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Vol. 66, No. 21 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 | 403-783-3311 | EDITORIAL@PONOKANEWS.COM

Race to Home Dante Greene runs for home during the Mosquitos’ first game of the season, May 13.

Story on page 22

Reflections of Ponoka Roberts’s family dedicated to farming and business Story on page 12 & 13

Fighting hunger around the world - Seeding is complete on 165 acres of land south of town as part of the project by the Ponoka branch of Canadian Foodgrains group to raise funds against hunger around the world.

Please see our story on page 19.

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2 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Company seeks to remove power lines on Hwy 53 of burying power lines.

He feels this will bring some economic benefits to Ponoka as this plan may speed up the expansion of Gemini Corporation from 130 employees to 300. No decisions were made with the companies and Gemini Corporation did not respond to a request for comment.

Land rezoning approved There were only four councillors that could vote on a request to rezone property on 4007 39 Street from low density residential to low-density narrow lot residential. The request was from Denver and Christie Polson.

Mayor Bonnett and Coun. Loanna Gulka could not vote as they live nearby and Coun. Carla Prediger was not in town at the time of the first reading of the proposal, so she was exempt from voting.

The vote did pass 3-1 with Coun. Tim Falkiner voting against it. The proposal was to take the property and subdivide it into four lots.

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Power lines on Highway 53 east of Ponoka may become buried in the near future to help with the transportation of large equipment.

Mayor Rick Bonnett told councillors May 13 he helped facilitate a meeting earlier in the day with Gemini Corporation, Ponoka County, Fortis Alberta and other stakeholders. He told council the meeting was a preliminary discussion to look at the viability

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Real estate commission policy tabled

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A decision to adopt changes to the town’s real estate commission policy has been tabled by council to give administration more time to receive expressions of interest from real estate agents.

The current policy states the town will

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To make an appointment or to contact Rod Fox, MLA please call 403-782-7725 email: lacombe.ponoka@assembly.ab.ca

pay five per cent commission to any realtor arranging a sale of town owned residential, commercial and industrial land. This is the second time the policy came to council as it was tabled to give Betty Jurykoski, planning and development officer, a chance to speak with real estate agents regarding a reasonable commission rate.

“I didn’t approach any real estate companies…We felt it might be awkward,” she explained.

However, her research into reasonable commission rates showed seven per cent for the first $100,000 and three per cent for every dollar above that.

Coun. Carla Prediger asked if it would be better to seek tenders from agents rather than having a fixed commission rate. Jurykoski replied that having a set rate will help the town acquire an agent, under contract, who will work to sell town property.

“What we (would) have is a professional grinding away in the background working for us,” said Jurykoski.

Policy reviews would occur every three years with a two-year contract for the representing agent. Prediger suggested a policy review would be better to coincide with the end of the contract.

Jurykoski was directed to make further changes and to seek expressions of interest from real estate agents.

Water and sewer connection rates outdated Councillors annulled the town’s water and sewer connection rates policy after findings from Tagish Engineering stated it is out of date.

Dave McPhee, director of operations and property services said the town would get money from a homeowner or contractor to make connections but sometimes those costs were higher than estimated. But recouping the money was next to impossible and taxpayers were left to foot the bill.

“Sometimes you think the main is in the middle of the street and it’s on the other side, so it costs an extra $5,000 or $8,000 that they have budgeted,” said Jurykoski.

“It’s just such a cumbersome process,” she added.

Tagish recommended the town have developers hire and pay private contractors directly if the town is too busy to do the work. Coun. Underhill asked if developers with current projects would be affected by this policy change.

McPhee replied it affects new and existing development projects and town staff will still inspect the connections.

Emergency mutual aid with Ermineskin Cree Nation The Ponoka Fire Department has been providing emergency mutual aid to the Ermineskin Cree nation for some time but nothing formal has been signed.

Councillors approved a formal agreement that identifies procedures for invoking mutual aid, command Tine Roelofsen and control over N emergency response Ponoka personnel and equipment, level of service, Alberta Hospital indemnity, procedure for cost recovery and inception and termination.

4 way stop Twp 424 “It breaks it down into how we respond 0.5 km Ø Highway and everything else,” 2A B explained Ted Dillon, Bobtail Nursery director of protective services.

He says agreements will be forthcoming www.bobtailnursery.ca from the other bands in Maskwacis. Coun. Prediger asked what the rates are. Dillon replied that he uses Alberta Transportation rates which are $200 per hour per unit.

Municipal emergency management In the event of a disaster or major emergency in the area, a proposed emergency management bylaw will help municipalities work together. Council passed second reading on a Municipal Emergency Management bylaw.

“It addresses the regionalization,” explained Dillon.

“It’s not only firefighting, it’s in the event of a disaster,” he added. continued on page 8

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PONOKA NEWS 3

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Motorists face mandatory court time for speeding lac de Ville on 47 Avenue where it was determined he did not have a valid driver’s licence. He provided two blood alcohol samples of .17.

Impaired driver with no insurance The driver of a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am was pulled over May 16 at 1 a.m. after police noticed the licence plate did not match the car.

Upon further investigation it was determined the driver showed signs of impairment and a subsequent breath sample showed the driver had blood alcohol levels of .18 and .17. Police charged a 34-year-old Maskwacis woman with being impaired and driving while prohibited.

A passenger in the vehicle was charged with allowing a person to operate a vehicle without insurance.

Youth speeds through town A young driver had their car towed after being caught drinking and driving.

Police stopped a 17-year-old Lacombe girl after driving a 2002 Chrysler Neon at speeds in excess of 100 km/h northbound on 50 Street in Ponoka.

Officers say they could smell an odor of liquor coming from her breath and she provided a breath sample that showed a caution. There is zero tolerance for motorists with a graduated driver’s licence

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

A teenage Calgary motorist was in for a surprise when police stopped his vehicle after being clocked at 172 km/h.

Police stopped the 19-year-old man May 15 at 7:52 p.m. southbound on Highway 2 after seeing him pass motorists and weave in and out of traffic. He had a licence plate on that did not match the vehicle and now faces mandatory court time for travelling 50 km/h over the speed limit.

Almost 30 minutes later, officers stopped a northbound driver on Highway 2A travelling at a speed of 169 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. A 23-yearold Ponoka man was stopped in his black Subaru near Township Road 422. He also faces a mandatory court appearance.

Impaired driver passed out Calls of a woman driving in an erratic manner and being slumped over the steering wheel had police moving quick to find her.

It was reported May 18 at 7:34 a.m. that a woman could be seen travelling at speeds over 180 km/h southbound on Highway 2 in a 2003 Cadillac Escalade. It was reported that the woman, a 30-year-old resident of Radway, hit the ditch south of Ponoka then turned northbound on Highway 2. She and a passenger were found both slumped at the wheel with the gear in The Ponoka Victim Services Board, along drive.

She provided two with our dedicated Advocates would blood-alcohol samples like to extend a sincere thank you to the of .16 and .14. She was charged with impaired generous businesses and countless people driving. who made our 7th Annual PVS Gala & Impaired with no licence Wine Tasting a huge success.. We couldn’t A regular patrol nabbed a 38-year-old have done it without you!

Edmonton man over Sincerely two times the legal limit.

The PVS Board & Advocates Police stopped the driver of a 1989 Cadil-

and because she had one, the car was towed.

Driver with no insurance Not having enough money for insurance and vehicle registration is not considered a reasonable excuse to drive a car.

Police pulled over a 57-year-old Edmonton man after noticing the licence plates on his 1993 Dodge Caravan were expired. He told officers that he did not have the money for the registration and insurance needed to operate the vehicle.

The vehicle was towed.

Motorcycle stolen Police are looking for a dark blue 2008 DR 650 Suzuki motorcycle after being taken from a rural home on Range Road 244 near Ponoka.

It is believed the vehicle was taken some time on May 17. The owner was able to follow the tracks of the motorcycle for a short distance but the trail was lost.

Holiday trailer stolen Police are looking for culprits who stole a 24-foot holiday trailer some time between May 6 and 14.

Security footage shows a flat deck trailer circling the area near 64 Street and 42 Avenue then pulling up to the white Frontier trailer. There was a hitch lock on the trailer at the time.

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

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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.

What do you commit to when you are baptized?

You are asked to make a commitment to seek justice and resist evil When you read this I will be in Denver, Colorado, visiting my sister and her family. James and I are going for a very special occasion: one of our nieces (also our goddaughter), age 14, is being confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran church they attend. She has been in confirmation classes for two years. This is an important event.

Baptized as an infant, she is now able to confirm the promises her parents made on her behalf all those years ago. She is entering into full adult membership in her congregation.

It is a grief to me that too often, the event of confirmation of teenagers is treated as a graduation, a leaving of the church, instead of a movement into more intentional, committed involvement in the life of the faith community where they worship. Another thing I have noticed is that even if the young person stays connected

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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

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TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 5501 - 54 Ave. Ponoka 403-783-4141 Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Pastor Tim Graff • trinityponoka.ca

ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Fred Knip 9 miles east on Hwy 53 (403) 782-9877 Jr. Church during service for children Sunday Service 9:30 am

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to their congregation, subject of the poor: as they mature and “Whenever you did it move to another com(gave something to eat, munity, they do not or drink, to wear, took then become involved care of the sick, visited in a new worshiping those in jail) for any of community and transmy people, no matter fer their membership. how unimportant they Instead, the move is seemed, you did it for into a life that does me” (Matthew 25:40) not include regular inIssues of poverty and volvement in a faith justice are deeply encommunity.

Maybe shrined in the Bible’s Reverend Beatrix they return to the pages: “But let justice Schirner church when they are Ponoka United Church and fairness flow like raising their own chila river that never runs dren, but often, not. dry.” (Amos 5:24) I am in a tradition that involves You are asked to make a cominfant baptism. Too often parents mitment to follow the Way of Jesus approach the church wanting their Christ. Jesus clarified to his discichild baptized even though they ples, “For the Son of Man came not have little intention of really be- to be served but to serve…” (Mark coming involved in the life of the 10:45) Jesus’ way is grounded in congregation. They don’t have a prayer and inviting all into the kingsense that they can grow into the dom of God: “Time’s up! God’s promises they are making. What kingdom is here. Change your are these promises? In The United life and put your trust in the good Church of Canada we have four: news.” (Mark 1:15) The way of JeTo make a profession of faith in sus is one of service to others, of The Triune God: Father, Son and committing your life to live in and Holy Spirit. It is much more than bring about the kingdom of God on simply saying you believe in God, earth, and in the doing, to challenge but that you dedicate your heart, what is not life giving in our world. soul and mind to this Creator. As And last, but not least, you are Jesus said, “you shall love the Lord asked to promise to make a comyour God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mitment to the mission and ministry mind, and with all your strength.” of the church. To do that includes (Mark 12:30) This is what it means worshiping regularly with your sisters and brothers in Christ. It means to profess your faith.

You are asked to make a com- learning what mission and ministry mitment to seek justice and resist means in your faith community. It evil. Not only do you love God, means offering support for those but you love what God loves. God activities that your church underloves the poor and oppressed. Did takes as its witness to God, Christ you know that poverty is mentioned and the Holy Spirit—support with more than 2,100 times in the Bible? your time and intelligence, your That’s not an accident. The only energy and money. Giving money time Christ is judgmental is on the is an indication of how seriously, and joyously, you take NEED A it all.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Reflections of Ponoka

Roberts’s family dedicated to farming and business

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

During the exciting and early settlement of our town and county, countless pioneer families worked extremely hard to establish their homesteads in the lush and rolling rural districts, while homes and businesses emerged to lend support to the thriving new Town of Ponoka. The steady influx of professionals, skilled labourers and new citizens strived to compliment the demanding future needs and successes of our dedicated urban and rural communities.

Most vital amongst the early trades were the mills that would provide the lumber for the building of new homes, businesses, farms, stores, schools, churches, hospitals, and other conveniences to serve the ever-expanding population. Also required would be the financial services, implement and automotive dealerships, livery stables, grain elevators, and other outlets to assist the booming farming industry, as well as professional facilities, and on and on. Many fine families and entrepreneurs converged on this area in those colorful but challenging early years to build and lead our communities and to along the way establish the proud heritage and ongoing successes that we have enjoyed over countless decades.

The Hugh H. Roberts family Operating a service station was always a dream that Hugh H. Roberts had long cherished, so in 1934, Hughie and Annie Roberts, along with their infant daughter Eleanor moved into Ponoka from the farm to start a new life and to fulfill those lofty dreams. The family took over the service station at the

Remember When...

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

This late 1920s photo features a busy 51st Avenue, with cars and people parked and going in every direction, likely to attend an auction sale. The first building on the right was one of Ponoka’s big Implement dealerships, owned by big Dave Morgan and handled the sales and service of John Deere, Case, and Cockshutt machinery, as well as livestock and coal.

The Robert’s Service Station was operated by the family starting in 1934 at the corner of 51st Avenue and 50th Street in Ponoka. Their longstanding business and farming ventures and community involvement later grew to include the John Deere dealership, from which they retired in 1988, but still carry on the farming tradition to this day.

corner of 51st Avenue and 50th street, which was owned by Dave R. Morgan and operated by Bob Morgan, and was the original sight of the community’s first Post Office run by Fred Algar.

The first Robert’s Service station offered the sale of Union 76 gas and Triton Motor Oil, as well as offering mechanical needs to the 850 citizens of the community of Ponoka as well as surrounding districts. Annie Roberts faithfully explained in the Ponoka Panorama History Book that they would face this new challenge with more gumption than knowledge, and certainly more faith than money, with their first day of sales amounting to two gallons of gas. The determined Robert’s family also continued farming and trucking, then later purchased the property from Mr. Morgan and took over the John Deere dealership in 1938, which had been operating in Ponoka since 1900. Morgan, who was a jovial man about town was very good to the new owners, but set a date when he wanted his money from the sale, and would be there to collect it.

The Robert’s family lived above the garage for the first few years, which featured 22 steps up and down, and resulted in many arduous trips back and forth with the newest family members Arthur and Irene. Eleanor had been born in Mrs. Roseberry’s Nursing Home (a palatial private facility) on 53rd Avenue, while Arthur came into the world at Francis Smith’s local Nursing Home, and then they went farther afield for the later birth of Irene at the Wetaskiwin Community Hospital. They offered many fond memories of sitting upstairs in the garage and watching countless Provincial Mental Hospital staff going to work on their bicycles at 7:00 a.m., then not returning until 7:00 p.m. after a very long day. The family built a new home in Ponoka in 1938-39, and moved in the day before the Royal visit in June of 1939, where absolutely everyone from near and far dropped what they were doing and rushed into town to get a glimpse of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

War came, and although they were not affected directly, many of their friends were to face the anxieties, tragedies, and loneliness that only war can bring. Hughie Roberts served on the Ponoka Town Council for 5 years, during which time pasteurized milk became the law, natural gas became the heat, and water works and a bath became a pleasure whenever you wished. It was also during that busy time that Ponoka opened their first

25-bed hospital, and the official dress of teenage girls was rolled up ‘Jeans’, plaid shirts, and rolled down rubber boots, with bubble gum becoming the real rage.

In 1945, they sold the service station business and moved into a newly erected building at 511850th Street (now John’s Place), which became the sight of the John Deere Agency. If you look at that building closely, you will find the date of the surrender of the Japanese to the United States marked in the cement. In 1949, H.H. Roberts sold out the agency, spent a very miserable year doing absolutely nothing, and then after Wynn was born in 1950 would concentrate on the farming operation until 1956, when he went back to the busy John Deere business. It would be in 1960 that Mr. Roberts sold out the John Deere dealership to son Arthur and son-in-law Paul Jess, who would operate it for many years. After selling out to the boys, Hughie spent most of his efforts in active farming, trying his hand at importing Simmental cattle, but also enjoying lots of travel with his wife Annie, as well as cherished time with his active family and grandchildren.

Hughie served as the Mayor of Ponoka in 1953-54, during which the town celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the Ponoka 50th Anniversary booklet was published. The family of Hughie and Annie Roberts took their schooling and grew up here in Ponoka, with Eleanor marrying Paul Jess in 1953, Arthur marrying Trudy Johnson in 1960, Irene wed to Al Gasper in 1966, and Wynn wed to Jack Martin in 1971.

A new expanded John Deere agency was built in the north corner of the west Ponoka Industrial Park in 1973-74 and was operated by the Robert’s family until 1988, when Arthur retired, but still continued the proud family tradition of farming.

The current John Deere building is now under the name and ownership of Cervus Equipment, who will soon begin construction on a new facility on the south end of the west Industrial Park adjacent to Highway 2A. Congratulations to the Robert’s family for faithfully serving the citizens of Ponoka and district from their business ventures for over 50 years, for carrying on your long farming tradition, and for being active and dedicated members of the community.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Opinion

Time for flying away from the nest Or is it better to Although buds are recommend prudence, quite slow to pop and or even to caution leaves have yet to apagainst being too pear on a lot of trees, brave in taking their we are already in grad steps towards the unseason, preparing to known? send another batch of Is there a one-sizeour young on a jourfits-all recipe? ney called life, one on The answer is, of which they will have to Mustafa Eric course, a categorical start to learn taking on Editor NO. challenges all by themJust like a baby selves. boosting its immunity Of course, at the beginning of the road, they will con- system by getting sick and overcomtinue to find support from family or ing it, new graduates will and should friends, but slowly they will have to be allowed to make mistakes to grow into their roles as independent learn from them, but that doesn’t individuals pursuing their own goals mean that their guarding angels, be they parents or relatives or teachers, in their own way.

As the classic saying goes, “life should drop all the defenses around is full of surprises” and you never them, but probably keep watching know what it will throw at you: On them at distance, and interfere only that unpredictable path, there will if and when necessary, to prevent be high hills to climb over, green them from committing what might pastures to wildly run on and dark turn out to be fateful errors.

If one would use an allegory, it tunnels to pass through; there will be ups and downs because of who is like the young birds have reached knows what, an unfortunate illness, a the time of leaving the nest, have debroken relationship, a failed business veloped the skills to fly on thelr own, venture or breach of confidence on but they still need some guidance on the part of someone loved or trusted. how to navigate their flight path.

Here family and friends have a So, like all those before them, the new travelers, too, will at one probably one final and vital role to time or other, stumble or fall on their play to steer the young bird in the journey, and just like with all those right direction just to make sure the before them, what will distinguish flight path will not be covered by the new travelers among their peers branches and acceleration to cruising will be how they will rise up after the altitude will go ahead without problems. fall.

It is a difficult balancing act: As the people who have already passed (or failed) at the tests that Keeping a protective cover over our life has given us, as their parents, young while allowing them to start to teachers, uncles, aunts, brothers or make their own decisions at the risk sisters, what are we, adults, to offer of acceptable failures requires a lot the young men and women in terms of prudence on the part of the adults who care for them. That is something of advice at this turn of their lives?

Should we encourage them to they may not appreciate immediatebe bold and pursue their dreams re- ly, but will certainly realize as they gardless of the challenges that those grow older into role of guardian angels themselves. dreams might bring about?

5019A Chipman Ave., Box 4217, Ponoka, AB. T4J 1R6 Phone: 403.783.3311 Fax: 403.783.6300 Email: editorial@ponokanews.com Published every Wednesday by PNG Prairie Newspaper Group in community with: Regional Publisher, Fred Gorman

One of many little gold mines in Ponoka Dear editor, My wife and I moved into Ponoka about seven years ago. It was an easy choice; after viewing many Central Alberta communities it was plain to see Ponoka was the jewel of the Central Alberta prairie. Between shade trees lining the streets, the lazy Battle River meandering through town and the adjacent countryside, all the services one needs right in town and a central location, all our needs were met. Little did I know all the little gold mines Ponoka was hiding.

The homes and yards in this community are well kept which means lots of yard work.

With all that yard work, lush green yards, beautiful flowers and healthy shrubs, it takes lots of nutrients to keep it that way. This can sometimes be tough on the pocket book. Your readers may not be aware, but compost contains many of the needed nutrients to develop healthy shrubs and flowers and can be substituted to add those rich nutrients into our flowerbeds and gardens.

All the grass, leaves, twigs and other organic waste our citizens deliver to the solid waste site are recycled by our town employees into, yup: compost. Usually fresh compost is very strong and requires mixing with black

dirt or it will burn your flowers and shrubs.

Our little gold mine here in Ponoka is all that compost at our solid waste site is just waiting to be picked up. There is 10-year old compost at the solid waste site, rich in nutrients and does not need to be mixed with additional soil. For five years now, I have filled our pots, flowerbeds and shrubs with 100 per cent 10-year-old compost, and everything just blossoms.

Another part of this little gold mine is no other nutrients need be added to the compost to see healthy and lush flowers and shrubs.

You can save on buying all those fancy fertilizers; instead use our recycled product, compost; you keep things green and recycle at the same time. The last part of our little gold mine here in Ponoka: Last week, I picked up 25-gallon pails of ten-year-old compost and after weighing out on the scale, my cost was under four dollars. You can’t beat the price, get the needed nutrients for your yard, support our town-composting program and be an active recycler. This is just one of many little gold mines here in our Ponoka.

Doug Thorson Ponoka resident

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PONOKA NEWS 7

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Town sets money aside for playground development

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

One of Ponoka town council’s big priorities is to enhance recreation in town. To do that, money has been allocated in the 2014 budget for different projects. As part of that, $50,000 has been provided for the redevelopment of playgrounds.

Wes Amendt, director of community services, told council at a meeting May 13 where he intends to allocate those funds.

“We have received three requests for funding.”

The first was from the Rotary Club of Ponoka to build a small playground at the Rotary Park. The total cost is estimated at $30,000 and club has raised $18,000.

“We’ve actually approved that project and the equipment has been ordered,” said Amendt.

Two other applications have been put in: the Westview Park Committee is working on replacing the existing playground at Westview Park on 51 Avenue Close in Riverside, and the Christian School has asked for assistance with a playground on its grounds.

The playground at the school is estimated at $75,000 and the school has raised $44,000. Amendt praised the school for their efforts but said schools are usually responsible for their own playgrounds and he suggested the town needs to consider its

playgrounds first.

The Westview Park Committee has an ambitious goal of replacing the dilapidated structures and adding an exercise park, said Amendt. The full cost is estimated at $195,000. In an effort to show the town’s support for the project, Amendt said $15,000 has been set aside.

Coun. Tim Falkiner took issue with the decision. “When you’re just starting out and you don’t have the equipment in place, I think you have to wait.”

Discussion ensued between councillors with coun. Teri Underhill saying the town should be grateful to community groups that build playgrounds in town.

“There’s lots of municipalities that have to pay for their playgrounds and that’s part of getting people here.”

“If the Westview Park group didn’t step forward, the town would certainly have to do it ourselves,” added Amendt.

There appeared to be some confusion over Amendt’s purpose for updating council on the town’s plans and coun. Sandra Lyon said as much. “Council approved $50,000 to go into the budget. Why can’t we let our recreation people handle where that money is to go?”

Councillors accepted the update as information as there was no reason to discuss it further.

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Reminder of Speed Limits within the Town of Ponoka As per the Traffic Bylaw, the general speed limit in Ponoka is 50 km per hour, except in: • Back lanes/alleys - 20 km per hour • Playground zones - 30 km per hour from sunrise to sunset • School zones - 30 km per hour as posted.

Waste Transfer Station Hours Tuesday through Saturday – 10am 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, branches) or tires. Call 403-783-8328 for more information.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Spring Clean-Up The Annual Town of Ponoka Spring Clean Up Week is scheduled to begin May 20 and will continue until completed. Pick up is restricted to compostable materials (e.g. Landscaping waste such as leaves & grass clippings) and small amounts of tree branches that are no longer than 3 feet. Materials not picked up include: sod, rocks, construction material, wood, dirt, household waste and pet excrement. Preference is to have all materials in a pile and not bagged. Make sure your yard waste is set out adjacent to your normal household garbage pickup location. If yard collection is not completed that week, it will continue the following week. The Town will only make one trip per street/avenue.

Library Activities FAMILY LEGO CLUB: Ponoka Jubilee Library invites children & adults to take part in our Family Lego Club. Come build whatever your imagination can come up with! All Lego will be provided by the library, and the masterpieces will be put on display for all to see. Regular meetings are every second week, alternating between Thursday & Friday from 3:30-5:00. Our next meetings are May 23rd, June 5th & June 20th.

FLOWER ARRANGING CLASS: On Saturday June 21st, Ponoka Jubilee Library is hosting a Flower Arranging Class! From 12:00-3:00 you will be learning how to build your own mixed vase arrangement; personalizing it to make it really special to you. Cost is $65.00/person and includes a full flower bouquet, arrangement instructions & items needed for arranging. Space is VERY limited, so please come to the Library to sign up today! Don’t allow a beautiful bouquet of flowers to ever look awful again!

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Trailer Parking On Streets As per Town Bylaw 200-06, trailers (holiday or otherwise) may not be parked on the road unless it is attached to a motor vehicle by which it is carried, drawn or propelled. When attached to a motor vehicle, a trailer is deemed to be part of the motor vehicle. The penalty for failing to comply with the Bylaw is a $60 fine. In addition, no person shall park a vehicle or holiday trailer on a highway for any continuous period in excess of 72 hours or it will be deemed ‘abandoned’. Abandoned vehicles are subject to a tow and a $230 fine.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

County hit with funding requests, Air cadets eyeing new hall

Power lines on Hwy 53 continued from page 2 Prediger asked if the province or federal government steps in when there is a case for a state of emergency , but Dillon replied that the responsibility falls on municipalities where the disaster occurs.

“We will call a local state of emergency and they (provincial and/or federal government) will come down to help us and advise us,” he said.

Administration asked for three readings but Prediger denied permission for third reading. Decision for third reading is expected to return to council at the next meeting.

Regional emergency management partnership Councillors approved the Ponoka Regional Emergency Management Partnership Agreement with Ponoka County, the Town of Rimbey and the Summer Village of Parkland Beach.

Discussions have been ongoing with Ponoka County since 2009 to regionalize emergency management. This plan meets requirements for the allocation of resources, committees and training required to review and update.

The partnership provides clear guidelines for municipalities in the event of a large emergency, explained Dillon.

volved also and it’s a very positive thing for the community,” said Cutforth.

“I think it’s a worthwhile cause . . . It’s part of the fabric of the community,” added Coun. Doug Weir.

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Before choosing to support the Ponoka Air Cadets with funds to help build a new hall the group is looking into, Ponoka County councillors are directing county administration to collect more information on the matter.

The Air Cadets asked for $20,000 from the county and have already raised $56,000 for the project, which is estimated to cost between $800,000 and $1 million.

In the information sent to council, it is stated the Air Cadets are looking to dismantle the existing structure and rebuild at the same location.

The reason councillors did not allocate the funds immediately at their May 13 meeting is because it is felt the Air Cadets have other options they could consider besides rebuilding.

“We have a school that’s just about shut down in Ponoka (and) they’ll have a huge gymnasium. I mean there’s lots of opportunity. I think they don’t need to be thinking about building a building,” said Coun.

Mark Matejka.

He feels if the different organizations and clubs in town co-operated and shared their space, then each group wouldn’t be affected by as many financial shortages.

“And that’s always been the difficulty. Every organization is doing their own thing with their own interests. They’re all for very good purpose, but in a small community, they’re all competing for the same dollar from the same people,” CAO Charlie Cutforth added.

Farmers market Council also decided to donate approximately $2,700 to the Farmers’ Market to replace the tables.

Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society Despite putting a caveat on Klaglahachie’s request for $15,000, stating the money would be given only if town council provided matching funds, council is now going ahead with the donation.

However, they are giving the society the entire $30,000 that would have come from both municipal bodies. “In our actual budget we committed $15,000, assuming the town would match,” said Cutforth.

The second $15,000 is coming from an allowance of $30,000 with an unspecified intent that was built into the budget.

Council saw the request during their 2014 budget deliberations but was wary because the money will be used to upgrade the seating in the Ponoka United Church, where Klaglahachie holds their extravagant theatrical productions.

At their most recent meeting council was informed the society has no affiliations with the church

and only lease the space they use.

While it is felt the location is politically “unfortunate”, council recognizes the church as the best location in town for the group, space and seating capacity-wise.

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PONOKA NEWS 9

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

County plans in-house highway intersection treatment

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

After receiving tenders for the Highway 771 intersection treatment, which Ponoka County council wasn’t prepared to pay, councillors made the decision to have county staff complete the work.

The low bid came in at $800,000 and the high bid totaled $1.8 million. “The typical cost, for a type 2, it’s called, standard intersection treatment is $250,000 to $260,000,” said CAO Charlie Cutforth, who confirmed the numbers with Alberta Transportation.

“As soon as we got these tender results, we said, ‘well, look we can do this ourselves with our own crew,’” said Cutforth.

A factor in the inflated cost was the fact that dirt also needed to be transferred to the site. “Costs escalated because there is some truck haul involved,” said Cutforth.

The county also extended construction and pavement further toward Gull Lake, another factor driving the bids, Cutforth explained.

With no timeline set by the province and public works supervisor

Herb Schwingel in agreement with the plan, council made a resolution to deny the tenders.

A land developer in the area, anxious to get his pre-sold lots registered, has agreed to a $150,000 contribution for the project. “We’ll look after the rest,” said Cutforth.

However, because of the required involvement of Environment Canada for approval and the concerns regarding marina protection, the project may not commence this year.

Bridge work The bridge south of Anderson Road is still a temporary bridge structure. In Vancouver, B.C. engineers are working on a portable bridge to cross the tributary of the Blindman River.

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Once Schwingel and the public works department know more on the state of the portable bridge, the information will be brought before council.

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“Where were they going to put the snow, at the end of the day,” asked Coun. Doug Weir. “We just do not want to open Pandora’s Box. “Where do we start and stop,” Cutforth added.

Reeve Paul McLauchlin added the graders worked hard to distribute the snow evenly and not impair any one person over another.

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12 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

County adopts highway corridor development plan

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

After months of development, an open house, and revising procedure, Ponoka County council has adopted the Highway II Corridor Development Study as county policy.

The study states more than 23,000 per day travel Highway II through Ponoka County. It was felt, to keep up with development along the rest of the highway, the county should take advantage of this exposure and harness it to attract commercial and industrial activities to the area.

As a result of the open house, more land has been included in the area set for encouraged development. “One is at the Highway 53 and Highway II junction . . . It’s the Don Laing intersection basically,” said planning consultant Bob Riddett.

Also, northeast of the Don Laing area, still west of Highway II, was newly included land.

At the Menaik Road intersection, a landowner in the northeast area of the intersection, asked to be included in the development area. “Those I think are about the only changes we made,” said

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At the open house Riddett found there were no major objections regarding the land around the intersections being used for development. “Public opinion seems to be pretty well on our side . . . Nobody expressed any concern about loss of agricultural land even though some of it is good land. I think it was felt that the county needs to build a tax base.”

At the same time the study takes into consideration the county’s Municipal Development Plan, which places a high value on protecting valuable farmland with a farmland assessment rating of 30 per cent of higher.

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Some landowners looking to get in on the action and annex usable land are being left out for now as the county takes a stance against “leapfrogging.”

“There is a fairly strong statement in the study here, which says we’re not going to leapfrog. You start at the intersection and you develop out . . . We move logically and sequentially,” said Riddett.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Enjoying the month of MAYhem May is really a great month.....first sneak peak of summer, a wild long weekend, and a chance for nature to burst out in all its glory after a really long and cold winter. Most everyone can hopefully get outside in May, whether it be in the garden, packing up the crew for a glorious taste of camping and fresh air, all sorts of sports, or just a casual stroll or ride in the spring sunshine and refreshing rain.

We don’t do much camping anymore, but as soon as the birds start to sing and the buds begin to pop, it is so great to dress down and dash outside, to wander amongst nature, maybe have a picnic, and then slowly get started on a much needed tan. You can now let the kids loose in the backyard or playground, but make sure that you douse them with an ample supply of suntan lotion and bug spray, and have a good supply of band-aids on hand.

A camping we will go

Whether one ventures out in your $100,000.00 motor home or toss your pup tent in the trunk, camping under the stars will always be an invigorating experience, and can be enjoyed by the whole family, or at least until they become teenagers.

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four kids and pulled our tiny a glorious weekend campout tent trailer out to the lake. with the Cubs and Scouts at You likely set up a tent for Gull Lake or Camp Woods, the oldest offspring, but then snuggling up under the blanif it stormed in the night, they kets on a dark and stormy all ended up in the two beds night in a tent or lean-to. It or under the table. Our first started with all boys, but we task before going exploring knew that the Brownies and in the campground was to set Girl Guides camp was just up camp, string clothes line, around the corner, and a treat make a fire pit out of rocks, was to get together for a wiethen go and gather lots of dry ner roast and a sing-song on wood. I understand nowaparent’s day.

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Has it changed much over the years?

Not really.... everyone has certainly added a lot more gadgets and toys to their camping itinerary, but our main purpose of being out there with nature should be to relax and have a good time with family and friends. Please don’t forget that you now have to book your camping spot in advance for the whole summer, and for those who have snuck away to your favourite secluded hideaways in the wilderness for many years, they will likely now be even busier, and one had better get there earlier. Camping fees have gone up quite a bit over the years, but there are many more fancy perks available for tourists, which will soon include ‘Wi-Fi in the wilderness.’ Whatever the case, please enjoy the many other grand traditions and family events of May and beyond, including garage sales, farmer’s markets, garden centre browsing, and all the rest. Whatever pastime you may choose, please play safe, drive carefully, try to save a little quality time for yourself, and have a great week, all of you..

14 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Ponoka children behind in early development

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Children in Ponoka are falling behind the curve when it comes to their early childhood development.

A recent survey conducted by the Ponoka Early Childhood Development Coalition (PECDC) shows that Ponoka children cannot communicate as well as children in other communities.

Robyn O’Connell, PECDC co-ordinator, says the survey is part of a province-wide program — called the Early Child Development Mapping Project Alberta (ECMap) — that looks at three major components: Early Development Instrument (EDI), socio-economic status of the area and community assets such as playgrounds, recreation facilities and community services.

The survey looked at children in four

age ranges and was conducted in 100 Alberta communities: • Under five years and two months old.

• Between five years, three months and five years, six months.

• Between five years, seven months and five years, 10 months.

• Over five years, 11 months.

Andrea Ramage, PECDC chairperson and Ponoka Parent Link co-ordinator says the test helps determine social, emotional and physical milestones in children.

Children were tested in five categories: • Physical health and well-being such as being ready for school, being on time, independent washroom habits and are well nourished.

“By the time they’re in Kindergarten they should have already established a hand

preference (right or left hand),” explained Ramage.

• Social competence where a child can play well with other children and they can follow instructions and show respect for others.

• Emotional maturity shows if children are able to focus and not too fearful or impulsive.

• Language and thinking relates to early academic skills such as interest in reading and writing related activities.

• Communication skills and general knowledge focuses on a child’s ability to communicate needs and wants. They can say words clearly and have the ability to take part in imaginative play.

Communication skills needs improvement

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Children in the Ponoka area scored below the provincial average in all categories, but where they are well below the province is in communications and general knowledge.

Of the 256 children tested, 47.7 per cent are developing appropriately, compared to the province at 68.6 per cent; 26.6 per cent are experiencing difficulty compared to 14.6 per cent and 25.8 per cent are experiencing great difficulty compared to 16.7 per cent.

(The full results of the ECMap survey can be found on www.ecmap.ca. Search for Ponoka.)

To combat this issue, O’Connell is compiling a community resource guide that will give parents an opportunity to see what is available to them. She will include information with help for parents as well.

An opportunity for growth While the numbers may indicate challenges for Ponoka parents, Ramage sees this as an opportunity.

“Becoming aware of where the needs are is not a bad thing. It lets us know how we can help and how our community’s parents can get involved.”

“It’s not so much ‘what we don’t have,’ it’s, ‘what can we do?’” she added.

“It’s never too late to talk to your child, play with your child, play at the park with your child,” explained Ramage.

Playtime does not have to be 24 hours a day, either. Ramage suggests parents take certain times of the day to read, talk or even have imaginative play with their child. “Then those kids are developing their communication skills. So when their teacher asks them to tell a story they can have these conversations,” said Ramage.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Neighbourhood block parties enhanced with BBQ Early development

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Anyone planning a block party may want to take a look at the Ponoka TriServices Neighbourhood Block Party Trailer, which is provided to residents who want to develop some community spirit in their block.

The trailer, barbecue and accompanying equipment is free to use for residents who want to bring their community together.

The unit was purchased using the Proceeds of Crime grant and through corporate sponsors in Ponoka, explained RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm. He hopes this will be a means of bringing community members together.

“We basically want neighbours to mesh well,” explained Chisholm.

He feels the barbecue will bring several benefits to residents such as opening the lines of communication

and it can be a catalyst to resolving conflicts.

The commercial grade barbecue can cook up to 654 burgers an hour and comes with a fully equipped trailer, canopy and anchors, road block signs, cooking tools, tables, fire extinguisher and coolers for ice and drinks.

Fire Chief Ted Dillon says the barbecue is an ideal ice-breaker for neighbours. He receives many complaints concerning residents but does not find that they speak to each other. A block party may be a perfect time to do meet someone in a friendly setting.

“It promotes community wellness,” said Dillon.

Dillon requests a $100 cleaning cheque deposit that is returned if the barbecue is brought back clean.

“It’s for events where the community comes together,” concluded Chisholm.

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continued from page 14 The coalition studied 292 children, with 256 used in the analysis, of those studied, 4.8 per cent were special needs children who were not included in the results. The results have been compiled since 2009.

There are 17,171 people living in the testing area, which had Kindergarten teachers at Ponoka Elementary School, St. Augustine Catholic School, the Christian School and Mecca Glen School conducting the survey. ECMap used the Offord Centre for Child Studies test.

O’Connell says development in the first five years of a child’s life is critical and she suggests parents are an integral part of their development.

She advises guardians take advantage of the different activities in Ponoka that involve children, which will help them later in life.

“What kind of things can we do to reach that full potential between zero to five?” asked O’Connell.

She suggests simple tasks such as reading to children and taking them to the playground will help. The Parent Link Centre also provides a module designed to determine where a child sits and staff at the centre usually walk parents through testing.

Options available to parents Some of the activities available to parents of young children include the Ponoka Jubilee Library, which provides reading and play activities for children; the Ponoka Parent Link Centre provides a variety activities for new parents and is able to guide parents through testing; and then there are playgrounds and recreation buildings in the community that offer children an opportunity to be outside and play.

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PONOKA NEWS 17

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

County opens land to the possibility of marijuana operations

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

In response to the increasingly popular business ventures of federally licensed medical marijuana operations, Ponoka County council is in the process of amending its land-use bylaw to only allow marijuana production under land zoned as direct control.

Planning consultant Bob Riddett walked councillors through their five available options — direct control being the second — in dealing with land rezoning applications related to medical marijuana production, and direct control seemed the most suitable to councillors.

“Basically what happens is, if you zone a piece of land direct control, any development permit application comes to council for decision. You make a decision using whatever criteria you feel is reasonable. There’s no appeal or anything,” said Riddett.

Coun. Mark Matejka looked to make sure that neighbours would get to respond to proposed, incoming operations. “Oh yes. It’ll be advertised like any other land-use bylaw change,” answered Riddett.

“If we specify direct control, then an applicant comes in, he’s informed by us immediately that look, ‘you have to have this land zoned appropriately’ . . . that triggers, automatically, a proposed bylaw to council and a public hearing to pass said bylaw,” county CAO Charlie Cutforth added.

Changes and additions made to the land use bylaw • Agriculture definitions remain the same with the exclusion of marijuana production.

• Extensive agriculture definitions remain the same with the exclusion of marijuana production.

• Home business definitions remain the same with the exclusion of marijuana production.

• Intensive agricultural operations definitions remain the same with the exclusion of marijuana production.

• Market gardening definitions remain the same with the exclusion of marijuana production.

• A new section was added to the bylaw, stating: “Marijuana may be produced, processed and packaged only on land classified as direct control, and where the operator has the required permit from the Government of Canada.”

Other options

BY AMELIA NAISMITH sion gets made,” said Cutforth. hawks, deer and coyotes depend on the Riddett told council their fourth option is to allow trees.

A piece of land brought before marijuana operations to fall under intensive operations.

For the rest of the land a healthy, “Once again, that would open up about 95 per cent of Ponoka County council for rezoning 100-foot well is in use and the land has was given the go-ahead, as the land working services. the county to this.”

“There is a fifth option, which I don’t recommend owner expressed his fervor for protectMickalson’s neighbor to the east you even consider,” Riddett told councillors. It is to ing the large amount of trees growing also attended the public hearing out of completely ban the operations from setting up shop there. concern for the trees’ safety. He felt, within the county.

The 80-acre parcel is being rezoned with so many acreages and subdivisions “There is some legal problems with that,” he added. from agricultural to country residential popping up in the area that the trees “You could have a charter (rights) challenge if you hobby farm with the intent to subdivide were at risk of being taken down. say you can’t do this in Ponoka County,” said Reeve three parcels and create a watershed County CAO Charlie says the better Paul McLauchlin. protection for one of them. way to protect the tree cover is through McLauchlin also wanted to know if there was any “The primary purpose for the rezon- subdivisions because developers and charter jurisdiction on the non-appealable processes ing is to protect the trees . . . It’s a pretty landowners can put an environmental that would come with direct control. important wildlife habitat,” said land- easement on the area. However, if the “You can appeal the process that council used. You owner David Mickalson. “It’s a pretty trees are left to agricultural land, it is the can say ‘did the fellow get a fair hearing, was there any important piece.” farmers’ right to clear them at any time bias on council?’ . . . Even then the courts won’t say ‘no, He informed council that owls, they want. you must allow this landuse bylaw change’ or ‘you

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Bobbi Henderson keeps her eye on the barrel during the Lyle Norn Memorial Barrel Racing Series May 14.

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Barrel racing series honours rodeo supporter

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The Ponoka Stampede grounds are already seeing some rodeo action with a barrel racing series honouring a man who had rodeo in his blood.

Organizer Kaylee-Jo Henkelman planned the event called the First Annual Lyle Norn Memorial Barrel Racing Series to honour her grandfather Lyle Norn, who passed away after losing his battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She says Norn was a big supporter of her adventures in barrel racing and high school rodeos she attended.

“He followed me around to all of my rodeos,” she said.

She wanted a chance to remember him in a positive way after his life took a tragic turn for the worst when he was diagnosed with COPD June 2013. To make matters worse, Norn was also diagnosed with CO2 retention, an issue where too little carbon dioxide is removed from the lungs. “His lungs actually weren’t expelling CO2,” said Henkelman.

The challenges he faced with CO2 retention were almost insurmountable. Norn suffered a total of four seizures that left him in a coma each time. Every time Norn was unconscious, doctors said his chances of waking were slim to none. However, Norn was a fighter.

“Each time his body somehow… miraculously recovered,” stated Henkelman.

But the toll of four seizures was too great on his body and Norn died February 8, 2014. Henkelman felt this barrel racing series would be an appropriate way to remember him.

“He was always a really big figure in our life,” she said.

This year, Henkelmen and coproducer Shayna Dodds got together over the last few weeks and organized the series and support has been almost overwhelming.

They are hosting six events — with the first already completed May 14 — every Wednesday with the last race on June 18.

She said the barrel racing series is a 4D jackpot with peewee and youth categories and the high point in the open series will receive a saddle. Entries occur before each event.

A raffle fundraiser will occur each week as well; Henkelman received donations of items from $300 to $500. Money from the raffle is going to the Red Deer Hospital Rehabilitation Unit.

Henkelman said if it were not for the many sponsors, the event would not have been possible. She hopes to add team roping to the series next year and wants to have the series end the week before the Ponoka Stampede.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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A total of 165-acres of land was seeded with Canada prairie spring wheat and now the waiting begins for the Ponoka branch of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

The group raised funds from farming land south of Ponoka and is managed by a group of volunteers that cultivate the field and put money to programs that endeavour to stop hunger in developing nations.

Larry Henderson is one of the members of the Ponoka branch and he says there were four poultry farmers who donated poultry manure to help fertilize the wheat. This helps reduce the cost of buying commercial fertilizer, which costs approximately $13 an acre. He is seeking corporate sponsorship for the fertilizer. “It’s going in very cheaply and of course, that means more money we can raise in the future,� said Henderson.

All he hopes for now is a good season that will bring a large yield. Last year the group planted canola and raised more than $100,000 from the crop sale. That, and a 4-1 matching federal grant under Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, the Ponoka branch was able to raise more than half a million dollars last season.

Farmers gather together each year for seeding and harvesting, which Henderson feels brings social benefits to the area as well. He likens their efforts to how producers used to work together many years ago. “It’s a community thing‌This sort of thing brings them back together,â€? said Henderson.

He says the program brings together many volunteers who are working on 34 projects in the area.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Ermineskin Cree Nation eager to meet with the Federal Government Anaya’s recommendations are something he said he hopes the government will follow through with

BY PONOKA NEWS STAFF

Ermineskin Cree Chief Craig Mackinaw has said that many of the issues underlined in UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya’s recently announced report are the same ones First Nations communities have been raising with the federal and provincial governments for years.

James Anaya, the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples for the UN Human Rights Council, visited Canada in October 2013 to meet with government officials and First Nations people across the country. His report, comprising his conclusions and recommendations, published Monday

May 12, reinforces the position of the indigenous people of Canada on many of the issues that have been looked at.

The government spin on UN Special Rapporteur’s report on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is that things are going well. Yet, First Nations leaders in Maskwacis feel more needs to be done before equality between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people is realized.

There are many details provided on the issues First Nations people in Canada face and the travails of discussions between the Federal Government and indigenous people. Anaya makes important recommendations that he feels will even the “well-being gap between

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“We will review the report carefully to determine how we can best address the recommendations.”

funding and lack of resources,” said Mackinaw.

Minister’s response shows no promises

Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Development said in a press reand Northern Development lease that Canada’s diverse and multicultural society has been a aboriginal and non-aboriginal people.” leader in the protection of human rights.

“Treaty and aboriginals claims remain “While many challenges remain, many persistently unresolved, indigenous women and girls remain vulnerable to abuse, and positive steps have been taken by the Govoverall there appears to be high levels of ernment of Canada to improve the overall distrust among indigenous peoples toward well-being and prosperity of aboriginal peogovernment at both the federal and provin- ple in Canada,” said Valcourt.

Anaya’s report, however, states that cial levels,” states Anaya in his report.

“It is difficult to reconcile Canada’s wellFunding for a growing population Mackinaw says some reserves are see- developed legal framework and general ing a large number of youths compared to prosperity with the human rights problems adults. In some cases, 60 per cent of the faced by indigenous peoples in Canada that reserves are First Nations youths and he have reached crisis proportions in many refeels funding needs to be a priority. “We are spects.”

“We will review the report carefully to locked in old formulas and the population’s determine how we can best address the recgetting bigger.”

Anaya’s recommenda- ommendations,” the minister said.

Anaya does praise Canada for providtions are something he said Ponoka he hopes the government ing constitutional protection to indigenous will follow through with. peoples’ rights in 1982, but says there is a Capitol “The biggest chal- long road ahead.

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Ermineskin Cree Nation continued from page 20 Housing has reached crisis levels in some areas

Living conditions for First Nations people in Canada are not ideal when compared to non-indigenous Canadians.

Anaya was clear in his opinion of the current state of affairs. “The most jarring manifestation of these human rights problems is the distressing socio-economic conditions of indigenous peoples in a highly developed country,” he states.

The Community Wellbeing Index in Canada shows that 96 of the bottom 100 communities are First Nations and only one First Nation community is in the top 10.

“However, it does not appear that Canada has dedicated higher resources to social services for indigenous peoples,” says Anaya.

Anaya says the housing situation for Inuit, especially in the north, has reached crisis levels. He recommended immediate action to rectify the problems plaguing people who must deal with harsh weather.

Anaya was pleased to see legislation in June 2013 for on-reserve matrimonial property, the Family Homes on Reserve and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act, which protects aboriginal women if a marriage falls apart. This was part of a recommendation in 2004 from the previous Special Rapporteur.

First Nations people a large part of prison population

The numbers show alarming results;

“The most jarring manifestation of these human rights problems is the distressing socio-economic conditions of indigenous peoples in a highly developed country.”

James Anaya, UN Special Rapportear on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

indigenous people make up approximately four per cent of the Canadian population, yet they comprise 25 per cent of the prison population. Aboriginal women make up 33 per cent of the female inmate population.

“Aboriginal children continue to be taken into the care of child services at a rate eight times higher than non-indigenous Canadians,” states the report.

Education a top priority for Mackinaw

Education for First Nations’ children has been a hot topic recently and Mackinaw sees this as one of the big challenges the federal government faces with the report.

He did say work has been done to resolve some of the issues but he adds that more can still be done.

Mackinaw sees two big issues facing the federal government: • Missing aboriginal women.

• Education and funding for it.

Mackinaw just returned from a trip to

Ottawa discussing that very issue.

On the former, Anaya says a number of initiatives have been developed to address the severe problem of 660 cases of missing or murdered women or children.

He also praised the government for taking action with programs that aim to help aboriginal children’s education but says they reach a small number of children. And funding appears to be lacking for significant change.

However, in February the government did announce $1.9 billion in additional education funding set for 2015, including $500 million for infrastructure.

Indian Act binds the hands of First Nations communities

“It’s been on the table for years…A lot of us believe the treaty is stronger than the Indian Act,” said Mackinaw.

“It’s been on the table for years…A lot of us believe the treaty is stronger than the Indian Act.” Ermineskin Cree Chief Craig Mackinaw

The report, describing the Indian Act as “a statue of nineteenth century origins,” blames the legislation for “notable episodes and patterns of devastating human rights violation... the imposition, at times forcibly, of governance institutions; and policies of forced assimilation through the removal of children from indigenous

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communities” among other human rights violations.

Anaya was unimpressed with an outdated Indian Act that appears to bind the hands of First Nations governments by requiring approval for any decisions from the minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. Band by-laws, funding for reserve programs and lease of land also must have government approval.

“Most glaringly, while there are some legislative alternatives to First Nations to opt out of the Indian Act regime on a case-by-case, sector-by-sector basis, these options are limited,” the report states.

Settlement agreements take so long that First Nations will see land they are negotiating turn into open pit mines or become covered with water because of dams.

Mackinaw feels there is some uncertainty over negotiations to change the Indian Act as federal elections are coming up in 2015 and many reserves are also going through elections this year. This may delay those negotiations. “That’s going to change many things.”

Co-operation between the Federal Government and First Nations chiefs is something Mackinaw hopes will occur. He feels if the two groups were to get together to try and solve the troubles, then they may be able to tackle Anaya’s recommendations.

“We’re just waiting on the government to look at the report and come back to us,” he said.

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Mosquitos kick-off season with a win

Sports

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Ponoka’s Mosquito baseball team won its first game of the season with a nail-biter of an ending; a 13-12 win over Lacombe.

“It was a really tight game,” said head coach Bruce Harbin. “Nobody really knew they were going to win until the final run.”

The boys, aged 9 to 11, came out of their dugout raring to go and looking to win.

“We had some great pitching . . . We had some great hits,” said Harbin. “They came alive.”

With the Lacombe team up to bat first, there was an immediate lead Ponoka’s boys would have to overcome, which they did in an ongoing battle to stay ahead in the game.

“The boys played great. We had a lot of fun,” said Harbin.

Over the season Harbin is looking to further develop the boys’ skills both out in the field and when they step up to the plate to bat. “We really want to work on our infield and our pitching.”

With batting practice at every team practice as well as pitching practice Harbin says the boys will develop into powerhouse players as the season continues. “(We’ll) develop those instincts to feel the ball.”

Mosquito’s next home game is May 22 at the Riverside Complex diamonds.

Dante Greene bypasses Lacombe’s back catcher and home plate as his teammates cheer him on during the Mosquitos’ first game of the season, May 13.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Late comeback effort from U-14 Storm cannot save the game vs Stettler

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Ponoka’s U-14 Storm boys hosted their Stettler counterparts on Wednesday, May 14 and lost to the visitors 4-2 in an intensely contested game.

The game started with a shock for Ponoka boys when the Stettler offense scored within a minute of the kick-off with a long shot from outside the penalty area. As the local boys were reeling from the impact of the first goal, the visitors scored another one within the first ten minutes, taking a 2-0 lead.

It was after that second goal that Ponoka defense started to pull themselves together and started to get organized and assist each other in contesting Stettler attacks. The effort appeared to pay off with Ponoka offense making their first appearance in front of the Stettler net towards the middle of the first half.

While the Storm players were putting in all the effort, the superior dribbling and ball control skills of the visitors deprived the hosts from the chance to keep the ball in their possession. Using their ability to organize

better on the pitch, Stettler scored two more goals as the halftime break approached.

But Ponoka boys were not in the mood to give in and they finally struck within the last two minutes of the first half when they were awarded a penalty and the players went into the break with scoreboard standing at 4-1 for the visitors.

The second half of the game was an entirely different story. Helped by the change of the goalkeeper, Ponoka boys kept attacking the Stettler net wave after wave, maintaining possession most of the playtime. Their attacks allowed the Storm to win almost half a dozen corner kicks, creating scoring opportunities. In one of those positions, A Stettler player stopped the ball from going into the net by hand and was sent off by the referee, who awarded the hosts the second penalty shoot of the game. The penalty was successfully converted and the game ended with the 4-2 score in favor visitors.

U-14 Storm currently stand second from the bottom in the league and they play their next home game on Wednesday, May 21 against Rocky Mountain House.

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Big kicker: With a powerful boot Emma looks to clear the ball as two Camrose players close ranks around her during the U14 girls’ home game, May 14. Ponoka won 4-2.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

“We really wanted you to get an opportunity to play in your gym.”

Coach Ron Labrie

PSC students celebrate completion of new gym

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Probably P r one of the most anticipated improvements im m ed to Ponoka Secondary Campus Cam mp (PSC) was the update to their aging agiing gym. Now that it’s complete, the ag school’s young athletes are eager to try h it out.

Most sports teams could not host any of their games this year as the gym went through a major upgrade, which includes a larger footprint, new floors and brand new equipment. To celebrate the completion, volleyball coaches Ron Labrie and Joely Churchill hosted a fun game between the senior girls and boys teams and honoured this year’s graduates.

Players definitely enjoyed their first opportunity to play in the gym and their enthusiasm was apparent as they played a relaxed game of volleyball.

Work still needs to be done; soundproofing must be installed on the ceiling to reduce the echo of voices, and seating also need to be constructed.

Coaches were excited to see their teams have one last chance at volleyball on their home court.

“We really wanted you to get an opportunity to play in your gym,” stated

Erika Sieweke has a great moment passing the volleyball as kids at Ponoka Secondary Campus enjoy their first chance at a completed gym last week.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Olivia Willier came up big offensively with an earned double and pitched a great closing inning.

Defensively, Ponoka held strong late in the game, with solid plays by Presley McAteer, who almost turned a double play.

This weekend the Bandits , Crushers and Mites will host the first ever minor fastball tournament and it should prove to be a high intensity, fast action afar.

Hope to see you at the diamonds.

Correction: The soccer photo on page 30 in the May 14 edition of Ponoka News erroneously states the name of the Ponoka player as Brynne Louis whereas it was Kristen Riguidel who was pictured. We apologize for the error.

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He said planners are working on a 20-team (10 boys and 10 girls teams) volleyball tournament in the fall to celebrate in style.

One aspect of the gym includes brighter painted lines marking the different courts and two volleyball or basketball games can be played at the same time. Churchill enjoyed clear volleyball court delineation.

“I especially like the darker wood volleyball court,” she stated.

Some parents had a chance to check out the new gym and Teresa Hoffman was one who was impressed with the overall look.

“I think they did an outstanding job,” said Hoffman.

Coaches and athletes took time to thank the graduating players and they shared stories of each graduate’s accomplishments over the year. While they did not get a chance to play on their home court during the regular season, players were at least able to see the gym’s completion.

The senior boys’ volleyball team has five graduating players and the senior girls’ team has three graduating players this year.

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WEBBER It is with great sadness that the family of George Elmer Webber announces his passing on May 2nd, 2014 in Red Deer Alberta, at the age of 94 years old.

George lived an adventurous life. He was the eldest boy in a family of nine children, and with his father’s death when George was only nine years old; he became a provider for his Mother and siblings. By age eleven George boarded away from home working on a fox farm, later moving into lumber camps to help support the family. He says that an “Old Cook” at one of these lumber camps would slip him extra food, and save the best for him as he was a growing boy. He accepted the call to duty serving in the Canadian Navy in World War II, seeing action in the North Atlantic. During a leave in Vancouver, George met his future wife Laurine Elofson. Upon his return to civilian life the young couple returned to Laurine’s hometown of Ponoka where they farmed and he had a milk route. George would work in a variety of other jobs, until they moved their young family to Hay Lakes, where they had purchased the Hay Lakes Hotel. Seeking a change of scenery from the life of operating a hotel and bar, a chance meeting with Ford Norman of Fairview, who advised them to come up North to the “beautiful Peace Country”; so they came for a visit. In 1964 they moved their family to Fairview and opened Webber’s Footwear, and later the Sears Catalogue agency in 1967 (which daughter Marilyn and granddaughter Karla still operate). They initially lived in the Town, but bought land a mile north of Fairview, eventually purchasing land and building a home in the Green Island area, allowing George to return to his love of farming.

As his four children grew George coached and was involved in all their sporting lives. He was very involved in many aspects of the community, and loved to go on “hunting” trips with his friends. He loved working with the cattle and enjoyed keeping a few horses on their farm, especially his Belgium workhorses. George and Laurine enjoyed their retirement and spent many winters in Arizona and Mexico, including him taking up the game of golf again. He would later retire to Red Deer, Alberta.

George was predeceased by his wife, Laurine Mildred (Elofson) Webber in 1990 and his second wife, Vi Lanz in 1999, son-in-laws Hans Stucklschwaiger and Keith Evans and grandson Scott Webber. George is survived by his children Donna Evans of Edmonton, Marilyn Stucklschwaiger of Fairview, Linda (Ed) Wilks and Randy (Linda) Webber of Red Deer, 14 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. George was a loved dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be missed, but his memory will never fade.

Aug. 15, 1947 - Mount Forest, Wellington County, Ontario May 9, 2014 - Ponoka, Alberta

It is with great sadness the family of Darwin Weidemann announce his unexpected passing at home on May 9, 2014. He will remain in the hearts of spouse, Debbie Hycha and her children, Jeffrey and Jennifer Moore and grandson, Caison. He is survived by his brother Wayne (Ann) and god-daughter Maxine Topp. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Margaret Weidemann, his first wife, Irene Weidemann, and most recently his beloved dog, Sealee. He is fondly remembered by Tom and Shirley Hycha and family, special friends Maurice and Kay Yingst and his pal, Maxie-dog. He leaves behind a very large community of friends all over Canada as a result of his work with showing cattle and hoof trimming in the cattle industry. A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15th at the Ponoka Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are gratefully accepted to Canada 4-H (www.4-h-canada.ca) or your local 4-H Club. To express condolences to Darwin’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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CONGRATULATIONS LINDSEY SCHMIDT on receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting from SAIT. Gerald R. McCaughey Oct. 28, 1935 - May 13, 2011 You are always in our thoughts and missed daily.

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CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. o/a McDonald’s in Red Deer Gasoline Alley East and West is now hiring F/T & P/T Food Service Supervisors.

Wages are $12.50 to $13.50/hr, depending on experience and availability. Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 yrs. previous experience in fast food and supervisor exp. Must be able to supervise crew of up to 20 people at one time. Part time applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents currently living in Canada.

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GREAT Pressure Control REG. Dental Hygienist for F/T Maternity Leave OPPORTUNITY Assembler starting June 1 IN Ponoka, has immediate Technician and try that May lead to P/T Perm. openings for Nexus is currently seeking Afternoon Shifts for Must be flexible with hours.

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Employment or at least some animal Carpenters Please forward resumes resumes for the following Wages are $12.50 to handling exp. Computer to: resume positions: & 2nd to 4th Yr. #700 - #920 $13.50/hr, depending on exp. is an asset but will train. @nexusengineering.ca * General Labourers Apprentices Caregivers/Aides................710 experience and availability.

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PART TIME TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300 Professionals applications will be accepted from Canadian Ponoka Ponoka and Permanent Residents Ponoka currently living in Canada.

Basic duties include making food and serving customers. All stores are 24 hours, except Stettler, Fri May 23 3pm – 8pm which has extended late Fri • Sat • Sun 10am – 8pm night hours and applicants Sat May 24 9am – 8pm Engineer / Designer Household, clothing, New Bookings Only must be willing to work Sun May 25 9am – 4pm wedding dress & MORE! flexible shifts, including Hwy 2A south 4 miles, A busy manufacturing evening, weekends and 4014 39 St, Riverside follow the balloons oilfield company is looking nights shifts. Students, for a full time Mechanical stay home moms, retired 9:30AM – 4:00PM Engineer/Designer. persons, we offer part time This position will involve SOMETHING FOR flexibility to fit your lifestyle, the design and product Clerical as well as scholarship EVERYONE! development of Oilfield programs for students.

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Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for an Only eligible candidates will be contacted.

Office Assistant. In this position you will be responsible Send Resumes to: resume Trades @nexusengineering.ca for general office duties, data entry, computer skills or fax 403.347.3393 AN ALBERTA OILFIELD with knowledge in excel/word, and accounts payable/ Something for Everyone company is hiring Everyday in Classifieds experienced dozer and receivable. Must be energetic, self motivated, above excavator operators, meals average communication skills, and organized. and lodging provided.

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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)

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Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

BOBCAT SERVICE

OVERHEAD DOORS

Let us amplify your message!

MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCCESING TECHNICIAN 12345

Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

1290

Attention: Farmers Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

BOBCAT SERVICES

1100

Continuous decorative concrete borders

1 800 661 6490 www.lakelandcollege.ca/int_dev

Rupertsland Institute Métis Training to Employment is looking for Métis people between the ages of 18–30 who are interested in a career in the Medical Technical field.

Space is limited, so apply today!

Application Deadline: June 16, 2014.

Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

1260

403-963-4750 Contractors

Study InternationalSO007488 Development at Lakeland College. This new one-year post-credential includes a four-week internship in a developing country.

Are you a Métis youth between the ages of 15 and 17? Are you interested in careers in the environmental field, such as fish and wildlife officer, forest technician, or park warden?

Space is limited, so apply today!

Application Deadline: June 16, 2014.

Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

Legal Services

tiditoni@gmail.com

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Rupertsland Institute in partnership with Katimavik are seeking 4 male & 4 female Métis youth interested in volunteering, leadership and learning to learn, travel,enhance your leadership skills and earn a wage!

Application Deadline: June 1, 2014.

Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

Cleaning

TIDI TONI’S

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Rupertsland Institute Métis Training to Employment Services and Junior Achievement are looking for Métis youth ages 15 – 17 to participate in the Youth Entrepreneur Leadership Workshop.

Space is limited, so apply today!

Application Deadline: June 6, 2014 Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

1070

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

Add this feature to your next career ad booking

This space could be yours!

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

403-783-3311

28 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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

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

EYE CARE

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

Pet Services

Rental Misc

Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636

1318

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

1350

RECYCLE

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

1315

Personal Services

YOUR PAPER!

DENTISTRY

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal

Welding

403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA

-

•

1410

Welding

1410

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

Auctions

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

Auctions

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

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

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

HEATING

We want to hear from you! “Committed to your comfort�

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

NEXT ANTIQUE SALE Sun., May 4, 1 pm WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860.

Building Supplies

1760

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. 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.

Swap & Trade

1880

PERENNIALS TO TRADE OR GIVE AWAY

Morning glory, lilac, hollyhocks, etc

403-783-2060

1550

LOOKING FOR a shop?

Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices.

For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

Largest colour selection in Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - spring sale!

20x24 $4348. 25x24 $4539. 30x30 $6197.

32x36 $7746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779.

One end wall included.

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

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 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 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

2100

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Livestock For Shelia Gaudreau Sunday May 25, 10 a.m.

BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, Bowden Lions Hall ERSKINE, AB. Bowden A.B. Firewood 40, two year old virgin bulls Very unique Hoosier, for sale at the farm.

Table/chairs, China Fully guaranteed. cabinet, Side board, LOGS Call Carole Barclay at Fireking, Anchor Hocking, Semi loads of pine, spruce, 403-742-4825, Pyrex, Forest green, Ruby tamarack, poplar.

Terry 403-740-5037 red glassware, Ornaments, Price depends on location.

Ricky 403-740-5711. email Stain glass windows, Race Lil Mule Logging bardale@xplornet.com Track Memorabilia, Toys, 403-318-4346 Stamp collection‌ BLACK ANGUS Just too much to mention YEARLING BULLS Garden Check the web for full SIRES, TOMBOY, listing and pictures SITZ UPWARD Supplies Pilgrim Auction Service Quiet disposition, quality 403-556-5531 genetics & semen tested.

BEAUTIFUL www.auctionsales.ca SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., Vaccinated. George Lane 403-885-5732 or $35 each. Machine planting; Celebrate your life Ross Lane 403-860-2973 $10/tree (includes bark with a Classified mulch and fertilizer).

PUREBRED red and black ANNOUNCEMENT 20 tree minimum order.

Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year Delivery fee: $75 -$125/order. olds. Semen tested Quality guaranteed. and delivered.

403-820-0961 Vicwin Farms 403-784-3517, MASSIVE TREE SALE. 403-318-7363.

Hardy tree, shrub, and berry seedlings.

Perfect for shelterbelts or Farm landscaping. Full boxes as low as $1/tree. Bundles of Equipment 10 as low as $1.29/tree.

Free shipping.

Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca

1680

Livestock

2100

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.

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.

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 PASKAL CATTLE COMPANY in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley. Put more $ in your pocket. Sell direct to us. Please call Main Office for details.

403-372-5641

Seed Grain

2200 BARLEY

AC Metcalfe, Busby, Seebee, Sundre.

OATS

AC Juniper, AC Morgan, AC Mustang, Derby.

CDC Go Wheat, Winter & spring Triticale, Silage Peas CDC Meadow field peas, NON GMO Canola, Polish & Argentine 403-556-2609 MastinSeeds.com 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 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.

2010

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

Misc. for Sale

1660

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

FAX: (403) 783-8178

Robin Esau

1530

1530

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

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

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View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

Household Appliances

1710

18’ FRIDGE, Inglis, $225; Stove, Inglis self clean; $200; Dishwasher, Roper $75. All white & 3.5 yrs. old.

403-783-8060

Jewellery

1750

$500.00 REWARD for lost engagement ring. Last seen May 8th in Rocky Mountain House. Large 3 carat emerald cut black diamond with 1 carat diamonds on the sides.

844-2496,895-5222 natasha. ghostkeeper@gmail.com

RENT ME! • HIGH SPEED DISC AVAILABLE • RENTAL OR CUSTOM

CALL MEEREVO FARMS Hank: 403-783-1270 Darren: 403-704-0843 WE ALSO DO SEEDING, SILAGING, BALING, HAY HAULING

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Seed Grain

3060

Suites

PONOKA NEWS 29

DELUXE 2 BR SUITES FOR RENT 4205 - 64 St., Ponoka, AB Includes: Fridge, Stove, Fireplace, Air Conditioning, Window Coverings, Oak Cabinetry with Corian Countertops, Balcony, High Security Card Locks, All Utilities except Telephone.

2200

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

Call ERNIE at 780-335-6767

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

4050 ACREAGE FOR SALE

Acreages

3.50 acres minutes from town. Hill location, amazing view, city lights at night. 2012, 1336 sq. ft. walk-out bungalow. 26 x 42 oversized garage.

Quick possession.

MLS#CA0035S79

COLDWELL BANKER

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

4020

1 bdrm bsmt suite All utilities included N/S, N/P $725/month $725 D.D. 403-704-3349

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

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

403-357-0287

Storage Space

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

3160

403-343-3344 or 403-357-8628

Show Your Appreciation!

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

Acreages/ Farms

3010

AVAILABLE JUNE 15 Smaller farmhouse w/4 appl.

w/att garage. Not suitable for children. Retired/semi retired preferred. Utilities incl, N/P $850/mo D.D. $600

403-783-2523 4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

30

PER WEEK

AVAIL. JUNE 1ST IN PONOKA 2 bdrm. spacious downstairs suite in 4 plex. 4 appls., N/S, NO PETS, $700 rent & d.d., 403-704-1706 Vicki or Mel

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

1.877.223.3311

Suites

Call 403-783-3311 Real Estate #4000 - #4190

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

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

Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

Dr. Bruce Wine

CONCRETE SERVICES

This paper is

4040

EXCLUSIVE LUXURY RIVERFRONT CONDOS FOR SALE in Downtown Red Deer.

Call Renee at 403-314-1687 for Inquiries.

Houses For Sale

Bovine Veterinary Services

100Re%cyclable

4020

Specializing in: - Residential - Commercial - Agricultural - Stamped Concrete - Exposed Concrete

Leo Cabral

Serving Ponoka & Area

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905

VETERINARY SERVICES

3050

RIMBEY Avail June 1st.

Bright open 2 bedroom.

Includes most utilities, parking, storage & onsite laundry. No pets.

Phone 403-843-4894

With a Classified Thank You Ad in the

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

This space could be yours for $

For Rent #3000 - #3200

3150

CALL ANN CRAFT

Houses For Sale

KING OF THE ROAD RV STORAGE, 24hr video security, pavement to site, on hwy.

2, 10 mi. North of Red Deer, pull-throughs avail.

403-782-7775

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

Garage Space

3060

Suites

3060

2 BEDROOM

Centrally Located Partially furnished W/D $950/mo + D.D.

403-396-0075

4004 – 50 AVENUE 3 BEDROOM

$

99,500

PENDI 4301 – 54 STREET 2 BEDROOM

$

NG

92,500

5117 – 48 AVENUE 2 BEDROOM

$

95,500

SOLD 5105 – 55 AVENUE 2 BEDROOM

$

89,900

INVESTORS – ANNUAL GROSS INCOME OF ALL FOUR PROPERTIES IS $37,200.

ALL PROPERTIES ARE CURRENTLY RENTED.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CALL MARY AT 403-783-6609

ponokanews.com

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

30 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 PLUMBING

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

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

4090

REDUCED TO SELL. Moduline “Eclipse”. Tons of options included with this 2013 model of the Eclipse. Visit your new Manufactured Home Craig’s Home Sales in Lethbridge, Alberta. For viewing information on this or any of the other homes we have in stock call Marg 1-855-380-2266.

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

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

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.

1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

30

$

PER WEEK

DO YOU OWN real estate? I offer 1st & 2nd mortgages with no credit check. Get approved today. Call 1-866-405-1228 or email: info@ firstandsecondmortgages.ca.

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311 PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

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

Serving Central Today!

Alberta Book On-Line

403.783.8322

www.littlejons.ca

TREE SERVICE

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

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

5110

2007 FLEETWOOD

Regal, 355RL. Exc. cond., 1 owner, Loaded, lots of extras. $32,500.00 obo.

Daryl (403)256-0025

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

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

Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. Trucks up to 3 tons. North-East Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

4430

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

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

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

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

Avoid bankruptcy!

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

BBB rated A+.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money?

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

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

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

6010

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

NOTICE AUCTION

(Storage War Style)

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

Sunday, May 25 @ 1pm; gates open @ 12:45

Must clean out units due to non-payment of rent.

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

Mel Fuson:

Units 7 & 8, owing $767.50

Devon Hoy:

Unit B, owing $1172 Advertising and Auctioning costs evenly divided between the 2 units.

Contact 403-843-3691 or 403-783-1150

Public Notices

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

403.783.3311

6010

Public Notice #6000

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

For Janitorial Services for the Usona Hall For further information and tenders contact:

Kevin at 780-352-5011 or Email usonaag@gmail.com Tenders must be received by Friday, May 30, 2014 Tenders wanted for

Lawn Maintenance

at the Usona Hall for the 2014 season.

Further information and tenders can be directed to: Kevin Cummings, 780-352-5011 or email usonaag@gmail.com

Tenders must be received by Friday, May 30, 2014.

THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS FOR

$30

PER WEEK.

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

$

30

PER WEEK.

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK. WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

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

Public Notices

6010

WATER WELL SERVICE

Ponoka THE TOWN OF

PUBLIC NOTICE

2014 ASSESMENT/TAX NOTICES 2014 combined assessment/tax notices have been prepared and mailed to all property owners in the Town of Ponoka.

The assessment and taxroll is open for inspection during business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday until June 30, 2014.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, all assessed persons are deemed to have received their assessment/tax notices as a result of the publication of this notice.

• Topping • Dropping • Slashing • Stump Grinding & Tree Disposal • Tree Chipping

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PONOKA NEWS 31

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Trouble in the South China Sea

BY GWYNNE DYER

If you were running China, and you wanted to distract your own population from economic woes at home by pushing one of your many territorial disputes with your neighbours into open conflict, which one would you choose?

Not Japan, even though most Chinese people really dislike and distrust Japan: it’s allied to the United States, and China is not yet ready for a military confrontation with the US Navy. Not the Philippines, either, for the same reason. But Vietnam, a Communist state, is all alone with no allies.

It’s perfect for the role, and it will play its part well.

Early this month, China moved its Haiyang Shiyou 981 oil-drilling rig into a part of the South China Sea where Vietnam also claims the seabed rights. Vietnam sent ships to protest the move, China sent more ships to protect the rig – Hanoi accuses accused China of massing 80 vessels in the area, including warships – and the fun and games began: rammings, battles with water cannon, and a great deal of self-righteous indignation on both sides.

The Vietnamese regime has never been afraid to defy China: it even fought a border war with its giant neighbour to the north in 1979. This year, for the first time, Hanoi publicly commemorated a 1974 clash in which Chinese forces seized the Paracel Islands and killed forty sailors of the old South Vietnamese navy. By last week, there were anti-Chinese demonstrations in Hanoi and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

Those were undoubtedly authorised by the Vietnamese regime, which keeps a tight hold on its population. What happened in Binh Duong province in southern Vietnam on Tuesday was probably not. Official reports speak of three factories housing Chinese-owned businesses being set on fire on an industrial estate, but local reports talk of 19,000 workers rampaging through the estate and burning fifteen factories.

Hanoi doesn’t want this sort of thing to happen, of course – it scares off much-needed foreign investment – but when you press on the nationalist button, you can never be sure what will come out. Beijing should also be wary of this, if indeed it is really using its border disputes to stoke nationalist fervour in China. Nationalism is not a precision tool.

We can’t be sure that this is Beijing’s main motive, of course. Maybe it’s just a premature outburst of great-power arrogance that is driving China to push so hard on all its territorial disputes this year.

But it’s certainly doing it.

Since January China has declared an “Air Defence Identification Zone” over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands which are also claimed by Japan. It has outraged the Philippines by starting to build an airstrip and/or naval base on Johnson Reef (ownership also in dispute) in the Spratly Islands. It has even provoked Indonesia into openly challenging Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea for the first time.

It is talking about establishing a similar Air Defence Identification Zone over almost all of the South China Sea, a maritime thoroughfare for more than half of the world’s merchant trade. Since the beginning of this year it has been requiring that foreign fishing vessels ask permission to enter the area it claims as its exclusive economic zone – again, almost all of the South China Sea – although it has not yet tried to enforce this rule very vigorously.

The area China claims, on the basis of its alleged sovereignty over the many uninhabited islands, islets, shoals and reefs scattered across the South China Sea, extends more than 750 km from its south coast. According to the “nine-dash line” drawn on Chinese maps which is the only graphic (but very imprecise) guide to Beijing’s claim, its control extends to around 50-75 km of the coasts of all the other littoral states.

This huge U-shaped claim, taking in more than 90 percent of the whole South China Sea, is as unsustainable in fact as it is hard to defend in international law. Nor does China seek to prove it by legal means. Last month, when the Philippines submitted a 4,000-page “memorial” to the judicial body that arbitrates maritime disputes under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, China refused to file a counter-claim or respond in any way.

China’s position would appear to be that you don’t need to prove your claim in the courts if you can enforce it on the ground (or rather, on the water).

And indeed, the sheer number and range of unilateral Chinese initiatives in recent months suggest that the policy of the new ruling team in Beijing (which will be in power for the next ten years) is driven by full-spectrum bloody-mindedness.

However, the desirability of a foreign confrontation to distract the Chinese population from the recession that will probably soon hit the country’s economy cannot be far from the minds of the regime either. In either case, if there is shooting, it will probably start off the Vietnamese coast, simply because Vietnam has no defence treaty with the United States.

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

New (Playing) Field Activity in Europe are very positive.

Following the U.S.D.A.’s Rounding out the top five May installment of the wheat exporters for 14/15 are W.A.S.D.E. on Friday, May Canada (21 million tonnes, 9th, grain markets are feeling down from 22 million this some downside pressure from year), Russia (19 million what was widely considered tonnes, up from 18.2 million a bearish report on bigger in 13/14), and Australia 18.5 expectations for production million tonnes, below the 19 and carryout in the long term. million in 13/14). On the imU.S. corn production in port side, Brazil & China are 2014/15 will help replenish expected to need less wheat domestic stocks but also reinin 14/15 at 6.5 million and force global supplies as other three million tonnes respeccountries see lower output. tively (down from 7.4 million While the 2013/14 carryout and seven million tonnes this for corn and soybeans came BrennanTurner year). Comparatively, wheat in below pre-report expectaFarmlead needs in the Middle East tions at 1.146 billion and 130 are seen growing in 14/15 as million bushels respectively, Turkey will import 5.5 mil14/15 ending stocks for the two major crops are seen growing sig- lion tonnes, Syria will look for two million nificantly to 1.726 billion and 330 million tonnes, and Egypt will again be the world’s bushels. This is due to a 13.9 billion bushel top player on the field, importing 10.8 milcorn crop (165.3 bushel/acre average, up 6.5 lion tonnes.

Switching gears, Alliance Grain Traders bushels from 2013) and a 3.64 billion bushel soybean crop (45.2 bushel/acre average, up is suggesting that due to the lack of clarity 1.9 bushel from 2013). Accordingly global on pulse crop conditions in India, there are ending stocks are seen growing to 181.7 a “high degree of variability” in the promillion tonnes for corn (up 7.9 per cent from duction estimates. Combine this with the the 168.4 million tonnes carryout in 13/14) dry conditions in the Middle East (AKA and 82.2 million tonnes of soybeans (up Turkey), the Canadian-based pulse trader 22.7 per cent from the 67 million tonnes car- expects strong international buying demand through into the second quarter of 2015. ryout in 13/14).

As always, there are some questions Nonetheless, there’s going to be plenty of about the validity of the U.S.D.A.’s es- lentils and peas going into the ground this timates though, especially for the 14/15 year to help fill that demand. Hedging some marketing year as this was the first report of this production through incremental sales showing new crop forecasts. Specifically, is worth considering (i.e. 10 per cent at a there are questions surrounding soybean time – a couple of goals over the course of and corn exports, whether or not the corn the game will win you the game).

To growth, feed usage numbers are too low, if the averBrennan Turner age corn yield is too high, and that planted President, FarmLead.com acres are far from certain. As for wheat, the Brennan Turner is originally from Foam U.S.D.A.’s estimate for winter wheat production came in at 1.403 billion bushels and Lake, SK, where his family started farmending stocks will drop from 583 million ing the land in the 1920s. After completing bushels in 13/14 to 540 million bushels in his degree in economics from Yale Univer14/15. With less U.S. production, the E.U. sity and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. is slated to become the world’s number one Turner spent some time working in finance wheat exporter in 14/15, shipping out 27.5 before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, million tonnes (supposed to do 30 million transparent online and now mobile grain tonnes in 13/14) compared to America’s marketplace (app available for iOS & An25.86 million tonnes forecasted (32.25 mil- droid). His weekly column is a summary of lion tonnes estimated in 13/14). The change his free, daily market note, the FarmLead at the top of leader board is the first since the Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email 1960s and is due to the smaller winter wheat (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1-855crop coming off in the U.S. while conditions 332-7653).

Imagination, the best gift we can ever give The wind was howling like a banshee and slanted sheets of rain hit our tent, loosening it from its pegs, causing it to tilt crazily.

To make it worse, myself and my two little grandsons had camped on the edge of a mountain. We did this because we were risk takers and not really afraid of very much at all.

I painted these word pictures of excitement and adventure for the two little boys, crouched in the tent with me, making the story bigger and better as I let my imagination run wild.

The boys were captivated by my words, their eyes blue mirrors of anticipation.

“What happens now, grandma?” they asked, shifting their little blue jean clad legs to a more comfortable position.

“Let me think,” I answered. I needed to make this as frightening as possible to keep their attention until it was time to get their pajamas on.

In reality, we were sitting inside a plastic Spiderman tent in the basement of their safe, lovely home. Their mom was upstairs.

In their basement, almost every square inch of the soft, beige rug that stretched out across the

adult type people who love these floor was covered with toys. little people so much, often forget There were fire trucks and about the gift of imagination. dump trucks. There was a minWe just go out and buy them iature kitchen complete with stuff! cooking utensils. A train, set up in I’m definitely guilty of buying the middle of the floor was ready love. It seems my grandma heart to chug its way through mountains just doesn’t have a budget and/or and valleys and very hard rock. common sense.

But, interestingly, the boys It’s fun, it’s crazy and I love it. didn’t want to play with real toys.

Buying them stuff. Stuff they defiThey wanted to be stuck in a nitely don’t need, and didn’t even tent on a mountain with grandma, know they wanted. while the rain beat against its walls As a kid, which I vaguely rein relentless sheets. member being, I don’t remember They wanted to imagine! They Treena Mielke much about toys. But, I do rewanted to shiver and be afraid. member my front yard could just They wanted to be superheros On The as easily be a ballpark or a football and camp on mountain tops and Other Side field, depending on the game my rescue people. brother and I were playing.

During the course of the eveMy brother, of course, who ning, I began to think imagination has to be the best gift of all we can give these was older and wiser, was a master at imagination and he taught me everything he knew. little tykes entrusted in our care.

Now looking back as an adult, I realize how But, parents and grandparents and all of us,

very clever he was. To dream when you have nothing, to have a vision that you are in the big leagues, when really all you have is a broken hockey stick and a tin can, is very wise.

Sometimes when I think of those days I feel such a poignant longing to go back for just one moment in time to that field of dreams where my brother and I played hand in hand with childhood and innocence, it takes my breath away.

But, nobody gets to go back, so you have to go forward.

And, luckily it seems imagination holds true today just as much as it did, yesterday.

And, if you are very, very lucky you will be blessed with grandchildren who are willing to travel with you to places where imagination rules.

And toys are banned.

One day soon, I will take them to my field of dreams and put them on the roster for the big leagues.

I’m sure it’s still there!

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