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Vol. 66, No. 26 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 | 403-783-3311 | EDITORIAL@PONOKANEWS.COM

Cowboy poet Vic Stuckey reads some of his poetry during the Cowboy Music and Poetry weekend at the Ponoka Legion

Story on page 7

Indians played a big role in our early settlement Story on page 5

Flora class: Jaclyn Berry (left) and Lynda Smith insert wire into sunflowers so their stems can support the head during a flower arranging class held at the Ponoka Municipal Library, June 21.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Town considers behaviour bylaw changes for people who break these rules as it may be a preventative measure to Town councillors are consid- trouble makers. ering the benefits of large fines Coun. Loanna Gulka asked if under proposed behaviour bylaw the offenses are already dealt with that passed first reading in March. under Criminal Code, then why a Ted Dillon, director of protec- bylaw was needed. tive services Dillon said for the Town of that the bylaw Ponoka, pre- “I would much rather can bring hefty hit a speed bump sented some fines and he said changes to the some communithan hit a kid.” proposal June Coun. Teri Underhill ties charge as 19 during a much as $5,000 committee of for an offence. the whole meet“If we raise our ing. He says this bylaw covers penalties…it has more teeth than the similar issues found in the Criminal Criminal Code.”

Code but fines will not be reflected There was some concern that on an offender’s permanent record.

RCMP have other priorities and “This is a way to address the asking them to catch culprits over fighting, especially downtown,” ex- the bylaw is an unrealistic expectaplained Dillon. tion.

Mayor Rick Bonnett said he “It doesn’t seem like we’ll be would like to see high figure fines able to enforce it,” said Coun. Marc

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Registration for Town School Bus 2014-15 School Year Town School Busing will be available in Lacombe, Ponoka and Blackfalds for the 2014-15 school year. Town students must re-register each year.

Registrations must be done online at website at: www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, click on the Busing link.

Payment for busing (under 2.4 kilometers from school) must be arranged prior to students being able to ride a bus. Seats are available on a ¿rst-registered, ¿rstserved basis. Late registrations will be put on a waiting list. Rural students who are new to busing must also register online.

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Yaworski. for developers interested in Ponoka but Jurykoski Bonnett suggested that the benefit of the by- said most developers expect to pay some fees. law is if a person does get caught offending, then “That’s a standard practice for development.” laying a fine would be a deterrent. “If they’re belQuinlan added that without off-site levies, ligerent and they keep on going…they (police) paying for future infrastructure development is have the tool to give them everything they’ve be a challenge. “That’s a big piece of the funding got.” puzzle.”

Acting CAO Betty Quinlan said summer is As new developments add to infrastructure the busiest time for police. needs in Ponoka, paying for that need must be acAs this was a comcounted for somehow mittee of the whole “To the people that speed, it’s and the town’s current meeting, no decisions off-site levies do not a suggestion.” were made. adequately prepare for Coun. Loanna Gulka Council looks at infrastructure needs. off-site levies “We do collect, but Councillors recentit is by no means eqly heard information about proposed changes to uitable…and it is not reflective of the market,” the town’s two off-site levies bylaws, which have explained Jurykoski. not been changed since 1978 and 1987.

Quinlan says the capital reserves for infraThere are two off-site levy bylaws that deal structure growth is relatively low at $1.8 million. with different infrastructure needs.

Speeding an issue within the town These proposed changes were first presented Speeding motorists are causing concern for

by Tagish Engineering during a committee of some councillors who have received complaints the whole meeting April 15, it gave councillors a chance to discuss the merit of adding levies to over the issue.

Quinlan suggested one option is to install developers. speed “humps” on streets where there are chronic Betty Jurykoski, planning and development speeding issues. She says the humps, which are officer for the Town of Ponoka suggests council not the same as speed bumps, can be installed for follow Tagish Engineering’s recommendation to approximately $1,200 and can be removed in the implement the bylaw in stages.

Councillors worried that the fees, which are winter.

“I would suggest that we may want to do some higher than current rates, would be a deterrent pilots,” added Quinlan.

Coun. Tim Falkiner did not like the idea.

“For someone who doesn’t speed, they are Tine Roelofsen a pain in the ass.”

He feels the speed humps are more of a Ponoka Open Monday - Saturday punishment to indiAlberta viduals living on that Hospital 10am - 6pm 6pm street than to the offenders.

4 way stop Twp 424 This brought about 0.5 km some passionate deØ Highway 2A We will be CLOSED for the parade bate from Coun. Teri B Bobtail Nursery Underhill, who feels June 27th, re-opening at 2:00pm! if the humps slow down speeders, par403.704.4008 www.bobtailnursery.ca ents would feel safer walking their children on the sidewalks or streets where there are no sidewalks. “I would much rather hit a speed bump than hit a kid.”

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Loanna Gulka agreed. She feels the humps would Would like to welcome Cheri Duke, RDH, to the team! be a way to garner feedback from residents and suggested Call today to reserve that a speed limit for your dental cleaning. some motorists is not necessarily law.

403-783-4004 “To the people that #3, 6110 48th Ave, Ponoka speed, it’s a suggestion,” said Gulka.

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Yaworski added that if they did Hours Of Operation: not use speed humps then photo radar may Mon,Wed & Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm be the only other opTues & Thurs: 9:00am - 9:00pm tion. “In my mind, they Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00pm will work as a 24-hour deterrent.”

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Motorcyclist clips mirror during traffic stop

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Ponoka RCMP had to move quickly after a motorcyclist clipped the mirror of a stopped car during a traffic stop.

Police had pulled over a vehicle east of Ponoka on Highway 53 June 21 at 2 a.m. for possible impaired driving and while the Mountie was speaking with the driver, a motorcyclist, driving on the shoulder clipped the passenger’s side mirror of the stopped car.

The biker, a 42-year-old man from Ponoka, failed to stop at the scene and officers were immediately called to find the man. A short time later, the first officer saw the biker return to the scene and tried to wave him down, but he failed to stop.

He was eventually found at his home and arrested. The biker was charged with failing to remain at the scene and the event is still under investigation.

The driver of the car that was originally stopped provided a caution on her roadside screening device. She is a 20-year-old from Maskwacis and as she had a graduated driver’s licence, her car was seized for seven days.

There were seven people in the car that could accommodate five people.

STARS called in after Highway 2 collision Emergency crews were called June 18 at 8:15 a.m. to aid a 19-year-old Edmonton man who was ejected from a white Chevy Express van.

The vehicle was southbound on Highway 2 just south of the Highway 53 overpass when the van hit the ditch and collided with a tree.

The driver did not have a seatbelt at the time and was thrown approximately 30 feet before landing on a tree branch. STARS Air Ambulance from Edmonton flew in to transport him for care.

The severity of his injuries are unknown.

Open beer cans in vehicle A Check Stop helped catch an impaired driver from Bentley June 21 at 1:45 a.m.

Police held the stop at 50 Street and 53 Avenue when they stopped a 2004 Honda Civic.

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There were open beer cans inside the vehicle.

A subsequent breath sample of the 24-yearold Bentley driver showed blood-alcohol amounts of .19 and .18.

Erratic driver stopped Calls of a dangerous driver June 21 at 6:40 p.m. helped nab a 21-year-old Montreal, Que. motorist.

The driver was operating a rented 2014 Chevy Camaro and is reported to have been driving erratically and passing on the shoulder.

The driver received tickets for careless driving, speeding, distracted driving and following too closely.

Impaired motorists Police stopped a driver that was almost three times the legal limit June 21 at 11:30 p.m.

Officers say they witnessed the driver of a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am take a corner too wide and sharply overcorrect.

The motorist, a 22-year-old woman from Maskwacis, provided two blood-alcohol samples of .22 and .21. It was determined she was also driving while suspended.

Another motorist provided two blood-alcohol samples of .23 June 22 at 3 a.m.

The 31-year-old Maskwacis man was driving a 1997 GMC Sierra when stopped and there were three passengers in the vehicle.

Gas and dash Police are looking for the culprit involved in a $40 gas-and-dash June 17 at 5 a.m.

Witnesses state a white four-door pickup with a licence plate that did not match the vehicle drove off without paying for the gas.

Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit received 62 calls for service last week.

If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Wednesday, June 25, 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 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

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

The Christian & Missionary Alliance

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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Sunday Service 10:00 am.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN

Who is responsible for justice to be delivered?

BY BEATRIX SCHIRNER

I’ve been reflecting on the notion of seeking justice and resisting evil. How do we identify evil?

In a confirmation class I had, I asked the youth if there were any drugs being sold at their school. The answer was yes.

We talked about how buying, selling or using drugs was about choices that led to life that was diminished in some way for any and all the people involved. That was evil.

Jesus is about bringing life in all its fullness to people. “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10) Elsewhere he clarifies that “… one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” (Luke 12:15) Rather, he is referring to God’s vision: “No more shall there be…an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime…They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my

people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.” (Isaiah 65:20-22) This is God’s will, plan, and purpose for humanity. There is a clear image of justice here. What is just and good furthers God’s will; brings life to others and oneself. Behaviours and choices that do the opposite, that diminish life, that bring death in all its many forms thwart God’s will for us for peace, security and enjoying the simple things of life. Evil occurs where and when God’s will is hindered by human sin. Evil always has tragic consequences.

For God and for Jesus, justice is characterized by special regard for the poor and the weak. It entails bringing fullness of life to those who get short-changed.

We are asked to work against death-dealing circumstances (resist evil) and bring about life-enhancing changes for those who need them (seek justice.) In fact, the demand for justice is so central that other responses to God are empty if they exist without it: “I hate, I despise your festivals…burnt offerings and grain of-

ferings…Take away from me the noise of your songs…But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream.” (Amos 5:21-24) “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!

For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith.”

(Matthew 23:23) Justice, for Jesus, meant the fair and generous treatment of those who have no advocate, no supporter, and no help. We are to share our wealth and goods substantially with the poor and disadvantaged.

Look around you in our world. Where do you see people who are desperate for the justice, of which Jesus speaks? In refugee camps, in prisons, in schools where bullies are allowed to prevail, in families where abuse is the daily norm. As you look around you, you will spot a dozen places that cry out for just dealing, and you and I are called to bring that justice about. Fortunately, we do not do that by ourselves. Help comes from God, Jesus, and the Spirit through the community of faith with which we ally ourselves.

Cemetery survey commissioned by Ponoka County

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Councillors have commissioned New West Geomatics to conduct a survey of 19 gravesites in Ponoka County at a cost of $89,540.

CAO Charlie Cutforth feels this will help the county keep track of the sites as there are some older gravesites that do not even have gravestones.

Survey costs per cemetery range from $4,000 to $6,460. Once the surveys are complete, annual updates will cost approximately $5,000 per year.

Reeve Paul McLauchlin said the newer sites are

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going to be easier to survey. “Some of the smaller ones are going to be hard.”

Each individual gravesite will be surveyed and logged with the company and if possible, names will be attached to each gravesite on the completed surveys. The survey will exclude the gravesites in the Towns of Ponoka and Rimbey.

Road naming request approved Council approved the name change of Range Road 251 that exits east of Highway 2A will to McKelvie

Road.

The majority of landowners on that small stretch of road are McKelvies, explained Cutforth.

“All families are in agreement,” he explained.

Road allowance lease A long-standing road allowance lease renewal with Megan Nichols was approved by county council.

The length of the road is 0.2 miles on Range Road 222 south of Township Road 424 and was approved for a further three years for $5 a year.

Ponoka News wins two awards at AWNA Competition

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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Results of Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association’s annual “Better Newspapers Competition” for 2013 were announced last week

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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ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Rev. Donna Willer Rev. Jessie Pei 5120 - 49 Ave. Ponoka

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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 EFFECTIVE JULY 6 Sunday Service 10:30 am

with Ponoka News receiving two “Awards of Excellence”, one top prize and one second place in two categories.

The judges awarded the first prize to PONOKA RISING Ponoka News in the SUN CLUBHOUSE Best Special Sections and Supplements Awards category for “Believe in the Magic of Christmas” section published with the December 18, 2013 For per month edition.

The second place We will pick up your paper, clean tins, award was given in glass, No. 1-5 plastic and cardboard. the Best Agricultural We also pick up cardboard from local businesses.

Supplement category in appreciation of the For more information on these programs please call section published with the March 20, 2013 403-783-5810 Weekdays issue.

*Please note that Ponoka Outreach School will be closed on these mornings. Only Diploma exam writers may attend. Senior High Students may attend after 12:30 if they can arrange a ride to school.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Reflections of Ponoka

Indians played a big role in our early settlement

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

Who were the first Indian tribes to dwell near the wooded banks of the Battle River? It was likely the Shoshoni or Snake Indians in the 1730s, but in the years that followed, it didn’t take long for the Blackfeet to take over possession of this vast central area, while the Crees settled to the north and east, and the Stonies were located in the Pembina area. In the early 1880s, the Blackfeet began a slow exodus from the parklands of Alberta onto the open prairies of the south and into the United States.

As the Crees moved into the Battle River area, they took over the rolling hills, forests, and streams that were plentiful fish, wildlife, and vegetation. While the various tribes wandered throughout the area in search of food and

shelter, the Men of Prayer (mis-sionaries) would come west inn 1842, arriving at Fort Edmontonn in July, and then organizing vari-ous trips into the Battle Riverr region in search of the nativee camps for the purpose of orga-nizing settlements. In April off 1881, the priests arranged to havee materials and supplies shippedd into the area, and by 1884 hadd established the first mission att Bear Hills. The centre of the section 1-44-25-W5 near the Battle River was the sight they eventually expected to become the joint borders of the Bobtail and Erminskin Reserves, but after the survey of August 1885 put this area in the Samson Reserve, the decision was made to situate the Bobtail and Erminskin Reserves seven miles to the north. Of the original four chiefs who settled at the Hobbema agency after the treaty of 1877,

Remember When...

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

This classic 1930’s photo features one of Ponoka’s most famous early teams of horses, owned by Mr. Dick Slater, who operated the local dray service for 48 years. Each and every day, the mail and other supplies were picked up at the C.P.R. station and delivered around the community by the reliable horses, wagon, and congenial drivers. Mr. Slater is shown on the right, while the two white horses in harness were his leaders, Cap and Doll. Our 2014 Ponoka Stampede from June 25 to July 1 pays tribute to the trusty horse, both then and now.

Photo from Ponoka 50th history book

This gala picture was taken at an early 19th century Pow-wow in Ponoka, and features the Indian tribes of the districts along with members of the North West Mountain Police and town officials.

The famous Chief Samson, dressed in full regalia is shown in the lower left.

two of them, Bob Tail and Erminskin were brothers, while Muddy Bull was a close relative.

Memories of the Indians Over the years that followed, pioneer families would arrive in great numbers, and the Indians would play a major role in the settlement of the central area throughout the Blind Man River Valley and into the lush fields and forests surrounding the Bluffton, Rimbey, and Gull Lake region, and east along the Battle River. Marvin L. Becker vividly recalls in the Tributaries of the Blind Man History Book that the friendly Indian families would help the settlers to clear and plant the rigged land on their newfound homesteads, with the women and smaller children piling the limbs and brush, while the men did the axe work.

Nearly every farmer, big or small, milked a few cows in those days, and the precious milk would become one of the main items on the menu for the Indian tribes, along with lard, tea, flour and sugar. Some of the native families that they all got to know and enjoy were the Strawberries, Yellowfaces, Yellowfishes, Josephs, Swans, Bremners, and there would be many others over those memorable years. The residents of the growing farming districts always watched the colorful ceremonial dances at the Pow-wows, which were held on a flat, bare

and well grassed piece of land, and attracted Indian families from miles around. They would build a large teepee using full length trees about 40 feet long, which stood on end, then were leaned to the centre, tied together at the top, and then covered with hides. The diameter of the floor of the room was 35 feet, on which a big fire was built, with the only opening being one at the top to let out the smoke.

Most of the ceremonies and rituals were of a sacred or religious nature, including the rain dance to ask for rain after a prolonged dry spell, or the sun dance to ask for sunshine after a long wet spell. There was also a dance of endurance to select the next ruling chief of the tribe, with all the candidates entered into a specific dance, to which there was no let up until only one man was left, some lasting 2 or three days until their new leader was honoured.

During all of these gatherings the Indians were dressed very well in their beaded moccasins, vests, gloves of buckskin and other trinkets, all of which were offered for sale at a very nominal price. Many or most of the native families could not speak a word of English, but there were always a few they would call on to translate their hearty business.

•Buffalo ranged by the thousands in the entire area over a century ago, but they would eventually be nearly wiped out by white hunters, and many of their skulls can still be found on the low ground. Remnants of the old Indian trails can still be located in this area, as well as rare treasures such as arrow heads, stone hammers, and skinning knives.

•The settlement of Indians on the northwest shore of Medicine Lake dissolved in the early 1930s after an epidemic struck the people, killing many of the families.

The cabins were later destroyed by fire, but many mounds and grave sites can still be seen.

•Joe Bremner Sr., at the age of 70 in 1932, claimed that he was a full-blooded Scotsman, who married an Indian lady, and had been with the tribe most of his lifetime.

A very interesting gentleman, he claimed to know Buffalo Bill, and saw him in action in his famous wild west show many times, including leaping from the back of his galloping horse onto the back of a buffalo.

•Indians in the area took regular steam baths in a very adequate and simple manner. A small size room made of green willow was built, stones were heated to the desired temperature, the fire put out, and water poured on the hot rocks to produce the soothing and healthful steam.

•As late as 1939 Indians travelling by team and wagon were a fairly common sight on most roads, and included the whole family, several extra horses, and lots of dogs trailing behind. Although some of the original Indian culture and natural ways of living may have faded out, the great and colorful stories, heritage, and traditions have proudly remained, and will always be seen, shared, and enjoyed by countless generations throughout our community, Province, and beyond.

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Opinion

In appreciation of our beloved friends Man and the beast.

This is the year of the horse, according to Yet, this is also the the Chinese calendar, time for the controbut there is more to it versy on whether this than being a horse year playful partnership is only, it is also said to or can be interpreted be the year of wood as abuse of animals. horse, a combination Over the years, of factors according to we have heard and Chinese traditions of read and written about reading the stars and Mustafa Eric cases of horses having associating them with Editor heart attacks in chuckearthly factors such as wagon races and dying fire, water or metal etc. as a result, each time The psychics say preparing the ground for another the combination involves a lot of volatility in the lives of people in the round of the endless debate bringyear of the horse, reflective of our ing animal rights activists to conflict with rodeo fans and organizers. equine friends’ mobility and speed.

There is cynicism among the As humans, we have been friends pro-rodeo party of the debate that anwith horses for almost 8,000 years. imal rights activists are fanning the According to an eight-volume history of Eurasia published flames just to be able raise funding

by UNESCO, UN’s cultural and and keep their cause in the media just educational arm, humans have do- as a public relations exercise and that mesticated horses as far back as the they don’t really care about animals.

Unless proven, that looks like fourth millennium BC in what is now known as Ukraine. a rather unfair accusation, but the Horses have been the key element criticism leveled at the rodeo loving in the realization of wave after wave people that they are actually supof migration to the eastern steppes porting the abuse of animals is also of Eurasia, going as far as what is stretching the imagination a bit too now known as Central Asia and then far. back in recurring waves to the west, Rodeos and chuckwagon races ushering in a period conquests by the are nowhere near the bullfights in Persians with Alexander the Great Spain and in some Latin American returning the favor later and the countries, where the animal is torHuns coming from the east again to tured and killed in front of cheering threaten the Roman Empire. thousands.

All of this history could not have And yes, as in every playful acbeen written without the horse, our tivity, there is the danger of loss of closest friends and partners in buildlife, including for competitors as ing our civilization.

Now we have come to the time of well as animals, but as you can read the year when, throughout the prov- in our story on page 19, there is an ince, we will celebrate not only the ongoing effort to improve the care of partnership in writing history, but our dear equine partners so that they sharing of our instinct to play togeth- will come out of their races or bucking adventures unhurt and healthy. er with this wonderful animal.

The more we improve the care Like all mammals, horses do have an instinct to be playful and we take of our longtime friends, the rodeos and similar equine events more history we will write, but this are opportunities for us to watch the time in fun and joy rather than with friendly competition between the migration and conquest.

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The Worthless US?

BY GWYNNE DYER

“The Polish-American alliance is worthless, even harmful, as it gives Poland a false sense of security.

It’s bullshit.” – Polish Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorski, secretly taped in early 2014. Discuss.

There are senior foreign policy officials elsewhere who might be tempted to make similar remarks about the US (though perhaps not in alcohol-fuelled conversations in restaurants where they might be overheard). And there are those in Washington who are saying the same thing.

Sikorski’s angry remarks can be explained by the date when they were made. It was before the United States responded to Russia’s annexation of Crimea by imposing sanctions on Russian leaders and sending reinforcements to NATO countries in Eastern Europe. He is presumably singing a different song now.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, however, is undoubtedly now talking much like Sikorski did last winter. After the horrors of the US occupation inflicted in 2003-11, Maliki must feel that he has a right to American military help when things fall apart at home. But he’s not getting it.

Washington might save Maliki’s neck if it believed that the survival of his regime was a “core national interest” of the United States, as Obama put it in a speech at West Point Military Academy last month, but even if it did there would be no American troops fighting on the ground.

This is because President Obama knows two very important things. The first is that the American public simply will not stand for another large US military intervention in the Middle East. The other is that neither Iraq, nor indeed even Ukraine, is a “core national interest” of the United States.

“Since World War II, some of our most costly mistakes came...from our willingness to rush into

military adventures without thinking through the consequences,” Obama said at West Point, and he has no intention of doing the same thing. Does that mean that the United States has become a “worthless ally”?

No, but it may not always be a “faithful friend”.

The distinction matters.. An alliance like NATO or the US-Japanese alliance is a formal commitment to fight in support of another country in certain stated circumstances. However, most of the wars that the United States has fought in the past fifty years were “wars of choice”, fought in places where the United States had no legal obligation to fight.

Back when American power seemed irresistible and American wealth inexhaustible, Washington repeatedly sent US troops into wars that had only the sketchiest relationship with any definable American national interest. But only actual allies can now count on the United States showing up when it’s needed.

How do you get to be an ally of the United States?

By being a country whose independence, borders, and/or political orientation are seen by Washington as truly vital American interests. That is a very high threshold.

Poland crosses that threshold, because Russia, the country that obsesses the Poles, remains a major American security concern as well. Ukraine, on the other hand, is not an ally, because not many NATO members would be willing to fight a war with Russia to save it. And Iraq is definitely not an ally.

Despite the general US obsession with the “terrorist threat”, Obama probably understands how little the outcome of the current turmoil in Iraq really matters to American security. Iraq’s oil, post-fracking, is not a serious strategic consideration any more. No core American national interests here. So the US cavalry will not be riding over the hill to the rescue.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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Alberta Dutch Elm Disease Awareness Week June 22-28 Vic Stuckey presents some of his cowboy poetry during the Cowboy Music and Poetry weekend at the Ponoka Legion last weekend.

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Cowboy poets explore their creativity, ranch style

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Cowboys relived the tradition of a rancher’s lifestyle last weekend at the Ponoka Legion June 21 and 22 during two days of poetry and country western music.

The weekend was an opportunity for poets, wordsmiths and country western musicians to tell the story of country living from a first-hand perspective. Organizers Reg Rust and Mel Skaar said the Cowboy Music and Poetry event this year was a fundraiser for different community groups.

Skaar says he organizes four or five events like this per year at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre and enjoys hearing artists present their original and covered work. “It’s nothing but classic country.”

He hosts the events to keep the genre alive.

Rust says much of the poetry and music takes a lighthearted approach

to western living; even with serious issues, there is a touch of laughter.

“That’s the big thing because you’ve gotta laugh.”

This is the seventh year of the Cowboy Music and Poetry weekend and while numbers were down from last year, the event still raised enough money to ensure groups like the Wheelchair Van Society and the Lending Cupboard would be able to receive funds.

A silent auction with donations from local businesses also helped.

“That brought in a big chunk of change, too,” said Skaar.

Organizers are looking for a younger group of organizers to help bring in new ideas for the event.

“We would sure like to see some young people take a hold,” said Rust.

He feels a younger group will be able to draw a new crowd to keep this style of country western music and poetry alive.

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EVENTS AND RECREATION Canada Day Celebrations The Town of Ponoka, Klaglahachie and the Hamilton’s IGA present – 2014 Canada Day Celebrations! Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

Hamilton’s IGA BBQ and Entertainment from 11am -5 pm The Klaglahachie have family and children’s activities and entertainment from 1pm -5:30pm, in the parking lot of the United Church. Canada Day Cakes will be available at both locations as well as at the Aquaplex!

Library Activities SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Children from ages 5-12 can come and have fun this summer making crafts, playing games, and winning prizes! The program runs July 3rd to August 21st. Registration happens June 16th to 27th at Ponoka Jubilee Library, 5110 48 Avenue, and the fees are $5 a child, $10 for a family of 4 children, $15 for a family of 5 or more. For more information contact Haley Amendt at (403) 783-3843 or by email at hamendt@prl.ab.ca FUNDRAISER BBQ: Ponoka Jubilee Library, in partnership with The Source, are hosting a fundraiser BBQ! The BBQ will be held on Saturday June 28th, from 11:00am-3:00pm at The Source, 5015 50 Street.

All funds raised will benefit Ponoka Jubilee Library. Come on down, have a burger, and SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY!

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

School celebrates strong student attendance

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Young students at the Mamawi Atosketan Native School closed out the school year June 18 with positive recognition, high grades and strong attendance.

Principal Gail Wilton said everyone involved looked forward to the awards day. “This is a very exciting day for our students and our staff.”

Indeed, the school’s gym had almost all the students being awarded in attendance with proud parents and grandparents taking pictures for posterity. It was also graduation day for the Kindergarten class, which guidance counsellor Grad Dennis said is an exciting time for parents.

Students with a perfect record are rewarded with a brand new bicycle and those with 90 per cent or higher attendance received gifts and certificates. Dennis says the award program’s goal is to bring four guiding principles that have recently been adopted at Mamawi Atosketan Native School: context, mind, body and spirit.

Within those four guidelines is what the school calls a Circle of Support. Dennis says teachers look at seven protective factors in that circle intended to see children improve them-

selves on a daily basis.

These seven factors are: • School connectedness • Community mindedness • Positive cultural identity • Reduced perceived discrimination • Spirituality • Positive relationships with adults These principles guide educators at the school, explained Dennis, and despite challenges along the way, he feels the program is working.

Dennis did not say what some of those challenges are, except that the protective factors were adopted this year.

“There are difficulties but we have a very positive relationship with the community,” he said.

This school will be expanding next year to accommodate a growing need for Grade 12. The school has classes from Kindergarten to Grade 11 right now.

“We’ll have shop, a music room, an elder’s room,” said Dennis.

Once complete, the school will have two buildings, one for the high school and the current building for the elementary school.

Dennis told teachers that students have been able to take part in 50 different field trips and the high school students toured 12 universities this year.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Ponoka joins Communities in Bloom competition

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

After a several-year hiatus, the Town of Ponoka has rejoined the Communities in Bloom program.

The goal of the program is to foster a sense of community pride, says Wes Amendt, community services director. It is also an effort to entice people to move here.

Town staff have been busy this spring, beautifying the streets with hanging flower baskets and Amendt says the town will be judged on several criteria: tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape and floral displays.

As this is the first foray back into the Communities in Bloom competition, the town has entered in the friends category, which is not as competitive.

“There’s a whole evaluating form,” explained Amendt.

He hopes this will also spark a desire in residents to beautify their yards and for businesspeople to consider the presentation of their storefronts. “It’s all about taking pride in the community.”

The Hudson’s Green Nature and Activity Centre has also received a landscaping update.

“Those are the things that we’re doing from a municipal perspective,” said Amendt.

He suggests small touch-ups will make a big difference in town and when judges arrive in Ponoka. Judging day is July 29.

Judges are picked from the Communities in Bloom organizers and in the friends category participating communities are recognized for their participation.

Such beautiful images of residences and streets will be an important factor in the assessment process by the Communities in Bloom judges.

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One of Ponoka’s teachers is using his summer to further advance his own knowledge of technology and then bringing it back to Wolf Creek Public Schools.

Ponoka Secondary Campus technology instructor Kylie Kissel was one of 65 teachers world wide selected to attend the Google Teachers Academy at the Google Complex in Mountain View, California. “It’s a big honor, they only take a limited amount of teachers every year.” Kissel said.

Kissel heard about the academy in January and felt compelled to apply because of its benefits professionally and the opportunity to spread the knowledge secondhand throughout the division.

“That was definitely a big point in my career so far.”

The application included five written exams, an extensive short answer questionnaire, and a YouTube video submission.

When his acceptance was verified through an email, Kissel, who claims he isn’t an overly excitable person, felt proud.

“I was pretty excited. I jumped up and gave a little fist bump.”

In the next school year, Kissel will be taking on a new position as technology integration leader. He will work with other staff members to advance the educational use of technology within the classrooms.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Report cards are followed by super summer holidays Yippee-Kio-kia. Open the gates and let ‘em loose. Our kids are out of school this week, and with report cards in hand, will most definitely be looking forward to two months of glorious and sunny summer holidays with lots of free time and absolutely no homework. All of us will fondly remember that last week of school after exams, when the wind-up class parties were always great, whether it be to the show, or on an outdoor outing with lots of neat games and treats.

As most of us will also recall, during those last few days of each grade there will always be lots of high fives, hugs, and a few tears as you said goodbye to your class-mates after 10 mostly exciting months of hard work and some play, but now it’s July and time to put away the books and let loose. As the parents are adjusting to having more company around the house all day, they can simply send them off to the neighbours or outside, while the teachers and staff will take a very deep breath, relish the break and the silence, then later long for September when they will greet another fresh set of smiling faces for another exciting adventure of educating our vibrant future citizens.

Whether our younger generation will seek a part time job during the holidays, become a volunteer, or just hang out with family and friends, some will head off to those great summer camps, while others

and the gala three mile long will go on a fabulous hot event through town on Friholiday with their favourite day, June 27 starting at 10 family, and maybe even a a.m. will attract thousands friend. Whatever the case, of fans of all ages, all cheerplay safe, have fun, make ing to the 2014 theme of lots of new friends, and ‘The Year of the Horse.’ sleep in whenever you want.

The always thrilling rodeo We’re off to the rodeo. events and specialty acts The 78th edition of the Ponoka Stampede rolls into go at 1 p.m. daily, followed town this week, and as alby the evening kid’s wild ways our community will pony race, pony chucks, and volunteer in so many ways chuck wagon races at 6:30 to help make it all happen, p.m., and then it all comes to Mike Rainone as well as extending a warm a roaring finale on Canada Hammertime welcome to thousands of Day July 1 with the showvisitors and contestants from down performances for the near and far. Everyone is inrodeo events and wagons at vited to drop in and visit all of our friendly 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.. Other great evening local merchants and attractions, where action in front of the big grandstands will hospitality and top-notch service is front include: the 12th annual Jace Hardy Memorial PBR Bull riding event June 24 at and centre, all year round.

Although I don’t own a pair of cow- 6:30 p.m., the Corb Lund concert June 25 boy boots or a hat and wouldn’t fare too at 6:30 p.m., Talent Show on June 26 at well on the back of a horse, I really look 6:30 p.m., the Big and Rich concert June forward to Stampede time when every 30 at 6:30 p.m., as well as fireworks, late member of the family can get together for night music and dancing at the Stagecoach a real good time, rain or shine. I guess I Saloon and on and on. Two very special can say without revealing my age that annual events at the Ponoka Stampede I have been around for over 65 of those will be the Rodeo Challenge on June 28 wild and woolly rodeo showdowns, where 11 a.m. in the rodeo infield and the Cowthe keen western spirit spreads throughout boy’s Church Service June 29 from 8-10 Ponoka and surrounding districts for eight a.m., also in the infield. *Hungry rodeo fans can start the mornglorious days.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Bikers come for games and fundraising to Ponoka

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Hundreds of motorcyclists showed off their custom bikes and fancy artwork during the Ride for Sight fundraising campaign, June 21, at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex.

The purpose of the fundraiser is to bring awareness on the issues people with sight impairment have and to bring as many dollars as possible to research a cure.

Ride for Sight organizers feel Ponoka is an ideal central Alberta location for many bikers and they hope to keep coming back each year.

Director Steve West said many of the bikers who fundraise for the organization know someone, either directly or indirectly, with sight impairments. Those who raise funds for the Alberta Ride for Sight branch know where their money is going.

“The money raised in Alberta comes back to Alberta,” said West.

“The money raised in Alberta comes back to Alberta.”

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The Universities of Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge all receive money directly from Ride for Sight. West said the organization is run comWELCOME pletely by volunteers. “We’re very proud to be BRIANNA able to say that.”

Bikers were asked for a minimum $50 donaJACKSON tion to take part in the activities and they could To their team! also campaign over the Internet. There were bike Brianna games, challenges and an awards supper to complete the day. welcomes new One rider is proud to have been with the orgaclients along with nization for many years. David Messier has first friends to hand experience of his son who had challenges join her at the with his eyes at a young age.

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Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye His son is 19-years-old now and has just been raiser last weekend in Ponoka. told he does not need glasses anymore. Messier Rockwell first joined many years ago and each year has been sees Ride for Sight as an opportunity to give back and he has raising money for the group.

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“I started 25 years ago I guess, and missed one of 25 years,” Some bikers just enjoy being part of a group that is trying to bring explained Rockwell.

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Land-use bylaw amended to accommodate medical marijuana production

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

County struggles with population retention

Since then, there has been another decrease and according to the most recent

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE cannot restrict applications.

Despite the booming population growth census the population is sitting at 8,700.

One issue municipalities face is once attributed to Alberta, Ponoka County is not In 2007 the county saw 106 subdivision Medical marijuana producers may have Health Canada approves a company to grow feeling the same expansion and the popula- applications, 78 in 2008, 45 in 2009, 61 in an opportunity to set up shop in Ponoka medical marijuana, these groups argue they tion has decreased significantly in the last 2010, 55 in 2011, 71 in 2012 and in 2013 County, however, that can only happen if do not need approval for local zoning, ex15 years. there were 69. “This year we’re going to be the land is reclassified under direct control. plained Cutforth. “We’re doing what we can County CAO Charlie Cutforth says a about the same . . . we’re on a similar pace The county may be one of the first juris- to say that, ‘Yes you do.’” federal census brought to light the fact that to last year,” said Cutforth. dictions in Alberta that has specific mention With this amendment, adjacent landthe county’s population declined by ap“We’re not seeing any huge variation of the mandate for medical marijuana op- owners will be able to provide their opinion proximately 600 people in what’s been occurring erations under direct control. The county during a public hearing. as compared to 15 years approved an amendment to its land-use This amendment came after an ap“We’re not seeing over the last number of ago, which marked the years,” he added. bylaw, allowing applications for growing peal from Canruderal Inc., a company that any huge variation first time less than 9,000 Cutforth feels the the drug so long as the land is zoned direct sought land in Ponoka to construct a medipeople lived in the councontrol. cal marijuana operation. Canruderal was in what’s been oc- only way for the county ty since the first census.

This means applicants must first ap- initially denied the application last Noto maintain and grow Cutforth says the curring over the last its population is through ply to rezone the land under direct control, vember, which resulted in the appeal being sharp decrease wasn’t which would require a public hearing, ex- made in January. number of years,” subdivision because the thought to be possible plained CAO Charlie Cutforth during a Ponoka County’s appeal board voted CAO Charlie Cutforth retention of the farming by the county and they public hearing June 17. If that first applica- 4-1 in favour of upholding the county’s decommunity is not stable. tion is approved, then applicants will need cision. Planning consultant Bob Riddett was asked the federal govDespite large compato apply to produce medical marijuana. ernment to redo the census. However, it nies such as Gemini, Almita and Calnash then hired to come up with possible solu“Direct control means that, first of all, tions to deal with these operations. He met was found school enrolment was down and Trucking employing large numbers of a proposed operation has to be applied to with them in May and advised direct control it was concluded that Ponoka County had workers, Cutforth says there has not been council for rezoning approval to direct con- was the best option for the county. lost 600 people. a lot of industrial development in recent trol, and if council saw fit to approve that “(The bylaw) specifies what agriculture “Most farm kids go elsewhere to work,” years, and the recently finalized Highway then every part of the development…is dealt means, and what it means is it excludes added Cutforth. “Even with the subdivi- II corridor development plan will not make with directly with council,” explained Cut- marijuana production,” said Cutforth; “… sions, we were losing population, and at an a dent “immediately.” forth. and that medical marijuana will be a sepaalarming rate.”

“I think our time is coming, when I This applies to the entire county. rate identity unto itself.”

Adding to the issue of farm kids and don’t know,” said Cutforth.

Regulating approved medical marijuana He told councillors the county also other youth leaving the community once There are two proposed developments operations falls under the jurisdiction of the needed to amend its home business and graduated, Cutforth believes the county along the corridor but Cutforth says they federal government and municipalities such market gardens definitions to exclude proneeds constant growth to keep the youth are nothing more than rumors at this point as Ponoka County and the Town of Ponoka duction of medical marijuana. from moving on. in time.

Highway development is a target area for businesses but one of the major obstacles for them and the county is getting services out there. The issue hasn’t been a big problem for the development in the northwest quadrant of the Highway 2 and Highway 53 intersection because those businesses operate on a self-contained system.

In the west end of Ponoka County, there is a flourishing oil and gas industry with a $250 million expansion in the works. “So that is definitely growing,” 14064DG3 said Cutforth.

The majority of resAlbertans can now register online to become an organ or tissue donor. idential development is taking place in two arOne donation can save up to eight lives and improve the lives of 75 others. eas of the county. The first is centered around To support the many Albertans who wish to become donors, we’ve created marginal farmland located between Rimbey a new online Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Registry. and Gull Lake and the other is the growing lakeside communities on the east side of the lake.

There are also Register your intent to donate by visiting multi-residential developments just outside myhealth.alberta.ca of the town of Ponoka, especially to the south.

One recent application was for 20 subdivided lots, says Cutforth.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

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The five acres is situated on an 80-acre property and Anderson suggested the entire property should be zoned country residential. Ron Hagemann replied that they do not intend to develop the land further.

CAO Charlie Cutforth asked if the Hagemanns would allow the entire 80-acre parcel to be rezoned and “It’s a beautiful Mr. Hagemann replied that he nature corridor, would as long as it did not affect we’d like to keep their plans. it like that,” Coun. Mark John Boeringa Matejka was concerned over the change and asked how the county should proceed with parcels of land on either side of the Hagemanns and Andersons. “This is the problem I’m having when the neighbour dictates the zoning.”

While he had no issue with Anderson’s suggestion, he believed council should only proceed with the original request. There was also the question of whether the county would have to advertise the request again in the newspaper.

Council voted on the original request and approved it.

More rezoning applications Delbert and Donna Merrill, with help from agent Kenneth Merrill, asked to reclassify approximately five acres south of Ponoka on Range Road 255 to country residential from agricultural district for future subdivision in the area.

There were no objections and the request was approved.

Land west of Ponoka on Secondary Highway 795,north of Highway 53, was approved for country residential use from agricultural district.

Submitted by LBM Holdings, the request was for 18.5 acres for either two nine-acre parcels or three six-acre parcels.

Another application came from John and Alice Boeringa, who wanted to change 12.6 acres on Highway 53 and Range Road 13 to country residential hobby farm from restricted agriculture.

“It’s a beautiful nature corridor, we’d like to keep it like that,” said Mr. Boeringa.

The request was approved.

Next up was Jason Dyck, agent for numbered company 1279970 AB Ltd., seeking to rezone approximately 80 acres to country residential hobby from agricultural district. Dyck said the proposal is for four 10-acre lots and one 33.3acre lot.

“This area has been identified for potential development,” he explained.

The request was approved.

Randy and Gail Stuart requested approximately 80 acres to country residential hobby farm from agricultural district. The request, which was approved, is for land on Range Road 15 and Township Road 424.

Mr. Stuart said he feels the property is ideal for the proposal and says his neighbours already believed it to be country residential.

A request from Jerry Dodds to reclassify approximately 6.5-acres to country residential from agricultural district was approved. The property is located near Range Road 261 on C and E Trail.

16 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Cadet earns Duke of Edinburg’s Award

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

There must be something in the air as the second cadet from Ponoka’s Air Cadets 65th Squadron has earned the prestigious Duke of Edinburg’s Award this spring.

Kelly Fiedler received her bronze level award June 14 at the Air Cadets Ceremonial Review, which she has been working toward for the last two years.

“I remember I started it as soon as I was eligible to,” said Fiedler. She looked on as her friends entered the program and decided she would, too.

Fiedler found out she had attained the award a week before the review. “I was quite relieved. I had been working on my bronze and my silver.”

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As she worked toward her Duke of Edinburg’s Award, Fiedler realized it was a channel in which she could grow and better herself as a person. “It’s more of a strive to achieve kind of thing. You actually kind of feel good about yourself.”

“Just in cadets in general, there’s a lot of discipline in it . . . I’ve come to appreciate it,” she added.

For the bronze level award, Fiedler had to immerse herself in a non-athletic skill, she chose cooking and baking; physical recreation, which led to workouts at school and home and community service volunteerism at a seniors’ centre. The field exercises, mandatory in cadets, counted toward her adventurous journey.

“With the Duke of Edinburg’s Award you have something to work forward to,” said Fiedler.

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PONOKA NEWS 17

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Ponoka opens first spring Alberta paint horse show

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

It was not an art show that came to town but the paints were still involved.

The Alberta Paint Horse Club held its first Alberta-based show of the season in Ponoka, at the Calnash Ag Event Centre, June 22 to 23.

With 495 entries, the two-day Spring Classic featured both kinds of paint horses. “We have a variety of classes. It’s mostly paint horses but we have the solid paint bred horses too,” explained show manager Leslie Noble McCleave.

The Spring Classic had horses competing a number of classes, including halter, English, western, trail and showmanship. The four judges look for movement in both English and western classes, conformation and gait transition. “In showmanship, it’s grooming.

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Before foals are born they are nominated through the foal’s sire and dam and only those born nominated may enter.

The young horses compete in classes and earn points. “They accumulate points for their first two years and the one with the most points wins a horse trailer,” explained Moch.

After the two years, three and four year olds are still eligible to compete but are no longer in the running for the trailer. “There’s still money available to them, just not as much, said Moch.

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Those wanting to attend bigger shows are “hunting” at smaller shows, such as the Spring Classic, for points.

The Spring Classic also offers youth classes and many families attend together to compete.

“We have a pretty broad spectrum of who can come and show,” said McCleave.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Maskwacis Cree mark annual Aboriginal Day

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

The future of the values of and way of life of First Nations and the need to nurture children for First Nations not to lose their identity was the main focus of celebrations marking the eighth annual “Aboriginal Day” on Saturday, June 21 at the Arbour pow wow park at the Ermineskin Reserve.

Barbara Larocque, in her speech representing Louis Bull Nation chief Rusty Threefingers, accused the Harper government of trampling on the treaty rights of First Nations by introducing legislation without consulting First Nations. She said Stephen Harper was coming to be known as the terminator of the rights of First Nations in Canada.

Reminding that treaties establishing the rights of First Nations in Canada were signed even before the founding of Canada as a country she said Albertans and Canadians should know more about the contributions of First Nations to the history of the land.

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First Nation, Chief Bradley Rabbit gave his whole speech in Cree language before turning to English to explain his words. He said the way of life and the values of First Nations were there and it was up to the First Nations to practice them in order to maintain what they have inherited from their ancestors.

“The idea that we are losing our way of life is not true,” he said.

Conrad Young of the Samson Cree Nation said First Nations had to believe in each other and believe in children.

“Our ancestors paved the way for us to be here and celebrate our heritage and we should ensure that our children will continue to protect that heritage” Young said.

Ermineskin Cree chief Craig Makinaw thanked the Creator for offering the beautiful day for the event and all the participants who gathered to mark the annual Aboriginal Day celebrations. The day continued with festive events with pow wow dances and many attractions for children.

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With hard work and determination at the hands of many, the two libraries of Maskwacis continue to flourish.

Manisha Khetarpal, the librarian for both libraries, has been working hard for years to open up the concepts of library research as well as provide better access of the amenities to the community.

“There needs to be more involvement, input, engagement of the students,” she explained.

With the college’s library, Khetarpal focuses on teaching students the value of online databases, open source journals, specialized historical archives and common Internet search engines Khetarpal has students use record sheets to keep a tally of what has been researched and to further learn about the authors of the information they’re reading. To Khetarpal, recognizing the writers is as important as the rest of the gathered information.

Following research time, Khetarpal hosts a sharing circle — together the two practices last three hours — so the students can discuss what they have learned and relate it to their own community. “We want to arm them with content.”

“Everybody goes home feeling so fulfilled, satisfied,” she added.

Although the non-traditional process takes several hours Khetarpal sees many benefits through how it is reflected in the students’ education. “I think we must change out assessment tools if we’re going to serve the Indigenous community.”

“I feel so empowered that they come and ask me for help. I find by building relationships everything is becoming embedded,” she added.

Public library use Maskwacis’ public library started at a grassroots level and with book donations valuing $23,000. It now receives multiple grants that are available to any public library.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Sutter brothers honoured in stagecoach ride at Stampede

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

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ter brothers are coming to the Ponoka Stampede and being honoured in the stagecoach that parades in the infield

WPCA continue advancing code of care for horses

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Ponoka Stampede is just around the corner and as the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) drivers pile into town, they’re bringing special members of their family with them: their horses.

“Our horses, they’re really part of the chuckwagon family,” said WPCA president Arnold McKernon.

Last year the WPCA implemented a new Code of Care for the animals. “That covered everything from transportation to general care,” said John Lee, chairman with codes of care and volunteer officer on the WPCA board.

With technological advances the code of care continues to improve the health and wellbeing of the animals. All competing WPCA horses and any of their horses at a venue are in the process of being microchipped for monitoring.

With the microchips, WPCA competitors and other officials can tell when a horse last raced and how many runs were recently made.

“Horses are regulated that they can only run so many days in a row,” said Lee. “There’s so many mandatory hours of rest a horse must have before they can compete,” he added.

The microchips also track an animal’s transportation route, which again leads into an allotted rest period before they even see the track.

If there is something physically wrong with a horse, the microchip will pick it up and the animal must be treated and cleared before being able to race again.

The code of care also states what

is required of a venue the WPCA horses enter. “For safety reasons,” said Lee. Although it is common practice for rodeo and chuckwagon competitors to subject their animals to the best care available, the code of care reiterates what is compulsory. “By having the Code of Care it really deals with specifics . . . we have it all spelled out there,” said Lee. Ponoka Stampede parade marshals This year the Ponoka Stampede Parade Marshals are the drivers and outriders of the WPCA. The public will also have a chance to meet the drivers at the parade.

The first official chuckwagon races took place at the 1923 Calgary Stampede with only six outfits competing and no rules to speak of.

Before that, the idea of the races had to be dreamed up and this is where the stories get a little fuzzy.

One tale suggests that it was Calgary Stampede founder, Guy Weadick, who implemented the races after witnessing impromptu wagon races in the Wild West, with the last one into town buying a round of drinks.

Other accounts suggest it was the 1919 Victory Stampede that gave birth to modern day chuckwagon races. In 1919 two camp cooks were in a race to serve a barbeque in front of the Victory Stampede grandstand.

They loaded up their wagons and took off down the track to see who would reach the spectators first.

While the facts are not clear, it is these legends — and many more— that make up the colorful history of the WPCA races.

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Wednesday Floor Curling - See you in September Thursday Weaving 1:00 p.m. Phone Betty @ 783-3029. Welcome-drop-in to see how it’s done Thursday Bridge 1:00 p.m. - continues through the summer Thursday Art Club – Noon to 4:00 p.m.

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caused a stir of excitement last week.

Hockey fans will be eager to catch a glimpse June 28 as the brothers get a ride in the Stampede Stagecoach. They have become a household name in Canada for having six of seven brothers play with the Chicago Blackhawks or the St. Louis Blues at one point in their careers.

Members of the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce heard from Stampede director Blair Vold June 17 that the well-known hockey family is also signing a Ponoka Stampede flag with the association’s new logo.

The flag will be sold at the art auction June 28, with funds going to a good cause, said Vold.

“It’s not often you get a signed flag with the Sutter brothers’ (signatures).”

Live pay-per-view during Stampede week Recent changes in Shaw TV’s programming has changed how the Ponoka Stampede will be presenting its programs to viewers across North America this year.

Vold told chamber attendees that the Wrangler Network in the United States has chosen the Ponoka Stampede as one of its rodeos showcased this summer. Vold says Ponoka is the only Canadian rodeo that will appear on the network.

Rodeo fans eager to see Ponoka Stampede action but who cannot make it to Ponoka can also watch the full week of action online at www.gfl.tv.

Viewers can either pay for a full week of rodeo or buy day packages.

Helping a young girl with her bucket list With a little help from the Ponoka Stampede organizers and Mark Sutherland, World Professional Chuckwagon Association driver, a young girl with a life-threatening illness is coming to town to fill her bucket list of things to do.

Hadlie Hoglund is a young girl from Grande Prairie who was recently diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG).

DIPG is a tumor located at the base of Hadlie’s brain and when her parents found out about the issue, they decided to put together a list of things they would like her to see.

Her father Matthew said they started an Indiegogo.com fundraiser called Hadlie’s Bucket List with a goal of $20,000. “Within four hours of telling them (coworkers) ‘We’re good to go,’ we reached our goal.”

“It reinforces that there are great people out there,” he added.

Hadlie is going to have a chance to visit Mark Sutherland and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a chuckwagon driver.

Mr. Hoglund says the help and care people have offered has been overwhelming and it has given his family much joy to see Hadlie happy.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation has also sent the family to Disneyland to give her a time to remember.

“I wish we could bottle that (smile) and send it to everybody that helped out,” he stated.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Sports

Lewis McDowell of U16 Ponoka scores against Camrose at the Mitchener Park soccer field on Sunday, June 22 in the first of their two games of the day. Ponoka boys won the 6-2 over Camrose and 3-1 over Lacombe later in the day.

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Last weekend was a big one for Ponoka Minor Soccer with all the teams except U16 girls taking on the challenge in provincial qualifiers in Lacombe to be able represent their zone in the provincials.

U16 girls team withdrew from the competition because of lack adequate number of players to commit for the full weekend.

U16 boys continued their onward march with no defeats over the weekend winning comfortably over all their opponents.

Head coach Gurjit Sandhu offered the following comments regarding the provincial qualifiers weekend: “First game was 9 -1 win vs Wetaskiwin. Four goals from Markus (Baitinger), three from Jarret (Henderson) and two by Lewis (McDowell).

This was a good game considering we conceded our first defeat on Thursday. But the boys reacted the way we wanted them to and put on a clinic to defeat a good team.

“In the 6-2 win over Camrose, two goals from Dillan (Bouma), two from Lewis (McDowell) and singles added by Jarret (Henderson) and Markus (Baitinger). Camrose came into this game very determined since winning meant they would clinch the right to represent CASA at provincials. We went behind twice in the game but we reacted the right way both times, worked hard and our talent level was too much for them in the end.

“3-1 win vs Lacombe. Goals came from Jarret (Henderson) Cameron (Walsh) and Zane (Fessler).

At this point we had already won the right to go to provincials unless we had lost by a lot of goals. continued on page 22

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Memorial barrel racing series ends with love

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

After six weeks of highly competitive barrel racing, the First Annual Lyle Norn Memorial Barrel Racing Series, held in the name of family man and rodeo fan Lyle Norn, has come to a close.

“For the first year, I’d say if was a huge success,” said organizer and Norn’s granddaughter KayleeJo Henkelman.

“Shayna Dodds, co-organizer, Lorna (Norn) and I would also like to add that we are so grateful for all the support from our community as well as for the dedication of our fellow barrel racers . . . we thank them for joining us every Wednesday for the last 6 weeks,” she added.

Despite fluctuating Alberta weather leading to some less than desirable conditions, approximately 250 racers competed throughout the course of the six jackpots.

Norn was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in June of 2013, as well as CO2 retention.

“About $6500 was raised for respiratory rehab in memory of my

grandpa, who passed much too young at the age of 67, battling COPD,” said Henkelman.

“That was the biggest goal, that we needed a good chunk of cash to give,” she added.

With numerous sponsors leading to great support of the series and the ability to offer prizes ranging from buckles to rain blankets to the contestants, “We’ve got a couple bigger plans for next year. We’d like to add team roping to the event. We’d like to raise a bunch more money,” said Henkelman.

For her, one of the greatest moments of the event came at the very end; awarding her grandmother Lorna with a series jacket, presented to her by the winners. “There was just so much appreciation on her face.”

Results: Peewee First – Harleigh Henderson on Earl Youth First – Kayla Dueck on Vegas Second – Cassidy Low on Rocket Third – Macey Auclair on Jack Open First – Myranda Norem on Zoey

Ponoka FC continue to stand out in Battle River League SUBMITTED BY COACH RICH EVANS

Ponoka FC overpowered yet another Wetaskiwin team over the weekend beating Diablos 2-0 at the Norm Brown field on Sunday June 22.

Ponoka fielded a full complement of players, but got off to a slow start.

During the first half, Ponoka was awarded a penalty kick as the result of a handball. Kian Blanchette put it away, and the half ended with Ponoka ahead 1-0.

Play picked up a bit in the second half, and Diablos was awarded a penalty which they failed to convert.

Ponoka had a few scoring opportunities which were unsuccessful. Finally, Elzard Visscher found the back of the net for the second goal.

Ponok FC play their next game again on the road, this time in Millet on Canada Day, July 1.

Second – Melissa Thiessen on Possum Third – Kassie Simpson on Torque Fourth – Nikki Makofka on Poncho Fifth – Kaylee-Jo Henkelman on Bully’s Red Fire Sixth – Kim Gerwatoski on Sailing On A Dream Seventh – Tana Millard on Spice Eighth – Maxine Gallais on Pete Ninth – Aimee Kay on LK Speedstar Tenth – Annette Vandenberg on Tanner

Whitney Lynch competes in the open division of the First Annual Lyle Norn Memorial Barrel Racing Series finals, June 18.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Fierce basketball:

Competition was tough during the second weekend of the summer basketball series at the diamond Willow Middle School basketball court. Organizers repainted the backboards and lines on the court. Here Jay Sto Domingo makes a strong layup.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Lacombe remained scoreless at the end

Another game down and Ponoka Storm’s U-14 girls’ soccer team were in contention to make it to playoffs after beating Lacombe 3-0 at home June 16.

Coach Greg Bendera says he was impressed with their performance, especially when player Leah Jensen challenged the Lacombe goalie scored. He takes a different approach when getting them ready for a game.

“Before the game I get them to relax,” said Bendera.

That tactic worked for this game since

“I teach them that the ball is ours.”

2-0 to Rimbey. They are playing a league semi-final playoff match tonight in Rocky. The winner will play in the final on Wednesday.

The U14 boys were in the “B” Side of the tournament – they lost all three of their round robin matches.

U12 boys won the top spot in their tier after both Innisfail and Blackfalds failed to show for their scheduled games and Ponoka boys only had to beat Rimbey 2-0 for the title.

The U12 girls Thunder played four games over the weekend winning two and losing two.

“They finished the season strong by just being beaten out to represent CASA at Tier 4 Provincials in Edson in July, “ said coach Cal David.

No comment was available from the coaching staff of U12 Lightning team.

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Greg Bendera, U-14 girls soccer coach

of the match. Ponoka Storm scored three goals in the first half and then held Lacombe against any attempt they had at scoring.

“I teach them that the ball is ours,” explained Bendera. “We don’t want the opponent to have our ball.”

The next day the U-14 girls faced Rocky Mountain House and tied 1-1. Bendera said the game was tough on his team who had

only 11 players. Rocky Mountain House scored during an injury, he added.

The girls then played against the undefeated Sylvan Lake Blizzards who were able to keep Ponoka at bay with a 2-0 win.

Provincials qualifiers The U-14 girls won their first round robin match 6-0 over Stettler during the provincial qualifiers in Lacombe last weekend. Then lost 3-2 to Camrose and 2-0 to Rimbey. The team is playing a league semi-final playoff match tonight in Rocky Mountain House. The winner will play in the final on June 25.

Buccaneers lose another game but never their hope

Ponoka Minor Soccer vie for provincials continued from page 20 The boys were exhausted from the earlier game but they played well even after Lacombe took an early lead. We were calm and poised enough to get the lead and then protect it until the final whistle.

“The goal was to get to provincials and win it since the beginning of the season, and now we’re half way there. But now it’s the hard part and everyone is extremely excited for the challenge.”

In other fixtures, the U14 girls won their first round robin match 6-0 over Stettler; then lost 3-2 to Camrose and

U-14 girls add another win to a strong season

SUBMITTED BY TODD LEWIS

The Central Alberta Buccaneers traveled south to McMahon Stadium, June 21st, in order to take on the 2-0 Calgary Gators. The Gators had an undefeated season in 2013 and, as a result, were AFL champions. The Bucs needed a win against the champs in order to improve their record and compete for the top spot in the league.

Despite travelling with a light roster, consisting of approximately 30 players, the Bucs were more than a challenge for the Gators. Both teams’ defenses were firing on all cylinders, which made life hard for the offensive players - the ball was fumbled and intercepted often throughout the game. The Buccaneer defense, in particular, was dominant. “They made goal line stands, huge plays, and were exciting” said head coach Duane Brown. As a result of this dynamic defensive play, the Bucs entered halftime with a narrow margin behind the Gators (a late field goal made the score 3-0 for Calgary).

During the second half, the Bucs continued to make big defensive plays, but also continued to struggle putting points on the board. Brown said that coaching was responsible. “We need to improve our offensive game plan. Coaching has to do a better job of prepping the team and, moreover, putting [the players] in a position to succeed.”

Traveling with a light roster does not help, Would like to thank the following especially during a game that played during 22+ degree heat. Thanks to a couple opportunistic businesses for their extremely TDs late in the fourth quarter, the Gators won the generous donations towards a game, 17-0. new score clock in the Mecca Coach Brown praised the play of rookie Glen School gymnasium. quarterback Cole Stewart, as well as veteran defense-men Josh Achtemichuk, Kenton Poelzer, Bashaw Crop Services and Kerry Lynch.

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Lacoka McDonalds Novice 1 team suffered first loss of the playoffs on Friday losing 4-2 to Didsbury in the quarter finals. On Saturday, the team would lose their second game of the playoffs 5-1 to Red Deer Novice 3 to be eliminated, but still earned the bronze medal in the Central Alberta Lacrosse League (CALL) playoffs.

Lacoka Strand Media Peewee 2 team was handed their first loss of the playoffs on Saturday 10-7 to the Sylvan Lake Peewee 1 team. They would then beat the Red Deer Peewee 2 team 8-6 and earn the opportunity to play in the gold medal match. They would have to play and beat the Sylvan Lake team that they lost to on Saturday twice to win the gold. They took care of the first game by handing the Sylvan Lake team their first loss 8-5 on Sunday. The two teams will play the final game on Monday night with the winner earning the gold medal.

The Lacoka Strand Media Bantam team would follow the same route as their Peewee counterparts by losing to the Sylvan Lake Bantam 1 team 6-4 on Saturday. They would bounce back with an 8-7 win over the Olds Bantams on Sunday morning.

The Lacoka team would avenge their loss to Sylvan Lake on Sunday evening by soundly beating the Sylvan Lake squad 13-2 and earn the chance to play in the winner take all game on Monday night.

The Lacoka C-Key Trucking team did not fare so well. They suffered their second loss of the CALL playoffs on Saturday morning at the hands of the Innisfail Midget team by a 7-5 score. The loss would eliminate the Midget team from the playoffs.

The Lacoka Locos Lacombe Hardwood Jr. B II team also struggled on the weekend. On Friday, the team lost to the division leading Red Deer Renegades 16-7. Scoring for the Locos were Dustin and Tyler Bell two goals and one assist, Tucker Dougherty and Riley Workman one goal and one assist and, Lliam Ventry one goal and Carson Barnes two assists. The team travelled to Calgary on Saturday to take on the Wranglers. Both teams were tied in the league standings with only three games left in the regular season. The Wranglers would came out on top of the high scoring affair 14-11. Dustin Bell again led the way with five goals and two assists, Riley Workman had four goals and one helper. Tyler Bell had the other two goals for the Locos. Carson Barners (4),Tucker Dougherty (2) and Brennon Elder (2) would all add assists. The team now has a couple of weeks to prepare for their last two games of the regular season Friday, July 4 in Red Deer against the Renegades and Sunday, July 6 in Ponoka against the Innisfail Yetti.

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Elaine Janigan Elaine Marion Janigan (née Dittberner) of Ponoka, AB, died Friday, June 13, 2014 in hospital in Red Deer, AB, at the age of 85 of complications from an infection. Born in Ponoka October 9, 1928 to Mildred Jessie Dittberner (née Pendleton) and Harold (Harry) Edmond Dittberner, Elaine was a descendant of an Alberta homesteading family. She had a younger brother, Gordon.

As a child, Elaine spent precious time with her loving grandfather and grandmother, Edward Ryan and Theresa Dittberner (née Holifer) on their farm on Coyote Hill, just outside of town. She also loved growing up with her dear cousin Bernice Erikson, daughter of Mabel (née Shapland) and Clarence Pendleton, whom she considered her best friend. Elaine was a popular girl at Ponoka High School, known for her kindness, beauty, and style. She fondly retold how she was voted “best figure”. After earning a certificate in typing from Hollingshead Business College in 1949, Elaine moved to Toronto. She rode the Greyhound bus with a girlfriend and embraced the glamour of Toronto life. While working for an eccentric Bay Street stockbroker, Elaine saw her jazz heroes perform live, and often fondly recalled amazing stories about seeing Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holliday, and Stan Getz perform in Toronto in the 1950s. When Elaine met Malcolm their love of jazz brought them together and led to marriage in 1959. They had five beloved children: Peter, Kara, Laura (died at 11 months old), Jane, and Marisa. Elaine’s children were the joy of her life; she always put them first. After the end of her marriage, Elaine met Alan Situla and spent 25 happy years together living first in Vancouver, and then in Ponoka, where they cared for her mother, Mildred. Elaine will be remembered for her caring, generous nature, sense of humour, and her curiosity about, and love for, people. She was a free spirit, whose kindness and thoughtfulness were boundless. Condolences to Elaine’s family may be sent to www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to any charity of your choice. A memorial service for Elaine will be held in Ponoka in the fall.

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Margaret “Peggy” Neufeldt With great sadness, the Neufeldt family announces the passing of Margaret Jean Elizabeth, beloved wife of Harold. Margaret - or Peggy as many friends knew her, died peacefully on June 19, 2014 at the age of 79. A wonderful and loving mother to daughters Maureen Neufeldt of Calgary and Heather Tatlow (Geoff) of Ponoka and the grandchildren she was so proud of Anthony, Celeste and Alex. Born to Carrie and Otto Romeike in 1935 in Medicine Hat Alberta, she is survived by sisters Carol Herter (Clarence) and Elaine Romeike, both of Medicine Hat. Margaret was predeceased by her brother Donald and her parents. Peggy had a long career in nursing, primarily working at Alberta Hospital (now the Centennial Centre) for 26 years, retiring in 1989. A woman of energy, determination, creativity and passion, Peggy enjoyed her retirement immensely. Peggy was active for many years with the Ponoka United Church as a long time member of the choir (Mom loved to sing!) and numerous other church activities.

Retirement meant that Mom was able to relish precious time with her grandchildren.

She was afforded the opportunity to immerse herself in her creative passions for gardening, baking (her Christmas baking was well-known locally!) sewing and creating amazing scrap books; books that now capture memories of family and friends, telling stories of the things that were so important to Mom. For dear friends and family, you’ll recall that she never missed recognizing birthdays and anniversaries, making certain the people who were important in her life knew how special they were. Peggy and Harold married in 1957, and their bond was deep. The last three years that Peggy was cared for at Northcott Lodge, Harold was her daily visitor. Mom’s smile would light up a room with the visits of Harold and her daughters. On Dad’s recent birthday in May, Mom waited at the front entrance to sing “Happy Birthday” upon his arrival. In spite of the physical limitations of the past few years, hours of storytelling and reading, games of dominos or trivial pursuit or simply sitting in the garden making images from the clouds were lovely moments for our close family. For the friends who visited, the caring staff of Northcott and the gentle care of Dr. Chan, our heartfelt thanks. Mom loved you.

Margaret, Peggy, Sweetheart, Mutti, Grandma - your love and spirit made such an impact on our lives. You will be greatly missed but fondly and often remembered. A Funeral Service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta.

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

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MEYER - FRITZ Lorraine “Ray” Mildred Nov.15, 1953 - June 18, 2014 It is with heavy hearts, the family of Lorraine “Ray” Meyer announce her peaceful passing at home on June 18, 2014 at the age of 60 years.

Ray was survived by her husband George Fritz, and her daughter Amanda Meyer.

She is also survived by her special grandchildren; Zachery and Lucy. Ray touched the lives of many and will be missed by all who knew her. At her request there will be no service. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Donations in Lieu of flowers can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society #101, 6751 - 52 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 4K8. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements. Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

Alanta Kristine Moulton April 29, 1993 - June 27, 2010

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That we will always love you And forever keep you near.

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In loving memory of Steven Kelly Brown June 4, 1958 - June 19, 2010 Four years ago it broke our hearts to lose you and secret tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

But you did not go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home.

Fred Selthun Fred Selthun was born on September 14, 1928 in Avonlea, Saskatchewan and passed away on June 14, 2014 in Ponoka at the age of 85 years and 9 months.

Fred leaves his loving wife Louise; son Norman (Sandra) of Sherwood Park; son Ronald (Treina) of Edmonton; grandchildren Richard, Janice, Diana, David, Jill, and Leah; and great-grandchildren Ava, Nolan, Lillian, Logan, Gwendolyn, and Kaelan. He was predeceased by his daughter Sheila; his parents; three brothers; and three sisters.

Fred and his wife Louise have lived in Ponoka since 1977. Fred began his career in Vermilion with the Alberta Treasury Branches. His banking career afforded him opportunity to relocate to Ryley, Three Hills, Brooks, Mayerthorpe, Rycroft and St. Paul. He then moved to Edmonton with his family to take the position of Bank Manager at the 118th Avenue Branch, and then continued with the inspection department in Head Office Edmonton. Fred retired from his position of Assistant Inspector in the Auditing Department of Alberta Treasury Branches in Ponoka after a 35 year career. In his retirement Fred enjoyed carving, silversmithing and lapidary with his friends at the Ponoka Drop In Centre. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2014. To express condolences to Fred’s family, please visitwww.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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The family of Jane Lafreniere (Hagemann) would like to express sincere thanks to friends and relatives for the many expressions of condolences, monetary tributes to charities, and for the beautiful floral arrangements.

Heartfelt thanks to Marlon Wombold and staff of the Wombold Family Funeral Homes for their professional service, kindness and support.

Our sincere gratitude to Reverend Beatrix Schirner for the lovely service, to Sheila Van Alstyne and Shalaine Hancik for their beautiful solos, to pianist Linda McKelvie, and to the U.C.W. ladies for providing lunch.

Also thank you to the pallbearers, honorary pallbearers, and the Royal Purple and Elks honor guards.

Special appreciation for the medical care and compassion shown by Dr. Bunting for many years. Also, our gratitude to the nursing staff at Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, the staff at Rimoka Lodge for the many years of care, the Rimoka residents for all the extra care and attention given in the past few months, and to the F.C.S.S. caregivers and the Home Care nurses for the extra care that Mom needed.

In lieu of thank you cards, a charitable donation will be made in memory of Mom.

The family of Joe Fleck thank everyone for their kindness and support in the loss of Joe. Thanks to Dr. Chan and the staff of Northcott Care Centre for your care and friendship to Joe. Thanks to friends and relatives for visits, phone calls, food, cards and memorial donations. Special thanks to Marlon and staff of the Funeral Home - wonderful as ever.

Thanks to Deacon Roland, Joe and Sue and music gang, readers, altar servers and cross bearer for making the Liturgy of the Word so special.

Also thanks to the Legion Ladies for the delicious luncheon.

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THE CANADIAN BADLANDS PASSION PLAY returns to Drumheller, presenting the greatest story ever told.

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AL-ANON WEEKLY MEETING FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS. Tuesdays 8 p.m. buyer for items you want to Neighborhood Place sell is with a Classified 5115 - 49 Ave., Ponoka want ad. Phone 1-877-223- For more info 403-783-4557 3311

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CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca.

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Interested applicants please fax resume to 403-783-3457 Closing date July 18, 2014 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals & lodging provided. Drug testing required. 780-723-5051.

EXPERIENCED OILFIED HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS. Must have all safety tickets.

Competitive wages.

Fax-403-749-3367 WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch.

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

Phone 780-842-6444.

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

For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

WATER TRUCK DRIVER REQUIRED FOR RED DEER AREA. Potable experience, Class 3 and oilfield tickets required. Send driver’s abstract and resume to: blueridgewaterhauling @shaw.ca.

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FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Licensed Practical Nurse Panel Manager Ponoka, Alberta The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network is hiring a Licenced Practical Nurse to work in the Ponoka medical clinic. This is a Monday to Friday positions with no shift work or weekends.

The Panel Manager works in a one-on-one relationship with a family doctor. Goals include increasing efficiency in the family doctor’s office to improve access for patients, enhancing the patient’s primary care experience, and improving clinical outcomes and quality of life.

The Panel Manager will be taught how to assist the physician and clinic to use information technology and healthcare knowledge to ensure that patients receive chronic and preventive care.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes by July 4, 2014, to info@wolfcreekpcn.com or via fax to 403.782.5431.

The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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You will responsible for material handling and deliveries. This position requires the following competencies: vehicle operation, vehicle inspections, preventative maintenance, administrative reporting, projects and other assignments. The qualifications needed are the following: grade 12, minimum 2 years’ experience in similar type trucking and experience in a manufacturing environment, valid driver’s license class 5 and a clean driver’s abstract. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. Please email or fax resume to 403-742-1905 or e-mail jnishida@petrofield.com LOOKING FOR

Oilfield Maintenance Labourer /Swamper Must have safety tickets.

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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 p/h, 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. Apply in person at 37479 or 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer, or email resume to: cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.

Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. FOURLANE FORD SALES operating as in Innisfail, Alberta is looking for a Diesel Technician.

MCDONALD’S Signing bonus and up to RESTAURANTS, $45./hour depending on in Central Alberta, is now experience. Email: hiring FULL TIME Food Counter Attendants. sdavis@fourlaneford.com.

Phone 403-227-3311.

PART TIME applications will be accepted from Canadian and Permanent HD LICENSED Residents currently living TECHNICIAN in Canada. Basic duties for several Alberta areas. include making food and Must have or willing to serving customers. All obtain CVIP licence. Please stores are 24 hours, except email or fax applications Stettler, which has extended to: Carillion Canada Inc.; late night hours and dlefsrud@carillionalberta.ca. applicants must be willing Fax 780-336-2461. to work flexible shifts, including evening, weekIMMEDIATE OPENINGS ends and nights shifts. for a Journeyman Heavy Students, stay home moms, Equipment Technician retired persons, we offer (Mechanic) with truck part time flexibility to fit experience and also a trailer your lifestyle, as well as mechanic. Fax or email scholarship programs for resume and references to: Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. students. Wages range Calnash Trucking, o/a McDonald’s from $10.25 to 11.00 per Lac La Biche, in Stettler and Lacombe hour and we will train.

1-780-623-4051; is now hiring F/T & P/T Benefits are included and calnash@telusplanet.net.

Food Service Supervisors. we offer opportunities Wages are 12.50 to 13.50 for advancement. Apply in p/h, depending on experience person at any of the and availability. Candidates following locations: must be able to work a Ponoka 4419 Hwy 2A; variety of shifts and have Lacombe 5510 Hwy 2A, 3 to 5 yrs. previous Red Deer Gasoline Alley at experience in fast food and 37479 Hwy 2 and supervisor exp. Must be 37428 Hwy 2 and able to supervise crew of up Stettler at 4721A 70th Street to 20 people at one time.

IN Ponoka, has immediate or on line at Part time applications will openings for cbay22@telus.net or fax be accepted from SWAMPERS resume to 403-783-4251 Canadians and Permanent Please submit resumes to Residents currently living in 6526 - 44 Ave., GRILLER’S Steak House Canada. Apply in person at Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 in Rocky Mtn. House is 5510 Hwy 2A, Lacombe, Fax: 403-783-3011 looking for Cook’s. Wage T4L 1W3 or 4721A 70 Street, or Email: $15-$20./hr. dependant Stettler T0C 2L0 or hr@calnashtrucking.com on exp.

Submit resume to: email resume to grillersbanquets@ cbay22@telus.net Start your career! gmail.com or fax to or fax to 403-783-4251.

See Help Wanted 403-845-7469

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IS HIRING! EVRAZ Red Deer is accepting applications for JOURNEYMAN RED SEAL MILLWRIGHTS & ELECTRICIANS to work at our pipe making facility in Red Deer, Alberta. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age, safety conscious, able to work overtime and shift work, and able to perform some heavy lifting. All selected applicants will be required to attend and pass a medical/physical assessment, as well as drug and alcohol screening arranged by EVRAZ Red Deer.

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BADGER DAYLIGHTING Calgary Inc. is hiring Drivers (C3+Q) and Swampers in Calgary, Alberta. Full-time, year-round work with OT & benefits. Must be willing to work weekends.

Email: resumes @badgercalgary.com to apply.

Business Opportunities

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GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 yrs. Protected territories.

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

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REQUIRED Production Welder Painter Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284 SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business?

Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking.

Visit: awna.com/ for-job-seekers.

SIMPLE!

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

Truckers/ Drivers

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

OVERHEAD DOORS

www.doorsondemand.ca

YOU CAN BE AN ENTREPRENEUR!

403-963-5000

Unique opportunity with Primerica We are a leading organization in our industry and we are looking for quality people!

Work your own hours at your own pace and be your own boss

TAXI SERVICES New Town Taxi & Delivery Ponoka’s preferred Taxi & Delivery Service

For more information call Kurt Bloomquist, representive

• Low Flat Rates • Book ahead for off hour trips • Airport service • Ponoka • Edmonton • Red Deer • Calgary

Office: 403-347-2829 Cell: 403-704-4424

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Carrier Team.

403-963-2034 BOTTLE DEPOT

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

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

EXERCISE, EARN MONEY, AND WIN PRIZES! Win an additional $50 Keep up the good work and your name will be entered to win a

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Reliable carriers are automatically entered into a monthly draw.

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Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

It’s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash.

Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.

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

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

BOBCAT SERVICES

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

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

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

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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 PATIENTS”

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

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

BOBCAT SERVICES

BRUCE’S BOBCAT Large & Small Jobs

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ARE YOU STUCK IN A BORING, DEAD END JOB? Are you are a person who enjoys a challenge, working hard, and the satisfaction of a job well done at the end of the day?

Are you looking for a winning team that you can grow and build your future with?

If so, we want to get to know you better!

A LEADING MANUFACTURER OF DAIRY FEED IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A

PRODUCTION/LABOURER EMPLOYEE FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE AND A CLASS 3 DRIVER’S LICENSE AN ASSET, BUT NOT NECESSARY Email/Fax Resumes to: Megan.dutka@nutri-source.ca 403-775-4493

DANDY PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Electrical Enclosure & Power Division

“Committed to your comfort”

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Ponoka, Alberta requires: FULL TIME-PERMANENT POULTRY FARM LABOURERS

Main Duties include: • Feed and tend animals • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment • Clean barns and barnyards • Detect disease and health problems in poultry • Examine produce for quality and prepare for market • Write daily basic progress reports • Set and monitor water lines, air flow and temperature in barns and chicken coops • Egg picking, barn walking and cleaning Education and experience not required Salary: $10.50 to $12.50 Hourly 40.00 Hours per week plus benefits.

Schedule will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday.

Start Date: ASAP Apply by e-mail to: aralyn.poultry@canadaemail.ca Mail: Aralyn Poultry, RR 3, Ponoka, T4J 1R3 or fax to: 403-783-8010

• Outside Salesperson (Electrical experience an asset)

• Finisher • Welders • Bookkeeper Full Benefit Package & Production Bonuses. Safe, Warm, Modern Working Environment.

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

Email: acdandy@acdandy.com

READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & find just what you’re looking for. 1-877-223-3311

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Aralyn Poultry Ltd.

ANYTHING ANYT & EVER EVERYTHING

403-783-0663

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F/T KITCHEN SUPERVISOR/COOK Northcott Care Centre, a 73 bed long term care facility, is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to oversee the dietary dept.

The ideal candidate should have 5 years of cooking experience as well as strong management and computer skills.

Long term care experience is an asset.

APPLY TO: dclapp@citadelcarecentre.com or fax 403-783-6420 We thank you in advance for your interest.

Only applicants for interviews will be contacted.

RENN MILL CENTER INC. Requires

MECHANICAL ASSEMBLERS (2) for final equipment assemble Duties & Responsibilities: Assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts for sub-assemblies of finish products using hand and power tools Experience is an asset but on the job training is available Full Time-Permanent – Benefits available Send resume by Fax: 403-784-2060 ATTN: Doug Hilsabeck Or email: doug@rennmill.com www.rennmill.com

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY Landscaping

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Landscaping

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Kwik Kerb

Continuous decorative concrete borders Many colours, stamps and patterns.

Landscape curb and edging for gardens, flower and rock beds

Check out our new continuous natural rock finish Call for a free estimate 403-783-6115 or 403-352-5372 (cell) kwikkerb@platinum.ca • www.kwikkerbparkland.com

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FALL START •

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GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community?

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Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Employment Training

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MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to process & submit billing claims for hospitals and doctors! No experience needed! Local training gets you ready to work!

1-888-627-0297.

REGISTER FOR JULY SESSION of the Online Mental Health Counsellor Training Course at www.ctihalifax.com.

Graduates are eligible to receive client referrals.

Text and materials provided.

THERE IS STILL a huge demand for Canscribe Medical Transcription graduates.

Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com.

1-800-466-1535; info@canscribe.com.

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Legal Services

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

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

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

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

1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

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

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New Appliances Needed?

New, dependable, affordable Inglis & Whirlpool household appliances.

Berni's Refrigeration and Appliance Service We deliver & install your purchases.

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Let us amplify your message!

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

RECYCLE

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

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NEW BABY

At Your House?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

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

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Personal Services

Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

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

1-877-297-9883.

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

Meet local single ladies.

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

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

Pet Services

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

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

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8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; mini storage units available for rent.

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

CALL:

1-877-223-3311 To Place Your Ad Now!

First Call Towing

783-3636

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Need RV or Self Storage?

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

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Auctions

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Stereos, VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

Welding

1410

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BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

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

Machine planting; $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee: $75 - $125/order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

Upholstery

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BREEZY wheelchair, Invacare wheelchair, $200/ea.

403-358-6048

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

Largest colour selection in Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed!

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

Firewood

1660

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Welding

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

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

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Well Drilling

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

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CEMENT MIXER never used - $325 ICE AUGER - $225 31 GALLONS

plus GST/HST

Upholstery

1700

Health & Beauty

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

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

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house/fence oil based solid colour stain cocoa-tan $310

403-783-2805 BOND INDUSTRIAL SEA CONTAINERS. Selling new, used and modified sea containers for storage. Guaranteed wind, water and rodent proof. Delivery available.

Ask about modifications eg.

Doors, windows, insulation, new paint, power, etc.

Modify your container for your specific needs.

Call Bond Industrial at 306-373-2236. Email: joe@bondind.com or visit our website at www.bondind.com.

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

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. SAWMILLS from only $4,397. 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.

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View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

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30

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Call 403-783-3311 VETERINARY SERVICES

Bovine Veterinary Services On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services Ultrasound-aided ReproducĆ&#x;ve Programs CETA CerĆ&#x;ÄŽed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer Herd Health

Phone 403-391-1684 Í´Íś Â&#x160;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2014;Â&#x201D; Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2030;Â&#x2021;Â?Â&#x2026;Â&#x203A; Â&#x192;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;

Dr. Bruce Wine

CONCRETE SERVICES

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

Leo Cabral

Serving Ponoka & Area Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905

VETERINARY SERVICES

Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. â&#x20AC;˘ Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call Dr. Bill Frischke â&#x20AC;˘ Dr. Kelly Loree â&#x20AC;˘ Dr. Leighton Coma Dr. Trevor Hook â&#x20AC;˘ Dr. Patricia Kelly

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WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

$30 per week

Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

Steel containers from 8' to 53'.

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

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Value Ad Network

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Garden Supplies

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

this space could be yours!

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PLUMBING

Dogs

SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD.

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5306 - 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

AMERICAN BULLDOG PUPPIES. We’ve got 8 awesome pups (6 males and 2 females) ready for their forever homes on July 2nd!!!

These ABRA registered purebred American Bulldog pups are beautiful, smart and make wonderful family pets. Our puppies are raised in a loving home and come from excellent bloodlines!!

Your puppy will come vaccinated, dewormed and with its papers.

Call 403-782-8950 or email kelticbulls@yahoo.com Serious inquiries only.

Travel Packages

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CHURCHILL BELUGA WHALE TOUR. Experience Canada’s north, it’s wildlife and fur trade history on this Hudson Bay weekend.

Departs Calgary on Aug. 2.

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

Wanted To Buy

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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork & transportation.

Licensed dealer.

1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

30

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PER WEEK

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

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

Livestock

2100

Outside Raised Butcher Hogs

FOR SALE Cut & Wrapped

by Family Meats

403-704-7901

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.

KLIMEC FARMS 2 year old registered Black Angus bulls.

Semen tested.

Phone 403-783-0229

Livestock Exotic

2110

black shoulder & indigo blue Peacock feathers – 3/$1

403-783-2384

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FEED BARLEY. 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.

403-732-5641.

403.396.7623

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

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

Houses/ Duplexes

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RIMBEY, nice size 3 bedroom house, includes modern fridge & stove, washer & dryer on main floor. Close to school & downtown. No pets, N/S, $1000/month, $1000 d.d. plus utilities. 403-843-6287

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3 BDRM HOUSE IN PONOKA

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N/S, N/P $1150/mnth plus $1150 D.D. plus utilities Available July 1

Large 3 bdrm duplex

with fireplace, centra-vac, laminate floors. N/S, N/P Rent $1000/mnth, $1000 DD

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

Seed Grain

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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

Farm Custom Work

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Sprayer for Hire LICENSED: FUNGICIDES, FOLIAR FERTILIZERS, IN CROP & PASTURES

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

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

THIS SPACE COULD Condos/ BE YOURS FOR Townhouses 3030 NEWER 3 BDRM. condo, 5 appls., close to school., No Pets. $1150/mo.

IN PONOKA 403-348-3971

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3 BEDROOM IN 4-PLEX, IN PONOKA. 4 appliances. Close to swimming pool & seniors drop-in Centre. 403-783-5493

Suites

3060

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

403-357-0287

Suites

$30

PER WEEK.

3050 CALL 4037833311

3060

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$

30

PER WEEK.

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK. WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

Darcy’s Drilling Services

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.

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

Call ERNIE at 780-335-6767

Garage Space

3150

COMMERCIAL

BAYS

FOR RENT 4205 - 64 St., Ponoka, AB

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

SPECIAL SPRING RATES!

403-704-4333

VETERINARY SERVICES

403-783-6241

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.

• Topping • Dropping • Slashing • Stump Grinding & Tree Disposal • Tree Chipping FREE Estimates | Fully Insured

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

Mature Male Peacocks

Grain, Feed Hay

Houses/ Duplexes

2100

ANGUS BULLS. Large selection of quality 2 year olds and yearlings.

Performance info available.

Fully guaranteed.

LLB Angus, 403-742-4226.

JAMES AVERY “Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs” Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE-

Livestock

Call ERNIE at 780-335-6767

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

WATER WELL SERVICE

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

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Suites

3060

Available July 1st 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one bedroom suites $

775/mnth

includes utilities

PONOKA NEWS 31

Houses For Sale

4020

Acreages

FOR SALE BY OWNER

4004 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 AVENUE 3 BEDROOM

$

99,500

$ OAC PMT 430

FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA. TV & utils. incld. $550/mo.

403-963-0204

Roommates Wanted

3080

ROOMMATE WANTED for executive home N/S, N/P, no drugs, no children Social drinker only Clean & responsible References required 403-790-6255 or 403-319-7948

Warehouse Space

3140

SHOP/WAREHOUSE SPACE IN SW INDUSTRIAL AREA 1600 SQ. FT.

ACREAGE FOR SALE East of Didsbury, 10.25 acres, exceptionally renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d main house, second house, shop, machine shed, barn, other out buildings, fenced, 2 waterers.

Quiet, well-treed & landscaped.

Asking $709,000. See ComFree.com #518693 for photos & details. 403-335-3359

4090

5117 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 48 AVENUE 2 BEDROOM

$

92,500

Older Mobile Home To be moved C/W 2 bedrooms, new furnace, and on demand hot water heater.

$ OAC PMT 460

4301 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 54 STREET 2 BEDROOM

$

98,500

Investors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; annual gross income of all four properties is $ 37,200. All properties are currently rented.

For further details call

MARY @ 403-783-6609

or leave message at

3180

Morningside area Will handle 6 horses or 10 cows Reasonable rent

403-843-2179 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

403-302-4653 or leave message at

*SANDY COVE RESORT* Pine Lake

403-782-2294

LAKE FRONT LOTS FOR SALE & SEASONAL LOT RENTALS. Cheapest in the area, $3000.

Call 306-402-7776

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

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

PRIVATE SALE $148,900

Gated community of Raymond Shores.

Large 7252 sq.ft. lot, #19.

Lake frontage.

Best location to all activities.

Call Jim 403-488-7314 (h) 1-403-878-5682 (c)

4020 This paper is

4 Bedrooms $369,000 Visit www.26westglen.com/ for details 403-885-0007

4430

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

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Money To Loan

Public Notice #6000

$5,000.00, OBO

403-782-2294

Houses For Sale

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

Manufactured Homes

403-302-4653

Pasture

Show Your Appreciation!

Financial #4400 - #4430

$ OAC PMT 465

403-783-6011 Available July 3 Newly renovated 1 bdrm suite $545/mnth plus D.D. Utilities included Call Bob 403-783-3643

4050

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Transportation #5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ..................................5300

Cars

5030

1987 Cadillac Brougham dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Elegance

4 door sedan, sun roof, pearl gray exterior, navy blue velvet interior, 5.0L V-6 engine, 4 speed auto Always stored in garage, only 107,783km, $9,950

Call 403-783-2384

www.PreApproval.cc Public Notices

5100

4190

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25â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 25,000 mi. A1 cond., Get approved today.

E450, V10, loaded, rear 3 Call 1-866-405-1228 pc bath, power bed slide-out. or email: info $32,500. 587-876-2308 @firstandsecondmortgages.ca

6010 Public Notice

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAND USE BYLAW

Bylaw No.1193/14

Lacombe County Council has given first reading to Bylaw No. 1193/14 the purpose of which is to amend the uses, definitions, general regulations and policies in the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Land Use Bylaw. The amendments are being proposed to: x x x x x

Provide clarity on the definitions for campgrounds, where campgrounds can be located and the regulations surrounding their development; Outline regulations for the level of fire protection services that need to be provided in all higher density and/or serviced multi-lot developments; Create a High Density Residential District that will allow for smaller lot sizes and a greater variety of multi-unit housing in areas identified by Plan for this purpose; Strengthen the policy regarding tarp/canvas covered buildings, clarifying that they are not allowed in any residential districts; and Provide a definition of a nonresident onsite employee to specify when an employee would be considered in the total onsite employee numbers for a business.

A copy of the Bylaws with the proposed amendments may be obtained from the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning and Development Department or by visiting the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.lacombecounty.com.

Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed Bylaw amendments will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing which has been arranged for: Date: Time: Place:

Motorhomes

Friday, July 11, 2014 9:00 AM Lacombe County Administration Office located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12

If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County.

You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to info@lacombecounty.com, by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information.

For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Department.

Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP Manager of Planning Services Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3

Phone: 403-782-6601; Fax: 403-782-3820

32 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

d r o F y Legac to be the

is driving

1

NO.

e d e p m ta E R Your S T N E

C K C U TR

dealer in

a t r e b l a l a r t cen 2014 Ford F150 $ New Trucks starting at 20,995 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

BBQ Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28

Celebrating the 78th Year of the Ponoka Stampede

$

78

DIESEL OIL CHANGE AND 85 POINT INSPECTION

SHUTTLE RIDE TO AND FROM STAMPEDE WITH SERVICE

FREE WASHER FLUID TOP UP ON YOUR VEHICLE YOUR PONOKA RV PARTS CENTER

10% OFF ANY PART IN STOCK

“Let your Legacy start here.”

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