’s round of spending, this time a new campaign very first question as opposition leader, back slamming wireless phone companies. in May of 2002.

There’s something a little bit sick about Fast forward nearly 12 years and times companies and the people who work for have changed; giving proof to the old adthem, sending their taxes into the Canada age that where you stand often depends very Revenue Agency so that a bunch of political much on where you sit. hacks in Ottawa can spend millions buying Stephen Harper has grown comfortable TV advertising to tell Canadians how terrible sitting on the other side of the aisle, in the they are.

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There is a tough set of rules covering what can and can’t be advertised with taxpayer dollars.

Ontario Liberal MP David McGuinty tabled a private member’s bill in November, proposing a similar arrangement for Ottawa. It’s a good idea.

To restore the trust of Canadians, the Prime Minister needs to put such a safeguard in place He also needs send a strong message to the backroom operators in the PMO that he’s returning to his core values, and ditching high-priced, taxpayer-funded advertising campaigns.

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A New Game 3.89 million tonnes, lenThe start of December tils production is up 22 was initially characterper cent to 1.88 million ized by higher wheat and tonnes, and field peas oilseed prices increasing output is pegged at 3.85 as export and producmillion tonnes, a 15 per tion headlines controlled cent increase. the post-U.S. ThanksAll production aside, giving trade. However, 5.1 million tonnes of the game turned upside wheat and 2.3 million down as Statistics Canatonnes of canola were da’s November Canadian Brennan Turner exported as of November production estimates re24th (or week 16 of the leased on Dec. 4 came in FarmLead Breakfast Brief marketing year). This is way over market expectasignificantly higher than tions. Specifically, while the trade was estimating about a 17 the five-year averages of 3.9 million million-tonne canola crop, StatsCan tonnes and 1.8 million tonnes, resaid the number was actually almost spectively. Over the same time frame, 18 million tonnes (17.96 to be exact), 105,700 tonnes of wheat were shipped which represents a 30 per cent increase out to terminal elevators by producer from the 2012 output. As for total car, a 63.6 per cent increase over wheat production, the market was ex- the same 16 weeks in 2012 (64,600 pecting around 33.8 million tonnes but tonnes). The argument is being made again the government researchers said that if the Canadian government the number is 37.53 million tonnes, believes there should be more coma significant 38 per cent increase in petition in telecommunications (i.e. output from last year. For some of the cellphone providers) while each comsecondary markets, durum production pany sharing infrastructure, then why is seen up 41 per cent year-over-year not create another railroad company to 6.5 million tonnes, barley output is that utilizes C.P.’s and C.N.’s tracks? up 28 per cent to 10.2 million tonnes, Backing this idea would be a system of oats numbers are up 38 per cent to railroad traffic control, much the same

as they do for airplane traffic. Just a thought.

The Argentinian Ministry of Agriculture finally came out with their own revised wheat production estimate of 8.2 million tonnes. Ultimately, with the government limiting wheat exports (also do the same for corn), they’re completely at fault for why Argentina’s wheat production has fallen from an average of 15 million tonnes a year (15.5 million in 2011/12) to the numbers we see today. Changing the policy is a hard reality for the government to face if they want to remain a worldwide leader in wheat production.

Things may remain depressed for corn prices between the American ethanol mandate being lowered and China rejecting almost 200,000 tonnes of U.S. corn in the last three weeks because the cargoes contained non-approved G.M.O. varieties. Further, if the new U.S. Farm Bill doesn’t include provision for direct payments (AKA minimum revenue guarantees), U.S. corn farmers may be more inclined to plant soybeans, wheat, or something else entirely. It comes as no surprise then with less corn potentially going in and Uralkali (Russia) grabbing more of the Chinese potash market, PotashCorp is cutting 18 per cent of its workforce, including almost 600 jobs in Canada.

The company says until the market improves, many mines will operate at lower levels or close temporar-

ily. If you haven’t noticed, these market notes I write are within a global perspective because today’s game is more globally-interconnected than ever before. As a result, unfortunately, families tied into the PotashCorp business are feeling the effects.

To growth, BrennanTurner 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 and 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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MONDAY, December 16 NOON

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder bulls

70.00-77.00 60.00-69.00 45.00-65.00 75.00-90.00 75.00-87.00 80.00-105.00

Good Bred Cows 900.00-1100.00 Older Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers: 1100.00-1250.00 Cow/calf pairs (younger) NONE Cow/Calf pairs (older) N/A

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

125.00-135.00 135.00-145.00 140.00-155.00 142.00-155.00 145.00-160.00 150.00-175.00 165.00-185.00 165.00-185.00 95.00-105.00 10.00NONE 3.00-6.00 3.00-3.25 NONE

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

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115.00-132.00 122.00-135.00 125.00-139.00 130.00-139.00 132.00-142.00 140.00-152.00 150.00-162.00 145.00-160.00

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Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

Young Christmas shoppers get into holiday spirit

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Shawn and Kate Hollingsworth take a look at a medieval gingerbread house Dec. 7. Houses were designed by Grade 8 and 9 students at St. Augustine Catholic School and people could cast their vote with money.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Parents had a chance to relax and have a coffee while their children did some christmas shopping of their own last weekend.

A Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce Kids’ Christmas Shopping Party was held at St. Augustine Catholic School Dec. 7. Despite a cold winter day, helpful ‘elves’ from the Central 4-H Beef Club gave kids a hand while they tried to pick out the best present for their parents, grandparents etc.

The sales event is the brainchild of Melody Helm, who remembers shopping at Eatons in Edmonton when she was seven years old. On the fourth floor of Eatons, kids-only shopping was a big experience of the holiday season. Helm’s father took her to the fourth floor where other parents waited while their children shopped.

“He had to wait for me. I bought a beautiful necklace for my sister and I just felt so grown up and so big,” she said.

After almost 20 years, Ponoka’s children’s Christmas sale appears to be going strong.

“And the kids like it,” added Helm.

“We’re really pleased with the vendors who have come and brought some really neat things,” she said.

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Members of the 4-H club dressed up as elves and brought the younger children around the 15 vendors’ tables to assist with present picking. They also wrapped those presents to ensure moms and dads, who were waiting in the hall, did not know what was bought.

Kris Malterer, historian for the 4-H club, enjoys helping the younger kids. “I’ve been helping since I was nine.”

“It’s fun to just take the kids around and help them with shopping,” Malterer added. “There’s a bunch of kids here wrapping (presents) and having a good time.”

Not only does he enjoy taking part in the event, but he feels the entire club enjoys helping the younger kids.

While waiting, parents could have a cup of coffee or lunch. Proceeds from the food sales have been earmarked for a charity called Chalice, whose goal is to help people in a state of poverty. The faithbased charity works by sponsoring children to help them with school, food and medical needs. For more information visit www.charity.ca.

Gingerbread house challenge There were also some fancy gingerbread houses designed and built by Grade 8 and 9 students at the school. Each house was edible and had a different design. Some houses featured the home of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit and some homes were built in homage to the popular video game Minecraft.

Another gingerbread house featured a flying UFO complete with an edible glass roof.

To pick their favourite, families were able to have a look at the houses and vote by putting money into a corresponding container. Money from Subway Fresh those votes is being saved for the school’s Try our Good Samaritan Fund, said Dayna Wittal, cuNEW linary instructor at St. Augustine.

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George Stewart accepted the nomination for President and was immediately declared President. Thanks from all our members.

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Monday Bridge 1:15 p.m.

Monday1:30 p.m Whist - Ulla Thomsen, Carol Merkle Tuesday and Thursday Exercise class 9:30 a.m. fun exercise Tuesday Shuffleboard 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Thursday Weaving 1:00 p.m. Phone Betty @ 783-3029 Thursday Partner Bridge 1:15 p.m. – George Stewart, Jimmy Rawji, Albert Fierbeck Thursday Art Club – Noon to 4:00 pm Thursday Pickle Ball 7:00 p.m. and Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. No one attended either day!

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The Pool Sharks hosted their annual Cookie Classic swim meet last weekend with many swimmers winning medals. Here Mckenna Christensen & Nicole Pecharsky, two Ponoka swimmers swim fast during a freestyle event.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

First place results for the Pool Sharks by event: • Girls 15 and over 200m freestyle: Nicole Pecharsky • Boys 9-10 200m freestyle: Isaac Froese • Boys 11-12 200m freestyle: Joseph David • Boys 13-14 200m freestyle: Brigham Day • Girls 9-10 25m breaststroke: Blair Ross • Boys 8 and under 25m breaststroke: Alvin Day • Girls 13-14 100m individual medley (IM): Mckenna Christensen • Boys 9-10 100m IM: Isaac Froese • Girls 13-14 50m butterfly: Nesha Soosay • Boys 11-12 50m butterfly: Hyrum Day • Boys 13-14 50m butterfly: Brigham Day • Boys 15 and over 50m butterfly: Blake Shimp • Girls 13-14 100m breaststroke: Mckenna Christensen • Girls 15 and over 100 breaststroke: Nicole Pecharsky • Boys 9-10 100m breaststroke: Isaac Fro-

ese • Boys 11-12 100m breaststroke: Hyrum Day • Boys 13-14 100m breaststroke: Lanny Wildcat • Girls 13-14 50m backstroke: Nesha Soosay • Girls 15 and over 50m breaststroke: Nicole Pecharsky • Girls 13-14 400m freestyle: Mckenna Christensen • Boys 11-12 400m freestyle: Hyrum Day • Boys 11-12 200m IM: Hyrum Day • Girls 13-14 50m freestyle: Nesha Soosay • Boys 8 and under 50m freestyle: Alvin Day • Boys 9-10 50m freestyle: Isaac Froese • Boys 11-12 50m freestyle: Hyrum Day • Boys 13-14 50m freestyle: Lanny Wildcat • Girls: 13-14 50m freestyle: Mckenna Christensen

• Girls 15 and over 50m freestyle: Emily Lehr • Boys 9-10 100m backstroke: Isaac Froese • Boys 11-12 100m backstroke: Hyrum Day • Boys 15 and over 100m backstroke: Caleb Froese • Girls 13-14 100m backstroke: Nesha Soosay • Girls 15 and over 100m backstroke: Jaylen-Rae Christensen • Girls 9-10 25m freestyle: Blair Ross • Girls 13-14 25m freestyle: Emma Wittal • Boys 13-14 50m breaststroke: Lanny Wildcat • Boys 8 and under 100m freestyle: Alvin Day • Boys 9-10 100m freestyle: Isaac Froese • Boys 11-12 100m freestyle: Joseph Day • Boys 13-14 100m freestyle: Lany Wildcat • Girls 13-14 100m freestyle: Mckenna Christensen

Swimmers from around central Alberta converged on the Aquaplex last weekend to compete in the Ponoka Pool Sharks’ annual Cookie Classic.

The swim meet brought competitors from five other clubs to race for medals and best times; those who make their best times get a homemade cookie as a reward, explained coach Bonnie Christensen. Giving cookies for best times started some years ago for the club, whenever simmers made a best time they would receive a cookie. Christensen said they decided to do that during a swim meet, hence the name.

There were 165 swimmers at the meet and while the Pool Sharks have competed in a few events already, she said it’s always fun to be in Ponoka. “For us, we get to race in our home pool.”

Athletes are more familiar with the walls and pool, which she feels makes concentrating easier. The Sharks ages range from six to 18-years-old and each age group seemed to perform well in either their best times or in ranking.

“I think that’s pretty fantastic,” stated Christensen.

The pool was full of cheering family members, swim marshals, turn officials, timers and of course swimmers, who vied for top spot in their swim challenge. Standards set by the International Swimming Federation (FINA) are strictly followed during these challenges. Christensen’s swimmers use these standards as they get into higher levels.

She has three groups of swimmers: • A developmental group, which is learning some basics and learning proper swim strokes • An intermediate group that has the swim techniques but is now working on speed. “That’s kind of what they’re working toward getting to that provincial level.”

• An upper-level/senior group that has a strong grasp of techniques and is now working toward faster speed and times. These swimmers are at the provincial level and are working on getting faster and getting their times to national standards.

“Once you hit the senior swimming it’s a whole different ball game,” said Christensen.

While areas of Canada have different swim time standards, she wants to see a national level that covers the whole country. Christensen said Alberta’s national time standards are slower than the east coast.

“Our swimming Canada should be up with USA times…But we’re not there yet,” she said.

For the season, though, she is working on ensuring her swimmers have a chance at provincials. “I think the kids are doing really well.”

She feels they have a strong chance at provincials and has one swimmer who has competed at nationals in Calgary two years ago. For now, Christensen will continue to train her swimmers and get them ready for provincials in February and March.

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Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

Chilly weekend for Ponoka minor hockey

Kwyn Heibert sends the puck to the Thunders’ net shoveling through between the legs of the Photo by Mustafa Eric goalie as the single point of Stampeders during last Sunday’s home game.

Stampeders lose to Airdrie Thunder

By Mustafa Eric It was all “déjà vu” on Sunday, Dec.8 at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex, where Ponoka’s representatives in the Junior Hockey League hosted and lost to visitors in a rough but lopsided game.

Airdire Thunder, who sit just one notch up the Stampeders in the Northern Division, left Ponoka with an 8-1 win under their belt with the hosts still in search of a point in the table of standings.

The Thunder controlled the puck throughout the game with some three fourths of the game period having it in possession, skating and dribbling faster than the home boys.

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In the game which was once again dominated by defensive errors on the part of the local boys, Ponoka’s only goal came from Kwyn Hiebert in the fifth minute of the third period, but it was not enough to fire-up Ponoka offense to do more.

The loss on Sunday followed another defeat at the hands of Blackfalds Wranglers on Tuesday, Dec. 3. In that game Tyson Crampain scored for Stampeders.

Christmas fundraising by Stampeders Looking forward, Ponoka boys will have an away game on Friday, Dec. 13 in Didsbury against Mountainview and will host the Southern Division leaders Okotoks Bisons the next day, Dec. 14.

Stampeders management is appealing to hockey fans and townsfolk to watch that game at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex on Saturday as the proceeds from the 50-50 draw that night will be evenly divided between Ponoka Food Bank and Santa Anonymous.-

Ponoka minor hockey featured games in temperatures below 30 degrees C over the past weekend and alongside the cold weather came the drought for wins.

Ponoka’s Atom A team managed a 7-2 win against the Bentley Atom Canucks Dec. 8 in Bentley. Three goals in the first period by Ponoka helped guarantee a solid lead for the young team. A fourth in the second didn’t hurt and while the Canucks scored one goal in the second as well this wasn’t enough to bridge the gap.

Three more in the third period for Ponoka and only one for the Canucks helped make this a resounding win.

The Atom B Tier 5 team did not have as much luck against Stettler Dec. 7 in Ponoka. They lost 7-2 to Stettler who scored five goals in the third period. At the end of the second period the score was 2-2 but a

strong offence created trouble for the Ponoka team.

Ponoka’s Peewee B team had two games on the weekend; the first was Dec. 7 at Ponoka against the Castor Peewee Cyclones who took control of the game with a strong 10-4 win against Ponoka. While the game was tied 4-4 at the beginning of the third period something seemed to awaken within the Castor team who scored six goals, five of which were in the last nine minutes of the game.

Their second game was away against the Eckville Peewee Eagles.

Ponoka lost 6-4 but scoring was more even for both teams. While both teams scored two goals each during power plays, Eckville took the advantage of a weakness in Ponoka’s defence with two goals in the third period.

Continued on page 25

Taking the shot: Megan Bailey of the Lacoka Bantam Rockets girls hockey team takes a shot against Sylvan Lake during a game Dec. 8. Lacoka won 9-0.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Minor hockey….

Super sweepers: Bryce Bennett and Larry Thompson sweep hard during a super league match at the Ponoka curling rink Dec. 4. Super-league curling current standings: Pool A: Sherrer, 460; Legacy Ford, 430; Baron, 335; Riske, 280 Pool B: Classic Granite, 315; Lambert, 255; Ponoka Professional Pharmacy, 255; Goodwin, 180; Morrow, 180; Pederson, 150

Continued from page 24 Ponoka’s Midget 1 Wolves are holding on to second place in the south division with a record of 6-42. Their biggest challengers appear to be the Innisfail Kinsmen Flyers in the south with 10-2-0 and the Barrhead Steelers with 9-2-2 and the Edson Midget A team with 6-2-2 in the north division.

The Wolves played two games last weekend; Dec. 6 with a 7-7 tie against the Steelers and a 9-2 win against Whitecourt Midget A. The first game proved a challenge as the Steelers scored four games in the first with none for Ponoka. However the Wolves rallied and closed the gap to 6-4 at the end of the second.

They continued their offensive attack with three goals in the third and one for the Steelers. The tying goal was made with 1:45 left in the game.

Their second game against Whitecourt was a different story; the Wolves took control of the game with six goals in the first period.

Whitecourt on the other hand scored

only one goal in the first. The Wolves continued a strong game with three more goals in the second period and Whitecourt again with one. There were no other goals in the game.

Ponoka’s Midget B team had a solid 7-4 win Dec. 7 against the Innisfail Fourlane Flyers. Three goals in the first, one in the second and three goals in the third period made a strong showing for Ponoka. The Flyers seemed unable to stop the B team whose relentless attack proved unstoppable. Ponoka is third in the standings with a record of 5-3-1.

Lacoka girls’ hockey results The Lacoka girls Bantam Rockets had no trouble against the Sylvan Lake Bantam/Midget Female Lakers Dec. 8 with win of 9-0.

Players had no trouble evading the Sylvan Lake defense and secured their victory with seven goals by the start of the third period. At this point a win was all but guaranteed and Lacoka continued their attack to gain two more goals.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

the Ultimate Cowboy Championship Mark your Calendar & Kick Up Your Heels!

Saturday, Dec 28 Canadian Bucking Bull Inc.’s “Bull Futurity & Derby” 7PM – pay at the door

Sunday, Dec 29 & Monday, Dec 30 Rod Hays Advanced Bronc Riding School

NEW YEARS EVE December 31, 2013 7:00 PM

CALNASH PONOKA AG. EVENT CENTER BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

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Spectators Welcome – no cost

Tickets At the door $25 or Presale online, vjv auctions and jones boys ponoka $20 Adults $10 Kids

Monday, Dec 30 Rod Hays’ “Bucking Horse Futurity” 7PM – pay at the door

Tuesday, Dec 31 NEW YEARS EVE Ultimate Cowboy Championship 7PM Advance tickets are $20.00 Adults or $10 kids Available at VJV Auctions or Jones Boys Tickets at the door $25 Plus New Years’ Eve Cabaret to Follow

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ROWLAND Mildred “Audrey” Audrey Rowland, age 91, passed away on December 7, 2013 at her home in Ponoka, Alberta.

She was born July 2, 1922 in Banchory, Scotland to William and Alexandria Coutts, the second youngest of twelve children.

Audrey married Howard Rowland in 1942 while he was serving in the armed services. Howard Jr. was born while the family was in Scotland, all embarking to Alberta at the close of the war in January 1946.

Audrey worked at the Provincial Mental Hospital in Ponoka for twenty five years during which time daughter Althea was born (1954).† Audrey enjoyed her work with the patients and provided great compassion for those she cared for.

In 1964 Audrey’s husband Howard passed away in an accident and Audrey continued employment at the hospital until retirement. Audrey married Allen Rowland in 1970 and enjoyed their time together until January 2004 when Allen passed away.

Audrey was a pillar of strength for our family and provided the support and love for us throughout her life. We will miss her greatly.

Marion Parks Marion Joyce Parks was born on June 6, 1927 in Wetaskiwin, Alberta to parents Eliza and William Howarth and passed away on December 4, 2013 in Ponoka, Alberta at the age of 86 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Connie Price and grandchildren William Brewer, Tammy (Larry) Biever, Ron (Tracy) Brewer and Susan (Chad) Jones; daughter Lorna (Ken) Smith and grandchildren Sarah (Mark) MacDonnell, Lindsey (Sean) Newton and Carl Smith; son Randy (Audrey) Parks and grandchildren Jennifer Parks and Taylor Parks; eleven great-grandchildren; her brother Wilford Howarth; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by Carl “Tuffy” Parks, son Brian Parks and dear friend Clarence Jevne. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on December 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Rick Williams officiating. The Interment Service followed at Forest Home Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Marion are gratefully accepted to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta.

To express condolences to Marion’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

Also surviving are her brother in law, Bruce Rowland and many nieces and nephews in Canada and Great Britain.

Thank you very much everyone for visiting me while I was a patient in the Red Deer Hospital. Also for the many visits at home, phone calls, flowers and baking I received. A big thank you to Penny for all her help. It was greatly appreciated. ~ Barb

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In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Audrey’s life will be celebrated in a small family service.

Audrey is survived by her children Howie (Pat) and Althea (Donnie) and their respective families:

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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!

Births “Celebrating the 39th Anniversary of my 21st Birthday”

CLASSIFIEDS

Christmas

Hours & Deadlines Phone & Office Closed Christmas Eve @ Noon Christmas Day & Boxing Day PONOKA Publishing Dates: WEDNESDAY DEC. 25 Deadline Wed. Dec. 18 @ NOON WEDNESDAY JAN. 1 Deadline Mon. Dec. 23 @ NOON

Tyson and Christie Wilson are proud to announce the arrival of their son

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Xander James born November 14, 2013 weighing 7 lbs.

HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY WES MCDOWELL Love Your Family

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Meetings

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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

Janitorial

Employment #700 - #920

Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Weekly meetings Dental ................................740 Tuesdays @ 8 p.m. Estheticians........................750 Neighborhood Hair Stylists ........................760 Place Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 5115 49 Ave. Medical ..............................790 Ponoka Oilfield ................................800 For more info.

Professionals......................810 403-783-4557 or Restaurant/Hotel ................820 403-783-8371 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 ALCOHOLICS Trades ................................850 ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings Truckers/Drivers ................860 at the Anglican Church Business Opportunities......870 Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 403-783-0719 for info.

THURSDAY AA Meetings Positions Wanted ..............895 at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920 Church basement. 52

ALATEEN

Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka.

Open meetings first Thursday of the month, Everyone Welcome.

403-783-4347

Personals

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Is someone’s drinking causing you problems?

AL-ANON 403-346-0320

Caregivers/ Aides

Farm Work

755

F/T FEED TRUCK OPERATOR for large expanding feed lot in Sundre.

Fax resume to 403-638-3908 or call 403-556-9588 or email: feedlot@hotmail.ca

770

800

Oilfield

Oilfield

800

PONOKA STAMPEDER INN Is looking for

HOUSEKEEPER/ ROOM ATTENDANTS Part-time 2 shifts

Drop resume off at 4215 Hwy 2A

Oilfield

800

TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid Haulers for Central Alberta. Oilfield tickets req’d. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

710 SEEKING: Casual & Part Time SEEKING: Casual & Part Time

HEALTH CARE AIDES

Health Care Aides

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 CLASS 1 DRIVERS. & Pressure truck operators.

Small company, good money, paid benefits.

Looking for responsible, safe drivers and operators.

Phone 403-391-8004 for details. haulinacid.com Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

dignity QUALIFICATIONS: • Comprehensive Health Care Aide Certificate with a Provincially recognized program • Adaptable to schedule changes • Articulate & thorough with regards to reporting and documentation • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, fellow staff and supervisors • Capable of maintaining confidentiality and respect for client and families • Must have a reliable vehicle with $2 000,000.00 liability insurance • Clean Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH FCSS: • Competitive wages, paid travel time and mileage reimbursement • Paid training & education bursaries • Group health benefits • Wellness Program incentives • Staff recognition & on-going supports • Respect for work/life balance Stop by our offices for your recruitment package: P.O. Box 4004 5006–52 Avenue, Ponoka, AB Phone: (403)783-4462 / Fax: (403)783-4483 www.ponokafcss.net Ask for Shannon Boyce-Campbell / Miranda Pinksen Thank you to all that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sylvan, Rocky Mtn. House & Ponoka areas. Must have a minimum of 2 years exp in artificial lifts, gas/ liquid separation, PJ operation, field compression refridge systems, dehydrating and sweet processing, maintenance on pumps, heaters, control valves etc.

Contract operators need not apply.

E-mail resume’s to ken.webster@altagas.ca or fax 403-347-0855 Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

ZUBAR Production Services

is currently taking resumes for experienced Production Testing Personnel Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net or fax to (403)346-9420.

Must have all valid tickets.

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Caregivers/ Aides

Ponoka FCSS is seeking casual Health Care Aides to provide basic personal care to individuals in the community. Shifts available will be varied (days/evenings - weekdays/weekends). Some aspects of the schedule are flexible.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide support to Ponoka and area clients in the areas of personal care, medication assistance and the implementation of individual service plans.

• May also be responsible for housekeeping, meal assistance and other Home Support service.

• Provision of care in accordance with established standards and principles of Alberta Health Services and Ponoka FCSS. • Support and promote resident safety, comfort, privacy and

F/T PLANT / FIELD OPERATOR

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

TANKMASTER RENTALS requires Labour Crew supervisor for Central Ab. Pipe fitting & light picker exp. would be an asset .

Oilfield tickets and clean driver’s licence req’d.

Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

710 CE

NT

RE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

HEALTH CARE AIDES CASUAL/PART TIME POSITIONS Immediate openings for certified HCA to work days, evenings and nights.

Will train suitable candidates on site.

Criminal record check will be required.

Contact: Donna Lantz, R.N. Care Manager Northcott Care Centre 4209-48 Ave. Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P4

Ph: 403-783-4764 Fax: 403-783-6420 We thank you in advance for your interest.

Only applicants for interviews will be contacted.

Professionals

Professionals

810

AG EQUIPMENT

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you.

Post your resume online.

Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

PONOKA STAMPEDER INN Is looking for

FRONT DESK GUEST SERVICES PERSONNEL

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Part-time weekends 2 shifts

Drop resume off at 4215 Hwy 2A 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

Trades

Al York

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

850

GPRC, Fairview Campus, Alberta needs Power Engineering Instructors.

No teaching experience, no problem.

Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca.

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

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

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates.

Job board! Funding options.

Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

810

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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

VET SERVICES invites applications for the following position:

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER Iron Ridge Junior Campus, Blackfalds For further specifics on the above positions, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Office at 403-783-3473.

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

403-704-6650

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BOBCAT SERVICES 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

OVERHEAD DOORS

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 BOTTLE DEPOT

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

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

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

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

30

$

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311

Trades

850

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: hannachrysler.ca.

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

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 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

POST FRAME BUILDERS - Prairie Post Frame’s premium buildings with competitive pricing has resulted in an unprecedented growth. We are looking for additional outstanding builders.

Please contact Phil: phil@prairiepostframe.ca.

1-855-767-8275.

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

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Tired of semi truck driving?

Haul RVs from USA to Western Canada! 1 ton trucks required.

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

Business Opportunities

870

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend.com.

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Misc.

Help

880

WANTED Someone to paint inside of house

403-704-1577 Mr. Ivor Buffalo - tried calling you but can not contact you P. Baker Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Truckers/ Drivers

Misc.

Help

880

Misc.

Help

880

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

Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for the following position:

We change daily to serve you better.

860

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.

Arnett & Burgess is now accepting applications for the following:

CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER Must have experience moving heavy equipment that is related to pipeline construction.

Clean abstract.

Competitive wage.

Benefits available.

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

COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED

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

Misc.

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Carrier Team!

DELIVERY

DRIVER Must have own vehicle Please reply in person with resume to

Pizza D’Oro #7 5103 - 48 Ave.

Misc.

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880

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.

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

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

$400 Gift Certificate

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

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

Employment Training

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

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Misc.

Services

1290

NEW BABY in Ponoka, has immediate opening for

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

Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

WINTER START GED PREPARATION Jan. 14 or Feb. 10 STARTS

At Your House?

It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

She will bring congratulations and gifts for the family and the NEW BABY!

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

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

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Massage Therapy

1280

LOOKING FOR F/T Registered Massage Therapist in busy salon & spa in Drumheller. LONG waiting list of clients.

Please call 403-823-6161 or email boldefexx@ hotmail.com Attn: Cindy

Misc.

Services

1290

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

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

1-877-297-9883.

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

Meet local single ladies.

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

SISTER MINA Psychic Reader, healer & advisor.

Tarot card, palm & photograph readings.

Helps in all aspects of love, marriage, business, health. 100% guaranteed, 35 year’s experience.

Call today - solve problems tomorrow. 587-930-7675.

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

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Business Services #1000 - #1430

Personal Services

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Pet Services

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

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

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

Misc.

Services

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1318

HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

Misc.

Services

1290

New Appliances Needed?

New, dependable, affordable Inglis & Whirlpool household appliances.

Berni's

Refrigeration

and Appliance Service Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving Central AB. 403-318-4346

Misc.

Services

1290

We deliver & install your purchases.

403-783-4880 Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

Rental Misc

1350

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

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

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

Largest colour selection in Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

First Call Towing

783-3636

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

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

STEEL BUILDING. “The Big Year End Clear Out!�

20x22 $4,259.

25x24 $4,684.

30x34 $6,895.

35x36 $9,190.

40x48 $12,526.

47x70 $17,200.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Firewood

1660

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Welding

1410

Lumber

1670

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

Family Friendly Dentistry

240-2X4X12’ ...... $55000

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

10 various size windows good for shop or garage $ 150.00 take all.

Call 403-783-8101

Household Furnishings

BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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

1720

DR. HUGH PORTER • DR. RICK BARR DR. JEFF BARR • DR. GREG EDWARDS - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations

FOR SALE Hide-a-bed and 3 piece Wall Unit

“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS�

Phone 403-783-6362 Misc. for Sale

EYE CARE

1760

CURLING EQUIPMENT HEADQUARTERS! Great Christmas Gifts.

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

Phone 1-403-346-3777.

Email: proshop @reddeercurling.ca

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

DENTAL CARE

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

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

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•

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

Welding

1410

CONCRETE SERVICES

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

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

HEATING

“Committed to your comfort�

MAIN: (403) 783-7591

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

1400

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

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

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

60-2X8X16 ......... $50000

FAX: (403) 783-8178

Well Drilling

DENTISTRY

Assortment of Rough Lumber

WE BUY FOR CASH.

Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $

1530

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

Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, wildlife mounts, hunting and fishing equipment.

To consign 780-440-1860.

Need RV or Self Storage?

Auctions

Auctions

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

12345 7ITHIN MILES OF %DMONTON

7ATER 7ELL $RILLING 2ED $EER #ALGARY .EW 'OVERNMENT WATER WELL GRANT STARTS !PRIL 4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! # FOR WATER WELLS AND WATER TREATMENT

")' )2/.

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

Misc. for Sale

1760

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

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

Dogs

1840

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

EXTRA FLUFFY & extremely cute! Teacup Babydoll Morkies†(very tiny).

Call 587-987-3422 or email wendyschedel@gmail.com

Wanted To Buy

1930

403-783-3311

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

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

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

Suites

3060

2 BDRM SUITE AVAILABLE January 1/14 N/S, N/P

403-357-0654 Industrial

3130

1600 sq ft shop space for lease in Ponoka Industrial Park Available Jan 1/14 Call weekdays 403-302-4653 Or Leave message 403-782-2294

30

PER WEEK.

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK. Grain, Feed Hay

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain.

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

WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact Dave at 1-800-661-1529 or dave@hannasseeds.com.

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call Dr. Bill Frischke • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Patricia Kelly

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

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

Condos/ Townhouses

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

PONOKA 5 BDRM. FULLY DEVELOPED DUPLEX. $1395/mo. 403-704-1221

Manufactured Homes

3040

PONOKA MOOSE LODGE IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS For the rental of a modular home site.

Please contact Lynn at 403-358-6580 for details.

Suites

3060

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

403-357-0287

Mortgages Bought/Sold

Money To Loan

4430

GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money?

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

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

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

4190

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

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

Financial #4400 - #4430

4430

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

1-877-486-2161.

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

Transportation #5000-5300 Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

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

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

(Lloydminster).

Reply 780-875-0270.

North-East Recyclers truck up to 3 tons.

PLUMBING

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

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

Business getting nowhere?

This space could be yours for $

ADVERTISE!

30

403.783.3311

PER WEEK

FAST AND EASY LOANS! Bad credit accepted!

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

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

403-879-9929.

Houses For Sale

4020

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

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

Call 403-783-3311 PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

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

4040

Serving Central Today!

Alberta Book On-Line

403.783.8322 CONDO FOR SALE

VETERINARY SERVICES

MOVIE THEATRE with attached suite in Provost, Alberta.

100 seats. New digital Real 3-D projection equipment.

Selling for health reasons.

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

Money To Loan

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

4140

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

TAMARACK

$

Businesses For Sale

Sylvan Lake 1 Bedroom + Den condo for sale in Sylvan Lake. Available January 1st. $164,800.

Please call (403) 302-7230 for additional info

Manufactured Homes

4090

UNITED HOMES CANADA invites you to view our Heated display homes.

Purchase today at 2012 pricing. Inventory clearance starting at $92,500.; www. unitedhomescanada.com.

148 Eastlake Blvd., Airdrie.

1-800-461-7632.

Commercial Property

4110

42,000 sq ft Office/ Residential Building, Red Deer, AB Built in 2011. 21 separately titled units consisting of 16 executive condos and 4 commercial suites, Zero Tenant Vacancy, 10 year triple net leases in place, expiring 2021. Assumable mortgage.

Price - $8,400,000.00 Accepting Offers Christine@ andersonbuildersgroup. com

www.littlejons.ca

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

$

30

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311 Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

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

Colour Me!!!

PONOKA NEWS Page 31

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS FOR

$30

PER WEEK.

CALL 4037833311 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$

30

PER WEEK.

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK. WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

Darcy’s Drilling Services • water wells drilled & serviced • new pump & pressure system installations • all types of pump repairs • well shocking Darcy Schmidt Ph: (403) 783-2220 Fax: (403) 783-8828 Email: darcysdrillingservices@hotmail.com

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND Water Well Service

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

CUSTOM TUB GRINDING • Different screens for bedding & feed • 600 HP truck driven for fast grinding • Minimum Charge 2 HRS @ $220/HR

CALL LEEN VOGELAAR 403-704-0919

Merry Christmas!

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DECEMBER DEALS LEGACY USED CLEARANCE CENTRE OVER 200 USED TO CHOOSE FROM 2003 FORD MUSTANG Stk.

2004 DODGE DURANGO 4X4

#T03378C auto, race yellow

2008 JEEP LIBERTY LOADED

2006 CHRYSLER 300 Stk. #T0400A

Stk. #L0244

Stk. #T0077C

$7,985

$9,997

$15,995 OR $162 BW

$16,850 OR $160 BW

2007 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

2009 FORD ESCAPE SLT

2008 GMC CANYON

2010 FORD RANGER SCAB XLT 4X4

Loaded, leather, crew cab Stk. #L0237

Stk.#L0186 leather, moon roof

Stk. #T0256

Stk. #T0357A

$16,995 OR $172 BW

$17,798 OR $176 BW

$17,995 OR $179 BW

$18,850 OR $158 BW

2013 DODGE DART

2011 JEEP LIBERTY LTD

2007 JEEP CHEROKEE LARADO

2008 FORD F350 SUPER CAB LARIAT

Stk.# L0219

Stk.# L0258

Stk. #L0209

$18,995 OR $137 BW

$18,995 OR $138 BW

$18,995 OR $179 BW

$22,995 OR $226 BW

2009 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED

2009 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED

2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA

2011 TOYOTA SR5

Stk.#T0288A leather, diesel

Stk. #L0239

Stk. #L0173

Stk. #T0047B

$23,985 OR $193 BW

$23,995 OR $193 BW

$23,995 OR $178 BW

$29,895 OR $293 BW

2011 FORD F350 XLT

2011 F150 PLATINUM EDITION

2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREW MAX LTD

2013 FORD F250 FX4 LARIAT

Stk.# T0398A lifted, oversized wheels and tires

$34,895 OR $ $339 BW

Stk. #L0218 mega cab

Stk #L0075. fully loaded

$34,900 $ , OR $ $256 BW

Stk. #L0260

Stk. #T0368A loaded, leather

$38,995 $ , OR $ $279 BW

$46,985 $ , OR $348 BW

USED IS BASED ON 60-84 MONTHS DEPENDING ON YEAR/5.9%/0 DOWN/ALL OAC. SOME VEHICLES NOT EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED

“Let your Legacy start here.”

www.legacyfordponoka.ca

YOUR LEGACY TEAM

Pat Boardman Trevor Feragen Sales Manager Sales Consultant

Bob Mass Sales Consultant