Ponoka News, November 05, 2014

WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

CONNECTING

THE

COMMUNITY

Vol. 66, No. 45 | WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5, 2014 | 403-783-3311 | EDITORIAL@PONOKANEWS.COM

Senior boys Broncs guaranteed a spot in volleyball zones Story on page 44

The Ponoka district Ladies Club with the great big heart Story on page 5

Searching for the Great Pumpkin Children of all ages had fun Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Aquaplex during the Word of Life Church’s Great Pumpkin Hunt. Activities included colouring contests, bouncy castles, free lunch and face painting.

The church also hosted a free swim.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

$

0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0

FIRST MONTH’S PAYMENT DOWN PAYMENT

1-877-783-4494 6305 - 44 Avenue, Ponoka

MONDAY TO SATURDAY

SECURITY DEPOSIT DUE AT DELIVERY

FALL BONUS x

Eligible owners receive an additional $1,500

SIGN & DRIVE LEASE

INTRODUCING SIGN AND DRIVE LEASING ON ALL 2015’S

2 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Mayor looks back at year in office, promises more action Some of council’s goals look at improving operations at the administration level

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Those who attended town council’s regular meeting last week may have been surprised to hear a speech by Mayor Rick Bonnett, which had similarities to a “State of the Union” address.

Bonnett read from a speech Tuesday, Oct. 28 that was meant to give residents an idea of where council is headed and accomplishments made over the last year.

“I thought of it as an idea going forward to kind of have a state of the town address,” Bonnett said in an interview.

Key among the many items of accomplishments were the hiring of a new CAO and filling of new positions of human resources and communications. A high rating in the recent Communities in Bloom tour and goals to assist with the construction of new parks in town were also highlighted.

One point hinted at was a bigger focus on bylaw enforcement. Bonnett says when council sees a large number of bylaw complaints, their goal is to solve the issues.

“I thought of it as an idea going forward to kind of have a state of the town address,” Mayor Rick Bonnett

“Council wants to be more proactive rather than reactive,” he said.

Some of council’s goals look at improving operations at the administration level. Other goals look at how to deal with vacant properties and derelict sites by use of a taxation.

Bonnett told those in attendance council wants to create a Utilities Committee to “investigate the best bang for our buck related to a revenue-generating electrical department.”

Besides moves to improving the downtown areas and enhance economic development and communications strategies, Bonnett also stated a move towards a “vision for a new community facility.”

“Every key market (community) right now has something to do after their (workers) jobs,” Bonnett explained.

He suggests council must look at how the

It’s Bentley’s Baubles & Bells Christmas Emporium!

You’ll find mistletoe memories everywhere... from our local artisans’ creations to trees full of toys for every age... Gems and jewellery, homespun winter- wear, hand-hewn wreaths & woodcrafts, a larder full of Holiday baking & preserves, merry-good music, munchies, and much, much more.

SATURDAY, November 15 from 10 AM ‘til 2 PM at Bentley’s Ag Centre Call Krista the Info Elf at 403. 748.4809

Courtesy of the Bentley Farmers’ Market

DONT MISS OUT!

Breakfast With Santa Legacy Ford Ponoka’s Festival of Trees Saturday, November 15 • Buffet • Pictures with Santa • Entertainment

• Sparkle Tattoo • Prizes • Draws

ADULTS • $2000 KIDS (12 & under) • $1000 TABLES OF 8 • $12500 Proceeds donated to the Ponoka & District Health Foundation for the purchase of pediatric equipment.

Tickets available at Jones Agencies 5012-50 Ave Ponoka News 5019A-50 Ave Busted Ladies Lingerie 5020-50 St

Economic Development Board and the Recreation Advisory Committee’s role will be with those goals.

The full speech can be found at www.ponoka.ca.

Changes to committee appointments

Council also determined the committee appointments, deputy mayor schedule and regular meeting schedule for councillors. For the latter, most dates are the second and fourth Tuesday of every month starting at 7 p.m. but there are some changes.

Nov. 12 meeting is on a Wednesday due to Remembrance Day. June 9 and 23, July 13 and Aug. 11 all start at 4:30 p.m.

The Sept. 21 meeting is a Monday.

Committee appointments:

Finance and Human Resources: Coun. Teri Underhill Union negotiations: Underhill, alternate, Coun. Loanna Gulka Planning, promotion and economic development: Mayor Rick Bonnett, alternate, Coun. Carla Prediger Protection and Safety Services: Coun. Sandra Lyon, alternate, Coun. Marc Yaworski

CP Train: Gulka Community Services: Coun.

Tim Falkiner, alternate, Yaworski Recreation, parks and trails and recreation advisory committee: Prediger and Bonnett Heritage Committee/Downtown Revitalization: Underhill and Prediger Ponoka Ag Events Centre Society: Yaworski Central Alberta Regional Trail Society: Bonnett and Prediger Social and Health Services: Lyon FCSS: Lyon and Underhill Transportation, utilities, cemetery and environment services: Bonnett, alternate, Lyon Airport Commission: Underhill and Yaworski Battle River Watershed: Yaworski Central Alberta Economic Partnership: Gulka and Bonnett Liason to the Stampede Association: Bonnett and Falkiner North Red Deer River Water Services Commission: Bonnett Rimoka Housing Foundation: Falkiner and Gulka Deputy mayor schedule:

Free Spirit Taxidermy Wayne Kostiuk - 21 years experience • • • • •

Rugs Birds Life size Game heads Scenic Displays 5110 - 50 St.

(Back alley of Ponoka Plumbing)

403-934-8140

www.freespirittaxidermy.com

November to December 2014: Lyon January to February 2015: Underhill March to April: Gulka May to June: Prediger July to August: Falkiner September to October: Yaworski

Early Deadline Due to the

Remembrance Day holiday, the Ponoka News deadline for the November 12th issue will be

Thursday, Nov. 6 th at Noon

PONOKA NEWS 3

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Shoppers shoplifter remains in custody

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

A woman charged with shoplifting at Shoppers Drug Mart and then failing to appear in court was sentenced to 40 days in custody at provincial court on Friday, Oct. 31.

On July 16, 2014, Ponoka RCMP received a complaint of a shoplifter attempting to take several items at approximately $85 to $90 in value.

Upon arrival, RCMP found Vanessa Potts, 28, of Maskwacis, who admitted to taking the items.

She was transported to the detachment and released with a promise to appear in court on Aug. 29, when she was not present.

A warrant for her arrest was issued; however, Potts also missed her second court date.

Potts has a prior criminal record and has spent 48 days in custody for a past shoplifting incident.

Defense counsel told the court that Potts was unable to acquire transportation for the court dates and believes the charges on the two fail to appears are unwarranted. However, the two occasions received five days in custody each.

As of Oct. 31 Potts had been in custody for four days and was awarded six-day credit.

Speed and cannabis

After originally being pulled over for speeding, a man has been sentenced with fines for failing to provide registration and having

Seeking for help from public Dear Editor, Our house cat of 17 years was trapped at the Poplar Grove trailer park and taken somewhere.

We dearly miss him and want a safe return of him. He is a black tabby, spaded.

The heartless soul who took him from my family: How do you sleep at night?

Please contact Cindy at 783 8505 if you have any information about his whereabouts.

Cindy Little

Woman receives $100 fine over noise issues

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

marijuana in the vehicle.

Cody Bertman pled guilty to both counts and received a $300 fine for possession of a controlled substance and a $172 fine for failing to provide registration.

On Sept. 28, 2014, Bertman’s vehicle was stopped and the Sheriff noticed a bag of cannabis fall from his pocket during their interaction. Three grams of the substance was located in the vehicle.

Assault

A man charged with six counts of assault causing bodily harm has been sentenced to nine months in jail.

On June 23, 2013 Derek Westling assaulted a man outside the man’s home in Ponoka.

According to the Crown, Westling targeted the man’s head and continued the assault after he was on the ground. A victim impact statement mentions an overall stress increase, migraines, sleep disruption, muscle pain and a decreased quality of life as a result of the incident.

Alcoholism, a criminal record, and an unfavorable pre-sentencing report were all aggravating factors in the case and, while the Crown was seeking a year in detention, the defense counsel saw its wish of nine months approved.

Along with the time in jail, Westling also faces a 10-year firearms prohibition and must submit himself for DNA samples.

Ponoka RCMP ticketed a woman last week for blasting music in the early hours of the morning.

Police had two calls of noise complaints at a residence on the 3900 Block of 46 A Street last week. The first was Thursday, Oct. 29 at approximately 2:45 a.m. Upon arrival, officers instructed the person to turn down the music.

Not long after, while speaking with the complainant, the music was turned up again. Police Thank you to the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce and members as well as the returned to the residence and requested the music general public for voting for me as the be turned down yet again.

2014 CUSTOMER SERVICE About an hour and a half later, police had to PERSON OF THE YEAR return to the home after hearing another comat the recent Chamber business awards. plaint of noise. Upon arrival, officers could hear It is a great honor to receive this award. loud music and were able to determine the person Congratulations to the other nominees and award winners. had passed out on the couch. She was subseTrevor Feragen quently asked to turn down the music for a third Legacy Ford Ponoka time that night.

Despite these issues, police were called to the home the next morning at 3:50 a.m. where it was reported there were several people in the house Saturday, Nov. 16, and the music was once again a loud volume.

Friday, Nov. 15, 10 am to 6 pm The woman received a $100 ticket for the 10 am to 6 pm noise.

Suicidal person restrained in cells “Best Gift House Police arrested last weekend a suicidal indion the Prairie” vidual who was heavily intoxicated.

The person was arrested under the Mental Health Act Saturday, Nov. 1 and lodged in cells es!

Surpriz until sober before doctors could make an asLots of sessment. Current practice by Alberta Health Specials!

Services is to wait for a person to become sober NO before making a mental health assessment.

GST! While in cells, the person attempted to commit suicide by hanging themselves with their clothes and also by trying to drown themselves 403.783.5355 in the toilet. Police say these cells are designed www.walrusandcarpenter.ca 5114 - 48 Ave • Ponoka to prevent a prisoner from harming themselves and they are under constant supervision.

The Royal Canadian Eventually the Legion Branch #66 individual had to be

Thank You

FIRST DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

Ponoka

PHONE: 403-783-4911 FAX: 403-783-5222

Celebrating over 50 years of travel excellence! est. 1961

dirtvl@telusplanet.net www.direct-travel.ca

& CRUISE CENTRE

restrained in a special restraint chair until they became sober.

Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit handled 27 calls for service last week.

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

EUROPE 2009 - GREAT BUYS

– LIMITED SPACE TAKE A VITAMIN “D”V VACATION!

Thanks to the kind and generous support of the residents in the community of Ponoka and surrounding area our 2013 Poppy Campaign was very successful. The total donations of $15,609.75 less expenses, have now or will be distributed in accordance with regulations set out hereunder.

Money donated during the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Poppy Remembrance Campaign is placed in public trust funds. Some of the many ways this money is used to improve life for people in your community include:

RIVIERA MAYA

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

NOV. 13, 19, 20, 26

NOV. 14 OR 21

4 ½* ALL-INCLUSIVE

• Donating to the Wheelchair Van Society

5* ALL-INCLUSIVE

• Supporting the local cadets in our community

from $839pp (tax $383)

$ EUROPEAN 2009 799 (tax $427) MOTORCOACH TOURS LOS CABOS - Rui Santa Fe

4* PLUS NOV. 27 & DEC. 11 $

565 (tax $385)

HUATULCO, MEXICO Barcelo Huatulco 4*DEC. 9

NOV. 20, 30 OR DEC. 7

$875

(tax $385)

Theresa

Snowbird… give us a call for your out of Canada medical insurance.

Company pays upfront… no out of pocket to you.

R Ramona

Diane

Kahla

LOCATED IN THE LOW PROFESSIONAL BUILDING

• Providing social events for the veterans and their spouses/ caregivers • Flood relief Under no circumstances are Poppy funds used for the operation of the Branch or for the benefit of its members except as indicated above.

MAGICAL RIVER CRUISES $ 895 (tax $385) VARADERO, CUBA – Breezes Jibacoa ONDIVE EUROPE’S WATERWAYS PACKAGE ALL-INCLUSIVE – 1 WEEK 5 Dives - .12 litre tank Professional instructor

• The purchase of a medical bed for Valour Place in Edmonton

Amber

The 2014 Poppy Campaign has commenced on October 31, 2014. A ceremony of Remembrance will be held at our premises commencing at 10:30 am on November 11, 2014 to which all residents are invited.

4 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

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

The Christian & Missionary Alliance

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

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

www.wordoflife.ca

PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

ponokaunited@shaw.ca

Sunday Service 10:00 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka

Phone: 403-783-4087

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

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

403-783-6012 • www.sonriseponoka.com

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

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

ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Rev. Donna Willer Rev. Marty Tuer, Honourary Assistant 5120 - 49 Ave. Ponoka

403-783-4329

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

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

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

Evil will not win And after that day we will enter the march toward Christmas. For this year, The other day, I had a morning meetI’m suggesting we may see one in the ing in Edmonton. It’s with a group that light of the other. The darkness, the does some support work among leaders pain of war and uncertainty that feels so in our churches in cenheavy, need not define tral Alberta. So, at 7 our lives. When Jesus a.m., I left the house. came, so did the Light.

It might as well have In his first sermon been midnight. Fall is he said this: 18 here and along with it, “The Spirit of the shift bringing long the Lord is on me, nights and cold days. because he has This Saturday, we anointed me moved the clock back to preach good and I think that will news to the poor. only make it worse.

He has sent me to And soon we will enproclaim freedom for ter winter proper, when the prisoners there can be no doubt. and recovery of The ground is frozen, sight for the blind, and nature is dormant, to release the opwaiting. pressed, 19 I think the early to proclaim church fathers had the year of the Lord’s a decent idea placfavor.” (Isaiah 61.1-2 ing the Christmas as quoted in Luke 4.18story in such a season; 19) in a world dark with The wording is Roman tyranny, war in clear and the potential the region and political is vast. What he said unrest; something like and promised is that no our world right now, I matter darkness, death think; the same region or disaster, I am here, torn up by war and I have done something politics, oil and ecofor the world that cannomics; Muslim, Jew not be overcome or and Christian trying to erased. Yes, it can be claim bits of land and ignored and misused, dignity; trying to raise but not for long. Not children and provide for a future that for free. The poor just want a chance to see forever. In his coming Jesus announced their hard work amount to something. many will not come. freedom. So that no matter the situation And it is in those dark days that a – war torn Middle East or placid Ponoka, Recently, we, too, felt the reality of current events; a terror attack on Cana- light shines. there is freedom to believe and hope and But I need to back up. Soon it will be trust in the God who says I love you and dian soil; a terrible reminder that we are not immune. Canada has been involved Remembrance Day. And I’m glad that in am with you in the present moment. with trying to make peace over there. It’s Canada, we don’t celebrate war on that Some people think that the Chrisfairly easy to see how some would call day, but the sacrifice and commitment tian message is mainly concerned about that interference, even aggressive action we’ve made to protect and liberate; to the future, with heaven after this life is be peacemakers in an angry world, often over. I don’t. I think of that only as a side and strike back.

Dark days, it seems always radicals, without thanks or respect. Men from my benefit, not the main thing. The “year of the Lord’s favour” is now. And it pops fanatics and those who from despera- own family have served. into view whenever grace is extended from one person to another, whenever justice overrules hate and the thirst for revenge, whenever loving a neighbour becomes grateful humble service freely given regardless of the faith tradition, race or social position of the person receiving it. I believe that Jesus won and wins when there is conCalnash Ag Event Centre fidence to believe that evil does not win, can3:00 pm - 4:30 pm not win no matter what.

Includes Coffee, Tea & Christmas Goodies So if that kind of hope seems attractive to you, ask for it. God’s Proceeds donated to the Tickets available at: gift of favour - comfort, JONES AGENCIES - 5012- 50 Ave. peace and reassuring PONOKA & DISTRICT in spite of darkPONOKA NEWS - 5019A - 50 Ave. love HEALTH FOUNDATION ness is as near as the for the purchase of pediatric equipment BUSTED LADIES LINGERIE - 5020 50 St. next breath you take.

WILLIAM DELLEMAN

tion or despair lose sight of the good that might be for the bitter pill of revenge.

History teaches us this, ancient or modern. The oppressed will only take so much. The prisoner is longing to become

LEGACY FORD PONOKA presents

2014 FESTIVAL OF TREES

Friday, November 14

PONOKA NEWS 5

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Reflections of Ponoka The little Ponoka district Ladies Club with the great big heart

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

For so many decades those hardy farm women from throughout our county districts have spent many busy days and countless lonely hours tending to their families and their homes while their husbands were at their jobs or out in the fields amongst the cattle and the crops. When their daily endless chores were done and before the kids came home from school, there might be a little time for them to read a book or watch a favourite soap, but then again these ambitious ladies loved to visit with other wives, mothers, and friends from in and around the districts.

Whether it was sewing a quilt, singing their favourite songs, planning the annual weekend picnic or Christmas concert at the community hall or just sharing their weekly adventures, the coffee was always on, the toddlers were put down for a nap, and these delightful gettogethers always added just a little spice to their hectic lives.

It was here on the rugged prairies where many congenial district clubs and organizations were born, longstanding friendships were created, and countless family and district functions and fundraisers were organized, not only for the camaraderie and enjoyment of the districts, but also to welcome newcomers and assist others who may be a little down on their luck.

The Seafield Social Workers When Mr. Ray Scott presented the coveted Rita Scott Annual Volunteer Award to a very gracious group of Seafield Social Workers

last week during a ceremony at the Centennial Centre, it honoured several generations of ambitious Seafield club members for over 90 years of compassionate and dedicated service to the county districts and Town of Ponoka.

The Seafield School District was formed south east of Ponoka in 1902 by early pioneers Mr. Page, Mr. Christie, Mr. Ratledge and Mr. Slater. The first school was built and opened in 1903 on a piece of ground donated by the Christie family, and was named Seafield after a private school in England, which had been run by the local builder’s oldest brother John. Shortly after the United Farmers of Alberta government swept into power in 1921, a meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Howard Russell, at which time the Seafield UFWA #299 was formed, with founding members including Mrs. Howard Russell, Mrs. Martin Bednar, Mrs. Walter Batson, Mrs. Eddy Martin and Mrs. Harold Stretch. Revitalization of the UFA occurred in 1949, after which it became known as the Farmers’ Union of Alberta, to which the ladies’ group also reorganized. In June of 1952, this organization disbanded and the group became known as the Seafield Social Workers, which quickly proved to be a very successful decision for the club from a humanitarian standpoint, as well as being the focal social point of the district.

For many years, the Seafield group has been represented on the Ponoka General Hospital Auxiliary since its inception, on

Remember When...

Photo from Ponoka Panorama History book

A sight never to be seen again was this first combine in the Seafield area southeast of Ponoka, taken in 1927 and owned and operated by district pioneer Martin Bednar. The sturdy machine was pulled by 12 horses, and helped to take in many early bountiful harvests, as well as providing steady work for the young men of the area.

Photo submitted

Members of the Seafield Social Workers shown in the back row from left to right are Betty Morrow, Eileen Lee, Minnie Van Der Welde, Linda Cunnington, Isobel Gette, Joyce Hagemann, Maria Remyn, and Marg Ashbough; and then in front from left to right are Helen Hagemann, Betty McMillen, Judy Adams, and Pat Zukowski. Missing are members Bertha Courser, Betty Matejka, Grace Normand, Herta Oppel, Sharon Avison, and Sharon Tarr. The longstanding Ladies Club were the very deserving 2014 winners of the annual Rita Scott Volunteer Award.

the Ladies’ Rest Room Committee, the Cemetery Association, and the Ponoka and District Horticultural and Agricultural Society. The ongoing and proud legacy of the Seafield Social Workers over a span of countless decades has benefited so many age groups, organizations, and special causes in and around the County and Town of Ponoka, and these very friendly and feisty ladies have no intention of slowing down. Their years of donations , working bingos, and hundreds of hours of volunteer service have enabled them to support such local groups and causes as The Ponoka Elementary School, the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, the AHP Santa’s Anonymous, the local FCSS Diabetes and Cancer drives, the Community Christmas Dinner, Cystic Fibrosis, Bowl for Kids, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Big Brothers/Sisters, Operation Eyesight, Notions for Cawes, the Ponoka Youth Centre Summer Program, the local MS program, the Wheelchair Society, the St. Augustine’s Good Samaritan Fund, and on and on. The Seafield Social Workers of yesterday and today will always be forever grateful for the wonderful support from so many people in our county and town for all the fundraisers and projects that the busy club has organized over the years.

The club currently has 18 to 25 active members, and in what has always been a tradition right from the beginning, they meet at each other’s homes once a month (new members are always welcome), and they attribute their longstanding successes to being a fun bunch of good friends who all pitch in and work together

no matter the task might be. Along the way, they have always maintained a strong spirit and purpose of being able to vigorously fundraise to support so many vital community projects as well as to assist fellow families and citizens who have been victims of fires, illnesses and other setbacks, to set up trust funds for children who have lost their parents, and so much more.

As well as monthly birthday and card parties, potluck suppers and the annual Christmas party, to which the husbands and families are usually invited, the Seafield ladies also host many unique and special occasions throughout the year. Among the year-round highlights of this very busy club is their annual gala community fund raiser in April, which has been going on for 25 years, when everyone gathers at the farm home of Linda and Neil Cunnington. The delightful social function features a live auction, bake sale, basket draws, pot-luck lunch, and a whole lot more, with over $6,500 raised in 2014, where generous guests paid up to $55 for their favourite pie or chocolate cake. Some of the Seafield ladies also gather together to fashion magnificent quilts (16 so far this year), which are given away to those who may need them, or raffled off to support more special community causes. In recognition of their many years of service to the community, the Seafield Social Workers were very excited and honored to see 43 Street south, beginning at Highway 53 recently renamed to Seafield Road. We congratulate them for their successes and for their ongoing proud and dedicated efforts to serve their community.

6 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Opinion

Is a revitalized PC necessarily a good choice?

Our provincial politics seem to ried about, at least because no other have received a strong jolt with last political organization, including the week’s by election results, which Wildrose, appears to be ready to take saw the ruling Progressive Conserva- on the responsibility of governing the tives sweep all four seats up for grabs, province as yet. confirming that the newly installed What is worrying is that the current Premier Jim Prentice PC government, and if has managed to breathe they return to power afa new lease of life to the ter the election, the next dwindling fortunes of one look likely to ramp the party in the space of up bitumen production just a few weeks. in the oil sands in the As important as the north and will continue victory of the governing to increasingly rely on party in the course of the the royalties from oil immediate aftermath of and gas production to the elections was the generate wealth. noticeable sense of panMore than 50 of Mustafa Eric ic and disarray among Canada’s leading sciEditor the opposition. There entists issued an open were calls for unifying letter last week (it is the forces of NDP and on page 38 in this edithe Liberals to put up tion of Ponoka News) a realistic challenge to the PCs, calls to provincial and federal governments which were quickly silenced. warning of the risks of that very policy.

And then out of the blue, internal Just days later, an authoritative problems of the Wildrose Party burst UN body, Intergovernmental Panel into the open with the resignation of on Climate Change issued a stark the party’s outspoken Rimbey-Rocky warning that majority of world’s Mountain House-Sundre MLA Joe electricity needs must be primarily Anglin from the Wildrose caucus. In generated from low carbon sources by addition, an independent inquiry into 2050 and fossil fuels should be comthe recent annual general meeting of pletely eliminated from the energy the party organization at the same rid- cycle by 2100 if “irreparable damage” ing concluded that the AGM, which to earth is to be avoided. resulted in the nomination of a canThese are not notices that can be didate for the Wildrose Party for that taken lightly. riding other than Mr. Anglin, had to However, from Premier Jim Prenbe reconvened due to procedural mis- tice’s applause of TransCanada’s conduct. At the same time, Wildrose application to the Energy Board for leader Danielle Smith threw the gaunt- the Energy East pipeline project, his let to her critics by calling for a review hectic visits to First Nations in northof her leadership of the party, but her ern Alberta and his talks with B.C. MLAs quickly voted down the move premier all point to the same direction: saying they are fully backing her lead- More oil sands royalties, more of the ership. easy money.

So as the dust settles, what we are There is one serious question that seeing is the emergence of a strongly all Albertans (Canadians) should be revitalized PC leadership with very asking: With the current strength of skillful public relations moves manag- the US dollar drowning all commodiing to reengage important sections of ties that our provincial and national the electorate with a realistic possibil- economies depend on for revenue, how ity of another majority PC government clever a policy is it to continue to plan after the next election. a future that could be at the mercy of That much is nothing to be wor- market fluctuations?

Judy Dick Manager

Why women should thank Jian Ghomeshi Dear Editor, I never could understand how misogyny originated way back in the days before the Abrahamic religions compounded the problem by forcing their faithful to worship an Omnipotent Father and Son. Is it any wonder that so many people have such strange views about love, when the father of three religions was willing to kill his son to prove his love for a father god?

Since we still pay homage to those potentially dangerous beliefs, it is debatable how much enlightenment we’ve achieved since Abraham’s days.

Women have been legally persons for only less than a hundred years, not enough time, it seems, to truly respect them as fully equal.

So, most women are familiar with their perspective, their viewpoint, their opinion, their experience, their knowledge, their efforts and contributions to the whole being minimized, ignored, ridiculed, criticized, discredited, dismissed or regarded with suspicion by self-appointed governing male authority figures.

To interject with the argument that there are females who have been granted power, authority and well-paid positions and that they also abuse, is to distract ourselves from the still widespread problem that this Jian Ghomeshi scandal has brought to light.

It has been reported that workplace complaints about his treatment of co-workers went unaddressed. It sounds like it was fairly common knowledge within the industry that he mistreated women. Since this story broke, there has been much criticism of and blaming his victims. There have been questions about why none of the victims went to the police or took it to the courts. Of course, most of those questions have been from men, or women thoroughly conditioned by men who have paid no mind to how women’s voices are still disregarded, especially

Mustafa Eric Regional Editor

Jeff Heyden-Kaye Reporter

if in conflict with the male voices usually deemed more credible.

But to anyone sensitive to life in the still-patriarchal world, it is perfectly understandable why a woman would not report such abuse, especially when she has no proof, as in most of his victims’ cases. So, most of them continue to wonder what the hell happened, why did a charming feminist-friendly celebrity suddenly brutally attack them?

Because there was little chance of justice being served in our court system, I am finding it most satisfying that at least the court of public opinion has granted these women justice. But I don’t put all the blame on Jian Ghomeshi.

The way our still-patriarchal society and its legal system operates is also to blame for why and how a man could continue to beat and abuse women for over a decade and get away with it while his victims were traumatized and powerless to bring him to justice.

There are two sad consequences to this: Because what a woman says carries so little weight in our world, not only does that encourage injustice, unbalance, and misogyny, but much feminine wisdom is not integrated into society. Secondly, a gifted man’s career is probably over when it needn’t have come to this if the problem had been addressed years ago before it got so sick and out of control.

This scandal is showing us that there is something wrong with the channels that lead to our legal system; it is a ringing bell that is telling us that it is time to pay more attention to how essential it is for mass consciousness to evolve, at least to a place where all persons are equally regarded in all realms of life.

There are still too many aspects of our patriarchal culture that foster injustice and dysfunction.

Evone Monteith

Amelia Naismith Reporter

manager@ponokanews.com editorial@ponokanews.com reporter@ponokanews.com rovingreporter@ponokanews.com 5019A Chipman Ave., Box 4217, Ponoka, AB. T4J 1R6 Phone: 403.783.3311 Fax: 403.783.6300 Email: editorial@ponokanews.com Published every Wednesday by PNG Prairie Newspaper Group in community with: Regional Publisher, Fred Gorman All editorial content, advertising content and concepts are protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is forbidden.

Karen Douglass Sales

Susan Whitecotton Administration

sales@ponokanews.com

admin@ponokanews.com

PONOKA NEWS 7

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Water meter budget increased by $150,000

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town councillors approved an additional $150,000 to install Neptune Technologies Group wireless water meter systems in homes not within the scope of the original plan.

The decision was made during their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 28 after Dave McPhee, director of operations and property services, said there were some meters larger than the typical half inch size being replaced.

The original project was estimated at $900,000 plus GST. This addition will make the full cost $1.05 million plus GST. “Through the scope of the project, we identified a set number of meters we needed to be changed,” said McPhee.

Approximately 200 control valves sized three quarters of an inch and one inch in size, not in the general terms of the contract, need to be replaced, explained Donna Brinkworth, communications officer for the town.

She said in an email that town

council originally approved an amount of $1.3 million during budget approval and this project’s full cost is still less than what was approved. Those control valves also needed “resetters,” which had to be installed to ensure accurate water reading.

Other issues that caused the extra cost were delays in installations due to residents’ worries over health and safety.

Coun. Loanna Gulka asked if it would be cheaper to approve the addition now considering Neptune staff are still in town. McPhee agreed it would be more cost-effective.

“Will this finish up the project or is this coming back?” asked Coun. Marc Yaworski.

Installation of the meters is almost complete, answered McPhee, but there is a small number still to be scheduled and a handful of hold outs. He said there are several lines larger than the one inch pipes but town staff will handle those individually.

The additional $150,000 will come out of the Utility Reserve fund.

PSC Broncs News Karley Bodnarchuk Grade 12 “Opening up to new ideas”

Town Times

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

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS IN RECOGNITION OF REMEMBRANCE DAY The Town of Ponoka Council and Staff remember and salute the courage and gallantry of those who fought and died while serving our country.

Their courage is the foundation on which Canada was built.

TOWN OFFICE & FACILITY CLOSURES The Town Hall, Aquaplex, Arena Complex & Waste Transfer Facility will be closed on Tuesday, November 11.

Water Meter Replacement Program To book an appointment to have your water meter changed, please contact the Town of Ponoka’s utility department at 403.783.0111.

Waste Transfer Station Hours *Winter Hours Effective November 1st - 10 am – 4 pm* There is a minimum tipping fee of $8.00 per visit. There is no charge for compostable materials or tires.

Call 403-783-8328 for more information.

EVENTS AND RECREATION 35th Annual Fireman’s Christmas Ball Tickets are now on sale for the 35th Annual Fireman’s Ball being held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Kinsmen Community Centre. Entertainment provided by Jamie Woodfin. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 403.704.9022 or inquire with any firefighter.

Aquaplex & Recreation Update: The Aquaplex will be closed at 5 pm December 5th, and closed to the public December 6 & 7th for the Ponoka Pool Sharks annual swim meet.

Call the pool for more information at 403-783-0131

Advertising Opportunities!

Wall board and banner advertising space is available at the Aquaplex, Arena & outdoor facilities. Contact Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services for more information 403-783-0118.

“The Time Out” Arena Concession Now Open!

Stop by to sample traditional and ethnic food options!

Library News THANK YOU: Ponoka Jubilee Library would like to thank all the volunteers who came to help at our

F the For th pastt four f years, PSC has undergone drastic changes to its layout and has adopted an open concept learning space to promote a collaborative, technology-based, ӿexible environment that is personalized to suit the unique needs of each student. PSC now contains a number of new, modern designs that ӿow and add character to the space. Some of these new designs include: “Ӿshbowl” classrooms made of glass walls, functional garage doors that serve as room dividers or doorways, double-sized classrooms with a dry erase divider, and “teacher pods”, a closed space in which the teachers of PSC have cubicle working areas and storage rooms. Opening the space in such a way also allows natural light to pour into the working areas from the many skylights and large windows PSC boasts.

However, with the opened spaces also comes constant traԀc throughout the area, which causes a great deal of noise due to the lack of walls or barriers. This is evidently beneӾcial for collaborative work among peers, but can also serve as a major distraction from important classes. One person stated that, “even the most focused student can be distracted by friends.” One of PSC·s teachers, with about 30 years of teaching experience says, “some of the teachers who worked here before renovations actually taught in a group atmosphere before the school was even built for it. And as for the noise factor, that·s just a matter of management.”

It seems that the open schools· only downfall is the noise, not the quality of teaching or class structure. Thankfully, PSC also has closed classrooms mixed in with the group workplaces, which can be used for instructional teaching or writing exams. There are also some small, isolated work areas for students who struggle with focusing. Overall, PSC strives to meet the needs of every individual student based on their type of learning pattern. Excluding the noise, this school is on its way to becoming a very ӿexible and interactive environment.

This Week At PSC November 5 - 11

Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov.

5 - Math 30-1 diploma 5 – Remembrance Day Celebration @ 10am 6 - Chem 30 & Physics 30 Dilpomas 7 – PD Day 10 & 11 – No school staӽ & students Please visit our website for all upcoming events and exciting news! www.psc@wolfcreek.ab.ca

Annual Used Book Sale, as well as all of the local businesses and community members who donated items towards our Silent Auction. Without the help of these people our fundraising events wouldn’t be possible, so we tip our hats to them!

WINTER MOVIE FIX: Already feeling the winter blahs? Need something to do on these chilly (almost) winter nights? Ponoka Jubilee Library has a huge selection of DVDs and Blu-Rays available to borrow, including new releases, HBO/Netflix/BBC series, children’s movies, documentaries, and classic films. All you need is a library card! Come on down to the Library for more details, or contact us at 403-7833843 or ponokalibrary@prl.ab.ca

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meetings Wed, November 12 & Tues, November 25 @ 7 pm Committee of the Whole November 18 @ 7pm

Visit our website: www.ponoka.ca for a copy of the agenda.

DID YOU KNOW……..?

Problems with municipal services (water, sewer, power) can be reported to the Town Office at 403-7834431 during office hours (9:00 am – 4:30 pm) or at the appropriate 24 hour number after hours.

Water / Sewer:403-783-0142 Electrical: 403-783-0143 All bylaw enforcement inquiries and complaints should be directed to the Town’s Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 403-783-0139.

DID YOU KNOW……..?

There is a 3 ton weight restriction on the north bridge, if your truck or load is overweight, please use the bridge crossing on Highway 53. Thank you for your cooperation.

Public Skating Proudly sponsored by Ponoka Lions Monday-Thursday: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm **Shinny Hockey on Weekdays only**

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. ~Joseph Drake

8 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Town looking to improve community grant process

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town planners are looking at ways of giving residents a chance to apply for grant money for community projects.

Town councillors were presented with a draft of three grant applications during their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 28. The information itemized three potential avenues for a grant, one of which is in use.

Financial Sponsorship Program: (current) Used for recreation and culture with a total of $5,000 budgeted.

Community Development and Culture Grant Program: This new program is intended to support local programs that enhance the quality of life in Ponoka. A total of $10,000 is recommended for the 2015 budget.

Major Grant Program: No money is reserved for this new program, which is intended to deal with funding requests greater than what is set aside in the previous two.

Coun. Teri Underhill suggested council should approve these requests rather than administration. She said that was one idea discussed by councillors.

Wes Amendt, director of community services, said they hope to write a new

policy to include all three options. As an example, he said the first option was written so that council would not have to approve every single request that came in.

“We’re trying to standardize how the requests come to council,” said Amendt.

He used the City of Lacombe’s grant process, which is offered on a first-comefirst-served basis.

“We envision that, in the regular budget year, these funds will be allocated quite quickly,” said CAO Rachel Kunz.

She says council could get a list of approved applicants within a few months of opening up the grant applications.

“It’s nice to know that we did sponsor these people so that they can be recognized publicly,” said Mayor Rick Bonnett “With this Major Grant Program, we’re going to try to put some money in it this year,” added Betty Quinlan, director of corporate services.

As this is still in draft form, there may be some adjustments to the policies.

The first policy allows for a $1,000 grant if a group is hosting a provincial event and $500 for an individual attending a major event such as a nationals sports challenge.

No decisions were made on the item.

MEDIUM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2014

The Co-operators has been a part of the community since 1965. I have had the privilege of being part of both The Co-operators and Ponoka for the past 7 years. In 2011 the agency became known as Battle River Insurance Ltd representing The Co-operators.

Thank you and congratulations to my fellow nominees. It is an honour to be mentioned with the likes of Cilantro & Chive, Bob Hepp & Co. Catering, Direct Travel & Cruise Centre, Ponoka First Call Towing, Kim Green Dental Hygiene/Altitude Laser Spa, and Wagner Automotive. These are outstanding businesses. Congratulations on your nomination – you are all equally deserving of this award!

Thank you to the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce for holding this event and giving the businesses, non-profit organizations, customer service people and leaders an opportunity to shine.

Any successful business requires a dedicated team. Thank you to my team, Carol Martin, Brandi Zinter, Lori Frederickson and Sara Taylor! Their commitment to our client’s financial security is second to none! As much as I lead the team – they are the heart of the business.

One of the greatest things about owning a business is being able to give back to those who put their trust in me. Thank you to all of my clients and those in the business community who have shown their unwavering support, allowing me to give back to a community I love.

Greg Braat, Financial Advisor/Owner

403-783-3987 • Bay 3, 5103 48 Avenue Ponoka, AB

Changes on EDB governance and operations

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town planners are looking to update governance framework for Ponoka’s Economic Development Board (EDB).

Councillors were presented with a draft governance policy for the EDB during their regular meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Coun. Teri Underhill says she researched similar communities’ EDB bylaws and she suggests some of the governance modalities in the draft bylaw needs to be clarified. She mentioned in particular item 13 in the bylaw, which states: “The board shall not pledge the credit of the town in connection with any matters whatsoever. Nor shall the said board or any member thereof, have any power to authorize any expenditure charged against the Town of Ponoka.”

“I think there’s something developed in our budget that accounts for the EDB,” said Underhill.

She suggests this may be confusing for EDB

members planning an event that costs money.

Mayor Rick Bonnett replied that EDB members have money budgeted for the board but anything over and above that, they are unable to use or make promises on behalf of the town.

“The other thing is resigning; there’s nothing setting out how members should resign,” said Underhill.

She wants to see some clarification in the draft.

Councillors approved first and second reading on the bylaw to give administration time to look at those changes. Once the bylaw is approved, the older EDB bylaw will be repealed.

Board appoinments Councillors approved the reappointment of Danny Lineham and Justin Graham to the EDB starting Nov. 1 to Oct. 31, 2017.

Appointments of Andrew Middleton and Ashley Plamondon for one year were tabled pending changes to the EDB bylaw.

Land rezoned for acreages and golf course

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

After tabling a rezoning request to gather more information on the subdivision market around Gull Lake, Ponoka County council gave its approval for the move at its Tuesday, Oct. 24 meeting.

There were no written objections to Gregory Chalmers’ plan to develop acreages and a golf course; council, however, was cautious at the earlier (Tuesday, Oct. 14) meeting because the land is outside the catchment area prioritized for development around the lake. Council believed approving the request could set a precedent.

“Basically the whole idea was to push development toward the lake,” said CAO Charlie Cutforth.

Along the east side of Gull Lake, there are

350 lots with 150 of them in different stages of approved development.

Chalmers plans to develop approximately 10 10-acre parcels. In the course of last year, numerous 10-acre lots had to be further subdivided due to a lack of interest, but Chalmers says he has people specifically looking for that size.

“They’re (10 acre lots) more for people who want something,” said Chalmers, referring to small horse operations or other similar endeavors.

“They’re not looking for a lot with a view to retire on,” he added.

Council approved the request because Chalmers is not planning on recreational development that is popular within the lake’s catchment area and will not disrupt agricultural operations in the area.

County approves private gate for cemetery neighbours

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Not everyone is completely pleased with the opening of a Sharphead Indian cemetery, located on the west bank of the Battle River valley west of the Town of Ponoka.

PONOKA RISING SUN CLUBHOUSE

Community Blue Box Program For $12.00 per month We will pick up your paper, clean tins, glass, No. 1-5 plastic and cardboard.

We also pick up cardboard from local businesses.

For more information on these programs please call

403-783-5810 Weekdays

A couple who lives next to the 16-acre burial ground site is concerned with traffic and people traipsing through their yard, and they are looking to Ponoka County for a fence or gate to create a buffer for their driveway.

CAO Charlie Cutforth encouraged the couple, Archibalds, to price out a gate and when they discovered it would cost between $25,000 and $35,000, they were reluctant to give the Cutforth the number.

“I don’t want this to be any reflection on them,” said Cutforth, referring to the proposal for the gate.

The project would be a large undertaking for the county, as the driveway has an unusually wide access.

“I think we should cover the cost in the interim and then strongly advocate the province to compensate,” said Reeve Paul McLauchlin.

However, with the cemetery now open, council does not believe the province will abide. “They got what they wanted, I don’t think they’ll have any appetite to pay up anything,” said Coun. Mark Matejka.

Several hundred people attended the cemetery’s opening day on Saturday, Oct 18. However, council believes traffic to the site will now stay at a minimum.

PONOKA NEWS 9

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

#1

LEGACY FORD

USED CAR CLEARANCE

IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

OVER 200 USED VEHICLES AVAILABLE!

2009 DODGE AVENGER SE

2005 FORD ESCAPE

2013 DODGE DART SE

2012 CHRYSLER 200 LTD

2011 DODGE CARAVAN SXT

$8,910

$9,910

$13,910 $14,910 $14,910 or $124 BW

$15,910

2012 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM

2012 KIA SORRENTO LX

L0342

or $79 BW

T0359B - HAS FMPP

T0483B

L0360

L0343

2012 FORD FOCUS SE

www.legacyfordrimbey.ca

L0201

or $116 BW

or $124 BW

2010 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT

2010 FORD F150 XLT

L0308

T0313A

T0614A

2009 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL AWD T0422A

L0153A

or $132 BW

2011 FORD F150 FX4 T0388A

$16,910 $19,910 $19,910 $20,910 $22,910 $23,910 or $139 BW

or $164 BW

2011 FORD EDGE SEL

2010 FORD F150 FX4

T0687A

L0090

or $172 BW

or $172 BW

or $188 BW

2012 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CX AWD

2010 DODGE 2500 SLT

L0367 -SPORT HOOD NAV MOON ROOF

L0325

L0351 - 5.7L

or $196 BW

2010 FORD F350

L0398 - LARIAT KING RANCH NAV MOON ROOF

$36,910 $23,910 $24,910 $26,910 $27,910 $28,910 or $236 BW or $299 BW or $169 BW

or $199 BW

or $219 BW

or $229 BW

2011 FORD F350

2012 FORD F150

2011 FORD F250

2013 FORD F350

T0850A - LARIAT FX4

L0339 -PLATINUM LOADED NAV MOON ROOF

L0399 - LARIAT KING RANCH NAV MOON ROOF

T0728A - LARAIT LEATHER MOON ROOF FX4 LIFTED

2012 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR L0411 - LOADED

2014 JEEP CHEROKEE SUMMIT L0407

$43,910 $43,910 $44,910 $48,910 $49,910 $58,910 or $357 BW

or $357 BW

or $365 BW

or $397 BW

or $405 BW

or $478 BW

*ALL PMT BASED ON 72MTHS 5.99% OAC EG L0342 SALE PRICE $8910 TOTAL INTEREST PD OVER 72MTHS $1932 TOTAL PMTS OVER 72 MTHS $11856

“Let your Legacy start here.”

YOUR LEGACY TEAM

Pat Boardman Trevor Feragen Mark Schreiner Bob Mass Sales Manager Sales Consultant Sales Consultant Sales Consultant

10 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

New arena concession open for business

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

After some trial and error, the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex has a concessionaire, and this one wants to stay for the long haul.

Owner Lavilla Tapel held the grand opening of her fast food service at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex, Time Out Zone, Saturday, Nov. 1 with Mayor Rick Bonnett and Town of Ponoka CAO Rachel Kunz in attendance. Tapel said plans were in the works to open up a food outlet but she didn’t have an opportunity until just recently.

Originally, a concessionaire from Lacombe had signed a lease with the town to run the stall, but labour issues affected their ability. Tapel made an offer to the town just as the Lacombe owner was looking at backing out.

Wes Amendt, director of community services, jumped at the opportunity to see regular concession operations begin.

“Monday (Oct. 27) we signed the lease,” stated Tapel.

“Wes was really accommodating. Rachel was really accommodating in asking me what I need,” she Lavilla Tapel celebrates the grand opening of the concession, Time Out Zone, Saturday, Nov. 1. She intends to bring added. burgers and fries as well as popular Filipino dishes.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Tapel is taking her management experience at Wendy’s fast food restaurant and bringing that into the Time Out Zone. Rather than being nervous for the grand opening, she was all business-oriented and wanted to ensure product invites yyou to our and staff were ready for the big day.

“I’m trying to get back into the mood of FRIDAY, NOV. 14 8:30AM – 8:00PM running a restaurant,” SATURDAY, NOV. 15 9:00AM – 5:00PM she said.

What food can hockey fans expect?

• Win one night stay at Fantasyland Hotel Apart from the typical fair of burgers and • 2 tickets to Anne of Green Gables fries that most people • 1 Alexander purse (value $200) and more have come to expect, Tapel also has on the menu Filipino food, some of which are home recipes.

SAVE 20% OFF PICTURES Tapel is getting some help from Matet BUY 1 ORNAMENT GET Lorenzana, who says THE 2ND AT ½ PRICE there are some popular Filipino dishes such as Enjoy in-store demos Pancit, a noodle dish, as well as a home favourite throughout the day including steam buns with pork or chicken. centerpiece design “Our mother sent us & lamp berger to school with that recipe,” said Tapel.

Have Santa check his list for “From our kitchen to Jewelry, Purses, Home Décor, you,” added Lorenzana.

After being open Kids Gifts, Angels, Candles, for just two days, Tapel Baby Items & more said their spring rolls were also a popular Browse the variety of fresh table menu item. She intends centerpieces & Christmas arrangements to speak with customwhile sipping cider, enjoying the ers after a few weeks of fragrance of fresh cedar & pine business to get feedback on their menu items and Ponoka’s Christmas Store schedule. “I feel that’s really important.”

“We’re just asking 5008 51 Avenue the community to be patient with us for the next flowrs4u@telusplanet.net www.ponokaflowersforyou.ca few weeks,” she added.

Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce

Large Business of the Year – 2014

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

ATB Financial manager Roy Scabar is more than pleased with this wonderful recognition.

This award is due to the great staff Scabar has had the pleasure of working with the last two years.

The staff at ATB is committed to the clients they deal with and are very active in the Ponoka community.

THANK YOU PONOKA!

Helping Albertans solve financial problems since 1938

50148 48 Ave • 403-783-3301 www.atb.com

403-783-8190

PONOKA NEWS 11

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Council approves replacement of North Bridge

BY JEFFREY HEYDENKAYE

Town councillors approved a plan for replacement of the North Bridge with construction scheduled to begin next year.

The decision was made during their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 28 after hearing information from bridge engineer, Trevor Baragar of LEX3 Engineering, the company hired to come This schematic shows a layout of the new bridge town councillors have approved construction of a new bridge to replace the aging North Bridge.

Diagram courtesy of LEX3 Engineering up with a design and pricing to replace the aging North Bridge, the engineering, which is already done by the the ordinary that would cause de- be held.� built in 1908. province. LEX3’s Option 2 was to design and lays or concerns.

Bonnett asked if there was The cost of the new structure is estimated build a single-span bridge with no girders.

The bridge is designed to deal any way to delay the decision and at $2.27 million plus an additional $1.2 million “This bridge would have to be custom de- with high flood levels and the bot- Baragar said the sooner they put it for roadwork needed to align 50 Avenue — or signed,� he said. tom of the bridge is designed to out to tender, the better, as there is Chicken Hill — to the roadway leading to the Coun. Marc Yaworski suggested Option stay at least one foot above the a small window in the summer that bridge.

1A would be worth the extra $180,000, which highest flood point. bridges are allowed to be built.

Payment modalities for the project will be would create extra room for pedestrians and cyCoun.

Tim Falkiner suggested Council approved the request determined by the town council during budget clists crossing the bridge. “I believe the money council wait for input on whether by five votes to one with Falkideliberations Dec. 8 and 9, which, for the first invested in the 2.5 metre sidewalk would be a they should approve the first op- ner against it. Councillors Sandra time in many years, will be public meetings. better investment.� tion with the 2.5 metre sidewalk. Lyon and Carla Prediger were not Councillors took the second lowest price opCAO Rachel Kunz suggested that when it “I think more discussion needs to at the meeting. tion, opting for a 2.5 metre sidewalk rather than a 1.5 metre sidewalk to give pedestrians and bi- snows, there would be less room to walk sideby-side with a 1.5 metre sidewalk. cyclists more room when crossing the river.

Baragar said the old bridge would have to Baragar submitted two bridge options to be destroyed as he feels it is unsafe to be left councillors, each with the 1.5 and 2.5 metre open.

Mayor Rick Bonnett asked whether there sidewalk alternatives. He said the current bridge would be environmental issues with the bridge is past due for replacement. “I think it’s served installation. the town very well, but it’s 106 years old.�

Baragar replied that there may be some conBridge rehabilitation was conducted in 1937 and 1972 but Baragar says there are too many ditions in how the bridge is installed but he says problems for this current bridge to remain safe. LEX3 has enough experience with this type of To everyone who helped the Ponoka Lions Club “It’s getting to the point where its function- project and he did not foresee anything out of raise funds for the community ality is obsolete,� he explained.

THANK YOU

These were the price options:

• Option 1A: $2.27 million with a 2.5 metre sidewalk • Option 1B: $2.09 million with a 1.5 metre sidewalk • Option 2A: $2.85 million with a 2.5 metre sidewalk • Option 2B: $2.59 million with a 1.5 metre sidewalk For the first option, Baragar says they used Alberta Transportation approved plans for a basic bridge with girders. “They have drawings and specifications of how these bridges go together,â€? said Baragar.

He said this design comes with pre-cast concrete girders and the costs-savings is in

Save thy coin! „Receive $25 BK Dollars per night to treat thyself right!‚ #PPL B 3FHVMBS 3PPN BU JO UIF #MBDL ,OJHIU *OO JO 3FE %FFS BOE SFDFJWF #, %PMMBST UP TQFOE JO UIF IPUFM *NBHJOF UIF GVO ZPV DPVME IBWF XJUI PS JG ZPV TUBZ UXP OJHIUT FOKPZ XJOF XJUI B NFNPSBCMF NFBM BU 3FNJOHUPOhT (SJMM PS PSEFS SPPN TFSWJDF BOE FOKPZ CSFBLGBTU JO CFE PS ZPVS GBWPSJUF DPDLUBJM JO +#hT -PVOHF PS VQHSBEF UP B ,JOH CFE PS ZPVhMM UIJOL PG TPNFUIJOH #PPL OPX BOE TBWF UIZ DPJO

Stay the Knight!

#MBDL ,OJHIU *OO ] "WFOVF ] 3FE %FFS "MCFSUB $BOBEB 1MFBTF RVPUF SFGFSFODF BU UIF UJNF PG CPPLJOH PON

'PS SFTFSWBUJPOT QMFBTF DBMM 1.800.661.8793 PS CPPL POMJOF www.blackknightinn.ca

Funds raised by the Lions Ponoka Stampede Food Booth, RCMP Musical Ride, Stan Baliant Memorial Ball Tournament, Lions Mints and Red Deer Casino allowed the Ponoka Lions to assist the community with qualiďŹ ed needs for the year 2013 – 2014. • Lions Community Bus operations • Ponoka Splash Park • Lions programs • Ponoka Food Bank • Santa’s Anonymous • Youth Center summer program • White Caners • Centennial Park • Royal Canadian Legion • Stars Air Ambulance • Free Public Skating • Youth bowling

• Senior Christmas light tours • Stampede Chuckwagon program • Patient Christmas fund • Scholarships • School lunch program • Soap Box Derby • Stall – Ag Event Centre • Camp He Ho Ha • Guide dogs • Family Day • CNIB • Bus AED DeďŹ brillator • Used eyeglass collection

Total donations $50,712

12 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Province announces millions for senior safety, uncertainty baffles managers the buildings in the province that may need a retrofit. He has seen some costs so high that tearing down a building and Seniors’ safety may be looking up in Alberta after the starting over is sometimes a cheaper option. province announced $70 million in funding last week to He says issues such as removing asbestos and abatement enhance fire safety and install sprinkler systems in aging in an older building are factors that will raise the cost of the seniors’ buildings. retrofit.

But determining how that money is delivered poses a “It’s a major undertaking. It depends on how they do it,” problem, says Paul McLauchlin, chairperson of the Rimoka said McLauchlin.

Housing Foundation.

All assets owned by Rimoka, including those in the towns “This is a very expensive announcement,” said McLauchof Ponoka and Rimbey, fall under this announcement. Buildlin “It’s a positive announcement.” ings constructed between 1960 and 1990, before sprinkler McLauchlin feels $70 million is not enough to cover all systems became mandatory, could see safety improvements.

Parkland Manor in Rimbey would be conIs honoured to be sidered eligible, however, as construction for a the 2014 Non-profit new lodge has been approved by the province, the manor would not receive a fix. Ponoka’s Business of the Year Golden Leisure Lodge and Reid Manor, a senior self-contained building, are eligible.

In a press release, Jeff Johnson, Minister of The society would like to thank the Seniors, says this will take some time. “This is a first step. We need to know about the status of Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce for hosting the buildings, what their needs are, and the kind such a fine event to highlight the business community. of community emergency response available to Klaglahachie would like to thank those who nominated & voted for ensure facilities meet current requirements,” them Hearty congratulations to all the other winners & nominees. Johnson was quoted as saying in the press release.

Klaglahachie is carrying on their fine tradition by presenting He added this will help determine a longterm strategy for the province.

Anne of Green Gables - The Musical “Projects will be prioritized based on these Nov. 28, 29 & 30 • Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12 & 13 assessments to ensure seniors lodges and All performances held at Ponoka United Church apartments facing the biggest safety risks are addressed first,” the press release adds.

5020 52 Ave Ponoka, AB McLauchlin attended a meeting of the CenPlease call 403-783-4087 for more information and tickets tral Alberta Senior Housing Association Friday, Oct. 31 to hear how this plan will unfold. He says representatives consider this as first part in a multi-phase project, but how, where and when the money is divided up remains uncertain.

Housing management bodies are asked to submit operations assessments before Dec. 1.

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

WCPS to showcase Inspiring Education in China

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

A team of Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) administrators and teachers are travelling to China later in November to present the concept of Inspiring Education to China’s schools.

“The Minister of Education picked five school boards in the province they felt were doing a really good job in moving Inspiring Education forward,” said superintendant Larry Jacobs.

From WCPS, Jacobs will attend the trip along with two teachers and Amber Hester, assistant superintendant of Inclusive Learning Services.

“And that’s one of the areas China is interested in, how to meet the needs of all children,” said Jacobs, referring to Hester’s area of expertise.

Because it is a provincially assigned trip, Alberta Education is covering all expenses for the school boards.

Each division will make a presentation with a different focus and WCPS will speak to the execution of the concept. “My focus is how a school is actually implementing Inspiring Education,” Jacobs said.

In early fall, WCPS also sent employees to attend a Google Summit in San Diego.

The division used the conference as a learning tool for the number of Google applications used in schools.

“The division now uses Google gmail and it’s critical that those people leading the jurisdiction are aware of its capabilities,” explained Jacobs as an example.

Other programs such as Google forum survey or Google docs allow for more accessibility among all WCPS staff. Jacobs explained that having staff fully trained in the program would allow more than one person to comfortably work on a document at the same time as well as allow access from anywhere in the world.

“These are the kinds of things we’re working on,” said Jacobs.

“You can kind of see all the powers that exist now, it’s highly interactive and highly collaborative,” he added.

The school diviWe are honored to have to have been named sion chose to attend Small Business of the Year 2014. the summit in the Thank you to our wonderful staff, loyal customers and the United States because Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce for this award. airfare was cheaper than flying to the secCUSTOMER TAKE AN EXTRA OPFRFICES! ond choice location in % OFF 10EG% 10 APPRECIATION SALE LAR ALL SALE PRICES! ALL R U Ottawa.

NOV. 3 - NOV. 8 “These are not presented very often,” 5101 51 Ave • 403-704-1110 said Jacobs.

PONOKA NEWS 13

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Wear a poppy to salute their supreme sacrifices s As we shuffle into the month of November, we will gaze into the skies to watch the amazing Northern Light show along with the majestic V migration of the geese to their warm weather getaway. In the meantime, we will eventually realize that Old Man Winter will soon be upon us and can look forward to five or so months of fluffy and frigid white wonder, but absolutely no bugs.

Before our trusty outdoor thermometers really crash, this might be a really good time to put up our outdoor Christmas lights and decorations, while many others will quickly put away their spooky

Halloween displays and methodically begin their ho-ho-ho Christmas shopping and planning.

Before getting into all that November hustle and bustle, please take a few moments between the inevitable scraping windows and shovelling snow to stop and purchase a bright red poppy in remembrance and honour of those many thousands of brave men and women who have throughout our colorful history and will always continue to serve and protect our great nation in countless wars and peace-keeping efforts at home and throughout the world. The

annual Remembrance Day ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 11 beginning at 10:15 a.m. in front of the Cilantro and Chive restaurant on Highway 2A and featuring the traditional parade led by a Pipe Band. The group will then slowly march past the Legion Cenotaph for the salute, followed by the ceremony and laying of the wreaths inside the Legion Hall as well as outside at the cenotaph. This very special day will end with a pot luck lunch, to which everyone is invited.

In this fast moving age, we all know very well that life can change in a flash,

Mike Rainone Hammertime

and that our whole world is in a confrontational turmoil that has and will continue to affect all of us in many ways. It is up to each and every Canadian citizen of all walks of life to stand up and support those who put their lives on the line 24-7 to protect us and to assure a safe and good quality of lifestyle now and long into our future generations.

Try to enjoy and share each precious day.

I receive quite a few emails each and every day, some that are funny, others that are way off the wall, and many that leave a special message that could affect all of us and which I enjoy passing on to you my faithful readers. This touching poem was written by a young girl who is suffering from terminal cancer, it is entitled ‘Slow Down’, and suggests how important it is for all of us to cherish and enjoy our lives, one day at a time.

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-goround; Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down...don’t dance so fast, because time is short, and the music won’t last.

Do you run through each day on the fly, and when you ask ‘how are you?’, do you pause to hear the rely?

When the day is done, do you lie in your bed, with the next hundred chores running through your head?

Ever told your child, ‘We’ll do it tomorrow’, and in your haste, not seen his sorrow?

Ever lost touch and let a good friendship die, because you never had time to call and say ‘Hi’?

When you run so fast to get somewhere, you miss half the fun just getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift, thrown away.

Life is not a race, so do try to take it just a little slower, and to hear and dance to all the music before the song is over.

We can all become ‘snow-buddies.’

Thanks to our Sponsors

Proceeds are being donated to the Ponoka & District Health Foundation, for the purchase of pediatric equipment & other identified needs.

This ad space is sponsored by Busted Ladies Lingerie – a community minded business

While most of the councils of our cities, towns and counties are now trying to complete the not so easy task of setting their 2014-15 snow removal budget, many have come up with a unique and kindly idea where citizens can assist their neighbours with the ongoing task of shovelling and occasionally using a little muscle to get them unstuck and on their way.

There are many folks, especially seniors and those with health problems, who are unable to clean their walks and driveways, and on the occasion of a real dump, they may even find it hard to get out of their homes. We all know of so many great people who so willingly volunteer to lend a helping hand or a ride to others in many ways all year round, which is so very much appreciated. Please give a big wave and a honk to all our ‘snow-buddies’ when you see them this winter, and thanks for stopping and giving a push or dig out if necessary.

It is a fact that in 2055 residents in retirement homes will be playing a fun game called `Guess what my tattoo used to be.` I got my FREE FLU SHOT last week and it didn`t hurt one little bit.

Dress in layers to keep up with the weather, and have a great week, all of you..

14 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Bernie Burke, left, Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 4503 presents Luke Hemingson, with the Council 4503 Scholarship Award at the Knights’ monthly parish pancake breakfast.

Hemingson also received the Knights of Columbus Alberta/NWT State scholarship in September.

Earlier, The Knights of Columbus sponsored a Construction Award to Dustin Spejdl at Ponoka Secondary Campus and presented scholarships to Ceanna Prediger and Jennifer Henderson, graduates of St. Augustine Secondary School.

Contributed photo

CO Awareness Week is November 2 – 8 Carbon monoxide ( CO ) is odourless, colourless and lethal.

You can prevent and detect it by taking simple steps at home.

Cut out and complete this checklist to stay safe from CO:

Take these steps to prevent CO in your home: Fuel-burning appliances (i.e. furnace, hot water heater, fireplace, natural gas range, etc.) checked by a qualified technician regularly according to manufacturers’ specifications.

Last inspection (date): _______________________________

BRIGHT & CLEApNm OPEN 6am-11

daily!

Furnace filter checked monthly and replaced (if necessary).

Date last replaced: __________________________________ Indoor and outdoor vents and chimneys cleared of debris, snow and ice (if necessary).

Area around fuel-burning appliances clutter free.

Flames of all natural gas appliances checked 14111KA0regularly (it should be blue).

ers 3 sizes of wash s 2 sizes of dryer

Adequate air supply (nearby window opened) when using a wood-burning fireplace.

Vehicles never idled in garage, even with the overhead door open.

Take these steps to detect CO in your home: CO detector(s) installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Expiry date written on CO detector(s) with a marker.

Comfortable sitting area with tv

Date of expiry: __________________________________ CO detector(s) battery replaced annually, if applicable.

CO detector(s) vacuumed monthly.

Visit atcogas.com to learn more.

4205 64 Street • 403-783-8382 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Reections of Ponoka

Photos submitted

A salute to soldiers through the years

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

Alberta Mary Watt, RCAF W.D.

Samuel Edward Wills, WW II

Kathryn Mary Johnston CWAC

PONOKA NEWS 15

Since the end of the 19th century many hundreds of men and women from the Ponoka area have bravely served our nation in all areas of the armed forces in the devastating corridors of war, during peacekeeping efforts, and in the reserve corps at home and throughout the world. Their valiant efforts and sacrifices have covered a span of more than 100 years and continue to the present day, and they must never be forgotten.

ARMY VETERANS Eleanor Dick Helen Huscroft Donald Reid Glen Holmes Harold Casey Carl Cadek Kenneth Stowell William Griffith Leslie and Neville Ruddick Hershel Jevne John and William Harris Earl and William Huscroft Jack Seifert Bernard Reddick Roy Wilson Gordon Lee Jack-Jack and Victor Wills Donald and Clarence Kyler Julius Lance John and Sandy Mathewson C. Armit James Murray James Buchanan Leslie Ervin Donald Rees Gil Plant Gordon Nelson Arthur Bye Eva MacDonald George Godderis In the Air force Don Wolcott Walter Burchnall Glen Mah Poy Michael Carter Don and Bill Sutherland Doug Innes

Our deep respect and appreciation can be shared throughout our community by wearing a bright red poppy, as well as by attending the annual Remembrance Day parade (10:15 a.m.) and ceremonies at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Ponoka branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Of the more than 800 veterans from this area who have served in the many divisions of the army, navy and air force, a great many would give the supreme sacrifice on the field of battle, a lot have now passed away and all others will always

Berge Elgaard Richard Slater S. I. Dineen Margaret Watson R. Reese Charles Schram John Kitchen Lawrence and Lloyd McKinnon A.J. Crandall Robert Mattern Gordon and Vernon Kay Harold Knipfel Joe Farrell Oscar Harman Lester-Gordon and Gerald Brady Ken Etzikorn Stan Kembry Leslie Finch Joe Johnston Jack Coote Bruce and Doug Warren Donald Boutwell Wilson Kleckner Ronald McKelvey Harry Davies Gordon Purnell Donald Harris Max and Harry Crandall William Gill Bernard Seversen Fred Williams Neil Hughes Wilfred Jackson Harry Ferguson Delton Girling Donald Purnell Paul Christensen Douglas Morison Kenneth Nelson Isabel Plant J. B. Topper In the Navy Norman Creighton Jack Kleckner Bill Jones E. H. Krefting Frank Smith Richard Thomson Brandt McKay Marvin Seversen Thomas Chandler Robert Watson Norman Nelson Edwin Massing World War 1 Veterans F. Ames Charles Aylwin

Anthony Barrett S. Bascombe Edwin George Boddy Edward Henry Brophy Clifford and Francis Clayton James Huston Cox O. Davis William Deardon Arthur Dubbin Ivan Myrrie Fisher Gerard David Glyde W. Grant Jack and W. Jones Daniel Joshua Thor Krefting Henry Larocque Allan W. McLean J. and W. Murray L. Morrow N.C.W. Nielsen Thomas Phillips Clement and Jim Pike Robert Paton Sharpe Herbert Shaw Elmer Skinner John Cedric Slater Wesley Rosco Smith Arthur Summerscales Palmer Torgeson Canadian Forces during WW II Roy Joseph Cleveland John Fraser Gordon Orton Dodds George Earl Wilson Cecil Donaghy Clarence Schierer Bill Rutherford Joe Sweitzer Joseph Vogel Stan Tofsrud Robert J. Watson Les Bossenberry Arthur Caldwell George Debney Marie Despeigalaere Clarence Jevne George Edelman Gene Guertin Joseph Harper Albert Hornby Alfred Jensen Roy Kinley Douglas Kleckner Jim Trahan Julius Lance Cliff Massing Ken McMechan

George S. Wilson WW II

Isabelle Mary Prive (Crawford) CAF

Bud Gordon Akins, Can Army

Donald Gordon Jardine WW II

Michael L (Mickey) Carter RCAF

George William Heartwell RCAF

Richard James Slater WW II

John Lloyd Bowie WW I

Howard Alexander Webb RCAF

Phillip Wierzba RCAF

proudly cherish the memories and continue to salute their comrades of past and present.

In Reflections this week, we have chosen photos of Ponoka veterans at random from many books, as well as listing generations of town and district individuals who have and always will proudly wear the uniforms of our Canadian forces. Of course, it was impossible to publish them all on this page but this article is dedicated to each and every one of our soldiers and their families from the past and present.

Stan Monkman Jim Murray Harry Stegman David Orom Helen Read Richard Reese Earl Roberts Edward Winter Ernest Dahms Walter Burchnall Donald Wilson George Wheatley Frank-James and Ken G. Smith Richard (Bud) Slater Joseph (Hector) Labrie Joseph Gordon Brady George Cameron Duane Guy Kirk Willard Doran Eddy Donald Gilbert Ehrman John Harris John Hedrich Ken Fenske Earl (Jeff) Huscroft Robert Kay Kenny Raymond Raymond Marinus Krefting Clarence Lee Kenneth Lucas James MacWilliam Frederick Keith Miller Ernie Meyers George Patenaude Albert Quast Robert J. Riddoch Jr. Ernest Riley Alex Rutherford Svend Sondergaard Stuart Innes Gordon Waldern William Wheatley Douglas Wiles Mardon Oliver Tulk Tourance William Turner L. Watt William John and Bert Wilson Lawrence and Roy Wyatt Dennis Jones Clarence and Irving Seagrave Don Wiltse Devere Stowell Morley and Ronald McKelvey M Ruddick Fred-Ernie and Stanley Hickmore Jack Seifert

Leon Stoddard Ken Nelson Bernhard Lynn Harold Casey Harold Luce Don Stowell Milton Gilchrest Thomas J. Cooper Elmer Heater Herman Zimmerman Robert Crawford James Griffiths William Riley Allan Watson Doris Huscroft William Bazelik Vic Courser Eve Justin Mary Burns Walter Schierer Glen Mah Poy Dean and Ken Ireland Don Purnell Gordon Lee Malvern Hughes Trent Russell Mark Walters Betty Seifert Walter Taylor Milton Tumlinson Les Finch Muriel Harman Don and Robert Stowell Bill and John Harris Bernard Lynn Glen Holmes Sophie Koleyak Bill Griffiths

George Henry Pugh

Archie Morrow WW II

Frank Henry Vogel WW II

Robert (Scotty) McFarlane WW II

Hugh Michael Greene

Rose Stoddart RCAF

George Stewart Maule Korean War

Jack Kleckner Navy

Robert Martin Stokes Can Army

John Martin WW II

Noreen Trahan WAC

16 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Legion ready for Remembrance Day ceremonies remembering the countless stories that changed the world for many years. Evans says the Legion is once again hosting a march and By now most people have seen members of the Royal Canadian ceremony for Remembrance Day starting at Cilantro and Chive.

Legion canvassing the countryside raising awareness through its Members of the Legion, RCMP, the Ponoka Air Cadets and the poppy campaign.

Edmonton Transit Pipes and Drums band will be in attendance.

Support for Ponoka’s Legion has always been strong, explained “Of course the RCMP walks with us, the Air Cadets, the Scouts president Sybil Evans. Some of that is partly due to an active and Guides,” said Evans of the march. membership within Ponoka that is closely involved in community She says the ceremony is always well attended. “First of all, it’s efforts. a thank you to all the veterans who have served.”

Members of Ponoka’s Legion toured stores and offices in town Future veterans and current soldiers are also recognized during Friday, Oct. 31 providing the recognized poppies to anyone willing the ceremony, she added. Soldiers, cooks, drivers, mechanics and to donate money to the program. Funds from the campaign sup- many of the support staff needed to help are recognized during the ports Legion initiatives. solemn occasion.

Evans says the Legion branch has one main purpose: “To look Remembrance Day is also an opportunity to give a younger after veterans and their families, generation, too young to have taken part in past wars, a chance past and present.” to pause and remember. Evans says it is “a reminder to upcoming “I do enjoy the part that the generations of sacrifices that these veterans have made.”

Legion plays in the community as Planning for the ceremony is a lot of work and time but Evwell…I believe in it,” she added. ans says it is worth the effort. Members get personal satisfaction This year marks the 100th an- in ensuring that veterans are remembered. She feels there is still niversary of the start of the First work to be done, though. Evans referred to a food bank in Calgary World War and many organiza- dedicated to veterans’ needs. tions are putting special effort in “That just doesn’t seem right,” she said.

Legion members march Nov. 11 sometime after 10 a.m. past the cenotaph and then into the main hall — The Veterans Memorial Auditorium — where the ceremony will lead attendees to the 11th hour, 3911HWY 2A marking the end of fighting between the Allies and Germany.

Afterwards a fellowship potluck will be held where the Edmonton Transit Band has always entertained people. Evans says the potluck is a bit of a tradition where veterans used to swap stories and Tuesday, November 11, 2014 reminisce, not only of fond memories, but also to discuss the trying times.

Parade: 10:15 a.m. ATCO Gas Poster and poetry contest to Legion Cenotaph The Royal Canadian Legion’s poster and literacy Service: 10:45 a.m. Legion Auditorium contests are underway and Evans encourages youths (Potluck lunch to follow, bring your favorite dish) looking to channel their creativity to enter.

Judging starts at the local level and then winners COME OUT AND SUPPORT CANADA’S are sent to the district, then the provincial level and VETERANS & MILITARY PERSONNEL if they win, then to the dominion level. Evans said Ponoka has had a second place winner at the dominAll activities at Royal Canadian Legion Br. 66, 3911 Hwy 2A ion level.

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

4037834076

Remembrance Day

Lest We Forget... let us all remember those who sacrißced all so that we might enjoy the freedoms we enjoy today.

Rod Fox, MLA

Lacombe - Ponoka 5016 51 Ave, Ponoka, AB

403-783-7280 Open Wednesday 9am-4pm

lacombe.ponoka@assembly.ab.ca

Broncs World Tour brings remembrance to the forefront

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The time to remember Canada’s veterans is fast approaching and a program at the Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) is working to instill the importance of remembrance and gratitude all year long.

PSC teacher Ron Labrie leads the Broncs World Tour program and mentors each year a group of students through thoroughly investigating names engraved on Ponoka’s cenotaph. The program also features a tour through Europe to visit war memorials, graveyards and other locations the soldiers toured.

Labrie has always believed that today’s youths have been the generation of remembrance and the program compliments and strengthens that trait.

“You see graduated students who are coming back to the school for the celebration and the Legion’s celebration,” said Labrie.

“It speaks to the legacy of the program. They (students) understand the importance and they’re doing it on their own . . . it’s become a part of their character,” he added Matthew Jones, Grade 11, is a newcomer to the program this year. He wanted to experience the “once in a lifetime” opportunity and pay his respects to the Ponoka soldiers who did not come back home.

“It’s basically like Remembrance Day to me,” said Jones, referring to the program. “The soldiers died to make us have what we have today.”

“We can never really say thank you . . . so we remember,” he added.

He feels it is important to be grateful for what the soldiers achieved and that the work of the Broncs World Tour is important because of its ability to impact so many lives.

During their European excursion the students take grave rubbings and gather other in-depth information and stories on the soldiers. On their return to Ponoka the students hold a ceremony with the Legion to show their findings to community members and relatives of the soldiers.

Jones feels this makes the connection to the past stronger. “It makes me feel good about the whole thing.”

He is looking forward to seeing the Vimy Ridge Memorial in Europe, “for what it represents”.

This year the tour will stray from its usual path to visit the Moro River Cemetery in Italy where two Ponoka soldiers are buried after dying in the Battle of Ortona.

Labrie says the battle was intense, with soldiers of each side fighting in houses trying to gain each room and building for themselves. “It was Christmas Eve, kind of a crazy time of year to have a battle.”

“The Broncs World Tour has never been to that site before,” he added. continued on page 19

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

PONOKA NEWS 17

Ponoka Funeral Home 403-783-3122

Randy Hammond Livestock Trucking

“Remember comrades who gave their lives for our country.”

Harry Campbell York

D. (Doug) Redding Petty Officer

Served as a Private in the field from 1941 to 1945

Served in the Fleet Air Arm of the H.M Royal Navy in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific Oceans for 12 years.

Petty Officer D. Doug Redding was awarded the 39-45 Star, Victory Medal, Atlantic Star, African Star, and the Peace Medal. His vivid memories include looking over the side of the ships and seeing a torpedo running alongside only a yard away, viewing the devastating explosions of the ships after a torpedo hit, and chasing the Bismarck. In the Ark Royal Aircraft carrier they were torpedoed and

Paterson & Company Law Office 403-783-5521 “Each man is a hero and an oracle to somebody.”

Ponoka County 403-783-3333 “Hats off to our veterans.”

Harold L. Dewhirst (I.A.C.)

Thomas Allen Hamilton

Served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 2 ½ years and was awarded Voluntary and Victory medals.

Served with the Pilot’s Special Group of the Royal Canadian Air Force from May 1943 to October 1945.

Thomas Allen Hamilton also received the Pilot’s Flying Badge.

He later settled in Ponoka, where he and his wife Peggy raised their family and were very successful in the grocery business.

Dunc’s Septic Tank Service 403-783-3135 “Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others.”

Henry Rutz

PTE. Caradog W. Jones #625318

Wagner’s Automotive

Was born in Ferintosh.

Alberta on January 18, 1919 and completed his military training at the N.P.A.M. Training Centre in Camrose.

He enlisted in the Calgary Regiment in 1940 and served for one month, but was not allowed to continue because of a steel plate in his leg.

Mr. Rutz moved to Ponoka in 1973 and has been a very active supporter of the Royal

Was born in Wales, then came with his parents to New York State, and later settled in the Wood River district just east of Ponoka in 1903.

Pte. Jones served in the Army/ Infantry with the 8th Winnipeg Battalion “Little Black Devils” from April 13, 1916 to May 15, 1918.

He fought during World War One in France and Belgium, including Vimy Ridge, and then on August 15, 1917 at Hill 70 near Loos. A whiff of mustard gas from a German shell would end his army career.

Caradog Jones would spend many months in hospitals in France and

403-783-6804 “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”

Canadian Legion Branch #66. He is currently a resident at the Rimoka Leisure Lodge.

403-783-6281 We remember the fallen and are grateful for their gift of freedom.”

Ponoka First Call Towing 403-783-3636 lost the carrier, and those Russian convoys were pretty hectic!

“Their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honoured.”

Royal Canadian Legion Br. #66

403-783-4076 “We salute all those who have served. We remember.”

Tantec Electronics 403-783-4000 “Their names will live forever.”

Hamilton’s IGA England, and despite suffering from this horrible experience for the rest of his life, would re-enlist in the Home Guard during World War Two.

403-783-3001 “Our obiligations to our country never cease but our lives.”

Remembrance Day November 11th

NEVER FORGET.

Bay 3, 5103-48 Ave., Ponoka 403.783.3987

18 PONOKA NEWS

John W. Low Agencies Inc. 403-783-5512 “From generation to generation, may we always remember those who served and continue to serve.”

Dot’s Crafts 403-783-4091 “May we always remember our heroes.”

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Corporal (G) Patrick Carter 3809 Cpl (G) Patrick Carter RCAF – trained in Ontario and Quebec. 428 Search and Rescue- Edmonton (Namao) 445 Sqrdn. Uplands ( CF 100) then #1 Wing RCAF, Marville France. Then to Trenton RCAF. Working with crew as Cpl. #rd Class Aero Engine. Then to the war in Pakistan, 1965.

Medals 12 year, Good Conduct.

Peace Keeping after 15 years.

Returned to civilian life in 1965-66. Family followed except to Pakistan. Spent three years at #1 Wing Marville, France.

“For love of country they accepted death.”

Served in the Royal Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Corp Signals from 1941-1945 and was awarded 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and the France and Germany Star.

Private William Hrycyk saw duty in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Central Mediterranean, and Continental Europe.

Trained at the C.W.A.C. in Vermillion, and served as a Sergeant for the Department of National Defence (Army) from 1942 to 1945 in Calgary.

Private James Liddell Regiment #437496 Served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force 51st Battalion Army overseas from August 7, 1915 until March 22, 1919.

Private Liddell fought in World War one in France at Vimy Ridge and Hill 70.

He was later wounded, returned home, and later discharged.

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT 403-783-6875 “Lest we forget.”

Captain Mitchell C. Collins

George Albert Hornby

McDONALDS 403-783-8927

Canadian Forces Military Police 2001 - Present.

Service in Afghanistan.

Mitchell served in the reserves while attending U of A. He received his commission with the Military Police in 2008.

He served as Provost Marshall at CFB Wainwright and is currently serving in Afghanistan as Provost Marshall at Kabul Base.

Served In the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Flight Officer from 1941 - 1945 during the WW2. Decorated with the Canadian Volunteer Medal, 1939 - 43 Star, Pacific Star & General Service Medal.

“We will remember them, the fallen in cause of the free.”

Fountain Tire 403-783-3411 “They died for liberty they died for us.”

First Choice Auto & Truck Repair and Ponoka Towing

403-783-8327 “In valor there is hope.”

Ethel Almeda York REMAX real estate, central alberta 403-783-5007

William Hrycyk (Private)

“Paying tribute to our fellow countrymen and women on Remembrance Day.” 403-783-2600 Locally owned and operated

Strand Media Corp.

403-783-2100 “Lest we forget those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.”

Town & Country Supplies Ltd. 403-783-5555 “Our cheer goes back to them, the valiant dead!.”

Accu-Printing & Design 403-783-8274 “The dead soldier’s silence sings our nathional anthem.”

PONOKA NEWS 19

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Broncs World Tour brings remembrance to the forefront

Dorthy (Dixon) Robertson Served as a Corporal in the Canadian Army.

“Their memory will live on forever.”

Ponoka Professional Pharmacy 403-783-7333 “Their lives were given so ours could continue.”

In Town Electric Ponoka Ltd. 403-783-4800 “Commemorate the sacrifices in times of war.”

Joe Johnson RCAF 96 SQD, 410 SQd, 108 SQD 1941-1945 North Africa, Malta Medals awarded: DFC Raised at Ponoka, attended Eastside School, Presently resides at Swift Current, SK 96 years old

Served with the Scottish Argyll Highlanders, Halifax NS. Enlisted December 1940 and discharged February 12,1946.

Received that 1939-1945 Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp

Branch of Service: Army Sergeant Princess Pats Light Infantry Years Enlisted: World War TWO, 1939-1945 Korea Europe and Africa Medals. F & G Star, 39-45 Star, Defense medal UN Korea Can. Korean Medal, SVSM 39-45 Medal Parachuted part of D-Day, Wounded, Prisoner of War.

403-783-8580

mately 80 per cent of the names of the cenotaph.

“The end is in sight and in a few years, we’ll have completed the journey,” said Labrie.

The school’s Hall of Valor, a hallway dedicated to Ponoka soldiers and corresponding battles, is continuing to hang plaques of each soldier and this year’s inductee is Private Gilbert Ehrman, who fought in the Second World War and died in the Battle of Monte Cassino.

Arthur McKinley Private

LLOYD COLIN MACKENZIE

Greig Holdings

continued from page 16 Because of the importance of Centennial year, the students are also focusing their efforts on France and Belgium. “It’s kind of a heightened awareness for our kids because it’s a heightened awareness for the people who live there,” said Labrie.

Labrie says the program is investigating eight soldiers this year and with the completion in the spring the Broncs World Tour will have investigated approxi-

Henry Albert Rowan (L59817) Was a member of the 3rd RCA 77th Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, Regina Rifles, serving in Belgium, France, Holland, Dieppe, India N.W. Frontier, from October 17, 1940 until 1946. Gunner Rowan, who served in D-Day, was awarded the 39-45 Star, Italy Star, Defense Medal C.V.S.M. and Clasp

Ponoka Health Foods 403-783-3944 “They are our family, friends and neighbours; everyday citizens, yet so much more.”

Ponoka Dental Center 403-783-5844

Sargent Major Walter Shaw Served as a Sargent Major in the Army in England.

Noreen L. (Lourance) Trahan Served with the Canadian Women’s Army Corp. from May 1943 until 1945

“How important it is to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!.”

Ponoka Reddi-Mart 403-783-6310 “We are forever grateful.”

20 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

JOSEPH VOGEL WW 2

JOHN TAYLOR CANADIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS L8268

Rayne Dennis (Joe) Schultz Enlisted on July 10, 1940 Overseas May 1942 Remained in postwar RCAF Awarded Queen’s Coronation Medal October 1953 Made Officer, Order of Military Merit 1974 Retired in October 1977

Eldred Stamp

RCAF Enlisted 1950 Korean

Medals: Good Conduct Al was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan in 1931. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1950 as an Aero engine technician. Al served in Trenton, Ontario, Gimli, Manitoba with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, and in France with 430 Squadron, Al remustered to ground radar and served at Lac St. Denis, Quebec on the Pontree (radar) Line.

He retired after 15 years with the rank of Sergeant due to family medical reasons. Al then worked for the Canadian Marconi Company in Montreal as a field engineer, technical writer, and industrial trainer. He obtained his Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Alberta and taught high school electronics and computers at Ponoka Composite High School CHS in Ponoka, Alberta until retirement. Al has been a member of Ponoka Legion Branch 66 for five years.

Maureen Thomas ( Mo)

KATHLEEN EDNA LOUCELLE O’CONNOR (CONNIE ABEL) Sgt. Canadian Army, Regina Saskatchewan Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-1945 Administrative Duty

RCAF Enlisted 1951 Korean Mo was born in Lethbridge, Alberta in 1933. She trained as a psychiatric nurse at the Essendale Psychiatric Hospital in British Colombia. Mo joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1951 as a nursing assistant and trained at St. Jean Quebec and served at Gimli, Manitoba with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. She retired on her wedding day. Mo was attached to the Royal Canadian Air Force until her husband retired in 1971. She has been a member of the Ponoka Legion Branch 66 for a few years.

William Joseph Harper William served in France during World War 1 in the Army’s 151st Central Alberta Batallion, and the 78th Winnipeg Grenadiers from 1916 to 1919.

He was wounded in 1917. After the war, William purchased Soldier Settlement land in the Eastside District of Ponoka.

Jerry enlisted in the Navy during World War Two at the age of 16. He was released after 4 months when his true age was discovered. When he was 18, he enlisted in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and served as a paratrooper until October 1946. Jerry re-enlisted in the RCAF in 1951 and served 12.5 years. Jerry has been a Life Member of the Legion Branch 66 Ponoka for 48 years. He chaired the sports, social, and clubroom committees and served as President in 1979. In 1976 he chaired an ad hoc committee called Operation Service introduced by Dominion Command to determine the status of all Veterans in each branch area.

403-783-5501

Jerry Reynolds

On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month we will stand tall to remember the sacrifices of the fallen.

PONOKA NEWS 21

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Corporal Luke A Sperber

Reay K. Code ( Major)

Army 1 Field Ambulance Edmonton Enlisted June 2009 – current Primary care paramedic, Medical tech qualification level 5, Op Nanook – first responder to downed Air flight 656, Op Lentis – to the floods in Manitoba, many domestic operations

Royal Canadian Artillery 1939-1945 WW2. Britain, France, Belgium, Holland 1939-1945 star, France & Germany Star, Defense Medal, Canadian volunteer Service Medal & Clasp, The War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Efficiency Medal, Canadian Forces Long Service CD Was in the first contingent to liberate Holland

H. E. (Ted) Murray

PTE Wilfrid C. Weatherill

John Happell Galbraith

Canadian Army Gunner Years enlisted: 4 Served in Canada, United Kingdom, Continental Europe Medals: 1939-1945 Star, France-Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service medal and clasp. The Defence Medal, The War Medal

Royal Canadian Army Service Corp Enlisted April 10, 1942 Served 5 months in Canada and 36 months in the UK and Continental Europe(Belgium and Holland) Discharged September 28, 1945

Served in the Canadian Armed Forces Edmonton Branch 63rd Canadian Battalion (as Private) then transferred to 5th Battalion as Srgt. John was enlisted Sept. 5, 1915, wounded in Sept. 1916, demobilized 1919. Served in Sommes and Ypres theatres.

Crawford Agencies 403-783-4033 “May we always remember those who served.”

John born in Scotland 1893 emigrated to Canada in 1910 with C.I.B.C. Following the war he served at several bank locations, returning to Ponoka in 1937 as secretary treasurer and later town manager until his retirement in 1963. In 1958 he served on the Alberta Royal Commission instrumental in establishing the Ponoka General Hosipital, serving as the first Sec. Treas. Was a magistrate in Ponoka 1959-1966, an organist 26 yrs. with the United Church, member Royal Canadian Legion #66, Britannia Lodge #18 and originator of Ponoka Burns Club. John passed away June 1983.

Edward Dixon

James A. Trahan

Served as a Private in England during the 1st World War.

Served in the Royal Canadian Airforce from 1941 to 1945

Accu Publishing

Bruce Harbin Welding Ltd. 403-783-7591 “Honouring our veterans proudly.”

403-783-2921 “A poppy is to remember”

Birchland Dental Clinic 403-783-5225

403-783-8399 “Their memory will live on forever.”

Thirsk Automotive Distributors LTD

Cliff Zachary Stevens (Trooper) M45415 Served with Canadian Army (Active), from July 1940 – 1945, in Canada, Britain, Northwest Europe.

Decorated with 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp and War Medal

William (Bill) Henkelman Served with the Canadian Army (Active), Royal Canadian Artillery, 2nd Battery, 3rd Antitank from June 1941 - Feb. 1947.

He served in Canada, Britain, Central Mediterranean Area and Northwest Europe. William Henkelman was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp and War Medal 19391945.

“The brave die never, though they sleep in dust.”

Ponoka Fertilizer Ltd. 403-783-4103 “The purpose of all war is peace.”

22 PONOKA NEWS

Central Office Supplies Ltd. 403-783-2299 “The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.”

Sur-BEnterprises Ltd

403-588-0597 “Honouring our veterans”

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Kathryn Albers (Johnson) Kathryn Johnson was born in Lougheed, Alberta on January 12, 1919 to Eugene and Ruth Johnson. She enjoyed attending a rural school in the countryside close to the family homestead. In September, 1942 Kathryn enrolled in the Canadian Women’s Army Corp. She was stationed in Canada until March of 1943, at which time she was transferred to the United Kingdom, where she served until 1945. She vividly remembers her mother crying as both she and her brothers left to serve in Europe all at the same time, and wondering why. Once Kathryn became a mother she completely understood! Upon returning to Canada Kathryn Johnson moved to Yellowknife, N.W.T. to gain employment, and it was there that she met Thomas Albers. Mrs. Albers was very active with the Royal Purple for many years while in Yellowknife,

Lewis Edwin Taylor

Adams Chevrolet 403-783-4494 “Dead upon the field of glory. Hero fit for song and story.”

Served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force from 1914 - 1918. Lewis trained with the cavalry, but horses were lost at sea. He volunteered to be a machine gunner. The nest was blown up by Germans and he received a back injury. Lewis was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.

Jones Agencies Insurance

Steel Magnolias

Sergeant Bruce D. Weber Master Corporal Jayne Strong

and they moved to Ponoka in 1966.

After the passing of her husband in 1990 Kathryn moved into the Legion Arms, where she stayed until 2004, and has now taken up residence at the Rimoka Lodge in Ponoka.

Sergeant Bruce D. Weber (son of Brenda & George Verheire) and his wife, Master Corporal, Jayne Strong, presently live on an acreage near Cold Lake Military Base where Bruce serves as an Electrical Mechanical Engineer with the Army and Jayne recently retired from the Air Force. Bruce has been enlisted for 25 years and Jayne for 14 years.

During his service, Bruce participated after Hurricane Andrew in Florida, flooding in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the G8 Summit at Kananaskis. His peacekeeping service includes 6 months in the Golan Heights as well as 6 months in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Since her retirement, Jayne is in the process of learning to train service dogs through MSAR.ca. These dogs have been very successful in assisting veterans who are suffering with PTSD as well as children with

403-704-1110 “Cheers for the living; tears for the dead.”

health issues.

During his spare time Bruce works as a hunting/fishing/photography guide at Peterson’s Point Lake Lodge. He has been awarded CD & CC UNDOF & SWASM medals as well as Peacekeeping Service Medal.

Their family is extremely proud of their faithful service to the Canadian Military.

Wedin’s Team & Corporate 403-783-3654 “These martyrs of patriotism gave their lives for an idea.”

Charles William Healing Served for four years with the 50th Overseas Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, including the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Near Passchendaele in October 1917 Charles William Healing was shot in the right shoulder and wounded with shrapnel in his arm, severing the nerves. He arrived in England on November 10th and was hospitalized in Aldershot, Birmingham, and was later transferred to Edmonton.

During his service Charles William Healing was awarded the Victory Medal and the British War Medal.

403-783-8866 “We remember those who fought for our freedom and peace.”

Thomas Kerr Crawford

(Warrant Officer 2, Can R78850)

Served on Air Crew in the Royal Canadian Air Force from November 23, 1943 until March 15, 1946.

Decorated with the War Service Medal, Active Service Medal, Overseas Medal. I arrived overseas in 1944 on the R.M.S. Aquitania, which was the same boat my father Allen came home on from the First World War.

403-783-3976 “The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.”

Calnash Trucking

Phil Sterling Phil Sterling, a Canadian, served in the British A.T.S. (Auxiliary Transport Service) where she met her husband and future ‘war bride’, Pete Stirling. She was stationed down the road from Queen Elizabeth, who served as a light duty mechanic during WWII. Phil was the subject of a BBC interview in this photo.

“The hardships of our veterans endured to keep our land free.”

Rowland Parker & Assoc.

403-783-3315 403-783-3315

Direct Travel & Cruise Centre 403-783-4911 “They gave their all for our freedom.”

Stretch Const. Ltd 403-704-4618 “Thank you for your sacrifice for our freedom.”

Ponoka Co-op Oils 403-783-4288 “Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.”

PONOKA NEWS 23

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Hi-Pro Feeds 403-783-6037 “For our tomorrows, they gave their todays”

Allan Herbert Crawford

Clarence Kyler

A member of Draft 4 Company, 1st Depot, Royal Canadian Army.

Allen saw active service in Europe.

Served with the 6th Field Ambulance Unit in Belgium from 1939 to 1940 and from 1946 to 1947. After a buzz bomb hit a theatre in Belgium many soldiers were killed, and Clarence Kyler replaced the Coroner in charge and was later awarded a Dispatcher Medal.

He later re-enlisted and served in Administration positions in Calgary (1947-48), Vancouver (1951-54), Barrie (1954-57), and in Toronto from 1957 to 1968.

Chrome Safety Services

403-782-0455

“There have always been brave men and women protecting our nation of freedoms”

John Peter Matejka M28289 PTE.

Flowers For You 403-783-8190 “With honour and respect to our veterans.”

Ponoka Cabinet Makers

403-783-4319 “The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree.”

A&J Automotive Repair 403-783-8755 “They sleep in the land they made free.”

Served with the Corps.

R.C.A.S.C. C.A. for five years in France and the Netherlands.

John Peter Matejka immigrated to Canada from Czechoslovakia and settled in Ponoka, Alberta. He worked as a young man for his older brother, and then enlisted in the army as a qualified machinist. He married a young woman in Holland and brought her back to Canada with her young son.

Northcott Care Centre 403-783-4764 “You know the real meaning of PEACE only if you have been through the war.”

Sommer Home Hardware Building Centre

403-783-4464 “Bravery never goes out of fashion.”

Isabella M. Crawford Served in the Women’s Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force for two and a half years as a Secretary/Clerk. Her job was to sign discharge papers and she had the honour of discharging her own brother, Tom Crawford, a long time resident of Ponoka.

Integra Tire & Auto Service 403-783-3998 “The hero dead cannot expire. The dead still play their part.”

Will’s Welding 403-783-3733

SGT. Wm. E. (Bill) Ferguson Served in the Royal Canadian Air Force on Unit 2 bombing and Gunning from 1940 - 1945 during the WW2. Bill did his training at St. Thomas, Ont, stationed at Mossbank Sask. He was also an Aero Mechanic. Bill was awarded with Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and War Metal.

Don Caldwell A. E. Donald Caldwell Royal Canadian Engineers 10th Field Squadron 1940-1945 Served in England and Italy 5 Canadian medals During his service Don was wounded twice and survived malaria. After the war he and his wife Vera farmed in the fertile Forest District. Don passed away in 2008 at age 90.

“By remembering history we honour the past, as we build toward a peaceful future.”

403-783-5568

“With the tears a Land hath shed, their graves should ever be green.”

Vold Jones Vold Auction 403-783-5561 “Lest we forget.”

24 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Maury Gratrix

Marty Gratrix

Infantry, 3PPCLI (3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry), Sniper in 3VP recon Platoon. Enlisted 6 years Served in: Panjwai, Zhari districts, Afghanistan Medals awarded: Afghanistan Campaign Star Joined after 9/11, served as a sniper in Afghanistan in 2007 as part of task force 1/07 attached to Charlie company 3PPCLI/Airborne. Role there was to gather battlefield Intel behind enemy lines and to harass and demoralize the enemy by providing long range precision fire.

Was qualified in long range Recon, Paratrooper/Airborne, Sniper, Mountain Warfare, Winter Warfare, Advanced Communications, Ariel Delivery, PLQ, Fire Effects Technician, Honorably discharged in 2008

Kevin Rowland Master Corporal

William L. Saunders

LFAA (land Forces Atlantic Area) – CFB Gagetown Unit:4th Defense Regiment Years enlisted: 8 years ( now retired) Theatres: Afghanistan – February to November 2009 Afghanistan March to July 2011 Medals Awarded: GCS ( General Campaign Star) – Afghanistan Dual Rotation Bars – 390+ days in theatre Mention in Dispatches – for valiant conduct in combat conditions On October 3, 2012 Master Corporal Rowland was awarded the “Mention in Dispatches” by General Natynczyk at CFB Valcartier for his work in Afghanistan in 2009.

The award reads as follows “ From 29 July to 5 August 2009, Master Corporal Rowland, then Corporal, played a critical role in establishing and maintaining command and control capabilities for a tank squadron in Afghanistan. On the last day of operations, he distinguished himself during four separate enemy ambushes. Despite being under direct fire, he repeatedly exited his vehicle to assist in the medical evacuation of Afghan and coalition soldiers and the recovery of stricken vehicles. Master Corporal Rowland’s technical skill and courage under fire contributed to the squadron’s operational success.”

Served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, #416 Squadron.

Decorated with the 193945 War Medal, C.V.S.M. and Clasp, Defence Medal, The French and Germany Star, 1939-45 Star. In March of 1945, after 64 tours of ops was asked to test plane and it blew up at 600 feet. Crashed in England - face burnt to a crisp. Broke back in 3 places, smashed both knees. Came home on hospital ship and was in a body cast. Participated in Battle of Britain. Flew over Dieppe.

Cpl. Kurt Spelrem 403-783-3337 “We are forever grateful.”

Army Engineer 1 Combat Engineer Regiment – improvised explosive disposal operator in EOD team 3 Enlisted 14 years Served in: Bosnia/Herzegovina 2002; Kabul Afghanistan 2004; Kandahar Afghanistan (Panjwai, Zhari districts) 2008 Medals awarded: Bosnia medal, Canadian Forces Peacekeeping medal, Afghanistan Campaign Star, Canadian decoration medal (10 year)

Infantry Unit: Princess Patricia Light Infantry 4 years Served in theatres OP Athena 3-09 Afghanistan Awarded Campaign Star medal

Mark James Johnson Branch of Service: Army Unit: 20th Field Regiment.

Enlisted for 4 years. Served in Afghanistan on ROTO8 with Task Force 3-09 with 2 PPCLI in PRT Force Protection Element Medal Awarded: General Campaign Star

403-783-2233

Ecklund Water Well Service

403-783-3712 “Commemorate the sacrifices in times of war.”

During WWll, Jim served in England, France (D-Day+4), Holland and Belgium with the 65th Tank Transport Co. RCASC. Jim was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Lethbridge for 53 years.

He passed away October 19, 2010 at the age of 92.

Leisure Lanes 403-783-4515 “Never forget the sacrifices that were made.”

Roger Spelrem Trucking

Diversified Financial “Honouring our veterans proudly.”

W. J. (Jim) Taylor

403-783-6728

Corporal C.J. (Charles) Fessler

John L. Bowie

Served from February 15, 1943, discharged November 12, 1945 Basic training in Grande Prairie, went to Calgary for advanced training and left for Halifax on an old steam engiine July 1943.

Served in England, Scotland, North Africa, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland.

Branch of Service: 16th Draft C.A.S.C.C.E.F.M.D. Unit: No. 13 Calgary.

Years Enlisted .19171919.

Served in: Passchendaele.

Awarded the Service medal.

“They died for freedom, they died for us.”

Jorgenson Homes 403-783-6497 “They died for freedom, they died for us.”

PONOKA NEWS 25

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Gordon F Carbert

I. Ivan Redwood Served War I

in

Stanley Skulmoski

Army, Canadian Forestry Corp.

1940-1945 Second World War Medals: 39-45 Star, Ger. France, Defence, Vol. Medal, Victory Medal Served in England, Scotland, Germany, France, Holland.

Sailed home on the Queen Elizabeth to New York, on the same ship as Winston Churchill.

Passed away February 3, 2012

World

Rifleman, Regina Rifles.

KIA 24 April 1945.

Buried Holton War Cemetery Holland

Chris Backus

George Wheatley

Alfred Pipke

Peacekeeping Served in Cote D’Ivoire, Africa.

Nov. 2006 to Sept.

2007.

Army Calgary Tanks January 1944-June 1946 United Kingdom, Continental Europe Medals: Canadian Volunteer Service Went to Holland to visit his brother, William Wheatley’s grave at the Holten Cemetery.

William served in WW2 as well

Served in the Army Medical Corps for 3½ years from 1943 until 1946 in England. He treated wounded and sick soldiers for the duration of his stint.

Lloyd George Froehler

Lance Corporal George William Adams

Robert L. Spence

Rank: Sergeant Branch of Service: Royal Canadian Air Force Unit: Royal Air Force Special Services Years Enlisted: 2 years (Nov.23, 1943) Served in World War II Under the Royal Air Force Special Services served 2 years over seas in the Burma Campaign as a Top Turret Gunner in the B24 Liberator Heavy Bomber

Lance Corporal Adams was a wireless operator with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals.

Died October, 2009 Age 98 years Fought in Sicily, Italy, France, Holland and Germany. He received numerous medals including the 1939-45 star, Italy Star, France Star, Germany Star, and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal.George Adams dedicated 60 years of service to the Royal Canadian Legion in Kelowna and Kamloops BC. His volunteerism included visits with over 60,000 disabled and shut-ins. George Adams was awarded the Royal Canadian Legion Meritorious

RCAF Flying Officer (Can J45847) Pilot Officer, Air Bomber, Navigator 1942-1945 Mediterranean, Bombay, Algiers, Tripoli, Cairo, Basra, Karachi.

Enlisted in RCAF 1942 at 20 years of age.

A Flying Officer from Jan 25/43 to Ocotber 22/45 Graduated as a pilot officer, Air Bomber, Navigator June 2, 1944 Left Dorval Nova Scotia on 1st Liberator plane to leave for Europe

Jones Boys Saddlery & Western Wear 403-783-3831 “In valor there is hope.”

Ponoka License & Registry

403-783-5525 “We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them.”

Service Medal with Palm Leaf for his distinguished service. Uncle of Gerry and Heather Labrie;Ron and Lori Labrie and family of Ponoka, Alberta.

The Liquor Store 403-783-8484

Central Vet Clinic 403-783-5200

403-783-6021 403-783-3325

“Never forget the sacrifices that were made.”

“The dead soldier’s silence sings our national anthem.”

“These martyrs of patriotism gave their lives for an idea.”

SIRRS LLP

Ponoka Denture Clinic 403-783-3771 “They gave their all for our freedom.”

LQK 403-783-5189 “Dead upon the field of glory. Hero fit for song and story.”

26 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Craig William Paterson - Joined the Naval Reserve in 1978 and served until 1986.

- Left the Naval Reserve to become a Constable with the Calgary Police Service and go to law school.

- Re-enlisted in the Army in 1996 with the 15 Service Battalion in Edmonton where he is currently serving as a Logistic Officer holding down the rank of Captain as well as practising law in Ponoka.

Norman Henry Clair First military service was with the reserve infantry in the Highland Light Infantry of Galt Ontario (as it is known then) while attending high school.

Upon graduation from high school Norman joined the regular force Royal Canadian Air Force where he took pilot training and ultimately became and air traffic controller stationed at H.M.C.S. Naval Air Station, Dartmouth Nova Scotia.

He left the military to attend Law School graduating in 1975. He then re-entered military service as a reserve legal officer with the Office of the Judge Advocate General serving in Halifax Nova Scotia and Base Gagetown, New Brunswick.

After 21 years combined regular force reserve time with the military, Norman retired from the military in 2002 with the rank of Major and holder of the Canadian Forces Decoration.

Vern Erickson M101119 Air Force Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps CA 1939-1945 United Kingdom, Continental Europe Medals: France & Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal Vern’s job was driving heavy duty breakdown trucks and recovering tanks and vehicles. His pay was $1.15 / day to start with and by the end of the war $1.75/ day

Edwin “Ed” Massing Ed was born in Ponoka, Alberta in 1919. He joined the army in 1941 but afrer three weeks of training he switched to the Navy and served on HMCS Tecumseh. He worked as a Shipwright, repairing ships in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and St. John’s Newfoundland. After being discharged on September 25, 1945, Ed purchased land through the LA. He was a member of Legion Branch 66 Ponoka for 47 years. He passed away in 1997.

James Edward “Ted” Gardner Canadian Army Queen’s Own Rifles 1943-1946 England, Belgium and Holland 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Medal & Clasp Wounded in Holland which ended his service.

William B Jones Served on the Destroyer “Huron” in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1942 until 1945

Roy Whitten 1st Private Was in the 49th Ed. Regiment, Canadian Army, throughout the Second World War serving from 1939-1947

Harley Whitten

Gerald Whitten

Sapper Served in the Royal Canadian Engineers, Canadian Army, from April 1941 until March 1946

Private Served in the Canadian Army from 1942 until 1945

PONOKA NEWS 27

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

WINTER Protecting visibility is essential when driving in hazardous conditions Driving defensively is the best way for motorists to avoid accidents and protect themselves and their passengers from the risks of the road. But the importance of defensive driving is magnified when driving in hazardous conditions, especially when drivers’ vision is potentially compromised.

Driving when visibility is poor can test the skills of even the most seasoned and careful motorists. Though even novice drivers know to be especially cautious when driving in snow or heavy rain, extreme weather is not the only thing that can make roadways hazardous for motorists and their passengers.

Highway construction that produces debris, poorly lit roadways and driving during certain times of the day when everyone seems to be in a rush can all compromise drivers’ vision. As a result, it’s imperative that motorists take steps to protect their vision when driving in hazardous or even potentially hazardous conditions. * Replace old or ineffective wiper blades.

Maintaining wiper blades is an easy preven-

tative measure drivers can employ to protect their vision, yet many motorists are unaware of just how frequently their vehicle wiper blades need to be replaced. Wiper blades should be changed every 90-120 days, as the blades can easily grow brittle and ineffective over time. Depending on how frequently they are used, wiper blades can wear out rather quickly, especially on older vehicles with pitting on the windshield. Wiper blades are relatively inexpensive to replace, and can make a world of difference when driving in hazardous conditions. * Don’t forget to maintain your windshield. A windshield can be a motorist’s best friend or his worst enemy when driving in hazardous conditions, but savvy drivers know there is no excuse for the latter.

Windshield clarity is especially important when driving in hazardous conditions, and windshields that have been treated with a repellant are significantly safer than those that have not.

“Driving in wet weather is inherently

89.99

$ Ask us about our Winter Maintenance Package**!

Lube, oil (bulk) and filter change Package includes the following inspections: • brakes, exhaust, tires (rotation) and block • heater, front end and a detailed visual • Battery and charging system testing • Pressure and strength test on cooling system • PLUS we will top up all the vital fluids ** Applicable for most vehicles only!

Receive a WHEEL ALIGNMENT for 1/2 PRICE when you purchase a set of four new tires!

Take advantage of our Winter Changeover specials Passenger $120.23 includes GST Light Trucks & SUVs $139.86 includes GST CALL US TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

403-783-3998 We are located at 6220 – 48 Avenue.

dangerous, and driving risks increase considerably with the inability to see clearly through the windshield,” said Dennis Samfilippo, General Manager of Philips Automotive.

A one-time treatment just a few times per year keeps windshields clean and visibility at a maximum. The Philips Windshield Treatment Kit is a do-it-yourself kit that can make windshield glass easier to clean for up to six months after application and can be used by anyone, from veteran auto enthusiasts to novice do-it-yourselfers. In just a few minutes, drivers can dramatically improve their vision thanks to the kit’s unique, long-lasting hydrophobic technology designed specifically to coat windshield glass and make it easier to remove items that may obstruct a driver’s vision, including ice, dirt and even bugs.

Drivers can even take advantage of a new instructional YouTube video titled “Windshield Treatment Kit Video,” which shows users the exact steps they need to take to help improve their field of vision in difficult driving conditions. The video can be found at

www.philipsautolighting.com/windshieldkit. * Check windshield washer fluid. Windshield washer fluid is one of those things drivers typically only notice when it isn’t there. Routinely inspect windshield washers to ensure they’re working properly, and top off windshield washer fluid so you know it will be there when you need it. * Clean interior glass and mirrors. It’s easy to overlook interior glass and mirrors when cleaning a car, but a dirty vehicle interior can be as dangerous as it can be unsightly. While coffee-stained cup holders or spilled snacks under vehicle seats are largely cosmetic concerns, dirty interior glass and mirrors can significantly compromise a driver’s vision. When cleaning the interior of their vehicle, drivers should remove any film that has built up on interior glass and mirrors. Such buildup, which is often thicker in smokers’ vehicles, can reduce vision and create a hazy reflection from the sun, putting drivers and their passengers at risk.

28 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Help your car withstand harsh winter weather Automobiles can be very resilient. Drivers typically don’t treat their cars with kid gloves, but most cars keep chugging along in spite of it. Of course, drivers who treat their cars well can expect to get as much in return from their vehicles. That’s especially true when winter weather arrives, which is the harshest season vehicles must endure every year.

Harsh weather coupled with lessthan-ideal roadways typically take their toll on a vehicle as the season progresses, and it’s up to drivers to help their cars withstand the elements of winter and make it to spring in drivable condition. Short of mov-

ing to a locale that’s warm and sunny 12 months a year, there’s little drivers can do to avoid winter weather; however, there are several ways drivers can prepare their vehicles for the months ahead. * Address your antifreeze. Much like a winter coat protects people from winter weather, antifreeze protects vehicles when the weather outside is frightful. Not every antifreeze is created equal, and inadequate antifreeze can cause water pump failure and even a cracked engine block. Drivers often fail to monitor their antifreeze levels throughout the winter, which can hurt their cars and might even

59 59

$ STARTING95AT $ 95

WINTER CAR CARE PACKAGE

This package not only offers you a full service oil change but also prepares your vehicle for the change in temperature and driving conditions, which prevents costly breakdown repairs. One of our specialty trained technicians will: 1. Replace engine oil up to 5 litres and oil filter (specialty oils extra).

2. Lube chassis (as required).

3. Analyze charging and starting systems.

4. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure (as required).

5. Inspect and top up all fluids (to a maximum of one litre).

6. Inspect brakes and suspension.

7. Inspect all exterior lights, wiper blades, belts and hoses.

8. Vent test air condition sytem.

9. Test engine coolant and inspect for leaks.

10. Complimentary vehicle inspection.

Offer valid for most cars and pick-ups and SUVs at Ponoka Fountain Tire. See retailer for details. Disposal fees are extra.

BRAKES

ALIGNMENT

EXHAUST OIL CHANGE

5801 6502 HIGHWAY46 2A • Ave. PONOKA

(403) 783-3411 403-783-3411

be harmful to the environment. Traditional ethylene glycol, or EG, antifreezes have a sweet smell and taste that attracts animals and, if ingested, can harm local wildlife or even household pets. Propylene glycol antifreeze does not boast a sweet smell or taste, and though safe if ingested, reduces the likelihood that animals will be drawn to it. AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze is compatible with all other antifreeze products and does not require a complete system flush before usage, easing the transition from EG antifreeze to a more eco-friendly alternative. * Check the vehicle’s charging system. Car batteries are forced to work harder in cold weather, making it easier for a battery to die when the mercury drops. To avoid being stranded in the cold, ask your mechanic to check the vehicle’s charging system before the onset of winter to ensure the battery is ready for the cold months ahead. * Don’t tread lightly. Tire treads are especially important during the colder months, when icy or snow-packed roads make driving a dangerous undertaking. Tires with adequate traction are better equipped to handle roads that might be covered in ice, dirt or grime from sand and salt trucks. Check tire pressure regularly, especially when the temperatures are colder, and always inflate tires to the manufacturer-recommended PSI. PSI ratings can often be found on the driver’s side door. * Monitor motor oil. An engine is only as good as the motor oil that keeps it lubricated.

Poor lubrication results in friction between engine

components, ultimately leading to wear and potentially taking years off engine life. Drivers should regularly monitor their motor oil levels and adhere to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

When choosing a lubricant, look for a synthetic motor oil to maintain engine protection and performance. Synthetic motor oils provide significant benefits over their conventional counterparts, particularly in colder weather when conventional motor oil thickens as the temperature drops.

When the mercury starts to sink, conventional motor oils can slow starting rpm, restrict oil flow to critical engine parts and increase wear on bearings and rings. Conversely, synthetic motor oils still flow or pump at temperatures as much as 50 below zero, allowing cars and trucks to start with greater ease. * Maintain visibility. Visibility is especially poor during the winter months when falling snow and dirt and grime are kicked up from the rear tires of other vehicles, making it difficult to see. To maintain adequate visibility throughout the winter, inspect wiper blades to make sure they are in peak condition. Be sure the blade fully clears the windshield of snow, rain and any other debris that might find its way into your driving line of vision.

Never leave the house without enough windshield washer fluid in the reservoir, and keep an extra bottle of fluid in the trunk just to be safe. Winter driving conditions are rarely, if ever, ideal. More tips to help your car withstand the winter are available at www.amsoil.com.

Defining black ice Traffic reports often make mention of black ice during the colder weather. It can certainly sound ominous, and it’s often very dangerous. But what exactly is black ice?

Black ice is a thin coating of ice that forms on roadways and other surfaces. It often occurs from freezing drizzle, wind-blown snow or freezing condensation. Because black ice is so thin, the ice appears to be the same color of the surface material beneath the ice. Therefore, on asphalt roads, the ice can be nearly invisible and black in color --hence the name. Unlike snow or ice that is readily visible, black ice is very hard to see, which makes it very dangerous for motorists.

Drivers should treat wet-looking roads with caution during the cold weather. What may appear to be water is often black ice. Traction is limited on ice, so spinouts and accidents may occur if the driver is not careful.

#204, #204 #2 04, Bl 04, B Bld Bld. d.. 2 d 2,, 67 6701 01 H Hwy wyy 5 53, 3,, FFroman 3 roma ro man nB Bu Business ussi sine ness ess P Park ark ar k

DON’S DETAIL SHOP COMPLETE CUSTOM VEHICLE CLEANING - Over 20 Years Experience INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HIGH SPEED POLISHING

403-783-8388

for further details and appointments

• Help Prevent Weather Damage • Provide Beauty & Protection - Inside & Out • Preserve Your Investment & Enhance Resale Value

“Enjoy That New Car Feeling Again”

PONOKA NEWS 29

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

The cold 403-783-5501 hard facts about Winter Is Coming! winter tires Hwy 2A South

west o l r You es in c i r p tire al Centr ta Alber

FROM AMA

which means poor traveling conditions!

With the Purchase of 4 Tires you will get....

FREE Flat Repairs - FREE Install & Balance - FREE Tire Rotations FREE Front End Inspections - FREE Brake Inspections - FREE Tire Storage

FREE STORAGE OF TIRES

Stop in and see us for a FREE TIRE INSPECTION WINTER

SAFETY PACKAGE Available Here!

Winter Tires • Steel or Aluminum Wheels Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) See Service Advisor to learn about package benefits and pricing Tire storage available

GT RADIAL

GT RADIAL

MAXTOUR

ICE PRO

130,000 KM

PREMIUM

ALL SEASON - STUDDABLE WINTER

If we can’t meet the competition’s price on the same brand & size of tire we will give you

From Only $69.00 Installed Plus Taxes & Levy

$50.00!

At the rate we’re going, it feels like fall is never going to end, and trust us, we’re pretty pleased about that too. The truth of the matter is, winter’s coming, which means it’s time to start thinking about winter tires.

At the end of last winter, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) conducted a survey of 900 Albertans asking their opinions on winter tires.

Just over half (52.8 per cent) indicated they used winter tires on their vehicles that winter; and of those people, more than three quarters (86.3 per cent) said they always use them on their vehicle during the winter months.

“We think it’s really positive that many Albertans are using winter tires on their vehicles,” said Scott Wilson, Senior Policy Analyst at AMA. “Winter tires are going to provide you with better traction and steering control, plus shorter stopping distances while driving in winter conditions.”

BRING YOUR VEHICLE IN FOR THESE

• Motorcraft premium oil and Motorcraft filter change • Rotate and inspect four tires • Up to 83-point inspection that ensures every belt, fluid, and tire is checked

FREE INSPECTIONS FOR ONLY

$79.99 Coupon expires December 15/14.

We will check the following: • Free Ford of Canada recall check • Free Block Heater check • Free Antifreeze Strength test • Free Battery test Coupon expires December 15/14

Valid for gas engines only Applicable taxes and environmental fees extra

BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM SERVICE Service Includes: clean connections, test alternator output, test starter draw, load test battery

Coupon expires December 15/14.

Applicable taxes and environmental fees extra

POWER STEERING FLUSH

Prevent Steering Rack Failure or Power Steering Pump Failure

Includes: check system for leaks, drain old fluid, flush system, install new power steering fluid road test

Coupon expires December 15/14.

$49.95

Applicable taxes and environmental fees extra

10% OFF PARTS & LABOR ON INSTALLED BATTERIES Coupon expires December 15/14.

Applicable taxes and environmental fees extra

$84.95

Applicable taxes and environmental fees extra

1

/2 PRICE

4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT WITH C/O & BALANCE OF 4 TIRES Coupon expires December 15/14.

Applicable taxes and environmental fees extra

20% OFF

PARTS & LABOR ON INSTALLED MOTORCRAFT BRAKE PADS & SHOES Coupon expires December 15/14.

Applicable taxes and environmental fees extra

DIESEL OIL CHANGE Includes: 14 Litres of 10W30 oil and a Multi-point inspection

Coupon expires December 15/14.

$99.95

Applicable taxes and environmental fees extra

There are several reasons why Albertans are not using winter tires. The most common, at 27 per cent is that they have all-season tires on their vehicle, and they believe that they are suitable for winter driving. However, despite their name, the rubber in all-season tires starts to lose elasticity and harden once the temperature drops to 7 degrees Celsius. Most all-seasons completely lose their elasticity around -15 degrees Celsius.

The second most common reason to not use winter tires (23 per cent) is they are too expensive to purchase. While tires can be an investment, there are a few things you can keep in mind if you go to buy them. Do your homework and set a budget. Always check your owner’s manual for manufacturer recommendations and make sure to use a full set of winter tires.

If you plan to travel to British Columbia this fall and winter, it’s important to be aware of new legislation requiring winter tires on many highways.

For more information on winter tires, including how to pick the right set for your driving habits go to http://ama.ab.ca/2014/10/13/installwinter-tires/.

30 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Cars need washing in winter, too If you think a car wash is only for sunny summer days, think again. Washing a car in the winter months can help it operate at peak capacity despite harsh weather.

People take different tactics when it comes to washing their cars. Some prefer to hand wash their vehicles, taking care to primp and polish. While this might be easy when it is warm outside, cold weather can quickly zap ambition and actually make it downright painful to do so. Also, environmental experts tend to frown upon washing the car in the driveway because of the water waste and chemical detergents running into storm sewers. Commercial car washes recycle and filter their water.

Preventative car care is especially important when the cold weather sets in. The road additives -- such as salt and sand -- can wreak havoc on a car’s paint, corrode the undercarriage of the vehicle and potentially rust the wheel wells. Keeping the car clean and waxed can protect the finish and help protect against scratches and marring from any winter road debris.

Car corrosion damage is especially common during the winter months. Prevention remains the best solution to corrosion, and a car wash is a preventative measure that takes

little effort.

Automatic car washes are a convenient way to clean a vehicle in the winter. However, these facilities tend to use harsh chemicals that eat through debris. This can result in swirling patterns and spotting on some cars.

An alternative is to head to one of the selfwash carwash bays and bring along your own products or rely on theirs so that you will have a high-powered water supply for rinsing. Even if you cannot do the cleaning job you would in the warmer weather, rinsing some of the salt and grime from the car, expecially underneath, can go a long way toward preventing corrosion.

Before the snowy season sets in, it’s a good idea to do a thorough washing of the car and apply a new coat of a high-quality wax.

The wax will serve as an extra barrier against grime.

Before and after washing the car when it’s below freezing, it’s advisable to use a de-icing product on the doors and windows. If not, the windows might get stuck.

Washing a car in a cold climate is not something many people enjoy, but it’s a good way to keep a car running strong and looking good.

Show Winter Who’s Boss

WAGNER’S AUTOMOTIVE & TREAD PRO TIRE CENTRE

DO YOUR

PART

5503 - 54 St. Ponoka 403-783-6804 “Servicing all makes and models with Home Town Reliability”

RECYCLE

YOUR

PAPER!

See us for all your vehicle needs:

- Wheel alignments - Tune-ups - Electrical repair - Tires - Licensed auto - Brakes government inspection - Air conditioning facility - Engine, Transfer differential service & maintenance

S Snow happens. h C Canadians di can either shovel it like a chump or knock it out like a champ.

With Honda’s reliable snowblowers and great winter deals, it’s easy to win against winter.

WINTER SPECIALS

Bring it on winter, give us all you got.

Honda Snowblowers come with a distributor’s warranty of up to 36 months. Want more protection? You can extend your warranty coverage to ensure your snowblower continues to be protected with Honda genuine parts and without a deductible. If required, simply return your product to your dealer for repair. It’s 100% peace of mind, only available from your Honda Power Equipment dealer. Some restrictions or exclusions apply

R. Johansen Sales Ltd.

OPEN Tues. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closed Sunday & Monday

Ponoka, AB

Sales Desk

1-800-662-7135

FREE OIL ANGE CH WITH A COMPLETE INSPECTIONS INCLUDED!

1/2 mile east of Ponoka on Hwy. 53, 2 miles south on Macdonald Rd. & 1/2 mile east

403-783-5185

BUY FOUR TIRES AND GET A

honda.ca

Winterize with Oil Change* (Filter & 5L Oil)

$

74

95

Most cars & light trucks Until Dec. 13/14 with Coupon * Synthetic is extra

PONOKA NEWS 31

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Plan now for safe winter driving Thanks to global climate change, many of the weather patterns we’ve grown accustomed to in the past are no longer the norm today.

It seems much of the country experiences shorter than normal days of moderate spring and fall weather, with seasons simply switching from scorching sun one moment to chilly temperatures and snow the next. That means it’s never too early to take a refresher course in preparing for safe winter driving.

Winter weather takes all of the usual road hazards and steps them up a notch. Slippery roadways, congestion, road rage, pedestrian traffic -- all of these situations seem magnified when the weather is poor and daylight is waning. Although winter driving may be frustrating, there are ways to prepare for the season and prevent accidents and injuries.

rection of the skid. If the front wheels skid, take your foot off the gas and shift to neutral.

Don’t try to steer immediately; the skid may slow, and traction could return. Then you can steer in the direction you want to go and put the car back into drive.

Keep in mind that even with expert maneuvering it can be tricky to recover from a skid on ice. Snow tires are not infallible and may be ineffective on icy roadways.

Leaving Space One of the best things a person can do when driving in winter weather is to slow down and add much more room for reacting to roadway conditions. Driving slowly and braking slowly may help to prevent skids.

Also, should a skid occur, having more room

Prepare It’s important to check that a vehicle is in top shape before the cold weather sets in. Pay special attention to the tires. If tires are bald or their wear is signficant, that could prove hazardous on weather-slicked roads. Have tires replaced before the first snowfall. The same can be said when switching from regular performance tires to all-weather or snow tires. Be sure to change all of the tires on the car, even if it is just a front-wheel drive vehicle.

Now is the time to also get a tune-up on the vehicle. Cold weather can make it hard for a car to perform at its best, and any problems should be eliminated before they spiral out of control. Be sure to top off any fluids in the car, especially windshield washer fluid you might need to improve visibility during a storm. Check the function of wiper blades and change them if they aren’t up to snuff. Consult with a mechanic to find out if it is adviseable to switch motor oil viscosity during the winter to improve flow through the engine and help with cold start turnover.

6701 - 46 Ave. It also helps to stock Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 up on supplies should 403-783-8755 you get stranded or stuck: Al Dickhaut - snow shovel Owner/Operator - scraper/brush - tire chains - flashlight (with extra batteries) PONOKA FIRST CALL TOWING LTD. 6701 - 46 Ave., Ponoka Ind. Park - abrasive material, ~ 24 Hour Towing Assistance ~ A.M.A. Contractor like cat litter, sand, or salt - jumper cables - flares or reflective triangles - brightly colored cloth to signal for help - empty water-tight 403-783-3636 container with candles, ALSO AVAILABLE: matches or lighter, bot•8’ x 10’ mini storage units for rent tled water, and a snack •RV storage - secure compound - sleeping bags or blankets, ski caps, and mittens - first-aid supplies

between you and another vehicle helps you to maneuver elsewhere or come to a stop without causing an accident.

When visibility is poor, leaving extra room means you can react if something suddenly veers into the path of the car or you missed seeing it through the snow and sleet.

Stranded or Stuck Should the car break down or it becomes stuck in the snow, there are some things you can do. Be sure to steer or push the car to a safe location, if possible. Put up warning flares or triangles so that you are visible and leave the four-way flashers on if the battery is operable.

You can try “rocking” the car, by putting it in drive and hitting the gas, then in reverse and pressing on the accelerator to create a valley

in the snow that might free the car. Use your abrasive material to provide traction. You can also attempt to shovel out the tires.

If the car is inoperable, stay in the vehicle out of harm’s way and call for help on a mobile phone. Leave a window cracked open if you will be running the engine for periodic heat.

The National Safety Council says that you can run the engine for heat about once every hour, or every half hour in severe cold. Be sure to clean snow from around the end of the tail pipe to prevent carbon monoxide buildup. For extra heat, don blankets or a sleeping bag to prevent hypothermia.

Driving in winter conditions can be exhausting and hazardous. Being prepared for common scenarios decreases risk of accidents.

A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Skidding How best to maneuver a car when it starts to skid depends on how the vehicle handles. If the rear wheels skid, turn the steering wheel, and subsequently the front wheels, in the same di-

Complete Mechanical

+ Automatic Wash + 6 Bay Wand Wash + 2 Large Truck / RV Bays + CLEAN, BRIGHT BAYS

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

24 Hr Truck Bays with credit card or Prairie Boys card.

Just West of Ponoka Dodge Bay 1 3616 - 67 Street, Ponoka

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED FIRS FI FIRST R T CHOICE CHOI CH OICE CE EA AUTO UTO & TR UTO UT T TRUCK RUC U K RE R REPA REPAIR EPA PAIR AIR R 4215 6 42 4215 67 7 St Stre Street reet re et Shop: 403-783-8327 TowTruck: 403-783-0700 Shop Shop Sh o : 40 4 033 78 833 83 8327 8327 7 T owTr ow Truc Tr uck: uc k 4 k: 03-7 03 -783 -7 83-0 83 -070 -0 70 00

Phone: 403-783-2600 Fax: 403-783-4500 3519 - 2A HWY PONOKA T4J 1J8 (Across from Ag Event Centre)

General Automotive • Diagnostics Tune-Ups • Tires Sales & Repairs Vehicle Inspections • Exhaust Pipe Bending & Repair • A/C Repair • Front-End Repairs Including Wheel Alignments • Diesel Repair & Diagnostics • And Much More!

COME AND SEE ED AT HITECH

403-506-8530

32 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Don’t be blind to the problem of sun glare while driving Snowy weather and icy roads may create their share of automobile accidents, but sun glare can be a hazard that few people anticipate.

There are certain driving hazards that people often expect when getting behind the wheel, including slippery roads, an animal darting out or reduced visibility due to driving rains. But sun glare may not be something drivers expect to contribute to hazardous conditions.

Sun glare can be a nuisance and make for dangerous driving, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun is low on the horizon. The angle of the rays may render sun visors useless. Accidents due to sun glare do occur and more frequently than drivers may know.

In October 2007, sun glare was responsible for at least two accidents in Colorado. In the first few months of 2010, data compiled by the Abu Dhabi Traffic Department showed the sun’s glare was blamed for 22 minor crashes. Sun glare is a problem all around the world.

To prevent sun glare from becom-

ing a hazard when you’re driving, consider these safety tips. * Delay driving times to occur before or after sunrise or sunset. * Use polarized sunglasses that can help prevent glare. * Do not use high-gloss products on the dashboard, which can contribute to extra glare. * Keep the inside and outside of the windshield clean. * Make use of sun visors. * If glare is a problem, leave extra space between your car and others in the event of sudden stopping or other road hazards. * Drive slowly and be mindful of obstructions. * Try taking another route that goes in a different direction than the one from which the sun is shining. * Leave extra time so that you don’t feel rushed getting to your destination. * Eye exams or surgery can make eyes more sensitive to the sunlight.

Avoid driving after these appointments

How often to change motor oil?

Much confusion or misinformation exists about how often drivers need to change their vehicle’s motor oil. Though it pays to change motor oil to keep the engine operating optimally, such changes don’t need to be done as often as the average driver thinks.

As engines have become smaller, more fuel-efficient, longer-lasting, and better for the environment, engine maintenance guidelines have changed. And motor oils have changed as well. There are additives to help reduce engine wear and maintain the oil’s viscosity, and detergents in today’s motor oils help wash engine parts and prevent sludge from forming.

For years the 3,000 mile oil change interval has been the standard practice. While this may have been adequate for older cars and less advanced motor oils, today’s vehicles can actually go much longer between oil changes.

Drivers looking to prolong oil changes can turn to their owner’s manual for the suggested oil change schedule for the make and model. Many have guidelines depending on how often a motorist drives his or her vehicle.

Those that routinely drive through muddy or dusty areas may want to change their oil more frequently. Others may be able to change the oil every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.

Drivers should not be scared off by the look of their oil. The detergents and additives in motor oil are created to suspend debris in the oil so it doesn’t foul up engine parts.

Therefore, the oil may look darker. This does

not necessarily indicate that the oil needs to be changed more frequently. Stick to the schedule in the manual.

Individuals seeking confirmation that they can go longer durations between oil changes can have a motor oil analysis done. This will confirm the quality of the oil after having driven a certain amount of miles.

The 3,000 mile oil change interval is no longer the industry standard thanks to advancements in both engine and motor oil technology. Chances are most vehicles can go longer between oil changes and still continue to drive well.

Are you ready for winter?

When you buy 4 winter tires, get the mounting and balancing for

11499* ** Upgrade to a Road Service includes: Force Balance For • 55 point Winter ready inspection $ 13999* ** • Free Battery test with Print out $

• Antifreeze Evaluation Hwy. 2A South www.ponokachrysler.com 1-800-265-6851 or Local 783-5383

ADD A 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT

ADD ON AN OIL CHANGE & GET

15% OFF THE PRICE OF THE OIL CHANGE

Need studs? We can show you the brands and prices. *Dually’s Extra **Price Does Not include Taxes or Levy’s

SAVE UP TO $100 WITH MANUFACTURES MAIL IN REBATES

PONOKA NEWS 33

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Good Samaritans return lost wallet

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

One Ponoka lady was lucky to have some good Samaritans on her side last week.

When Lester Nepoose and his daughter, Carmel, found a wallet full of cash near McDonalds, they immediately took it to the police station after seeing it was full of money and identification.

Lester says when he found the wallet, he wanted to ensure he honoured the recent passing of his brother.

He suggested this was an opportunity to do some good.

His daughter returned the wallet to the RCMP detachment and a few days later they received a call

Lester Nepoose and his daughter Carmel (left) take some time to receive thanks for returning a wallet full of money last week.

Photo submitted

Ponoka Capitol Theatre 4904 - 50th St. Ph. 403-783-3639

PLAYING

Nov. 7 - Nov. 13

SCREEN #1

Interstellar on the Montana Reserve that the lady wanted to thank them for their efforts.

After meet and greet last week, the three took a moment to capture a photo for posterity.

Ponoka Drop-In Activities 5015 – 46 Avenue

Programs now on regular winter schedule Drop-in’s welcome at all events Regular Jam session every Saturday at 1:00pm Nov 16 - Gospel Concert 7:00 pm music by The NewSong Band Nov 28 - Christmas Catered Dinner 5:30pm. Followed by annual meeting & entertainment. Cost $15.00. Please pick up tickets in advance. Please bring your own dishes & cutlery.

“Retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials - much to live on and much to live for.”

Billiards - 9:00am Mon through Sat – 50 cents per game. Honor system Monday Bridge 1:00pm Monday Whist - 1:30pm Monday Yoga - 6:30pm NEW PROGRAM Tuesday & Thursday Exercise class 9:30am Tuesday Shuffleboard - October 7 Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30am to 4pm Wednesday Cribbage 1:00pm Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 7:00pm Wednesday Floor Curling - October 8 Thursday Weaving 1:00pm Welcome to drop-in to see how it’s done Thursday Bridge 1:00pm Thursday Art Club Drop In Noon to 4pm Thursday Pickleball - 7:00pm at Tennis Courts (weather permitting, otherwise at Drop-In) Friday “500” 1:00pm Saturday Yoga 9:30am NEW PROGRAM Memberships available for 2015 - $10.00 per person. To rent our facility contact Dorothy @ 403-783-3027 or George @ 403-783- 3514 or leave a message @ 403-783-5012. Rentals are increasing and we would like to invite our town administration, business groups, and general public (Wedding, funeral, and Birthday groups), to inquire about rentals services and prices early in their planning. We may fit your bill!

BUYING OR SELLING? Try

Classifieds!

SCREEN #2

Ouija 89 min Sat & Sun 2:00 PM 8:00 PM Daily Rated 14A

Pre-show advertising is avalable on our big screen.

Call 403-597-6875 for info AGES 1264 $10.00 AGES 211 & SENIORS $7.00 TUESDAYS & MATINEES $6.00 3D $3 EXTRA

presents

2014 FESTIVAL OF TREES

• Dinner • Live & Silent Auction featuring: Auctioneer extraordinaire Danny Hooper

Thursday, November 13 Calnash Ag Event Centre Doors Open at 5:30pm $60 each or Table of 8 $450

Proceeds donated to the

403.783.3311

169 min 2:00 PM Sat & Sun 7:00 PM Daily Rated PG

PONOKA & DISTRICT HEALTH FOUNDATION for the purchase of pediatric equipment

Tickets available at: JONES AGENCIES - 5012 - 50 Ave. PONOKA NEWS - 5019A - 50 Ave. BUSTED LADIES LINGERIE - 5020 - 50 St.

34 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Ponoka queen aims Miss Rodeo Canada title

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

It is a shot at the big league for Miss Ponoka Stampede as she set her sights on Canada’s highest title, Miss Rodeo Canada.

Katy Lucas has been dreaming of that crown since she was three years old, when she met Miss Rodeo America. “I fell in love. It was never a question of if I’m going to run.”

Since the Ponoka Stampede in July, Lucas has been attending many media events and preparing for the Miss Rodeo Canada pageant.

“I’m good, I’m nervous, I’m exhausted, I’m anxious but I’m mostly excited.”

During the competition, which runs from Nov. 3 to 7, at the Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton, Lucas will get up around 5:30 a.m. and will not be back to bed until midnight, as she will have to compete and win over the

Miss Ponoka Stampede Katy Lucas (center) took part in a Global interview as part of the pre-Miss Rodeo Canada competition duties.

Photo courtesy of Katy Lucas.

21st Annual

ALMOST ALMO OST T

Midnight Madness

FESTIVAL OF TREES

FRIDAY, NOV. 21, 2014

November 22nd, 26th - 30th, 2014

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Through

• Shop Local • Win Prizes • Support the Food Bank

Ticketmaster

The Ponoka News is pleased to be involved in

www.ticketmaster.ca Charge by Phone 1-855-985-5000 In Person Enmax Centrium Box Office

ALMOST MIDNIGHT MADNESS From 6:00 till 11:00 p.m., Friday, November 21.

We’ll have a Christmas tree loaded with prizes for donations to the Ponoka Food Bank. We’ll have a great selection of prizes, including sets of Red Deer Rebels tickets, an autographed Red Deer Rebels hockey stick, West Edmonton Mall Waterpark passes and much more.

Festival Events Tickets for some events are still available!

Friday, November 28th Festival Business Lunch 11:30am - $50

TS LIMITED TICKE AVAILABLE!

Everyone will win a prize!

Saturday, November 29th

In addition, we’ll be sponsoring a major awareness campaign, in the Ponoka News, Rimbey Review and Bashaw Star with posters at participating merchants.

‘Tis the Season Fashion Luncheon A great Christmas Tradition!

11:30 am - $45 or table $320

Events take place at Westerner Park, Red Deer

Our goal is to collect a half ton of food for the Food Bank.

Public Hours: Fri & Sat: 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun: 10 AM - 4 PM

ALL ADS ARE IN COLOUR: FULL PAGE: $370 HALF PAGE: $220 QUARTER PAGE: $180 MULTIPLE PAGES: $320 ea.

2014 funds raised to support the new Obstetrics Operating Rooms at the Red Deer Regional Hospital For more information, contatct:

Email: foundation@albertahealthservices.ca Proud Community Supporter

fb.com/RedDeerFestivalofTrees

Also - donate a gift certificate for up to 25% off the value of your ad and we’ll deduct it from the balance.

103327K6

The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation 403-343-4773

PUBLISHES: Wed., Nov. 19 AD DEADLINE: Thurs., Nov. 6 at Noon

@RDTreefest

TO BOOK YOUR SPACE CALL 403-783-3311

judges in a number of categories.

The pageant encompasses public speaking, horsemanship, a written test, a personal interview and a fashion show.

“Each of those are just to show what a well-rounded person you can be,” Lucas explained.

“Even in horsemanship, they want your personality to shine through,” she added.

To prepare for the competition Lucas has been speaking with former Miss Rodeo Canada women for advice. “The only answer I’ve ever gotten is, ‘just be yourself’”.

The uplifting answer is a relief for Lucas, as she wants to show the judges what kind of representative she would be for the sport. “I think I’m a very professional person and I’m good at articulating what this sport means.”

Lucas conveys many different views in the world of rodeo to the public, as a competitor, rodeo queen and a rodeo journalist. “I know these competitors because they’re my friends, I don’t know them from a book.”

Lucas says this year’s group of contestants is extremely competitive. “It’s really special that it’s such a tough competition . . . all these girls are really experienced.”

Even without the crown, Lucas believes the experience has already improved her. Running in queen competitions has alleviated the shyness from her younger years.

“I’m a better version of myself . . . I feel like I’ve already won in that regard.”

PONOKA NEWS 35

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Changing function and environment of libraries Dear Editor, My adolescent and young adult use of libraries was different from what it is now. Then a library in many ways was an extended encyclopedia and a place where I would find good novels, without paying for a book I might never read again. It was often in a large room, where a sign somewhere might say ‘Silence is Golden’, and people would talk in whispers between shelves of books.

Lighting was often poor and seating was limited. Staffing often involved one part-time person.

Fast forward to 2014; libraries now have become a social hub, a place for conversation, bright lights and interaction with staff and others.

It might involve group events where people would not only listen to a formal presentation, but partake, for instance, in a variety of food dishes prepared in slow cookers, taste different wines and meet people they would not meet else where. During a potluck meal, I met a woman, a retired nurse, who was involved in establishing community care nursing in the region. I enjoyed a fascinating swath of history I might not have heard anywhere else. Recently, too, there was an exhibition by two regional artists who were both present, where some of their work could be viewed and copies of their work bought.

Larger communities with larger populations and larger budgets

A response to “How to deal with religious extremism” I must take umbrage with Eric’s assertion that the difference between Christianity and Islam, concerning violence, is one of reformation. One could infer that Catholic and Orthodox believers are more prone to brutality than Protestants. This claim holds no evidence. For starters, Catholicism had its reformation in the middle ages.

The Protest Reformation was more of a rejection; after all, many individuals chose to leave the Church instead of doing the difficult work of combatting personal and institutionalized sin. Orthodoxy has not gone through a Reformation, and one would be hard pressed to find any evidence to suggest that Eastern Christians are more violent than their Protestant brothers and sisters.

I must also take issue with the expression “religious extremism.” The implication is that a little religion is ok, but if someone is devoutly religious he is likely to be a hateful, malevolent person. The problem is, in actuality, the opposite. Christians, be they Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, who commit evil deeds, are not religious enough. If all Christians were to follow Christ as closely as humanly possible, we would have a world of saints, not a world plagued by bloodshed. This would be true regardless of any so-called reformation.

Also, one could infer from the term “religious extremism” that if the world could be rid of religion that we would also be free of terrorism and war. Recent history tells a different story. The Soviet Union was meant to be religion free and yet is responsible for both war and genocide, costing the world numerous innocent lives. The same is true for China under Mao. Or Cambodia under Pol Pot. Or Mexico in the 1930s. All efforts to remove religion from the public square have been done had the edge of the sword and in all cases have wrought great calamities on the masses. This is legalized, government-funded, terrorism.

As for the separation of Church a state, this is something that the Church wants, rarely the state. There were no state churches until the Protestant Reformation. First, England kicked out

priests and other religious: priests were executed for celebrating mass. Then, individuals who did not turn up at the Church of England were fined. In Germany, during the Holocaust, churches were not closed, they simply came under the direct control of the Nazi government. Not much different than England under Elizabeth I. Today in Quebec, one can be fined for performing a religious ceremony in a space not zoned as religious. What we have in these examples is conflicting ideologies: religious people want to be free to practice their religions and many governments, both past and present, will not permit this.

There would be no modern science without the Church. Georges Lemaitre was a Catholic priest who proposed what became known as the Big Bang Theory. Darwin was a Christian and seriously considered becoming an Anglican clergyman. Roger Bacon, Descartes, Pascal, and even Galileo were all Catholics. As for Galileo, the Pope accepted the thesis of a heliocentric universe shortly after it was published. What got Galileo in trouble was dogmatism: he insisted that his theory be seen as fact before it was proven. That took another hundred years. The Church is concerned rightly with scientism: the belief that science can answer all questions and itself need not be questioned.

I do agree with Eric that to educate young girls is one way to combat terrorism. But when we do this, we must expect there will be more martyrs in retaliation. I would suggest that we must commit to two difficult tasks if we wish to live in peace. One, we must study religions, ideologies, and philosophies with rigor. We must determine which lead to peace and which lead to turmoil. Second, we must willing to suffer or we can only respond to martyrdom with murder, a cycle which can beget itself into eternity.

Timothy N. Nelson Editor’s note: Religious matters, even within a political context (or rather because of it) are wide open to misinterpretation. Therefore, readers are free to have their own take of ideas submitted for their judgment.

can of course be more expansive in what they offer, but thanks to town council, our library’s funding was generously increased by 14.5 per cent this year. A $5000 Telus grant has also been offered. One possible option involves extending the library’s use into areas called “maker places” where school age children, adolescents, even adults can be involved in creative projects. One example, for instance, involves assembling colour coded electronic components to develop computer apps for a specific need.

David Tremblay, the town librarian, mentions a plan to install a “story walk” along the footpath by the river. Young children would then follow the path and on posts along the path follow the story as it unfolds. Creativity, unfortunately, is not limited to

humans. Beavers with no interest in literacy have used the wooden posts in many places to built a dam.

When you have the opportunity, talk to the library staff or pick up information about accessing e-books electronically or do a library search from your home computer or at the library to access books and resources from other libraries in the province. There is now a province wide ability to access resources not available regionally. And by the way on the 1st of January acquiring a library card will be free.

David Tremblay though is set to move to a new position in Terrace, B.C. on the 19th of November.

We wish him well and thank him for his innovations. We appreciate his creativity, energy and being accessible a lot of the time.

George Jason

Pity we are losing a good librarian Dear Editor, It is with much dismay that I learned that we are going to lose David Tremblay.

David has done so much for this library and the town with his innovative ideas.

He has been so creative with his leggo club, wine tasting, auctions, etc. in order to feed young minds and try to bring in some much needed income; one of the best we have ever had and now we have to say farewell.

Why can’t we keep good librarians here?

We could ceftainly use a larger space and the

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ALBERTA HUMAN SERVICES

Career Services Alberta Human Services is requesting proposals from interested parties to deliver specialized one-on-one employment services within central Alberta. These services are for unemployed Albertans who are experiencing barriers that are preventing them from obtaining 14103DT2 14111DT0 and maintaining employment.

For a copy of the Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) please visit the Alberta Purchasing Connection website at: www.purchasingconnection.ca Opportunity Reference Number: 2014-05365

library does try to encourage young people to use their brains instead of sitting with a remote in their hand…

To me, there is nothing like sitting with a good book on my lap and enjoying a good story.

Good luck to David and his fiancé in Terrace, B.C..

He was certainly a much needed breath of fresh air in this town.

Bernice Gardner NEED A

WATER WELL??

Check status of 3 Government Grants/Assistance each worth $5000 or more CHECK BIGWINTER IRON’S VALUABLE DISCOUNT PACKAGE CHECK BIG IRON’S SPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGE SPECIAL PACKAGE Worth DISCOUNT more than: $5000

PLUS FREE “KONTINUOUS SHOK” CHLORINATOR

10TIME YR. TIME PAYMENT PLAN O.A.C t NO DOWN PAYMENT PAYMENT PLAN O.A.C • NO DOWN PAYMENT

RED DEER 403-346-7550 RED DEER 403-346-7550

Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

TOLL FREE 1-800-BIG-IRON

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at www.1800bigiron.com

36 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Maskwacis students fine-tune their writing skills

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Students at Maskwacis Cultural College (MCC) got their writing grooves together last week during a writing workshop.

“We’re bringing the script alive and creating our own content” Manisha Khetarpal, MCC librarian

The workshop was organized to give students tips and ideas on good screenwriting techniques and how to write a newspaper article, explained Manisha Khetarpal, MCC librarian.

“What we’re doing today is a new way of including multimedia and creating content with our current students,” said Khetarpal.

She says the project is meant as a way to connect with the Cree culture. Students were to read a book by First Nations author Richard Wagamese and then

Zoe Slusar, of Prairie Tales, which hosts a touring collection of short films and videos by Alberta artists, gives students at Maskwacis Cultural College tips on filmmaking Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Influenza visits Alberta every year. The good news?

Influenza vaccine gets here first.

14111KA1

Upcoming Immunization Clinics in Your Area Influenza Immunization Clinics closed Nov 11th for Remembrance Day DATE:

TIME:

LOCATION: Ponoka

create a screenplay and then short media project such as this to MCC movie inspired by their reading. gives students an opportunity to She invited independent film- stretch their creative wings with maker Zoe Slusar of Untitled regard to storytelling, which is a Productions to provide tips on big part of the Cree culture. filmmaking “It’s also techniques building oral “What we’re doing and best communicastrategies tion skills,” today is a new way of for putting she said. including multimedia a movie toS l u s a r gether. Also spoke about a and creating content invited was group called with our current stuPonoka News’ Prairie Tales, dents” reporter Amea collection Manisha Khetarpal, MCC librarian of short films lia Naismith, who offered and videos core strategies made by Alwhen writing a news story. bertan artists.

The final requirement of the Slusar said Wagamese’s writproject is to present a short one- ing was significant in that he was minute pre-production video of homeless at a young age but used the screenplay, said Khetarpal. libraries as a tool to learn about “Not only are we learning the world. Conversations he overabout Cree identity (in) storytell- heard were then researched at the ing and script writing but we are libraries he visited. also learning about the filmmaking Eventually Wagamese became process…there are multiple learn- a columnist for the Calgary Herings going on,” she explained. ald and has published a number of She suggests bringing a multi- books and poetry works.

A New Bundle

Alix

of

Joy?

Share it with family & friends in the albertahealthservices.ca/influenza | 1.866.408.5465 (LINK)

403.783.3311

PONOKA NEWS 37

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Farmers of North America unsuccessfully bid to acquire CWB, to try again PONOKA NEWS STAFF

of Agriculture was not immediately returned.

“We can only assume that a company will be successful,” said Friesen.

Two years ago, the CWB announced a producer equity plan stating that every time farmers delivered their crop to the organization, a portion would be set aside in a trust fund. This was intended to represent a level of farmer ownership in the CWB. However, when it was implemented, a public disclosure document stated the CWB would not guarantee what portion of the trust would be if privatized. Friesen said the FNA had intended to gain 90 per cent ownership of the trust and would use that as part of the acquisition.

He says they intend to continue with the project to have grain handling and fertilizer distribution in one location.

Friesen says they are going to submit an amended acquisition request.

“We will continue to raise equity from farmers to build,” he said.

The FNA is a memberbased organization with more than 10,000 farmer members across North America. The organization has four main goals: increasing competition in the market, driving efficiencies in the value chain, providing timely information to its members and supporting opportunities for farmers to achieve equity ownership in the value chain.

A bid by the Farmers of North America (FNA) to acquire the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) has been rejected by the formerly farmer-operated organization, but FNA says they will try again.

Bob Friesen, FNA vicepresident for government relations, says acquiring CWB assets would assist the FNA develop a program called the Farmers’ Fertilizer Alliance — Project N — which is intended to put production of fertilizer in the hands of farmers.

Friesen says the CWB assets would give farmers control over grain handling and fertilizer distribution at one location. “We know that farmers are going to pay for a grain company. The question is do farmers want to pay for their own or do they want to pay for someone else’s?”

Friesen says in their attempt to garner interest from farmers, they were restricted in the information they were allowed to provide to potential investors and had little time to do it.

“The problem was we only got clearance from CWB management what we could tell farmers early in September,” said Friesen.

The challenge they faced was trying to speak with farmers during a busy harvest season and being restricted in what they could say made enticing investment difficult. Despite that Friesen says farmers were willing to invest $50 million in the project.

Over the last 18 months, the CWB opened up the possibilities of privatization.

“We were very confident that if we had additional time after harvest, we could easily get enough farmers as well as adequate capital to make a successful bid for the CWB. That’s why we asked for more PORTABLE TOILET SERVICES time,” said Friesen.

•R The CWB’s deciFor •V •H sion to reject their bid •P sponsoring troubled Friesen. A request for comment from the CWB was declined PET OF THE WEEK and a request for comment from the Ministry

Would sincerely like to thank

Canada-EU trade agreement opens controversy across country’s ag industry

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Canada officially set in place a trade agreement with the European Union (EU) at a summit in September and since then, there have been many mixed reactions across the province.

Within Canada’s agricultural industry, it seems dairy operations could be the most heavily impacted by the EU-Canada trade agreement (CETA).

Cherylynn Bos, co-owner of the Rock Ridge Dairy Farm, located near the south end of Ponoka County, has created the largest goat milk farm and processing operation in Alberta, with the help of international practices and she says there could be concern, depending on how the trade agreement affects Canada’s dairy, specifically cheese, market.

“The deal, they’re (federal government) going to allow 18,500 more tons of European cheese into Canada, tariff free,” said Bos. This will increase the tonnage from approximately 21,000 to 39,000 and allow Europe access to 9 per cent of the Canadian market, up from five per cent.

Europe will also have guaranteed exclusive access to 32 per cent of Canada’s fine “artisan” cheese market.

“They’re mostly going to be importing fine cheese,” guessed Bos. “As for artisan producers, the Canadian fine cheese market and its producers will be most affected by this,” she added.

Canadians spend approximately 11.5 per cent of their disposable income on food products and 1.07 per cent of that on dairy products.

“The unknown with this is will the market expand, will Canadians eat more cheese . . . or will it simply replace the Canadian percentage consumed in the market?” Bos asked.

If the market does not grow, she feels there would be a negative impact on cheese producers, then farms and then the local economy, as the sales would not be keeping the money spent in the vicinity. “Your dollars are gone from the community, that’s never a good thing.”

“The other thing about the agreement is it’s also opened up for us, unlimited access to the EU cheese market,” said Bos.

However, she does not believe this is as good of an opportunity as the federal government is making it out to be.

In Canada cheese and dairy costs are higher than in Europe, which will mark up the final product. “So to open the Europe market, that’s great . . . but who’s going to buy them when our product is so much more expensive?”

Bos pondered.

“Will this (CETA) truly affect us?

It’s hard to say,” she added.

She feels only time will tell if Canada’s market and system will be able to withstand and flourish in a more diverse market.

“For the overall good of the country I think it was an ok thing . . . I’m sure they benefited in other areas at the expense of this one,” said Bos. Mark Matejka, who runs a cattle operation in Ponoka County, does not feel the same concerns as Bos. “I think it’s positive in the livestock industry because it opens up a new market.”

However, Canadian cattle producers also face limitations with the European market, as there are standards and other practices that need to be met.

“I think with any export and free trade agreement there will be winners and losers,” said Matejka, meaning some strains of the agricultural industry will benefit more than others.

He feels it will be difficult to tell how the cattle industry and Canada as a whole will be affected until trading and importing is in full effect.

Ponoka County grain farmer Bryce Liddle also sees CETA as a positive.

“It’s never a bad thing to open up more markets.”

“You can never please everybody,” said Liddle. “I’m not worried about anything myself.”

Documents given to Ponoka News from Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins’ office detailed many of the benefits expected as an outcome of CETA.

Every Set of Lost Keys Has a Story “We lost our keys at a hockey game out of town, including our expensive-to-replace smart key for the car. Our War Amps key tag did its job when our keys were returned to us last week by courier, much to our relief.”

– War Amps supporter

Without Carter Klepper & Little Jons weekly ad many of these animals would never have found their forever homes.

Little Jons sponsorship has increased the awareness of many wonderful dogs available for adoption.

The management & staff, along with the residents of Ponoka & surrounding community wish Little Jons continued success & thanks again.

One of the benefits mentioned was new jobs created across the country because it will open new markets.

“CETA is a 21-centuary, gold-standard agreement and is Canada’s most ambitious trade initiative ever,” stated the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada document.

Canada has cultural and historical ties with the EU and the Federal Government states it is the largest importer of goods worldwide.

“Reducing and eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers will make Canadian goods, technologies and expertise more competitive in the lucrative EU market,” the article states. “Under CETA, world-class Canadian products will enjoy preferential access to the EU.” “When CETA comes into force, almost 94 per cent of the EU agricultural tariff likes will be duty-free,” the document continued.

Alberta is the EUs largest export destination and the Canadian Government says this will allow the province to significantly benefit from the trade agreement.

National Farmers Union president Jan Slomp is less than impressed with the trade agreement. He feels the negotiations and procedures behind the agreement were done out of turn and in secret.

He also believes CETA will negatively impact Canada’s agricultural industry in the years to come; corporations will gain new power through CETA while local institutions such as municipal governments will no longer be encouraged to adopt policies valuing local purchasing.

According to Slomp there is no gain in sight for Canadian farmers as a result of CETA. The European Commission website states the full effects of the agreement could take many years to be felt.

When you use key tags, you support child amputees like Audrey.

The Key Tag Service – it’s free and 14111WW0 it works. Nearly 14,000 sets of lost keys are returned every year.

Order key tags online.

The War Amps 1 800 250-3030 | waramps.ca | The War Amps does not receive government grants.

Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001

38 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Climate change mitigation is achievable and urgent It is thus time for Canada to take the lead on climate change Canada’s leading scientists issued an open letter to the public last week warning about the risks of continued reliance on fossil fuels and in particular on the bitumen produced in northern Alberta. The letter released on Monday, Oct. 27 is as follows: Today the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meets in Copenhagen to approve the Synthesis of the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5). This report crystallises the work of three IPCC groups made up of 938 scientists, vetted by 3697 scientific, government, industry and NGO reviewers. The report shows that humans caused more than half of the observed increase in global temperature from 1951−2010, and we face irreversible, and potentially catastrophic, changes to global climate if we do not take action.

It is thus time for Canada to take the lead on climate change. We are lagging behind other developed nations in meeting our international obligations to implement effective mitigation action at a national level. Climate change is happening, and it offers many opportunities for innovative policy, technology and development in Canada to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Such actions will contribute to environmental and human wellbeing, at home and abroad.

Canadians can be proud of the many outstanding initiatives at provincial and municipal levels, from Ontario’s withdrawal from coalfired power plants to Vancouver’s concrete plan to become the world’s greenest city by 2020.

However, the impact of these initiatives is limited without a coherent federal framework to address climate change. As highlighted by the Summary for Policymakers of the IPCC’s Working Group III report: “Effective mitigation will not be achieved if individual agents advance their own interests independently”.

This Working Group focuses on mitigation and provides a clear assessment of a number of potential routes to sustainability (including

energy supply and use, primary production, and societal changes), along with their costs and benefits. Strikingly, a majority of those routes to sustainability are feasible, affordable, and outweigh the significant costs of avoiding climate action.

As an interdisciplinary initiative of over 55 Canadian researchers working on sustainability, the Sustainable Canada Dialogues project wishes to highlight the importance of the IPCC process. A coordinated response to climate change is becoming ever more urgent, and ignoring it now will only increase the damage and the cost of our response. The IPCC report points out that “Delaying mitigation efforts beyond those in place today through 2030 is estimated to substantially increase the difficulty of the transition to low longer-term emissions levels and narrow the range of options consistent with maintaining temperature change below 2 °C”. The world is beginning to take notice – the report notes that the proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions that are subject to regulation has increased by nearly 50% since 2007. However, Canada’s emissions continue to climb, in spite of our Arctic and sub-Arctic regions being some of the fastestwarming places on Earth, putting Northern Canadians on the front lines of climate change.

The Sustainable Canada Dialogues is in the final stages of developing a pathway of sustainability solutions that will make a real difference to the global environment and Canadian society – with positive or only transient negative impacts on the economy. Climate change needs to be clearly addressed during the 2015 federal election, and we are striving to provide evidence-based information to Canadian voters. We look forward to contributing positive, Canada-focused, proposals to this discussion.

Each IPCC report – including the forthcoming AR5 Synthesis Report – comes with a Summary for Policymakers. These summaries provide a coherent and meaningful explanation

16’, 20’ & 22’ Manufactured Homes Delivering Factory Built Friendship Homes to Happy Customers Everyday!

INVEN TORY BLOW O ALL in UT!

of climate change issues both for policymakers and voters. We are striving to provide evidence-based information to Canadian voters so that climate action can be a key issue in their decision-making. We believe it is essential that all political parties seriously consider this report as they formulate their election-year platforms.

On behalf of the Sustainable Canada Dialogues, Brent J. Sinclair, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N, London, ON, N6G 1L3. bsincla7@uwo.ca Catherine Potvin, Ph.D, McGill University; Marc-André Villard, Ph.D, Université de Moncton; Chantelle Richmond, Ph.D, Western University; Fikret Berkes, Ph.D, University of Manitoba; Heather MacLean, Ph.D, University of Toronto; Mark Stoddart, Ph.D, Memorial University; Sally Aitken, Ph.D, University of British Columbia; Aerin Jacob, Ph.D, University of Victoria; Alison Kemper, Ph.D, Ryerson University; André Potvin, Ph.D, Université Laval; Andreas Heyland, Ph.D, University of Guelph; Ann Dale, Ph.D, Royal Roads University; Ashlee Cunsolo Willox, Ph.D, Cape Breton University; Bruno Dyck, Ph.D, University of Manitoba; Bryson Brown, Ph.D, University of Lethbridge; Catherine Morency, Ph.D, Polytechnique Montréal; Christian Messier, Ph.D, Université du Québec en Outaouais; Ciara Raudsepp-Hearne, Ph.D; Claude Villeneuve, Ph.D, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi; Deborah De Lange, Ph.D, Ryerson University; Dominique Paquin, M.Sc., Ouranos; Elena Bennett, Ph.D, McGill

University; George Hoberg, Ph.D, University of British Columbia; Howard Ramos, Ph.D, Dalhousie University; Ian Mauro, Ph.D, University of Winnipeg; Irene Henriques, Ph.D, York University; James Byrne, Ph.D, University of Lethbridge; John Robinson, Ph.D, University of British Columbia; Ken Oakes, Ph.D, Cape Breton University; Lauchlan Fraser, Ph.D, Thompson Rivers University; Liat Margolis, M.LA, University of Toronto; Louis Fortier, Ph.D, Université Laval; Magda Fusaro, Ph.D, Université du Québec à Montréal; Marc Lucotte, Ph.D, Université du Québec à Montréal; Martin Mkandawire, Ph.D, Cape Breton University; Martin Entz, Ph.D, University of Manitoba; Meg Holden, Ph.D, Simon Fraser University; Natalie Slawinski, Ph.D, Memorial University; Nathalie Bleau, M.Sc., Ouranos; Nik Luka, Ph.D, McGill University; Normand Mousseau, Ph.D, Université de Montréal; Ralph Matthews, Ph.D., University of British Columbia; Roxane Maranger, Ph.D, Université de Montréal; Sally Otto, Ph.D, University of British Columbia; Sébastien Jodoin, M.Phil, LL.M, McGill University; Stéphane Godbout, Ph.D, Université Laval; Stephen Sheppard, Ph.D, University of British Columbia; Suzanne Simard, Ph.D, University of British Columbia; Tarah Wright, Ph.D, Dalhousie University.

Clive Lions Club

-s Homes tock sale no on w!

It’s as simple as 1-2-3!

1) Visit www.A1-Homes.ca for pictures and floor plans

2) Find the home you like and click on REQUEST QUOTE

3) We will email you back the price and answer any of your questions!

Book now for delivery of your new home in 2015!

For More Information:

Call 403.314.2244 or email us A1HomesRedDeer@gmail.com

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 Clive Community Hall

Doors Open 8 PM | Live Entertainment 9 PM | Tickets $35 GRAND PRIZE - Direct Travel Voucher Approx. Value $2,000 2ND PRIZE - 2 Nights Accommodation, Bighorn Meadows Resort, Radium, BC 5 EARLY BIRD DRAWS at 9:00 pm, numbers returned to draw for Grand Prize.

Must be in Attendance to win.

Door Prizes | Bar | Midnight Lunch Tickets Available from any Clive Lions Member or Contact Bev Krochak: 403-784-3964 | Dave Boyd 403-341-0134

PONOKA NEWS 39

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Stampeders meet and greet fans during fundraising dinner

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Fans and sponsors of the Junior B Ponoka Stampeders had some fun last weekend during a fundraiser for the hockey club.

The fundraising dinner was held at the Stagecoach Saloon Saturday, Nov. 1 to an almost sold out crowd, explained organizer Debbie Lamey.

As secretary-treasurer for the club, Lamey said many of the sponsors and fans have never had a chance to have an informal gathering with the players.

The evening brought entertainment from comedian Ken Valgarson, who had attendees laughing out loud with his quick wit and a live auction supplemented the silent auction of more than 30 items. Auctioneer Dan Skeels worked his verbal skills to bring the highest bid from attendees.

Lamey says every team member wanted to attend in an effort to meet the fans. She was grateful for the community support. “Ponoka rocks. I’m telling you they’ve been really good.”

Her goal is to raise enough money for their big road trip, an away game to Medicine Hat. “Usually about $5,000 to $6,000 for a road trip,” she said.

Busing, food and accommodation are a few of the costs associated with a road trip, Lamey added.

Captain Cody Lemon said all the players looked forward to the fund-

“Everything we do is for Damian. It’s for Denny and it’s for ourselves, too.”

Ken Valgarson entertains attendees of the Junior B Ponoka Stampeders fundraiser dinner Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Stagecoach Saloon

Captain Cody Lemon

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

raising evening. “The boys are always happy when they can be together. It’s nice to see the community come out and support us, too.”

Within the past year, the team has become a more unified force, says Lemon and he feels the support from fans has made them proud of their efforts during the season.

“This year is just leaps and bounds (better),” he said.

Lemon credits manager Denny Pannenbecker’s leadership as something that the players turned to.

Pannenbecker attends as many games as possible and ensures he is there to speak with players before and after games. “You need someone to have your back no matter what…Denny took us all on like a son, too,” said Lemon.

“Everything we do is for Damian.

It’s for Denny and it’s for ourselves, too,” said Lemon, referring to the death of teammate Damian Pannenbecker last year.

He says Damian’s death helped unify the team and has driven players to stick together and play better. “It’s good to see that everyone rallies,” concluded Lemon.

S E R V I C E & PA R T S M O P A R P E O P L E. M O P A R P A R T S.

THE ORIGINAL HOME OF

BUY 3 TIRES

GET 4TH TIRE

†

FREE! FREE

Great Scratch And Win Prizes*: G

EVERY CARD IS A WINNER E with the purchase of any one of our eligible service specials w

AND

ENTER TO WIN A

CUSTOM MOPAR LEATHER JACKET

¥

14101UC0 14103UC0 1411UC0

†

MUST BE DEALER INSTALLED. EXCLUDES TIRE SIZES OVER 18 INCHES. INSTALLATION AND BALANCING EXTRA.

AVAILABLE ON TIRES FROM:

200 AVAILA BL

E

* *While supplies last. No purchase necessary. For instant win prizes/ vvalues/odds of winning, see back of scratch and win card. The 2014 ““Drive In and Win” contest consists of a scratch and win instant win promotion and an online sweepstakes with regionally awarded w pprizes. i kill t ti question ti mustt be b correctly tl answered. d Instant I t t A skill-testing pprizes range in value from $3.65 to $60.00. Complete contest ddetails available at www.mopar.ca. The instant win promotion is sscheduled to end at close of business on December 31, 2014 or while ssupplies last (whichever occurs first). ¥The online sweepstakes ccloses with entries received by 11:59 pm (ET) December 31, 2014.

O Online sweepstakes prizes consist of 200 custom Mopar leather ja jackets (approx. value: $730) awarded regionally as follows: British C Columbia (including Northwest Territories)/Alberta/Prairies: 64; O Ontario: 80; Quebec/Atlantic: 56. Limit: One standard entry/person/ PPIN code. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC, u used under license by Chrysler Canada Inc.

40 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Potters Guild joins forces with FCSS to curb hunger

Be environmentally friendly RECYCLE YOUR PAPER! SANDRA LYON

FIRST CHOICE REALTY (PONOKA) LTD.

Broker/ Owner

403-783-8881

TYLER FESSLER

#3, 5012-48 Ave

Associate

in the Wedin’s Prof. Bldg.

NEW LISTING 52.58 acres located west of Ponoka! Many recent upgrades have been completed to this 3 bdrm home including: siding, deck, floors, kitchen, water system, furnace, appliances, some windows and electrical.

Double detached garage. Just off of pavement.

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Anyone hungry for lunch filled their bowls with soup last week to raise awareness of hunger issues in Ponoka.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) hosted a soup fundraiser along with the Ponoka Potter’s Guild Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the First Baptist Church with a special gift to everyone that paid the $20 lunch fee: a hand-crafted soup bowl from local potters.

Empty Bowls is an international project to

LISA SMITH Associate 403-704-0646

real estate central alberta 6000 - 48 Ave., Ponoka

$409,000

AFFORDABLE, MOVE IN READY ACREAGE

LUCAS HEIGHTS

MOTIVATED OWNER

This 4 bedroom home is in a great Lucas Heights location, close to schools, park, walking trail & hospital. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, newly developed bsmt. Home features air conditioning and in-floor heating in bsmt and attached garage. Nicely landscaped.

$339,000 TO VIEW ALL LISTINGS VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.FIRSTCHOICEPONOKA.COM

ICE

NEW PR

• 5.54 Acres w/3 bdrm & 2 bath upgraded mobile home • Upgrades include paint, some new windows, new siding, insulated skirting & a new deck

• Addition was also insulated, heated & finished • Not much left to do but move in!

“I hope to see empty soup containers…so they make as much money as they can.”

Rieley Kay, Cilantro and Chive owner

fight hunger that FCSS adopted in 2011 and money from Ponoka’s event goes directly to the Ponoka Food Bank, said Shannon BoyceCampbell, executive director of FCSS. “It certainly builds awareness of the issue of hunger.”

She says the project not only benefits the food bank but also showcases talent from local artists, who have been there from the start. The project is supported across Canada and Boyce-Campbell suggests this is an ideal time to raise funds and awareness. “As we approach the winter season, people’s needs become higher.”

She said FCSS paid for the clay to make the bowls and Cilantro and Chive donated the soup and buns.

Jan Holoboff is a member of the potter’s guild who says every one

of the 20 or so members jumped on board to help out.

“We all like doing pottery,” said Holoboff. “We like to give to the community.”

Approximately 112 bowls were donated to the program with many attendees trying to pick their favourite to take home. Some even used the bowl that day to hold their beef noodle or tomato cream soup.

“Everybody’s so helpful and wants to do it,” said Holoboff.

Cilantro and Chive owner Rieley Kay says they have been part of the fundraiser since it started in 2011. “I hope to see empty soup containers… so they make as much money as they can,” Kay said.

“It goes to a great cause,” he added.

INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

$274,000

www.ponokanews.com

6000 - 48 Ave.

(Beside The Old Iron Horse Restaurant)

real estate central alberta CLOSE TO SCHOOLS G

NEW LISTIN

- 1178 sq ft Bungalow, 4 Bdrms & 3 Baths - Fully finished Basement - Quick Possession - Great Condition; Quiet area - Large landscaped, pie shaped lot

403-783-5007 GREAT BUNGALOW

- 1221 sq ft w/ 3 + 1 bdrms & 4 baths - Ample cabinetry, generous counter space - Wood burning brick fireplace - Large & beautifully landscaped backyard

- 4 Commercial Lots located on 50th Street - 50 x 100 each - Priced as a package but may consider selling separately

A CHARMER

- Adult townhouse

- Low maintenance, one floor living - Attached garage - Excellent location - Move in ready

TOP-OF-THE-LINE!

G

NEW LISTIN

- Fully finished 932 sq. ft. bungalow - Large living and dining area - Private back yard with single garage - Basement is nicely finished with add. 2 bdrms

$215,000 ~ Call Todd

JANE WIERZBA

DEB STEVENS

LISA SMITH

Assoc. Broker

Associate

Assoc. Broker

Associate

GREAT PASTURE LAND

- 160 acres w Dugout - Fenced, grass & trees - #5 soil, Ro Rolling land - Corrals & ssmall shed

SOLD

GREAT RENTAL UNIT G

NEW LISTIN

$339,000 Call Bob

- 804 sq ft w/ 2 bdrms & 1 bath - Greater starter or revenue property - Well cared for w/ some upgrades - Detached single garage - Fully fenced yard

COUNTRY AT IT’S FINEST

- 1286 sq ft Bungalow - 2 B/R, 2 Bath - Vaulted Ceilings - Open Floor Plan - Beautiful Kitchen w/ Granite Countertops & W/I Pantry - Triple Garage

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME!

- Quiet cul de sac - 1178 sq. ft. Bi-Level - 4 bdrms & 3 baths ba - Fully developed basement shaped lot - Large pie shape with a beautiful landscaped - Two tier deck w yard

SOLD

$345,000 Call Lisa CHARMING HOME WITH POTENTIAL!

- 1410 sq. ft. 1.5 Storey - 4 bdrms, 2 baths - Newer fridge fridge, stove, hot water tank & furnace

SOLD

- Partially fenced yard with cobblestone patio, single garage & off street parking ga

$139,000 ~ Call Todd

- 1573 sq ft bungalow on 3.71 acres 6 bdrms & 3 baths w/ fully finished basement - Oversized 11646sqft triple attached garage - Large stora storage shed w/ power & only mins from town

AWESOME LOCATION!

- 1288 sq ft Bungalow - Attached Single & Detached Double Garage - 2.9 Acres - Open Floor Plan - Many Upgrades

- 4 bedrooms, 4 baths - 3000+ sq ft of developed living space - New Kitchen, some new flooring - Great outdoor spaces as well

A NATURE LOVER’S PARADISE! - Well-Kept Mobile on 0.59 Acres

- 2 B/R, 1 Bath - N.E. End of Red Deer Lake in Sherman Park - Gorgeous Yard Overlooks the Lake - Spacious Open Concept

$199,000 ~ Call Deb

LOOKING TO BUILD

$359,000 ~ Call Lisa 8.4 ACRES ON HWY 815 · Perfect location for your

dream house · Located oon pavement just minutes ffrom Ponoka · Short drive driv to Lacombe $155,000 Call Todd

SOLD

-1380 sq ft w/ 5 bdrms & 3 baths oor plan” - Open floo fenced & landscaped - Fully fence backyard detached garage” - Single det

$229,900 Call Jane

$350,000 Call Deb

UPGRADED CLASSIC

4 Units; well maintained!

Top 2 with decks & fireplaces One side Rented with Basement 4 furnaces, 3 stove & fridges, 3 water tanks - One Owner; Great opportunity!

SOLD

$547,500 Call Jane AFFORDABLE ACREAGE LIVING!

-

$350,000 Call Bob

SOLD

$379,000 Call Deb

$195,000 ~ Call Lisa QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD

TODD REED

Associate

$95,000 Call Jane

$60,000 Call Deb

AFFORDABLE ADULT LIVING! - 925 sq. ft. Open concept

BOB TILTGEN

$289,000 Call Bob

$324,900 ~ Call Jane

COMMERCIAL LOTS

- 1288 sq ft home, 2 bdrms/2 baths - Beautifully maintained home - Open Kitche Kitchen w pantry & Island, & access to deck - Double attac attached garage - Mature fenc fenced yard; RV parking - Great Location!

Locati

SOLD

$319,000 Call Bob

WELL APPOINTED FAMILY HOME

Proud sponsors of RDC Arts Programs

- 15 acres NW of Ponoka - Quiet and serene - Rural location - Close to pavement - Terrific building sites w/walk out potential - Lots of room for horses

$147,500 Call Lisa

COUNTRY LIVING! REDUCED

- 2.3 acres on pavement - 1258 sq ft 4 level split - 19’x30’ tiered deck with hot tub - 26’x26’ heated garage - Updated flooring, new soffit, shingles, eaves, sidewalk & deck

$449,000 ~ Call Todd

TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR PROPERTIES AND VIRTUAL TOURS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

www.ponokaproperties.com

PONOKA NEWS 41

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Festival of Trees ready to bring a punch with Danny Hooper painless vasectomy and the front row pew at church during Midnight Mass, which sold for $3,000.

“I work very hard to make the auction entertaining and engaging,” said Hooper.

“You see it all in my business and I specialize exclusively in fundraising auctions,” he added.

Hooper called his first auction in 1987 after his uncle encouraged him to attend a Ducks Unlimited auction.

While originally an entertainer, Hooper enjoyed the experience so much, he attended auctioneer school and since then has blended the two streams.

“Just realizing it was an opportunity to not just be an auctioneer but be an entertainer, and that’s where my passion lays,” said Hooper.

A self-proclaimed gabber with an offbeat, ever-ready sense of humor, he says being a charity auctioneer is a natural state for him.

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The buzz is building around Ponoka’s first annual Legacy Ford Festival of Trees and one of the main drivers behind the force is acclaimed charity fundraiser, auctioneer Danny Hooper.

“I’m very, very excited to be coming to Ponoka,” said Hooper. “I really enjoy working Festival of Trees events . . . I’m really excited to see what the Ponoka volunteers bring.”

Each year Danny Hooper Productions helps raise $25 million dollars for different charities in more than 120 events.

Hooper recently wrote a book called Easy Money and it dwells on numerous tips and ideas to generate record profits at a fundraiser. He says a few Festival of Trees volunteers have attended a book seminar and he plans to employ a few of those tricks during Ponoka’s event, held Thursday Nov. 13 to Saturday Nov. 15.

“I’ve got lots of tricks up my sleeve,” said Hooper.

“We’ll be introducing a few things that night.”

Jane Wierzba Hooper plans on 403-358-8770 pulling out the wide real estate central alberta Trusted Experience 6000 • 48 Ave, Ponoka card auction, which Call Jane encourages on the spot donations from event NEW LISTINGS THIS WEEK guests who want to get involved. He says, in STUNNING REMODELED HOME the past, there has been • Completely renovated some very interesting • 1205 sq ft, 5 bdrms, things brought to the 3 baths table. This includes a

James William Owen recently celebrated his 100th birthday with family and relatives at a family reunion, including his grandchildren, g r e a t grandchildren and his single great great g r a n d d a u g h t e r.

Later his official birthday was also celebrated at PHCC long-term care facility with fellow residents and staff. After farming in B.C and Alberta for many years, Owen and his late wife Mary moved to Ponoka in 2006.

RECYCLE

YOUR PAPER!

Contributed photo

• Mother in law suite in basement • Double garage and storage shed

JOHN W. LOW Agencies Inc.

5118 - 50th Street, Ponoka

A MUST SEE!

403-783-5512

PERFECT FAMILY HOME

LARGE BUNGALOW WITH LOFT Upscale Executive Home, one owner, Lucas Heights, finished basement with fireplace.

Fireplace extends to main floor as well as loft overlooking living room. One of a kind home, to many features to list.

1-800-392-8658

DUCED

PRICE RE

Call Wayne 403-704-0864

COMMERCIAL

PRICE REDUCED OWNER MOTIVATED Great location on main street of Ponoka.

Total space 2750 sq. ft building and lot only.

Call Wayne 403-704-0864

This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is a must see. Mature yard, on a large lot with double detached garage, new kitchen appliances and new carpet in family room.

For more details contact Annette @ 403-704-7023

$69,000

WAYNE McGARVEY

BRIAN HATALA

409,900

$ Call Wayne 403-704-0864

Productive 1/4 section.

Call Brian 403-704-7018

SELLING QUICKLY Only four acreages left in a quiet country setting close to town. Fully treed, walkout lots. Exclusive listing.

Call Brian Hatala 403-704-7018

RIVERSIDE .64 acre, great development property. Chance to develop up to 5 lots.

Property priced $20,000 under assessed value. Offered for sale at $60,000.

284,900

$

SHAWNA LOW Broker

PROFESSIONAL REALTORS OF JOHN W. LOW AGENCIES INC.

• 1018 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 1 bath • Thoughtfully planned, spacious layout • Unfinished basement with great development potential • Nicely landscaped, great location

EXCELLENT REVENUE OPPORTUNITY

Call Brian 403-704-7018

ANNETTE DODDS

• 1207 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 3 baths • Open floor plan • Many upgrades including built in china cabinet, wine rack, stainless steel appliances, central air and more • Fenced with PVC fencing, tiered deck

QUALITY AND STYLE

WEST OF PONOKA

7 ACREAGES AVAILABLE

Call Wayne 403-704-0864

QUALITY FINISHED NEWER HOME

VACANT LOT

Great opportunity to build your dream home or duplex in north end of town.

Mature neighbourhood. Priced to sell at

$139,000

Beautiful building sites just a short drive south of Ponoka in Jada Estates. Building restrictions make this property an exclusive area for upscale homes.

319,500

$

525,000

$

• Already cash flow coming in from one unit • Each unit has 2 bdrms & 1 bath • Convenient one level living • Open floor plan

42 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

New opportunities The 15 year commodity boom has run its course er on the export side of East. things. The depreciated While the U.S. harvest progressLoonie also probably es, other bullish catalysts surround playing a factor as to seeding – specifically the U.S. winwhy basis levels are imter wheat, Black Sea winter wheat, proving at your local and Brazilian soybeans. In the U.S., elevators (for the same the portion of winter wheat seeded amount of foreign currated good-to-excellent came in at rency previously, an 59 per cent, well below pre-report international buyer can expectations of 68 per cent. In Rusnow buyer Canadian sia, the condition of the winter wheat product). Also, North crop is well below the last five-year American grain is findaverage but one should keep in mind ing its way into new that the area has had three continumarkets – case in point Brennan Turner ous years of bumper crops. And Farmlead is American corn as, finally, in Brazil, seeding conditions even though China’s are starting to finally improve after a been rejecting Syngenlack of moisture available to help the ta’s unapproved MIR 162 variety, crop get a headstart on the growing season. new market share is being found in Another overlying macro effect that may in Latin America and the Middle be in the back of the market’s mind is the general downturn we’ve seen over the past year or so in the overall commodity sector. More market analysts are suggesting a peak has already been reached in the commodity super cycle (usually lasts 20-30 years). Here in Canada, those effects are more pronounced as the Great White North iss commodity-rich, export-driven economy. Accord-ing to a recent MacLean’s article, “the 15-yearr commodity boom – which gave Canada its Teflon-d like strength during the deep global recession and helped make us the envy of the world – has runn its course.” The effects are being felt elsewheree though as it looks like C.O.F.C.O., thee AG EVENT CENTRE possibly Chinese state grain-buying agency will take a

As we rounded out October and the snowflakes begin to appear, the positive thing to consider is that markets on seemingly on their way up.

Harvest lows have been achieved in most crops not affected too badly by late growing-season rains (i.e. durum and lentils). The clear evidence for this is that managed money continue to bet on higher prices for agricultural commodities as hedge funds have raised their net long in the sector by over 100,000 contracts in the last month. The change has been mostly attributed to the relinquishing of short bets in the market, seeing positions reduced by over 110,000 contracts! Canola continues to favour well with the canola trade as crush margins are still positive and a lower Canadian dollar makes it easi-

GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE CALL

403-783-3311

CALNASH

NOVEMBER CALENDAR

hit of almost $168 million due to soybean prices tanking over the first nine months of 2014. Not to say that commodity prices can’t bounce back, but when economic growth starts to slow in emerging markets, those same markets don’t demand the same amount of commodities/goods/services to fuel their growth. That being said, we continue to be advocates of “pencil farming” at this time of year: re-evaluate monthly/quarterly expenses and what sort of monthly/quarterly sales and at what prices you should be making. Obviously I’m here to help find some new opportunities.

To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS and Android). His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1 ph ((1-855-332-7653).

-855-332-7653)).

learn more read more

THE FARMLEAD.COM MARKETPLACE

INTERESTED IN FINDING MORE $$$ FOR YOUR GRAIN? MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Breakfast & lunch served Monday-Friday 7am-2pm

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

www.ponokaageventcentre.com

403-755-8490

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Sharon Camarillo Clinic 8am & JP @6:30pm

Sharon Camarillo Clinic

8

9

1

3

4

5

6

7

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm BarrelPractice/ Open Ride 4:00-8:00pm

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm

Barrel Practice/ Open

Ride 4:00-8:00pm

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm

10

11

12

13

14

Arena closed Arena Prep for Festival of Trees

Remembrance Day Arena Closed

Arena Closed Festival of Trees decorating

Arena Closed Festival of Trees Gala @6pm

Jewels & Diamonds Simmental Sale – Barn 1pm Festival of Trees > Seniors Tea 3-4:30pm, General admission 5:00-9pm

Festival of Trees Breakfast with Santa 9-11am General Admission 1-6pm

17

18

19

20

21

22

Arena closed Silver Valley 4H –Arena7-9pm

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm BarrelPractice/ Open Ride 4:00-8:00pm

BarrelPractice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm BarrelPractice/ Open Ride 4:00-8:00pm

BarrelPractice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm

Free Family Ride Sponsored by the Ponoka Ag Society 10am-4pm

29

Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm BarrelPractice/ Open

24

25

26

27

28

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm BarrelPractice/ Open Ride 4:00-8:00pm

BarrelPractice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm BarrelPractice/ Open Ride 4:00-8:00pm

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am-1pm Open Ride 1-4pm

2

Family Ride 10am – 4pm

15

16

23

1-888-332-7653

VJV MARKET REPORT MARKET REPORT OCTOBER 29, 2014 On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 - 4575 head of cattle went through our rings & 370 on the Canadian Satellite sale. TOTAL- 4945

30

Please check website regularly for further information & updates as info is ‘Subject to change’

Road Dog, Charmac, Norbert, Felling, Double “A” dealer Junction of Hwy QE2 & Hwy 53 (Ponoka Overpass) www.donlaingtrailers.com

Toll Free: 1-888-210-8400 or 403-783-8411

403-783-3311 www.ponokanews.com

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder bulls

115.00-133.00 103.00-114.00 95.00-112.00 125.00-155.00 130.00-152.00 145.00-168.00

Good Bred Cows 1700.00-2000.00 Older Bred Cows NONE Good Bred Heifers: NONE Cow/calf pairs (younger) NONE Cow/Calf pairs (older) NONE

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS

Looking after all onex Chir aler of your motorsports De & trailer needs!

CALL DAN

Register free account, post your grain, & negotiate with 100s of verified buyers (via quarterly credit checks).

We make you the broker; increase your marketing options!

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

207.00-223.50 215.00-236.00 228.00-242.00 235.00-253.00 250.00-271.00 270.00-308.00 310.00-345.00 345.00-405.00

Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

160.00-185.00 60.00-200.00 300.00-550.00 1.75-6.25 2.75-3.00 NONE

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

195.00-212.00 200.00-219.00 213.00-225.00 215.00-235.00 230.00-245.00 238.00-258.00 275.00-325.00 300.00-350.00

Rd Bales Rd Bales Rd Bales

NONE NONE NONE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH - BRED COW SALE OVER 400 HEAD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND - BRED COW & HEIFER SALE Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. | Dawson Creek Auction Vold Jones & Vold Co. Ltd. © 2006 4410-Hwy 2A, Ponoka Alberta, Canada, T4J 1J8

BRED COW SALE FRIDAY, NOV 14 • 12 NOON Complete dispersal for BAUMAN FARMS Over 400 Blk X Cows calving March 15/15 Bred to Blk Limo Bulls Also Selling 30 Blk Limo Bulls For more information call: Nansen 403-783-0349 Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. 403-783-5561 4410-Hwy 2A, Ponoka, AB

PONOKA NEWS 43

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Coming a long way think, hugging my grey sweater around me as if to prove a point.

November. The year is almost over.

Hmmm! That would be me reflecting!

Another year has almost passed into

G

to admire the close up of the awesome bird in flight pictured on the November page.

I look outside at the bare and naked trees. Everything is the colour of grey, I

G

¤2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary based on driving habits and other factors. Ask your dealer for the EnerGuide information. 2014 Jeep Cherokee 4x2 2.4 L I-4 Tiger-sharkTM MultiAir ® – Hwy: 6.4 L/100 km (44 MPG) and City: 9.6 L/100 km (29 MPG). 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 8-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.0 L/100 km (40 MPG) and City: 10.3 L/100 km (27 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: *, , », ‡, , § The Edmonton Rodeo Week Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers from November 1-10, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,695) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest begins on November 1, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. MT and ends on November 10, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. MT. Contest is open to legal residents of Alberta who have reached the age of majority at the time of entry. To enter, you must visit any participating Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealer during the contest period and purchase/lease a new 2014 or 2015 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Ram vehicle (excluding SRT Viper models). One (1) grand prize available to be won, consisting of a cheque for the price of the vehicle purchased/leased, up to a maximum of $40,000, including taxes. Mathematical skill-testing question required. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. For complete contest rules, including no purchase means of entry, go to: www.ramtruck.ca/rodeoweek. »$1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2014 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014 Ram 2500/3500, 2014 Ram ProMaster or 2014 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before November 1, 2014. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. ‡3.99% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4/2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4/2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a Purchase Price of $27,498/$39,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts and Loyalty/Conquest Cash) financed at 3.99% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $155/$225 with a cost of borrowing of $4,643/$6,753 and a total obligation of $32,141/$46,751. 3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport FWD with a Purchase Price of $24,998 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $138 with a cost of borrowing of $3,669 and a total obligation of $28,667. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. Based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. 10.2 L/100 km (28 MPG) city and 7.1 L/100 km (40 MPG) highway on Ram 1500 4x2 model with 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 and 8-speed automatic. Ask your dealer for EnerGuide information. ••With as low as 7.1 L/100 km (40 MPG) highway. Jeep Grand Cherokee has received more awards over its lifetime than any other SUV. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

October, with all its colours of old gold and burnished tangerine, has come and gone.

I turn another calendar page over on my kitchen calendar, pausing a moment

SAVE A HORSE

WIN YOUR RIDE

∞

DURING NG G NOV. 1-10

e 2014 Ram 150 0 Lar ami Starting from price for Diesel shown: $56,745.§ Eco Limited Quad Cab w/

40

up to

2014 ram 1500

2014 Jeep Ch

14111UC1

mpg hwy

CANADA’S MOST FUEL-EFFICIEN

$

27,498 LUDES PURCHA SE PRICE INC H,* $8,500 CONSUMER CASUES T ONQ $1,500 LOYALT Y/C IGH T. BON US CASH» AND FRE

LEGENDAR

2014 JEEP C Y JEEP CAPABILIT Y HEROKEE SP ORT

••

T TRUCK EVER

2014 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SX$T FINANCE FOR

AS GOOD AS

HIGH WAY 6.4L/100 KM

24,998

PURCHASE

BI-W EEKLY‡

%

PRICE INCL

FINANCE FO

UDES FREIGH

138 @ 3.49 BI -WEEKLY

T.

R

$

FOR 96 MON THS WITH $0 DOW N

% 2014 JEEP CH ER CANADIAN UT OKEE ILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR

FOR 96 MONT WITH $0 DO HS WN

OST CANADA’S M V EVER U S D E D R E LAREDO AWA D CHEROKE R AN 2014 JEEP G

$

39,998 PURCHASE

PRICE INCL

UDES FREIGH

FINANCE FO

$

0 4MPG

AS GOOD AS

WAY HIGH 7.0 L/100 KM HWY

¤

T.

R

%

225 3.99 @

LY‡ KL EK EE WE BII -W

r 2014 m pr ice fo Star ting fro Cherokee Limited § Jeep Grand .

5 1,08 shown: $5

44 MPG

$

4X4

155 @ 3.99

Star ting from erokee Tr ailha pr wk shown: $3 ice fo§r 4,586 .

STEP UP TO THE GR AND CHEROKEE OVERLAND AND GET A

HS FOR 96 MONTWN WITH $0 DO

L V6

NO CHARGE 3.O

U UEE VALU 955 VAL $44 9995 $$4,

HWY ¤

history and what have I done? What have I accomplished other than figure out how to get NETFLIX on both the TV and the Wii?!

Nothing, I sigh, momentarily luxuriating in self-defeating morose.

But then I remember in a lightbulb ‘aha’ moment.

One year ago in October I quit smoking!

Treena Mielke I recall the moment On The with pride, tinged only Other Side slightly with surprise that I actually listened to myself and quit.

I remember the night and grinding the cigarette out in the parking lot with the heel of my shoe.

I probably remember that moment because of the shoes. They were very cute; little black ones with sharp high heels that tap smartly when I walk like I know where I’m going, which is ironic because I usually don’t.

Anyway, it was a dark October night, illuminated only by a map of stars spread invitingly across a dark velvet blanket of sky. It was, of course, also lit just a tiny little bit by the glowing tip of my cigarette.

I was gazing at the map of stars while standing in the parking lot of the Rimbey Hospital enjoying a final drag of my cigarette before I went into the ‘I Quit’ class which I had high hopes would horrify me into actually quitting.

But, I wasn’t there yet.

I liked smoking. Smoking was my reward for when I finished an interview, before I started one and when I was thinking about actually doing one. And it was also my reward for when I finished work, and my friend when I got in my car and when I had a good day and, most importantly, when I had a bad day.

Smoking had been a part of my life off and on since I was 13-years-old. In reality, I was a kid, only 13 for crying out loud, but I wasn’t satisfied with that status quo. I wanted to look older and act older and be older. I figured that would make me cool and sophisticated.

Smoking might do it, I reasoned, and as luck would have it, my soon to be sister-in-law, who was 19 at the time, obligingly gave me smokes and even taught me how to wear bright red lipstick and pin curl my hair just like the big girls.

So as it turned out before I started smoking, I was still a kid happily playing ball with my brothers or diligently hauling wash water for my big sister. Water actually coming from taps had not yet come to our little town, at least if it had, my family didn’t know about it. I filled two cream cans with water and balanced them precariously on a little wagon and hauled them to her house, carefully, so as not to spill a precious drop and she paid me 25 cents each time I successfully made the delivery.

So I played ball and hauled water, but now I did one more thing.

I smoked. Here I was a grown up lady dragging on a tailor-made Players filter tip cigarette, leaving bright red lipstick stains on the filtered tips, just like the big girls.

And as that advertisement said, “I’d come a long way, baby.”

But, on October of 2013, that all changed.

That final drag I took of that cigarette turned out to be the final drag of any cigarette that has since passed between my lips.

And now I am living proof that advertisement is true!

In one short year, I have come a long way!

Finally!

44 PONOKA NEWS

Senior boys Broncs guaranteed a spot in volleyball zones

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Winning their last home game of the season took little effort for the Ponoka Broncs senior boys volleyball team.

They soundly beat the Rocky Mountain House West Central Rebels 3-0 in a best of five sets Wednesday, Oct. 29 during what may be the last regular season game for some years for the senior boys’ team.

Coach Ron Labrie took some time before the beginning of the game to recognize this year’s graduating players and those Grade 10 and 11 players who may not have a team to play with next year. Labrie said in an interview with many of the players leaving and not much player resources for next year, the chances of continuing the program are slim.

“We haven’t had the feeder support for a number of reasons,” said Labrie.

“We’ve got a good solid group of kids in Grade 8 and 7 right now,” he added.

But it will be some years before they are ready for senior volleyball.

He’s proud of the effort of his players though and looks back at his many years coaching the senior boys’ team with fondness. Many of the graduating players have grown up together and Labrie has coached them through the years.

Sports

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

“We haven’t had the feeder support for a number of reasons.”

Coach Ron Labrie

“They really are selfless kids,” he said.

Team captain Tavis Lee praised Labrie for developing a strong sense of respect from many of the players over the years. “Anybody who has played for Mr. Labrie knows what an honour it is to be mentored by a man of his nature.”

He said the senior boys’ volleyball program is well respected, not only by its members, but also by its competitors.

“Without you, Broncs volleyball wouldn’t be what it is today,” said Lee of Labrie.

Labrie’s tough, yet caring coaching style made the team better at volleyball but also helped create strong individuals, explained Lee. Volleyball alumni were also in attendance of the game to wish their team good luck in upcoming matches.

At the end of their last home game, the Broncs were tied for first place with Camrose and Labrie said they should be ranked relatively high during zones, which is set for Nov. 15.

The zones winner will go to provincial championships in Fort McMurray.

Ryan Haines and Darcy Hoogers, of the Broncs senior boys’ volleyball team work to stop a West Central Rebels player from scoring Wednesday, Oct. 29 during the last home game of the season. The Broncs won 3-0.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Scary good times at Spooktacular volleyball tourney

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Young volleyball athletes got into the Halloween spirit last weekend during the St. Augustine Catholic School junior girls’ Spooktacular tournament.

Two St. Augustine teams battled it out with eight other teams Friday Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 in a friendly tournament with each team getting dressed in Halloween costumes. The junior A team and the junior B team of the St. Augustine Catholic School played against each other to start the tournament.

The Spooktacular tourney has been running for many years now says coach of the A team Kelci Aberle.

Lindset Schamber, B team coach, says this is the first year her athletes have played the game.

“Almost everyone can get their serves over, so that’s a big success for us,” she said of her team’s performance.

With Schamber’s team, getting play time at the tournament was an opportunity to learn some fundamental volleyball lessons. All the teams in the tournament, besides Schamber’s team, had players with more experience but that did not dissuade her from encouraging her players to learn. They ended up winning the prize for best costume.

“I am so happy and proud of the way that my

girls played this weekend. They did their best and worked hard to make good passes and serve well.

They had a great attitude throughout the entire tournament, cheering each other on and having fun,” she explained.

For Aberle, playing in the tournament was a great opportunity to host games at their home court.

The season has been a challenge for her team as many of their Grade 9 players moved up to support the junior varsity volleyball team.

“I think the girls are just having a great time,” said Aberle.

“This is the first year I’ve never had any Grade 9s. It’s all Grade 7s and 8s,” she added.

As for the tournament results; Duffield and Clive fought for first place. “We had another successful Spooktacular weekend at St. Augustine School. Duffield and Clive had an extremely close final, with Duffield winning in the third set 16-14,” Aberle said.

Father Lacombe earned third place and Rimbey took fourth.

“My girls played hard and although they are Brooklyn Green (left) and Alysha Balatbat (right), of the St. such a young team, they gained a great deal of ex- Augustine Catholic School Junior A team have strong defense perience setting them up to be a competitive team Friday, Oct. 31 during the school’s Spooktacular Tournament.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye for next year,” concluded Aberle.

INTERESTED IN JOINING A SERVICE CLUB?

ons.ca i l a ok pon

Ponoka Office: 403-783-3315 Bashaw Office (Tues): 780-372-3627 Wetaskiwin Office (Mon & Thurs): 780-352-6488

SERVICES OFFERED • Personal & Corporate Income Tax Planning • Tax Return Preparation • Accounting & Audit Services• Estate Planning • Business Advisory Service• Government Program Assistance

PONOKA NEWS 45

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Top, L to R: Dean Edge, Brett Monea, Brook Robertson, Trygve Pugh, Katy Lucas, Luke Butterfield and Levi Simpson. Bottom L to R: Tyler Pankewitz, Tyrel Flewelling, Logan Bonnett and Jake Vold. Each cowboy and cowgirl celebrated qualifying for the Canadian Finals Rodeo at a ceremony held at the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of fame on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Ponoka floods CFR with competitors

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

For the first time in history, Ponoka is sending a competitor for every event of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), including bull fighting and the Miss Rodeo Canada queen competition.

Wednesday, Oct. 29 was a night to rejoice as the community celebrated 11 of the toughest and most talented rodeo world competitors as they qualified to attend the CFR. Held annually at the Rexall Place in Edmonton, the CFR takes the world’s top cowboys and girls, offers up top prize money and pushes to see who can run the fastest, spur the hardest and hold on the longest.

This year’s local competitors are: Luke Butterfield, saddle bronc; Brett Monea, bullfighting; Tyler Pankewitz, bull riding; Dean Edge, tie down roping; Levi Simpson, team roping; Tyrel Flewelling, team roping; Logan Bonnett, team roping; Brook Robertson, barrel racing; Trygve Pugh, steer wrestling; Jake Vold, bareback and Katy Lucas for the Miss Rodeo Canada competition.

“I’d just like to say it’s always a pleasure to come and now that we’ve got the best facilities, the best cowboys . . . everything that makes us proud,” said Mayor Rick Bonnett.

“My hat goes off to you making the CFR. We know you’ll make us proud,” he added.

This year will be Butterfield’s seventh time qualifying for the CFR and after his rough performance last year, he is coming back with the Canadian championship title in his sights.

“It just didn’t work out,” said Butterfield referring to his penniless 2013 CFR experience.

“You always want do to good, that’s where you make your money,” he added.

Despite Butterfield missing a month of rodeoing over the summer due to a knee injury, he placed ninth in the CFR saddle bronc riding qualifiers.

Now he is resting, hitting the gym and staying healthy in preparation for the indoor rodeo.

Despite competing at the CFR for six years already, Butterfield says the excitement never fades. “No matter what, every year this is what I try to take care of.”

Team roper Logan Bonnett will be experiencing the CFR for the first

time and has earned his pro card to bring along.

“I’m excited, that’s for sure.”

“This is what I’ve worked up to, it’s one of my dreams,” he added.

There’s a few nerves leading up to his first time but Bonnett has been competing against the other qualifiers all season and rodeoed right up until the CFR to keep his edge.

During his season, Bonnett won at Brooks, Okotoks and Pincher Creek events. His third place finish at the Grassroots Finals Rodeo pushed him into 12th place in the standings.

“It’s a dream come true, I’ve worked to be here since I was a little kid,” said Bonnett.

Bareback rider Jake Vold has qualified for his sixth CFR run and after a winning season, he is looking forward to the competition. “This has been the best season I’ve had yet so far.”

“I’ve accomplished my dream of being season leader,” he added, a title he narrowly missed last year.

Vold says he expects smooth sailing during the CFR despite the unpredictability of rodeo and his

nerves are calm, as he had learned to “do his job.”

“It’ll be a little tougher this year, there’s a couple of tougher pens,” said Vold.

“I look forward to it every year,” he added.

This is tie-down roper Dean Edge’s eighth appearance at the CFR and while he has never won the coveted championship title, he is hoping this is the year. “It’s what I’ve been trying to do, trying to win, most of my life.”

In preparation to win what he is calling his life’s greatest accomplishment, Edge is bumping up his workout routine to even out with his roping practice.

Rodeoing until the end of September followed by a series of jackpots also helps him stay competitive.

“It’s been a nice, consistent season,” he explained.

Having competed at the CFR so many times Edge says, over time, qualifying becomes easier to accept. “The further along you go you realize you’re in a league you belong in.”

46 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Ponoka marathon runner going the distance

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Andrew Jacobs is one Ponoka marathon runner who has lost count of the number of miles he has run in the 2014 season.

He even donned a mascot suit in one marathon in an attempt at breaking a world record. Jacobs developed a love of running in his last year at Ponoka Secondary Campus and found himself wishing he started at a younger age. “I like running because you’re always running against yourself.”

Since attending Red Deer College (RDC), Jacobs made his debut in long-distance running at a halfmarathon in Red Deer last year.

He hasn’t looked back.

Jacobs’ 2014 marathon season started at the end of April with the Edmonton Police Half-Marathon at which he placed 32nd out of a large group of runners. After that there is an almost dizzying schedule of marathons, grizzlies, triathlons, Spartans, ultra beasts and mudders that Jacobs competed in.

Just two days after the Edmon-

ton race on April 27, Jacobs flew to British Columbia to compete in the Vancouver Marathon. He won a contest that earned him accommodation and entry into the marathon by submitting a video to organizers. “That was my first full marathon.”

For his world record attempt at the fastest time in a mascot suit, Jacobs donned the Jefferson the Dog outfit for the My Next Race group.

The heat did not help his times but he wanted to see how challenging it would be as one of the rules is to keep the head on at all times of the race.

“I went step, by step, by step,” explained Jacobs, saying he kept drinking water to stay hydrated.

He didn’t make it, but Jacobs said he is considering another attempt next year. The trick is to be able to race on a day that is not too hot.

“That was mentally tough, as well as physically tough,” he added.

Among some of the challenges he faced was the Sinister 7 Ultra 100 mile relay in Kananaskis, B.C. He teamed up with other Ponoka runners to complete that race. Jacobs’ sched-

Marathon runner Andrew Jacobs has had a busy season. Here he’s pictured at the star of the Reebok Spartan Race over the summer. Photo courtesy of the Reebok Spartan Race ule was pretty tight, some weekends he would race a triathlon one day, and then the next day would be an eight-kilometre race for his cross country team at Red Deer College.

Some of the more fun races included the Night Race in Calgary, Aug. 9 where Jacobs ran the 10 km course in 39 minutes, placing fourth overall.

The Iron Legs 50 Miler Aug. 16 was one race that challenged not only his stamina, but his determination. Jacobs took on this challenge solo unlike some of runners who ran it as a relay. He finished in 13 hours and placed 22nd out of 65 runners.

“That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my

Proud to be the

life,” he said.

The race took a meandering course up and down mountain paths and at one point runners found themselves above the tree line. Jacobs says the biggest challenge was staying mentally focused without losing site of his goal.

At one point in the race, he became angry at himself for even trying a stunt at doing the 50-miler by himself. That anger fueled his resolve and he pushed to the finish. All he could think at the end was “this really deep sense of accomplishment.”

For anyone attempting a race like that, Jacobs says mental resolve plays a large part in completion. He vowed never to do another race like that again, but Jacobs admitted he has since signed up for another one next year.

How does Jacobs stay in shape? He rides his bike from Ponoka to Red Deer. He also rides around the city as he prefers that to running on a treadmill.

Jacobs’ times are improving as well; his time splits in a marathon show the second half of his race is generally faster than the first.

“I try to pace myself so that I have negative splits,” he said.

Jacobs placed 13th in provincials recently and was RDC’s Athlete of the Week in October.

He says he can’t wait for next year.

INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS THANK YOU! OF THE YEAR The Ponoka and District Chamber of

2014

Thank you to the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce and the voting members for this honour.

We would like to congratulate all those nominated and those who won in their category.

Commerce awards night is a salute to all businesses, whether small or large.

Cervus was honoured to be nominated let alone winning 2014 Agricultural Business of the Year

Thank You Everyone!

PONOKA NEWS 47

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Kings lose two but prepare for volleyball zones

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Despite losing two volleyball matches last week, the Kings senior boys volleyball team is still good in rankings to compete in zones.

The St. Augustine Kings played the Central Alberta Christian High School (CACHS) Knights and Parkview Adventist Academy Panthers Monday, Oct. 27 but trouble in their first set against the Knights created a snowball effect of loss in confidence, explained coach Justin Florean. “”We took the loss against CACHS pretty hard and that kind of haunted us against Parkview as well.”

To change the flow of the game, Florean put his Grade 10 passer in control of the ball, while his Grade 12 passer offered support.

“It definitely changed the mentality of the team,” said Florean.

When games get tough, he focuses on the positive aspect of their plays and tries to instill a “what did we do right” attitude. “If there’s ever a down moment, come together as a team.”

“It definitely changed the mentality of the team.”

Coach Justin Florean

Florean says their league performance has, for the most part, been strong and the team has secured a spot in zones with the Knights being the team to beat. The team intends on keeping up their net play and communications.

“We’ve beaten every other team except for CACHS,” said Florean of their chances at zones.

Zones are set for Nov. 15 in Lacombe.

SEE NEWS HAPPENING?

Nick Haavquist and Jesse Bonsu, with the St. Augustine Kings senior boys volleyball team, block the ball Monday, Oct. 27 during a match against CACHS Knights from Lacombe. The Kings lost 2-0.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Send us your photos

Email us at www.ponokanews.com

CANADA’S #1

OFF-ROAD LINEUP

14111RP0

IT’S EASIER THAN EVER TO GET WORK DONE, AND MORE OF IT, WITH CANADA’S #1 LINEUP OF ALL-NEW 2015 OFF-ROAD VEHICLES FROM POLARIS®. WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING PERFORMANCE AND POWER AT YOUR FULL DISPOSAL, OUR HARDEST WORKING, SMOOTHEST RIDING ADVANTAGE NEVER STOPS UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE. PUSH THE LIMITS OF PRODUCTIVITY LIKE NEVER BEFORE, ONLY AT CERVUS EQUIPMENT PONOKA.

300 OFF

$

FOR ANY FULL-SIZED

STOP BY TODAY AND LEARN MORE AT POLARIS.COM/CANADA

CERVUS EQUIPMENT PONOKA

2015 RANGER AVAILABLE UNTIL 11/30/14

WF2YRC2

6610-46TH AVENUE PONOKA 403-783-3337

WARNING: Offers good on new and unregistered units purchased by 11/30/14. *On select models. See your dealer for details. Polaris off-road vehicles can be hazardous to operate and are not intended for on-road use. Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license to operate. Passengers, if permitted, must be at least 12 years old. All riders should always wear helmets, eye protection, and protective clothing. Always use seat belts and cab nets or doors (as equipped). Never engage in stunt driving, and avoid excessive speeds and sharp turns. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. All riders should take a safety training course. Call 800-342-3764 for additional information. Check local laws before riding on trails. ©2014 Polaris Industries Inc.

WWW.POLARIS.COM/CANADA

48 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Midget Bs narrowly defeat Rimbey in away game

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Hannah Stretch, of the Lacoka Midget Girls hockey team, watches as a puck get deflected by the Maskwacis Midget Female Hawks goalie Saturday Nov. 1. Lacoka won 5-0.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

In honor of National Child’s Day, with the theme “It’s Our Right to Play,” we are inviting everyone to come spend quality time with their families. Experience all of the amazing things to do at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wolf Creek!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 6:00pm-9:00pm At Ponoka Youth Centre FREE! Donations will be accepted on behalf of United Way of Central Alberta!

· Face Painting · Woodworking · Free Food · Hockey Shoot-Out

· Messy Art · Bouncy House · Kinect Dance-Off · Pool Tournament

(All children 11 & under MUST be accompanied by an adult)

Proudly supported by the Ponoka News – a community minded business.

Ponoka’s Midget B Wespro Stampeders were able to narrowly defeat Rimbey 4-3 at an away game Saturday, Nov. 1.

Rylee DeJonge, Braeden Korchinski, Josh Vold and Liam Buffalo were the goal scorers in that game.

The Midget A Fountain Tire Wolves did not fare as well against the Innisfail Kinsmen Flyers the next day. They played at home and narrowly lost 3-4. Scorers for the Wolves were Tyson Borg, Kellyn Pritchard and Matthew Klimec.

Bantam Ponoka’s Bantam Moose skates were extra sharp in their first two games of the regular season.

Their first game was played at home Nov. 1 against the Killam/ Sedgewick Battle River Outlaws.

The Moose barreled through the Outlaws’ defense to win 10-1.

Top scorers of the day were Jayden Nokohoo with the hat trick, Rian van der Westhuizen (2), Hunter Busat, Travis Hyink, Quintam Adam, Cyrus Thompson and Driston Louis.

Their second game the next day was in Rimbey where the Moose won 4-1. Jayden Nokohoo, Driston Louis, Travis Hyink and Rian van der Westhuizen scored the goals for Ponoka boys.

Peewee Ponoka’s McDonalds Peewee team struggled against the Innisfail Palliser Flyers Nov. 2 during their away game losing 3-12.

Scorers for Ponoka were Zachary Little, Ethan Little and Zachary Rausch.

Atom The Atom Quality Paint/McDonalds team earned a 6-2 win against the Red Deer Motors team in Red Deer Nov. 1.

Scorers were Tyler Shoemaker (2), Wyatt Avery, Kael Street, Josh

David and Braeden Broullette.

The next day they played the Innisfail DG Flyers at home earning a 4-4 draw.

Scorers for Ponoka were Braeden Broullette (2), Kevin Kramer and Josh David.

Ponoka’s Calnash Trucking team played a strong home game Nov. 1 against the Maskwacis Atom B Hawks defeating the Hawks 29-0.

There were several hat tricks earned during this game. These are the scorers: Kevin Krammer (7), Blake Harris (5), Dylan Jones (3), Nevin Thompson (3), Jakub Palechek (3), Kobe Schmidt (3), Ezekiel Pambrun (2), Raiden Rabbit (2), Brock Auclair (1).

Female teams Midget Lacoka’s Midget Female team took on the Maskwacis Midget Female Hawks Nov. 1 in Ponoka defeating the Hawks 5-0.

Scorers for Lacoka were Danielle Blacklock (2), Hannah Allin, Amanda Burt and Casandra Hall.

Their next game was Nov. 2 in Camrose. Lacoka won 3-1 with scores by Danica Polson (2) and Robyn Arnold.

Bantam The Bantam Lacoka Warriors won both of their weekend games 4-0.

The first was an away game Nov. 1 against Wainwright. Scorers for Lacoka were Jaymee Klinger, Carmen Vogel, Kelli Rae Sieben and Racheal Wood.

Their second game was in Lacombe Nov. 2 with Racheal Wood scoring a hat trick and Clara McDowell scoring the fourth goal.

Peewee The Peewee Female team lost their Nov. 1 home game against Stettler 4-1. Hailey Huchkowski scored the only goal of the game for Lacoka.

Read about your local news in the

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

PONOKA NEWS 49

County REACH OVER 217,000 READERS With one of these great deals!

6 PACK 8 PACK

Obituaries

ADPACK ALL IN 1

CLASSIFIEDS CALL TOLL FREE:

1-877-223-3311 Reached a Milestone?

Obituaries

Ronald Tarr Ronald Frank Tarr passed away suddenly on October 25, 2014 in Ponoka, Alberta at the age of 65 years. Ron was born on August 26, 1949 in Whitewood Saskatchewan to Katie and Frank Tarr three years after his sister Muriel. Ron leaves behind his mother Katie Moebes, sister Muriel O’Hagan and wife Sharon Tarr. He is survived by his daughters Pamela Tarr (Lawrence Trebick), Michelle Tarr (Darryl Green) and Angela Lindemann (Jeffrey Lindemann), and Tarra Tarr (Tahner); step-daughters Patti-Jo Kinney, Tammi Rees (Andrew Rees), Erin Figueiredo (Bryan Figueiredo), Meredith Kinney, Amanda Hudon (Dustin Hudon), and Charlene Kinney (Michael Kelbert); 16 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and many other extended family members. As a child, Ron’s family lived in several small towns in Saskatchewan and Alberta before settling in Regina. As a young man, he moved to Edmonton to work as a welder on high rise buildings. He also had a need for speed and built and raced cars at Edmonton International Speedway before settling in Ponoka. He worked with his father and mother at Hobbema Motors in Hobbema, Alberta as a mechanic.

When his father passed he took over the family business and bought a small acreage outside of Ponoka. Ron loved horses, hunting, fishing and mechanics and had two businesses on his acreage, Eastside Auto and Liberty Quarter Horse Ranch. He decided to move the business home to spend more time with his family. Later on in his life, Ron drove the school bus for the Wolf Creek School Division and continued to his passing. His Memorial Service was held on Saturday, November 1st at 2:30 p.m. at the Ponoka Funeral Home with the Interment Service following at Forest Home Cemetery. Donations can be made online to the Foundation for Childhood Obesity or the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Thank you to the Ponoka Ambulance, Fire Department and the doctors and nurses at Ponoka General.

To express condolences to Ron’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. †Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

Reached a Milestone?

403.783.3311

PREDIGER Lydia Christina “Babe” August 26, 1923 - October 15, 2014 Lydia passed peacefully in her sleep at Northcott, in Ponoka at the age 91. A life well lived and well loved. She was predeceased by her husband Mike. She and Mike married shortly after his return post-war to Canada and moved to Ponoka in 1945, which remained her home ever since. She is survived by her four daughters and their families: Sharon Prediger, nee Poirier (Cochrane); Carol (René) St. Andre (Spruce Grove) and their two children, Kim (Troy) Brady (Beaumont) and Steven (Michelle) St. Andre (New Mexico), each of whom have two daughters; Marlene (Dave) Ballantyne and their two children, Laurie (Tyler) Bundschuh (Meadow Lake, Sask.), and son Mark (Nadine) Ballantyne (Red Deer), each of whom have 3 children; Margo (Bernie) Comeau (Calgary) with their two children, Cody and Jacquie and her daughter.

Lydia’s family grew again when her niece Joan came to live with Auntie Babe and her family in Ponoka and married Joe Staldeker 5 years later. Joan and Joe, their children and grandchildren gave Auntie Babe great joy with their visits.

Lydia was born in St. John, New Brunswick, the youngest of 13 children and hence the nickname ‘Babe’. After completing High School, Lydia joined the Air Force, working in ‘Stores’, where she gained accounting, inventory control, purchasing, skills that would later prove invaluable, enabling her to diligently ‘keep the books’ and meaningfully partner with her husband in their four businesses. “Mrs. Prediger” gave many young people their first paying job at Mike’s Newsstand.

Lydia became very involved in Ponoka’s community activities. A proud and dedicated Legion member, she wore the uniform with pride and was honoured to be asked to lay the wreath at the Cenotaph. She was generously volunteered her time with the St. Augustine Catholic Church, school sports events, and figure skating, to name a few. Ensuring customer service, even in snow, she readily stepped in to deliver papers when her daughters were unable to. She also loved and excelled at bowling, winning many trophies.

Her love of travel included not only Canada where she was fortunate to see the Pope, but later Mesa, Alaska and London. At age 82, she travelled to the Middle East, including Bahrain and Dubai, with her three daughters to visit her daughter who was working in Saudi Arabia.

Lydia was a good friend and a kind person who never forgot the birthday, anniversary or graduation of family and friends. Her door was always open welcoming her family, friends especially with the tantalizing aroma of her baking.

She will be missed by so many.

Share It! 1.877.223.3311

Card Of Thanks

Births

PREDIGER Lydia Christina “Babe”

Our First Grandchild!

Dave and Sheila Lindstrand are very pleased to announce the arrival of Collyns Ardith Lindstrand on June 18, 2014.

Proud parents are Scott and Amber Lindstrand.

We send our thanks and sincere appreciation for the many condolences we received.

A donation to STARS Air Ambulance will be made on behalf of Mom. We extend a special thank-you to all the staff at Northcott Care Centre for taking such good care of Mom. Everyone treated her with respect and dignity. Also, a special Thank You to the members of the Ponoka Legion Branch #66 and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary for never forgetting her. Mom was very proud of being a member.

There is such a beauty and strong sense of purpose and belonging in being part of a small community.

Thank you to all who played a part in Mom’s life. You were all important to her. Thank you Ponoka!!

Sharon, Carol, Marlene and Margo and their families

50 PONOKA NEWS

Ponoka 4H Renegade Rider’s

What’s Happening

Saturday, November 8 10 AM – 2 PM

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

Fall Bottle Drive Weather permitting

For pick up please call 403-783-1282 Coming Events

52

So this is Christmas...

A Country Artisan Extravaganza!

November 8 & 9, 2014 10 am – 5 pm at Country Gardens & Greenhouse (located on Hwy 822, N of Hwy 53 or S of 611)

Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the season and a unique Christmas shopping experience!

• • • •

Handmade gifts and treasures Live music and refreshments Door prizes and early bird gifts Hosted by: ”Sweet Serendipity...Discover something happy” check us out on FB and on our website

www.sweetserendipity.ca

#50 - # 70

Coming Events

OFFICE & PHONES CLOSED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2014 Paper is Published Red Deer Advocate Publication dates: TUES. NOV. 11 WED. NOV. 12 Deadline is: Mon. Nov. 10 @ 5 p.m.

Central AB Life Publication date: THURS. NOV. 13 Deadline is: Mon. Nov. 10 @ 5 p.m.

Ponoka & Lacombe Express Publication date: WED. NOV. 12 Deadline is: Thur. Nov. 6 @5 p.m.

Rimbey Publication date; TUES. NOV. 11 Deadline is: Thur. Nov. 5 @ Noon

52

24TH ANNUAL RED DEER CHRISTMAS ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE. Nov. 15 & 16, Sat. 10-5:30 & Sun. 10-4:30.

Westerner Exposition Grounds. Over 350 sales tables, Canadiana furniture and collectables.

Carswell’s 403-343-1614

Meetings

BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS

Meetings

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

ALATEEN

Mentors

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

make a

difference 403-783-3112 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

59

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday November 17 at 7:00 p.m.

At the Calumet Curling Rink

Anyone interested in curling is encouraged to attend.

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

THURSDAY AA Meetings at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Church basement.

52 Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka.

403-783-4347 403-783-3442

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

52

CAREER FAIR Join our growing team. We have career opporunities available: 12345

November 15, 2014 9:00am to 3:00pm 10630-176 Street, Edmonton

• Heavy Equipment Technicians • Apprentice, Journeyman, Resident Technicians in Barrhead, Bonnyville, Camrose, Cold Lake, Drayton Valley, Hinton, Whitecourt • Sales • Parts/Warehouse • GPS Positioning Technology

Sylvan Lake News & Eckville Echo Publication date: THURS. NOV. 13 Deadline is: Thurs. Nov. 6 @ 5 p.m.

Bashaw Publication date: WED. NOV. 12 Deadline is: Thur. Nov. 5 @ Noon Castor Publication Date: THUR. NOV. 13 Deadline Mon. Nov. 10 @ noon Have a safe & happy holiday CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300 classifieds@reddeeradvocate.com wegotads.ca

Oilfield TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Ponoka

Business getting nowhere?

ESTATE SALE

Signs will be posted

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

At the Royal Canadian Legion, Hwy 2A

Wednesday, November 19 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday, November 20 3:00 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 26 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday, November 27 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 3 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday, December 4 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

LUNCH AVAILABLE PROVIDED BY THE LEGION LADIES

For tables or more information call Donna at 403-783-6776

403.783.3311

790

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

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

Oilfield

800

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

Drug testing required.

780-723-5051.

SWAMPERS & LABOURERS

for oilfield company needed. Send resumes to: oilfieldcompany2001 @gmail.com

in Ponoka county, supplies oilfield septic containment & disposal throughout AB. We require Driver Operators for small vac trucks. Oilfield exp. is an asset. Must have H2S, First Aid, TDG, clean driver’s abstract & Class 5 license, drug testing. $20/ hr. to start, home every night, benefits.

Fax resume to Chris 403-704-1127 or email: chris@ langansiteservices.com LOOKING FOR

Apprentice Picker Operator / Swamper Competitive wages, lots of hours.

Send resume to: oilfieldcompany2001 @gmail.com

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

STETTLER AB trucking company is looking for CLASS 1 DRIVERS with experience hauling dangerous goods. We offer competitive wages, group health benefits, company RSP package, scheduled days off as well as the opportunity to be home every night. If interested please forward resume to Fax: 403-742-4181, drop off 3811-46 Ave, Stettler, or call 403-742-4185

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

Monday, December 1, 2014 7:00 p.m.

Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre For further information contact Lauraine at 403-783-3713 2015 Memberships are $5.00 and will be available.

Everyone Welcome!

Clerical

EMPLOYMENT WANTED: JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC. Fully equipped service truck, cat trained, hydraulic specialized, picker, welder & hose press. Daily, weekly & monthly rates.

Oilfield tickets.

Call Weldon 403-901-8334

LANGAN SITE SERVICES LTD.

59

Meetings

800

We change daily to serve you better.

Medical

Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program.

PONOKA FARMER’S MARKET Christmas Markets

ADVERTISE!

Sat, Nov. 8 & Sun, Nov. 9 9 am – 5 pm 107 Spruce Cres Morning Meadow

Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com or by calling 306-791-8923.

Stettler & Weekender

Publication date: WED. NOV. 12 FRI. NOV. 14 Deadline is: Fri. Nov. 7 @ Noon

59

Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Place 5115 49 Ave. Ponoka For more info.

403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371

CALUMET CURLING CLUB

Coming Events CLASSIFIEDS REMEMBRANCE DAY Hours & Deadlines

52

Coming Events

YOUR PAPER!

52

RECYCLE

Coming Events

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

720

WILL’S WELDING

Has Opening for all positions! Immediately.

All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement,and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits.

Please include 2 work reference names and numbers.

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

ZUBAR Production Services

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

Is looking for a

FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Duties include but not limited to: • Daily invoicing & filing • Bank deposits • A/R, A/P & payroll • Answering telephones & customer service • Cleaning, stocking & organizing front end • Flaman rental/contracts agreements • Cutting steel when required (will provide training) Experience with Simply Accounting and Microsoft Office is an asset and training is available Must be able to work in a cold/hot dusty environment.

There is also a cat on premises.

Please email resume to willswelding@telus.net

Professionals

810

WE are seeking a F/T accounting professional to be responsible for our entire bookkeeping process and office admin. Exp. in Simply Accounting a must w/minimum 2 yrs. exp.

Email resume to: danacg@shaw.ca Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds Start your career!

See Help Wanted Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

TIM HORTONS 4750 Hwy 2A, T4J 1K3 has openings for

FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT Full Time/Part Time/Shift Work Nights/Overnights/Early Mornings/Weekends No formal education required/No experience required

$11 - $12/hr plus benefits

PONOKA NEWS 51

Misc.

Help

850

Restaurant/ Hotel

Service Masters Security is hiring Semi Retired Couples and Individuals for manned security gates.

Work is done on a contract basis and can vary from year round to seasonal employment depending on worker preference. Schedules are varied depending on the contract term and location within Alberta. We collaborate with you to develop a work schedule that suits your lifestyle.

12345 Valid tickets such as: AB Security guard license, H2S, First Aid, CSTS, WHIMIS are considered an asset for immediate employment. HOWEVER training can be arranged for the right applicants and all persons interested are encouraged to apply!

Must be willing to travel and have a personal 4X4 vehicle for work access.

How do you apply?

For a complete information package and FAQs which includes training requirements & compensation rates submit your resumes with references via email to: careers@servicemasterssecurity.com Misc.

Help

Apply in person or fill out application in store Trades

880

880

NOW HIRING

Lydell Group Inc. is currently hiring

GRAPPLE SKIDDER, FELLER BUNCHER, PROCESSOR OPERATORS, DOZER OPERATORS, EQUIPMENT 12345 HAULERS, CLASS 1 DRIVERS FOR LOG HAUL, SELF LOADING LOG TRUCK DRIVER Based out of Drayton Valley Alberta. Competitive wages based on experience, benefits, accommodation, and drives to airport provided. Good equipment.

Email: info@lydellgroup.ca Fax: 780-542-6739 Alberta Kimto Manufacturing in Wetaskiwin is looking for reliable third-year or journeyman welders to join our team!

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Excellent communication skills a must.

Please email your resume to kimtomfg@telus.net.

No phone calls please.

Truckers/ Drivers

860

12345

No phone calls please. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Misc.

Help

880

Position: Field Operator, Central Area Reporting to: Production Foreman

880

Ponoka is looking for a

Service Advisor The successful candidate will be selfmotivated, able to multi-task, and have superb customer service skills.

Automotive experience is an asset but we will train the right individual. No night shifts.

We offer paid GM Training, full benefits package, and a great work environment.

Looking for someone to start immediately.

Please send resumes to: hr@adamsgm.com

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at all stations.

MUST HAVE: • 2-3 yrs. post secondary education.

• 2-3 yrs. on-the-job exp.

• Provide references The hourly rate will be $13.25 - $15. per hour dependant on experience.

Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 or Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161

Trades

850

EVRAZ Red Deer Works

AG EQUIPMENT

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York

Cell: (403) 783-0593

is now accepting applications for

Journeyman Millwrights, Electricians, and Machinists.

Individuals must be safety conscious, physically fit, able to work overtime and shift work.

Wages start at $40.00 per hour and offer an excellent benefit and pension package.

Please send resume to reddeerhr@evrazna.com or deliver in person to 27251 391 Township Road

General Manager Bus: (403) 843-3700

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

Full-time Entry level position in Edmonton, Alberta If you are ambitious, talented and driven, consider a fast-paced career with AWNA. We are currently seeking a Customer Service Representative to contribute to the achievement of individual performance goals and team targets by selling advertising solutions to assigned customers and prospects within a designated geographical area. Applying your superior communication skills and in-depth product and service knowledge, you will identify value added customer solutions that are aligned with AWNA sales strategies. In cooperation with the Advertising Director you will develop quotations, receive, process and verify the accuracy of orders while adhering to deadlines.

Attention to detail, organizational skills, problem solving, teamwork and a personable disposition are necessary for a successful candidate. Preference will be given to those with previous media experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is a must.

Please apply, with salary expectations, by fax or email at; 780-430-5380 or info@awna.com.

Misc.

Help

820

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC required for oilfield trucking company. Will consider 3rd year apprentice or higher. Full-time position.

Phone resume to: 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net VERY BUSY OKANAGAN dealership requires immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fast-paced working environment and have a minimum of five-years automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.

Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to: Hilltop Subaru, 4407 - 27 St., Vernon, BC. Attention: Dayna Kosmino; dckosmino @hilltopsubaru.com.

Fax 250-542-1778.

We are currently recruiting for two Field Operators in Central Alberta, specifically in the Rimbey area.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Assisting the operations team in managing the day-to-day operations of sweet and sour gas and oil wells, compressor stations and oil batteries • Assisting with production optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance • Performing safety and regulatory responsibilities • Monitoring and performing SCADA related tasks Qualifications: • Minimum 3-5 years experience in a field operations environment • Must be willing to relocate to the Central Alberta area if required • First Aid, TDG, WHMIS and H2S certification is an asset; also a clean driving record • Successful candidate must be highly motivated, outgoing and able to work with limited supervision • Successful completion of applicable CMDS profiles is an asset • Excellent computer skills are an asset If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume clearly indicating position title by: Email: careers@bonavistaenergy.com Fax: 403-538-8572 Please visit our website for more information @ www.Bonavistaenergy.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Business Opportunities

870

ENTIRE MOKA HOUSE Coffee franchise consisting of 7 locations in Vancouver and Victoria for sale.

Excellent ROE. Owner retiring. Asking $795,000. Contact Len at 604-569-3358. Email: len@mokahouse.com.

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend.com.

THE DISABILITY TAX CREDIT. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Covers: hip/knee replacements, arthritic joints, COPD. Apply today!

1-844-453-5372.

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

52 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

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

BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE • Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Gradingor&Cell: Construction Call Jim Ashbough 403-783-2764 403-588-0599

Misc.

Help

Misc.

Help

880

Are you stuck in a boring, dead end job???

Are you are a person who enjoys a challenge, working hard, and the satisfaction of a job well done at the end of the day?

EXPERIENCED HOG FARM WORKERS NEEDED. All areas of the barn.

Must have 2 yrs of previous experience. $18/hr or higher depending on exp. + benefits. F/T year round work. Resumes can be faxed to 403-748-4613

Misc.

Help

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

Email/Fax Resumes to: Mark.bishop@nutri-source.ca 403-948-4578

Jack 403-783-5283 or Cell: 403-588-0597 Call JimSurbey Ashbough 783-2764 or Cell: 588-0599 Jack Surbey 783-5283 Cell: 588-0597

Misc.

Help

DENTISTRY

880

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

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

Post your resume online.

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

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

880 WOLSELEY INDUSTRIAL /MAVERICK SUPPLY

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

A leading manufacturer of Dairy Feed is currently seeking a Production/Labourer Employee Full Training will be provided Forklift experience and a Class 3 driver’s license an asset, but not necessary.

880

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

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC

Warehouse Person/Shipper-Receiver

Required for Rimbey 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

PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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

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

OVERHEAD DOORS

EYE CARE

www.ponokanews.com

Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal Misc.

Help

880

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

-

www.doorsondemand.ca

403-963-5000 Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311 BOTTLE DEPOT

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

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

WANTED

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday

Appeal Panel Members Human Services is seeking applicants to serve on appeal panels for: • Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) • Income and Employment Supports (IES) • Child, Youth and Family Enhancement (CYFE)

8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM

BOBCAT SERVICES

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

• Child Care Licensing (CCL) As a panel member, you’ll receive training on relevant legislation and appeal processes to provide a fair and independent citizen review of certain decisions of a director. You’ll serve a one to three-year term with the possibility for reappointment. Duties include three to seven days attending hearings each month, two to four days in training and meetings every two months, and time reviewing and writing decisions.

403-783-0663 HEATING

Panel membership reflects Alberta’s diverse, multi-cultural population. Participants serve on a voluntary basis and receive an honorarium and reimbursed expenses.

14111DG2

Consider becoming an appeal panel member if you understand and respect diversity, have strong interpersonal skills, and a desire to resolve concerns. Your commitment to fair and transparent processes, sound judgment, and an impartial approach complement your experience. Other assets may include:

“Committed to your comfort”

Robin Esau

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

• experience as a member or chair of a committee or quasi-judicial board; • the ability to objectively analyze complex written and verbal information; • the ability to assess issues and participate in consensus decision-making.

Learn more at www.appeals.gov.ab.ca. For questions, contact Laura Ritzen, Appeals Secretariat, at laura.ritzen@gov.ab.ca or 780-644-2514, or call toll free at 780-310-0000.

This posting is for existing and future appeal panel vacancies. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Motorcycles & ATV’s 403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

Closing date: November 14, 2014

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

•

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

Visit jobs.alberta.ca to learn more about these opportunities and to apply online.

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

PONOKA NEWS 53

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

880

880

Legal Services

1260

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

ALLOWANCE NOT CUTTING IT? Join the PONOKA NEWS

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

Carrier Team in the Riverside area.

• • • • • • • • • •

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

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

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

Misc.

Services

1290

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

Employment Training

900

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

1-888-627-0297

EXERCISE, EARN MONEY, AND WIN PRIZES! Reliable carriers are automatically entered into a monthly draw.

Win an additional $50 Keep up the good work and your name will be entered to win a Each week the Ponoka News reaches residents where they live, work and farm. In town our papers are delivered door to door by reliable carriers and we could use more help.

1290

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

e z e e u q S the MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

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

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

Financial

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

12345

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

Misc.

Services

1290

Berni's Refrigeration and Appliance Service

783-4880

Let us amplify your message!

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

1-877-297-9883.

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

Meet local single ladies.

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

Pet Services

1318

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

403-783-6272

Well Drilling

1400

1350

Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 VETERINARY SERVICES

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

Í´Íś Š‘—” Â?‡”‰‡Â?…› ƒŽŽ

Dr. Bruce Wine

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$

30

783-3636

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

VETERINARY SERVICES

Well Drilling

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

1400

)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS h+ONTINUOUS 3HOKv #HLORINATOR 0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM

12345 7ITHIN MILES OF %DMONTON

7ATER 7ELL $RILLING 4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! # FOR WATER WELLS AND WATER TREATMENT

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

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

PER WEEK.

2ED $EER #ALGARY .EW 'OVERNMENT WATER WELL GRANT STARTS !PRIL

Add this feature to your next career ad booking

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

First Call Towing

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

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Phone 403-391-1684

We can deal with your refrigeration problems quickly, efficiently and reasonably

1400

Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

Rental Misc

Attention: Farmers

Well Drilling

1315

www.clinkerskennels.ca

1170

IMAGINE what you could do with $200/acre cash upfront. Input Capital.

Investing in good producers like you. Partner with us.

1-844-715-7355. www.inputcapital.com.

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

Misc.

Services

LET US PUT OUT THE MAT FOR YOU! Be sure to call

Business Services #1000 - #1430

$400 Gift CertiďŹ cate

Misc.

Services

NEW IN TOWN?

Personal Services

RECYCLE

Misc.

Help

YOUR PAPER!

Misc.

Help

")' )2/.

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

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

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

54 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Building Supplies

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

Auctions

1530

ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Sand Hills Community Centre, Sat., Nov. 8/14.

Starts 10 a.m. sharp!

For complete directions, listing & pictures: www. spectrumauctioneering.com Phone 780-960-3370 / 780-903-9393.

ANTIQUE TRAP & COLLECTABLE AUCTION. November 8, 10 a.m.

Elk Point, AB. Bear, wolf, traps, tins, crocks, CNR caboose stove & more.

Double D Auctions 780-645-1589; globalauctionguide.com AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Nov. 2 Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net

COLLECTIBLE & LARGE Misc. Auction Sunday November 9 10. a.m.

Bowden Lions Hall Bowden AB Very unique collectibles, Wind-up toys, Mini sewing machines, Furniture, Tools, Household & kitchen ware, Glassware, Jewelry, Just too much to mention, Check the web for full listing & pictures 5% admin fee applies…

Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com DISPERSAL AUCTION for Flare Distributers.

Saturday, November 8, 11 a.m. Equipment, Tools, Office and more! Six kms North of Wainwright, Alberta on Hwy 41.

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

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS “Gift-Card Give-Away!”

20x22 $4,358.

25x24 $4,895.

30x30 $6,446.

32x32 $7,599.

40x46 $12,662.

47x72 $18,498.

One end wall included.

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

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

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

Firewood

1660

LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Misc. for Sale

1840

HIGH QUALITY LABRADOODLES and GOLDEN DOODLE pups Long time Breeder, text 306-521-1371 www.furtettishfarm.ca

Travel Packages

1900

SNOWBIRDS! Parksville/Qualicum, Vancouver Island, 600 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom fully furnished cottage in treed forest setting. $975/month, utilities included. Available Nov. 15/14 - Spring 2015.

250-248-9899 or andreamichaelwilson @shaw.ca.

Misc. for Sale

3020

Farms/ Land

4070

HOUSE FOR RENT in Ponoka

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

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

3 bdrm, 2.5 bath.

N/S, N/P. $1500/mth + $1500 D.D.

Call Jennifer 403-352-7662

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

PONOKA 3 bdrm. newer townhouse, 3 bath, 5 appls. rent $1500. 403-704-1221

Suites

3060

1 bdrm bsmt suite 5 appliances NW of Ponoka N/S, N/P, horses OK $ 850/mnth plus D.D. plus phone

403-783-6662

* RIVERSIDE APTS. *

FARMLAND Ponoka County

455.86 Titled Acres 3 parcels adjoining Surface leases $ 37,635 Price $4,500 /Acre 12 miles East #53 c_mcleod@telus.net

Manufactured Homes

4090

DRYWALLED GRANDEUR 2010 20’ x 76’ model must go! Save over $35,000 on ordering new. Only $129,900. One only, will not last! Call 877-948-1272 or email: Ken @grandviewmodular.com

Welding

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

4090

FALL BLOWOUT. All Moduline Manufactured 20’x76’ and 16’x76’ reduced to sell on our lot.

“Temora” 20’x76’ Moduline home. Three bedroom, 2 bath. Open kitchen and LR. Regular price: $118,900.

Sale price: $116,900.

“Eclipse” 20’x76’ Moduline home. Three bedroom, 2 bath. Beautiful kitchen.

Regular price: $154,900.

Sale price: $149,900.

“Lockport” 20’x76’ Moduline home. Three bedroom, 2 bath. Family and living room. Regular price: $141,900.

Sale price: $139,900.

“White Rock” 20’x76’ Moduline home. Four bedroom, 2 bath. Great for the growing family.

Regular price: $136,900.

Sale price: $134,900.

All sales prices include block, level and delivery up to 300 kms. We also supply upgraded insulated skirting installed as part of the price. For more details call Marg at Craig’s Home Sales.

Phone toll free 1-855-380-2266.

1410

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

Welding

1410

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Farms/ Land

Steel containers from 8' to 53'.

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

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

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 PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING • JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REQUIRED We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7

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

• water wells drilled & serviced • new pump & pressure system installations • all types of pump repairs • well shocking

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

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

Houses For Sale

4020

SALE R FO Seniors duplex built in 2008. Completely upgraded with new rugs and paint. Shows like new! Approximately 1100 square

Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

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

Darcy’s Drilling Services

1760

12345

Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

80 ACRE APPROVED SUBDIVISION

WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

4070

For sale or possible trade.

Close to Tobin Lake, SK. www.simplesite.com/ migrationridgezoneresort Asking $225,000.

Phone 403-742-8574

VETERINARY SERVICES

PLUMBING Financial #4400 - #4430

403.783.3311

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Manufactured Homes

GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE

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

403-357-0287

1760

A-STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans high cube & insulated containers 40’ HC. Winter Specials in stock now. Self unloading delivery. Phone toll free 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com

Dogs

Houses/ Duplexes

1550

feet. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer, window coverings included. California landscaped. Centrally located in quiet neighbourhood in Ponoka. $240,000.00 Please call (403) 783-0058 for further details.

Darcy Schmidt Ph: (403) 783-2220 Fax: (403) 783-8828 Email: darcysdrillingservices@hotmail.com

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

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

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Money To Loan

4430

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

Unemployed? Need money?

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

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

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

Houses For Sale

PONOKA NEWS 55

Public Notices

Public Notice #6000

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

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

4020

KIDZ CORNER

6010

Ponoka County

Help the kid sled down the hill through the maze.

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Lesley and Kerry Grose to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify portion of S ½ of SE 11-42-24-W4 (approximately 5.0 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential District to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area.

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, November 25, 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: 783-3333 Fax: 783-6965 e-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com

Forget Gossip...

BUYING OR SELLING? Try

Classifieds!

403.783.3311

We’ve got the REAL Story 403.783.3311

COLOUR THE CROSS FOR REMEMBERANCE DAY.

56 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

OPEN

10 AM - 11 PM 7 Days A Week

Hammy’s SPIRITS CAROLANS IRISH CREAM LIQUOR

AMARETTO DI SASCHIRA (LUXARDO)

2199

$

750 ML

19

$

99 EACH

BOXER LAGER

SOUR PUSS ASSORTED FLAVOURS

355 ML 20 PACK CAN

1799

$

EACH

OR

6

$ 99 EACH

750 ML

2/$1500

1299

750 ML 1.14 L

EACH

2199 $ 3199

$

EACH

BAREFOOT BUBBLY BRUT OR PINOT GRIGIO

750 ML

VODKA

750 ML

1799

$

GHOST PINES CABERNET

ABSOLUT

EACH

LAYER CAKE ASSORTED VARIETIES

750 ML

$

750 ML

1699

$

COPPER MOON ASSORTED VARIETIES

2/$1300

OR

SEAGRAM VO WHISKY

EACH

750 ML

EACH

1.14 L

1899 $ 2799 $

750 ML

EACH

EACH

7

$ 99 EACH

APPLETON ESTATE RUM 750 ML 1.75 L

2199 $ 4899 $

EACH

EACH

Bay #5, 4502 - 50th St. • 403-783-2333 Prices in effect Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 Prices do not include GST or deposit. We reserve the right to limit quantities

EACH