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Stampeders Junior B hockey team honour player Framed jersey presented to family of Damian Pannenbecker

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Reflections of Ponoka Thrashing crew of Henry and Archie Taylor west of Ponoka in 1907

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Start your engines Junior rail car racer Brad Adie, from Drumheller, gets ready to race Aug. 2 during the second annual Ponoka 1/8 Mile races.

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Library manager David Tremblay (left), who also helped spearhead the Community Garden, and Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services with the Town of Ponoka look on as Communities in Bloom judge Linda Tomlinson observes the garden July 29.

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Communities in Bloom judges tour Ponoka

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Town staff were busy last week preparing for the imminent arrival of Communities in Bloom judges who will be rating Ponoka in its return to the community beautification program after many

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A whole day of touring was planned July 29 for the judges who will be presenting scores and suggestions to the town in September.

Wes Amendt, director of community services for the Town of Ponoka, said a large committee was organized for this competition. The town was not entered into the competitive part of the program but in the Friends program, which Ponoka has joined.

Amendt feels there is much to learn.

“Hopefully we can take your recommendations and apply those at budget time,” Amendt said to judges.

The day consisted of visits to Lucas Heights — where the soccer pitch

“People have pride in their community.

They work together in partnerships.”

Gillian Evans, Communities in Bloom judge

project is underway — Hudson’s Green Nature and Activity Centre, private homes, the waste transfer sites and water treatment lagoons and other areas of Ponoka. Judges look at every facet of the community and base their recommendations on the total experience.

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“The comments are far more valuable than the numbers because everything’s objective,” said Tomlinson.

She suggests investing time and money in the Communities in Bloom program is a way to attract new residents. Using the analogy of two stores side-by-side, Tomlinson said a person is more likely to shop in one that is clean and is presented well.

The Ponoka Stampede week is another example of how the town could entice visitors to return to town other than during the rodeo week. Tomlinson says if business owners and the community joins together to present the town well, people may return. “They’re going to come back by what they see in the town and how they’re treated.”

“If you have a goal and everyone’s working towards a goal, you have communication,” she added.

At its beginning, Communities in Bloom had 29 member municipalities, now there are 96 across the country, explained Evans. She says the comments take the longest to prepare as there is so much information to take in, but feels the program is a worthwhile investment.

“People have pride in their community. They work together in partnerships,” said Evans.

“A lot of communities from Alberta have become national (competitors),” she added.

The judges were invited to a community barbecue behind Town Hall to celebrate the grand opening of the Community Garden, curated by the Ponoka Jubilee Library, and finished the day off writing notes on their tour.

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One Red Deer man has paid his dues after being in a vehicle that fled from police May 9.

John Goodheart was charged by Ponoka RCMP with multiple counts of possession of stolen property, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, evading police and failing to comply with conditions.

He has since been at the Edmonton Remand Centre for the last 83 days and pled guilty Aug. 1 to two counts of possession and one count of failing to comply with conditions in Ponoka court.

The other charges were withdrawn by the Crown as it was determined there was a female driver at the time of the pursuit. Crown prosecutor Stephen Hill reported the facts to judge G. Deck that officers approached a white Ford F350 with running lights that were not working.

Goodheart was in the truck when it sped off southbound on Highway 2A. A pursuit was declared, explained Hill, and the vehicle was eventually found in Blackfalds

with Goodheart and the driver nearby. The investigation determined that Goodheart was on conditions to stay indoors after dark but he was in Ponoka after midnight May 9.

When asked by judge Deck if he had anything to say, Goodheart responded. “I’d just like to apologize for what I did…It was wrong.”

The judge sentenced him to 120 days in jail with credit that allowed him to be released from the Remand Centre with the time already served.

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Emergency crews including EMS, the Ponoka Fire Department and police attended the scene of a rollover Aug. 2 at 5 a.m. only to find the driver had left the scene.

A police dog was called out to locate the driver, a 21-year-old man from Spruce Grove, who was found in a cornfield south of the incident. He received medical attention for a dog bite and tickets for failing to stay in the centre of the lane and failing to stay at the scene.

The man was taken in for a medical assessment.

Ponoka RCMP seized four and a half pounds of marijuana July 21 during a traffic stop. The seizure prevented the sale of 2,000 marijuana cigarettes.

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Ponoka RCMP made an arrest that resulted in the seizure of four and a half pounds of marijuana July 21.

A traffic stop by RCMP found a Maskwacis man with possession of the drugs and he was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Police say the seizure prevented more than 2,000 marijuana cigarettes from being sold.

Two search warrants executed on the Louis Bull First Nation July 30 have resulted in a sum of Canadian currency and marijuana by Maskwacis RCMP. A man and woman have been charged with trafficking a controlled substance and proceeds of crime.

The next day search warrants were executed on homes in the Samson First Nation and an undisclosed amount of cash and marijuana was found.

Police charged two men and one male youth with multiple offenses including possession for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime, possession of a controlled substance, breach of recognizance and failing to comply with conditions.

Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit handled 95 calls for service last week.

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Police charged a Red Deer couple with assault, one with a weapon, Aug. 3 at the Oasis Motel after a dispute resulted in both of them injuring each other.

Officers attended the scene and found a 40-year-old man bleeding from his head after being hit with a frying pan. A 49-year-old woman was found with bruises on her side.

The woman was charged with assault with a weapon and the man was charged with assault.

Both had warrants for their arrest out of Red Deer.

Marijuana found in vehicle

A traffic stop July 31 has resulted in police finding eight grams of marijuana in the vehicle.

Marijuana wasn’t the only thing found in the Ford Explorer, driven by a 23-year-old Lacombe man; police also found liquor in reach of a 26-year-old passenger from Lacombe.

There was also a 17-year-old Ponoka girl in the SUV at the time of the stop. Police charged the 26-year-old passenger with possession of a controlled substance.

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

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

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

PARKLAND REFORMED CHURCH South on 2A, West on Spruce Road 403-783-1888 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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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN 6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 Noon dsjjb@xplornet.com ponokaadventist.ca

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

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

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

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This past weekend we and Asian backgrounds. had opportunity to celI believe we are a better ebrate Heritage Day in community because of Alberta. Like many places this variety. in Canada, we are a provOur religious heriince built on an incredible tage embraces Buddhist, diversity of cultures.

Christian, Moslem and Culture is defined as Aboriginal beliefs and attitudes, customs, and bepractices. We may not liefs that distinguish one always agree with each group of people from another, but a community without spirituality losother. In contrast to many es its life force. Again, other countries where one Pastor I believe we are a better culture dominates or subTim Graff place because of this recultures are expected to ligious diversity. blend into the dominant For me, the most culture, Canadian culture has often been described as a mo- amazing thing about living with all saic where cultures from around the this variety is that we can do it in relaworld can exist side by side, offering tive peace. Unlike many parts of our everyone a richer experience of life world where ethnic and religious strife and violence dominate the landscape, together.

Most of us living in the Ponoka we have managed to live together in area were born in Canada. However, harmony.

I know there are many examples of there are more than 500 people here who have their beginnings in other how people have turned religion and parts of the world. I believe we are a other cultural elements into a weapon more vibrant community with their against others. However, rarely is it presence among us. the religious beliefs or the cultural Our ethnic origins may be domi- values that do this. Instead, it is usualnated by Europe, but they also include ly broken, insecure and greedy people people with Aboriginal, Caribbean, who take religion and culture and use Central and South American, African it to gain power for themselves.

The great heritage of my Christian faith rests in God’s Word and more specifically, in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ came to proclaim God’s love for all people: male and female; black, white and brown; insiders and outsiders. Jesus Christ came to unite people in that love so that we might together experience the peace and life of God’s eternal kingdom.

And even though violence eventually killed Jesus and thousands of his followers to this very day, Jesus said to all gathered under the cross, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”

Father, forgive us for the passive and aggressive hate and violence we have expressed throughout history and even today. May the great heritage of your Word among us bring us together as people you love and calls us to love one another.

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Reflections of Ponoka

Lake Pofianga....nature’s perfect setting

BY MIKE RAINONE AND ROBERT GREENE FOR THE NEWS

My fondest memories of Lake Pofianga occurred in the 1990s when we had the fabulous experience of taking a group of members from the Ponoka Rising Sun Club House out to spend a fun and invigorating weekend with nature. The peaceful and pristine setting of this magnificent Ponoka Fish and Game Association camp just a few miles north-west of town has been playing host to hundreds of club members and their families, guests, and special events since the early 1960s.

Shortly after the formation of our first Ponoka Fish and Game Association in 1955, the membership received a kindly donation of 5.9 acres of rolling natural land through which meandered the seasonal Maskwa Creek. The very enthusiastic new club members soon went to work to clear the brush from the ravine bottom and build a dam that would create a four-acre lake on the sight. Despite the fact that their efforts would sadly be rewarded by having the dam wash out in both 1961 and 1962, they persevered, and in 1964, with the help of the County of Ponoka, the provincial government, and some heavy equipment from the construction of Highway 2 (now the Queen Elizabeth), a properly engineered and sturdy dam with a concrete spillway was finally completed.

A contest was held with the local school children taking part to name the newly created lake, and over 50 years later, the natural facility is still and will always be known as tranquil and superb Lake Pofianga. Over the years, the very active

Photo by Robert Greene

The perfectly natural and family friendly Ponoka Fish and Game Association’s Lake Pofianga Camp a few miles north-west of town has been developing in the wilderness while promoting recreation and preservation for over 50 years.

Ponoka Fish and Game Association has grown to close to 700 members and have purchased four adjacent parcels of land that has quietly transformed this magnificent area into 200 acres of nature’s finest that is dedicated to the preservation of our precious environment as well as

Remember When...

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This 1907 photo features the thrashing crew of Henry and Archie Taylor heading out for the harvest west of Ponoka. Led by the powerful steamer, the big outfit included the separator, the cook shack and bunk house, horse drawn wagons, and many willing workers. It will soon be harvest time out in our countryside, so may your crops be bountiful and your bins full long before winter.

the recreation and pleasure of thousands of year round visitors from near and far. While diligently raising the funds to purchase and develop the property, the club planted over 6,000 trees, and slowly added many other great amenities, including a 3,200 square foot clubhouse, which is full of mementos and successes of past and present, and comes complete with showers and a commercial kitchen. Out amongst the trees, there are several quaint cabins that are used for conservation camps and special events, as well as a dozen canoes beside the lake for countless hours of family fun and fishing in the fully stocked lake.

Lake Pofianga has become the perfect opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience a close and personal adventure with nature, whether strolling through many kilometres of trails and quietly enjoying countless species of birds, wildlife, and foliage, or taking advantage of the many recreational and camping opportunities spread throughout the complex. In constantly pursuing their most vital and ongoing goals of preserving our environment and providing educational programs and training in hunting and the use of firearms, safety and conservation, the Ponoka Fish and Game has also partnered to purchase, protect and maintain over 150 acres of pristine and historical property at Chain Lakes, as well as assuming responsibility of a 99-year lease from the County of Ponoka of 40 delicate acres on the northeast corner of Gull Lake.

Also carefully tucked into place among the rolling hills and fields surrounding Lake Pofianga are a modern but perfectly natural pistol range for small/big bore and handgun, a rifle range, trapshooting area and unique and challenging archery trails with a new electronic effect. The spacious camping area also features a ball dia-

mond and horseshoe pits and playground, while just in front the club house is a big fire pit for fun and friendly gatherings and sing-songs for large and small family groups or events. On most weekends from May to September, the folks at Lake Pofianga will play host to groups of up to 200 for joyful events such as family reunions, weddings, and many others. The Ponoka Fish and Game also offers the use of its facilities for free to many non-profit groups or special community or district causes, and really appreciate the keen support of their executive, members, sponsors, and many volunteers who help to make it all happen.

Some of the many milestones of the very active Ponoka Fish and Game Association over the past half-century have included the hosting of the traditional Rifleman’s Rodeo on the September long weekend for 48 years, as well as holding an annual camp to allow boys and girls ages 1114 to have the exciting opportunity of receiving basic instructions in the use and safety of firearms, archery, canoeing, and basic survival skills.

Similar courses can also be arranged for adults and groups, with quality training provided by qualified members of the club. This education and other ongoing programs will hopefully assure that the local Association will continue to thrive and achieve its lofty goals long into the future, encouraging future generations and families to become members who will proudly carry on the traditions. Those interested in joining the Ponoka Fish and Game Association or wanting to receive more information on group camping, booking special events while enjoying the ‘Pofianga experience’ are welcome to contact phone 403-783-6192 or visit their website at www.ponokafishandgame.ca

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Opinion

Smart water meter project needs answers A letter to the editor published in last week’s edition of the Ponoka News seems to have generated a lot of interest and discussion in the community as evidenced by the two letters to the editor on the same subject, which are placed next to this column.

One of the letters almost ridicules the health concerns raised in the original letter while the other finds those reservations justifiable.

If one carefully reads the first letter submitted by Mr. Huddlestone, it is easy to conclude that there is more than mere microwave paranoia in that letter, including such matters as durability of the new water meters and the potential of this change bringing about unjustifiably higher costs to home owners in the form of bloated water bills, among others.

First and foremost, we have to be respectful to people’s health concerns whether we agree with them or not. Let’s remember that the jury is still out on whether and how much the electromagnetic waves are harmful to human health.

While the extent of harmful effects of being exposed to those waves has not been definitively proven, the negative impact has not

been disproven, either.

If anything, world’s most credible health authority, World Health Organization, says the following in a fact sheet Mustafa Eric on the potential Editor harm caused by the electromagnetic waves on human health: “Mobile phone use is ubiquitous with an estimated 4.6 billion subscriptions globally. The electromagnetic fields produced by mobile phones are classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as possibly carcinogenic to humans.”

That we are exposed to those waves either through cell phone communications or wi-fi networks on a daily basis does not mean that we shouldn’t refrain from more exposure to them.

Secondly, is there an ironclad case for the benefits that might be derived from the change to the new water meter? It is

said that thousands of man/hours will be saved in labour costs by switching to the new gadgets. When the Ponoka News editorial desk inquired about the cost/benefit analysis of the change, the following response was given by the town office: “The Town won’t know this until every facility in the community is metered and then we can compare to the before project conditions; therefore the Town will not make any assumptions until we have the proper indicators in place and the time required to complete the proper comparative benefit analysis.”

Is this a sound basis to start implementing a project that will cost the town a more than a million dollars in taxpayers’ money in addition to the costs to be incurred by homeowners?

Readers and residents of the community should make up their own mind on this.

Thirdly, there is considerable suspicion about the durability of the equipment to be installed by the company contracted by the town administration for this project, Neptune Technologies. Our phone calls to the company and requests for interviews with the officials of the company appear to have fallen on deaf ears. Conventional

Water meters and returning garage sale to the old ways Dear Editor, After reading Barry Huddleston’s letter to the editor in last week’s paper I have had my eyes opened about this matter.

I went to the web sites he suggested and I do believe that there is cause for concern.

I know I will be refusing the meter until I get more information.

I suggest you do, too, people of Ponoka!

I would hope that our new town council will have a town hall meeting and further inform us before we allow these people in our homes.

Right now it sounds pretty scary.

What do you think??

Also, after reading last week’s paper, I was not surprised that the “Chili cook off” did not fly, as you might say.

If it were held in conjunction with the Downtown Garage Sale, it would compliment this event very well, in my opinion.

And speaking of the Downtown Garage

Sale, it should be returned to the way it was before on Chipman Ave. In my opinion and many others’, it was spoiled by the way it is now. It shouldn’t be scattered in the old Liquidation parking lot.

If others still want to have a garage sale at their homes, then great. You can go there when you are done downtown or before.

When it was on Chipman Ave., you could chat with friends and neighbors.

You could shop in the businesses as well as go for some refreshment if you wanted to.

I don’t think the downtown businesses benefitted by the way it is now at all.

At least I did not see a lot of people going down the street If you feel as I do, let the Chamber know how you feel.

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wisdom would dictate that a company that would be taking on a big project in a new community would try to embark on an effort to establish communication lines with the main stakeholders and try to make its brand a household name.

Why is the company failing to respond to inquiries? Do they have something to hide?

And the town says they have contracted Neptune Technologies but doesn’t say how. Was there a bidding process, if yes, was the community made aware of the process? Because this is a matter that will affect each and every household in the community, was there an informative town hall meeting explaining the ins and outs of the change?

Finally, let’s remember that smart water meters have been controversial in more than one instance: two jurisdictions, in B.C. and Saskatchewan, have either suspended or backtracked in the implementation of mandatory switchover projects within their territories.

It seems the onus is on the town leadership and management to allay the suspicion and concerns among townsfolk on the water meter upgrade project.

Smart water meter fear is baseless Dear Editor, It appears Mr. Huddleston’s paranoia has robbed him of rational thinking. The air is filled with radio and microwave signals - has he lined his house with lead to protect himself from those too? And, of course, what about wi-fi networks?

Does Mr. Huddleston realize that nearly everywhere he goes, he’s exposed to signals hundreds of times more powerful than the smart meter?

Does he own a cell phone?

A five-minute conversation would expose him to more “radiation” (an inaccurate term) then a year spent sitting directly beside the smart meter.

If he is unhappy with the proposed changeover, I would invite him to dig his own well in the backyard.

Three days is a massive amount of time to learn how to install a simple

water meter with two connections - but perhaps such a simple install is beyond Mr. Huddleston’s abilities to understand.

Our install was quick and professional, with no “torn apart” cupboards or sinks, and I, for one, welcome the upgrade, as it ensures a much more accurate billing rate.

I would also point out that the meters are “low power” units - they have no external power source - so where is all this “scary radiation” coming from?

Comparing the meter to a microwave oven is irresponsible, inaccurate, and, quite frankly, a little loony.

I am glad to see that the town is embracing new technology in an effort to better serve its residents. If Mr. Huddleston is so concerned, perhaps he ought to sell his home.

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Water meter installation to cost $1.3 million over three years

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

By now most residents in the Town of Ponoka have seen vehicles with the logo of Neptune Technology Group on them.

Service technicians with Neptune, an Alabama company, have already begun installing water meters that can be read by radio signal, which is expected to reduce overall costs to residents in the Town of Ponoka.

The 2014 budget set aside $875,000 with $200,000 slated for 2015 and 2016. Total cost for the meters and installation is $1.275 million over three years but the process is causing confusion and frustration with some residents.

A letter to the editor in Ponoka News in July 30 edition posed health and consumer cost concerns over what some call “smart meters”.

Queries from Ponoka News to Neptune Technologies over questions of health concerns, warranty and tendering were left unanswered as company officials have not returned calls.

A request to determine the overall savings to residents did bring an email response from Dave McPhee, director of operations and property services.

“The town won’t know this until every facility in the community is metered and then we can compare to the before project conditions; therefore the town will not make any assumptions until we have the proper indicators in place and the time required to complete the proper comparative benefit analysis,” said McPhee in an email.

Installation of the water meters is mandatory to all residents and Donna Brinkworth, communications officer for the Town of Ponoka, said the me-

ters have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years and are read by a radio unit in a vehicle.

She added that these new meters will save labour hours; staff have to manually monitor 2,800 meters each month. “It saves thousands of yard visits and staff time. Also it will help prevent and catch issues quickly.”

One of the reasons McPhee is unable to give a full number is it will be difficult to quantify the actual savings until meters are installed, explained Brinkworth.

The meters operate on an AM radio frequency (RF) and transmit real-time data to a receiver in a car and staff can notify homeowners or the town if there are issues of major water use.

Health concerns over smart meters One concern in the letter to Ponoka News was over negative health affects to residents.

Research by Health Canada shows these meters emit less RF than cell phones and other wireless devices.

“Since RF energy exposure levels are far below Canadian and international safety limits, Health Canada does not consider that any precautionary measures are needed to reduce RF energy exposure from smart meters.”

Health Canada further states these meters produce short bursts of RF and otherwise do not emit an RF signal.

Electric meters recalled in Saskatchewan Installation of electric smart meters in Saskatchewan have been put on hold and recalled after several fires in homes where these meters are installed. All of the 105,000 smart meters, manufactured by Sensus, are to be removed while the investigations continue.

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One walk around the circle 8 path in Centennial Park is 768 meters and twice would be close to a mile!

Thank You! A special “Thank You” to the residents and business who helped our community bloom for the recent Communities in Bloom program and judging day.

The Town looked great!

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 August 10 - Family Talent Show; Centennial Park 2 pm August 13 - enjoy the Gymnastics performance; Centennial Park 7 pm August 20 - chill to the music of Harvey and Friends; Centennial Park 7 pm

Library Activities Art Exhibit – In the Land of Magic Realism: Opening Night August 8th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm – Exhibit runs from August 8th to the 23rd. On opening night, there will be light snacks provided. Come and see this fantastic exhibit of etchings by Gary Newton which have been described as broodingly beautiful. This exhibit is made possible by funding provided by TREX (Travelling Exhibit Program), Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, and the Ponoka Jubilee Library.

Nominate a Property for FREE Utilities The Pride in Your Property Contest is open to Town residents and businesses. Here’s your chance to nominate yourself, a business, or someone you know for having a well-kept property. Prizes are awarded to Residential and Business properties as follows: • Best Kept Residential - $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit • Best Kept Commercial/Industrial - $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit • Most Improved Commercial/Industrial - $750 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit Entry forms are available at www.ponoka.ca, or pick up at the Town Office. Reward yourself or someone you know for their hard work and enter today! Deadline for entries is September 15th!

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 • Thursday 7 – 8 pm Water Fitness-Freedom Fitness Trainer Heidi Cabay

Household Toxic Round Up & Community Paper Shred Saturday, September 13th, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Check your kitchen, bathroom, laundry, basement, garden shed and garage for all your products and chemicals that you may not need anymore. Paper Cuts will be at the Fire Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. accepting personal documents that the residents would like properly destroyed.

There is no charge for this service.

Community Information & Registration Night Wednesday, September 3, 2014 • 5 - 8 pm • Kinsmen Community Centre

Hosted by The Town of Ponoka Community Services Department. All local organizations are welcome to participate. Limited number of tables available & there is a minimal charge for each table. For more information and/or to reserve a spot, contact Melodie at 403-783-4431.

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

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: A photo illustration of what a Neptune water meter could look like.

Photo courtesy of Neptune Technologies information flyer

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Wheat Growers displeased with Grain Commission

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

A decision by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) to discontinue discussions over an insurance-based model for grain payments to prairie farmers has left the Canadian Wheat Growers

Association (CWGA) unhappy.

A press release by Levi Wood, president of the CWGA states the group wants better coverage at a reduced cost. “The Wheat Growers support the concept of an insurance model as a means to provide prairie farmers with better coverage and

lower costs than now exists under the CGC bonding provisions. In the past, farmers have sometimes incurred substantial payment shortfalls in those cases where a buyer has gone into receivership or otherwise defaulted on amounts owing to farmers.”

Jim Smolik, assistant chief commissioner with the CGC said the group has been working with different associations such as the CWGA to find a model that works for everyone. They had recently undertaken a request for qualifications in which Atradius Credit Insurance was picked.

There were four main goals when negotiating a plan with Atradius: • Reduce costs to the industry • Have a clear payment model • Reduce overall cost • Reduce administrative burden “It was really complicated. We were trying to make it better than what we had,” explained Smolik.

He says planners must now go back to the drawing board in the planning process and prairie farmers will have to rely on the current

plan until a new one can be set with a different company. Atradius was released from their contract with the CGC. “A lot of groups were banking on the fact that it would be cheaper,” said Smolik.

“We need to look at this again and think about what our options are,” he added.

The CWGA wants to give farmers more options stating that “under the proposed insurance-based model, farmers would have been guaranteed a minimum payment security of 95% on all grain deliveries. It was also expected that an insurance-based system would lower the overall costs incurred by the industry and ultimately borne by farmers. “ Wood recommended the CGC consider different models that are already implemented in the United States in the private sector for deliveries to feed lots.

Smolik said there is still the current insurance option for farmers but the CGC has to look at what they can do next.

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Community garden continues to grow

BY IAN FERGUSON

What started as a “grow your own food� project idea has turned into a thriving community garden. The idea was forged in May between Carman Sim of the Country Gardens Greenhouse and Jaclyn Berry of the Ponoka Jubilee Library. This idea later turned into a community project when Jaclyn was looking for a space to put the garden. “There’s that big empty lot behind the library�, explained Berry, “Could we put it there?� The vacant lot behind the library is owned by the town, therefore she had to ask for their permission. “If they

said no, it would have ended right there, but they were really on board with it.�

Since then, the community garden has grown thanks to help from volunteers and many donations. Local stores like No Frills, Maverick Supplies, Integra Tire and Home Hardware have all donated supplies needed to build and fill the garden, not to mention the many volunteers who brought their own seeds to plant. The town itself has also lent a big hand in providing care for the garden, most notably water and soil for the plants. “We always appreciate the volunteers� added Berry, “There is really good support from

Tomatoes are ripening under warm July sunshine at Ponoka’s community garden.

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the community. If the library had to pay for all of it, it wouldn’t have happened; the budget just couldn’t support it.� Some of the plants in the garden include onions, kale, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers, herbs and many flowers. The community garden is open for anyone to utilize at any time.

The garden has held up well against the numerous storms that have hit Ponoka as well as the recent heat wave, says Jaclyn. “Many people I know lost plants, but not us.�

She also explained how it hasn’t ran into insect or animal problems thus far. “So far the deer haven’t found it; we’ll see how long that lasts,� she said with a chuckle. The garden has been well received by people throughout the community. “Some people on their breaks from work go back there just to enjoy it,� elaborated Berry, “Maybe we’ll get some benches in, so you can sit out there and read a book.�

When asked about how long the garden is planned to be open, Jaclyn responded, “As long as we have the

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space and as long as there are people who want to use it.� The garden is closed during the winter for obvious reasons, but when the weather heats up again, the Ponoka Jubilee Library plans to start it back up. All food harvested from the community garden goes to the Ponoka Food Bank, continued Berry, “It seems only right to donate the food back to the community.� Many seeds planted were donated by various businesses and individuals throughout Ponoka.

The Jubilee Library encourages anyone to participate in growing the garden. In regards to the garden Jaclyn stated, “Built by the community, for the community.� The Ponoka Community Garden will be harvested in the fall, leaving plenty of time to pick out some seeds and join in on the “green thumb� fun, or simply read a book in the sun with a lovely view. The Ponoka Jubilee Library is located at 5110 on 48 Ave next door to the Town Hall; the Community Garden can be found right behind these buildings.

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Important legislation passed before parliamentary recess gangs and punishing those that try to recruit them Now that Parliament has recessed for the summer I would like to take this opportunity to into criminal organizations. Under this Bill someone provide an update on some important legislation that recruits a young person into a criminal enterthat has now become law. prise will be facing a sentence up to five years in At the end of the Parliamentary session it prison. seems that there is always an influx of legislaOur Government is focused on what matters tion that gets passed and sometimes the details most to Canadians, we are working hard to keep Caof Bills passed are lost in the shuffle, our Govnadians safe, pay lower taxes and provide long-term ernment passed into law 25 pieces of legislation prosperity for all Canadians. We will continue to deduring the last session. liver on our commitments.

One key piece of legislation was Bill C-23, Veterans Emergency Transition Services the Fair Elections Act which will protect the The Government of Canada is partnering with integrity of our democracy by requiring voters Veterans Emergency Transition Services (VETS) to provide ID before voting, removing the risky Canada to better deliver assistance 24 hours a day, practice of Vouching and empowers law enforceMP Blaine 7 days a week. ment with sharper teeth, a longer reach and a Calkins Through Veterans Affairs Canada’s At-Risk Vetfreer hand. erans Outreach Initiative, VETS Canada will provide Another key piece of legislation that will assistance to at-risk and homeless Veterans, and enbecome law is Bill C-24, Strengthening Canadian Citizenship sure help gets to those who need it. Services include immediate Act which will increase efficiency of the citizenship program in in-person, online, and telephone assistance to help Veterans in order to reduce backlogs, reinforce the values of citizenship by need of temporary shelter and access to Government of Canada strengthening requirements and deterring citizenship of convenience; improve the tools we have to maintain program integrity programs and benefits.

VETS Canada’s team of volunteers includes still-serving and combat fraud; and promote Canadians interests by honouring those who serve Canada and protecting Canadians from and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces and stillforeign criminals and those who pose a threat to our national serving and retired members of the Royal Canadian Mounted security.

Police. These “boots on the ground” teams will help identify Additionally my colleagues and I passed the Budget Bill, at-risk Veterans and accompany and/or refer them to VAC area which will see unprecedented funding levels for Alberta. All offices, shelters, the Royal Canadian Legion, medical and major transfers to provinces and territories will grow from their substance abuse treatment programs, as well as provide peer current record levels representing a 56 per cent increase since support and coaching.

2005-06. For Alberta, total major transfers will total $52 billion Quick Facts in 2014-15 including $3.7 billion through the Canada Health A 12-month contract, valued at approximately $300,000, Transfer which represents an increase of over 129 per cent since has been awarded to VETS Canada. It is a one-year contract, 2005-06 and $1.5 billion through the Canadian Social Transfer with two one-year options to extend the contract period to three an increase of $878 million or almost 148 per cent since 2005years in total.

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VETS Canada works to support Veterans of the Canadian In addition to the government legislation, we passed this Armed Forces and former members of the Royal Canadian session, several key private members’ bills were passed into Mounted Police who are homeless or at risk. law. Bill C-444 sponsored by Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen Veterans Affairs Canada has emergency funds to assist Vetamends the Criminal Code of Canada with respect to personaterans in meeting immediate emergency needs. At-risk Veterans ing a Peace Officer or Public Officer. C-444 establishes that can also access emergency funds from other sources, including personating a Peace Officer or Public Officer in order to commit another offence shall be considered by a court to be an aggravat- the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund and the Canadian ing circumstance; by changing this it allows judges to impose Forces Personnel Assistance Fund.

Through the VAC Assistance Service, Veterans can reach a longer sentences up to respective maximums.

My colleague Parm Gill sponsored Bill C-394 Criminal professional counsellor at any time—24 hours a day, 365 days a Organization Recruitment is aimed at keeping our kids out of year—by calling 1-800-268-7708.

Sale of AltaLink to U.S. firm bad for ratepayers JOE ANGLIN MLA FOR RIMBEY-ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE-SUNDRE.

AltaLink is a publicly funded, fully regulated utility that is owned by a highly disreputable corporation: SNC-Lavalin. AltaLink also just happens to be Alberta’s largest electricity transmission company that controls 80 per cent of the electricity flow in Alberta. Albertans guarantee AltaLink an annual income of roughly nine per cent return on equity (ROE), and we pay for all the capital improvements to the company via a transmission charge levied on every monthly electric utility bill.

By law, AltaLink doesn’t pay any taxes.

Given SNC-Lavalin’s poor reputation, (they suffer multiple sanctions by the World Bank for fraud and corruption), it seems only fair to Alberta’s ratepayers that another owner with a higher calibre of integrity operates AltaLink.

That said SNC is proposing to sell AltaLink for $3.2 billion to MidAmerican Energy, a U.S. company owned by billionaire Warren Buffett. Both the Canadian government and the Alberta Utilities Commission must approve the sale, and on July 25 the Canadian government approved the sale. SNC purchased AltaLink for $800 million back in 2002 and if the AUC approves the sale it would, in effect, provide SNC-Lavalin with a $2.4 billion profit at the public’s expense, and this is incredibly unfair to all Albertans on multiple levels.

Without delving into the question of why a public regulated utility should be privately owned, the sale of AltaLink raises numerous questions that must be answered before any sale is approved.

By all guesstimates Warren Buffett is overpaying for AltaLink by as much as $600 million. Executives from both companies refuse to say how this premium is going to be recouped, but I guess we all know the answer: Ratepayers. Over-paying may be in the best interest of SNC-Lavalin, but is overpaying in the best interest of Alberta ratepayers?

Given that Alberta’s ratepayers are the primary (if not sole) capital investors in AltaLink, how do we get a return for our investment? Typically in other jurisdictions, SNC would only receive a percentage of the profits (or loss) based on the market value of its investment, and the public would receive a percentage of the profits (or loss) based on our investment.

Any premium paid over and above the adjusted present net book value would be returned to the ratepayers. The formula varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but for the most part it is fair. So why in Alberta does SNC-Lavalin get all the profits from the sale of AltaLink if the ratepayers have paid for all the capital improvements? continued on page 13

PC government’s culture of entitlement lives on Seventeen months ago Finance Minister Doug Horner announced a three-year salary freeze for public sector managers.

He called it quote “leading by example” – and said it was a symbolic move on the government’s behalf to get their spending under control.

Since then, this government has been besieged by what seems to be an endless parade of entitlement scandals afflicting politicians and top-level officials across government.

These have resulted in public trust in this PC government hitting historic lows.

If ever there was a time for this government to demonstrate to Albertans at least a shred of humility and respect for taxpayers, this would have been it.

Unfortunately, they have failed once again.

Last week, through an Order-in-Council, the PCs approved a salary hike for the highest-level government managers, many of whom are political appointees.

These include all deputy ministers, officials in the Public Affairs Bureau and all of Alberta’s

New details also emerged foreign representatives. this week about the former PreOnce again, this PC governmier and her government’s abuse ment is breaking another promise of government aircraft. Frankly, on what seems to be a never endthese details are shocking. The ing list of broken promises.

Auditor General’s findings show But they took it a step further a clear indication that this govthis time. ernment has established one set Adding insult to injury, the of rules for itself and another set PCs have not only broken another for everyone else. promise, this time they tried to Falsifying passenger lists, sneak it by Albertans. multiple trips for personal use, With many Alberta families ignoring cheaper commercial now enjoying summer vacation flight options, booking staff on with friends and family, the PC other flights so the Premier could leadership figured they could get Rod Fox have an empty plane to herself… away with giving senior appointaken together, these findings tees and insiders a big raise and no MLA appear to warrant a criminal inone would notice. vestigation into what is termed They were wrong. under the criminal code as breach The PC culture of entitlement of trust. did not die.

This issue goes beyond politics. It cuts to It lives on.

Albertans can be assured the only way to fix the integrity of our highest political office. The fact is, there is simply no way these actions it, is with a new Wildrose government.

could have been taken without the former Premier, other senior government staff and cabinet ministers knowing full well about it.

Albertans deserve to see accountability on these many documented examples of abuse. It is now up to the government to do the right thing.

On a local note, this has been a full summer of activities and meeting with constituents.

Most of June was spent travelling the province as Vice-Chair of the Alberta Economic Futures committee to hear Albertans views on Bills 9 and 10 which deal with Pension Plans.

July was spent meeting you at parades, Stampedes, breakfasts and community celebrations. July 15 saw a very well attended town hall meeting in Mirror where good discussions took place with community members and representatives of CN Rail. I look forward to a busy August and September as well.

If you have issues or concerns please feel free to contact my office at #101 4892 46 Street in Lacombe. 403 782 7725 or on Wednesday in Ponoka at 403 783 7280.

Email: Lacombe.ponoka@assembly.ab.ca

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Central Alberta couple wins big with Lotto 6/49 One couple had the surprise of their life after finding their winning lottery ticket was worth millions of dollars.

Bradley Kelly and his wife Amanda, who live in the Alix region of Lacombe County, AB won the $18 Million LOTTO 6/49 jackpot in the June 25 draw.

Bradley bought his usual $19 quick pick ticket from 7-Eleven in Claresholm while he was driving home from a week long holiday, but it wasn’t until about a week later that he stopped to check a few tickets. He couldn’t believe his luck after scanning the very first ticket Tillers on the Ticket Checker.

“I self-checked it and a bunch of numbers came up. It didn’t seem right. So I went to the retailer and I said, ‘I think the machine is pooched,’” Bradley was quoted as saying in a press release by the lottery corporation.

But there was no mistake. Bradley and Amanda’s ticket really had won $18,397,958.80.

The couple are still reeling from the win, but look forward to all the possibilities it creates.

“We have many dreams, and probably even more now that we don’t even know of,” Amanda said, according to the press release.

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Energy economist challenges fluctuating energy prices

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Wholesale buyers of electricity, generally commercial and light industries, have to deal with hourly price changes and one energy economist wants that to change.

David Gray, president of Gray Energy Economics questioned why six coal-fired generating stations, owned by TransCanada, reduced their output one third July 28. Gray stated that prices spiked to 90 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh); this would cost an average person approximately seven dollars to wash and dry one load of laundry.

Changes in the wholesale prices are readily available on the Alberta Electric System Operator’s (AESO) website at www.aeso.ca, but in an effort to educate buyers, Gray has designed a smartphone app called The Alberta Power Price App that provides this data in an easy to read format.

When it comes to supply and demand, users generally pay more for a product.

“One hour at one dollar per kWh is $10.5 million,” states Gray.

John Esaiw, director of market analytics and forecasting with AESO says consumers need to look at the average prices over the course of a year rather than one hour of a day to see what the prices look like. He suggests if wholesale customers don’t hedge electricity costs, they will be exposed to fluctuations in the market.

“It’s absolutely a function of supply and demand,” said Esaiw.

AESO looks at the long-term impacts rather than daily changes, he added.

He suggests a deregulated market puts the responsibility of power generation in the hands of generators rather than taxpayers. “Ultimately we’re just paying for what we use.”

Gray says for his part that generators take advantage of economic withholding rules defined by the Market Surveillance Administrator (MSA), which monitors the market to ensure that prices are fair and balanced.

What is economic withholding?

Generators are allowed to increase prices during hourly periods when there is a tight supply or increased demand for power. The MSA defined some of these practices in 2011 and gives the generators an opportunity to raise prices to ensure profitability.

“They’ve created the most volatile market than anywhere in the planet.”

David Gray, energy economist

Matt Ayres, deputy administrator and chief economist with the MSA says economic withholding allows a company to be profitable during peak times but consumers are still in a competitive market.

“A competitive market is allowing private investors to come in…Because they can make a profit,” he explained.

He says it is difficult to store energy so when customers use very little such as at 2 a.m., then companies sometimes offer power at rates that barely pay for the its distribution.

Gray disagrees with economic withholding rules. “This is absolutely legal and completely disgusting.”

He suggests one way to tackle the high costs is by conserving as much energy as possible during these peak times. With economic withholding, the wholesale market has become volatile and fluctuates on an hourly basis, which makes it difficult for customers to plan their future contracts.

Gray used the analogy of filling up a car at a gas station; at one time fuel may be a low rate and at another the price may be 10 times what was paid on a previous day. Gray says this is what commercial and light industrial businesses face on a daily basis.

“They’ve created the most volatile market than anywhere in the planet,” he stated.

However, with electricity costs customers won’t get their bill until the end of the month. He feels the principles of supply and demand are not a part of the equation.

“The market is designed for competition between suppliers but demand just isn’t invited for the party,” stated Gray.

Demand response - which provides customers with the opportunity to reduce or shift their use on time-based rates - must be part of how Alberta’s energy market operates to benefit consumers, he added.

Some information on economic withholding was garnered from electricity consultant Sheldon Fulton from a document called Alberta Electricity Market Structure Assessment.

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Sale of Altalink continued from page 10 The sale of AltaLink raises other concerns with regard to competition and security. AltaLink owns transmission lines that have been deemed critical to our economy. Does it make sense to sell critical infrastructure to our economy to a foreign company? Does it makes sense that we will guarantee an income to a foreign company that will not pay taxes in Alberta, and pay for all their capital upgrades as well?

Further, given that MidAmerican Energy owns numerous generators and transmission lines in the states, how do the regulators propose to police anti-competitive price manipulation?

The sale of AltaLink is complex, but given that Alberta’s ratepayers are the primary investors in this deal, the current proposal to sell AltaLink to MidAmerican should be denied on the premise that this is a very bad deal for the rate paying public.

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The storm over frac sand spill is baseless Dear Editor, I have waited to hear a reply to the letters to the editors and editorials from the upstream service companies concerning the sand spill in Bashaw. Having not seen one, I decided to take on the task of explaining fracture (frac) sand.

I am not employed in the industry having retired a dozen years ago. During my more than 35 years, I was a “fracker”, an adult instructor, a safety practitioner/coordinator and at times, a manager of safety.

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These regulations cover all aspects of chemical safety outside of personal purchase of consumer goods and the Canadian Nuclear Safety and Control Act. These are only a few, but they have the most bearing on the Bashaw so called, spill.

To get to the point in question how toxic is this product?

The good doctor from Edmonton seems to have an idea that the sand was already mixed in “a toxic soup of chemicals”. It was not.

Sand and liquid chemicals are shipped to the well site in separate containers and are not mixed until the frack job is underway. If for some reason, all the sand was not used, it was returned still dry. Hence,

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Children would not play in this sand very long. Frac sand does not clump (stick together) whether wet or dry. Not much fun in a sand box when you cannot make anything other than a slippery hill. The harm caused by sand is extremely slow and would take many years of constant exposure to show a negative result. Do not breath the dust. Do not ingest it. Brush it off exposed skin. That is what you should do to keep yourself from harm. It, of itself, does not have a toxic result except through lengthy deliberate exposure.

As the use of the word “spill”; if a transport returns to the warehouse with a partial load, they can choose, if there is no silo

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room available, to dump it on their property. That is not a spill. Reporting a spill is covered under the TDGR. You do not report a spill of an inert property.

And this is how sand is classified under this act.

Otherwise all those hills of gravel spread around the counties and later dumped to make or repair roads would have to make out a report. Nothing like new gravel on a country road to produce dusty conditions; conditions you do not see when frac sand is being loaded or pumped.

The Ponoka News editorial of July 30 is highly concerned with the fact that the “spill” was not reported and had to be reported to Alberta Health Services before anything was done. AHS? They have sent out a health warning about an inert product on private property? I wonder why. It was mainly a disservice that upsets people. The good mayor of Bashaw had enough sense to see it right and not bash one of their corporate citizens. This is not part of AHS’s expertise or their mandate. Unless they think that with their poor wait times in hospitals, they will have room for you several years down the road.

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Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014

Finally a bottom in the markets? economic forecasts have already been downgraded.

On the flipside, Russia has suggested that they’ll ban U.S. chicken and some E.U. fruit while suggesting that they can easily be a self-sufficient country (that usually doesn’t work out too well). Staying in Russia, wheat production estimates continue to rise as the harvest moves along, with I.K.A.R. now suggesting a 57.5 million-tonne crop. With some trade sanctions in place though, the ability of Russia exporters to move this grain out of country could be in question.

Coming back to the Americas, soybean production in Brazil is going to be larger for the third straight year as farmers there are continuing to plant more of the oilseed. In the U.S., yield estimates continue to tick up with the most recent Reuters survey of 20 analysts pegging corn yields at 170.5 bu/ac, well above the USDA’s forecast of 165.3 bu/ac and the previous record of 164.7 bu/ac set in 2009. Ultimately, crop development here in Western Canada

ogy has dropped their The grain market estimates of an El Nino continues to stagnate event happening in the as traders, managed fourth quarter of the calmoney, commercials, endar year to 50 per cent and producers alike are as parts of the Pacific trying to determine if a Ocean are beginning to bottom has finally been cool (the U.S. Climate found. Goldman Sachs Prediction Center is still is expecting livestock hovering around 80 per prices to underperform cent though). relative to grain and oilConcern is mountseeds over the next year ing in Europe on a few as the Wall Street titan levels, both geopolitithinks things are due for cally and in the fields. a reversal. Specifically, BrennanTurner The EU harvest will with a record U.S. soyFarmlead certainly be large but bean crop, record South quality is dropping American output, and an thanks to harvest rains, expected slowdown in Chinese import growth, higher animal especially in France where three-quarinventories and lower prices are ex- ters of the harvest is complete but only pected in the new crop year. Following half of the grain taken off has a Hapup on this train of thought, Australia berg falling number over 180. That and New Zealand Bank (or ANZ) being said, the U.K. is poised to prosays grain prices have offered sound vide Algeria and other closely-situated value as a record U.S. crop has now markets with the quality milling wheat been “fully priced” into the futures that France normally exports to these market. Adding to their optimism is markets. On the geopolitical front, the the fact that eastern Australia remains E.U. and U.S. are very close to imposdry, which will likely lead to a down- ing new financial sanctions on Russia grade in the Aussie wheat and canola for their “participation” in the fighting crops. Will this dryness persist though in Eastern Ukraine. The new sancin Southeast Asia as an El Nino event tions would potentially restrict their comes into play? Most likely but it economy and companies from accessmay not be as harsh as once thought ing international capital markets to as the Australian Bureau of Meteorol- fund their business. As such, Russia’s

is fairly variable but generally positive, albeit some parts of western Manitoba, eastern Saskatchewan, and the Peace Region in Alberta. Fingers crossed as we’re close to taking the crop off.

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Splashing around in the summer sun Whatever activity you may choose this summer, please play safe Even today, as a senior citizen, whenever I stroll past a splash park, a swimming pool or a busy beach, I have a sudden urge to strip down to my mellow 20th century bathing suit and get wet and wild. If I could borrow someone’s backyard for an hour, I would invite my grandchildren to join me in running through the sprinkler, or maybe organizing a fun battle with those big and powerful water guns that they have nowadays.

Then, after it is all over, we could all go down to the corner and I would buy them all a glass of cool lemonade from the kid’s sidewalk stand, or maybe we might even catch up to the ice-cream man when his jingle jangle van rolls into the neighbourhood and brings a whole lot of gooey joy.

How great it is that Ponoka now a has a new, modern, and colorful splash park with all kinds of amazing squirting gizmos situated in the safety of the Lion’s Club Centennial Park, which I understand may soon have some additional really neat playground toys. There is nothing more fun and invigorating than frolicking on a sandy beach, tossing a Frisbee or football, splashing around out in the cool waves with your buddies, or even getting to go for a ride in the family boat for some slippery sliding or fishing. We are so blessed to have countless lakes that are close by and quite easy to find a spot for

a few great hours of water fun, as well relaxing with your lawn chairs, blanket, cooler, a good book and lots of help to watch the kids. You might visit the beach concession stand for a treat, and then again we could fire up the portable BBQ or toss a few logs in the fire pit and cook up a batch of wieners and burgers before heading home after a super day.

Whatever activity you may choose this summer please play safe, take along the life-jackets, the beach toys, lots of sun-tan lotion and bug spray, water, a sun-hat, and always try to have time-out in the shade. If you are planning on camping out for a few days, remember to book your favourite spot by calling 1-877-5372757 or www.reserve.alberta parks. ca well in advance of your holiday.

All in the family One of my favourite hobbies during my retirement has been writing this column just for fun, as well as rounding up stories for the weekly Reflections page in the Ponoka News, which highlights individuals, families, and milestones of our colorful past and into the present of our friendly community. I just received an amazing item from an old friend which really depicts the wonderful spirit and grit of our early Alberta pioneers, and I would like to pass it on to you.

Mrs. Mary Hemsing recently

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passed away in Brooks, Alberta at the age of 100 years. She was born November 23, 1913 in Drake Saskatchewan to Polish immigrants, who had homesteaded in Claydon, Saskatchewan when she was only six. Her unwavering devotion to her faith, and the unassuming gentleness that she had surely inherited Mike Rainone from her parents would Hammertime guide Mary throughout her fascinating life raising her family through the harsh and dry realities of the early pioneering years on the prairies.

On April 22, 1933 she married Sylvester Bernard (Syl) Hemsing. Unable to make their Saskatchewan land yield forth its riches, this young couple joined other settlers in an epic homesteading journey to the newly formed irrigation project in Rolling Hills, Alberta, where the wonders of water mixed with hard toil would provide the bounty for them to settle down and raise their family. With six young children in tow, they made this trek in the summer of 1939, Syl having planted his first crop earlier in the spring, and then began their life anew. It would be here that Mary and Syl would raise their large family of 11 girls and 11 boys, including three sets of twins, and one daughter that

was stillborn. Her truly endless memories of the hardships and joys of homesteading included the arrival of electricity in 1951, the comforts of natural gas at the age of 48, and on and on throughout their busy lives.

Mary Hemsing was predeceased by her beloved husband Syl in 1995 and one son Peter in 2005, and is survived by 21 children, 87 grandchildren, 145 great grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grand children through five amazing generations of life on the Alberta prairies’.

My sincere appreciation to so many of you who have provided me with the great ideas and photos over the years to enable me to continue writing these stories and to meet some wonderful and amazing residents of our community and surrounding districts. I would love to keep it all going for another few years, but I cannot do it without your help, so please give me a call at 403-341-5750 or email: jrainone@telus.net. In the meantime, just go ahead and have a great week, all of you..

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Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014

Summer has been busy for Ponoka 4-H’ers Submitted by SYLVIA TRAUTMAN PONOKA DISTRICT 4-H REPORTER

ates place from our district, they still did great.

Our district is also very proud of how well some of our members did at public speaking. Isabell Stamm and Sylvia Trautman participated at regionals from our district. Congratulations to Isabelle, who placed first at regionals from our district. In seniors, Clinton Steeves and Katlyn Malter participated at regionals.

Congratulations to Clinton, who placed second at regionals. The last level for intermediates is regionals, however, the top two seniors from regionals continue on to provincials. We are extremely proud of Clinton, who placed second at provincials. Thanks to all of our public speaking judges.

We would also like to thank all of our volunteers throughout the year; once again, a huge Thank-you to the Crestomere School for the use of their facilities during our district meeting.

Many of us continue to participate in 4-H activities during the summer.

Several members participate in horse and cattle shows. Others help with various events, like the rodeos. 4-H camp is also a great way to continue having fun, making more friends and memories. Camps run throughout the summer for juniors, intermediates and seniors.

Some seniors even council, which is another great experience!

So if you’re looking for something new to try in the fall, try 4-H. Look for a club near you.

The last couple months have been busy for the Ponoka District, but the fun continues throughout the summer. 4-H is a great organization to be a part of.

While having fun you will ‘learn to do by doing’, make new friends, learn a lot and make endless memories. This September if you’re looking for something new to try….. try 4-H! Here are a couple of our major events that happened recently: In May, the Ponoka District had their show and sale. It included the East Ponoka Beef, Central Ponoka Beef and the West Ponoka Beef clubs. Also the Rimbey interclub had their show and sale. It included the Rimbey Multi Club, Bluffton West and the Winfield Beef club. Everyone enjoyed themselves and many memories were made. Thanks to all the participants, volunteers, judges, buyers and sponsors that helped make both achievement days a huge success.

The Crestomere Multi Club also had their achievement day. Throughout the year, they worked on various projects such as wood working, sheep, sewing, cooking and small engines. Everyone did a great job with all their projects.

Also, the Winfield Gait Riders, Silver Valley Riders, Rebel Riders and the Ponoka Renegade Riders have also been busy riding. They have done many rides and various activities such as playing soccer with their horses.

Our district has also prepared a “4-H is Great” video. We have submitted the video to try to win a contest and show why we think 4-H is great with several videos and pictures.

When the results came back, we were thrilled to have placed second.

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Ponoka district 4-H reporter Sylvia Trautman is spending her last minutes with her steer T-Bone just before the steer is transported to the ag grounds for the show and sale.

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The Legacy of the First World War pand, and who must yield? everything. people, now see war It was a perfectly viable system, as a very undesirable One response to the ordeal, inevitably, was to because the wars mostly involved demonise the other side and define the war as a last resort. We have small prothe First World War crusade against evil. fessional to thank for this great The new weapons – machine That way, at least, the armies change. ghastly sacrifice of guns, modern artillery and and did The thing most lives could be seen as not disturb people miss about so on – were very efficient necessary and meancivilian the First World War killing machines, and within ingful. But many populations is that it was a perpeople saw through the a month the soldiers had to much. The fectly normal political propaganda, and some casualties event. Ever since the take shelter in trenches from of them were in high were low, rise of modern cenplaces. the “storm of steel”. and hardly tralised states in The senior politiGwynne Dyer any major 16th-century Europe, cians and diplomats of Think player ever they had all gone to 1918, living amid the Globally crashed out of the system entirely. wreckage of the old world, could see that the old war with each other Naturally enough, most people did not international system was now delivering catasin two big alliances see this system as a problem that had trophe, and had to be changed. So they set out to at around half-century intervals. The wars were effectively to be solved. It was just another fact of life. change it, by creating the League of Nations. They The only diplomatic difference in 1914 was about everything: borders in Europe, outlawed aggressive war, and invented the concept trade routes, colonies in Asia, Africa that the great powers coordinated their moves bet- of “collective security” to enforce the new interter than before. Almost all of them were at war in and the Americas. national rules.

The great powers fought other, a few days, where it would have taken months or They failed, at first, because the legacy of bitlittler wars as well, but these big even a few years in the old days. The armies could terness among the losers in the First World War events – the 30 Years’ War, the War move quickly to the frontiers by rail, so now you was so great that a second one came only twenty of the Spanish Succession, the Seven created your alliances BEFORE the war – and ev- years later. That one was bigger and worse – but at Years’ War and so on – were like a erybody had the telegraph , so the final decisions the end, everybody tried again. They had to. general audit of their status. Who’s were made fast.

The United Nations was founded in 1945, But once the war started, everything was difup, and who’s down? Who can exferent. The armies were ten times as big as they with slightly more realistic rules than the League used to be, because these were now rich industri- of Nations but the same basic goal: to stop wars The Organizing Committee for the 4th Annual alised countries that could afford to put most of the among the great powers, for those are the wars that adult male population into uniform. That meant kill in the millions. Stopping other wars too would that the soldiers getting killed were fathers, broth- be nice, but first things first – especially now that ers, husbands and sons: part of the community, not there are nuclear weapons around.

All you can say is that it hasn’t failed yet in and the wastrels, drunks and men on the run who made up such a large part of the old professional armies. its main task: no great power has fought any other And they were getting killed in unprecedented one directly for the past 69 years. Ignore the headwould like to thank: numbers. The new weapons – machine guns, mod- lines that constantly tell you the world is falling ern artillery and so on – were very efficient killing apart. The glass is more than half-full.

Our wonderful volunteers: SET-UP CREW; SOUND CREW, Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist machines, and within a month the soldiers had to GAMES ASSISTANTS, BOUNCY CASTLE SUPERVISORS, take shelter in trenches from the “storm of steel”. whose articles on world affairs are published in REDEMPTION TABLE ASSISTANTS, CANADA DAY They spent the rest of the war trying to break 45 countries. His new book, “Canada in the Great ASSISTANTS, POPCORN MAKERS, CAKE AND ICE CREAM through the trenches, and by the end of it 9 million Power Game 1914-2014”, is published by RanSERVERS,CLEANUP AND TAKE DOWN CREW of them had been killed. THAT is what changed dom House Canada on 4 August.

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“It was not worth even one life,” said Harry Patch shortly before he died in 2009 at the age of 111. He was the last survivor of the 65 million soldiers who fought in the First World War, and by the time he died it was a normal, quite unremarkable thing to say. But he would never have said it in 1914.

Very few people thought that war was a bad thing in 1914. LOSING a war could be a bad thing, but the obvious solution to that problem was to be very good at war. Human beings had always fought wars, military values were deeply embedded in our culture, and nobody expected those attitudes to change. And then they did change.

The First World War was a human tragedy, of course, but this was when the human race began to question the whole institution of war: how useful it is, but also how inevitable it really is. And the answer to both questions is: not very.

There are still a few countries that owe everything to their ability to win wars: Israel comes to mind at once. But most countries, and most

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Service Project At JJ Collett Natural Area Submitted by Roger Stawart Vice President, JJ Collett Natural Area Foundation

A Service Project performed by the Central Alberta Cadet Camporee 2014 has just wrapped at JJ Collett Natural Area near Morningside. On July 23, the Camporee consisting of 670 boys ages 11-13, and 530 adult supervisors, councilors, medical and support staff arrived at Kamp Lone Pine located on a farm southwest of Lacombe.

They were from all across Canada and the United States.

Plans for this project began over a year ago when a JJ Collett Board member was contacted by the Camporee organizing committee.

At first, the reaction was WOW, the shear numbers…

What would we have them do? How could Over 650 members of the Central Alberta Cadet Camporee from across Canada and the United States volunteered to we coordinate such a improve areas of the JJ Collett Natural Area last week, including giving a facelift to a gazebo.

Photo submitted large number of workers in such a vast area? making JJ Collett Natural Area an Natural Area.

However, as we looked at it closer new trail for the boys to complete.

The hard working and dedicated even more beautiful place. We are The Service Project concluded and broke the numbers into smaller groups, divided by the number of July 29. In just a few days, 20 ki- JJ Collett volunteers namely, Janie forever grateful.

As a way of recognizing the gendays, and again by the number of lometers of trail had been trimmed, and Howard Bradley, Chris and groups per day, we decided it was over 250 bags of weeds had been Keith Meyers, Gail Hughes, Rhon- erous contribution of the boys from picked and removed, five new park da Easton, Severin Iseli, and Roger the Cadet Camporee, the newly comdoable.

On the morning of July 24, the benches had been built and installed Stawart wish to thank The Central pleted trail will be named in their first of six groups of 108 boys and 12 on the trails, and two gazebos had Alberta Cadet Camporee 2014, for honor Kamp Lone Pine Trail 2014. staff arrived at JJ Collett. They were received a new coat of stain. In addivided into cadres, assigned tasks, dition, the main staging area was and sent off on the trails with a map, trimmed, widened and cleaned up. supplies and tools, their supervisors, By the time the Service Project was medics, and a JJ Collett volunteer. completed, the cadets and their suAs a special project, several JJ Col- pervisors had given over 1000 hours RECYCLE YOUR PAPER! lett volunteers prepared a section of of volunteer labor to the JJ Collett

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Sports

Ponoka regains upper hand in Battle River Men’s Soccer League

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Ponoka’s representatives in the Battle River Soccer League returned the spoof to the Camrose side on Wednesday, July 30 in their last home game of the season, defeating the visitors with a score of 8-3.

Camrose were short on the bench just like the Storm were when they received their first defeat of the season at the hands of Camrose two weeks ago; and this last win has now secured a place for the Ponoka side in the semifinals in the playoffs, which is practically the competition for the Battle River Cup. It didn’t take long for the hosts on Wednesday to impose their pace and game plan on the visitors as the first goal from the Storm came in the first ten minutes of the game through Bryce Sharp. In about another ten minutes, Ponoka were awarded a penalty when Carmen Lyon was brought down in the 18-yard box

and it was comfortably converted by Christoph Dittmar: 2-0.

And then the goals began to rain on the Camrose net with the hosts comfortably maintaining possession and controlling all the pitch in length and width. By the time the first half was done, the scoreboard showed a 5-0 lead for the local side.

Things changed, however, early in the second half with the visitors pulling themselves together and scoring twice in quick succession, reminding the Storm that there was still a lot of play time.

Ponoka players then resumed their grip of the ball and scored twice more to make it 7-2 in a matter of minutes. But as the clock kept ticking, there was an increased number of unforced errors on the part of the hosts, one of which allowed the Camrose players to take the ball close to the Storm net, where they won a corner kick and converted it to bring the score to 7-3. Although

Ponoka’s Josh Simons jumps to finish a cross with a header in the penalty area of the Camrose net during the first half of the game on Wednesday, July 30.

Photo by Mustafa Eric

the local side was sure to win the game, they maintained pressure until the very end and scored another in the process, sealing the final score at 8-3.

The scoring tally for the Storm was composed of Bryce Sharpe (3), Christoph Dittmar (2), Josh Simons, Tyson Klein and Jordan Vogel.

Storm coach Rich Evans said they had a solid first half but gave away a few goals in the second.

With one more game left to be played against Leduc as part of the regular league fixture, Evans said the Storm had already secured a bye in the quarter final round for the Battle River Cup be-

cause even if they lost to Leduc on Monday, Aug. 4, they would still be the silver medalists of the regular league.

But Evans said, having played and won over Leduc twice during the regular season, he thought they had a good chance of winning their last game and finishing the league as champions.

The outcome of the game was not known as Ponoka News was sent to print.

Ponoka Storm will have their semi-final game for the Battle River Cup at home on Sunday, Aug. 17.

Stampeders honour teammate in the best way possible

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The loss of the Stampeders Junior B hockey player Damian Pannenbecker won’t soon be forgotten and the team he played for wants to ensure he is remembered in the best way possible.

Pannenbecker, a defenseman, died in a highway collision in January in Olds, which left the entire family and team in shock. The Stampeders organization, however, has taken Pannenbecker’s love of hockey to heart and immortalized him in a frame presented to the family.

Members of the board presented Pannenbecker’s immediate family with his jersey July 29, framed beautifully with his first goal hockey puck and badges from the teams he played on as a young boy. Father Denny and mother Marlene, along with sisters Brie Gunther and Dee Datus were honoured by the organization’s effort.

“It was emotional but just the gratitude that they would be willing to do that,” said Denny.

Marlene said Pannenbecker’s goal was to see the Stampeders become a serious competitor in the Junior B hockey league.

“Most people don’t realize that Damian’s

goal was to make the Stampeders better for the last year and a half.”

He spent many hours promoting the club and recruiting players to the Stampeders.

“It means a lot to us because this team meant so much to him,” said Marlene.

Pannenbecker was so dedicated to the team, he even recruited his father, who has now accepted the position as manager for the team.

“It’s something I enjoy doing, I always have,” said Denny.

The family and organization have become closer because of Damian’s death and his sister Dee has also taken a role with the team; she will be promoting the Stampeders on Twitter, on Facebook and on their website.

“The family’s always going to be connected to this team,” stated Brie.

“He breathed hockey,” added Dee. Moving on Since his death, family members say there isn’t a day they don’t think of Damian and always in a positive light. Brie says there are tough days though when they realize he will not be returning home.

“It’s just trying to figure out how to live our lives that would make him happy,” ex-

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The Stampeders Junior B hockey team did their best to honour player Damian Pannenbecker, who died in a car crash last winter by framing his jersey and presenting it to the family July 29. Sisters Dee Datus, Brie Gunther, father Denny and Stampeders president Ken Kinley, mother Marlene and board director Debbie Lamey pose with the newly framed jersey.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

plained Brie.

She says he was not one who would want them to be unhappy. Instead, Brie says they bring up fun memories and anecdotes about her brother.

Damian’s jersey, number 17, has since been retired and organizers want to honour his name this upcoming hockey season.

The home opener Sept. 27 against the Blackfalds Wranglers will be one to remember; a large banner has been printed honouring Pannenbecker, who grew up playing minor hockey in Blackfalds.

In further remembrance of his memory,

the Stampeders have renamed their annual Top Defenseman Award to the Damian Pannenbecker Defenseman Award.

“Those are the things that connect us to the Stampeders. They’re little, but they’re big,” stated Marlene.

Almost every team member from last year signed his jersey as well. The frame was the idea of director Debbie Lamey, who said Hockey Central framers in Sylvan Lake went above and beyond to ensure the gift would be something to remember.

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Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014

Race enthusiasts put airport runway to the test

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Racers put the Ponoka Industrial Airport runway to good use during the second Ponoka 1/8 Mile Drag Racing Association event last weekend.

Junior racers and seasoned veterans showed how heavy their feet could get putting the pedal to the metal, which resulted in high speed race times. By the time official racing began, the stands had filled quickly with spectators eager to see a variety of vehicles, some of them ethanolfueled, travel at high speeds.

There were four categories of racers with their times closely monitored by members of the Central Alberta Raceways group from Rimbey: junior, sportsman, professional and super professional.

The junior category was for young drivers still gaining experience but that did not stop them from travelling at speeds in excess of 128 km/h on the one eighth mile stretch of runway. Brad Adie, 14, has been racing out of Drumheller for the last year and his ethanol-fueled rail car can travel at speeds of 150 km/h.

Why does he do it? “I like how I can go really fast.”

His grandfather Paul Barry says most junior racers are not allowed to travel faster at races due to their age and reaction time. On the back of his car is a time flag that shows 7.9 seconds, which marks the fastest he is allowed to travel on the track.

Being on an acreage may have been one incentive for the young driver, who learned how to ride ATVs at an early age. Barry says his granddaughter won last year in Ponoka as well. “It’s a family event.”

The sportsman category was for vehicles racing with little to no modifications and the professional and super professional were rated on their times.

Vice-president of operations Colin Smith said

Cars of all shapes and sizes put the Ponoka Industrial Airport to good use last weekend during the second annual Ponoka 1/8 Mile races.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

the group’s focus this year was ensuring a safe weekend of racing for spectators and drivers. Crews kept strict safety guidelines for drivers and did not let them race if they were not wearing necessary safety equipment.

Smith used the example of a recent incident in Rimbey, where a driver lost some fingers after colliding into some water barriers.

“We’re all coming here for fun but at the end of the day we want to return home safe to our families,” said Smith.

“We’re more stringent on teching,” he added.

Tickets were relatively cheap at $10 per person or $20 per family and Smith says their goal was to make it affordable for spectators. A donation is going to be made to Central Alberta Raceways for their help over the weekend and any profits made will go to improving future races in Ponoka.

“We want to continue growing the event. This year we were lucky to enough to get the bleachers from the Calnash Ag Event Centre,” explained Smith.

The bleachers gave spectators a better vantage point when watching racers and were bought at a discounted rate from the ag centre. There were 112 cars that competed in the Saturday races and 100 on Sunday.

Saturday winners: • Junior Dragsters: Ava “Muffin” Smith, Red Deer • Sportsman: Corey Adams, Red Deer • Pro: Keith Villeneuve, Camrose • Super Pro: Mike Black, Bluffton Sunday winners: • Junior Dragsters: Brad Adie, Drumheller • Sportsman: Cindy Long, Stettler • Pro: John Brown, Rimbey • Super Pro: Shaun Schnurer, Hanna

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Here minor soccer president Rob MacArthur holds the bucket of tickets for the no-look draw. Andrew Middleton of Ponoka won the $3,000 travel voucher. The second prize $500 meat package goes to Tracy Shaw.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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The Ponoka Lions Stan Baliant Slo-Pitch Tournament committee would like to thank the Lions members that came out to help.

Special thank you goes out to these volunteers that were there all weekend helping out: Jennifer Baliant, Michelle Reed, Melissa Schimpf and Craig Sorenson.

Also, thank you to: Justin Riske, Tom Buryniuk, Bruce Ordze (Phase 3), and an awesome group of ball players and partners from the ASYLUM TEAM for helping to set up the tent, haul tables, etc. and then again on Sunday for take down and clean –up. All the extra help was greatly appreciated.

THANK YOU to: Wally Vance – Slo-Pitch National Morris & Fairley –Ponoka Stampede Park

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A HUGE THANK YOU to those who donated items for the silent auction: Rob Gingera ATB Financial – Carey Harrison Ron & Janet Sperber BMO Royal Hotel Bobtail Nursery Shoppers Drug Mart Bruce’s Tru Hardware – Tammy Slo-Pitch National Flowers For You Spelrem Auto Repair Heritage Chrysler Jeep, Lacombe Splendid Nail Creation – Adam Koehler Tantec Electronics Home Furnishings Gallery The Brick Partylite – Michelle Reed Tim Hortons Pizza D’oro Tirecraft – Rimbey Ponoka Community Golf Club Town of Ponoka Ponoka County UFA Ponoka – Kevin Burgess Ponoka Professional Pharmacy Wedin’s Rip ‘N Ronnie’s Fitness – Sheldon & Craig Last but not least thank you to the teams and spectators that attended our tournament.

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Olympian passes on his experience to Ponoka swimmers

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Members of Ponoka’s swim clubs were in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience with Olympian Brent Hayden, who brought his swimming camp to the Aquaplex last week.

Rather than a major workout for the Gators and the Pool Sharks, the camp was an opportunity to learn techniques that helped Hayden win a bronze medal in the 100m freestyle at the Summer Olympic Games in London along with his many championship medals from around the world.

“They’ve never used their brains as much in two days when it comes to swimming,” stated Hayden of his camp.

He and wife Nadina Zarifeh were asked by Gators’ coach Jon Davies to come to Ponoka and once things were in order, parents jumped at the chance to get their kids in the camp, which filled fast.

This was a perfect opportunity for coaches to see one of the best swimmers in the world pass on his expertise, explained Davies. It has also been a chance for Hayden to confirm some of the techniques they teach.

“Now it’s coming from a professional…You can’t contest his knowledge for sure,” said Davies.

Many students were star-struck at first but once they started working the drills, they were full of concentration and spent many hours practicing specific swimming techniques, which will help them become more efficient and smarter swimmers, added Hayden.

“The body kind of memorizes through the drill progressions to get to the stroke,” explained Zarifeh of their methods.

Hayden also gave swimmers advice on learning from a loss. “It’s very good to think critically about what went wrong in that race…You learn more when you do things wrong,” he explained.

The 2008 Olympic games in Beijing China, while not his best performance, helped Hayden learn to push harder for the London Olympics, which he credits for his bronze medal win.

Olympic swimmer Brent Hayden and his wife Nadina Zarifeh tough members of the Ponoka Gators and Pool Sharks important swimming techniques last week during Hayden’s swim camp at the Aquaplex last week. Here swimmers pay close attention to tips from both coaches.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Dealing with bullies at a young age was a challenge as well; Hayden was ridiculed for being a swimmer, wearing Speedos and shaving his legs, which many swimmers do to increase their speeds. He begged his parents to not let him join the swim team again.

“Parents did what parents do best, they didn’t listen to their kid,” he joked.

Hayden’s camp started as many small businesses do, with friends asking him and Zarifeh — also an accomplished swimmer and trainer — to host small lessons here and there. Since then the business has started taking off.

He and Zarifeh want to develop a swim academy dedicated to improving swimmers’

skills.

“Our camps are more education based than fitness based,” explained Zarifeh.

They hope to build a facility with the latest equipment and tools that all Olympic swimmers need for international competitions.

Hayden has retired from competitive swimming after earning his bronze medal.

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David James Shanks (Jim) of Ponoka, Alberta, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on Tuesday July 29th, 2014 at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre.

Jim was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta to Hugh and Agnes Shanks on December 30th, 1936. He was the baby of six children. He had three sisters that were born in Ireland - Ethel, Elizabeth, and Margaret. His parents then came to Canada and had the three boys, Hughie, Robert and Jim. They remained in the Wetaskiwin area.

At a very young age of eight, Jim’s mom suddenly passed away and his dad went back to Ireland and was killed in an accident. He was raised by the McKay family of Wetaskiwin, who were his extended family for the rest of his life.

Jim attended school at the Grand View School, and worked very hard at a young age on the farm.

While riding to school one day on his horse, he fell off and broke his arm, which he was never

Gladys Violet Jorgensen was born on July 10, 1930 in Elk Horn, Manitoba and passed away on July 25, 2014 in Rimbey, Alberta at the age of 84 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Randy (Helen), David and Ed (Shirley) all of Bluffton; her grandchildren: Peter (Melody) Jorgensen, Kelly Jorgensen (Lee), Joe Jorgensen, Cody Jorgensen and Bonnie (Wayde) Yewsuk; her great-grandchildren Ethan Jorgensen and Wyatt and Ty Yewsuk; her brothers Ken (Phoebe) Smithson, Lloyd and Ron Smithson and her sister Hazel Parker. She was predeceased by her parents Randolph and Ivy Smithson, an infant daughter, her brother Ted Smithson and her brother-in-law Don Parker. A Celebration of Gladys’s life was held at the Liberty Hall on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or to the Rimbey Hospital Foundation. Condolences to Gladys’ family may be made by visiting www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements entrusted to PONOKA FUNERAL HOME 403-783-3122 ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

able to straighten again.

Jim’s first taste of employment was on the Rigs at the age of 16, after 4 years, he decided to make a change to truck driving. Jim was a professional oilfield truck driver for an incredible 45 years for Moffat, Kapps, and Mullen Trucking. At the age of 65 he changed from driving 18 wheels to 6 wheels, he bought a Pilot Truck and had his own business contracting for Mullen Trucking for 10 more years and retired at the age of 75.

He met Connie Kramer in 1961 and they were married in 1962. They then welcomed their first daughter Darlene Marie in July of 1962, followed by their second daughter Beverly Ann in September of 1963 and third daughter Brenda Lee Krista in December of 1964, all born in the Wetaskiwin Hospital. Jim, Connie and their girls moved to Edmonton in early 1967. He wanted to try one more time for a boy and was blessed with twin girls, Sandra Lynn and Debra Louise in June of 1967. At that point they felt their family was complete. After all, there was only 1 bathroom and 6 females!

He raised his family in Edmonton until the summer of 1977 when he moved them to Connie’s family farm to help look after her dad, August Kramer. He became a hobby farmer raising sheep, with the help of his son in law Ed, caring for them when he was on the road.

In 1985, after the girls were on their own, they moved to Red Deer. Sadly a short time later, they separated and he moved to Leduc. In 2007, to be closer to his girls and their families, Jim moved to Ponoka. On his days off work, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He spent a lot of time out west of Ponoka helping Ed and the boys with the cattle, driving silage truck and enjoying home cooked meals.

He was an avid gardener in his retirement years and was always so proud of his flowers, apple trees, and tomatoes.

He looked forward to his daily A&W coffee outings, socializing with his many friends.

In October of 2013 he became ill, and was later diagnosed with lung cancer. He spent most of his time in and out of the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre until his passing.

Jim was very proud of his five daughters, Darlene (deceased) and son Brandon; Beverly (Ed) Wilson of Ponoka, Ken (Kathryn) and their children Morgan, Marlin and Klyde; Chris (Donna-Mae) and their children Emma, Wyatt and Brooklyn; Kyle (Angela) and their children Jolene and Scarlet; Brittani Wilson (Lance) and her son Jesse. Brenda (Chris) Nichols of Stettler, Jillian (Ryan) and their daughter Alyssa; Cole Nichols (Kristy). Sandra (Miles) Pyret of Ponoka and daughter Sydney. Debra (Brad) Kroeker of Ponoka, and Debra’s daughters Kimberly Wass (Dustin); Kelli Wass (Tanner) and Lindsay Wass.

He is survived by his sisters Ethel Ward of Calgary and Margaret Buker of Mission BC and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, his siblings Hughie, Elizabeth, Robert and his daughter Darlene.

A special thank you to Dr. Chan and all of the staff at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre for their amazing care.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Alberta Cancer Society, Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre or donor’s choice in Jim’s memory.

A Celebration of Life was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences to Jim’s family may be made by visiting www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements entrusted to PONOKA FUNERAL HOME 403-783-3122 ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

Celebrations The family of Gordon & Irene Taylor wish to invite family, friends and neighbours to an open house on August 9, 2014 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Dakota Community Hall.

Celebrating Irene’s 83rd birthday, Gordon’s 88th birthday and their 65th Wedding Anniversary

Celebrations

The Family of Vic Rowley

Celebrate Your Marriage With a Milestone Announcement 1.877.223.3311 Remember to share the news with your friends & family!

would like to invite family and friends to help us celebrate his

80th Birthday There will be an open house on August 10th from 1- 5 pm at the Clive Community Hall with refreshments available.

No presents please.

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Card Of Thanks

Celebrations

Oilfield

800

Oilfield

800

The family of ESTHER SCHNELL

We would like to thank everyone that helped to make our 50th Anniversary such a special and memorable day.

God Bless You. Percy & Gudrun Johansen

Would like to invite family and friends to celebrate her

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

80th Birthday.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

An Open House will be held at the Usona Curling Rink on Saturday, August 16 starting at 2 pm. Lunch will be served at 5 pm.

No gifts please

Engagements

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 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

DAAE-GOLINOWSKI Mary-Ellen Daae is extremely proud to announce the engagement of her daughter,

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

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Hayley Dawn Daae to Clayton Golinowski

Meetings

What’s Happening #50 - # 70 Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

Coming Events

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BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS

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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

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Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

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

Employment #700 - #920

ALATEEN

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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ADVERTISE!

make a

difference

Recently Alstar has experienced significant growth and requires the following positions to be filled in our projects in Wabasca:

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Professionals......................810 403-783-4557 or Restaurant/Hotel ................820 403-783-8371 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 ALCOHOLICS Truckers/Drivers ................860 ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings Business Opportunities......870 at the Anglican Church Miscellaneous ....................880 Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone Volunteers Wanted ............890 403-783-0719 for info.

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Mentors

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Journeymen Pipefitters Journeyman Welders (B Pressure & Structural) Experienced Oilfield Labourers Lead Hands

PRODUCTION TESTING EXPERIENCED SUPERVISORS and TESTERS Day & Night Must have tickets.

Top paid wages.

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

Phone 780-842-6444.

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

Trades

850

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Carpenters & Helpers Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca STRATHCONA COUNTY REQUIRES a full-time Licensed Heavy Duty or Automotive Technician with thorough knowledge of heavy equipment, including vehicle and bus repair.

Find competitive compensation and work-life balance at www.strathcona.ca/careers WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER with class 3, air. All safety tickets required.

Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town.

Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

Preference Given to Experience in Demolition & Misc.

Construction of Well Jobs Help _____________________ CARLAN SERVICES LTD. JOB FEATURES: Whitecourt requires an • Competitive Wage • Comprehensive Benefit experienced Line Locator.

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Polisher LOOKING FOR Full or Part Time SEEKING MEDICAL OPERATOR Crestomere area TRANSCRIPTIONISTS for Stiff Boom Picker/Crane.

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Employment Training

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EMPLOYERS SEEKING Canscribe Medical Transcription Graduates.

We can’t meet the demand! Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career!

Contact us today at www.canscribe.com.

1-800-466-1535; info@canscribe.com MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Learn to process & submit billing claims for hospitals and doctors! No experience needed! Local training gets you ready to work!

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CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE Truckers/ Drivers

Misc.

Help

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MAVERICK Supply INSIDE SALES PERSON

Required for Rimbey/Ponoka Oilfield Supply Store Duties to include: Inside Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Heavy Lifting involved, Clerical Duties, Deliveries, Operating Forklift, Shipping & Receiving Please Send Resume to: Email: rick.davies@meridianvalve.ca Fax: (403) 843 - 3775 In Person: 5618 – 44th St, Rimbey

MAVERICK Supply WAREHOUSE PERSON/SHIPPER-RECEIVER Required for Ponoka Oilfield Supply Store Duties to include: Shipping & Receiving, Deliveries, Inventory Control, Heavy Lifting involved, Assisting Inside Sales, Clerical Duties, Operating Forklift Please Send Resume to: Email: rick.davies@meridianvalve.ca Fax: (403) 843 - 3775 In Person: 5618 – 44th St, Rimbey

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Our Wetaskiwin Distribution Centre currently has the following opportunity...

Class 1 Truck Drivers Home Hardware, a part of Canada for over 40 years and now with over 1,000 stores across Canada. We offer long term secure employment with competitive wages, medical and dental coverage, and a company pension.

Clean Class 1 Drivers abstract with at least 3 years driving experience required. Mountain experience an asset.

If you are interested in becoming part of the great team at Home Hardware, drop off an application to 6410 - 36 Street or email resume to: hrwetaskiwin@homehardware.ca

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Pet Services

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Legal Services

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1318

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

Rental Misc

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Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

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Call Keith at

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.

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Travel

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL SPECIALISTS. Planning a trip Down Under? GoWalkabout Travel is Australian owned & operated in Alberta.

More information: www.gowalkabouttravel.com or call 780-428-3798 or toll free 1-877-328-3798.

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

OUR SPECIALITY

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

Berni's

1290

Refrigeration

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Welding

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Welding

F.J.B. PAINTING

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1400

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Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

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

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Well Drilling

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ANIMAL SERVICES

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

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HOOF TRIMMING W3 GOAT DYNASTY

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Rimbey Implements Ltd.

and Appliance Service

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LET US WELCOME YOU!

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30

PER WEEK

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BOBCAT SERVICES

Building Supplies

Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

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

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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

403-963-2034 BOTTLE DEPOT

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

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

BIG STRAPPER

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403-783-6875

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SUNDAY AUGUST 10 12 NOON (north of Red Deer on C&E Trail)

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Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

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Building Supplies

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Firewood

1550

A-STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers.

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Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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

1660

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1760

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Wanted To Buy

1930

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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

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

FOR SALE Cut & Wrapped

by Family Meats

Suites

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

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

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Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

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Acreages

4050

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Houses/ Duplexes

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DENTAL CARE

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NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

BOBCAT SERVICES

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

403-783-0663 HEATING

403-704-4333 Suites

3060

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. 403-317-1365 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.

STRAW WANTED. Large square 4X8 bales. $60 metric ton for 20,000 bales. Please call Kevin Paskal at 403-330-9147.

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

3060

403-704-7901 Grain, Feed Hay

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

RIMBEY avail. Sept. 1, 2 bdrm. , 1 1/2 bath, 2 levels w/balcony, insuite laundry, inclds. heat & water.

Phone 403-843-4894

2100

Outside Raised Butcher Hogs

DENTISTRY

3050

* RIVERSIDE APTS. *

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

1530

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1550

“Committed to your comfort”

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

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

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Houses For Sale

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Manufactured Homes

4020

4090

Public Notices

1983 COLWOOD MOBILE HOME - 14x60.

CSA Approved.

2 bedroom, 3 appliances.

403-877-0037 SHOWHOME SALE. Substantial savings to be had! Need room for whole new display!

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

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Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us!

Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations.

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

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

Money To Loan

4430

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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

6010

Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Deer Ridge Holdings Inc. to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt. NE 05-43-26-W4 (approximately 30 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential to allow for subdivision of the rezoned area into 3 lots.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours.

Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 -Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 403-783-3333 Fax: 403-783-6965 E-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com

Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of Ponoka County to consider the following road closure and lease by-law: By-Law 19-14-RL closing a portion of forced Road Plan 6345 ET within the E 1/2 13 & NW 13-43-27-4.

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

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

Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

Dr. Bruce Wine

CONCRETE SERVICES

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

Leo Cabral

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

VETERINARY SERVICES

The closed area will be leased to Rodney & Elaine Hansen.

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Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

A copy of the proposed by.law may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours.

Dated at Ponoka, Alberta this 24 day of July, 2014.

Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 Highway #2A Ponoka, Alberta T4J IV9 Phone: 783-3333 Fax: 783-6965 E-mail to: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

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PLUMBING SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD.

Public Notices

6010 Ponoka County

JAMES AVERY

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 PLUMBING

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

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JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

30

$

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311 PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

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

Serving Central Today!

Alberta Book On-Line

403.783.8322

www.littlejons.ca

TREE SERVICE

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE

DO

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic

PART

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

YOUR

Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU

RECYCLE

The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Gerry and Joan Van Wolde to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows:

YOUR

Reclassify Pt. NW 08-44-26-W4 (approximately 4.5 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential District to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area.

PAPER!

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

A copy of the proposed by-law may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours.

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403.396.7623

Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon 24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS FOR

$30

PER WEEK.

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

Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 - Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 403-783-3333 Fax: 403-783-6965

$

30

PER WEEK.

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

E-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com

Public Notices

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

6010

Darcy’s Drilling Services

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Confined Feeding Operation Patrick & Cherylynn Bos has filed application RA14030 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain approval to expand a confined feeding operation on the NE 14-42-27 W4 in Ponoka County. The application is to increase their dairy goat operation to 1,200 milking does, and to obtain a permit for a goat barn that was built in 2008 without a permit.

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

WATER WELL SERVICE Filing a Statement of Concern Any person who is directly affected by these applications may submit a statement of concern to the NRCB. The statement of concern must be received by the NRCB on or before September 4, 2014. Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the statement of concern will be sent to the applicant for review and comment. Statements submitted regarding the application are public records.

Your statement of concern should include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, fax number (if applicable) and a detailed summary about how you would be directly affected by this application.

Failure to submit a statement of concern may affect your rights to apply for an NRCB review.

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

Viewing the Application A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted to the NRCB under Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed during regular business hours at the Red Deer office. If you r equire further information, please contact the approval officer listed below.

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

VETERINARY SERVICES

Francisco Echegaray, Approval Officer #303, 4920 -51 Street Red Deer AB T4N 6K8 T (403) 340-5027 F (403) 340-5599

The closing date for submissions: September 4, 2014 Dated at Red Deer, AB, July 29, 2014 www.nrcb.ca

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USED VEHICLE AUTO CENTRE 2011 KIA SOUL L0238

2012 CHRYSLER 200 T0614A

SUNROOF

LEATHER/ AUTO 35K

2006 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT L0307

5.7L

2007 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB

2012 FORD FUSION SEL AWD T0671A

T0423A

5.4L 95K $

$

9975 OR 99 BW

2012 FORD FOCUS L0354

NAV/SUNROOF LEATHER 24K

$

$

16925 OR 139 BW

2010 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB L0303

$

18965 OR $157BW

2011 FORD EDGE SEL AWD L0318

$

16925 OR 159 BW

2012 MAZDA 3 L0359

AUTO/ROOF/ LEATHER 36K

T0388A

FX4 V8

2010 HYUNDAI SANTE FE L0263

LEATHER/ SUNROOF 50K

2011 FORD ESCAPE L0324

LEATHER/ SUNROOF/39K

18950 OR $157 BW

17925 OR $169 BW

18997 OR $157 BW

18995 OR $157 BW

$

$

$

$

2011 FORD F150 XLT

$

2010 FORD F150 XTR CREW CAB T0121A

$

20975 OR $172 BW

2011 FORD F150 XTR L0399

5.0L 66K

$

21950 OR $179 BW

2011 FORD F150 XLT XTR CREW CAB

T0409A

ECOBOOST

$

$

22950 OR 188 BW

2011 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT L0361

LEATHER/ROOF/ NAV $

24997 OR $157 BW

2013 BUICK ENCORE AUTO AWD L0356

LEATHER 8K

$

$

23950 OR 197 BW

2011 Ford Expedition Limited

T0751A 138,000 KM, GREAT SHAPE $

22900 OR $199 BW

2012 FORD F150 FX4 APPEARANCE PCKG

31995 OR 261 BW

$

24950 OR 199 BW

2012 DODGE JOURNEY RT L0364

T0662A $

$

$

33995 OR 277 BW

$

24950 OR $199 BW

2010 FORD F150 LARIAT

L0090

26950 OR $221 BW

26995 OR $221 BW

2013 LINCOLN MKZ AWD L0372

LEATHER/ ROOF 11K $

2012 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT CREW CAB L0373

13K $

37997 OR 309 BW

$

24950 OR $199 BW

2010 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT 5.7L

$

$

$

L0351

BODY LIFT AND OVER SIZED WHEELS AND TIRES LEATHER

LEATHER/ROOF/ AWD 30K

LEATHER 58K $

$

39875 OR $325 BW

$

28875 OR $237 BW

OVER 200 USED TO CHOOSE FROM!

5.9% OAC FOR 72 MTHS(OR LESS FOR OLDER UNITS) EG L0324 SALE PRICE $24950 5.9%, TOTAL INTEREST OVER TERM OF 72 MTHS $5219

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