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Vol. 66, No. 47 | WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19, 2014 | 403-783-3311 | EDITORIAL@PONOKANEWS.COM

Ponoka’s Festival of Trees becomes reality Story on page 16 & 17

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Story on page 5

Festival of Trees Bette Anderson enjoys a fun moment with bright lights setting the scene during Ponoka’s first Festival of Trees.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden Kaye

Please see our story and selection of more pictures on pages 16 and 17.

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This illustration shows what the new decal for the Lions Bus will look like. It may see some changes.

Town councillors approve new decal for Lions bus

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

After several years being on the backburner, town councillors approved a new decal advertising the Town of Ponoka on the Ponoka Lions’ bus.

The decision came during their regular meeting Wednesday, Nov. 12 to approve $7,900 for the decal, with the Ponoka Stampede Association paying the other $3,500 to make up for the total cost of $11,400 for design work is.

The decal, which may see some minor changes still, is meant to promote the Town of Ponoka, explained Donna Brinkworth, communications officer. “These pictures will be huge.”

Brinkworth said some years ago the town and the Stampede Association agreed to share the cost of the decal with a 65/35

split on costs. The town paid for the $1,400 in design work.

The decal shows some of Ponoka’s sites such as the river valley, the splash park, downtown and the Calnash Ag Event Centre, as well as a bucking bronco. The town’s logo and the Stampede Association’s logo are featured on the bus with phone numbers for the town and the ag event centre on the back.

Not everyone was pleased with the cost breakdown. Coun. Carla Prediger suggested next time council should look at the cost-sharing agreed on with the Stampede Association and Coun. Tim Falkiner agreed.

“Maybe the Stampede Association should pony up a few more dollars,” said Falkiner.

Mayor Rick Bonnett said that despite

those concerns, this was an agreement by the previous council and they need to honour it.

Coun. Sandra Lyon feels it is a good investment. “I think it looks great and it will bring great exposure to the town.”

Back to drawing board for EDB bylaw Councillors instructed Stephen Novak, economic development officer for the Town of Ponoka, to make some changes to his draft for a new Economic Development Board (EDB) operations bylaw.

Prediger said it was unclear how town council functions on this board. “There’s no statement in this bylaw that has a role for council.”

Coun. Teri Underhill wanted terms of membership clarified. The current draft states members should have no more than two consecutive terms of service. She feels there should be clarity on reapplying for a position on the EDB. The first term is for one year and the second is three, however, Novak says a member can take a one-year break and then serve two three-year terms if they want. This would only apply to new members, not those who have already served more than two terms.

Lyon suggested if a board member enjoys the work, they should be allowed to stay on for longer. “Why would you not want them there after four years?”

Mayor Rick Bonnett disagreed. He suggests taking a break offers others a chance try something different.

“I honestly believe that after so long, you get jaded,” said Bonnett.

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He says the EDB is not a career and sometimes a break is a good idea. Council sent the bylaw back to Novak to clarify terms of membership and council’s role on the board.

As a result of this decision, the two recommended EDB appointments were tabled until the bylaw is amended.

Community grant funding issue revisited One of the requirements for applicants of the Town of Ponoka’s community grant funding is to provide financial statements and follow up reports for projects of $1,000 or more.

Coun. Prediger feels this is too much to ask of applicants. She wants to see less strict guidelines for applicants.

“This is a very intensive application for $1,000.”

CAO Rachel Kunz said some of the intent behind the application process is to give council a chance to see how things went.

“You have to show there’s community involvement,” said Kunz.

Coun. Underhill added that forcing people to come back to council to tell the story from a trip or event is unnecessary. Prediger asked administration to make the application process easier and Underhill asked that the requirement to come to council be removed.

Administration will present an updated policy to council in the near future.

Realtor services Council has again tabled the decision to accept a proposal by realtor, Kelly Jones of Coldwell Banker Ontrack Realty, to be the agent to sell town-owned land.

Coun. Lyon recused herself from the meeting stating potential conflict of interest.

Coun. Prediger put a motion to postpone the discussion on the matter as Councillors Marc Yaworski and Loanna Gulka were not in attendance. Falkiner disagreed.

“It was divided right down the middle…let’s deal with it, let’s get it out of the way,” he said.

Prediger, Bonnett and Underhill voted in favour of postponement.

Multiplex planning Coun. Prediger wants administration to work with Ponoka County on finding grants for a new multiplex or to add on to the current arena.

She presented a motion to council, stating the Recreation Committee wants to see some action on this. Her motion asked for administration to consult with the county to find grant money for the development of a master plan and conceptual design of a multiplex.

Councillors voted in favour of the motion.

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Council unanimously approved a $25,000 commitment to the Lions/ Kinettes Centennial Park playground.

The Lions, Kinettes and Ponoka County have all committed $25,000 each to the project and with the town offering to help, the total amount comes to $100,000.

The committee for the playground plans to submit a Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant, which if successful, would garner matching grant funding of another $100,000 for the playground project.

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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Youth charged in suspected gang attack

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

A man has pled guilty to assault and was sentenced to a probation and heavy fines after accidentally punching someone over a balcony railing last year.

On April 11, 2013, Michael Carson attended a house party where another intoxicated male attempted to pick a fight with him. Because the man was so intoxicated, when Carson hit him once he lost his balance and fell over the railing, scraping and bruising his head and damaging his tailbone.

The Crown felt, looking at Carson’s previous record that includes assault and jail time, that he was an escalating offender.

Defense counsel told the court that in the time since the incident Carson has stopped drinking, regularly attends counselling, has steady employment, has become a devoted father to two children, is now living in Ponoka and has changed his peer group.

Counsel urged the court to look at the positive changes Carson has made and said jail time was not necessary.

“See how the progress of my life is now, the positive impact on society, the feeling is great,” Carson told Judge J.D. Holmes.

He added he had been in denial in the past, but after seeking help his eyes were opened to the troubled path his life was heading down. “I’ve devoted myself to being a devoted father . . .

I accept any punishment that’s handed to me today.”

Judge Holmes says he does not condone street fighting and at the same time the other man’s actions contributed to the outcome. He felt it was a difficult case to sentence because of the prior record and the positive preliminary report. “So that has a considerable amount of weight with me.”

Carson was handed a $1,000 fine. Verdict also included a two-year

probation to keep the peace and keep appropriate contact with a probation officer. He also consented to random testing and must abstain from alcohol and unprescribed drugs.

Impaired driver takes responsibility in court After being caught driving while impaired, a Sylvan Lake man faces the mandatory one-year driving prohibition and a $1,000 fine.

On Oct. 4, 2014, Robert Mehle, 34, was pulled over on 50 Street Ponoka for a burnt out headlight. The officer on patrol explained the situation but smelled alcohol on Mehle’s breath, who admitted to having two or three beers earlier that day.

Mehle failed the breathalyzer test with 0.10 and 0.11 blood alcohol levels.

“I should have never have been behind the wheel of that truck . . . I did wrong and I’m here to deal with it,” said Mehle, who put in his guilty plea at the earliest opportunity he had.

Disqualified driver sentenced After pleading guilty to driving while disqualified, a man saw his speeding charges dismissed and he was sentenced to multiple court orders and time in custody.

Kyle Pickup, 31, while driving a Hyundai, was behind the wheel of one of two vehicles simultaneously stopped for travelling at speeds reaching approximately 160km/hr on Sept.

11, 2014.

The driver of the first car was dealt with before the Sheriff approached Pickup, which is when he was discovered as a disqualified driver whose probation would be lifted Dec. 4, 2014.

Pickup now faces another oneyear driving prohibition, a probation to keep the peace with good behaviour and 30 day in custody to be served intermittently.

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Ponoka RCMP charged a youth with assault with a weapon after being identified in an attack last week.

Approximately five to eight people gained entry to an apartment building Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 3:50 p.m. on the 4600 block of 55 Street by pushing multiple apartment buzzers.

Witnesses state the culprits were all wearing red bandanas around their face and targeted a specific residence, which is why police think it may be gang-related.

There was a minor altercation at the apartment but the owner was able to prevent the individuals from entering the apartment.

Two individuals were reported to have a weapon; one a bat and the other a baton.

The matter is still under investigation.

Motorist and passenger engage in sex act A Camrose motorist and his passenger may have been a little embarrassed after being caught engaging in oral sex while speeding down the highway.

When members of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit clocked a black Ford Fiesta Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. at 176 km/h northbound on Highway 2 they didn’t realize the driver was also impaired and receiving oral sex.

After stopping the vehicle, police say the driver, a 46-year-old man, had trouble putting the car into park and they noticed his pants were down.

To make matters worse there was an odor of liquor emanating from the vehicle and the man is a suspended driver without a licence.

After being taken to the detachment he provided two blood-alcohol samples of .16 and .17.

He was charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving and driving while suspended.

The female passenger, a 30-year-old Red Deer woman, was charged with stunting causing a distraction.

Guns and cash stolen from area farm Police are investigating a break and enter that involved the theft of a large amount of cash and three pistols.

Some time between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11, culprits gained entry into a home in Ponoka County, broke into two safes and stole the items. The gun safe still had three rifles that were not stolen.

Nothing else was taken and the rest of the home was relatively untouched. Police are investigating.

Man charged after using bear spray A heated argument between a man and his ex-girlfriend over

alimony payments turned ugly after her new boyfriend bear sprayed everyone involved.

The 25-year-old Red Deer woman attended a home in Ponoka where her ex-boyfriend was on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. An argument ensued in the front lawn between the woman, her ex-boyfriend and his family.

That’s when the girl’s new boyfriend, a 22-year-old Red Deer man, pulled out the bear spray and sprayed most of the people involved.

At this point, the woman was in her car with her newborn baby.

One woman was taken to the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre for treatment. The man turned himself in to the detachment two days later and was released on cash bail. He is charged with four counts of assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes.

Speeder nabbed at 164 km/h A Saskatchewan driver travelling with expired insurance and registration had his car towed after being stopped more than 50 km/h over the speed limit.

The 35-year-old man pushed his 2002 Toyota Camry to the limit on Highway 2 Nov. 12 by getting up to a speed of 164 km/h on Highway 2. He faces a mandatory court appearance.

Cow shot dead Police are looking into the killing of a cow southwest of Ponoka recently.

Overnight of Oct. 30 someone aimed a rifle directly at the cow’s head and shot it dead. Police say there are some safety concerns as there are several homes nearby and they ask anyone who might know something about the incident to call the detachment or Crime Stoppers.

Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit received 70 calls for service last week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

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November Wind Ever since I was a boy, hunting has been a part of my life, and November always meant hunting. Growing up on a farm, it would mean getting into my hunting clothes well before dawn (after chores of course!), grabbing my gun and sneaking out to my stand on the back forty and staying out there all day if I had to.

This was something I have enjoyed all my life, and it was never so much about the kill that may or may not happen, but just being there, having a front row seat to the best show on earth, the rhythm of our natural created world.

In the deer stand, it is not hard for me to believe there is a God. In fact, in one of the most ancient books in the Bible, God takes another hunter to His outdoor theater and proves beyond doubt that He is Almighty, All-Knowing and All Powerful. Job exclaims at the end of his encounter: “ I know that You can do all things, and no purpose of yours can be thwarted.

I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; but now my eye sees you; therefore I retract and I repent in dust and ashes.”

Whenever I am out there, I feel small as I witness the wonders of a natural world controlled by a Supernatural Being.

I was thinking about this a few days ago. The ritual began well before daylight as it must. I had made arrangements to pick up my son-in-law and get out early to our blinds. It was close to -20

I had been hunting them. and the wind was blowing – a perfect day for a hunt.

The geese this year seemed As I settled into my blind to stay longer. I was out in and my vigil, I had all the a barley field and I realized clothes I could possibly why – the combine could put on, and I waited for the not get so much of the crop. shivering to start – it always But today, the day I was out does. But I also looked out, in my blind, was the day waiting and anticipating the to leave. All through the show and for when the curday, high flying Vs of watain opened. terfowl winged their way My first awareness of south, helped along by keelife came from the wind. watin. Something had told It was coming in from the them this was the day and Pastor north, crisp and cold and something was giving them Tom Cnossen rattling the leafless trees directions – not something, Maskwacis Bible around me. As the grey Someone.

Fellowship dawn slowly lightened up He is the same Someone Member of the the sky, I caught movement, who declared to Job that He Ponoka Ministerial and realized there had been had put in place the PleiaAssociation a kill nearby, and the magdes and Orion. These are pies and ravens had found constellations we hunters it. I thought again how Jesee in the fall night sky – sus tells us about the birds, they were there then and they remain. He and how their Father provides for them.

Though the buck had met an untimely is the One who knows the ordinances of end by the bullet of the hunter, the birds the heavens and fixes their rule over the received a gift and maybe just what it earth. Whether it is placing the stars in their place in the universe or commandwould take to get them through winter.

As I waited I began to hear them. ing the dawn and conducting the daily High flying geese and swans were mak- orchestra of life, He is there and He wants ing their way south on the north wind. to be known, and we can know Him. As Keewatin is the word the Cree use for it the Apostle Paul proclaimed: “…He is – north wind, winter maker, November not far from each one of us. For in Him wind. I wondered who had told the geese we live and move and have our being.” ( that this was the day. For months now Acts 17:27-28)

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Faith will always have a will and a way on our own or with choIt wasn’t that many years ago sen friends and family. that many of us will remember as Whatever our course of children going to elementary school life, our goals and our in the early grades, where the first beliefs may be, we can thing we did each morning was to rebe sure that faith will cite the Lord’s prayer together in our always find a will and a classroom. In those days, that special way to help us succeed tradition was as common as getting and to get our special our annual immunization shots from message across. Here the community nurse, learning the is a delightful little three R’s, or going out for recess, true story concerning but for some reason, of which many the spirit and determiare not sure, the age-old and chernation of the students ished prayer is no longer being said Mike Rainone of the Eastern Shore in many of our schools, events and Hammertime District High School other locations. in Musquodoboit HarOf course, in our great nation, bour, Novia Scotia. everyone is allowed their choice and The Big Sneeze freedom of religion, as well as the right to pray They walked in tandem, each

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of the 92 students filing into the already crowded auditorium for their graduation ceremony. With their rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps in place, they looked almost as grown up as they felt.

Their dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles and their moms freely brushed away the tears.

This class would not pray during the commencements, not by choice, but because of a recent court order prohibiting it. The principal and several students were very careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the new direction. They presented excellent inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their

families. The speeches were very nice, but they were quite routine until the final speech would result in an overwhelming standing ovation.

A solitary student walked proudly up to the microphone, where he stood still and silent for just a moment, and then it happened. All 92 students, every single one of them suddenly sneezed... The student on the stage simply looked out at the audience and uttered “God bless you” and then quietly walked off the stage. The huge audience suddenly exploded into applause, and this vibrant graduating class had found a unique and wonderful way to invoke God’s blessing on their future, with or without the court’s approval.

They also had drugs in the good old days We all know very well that in today’s fast-paced world, we have countless drugs and magic cures for absolutely everything that might ail us, or may promise to help us to be more ‘peppy’ and spry no matter what our age might be. Although unfortunately some of these so-called ‘fixes’ are now being abused in many areas, I found an interesting article the other day explaining that while there were also all sorts of drugs and elixirs available in the ‘good old days’, they were used strictly for ‘medicinal’ purposes’ and here indeed are some of those early natural and completely legal cure-alls. continued on page 7

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Reflections of Ponoka

A busy crew of the Alberta Hospital Volunteer Fire Department go through a vigorous practise session with the new truck on the grounds in the 1970s.

The history of the Alberta Hospital Fire Department

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

Among my fondest memories of growing up on the Alberta Hospital grounds in the 1960s was the big crush I had on Dianne Mathias, getting to play around up at the big hospital farm and occasionally getting a ride on the fire truck. The initial construction of the Provincial Mental Hospital treatment centre was completed in 1912, but for the many busy decades that followed, the patient list grew quickly, new facilities and staff were added, and protection and safety measures had to be put into place for the 24-7, year round day-to-day operation.

The first Fire Brigade In the very early days, the hospital’s humble firefighting equipment consisted of a high-wheeled apparatus with a mounted pressure tank about the size of a domestic water heater. In the event of a fire or emergency, the heavy and cumbersome apparatus had to be hauled around the grounds by manpower, and was always followed close behind by another man-powered vehicle that carried a few rolls of fire hose.

Some years later, the hospital machine and maintenance shop would build a new sturdy fire wagon and hose carrier on an old car chassis, and this vehicle would roar around the grounds putting out fires until the 1950s.

Before a fire chief was hired, internal drills were arranged and reviewed for the whole hospital by the male nursing office staff. The alarm would be set off and the evacuation routines were monitored and timed, with the importance of these vital drills being well accepted by staff and patients. Their dedication and keen participation in these regular drills were awarded by the fact that the evacuation of a 100 patient unit would be completed in approximately one minute.

The first major fire at the Provincial Mental Hospital occurred in 1926 when the dairy barns and silo at the farm burnt to the ground, but all other buildings in the huge complex were saved. The first automated fire alarm system was installed in 1928, which signaled an emergency, and summoned the fire crews to their duty. Those early fire fighters were

strictly volunteers, and included staff on duty that were not assigned directly to patient care, and could respond when the alarm was sounded. Early direction of the fire brigade was provided by the chief engineer of the hospital, and when Mr. Frank Young stepped down, the fire prevention and safety program became the duty of the maintenance supervisor, who worked for the Department of Public Health.

In the 1950s, the then Alberta Hospital Fire Department was completely reorganized, resulting in the purchase of a brand new, fully equipped fire truck and required accessories that were housed in a spacious new building directly across from the hospital garage and maintenance shop. It was during this time that another major fire occurred late one freezing winter night at the Farm Dormitory #2, which completely destroyed the structure, but thankfully all 60 patients were evacuated without injury under the quick direction

of the fire department and staff. A full time fire chief was later hired to be responsible for the ongoing day-to-day fire prevention and safety at the massive hospital complex, which at that time had over 1400 patients and 500 staff. Volunteer Fire Department members were given the unique opportunity to attend some fire-fighting courses in Edmonton taught by the Provincial Emergency Measures Organization, and on some occasions the A.H.P. Brigade was called on to assist the Town Of Ponoka Fire Department during major fires and emergencies. Some of the other members over the years included Jim Mullins, Bob Saruk, Wayne Jones, Al Sande, Dick McDonnell, George Watson, Dr. Keith Floyd, Jack Dykstra, Butch Stephenson, Earl Roberts, Ron Airey, Tim Liddell, Al Carter, Bev Umbach, Ed Nelson, Royce Spence, Mike Rainone Sr., Bill Savage, Chief Les Sitters, Garth Myers, Larry Oshea, Albert Bedard, Alvin Spelrem, A. Cadogan, G.A.F. Jones,

Photos AHP Fire Department

Doreen Scott, right and Eva Balerud were members of the P.M.H. Fire Department in the 1970s and would be the only women ever to serve in that role.

N. MacKinnon, Pete Campbell, and many others, all of whom were always very much appreciated by the patients and staff for their efforts and dedication to the task at hand.

The ladies on the AHP Brigade.

Doreen Scott and Eva Balerud were employed on the nursing staff of the Provincial Mental Hospital for many years, and in the 1970s were very excited and proud to become the first and only women to serve as members of the Alberta Hospital Fire Department.

Doreen and Eva, who are now retired, will always vividly remember their great experiences as a part of the volunteer crew.

“We would be called out for duty when the alarm rang in our homes, often in the middle of the night, which frightened us and woke everyone else up,” explained Mrs. Scott. “Dashing off to the fire hall and then hanging onto the back of the truck on the way to the emergency, often in freezing weather got pretty scary.

“The hoses were always wet and heavy to drag around, and on many occasions the pressure was so great that it knocked us on our butts.”

The girls also enjoyed participating in competitions as teams, working very hard to enhance their skills and to become respected and important teammates. Vigorous fire practices were held once a month on the grounds, which featured sessions of endurance and safety procedures, during which Fire Chief Frank Fertich was always kind and helpful to all members of the squad. Doreen and Eva stressed that their only pay for the privilege of serving on the AHP Fire Department was being able to live on the hospital grounds, and despite facing many tough fires, hardships and rigorous training along the way, they will always be very proud of having been a part of the team during the long and colorful history of the Alberta Hospital. The hospital fire department disbanded in the 1980s when the vital fire and safety service on the grounds was taken over by the Town of Ponoka Volunteer Fire Department, which carries on to this day at The Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury.

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Opinion

The challenge for Wildrose in the fall session Our provincial legislators returned to and right say they see varying signs, in line their seats in Edmonton this week with the with their perceptions and interpretations, new premier promising a new kind of lead- that Mr. Prentice is making decisions both ership in government with a completely to prop up the party machinery to muster reworked legislative agenda. internal support for his future moves and to correct some of A statement from the govthe wrong undertaken by his ernment’s press office said: predecessors, Ed Stelmach “As promised, Bill 1 will hit and Alison Redford. the reset button on property And protection of proprights in Alberta by taking erty rights is the first of those immediate steps to address wrong steps to be corrected, concerns raised by landwhich is timely and on target. owners. Bill 2 will deliver Interestingly, the main on the commitment made

by Premier Prentice to end opposition Wildrose Party Mustafa Eric entitlements and hold governhas been beating the drum Editor ment to account by enforcing on the same issue for sevthe highest ethical standards.” eral weeks now and Wildrose The statement then listed MLAs, including our local several legislative proposals MLA, have been writing arthat would be included in the fall agenda of ticles and making speeches on the need to the provincial legislature, which included, secure the property rights of the landownamong others “The Horse Racing Alberta ers, including contracts and agreements Amendment Act”. Go figure. they sign with other parties to utilize their As the newly installed, Ottawa-ripened land in various ways. premier of the province sets out to impleAt one level, it is fortunate that the opment his agenda, observers from both left position and the governing party agree on

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the priorities that need to be tackled, in this case the property rights.

At another level, it will be interesting to see what kind of opposition strategy the Wildrose will be left to follow once the adoption of new property rights legislation takes all the wind off their sails, at least for the time being.

As it is well known, opposition is a very important function in parliamentary democracies, so much so that in many countries, the opposition leader is placed right after the head of the executive power in state protocol. This is because the main opposition party is meant to be the main factor balancing the force of the government majority.

However, in Canada, and in Alberta, in particular, we seem to be lacking strong, efficient opposition forces to challenge the governing political forces.

Wildrose have gained prominence thanks to the clumsy criticism of the PC policies by the provincial Liberals and NDP (and Greens) and once they have gained their main opposition title, Danielle Smith and her colleagues did not really have much of a challenge because Ed Stelmach and his

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Jeff Heyden-Kaye Reporter

successor were so inefficient politicians.

Now they have a much more experienced, knowledgeable and efficient PC leader to tackle in the shape of Premier Jim Prentice.

How Ms. Smith and her colleagues will handle their task of leading the opposition in the course of the next few months might well determine whether we will have the beginnings of another four decades of PC government in Alberta.

In this process, a well-oiled governing party machinery and effective government under the leadership of Mr. Prentice might well be an opportunity for Wildrose Party to learn how to improve their performance as the main opposition.

A battle-hardened rival is always a good opportunity for a fighter to learn from his mistakes, learn and develop new moves to identify and exploit the weaknesses of the opponents.

Let’s hope that Wildrose leadership will make use of this opportunity to become a better opposition force, and in the process they might prove their worth to be the next governing party of the province.

Amelia Naismith Reporter

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After the magnificent and successful celebration of Ponoka’s first Festival of Trees last week, everyone should now really be into the jolly Christmas spirit. Some of the festive events coming in the next couple of weeks will include: The Ponoka Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Town Hall, followed by the ‘Almost Midnight Madness’ shopping spree around town from 6 until 11 p.m.; and then the annual visit of the glitzy CPR Holiday Train on Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. at 50 Street and 47 Avenue.

Please don’t forget to help fill the annual collection boxes in the stores in support of Santa’s Anonymous and the Ponoka Food Bank, dress warm, and have a great week, all of you..

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EVENTS AND RECREATION Family Fun Night at Ponoka Youth Centre Thursday, November 20 from 6 – 9 pm. Face painting, bouncy house, food, games, crafts and more family fun! Admission is FREE with donations accepted on behalf of the United Way of Central Alberta.

Ponoka Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 21, 2014 at 5:30 pm At the Town Hall. Share a hot chocolate with Santa and sing carols. Fireworks at 7:00 pm.

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.

Mark Your Calendar The Holiday Train will be in Ponoka on Monday, December 8th at approximately 3:45pm. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank and catch the entertainment!

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.

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Library News CHRISTMAS CRAFT DAY: Ponoka Jubilee Library invites EVERYONE to come to the library on Saturday, December 6th from 12:00-3:00 for a Christmas Craft Day. Roll beeswax candles, make a candy cane wreath and create a handprint Christmas tree ball ornament. Everyone is welcome, but all children under 10 must be accompanied AND HELPED by an adult. Please stop by or call the Library at 403-783-3843 to let us know you are coming, we need to know so we can have supplies for everyone! Merry Ho Ho Ho! Family LEGO Club: Ponoka Jubilee Library invites children & adults to take part in our Family Lego Club.

Come build whatever your imagination can come up with! All Lego will be provided by the library, and the masterpieces will be put on display for all to see. Final meetings for 2014: Friday November 28th and Thursday December 11th. REGULAR MEETINGS: Every second week, alternating between Thursday and Friday. Ages 4+, all younger children must be accompanied or supervised by older sibling or guardian. No Lego bricks will come into or leave the library. No fee or registration required.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meeting November 25 @ 7 pm Visit our website: www.ponoka.ca for a copy of the agenda.

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Legion packed during Remembrance Day ceremony

BY JEFFREY HEYDENKAYE

Members of the community packed the Ponoka Legion, Branch 66, on Remembrance Day to honour the lives of soldiers who fought for Canada.

To start the ceremony, members of the Legion, RCMP, veterans and other community groups braved the wintry weather to march from the Ponoka County office to the Legion.

Bringing the solemn music of drums and bagpipes were members of the Pipes and Drums of Edmonton Transit.

Pilot Drew Watson conducted a flyover with his 1934 Harvard to honour Ponoka’s fallen soldiers and support from the community was strong with many community groups being represented during the laying of the wreaths.

Legion chaplain Reverend Len Eichler gave an impassioned speech with words of caution directed at Canada’s leaders.

Eichler was deeply moved by the funeral of Cpl. Nathan Cirrilo in Hamilton, Ont. Cirrilo’s son Marcus attended the funeral, which made a lasting impression on Eichler.

“He’s (Marcus) wearing a shirt that seems several sizes too big for his neck and a hat that is definitely too large for his head. It’s the cap that his father wore just a few days ago,” said Eichler.

He suggests the world around Canadians has become confusing as he feels the country should be able to celebrate freedom of all religions and cultures. Many people came to Canada seeking freedom to worship any religion.

“They were free to worship. They were free not to worship . . . This is Canada but things are changing folks,” said Eichler.

The efforts of veterans from past wars are being forgotten with feelings of fear and threatening acts but Eichler does not want to forget the sacrifices made. Many who returned suffered from posttraumatic stress disorder and struggled to find their way into society.

“These are the freedoms our veterans died for,” he said.

Eichler says active soldiers and veterans must now be careful with what they wear in order not to be targeted, which is adding to the fear and worry over safety in Canada. He suggests there is only so much freedom to go around.

“I don’t want anymore rights and freedoms.

Freedoms are like a pie in the holy sky, there’s only so much to give,” he added. “By demanding a bigger slice for myself I am diminishing that which is left for my fellow citizens.”

With worries of terrorist acts inside Canada, Eichler feels Prime Minister Stephen Harper and policy makers must be cautious in upcoming days.

“We hope they are going to put in new legis-

lation to give us more security but they have to be careful not to infringe on our liberties,” said Eichler.

After the ceremony, the pipe band played several songs before a large lunch.

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Maskwacis veterans memorial unveiled on Remembrance Day

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Chief of Ermineskin Cree nation Randy Ermieskin lays a wreath at the newly unveiled cenotaph at the Samson nation reserve in Maskwacis on the Remembrance Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Chiefs and council members, veterans and elders of the four Cree nations of Maskwacis braved Arctic cold weather conditions to take part in the unveiling of the Maskwacis cenotaph at the Samson nation on the Remembrance Day, Tuesday, Nov.12.

A short procession to the site of the memorial just on the right hand side at the entrance to Samson from Highway 2A was followed by the unveiling of the memorial by the chiefs and representatives of the four bands of Maskwacis.

The speeches made during the ceremony paid tribute to the patience and perseverance in efforts that took years to bring the project for the veterans memorial to a successful conclusion.

Cameron Alexis, Treaty 6 Regional Chief, who was among the participants at the ceremony, said in his remarks that the monument unveiled was an exemplary tribute to veterans as he said he had not seen a similar monument in many of the First Nations he visits as part of his duties.

Following speeches and the observation of two minutes of silence starting with Last Post, the ceremony moved to indoors due to extremely cold weather.

In the course of the ceremonies, the names of veterans of the Maskwacis bands were read and a special tribute was paid to Wilton Littlechild, honourary chief of the Maskwacis Cree.

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The EEU is the same organisation that Ukrainians rebelled against joining last year when their pro-Moscow former president, Viktor Yanukovych, abandoned plans for closer ties with the European Union (EU). But Kazakhstan under Nazarbayev has always been on good terms with Russia, so Russia’s autarch, Vladimir Putin, immediately cracked the whip.

“Kazakhstan never had any statehood (historically),” Putin said. Nazarbayev merely “created” the country – with the clear implication that it was an artificial construct that might, if the wind changed, just be dismantled again. With Russian troops in eastern Ukraine “on holiday” from the army (but taking their armoured vehicles and artillery with them), it was a veiled threat that Kazakhstan had to take seriously.

There has actually been a Kazakh state. Almost the entire area of the current country, and substantial parts of neighbouring countries, were ruled from the 15th to the 18th centuries by a powerful Kazakh khanate, the traditional form of state among the Islamic, Turkic-speaking peoples of Central Asia. The reason it never evolved into a modern state is that the whole area was conquered and colonised by the Russian empire.

Russia is still the only great power within easy reach of the Central Asian states, and it underlined its displeasure with Nazarbayev by holding military exercises near the Kazakh border in early September. But Putin was not just restoring discipline in a prospective member of the EEU, his pet project to rival the EU. Putin’s strategic objective is to control oil and gas traffic across the landlocked Caspian Sea. The last thing Moscow needs is cut-price competition from Central Asian producers in its European markets.

Moscow at the top of the Caspian Sea and Iran at the bottom have their own pipelines to get oil out to the markets. Azerbaijan, on the western shore, has built pipelines through Georgia into Turkey, one of which reaches the Mediterranean, so Russia cannot control its exports.

But Moscow still has a stranglehold on the big oil and gas producers on the eastern side of the sea, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

Neither of those former Soviet republics can escape Moscow’s grip unless it can move its oil and gas in pipelines across the Caspian seabed to Azerbaijan and out to the Mediterranean from there. So Putin has been trying for years to get a Russian veto on any such pipelines.

He’s nearly there.

If the International Law of the Sea applied, then each country’s Exclusive Economic Zone, with control over seabed developments, would extend 300 nautical miles from its coast. The Caspian is not that big, so all five EEZ’s would meet in the middle – and Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan’s zones would both touch Azerbaijan’s, so the question of trans-Caspian seabed pipelines would be beyond Moscow’s control.

But since the Caspian Sea is not part of the world ocean, the five countries around it can agree on any local rules they like. Russia is by far the greatest power on its shores, and the rules it likes would confine each country to a 15-nautical-mile sovereign zone and a 25-mile exclusive fishing zone.

Under this regime, the middle of the sea would remain a common area where any development would need the consent of all five countries. Hey presto! A Russian veto on any pipelines crossing the Caspian Sea, and continuing control over oil and gas exports from Central Asia to Europe.

Following a summit meeting of the five countries’ leaders in Astrakhan at the end of September, it’s practically a done deal, although the final treaty will not be signed until 2016. Late last month Richard Hoagland, U.S. assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs, visited Astana, the Kazakh capital, and said that the US firmly supported Kazakh independence and territorial integrity, but everybody knows who’s boss in the region.

Sidelining Kazakh and Turkmen competition in the European gas and oil markets will not help Moscow much, however, if Putin’s behaviour on Russia’s western borders continues to frighten the Europeans. They will be scrambling to cut their dependence on Russian gas and oil as fast as they can, and the fracking Americans, with their soaring production, will be more than happy to help.

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

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Prairie farmers want clarity on transparency of CWB He feels it is an issue of fair compensation to the many farmers who helped build the CWB, Farmers across Canada are becoming increas- which was publicly funded up until recently. ingly agitated over a perceived lack of transparency While the organization is under consideration for regarding changes at the Canadian Wheat Board being privatized, Wells does not feel those funds (CWB). should go to the company taking over.

Most recently, a group called the Friends of the Recently, the Farmers of North America put in CWB was pleased to see four of their members a bid to own and operate the CWB, but they were allowed to move forward with sections of a class turned down. action suit.

Wells says nobody involved in this CWB conThe class action suit is over the alleged mis- troversy is disputing that farmers were the ones allocation of funds that paid for the assets, and assets of the CWB “There’s still a bunch of gov- and yet they cannot once the farmer control seem to fight the issue. of the corporation was ernment money that’s tied up He also stated that nodisbanded. in that organization.� body has been able to Plaintiff farmers Stewart Wells, Friends of CWB examine financial docuHarold Bell, from Britments of the CWB after ish Columbia; Andrew 2012.

Dennin from Manitoba, Nathan Macklin from The Farmers of North America (FNA) reAlberta and Ian McCreary, from Saskatchewan cently questioned, through a press release, the have been given the green light to appeal to the privatization of the CWB, underlining confusing Supreme Court of Canada over certain parts of the statements over their bid to acquire it. class action suit, explained Stewart Wells with the “Farmers are telling us that they are deeply Friends of the CWB. disturbed about the CWB privatization process. “There’s still a bunch of government money Recently, FNA learned that their bid to acquire that’s tied up in that organization,� said Wells. the CWB, backed by strong farmer-interest, was A suit was launched for farmers to get com- rejected. This is a clear message that there is no inpensation as the CWB was publicly funded. The terest from CWB management to include farmers four plaintiffs were allowed to submit a suit but in a meaningful way in the privatization process,� not over CWB assets. They are in the process of states the release. finding out whether the Supreme Court will conIt further stresses “It is their opportunity to sider their case, said Wells. own, and accrue benefits from, the value chain.

He says even if they can’t sue over the assets, Farmers envision it to be run by industry experts this class action suit could see money in the tens or to optimum industry standards, independent of even hundreds of millions of dollars. government, with no expectations of government “There’s a lot of money involved in this whole assistance or involvement in the future.� organization, in this whole upheaval,� stated Wells.

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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

First Nations demand representation on WCPS board

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) board of trustees is weighing options with regard to the appointment of a First Nations member to the board.

While the board has had the same discussion in the past, the latest debate follows a letter that the four bands of Maskwacis sent to the Minister of Education.

However, similar to the past, they have not yet taken any action regarding the recent letter. “They just sent that letter to the Ministry, we haven’t heard anything back from them (the ministry),” said Trudy Bratland, chair of the board.

One Sept. 8, 2014, the chiefs and councils of the Maskwacis Cree decided they felt there was not equal representation for the First Nation students attending schools in the division.

A portion of the letter states: “The proposed amendments to Alberta’s Education Act, in effect on September 1, 2015, offer some recourse in such a situation, if there is an education service agreement in place with the First Nation. However, in this case, the schools in Ponoka serve no less than four surrounding First Nations, being the Maskwacis Cree.”

“On an early poll of the Maskwacis Cree Nations’ students enrollment in Ponoka Public Schools (el-

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“We have a lot of unanswered questions about having someone appointed to the board,” Bratland added.

The trustees are all elected to their positions and Bratland says that one factor remains a concern. She feels, without being elected to the board, a member will not have to face the same level of accountability.

Because of the new Education Act, Bratland also is not sure who will have the final say on the matter, the WCPS board or the province. “And that’s part of the reason we’re still investigating.”

The four bands’ letter also mentioned the act and they feel it will offer “recourse” for their concerns.

Bratland says the board is always looking to make sure the First Nations students of the division are given the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

Wetaskiwin has had an appointed First Nations representative sitting on the division’s board and both Bratland and the four bands think it has been positive.

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Municipalities received a bit of a financial boost this year with the renewal of the Federal Gas Tax for another 10 years.

Ponoka County CAO Charlie Cutforth says the $451,200 per annum they are allotted will go right into road and bridge rehabilitation.

“We’ve been lamenting for some time that bridge funding gone away,” said Cutforth.

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Cutforth was aware that plans were in place to renew the Gas Tax but that could not be made public until the deal was finalized.

Cutforth says the county has in excess of 200 bridge structures in its area, some are culvert structures and he says about 85 per cent of them were constructed at least 50 years ago. “So they’re all aging at kind of the same time.”

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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Looking for roses in December It seems winter, with all its white on white chilly frosting, has arrived.

As usual, I’m not very seasonal and I found myself on the day of the first great, white snowstorm trying desperately to pull a snow shovel out of the shed where it was lodged somewhere behind the lawnmower.

“You’re not very well prepared,” someone said Treena Mielke jokingly. I was prepared On The to be all offended, except Other Side he was at the other end of the snow shovel when he said it.

Was it really only a week or two ago my son and I had winterized the back yard, storing hoses, cleaning out flowerbeds and stacking lawn chairs?

I was so proud. Now I can’t even find my snow shovel. Ice scrapers? Mitts? Boots? Where is all that stuff?

But, prepared or not, winter is here. And, no doubt, as usual it will be cold, harsh, unforgiving and last for a very long time.

Really it just goes from bad to worse.

But, still there is, even in the deepest, darkest of winter those moments that just seem so awesome; sort of like coming in from the cold to a room with a fireplace that crackles and snaps and emits heat of some sort.

Also, wrapping your fingers around a mug filled with something very hot like coffee or hot chocolate or even better, some kind of alcoholic beverage that is guaranteed to warm your insides.

Anyway, these are those moments that are kind of like roses in December, except of course they may be buried under the snow, and you have to really look for them.

This year, I have already had a few such moments to warm me up.

For instance, I attended the Remembrance Day Service in Red Deer, which was held outside. It seemed ridiculous for such a warm weather person as myself to even think about attending, but I did.

And, there I was freezing, snapping pictures and, weirdly enough, feeling all warm and happy.

I’m sure it had to do with all the people who were walking up to my brother, who is a Korean War vet and shaking his hand and saying “thank you.”

It was incredible, really, and it goes to show you that a person can feel proud, humble and slightly surprised all at once.

That was me, not my brother, whose smile was brighter than all his medals, so I’m guessing he was more than pleased with all the attention.

And then there was the baptism of my youngest grandson, Jacob.

When his mom handed the child, dressed in his little white christening outfit, to me after the event, I knew, without a shadow of a doubt, I would have braved 100 snowstorms just to be there. As it was, there was only one, and as I was driving through it, I kept muttering to myself “I’ve driven in worse than this,” which I have, but, for some reason, that thought didn’t seem all that comforting.

Anyway, its only just November and we have a long, long way to go before the time changes and the sun is, once again, benevolent and the grass grows green and people sit on their decks and are all happy just because.

So, until that time, its best to find those moments, whatever they be, that keep you warm and happy, even when the thermometer goes a little crazy and registers some off the wall number that is far too cold to even write about.

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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

The Legion was full of vendors and buyers during a Winter Wonderland craft sale Saturday, Nov. 15.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Legion full of Christmas shoppers

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

added Winters. “I felt there was a need for something like this.”

She tries to bring one vendor per company and then limit the number of categories to give shoppers a large variety of sellers.

“Most of the people here are actually moms… so it’s kind of nice to support women in business too,” said Winters.

The only real thing limiting her is the space.

Winters says she would like expand the number of vendors but cannot find a place in Ponoka that can accommodate all the vendors who want to take part.

Another benefit of hosting the sale at the Legion is the close proximity to the busy Highway 2A.

There was barely any room to walk at the Ponoka Legion during the Winter Wonderland sale last weekend.

The sale brought home crafters and businesses of all kinds to the Legion Saturday, Nov. 15 with hundreds of buyers looking for a great homemade Christmas gift. This is the third year of the Winter Wonderland and it keeps getting bigger, said organizer Charlotte Winters.

“We had 200 people lining up from 9:30 a.m. outside, just to get in,” she explained.

She said vendors book months in advance for a chance to sell their wares and spots were completely booked in early May. “Last year we had about 750 people through the door.”

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PONOKA NEWS 17

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Ponoka’s 1st Annual Festival of Trees

Presented by

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Larger than life. Isabella Sweet takes a look at the large Christmas Trees on display.

Maisey Marsh puts on her smiley face during Breakfast with Santa.

Inaugural Festival of Trees garners huge success

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Jonas and William Oevereem have a fun moment with Santa Claus Saturday, Nov. 15 during Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by Julie’s Travel.

Anna Dewald celebrated her birthday at the Festival of Trees Seniors Tea, Friday Nov. 14, sponsored by ATB Financial.

Close to 200 people gussied up to help raise money for the Ponoka & District Health Foundation by attending a Gala Dinner, held Thursday Nov. 13 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre, sponsored by Alberta Flares.

Ponoka’s first annual Legacy Ford Festival of Trees ended Saturday Nov. 15 and the results far surpassed anyone’s expectations.

Co-chair Sherry Gummow says a lot of individuals came into the event not quite knowing what to expect or what it was about and that may have led to a few minor kinks.

“I think we exceeded our wildest dreams,” said Gummow.

The Nov. 13 live auction gala and dinner kicked off the event with the twinkle of thousands of Christmas tree lights and festive holiday spirit as celebrated charity auctioneer and entertainer Danny Hooper sold five trees and numerous other items, such as a trip to Cancun, Broadway tickets, golf packages, the president’s box for the Ponoka Stampede, high school tutoring, hair care, fashion gift certificates and children’s John Deer equipment.

The auction brought in $39,925 with proceeds going to the Ponoka & District Health Foundation with a focus on pediatric equipment.

Hooper was not shy about pushing the cause and the auction began with a $10,000 donation from Gary Kohlman after Hooper asked if there was anyone in the crowd who would step forward and sponsor a fully stocked emergency cart.

Other donations were made by Tyler Fessler, $1,000; Pat Boardman, $1,000; Sherrie Meilleur, $1,000; Jorgenson Homes, $2,500; Ivy Pugh, $1,000; Gail Zerbe, $200 and Amelia Naismith, $200. This brought the total amount raised to $15,900 before the actual auction had even begun.

“I think the Health Foundation will be very

pleased,” said Gummow.

Other top selling items of the evening included the Cancun trip, $3,000; the Cervus Equipment Tree, $2,600; the Wine Tree, $2,300 and the Legacy Ford Tree, $2,200.

“I think it was exceptional,” said Gummow, referring to community support.

“It was a wonderful atmosphere,” said Hooper.

Between events such as the Gala, Breakfast with Santa, general viewing and a Seniors’ Tea, the festival saw as many as 850 attendees. The Breakfast with Santa was a sold out event.

“We had a target,” said Gummow, referring to how many people were expected to attend the event over the course of its three days.

“Obviously, the community is very passionate about health care . . . the difference between good health care and great health care is philanthropy,” said Hooper.

“When it comes to kids, they hold a soft spot in people’s hearts,” he added.

“It was just a general success,” said Gummow. “Ponoka must have been ready for something like this because they really stepped up.”

Each tree had a theme pertaining to the sponsoring business and Gummow made sure to thank the sponsors and the talented decorators, as planning for the event began with preliminaries in March and became heavy over the summer. “We couldn’t have done it without our sponsors.”

“The volunteers did a wonderful job organizing a first-time event, they did a lot of work,” said Hooper.

“The bar has been set for next year,” said Gummow.

Charity auctioneer Danny Hooper brings out some of the deliberate last minute donations for the wildcard auction during the Legacy Ford Festival of Trees dinner evening, Nov. 13.

Got 2 Dance Productions presented some dance numbers during the breakfast, Saturday, Nov. 15. Here a young group of ballerinas prepare to dance.

Photos by Jeffrey Hayden-Kaye and Amelia Naismith

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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

PONOKA NEWS 17

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Ponoka’s 1st Annual Festival of Trees

Presented by

Legacy Ford Ponoka

Larger than life. Isabella Sweet takes a look at the large Christmas Trees on display.

Maisey Marsh puts on her smiley face during Breakfast with Santa.

Inaugural Festival of Trees garners huge success

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Jonas and William Oevereem have a fun moment with Santa Claus Saturday, Nov. 15 during Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by Julie’s Travel.

Anna Dewald celebrated her birthday at the Festival of Trees Seniors Tea, Friday Nov. 14, sponsored by ATB Financial.

Close to 200 people gussied up to help raise money for the Ponoka & District Health Foundation by attending a Gala Dinner, held Thursday Nov. 13 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre, sponsored by Alberta Flares.

Ponoka’s first annual Legacy Ford Festival of Trees ended Saturday Nov. 15 and the results far surpassed anyone’s expectations.

Co-chair Sherry Gummow says a lot of individuals came into the event not quite knowing what to expect or what it was about and that may have led to a few minor kinks.

“I think we exceeded our wildest dreams,” said Gummow.

The Nov. 13 live auction gala and dinner kicked off the event with the twinkle of thousands of Christmas tree lights and festive holiday spirit as celebrated charity auctioneer and entertainer Danny Hooper sold five trees and numerous other items, such as a trip to Cancun, Broadway tickets, golf packages, the president’s box for the Ponoka Stampede, high school tutoring, hair care, fashion gift certificates and children’s John Deer equipment.

The auction brought in $39,925 with proceeds going to the Ponoka & District Health Foundation with a focus on pediatric equipment.

Hooper was not shy about pushing the cause and the auction began with a $10,000 donation from Gary Kohlman after Hooper asked if there was anyone in the crowd who would step forward and sponsor a fully stocked emergency cart.

Other donations were made by Tyler Fessler, $1,000; Pat Boardman, $1,000; Sherrie Meilleur, $1,000; Jorgenson Homes, $2,500; Ivy Pugh, $1,000; Gail Zerbe, $200 and Amelia Naismith, $200. This brought the total amount raised to $15,900 before the actual auction had even begun.

“I think the Health Foundation will be very

pleased,” said Gummow.

Other top selling items of the evening included the Cancun trip, $3,000; the Cervus Equipment Tree, $2,600; the Wine Tree, $2,300 and the Legacy Ford Tree, $2,200.

“I think it was exceptional,” said Gummow, referring to community support.

“It was a wonderful atmosphere,” said Hooper.

Between events such as the Gala, Breakfast with Santa, general viewing and a Seniors’ Tea, the festival saw as many as 850 attendees. The Breakfast with Santa was a sold out event.

“We had a target,” said Gummow, referring to how many people were expected to attend the event over the course of its three days.

“Obviously, the community is very passionate about health care . . . the difference between good health care and great health care is philanthropy,” said Hooper.

“When it comes to kids, they hold a soft spot in people’s hearts,” he added.

“It was just a general success,” said Gummow. “Ponoka must have been ready for something like this because they really stepped up.”

Each tree had a theme pertaining to the sponsoring business and Gummow made sure to thank the sponsors and the talented decorators, as planning for the event began with preliminaries in March and became heavy over the summer. “We couldn’t have done it without our sponsors.”

“The volunteers did a wonderful job organizing a first-time event, they did a lot of work,” said Hooper.

“The bar has been set for next year,” said Gummow.

Charity auctioneer Danny Hooper brings out some of the deliberate last minute donations for the wildcard auction during the Legacy Ford Festival of Trees dinner evening, Nov. 13.

Got 2 Dance Productions presented some dance numbers during the breakfast, Saturday, Nov. 15. Here a young group of ballerinas prepare to dance.

Photos by Jeffrey Hayden-Kaye and Amelia Naismith

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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

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PONOKA NEWS 19

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Anne of Green Gables promises fun and laughter

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Canada’s most beloved orphan has found her way to the Ponoka stage for this year’s performance of Anne of Green Gables by the Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society.

Interest in the play has grown; Global News interviewed lead actors Bailey Atkinson, playing Anne, and Perry Wilson, playing Matthew Cuthbert, as well as securing a full page in the Red Deer Advocate.

Director Kevin Ferguson said he is extremely excited to see Atkinson take on the role of Anne and looks forward to showcasing everyone’s acting abilities.

“From top to bottom the cast is solid. You’d be pretty hard to find any fillers in there,” he added.

Taking on the third lead role of Marilla Cuthbert is Rhonda Merrick. Ferguson says all three have worked well together from the start of production.

Something most people don’t know is that Ferguson never liked the Anne of Green Gables story but he saw directing the play as a creative challenge. He has enjoyed trying out different ways of telling the story and hearing how Anne purists feel the story should be told.

He says the play would not have been as good as it is without the help of musical director Althea Bailey Atkinson brings the character of Anne from Anne of Green Gables to life during a dress rehearsal Sunday, Nov. 16.

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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

New figures, same outlook both canola and soybeans, we may see some increased demand domestically.

The only other catalysts that could (read: not for sure) help prices move higher is the relatively slow start to a Brazilian soybean planting season leading to a below-forecasted output there and the pesticide ban in E.U. affecting crop quality and output. As for wheat, the dry seedbed that Russian planters drilled into could lead to lower production there but a 12 per cent increase in acres could easily offset any losses. As mentioned, the Australian wheat harvest may get further downgrades but record global production this year is tough to justify higher prices just yet. Overall, this report seemed to act like a commercial and we’ll likely get back to our regular programming with the January W.A.S.D.E., where we can expect final revisions to the production numbers.

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 (1-855-332-7653).

It’s official: winter is here. Snow tic demand was increased, 2014/15 is starting to fall across most areas ending stocks are seen at two billion around and above the 49th parallel, bushels! As for soybeans, yields were which will limit the ability to take off raised by 0.4 from October’s estimate the remaining U.S. corn and soybean to 47.5 bushels per acre, a new record fields (might have to wait until spring!) (but slightly below analysts pre-report The cold could also have a negative ef- expectations). While output figures were raised to a record fect on the winter wheat 3.96 billion bushel crop, which has not yet entered increased domestic and a dormancy phase. The export demand kept the market really continues 2014/15 carryout at 450 to be pushed higher by million bushels. Finally, the soy complex despite for wheat, production was a W.A.S.D.E. report from relatively unchanged with the U.S.D.A. on Monday, ending stocks dropping November 11th that was slightly to 644 million not all that bullish for the bushels and on the global oilseed. Comparisons to level, only Australia saw the 2009/10 marketing a notable downgrade year when farmers slowed (now estimating a 24 their soymeal exports are BrennanTurner million-tonne crop but being made as this year, Farmlead we think it’ll be closer farmer selling of the oilto 22.5 million). From a seed is slow/behind the global carryout perspecaverage. Add this in with a strong cash soymeal market, poor tive, corn stocks are seen building 11 rail performance, and some techni- per cent year-over-year to 191.5 milcals pointing higher, we see soymeal lion tonnes and soybean inventories up above $400/short ton (was at $500 are ballooning a significant 35 percent in May/June though). All in all, de- from the end of 2013/14 to the end of spite a strong marketing year start for 2014/15.

So what does it all mean?! There soybeans with regards to demand, a bigger crop will offset it and while the doesn’t seem to be any significant corn crop isn’t as big as once thought, bullish fundamentals affecting the corn market right now whatsoever. it’s still huge.

The report showed corn yields As for the oilseed market, the 2014 dropping from October’s estimates to crop year has been brought to you by 173.4 bushels per acre, a stark contrast the word “record” – as in record U.S. to the upgrade to 175.2 the market was soybean production, record South expecting. Nonetheless, a record U.S. American output, and a record E.U. corn crop of 14.4 Billion bushels is rapeseed crop. Given the reality that still coming off and although domes- crush margins remain quite strong for

PONOKA RURAL CRIME WATCH ASSOCIATION (PRCWA)

Annual General Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7:00 pm At Ponoka County Office • Election of officers All members and newcomers are welcome

Silver Valley 4-H Riders report

VJV MARKET REPORT MARKET REPORT NOVEMBER 12TH, 2014 On Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 - 3232 head of cattle went through our rings & 2179 head on the Canadian Satellite Sale - TOTAL- 5411

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder bulls

120.00-132.00 111.00-121.00 90.00-115.00 128.00-145.00 130.00-150.00 145.00-154.00

Good Bred Cows 1900.00-2300.00 Older Bred Cows NONE Good Bred Heifers: 1800.00-2100.00 Cow/calf pairs (younger) NONE Cow/Calf pairs (older) NONE

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS 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:

208.00-220.00 226.00-232.00 235.00-240.00 241.00-259.00 255.00-267.00 273.00-313.00 305.00-353.00 350.00-390.00

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales 6 Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

160.00-190.00 80.00-250.00 200.00-380.00 .50-8.00 5.50-7.50 NONE

Rd Bales Rd Bales Rd Bales

190.00-206.00 200.00-220.00 215.00-231.00 225.00-236.00 240.00-252.00 245.00-267.00 265.00-293.00 300.00-318.00

NONE NONE NONE

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The Silver Valley 4-H Riders held their first meeting for the season on October 2, 2014.

There were a few new members in attendance which brings the total number of 15 members for the club. We held our elections and the executive this year is: President Sarah Archibald, vice president Lily Raugust, secretary Rebecca Wesner and the new treasurer is Brenna McCaughey.

We have lots planned for the year like volunteering, fundraising, themed rides, etc. We are very happy and fortunate to have our awesome instructors Carissa Raugust and Shayna Pugh with us again this year. We are also so excited that and assistant instructor Serafia Colyn is working with us again this year.

We held our first ride at the Ponoka Ag Centre on October 20, 2014. We held another ride at the Raugust farm on October 26, 2014, followed with doing all the vitals. Although it was cold, we had a blast; we love going on trail rides and look forward to our next ride, which will be held Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 at the Ponoka Ag Centre. We are so excited for another great year of 4-H! Vanessa Henderson Club Reporter

Crestomere 4-H Multi Club news ALYSSA HOPKINS

The seventh year of the Crestomere 4-H began this Oct. 4, when we had our first annual meeting at the Crestomere School. The meeting was led by Isabelle Stamm, who was voted club president. We discussed and planned upcoming events of the year, which we are all looking forward to.

This year, we are planning to do fun activities, charity work, and mainly completing our projects by the end of the year. What we have to do depends on which project is being taken.

This year, we have sheep, small engines, foods, woodwork and sewing as available projects, or there’s the option of coming up with a project to do on your own.

After the plans were discussed at the meeting, we went with our groups to begin our projects. The sheep group went to a sheep farm where we learnt many interesting facts about sheep. A sheep was even spray painted to identify each body part.

The club is looking forward to making many more fun memories this year, and we already have a great start.

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PONOKA NEWS 21

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Ponoka Stampede rodeo queen named Miss Rodeo Canada

St. Augustine students get hands on learning

world of rodeo pageants and had guided a number of Miss Rodeo America champions.

BY JEFFREY HEYDENFive entered the arena on Friday, Nov. 7 at the “They made it so you could talk about your KAYE Canadian Finals Rodeo with the dream of becoming strengths,” said Lucas. As a post-secondary commuMiss Rodeo Canada 2015, but only one would walk nications graduate, Lucas was able to tell the judges Students at St. away with the crown and this year it was Ponoka’s how she can use media to promote the sport.

Augustine Cathoown representative.

One such question pertained to Lucas’s rodeo hero Katy Lucas achieved her goal of becoming Miss Kadee Coffmann. “Doug (Wade) asked me if I got to lic School got some scientific Ponoka Stampede in May of this year but she had meet her what would I say, and I said ‘I wouldn’t say hands-on learning last week been dreaming of Canada’s highest crown since she anything I’d just listen.’” was three.

Each contestant was required to read a speech and during visits from sciA week after she received the title, and a new Lucas injected a little humor into hers by focusing on entists with the Telus truck, Lucas says she the funny, stereotypical World of Science. is still in shock. “Every The program is items cowboys keep in time I look out to the their trailers. called Science in Moyard, I’m surprised to see Following that was tion and is meant to that truck out there.” an article read and im- give young students a Before walking into promptu current event chance to enjoy some the arena that Friday, type questions to ensure fun aspects of scientifeach contestant was givthe next Miss Rodeo ic learning, explained en careful instructions Canada was well-educat- Grade 2 teacher Marion what to do and beed, up to date on current on Dick. ing a top-notch student events and could think on “They gear their who graduated from Leher feet. programming around thbridge College with Thursday, Nov. 6 saw the science curricuhonours, Lucas says she the contestants visiting lum,” explained Dick. listened carefully, right the Stollery Children’s She says the up until her name was Hospital and the St. MiScience in Motion proannounced. chaels Long Term Care “I barely heard my Centre, which supports gram gears its training name being called, I was many individuals with based on the age group so nervous . . . Nicole of students and what mental health issues.

(Briggs, Miss Rodeo “I was a little bit they are working on Canada 2014) was talknervous, I’ve never done in school. Dick suging to me but I don’t anything like that before gests the program is a remember what she in any of my rodeo queen great way for students said,” said Lucas. positions but when I got to hear the same teach“And one of the other there, it was really cool,” ing but from a different contestants had to actusaid Lucas. source. ally nudge me forward,” “So whether they “They just bring a she added. knew why you were different perspective,” The competition ran there or not, they knew said Dick. from Monday Nov. 3 to Katy Lucas was crowned Miss Rodeo they were happy,” she Scientists are Friday, Nov. 7 and Lucas Canada on Friday Nov. 7 during one of added, referring to the St. trained in presentasays she felt she might the last days of the Canadian Finals RoMichael’s patients. tions for small or win but the tough compedeo. Lucas was also crowned Ponoka “It wasn’t a cake large groups. Dick tition posed a challenge.

Stampede’s rodeo queen in May. walk,” Lucas reflected. says they planned for Nov. 3 brought the Photo courtesy of Katy Lucas One of the biggest chalhorsemanship event and smaller classes to give lenges of the competition Lucas was given three for her was the feeling kids more chance to animals she had never that she did not want to let her supporters down if she learn. Some of the fun ridden before to show off her abilities to the judges; lessons included unwas not crowned. she won the segment. “I just used my knowledge of Following the relief of no longer having to com- derstanding magnets, horses . . . to get the best out of each horse.” pete, Lucas spoke with Wade, who told her she needed working with reflecThe girls also had a written exam, which was to work harder on being composed of horse and rodeo knowledge. “I felt the herself without holding questions really related to what a Rodeo Queen should back. “I’m good enough know, so I felt confident in my answers.”

5015 – 46 Avenue to be myself; so think On Tuesday, Nov. 4 the contestants were imyou’re good enough to be Programs now on regular winter schedule mersed in their personal interviews. One of the judges Drop-in’s welcome at all events was Doug Wade, who is very knowledgeable in the yourself,” Lucas advised.

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Hailey Moench (top) and April Saddleback check out how convex mirrors reflect light Wednesday, Nov. 12 at St Augustine Catholic School during a Science in Motion class.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

tions and even working with liquid nitrogen to make pop. “Last year, we made ice cream,” she said.

Dick says she plans on bringing the program back to the school next year.

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“See Amid the Winter’s Snow” Concert of Choral, Orchestral and Celtic music

with Central Alberta Homeschool Choir, Rosedale Valley String Orchestra and Debbie Zepick

Friday, Dec 12 at 7:00 pm, New Life Fellowship Church, 20 Kelloway Cres, Red Deer, AB

Saturday, Dec 13 at 7:00 pm, Clive Baptist Church, Clive, AB Sunday, Dec 14 at 6:00 pm, Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, 4501 50 St, Camrose, AB Free will offering in support of Christian Life Centre for Boys in Mwanza, Tanzania.

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22 PONOKA NEWS

Sports

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

PSC send both sr. girls and boys to volleyball provincials

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

For one of the first times in many years, both the senior girls and boys’ volleyball teams from Ponoka Secondary Campus are heading to volleyball provincials.

The Broncs boys played a tough weekend at zones but were able to make it through as zone champions, explained coach Ron Labrie.

He says their opponents were “tough as nails.”

Labrie said the boys had a strong win against Sylvan Lake during their first match, defeating them in two sets. The Broncs played Camrose next, then Wetaskiwin, all in three

sets to make it to the finals against Lacombe.

This proved to be their toughest match yet.

“We were down 8-3,” said Labrie of the third set.

They were able to gain some momentum after teams switched sides and win 15-13. In the third set teams always switch sides after the eighth point is made.

“There were probably four (teams) that could’ve been there,” said Labrie of their competitors.

The boys are heading to provincials in Fort McMurray with their first game on Thursday, Nov. 13.

The Broncs girls’ volleyball team pose after securing first place at zones last weekend.

Both the boys and girls’ teams are heading to provincials this year.

The Broncs girls are headed to Cochrane for provincials after also playing a solid weekend.

“It feels incredible for these girls to reach their goal of provincials. We had set team goals at the beginning of the year and making provincials was one of them,” said coach Joely Churchill.

The last time they competed at provincials was in 2010 as a wildcard team from zones.

Churchill says losing to Lacombe in pool play caused them some concern.

“Wetaskiwin in the other pool upset Sylvan Lake and came out first in the other pool

which was better to our advantage. We had beaten Wetaskiwin twice before and went into our semi finals relaxed and confident,” she said.

Churchill says making it to the finals guaranteed a provincials berth and the girls relaxed enough to play a winning match against their rivals, the Lacombe Rams.

“We also passed the best we have under pressure, so we were able to run plays,” said Churchill.

She wants to keep that momentum going into provincials.

The Broncs boys volleyball team pose after securing first place at zones last weekend.

Photo courtesy of Laeta Morskate

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Stampeders struggle to find a rhythm with two losses

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The two losses for the Junior B Ponoka Stampeders last week mirrored each other with scores of 6-1 for the visitors in both home games.

Captain Cody Lemon said, being injured with rotator cuff problems, he had a unique vantage point observing both games. He says the toughest part for both games was watching the team struggle and being unable to do anything to help.

“It kills you not to be on the ice…

You want to be battling for the guys,” said Lemon.

The first game against the Red Deer Vipers Wednesday, Nov. 12 brought a different set of challenges; the Stampeders were dominated at every turn during that game.

“We lost every race to the puck,” said Lemon.

Vipers scored two in the first period and when Nate Higgins scored unassisted the only goal of the game for the hosts early in the second period, the visitors responded with three back-to-back

points. Vipers sealed the final score with one more goal in the third.

The Saturday, Nov. 15 game against Airdrie Techmation Thunder started slow for the Stampeders. Lemon feels the team had the potential to win but being down 3-0 at the end of the first period caused the main issues for Ponoka.

“It just seemed like we had so many different bursts of good hockey,” said Lemon.

Those bursts of energy were not enough to turn the tides of the game and secure a win. Lemon suggests if they want to win they need to start strong as soon as possible.

“You’ve gotta start right from when the puck drops,” he said.

Brendan Scott, with assistance from Kyren Karol and Tyson Crampain, scored their only goal in the Saturday game by capitalizing on a power play.

Four of the Thunder’s goals were made during power plays. Thunder scored two of their six in the second and the last one in the third. continued on page 31

Tyson Crampain (9) and Brendan Scott (10) of Stampeders seek an opportunity to score against the visiting Airdrie Thunder during the first period of their regular league game on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Centre. Airdire won the game 6-1.

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Wins and losses for minor hockey teams in weekend games

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Maskwacis Atom A Hawks Tier 2 team lost its Saturday Nov. 15 home game against Wainwright, 7-3.

Earning himself a hat trick, Dayzel Bull scored all three of the team’s goals.

The following day the team beat Red Deer in a close 6-5 away game.

Dayzel Bull scored four goals while teammates Kye Minde and Blaze Buffalo brought the number to six.

Ponoka Quality Paint/McDonalds Tier 2 Atom team won a Nov. 15 away game against the Sedgewick/Killam Sharks, 6-3.

Luke Simanton, Braedan Broullette and Kael each brought in one goal and Josh David earned himself three.

Ponoka Bantam Moose Tier 2 Bantam team tied 2-2 with the Innisfail Fourlane Flyers in a home game on Nov. 15.

Hunter Busat and Driston Louis

each scored one goal.

On Sunday, Nov. 16 the team lost 8-4 to Rocky Riverside Fuel Raiders.

Jayden Nokohoo, Cooper Jones, Rian vanDerWesthuizen and Cooper Rice each scored one goal.

Lacoka Peewee Female team lost their Nov. 15 home game 6-4 to Whitecourt.

Amanda Huchkowshi scored twice while Macy Auclair and Hailey Huchkowshi brought in one goal each.

Maskwacis Peewee Female Hawks were shutout in a 6-0 loss to Leduc during a Nov. 16 home game.

Lacoka Warriors Bantam team tied 3-3 with Wainwright during a Friday, Nov. 14 home game.

Meg Crawford scored once and Zoe Lorenz-Boser brought the total to three.

The following day the girls lost 4-3 to Stettler.

Megan Bailey, Kelli Rai Sieben and Jaymee Klinger each earned a goal.

Ponoka Midget B player Daniel Huchkowski makes a big score during a home game Friday, Nov. 14.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Lacoka Bantam girls showing strong start to season

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Bantam Lacoka goalie Heather Schellenberg keeps her eye on the puck during a home game Friday, Nov. 14.

With only one loss under their belts the Lacoka Warriors girls’ Bantam hockey team is having a good start to their season.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye The girls sit with a 6-1-3 record having lost their first game 4-3 to Stettler Sunday, Nov. 16. Many of the players are in their first official year as bantam players but have several years under their belts playing at this level, explained head coach Mark Sieben. “Half our team last year was Peewee aged playing Bantams.”

He says his daughter was brought up to play at the Bantam level for three years before finally being old enough for the Bantam team.

Sieben feels they have some strong potential for the next few years as there will be only three players graduating to the Midget level of girls’ hockey.

“For a girls’ team, we’ve got lots of sizes and strength there,” said Sieben.

One player has never even played hockey before but her skills come from years of figure skating. The Warriors play a 28 game schedule and have played 10 games so far. Sieben says his goal is to keep his team focussed on staying at the top of the league considering the other teams are going to do their best to defeat the Warriors.

“That’s something that we’ve been talking to the kids about. They have to come ready to play because people are going to see that,” said Sieben.

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Junior Broncs girls take silver in CWAJHAA finals

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

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The Ponoka Broncs’ Kiana green leaps high to meet the volleyball, sending it over the net to the scrambling Penhold Skyhawks. The girls competed in the 2J CWAJHAA in Stettler this past weekend. They went on to beat Penhold 2511 in the first set.

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The Ponoka Broncs girls’ volleyball team returned from Stettler this past Saturday, Nov. 15, with a silver finish in the CWAJHAA finals.

Ponoka went undefeated in round-robin play to face David Thompson for the gold medal, losing in two sets.

The first set was a nail-biting, back-and-forth rally-fest that ended in a score of 25-20 for Ponoka girls.

The team ran out of steam in the second set, though they continued to play hard, eventually conceding a 25-15 win to the gold-medal winners.

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Queens take silver at volleyball zones

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The St. Augustine Queens volleyball team came close to a second title run at provincials during zone finals last weekend but they had to be content with the runner-up position.

The final match against the Central Alberta Christian High School (CACHS) proved to be the their toughest game of the weekend with scores of 15-25, 25-21 and an extremely close third set of 13-15.

Coach Darren Josephison said in recent years CACHS has been the team to beat. “We beat them last year in the final and they beat us this year in the final.”

He says every game they played at zones was close, but the Queens’ experience at provincials helped secure a spot in the finals game. Actually, the first match of the weekend was against CACHS where the Queens ended with a win.

After losing the first set and then being down in the second, Josephison said the Queens woke up and fought for every point.

“At some point they decided we’re not going to give up the title that easily,” he explained.

In the last six years he has coached the Queens, the team has always earned a medal. This year CACHS was able to earn themselves a chance to win at provincials. The rivalry between the two teams is quite sportsman-like, says Josephison.

After the match, CACHS parents and coaches praised the Queens for their effort. “They were very complimentary to our girls,” said the coach.

The Queens have four graduating players this year.

The St. Augustine Queens volleyball team pose after earning silver during zones last weekend.

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HESBY On Thursday, November 6th, 2014, at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Gordon Oleen Hesby graduated this life very peacefully with many loving family members at his side.

Gordon was born in Lloydminster, SK on August 28th, 1938, a first son to Paul and Grace Hesby, brother to Pauline, Myrna and Anton. Gordon often reminisced on the hard work and special joys of growing up on a small family farm. He struggled to continue the farming life, but eventually Gordon sought work in other areas, managing a First Nations ranching operation in Hobbema for several years, followed by managing a school busing operation for Hobbema Transport in the Ponoka District.

Though Gordon faced many health challenges over the years, he very courageously pressed on and had the rare privilege of having his Mom and Dad alive while Gordon, himself, was well into his seventies. He was predeceased in recent years by his father, Paul, and mother, Grace Hesby; a step-son, Jon McMullin, and his mother-in-law, Rose Rogers. Also, sadly, just weeks ago he lost his brother-inlaw Sandy Sanderson of Weyburn, SK. Gordon is survived by his wife, Norma, his children Robyn (Peter), Barry (Tianna), Clifford (Deana) and Glen (Lisa); Step-children: Jeff (Kerstin), Jennifer (Darren) and Alison (Ken).

He was the proud Grampa of several grandchildren: Ethan, Shea, Korben, Abigail, Harlan and Arya; step-grandchildren Tyson, Tyler, Nathaniel and Alicia. He was blessed with many nieces and nephews. He is survived also by his sister Pauline and brother-in-law Jack Tyner of Lloydminster, AB, sister Myrna Sanderson of Weyburn, SK and brother, Anton Hesby (Jeanette) of Edmonton, AB; as well as a brother and sister-in-law, Allan and Susan Rogers of Brainerd, Minnesota.

Gordon retired to Vancouver Island in 2004 where he enjoyed the milder climate, fishing, camping, travelling and gardening. Deep down he remained a country boy, and had elected to be laid to rest with family in Streamstown, AB. Gordon was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by his family and many lifelong friends. A memorial service is in the planning stages at Streamstown, AB in April of 2015.

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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

Truckers/ Drivers

Business Opportunities

860

More than a job. Think career. Think ownership.

Class 1 Truck Driver (Western Canada) Primary Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

-Deliver rail equipment and material to various customers and and work sites

-Minimum one year experience/ familiar with the regulatory paperwork -Prepared to work independantly for long hours with frequent overtime while travelling throughout Western Canada

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-Load and unload company supplied truck (experience with loaders and other construction equipment is an asset)

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.

E: roger.eppert@candoltd.com F: (204)727-4100 www.candoltd.com

• 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

Truckers/ Drivers

OVERHEAD DOORS

860

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

Class 1 Truck Drivers

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

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

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

www.doorsondemand.ca

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

403-963-5000 Reaching 6000

$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

hrwetaskiwin@homehardware.ca Misc.

Help

THREE NEWSPAPERS for sale in east central Saskatchewan.

Interested parties may contact Bob Johnson 306-272-3262 or bob.johnson@sasktel.net.

Have a look and make me an offer

Misc.

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STA M P E D E

PART TIME HELP 2 or 3 days per week Hours: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Apply with resume to: Hammy’s Spirits Bay 5, 4502 50 Street Misc.

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HIRING

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P/T and

F/T cashiers Please drop off resumes in person or fax 403-783-8273

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ALLOWANCE NOT CUTTING IT? Join the PONOKA NEWS

households weekly

For just

870

Hammy’s SPIRIT S requires

Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE

Business Opportunities

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To submit a resume:

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880 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Carrier Team in the Riverside area.

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.

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Please apply, with salary expectations, by fax or email at; 780-430-5380 or info@awna.com.

No phone calls please. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

THIS?

Don’t waste time sifting through garbage online.

Find what you need from a trusted source.

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

$400 Gift Certificate 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.

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

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

403.783.3311

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

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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

Employment Opportunity: DISPATCHER Please submit applications to: Calnash Trucking 6526 44 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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SEEKING A CAREER in the Community Newspaper business? Post your resume for FREE right where the publishers are looking. Visit: awna.com/ for-job-seekers.

THIS IS a perfect job for a retiree or parent with school age kids!

We are hiring a

in Sylvan Lake & Red Deer Thursday/ Friday approx. 10 hrs/week.

Early morning start preferred. Email resume to: bmei@metronews.org

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION IS AN IN-DEMAND CAREER IN CANADA! Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program.

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

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Financial

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LEVEL 1 ENFORM CHAINSAW BASICS. 403-505-7297

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR: • Winch Tractor Driver • Bed Truck Driver • Picker Operator • Pilot Car Driver • Swamper For Local & Camp Work

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MAGAZINE MERCHANDISER

Employment Training

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Employment Training

Welding

YOU’VE GOT IDEAS for your farm that the banks don’t understand.

Input Capital gets it.

Up to $200/acre cash upfront. Partner with us.

844-715-7355; www.inputcapital.com

Legal Services

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.

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1170

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

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

Welding

1410

Please submit applications to: Calnash Trucking 6526 44 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

Used appliances available Six month warranty

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

MAIN: (403) 783-7591

and Appliance Service

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

Well Drilling

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Our Hostess’ Gifts and Information are the Key to Your New Community.

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

Personal Services

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Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

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

403-783-6272

Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

Rental Misc

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Well Drilling

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DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

Need RV or Self Storage?

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

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

First Call Towing

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

DENTAL CARE

783-3636

BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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

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

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

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

www.clinkerskennels.ca

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

We deliver and install your purchases.

403-783-4880

Well Drilling

1290

JUST MOVED?

Pet Services

Berni's Refrigeration

Misc.

Services

UNRESERVED BAILIFF SEIZURE AUCTION SALE. November 22, 9 a.m.

Modular Building Manufacturer 11750 - 181 Street, Edmonton. Info at: www.CenturyServices.com 780-944-9144.

Building Supplies

1550

LOOKING FOR A SHOP? Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices.

For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.

- General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS�

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

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5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

BOBCAT SERVICES

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

403-783-0663 HEATING

“Committed to your comfort�

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

This space could be yours for $

30

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 VETERINARY SERVICES

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

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

Dr. Bruce Wine

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

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PER WEEK.

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

Building Supplies

1550

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 REUSABLE: Hemlock Mats 4’x20’x12� foundations. Site access; architectural $190.; boilers 3.5m BTU $8900.; UPS $6500.; 1000 kilowatt generator $59,000.; Centrifugal fans $777.; marble; Lego blocks; Quonset; kitchen.

587-439-7840.

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

Dogs

1840

FOR RENT HIGH QUALITY LABRADOODLES and GOLDEN DOODLE pups Long time Breeder, text 306-521-1371 www.furtettishfarm.ca

Wanted To Buy

1930

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

Licensed dealer.

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

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 LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Lil Mule Logging Seeding & Tillage ............2210 403-318-4346

Misc. for Sale

1660

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.

Misc. for Sale

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

3060

Suites

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.

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

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

3 BEDROOM IN 4-PLEX, IN PONOKA. 4 appliances. Close to swimming pool & seniors drop-in Centre, no pets, mature tenants only 403-783-5493

Suites

3060

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Large bachelor suite includes utilities $600/mth 403-790-6011

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2 bdrm, 2 bath bsmt suite $800/mnth plus D. D. pay ½ utilities

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PONOKA Quiet N/S, non partier, clean, working renter only. * LARGE BACHELOR SUITE * LARGE 2 BDRM BSMT SUITE * 2 1/2 BDRM HOUSE on large treed lot.

403-704-1645

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

403-357-0287

1760

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Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Houses For Sale

4020

HOUSE FOR SALE

4 BDRM, 3 BATH HOUSE with 5 APPLIANCES IN RIVERSIDE Large deck, double detached garage Immediate possession Only $240,000 Will trade for land or cattle CALL 403-350-4262

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

Steel containers from 8' to 53'.

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

Realtors & Services

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

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Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

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THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS FOR

$30

PER WEEK.

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Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

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

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic

PLUMBING

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

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

Darcy’s Drilling Services • water wells drilled & serviced • new pump & pressure system installations • all types of pump repairs • well shocking Darcy Schmidt Ph: (403) 783-2220 Fax: (403) 783-8828

WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

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

VETERINARY SERVICES

BUNGALOW - Elizabeth Park Lacombe, smoke/pet free, very clean,, fully landscaped & fenced w/ deck & shed, 5 bdrms,, 3 baths, fireplace, att. garage, 2007, open house every Sun. 12-6 pm. 16 Emily Cres. or Call Marlene 403-782-7287 $414,900.

Farms/ Land

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4070

80 ACRE APPROVED SUBDIVISION www.comehometothevalley.ca

Serving the Valley Since 1971.

0DLQ 6W :ROIYLOOH 16 % 3 & H[W

For sale or possible trade.

Close to Tobin Lake, SK. www.simplesite.com/ migrationridgezoneresort Asking $225,000.

Phone 403-742-8574

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!

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Houses For Sale

4090

Manufactured Homes

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

FOR SALE

Seniors duplex built in 2008. Completely upgraded with new rugs and paint. Shows like new! Approximately 1100 square 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.

Houses For Sale

4020

Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations.

Bruised credit, selfemployed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

St. Augustine JV girls host volleyball playoffs

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Winning the league looked like a done deal for the St. Augustine junior varsity girls’ volleyball team last week, but strong opposition disrupted their plans.

Being first in the league secured home court advantage during playoffs Thursday, Nov. 13 and they were ready to take on their competitors. However, the same teams they beat in recent weeks appeared eager for revenge over the top team.

Things were looking good for Ponoka after defeating the Da-

vid Thompson High School from Rocky Mountain House 2-1 in their second match of the night. As fate would have it, the weakest team of the league won the banner that night. The Rimbey Spartans ended the season as league champions.

Coach Nicole York said the Spartans defeated St. Augustine in the semi-finals, forcing the home team to fight for third place. They lost 2-0 in that match.

“We were in the semi-finals and we peaked them (Rimbey) very badly in the first set 25-10,” explained York.

However, having only eight

players and one of them a libero — a rearmost roaming defensive player — York had little choice for substitutes. York says her team became extremely tired over the course of the playoffs. She is still proud of their efforts during the season.

“From not knowing if we had a team and now how far they’ve come along, I’m impressed,” said York.

“They exceeded my expectations,” she added.

She looks forward to players coming up next season.

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

4430

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money?

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Automotive

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Courtney Sinnott, of the JV girls’ volleyball team at St. Augustine, struggles to stop the ball during playoffs Thursday, Nov. 13 at home. The team lost the consolation game.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Stampeders struggle continued from page 22 He had the opportunity to see where players were unable to capitalize on plays but Lemon did not want to take away from their efforts. Looking in from the outside, Lemon says he saw areas needing improvement but while he may

have words of advice, he knows playing against a strong team is difficult.

“It’s so much different to put those words into action,” Lemon explained.

The Stampeders have a road trip this weekend with away games

in Medicine Hat and then Okotoks.

Lemon hopes the team can refocus and he feels this will be an ideal time to bond as a team.

Lemon says he has an MRI scheduled soon and hopes to hear some good news from doctors.

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99

EACH 1.14 L EACH

Bay #5, 4502 - 50th St. • 403-783-2333 Prices in effect Wednesday, Nov. 19 to Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 Prices do not include GST or deposit. We reserve the right to limit quantities