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Vol. 66, No. 30 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 | 403-783-3311 | EDITORIAL@PONOKANEWS.COM

Ponoka Storm beat Wetaskiwin Diablos Carmen Lyon takes on a strong defense during game

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Reflections of Ponoka New display at Fort Ostell Museum

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Trick Riding Young Gunz Trickriding was one of the fun opening acts last weekend at the RCMP Musical Ride at the Calnash Ag Event Centre.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Taxpayers Federation critical of growing Alberta debt

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

A protest against the billions of dollars of debt that Albertans are facing found its way to the front door of Ponoka Town Hall, July 16, with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) Debt Clock.

Alberta’s debt has already passed $10 billion and the CTF wants taxpayers to know the reason why debt is increasing. A press release by the organization states it has taken 10 years to go from no debt to billions owing.

“Making our great province debt-free once again is the number one priority for the CTF in Alberta right now,” said CTF Alberta director, Derek Fildebrandt, in the release.

“We are going to take the fight to as many towns and cities as we can to rally support and put the heat on politicians to take a stance.”

The organization projects Alberta’s debt to reach $21 billion by 2016-17 with $1.4 billion interest payments every year.

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Rod Fox says the current government saw

He recommends a new framework would be better for equal business opportunities. The current debt is such that the province is going to face big payments of interest on its debt.

“That’s going to leave Albertans on the hook for more than $820 million a year in interest payments,” said Fox. The CTF says Alberta’s debt will increase by $4.7 billion in fiscal year 2014-15 and the sacrifices made to make the province debt free has been fettered away much of the Sustainability Fund.

County pleased with solution to unsightly premises issue

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Derek Fildebrandt, Alberta Director of Canadian Taxpayers Federation stops in front of the Ponoka Town Hall on Wednesday, July 16 as part of his tour through the province to campaign against the rising government debt.

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$45 billion in revenue last year, yet spending is already $2 billion over that revenue this year.

“The Debt Clock really puts in front of people what this government

An unsightly premises saga that had been before council since the time the previous council was in office came to a resolution acceptable to is doing with this budget,” Fox stated.

He suggests the Wildrose Party’s 2014-15 Ponoka County on July 15.

After the matter was last discussed by counalternate budget would take away corporate subcil June 17, County CAO Charlie Cutforth and sidies and $100 million in Alberta Health Services assistant CAO Tom Webber informed landowner expenses over a 17- month period.

Albert Brown that if his equipment was out of diOn government subsidies, Fox said the process rect sight from the upset neighbor’s land, then he is such that it is “picking winners and losers in the would have met the conditions set by the councileconomy.” lors.

“And he’s done that,” said Cutforth.

“The neighbor is still desperately unhappy and dissatisTine Roelofsen fied,” he added, stating the neighbors want every piece of collected equipment removed Ponoka from the land.

Alberta Hospital To appease the neighboring landown4 way ers, council could take stop Twp 424 a further step and order 0.5 km Ø Highway a stop action for the 2A premises to be taken B Bobtail Nursery to court before a judge.

However, Cutforth says that would be contra403.704.4008 www.bobtailnursery.ca dictory to what the previous council originally instructed Brown to do.

“As long as he doesn’t start dragging a bunch of new stuff in there and he honors that buffer zone, he won’t further hear from us,” said Cutforth.

AUGUST 4 “He responded to it.

From the county’s perspective, I think we’re done with that,” added Reeve Paul McLauchlin.

Cutforth believes it is just the one neighboring family that has an issue with Brown’s land and that the rest are comfortable with its current state. He added that if the plaintiffs are still unhappy, it is up to themselves to take the issue before court.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Fountain Tire thieves face multiple charges caine and Brimner is currently without a job despite having worked in the oilfield industry for more than 30 years.

Goduto has no previous criminal record while Brimner exhibits a pattern of escalating criminality dating back to the early 1980s, including but not limited to assault, theft, driving impaired, driving disqualified, obstruction of a Peace Officer, flight from police and breaking and entering.

Brimner has stated his theft tendencies only escalated these last few years and that he can stay away from drugs and alcohol when not around Goduto.

Goduto was released before the July 18 court appearance because of her lack of criminal record and the fact that it was not her who drove the stolen truck into the RCMP vehicle.

The charges facing the two suspects include breaking and entering, theft over $5,000, possession of instruments for the purpose of breaking and entering, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, assault of a police officer with a weapon; the Ford truck (?).

Court proceedings on the case will resume on July 25 at 9:30 a.m.

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

A male suspect who broke in to Ponoka’s Fountain Tire on July 11 remains in custody following his first court appearance in Ponoka provincial court via closed circuit television on July 18.

Kenneth Brimner and Gina Goduto, common law wife of three years and partner in the crime, are both facing multiple charges from the attempted break and enter.

At 12:20 a.m. on July 11, two Ponoka RCMP members on patrol noticed a white Ford truck at the Fountain Tire, with both driver and passenger doors open. As police approached the location with their emergency lights activated, Brimner and Goduto ran from behind the truck, got in, and Brimner attempted to flee by driving into the RCMP vehicle three times.

During the court proceeding, it was alleged that in his panic of being caught, Brimner had accidently jammed the transmission, got the accelerator stuck and couldn’t get the truck into park. Through counsel, it was mentioned that he did not deliberately hit the police vehicle and he did not realize they were RCMP until he was ordered to exit the vehicle and brandish his hands.

The building sustained some damage and the lock was broken. Several large tractor/trailer tires had been loaded onto the Ford truck, which was stolen in Calgary.

Brimner and Goduto are both from Calgary. They are said to be currently moving and needed a damage deposit of $2,100 for July 11 at 11 a.m. to give the landlord.

Both suspects are said to be addicted to crack co-

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Entries in the Rural & Urban Landscaping and Vegetable Garden Competition for all ages must be in by August 6th. Contact Janet at 403-783-2477 or visit the Ponoka Ag Society website at www.ponokaagsociety.ca for more details.

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A Bashaw man was sentenced to 120 days in a provincial correction institute with 30 of those days to be served consecutively, a three-year driving probation, and a $100 victim surcharge fine, July 11.

Curtis Bunz was stopped by Ponoka police earlier this month while driving erratically along Highway 2, almost causing two separate collisions.

As the lone occupant of the vehicle, he was exhibiting slurred speech and an odor of alcohol permeated the vehicle.

Bunz was arrested on site — having provided two breath samples — for his third offence of driving while intoxicated in less than three years, with the two previous convictions stating he drove with alcohol levels over 0.8.

Because of his earlier offences, Bunz was already on a driving probation so having recently been caught in his vehicle also added a breach of condition to his charges.

During his Ponoka court appearance, the court stated Bunz has had an alcohol problem since his teenage years.

Emergency crews who were called to a vehicle on fire July 20 at 6 p.m. found upon arrival a 2005 Chrysler 300 completely burnt, say police. A call to the registered owner said the vehicle was not safe to drive and police believe the vehicle was stolen.

There were no suspects for the incident at the time of writing.

Impaired driver stopped Police nabbed a motorist driving in an erratic manner July 16 at 1 p.m. who supplied two blood-alcohol samples of .21 and .20.

The 30-year-old Edmonton driver was stopped southbound on Highway 2 near the Morningside exit in a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage. He was charged with impaired driving.

Wallet taken from vehicle One vehicle owner was lucky to find their identification and wallet after it was taken from a vehicle overnight of July 16.

Sometime overnight, culprits entered a Toyota Celica at a 55 Avenue residence and took a wallet and identification. They were both found a short distance later. There are no suspects.

Theft at downtown store A downtown store had to call police

twice last week after two separate shoplifting attempts.

The first was July 16 at 1 p.m. after a 28-year-old Maskwacis woman attempted to steal some items. The second was July 17 at 11:15 a.m. after a 40-year-old Maskwacis woman and a 42-year-old Bashaw woman attempted to steal hairspray.

All three individuals were charged with theft under $5,000.

Woman arrested for possession of controlled substance A traffic stop on the Ermineskin First Nation July 17 has resulted in the arrest of a Maskwacis woman with possession of a controlled substance.

A search of her vehicle yielded approximately 14 grams of powdered cocaine and 21 grams of crack cocaine. The vehicle was seized under proceeds of crime legislation.

Maskwacis RCMP have charged Dayle Inika Cutarm with trafficking a controlled substance and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. A court date has not been released.

Ponoka RCMP received 64 calls for service over the week.

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

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

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

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PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

Corner of Hwy 53 & Hwy 2A (former Crossroads Restaurant)

www.wordoflife.ca

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Jesus loves little children Vacation Bible School. It happens but once a year.

PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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Sunday Service 10:00 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka

Phone: 403-783-4087

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

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

403-783-6012 • www.sonriseponoka.com

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

5113 - 52 Ave., Ponoka, T4J 1H6 403-783-4048 stachurch@shaw.ca

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

403-783-4329

Sunday Service: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. www.stmarysanglicanponoka.com

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

ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Fred Knip 9 miles east on Hwy 53 403-782-9877 Jr. Church during service for children Sunday Service 10:30 am

Pastor Matt Sealy Church of the Open Bible

Nearly 100 children filling our auditorium, halls, and classrooms with their energy and excitement. It costs a lot of money and it wears some of us “older” folk out.

Someone asked me this week if it is worth all the effort.

I answered them with a question. How did the Lord Jesus treat children?

The gospels leave us with many important clues, none more important than this. Jesus dealt with children on two separate occasions. The first is recorded in Matthew 18 and Mark 9. The second is mentioned in Matthew 19, Mark 10 and Luke 18. All say substantially the same thing. “Then

little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’ When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there.”

I am touched by several things in this passage. The first is the disciples’ reluctance to let the children come near. The disciples were like bodyguards, keeping wellwishers at a distance. To the disciples, the children were just a bother, one more interruption in an already-busy day.

But notice that Jesus was upset with those who would keep the children away from Him.

In Mark’s version of this incident, he uses a word that means Jesus was upset by what his disciples did. He also understood that only those who are like children can come to Him at all. Look at what Jesus said in Mark 10:15, “I assure you: Whoever does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

That must have shocked the disciples. Ironically, at that moment the little children were closer to Jesus than the disciples who tried to keep them away. According to Mark 10:16, “He took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.”

No wonder parents loved him. If you show kindness to my children, it means more than if you had shown kind-

ness to me. Little children know when they are loved, and they respond with love to those who love them. No wonder children flocked to him. Should we do any less?

Is there any work greater than caring for children? Should we not also bring our children to him? Will he turn them away?

No, He will embrace our children just as he embraced these children so long ago. Jesus will not turn our children away. It is Christ-like to love children, to care for them, to welcome them, and to embrace them. So is it worth it? Every time we move with love and compassion on behalf of the children, we are doing that which is dear to the heart of God. So as long as He loves the children…it will always be worth it.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Reflections of Ponoka

Our Canadians were brave and strong in WWI

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

Sandy, Melissa, and Caitlin, your congenial hosts at the Fort Ostell Museum have just completed a vivid and realistic display that salutes the proud and strong involvement of our Canadian Armed Forces’ men and women in the First World War. WWI, or the Great War, which was waged from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918 was a global war centered in Europe, and will always be known as one of the deadliest conflicts in history. This massive confrontation, all fought hand to hand in the trenches and rugged countryside, will never be forgotten, and would pave the way for revolutions and major political changes that would be felt around the world, long into the future.

If you visit our Royal Canadian Legion Branch #66 in Ponoka, you are welcome to browse through the clubrooms and view the magnificent scrolls, pictures and memorabilia that honour our veterans and our soldiers of past and present from town and districts, who have bravely served and carried the Canadian colors in over a century of wars and peace keeping efforts, both at home and abroad. A total of 154 locals served in World War I, in which 70 million combatants were involved

and nine million personnel were killed in the heat of the battle, including 60,000 Canadians.

The colorful new display at the Fort Ostell Museum features many of the uniforms of our Canadian soldiers and nurses, their weapons and ammunition, survival gear (including the ominous gas masks), their medals, as well as pictures and amazing accounts of the horrific battles in which they were front and centre. The Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge was considered as a defining moment for our nation, when our armed forces emerged from under the shadow of Britain and felt capable of greatness.

The key to their victory would be a devastating and well organized artillery barrage, which would not only isolate the enemy trenches, but also provide a moving wall of high explosives and shrapnel to force the Germans to stay in their deep dugouts and away from their powerful weapons. One of the most successful military events in our colorful and rugged history would unfold when attacking for the first time; the four Canadian divisions stormed the ridge at 5:30 a.m. on April 9, 1917 with more than 15,000 soldiers and overran the Germans along the front. Hill 145, the highest and most important fea-

Remember When...

Hubert Henry (Hullie) Orser grew up on a farm east of Ponoka, and as a young man fought in the trenches of World War I. While in charge of a platoon of 11 men, he was wounded at Passchendaele in 1917 during a battle that killed six of the men. During his convalescence, he was transferred to the flying corps and, during his sniper training, entered and won many rifle competitions. After the war, Hullie returned to Alberta, was very active, and passed away in 1981 at the age of 84.

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

The authentic new display at the Fort Ostell Museum is entitled ‘Battles of WWI’, and highlights the countless horrific confrontations, and the major roles that our Canadian soldiers and nurses played in World War I from 1914 to 1918.

Featured are some of the early uniforms, rifles, survival gear and medals as well as vivid accounts and photos of the battles they fought, and finally won, but not without devastating losses and hardships.

Photos courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

ture of Vimy Ridge was captured, and a glorious final victory was delivered after just three more days of battle. The Canadian operation had defeated the odds and achieved great success, even when the larger French and British offences had failed, but it would come at a great cost, with 3,598 of our soldiers killed and 7,000 wounded.

And then there were many other battles in which our Canadian military personnel were engaged, and all are featured at the amazing Fort Ostell Museum display. *In a muddy corner of Belgium, Canadian soldiers overcame unimaginable hardships to capture the ruined and muddy Village of Passchendaele in 1917. It would be the ‘City of Winnipeg 27th Division’ that would lead the final charge on November 6, but once again the victory would come at a terrible price, with over 4,000 Canadians dead and 12,000 wounded. It was after Passchendaele that the success of the Canadian lads had earned them the reputation as the best offensive fighting force on the Western front. *The Battle of Flers-Courcelette was a small part of the Battle of the Somme, but was different than any other confrontations because of the new innovations that had been developed, including the creeping artillery barrage and the use of tanks in combat. The village was finally secured and held, but only after a strong German attack had caused a brief retreat, after which the Canadian 63rd Division were called in as reinforcements to secure the victory, but with high casualties. *At the Battle of Mount Sorel in the Ypres salient, the third Canadian Division was the target of a crushing German bombardment, whose

goal it was to secure the last remaining high ground still in the British hands. Despite losing ground and position, the Canadians launched a counter attack, and eventually achieved victory on the third and final operation, but at a heavy cost of 8,000 casualties. *Other crucial WWI battles and bombardments where our Canadian soldiers were heavily involved included: the Battle of Langemarck, the Battle of Amiens (which was the beginning of the end for the German armies), the Battle of Drocourt-Queant on September 2, 1918 (where the Canadian Division attacked the DQ line supported by tanks and aircraft during the 100 Days Offensive, which was the final period of the war), the Battle of Canal du Nords, and the Battle of Courtrai, which culminated the ongoing advancement of the front lines of our Allied army, while capturing many cities along the way, and would finally achieve a tremendously hard fought, but superb victory.

Every year Canadians honour our veterans and their families during the week of November 5 to the 11 (Veteran’s Week), remembering those who fought to the end, some making the ultimate sacrifice while defending our nation’s interests at home and abroad.

The Fort Ostell Museum will celebrate Heritage Weekend with their annual Heritage High Tea on Saturday-August 2 from to 5 p.m., which will also be a great opportunity for visitors to see the new World War I display as well as all the other artifacts and treasures dedicated to the long and colorful history of Ponoka and districts.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Opinion The aftermath of the aviation crime Kosovo was the undoing litical and logistical support to of the reign of President Boris the separatist rebels.

Yeltsin in Russia, will Ukraine Although this is not a full seal a similar fate for President blown new Cold War, there is Vladimir Putin? little doubt that we are in a new In a country where demophase in the reshaping of the incratic processes do not really ternational order, with the main determine who governs it, it is difference being there is no natural that external crises beideological background to this come more of a determining conflict. This one is about gainMustafa Eric factor in the ability of those in ing new turf and/or controlling Editor power to hold on to their seats. what is already under the belt There are some important of one side or the other. differences, though, in the comIt could be fair to say that parison of the position of Vladimir Putin to the parameters of this new configuration of the that of Boris Yeltsin. At the time of the Kosovo positioning of the sides are more of an ecocrisis, Yeltsin was already seen by the Russian nomic nature than anything else. people as a drunk politician who could not take Take, for instance, the announcement of things seriously and he was accused of making the creation of the new development bank by too much concessions to the West. In the case the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, Chiof Vladimir Putin, the perception is quite the na and South Africa) with $100 billion capital opposite and domestic media are both encour- and another $100 billion pool of foreign exaged and at times forced to continue to feed change reserves. It came just one day before that image to the public. the downing of the civilian airplane and none Available evidence, even that published or of the leaders of the other founding nations of aired by the international media, overwhelm- the new bank issued any statement condemningly shows that the downing of the civilian ing Russia for its role in the crash. Maybe in airplane belonging to the Malaysian Airlines the days and weeks ahead, once official inveswas the work of separatists in eastern Ukraine tigations have been completed and the results supported by Russia and the international announced, they may issue statements of sorcommunity is tightening the screws around the row and regret for the loss of civilian lives just Russian leadership to give in by accepting the for the sake of having paid lip service to the responsibility for the plane disaster (better to incident, but they will not seriously think of call it the crime) and stopping the ongoing po- taking on Russia, because they are now on the

Help 2014 Agricultural Fair survive Dear Editor, Once again the Home Hobby and Horticultural Show will be coming to our town. There will be lots of entertainment, many varieties of flowers and vegetables, adult and children’s sections, grains and legumes, landscaping and vegetable gardens, a seniors division, sewing section, a special needs area and a baking section, too.

The latter needs to be checked out as there are special prizes to be won. The art division shows great talent to be recognized. Everybody that loves crafts will see others’ talents, so enthusiasts should enter some of theirs and see how they do. If one were so fortunate to have a quilt, wall hanging or rug made in the last while and not entered before, one should take it under arm and see how it does.

The judges’ comments are always helpful and rewarding.

The junior section always brings the children, they just love the items made by others (and even themselves if entered)

With our long cold winter we just experienced, some may have knit or crocheted an item or two to tuck in and enter.

A children’s area will be set up where they can maybe participate or just watch how it is or was done in years past.

I feel compelled at this time of year to write a comment or two about this fantastic fair that is both fun and exciting.

I have been a competitor and a member for some time and look forward to the displays, judges’ comments and the competition it can provide.

Fairs are meant to bring the community together. How many do you know of that are no longer in existence?

Be sure to pick up a book stashed around our town and come to the fair armed with many projects you have or as a spectator.

So how ‘bout it people? Get a book and help the 2014 Agricultural Fair survive another year Bettty McMillan Ponoka

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Russia will likely not back down from its position of supporting the separatists as that will mean a significant erosion of Putin’s domestic powerbase. Unless Russian diplomats can pull a rabbit out of the hat to allow their president to save face, there will be more and more economic sanctions by the West targeting Moscow. Russians will want to respond in kind using their single most powerful economic weapon, the dependence of Western

Europe on their natural gas exports. Putin will also play big to dethrone the US dollar from its position as the world’s reserve currency, an objective for which he will find some very sympathetic support, in particular from China.

So we will be witnessing some exciting times in the weeks and months ahead, with the possibility that while watching it unfold, we, the ordinary people, could be sucked into the whirlpool with many being drowned in the process.

Sale of AltaLink to Berkshire Hathaway Dear Editor, Canadian Engineering giant SNC Lavalin is selling its entire stake in AltaLink to Warren Buffett’s US company Berkshire Hathaway.

The deal is worth 3.2 billion.

AltaLink is delivering electricity to 85 per cent of Albertans and owns more than half of Alberta transmission lines.

The recent infrastructure upgrades to AltaLink were paid with Alberta taxpayers’ money.

Ratepayers are paying for assets belonging possibly soon to Warren Buffet.

If this sale goes through, Albertans will lose further control of our precious resources, control over critical infrastructure, control over regulations of essential services and over how much electricity is transported to the US. AltaLink’s assets are around $6 billion, Warren Buffet’s company would get it for just over $3 billion, a huge gain to the expense of Albertan ratepayers.

None of the Albertan or Canadian resources

should be sold to foreign countries. CBC Radio reported recently large holdings and pending sales of AB resources to Asian companies that are not revealed to Albertans. Just as the disputed foreign worker program is again discussed behind closed doors between Alberta government and business leaders. Why is this done in secret?

To avoid public outcry? Is our government acting in the interest of Canadians or in the interest of big business?

If you don’t want your resources foreign owned, under foreign control of price, how much we get to keep, how much our children and future generations will have in Canada for their use you got to speak up, make your voice heard.

Write, call email to your MLA, the Federal Minister of Industry at: minister.industry@ ic.gc.ca, or to the Alberta Utilities commission at: consumer-relations@aus.ab.ca Submission deadline is July 23, 2014.

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PONOKA NEWS 7

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Town Times

Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Ph: 403-783-4431 | Fax: 403-783-6745 | Email: town@ponoka.org Or Check us out Online: www.ponoka.ca

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 involve c 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

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

EVENTS AND RECREATION Upcoming Community Events Wednesdays in the Park Busy downtown:

Shoppers were out and about July 19 during the Chamber of Commerce town wide garage sale.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

County council remains active in Rimbey affairs

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Rimbey Skate Park

Ponoka County is being asked to support the development of Rimbey’s new skate park, a project headed by the Rimbey Kinsmen.

Project chairman Allen Adam told council during its July 15 meeting the Town of Rimbey has donated $40,000 plus the cost of surveying.

The total cost of the project will run between $400,000 and $600,000.

The Kinsmen are hoping for a monetary donation of $150,000 from the county as well as its support to aid in acquiring matching grants. “They have to have that matching component committed,” said county CAO Charlie Cutforth “With all of these major projects going on in Rimbey and Ponoka, it’s putting pressure on us to build bridges and roads, and we’re hearing about it. That’s the only caution,” he added.

Cutforth says the county was not involved in the construction of Rimbey’s last skate park nor Ponoka’s park.

The Kinsmen are putting in approximately $50,000 for the construction of the park. The Rimbey Lions Club is another major contributor.

New Line Skate Parks is designing the park and groundwork is expected to begin in the spring of 2015.

The new park will be located on the south side of the Lions Park, across from the United Church.

County council made no decision regarding the matter at the meeting, when the request was heard.

Central Alberta Raceways

Rod Schaff, director of the Cen-

tral Alberta Raceways drag strip, presented to councillors a future vision to further enhance the drag strip and is returning in early fall with a completed proposal.

“I would like to average a proposal over about four years,” said Schaff.

To date Ponoka County has contributed $400,000 to the raceway, in cash and services.

“We want to make this a first class facility on the drag side,” said Schaff.

“That’s going to be the golden goose of the operation.”

The drag strip is visited by sanctioned racers and the track may hold a National Hot Rod Association race.

“We’re talking 200, 300 cars from western Canada,” said Schaff.

Schaff also wants to implement youth drag race programs and involve the Edmonton RCMP to teach safety and encourage youths to race on tracks rather than county roads.

The RCMP is part of a race program that operates at the Castrol Raceway. Y.I.E.L.D. (Youth Initiatives and Education in Lifestyles and Driving) is a program dedicated to moving illegal races onto tracks and allows racers to compete against RCMP drivers.

“They’ve (Rimbey RCMP) noticed there’s not as much racing in the county,” said Schaff. “We’re going to get kids off the street.

Once the strip’s enhancements are finished, Schaff says 75 per cent of the proceeds made from the events are going to be donated back to the community.

To finish the track to the projected vision, another $2 million is needed.

July 25 -27 - Vintage Bike Rally July 25-27 - Stan Baliant Memorial Slow Pitch Tournament July 26 - Enter for the Downtown Chili Cook Off (entry forms available at Hamilton’s IGA or Leland Hotel. All proceeds go to Cancer Patient Support) July 28 - Community Blood Drive August 2 & 3 - Elite Integrity 2nd annual Drag Race Event -Ponoka Airport

July 23 – kick back and enjoy the music of Harvey and Friends July 30 – relax to the music of Gospel 792 August 6 – groove to the music of the Crestomere Cowboys August 13 – enjoy the Gymnastics performance August 20 - chill to the music of Harvey and Friends

Save the Date!

Saturday, August 2, 2014, Join us for High Tea at Fort Ostell Museum, from 1 - 4 p.m. $5.00 per person.

Celebrating our new WWI Display and local Veterans.

Library Activities CELEBRATING THE NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN: The Town of Ponoka is throwing a BBQ to celebrate the new Community Garden on Tuesday July 29th at 12:30 pm in the parking lot behind the Town Hall. We hope to see lots of people out celebrating the beautiful new space that will provide food to the food bank, friends and community.

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. The next LEGO CLUB: July 31st.

Ponoka Jubilee Library and Town of Ponoka Present SUMMER FACILITY USE SPECIAL Read to Swim

Swim to Read

Buy a Library Membership and receive 3 FREE Swim Passes ($12 Maximum per use) OR Buy 10+ Swim Passes and receive a FREE (Library Membership) Library Membership expires December 31, 2014 Offer Valid July 1 – September 1, 2014

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

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

Fire Permits Please remember that Fire Permits are required for any burning taking place within the Town, with the exception of fire pits. The permits are free of charge from the Fire Hall. Don’t forget the many alternatives to burning: try recycling, composting, or take your items to the Waste Transfer Station. If you have any questions, please contact the Fire Hall at 403-783-0112.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine ... it’s summertime! ~ Kenny Chesney

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Milestone birthday celebration reconnects family

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

More than 70 family members converged on the Ponoka Legion, July 20 to celebrate the 90th birthday party of Phyllis Carmichael.

Planning for the celebration started in October and it was Carmichael herself that used her 1946 manual typewriter to draft and send out the invitations.

“I had a really good response,” said Carmichael. “The majority of the people here are my nieces, nephews and their partners.”

“There’s always been keepers of the family history.”

Beverly Leech

All 32 cousins confirmed their attendance at the celebration, which brought family members from all over Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

“As you can see, there’s lots of people here,” Carmichael said proudly.

Carmichael’s parents originally settled in Ponoka in the early 1900s under the name of Donaghy and many of the family members still live in the area. Others have since moved to different provinces but this was a joyous excuse for family to reunite.

A key feature of the celebration was printed posters of family trees of the grandparents, great grandparents and beyond. Beverly Leech, Carmichael’s niece, used the Apple software My Family Tree to build the posters.

She said she originally had 176 people on the

More than 70 family members converged on the Ponoka Legion to celebrate Phyllis Carmichael’s (seated in the middle) 90 th birthday celebration. Carmichael and her siblings were all raised in Ponoka for many years.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

chart, but with help from the family’s archive book, curated by Carmichael, Leach was able to increase the number to 570. Leech has seven generations on one tree dating back to the 1700s in Scotland and Ireland.

“I went back to five generations from my grandparents,” Leech stated.

“There’s always been keepers of the family history,” she added.

Without the family tree book, Leech said there would not have been any way to track everyone’s names. She says in the old days, if a family’s child died at a young age, parents would give subsequent children the same name.

Maureen Donaghy, another niece of Carmichael, said the experience was well received. “I haven’t seen some of these people since I was a teenager.”

A special lunch and dessert was prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary and Carmichael took time to recognize their efforts during the banquet.

“The ladies of the Legion have been very helpful,” she stated.

Carmichael’s brother, Harold Donaghy, celebrated his 90th birthday celebration at the same location three years ago.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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Members of the Ponoka Gymnastics Club pull children from the crowd for their Gymnastics in the Park show, July 15 in Centennial Park.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Development continues for Ponoka Gymnastics Club

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Development at the new site for the Ponoka Gymnastics and Trampoline Club is well underway, directly south of the Wolf Creek Public Schools central office.

“They have just started,” explained planning and development officer Betty Jurykoski. The earthwork for the site is complete and applications for plans and permits are being processed.

“It was a bit of a confusing situation,” said Jurykoski. The club was initially going to be built on county land and the applications had been approved. However, after it was decided the county location was not ideal, all the documents had to be switched over to the town.

New Eden Worx will begin constructing the metal framework of the building in mid-September and club treasurer Annette Fenske says, if all goes well, the building will be complete in January.

Mark Hanson of New Eden Worx will be involved in the project. “He helped with the construction of the ag centre, so he’s quite knowledgeable,”

said Fenske The 70 by 130 foot building will include a mezzanine, two upstairs rental rooms, a downstairs rental party room, a concession, a walking track, which will be open to the public and an exercise room with a viewing area of the gymnastics floor; also open to the public.

The building’s foam pit is valued at $10,000 and Fenske says the club is taking recycling bottle donations from the community to cover the cost. Approximately $5,000 worth of bottles has already been donated. Benefactors will be recognized at the foam pit.

The club is also seeking corporate sponsors, whose advertising will be featured within the building.

The club’s current building is located on 49 Avenue, beside the Rowland Parker and Associates building.

Fenske says the club’s current building was going to be demolished before construction of the new one was complete and would like to thank the accounting firm for allowing them to remain there. “They’ve been gracious enough to let us stay.”

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PONOKA NEWS 11

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Fourth generation farm celebrates 100 years The Deleeuw farm has always been a cohesive family operation

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

With humble origins as a homestead for Belgian immigrants, the Deleeuw family farm has flourished under the care of four generations of farmers and have recently been recognized with the Century Farm Award by Ponoka County for their achievement. “We provided them with a big gate sign,” said assistant CAO Tom Webber.

Families are required to apply for the award and must be given approval by the Government of Alberta and once provincial support has been ensured, the county steps in.

Requirements for the award stipulate that farms must be operated by the same family for 100 years and the county mandates a historical search of land titles.

Last year the county handed out six

“We had the dairy, it was really a step forward in our life.”

Mary Deleeuw

awards and Webber says there are many eligible farms in the east end of the county.

“We’re coming up to a stage in history, a lot of this area was homesteaded between 1900 and 1914.”

Current landowner Bo Deleeuw, son of Gord, grandson of Arthur and great-grandPhoto by Amelia Naismith son of Fedor, who was one of the original Members of the Deleeuw stand by the newly crafted sign celebrating the farm’s 100th year. eight immigrants, decided to hold a 100“We just loved it because it was handyear celebration earlier in the summer to kind of neat to have the same last name and cattle. (for the farm) for four generations,” Bo exThe property still boasts three original ed down from generations and we all did honour and delight Mary Deleeuw, Arthur’s plained. structures, the barn, the pump house and the same thing at that time. We were all in wife.

“This is where we lived, this is where we the machine shed. Mary now lives at a farm “It’s pretty special for Grandma,” said the same boat and had to work hard,” said got married. I think it’s wonderful myself. I nearby but still visits her grandson’s land Bo. Mary.

Between the years of 1904 and 1912, think our forefathers would be intrigued,” to reminisce. “It just feels like a part added Mary. of me is gone . . . when you leave eight brothers emigrated from Belgium to The Deleeuw farm has always been a a place, even though the family has Canada; Hector, Earnest, Fedor, Marcel, cohesive family operation. taken over it, there’s an emptiness August, Arthur, Jules and Adhemar.

“Just to be able to farm together as a inside. But I’m happy too.”

Sponsored by Ludwena — Bo’s great-grandmother With two sons, the oldest is 14 — was initially married to Hector but after family is pretty neat. To be able to operate years old, Bo says there is a good his death, she re-married to Fedor. Together together,” said Bo. On the original farm there were a vari- chance the farm will pass to fifth they had Arthur and his two brothers, all PORTABLE TOILET SERVICES born on the farm. From her first marriage, ety of ventures, from chickens to pigs, beef, generation.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Former Ponoka resident eyes a seat in the Senate

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

A former Ponoka resident is making an attempt at being appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper with the expressed intention of taking the Senate to a higher level of functionality.

James Risdon, who lived in Ponoka some two decades ago before switching career paths and becoming a journalist, has launched an online campaign with a view to mustering enough support to attract the prime minister’s attention to be shortlisted for consideration.

Risdon said in an e-mail interview that while the salary and benefits package that come with being appointed as a senator are no negligible upgrades, he had two other major motives for his effort.

“First of all, I want to open up the Senate to what is often called ‘average Canadians’,” Risdon said.

“I’m one of those average Canadians. I don’t golf or have drinks with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, I’ve never been invited to the Queen’s palace, and just don’t move in those

circles. I’m not on national TV on a regular basis. And, under normal circumstances, that means I would probably never, ever be considered for a seat in Senate.”

Having said that, though, Risdon went on to list why he felt he was fit for the position, unlike more average Canadians, for his knowledge of the way the government works, his postsecondary degrees and his fluent use of both official languages.

“Secondly, the Senate is a place where the future is being considered now, where people are preparing position papers on what we, as a country, should do to get ready for the changes which are coming down the pipe. That’s exciting stuff. And I want to be a part of that. I want to leave my mark and work with deep thinkers on the issues, which will affect Canadians,” Risdon wrote in reference to his second motive.

With regard to the role of the Senate in Canada’s political system, Risdon indicated that he had no problems with the appointed status of the body as opposed to being elected.

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all be thinking, ‘Well, no wonder!’ But that’s the past. The fact remains that the Senate does a lot of very good work and it can do more.”

As to what he wants to personally achieve, Risdon appears to have already drawn up a strategy with regard to tackling issues of importance for the Senate and the nation.

“My first priority when I get appointed to the Senate will be to immerse myself in the existing files facing the Senate,” Risdon wrote in his email.

“There are a lot of issues I see a need to address.”

Among them are ways of developing responses to man-made and natural disasters, the need to “jumpstart innovation, research and development in Canada” and betterment of healthcare standards nationwide.

Risdon also says he will work hard to remove all tuition fees in post-secondary education. wish to thank everyone who attended their The petition by th concert on June 13 and the following Risdon calling for his businesses & individuals for sponsoring this event. appointment to the Senate can be seen Ponoka Professional Direct Travel and Cruise at the following link: Pharmacy Centre http://www.change.

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“The Senate is a place for sober second thought. And the best way to ensure people are free to think things through clearly is to avoid undue pressure on them. When our Senate was created, it was freed of the need to have its members elected. Canadian senators can instead focus on the job without being pressured to adopt this or that popular notion which may or may not be correct,” he opined.

Despite that conviction, the Senate hopeful did agree that, the political body did not command much authority. ”In Canada, we have the Rodney Dangerfield of senates. It don’t (sic) get no respect,” Risdon wrote.

“And with the recent Senate scandals, we may

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Correction In the July 2 edition of Ponoka News, the “WCPS terminates commitment with regional framework” story on page 9 states Wolf Creek Public Schools will no longer be giving money to the Regional Collaborative Service Delivery.

However, they will actually be no longer giving money to the Central Alberta Regional Consortium. We apologize for the error.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Golfing for fun

Keep wild rose on license plates

untamed perhaps, but ripe with potential and growth The wild rose I was never a very good golfer. As day to do it all over again. It is also a fact kids, we would sneak out on the Ponoka that golf clubs are made to be swung and continues to flourish and prosperity. community golf course with an old set of not thrown.

Alberta.ca is simply blah! abundantly in our road*Golf is a very hard game to figure. side ditches and spill out clubs to whack a few balls around, while To add insult to injury, Albertans are going to all the time searching in the bush for the One day you’ll go out and slice it, and unexpectantly in cracks have to fork over five bucks just to get these new lost ones that we could sell back to the shank it, hit it into all the traps and hazards plates that they didn’t want in the first place. and crannies everyregular golfers for two bits, or more. Our and miss every putt, and then the next day In the big scheme of things, license plates and where. gang from ‘Riverside row’ would share you will go out and for no reason make their logos should probably not be given a huge priIt is a beautiful, a set of clubs borrowed from our dads, par, just miss an ace, and proudly tell the ority when it comes to things to complain about. many of them way too long or too old, but gang at the club house that it was the new much loved flower.

It is true that education and health care are conThe amazing thing they worked just fine, and made us feel clubs and Rob’s swing lessons. *Golf can be the only sport where about the wild rose is like a part of the local golf crowd. stant bones of contention, and rightly so, but, it For some reason, yours truly picked up the most feared opponent on the course that it appears so fragseems, as is the case with most things, always there is you. Golf can also be ile and delicate, but it the bad habit of grabbing are those who are worse off. like marriage.....if you take isn’t. In fact, it flourthe club cross-handed, and And even though we live through what seems yourself too seriously it despite having a pretty like endless winters, suffer through drought or high ishes in this province, Treena Mielke won’t work, and both are good swing, no matter water levels, depending on the whims of mother naand doesn’t need to be expensive. how far it went, I always On The ture, overall, things are good. cajoled or coaxed or Chip shots. had this terrible hook that Other Side But, still there are some things that simply *Are you a scratch coddled into blooming. quite often ended up in the shouldn’t be messed with.

It just does! player? Sure am....every rough or in another fairThings like the wild rose on our license plates. time I hit the ball I scratch way. I even took a lesson Fittingly, the wild my head and wonder rose is our provincial flower. from Ponoka’s own Cathy It needs to stay there. Taking it away is like rewhere it went.

MacMillan, but after a Sadly, the symbol of the wild rose and the slogan moving the Flames from Calgary or the Oilers from *Golf balls are like ‘wild rose country’ is to be deleted from our license Edmonton. few holes of hacking and eggs. They’re white, sold cussing, I failed miserably Albertans need to feel proud that they live in wild plates. by the dozen, and a week and we went for a beer. rose country.

Why? later you have to go out In those days, the popular They need to remember that in spite of governThat’s just crazy. Take away our wild rose! That’s and buy some more.

Ponoka course was only ments that change with the wind, making promises *Golfer: ‘I’d move wrong, just wrong! nine holes, there were very The debate over the new proposed license plates too easily broken, no apparent ceiling on the price of heaven and earth to try and few carts buzzing around, Mike Rainone food and gas and an economy that fluctuates without break a hundred on this and the tiny club house is ongoing and so it should be.

Hammertime course. Buddy: ‘You better was located on a hill next Albertans, less than impressed with the govern- warning, some things remain constant and good. try heaven because you’ve ment’s decision to delete the wild rose symbol from to the Alberta Hospital Like flowers. Like the wild rose! already moved most of the our license plates, are up in arms. road.

I will never forget that hot afternoon earth.’

Albertans have every right to be annoyed. The *Why is the game called golf? Bewhen I launched a very rare straight shot move, by the provincial government, is ridiculous. at the flag, then realized that it was headed cause most four letter words were already Over 40 Years of Drilling Experience We are a province where the wild rose flourishes for the next group, and I yelled out a loud taken.

WATER WELL DRILLING, and the fact that we will no longer be able to boast *He claimed that he played the course ‘fore’ before it hit a big bald guy on the PUMP & WATER TESTING, backside. Gingerly, I ran out to apologize so badly that he lost two balls in the wash- about that delightful fact on our license plates seems when I discovered that it was none other er. The best way to make friends on the ludicrous.

WELL SHOCKING, PRE-DRILL FOR PILES than my school principal Mr. Larson, and golf course is to pick up someone else’s Deleting the wild rose symbol because of a seemBACKHOE SERVICE 24 Hour then I imagined with horror that the re- ball. ing conflict with our Wildrose Party seems petty and ...for domestic, industrial & oilfield Service Whatever the case, Ponoka is blessed small. mainder of my elementary grades would Alberta Government BENTLEY 403-748-2955 be served in his office without recesses. with two naturally unique and challenging The Wildrose Party, itself, was clever in comRED DEER 403-343-6266 Grants available Whatever the case, here is my salute and golf courses in the area, with the Ponoka dedication (all in fun) to golfers of all ages Community layout situated beside the ing up with a name befitting the province in which Fax: 403-748-3015 PO Box 700, Bentley, AB T0C 0J0 whether they are seasoned pros or every Centennial Centre road, and the Wolf it lives, as was The Alberta Party. However, it seems www.tallpinedrilling.com day duffers. I hope that this will bring a Creek course near Morningside. Don’t Alberta.ca will be allowed.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Offering solace in South Sudan Former nursing student volunteers with Doctors Without Borders Ravi Jaipaul of Ponoka is on a nine-month volunteer mission with the international charity Medecins sans Frontieres in the newly independent South Sudan. The below submitted article reflects how he contributes to the betterment of life of the needy in the war-torn country.

Ravi Jaipul of Ponoka in front of the Medecins sans Frontiers (Doctors without Borders) office in South Sudan.

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When Ravi Jaipaul opens his eyes to greet the day, they land on the straw-thatched roof of his tukul – a cone-shaped mud hut. It’s 7:30 a.m. and he’s already mentally running through the seemingly endless to-do list that comes with managing a 100-bed hospital in a South Sudan refugee camp.

He has a lot on his mind – cholera, food insecurity (refugees have only received 10 days’ worth of food this month), and, of course, the country’s civil war.

Working with Doctors Without Borders in South Sudan may seem a world away from MacEwan University, where Ravi began his journey as a nursing student, but the connection isn’t as tenuous as one might think. Advocating for people facing adversity around the world was high on his agenda, even then – one of his many volunteer projects involved walking 300 kilometres from Calgary to Edmonton to raise awareness of the situation in Darfur.

“Providing healthcare for the most vulnerable populations in the world has always been a dream of mine, even when I was at MacEwan,” says Ravi. “In some ways, working in South Sudan is like coming full circle.”

Back at the refugee camp, Ravi gets ready for his day – using the communal latrine, cleaning up and heading off to share breakfast with his Kenyan, Ethiopian and international colleagues in a larger mud hut. Then, he begins the 200-metre walk to the hospital along a road lined with haphazardly constructed houses made out of wood and plastic sheeting.

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The ramshackle health facility where Ravi Jaipaul strives daily to contribute to the betterment of life for the unfortunate people of South Sudan.

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homes is one of the things that surprised Ravi the most. “It’s amazing how kind and respectful the refugees are. They clearly miss home and would like to go back, but they are so grateful and always willing to give you a smile and a wave.”

In over a month since taking on the role of managing the camp’s hospital, he’s seen many of these people in the series of semi-permanent structures with concrete floors and large mesh-net openings that make up the hospital’s emergency room, adult ward, pediatric unit, maternity unit and inpatient therapeutic feeding centre.

It’s here, at the centre that treats severely malnourished children, where a tiny one-year-old patient with sorrowful brown eyes and hair tinged orange from malnutrition stands out in Ravi’s mind.

“When I sat at her bed, she instinctively took my hand in hers, gave it her mightiest squeeze and looked up at me. Her hand was so small it barely took up half my palm.

These are moments in life that stop your heart and strum your soul. In that moment, she reminded me that it’s always the people that make everything worthwhile.”

Although Ravi’s day is far from routine, it usually involves some combination of completing rounds with his staff of local nurses, working on schedules, helping out in the busiest wards when he can, preparing for the construction of a cholera treatment centre, transferring critical patients to the referral hospital 20 minutes away or visiting a satellite mobile clinic.

His workday officially ends at 7 p.m. with a daily security meeting, but Ravi and his colleagues remain on call at all times in case of emergency or staff shortages, and his radio is his constant companion.

While the job clearly isn’t for everyone, to Ravi, the nine-month Doctors Without Borders mission is a dream come true. “I’ve been chasing this goal for about half a decade.

Working with refugees and with this organization is one of the most difficult, humbling and rewarding things I’ve ever done.”

Ravi says he has lots to do before his mission ends in January 2015, including facing one of his biggest challenges – patience. “I have a long list that I keep in my pocket with all of the things that I want to accomplish – reorganizing the emergency room cabinet, creating a training program for our ward assistants, developing referral guidelines for our satellite clinic – and it keeps growing all the time. I have to realize that it can’t all happen at once, remember that this is only my second month here and make sure to prioritize my work, focusing on the things that will positively affect patient care first.”

After all, Ravi says it’s seeing patients like the little malnourished one-year-old girl leave the hospital healthy that makes everything worthwhile. “By the time she was discharged, she was plumped up and her hair was no longer than rustmalnutrition colour – she looked fantastic. I almost cried when she left.”

PONOKA NEWS 15

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Around 200 members of the Maskwacis Cree community walked from Ponoka to Samson nation on Thursday, July 17 to raise awareness on the growing problem of suicides in the community.

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Suicide awareness march mobilizes Cree communities

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Some 200 members of Maskwacis First nations members staged an 18 km. “Walking in Spirit” march from the Christian School in Ponoka to Samson nation on Thursday, July 17 in an effort to raise awareness on the depressing problem of suicides affecting the Cree communities.

Organizer of the walk, Mason Buffalo, said in the past three months alone five

members of the Maskwacis First Nations, majority of them female, had committed suicide and that the march was aimed at not only honoring their memories but also attracting attention to the issue.

He described the main reason for these suicides as “loss of hope, no jobs, nothing to look forward to.”

Buffalo, who left his community a few years ago after his first cousin committed suicide and lived in Ontario before coming

back, said this was the third march he had organized.

“In the first march from north, we walked from Wetaskiwin to Maskwacis and last year, in the second event, we walked from the east,” Buffalo said.

“After this year’s march from south, we will be completing the walk from the four directions by staging the march from the west next year,” he added.

Buffalo said his primary goal in orga-

nizing the march was “to bring this reality out of darkness instead of turning our heads the other way.”

“This is a way of bringing us together to let each other know that we are not alone in this healing journey.

Participants in the march donned red tshirts with the names of the suicide victims written on them and some carried their photos on placards.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Musical Ride delights children of all ages

BY JEFFREY HEYDENKAYE

Plans to improve the Centennial Park are that much closer after sold out RCMP Musical Ride shows at the Calnash Ag Event Centre last weekend.

The event was a fundraiser for the Ponoka Lions Club, who want to improve the lighting at the park and replace the aging wooden playground.

Organizer Barry Neath was pleased with the sold out shows.

He was unsure how much money was raised as the club still has to pay for stalls and rental of the building, but Neath did say their ticket sales were $1,000 over the fore- Jakob Morris (middle) looks on as a RCMP Musical Ride Mountie greets attendees of a show July 20 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye casted amount. the horses and travelling the country. picked, riders train for 16 weeks, “It’s a great show,” he stated.

The event was also an opportunity to honour Usually there are 32 people that are five days a week before going on the Cpl. Travis Ogilvie, a Mountie originally from chosen to try out, and of those 32, road.

Each year the Musical Ride travPonoka injured in a gunfight in Vegreville in Janu- approximately half are picked.

The majority of applicants have els to two Canadian provinces, this ary. Ogilvie and his family were honoured at each never ridden a horse before, either, year was Quebec and Alberta. The of the four shows over the weekend.

When he first heard of the Lions Club’s plans, so Benoit says they screen to ensure first official Musical Ride was perOgilvie was hesitant to agree as he did not feel a person can be trained to ride. Once formed in Regina in 1887. what he did was worth the recognition. However, he was honoured with an overwhelming response. On the afternoon show July 20, attendees gave Ogilvie a standing ovation.

“Ponoka’s a very strong, family oriented community,” said Ogilvie.

“I’m really grateful for the Lions Club and the Town of Ponoka to be honoured in this way,” he added.

Many training hours for RCMP riders For the last 21 years Sgt. Paul Benoit has been training Mounties to ride the Hanovarian breed horses that tour the country every year. He says they used to ride thoroughbred horses but that breed was sometimes too much for riders.

The Hanovarian breed is a cross between a draft horse and a racehorse, explained Benoit. “It’s a warm blood…it’s a quieter horse.”

He says Mounties apply to be in the show and will commit to a two-year stint riding

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Maybe the crew who launched the missile that brought down Gwynne Dyer Malaysian Airlines Think flight 17 over eastern Globally Ukraine on Thursday afternoon were trained professionals, but it seems unlikely. They weren’t good enough to tell the difference between a military aircraft and a civilian airliner.

The Ukrainian planes were smallish aircraft flying low in a combat zone; the huge Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 was flying straight and steady at 10,000 metres (33,000 feet). A fully trained operator would know the difference in an instant.

Somebody who had just had a crash course in firing Buk missiles (two tracked vehicles and a lot of electronics) might not. So 298 people died.

The really damning evidence is on the social media sites. First there is a post on a top rebel commander’s site, just at the time MH17 went down, claiming to have downed a Ukrainian transport plane. Within hours that post was deleted. Then the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) posted intercepted telephone conversations between rebel commanders on YouTube.

“Demon”, commanding the rebel troops who are the first to the crash site, reports: “Cossacks from the Chernunkhino checkpoint shot down the plane....They found the first body. It’s a civilian.”

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“The debris rained right into the yards.”

“Any weapons there?” asks Greek. “None at all. Civilian things. Medical stuff, towels, toilet paper,” says Demon. “Any documents?” asks Greek. And Demon, finally realising what must have happened, replies: “Yes. From an Indonesian student. From Thompson University.” And he curses again.

It’s probably not Thompson University, which is an entirely online institution in the United States. It’s almost certainly Thompson Rivers University, in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, which has a student exchange agreement with the International Islamic Education Council (IIEC) in Indonesia.

And there’s no way, without access to the crash site and with only a few hours to do the job, that the Ukrainian intelligence service could have come up with that kind of detail to put into a fake recording. It’s genuine. The rebels did it.

Russia didn’t want the Cossacks at Chernunkhino to shoot down a civilian airliner, but it has been giving the rebels heavy weapons while strenuously denying it. It has been caught redhanded, and hundreds have died. This is indeed a game-changer – but in which direction?

As President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, “This tragedy would not have occurred if there were peace in (Ukraine), or in any case, if hostilities had not resumed in southeast Ukraine. And certainly, the government over whose territory it occurred is responsible for this terrible tragedy.”

In other words, yeah, we gave the rebels the weapons, and they used them to shoot down the airliner, but the whole thing wouldn’t have happened if the Ukrainian government had just given

have been trying to look the other way (although the United States did impose some extra sanctions this week), but they can’t look away after this. Western sanctions against Russia are going to go

up quickly and steeply now. It’s already ugly, and it’s going to get even uglier.

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

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Home, Hobby and Horticulture Show conveners happily collect their totes full of the tools and goodies they’ll need for each of the classes and aspects of the event.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Home, Hobby and Horticulture Show draws near “We’re hoping that people in Ponoka, both urban and rural, will enter,” Lauraine Weir

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Organizers of The Home, Hobby and Horticulture Show held their final preparatory meeting on July 17 and they are excited to once again present the show to the community.

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“We’re hoping that people in Ponoka, both urban and rural, will enter,” said Lauraine Weir, Ponoka Agricultural Society president.

Entrees cost $2 per category for adults and $1 for youth. However, the most the show will charge is $10. “You can enter as many things as you want,” said Weir.

She added that those who do not want to enter the show are encouraged to come anyway and experience the fun classes taking place, ranging from

making freezer jam, hobby horses, candy pulls and silk cocoon unraveling.

The classes take place Aug. 23 and also offered are two bouts of agility dog performances, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

What to eat: Tasty or healthy “A Big Fat Crisis” by Deborah A. Cohen, MD c.2014, Nation Books $26.99 / $30.00 Canada 263 pages You feel as though you might have to quit your job.

Yeah, you’re that desperate to get away from the treats that somebody’s been leaving in the break room. Nice gesture, but you’re totally incapable of resisting them and each bite ruins your diet.

It’s a point of shame that you have no willpower, but there may be more to your weight problem than lack of the word “no.” Find out by reading the new book “A Big Fat Crisis” by Deborah A. Cohen, MD, and cut yourself some slack.

It seems as though you can’t escape it: everywhere you look, you’re reminded to eat healthier, get active, and lose weight. But you also can’t escape the things that taste good but are bad for you, and sticking to Dietary Guidelines “is neither easy nor fun.” In fact, most of us don’t eat right and just five percent of us get the recommended amount of exercise.

But to say that we’re weak-willed is misleading, says Cohen. Most overweight people “appear to have plenty of self-control in most other areas of their lives.” They get to work on time, volunteer, pay bills, drive safely, and raise families. So why can’t they control what they eat?

The reason, Cohen says, is twofold: we’re hard-wired to eat, and we’re exploited by our “food environment.” The good news is that the latter – “point of purchase and point of consumption” - are changeable. First, though, we must understand “that an individual’s ability to resist overeating is limited when excess food is constantly available.” In other words, for myriad reasons, the 4904 - 50th St. more we try to control Ph. 403-783-3639 our appetites, the less we can avoid that extra PLAYING donut or large O-rings.

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So you say you need to lose ten pounds – but they’re kicking your (well-padded) butt? It might not be your fault, and “A Big Fat Crisis” tells you why but not without an extra helping of controversy.

On one side of the table, this book should be a big comfort to anyone who’s shamed by weight and temptation. Author Deborah A. Cohen, MD takes the onus off dieters by explaining that it may be genuinely true that they can’t help themselves.

Cohen doesn’t let them totally off the hook, though; she still scolds, but not terribly harshly.

The controversy, however, lies in Cohen’s strongly-opinionated solutions. Specifically, restaurant owners, grocers, vendors, and retailers won’t like ‘em. Not one crumb.

Obviously, this isn’t your usual diet-and-exercise book. There are conversation-starters on every page here, and lots to think about. But if you’re concerned about obesity, eating right, and your family’s weight, “A Big Fat Crisis” might give you the skinny.

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Virginia Rising

BY DAVID WHITE

“I don’t understand why the D.C. public doesn’t realize its Sonoma and Napa is just a day’s drive. It’s an easy, straight shot out of the city, and there are incredible wines,” exclaimed Sebastian Zutant, the co-owner of The Red Hen, a popular restaurant in the nation’s capital known for its serious yet quirky wine list.

Zutant has been managing beverage programs at some of Washington, D.C.’s top restaurants for more than a decade. And in recent years, he has become a big proponent of Virginia wines.

Many critics share Zutant’s newfound respect for the state. After a recent visit to the Old Dominion, celebrated British wine authority Jancis Robinson suggested that Rutger de Vink of RdV Vineyards has “a good chance of putting the state on the world wine map.”

De Vink’s name is almost always mentioned alongside Jim Law of Linden Vineyards and Luca Paschina of Barboursville Vineyards, two key figures in Virginia’s wine industry.

Bottles from these producers would convert just about anyone who doubts the state’s potential.

But many consumers continue to give short shrift to Virginia, even if they’re in driving distance of its best wineries. Indeed, when Zutant shows off wines from producers like RdV, Linden, and Barboursville, he’ll often hide the labels.

“At my restaurant, I try to change perspectives,” he explained. “It’s never about bringing over a bottle of wine from Virginia; it’s always about hearing what my customers like.

Then I’ll open a bottle from Virginia, have them taste it, and explain where it’s from. That’s the only way I can do it.”

In mid-May, I visited Linden with Zutant to chat with de Vink, Law, and Paschina about the future of Virginia wine. While the industry has experienced remarkable growth -- over the past decade, the number of wineries has increased from 78 to over 250 -- the three winemakers admitted there’s still great skepticism in the marketplace. But they’re optimistic.

“I’m not in a hurry,” replied Pas-

china, when Zutant expressed his frustration. “We’ll get there. Every year, the knowledge of Virginia wine increases. It’s up to us as producers to create an experience for people.”

“We’re making world-class wines that compete with the top wines around the world,” Rutger de Vink

De Vink agreed. One experience he’s fond of is a brown-bag tasting, where he’ll pit his wines against similar blends from better-known regions.

“We’re making world-class wines that compete with the top wines around the world,” De Vink said. “If you don’t think so, let’s put them in brown bags. Unless someone like Robert Parker says -- ‘95 points!’

-- everyone will be suspicious of Virginia. That’s hard. But it’s getting better.”

Zutant isn’t the only restaurateur starting to pay attention to Virginia.

On marketing trips across the country, Paschina has found a growing thirst for his wines.

“We have to identify spots with intelligent wine buyers -- ones that aren’t prejudiced or lazy,” he explained.

“It’s easy to buy famous wines, put them on the list, and jack up the prices,” Paschina continued. “Those are the restaurants I don’t want to be in. Barboursville is at a fantastic restaurant in Brooklyn -- and I’ve had people come visit the winery after tasting the wine there. Some of our best buyers, historically, have come after hearing about us from restaurants in New York, Washington, Richmond, and Charlotte.”

Jim Law has also seen a huge uptick in restaurant interest. “The differences I’ve seen are phenomenal, especially in the last five years,” he said.

Thanks to the D.C. region’s large population, many Virginia wineries can afford to ignore quality and instead focus on weddings and weekend tourists. So it takes a moral interest in quality to produce world-class wine.

This commitment ties De Vink, Law, and Paschina and a handful of other vintners together.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

What did the bear say?

Grrrrr…really long and loudly. Grains are mixed this morning but since a bearish report from the USDA on Friday, the only place you would’ve seen bulls roaming around recently was at the Calgary Stampede. Managed money continues to be net sellers of all grains, except for corn surprisingly as it’s been suggested that unless average U.S. corn yields hit 170 bushels an acres, prices are justifying current estimates of supply and demand. One area that is seen possible production drop is India where late/minimal monsoon rains are delaying summer seeding.

Thus far, only 5.2 million acres of corn have been planted, compared to the long-term average of 9.14 million. Further, soybean planting is 90 per cent behind schedule with only 1.95 million acres seeded. While concern is building for inflation in India due to lower production leading to higher food costs, the Indian government is saying that there’s enough

grain being produced which would be a record, while in this year to add to the the U.S., it’s seen at 415 million “huge stocks” already bushels, the highest carryout since available.

Further, 2006/07. However, a tight balance with El Nino forecasts sheet for the 2013/14 year has left getting pushed back, the U.S. to have record imports of significant and sussoybeans with Canadian canola betained bullish sentiment ing sent south to fill the gap left by a may not creep back into low carryout number of 140 million the market until late bushels.

2014/early 2015.

U.S. corn production this year is On Friday, July 11th expected to be almost 13.9 billion we got the U.S.D.A’s bushels and if crop conditions are monthly installment of maintained through the crucial polliBrennanTurner the world agricultural nation phase, it could easily surpass Farmlead supply and demand the 2003 record year of 13.925 bilestimates and it was lion bushels. As a result, U.S. 14/15 the same-old bear-paw ending stocks will climb by almost punch square to the market’s jaw. 50 per cent year-over-year to 1.8 billion bushels, The entire complex headed lower and also padding the 188 million tonnes of global based on a large crop expected to supplies available at the end of the season. Not come off in various parts of the world helping the supply/demand equation is the fact that this year, adding to both domestic feed numbers were also reduced for both old and U.S. and global ending stocks. Spe- new crop. As for wheat, supplies are seen growing cifically, global soybean stocks are with good production numbers worldwide includseen climbing to 85.3 million tonnes ing Australia, whose production estimate was raised by 500,000 tonnes to a 26 million-tonne crop. Overall, the trend looks to continue to be bearish – in weather, crop conditions, fundamen-

Watch out for blue-green algae blooms FROM AGRICULTURE ALBERTA

two weeks,” says Orr-Langner.

“Once the bacterium dies, the cell structure breaks down and releases the toxins into the water, so it’s vital to stay away from the water while this is happening.”

She says the best recommendation is to be proactive. “Aerate all of your dugouts, especially ones livestock drink from. Adding that extra oxygen into the water will help break down the nutrients and reduce the number of algae blooms.”

Funding is available for aeration systems, as well as for new dugouts and dugout expansion, under the Growing Forward 2 On-Farm Water Management Program. For more information on blue-green algae, call the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276)

The recent hot weather across the province has raised concerns about blue-green algae blooms in dugouts.

“Blue-green algae is actually cyanobacteria, and can produce toxins that can be very dangerous,” says Melissa Orr-Langner, agricultural water engineer, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton.

“It can cause organ damage or even death if ingested by humans, livestock or pets.” Orr-Langer says blue-green algae can often be hard to identify. “Some people say it looks like pea soup or grass clippings suspended in the water. They may even see some scum with a blue-green tinge dried up on the beach or shoreline.”

If blue-green algae is suspected in a dugVJV MARKET REPORT out, it’s best to err on the side of caution, says MARKET REPORT JULY 16, 2014 On Wednesday, July 16, 2014- 989 head of cattle went through our rings Orr-Langner. “Don’t TOTAL - 989 swim or bathe in the water and remove SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows 110.00-123.00 Young Bred Cows your livestock from it.

D3 - D4 cows 98.00-107.00 Older Bred Cows 1400.00-1800.00 Don’t consume the waHolstein cows 80.00-105.00 Good Bred Heifers: NONE Heiferettes 110.00-130.00 Cow/calf pairs (younger) 1700.00-2850.00 ter even if treated, and Bologna Bulls 120.00-141.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) 1300.00-1800.00 that includes fish from Feeder bulls 125.00-150.00 the water, and don’t STOCKERS AND FEEDERS use the water on your Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: 180.00-194.00 Heifers 170.00-185.00 vegetable garden,” says Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 190.00-205.00 Heifers 180.00-195.00 Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 195.00-215.00 Heifers 190.00-205.00 Orr-Langner.

Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 215.00-238.00 Heifers 205.00-218.00 “You should also Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 235.00-260.00 Heifers 215.00-235.00 Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 245.00-270.00 Heifers 225.00-245.00 contact an Alberta Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 250.00-275.00 Heifers 230.00-245.00 Agriculture water speGood Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: 250.00-275.00 Heifers 230.00-250.00 cialist at 310-FARM Dairy Steers 130.00-138.00 Baby Calves Dairy Type: NONE (3276) for assistance.”

Baby Calves Beef Type: 320.00-330.00 The dugout can be Hay: Sq Bales 4.00Rd Bales NONE Straw: Sq. Bales NONE Rd Bales NONE treated using a copper Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

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tals, demand, etc.

Here in the Canadian Prairies, estimates of unseeded and flooded acre losses continue to build, mostly in western Manitoba. Forecasts range from four million acres total to nine million acres – we’re pegging things around the five million-acre level. All the aforementioned in mind, now’s a good of time as ever to be re-evaluating your marketing strategy, given what you have in the bin, what it’s looking like in the field, and what your cash needs will be like over the next six-to-12 months.

To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a riskfree, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS & Android).

His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead. com) or phone (1-855-332-7653).

Summer weather slows crop growth

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The crops in Ponoka County are developing at an acceptable rate but with more ideal weather conditions, their stature could continue to improve.

“Some portions of the west central portion of the county received some severe weather that damaged some crops, about a week ago,” said Shayne Steffen, Ponoka County manager of agricultural services. He estimated between 1,000 and 1,500 acres were damaged.

As of July 18, approximately 60 to 70 per cent of the county’s first hay cut was complete.

The entirety of Ponoka County provides good land for crop, however, the western portion is slightly better suited for hay crops and pasture because of the limited frost free growing days.

“Canola, wheat, barley and oats are all look-

ing good right now but we do need some more rain to continue to fill out the crops,” said Steffen.

He believes another six to 10 inches before the harvest would put producers in a good position for all crops, although this year the most planted are canola, wheat, barley and peas.

According to the Alberta Crop Report, crop conditions as of July 15 for Region Two Central, which encompasses Ponoka, hot and dry conditions were affecting both crops and soil conditions.

“Weather is starting to make an impact on crops as they are shallow rooted and could use more moisture,” the report stated.

Sub-surface soil moisture has, over the last two weeks, dropped down to 28 per cent, leaving it at 56 per cent good to excellent.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Sports

Ponoka Storm FC’s Carmen Lyon takes on a strong defense July 20 during the game against the Wetaskiwin Diablos.

Ponoka won 4-3.

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Ponoka wins over Wetaskiwin in high stakes game

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Men’s soccer saw a heated battle July 20 in Ponoka, where the hosts, Storm FC, faced strong rivals Diablos FC of Wetaskiwin and narrowly defeated the visitors with a score of 4-3.

While the win was positive for the team, head coach Rich Evans wants to see stronger offence from his players.

He says Ponoka played a strong first half and were ahead 3-1 at the end of it. Despite the

lead, Evans said they should have had more goals against the Diablos and players needed to take more chances against the Diablos’s goalie.

“The game would’ve been over at half time 6-1, but we let them back in the game,” he stated.

Wetaskiwin put on the pressure and were able to catch up in the second half, which put Ponoka on the defensive. The Diablos pushed Ponoka to make mistakes close to the net and at one point, a Diablos player received a yellow card for a foul on a Storm player.

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The Central Alberta Buccaneers were in a defensive battle against the Fort MacMurray Monarchs, Saturday, July 19.

Partly due to the inclement weather and partly due to strong defense, both teams’ offenses struggled to gel and find rhythm. Two of the three touchdowns in the game were scored on special teams.

The Bucs scored on a botched snap (wide receiver and punter, #85 Matt Merkely, ran over 90 yards for the sole Buccaneer touchdown of the game) and the Monarchs scored on a punt return.

The Monarchs did eventually manage to drive the ball into the Buccaneer red zone, raising the

Evans was pleased to see Ponoka Storm win and play a strong physical game against Wetaskiwin. He intends to work on pushing harder at the net. Evans said they had many one-on-one opportunities against the Wetaskiwin goalie.

While they may be ahead in the league, it is by a narrow margin.

“We’re hanging on the top with the skin of our teeth because we’re not

Jamie Blinkhorn (#83) of Buccaneers eludes several Monarch defensemen on an offensive play in the game against Fort McMurray Monarchs on Saturday, July 19.

taking chances.”

Ponoka Storm lost their July 13 game against Camrose 2-0, their first loss of the season. They had 13 players during that game, partly due to the World Cup finals. Storm played Wetaskiwin Manluk July 16 and faced their second loss of the season with a 3-1 final score.

Ponoka has nine wins, one draw and two losses this season.

score to 14-7.

The Bucs were able to score a safety, but it just wasn’t enough to even the score. With the 14-9 loss, the Bucs move to fifth place in the AFL with Contributed photo by Jessica Vleeming an even record of 3-3.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Engaging learning opportunities brought to Maskwacis college

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Maskwacis Cultural College hosted a Science Day on Wednesday, July 16 to mark the efforts undertaken by the college staff, in particular librarian Manisha Khetarpal, to engage not only the students but also the larger community.

Invited by Khetarpal down from Edmonton was the Let’s Talk Science team, an outreach science organization affiliated with the University of Alberta, to engage the community in several topics.

“We grabbed activities that encompasses all the areas of science we cover,” said site lead Shakib Rahman.

Let’s Talk Science uses simple household items to further interest kids in learning. “The biggest thing is, if you make science approachable to the kids . . . you find a lot of them coming out,”

said Rahman.

He says teaching children science isn’t about intimidating them with every detail but about fostering an interest and a passion. “It’s about selfdiscovery.”

He wants approachable science to break down barriers and attract students of all ages to learning.

Sociology class In the spirit of furthering their education and knowledge, the students of the college are exposed to a sociology class taught by Yun-Csang Ghimn.

Ghimn joined the college almost six years ago and began teaching a course equal in value to those at the University of Alberta, making the course transferable and providing more post-secondary options to the students.

He also teaches sociology at the University of Alberta and feels the smaller classes are more beneficial in readying the First Nations students for

Westin Strongman, 6, experiments with his finished project—a basic weather vain—at the Maskwacis Cultural College’s Science Day, July 16.

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other schools and experiences. “Academically, I would say they’re more than ready.”

The small size also allows for more emotional interactions between the students; heated arguments and debates are common, says Ghimn.

Ghimn focuses on social structure and inequality with a First Nations perspective. “(It) seems like the last five years, my students have had some organic exposure to non white ethnic people,” said Ghimn. “I believe it’s an important thing for native students to have.”

The open dialogue of the class deals with customs, traditions, and truths and myths behind stereotypes, both for First Nations people and the rest of the world. “That’s a quite unique Maskwacis sociology class,” said Ghimn.

“I believe the college has to work as a window for them to the outside world,” he added.

Unlike most academic courses, where one lesson segues into the next, Ghimn’s class jumps from one topic to another depending on what the students wish to discuss.

He finds some of the topics closest to students’ hearts include race ethnicity and the hierarchy of “white” people, which refers to immigrants and other styles of people in a traditional western secular society, such as Hutterites.

“Students tend to find a few or several topics they love to talk about and they’re on fire,” said Ghimn.

Maskwacis Cultural College, 40th anniversary Maskwacis Cultural College is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a year of cultural ceremonies and celebrations.

The college was provincially sanctioned in 1988 and has graduated more than 2,000 students with degrees, diplomas and certificates.

“We’re a provincial private institution,” said president Patricia Goodwill-Littlechild.

“We hire the finest faculty; highly qualified faculty and er teach courses approved by the government of Alberta,” said Goodwill-Littlechild. Maskwacis Cultural College’s courses are transferable to many universities, including Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Environmental stewards celebrated with scholarship

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ), encompassing 42,000 square kilometers of land in central Alberta, is ushering in the next generation of environmental activists with help from the Martha Kostuch Scholarship.

“The scholarship is open to high school graduates living in the PAMZ region who wish to pursue a post-secondary education

in a discipline that helps us understand, protect and improve aspects of our environment, like land, air, water, wildlife and biodiversity,” says Kevin Warren, executive director of PAMZ. While fresh graduates are given priority, students who have been out of high school for no more than one year are also eligible for the scholarship.

The scholarship looks to recognize those students who are environmentally

conscientious as well as those who take it upon themselves to provide service and leadership in their communities.

The $2,500 scholarship’s deadline is August 15 and students can submit their application either electronically to sue@ pamz.org or by mail to P.O. Box 1020, Sundre, Alberta T0M 1X0.

The scholarship was created to honor the legacy of Dr. Martha Kostuch, an environmental activist and a founding member

of PANZ, who, in her 30-year career, helped change how environmental responsibility was perceived. She also worked to move governance into a shared concept where it was deemed all sectors were held responsible.

More information, as well as specific requirements regarding the Martha Kostuch Scholarship can be found at http://www. pamz.org/ .

Thank You! The Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge committee would like to thank the following for making the 2014 Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge a success: • Ponoka Stampede Association • Jace Harty Memorial Bull Riding • Galloway Oilfield Construction Ltd. • EnCana Corporation • Central Ponoka 4-H Beef Club • Schultz Psychological Services • Alberta Health Services • Ross Agri Supplies • West Coast Amusements • Ponoka News Heck P He etro et role leum u • Heck Petroleum

• RCMP Corporal Peter Nobles (St. Albert) • Sunny 94 Radio & Mascot • John Gordon • Vold Audio • Art Ulveland Photography • Susan Chantal Photography • Bonnie Liddle Photography • Naomi McKinney Photography • MP Blaine Calkins

Thanks to Marilyn Jones, Kent Butterfield, Jason & Margo Pugh, Jennifer & Taya Windsor and Tracey Fox for providing the small & big animals for our contestants enjoyment.

Thanks to Don & Shirley Campbell and Ed Zukowski for providing the teams and wagons.

Thank you to Emily Jacobs for singing our National Anthem. Thank you to Rick Bonnett, (Mayor of Ponoka), Bryce Liddle (Deputy Reeve, County of Ponoka), and Joe Dodds (President Ponoka Stampede Association) for your opening remarks.

Thank you to our returning MC, Tim Day from KG Country Radio 95.5 FM. THANKS to the lunch crew, face painters, photographers and other countless dedicated & exceptional volunteers who come year after year, we couldn’t do it without you. To all of our cowboys, cowgirls, World Professional Chuckwagon Association men & women, thank you for putting a smile on each and every contestants face. A fun, memorable day for each contestant and their family will be treasured forever.

Our apologies and thanks to anyone we may have inadvertently missed.

Contestant Tiarrah with Luke Tournier, WPCA Chuckwagon driver.

Contestant Madelynn with WPCA Chuckwagon driver Doug Irvine as her partner in the bullriding event.

Contestants Casey and Parker with partners Cliff Cunningham, WPCA Chuckwagon driver and Rimbey Rodeo Queen contestant Kaitlyn Malterer.

Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge Committee www.ponokastampederodeochallenge.ca

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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Obituaries JONES Inez Martha July 3, 1920 ~ July 13, 2014 Inez Martha Jones passed away in Wetaskiwin (formerly of Red Deer) on July 13, 2014. She was born at home in the Wood River District (East of Ponoka). She married Edwin Jones on November 6, 1940 and farmed East of Ponoka until 1956 when they moved to Red Deer where she resided until 2007. Inez worked for the Alberta Government for many years at the P.T.S and finished at the Department of Agriculture.

She enjoyed doing many crafts which she shared with family and friends. Inez will be missed by all her family and friends.

She will lovingly remembered by her four children, Linda (Chuck) Corah, Lenard (Marilyn) Jones, Rolly (Joanne) Jones, and Jennifer (David) Sugden; one daughter- in-law, Arly Jones; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edwin; eldest son, George and brother, Ernest Peterson. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Christian Fellowship Church (9 miles east of Ponoka on Hwy 53). Those wishing to make a donation in Inez’s memory, please send it to The Good Shepherd Lutheran Home 4702 Northmount Dr, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3T3 or to the charity of one’s choice.

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GARAGE SALE Friday, July 25th 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 26th 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Hwy 53 East of Ponoka to Scott Rd (R.R. 251) Follow signs.

Plants, household, antiques, lawn equipment, fishing house, electric, hand and garden tools, Nissan 4x4, many tires, saddle, halters, skidoo.

5519 53 Ave, Ponoka

difference 403-783-3112

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AL-ANON WEEKLY MEETING FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS. Tuesdays 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Place 5115 - 49 Ave., Ponoka For more info 403-783-4557

GARAGE SALE Fri July 25 5 pm – 8 pm Sat July 26 9 am – 3 pm Lots of everyday items & holiday supplies 5403 64A Street Close, Ponoka 2 blocks north & 2 blocks west of Integra Tire

GARAGE SALE Saturday, 26th 9-4pm 3701 - 45th Street, Ponoka.

Furniture, antiques, household, sports, kitchen, Lots of free items.

Show Your Appreciation!

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings at the Anglican Church Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone 403-783-0719 for info.

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ANNUAL BOTTLE DRIVE Help Send A Kid To Camp!

Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10am – 2pm Please place bottles at curb marked for 1st Ponoka Scouts.

Bottles can be dropped off at the Scout Hall, 3924 46A St. Close.

To arrange for pickup call 403-704-9615 or 403-704-2282.

CLASSIFIEDS CIVIC HOLIDAY Hours & Deadlines OFFICE & PHONES CLOSED MONDAY AUGUST 4, 2014 Red Deer Advocate Publication dates: SAT. AUGUST 2 TUES. AUGUST 5 Deadline is: Fri. August 1, 5 p.m.

Central AB Life Publication date: THURS. JULY 31 Deadline is: Fri. August 1, 5 p.m.

Ponoka & Lacombe Express Publication date: WED. AUGUST 6 Deadline is: Thur. July 31, 5 p.m.

Rimbey Publication date; TUES. AUGUST 5 Deadline is: Thurs. July 31, NOON Stettler & Weekender

Publication date: WED. AUGUST 6 FRI. AUGUST 8 Deadline is: Fri. August 1, NOON Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo Publication date: THUR. AUGUST 7 Deadline is: Fri. August 1, 5 p.m.

ALATEEN

Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Place 5115 49 Ave. Ponoka For more info.

403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371

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Fri. July 25, 4 pm – 8 pm Sat. July 26, 12 noon – 8 pm

Mentors

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The Family of the late Kate Bragg would like to thank each of you for attending the funeral service, for all the cards, donations, food trays, phone calls and flowers. A very special thank you goes out to Rev. Beatrix Schirner for the service, the Pallbearers, Mother’s 10 grandsons, Lori Gartner for her lovely solo, Bob Bragg and Tracy Sawatzky for the Eulogy. Thank you to the Legion Ladies for the delicious lunch and to Marlon and staff of Ponoka Funeral Home for your outstanding guidance with all the arrangements.

THURSDAY AA Meetings at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Church basement. 52 Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka.

Open meetings first Thursday of the month, Everyone Welcome.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

AG EQUIPMENT

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Medical

Medical

Employment #700 - #920

Rexall, a highly successful and fast-growing Canadian Retailer, is seeking A Part Time Pharmacy Technician to join their team in the Ponoka area.

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

You are committed to providing excellent patient care; possess superior interpersonal and communication skills. You have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Experience preferred

Al York

General Manager

If you have the qualifications required, please submit your resume, quoting file “Rx Tech – 7223” in the subject heading to: Greg Bendera (Rx Manager) Fax number: 403-783 - 6699 Email: 7223rx@rexall.ca

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

MASKWACIS HEALTH SERVICES

BOX 100 MASKWACIS, ALBERTA T0C 1N0 TELEPHONE (780) 585-3830 FAX (780) 585-2203

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

REGISTERED NURSE Maskwacis Health Services (MHS) has Full-Time positions available for Registered Nurses in the Community Health Department.

If you meet these requirements we encourage you to apply:

HOOF TRIMMING W3 GOAT DYNASTY

HOOF TRIMMING • Equipped for various small hoofed animals • Portable electronic tilt table • Reliable & efficient • Practicing Animal Biosecurity/ Herd Health

SHANE & DARIA WILLIAMS

403-704-0058 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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

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Medical

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Medical Office Receptionist: Full-time position in Red Deer starting approx Aug 5/14.

Please fax resume and cover letter to 403-348-2940 by July 29

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program.

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

Oilfield

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Oilfield

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AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals & lodging provided.

Drug testing required.

780-723-5051.

BADGER DAYLIGHTING CALGARY INC. is hiring Drivers (C3+Q) and Swampers in Calgary, Alberta. Full-time, year-round work with OT & benefits. Must be willing to work weekends. Email: resumes@badgercalgary.com to apply.

LOOKING FOR

Oilfield Maintenance Labourer /Swamper

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Oil & Gas Well Testing Night Foremen, Experienced/ Inexperienced Junior Day/Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages.

Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Must have safety tickets.

No experience necessary.

Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5910 or email smittysoilfield@gmail.com LOOKING FOR

OPERATOR for Stiff Boom Picker/Crane.

Valid drivers licence w/clean abstract required.

Possibility of apprenticeship available.

Email resume to: pickerservices@gmail.com 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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QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing • Member of a professional regulatory body for registered nurses • Certi¿cation in Community Nursing through the Canadian Nurses Association (An Asset) • Master’s Degree relevant to Public Health (An Asset) • Inoculist Certi¿cation • Must have a valid Alberta driver’s license • Must have own transportation • Ability to speak and understand Cree and asset • Ability to work effectively as a team member • Experience working in Community Health preferred • Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving and decision making abilities required • Effective communication and interpersonal skills required • Self-directed with the ability to maintain collaborative, effective work relationships • Computer skills required

SUMMARY The primary role of the CHRN is the promotion of wellness, the protection of health and the prevention of illness and injury, within the community.

CHRN’s shall work with children (newborns, preschool, school age, adolescents); children who have long term disabilities; families; women preparing for childbirth; seniors in good health; elders whose ability to function independently is diminishing; disadvantaged individuals or groups; community organizations (schools, churches, band administration & departments; housing & social development agencies); individuals with chronic disease. CHRN’s counsel and advise clients, individuals, families and community on all public health. CHRN’s are required to work as part of the MHS team i.e. coordinate with the Home Care & Diabetes programs.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS • • • •

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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

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Copy of certi¿cations Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Child Intervention Clearance Copy of valid driver’s license

SALARY

Based on education & years of experience CLOSING DATE: Open until suitable candidates found Please forward your resume with supporting documents to: Personnel Department Maskwacis Health Services Box 100, Maskwacis, AB T0C 1N0 Ph: 780.585.3830 ext. 444 Fax: 780.585.2203 Email: l.ward@maskwacishealth.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for interviews shall be contacted.

HOME SERVICES COORDINATOR

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the F.C.S.S. Executive Director HOURS: Full time based on 35 hours per week QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-secondary education and experience in related field i.e. Health Care, Human Services, Office administration.

• Proficient in typing/computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel.

• Must possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of financial procedures (financial statements, budgets).

• Ability to organize and supervise personnel and programs effectively and maintain files.

• Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation through knowledge of community and its available resources.

• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and $2,000,000.00 (Two Million) liability insurance.

• Some evening, weekend and on-call responsibilities are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists the Executive Director in all operations of the Home Care and Home Support Programs.

2. Prepares Home Care authorizations and coordinates clients with Health Care Aides (H.C.A.) / Home Support Aides (H.S.A.).

3. Prepares and completes monthly Home Care bill to be reviewed by the Executive Director.

4. Schedules H.C.A.’s / H.S.A.’s to meet client needs.

5. Completes client care entry, correspondence and updating information.

6. Works with Executive Director to provide supervision of H.C.A.’s / H.S.A.’s as needed.

7. Co-ordinates ongoing in-services and training through a Health Care Aide Course to all Health Care Aides. Assists Home Care Trainer with administration of testing and revision of course material. (Mentoring) 8. Works with Executive Director to conduct on-site evaluations of H.C.A.’s / H.S.A.’s.

9. Works with Executive Director to ensure reports to AHS are completed and submitted as required.

10. Participates as a liaison person with the Ponoka Community Health Centre and Home Care Case Coordinators.

Submit resumes by Wednesday, July 30/14 at 12:00 noon to the attention of: Shannon Boyce-Campbell, Executive Director P.O. Box 4004, 5006 – 52 Avenue, Ponoka, AB Phone: (403)783-4462 / Fax: (403)783-4483 Thank you to all that apply; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Professionals

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Oilfield

Health Director/Manager Responsible for the operation, administration, reporting and budget of the Duncan’s First Nation Health Programs.

Qualifications: Completed post-secondary education in either a health or management related field, drivers abstract with less than 5 demerits, clear Criminal Records and Child Welfare Checks.

12345 Preferred Skills: Degree in Health Sciences or substantive Health related experience.

All Applicants must submit a complete package with covering letter and supporting documents upon applying.

Fax:(780) 597-3920 E-mail: admin.cea@duncansfirstnation.ca Mail: ATTN.: Steve Kulmatycki, Duncan’s First Nation, PO Box 148, Brownvale, AB T0H 0L0

Trades

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The largest and fastest growing Recycler in Alberta looking for

AUTO RECYCLER DISMANTLERS

Do you have that passion for cars and trucks? YES!

Licensed technicians and apprentices – are you tired of the diagnosing, the training, the comebacks and the stress? YES! Then come work for the largest recycler in the world!

LKQ is the playground for the Automotive Industries. The Ponoka location is the first in Alberta for LKQ Recycling. You can get in on the ground floor and grow with the company!

• LKQ offers stability with excellent wages, great benefit package and a pension plan.

• We also offer a fun, stable environment and a beautiful facility to work in.

NOW is the time to start your career with LKQ Canada Auto Parts!

Bring your resume to 430054 Don Laing Business Park, Ponoka and let’s talk or email to tpgadbois@lkqcorp.com.

Truckers/ Drivers

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Arnett & Burgess Oilfield Construction Limited Is looking for:

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Truck Driver – Class 1

Location: Hours: Compensation: Duration of Work:

Blackfalds, AB or Camrose, AB Full-Time. Overtime Competitive Wages Full Benefits Permanent

SCOPE OF JOB • Safely and efficiently load, unload and transport the following heavy equipment: dozers, excavators, graders, sidebooms and ditchers.

• Driver must consistently check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, while assuring that all load-related documentation is complete and accurate.

• Follow the proper protocol to report any defects, accidents, or traffic violations • Driver must also properly maintain log books of working hours and vehicle service. Consistent communication is essential between the driver and supervisors to ensure efficient transport.

QUALIFICATIONS • Valid Class 1 Driver’s License.

• Experience with hauling, loading and unloading heaving equipment is required.

• Winch truck experience is an asset • A team player with excellent attention to detail, a strong work ethic and oral communication skills.

• All employees are required to undergo and pass a Drug & Alcohol screening as condition of employment.

Please send resumes to hr@abpipeliners.com or fax 780-384-2402

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SHALLOW WELL ENERPRISES LTD. An Oil & Gas well Production Testing Company, Alberta only REQUIRES

Night Operators & Operator Assistants.

Comparable industry wages & benefit plan.

Must have tickets & driver’s license. Email resume Attn: Phil Prentice shallow.well.ent.ltd@ hotmail.ca

TREELINE WELL SERVICES Has Opening for all positions! Immediately.

All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL licenses) and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits.

Please include 2 work reference names and numbers.

Please fax resume to: 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please. www.treelinewell.com

ZUBAR Production Services

Trades

850

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

Weekly start dates.

Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

KPA PRESSURE SERVICES LTD. requires licensed 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.

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Now Hiring:

JOURNEYMAN PIPEFITTER for FACILITY PROJECT

is currently taking resumes The successful applicant for experienced will be a ticketed, Production Testing Red Seal Journeyman Personnel Pipefitter/Steamfitter Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net • Be able to complete ISO drawings or fax to (403)346-9420.

Must have all valid tickets. • Measure existing and new piping projects within Buying or Selling an Oil and Gas Plant your home?

• Organized Check out Homes for Sale • A Self-starter • Team player in Classifieds

Restaurant/ Hotel

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ALL ROUND EMPLOYEE required for cooking, cleaning and serving customers in small town friendly hotel.

Includes room and meals.

Phone Marg 403-857-9134, Youngstown.

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.

Trades

850

COMFORT COLLISION & RESTORATION Accepting resumes for Autobody Technician.

If you have a genuine interest in classic cars & take pride in your work please fax resume to 403-343-8442

This project runs from August 18 to August 30 2014, and will be by hand only-tools supplied LOA and travel pay also supplied Are you looking to grow your career in a drug and alcohol free environment, surrounded by a great team?

Then Profoxx Energy would like to hear from you.

We are a professional fast growing company that offers competitive wages and benefits in a fun and safe environment.

Trades

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Sur-B Enterprises Ltd. Now Hiring:

The successful applicant will be a registered apprentice Pipefitter Steamfitter AND BE • Organized • A self started • Team player • Able to take direction This project runs from August 18 to August 30 2014,

We thank all those who apply, but only those chosen for interview will be contacted

Truckers/ Drivers

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Competitive Wages & Benefits.

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

Trades

OVERHEAD DOORS

www.doorsondemand.ca

403-963-5000 TAXI SERVICES New Town Taxi & Delivery Ponoka’s preferred Taxi & Delivery Service • Low Flat Rates • Book ahead for off hour trips • Airport service • Ponoka • Edmonton • Red Deer • Calgary

FULL TIME DRIVER NEEDED

Please apply at

Perry’s Pizza TITAN TRANSPORT LTD. We are a flat bed company based out of Saskatoon, SK. with an office in Calgary.

We are currently looking for company drivers as well as owner operators.

You must have a min. of 2 yrs. exp. with flat beds.

Canada/U.S. Call 1-800-667-7080 or 306-374-1739 Ask for Robert

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

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

Carpenters & Helpers

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

Submit your resume to: careers@profoxxenergy.com Or by fax 780-622-5056

We thank all those who apply, but only those chosen for interview will be contacted Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Requires Full Time

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

Are you looking to grow your career in a drug and alcohol free environment, surrounded by a great team?

Then Profoxx Energy would like to hear from you.

We are a professional fast growing company that offers competitive wages and benefits in a fun and safe environment.

Business Opportunities

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

BOBCAT SERVICE

REGISTERED PIPEFITTER APPRENTICE

Submit your resume to: careers@profoxxenergy.com Or by fax 780-622-5056

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

BOBCAT SERVICES

Misc.

Help

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

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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

850 FULL TIME

LICENSED AUTO MECHANIC OR 2ND OR 3RD APPRENTICE Required for a busy automotive shop Email resume: speeddemon2@shaw.ca or Fax: 403-783-6421

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

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

30

$

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311

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DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

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

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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

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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• • • • • • • • •

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

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

- General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

EYE CARE

CARPENTER’S HELPER Ponoka area. Wage dependant on experience.

403-391-8385

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Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal •

EMF NUTRITION RED DEER BRANCH

We change daily to serve you better.

FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER REQUIRED at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta.

40 hours per week.

Benefits. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652 or email: sbyc125olds@sobeys.com PUT YOUR EXPERIENCE to work - The job service for people aged 45 and over across Canada.

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Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

880 Full Time Positions

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

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is HIRING!! We are looking to fill two positions: Packaging Operator (Bagger) FALL START Shipper/Receiver. Please visit our website for more • Community Support details: www.emf-nutrition Worker Program .com Apply by July 31st, 2014 Email: hr@ • GED Preparation emf-nutrition.com Mail/person: 4747-60th St. Would you like to take the Red Deer, Alberta GED in your community?

Fax: 204.233.7245

DR. HUGH PORTER • DR. RICK BARR DR. JEFF BARR • DR. GREG EDWARDS

“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

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880

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5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

W.A. GRAIN & PULSE SOLUTIONS is a growing grain export company looking for someone to fill a full time LABOURER POSITION at its Bashaw/Warden locations. Duties will include but not limited to shipping/receiving of product. If interested forward resume by fax to 780-372-4190 or by email Attn Rob: robert.mcdonald@wagrain.ca or Travis: travis.hillaby@wagrain.ca

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.

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

(Willing to work away from home)

CANDIDATE MUST:

Reliable/Self motivated Clean drivers abstract preferred Oilfield tickets are required but training could be supplied Must pass drug test before employment Pipe fitting experience a real asset Will train the right individuals

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

BOBCAT SERVICES

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

HEATING

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

available immediately • General Labourers

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

403-783-0663

880

Misc.

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Manufacturers of Annugas Production Enhancer Fax resume to main office (780) 361-2355 3601 - 48 St., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N9 Ph: 1-866-266-8427 or (780) 361-2350 Only candidates selected will be contacted for interview.

Misc.

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Business Services #1000 - #1430

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

880

“Committed to your comfort”

Robin Esau

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

The largest and fastest growing Recycler in Alberta looking for

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

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Services

1290

Bringing you Gifts & Greetings

Painters/ Decorators

1310

Rental Misc

F.J.B. PAINTING

Need RV or Self Storage?

INT • EXT RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 403-307-4691

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

fjbpainting@hotmail.com

Quality First Always • Free Quotes Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

1315

Personal Services The Most Famous Basket in the World

If you have just moved into a new home, or have a new baby, it’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

First Call Towing

783-3636

Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face.

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

Pet Services

1350

DO YOUR PART

RECYCLE

YOUR

PAPER!

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Phone Factory today!

1-877-336-2274; www.phonefactory.ca.

Misc.

Services

1290

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

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

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1290

Misc.

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

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

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QUALITY CONTROL PERSON Do you have that passion for cars and trucks? YES!

We need responsible people looking to show their talents in the quality control area. You will be responsible that the best quality parts are going out to our customers.

LKQ is the playground for the Automotive Industries. The warehouse team always has fun while they work and need another team member to add to the party.

• The Ponoka location is the first in Alberta for LKQ Recycling. You can get in on the ground floor and grow with the company!

• LKQ offers stability with excellent wages, great benefit package and a pension plan.

• We also offer a fun, stable environment and a beautiful facility to work in.

NOW is the time to start your career with LKQ Canada Auto Parts!

Bring your resume to 430054 Don Laing Business Park, Ponoka and let’s talk or email to tpgadbois@lkqcorp.com.

Come work for the largest recycler in the world!

Let us amplify your message!

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

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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New Appliances Needed?

New, dependable, affordable Inglis & Whirlpool household appliances.

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

403-783-4880 Welding

1410

Welding

1410

• 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

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

403.783.3311

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

Auctions

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

Auctions

1530

ACREAGE AUCTION Estate of Dennis Stedman for Lil Stedman Sunday July 27-10 a.m.

Location---North overpass -East of Innisfail A.B. hwy #590 -5 miles to Hwy #791 Then south 4 miles, east on #350 *** Watch for Signs*** Antiques, Collectibles, Tools, Household, Just too much to mention Check the web for pictures and listing.

PILGRIM AUCTION 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com AUTO/TOOL AUCTION. Saturday, July 26, 11 a.m.

Auto’s, RV’s, SeaDoo, tools, parts, surplus, storage buildings, benches, tents, pressure washers.

Scribner Auction, Wainwright, Alberta.

780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

WARD’S AUCTIONS Antique/Estate Auction.

Monday & Tuesday, July 28th & 29th, 6 p.m.

11802-145 Street, Edmonton. 780-451-4549.

Preview Friday, July 25th 4-8.

Online bidding and pictures at www.wardsauctions.com

Well Drilling

1400

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www.1800bigiron.com

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. 6 pm Moose Hall - 2 mi. S. of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. LIVING ESTATE AUCTION For Mary Hickmore Sunday, July 27, 12 noon 403-304-4791 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices!

Largest colour selection in Western Canada.

Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations.

40 Year Warranty.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS. 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

Household Furnishings

1720

MOVING OUT SALE Leaving Ponoka, Alberta Furniture, household Items, etc.

CALL NOW 780.340.6411

Misc. for Sale

1760

EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok�

Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON RODENT AND WEATHER PROOF SEA CONTAINERS 20 and 40 ft.

Great for storage.

Calgary, Alberta.

403-540-4164; 1-866-517-8335; www.magnatesteel.com

Travel Packages

1900

SNOWBIRDS! Parksville/Qualicum, Vancouver Island, 600 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom fully furnished cottage in treed forest setting. $975/month, utilities included. Available October 1/14 - Spring 2015.

250-248-9899 or andreamichaelwilson @shaw.ca

Wanted To Buy

1930

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

Licensed dealer.

1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash?

Place your ad here . . .

Phone 1-877-223-3311

Grain, Feed Hay

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Livestock

2100

Outside Raised Butcher Hogs

FOR SALE Cut & Wrapped

by Family Meats

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup�

Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252 LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds

For Rent #3000 - #3200 Houses/ Duplexes

3020

Available Aug 18 Large 3 bdrm duplex with full basement N/S, N/P, references required $1000/mnth plus $1000 D.D.

403-783-6241

403-704-7901 Grain, Feed Hay

2190

FEED BARLEY. Paskal Cattle Company in Picture Butte area is looking for Feed Barley.

Put more $$$ in your pocket. Sell direct to us.

Please call Main Office for details. 403-732-5641.

Farm Custom Work

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

Call 403-783-3311 VETERINARY SERVICES

Bovine Veterinary Services On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services Ultrasound-aided ReproducĆ&#x;ve Programs

Available Aug 1

CETA CerĆ&#x;ÄŽed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer

2 bdrm partially furnished house Centrally located W/D, N/S, N/P $950/mo + D.D.

Herd Health

Phone 403-391-1684 Í´Íś Š‘—” Â?‡”‰‡Â?…› ƒŽŽ

Dr. Bruce Wine

403-396-0075 5 BDRM. house with single car garage in Ponoka. $1395/mo. 403-704-1221

CONCRETE SERVICES

2080

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

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

Leo Cabral

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

VETERINARY SERVICES

403-704-4333 Suites

3060 Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200

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

8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call Dr. Bill Frischke • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Patricia Kelly

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

Garage Space

3150

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

COMMERCIAL

BAYS

FOR RENT 4205 - 64 St., Ponoka, AB

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

Houses For Sale

PONOKA: July 31, large bachelor suite, for quiet, n/s nonpartier, working person only. $650 incld’s utilities. 403-704-1645

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

403-357-0287

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

4020

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

4090

Manufactured Homes

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

1983 2 BDRM., 1 bath, carport, addition, back deck, new metal 8x10 shed, central air, peaked roof, new laminate flooring & new ceiling texture.

Located in Innisfail. $49,500.

403-865-1996 or 597-7063

30

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

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403-783-3311 PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

LittleJONS’

Mortgages Bought/Sold

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

4190

DO YOU OWN REAL ESTATE? I offer 1st & 2nd mortgages with no credit check.

Get approved today.

Call 1-866-405-1228 or email: info @firstandsecondmortgages.ca

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Alberta Book On-Line www.littlejons.ca

TREE SERVICE

3060

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts

403.783.8322

Suites

Call ERNIE at 780-335-6767

PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING

$

RIMBEY 2 bdrm. suite inclds. laundry, parking and all utils. except power.

Phone 403-843-4894

SPECIAL SPRING RATES!

PLUMBING

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

3050

Automotive Services

VETERINARY SERVICES

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

4430

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BBB rated A+.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills?

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

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Transportation #5000-5300 Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

SUV's

5040

2010 BLACK JEEP LIBERTY Excellent condition 74,000kms

403-896-7459

5010

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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403.396.7623

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

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$30

PER WEEK.

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WATER WELL SERVICE

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Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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