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Vol. 66, No. 16 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014 | 403-783-3311 | EDITORIAL@PONOKANEWS.COM

Local skater wins CanSkate award Keyana Rawji won the award for the Central Alberta region.

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Reflections of Ponoka The world famous R.C.M.P. Musical Ride is a proud tradition Story on page 5

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Liquor sales bylaw repealed after brief discussion County

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

It took only 10 minutes for town council to repeal the contentious business hours bylaw that restricts liquor sales in Ponoka.

Coun. Loanna Gulka was the only one to speak against the decision. She said council did not take enough time to see if the bylaw is effective.

“I truly believe that I don’t think that this council has given the bylaw enough time to prove itself or disprove itself,” said Gulka.

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“I have talked to store owners. I have talked to the RCMP. I have struggled day and night,” said Underhill.

“I feel that I have given a ton of time and thought into this,” said Prediger.

Her only disappointment was over the low turnout at the recent public meeting discussing liquor sales and public safety in Ponoka.

Mayor Rick Bonnett said he was not fully in favour of the business hours bylaw but apologized for suggesting it be waived during the Ponoka Stampede.

“I’m going to basically say that I made the mistake even bringing up that amendment at that time.”

“The one thing I guess we can do is monitor the situation and how our community reacts,” he added.

Coun. Tim Falkiner has been opposed to the bylaw from the day he became councillor. He reiterated his previous argument that the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission regulated liquor sales and municipalities should not be involved.

He suggests there are bigger issues of alcohol addictions that need to be considered. “We need to attack this from a different perspective.”

Council would be further ahead in fighting these battles if it worked closely with neighboring councils and creating dialogue over addiction issues, explained Falkiner.

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the vote was 4-1 in favour of the repeal.

Letters to council There were four letters to council that were not read at the March 26 public meeting, three of them were in favour of keeping the business hours bylaw and one was in favour of repealing it.

One letter in favour of the bylaw from Robert Morris states people should be able to plan properly when it comes to buying liquor. He made this argument: “By re-examining the liquor bylaw, it communicates to me that there is pressure by a few business owners that want to sell liquor at all hours.”

Speaking again in favour of restricting liquor sales was Rob McArthur who sent his letter late in the day on March 26. He said he was not a big advocate of the bylaw but stressed it is still young: “How can we effectively determine if the (by)law was successful if we wish to scrap it before conclusive data and results have been collected over an appropriate amount of time?”

For Marg Derksen, restricting sales is a matter of safety. While the bylaw was in effect, she stated she was against allowing late liquor sales during the Ponoka Stampede after 11 p.m. “…Sometimes later there were screaming tires and roaring engines all hours.”

Speaking in favour of repealing the bylaw was former resident Wayne Thompson. He suggested council should not try and dictate issues such as morality, social conscience and common sense.

“These values and principles are created within the family unit.”

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BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Ponoka County is sitting sound, financially, with no major discrepancies to cause ratepayers alarm, according to the most recent audit report.

“The surplus is just under $1 million . . .

That was transferred to reserves,” said county CAO Charlie Cutforth.

With that transfer, the county has just over $12 million in reserves.

“The bottom line is we’ve got a very good audit report with minimal issues,” he added.

The report also indicated the county came in $1.4 million under the 2013 budget.

This year’s mill rate and assessment rates didn’t increase.

“If there’s any variance in their tax bill, it’ll be minimal,” said Cutforth.

If there is an increase, Cutforth says, it will stem from a substantial increase in a person’s assessment, such as the construction of a garage. The school requisition could also have a small effect.

Ponoka County operates with the lowest number of staff in the province, one of the lowest— if not the lowest —tax rates, and it has no debt.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Impaired drivers stopped location and decided to conduct a check on it. It was determined the registration expired November 2013 and the owner had warrants for his arrest.

A subsequent inspection of the vehicle found the man sleeping in the car. He was arrested without incident.

Drunk woman found with crack cocaine Police checked on a woman passed out in an alley in the downtown area last week.

The woman was reported to police April 9 at 9 p.m. and was found to have a slurred voice. Police arrested a 30-year-old woman from Maskwacis for public intoxication and took her to the detachment.

Once there it was determined she had a bottle of motion sickness pills with small quantities of Tylenol 1 and 3, motion sickness pills and two baggies of crack cocaine. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Vandalism at Capitol Theatre Police would like to return a shoe to its rightful owner.

Officers are looking for the owner of a black size 11 DC Shoes runner (right foot). The sneaker was left behind in the early morning hours of April 13 after suspects kicked in the front glass door of the theatre.

If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Four impaired drivers were nabbed by police last week, some of whom were caught at a police Check Stop.

The Check Stop was held April 12 north of Ponoka on Highway 2A. The first impaired driver was a 48-year-old Ponoka woman driving a 2003 Ford Explorer. She provided two blood alcohol samples of .15 and .14 April 12 at 10 p.m.

Another impaired driver was stopped by police after trying to evade them. Officers saw a 2008 Pontiac G6 turn west on Township Road 432 April 12 at 10:50 p.m. near the Check Stop.

The vehicle was pulled over and police charged a 51-year-old man from Prince George, B.C. with impaired driving. He provided two samples of .18 and .16.

A third impaired driver was nabbed in town on 50 Avenue April 13 at 2:20 a.m. on suspicion of being impaired. Police pulled over a 2007 Dodge Calibre and the driver, a 24-year-old Ponoka man, provided two samples of .14. He was also under conditions not to have alcohol.

The next day officers nabbed a motorist who had no license. A 28-year-old Maskwacis woman was charged with impaired driving after providing samples of .12 and .11. There were two passengers in her 2001 Pontiac Grand Am who were also arrested: a 34-year-old Maskwacis man for outstanding warrants, and another 34-year-old man from Maskwacis on breaching conditions.

Trailer with no lights on Highway 2A Officers with the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit responded to a call of a 2007 Dodge Ram hauling a trailer loaded with a 2007 Chrysler car.

The trailer was reported to have no running lights and motorists almost rear-ended it April 7 at 9:30 p.m.

The truck was southbound on Highway 2A south of Maskwacis. The driver was a 28-year-old man from Calgary and he was issued tickets for lights failing to emit a red light.

A passenger, a 54-year-old Calgary man, who was also traveling in the truck had outstanding warrants for his arrest in Calgary.

Man with warrants asleep in car Investigative work by the traffic unit helped with the arrest of a 38-year-old Calgary man.

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Margaret Rose Boruk On April 7, 2014 Mrs. Margaret Rose Boruk of Ponoka passed away at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre. She was born on June 18, 1939 in Drumheller. Margaret will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Ed; sisters Sophie Richards (Gordon) of Kelowna and Elsie Christian of Hamilton; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Max and Oxanna Prozeniuk, infant brother Victor, sister Georgina and brother Alex.

Margaret worked at CIBC for 37 years. She enjoyed bowling and she and Ed owned the Bowling Alley in Ponoka for 8 years. She was the Secretary for the Ponoka Ladies Golf Club for 15 years and the Ponoka Art Club for 20 years. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Ed would like to thank Ponoka Home Care, Dr. Hamilton & staff in Red Deer, the Critical Care Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society and the Doctors and Nurses at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre for their excellent care of Margaret.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Ponoka at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2014.

Memorial Donations are gratefully accepted to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation. To express condolences to Margaret’s family, please visit www. womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

Everyone Welcome! phone: 403-783-6962 • www.baptistreformedponoka.org

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

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

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PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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Sunday Service 10:00 am.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN 6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 Noon dsjjb@xplornet.com ponokaadventist.ca

SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor W. Delleman Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ½ mile south of Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury

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ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Chris Gnanaprakasam, S.A.C. Mass Times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday

How do we love our neighbours or ourselves?

In Matthew 22, Jesus is said to lay out the “Royal Law” for those who would follow his way. In brief, that law involved loving God passionately, sharing the love with those around you, and finally, loving yourself!

Now there’s a sticking point. We Christians have been raised for generations to understand self-love as a sin, a perversion to be rooted out of our system. Self love made us greedy, made us open to the devil and all his wiles, No, one must hate the self, mortify the flesh, deny ourselves pleasure, whip ourselves (if necessary) into a humble, and selfless state.

And yet, there it is in Matthew 22: “love your neighbor as you love your self.” In our culture, about the only way we know how to ‘love ourselves’ is to heap gifts upon ourselves – things we “need”, things we want, things the TV ads tell us “we deserve.” So, we collect what I call “gizmos”, things that promise love for us, but never quite pull it off. That Botox injection that will peel years off your lined face – erasing the character you have worked so hard to build. Or we get that huge and spiffy truck, the one that will dwarf our nieghbour’s vehicle, and show us to be ‘King of the block!’

Or we take that long awaited trip to Italy…or Disney World, where we either don’t understand the architecture or reenact our distant childhood that we can’t quite capture. “How was your trip? we ask.

“Great!” is the answer. What did you see?

“Oh, a bunch of old buildings and paintings that had cracks all over the surface.

Everything was kind of dusty. It was hot, and we couldn’t find a MacDonald’s anywhere!? “ Or if we did the Disney pilgrimage, we will have enjoyed the trip back to what

we imagined was our idyllic forgive yourself for the silly childhood, only to discover mistakes you make every that the lineups were too day. You begin to realize that, long, the food too expensive, even with all your quirks and and the thrills too far apart. differences, you are a good Worst of all, we don’t feel person, and worth knowing. any more loved than before!

You begin to enjoy being What on earth could you. From that space, it isn’t Jesus have meant by lovtoo hard to realize that you ing our neighbor as we love are a creature of God, and to ourselves? Perhaps we can begin marveling that God has get a clue from the ‘loving made you so weirdly…and your neighbor part.’ How do so neat. Thanking God and you love a neighbor, whether praising God isn’t so hard James Strachan when you love yourself, and next-door or in a faraway land? Well, first, you think The United Church can love others as well. well of him/her – sympaof Canada That’s the Royal Law, Not a member of thetically, putting yourself and that’s what “living in the The Ponoka in their place. What are they Kingdom of God” means.

Ministerial lacking, what do they need?

Give it a shot; you may like Association Perhaps it’s help in shoveling it!. I can’t think of better snow, which they’ve never words to conclude this piece done in Somalia or Sudan, than the words of Paul to his friends in or even China! You give them a hand, lend Rome, written from his prison cell near the them a shovel.

Perhaps they are elderly, and have end of his life.

“So here’s what I want you to do, God trouble getting their car out of the snow. helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary You lend a hand, give them encouragement, and tell them you are willing to help life—your sleeping, eating, going-towork, and walking-around life—and anytime. Just call.

Or perhaps you read about kids the place it before God as an offering. Emage of your own kids starving in Darfur. bracing what God does for you is the best You feel the sharp pain of imagining if thing you can do for him. Don’t become so they were your kids? Perhaps you write well adjusted to your culture that you fit a cheque, or go online to support them. into it without even thinking. Instead, fix That’s how you love a neighbor, that, and your attention on God. You’ll be changed a hundred other little ways that help you to from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to get to know them so they become friends.

Now, translate that into loving your- it. Unlike the culture around you, always self in the same ways. You put some dragging you down to its level of immaeffort into getting to know what needs you turity, God brings the best out of you, have, what troubles you, where you need develops well-formed maturity in you.” some help. You encourage yourself, even (Romans 12: 1-2) The Message Bible.

Tough decision made for education award

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Friends of Iron Ridge Junior Campus (FIRCS) won this year’s Friends of Education Award and while the Ponoka Youth Centre (PYC), nominated by Ponoka Elementary School principal Lois Spate, didn’t receive the award; the Wolf Creek Public Schools board of trustees is encouraging for them to be nominated again next year.

Lacombe trustee Bob Huff was the first to move to nominate FIRCS as the winner, with trustee Donna Peterson following in agreement.

“My reason for that is the extensive content that is in here, what that group has done for the students in Blackfalds,” said Huff. “They raise money, they’ve created a society status and their whole society status has been geared to how could they use their money to better help the students.”

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“Their whole purpose, as we can see from what’s here, has been to ‘how can we better help the students’,” he added.

FIRCS was behind the school’s sound system, their folding chairs, iPads and Chromebooks, and helping to fund the school’s playground, among other projects.

Ponoka trustee Lorrie Jess liked the youth centre for the award and in the end it came down to FIRCS’s seniority. “There’s no doubt that they’re all deserving, but I would support the motion of Iron Ridge because they’ve been doing this for about 10 years,” said Peterson.

Alix Mac also nominated Dustin Rider but the board decided to overlook him for this year. “Dustin Rider is a fine individual, but he has been recognized provincially two or three times with different things. And the Ponoka one is newer, too,” said Peterson.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Reflections of Ponoka

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The world famous R.C.M.P. Musical Ride will be presenting four exciting family shows at the Calnash Ag Event Centre in Ponoka on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20th, 2014.

The Musical Ride is a proud national tradition

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

Representing a colorful tradition and ceremony through the horse and the scarlet uniform since the late 1800s, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police created and have proudly displayed a magnificent spectacle known around the world as the Musical Ride. Citizens and families of all ages will be treated to this breathtaking display

of pomp and pageantry when it rides into Ponoka to perform on Saturday and Sunday-July 19 and 20, 2014 for four shows at the spacious new Calnash Ag Event Centre on Highway 2A. A long and proud history.

The RCMP Musical ride was developed from a desire by early members of the Northwest Mounted Police to display their riding ability and entertain both

Remember When...

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

This amazing early 1900s photo of the early history of Ponoka features an Indian tent camp just north east of town next to the Battle River. The friendly native families visited the community on many occasions to barter, shop, and entertain the residents. Notice the hundreds of logs in the river, which had been floated down from the Pigeon Lake area to the two massive saw mills on the edge of town.

themselves and local communities. Although legend has it that the first musical ride was staged as early as 1876, the first officially recorded event was performed in Regina, Saskatchewan under the direction of Inspector William George Matthews in 1887. The spectacular event, which was put on public display for the first time in 1901, initially consisted of 20 men on their well trained horses.

Over the years, the ride quickly became extremely popular, and for over 110 years, has provided thousands of Canadians and international audiences with the unique opportunity of experiencing part of our heritage and national identity.

Since the early settlement of our great nation, the Maple Leaf, the breathtaking wilderness, and the red coated ‘Mountie” with the broad brimmed Stetson hat would become international identifiers of our ‘true north strong and free’ that will always be the magnificent and instinctive image of our Canada here and around the world. But there would be much more to the Mounties than just a romantic image, and the stage would be set in 1873 for a vital role that would intimately connect the Mounted Police and its members with the development of Canada as a great nation. As this vast country grew in population and diversity, and its communities became more established, the Mounted Police adapted, ensuring the ongoing peace and security of each and every citizen.

Members of the Musical Ride are first and foremost of-

ficers who, after at least two years of active police work, volunteer for duty as national representatives in this colorful event of horse and rider in spectacular unison. Most members are nonriders prior to their equestrian training with the RCMP, but once they complete months of vigorous courses of instruction, they not only become riders, but ambassadors of goodwill. Today, in keeping with tradition, the Musical Ride is performed by a full troop of 32 men and women and their horses, plus the member in charge. The RCMP Musical Ride consists of the precise execution of a variety of intricate figures and cavalry drill choreographed for music, but as well as competing in the main show, the horses and riders are also featured on Parliament Hill, and in countless parades and special events from May until October. The 36 riders, their horses, a farrier, a technical production manager, and three NCOs must have the ability to travel and adapt to different environments, not to mention the hours of petting and photo-taking sessions that they will patiently and happily endure after each and every one of their 40 to 50 performances a year.

The RCMP Musical Ride is now based in Rockcliffe, Ontario, with the breeding program conducted at the Remount Detachment near Pakenham, Ontario.

The Musical Ride horses stand 16 to 17 hands high, weigh between 1150 and 1400 pounds, and are 3/4 to 7/8 registered thoroughbreds.

Young horses, called remounts, begin their training at three years of age, and when they turn six they will start special training as a member of the Musical Ride.

Four exciting performances in Ponoka.

At the Ponoka show on July 19 and 20, there will be two performances each day, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Calnash Ag Event Centre. As well as the famous RCMP Musical Ride, the gala event for each member of the family will feature an appearance of the delightful new German Sheppard puppies from the RCMP Dog Training Centre at Innisfail along with an exciting display by a talented trick riding group called the Young Gunz.

After each performance, fans will be treated to a tour of the barns and a meet and greet and photo session with the horses and riders. While the RCMP Musical Ride troop is in town, they will also present a special performance for the residents up at the Rimoka Lodge and Sunrise Village. The Ponoka Lions Club is the major sponsor of this fabulous event, with kind assistance from local sponsors EnCana, Almita Piling, Bruce Prediger, and McFeeds. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of new LED light standards and other improvements at the Lions’ Centennial Park.

Tickets for the RCMP Musical Ride coming to Ponoka this summer will be on sale at the Ponoka Trade Fair April 25 and 26 at the Complex, at Bruce’s Tru Value Hardware, Scizzor Wizard, Co-op Oils, the Ponoka Visitor Information Centre, from Lions’ Club members, or can be purchased by calling 403-783-7410 or 403783-8336. Please don’t miss this great opportunity to see the proud and colorful display of our history and heritage in one of the greatest shows in the world.

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Opinion

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As discussed previously in this years. FHB can affect wheat, barley, oats, rye, corn, triticale, canary seed column, energy and agriculture are left as the most profitable sectors in the and some forage grasses.

Many counties have already been global economy as earnings in both the ringing alarm bells about this legisla- manufacturing industry and the finance tion, which is still in the process of sector continue to shrink.

You may have heard that out of the making its way through the commit$75 billion global investment in the tees and commissions of the provincial automotive industry in 2013, Canada legislature and surprisingly enough, some provincial legislators could not received “0” dollars while Mexico got even comment about it because they somewhere close $6.5 billion. Let’s just remember that those automotive said they knew little about it.

It really baffles one as to why on giants that took their investment dollars earth a government would knowingly elsewhere last year received substantial allow the contamination of soil in its support from the Harper government own jurisdiction. Although there is during the early stages of the financial no smoking gun at the moment, there crisis of 2008; so much for the sense is a lot of suspicion that this could of appreciation on the part of multinajust be another tailor-made legislation tionals.

The same kind of shortsightedness to cater to certain commercial interseems to have come back to haunt us ests, just like Bill 36, introduced by Ed Stelmach’s PC government a few again, this time at the provincial level, years back in an effort to get the sup- in the form this legislative initiative.

It looks like the easy money comport (funding?) of the power industry trying to expand their operations in the ing from the oil and gas sector in the province has created a kind of “dipsoprovince.

But the tragic aspect of it is that mania”, so addictive that it has begun politicians could even think about to cloud the vision of the people who jeopardizing the future of the most are responsible for making strategic valuable asset of this province, and of decisions for future generations who this country, the agricultural land, just will inhabit these lands.

Unless farmers, the owners of the to please this or that interest group. land, get organized and protect their inCanada’s farmers and agriculterests, no one will do it for them.

“Why on earth would a government knowingly allow the contamination of soil in its own jurisdiction ?”

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On Bill 23

Dear Editor: The new elections act Bill C 23, sponsored and promoted by the Minister of Democratic Reform, Paul Polievre, challenges the fundamental right of citizens in a democracy.

That fundamental right is to participate in electing a democratic government of the voters’ choice.

What he had done is piggyback on a security conscious world.

He wants an absolute airtight system like the banks when giving you a mortgage or like the courts or airports when you go through security. Like the banks who do not want to suffer a loss if you default or the airport or court security whose aim is to prevent injury or loss of life, he believes he can prevent harm to our democracy by denying the vouching system during elections if you have no ID. Except that a country does not operate like a bank and that

people who acquire mortgages and take flights have resources far and beyond the people Mr. Polievre will exclude.

Virtually all electoral officers in Canada have challenged the ID provision in the bill.

They indicate that vouching causes no significant problems during elections.

Interestingly, North Carolina and Georgia have similar ID provisions as those proposed by Mr. Polievre.

There, Republicans fearing electoral loss have used this strategy to solidify their base and to exclude their opponents. Hopefully, then same motivation is not present in our federal government, nor, hopefully, is their fear of the Canadian electorate.

George Jason Ponoka

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I think it is great that the Ponoka News continues to uphold values that are in line with reporting on local history and think the article was well done.

However, something which should have been mentioned, and this could have been due to the fact that it did not come out in the interview, and if it did come out it may have been an honest mistake when putting fingers to keyboard.

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TOWN OFFICE CLOSED FOR EASTER The Town Office will be closed Good Friday, April 18th. Payments or correspondence may be left in the drop box at the front door.

Summer Employment Opportunity Ponoka Jubilee Library requires a Summer Reading Program Coordinator to oversee a themed program that encourages reading in school aged children. Beginning in June, this 14-week student position offers 35 hours a week; occasional clerical duties may also be assigned. Some postsecondary education in a related field is an asset. Enthusiasm, ability to interact positively with children, good organizational and computer skills must all be demonstrated. Visit ponokalibrary.prl.ab.ca and go to Job Opportunities under About Us for a full job description. Please forward resumes and cover letter by May 01, 2014 to: David Tremblay; Ponoka Jubilee Library; Box 4160; Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1R6. E-mail: dtremblay@prl.ab.ca Chevi Rabbit receives the Alberta Hate Crime Committee “2014 Hate Crime Awareness Youth Award” from MLA, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General the Honourable Jonathan Denis.

On April 9, 2014 Chevi Rabbit received his award at the Edmonton City Hall and later was recognized at the Alberta Legislature for his work in promoting a hate-free and inclusive province. Since having been attacked, Rabbit has been traveling and speaking at conferences sharing his story with his message that “I hope that my story helps someone know that it’s okay to be yourself, that it is okay to be openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. You are valued in our society. And life is worth living.”

He has also been organizing the 3rd annual “Hate to Hope March and Rally”. The march begins at the scene of the assault on July 19, 2014 at 6:00 p.m, 110 Street and 84 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE ADULT CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT PROJECT - PONOKA Wednesday, April 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Ponoka Senior’s Drop In Centre, 5015 - 46 Avenue

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This is to be Phase 1 of a 4-phase redevelopment of the overall property.

WE INVITE YOUR INPUT and PARTICIPATION! Project planners are seeking ideas from the community to determine speci¿c needs, wants and features to be considered in the design process.

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Summer Waste Transfer Station Hours Tuesday through Saturday – 10 am to 6 pm There is a minimum tipping fee of $8.00 per visit. There is no charge for compostable materials (grass clippings, garden waste, leaves, and branches) or tires. Call 403-783-8328 for more information.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Library Activities

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD: Ponoka Jubilee Library, in partnership with Country Gardens & Greenhouse, present “Grow Your Own Food”. Hear from the professionals about cultivating your own food garden; what to plant and how to plant. Learn about container gardening vs. ground gardening, and annuals vs. perennials. A ‘companion garden’ will be planted, and one lucky participant will take it home! Saturday April 26 from 11:15am-12:15pm, no registration required.

SUMMER SIPS: Ponoka Jubilee Library is hosting another in their series of fabulous Wine Tastings. On Saturday May 10th at 7:00 pm, come down to the Library to sample eight white wines, accompanied by a selection of fine cheese, meat and fruit. Get prepared for a hot summer by discovering new white wines to savour in the sun! Tickets are $30/person and space is very limited, so be sure to come down to Ponoka Jubilee Library to purchase your tickets. Tickets are 75% sold out!

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Pitch-In Ponoka Week May 4 -10, 2014, open to all citizens, organizations and businesses of the community! Do a clean-up or commit to being a green home; or do an environmental project!

Aquaplex & Recreation Update: The Aquaplex is closed on Good Friday, open Saturday, Sunday and Easter Monday regular hours.

Coaching Clinic This 6 hour course will provide extra insight into the Canadian Sport 4 Life model highlighting the importance of developing athletes assets and fundamental movement skills; why coaches are teachers and our athletes are not little adults; an advanced understanding that Champions are different, how we can benefit from stress in our lives; and an understanding on how to support your athletes with mental skills like focus, imagery, relaxation, self-talk and training and incorporating them into practices and games.

Doug Swanson, proprietor of FIRST Place for Human Performance, has a wealth of experience having worked with Hockey Canada, WHL & AJHL clubs, sport academies, instructed at Red Deer College and a multitude of other sports.

When: Sunday, May 4, 2014 Where: Kinsmen Community Centre Time: 9:30am-4:30pm. Lunch is provided Cost: $10 To register or for more information, contact Tamara at 403-783-0131.

Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair April 25 & 26, 2014 @ the Ponoka Arena Complex Check out www.ponokalive.ca or call 403-783-3888 for more information.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meeting April 22 @ 7:00 pm – following Public Hearings For Bylaw No. 334-14 and Bylaw No. 335-14 Visit our website - www.ponoka.ca for copy of the agenda.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

2014 budget passed with 5.3 per cent increase

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town residents are looking at a tax increase of 5.3 per cent after town councillors approved the 2014 budget last week.

The total 2014 budget is $22.2 million with $15.2 million for operations and $7 million for capital expenses.

Acting CAO Betty Quinlan told councillors April 8 that the increase provides an additional $449,000 in tax revenue with municipal taxes increasing to $5.3 million.

A home assessed at $300,000 should expect to see an increase of $99, explained Quinlan. She said this will be offset somewhat with drops in the Rimoka Housing Foundation and school requisitions. The difference makes a homeowner pay $57 for a $300,000 home.

“Our requisitions went down, which is good. They went down by about $92,000,”

“This year we have gone with a slightly larger tax increase and part of it is to try gain parity with our counterparts.”

Acting CAO Betty Quinlan

said Quinlan.

The commercial sector will see a 5 per cent increase, approximately $124 per $300,000 of assessment.

The school requisition dropped by $87,000 to $2.043 million and Rimoka’s dropped by $5,400 to $84,000. The Town of Ponoka’s total property tax levy is $7.4 million.

Residential taxes make up 80 per cent of the town’s assessment, with the other 20 per cent coming from commercial and non-residential.

Since council passed the interim budget, changes have been

made to meet growing needs of the town.

• $95,000 has been added to the North Bridge, which is said to need replacement in two years.

• The town is pitching in to support the school resource officer position at Wolf Creek Schools with $12,000 for last quarter. Quinlan says they will adjust the 2015 budget to help pay for the position.

• $150,000 has been put into common reserves in the event the organizational review, currently underway, sees the town needs more employees. “If we need to hire anymore staff, then we’ve got some fund-

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• $50,000 has been added to conduct an Asset Management Lifecycle Plan for operations and property services, which will be a tool in the town’s 10 year capital plan.

Dave McPhee, director of operations and property services for the Town of Ponoka, will be able to use the plan to give staff a better understanding of the town’s assets and when replacement or repair is needed.

Coun. Marc Yaworski feels $50,000 for the asset management plan is a good idea. “The money over the next 10 years that it’s going to save us, it’s a great investment.”

Coun. Carla Prediger wanted to know how Ponoka’s taxes compared to other towns. Quinlan replied that Ponoka has typically been lower than similar communities.

“This year we have gone with a slightly larger tax increase and part of it is to try gain parity with our counterparts,” said Quinlan.

Comparing to 2013 The residential mill rate increased to 6.5 in 2014, up from 6.2 in 2013. The commercial mill rate increased to 8.7 in 2014 compared to 8.2 in 2013. Residents saw a tax increase of 2.4 per cent in 2013.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Town council approves PAECS request for $15,000

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The first step in funding for an electronic sign at the Calnash Ag Event Centre was approved by town council by a narrow 3-2 vote.

Acting CAO Betty Quinlan provided some background April 11 of the town’s commitment to the building.

Since the inception of the Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society (PAECS), the four founding partners — the Town of Ponoka, Ponoka County, the Ponoka Agricultural Society and the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association — agreed to provide $50,000 for the ag centre for up to three years should it need money.

This is the last year of that agreement, said Quinlan.

She suggested the $15,000 could be taken from that savings account. “We’ve never had to access it. As administration, I think it’s a reasonable request,” said Quinlan.

Mayor Rick Bonnett advocated providing financial support for the sign. He represents the town on PAECS and suggests the money is part of a long-term commitment by the Town of Ponoka. He feels the electronic sign would be an ideal way to recognize corporate sponsors.

“I think it was the best way to go to split it up between the four partners,” said Bonnett.

Each partner has been asked for $15,000 to help pay for the estimated $113,000 sign but not all answers were available at press time. The ag event centre will pay the difference and representatives expect it will take three months before the sign is delivered.

“Fifteen thousand dollars is a lot of money when it has potential to be used in other ways.”

Coun. Loanna Gulka

Coun. Teri Underhill said she had not seen the financial statements and felt it would be unfair to make a decision without seeing how the centre did. Mayor Bonnett said he had the statement from PAECS’ annual general meeting but had not had a chance to circulate them.

“There was a small profit of $78,000 last year,” added Bonnett.

Coun. Loanna Gulka said that while she understands the ag centre’s needs, council also receives requests for support from other groups.

“Fifteen thousand dollars is a lot of money when it has potential to be used in other ways,” said Gulka.

Coun. Carla Prediger suggested providing assistance is part of the town’s original promise and there is funding in the budget, but Underhill disagreed. “The original intent was potential operating deficit. This is not an operating deficit.”

“This is project specific,” added Gulka.

Coun. Tim Falkiner, Prediger and Mayor Bonnett voted in favour of providing support. Coun. Marc Yaworski was traveling to a conference on behalf of the town and Coun.

Sandra Lyon was away.

30-hour-famine: A total of $6,500 was raised by students at Ponoka Secondary Campus last weekend. Sixtythree students came together and did not eat for 30 hours to raise funds and awareness for the World Vision 30 Hour Famine. Each student was asked to raise at least $100 dollars. This is the sixth year of the program. Organizer Brady Teeling said the program started with 30 students and has grown over the years. Here students Samira Rowland and Lisa van der Westhuizen count their earnings while a puppy keeps them company.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Proposed change to ag pest act causing concern

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Farmers across Alberta may have one more plant disease to worry about thanks to a proposed amendment to the Agricultural Pests Act through a private member’s bill, called Bill 201.

The amendment suggests a cereal fungal disease called fusarium head blight, or Fusarium graminearum (Fg), should no longer be seen as a pest.

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A quick Google search of Fg produces a Government of Alberta management plan on the disease.

One bulletin states the disease can reduce yield and crop grade by producing damaged kernels. These damaged kernels may contain fungal toxins poisonous to humans and livestock over a certain level.

Estimated losses range from $50 million to $300 million annually for producers and Fg can now be found in portions of southern Alberta. In 1999 Fg was declared a pest under the act.

Bill 201 would allow seed producers to sell contaminated grains to areas not affected with the disease.

Jay Byer, assistant director of agricultural services for the County of Stettler, says that while seed growers have conducted research on breeding resistant barley and wheat , the new breed will still have small amounts of Fg. “All that breeding has been happening in places where you walk down the street and you pick up Fg. It’s totally endemic.”

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contamination of Fg under 0.5 per cent to be planted in areas with heavy infestation, not in clean farmland, said Byer.

“So under the act, they can’t buy that seed, they can‘t use that seed because it’s contrary to the act and the Fg Management Plans,” said Byer.

His worry is farmers may not be fully informed on contaminated seed and they may infect their crops. Once Fg contaminated seed is planted, the entire field is affected.

“If there’s a thousand seeds with five seeds being contaminated…You might as well say the whole field is contaminated,” said Byer.

The disease has steadily increased in southern Alberta and Byer said agricultural pest controllers are working to slow the spread as much as possible.

“Why ask for the problem?”

Separating contaminated seeds Byer says there is a tool called a colour separator, which provides a limited option for farmers to remove contaminated seed but does not remove diseased spores. As there is no way to split diseased crops from clean crops, issues can arise for industries that use barley, including beer producers.

“If malt containing Fg is malted in

your beer, we have gushing beer,” said Byer.

“Our malt industry is critically important here,” he added.

Byer suggests the malt industry has had a competitive advantage with Fg free barley but that is also at risk with this proposal.

If Bill 201 is passed, counties or municipal districts free of Fg would have to speak with the agricultural minister to deem the disease as a pest again.

Groups such as the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties, Agricultural Service Boards and the Association of Agricultural Fieldmen have all spoken against the proposal and Byer said letters have been drafted to state their case.

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Rod Fox said he had heard little feedback on Bill 201 but said he wanted to hear from producers and farmers on their concerns. For those who may want to call MLA Fox, his Lacombe office number is (403) 782-7725.

The amendment was proposed by Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Maureen Kubinec and has passed first reading. The pest act is intended to be changed in 2016, which is 14 years old.

Facts about Fusarium graminearum (Fg) The private member’s bill by an MLA from the governing Progressive Conservative party proposes to allow seeds with a small amount of the fungal disease Fusarium graminearum (Fg) — or fusarium head blight — to be used freely but agricultural pest controllers are advocating against it.

Here are some facts about the dis-

ease that affects wheat, barley, oats and corn: • The disease was first reported in Canada in 1919 and again in the 1940s • It has been present in Alberta since 1989 but in low levels • Incidences of Fg have increased in southern Alberta in recent years • Fg produces mycotoxins called deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone, both of which affect the marketability of grain • These mycotoxins can also affect farm animals if high levels are ingested • Issues because of Fg have created losses estimated in the millions of dollars in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan Best management practices • Use healthy seed with no detectable levels of Fg • Organic producers are recommended to test more than one random sample lot • The continuous use of corn or short rotation cereals increases the risk of infection • Grow varieties with the best level of resistance Information for this article was gathered from the Government of Alberta website regarding Fg and a full list of information sources is available at: http://www1.agric. gov.ab.ca/ Search: Fusarium graminearum Management Plan

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Ponoka Secondary Campus students pose at the Reach for the Top academic contest last weekend in Edmonton. The team placed fifth overall in the provincials competition.

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PSC students compete in provincial Reach challenge

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

For almost 50 years, Reach for the Top has been an academic competition that has schools around the country taking part in, and this year, Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) students made it to the provincial challenge.

Getting to the Reach for the Top provincials competition requires training and reading up on a variety of subjects, says coach Rob Haggarty. Students honed their knowledge of science, math, history, social issues and other subjects and they used that knowledge to dominate their region.

PSC students competed against schools from Stettler, Rimbey, Lacombe and other nearby schools to earn them a spot “You’re competing at the provincial against pretty PLEASE JOIN US level with the help big and highly of Haggarty and Pauline Mercer. The specialized two best teams from schools.” regionals make it Rob Haggarty, FOR PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT STUDENTS to provincials and PSC Reach for the Top coach because of their knowledge, both PUTTING ALL LEARNERS ON WINNING STREAKS PSC teams — Team A and B — competed in Edmonton last weekend.

The student teams finished fifth overall in the competition.

While they did not land a chance at the national competition, PSC achieved a third place spot, Haggarty feels students should be praised for making it as far as they did.

“You’re competing against pretty big and highly specialized schools,” said Haggarty.

HOW WE LEARN This is the third year in a row that the PSC team x State of the art technology has made it to provincials. “They’re pretty consistent, x Issued One to One Chromebook they do pretty well.”

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Baptist Church fundraises to serve growing congregation

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The First Baptist Church of Ponoka has big plans to expand partly due to immediate needs and partly as part of long term planning.

Over recent years, organizers have looked

at how they can accommodate their growing congregation, explained Pastor Paul Spate at a sold-out fundraiser April 12. “We’ve been looking at how to just enlarge our seating.”

The church was built in 1961 with the gym, kitchen, offices and classroom library

added in 2000 and Spate said they have been opening their doors to members of the community, which has added to their numbers as well. “It’s all about the family.”

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Artist Lewis Lavoie paints a depiction of a horse and rider April 12 during the Ponoka First Baptist Church fundraiser. His painting was auctioned off for $7,500 after it was complete.

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lion required to build a new sanctuary. Spate said they looked at different ways to increase their seating and space for their Christian education programs and replacing the sanctuary was the best option. He said they are approximately halfway to their financial goal.

Key to their growth appears to be in making the church part of Ponoka. “We’re really trying to move into the community,” said Spate.

Programs are provided weekly that cater to new parents such as the Stepping Stones program, which works with single and teen mothers.

“We’ve just been consistently growing and the pressure’s been there for years,” he added.

A night of art and entertainment Folks at the fundraiser had a full night of entertainment, complete with artist Lewis Lavoie - who painted and auctioned off his painting for the church that night - and well known Christian humourist Phil Callaway.

Lavoie kept people intrigued as he painted a depiction of a cowboy and horse but it was upside down. Not until it was near completion did he turn the painting around, which led to pleased gasps and comprehension.

The painting was auctioned off for $7,500.

The painter also took some time to tell attendees about an interesting art piece he has been working on for the last nine years; a mosaic of Jesus Christ’s portrait, using hundreds of smaller paintings of emperors, kings and queens. He brought the unfinished work to the fundraiser.

“When I look at this, I feel like you’re looking at all the kingdoms throughout history,” said Lavoie.

“The challenge here was how do I paint his face without painting his face?” he added.

Humourist brings laughter and insight Callaway has written 26 books that bring laughter and joy with a spiritual message. He regaled attendees with witty anecdotes and joked with them, “I am incapable of being deep with you.”

His purpose: “To show them that God can invade their lives with hope and joy.”

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Easter Services Sonrise Christian Reformed Church

½ mile south of Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury Pastor William Delleman 403-783-6012 www.sonriseponoka.com Good Friday Service 10:30am Easter Sunday Service 10:30am

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 5501 54 Ave • 403-783-4141• trinityponoka.ca

Pastor Tim Graff Maundy Thursday Agape Feast Potluck 6:30 pm Good Friday Service 10:30 am Easter Sunday Breakfast 9:00 am Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am

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CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 3704 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Pastor Jerry Preheim • Pastor Matt Sealy • April 18 - Good Friday Candlelight Lord’s Supper Service - 6:30 pm • April 20 - Easter Sunrise Service - 8:00 am Breakfast - 9:30 am Morning Service - 10:30 am

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Fr. Chris Gnanaprakasam Holy Thursday, April 17 - Mass 8:00 pm Good Friday, April 18 - Liturgy 6:00 pm Easter Vigil, April 19 - Saturday 9:30 pm Easter Sunday, April 20 - 9:00 am

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Minister Beatrix Schirner Good Friday 10:00 am Walk of the Cross 12:30 pm Easter Sunday 10:00 am

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Priest in Charge Rev. Donna Willer Maundy Thursday April 17 - 7:00 pm Commemorating the Institution of the Lord’s Supper with the Washing of Feet Good Friday April 18 - 12:30 pm Community walk of the Cross Good Friday Liturgy - 3:00 pm Holy Sat. April 19 - 8:00 pm - Easter Vigil with a Celebration Party Easter Sunday, April 20 - 10:00 am Festive Eucharist

First Baptist Church, Ponoka 5109-57 AVENUE PONOKA, AB, T4J 1G5 403-783-5533

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Please join with us as we remember Jesus’ death and resurrection!

• Good Friday, April 18 [10:30 am] • Easter Sunday, April 20 [10:30 am] He is risen indeed!

Ponoka Word of Life Church • April 18 - Good Friday Service 7:00 pm Red Deer WOL Campus • April 19 Eggstravagant Easter Egg Hunt at 1:00 pm WOL Church Auditorium • April 20 Easter Sunday Service 10:30 am Bagel Breakfast 9:45 am Ponoka WOL Campus - corner of Hwy 2A & Hwy 53

19th ANNUAL WALK OF THE CROSS Good Friday, April 18th at 12:30pm Gathering at the Ponoka United Church, walking through the streets of Ponoka and ending at St. Mary’s Anglican Church.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

New PES design supports education reforms

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

As the renovations at the former Diamond Willow Middle School continue, it’s clear that the inside of the soon-to-be new elementary school has been designed to support the changes occurring within the education sector.

Inspiring Education is a new concept based on the set of ideals centered on nurturing well-rounded students who are more focused on the application of what they have learned rather than how many facts they can memorize.

“School traditions have been very similar for the last 50 years. In the future, that’s going to change and it’s going to change in a very short period of time,” said Gerry Varty, assistant superinten-

dent of learning support and system improvement.

What’s now being called traditional schools have been designed with a straight hallways and boxy, isolated classroom formula — “the cells and bells model” — but this design is now being found to impede the outcomes required

by Inspiring Education. “What we’re after now is thought process, working together and problem solving skills,” said Varty.

No longer is straight fact memorization the most important part of a child’s education. Varty says in the coming years, the most sought after graduates don’t have to be the smartest students but the ones with the abilities to find the answers they don’t know, as well as display

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A floor plan of the The cross-curriculum former Diamond Wil‘real life skills’ being low Middle School taught through Inspirand eventual new eling Education, as well as ementary school. flexible learning schedCourtesy of Ponoka ules, are going to help Elementary School ensure every student is given equal opportunity in learning. “Inclusion is the idea we’re going to include all of our kids in education. Now that doesn’t mean you never get pulled out, you get pulled out, you get extra help and you go back in.”

Inspiring Education also takes into account educating students in a fully globalized and interconnected world where a youth’s job competition could be living on the other side of earth. “We’re moving away from classrooms so to speak and we’re learning about collaborative communities.

Because the world exists as a collaborative venture schools must also exist as collaborative ventures,” said Varty.

The school’s renovations mirror the idea of flexible learning and collaborative ventures through learning communities for each grade rather than separating grades into individual classrooms. However, the ideas of classrooms won’t be eliminated. New designs open up classrooms with more windows and access points.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Students wow with historical projects

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Jodi Newton and her project partner Hunter Flaws did their project on ghost towns of Alberta, and their work also included a “Pin the ghost town on the

province” game to engage judges and other students. “Our teacher said more people would come if we had something they could do,” said Newton.

Other projects at the fair included Tim Hortons, Father Lacombe, the fur trade, Ukraine-Canadians and the Reynolds-Alberta Museum.

St. Augustine’s grades 4 and 5 students breath new life into the past with the passion they hold for their Alberta Heritage Fair projects.

The fair — April 11 — encompassed 40 students, 23 projects and a nation’s wealth of history to spark their interest.

“Alberta Heritage Fair promotes “Some of the inquiry-based learning about Alfinest projects berta and Canada in Alberta come history,” said St. Augustine teacher from Ponoka.”

Kari Brackenbury.

Rob Lennard, author, The students History Wrangler chose their topic based on personal interest and, with a few guiding lessons from teachers, were handed the reins. “Academically it touches two curriculums, social and language arts, both skills and content. It’s the perfect combination of research, writing, presenting and speaking,” said Brackenbury.

“They’re very highly motivated . . . They’re motivated by their own choices. They get to pick what they do, the angel they take,” she added.

While this is a mandatory project for the Grade Jodi Newton (left) and Hunter Flaw show off their ghost towns of Alberta heritage project, which included a visual board, computer slide show, and a game.

Photo by Amelia Naismith 4 students, it wasn’t for Grade 5, who entered last year as Grade 4 students in the first year the school participated in the Alberta Heritage Fair. “This year the Grade 5s voted if they would do it or not, they voted yes,” said Brackenbury.

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Mennonite choir brings joy to patients at Centennial Centre

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

For more than 18 years, rain or shine, a Mennonite choir has been bringing Christian hymns to patients at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury.

The group comes from the Rimbey area and once a month performs songs at the Chapel in the centre. Mic Toews, co-ordinator for the choir said the singers were mainly from the church’s youth group. He feels they offer a service to patients and to the young singers.

“It’s good for them to get out there,” said Toews.

The choir sings at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre and the seniors’ home in Rimbey. As for the young singers: “They love it.”

The Mennonite youth Choir cheers people’s spirits at the Centennial Centre for Mental “It’s something good you’re doing for Health and Brain Injury April 7. The choir comes once a month rain or shine to sing Christian others,” he added.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Amber Stolk checks out a playhouse up for auction during a Christian School fundraiser April 12.

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Fundraiser proves fruitful for Christian School

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unteer resources at the Centennial Centre, says the patients respond well to the choir. Many of them ask, “When do our Rimbey friends come?”

While there is not always a large crowd at the Chapel, Mackie says the choir does not seem to mind singing for one person or a full house. And they come despite inclement weather or adverse road conditions. Mackie said some members of the choir hit the ditch due to slippery road conditions last winter and once it was determined they were safe, other members went on to sing at the centre.

“That is such commitment!” Mackie stated.

She said the patients have a strong feeling of family because of the choir.

“They just are glad to have the music and the young people.”

“That group has a very special place in my heart,” she concluded.

The parking lot at the Christian School was overflowing April 12 as families came together for a large fundraiser that would bring improvements to the school.

Each year the school organizes the fundraiser to improve programming and ensure the building is maintained and up to date, said principal Bob Morris. “It’s our most fun day of the year.”

The entire event was a family affair and the hallways were full of laughing children at the many activity tables such as face painting and even Silly Putty making. Morris said planners want to make the experience a fun day for the whole family.

Approximately 250 items were donated for a large auction, complete with bid takers and a fasttalking auctioneer. Students’ parents and grandparents converged on the school’s gym to place their top bids to help bring needed funds to the Christian School.

This year’s focus is on a new playground that will keep students entertained, explained Morris.

first ever back-to-back winner.

He said there is much pride and support from staff and families and they have already raised $45,000 for the playground, which is expected to cost at least $75,000 to build. Because of safety considerations, playgrounds have become more expensive over the years, said Morris. “You want it to be safe for the kids.”

Despite the school being relatively small – the Christian School offers preschool to Grade 9 classes – there has been a long-term commitment from families to see growth.

“We really are an organization that looks after one another,” added Morris.

His goal is to see a new playground built by September but says that depends on funding.

Money from the fundraiser also goes towards the school’s busing for students. Morris said he feels their numbers are growing and he looks forward to seeing the playground up and ready for students.

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Research takes on new meaning with Broncs World Tour

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Almost 100 years after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, teenagers and comrades of the Ponoka Legion still remember those fateful events that showed the strength of the Canadian Corps.

Soldiers carrying the flag of Canada battled German forces April 9 to 12, 1917 and the site has become a key stop on the world renowned Broncs World Tour.

Students at Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) came to the Ponoka Legion April 9 to tell the tales of their European trip that researches fallen Ponoka soldiers. Ron Labrie, social studies teacher and spearhead of the tour, said the trip has been a true education for students. “It’s very difficult to explain Vimy from a text book.”

Some of the stories of their trip have already been documented but the stories behind the stories have taken students to some

interesting turns. Almost every group that spoke had a tale of reaching a dead end in their research, but they refused to give up.

What happens when close relatives don’t want to speak Ashton Sandin, Clinton Rodney and Virginia Harvey were a team of three who studied Gilbert Ehrman, a soldier who was killed in Italy in 1944.

Ehrman has a living relative at a care facility in Edmonton, but unfortunately for the students, that brother was unwilling to speak with anyone about Ehrman.

Indeed, even before Sandin could introduce himself over the phone, the brother became angry. The students were disheartened and thought the trail had ended. Harvey made one last attempt after finding a woman with the same name on www.canadaatwar. ca. She emailed the lady and as luck would have it, the lady is Ehrman’s niece.

“It’s very difficult to explain Vimy from a text book.”

Social studies teacher Ron Labrie

“We never really expected something to come of it,” said Ashton.

“I never would have expected to get a link off a website,” added Rodney.

Finding leads from the Internet For Carter Wynnychuk and Jenny Massing, there was little information on their soldier, Carter Wesley Smith, who was killed in action in 1918.

“It was so frustrating because we so badly wanted to find personal information,” said Massing.

When all the other war and history sites led to nothing, she tried www.ancestry.ca and found the name of a gentleman in Loui-

siana, United States linked to Smith. This man did not have what they wanted, but he knew someone that did. A man named Jim Stafford had documents, photos and stories for both of them on Carter Smith.

“It really became more real for us,” said Wynnychuk.

They have since started a school account on the website.

Labrie said students are approximately 70 to 75 per cent complete with their research of Ponoka’s soldiers.

“It saddens me a little bit, because for me the end is in sight,” he offered.

Legion president Sybil Evans was pleased they were able to hear students’ stories. “I can’t think of a better way to commemorate the deaths and casualties of members of the Canadian Corps during the First World War of Vimy Ridge.”

Grade 6 Students Partake In Alberta History SUBMITTED BY MADISON FLECK, GRADE 6 STUDENT ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL

April 8, 2014 was a big day for the St. Augustine School’s Grade 6 classes. It was our trip to the Legislature building in Edmonton. We had been preparing for this trip by rehearsing our scripts for the mock legislature (which involved each class passing a mock bill) and learning the roles of MLAs, premiers, the opposition, and many other positions. Learning about parliament and democracy is a big part of the Grade 6 social curriculum, so we were ready to go to this amazing piece of Alberta history.

After arriving at the Legislature building, we were introduced to our tour guide and we went on a detailed tour of some of the places in the Legislature. Those spots included the Chamber (did you

know that the Chamber includes 500 lights?), the Gallery, the Rotunda (which included a beautiful fountain), the rooms dedicated for the Mock Legislature, and the Magic Spot.

The Magic Spot is an imaginary line on the floor where you stand. When you stand there you hear an echo of the fountain. We even had the great opportunity of meeting with Mr. Rod Fox, our very own MLA for Ponoka, and received a pin which displays a miniature version of the Alberta Crest.

Mr. Fox also introduced us to the Chamber during the question and answer period of the daily session of the House. It was exciting to see our province’s government in action.

The St. Augustine Grade 6 students would like to thank Mr. Rod Fox for taking time out of his day to meet with us and answer our political questions.

We also appreciate being able to have this amazing opportunity to partake in Alberta’s history.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Mennonite choir brings joy to patients at Centennial Centre

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

For more than 18 years, rain or shine, a Mennonite choir has been bringing Christian hymns to patients at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury.

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The choir sings at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre and the seniors’ home in Rimbey. As for the young singers: “They love it.”

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Hymns.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Janice Mackie, co-ordinator of vol-

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Amber Stolk checks out a playhouse up for auction during a Christian School fundraiser April 12.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Fundraiser proves fruitful for Christian School

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

unteer resources at the Centennial Centre, says the patients respond well to the choir. Many of them ask, “When do our Rimbey friends come?”

While there is not always a large crowd at the Chapel, Mackie says the choir does not seem to mind singing for one person or a full house. And they come despite inclement weather or adverse road conditions. Mackie said some members of the choir hit the ditch due to slippery road conditions last winter and once it was determined they were safe, other members went on to sing at the centre.

“That is such commitment!” Mackie stated.

She said the patients have a strong feeling of family because of the choir.

“They just are glad to have the music and the young people.”

“That group has a very special place in my heart,” she concluded.

The parking lot at the Christian School was overflowing April 12 as families came together for a large fundraiser that would bring improvements to the school.

Each year the school organizes the fundraiser to improve programming and ensure the building is maintained and up to date, said principal Bob Morris. “It’s our most fun day of the year.”

The entire event was a family affair and the hallways were full of laughing children at the many activity tables such as face painting and even Silly Putty making. Morris said planners want to make the experience a fun day for the whole family.

Approximately 250 items were donated for a large auction, complete with bid takers and a fasttalking auctioneer. Students’ parents and grandparents converged on the school’s gym to place their top bids to help bring needed funds to the Christian School.

This year’s focus is on a new playground that will keep students entertained, explained Morris.

first ever back-to-back winner.

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Despite the school being relatively small – the Christian School offers preschool to Grade 9 classes – there has been a long-term commitment from families to see growth.

“We really are an organization that looks after one another,” added Morris.

His goal is to see a new playground built by September but says that depends on funding.

Money from the fundraiser also goes towards the school’s busing for students. Morris said he feels their numbers are growing and he looks forward to seeing the playground up and ready for students.

There was also a bouncy castle available for kids to have fun during the fundraiser.

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Research takes on new meaning with Broncs World Tour

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Almost 100 years after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, teenagers and comrades of the Ponoka Legion still remember those fateful events that showed the strength of the Canadian Corps.

Soldiers carrying the flag of Canada battled German forces April 9 to 12, 1917 and the site has become a key stop on the world renowned Broncs World Tour.

Students at Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) came to the Ponoka Legion April 9 to tell the tales of their European trip that researches fallen Ponoka soldiers. Ron Labrie, social studies teacher and spearhead of the tour, said the trip has been a true education for students. “It’s very difficult to explain Vimy from a text book.”

Some of the stories of their trip have already been documented but the stories behind the stories have taken students to some

interesting turns. Almost every group that spoke had a tale of reaching a dead end in their research, but they refused to give up.

What happens when close relatives don’t want to speak Ashton Sandin, Clinton Rodney and Virginia Harvey were a team of three who studied Gilbert Ehrman, a soldier who was killed in Italy in 1944.

Ehrman has a living relative at a care facility in Edmonton, but unfortunately for the students, that brother was unwilling to speak with anyone about Ehrman.

Indeed, even before Sandin could introduce himself over the phone, the brother became angry. The students were disheartened and thought the trail had ended. Harvey made one last attempt after finding a woman with the same name on www.canadaatwar. ca. She emailed the lady and as luck would have it, the lady is Ehrman’s niece.

“It’s very difficult to explain Vimy from a text book.”

Social studies teacher Ron Labrie

“We never really expected something to come of it,” said Ashton.

“I never would have expected to get a link off a website,” added Rodney.

Finding leads from the Internet For Carter Wynnychuk and Jenny Massing, there was little information on their soldier, Carter Wesley Smith, who was killed in action in 1918.

“It was so frustrating because we so badly wanted to find personal information,” said Massing.

When all the other war and history sites led to nothing, she tried www.ancestry.ca and found the name of a gentleman in Loui-

siana, United States linked to Smith. This man did not have what they wanted, but he knew someone that did. A man named Jim Stafford had documents, photos and stories for both of them on Carter Smith.

“It really became more real for us,” said Wynnychuk.

They have since started a school account on the website.

Labrie said students are approximately 70 to 75 per cent complete with their research of Ponoka’s soldiers.

“It saddens me a little bit, because for me the end is in sight,” he offered.

Legion president Sybil Evans was pleased they were able to hear students’ stories. “I can’t think of a better way to commemorate the deaths and casualties of members of the Canadian Corps during the First World War of Vimy Ridge.”

Grade 6 Students Partake In Alberta History SUBMITTED BY MADISON FLECK, GRADE 6 STUDENT ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL

April 8, 2014 was a big day for the St. Augustine School’s Grade 6 classes. It was our trip to the Legislature building in Edmonton. We had been preparing for this trip by rehearsing our scripts for the mock legislature (which involved each class passing a mock bill) and learning the roles of MLAs, premiers, the opposition, and many other positions. Learning about parliament and democracy is a big part of the Grade 6 social curriculum, so we were ready to go to this amazing piece of Alberta history.

After arriving at the Legislature building, we were introduced to our tour guide and we went on a detailed tour of some of the places in the Legislature. Those spots included the Chamber (did you

know that the Chamber includes 500 lights?), the Gallery, the Rotunda (which included a beautiful fountain), the rooms dedicated for the Mock Legislature, and the Magic Spot.

The Magic Spot is an imaginary line on the floor where you stand. When you stand there you hear an echo of the fountain. We even had the great opportunity of meeting with Mr. Rod Fox, our very own MLA for Ponoka, and received a pin which displays a miniature version of the Alberta Crest.

Mr. Fox also introduced us to the Chamber during the question and answer period of the daily session of the House. It was exciting to see our province’s government in action.

The St. Augustine Grade 6 students would like to thank Mr. Rod Fox for taking time out of his day to meet with us and answer our political questions.

We also appreciate being able to have this amazing opportunity to partake in Alberta’s history.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Art Club showcases local painter at annual sale

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

For the last 25 years Eleanor Tangjerd has taken to oil paintings like a kid in a candy store.

She decided to try her hand at a brush because it was something she always wanted to attempt and rather than wait for it to come to her and once the trial was over, Tangjerd made a commitment to herself to start painting.

“I always thought it would be a fun thing to do but I didn’t want to paint a bowl full of apples,” said Tangjerd.

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“I can’t get myself doing it…Everything gets in the way.”

Tangjerd has learned many skills over time and uses them to improve her work. “I’m not a natural, I use all the tricks there are,” she said.

Some of Tangjerd’s paintings have taken Featured artist Eleanor Tangjerd stands in front of her work during the Ponoka Art Club’s anone day to complete, nual sale last weekend at the Seniors Drop-in Centre.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye but others have taken weeks. The trick for her is being able to work Goodwin started classes two years ago of her paintings with her middle name, closely with the oil paint to get a finished Rosina, and she includes the year it was and feels her skills get better each time piece she is happy with. she takes a class. “They’ve improved my painted.

“I find it easier and you can change it, Young artist learns through classes skills a lot, because they teach you differmake adjustments,” said Tangjerd.

One young artist also had a chance to ent techniques,” she said.

Still, there are paintings of hers that show off her work during the exhibition.

While she also presented a pencil drawdon’t quite meet her exacting style but For the last two years Shaelyn Gooding, Goodwin’s watercolour scenes of trees that doesn’t stop Tangjerd from continuing win, 11, has been taking classes through and lighthouses are filled with a cheerful with her passion. Many of her paintings are nature scenes and she uses photos as the Ponoka Art Club. She presented six colours. Working with watercolours can be pieces, mostly watercolour, over the course fun, said Goodwin, because the strength inspiration for her work.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Get out and enjoy the best of our spring-fling Never mind the season is already in mud, the snow mold, full swing, and it won’t the splashes, the occabe long before the trasional chilly April wind ditional community and showers, and all garage sales will be that junk that has been luring outdoor bargain left behind by winter, and treasure hunters because it is now just to friendly neighbourabout full-blown spring, hood yards. I don’t and there are so many know what kids do great things to celebrate nowadays to celebrate and be thankful for. the arrival of spring, While we were out but here are some of the and about this week adventures that most of Mike Rainone in the fresh air, one us seniors will recall Hammertime just had to get really when we were growing pumped to see so many up in and around good folks bravely strutting old Ponoka. sassy shorts and t-shirts, raking and *Trying to snare those elusive goprimping their yards, as well as the phers was a real challenge, but some always welcome invasion of a jolly of the older boys got pretty good with host of bikes, skateboards, scooters, their 22’s, and in the early days, the and even the odd motor bike and con- county paid out a nickel for each tail. vertible. These are only a few of the *We would spend hours scroungsuper signs of spring, and there will, ing for wood, tin, and other junk of course, be many more as the days to build our tree huts and forts, get longer and the sun gets hotter. from which we waged many neighWith hopes that most everyone can bourhood fun-wars for hours, but finally toss off the long-winter woes wouldn’t dare be late for supper. and get outside, there will of course *Once the river was clear of ice, be some of us fanatics who will set we dug in the soft dirt for the bigour early spring schedule to include gest wiggly worms that we could put the NHL. playoffs, and as avid Ca- on our fish-hooks and try to catch a nucks, we may even cheer for the big jack-fish or snag a slimy sucker.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Women’s conference kicks off without a hitch

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Despite a delayed spring and cloudy skies, it was all sunny smiles inside the Wolf Creek Golf Resort for the Ponoka Women’s Conference, April 12.

“It was great, the feedback was positive,” said organizer Lauraine Weir. “Just watching the women interact with each other was wonderful.”

“There just weren’t any glitches at all,” she added.

The event was attended by 97 women, which Weir feels is a good amount to slip Ponoka back into the tradition of a women’s conference.

“When we had started initially we thought if we had 150 to 200 that would be good.”

However, Weir decided the smaller number was more advantageous for this event. “For the first year, it made that we were all in the same room together. It was a great number to keep it kind of intimate,” said Weir, who added the small session numbers and comfortable aspect it brought on was one of the most well-liked parts of the event.

The conference held four mini breakout sessions focusing on fashion tips, undergarment fashion, skin care and relaxation for the women to attend. Weir says small numbers of participants in the separate events kept the women from feeling intimidated during the more personal sessions.

The small numbers also allowed for easy visiting and reconnection with friends that sometimes fall on the backburner to busy schedules and daily demands, which was one of the goals of the conference.

Weir said one of the main obstacles the Ponoka Agricultural Society faced was how to make the event — planned in two months — as grand as possible while keeping attendance costs down.

The answer came in the form of many business donations and sponsorships as well as a $3,500 grant from FCSS. “That was just a huge shot in the arm when we realized a month ago that we could apply to them.”

The winner of the conference’s $600 makeover was Kelly Bell and Weir says the event is something that’s going to take place again.

From yoga to bras, women gain new insight at conference

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

During the first Ponoka Women’s Conference held in several decades, the women of Ponoka and surrounding area were given the opportunity to expand their knowledge of feminine pursuits as well as the ingredients of a balanced lifestyle through the four breakout sessions offered.

Fashion The first session was hosted by beauty and image specialist Joanne Ward and focused on giving women tips for dressing for their body type. However, it remained in the realm of tips — either to be taken or ignored — and Ward stayed away from classifying her words as rules. Her presentation was about building women up and helping them find reasons to love their bodies, rather than restrict their fashion choices with labels.

“Fashion is a personal choice. Also, it’s subjective and it’s all speculation,” said Ward.

Rather than take the traditional route in fashion and body consultation, Ward uses fashion Feng Shui to help empower women through themselves. “Feng Shui is a science of philosophy. It’s all about energy, changing energy and how we feel.”

Fashion Feng Shui is to guide women to dress for their body, essence, intentions and image. “What fashion is, is to get a style going on. It’s an illusion,” said Ward.

Factors that go into dressing for your body type are silhouette, measurements and weight.

The five body types discussed were water (pear), hips and thighs are fuller than the upper body; wood (rectangle), balanced shoulders, hips and middle region; fire (inverted triangle), fuller upper body, earth (apple) round bust, middle and hips; metal (hourglass), balanced hips and shoulders, defined waist and usually shapely legs.

Water tips: dress in soft lines and flowing fabrics, semi-structured tops that highlight shoulder region such as boatneck or off the

shoulder, draping bottoms that smooth over hips and thighs, bright coloured tops and dark bottoms, straight leg or slightly flared bottoms.

Wood tips: long lean silhouettes, feminine accessories such as belts to define waist, well fitting tops with an emphasis on the bust to enhance curvature such as wrap or corset tops. “But the key word with wood is feminine,” said Ward.

Fire tips: oversized tops, fitted bottoms but nothing too flowy, brighter and patterned bottoms.

Earth tips: non-fitted tops, tunics are good on this body style because earth usually has the legs to support them, Metal tips: semi-fitted clothes with waist accentuating accessories.

Undergarment fashions In a session hosted by Ponoka’s Ladies Busted Lingerie, the women in attendance learned how properly fitting undergarments are the foundation of looking and feeling good; plus a proper fit is better health wise, both physically and mentally.

Undergarments are sold in a wide variety of sizes to support and enhance all women. Owner Sherry Gummow says small busted women have as many problems as their large busted peers. “They want to feel feminine.”

Another hot topic of the session was the ins and outs of shaping wear. The women wanted to know how to keep the garment bulging and rolling in uncomfortable places as well as when it can be worn, which is a personal preference.

“I’ve got 15-year-old girls coming in and they want shaping wear,” said Gummow. This trend is partly because children are less active than those of past generations and childhood weight is on the rise. However, the second part of this equation stems from the ideals and pressures placed on young women about what is beautiful and what their bodies should look like.

The session also touched on bra maintenance.

Gummow says a garment should not be worn more than two or three days at a time before washing. Washing allows the garments memory to return to the elastic and prolongs the lifespan.

Gummow also informed the women that, in brawear, the new go-to color is red. “It picks up the color of the blood and blends in,” with the exception of overly shear or tight tops.

Mental and skin heath The other two sessions offered were “Mindfulness and De-stressing” and one on optimal skin care hosted

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April Sunday Gospel evening cancelled due to Easter.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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Volunteers at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre received cake and tea for their dedication April 11.

Here Kate Gellatly enjoys a treat and also received her five year volunteer pin.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

ATB Financial presented $1,000 to Beth Reitz of the Ponoka & Recreational District Big Brothers Big Sisters on April 10. The funds will be used to assist the organization with their vision “Every child that needs a mentor will have a mentor” through the Teen Mentoring and Big Brother Big Sisters program.

The Teen Mentoring is a new program to the organization and is offered in cooperation with Alberta Education and Alberta Mentoring Partnership. “This unique and valuable program provides high school students with the opportunity to mentor younger students at the elementary school, while receiving high school credit for their involvement,” Reitz says. Currently, the agency is working in conjunction with Ponoka Secondary Campus and Ponoka Elementary School. It is considered to be a positive program for the community as it assists in bridging the gap between generations and creates respect between children and youth.

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VJV MARKET REPORT MARKET REPORT APRIL 9, 2014 On Wednesday, April 9, 2014- 1414 head of cattle went through our rings TOTAL - 1414

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

104.00-111.00 90.00-102.00 80.00-99.00 90.00-110.00 100.00-124.00 110.00-128.00

Young Bred Cows 1400.00-1700.00 Older Bred Cows 1200.00-1600.00 Good Bred Heifers: NONE 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:

145.00-150.00 155.00-160.00 175.00-180.00 195.00-200.00 210.00-215.00 220.00-230.00 230.00-235.00 235.00-240.00

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

95.00-105.00 50.00-180.00 150.00-480.00 1.75-7.50 1.00-1.25 2.75-

Rd Bales Rd Bales Rd Bales

130.00-135.00 140.00-145.00 155.00-160.00 175.00-180.00 190.00-195.00 195.00-205.00 200.00-215.00 215.00-220.00

82.00-86.00 NONE NONE

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Broncs footballers recognized for season’s efforts

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Barrel Bash attracts huge rider numbers

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

This year the 4th Annual Barrel Bash, held at the Calnash Ag Event Centre April 11 to 13, experienced its largest and most triumphant run to date.

Organizer Lisa Gallais says between the shape of the ag event centre, the rider turnout and payouts it was a “very successful” weekend. “Just all the entries we got, everyone was prepared and ready . . . It just ran smooth. The facility was in top notch shape.”

Friday’s open boasted 172 riders, 266 for Saturday and

250 on Sunday. Saturday’s Slot Race also featured 55 riders.

Gallais says this year’s high numbers were in part because of the state of the ag event centre and also because of the high payouts the event awards. At $50,220 in total, it’s higher than most other jackpots around the province.

The Barrel Bash is also a 4D (four division) event that allows riders of all skill levels to compete, which is another factor not found in many jackpots. “There’s an opportunity out there for that . . . That’s why we do it,” Gallais explained.

“It’s not always for the top riders and the top horses out there,” she added.

Barrel Bash allows equal opportunity for barrel racers from an excelling level right down to new riders in the sport to compete.

Gallais feels just because one racer is competing at a higher level than another, which is sometimes the result of a green rider or horse, doesn’t mean the same effort isn’t put in by each and every rider, and she wanted every one of them to have the opportunity to be recognized.

“It was a great event. Kudos to everybody,” said Gallais.

Local skater wins CanSkate award for hard work

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Recognition for hard work in any sport can be an honour, especially for a young athlete who is just starting to develop her skills.

For figure skater Keyana Rawji, 6, that recognition came in the form of a Canskate Athlete Award for the Central Region in Alberta.

Coach Donna Horlock said Rawji was chosen because of significant achievement and personal growth in the sport this year.

“She’s already talking about skating next year,” said Horlock.

“It’s fun because you get to learn new things that you can do on the ice.”

Skater Keyana Rawji

“She’s a great little skater. She’s always willing to try new things…

She is always excited to be there,” added Horlock.

Rawji’s name and accomplishments will now be sent to the Alberta/ Northwest Territory/Nunavut region and if her name wins there, it will be forwarded to the national level for judging.

Continued on page 23

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Keyana Rawji, 6, holds up her recent Canskate Athlete Award for the Central Region in Alberta. She won the award for hard work and dedication to figure skating.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

With just two years under their belts, the Broncs 12-man football team is planting the seeds for the future.

During the team’s awards banquet April 14, senior Broncs head coach Scott MacGregor announced the recruitment of Greg Esteves as the junior Broncs coach. Macgregor said Estevez brought with him years of experience with the Lacombe Rams football program.

“We kind of stole him from Lacombe, which is a good thing,” joked MacGregor.

On a serious note, MacGregor said he was excited for what Estevez can bring to the junior team.

Adding to the junior Broncs roster of coaches will be assistant coach Tanner McLaren and graduating player and senior Broncs quarterback Ruger Dye. The junior team is providing a much-needed feeding program to the senior Broncs and the young players will be able to bring their experience forward as they get older.

“I’m excited about the number and quality of players returning,” said MacGregor.

The Broncs were also recipients of the League Sportsmanship Award and Bob Morris, representing the Canadian Football Officials Association spoke about the team’s conduct on the field and why they were nominated by referees.

Despite losing all their games last season, Morris feels the Broncs always came with a positive attitude and referees knew the team played with spirit. “Ponoka’s always done a great job of exhibiting sportsmanship.”

One new award this year was presented by MacGregor. The Fez Award is named after special teams coach Darryl Feschuk.

“Feschuk is always positive and passionate about football…He brings that attitude that coaches need,” said MacGregor.

Feschuk will nominate the player most deserving in future years.

The banquet was also a time to recognize players for their dedication: • Lineman of the Year, Ashton Soosay • Special Teams Player of the Year, Jared Davis • Offensive Player of the Year, Leland Avril • Defensive Player of the Year, Dallon Perry • Rookie of the Year, Jeremy Key • Fez Award, Carsen Louis • Goody of the Year, Ruger Dye and Jacobi Buffalo shared the award For the last two and a half years, Buffalo and Dye have worked closely together and MacGregor said coaches could not decide on one player for the Goody Award. “They (Ruger and Buffalo) put in some tough minutes. They were tackled several hundred times.”

Dye said he was proud that he and Jacobi received the award. “We rallied together a lot.”

“I was his centre…We had to get to know each other pretty good,” added Buffalo.

Buffalo wants to play with the juniors in Edmonton as he will be studying at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

One player, Cody Crier, will be playing with the Central Alberta Buccaneers next year. He starts in the next few weeks to gain experience and he hopes to play for the University of Calgary Dinos next year.

MacGregor said more than 25 experienced players will be returning next season to the senior team.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Central Alberta Kings U14 earn silver at Provincials

Buccaneers in full swing SUBMITTED

Lacombe and their annual “Bucs Pub Night” at Bo’s Bar and Grill in Red Deer on May 10. Each year, the Bucs raise approximately 3000 pounds of food for the Lacombe food bank (which is equal to the sum of the bank’s entire yearly donations). After the drive finishes in the afternoon, the Bucs will host a family BBQ. The BBQ is aimed at welcoming new players and their families into the Buccaneers community. In the evening, the Bucs Pub Night will allow those in attendance to enter into a silent auction, a 50/50 draw, and a chance to hang out with the Buccaneers.

The Central Alberta Buccaneers are working hard in preparation for the upcoming season.

On April 11-13, the Bucs operated booths at both the Lacombe and Stettler Trade Shows. Players talked with the public and shared info on the team and its goals. Also, the Bucs recruited new players and volunteers, as well as found new sponsors to partner with. It was a great chance for the Bucs to meet people and businesses in the community.

On April 22, the Bucs begin outdoor practice at Lacombe’s MEGlobal Athletic Park. Players will suit PONOKA RECREATIONAL up in full gear in order HOCKEY ASSOCIATION to learn offensive and would like to thank everyone for another defensive schemes, regreat season! fresh prior knowledge and learn new skills, Thank you to our coaches, volunteers and parents and train their cardiofor all of your time and effort. We would also vascular systems. like to thank Servus Credit Union and Ponoka The Bucs will Dodge for their generous contributions. continue their annual Annual General Meeting will be held “Team up to Tackle on April 30, 2014 at the arena.

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Central Alberta Kings U14 boys volleyball team placed second at the provincial championships over the weekend in Edmonton. The Kings lost in two straight sets to the NAVC Bears from Edmonton in the final. This second place finish capped a very successful season for the Kings as they lost only two matches all season. The team features players from Red Deer, Lacombe and Ponoka.

Back row: Tim McLenahan (Head Coach), Andrew Cunningham, Liam Krause, JJ Graham, Adam Junck, Kristofer Malterer, Ryan Krawiec, Cale Kooyman, Keegan Lunge (Assistant Coach), Chase Walper (Assistant Coach); front row: Isaiah Paterson, Ty Moline, Brock Dykslag, Carter McLenahan.

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Canskate Continued from page 22 For Rawji, winning the award was exciting and it made her happy.

“Happy because it was my first time winning it.” She has developed a strong love for the sport and is eager to complete certificates that will allow her to take her helmet off. Rawji enjoys the experience of learning new techniques and is proud of her new skill of being able to bunny hop; this is the act of gliding on one skate, hopping and landing on the same skate.

“It’s fun because you get to learn new things that you can do on the ice,” said Rawji.

She is working on upgrading her technique to complete all the skills badges that CanSkate offers. She is grateful to her coaches for their training.

The Team: Justin Hyink, Robert Wareham, Sean Rowland, Joshua Vold, Rian vanDerWesthuizen, Jayden Hagemann, Dean Louis Jr., Cooper Jones, Lewis McDowell, Rylee DeJonge, Tyler Hoar, Driston Louis, Cooper Rice, Sam Neath, Noah Spelrem, Levi Robinson, Cyrus Thompson, Clay Podritske, Alex Mercer, Dwayne Rausch, Rod Mercer, Dean Louis, Jason Rausch, Kelly Jones

Ponoka Moose Bantam Stampeders

would like to thank:

• The Town of Rimbey and Rimbey Minor Hockey for hosting the Bantam C Provincials Tournament • John Mallis of John’s Place for the pizza party for the team, it was a great way to celebrate getting into the semi-finals • Everyone who came out to Rimbey to cheer us on to victory at Provincials

AND all their family and friends for supporting the team throughout the season!

2014 BANTAM C PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONS

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ANTIQUE SHOW - Western Canada’s longest running collectors show Antiques, collectibles, and pop culture. 39th Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors Show & Sale.

Sellers from across Canada.

Special collectors displays.

Antique evaluations by Canadian Antiques Roadshow Appraiser Gale Pirie - $12 per item.

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George Unsworth,

a long time resident of Ponoka, will celebrate his 90th birthday on April 23, 2014.

To celebrate the occasion, George’s children invite his family, friends and neighbors to join him for cake and refreshments on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:30 PM at Sunrise Village (4004 - 40 Street Close, Ponoka, 2nd floor).

No gifts please.

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Finance Clerk Performance Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Executive Director the Finance Clerk will carry out general bookkeeping duties and administrative tasks identified in the Job Description.

Qualifications: • Completion of high school • 3 – 5 years related experience • Extensive computer knowledge • Knowledge and Experience with Simply Accounting • Knowledge of bookkeeping and budgeting Knowledge and Skills: Be an organized individual who maintains close attention to detail and can prioritize responsibilities in a fast paced work environment; a community oriented individual with strong interpersonal, written, organizational and communication skills. Must be proficient and skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point, and data base systems, the ability to work independently and with other professionals. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information For further details on the job description, please contact us directly Please submit Resume and 3 work related references to: Six Independent Alberta First Nations Phone: 780-585-2207 Fax: 780-585-2236 Email: siafn@xplornet.ca Contact: Charlene Bruno or Tammy Moonias Deadline for Applications: April 25, 2014 (All applications will be screened, only successful applicants will be called for interview)

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edium size accounting Àrm located in Ponoka, Alberta, which provides professional services to agriculture, small business, government organizations, and professionals, is currently seeking an experienced accountant to join our team.

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Applicants should have at least three years experience in public practice and preferably have obtained an accounting designation. We will consider applicants nearing completion of their accounting designation programs with public practice experience. ProÀciency in Caseware and other accounting and tax related software would be an asset.

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Must be able to work well with others as well as take independent direction.

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We would like to thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wages range from $32.68 to $35.40/hr. In addition; employees are eligible for shift premiums, performance, attendance and safety bonuses. Evraz offers an excellent benefit and pension package.

Applications may be completed in person at the Security office; 27251 Township Road 391, Red Deer, AB, or resumes can be emailed to reddeerhr@evrazna.com.

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Adams Chevrolet Ponoka is looking for a Product Advisor!

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We offer training, excellent remuneration and benefit Package.

Please submit your resume with references to “Ponoka Office Assistant” hr@calnashtrucking.com or mail/drop off to 6526 – 44 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Gabriel Construction is a General Contractor specializing in Water/Waste Water Treatment Plant Construction and Underground Utilities, located in Cremona, Alberta We have JOB OPPORTUNITIES for:

PROJECT MANAGER • SITE SUPERINTENDENTS • PROJECT COORDINATOR SO008915 SHOP YARD WORKER • ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT • TRUCK DRIVER Your passion for the construction industry, work ethic and strong commitment to safety will be rewarded with a competitive salary. In addition, you will enjoy comprehensive health benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in the construction industry. Furthermore, you will enjoy being part of a working environment that promotes personal and professional growth in an atmosphere of trust, respect, collaboration and safety. If you believe you have what it takes to work with construction professionals. Apply Today!

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880 Central Alberta Agricultural Dealership

Requires a heavyduty/ag apprentice or Journeyman mechanic.

Must be self-motivated team player able to work well with others.

Send resume to Heinz Stalder via email or fax: heinzstalder@rimbeyimplements.ca 403-843-3430

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JONES TRUCKING & BACKHOE SERVICE LTD is looking for a part time OFFICE ASSISTANT to support day to day administrative tasks.

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Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Activity Coordinator Assistant May to August 2014 40 hours/week Submit Resume to: Kristie Stretch, Activity Coordinator Email: kristie.stretch@bethanygrp.ca Fax: (403) 783-6656

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FARM WORKER NEEDED on grain farm/feedlot near Stettler.

Must have valid drivers license. Class 1 or 3 license an asset but not necessary.

Duties include driving The ideal candidate will feedtruck, working with cattle, have related experience in fencing, driving and the following areas: maintaining farm machinery.

Administration: filing; Wages depend on experience. reception & related duties.

Please send resume to HR functions: processing info@signalridgefarms.com payroll; new hires; job training or fax to 1-877-284-2496 & all required documentation Tired of Standing?

Accounting: A/P & A/R Find something to sit on functions; bank deposits; in Classifieds general ledger operations, ad hoc reporting as required This position will require strong organizational and communication skills.

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Gull Lake Golf Course

Hiring Seasonal Employees (May – Sept.)

Part - Full Time.

For either clubhouse staff or course maintenance staff.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Drop Resume off at Gull Lake Golf Course.

Contact Eamon or Carla McCann 403-843-3322

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Let Classifieds hr@calnashtrucking.com help you sell it.

• Red Deer • Rocky Mtn. House • Rimbey • Hanna Professionals • Drumheller • Innisfail • Paintearth JOURNALISTS, • Drayton Valley Graphic Artists, Marketing PETROFIELD Industries, and more. Alberta’s weekly Gov’t of Alberta Funding newspapers are looking the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting may be available. for people like you. resumes for the following Post your resume online. positions: 403-340-1930 We change daily Free. Visit: awna.com/ * General Labourers for-job-seekers. www.academicexpress.ca to serve you better. * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters ATTENTION Students * Material Handler SUMMER WORK flexible Misc. * Automotive Electrical schedule, $17 baseHelp Technician appointment, customer * Journeyman Welder / sales/service, no exp.

Apprentice necessary, conditions * 2nd Yr Welder with apply. Will train. Call Aluminum experience 403-755-6711 www. summeropenings.ca/rda Visit our website at: CELEBRATIONS www.tornadotrucks.com Wetaskiwin HAPPEN EVERY DAY for more details. Our IN CLASSIFIEDS Company has an enthusiastic fast paced The wonderful staff of Toyota City working REQUIRED environment, with Production Welder advancement possibilities Wetaskiwin is looking for YOU! Painter for the motivated person, Shop Laborer and offers an excellent Polisher benefit package. fax Full or Part Time 403-742-5544 Crestomere area e-mail: hr@petrofield.com BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284 Office Location is in Winfield Alberta.

Position is part time, 2-3 days/week as well as covering for holidays.

Wages will vary with experience.

The successful candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision, be able to multi task, able to stay focused even with interruptions, and be comfortable reporting directly to Owners.

Drivers Licence required and a vehicle an asset.

Please send resume by fax to 780-682-3772 or email to jackie@jonestrucking.ca

810

880 TOYOTA City

• Product Advisor

We offer both commission and non commission based pay plans.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 66

Misc.

Help

Night shift 4 to 5 hrs Ponoka Call 780-399-4977 Or email icshine_cleaning@hotmail.com

If so, we want to hear from you!

Email: events@paecs.com

ESTIMATOR

to join our Sales Team.

Must have minimum 3 years’ experience in estimating. Prior work in sales and the construction industry an asset.

We offer $19 -20/hr.

In-house training and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants please send resume to: hr@allmar.com

LIGHT DUTY CLEANER WANTED

Great family atmosphere, excellent beneÀts package.

Resumes can be dropped off at 3611-HWY #2A, Ponoka

ALLMAR INC.,

A leader in the architectural openings industry for over 50 years is seeking an Experienced Full Time

770

Like working with people?

Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre is now hiring.

850

Please submit your resume to: 4120 - 56 St., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1V3 Fax: 780-352-5750 toyotaab@telusplanet.net CALNASH TRUCKING LTD

IN PONOKA requires an immediate

SHOP/PARTS PERSON The responsibilities will include ordering and organizing parts, data entry, record keeping and general shop duties. Reporting directly to the operations manager, the individual will have excellent communication skills, organized and general computer knowledge. Some training will be provided, but must have some general trucking and parts background.

Excellent wages and company benefits Please submit applications to: Calnash Trucking 6526 44 Avenue, Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 E-mail: hr@calnashtrucking.com (Attn: Shop/Parts Person) Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No Phone calls please.

Truckers/ Drivers

860

FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross $18 - 20,000/month.

1-800-917-9021.

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.

Misc.

Help

880

FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE CASHIER Wanted for fast paced Convenience Store, Gas Bar. $11.00/hr starting, shift work including days, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Must be 18 yrs or older and own transportation with some computer experience.

Apply within or by email at burntlkstore@telus.net.

NO PHONE CALLS please.

BURNT LAKE GENERAL STORE, HWY 11 WEST

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Pardon Services Canada.

Established 1989.

Confidential, fast & affordable. A+BBB rating.

RCMP accredited.

Employment & travel freedom.

Free consultation 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); RemoveYourRecord.com.

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 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

PONOKA NEWS 27

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Misc.

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880

Misc.

Services

1290

Job Title: Job Coach Reports to: ASETS Manager Position Type: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Term: 11 month Contract (May 2014 – March 2015)

Qualifications: • Post-secondary Degree in a related discipline such as psychology, education, social work or human resources development. A certificate, diploma, or degree in career development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills • The ability to motivate, coach, counsel and inspire clients • The ability to facilitate communication in groups of 8-20 people • Good organizational and planning skills • Strong team leadership and capacity-development skills • The ability to work effectively with other professionals and community agencies • Knowledgeable about a wide range of First Nations employment issues • Reliable transportation with Class 5 drivers license to travel when needed • May be required to work overtime based on case load

Rental Misc

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

Three (3) experienced Job Coaches |are required to work with clients from the Summary: Under the supervision of the ASETS Manager, the primary tasks of the Job Coach is to assist ASETS/FNJF clients to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment through one-on-one coaching with the clients to address employment barriers.

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS

ASETS Job Coach

First Nations of Paul First Nation, Samson Cree Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation and Louis Bull Tribe.

Pet Services

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

1350

BOBCAT SERVICE

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

• Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction

First Call Towing

403-783-6272

783-3636

Misc.

Services

1290

Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

Need RV or Self Storage?

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.

www.clinkerskennels.ca

BOBCAT SERVICES

Misc.

Services

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

1290

OUR SPECIALITY

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

www.doorsondemand.ca

For further details on the job description, please contact us directly Please submit Resume and 3 work related references to: Six Independent Alberta First Nations Phone: 780-585-2207 Fax: 780-585-2236 Email: siafn@xplornet.ca Contact: Charlene Bruno or Tammy Moonias Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2014 (All applications will be screened, only successful applicants will be called for interview)

Misc.

Help

880

ALLOWANCE NOT CUTTING IT? Join the PONOKA NEWS Carrier Team in the Riverside area!

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

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face.

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

Berni's

1290

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

PER WEEK

and Appliance Service

Call 403-783-3311

403-783-4880

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) Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

“Doors Open” April 28

EXERCISE, EARN MONEY, AND WIN PRIZES!

30

Refrigeration

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+).

TOP REAL PSYCHICS Live. Accurate readings 24/7. Call now 1-877-342-3036; Mobile dial: # 4486; www.truepsychics.ca.

Misc.

Services

This space could be yours for $

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Extend the reach of your print ad.

Introducing career ads online

Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235

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

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

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

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

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

DENTISTRY

1370

Roofing

Roofing

1370

Auctions

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

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

ROYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROOFING & SIDING â&#x20AC;˘ RooĂ&#x20AC;ng â&#x20AC;˘ Siding â&#x20AC;˘ SofĂ&#x20AC;t â&#x20AC;˘ Fascia â&#x20AC;˘ Windows â&#x20AC;˘ Doors

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

403-740-6081 Welding

1410

Welding

1410

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DR. HUGH PORTER â&#x20AC;˘ DR. RICK BARR DR. JEFF BARR â&#x20AC;˘ DR. GREG EDWARDS - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations â&#x20AC;&#x153;WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTSâ&#x20AC;?

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

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

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MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday

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

8AM - 12:30PM â&#x20AC;˘ 1PM - 5PM

The right place to find the right person for the job.

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

403.783.3311

HEATING

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Stereos, VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A NEXT ANTIQUE SALE Sun. May 4, 1 pm WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 7th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 9 - 10, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino.

Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome.

Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.

UNRESERVED AUCTION. Terarosa antiques, furniture, advertising, tins, gas pump, Harley Davidson motorcycle, collectibles and more. 10 a.m., Saturday April 19; www.scribnernet.com or 780-842-5666. Location: Marsden, Saskatchewan.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Committed to your comfortâ&#x20AC;?

Robin Esau

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

1530

ESTATE AUCTION. Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m., Range Road 13, Stony Plain.

North of Yellowhead.

2 rings selling huge antique radio & record collection.

Over 5000 records.

300 radios & phonographs.

Tractors, skidsteer, 3 pt. attachments. Machine shop, RV & quad.

A complete ceramic baking facility. A must view at www.foothillsauctions.com or 780-922-6090.

MEIER-2 DAY CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK AUCTION. Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 11 a.m. both days.

6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

SPRING EQUIPMENT Consignment Auction.

Sat., April 26, 9 a.m., MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds.

Farm equipment dispersal, tractors, farm machinery, cars, trucks, equipment trailers, RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, livestock equipment, lumber, lawn & garden, trees, tools & much more.

See: www. montgomeryauctions.com or call 1-800-371-6963.

WHEATLAND AUCTIONS Consignment Auction.

May 3, 10 a.m. in Cheadle, Alberta. Farm equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, RVs, etc. Consign now!

Phone 403-669-1109; www.wheatlandauctions.com

Building Supplies

Garden Supplies

1680

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30).

Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries.

Free shipping.

Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca

Misc. for Sale

1760

EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kontinuous Shokâ&#x20AC;? Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,897.

Make money & save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension.

In stock ready to ship.

Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.

Travel Packages

OIL SANDS DAY TOURS. Departures from Calgary and Edmonton this June.

Return airfare, guided refinery tour, historic discovery center and reclamation area visit.

1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com

1550

Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 LOGS Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Semi loads of pine, spruce, Seed Grain ......................2200 tamarack, poplar.

Seeding & Tillage ............2210

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

1660

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Garden Supplies

1680

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $35 each.

Machine planting; $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee: $75 - $125/order.

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961.

Misc. for Sale

Farm Equipment

2010

2008 FLEXI-COIL 6000 AIR DRILL, 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 3450 TBH tank, double shoot, 7.5â&#x20AC;? spacing, rubber packer wheels. All new discs, bearings, air hoses - 2 yrs ago. Shedded & unused for 2 seasons. $60,000 obo. 403-784-3633 or 403-304-2266 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

Livestock

2100

30 Bulls For Sale

Registered Yearlings

1900 Black Angus

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

Largest colour selection in Agricultural Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta #2000 - #2290 Distribution Locations.

Farm Equipment ..............2010 40 Year Warranty.

Haying Equipment ............2020 Call 1-888-263-8254.

Tractors ............................2030

Firewood

Farm Equipment

2010

FASTER IN THE FIELD! Get more work done faster and save on fuel.

Chip Tuning Safely gives you 15% more power. AG equipment, semis.

1-888-920-1351; Dieselservices.com.

40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOURGAULT, 5710 AIR DRILL, 9.8 spacing, 4â&#x20AC;? steel packers, good cond.

780-877-2339, 877-2326

Call Jim (780)

387-6050

BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm.

Fully guaranteed.

Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com Start your career!

See Help Wanted

BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS ALSO HERD SIRES, TOMBOY & JACK .

Quiet disposition, quality genetics & semen tested.

Vaccinated. George Lane 403-885-5732 or Ross Lane 403-860-2973 FLATLAND RANCH has on offer yearling and 2 year old Gelbvieh Bulls.

We have been selling reputable bulls for 15 years Chuck 403-854-6270 FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled.

Website: simmeronranch.ca.

Martin 780-913-7963.

LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211 PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered.

Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.

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

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Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! # FOR WATER WELLS AND WATER TREATMENT

Steel containers from 8' - 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

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View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

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780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Livestock

2100

REGISTERED Yearling Red and Black Angus Bulls. Various bw’s, born Jan./Feb. quiet, semen tested & delivered. $2500.

Also: Unregistered Yearling Red Angus Heifer Bulls, born Apr. light bw’s, quiet & semen tested $1800.

Darrell & Lorraine Davidson, Lougheed 780-888-1374, 780-888-1087

Horses

2140

WE BUY HORSES: broke, un-broke, or unwanted.

Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303

Horse/Stock Trailers

2170

OLD WOOD WHEELED WAGONS 403-783-2330 or 403-704-9109

Grain, Feed Hay

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.

Grain, Feed Hay

PONOKA NEWS 29

2190

LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds

Seed Grain

2210

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE. Organic and conventional.

Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free delivery!

Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900.

2200

BRIGHT’S SEED FOR SALE Wheat-Cert. Harvest HRS/Foremost CPS Barley-Cert. Copeland/ Cowboy/Coalition Oats-Seed Oats. Call 780-855-2240/780-678-6329 CERTIFIED SEED FOR SALE. Busby Barley, Stride Oats, Jordan Oats.

Guaranteed, fully tested.

MAGIC SEED FARM Greg Jones 403-783-6495 or 403-704-6277 SEED Barley & Seed Oats for Sale. 2 Row & 6 row high yielding varieties available. Suitable for grain or silage. High germination & vigour. Seed treating available. On Farm scale.

Larry Trautman, 403-843-2733, Mark Trautman 403-843-3474 WHEAT HRS: CDC GO, Park. Wheat winter: Norstar. Barley: Sundre.

Canola: Early One. Oat: AC Mustang. Other kinds and varieties avail.

Grasses and forages.

Lyster Farms LTD Stettler, AB. 403-742-4456

3060

Suites

Seeding & Tillage

Suites

Includes: Fridge, Stove, Fireplace, Air Conditioning, Window Coverings, Oak Cabinetry with Corian Countertops, Balcony, High Security Card Locks, All Utilities except Telephone.

Quiet Adult Complex, Age 40+, No Pets, Special Spring Rental Rates!

Call ERNIE at 780-335-6767

Garage Space

3150

COMMERCIAL

BAYS

FOR RENT 4205 - 64 St., Ponoka, AB

34’Lx16’W with 16’ high ceiling. Suitable for Truckers, Farmers, Boaters, Contractors, or Anyone needing Secure, Heated Storage.

SPECIAL SPRING RATES! Call ERNIE at 780-335-6767

4020

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

403-357-0287

Acreages/ Farms

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3255

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

to rent an acreage in the

PONOKA/LACOMBE AREA For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

3020

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Call 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

VETERINARY SERVICES

Bovine Veterinary Services On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services Ultrasound-aided ReproducƟve Programs CETA CerƟĮed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer Herd Health

Phone 403-391-1684

4040

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer.

Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

This space could be yours for $

4050

30

PER WEEK

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403-704-6752

BUY OR SELL, CALL CORDELL AT MAXWELL

VETERINARY SERVICES

3030

TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE IN PONOKA 2 bedroom, 3 baths 1196 sq foot Attached single garage in back

$242,000 Call Dale Devereaux Century 21 Advantage

403-346-0021

Suites

Dr. Bruce Wine

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$1500/mth + utilities

Condos/ Townhouses

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

780-335-5087

4 bdrm. House w 2 baths, 2 car garage, fenced yard, N/P, N/S

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, 2 bedroom house in Ponoka, located close to downtown. $750/mo. rent, $750 damage deposit.

No Pets, No Smoking Call 403-506-8877

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

* RIVERSIDE APTS. *

Downtown PONOKA Acreages

4205 - 64 St., Ponoka, AB

Houses For Sale

SENIOR WANTING

Houses/ Duplexes

DELUXE 2 BR SUITES FOR RENT

3060

3060

PONOKA AVAILABLE APRIL 30 Large 2 bdrm main level & large basement suite.

Includes 4 appliances, separate entrance & large yard. Quiet working tenants only. 403-704-1645

1/2 duplex, 1260 sq. ft. on quiet close in Anders.

New bsmt., 4 pce. ensuite. $359,900.

Cordell @ 403-318-5478 MAXWELL REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS

Manufactured Homes

4090

SHOWHOME SALE. Substantial savings to be had! Need room for whole new display!

Visit Grandview Modular Red Deer to see the quality and craftsmanship that set us apart.

1-855-347-0417; www. grandviewmodular.com; terry @grandviewmodular.com.

THINKING OF NEW HOME FOR SPRING? Think Craig’s Home Sales.

We have one 2013 left in our yard, at a discount price, come on down.

Call Marg 1-855-380-2266

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

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Cottages/Resort Property

Money To Loan

4130

4430

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. Lots selling at 25% off listed price, or 5% down on a rent to own lot with no interest over 5 years.

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403-782-4773 or 302-4679

Misc.

Automotive

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

Public Notices

6010 PUBLIC NOTICE AMENDING LAND USE BYLAW NO. 013-97

Ponoka Town Council has received a request to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 013-97 as follows: To reclassify Lot 2, Block 19, Plan 6920 KS from Low Density Residential (R1) District to Low Density Narrow Lot Residential (R1A) District.

5240

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30

PER WEEK

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Public Notices

6010 PUBLIC NOTICE BYLAW NO. 334-14 ROAD CLOSURE

Ponoka Town Council is considering Bylaw No. 334-14 to close to public travel, create title to and dispose of portions of a public laneway:

Shaded area requesting re-zoning from Low Density Residential (R1) District to Low Density Narrow Lot Residential (R1A) District Anyone being affected or claiming to be affected by this Bylaw may be heard by Council at the Public Hearing scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 5102-48 Ave., Ponoka, Alberta. Information regarding these proposed changes can be received at the Town Office during regular business hours.

All that portion of lane and associated corner cutoff in Block 45, Plan 5357 HW lying adjacent to the westerly boundary of Lot 14, Block 45, Plan 2897 MC And consolidate the closed portion of laneway with Lot 14, Block 45, Plan 2897 MC

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A copy of the proposed Bylaw may be viewed at the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Ponoka: 5102 – 48 Avenue, Ponoka, AB.

TREE SERVICE

Anyone being affected, or claiming to be affected, by this Bylaw may be heard by Council at the Public Hearing scheduled for April 22, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers.

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403.396.7623

Dated at Ponoka, Alberta this 26th day of March, 2014.

Betty Quinlan Acting Chief Administrative Officer Town of Ponoka 5102 – 48 Avenue Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Phone: 403-783-0130; Fax: 403-783-4086

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Money To Loan

4430

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Transportation #5000-5300

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

Fifth Wheels

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. Trucks up to 3 tons.

North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

VETERINARY SERVICES

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic

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Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon

RECYCLE

YOUR

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

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5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

PER WEEK.

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6010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS ESTATE OF RICHARD STEBNER who died on August 12, 2013.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by May 31, 2014 with

$

30

PER WEEK.

5110

2006 KEYSTONE Copper Canyon 29’. Sleeps 4, slide-out $20,000 obo.

Call 403-784-3633

Public Notices

Tires, Parts Acces.

PONOKA NEWS 31

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK. Box 4546 5034 - 49th Ave. Ponoka, AB T4J 1S1 and provide details of your claim.

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

6010 The Personal Representative of the Estate of Thorkild Bottern offers the following prime farm land for sale:

MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 23 TOWNSHIP 42 • SECTION 33 • QUARTER NORTH WEST CONTAINING 71.2 HECTARES (175.92 ACRES) MORE OR LESS EXCEPTING THEREOUT: PLAN 2111JY, LINC 0035 161 397, PLAN 9925141, AND PLAN 1221255 EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS MERIDIAN 4 RANGE 23 TOWNSHIP 42 • SECTION 24 • QUARTER SOUTH EAST EXCEPTING THEREOUT ALL MINES AND MINERALS AREA: 64.7 HECTARES (160 ACRES) MORE OR LESS Interested parties may submit offers to purchase for either or both parcels, c/o Dentons Canada LLP, 2900 Manulife Place, 10180-101 Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada T5J 3V5, attn.: Kent Gislason by Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Offers on both parcels must state the amount offered for each parcel separately. Separate offers are preferred.

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Offers must be unconditional and must be accompanied by a deposit via certified cheque or bank draft enclosing 10% of the offered purchase price, and made payable to Dentons Canada LLP in trust.

The Personal Representative will evaluate those offers received by Dentons LLP and determine whether an acceptable offer has been obtained for either or both parcels of land and will notify the successful offeror(s). The Personal Representative expressly reserves its right to reject all offers received and to re-offer for sale one or both of the parcels.

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DOUBLE YOUR LOYALTY DISCOUNT UP TO $2000

LEGACY FORD IS DRIVING TO BE THE

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C0418

C0417

2014 FORD FIESTA

T0346

2014 FORD FUSION

auto, comfort pKg

2014 Ford Escape

auto, moonroof

$

18,900 OR $116 BW

$

auto, fwd, rearview camera, synch

24,900 OR $163 BW

T0528

$

23,950 OR $256 BW

T0460

2014 FORD F150 S/CAB

T0360

2014 FORD F150 C/CAB

XLT, BRAKE CONTROL

2014 FORD F250 C/CAB

XTR, REMOTE START MANY XTRAS

$

28,900 OR $199 BW

$

XLT/WESTERN PCKG,TRAILER TOW

33,900 OR $236 BW

$

41,600 OR $288 BW

Service & Parts Specials

PREMIUM TIRES We will not be undersold on tires

- FULL RANGE OF BRAND NAME TIRES AND EXPERT KNOWLEDGE TO HELP YOU MAKE THE BEST CHOICE - CONVENIENT TIRE STORAGE AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS

UP TO $120 IN TIRE MANUFACTURE MAIL-IN REBATES COMBINABLE WITH AN INSTANT FORD REBATE OF UP TO $100 ON SELECT TIRES Book your service appointment to have your summer tires installed.

Add a 4 wheel alignment $ for only 49.95 or rock chip repair for $10.00 a chip.

“Let your Legacy start here.”

Brake Pads Or Shoes Battery Special With Lifetime Warranty Continues

Never buy another set of Motorcraft brake pads or shoes!

Includes:

- Replacement of front or rear pads or shoes.

- Service of calipers, mounts and sliders.

- Inspection of rotors, hydraulic system and brake fluid levels.

- Ford Protection Plan which offers replacement coverage on .

- pads and shoes for as long as you own your vehicle.

From

$

99

199.

includes installation

- Motorcraft batteries up to 750 cranking amps for

$

95

99. $ 119.95

- 850 cranking amp for

For the do it themself guys, all filters, spark plugs 20% off YOUR LEGACY TEAM

Pat Boardman Trevor Feragen Sales Manager Sales Consultant

Bob Mass Sales Consultant

* Payments based on 84mths, .99% for Fiesta, 2.99% for Fusion and Escape, 4.99% for trucks * all prices based on conquest or loyalty rebate being applied. BFT rebate also applied in lieu of parts products. e.g T0346 Escape total finance charge $2836

Jerry Strand Sales Consultant