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The winners Lacoka Peewee II team brought home the gold medal with 6-1 win over Sylvan Lake while the Bantam team were declared champions.

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The first curling rink just west of Ponoka Story on page 5

Parade fun!

There were many fun floats and costumes at the Stampede Parade including a couple of clowns imitating folks in the parade as well as cultural displays from the First Nations people from Maskwacis.

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Samson Cree look for sponsorship from town council

BY JEFFERY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town council received a request during a June 23 regular meeting from the Samson Cree First Nation to sponsor their pow wow in August, but the answer did not come in the form of money.

Coun. Carla Prediger favours working closely with the four First Nations in Maskwacis. “It shouldn’t look monetary. There are a lot of ways we can partner without sinking money into it.”

The request from Samson Cree came with different sponsorship levels starting at $500 up to $10,000 or more or to be a category sponsor. Prediger suggests the town should partner but feels it can be done in other ways.

Coun. Loanna Gulka suggests since the Town of Ponoka gets many requests for financial support, she would like to see a process for those looking for funding.

“But I’m wondering (if) it’s at all possible that we have a policy in place…so that we handle things in an equitable and fair manner,” said Gulka.

Mayor Rick Bonnett agreed. He

feels the town could put a certain amount of money aside during budget time. That money could be used for various requests over the course of a year.

He referred to the Ponoka County’s practice, which includes applying for funding in accordance with the county’s policy.

Acting CAO Betty Quinlan suggested the town could show its support by providing promotional materials such as shirts and other items. “That way we’re getting our name there.

We’re showing that we support them and yet we’re not starting to finance.”

Coun. Tim Falkiner disagreed.

“Why would we even hesitate to give them $2,500 or $1,000?”

“This is a huge thing for us to step up into that community,” Falkiner added.

But Coun. Marc Yaworski responded against that suggestion. “I would say that we build relationships by establishing relationships rather than buying them.”

Falkiner replied that a small amount of money is opening the doors of communication. Council approved

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Kinettes and town speak to future playground plans A delegation from the Ponoka Kinette Club shows some promising developments for the Centennial Park Playground.

Club president Leanne Reed met with council to show them their plans to improve the park. Reed says the Kinettes have joined with the Kinsmen and Lions Club and want to work with the town on this project.

She said the club is in the preliminary stages of the project and they hope to receive a letter of support from town council for a Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant.

“We feel it’s much easier to draw families to the community when you have great playgrounds,” said Reed.

She asked that council look at setting aside money in the 2015 budget in support of this project. With the three clubs working together and the potential of a matching grant, Reed feels a large playground will draw the eyes of people driving by. Organizers want to save as much money as possible.

“We’re looking to work with volunteers again because it’ll save $25,000 to $30,000,” added Reed.

Thirty to forty people will be needed to help install the playground, said Reed. The project could cost upwards of $140,000 plus planned shelters for mothers with young children.

Quinlan said the town does have a playground plan, which did not take into account the Centennial Park Playground but she feels administration will be able to work with the service groups.

“I think more because it’s a showcase for Ponoka… there’s a bit of a tourism impact for this community,” said Quinlan.

“Playgrounds aren’t that high maintenance,” she added.

Mayor Bonnett said the town will write a letter of support for the Kinettes.

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received and both were turned down by council.

The first came from roll number 407660 to forgive $1,119.79 for penalties in 2013. The property owner claimed they did not know of outstanding taxes, explained Sandra Lund, acting director of corporate services. Notices sent in 2013 were returned to the town as no such address, she added.

Mayor Bonnett suggested council should have investigated more information on why the person missed the penalty but he supported council on the decision.

The second request came from roll number 115600 for penalties of $627.63. Lund said the property owner claimed he did not receive any notices but a letter to the owner was not returned.

Falkiner proposed to forgive the amount as courtesy reminders did not get sent out due to a software conversion. Coun. Teri Underhill suggests that the owner has other properties and should have been aware of the taxes owing. Falkiner’s request was defeated six to one.

Board appointments Council approved board appointments for several individuals.

First up was the reappointment of Edlin Ellingson to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board commencing July 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2016. Vera Maureen Chalack was appointed to the same board commencing July 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2017.

Positions for Ellingson and Phil Derksen expired Dec. 31, 2013. There are five members on the board.

Other members Joan Linnen’s and Jerry Siemens’ terms expire December 2014 and December 2015 respectively.

For the Economic Development Board, councillors approved the reappointments of Peter Oaks from July 1 to Oct. 31, 2015 and Dennis Jones from July 1 to Oct. 31, 2016. Councillors also appointed Sarah Olson from July 1 to Oct. 31, 2016. Rick Cline and Stan Schultz were also appointed for terms starting July 1 to Oct. 31, 2017.

Coun. Prediger asked if there was any perceived conflict of interest appointing Olson, as she used to be the economic development officer for the Town of Ponoka.

Coun. Teri Underhill replied that there is some concern as the town will be hiring a new economic development officer but suggested there will be no issues. Coun. Sandra Lyon agreed. “She’s still a resident in the community and these are volunteer positions. I think we should be grateful to have these people to step up.”

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The issue of an unsightly property in Ponoka County has returned to councillors after the deadline for clean up had passed.

Last October, councillors ordered landowner Albert Brown, who lives on Elkhorn Road south of Highway 53, to organize his yard and clean up old A Ponoka woman was declared deceased at equipment. He was given until May 31 to complete the scene of a two-vehicle collision last Wednes- the job, but there is still work to be done.

CAO Charlie Cutforth suggested the county day, June 25. The victim’s identity was not know needs to specify what exactly needs to be done if it at the time print. were to take Brown to court over the issue. “Really The following statement was issued by the what it boils down to is the county is going to have RCMP Maskwacis detachment: to decide, more specifically, what is acceptable and On Wednesday June 25, 2014 at 12:15 p.m. what isn’t.”

Maskwacis RCMP Detachment, Fire, EMS, and Coun. Doug Weir feels the property is closer to Wetaskiwin Detachment responded to a two-vehi- a commercial operation than farmland and suggests cle collision, approximately two kilometers north Brown should be treated as operating a business, of Maskwacis, Alberta on Hwy 2A. which would increase his taxes.

Investigation found that a southbound car had It is believed Brown sells parts from equipcollided with a northbound semi truck and trail- ment he buys, and Cutforth said the county could er. Preliminary investigation, with the assistance adjust the tax levels for the property but Reeve Paul of witnesses and a collision analyst, determined McLauchlin was unsure on that course of action. that the southbound car crossed over the center He feels if council changes the taxes, the county line into the path of the northbound truck and is endorsing the unsightly yard. trailer.

“It’s a slippery slope,” added Coun. Bryce LidAs a result of the collision, the driver and only dle. occupant of the southbound car, a 61-year-old feThe issue of the unsightly premises came when male resident of Ponoka, Alberta, was pronounced neighbours, Gary and Pascale Duff, made a comdead at the scene. The name of the victim is not plaint to the county. Since then Brown and the Duffs to be released until next of kin have been noti- have had issues over equipment, which can be seen fied. The driver of the truck did not sustain injury. from Elkhorn Road and the Duff’s property.

Road conditions and visibility did not appear to have been factors.

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“Frankly, as long as that stuff is improvements and there are only a there, I don’t think Mr. Duff will be few bigger units that need to be satisfied,” explained Cutforth. moved.

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

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

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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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“Yer Men, Ain’t Ya?” I have a short list when it comes to favorite movies. I like movies with a story and a theme that pulls at my heart – my masculine heart. I’m not much of a fan of “chick flicks” but I do love a movie where a beauty is “rescued” by a tough man. “Jeremiah Johnson”, “Braveheart”, “Gladiator”, “A River Run’s Through It”, I love them all.

One of my favorites is a movie they shot a few years back on the backside of the Stoney Reserve at Morley. Apart from a tongue lashing that Robert Duvall spews out on the Almighty, this movie has all the fixings for a lesson in manhood. The film “Open Range”, is one of my favorites.

One of my favorite scenes is in the local saloon. The town is “owned” by a rich cattle baron who happens to have a Scottish accent. He has claimed thousands of acres of land surrounding the town for himself and his cows, and has the local sheriff in his back pocket. Along come the “free grazers” made up of the likes of Boss Spearman, Charley Waite, Mose and a Mexican kid named Button. They are moving some cows through the area and just want a little grass and they’ll be on their way. A range war breaks out as the Scotsman tries to drive them back to Texas with his thugs, but Boss’s men choose to fight or die trying.

In the midst of it all there are the town folk who are unengaged. Even though their lives have been taken over by the bad guys, they won’t enter a battle that really could win them their freedom, choosing personal safety instead.

At the saloon, Charley calls for help, and hears their sad story. They have chosen to exist rather than to live. Here’s the conversation: Mack: Shame what this town’s come to.

Charley Waite: You could do something about it.

Mack: What? We’re to go there. But it needs to be freighters. Ralph here’s a done. And, in some ways, the shopkeeper. solution is not as hard as we Charley Waite: Yer men, may think it is. ain’t ya?

A few weekends ago, I Mack: I didn’t raise my spent some time with a group boys just to see ‘em killed. of men from a Ponoka church Charley Waite: Well you who wanted to connect with may not know this, but there’s their sons and grandsons. things that gnaw at a man They took the time to make worse than dying. a camp on a local lake, get Pastor Tom One of the things that I some canoes and fishing Cnossen know must “gnaw on a man” poles and spend some qualHobbema these days is the powerlessity time with their boys. Old Fellowship Church ness we feel as we see the fashioned time, because they world changing around us. were out of cell phone range.

Member of the Our world is becoming more Quality time, because it was Ponoka Ministerial and more violent. Almost evjust a boy and his dad in a caAssociation ery day there is another mass noe out on a little lake. All murder somewhere in North around us the Creator was America. The “bully” seems displaying Himself. Birds of to be winning. all kinds flew by, beavers cruised and the Jesus says in John 10:10: “The thief fish bit – like crazy! And the sound of joy comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I erupted – not gunfire – joy, as the boys and have come that they may have life, and have their dads pulled in the fish and enjoyed the it to the full.” day. It was finished off with a nice campfire As men, we have neglected our duty. We and everyone was happy and at ease – this have become disengaged, for the most part, is the way life with our sons is supposed and where there is a void, the enemy has tak- to be. en over. Fatherlessness has become a plague You see love is caught, not just taught. and has raised up angry boys. Like wounded Love involves relationship, one on one, in bears, the father wounds these boys carry the flesh, and it requires one thing that all cause them to lash out in violence against of us have – time. Time is ours to give, or anyone who crosses their paths. keep for ourselves. Time is what our sons In our naivety, we try to enact laws that and daughters need from us. we think will keep us safe. Take the guns So what are we going to do, dads? Can away, they say, and we will be safe. But we stop this explosion of violence in our when guns don’t work, knives will. Or a society? Probably not. But in our own man can get in a car and terrorize the high- families, and in our little town we can’t let way. Anything can be made into a weapon the Bully win.

– it is a man’s heart that needs to change.

Yer men, ain’t ya?

But that is hard work , and scary, because “Be on your guard, stand firm in the as men, we would need to look at and deal faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do evwith our own “father wounds”, and it is hard erything in love.” 1st Corinthians 16:13-14

Self-esteem program boosts girls’ individual growth

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Another school year gone and another batch of St. Augustine Catholic School girls moving into Grade 7 with boosted confidence and self-awareness.

Love the Skin You’re In, a self-esteem program for girls, has been offered to Grade 6 girls for a number of years and is mediated by the school’s councillor Tara Newton.

The program works to help young girls cope with depression, peer pressure and the two aspects that follow self-esteem, self-identity and coping with the

changes of puberty.

At the beginning of the school year, Newton says the girls were uncomfortable to contribute and share their thoughts. “They were less willing to participate in the beginning, they had to build trust.”

As the year progressed Newton saw many changes in the group’s dynamics and the girls themselves. “They truly celebrate their individuality.”

During the program’s lunchtime sessions, approximately halfway through the school year, some of the girls expressed feelings of accepting what would hap-

pen but wished it all would occur over night or that they had been created postchange.

“The teachers have seen such a difference,” she added.

For Newton, the benefit of holding such a program in school allows her to target numerous students. “I got to help.

I got to make a difference (for) over 30 girls at a time.”

Peer support is also an instrumental part of the program. “The kids themselves have lots of wisdom to help each other,” said Newton.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Reflections of Ponoka

From the Dakotas to a new life on the prairies

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

At the turn of the century, a wave of immigrants from South Dakota converged into the rich new land west of Ponoka, which was at that time a small village known as a part of the vast NorthWest Territories. In May of 1900, Eben Olmstead and David Wing decided to go to look at some land in this area. They were so impressed by what they saw that they immediately filed on homesteads for themselves, as well as one each for Frank Cissell, Corliss Wing, Allan Olmstead, and Joe Allen. This would be the humble beginnings of the area west of Ponoka that would soon become the popular and flourishing Dakota district.

In the late summer, the Olmsteads and Corlis Wing would move their families into Ponoka in what was known in those early days as the settler’s train, which

featured one car for women andd one for men, with the elder Ol-mstead looking after both. Theirr machinery and stock came onn the same train under the caree of Mr. Wing and the other men, n, with some willing help from thee young lads. There was also a second train, with Mr. Sanfordd Allison as the only man on boardd with the Cissells and the Kil-roys, with the rest of the group p comprised of 15 women and 255 children. All the food had to bee brought along on the long andd arduous trip, as money was veryy scarce, and when they finally ar-rived in Ponoka in October 1900, a small shack was built for the women and children to live in during the winter. It was later moved out to the Eb Olmstead farm, then to the Nerius Cissell homestead, and eventually became the living room of Lawrence McClaflin’s home.

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A 1952 photo of the first Dakota Community Centre, which was supported, built, and enjoyed by the spirited and fun-minded residents of the district just west of Ponoka.

The men of the district then went to work cutting logs on the spot, and put up small houses and barns on their new homesteads.

The Wings and the Olmsteads moved out to Dakota in the early winter, while Frank Cissell moved into the town house. Hattie Wing was the first white woman to cross the Battle River near Ferrybank, and when the Cissells moved out in the spring of 1901 the river was flooded and the bridge was floating. They bravely took their families over in boats, swam with the horses, and floated the wagons across, while young Jack Lee swam out to examine the bridge and help with the stock. In the spring that followed, many of the horses died of swamp fever and more were bought from the nearby Indians, there were a few Holstein cows, and the heel flies were a horrible problem. Other hardy pioneer families followed the Indian trails over the high land to reach their Photo submitted new farms, and it would This magnificent 1973 photo shows the famous R.C.M.P. take two or three days to Musical Ride in full charge, a colorful tradition that has make the trip to Ponoka for supplies, crossing the Battle been performed for hundreds of thousands of fans since River and having to open 1878. Some of their amazing movements during the and close 27 gates along the exciting show include: the Bridal Arch, Star, Cloverleaf, way. and the Maze, with riders dressed in bright scarlet As the population grew uniforms on magnificent horses with silver tipped lances quickly in the Dakota disflashing. The great Canadian feature comes to the trict, there would be many Calnash Ag Event Centre in Ponoka on July 19 and 20 (2 children who would be in p.m. and 7 p.m. daily) and tickets are going fast. need of a school. With the permission of the govern-

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ment and the co-operation and hard work of the families, the first Dakota School was completed in 1902, painted a bright red, and became a most colorful and busy landmark until it was rebuilt in 1938. For many years, the school became the heart of the Dakota district, was used for church, funeral services, and many other family activities. It was closed in June 1954, the children were bused to Crestomere, and the popular landmark eventually became Harry Miller’s granary.

Out there in that vibrant farming district 15 miles west of Ponoka, there was always lots of work and chores to be done, but the families were always looking for and organizing countless social and recreational activities for all ages. In January 1952, the members of the Dakota Farmers’ Union decided to build a community sports centre, which would consist of a curling rink and an outdoor skating rink. On February 20, 1952, the Dakota Recreation Club was formed and endorsed by the overwhelming ideas and support of the entire district as to its ongoing use, then, and long into the future. Over $3000 was raised by loans and donations, two local farmers provided 35,000 feet of lumber and skidded it to the new sight, where sawing, planeing, and construction started after the spring work, and was completed, mostly by volunteers. Donations and encouragement for the project also came from the residents of the Town of Ponoka and other districts, and it would be completed

just in time for the grand opening and a gala fun-for-all night early in 1953.

In the beginning, the centre featured men, women, mixed, and family curling, and attracted up to 36 rinks for annual bonspiels. On the brightly lit outdoor rink, there were countless games of skating, broomball, and hockey for the small-fry, then on most events, everyone gathered together for treats, games, and socializing beside the hot-stove. There was a refreshment booth that sold just about everything, which helped to realize a healthy profit, and allowed the club to pay for their first set of curling rocks, then later purchase 16 sets of new 40 pound rocks for $1000. Additions of a balcony and a full-time caretaker took place in the second summer, with many other exciting events such as picnics, ball tournaments, reunions, and on and on arranged for the centre throughout the year, and attracting visitors and revellers from far and wide.

The new Dakota Community Centre quickly became a popular year round haven of activity, and it had come into being simply because the dedicated men and women of the district wanted it, and came together to make it all happen for the pleasure and joy of ongoing generations of the Dakota district for many decades.

All those countless successes and milestones of the family generations of the Dakota District can now be enjoyed by popping in and browsing through their history book at the Fort Ostell Museum.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Opinion

Letter to the Editor:

The secrecy surrounding fracking Dear Editor, I’m surprised by the lack of discussion surrounding the recent Council of Canadian Academies report on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). This independent scientific organization’s assessment states there is reason to believe shale gas development poses a risk to water resources but the extent of that risk both short and long term cannot be assessed with present data. The risks posed by chemicals used in the process, and their ability to persist, migrate and impact various types of subsurface systems (aquifers) or to discharge to surface waters are also unknown. The report indicated that we just do not have the scientific proof that this practice is safe and it would be wise to slow development until we have a better understanding of the risks and long term environmental impacts.

Predictably, this report has been swept under the carpet and the unprecedented level of fracking currently being performed in this area carries on at a frantic and reckless pace. What is particularly insidious about these current projects is that in every case the well site is placed

on one landowners property while the wells are drilled horizontally for a mile under their neighbors land. This is clearly a divide and conquer tactic designed to pit neighbor against neighbor and gain easier access to the land as a result. How can it possibly be right that the landowner whose land is being drilled under is expected to bear 100 per cent of the risk without any input in the process and without a cent of compensation?

When something goes wrong and your water supply or land are contaminated you are on your own. The self-regulation of the energy sector by the industry funded ‘Alberta Energy Regulator” is a joke and the only recourse for remediation or compensation is the lawsuit route being attempted by courageous people like Jessica Ernst and Diana Daunheimer. Sadly, I think their chances of out-lawyering the combined might of “big oil” and government are slim at best.

It is time for all Albertans to wake up to this impending environmental disaster. Town and city dwellers have to realize that water contamination is not just an issue affecting rural landowners.

The aquifers and water bodies being polluted are part of the same water cycle that your tap water in Rimbey or in Edmonton are drawn from, so we are all in this together.

In addition to the human water supply, there is the risk to livestock water sources and the land contamination resulting from spreading toxic and likely radioactive drill waste on agricultural land. How can we expect to produce healthy food off the land if the environment is polluted with industrial contaminants?

Where is our collective responsibility as a society

on this issue or have the majority of the population succumbed to the same sense of bloated entitlement that affects our governing party? Is enjoying material prosperity today enough reason to collectively abdicate responsibility for the health and wellbeing of future generations of Albertans leaving them to discover that when the water runs out you can’t drink oil?

Iain Aitken Rimbey

Where is transparency?

Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Clakins and Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Diane Ablonczy held what was called a “roundtable” in Ponoka last week “with stakeholders” to discuss issues emanating from the use or abuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

The meaning of the term roundtable goes far back to the time of King Arthur of England and his knights, a table around which the participants can talk without reservation and as equals regardless of their rank or position. In our century, the roundtable is still considered as a gathering where all participants can speak with equal rights and without privileges.

As for stakeholders, the term is broadly defined in the Merriam Webster online dictionary as “one who is involved in or affected by a course of action.”

But when one looks at the list of invitees to that roundtable, it is not possible to see some stakeholders who are seriously affected by the discussion on this topic.

The Ponoka News reporter who wanted to cover this roundtable discussion was ushered out of the meeting on grounds that

gion and in this country pay it was closed to media. Actheir taxes and have the right cording to the observation to be heard of the reporter, there was And one cannot help askno representative of the Filipino community in that ing what Mr. Calkins and Ms. meeting. There is a sizeAblonczy had to hide from able Filipino community not the public that they preferred only in Ponoka but in several to hold a “closed” roundtable communities throughout the discussion with only selected province and the temporary stakeholders like business Mustafa Eric workers are also mostly Filiowners and municipal leadEditor pinos. ers.

One tends to think that This is an issue that has there were not representabecome a social problem tives of the unemployed people of central and the public has the right to know what Alberta, either. the government representatives are telling And Blaine Calkins said at the open- some stakeholders while they are keeping it ing of the meeting: ”I didn’t get elected to from the wider public. watch businesses close.”

But given the practice of governing with Good for Mr. Calkins that he is con- “manufactured consent” that Mr. Harper’s cerned about the sustenance of businesses government is so devoted to, one should in his riding but he is also supposed to be not be surprised that even damage control representing the unemployed people of the strategies of the government is targeting region as well as those Filipinos who have businesses rather than voters. received their citizenship and the right to We should all be concerned about vote. Even if they don’t have the right to the sustenance of businesses in our comvote, Filipinos living and working in this re- munities because they are the lifelines of

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development and growth, but we should also be concerned about the transparency and accountability because these characteristics are indispensable requirements of good governance.

Speaking of transparency, I would really like to know what the explanation would be for the following: All gas stations in Ponoka raised their prices for regular gas from 120.9 cents to 127.9 cents overnight one week before the start of the Stampede and four days later they all lowered their prices to 125.9 and as of the writing of these lines, the price for regular gas remains 125.9 cents in Ponoka, five cents above the level just before the rise while the price of the same type of gas has not changed by a cent in neighbouring communities like Lacombe, Stettler or Camrose over the same period.

Let me finish with a dictionary definition just as I started, from Merriam Webster online dictionary, which defines a profiteer as “one who makes what is considered an unreasonable profit especially on the sale of essential goods during times of emergency”.

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Town Times

Come visit us: 5102 -48 Avenue; Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Phone: 403-783-4431 Fax: 403-783-6745 Email: town@ponoka.org Or Check us out Online: www.ponoka.ca

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS! To the Ponoka Stampede Association and all of its volunteers for once again “gittin’ ‘er done” and putting on a world class Stampede. Job Very Well Done! We look forward to sharing our western hospitality next year at the 79th Annual Ponoka Stampede!

THANK YOU! To all the volunteers that assisted with the Klaglahachie, Hamilton’s IGA and Town of Ponoka 2014 Canada Day Celebrations.

These events would not have been a success without volunteers!

CLOSURES Town office will be CLOSED July 4, 2014 from 11:00am - 1:00pm for a staff meeting.

The Waster Transfer station will be open from 1:00pm - 6:00pm on July 4, 2014.

If You Have Not Paid Your Property Taxes, They Are Now Overdue & Penalties Have Been Applied!

A Penalty of 10% of current taxes will be applied on all Town of Ponoka unpaid Property Taxes (due June 30, 2014). Outstanding amounts after August 31, 2014 will result in another Penalty of 3% of current taxes. If on January 1, 2015 taxes are still unpaid, a Penalty of 15% will be applied to the total amount owed.

Carmen Sim enthusiastically checks out the silent auction items at the Chicks for Charity champagne breakfast fundraiser, June 28.

Please see our story on page 23.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

The Ponoka News

would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time making our 11th Annual Stampede Breakfast on June 25th such a success.

Communities in Bloom The Town of Ponoka has registered for the 2014 Canada Communities in Bloom through the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association. We would encourage the citizens of Ponoka along with local industry and businesses to participate in this initiative. This initiative not only enhances the beauty of our community but, promotes civic pride, community involvement, economic development and tourism opportunities. Get involved!

• Tidy and beautify your yard & neighborhood.

• Encourage your Block to Bloom!

• Support the various community events taking place this summer.

• Grow colorful flowers and plant trees & shrubs.

• Garbage cleanup at home and around town.

• Judging day is July 29, 2014

EVENTS AND RECREATION Library Activities

- Barry Neath

- Allen Jarvis

- ATB Financial Staff

- Inger Laing

- Danny Hansen

- Ernie & Lois Anderson

- Servus Credit Union Staff

- Lana Johnson & MEC Staff

- Amanda Henderson - Town of Ponoka

- Marion & Walter Raugust

- Theresa & Kahla

- Ponoka Co-op Oils

- Direct Travel

- Ponoka Stampede Association

- Rosemarie

... and anyone else that may have been missed.

Your help was greatly appreciated.

Also ... a great big THANK YOU to Bob Hepp.

Over $1,400 in donations was raised for the Ponoka Minor Soccer Association!

COMMUNITY GARDEN: The garden is planted and we are looking for anyone who is interested in helping to periodically tend to the garden with weeding, watering, and harvesting (when the time comes). If you are interested please contact the library at 403-783-3843 or ponokalibrary@prl.ab.ca. We would like to also send out another big THANK YOU to those who have helped put the garden together: Town of Ponoka; community volunteers; Integra Tire; Bobtail Nursery; Mackenzie’s No Frills; Country Gardens & Greenhouse, Arbutus Nursery; Maverick Supply; and Sommer’s Home Hardware. Without your donations and time the garden would not have been possible.

FAMILY LEGO CLUB: Ponoka Jubilee Library invites children & adults to take part in our Family Lego Club. Come build whatever your imagination can come up with! All Lego will be provided by the library, and the masterpieces will be put on display for all to see. Regular meetings are every second week, alternating between Thursday & Friday from 3:30-5:00. July has three LEGO CLUBS: July 3rd, July 18th and July 31st.

Aquaplex & Recreation Update: • Stay in shape this summer with our fun Water fitness classes. Monday – Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 am • Tuesday 7 – 8 pm Aqua Zumba, and Thursday 7 – 8 pm water boot camp with Freedom Fitness Trainer Heidi Cabay.

• Come out and enjoy a water polo lesson July 23rd between 1-2pm from the Alberta Water Polo Association.

• To use the tennis courts please pay inside at the Aquaplex.

• Daily passes are Adult -$3.25 Youth - $2.25 or Family -$6.50 • We have season pass to Adult -$36.00, Youth -$ 26.00 or Family-$77.50 • Summer Facility Use Special – Swim to Read, Read to Swim – July 1 – September 1: Buy a Library Membership and receive 3 free swims ($12 max. use). Buy a 10+ swim pass, and receive a 6 month Library Membership

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Summer Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, July 8 & Tuesday, August 19 Visit our website: www.ponoka.ca for a copy of the agenda.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Summer is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces up, snow is exhilarating; there is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” ~ John Ruskin

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Ponoka Stampede Business Decorating results • Best window display: Ponoka Health Food Store • Best exterior display: Sommers Home Hardware Building Centre • Best interior: ATB Financial • Best dressed staff: CIBC • Best comedy display: Ponoka News • Closest to the theme: Wy-Co Alcohol and Drug Testing • Best overall: Wy-Co Alcohol and Drug Testing Bonnie Gamble (left) and Ramona Ledouceur (center) receive best overall and closest to the theme prizes from Shelley Schultz representing the Ponoka Stampede Photo Amelia Naismith Assoc.

4th Annual Town Wide

Garage/Street Sale ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, July 19

Join the town wide fun and register !

BUSINESS, HOMEOWNERS, CLUBS...

Everyone is welcome to register.

Cost: $20 at your address or at the downtown location (corner of 50th Street & 50th Avenue)

Chamber members receive a 50% Discount!

Register by Friday, July 11 P:403-783-3888 • F: 403-783-3886 • E: chamber@ponoka.org

GARAGE SALE HOURS: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Street sales correspond with business hours

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BBQ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Ponoka - Parking lot at corner of 50th St. & 50th Ave.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

County donations drying up County commits 25 per cent for high

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Ponoka County has little money left in the coffers to help groups seeking funding.

Of the four requests to council June 17, only two were approved. Council set aside $1.6 million for donations in the 2014 budget, which was finalized in April, and $1.4 million has already been spent, explained CAO Charlie Cutforth.

He said most of the remainder is for the Town of Ponoka, approximately $135,000 for cemetery improvements.

“That budget is pretty much expended,” he explained.

Those lucky enough to be approved were the Mecca Glen Rink with $1,500 for heating for the rink shack in the winter. The second was for $250 as a sponsor in the Jace Harty Memorial Bull Riding event.

Cutforth said the county donated $300 last year to the group.

A request from the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce for $2,500 to help pay for fireworks during Almost Midnight Madness was turned down.

“It’s one of their biggest functions of the year,” explained Cutforth.

He said Ponoka County is a member of the chamber but feels the county should not sponsor this event.

The last request came for $15,000 for kitchen cabinetry for the Ponoka Parent Link Centre, which is currently in the process of moving to 5012 48 Avenue to meet a growing number of clients.

Reeve Paul McLauchlin said the new building will better suit the group as the current location is “getting snug.”

Coun. Bryce Liddle suggested larger requests such as this should be seen when council is in the budget deliberation process.

Coun. Doug Weir feels there are other ways these groups can get together.

“Women with kids, don’t they have peer groups?” asked Weir.

Coun. Nancy Hartford replied that the programs at the Parent Link Centre benefit young parents and single mothers as well. “They offer Triple P Parenting, it’s a good program.”

Council denied the request due to an expended donations budget.

WCPS terminates commitment with regional framework

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

In a unanimous decision, the Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) board of trustees has decided to pull $25,000 from initiatives such as Leading and Learning.

The money, once allocated to the Central Alberta Regional Collaborative Service Delivery (RCSD) framework will now be repurposed in the budget for uses under a broader professional learning initiatives umbrella within the division. “My intention is to no longer name what the professional development is so that we are not tied to that,” explained trustee Barb Walker.

Superintendent Larry Jacobs told the trustees that the school division has always kept a close eye on any working relationships it has to ensure that the direction of the division is reflected in the direction of the other organizations.

“This upcoming year, we’re moving in a pretty dramatically different direction in terms of Inspiring Education, literacy, numeracy. The framework model and collective response model as

well,” said Jacobs.

However, the Central Alberta RCSD framework is not moving in the exact direction as WCPS. “Their direction is a little bit tangential to ours,” said Jacobs.

In the past the $25,000 subsidy has been used to pay the division’s teachers to attend the organization’s functions. “Is that a valuable expense for us this coming year?” Jacobs asked the trustees.

Trustee Lorrie Jess felt spending the $25,000 would be a waste of money with the different direction the two groups are taking.

“I’ve noticed over the years that attendance at Leading and Learning has really gone down,” she added.

In terms of financial sustainability WCPS has been the prime supporter of the regional group. “It’ll be a bit of a blow to them,” said Jacobs.

“It’s nothing personal and people are still able to go,” said secretary-treasurer Joe Henderson, clarifying that the division was not banning teachers from attending if they wish.

Ponoka Drop-In Activities 5015 – 46 Avenue

What is Pickleball? A racket sport similar to badminton & tennis. Join the Drop In group at the Scott Seaman Outdoor Rink (by the arena) Thursday evening at 7pm Monday Billiards 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday 50 cents per game.

Honor system.

Monday Bridge 1:00 p.m. - continues through summer Monday Whist 1:30 p.m. - continues through summer Tuesday and Thursday Exercise class 9:30 a.m. Last session June 12 until fall Tuesday Shuffleboard - See you in September Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday Cribbage 1:00 p.m. continues through summer Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 7:00 p.m.

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.

Thursday Pickle Ball 7:00 p.m. Continues through the summer!

Friday “500” 1:00 p.m. continues through summer Memberships still available. $10.00 person. To rent our facility contact Dorothy @ 403-783-3027 or George @ 403-783- 3514 or leave a message @ 403-783-5012. Rentals are increasing and we would like to invite our town administration, business groups, and general public (Wedding, funeral, and Birthday groups), to inquire about rentals services and prices early in their planning. We may fit your bill!

load corridor

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

A request to help pay for the burial of power lines on Highway 53 from Ponoka to Highway 21 was approved by county councillors.

The request came from the Gemini Corporation who seeks a high load corridor on the route for its large fabricated oil field units, explained CAO Charlie Cutforth during a regular meeting June 17.

“There’s a general benefit in having this done,” he said.

Companies such as Treo Drilling, Calnash Trucking and Big Country Energy Services could make use of this high load corridor and have also been asked by Gemini to help pay.

Cutforth told councillors that the cost to raise the power lines every time they move a unit is approximately $147,000 and Gemini is struggling to be competitive in the industry.

Ponoka County approved 25 per cent of the cost or up to $200,000.

“No money changes hands until the partners are in place,” Cutforth added.

There are 40 power lines that need to be put underground.

Among the groups involved is the Battle River Rural Electrification Association (BRREA). While Fortis Alberta has six power lines along the route, the BRREA have 34 that they are responsible to move when a high load comes through Highway 53 to Highway 21.

Manager Colleen

Musselman says since the association is not-forprofit, their goal is to get the wires underground at minimum costs to its members. Two representatives from BRREA were at the recent meeting in the Town of Ponoka that Mayor Rick Bonnett facilitated.

County provides gravel for raceways project County councillors approved 7,000 tonnes of gravel to help Central Alberta Raceways during their regular meeting June 17.

Herb Schwingel, public works superintendent for the county, said he received the request for gravel in their pit area. Schwingel said the gravel would amount to $70,000 worth of work and product and would take about one week to complete.

Council approved the request unanimously.

Master drainage plan for Wolf Creek In an effort to ease flooding of the Wolf Creek and Whelp Brook south of Ponoka, county councillors seek to finalize a drainage plan.

The proposed plan was presented to council by Peter Stevens with MPA Engineering who said four local authorities; Ponoka County, City of Lacombe, Town of Blackfalds and Lacombe County have all agreed to a master plan that they all can follow.

The report was approved to be finalized, which will then be sent to Alberta Environment for approval.

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THANK YOU! Ponoka Emergency Tri-Services Society and Rotary Club of Ponoka would like to thank the following for their contribution to the Triathlon Plus, helping to make it a success.

RCMP / Auxilliary Tim Horton’s Alberta Highway Services (Al Kraft) ATB Financial Ponoka Professional Pharmacy Shoppers Drug Mart Royal Bank Travel Only (Sue Lamb) Rowland Parker Crawford Agencies

Ponoka Fire Department Ponoka FCSS Town of Ponoka Aquaplex Legacy Ford Almita Piling Inc. World Financial Group PCHS Classic Granite Works Remax (Jane Wierzba) McDonald’s

Tantec Electronics Ltd. Town of Ponoka Public Works Ponoka County 7-Eleven Food Stores Altitude Laser Spa Family Meats Volunteers Residents/Parents Who Came Out To Support the Participants

We apologize if we have overlooked anyone on the list.

Your contribution was greatly appreciated.

Children with disabilities had their own special day at the Rodeo Challenge June 27 at the Stampede Grounds.

There were many modified rodeo games with volunteers and cowboys with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association doing their part to help out. Please see our story on page 23.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Thanks for making this event such a success and look forward to next year!

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Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit Youth Dance Troupe performs in Hawaii Submitted by Kevin Buffalo Coordinator/ Vice PrincipalMeskanahk Ka Nipa Wit School

The Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit Youth Dancers attended the World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education from May 19-26, 2014. Our youth group went there to present and to dance for the Indigenous people. There were people from New Zealand, Australia, USA, Brazil, Europe, South America, Asia and other parts of Canada.

While we were there, the 21 youth who attended plus 10 chaperones from Maskwacis were teamed up with 9 youth from Paul Band and 7 chaperones.

Our presentation was originally set for a group of 30 on Thursday, May 22 at 11 a.m.; however there were over 75 people trying to observe. They tried to cram themselves into the adjoining meeting rooms and it was too packed. Therefore, adults and youth performers decided to go out into the courtyard to dance, as it was 88°F on that sunny day (36°C). Suddenly we had over 250 people come out when they heard the drumming.

What a spectacular event!

We completed our presentation (that was now 45 minutes longer than slated) with a round-dance and followed-up with pictures. The response was totally positive and we welcomed the feedback, which included four invitations to the following places: Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and California.

Later that evening, we did on-stage performances (15 minutes) and although some presenters went over their time limit, people waited for our showcase. There was a standing ovation and we were later invited to come back for the powwow in October at Hawaii (with all-expenses paid as long as we can get there). We will have to see how that goes. Another group went to a remote location to assist in development of Stone Foundation to protect homes from floods. We thank the people of Hawaii for sharing

their knowledge, their stories, and welcoming us to their traditional territories.

Some of the activities the students participated in were: -La Opio Youth Day at the second richest high school in America; where one of the singers performed there at noon (Emerson Samson *see picture). That was well received and many of the pictures and videos are posted on the WiPCE Facebook page; -Attended the Polynesian Village where the students observed and participated in the dance/ drumming activities, performances, Luau and capped-off with a show performance with the fire-twirling show; -Attended the Weyani School of higher learning and observed the practice of Technology and Media Arts- that group has won seven Emmy Awards for their student-led films and cinematography; -An ecological farm with young people working there that provides organic fruit and vegetables world-wide (we enjoyed dinner there) -Some students went to get a mud bath at Taro Farm -Pearl Harbor Tour -Daily swimming in the Pacific Ocean (Waikiki Beach) -We stayed at the Ohana East hotel (1 ½ blocks from the ocean) -Shopping for treasures and gifts -Many of the students tried surfing and were successful It was a remarkable experience that the students will probably always remember their entire lives.

We have much admiration and are truly thankful for the support to make this event such a huge success. This includes all the fundraising and behind the scenes efforts that the parents/adults and even the youth were a part of. It took much planning in order for this to occur. Our youth dancers are now being requested to perform at shows and other venues in the near future.

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Alberta bullfighter rising in the ranks

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Most people stay as far away from raging bulls as possible, but central Alberta bullfighter Brett Monea says he likes it best when he’s fighting bulls and protecting bull riders.

The Wetaskiwin bullfighter has recently risen in the ranks of bullfighters and was a proud participant in the recent Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) and this year for the first time in the Ponoka Stampede. Monea grew up on a stock farm in the Wetaskiwin area and enjoyed turning cows as a kid.

“My dad has an indoor arena we roped out of. We bucked cows all the time and I enjoyed waiving them back making them try to buck rather than go on them,” he explained.

A friend suggested he go to a bullfighting school and in 2001 Monea took some courses at the TJ Baird and Jason Davidson Bullfighting school in Balzac with his friend and fellow bullfighter Randy Thompson. From there, he slowly worked his way up the ranks of local rodeos and then amateur rodeos.

Anywhere Monea and Thompson could fight bulls, they were there and kept up the work. They started seeing more amateur rodeos. “We started doing that and paying our dues.”

Art Peters sponsored Monea to get his professional fighter’s card around 2005 and it took two years to get his pro card with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. Monea was also an alternate for two years in the CFR. He says a strong sense of what is happening during a bull riding event helps guide his actions to ensure those involved are safe.

“Our job is just whatever it takes to read the bull rider,” says Monea.

He says knowing livestock is essential and being able to read how things are unfolding in those brief seconds is important.

Bullfighter Brett Monea gets close and into a bull’s face to help protect a bull rider at the Ponoka Stampede rodeo action June 28.

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McIver lays out his vision If there is one thing that really goes for Alberta PC leadership hopeful Ric McIver, it is the way he

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rather than enlightened.

During a single day whirlwind tour through Ponoka as part of his campaign travel, McIver stopped by the Ponoka News office and offered to give details of his policy platform, although it appeared from the conversation that the platform was still in much need of building.

McIver believes his political experience at the city council and his time as a minister are great assets that will help him fulfill the leadership responsibility more than adequately.

“Excellent,” he replied when asked how he saw VJV MARKET REPORT his chances of being elected as the leader by the MARKET REPORT JUNE 25, 2014 rank and file PC membership.

On Wednesday, June 25, 2014- 1309 head of cattle went through our rings & 47 horses “I think Albertans want common sense new TOTAL - 1309 thinking, they want someone committed to Alberta SLAUGHTER CATTLE for a long time.”

D1 - D2 cows 110.00-120.00 Young Bred Cows “I am probably the best equipped one in the D3 - D4 cows 97.00-107.00 Older Bred Cows 1400.00-1800.00 Holstein cows 80.00-105.00 Good Bred Heifers: NONE race to this job,” he added.

Heiferettes 100.00-125.00 Cow/calf pairs (younger) 1700.00-2850.00 Bologna Bulls 110.00-134.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) 1300.00-1800.00 He stressed “personal accountability” as the Feeder bulls 115.00-145.00 most important characteristic of his campaign.

“Controlling of the costs will start right at the STOCKERS AND FEEDERS premier’s office,” McIver said.

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: 160.00-184.00 Heifers 135.00-160.00 Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 185.00-195.00 Heifers 170.00-185.00 He referred to his track record of completing Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 190.00-210.00 Heifers 185.00-200.00 major infrastructure projects in the Calgary region Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 215.00-220.00 Heifers 200.00-205.00 Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 225.00-235.00 Heifers 210.00-220.00 after securing the consent of the First Nations inGood Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 240.00-250.00 Heifers 215.00-230.00 Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 240.00-258.00 Heifers 220.00-235.00 volved in disputes with the provincial government Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: 250.00-258.00 Heifers 220.00-240.00 over those projects.

Dairy Steers 130.00-138.00 “I will use those skills and that attitude, my Baby Calves Dairy Type: 60.00-175.00 Baby Calves Beef Type: 300.00-575.00 willingness to listen and look for the common Hay: Sq Bales 3.00-7.5 Rd Bales NONE ground where everybody gets to win,” said McStraw: Sq. Bales .50Rd Bales NONE Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

NONE Rd Bales NONE Iver with reference to the major economic projects surrounded by controversy such as building of pipelines and faster development of oil sands.

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Also asked about SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 how he would address the issue of infraPonoka Please check website regularly for CANADA DAY! ARCHA Ag Society structure, he said his further information & updates as info is ARENA CLOSED ARENA CLOSED ARENA CLOSED – Move In ‘Spring Sizzler’ ‘Subject to change’ government would conARCHA Show tinue to build schools 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 and hospitals while he Barrel practice/ Barrel practice/ Ponoka open ride 9am-1pm also promised to pursue Private Booking open ride Morgan Summer Morgan Summer AMHA Ag Society Open Ride Arena 9am-1pm Classic Horse Classic Horse 1pm - 4pm a balanced budget, but - Move In ‘Spring Sizzler’ 8am-6pm Open Ride Show Show Barrel Racing Jackpot ARCHA Show 1-4pm did not give any details 1 – 7pm of how.

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Barrel practice/ Ponoka Perhaps the best Morgan Barrel practice/ Barrel practice/ open ride Lions Club – Summer open ride Open Ride open ride part of the interview ARENA CLOSED 9am-1pm RCMP Musical Classic Horse 9am - 1pm 1-4pm 9am-1pm Open Ride Ride – show was when McIver said Show Open Ride 1-4pm Open Ride 1-4pm 1pm - 4pm - 2pm & 7pm he didn’t know every20 21 22 23 24 25 26 thing and he didn’t have Tentative Booking Ponoka Tentative any problem admitting –Indoor Arena Lions Club – Booking – Open Ride Closed for Arena Closed for Arena Closed for Arena Les Vogt Clinic – RCMP Musical Indoor Arena that he didn’t know.

Outdoor arena 1-4pm Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Ride – show Les Vogt Clinic Barrel Racing “Albertans don’t – 2pm & 7pm – Outdoor arena Jackpot #2 – 7pm need a premier that 27 28 29 30 31 thinks he knows everyPlease check website regularly for Closed Zone 10 Paint Zone 10 Paint Open Ride Zone 10 thing.” further information & updates as info is for Arena Horse Show Horse Show 1-4pm Move In ‘Subject to change’ Maintenance He said he would listen to expert advice and learn what he Looking after all onex r would have to learn to i h C aler of your motorsports De lead Alberta. & trailer needs!

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A member of Calgary City Council for three terms and a former provincial minister of transport, McIver says one of his major priorities will be, if he is the premier, to announce a budget that “Albertans without an accounting degree will be able understand.”

He was referring to the much criticized budget figures announced during former premier Alison Redford’s tenure, which made citizens confused

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Sports

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The league champions: (back row/l-r) Head coach Gurjit Sandhu, Markus Baitinger, Zane Fessler, Jarret Henderson, Cole Howlett-McAuley, Hector Ibarra, Josh Parent, Kiearn McGinnis, Dravin Louis, coach Cameron Horan, (front row) Robert Wareham, Dillan Bouma, Jenghiz Eric, Scott Kebel, Lewis McDowell, Cameron Walsh, James Hemingson, Sean Rowland and goalie Justin Hyink. Missing is Rian VanDer Westhuizen. Please see our story on page 16.

Photo by Mustafa Eric

Lacoka Peewee II (above) team brought home the gold medal with 6-1 win over Sylvan Lake while the Bantam (left) team scored seven goals against the Lakers’ four to declare their championship.

Central Alberta Lacrosse League sends four representatives to provincials in Edmonton on July 4, 5 and 6 and two of the four are Lacoka teams.

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Johnathon Couling comes down off Morning Breath before the eight seconds are up, ending his run for the championship title of the 12th annual Jace Harty Memorial PBR Bull Riding. Photo by Amelia Naismith

PBR memorial boosts children’s amenities in Ponoka

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The 12th annual Jace Harty Memorial PBR Bull Riding, the richest PBR event in Canada, is contributing $7,000 back to community-minded projects in the spirit of a central Alberta bull rider who died much too young.

Harty was a passionate bull rider, friend, family member, and a cowboy who always had time for others.

“For those who didn’t know Jace he was a friend you just hadn’t met yet,” said announcer Brett Gardiner.

In his life Harty was a giver and each year, at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds, scores of the world’s best bull riders, rodeo fans and those who share the same love of life gather to celebrate the sport and enrich the community.

The first donation was $2,000, given to the Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge and the second was $5,000, to go toward the Ponoka Elementary School’s new playground.

In his quest for a chunk of the $40,000 in added prize money, Jace Harty Memorial PBR Bull Riding defending champion Chase Outlaw rode his way back to the top for the coveted championship buckle.

The 22-year-old Arkansas cowboy made the PBR his fourth win on Canadian soil, giving him a 100 per cent championship rate, as it was only his fourth event overall in Canada.

Taking home the buckle and bronze, as well as adding his reverence to the Harty legacy was the perfect birthday gift for the bull rider. “Ain’t no better feeling than being on top. That’s the best place to be in the world, have everybody else chasing you.”

Outlaw finished the long go with a score of 88, after riding the full eight seconds atop Two Bit Bucking Bulls’ French Connection. The short go saw him further his lead in the average with a 91-point ride. “(It) had a little bit of power, felt like money,” said Outlaw, referring to his final ride.

Outlaw started riding calves at age four, and then progressed to junior bulls and finally PBR events. For him the draw to the sport has always been knowing he can dominate the bull, “knowing that I did my job.”

Although Outlaw never had the chance to meet Harty he can relate to fervor the older cowboy held for bull riding and life. “To be able to wear the buckle with his name on it is just an honour.”

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the game. It was again Markus Baitinger approaching the Lacombe net through a Ponoka’s U16 Storm won Central Al- personal effort and kicking the goal. berta Soccer Association Tier IV League After that point, it was a half-court championship beating Lacombe 4-3 in a game with almost all the players convergpenalty shootout after the game resulted ing on the Lacombe side of the pitch, with in a 2-2 tie at the end of the regulation, Ponoka boys trying to score and Lacombe capturing the fourth of the potential five intensely working to stop them. But the medals they can claim in this season. onslaught of the Storm failed to bring the The game in Lacombe on Thursday, desired change on the scoreboard and the June 26 started with some novelty for teams went into the penalty shoot-out. many of the Ponoka boys as they were With Storm goalie Justin Hyink beplaying on turf field for the first time. Re- coming the author of two spectacular saves gardless, the Storm opened scoring by a and Dillan Bouma, Jarret Henderson, mid-range shot by Markus Baitinger just LewisMcDowell and Markus Baitinger inside the 18-yard box making it 1-0 but sending the ball to the Lacombe net in only to see an equalizer in their own net style, it was a time of jubilation for the within minutes with the scoreboard showboys and their parents watching the game. ing 1-1.

Lacombe team declared Markus BaitLacombe used a cross from a corner inger “Most Valuable Player” of the final kick cleverly to score the second just about game on the Ponoka side. ten minutes from the end of the first half “We were unlucky not to get a winand the teams went to half-time break with ner before time was up,” said head coach the hosts leading 2-1 over the visitors.

Ponoka began the second half with the Gurjit Sandhu.

“In the shootout we scored four out determination to quickly bring in an equalof five. All the shooters went up with ice izer but the score did not come until well in their veins and put the ball in the back into the halfway point in the second half of of the net.”

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

ANIMAL SERVICES

W3 GOAT DYNASTY

790

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION IS AN IN-DEMAND CAREER IN CANADA! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Oilfield

Fax: (403) 843-3430

HOOF TRIMMING

HEALTH CREW, Pen Checkers. Immediate permanent, full-time positions available.

Wages are negotiable and will commensurate according to qualifications and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benefit package. Will train the right candidate. Fax resume to: Duke Joy - JBS Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231.

No telephone inquiries.

Medical Coming Events

755 Oilfield

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

720 Ponoka Office Position Available Part-time

Duties will include data entry, answering phones and light cleaning.

Applicant must have computer knowledge and a high standard of customer service.

Please drop resume off at #2, 6000 – 48 Ave., Ponoka Attn: Kate Application deadline July 11, 2014

Hair Stylists

760

800

Oilfield

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.

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CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311

CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. o/a McDonald’s Restaurants in Red Deer, Alberta (Gasoline Alley East and West) requires a full time Restaurant Manager for each location.

Wages are between $51,000.00 to $55,000.00.

Managers are responsible for full operation of the restaurant, including but not limited to hiring and training of staff, running all programs, attending meetings, scheduling, ordering, ensuring safety standards are met, handling customers issues and must be able to work within budgets and understand profit and loss statements.

Both Restaurants are 24 hours and person must be flexible in their working hours and be willing to work weekends. We offer benefits and bonus incentives.

We require previous fast food managerial or McDonalds experience or equivalent education.

Restaurants are located at 37479 and 37428 highway 2, Red Deer.

Apply by sending resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax resume to 403-783-2975.

CALL NOW TO FIND OUT MORE

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

ZUBAR Production Services

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

Must have all valid tickets.

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Whatever You’re Selling...

We Have The Paper You Need!

Trades

850

Full Time IT Specialist needed @ Bunch, Leslieville -Strong general IT knowledge with advanced networking and MS Access knowledge required. Email jason. cermak@bunch.ca HD LICENSED TECHNICIAN FOR SEVERAL ALBERTA AREAS. Must have or willing to obtain CVIP licence.

Please email or fax applications to: Carillion Canada Inc.; dlefsrud@carillionalberta.ca Fax 780-336-2461.

KPA PRESSURE SERVICES LTD. requires licenced heavy duty/automotive mechanic. Excellent remuneration and benefits package. Fax resume to 780-621-1818. Email kpapress@telusplanet.net or mail to Box 6357, Drayton Valley, AB, T7A 1R8.

No phone calls please.

Business getting nowhere?

ADVERTISE!

760

Hair Stylists

Part-Time Stylist required Must be able to work two Saturdays a month

Apply in person to Danita at

Sunny ‘n Shears 5013 - 50 Ave.

Medical

CALL 1-403-783-3311

790 Samson Management Ltd. is a for profit organization that is currently comprised of various different Business divisions and Real Estate holdings. Our division of Roots & Berries Pharmacy is currently looking for a REGULATED/LICENSED

Pharmacy Technician Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash?

Place your ad here . . .

Phone 1-877-223-3311

requires a

FULL TIME/ PART TIME STYLIST - Experience with clientele preferred - Must be willing to work every other Saturday till 4 pm as well as every other Wednesday until 8 pm

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

• We are an independent pharmacy meeting the needs of the people in our first Nation Community • One full time position available or up to two part time Positions • Competitive wages, benefits and pension plan • Hours of operation Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm.

• Closed for all statutory holidays and during Christmas/ • New Years break • Kroll computer competency an asset • Candidate must have competed the regulation/licensing process • Complete duties in accordance with those in ACP’s standards of practice Interested persons are requested to submit a resume by mail, email, personally, or fax to the attention of Stephen Wagner at: Samson Management Ltd. Box 539, Maskwacis, Alberta T0C 1N0 swagner@smlcorp.com Telephone: (780) 585-2468 (ext. 228) Fax: (780) 585-2393 • www.smlcorp.com

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Trades

850

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Carpenters & Helpers

Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

860

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YOU CAN BE AN ENTREPRENEUR! 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

For more information call Kurt Bloomquist, representive

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

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AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING...

WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

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requires experienced DRIVERS CLASS 1 ,3 & LOWBOY, FOREMAN, OPERATORS AND LABOURERS For work in Rocky Mountain House area, as well as out of town locations.

Priority will be given to those candidates with experience.

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Top wages and benefits based on experience Possible career advancement opportunities Valid First Aid and H2S tickets required.

We offer competitive wages, benefits package, and opportunities for advancement.

Please reply by fax 403-845-5370 or E-mail: hr@pidherneys.com

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INTERESTED IN THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER BUSINESS? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you.

Post your resume online.

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

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

Trades

880

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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

FALL START • •

Community Support Worker Program

DO YOUR PART

RECYCLE

Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

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

YOUR

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

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BOBCAT SERVICES

Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka

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

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

More than a job. Think career. Think ownership.

PIDHERNEY’S

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Locomotive Mechanic (Edmonton) Cando Rail Services is seeking a Locomotive Mechanic to repair and service various types of locomotives. The work will be primarily in field environments and may require some travel.

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The Locomotive Mechanic will diagnose issues and make repairs to the locomotives along with taking responsibility for all locomotive inspections and preventative maintenance processes.

$35-40/hour. Employee Group Benefits Plan and eligibility to participate in an Employee Ownership Plan.

Fax 204-725-4100, email employment@ candoltd.com or visit candoltd.com for more information.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

SIMPLE! It’s simple to run a Garage

www.doorsondemand.ca

Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash.

Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.

403-963-5000

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

Full time position with a wage range of

Hammy’s SPIRITS requires an

ASSISTANT MANAGER This is a FULL TIME (36 hr/wk) position with full benefits Apply with resume to: Hammy’s Spirits Bay 5, 4502 50 Street

850 Employment Opportunity

Grader Operator (Permanent, Full-Time) Our Operations department is seeking an experienced, permanent, full-time Grader Operator for Division 5 (between Bentley and Blackfalds).

Responsibilities include: summer gravel road maintenance, dust control applications, and maintaining roads in a logical order to maximize efficiency. Winter road maintenance includes snow removal on paved and gravel roads. x Applicants must be dependable, willing to work 10-hour days (additional overtime may be required) & have a valid class 3 operator’s license with air endorsement. x Bring your experience, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and strong mechanical aptitude and join our team.

Apply by July 11, 2014 to hr@lacombecounty.com or via fax to: 403.782.3820.

Application and additional details of this position may be found under Employment Opportunities on our website at www.lacombecounty.com.

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

FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE IN WETASKIWIN AT VEHICLE DEALERSHIP Required to detail vehicles, answer phones, open & close gates, maintain shop.

Wage determined based on experience, knowledge & capabilities.

Contact Tim or Jennifer 780-352-2748 email resumes to jennifer@oconnorvehiclesales.ca

Aralyn Poultry Ltd. 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 • • • • • • •

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

RENN MILL CENTER INC.

Motorcycles & ATV’s

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

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

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

30

$

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311

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DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

Employment Training

900

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.

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

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC 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

Business Services #1000 - #1430

FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.

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

CALL:

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WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA

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5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

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

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Services

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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.

8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM

BOBCAT SERVICES

BRUCE’S BOBCAT Large & Small Jobs ANYTHING ANYT & EVER EVERYTHING

403-783-0663 HEATING

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

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NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY ?

Used appliances available Six month warranty

Berni's

Our Hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information.

Refrigeration and Appliance Service We deliver and install your purchases.

403-783-4880

Be sure to call

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At the Town of Ponoka we are extremely proud of our staff and the service they provide residents. Staff enjoy great pay & benefits, opportunities for career growth and the chance to be home with their families every night.

We are currently looking for hardworking, community-minded and enthusiastic individuals for the following positions:

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

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Labourer, Waterworks, Casual Schedule - must possess a valid class 5 drivers license - apply by Thursday July 10th

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Add this feature to your next career ad booking

For more information on each of the positions please visit our website at www.ponoka.ca.

Applicants are asked to submit their resumes to:

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

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

Town of Ponoka Attention: Human Resources 5102 - 48 Avenue; PONOKA, AB. T4J 1P7 Fax: 403-783-4086 Email: hr@ponoka.org

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

MÉTIS INTERPRETIVE ASSISTANCE GUIDE PROGRAM 12345

plus GST/HST

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

Well Drilling

900

995

Value Ad Network

The Town of Ponoka thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested in a career in Interpretive Guides / Group Leaders in Environment? We’re looking for MÊtis youth between 15–17 who attending school on a regular basis for this two week camp.

Space is limited, so apply today!

Application Deadline: August 1, 1984 Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

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Accounting OfďŹ cer, Temporary Full-time - possess or working towards a CA, CGA, or CMA - apply by Friday August 1st

Employment Training

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Let us amplify your message!

Equipment Operator I, Parks & Recreation, Temporary Full-time - valid Class 3 Operators License is required - apply by Thursday July 10th

“Committed to your comfort�

Robin Esau

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TOWN OF PONOKA

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday

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EYE CARE

403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168

DO YOU REQUIRE confidential, professional services that can provide assistance 7 days a week?

I provide administration support with documents such as: writing/editing reports, resumes, briefings, business letters, meeting notes and more.

Please contact Zodie @ 403-785-7150 or zodie.groves@gmail.com if you require assistance.

A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS�

Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal

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PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

4037835225 • 4037835235

Computer Services

1400

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

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

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Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Personal Services

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

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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

Rental Misc

1350

Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636 Welding

Building Supplies

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face.

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

Pet Services

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

Auctions

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

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. Summer meltdown sale!

20x20 $5,419.

25x26 $6,485.

30x30 $8,297.

32x34 $9,860.

40x48 $15,359.

47x68 $20,558.

Front & back wall included.

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

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

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

Firewood

LOGS

JOHN DEERE 4320 Tractor.

Approx. 6000 hrs. Front end loader, complete w/8’ snow blade attachment. Exc. cond.

Sold farm. $13,500.

ALSO John Deere 14’ Disc & Cultivator. 403-350-1007 or 403-782-3617

Equipment Wanted

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WANTED THIS FALL by local experienced seasoned hunters. Goose & duck hunting permission on fields where guides don’t have it fully booked & sewed up for the whole season. Call Doug at 403-347-7968

Livestock

2100

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled.

Website: simmeronranch.ca.

Martin 780-913-7963.

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

Cut & Wrapped

by Family Meats

KLIMEC FARMS 2 year old registered Black Angus bulls.

Semen tested.

Phone 403-783-0229

Moving Auction Sunday July 6- 10 a.m.

Bowden Lions Hall Bowden A.B. Full listing & pictures.. www.pilgrimauction.com Pilgrim Auction 403-556-5531

Welding

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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.

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LICENSED: FUNGICIDES, FOLIAR FERTILIZERS, IN CROP & PASTURES

403-704-4333

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Suites

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 Agricultural #2000 - #2290 • B-PRESSURE • PIPELINE • OILFIELD • ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING • SHOP/PORTABLE • CNC PLASMA CUTTING • ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING

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

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

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Farm Custom Work

WE BUY FOR CASH.

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

2190

403-704-7901

FOR SALE

1840

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

Grain, Feed Hay

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.

Outside Raised Butcher Hogs

1760

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.

Dogs

2030

1660 Sprayer for Hire

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

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Tractors

BAYS

FOR RENT 4205 - 64 St., Ponoka, AB

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

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

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

PONOKA, close to schools.

3 bdrm. + den, 1 bath house.

4 appls., single garage, fenced yard. $1100/mo/d.d.

Avail. Aug. 1st. 403-783-4993

Condos/ Townhouses

3040

BLUFFTON 3 bdrm. mobile home, on horse ranch, 5 appls, 2 bath, 2 decks, small yard, some pets welcome, bring 1 or 2 horses, riding facilities, all utils. incld’, also board for 1 horse, $1500. rent/dd.

403-843-3684

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

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

3030

NEWER 3 BDRM. condo, 5 appls., close to school., No Pets. $1250/mo.

IN PONOKA 403-348-3971

Manufactured Homes

Call 403-783-3311

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For just

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

this space could be yours!

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Cottages/Resort Property

4130

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

Houses For Sale

4020

GULL LAKE COUNTRY HOMES AND LOTS FOR SALE. Lake view and treed acreages. Open House Saturday and Sunday 10-8. www.deerepark.ca 1-877-518-7275.

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Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

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Houses For Sale

4190

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4430

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4020

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Manufactured Homes

4090

BLOWOUT SPECIAL! 2013 Moduline “Eclipse� reduced to $148,900.

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Commercial Property

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4110

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VETERINARY SERVICES

PER WEEK.

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$

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$

Acreages

LAKE FRONT LOTS

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Lots have been developed to house recreational vehicles or park model.

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Mortgages Bought/Sold

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Houses For Sale

4020

FOR SALE BY OWNER $ OAC PMT 465

Transportation #5000-5300 Fifth Wheels

4004 – 50 AVENUE 3 BEDROOM

$

5110

99,500

$ OAC PMT 430

2011 ALPINE 39’,

4 slides, satellite dish, 7500 w generator, king bed, $49,900.

403 358-403, 357-9541

5117 – 48 AVENUE 2 BEDROOM

$

92,500

$ OAC PMT 460

Public Notice #6000

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

4301 – 54 STREET 2 BEDROOM

$

98,500

Investors – annual gross income of all four properties is $ 37,200. All properties are currently rented.

For further details call

MARY @ 403-783-6609

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY Public Notices

Over 2,000,000 hours St. John Ambulance volunteers provide Canadians with more than 2 million hours of community service each year.

6010 Public Notice

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY’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 County’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 County’s Planning and Development Department or by visiting the County’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:

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

Champagne breakfast helps shelter save abuse victims

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The Chicks for Charity fourth annual champagne breakfast has proven once again that continual education on women’s and community issues, plus the classy early morning mimosas are a winning mix when it comes to raising funds for those in need.

This year’s event saw money raised for the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter (CAWES), Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) and the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre.

Ponoka Secondary Campus parent council member Jackie Corkery announced to the women of the event that the school division’s portion of the funds would go toward the installation of automatic AED defibrillators in several WCPS schools.

Each year more than 45,000 Canadians die of cardiac arrest and it is the leading cause of death in women, beating out even breast cancer. The early use of an AED can increase an individual’s survival rate by up to 75 per cent.

Lisa Barrett, the acute care manager at the hospital, took to the podium to thank the women of Chicks for Charity for the new fetal monitor that is going to be purchased.

“I’m really proud to be a part of this organization and a recipient this year,” said Barrett.

Intake numbers of the hospital’s maternity ward have doubled in the last two years.

CAWES is Chicks for Charity’s primary recipient each year as the organization’s women and other women across central Alberta open their hearts and wallets to ensure the much needed resources saving women and children from domestic violence remain available.

In the last three years, Chicks for Charity has raised more than $38,000 in funds for the shelter, which operates at full capacity 80 per cent of the time with its 40 beds.

With funds, operations manager Heather Pitt says the shelter hopes to expand. “We’re hoping on the next

two to five years to have a second stage and low income housing.”

“This year alone, we’ve housed 82 women and 81 families and three of those families have come from Ponoka itself,” she added.

The event’s guest speaker was Chief Rick Hanson of the Calgary Police Service, who touched the crowd with his own knowledge and experiences when dealing with domestic violence on the job.

At his first call to attend a house under the siege of violence, Hanson and his partner entered the house, and he still recalls the smell of alcohol permeating the room. Three children were sitting in the room where the parents were fighting, watching television. As the police entered the children gave a wave and returned to watching their program.

“I looked at my partner, ‘what chance do these children have?’” said Hanson.

“The issue of toxic stress is huge,” he added. “If you don’t intervene early enough, society pays multiple times down the road.”

Abuse and professionally dealing with abuse is a complex matter for both those involved and the police.

Hanson says too often when — especially husbands — are being arrested for violence after a first encounter with the law, wives plead not to have the abuser arrested.

“When husbands are arrested they aren’t at work on Monday, they lose their jobs and the bills don’t get paid,” Hanson explained.

In many cases abusers isolate their victims from families to the point where the usually outwardly charming man has complete control over the now dependent victim. “Ironically, to many families, to many friends . . . they don’t realize the courage it takes to do that (leave). Too often they’ll go, ‘you know honey every marriage has its rough spots. You get back in there.’”

“What you’re doing here today in raising money for Heather and the women’s shelter is so vital,” he added.

Proud parents and kids at the Rodeo Challenge For Carmen Bexson, seeing her daughter Taryn in the grounds taking part in the events is a proud moChildren of all ages with special needs had their ment. This is the third time her daughter has been to own special day June 28 at the Stampede Grounds dur- the challenge. ing the Rodeo Challenge.

“It just gets them out experiencing things they The event was an don’t ever get to do,” said opportunity to give 25 “I don’t know a lot of kids that Bexson. children a chance at some Another positive part modified rodeo activities would get the opportunity to of the day is being with with the help of World families who are having do this. It’s kind of their day.

Professional Chuckwagsimilar challenges. It beThey’re the hero for the day.” on Association (WPCA) comes a day of support Ken Krossa, drivers and outriders. for those involved.

Rodeo Challenge co-organizer Kids were able to rope, “She (Taryn) gets to ride pretend bulls, and see other kids like her,” even get a ride on a small said Bexson. chuckwagon while volunteers pulled them along.

“This morning she was pretty excited to come,” Co-organizer Ken Krossa says the WPCA has al- she added. ways been a big supporter of the event and children Bev Lummis brought her daughter Hailey to the could be seen dragging their charges such as WPCA event and was pleased to see her happy and excited to drivers Jason Glass and Rick Fraser, to each of the dif- be there. ferent events. Parents were given the opportunity to “She is loving it,” stated Lummis. watch from the grandstands while their children took The Rodeo Challenge is held rain or shine and is part in the fun day. also organized by Marjorie Krossa and Lynden and “I don’t know a lot of kids that would get the op- Diane Vold. The rodeo challenge concluded with troportunity to do this,” said Krossa. “It’s kind of their phies and the kids were able to speak to the crowd day. They’re the hero for the day.” about the excitement of the day.

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

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$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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$

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