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Vol. 67, No. 1 | WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31, 2014 | 403-783-3311 | EDITORIAL@PONOKANEWS.COM

Jake Vold becomes top Canadian at NFR Story on page 16

The golden era of Ponoka garages and owners Story on page 5

Christmas Mass: St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church was packed with members of the congregation on the morning of Christmas day attending the special mass.

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Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014

Mayor looks to the future Resident must pay for Ponoka’s growth tax arrears over

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

With one year under their belt, town councillors have put into place changes intended to see growth in Ponoka.

Despite these changes, Mayor Rick Bonnett says they still have much to do. Among the list of things is the repair of many of the town-owned buildings.

“We know we’ve got a lot of infrastructure that’s in ill repair,” said Bonnett.

He says the passing of the 2015 interim budget allowed for some room for growth. Issues with the price of oil and whisperings from the provincial government that funding will be dropped cause him come concern and he wants Ponoka to be prepared for that eventuality. “$60 oil scares me,” he said.

In an effort to be prepared for growth, the mayor, along with Stephen Novak, economic development officer, and five Ponoka-based developers are heading to the International Council of Shopping Centers in Whistler, B.C. at the end of January.

Last year, councillors and some staff attended the conference, but Bonnett says this year they know more of how the conference works and intend on putting Ponoka developers in contact with company planners.

“We got a lot of traction from it last year,” said Bonnett.

He says land annexed on Highway 2 across from the Don Laing Industrial Park will be a big focus of council for the next two or three years. Some plans have already been approved in the interim budget with $130,000 for an electrical line feed to Highway 2.

“We want to explore the cost and scenario

if we had a lot of a development on the highway,” said Bonnett.

He feels trips to Whistler for the conference are worth the investment as they are integral to economic development.

Accomplishments also include providing more open dialogue with residents by allowing people to speak to council during regular meetings and by opening up budget deliberations to the public. Other accomplishments of town council in 2014 were the development of a new strategic plan and the hiring of a new chief administrative officer.

Bonnett is eager to see the budget process improve by allowing residents to share input in the springtime.

Were there benefits in low taxes?

Replacing the North Bridge is estimated at $3.5 million and Bonnett says that is just the start of major infrastructure improvements needed in town.

The RCMP detachment is expecting to be relocated to a new building in the next few years and many town-owned facilities need repairs, said Bonnett. Raising taxes may be something councillors and residents will have to consider.

“You have to remember we’ve had 20 years of low taxes,” said Bonnett.

Similar to the provincial government relying on oil revenues for their budget, Bonnett says the town has relied on electricity revenues to support Ponoka’s budget. Council’s focus is going to be more on proper staffing levels and ensuring workers are up to date with their professional development.

Bonnett says residents can also expect to see a push in bylaw enforcement and dealing with dormant properties and empty buildings.

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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

A Ponoka resident must pay $115 in tax arrears after the town had to clear off his sidewalk.

The request came during council’s regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 16, with regard to Vern Bruns’ property on 4205 46 Street where the town’s bylaw officer requested he remove ice/snow from his sidewalk almost three years ago. A total of 23 homes on 46 Street received the same request.

If the town, after following all the proper steps, has to do the clean up, the homeowners must then pay for the cleanup or it gets added to their property taxes. Of the 23 properties who received the request, 22 residents cleared the sidewalk, paid the bill or paid the property taxes that showed the fee, explained CAO Rachel Kunz.

Residents were notified with doorknockers giving them 24 hours to clean up the sidewalks Jan. 10, 2012. On Jan. 12 a contractor cleaned up the sidewalks and dropped off invoices for homes that did not do their own

clearing.

Mayor Rick Bonnett suggested that doorknockers may not have been enough to notify residents. “It’s where I would like to see us change the policy on that side in being more diligent so we can get a hold of these people,” he said.

Council was provided with pictures of the sidewalks and a timeline of events leading to clearing the sidewalks. Coun. Tim Falkiner suggested the fee should stay. “That’s a public service that people should be doing for their neighbours.”

Bonnett suggested the town’s bylaw process needs to be more detailed and show that proper steps were made to get in touch with residents.

Coun. Loanna Gulka suggested the arrears need to be paid as the other 22 residents complied and understood the process. “I’m having difficulty excusing one person.”

Council did not make a motion to remove the arrears so his taxes must be paid.

Why is for profit company benefitting from town?

Editor, It is with a great deal of dismay that I read in the local paper of the large donations given to a for-profit corporation (Gemini).

It is in my opinion that there should be some hard questions asked before any donation is made, let alone of this size.

Do we have a policy regarding donations and if so what it is? And if not, why not?

Does the request meet any or all of the criteria?

What is the overall benefit to the local ratepayers?

Have all other options been explored?

When it is a project introducing another level of government i.e. provincial highway, was that department consulted?

Are the numbers being given reasonable for what is involved ($100,000) per move?

Being a director of Battle River REA, I would say the answer to the last question is a definite no.

Battle River REA is responsible for 34 of the 40 crossings involved and has billed Gemini approximately two thousand dollars in the last year.

Sincerely, D. Vern Dick

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Man remanded in custody after choking woman

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Police responded to a call that a man had choked a woman to the point she almost passed out.

The call came in of a domestic dispute Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 a.m. at a home on the 5100 block of 61 Avenue. Upon arrival, police saw a woman come out of the home where the man was seen following her.

When he was informed he was under arrest, the man told police he did not want to go to jail and they would have to shoot him instead. He returned to the home, was found in the kitchen and resisted arrest, say police. He had an odor of liquor on his breath at the time.

The 28-year-old Ponoka man was later detained despite his objections and has been charged with assault, resisting arrest and breach of conditions. There were three children in the residence at the time.

Impaired driver almost three times the limit

Drinking and driving turned out to be a bad idea for a 36-year-old Maskwacis man who was almost three times the legal limit Dec. 13.

The man provided two blood-alcohol samples of .23 and .22 after police stopped him for a burnt out headlight.

He was arrested and charged with impaired driving.

Man found with cocaine

Police arrested a 28-year-old man Dec. 14 after being found in the middle of the road on 50 Street trying to stop traffic.

He was said to be intoxicated and after a search of his person, 1 gram of cocaine was found. He was charged with possession of cocaine.

Armed robbers used truck stolen from Ponoka

An armed robbery of an Alberta Treasury Branch Dec. 19 in Winfield has some traces back to Ponoka.

Suspects left the bank in a dark blue Dodge Ram that was reported stolen earlier from

Ponoka County area.

Police say male suspects brandished a handgun and directed the employees to lie on the floor. The men took an undisclosed amount of money and assaulted a bank employee.

The vehicle was later found abandoned near Usona.

Downtown bar receives fine

A downtown bar received a ticket of $230 for over-serving a 55-year-old Wetaskiwin man Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Police say the man was found in the bar passed out. When told he was getting arrested, he became belligerent and started swearing at officers. He was lodged in cells until sober.

Police secure downtown streets

It took Ponoka RCMP minutes to secure an intersection in the downtown area Friday, Dec. 19 after reports of a man brandishing a gun in a downtown business.

Mounties gained entry to the building only to find an intoxicated man there. There was no gun and no danger to the public. No charges were laid.

Stunting in front of police

A man’s desire to burn rubber in front of police earned him a ticket for stunting.

Police say they witnessed a man spinning his tires in front of them for approximately 70 feet in the Southwest Industrial Park Wednesday, Dec. 17. The driver was pulled over and when asked why he burned rubber in front of the officer, he said he thought the officer wasn’t in the vehicle.

Speeder nabbed at 177 km/h

The driver of a 2011 BMW 750i found himself arrested after travelling at speeds of 177km/h on Highway 2.

The 31-year-old Edmonton driver was stopped Dec. 9.

Man found with stolen truck

The Edmonton Police Service helped arrest a man in connection with a 1997 Dodge Ram stolen out of Ponoka between Dec. 9 and 10.

The 24-year-old Caroline man was found with the vehicle Dec. 10 in Edmonton.

An appeal to achieve emancipation Dear Editor, As Christmas is fast approaching and a new year is to begin so soon, I reflected upon this time last year. I had left a physically and mentally abusive relationship. Christmas was met with a shattered heart, depression and no hope. I did not want to live. I would never have believed anyone could make another human being feel so worthless and that I had allowed myself to be treated that way. However, abusers thrive on a number of control issues. This letter is to encourage others who are in abusive situations to step forward into a safe place.

Begin your new year with the most special gift you could ever give yourself. I did not know where to go and I thought I had no options. Seek help with someone you can trust.

Use your local resources such as mental health, a local church, a shelter, victim resources and your family doctor. All of these together can help you with the mental, spiritual and physical aspects to help you recover. I did not think I could get past all that hurt. I did! I did not think I could stand on my own two feet. I am!

This Christmas I am celebrating me! I want

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you to celebrate you! You are loved for and cared about and worth every wonderful thing.

Please reach out and take hold of the helping hands that are waiting for you and break the cycle of abuse. You are worth it!

Annette McKinley

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Forgetful drunk claims injuries

Concerned motorists called police over a man found laying on the side of the road on Highway 2A south of Ponoka Dec. 9.

Upon arrival police found an intoxicated 38-year-old man who claimed he was hit in the arm by the mirror of a passing car although he appeared to have no injuries. He was lodged in cells until sober and when asked about the injury he claims to have forgotten the whole ordeal.

Maskwacis RCMP briefs

Two search warrants of a home in Maskwacis resulted in the arrest of one male and approximately one pound of marijuana.

The search was held Dec. 16 where investigators also found $350 in cash and assorted drug paraphernalia. Police charged James Small with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime and breach of recognizance.

Emergency crews attended the scene of a rollover Dec. 17 on the Samson Cree reserve where a 51-year-old Samson man died.

A 2006 Chevy Uplander was southbound on 3 Mile Road south of Secondary Highway 611 when it entered the ditch and rolled.

The man was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. There were four occupants of the vehicle and one had to be extricated by the Maskwacis Fire Department.

Police believe alcohol and wintry roads conditions may have been a factor in the rollover. The 32-year-old male driver was transported to Wetaskiwin with non life-threatening injuries.

Man charged in search warrant

A search warrant of a Montana residence Dec. 17 resulted in the arrest of a Maskwacis man.

Jordan Rabbit was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking a controlled substance and possession of property obtained by crime after police found a small amount of marijuana, packing materials used to distribute drugs and $1,700 cash. Four people were arrested in the search.

Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit handled 193 calls from Dec. 8 to 22.

If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA

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

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

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

Christmas remembrance: Every year, during the holiday season, members of the community attend a specialized service at St. Mary’s Church to honour and worship loved ones who are no longer present.

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Thoughts about the New Year

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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

ponokaunited@shaw.ca

Sunday Service 10:00 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka

Phone: 403-783-4087

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

SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor W. Delleman Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

A new year is here along with the usual list of resolutions. The most common resolutions are to lose weight, learn something new, quit smoking, drink less, get out of debt and spend more time with family. Resolutions are great.

Why not set some goals for a new year? A wise man once said “Goals are your dreams accompanied by a plan”. With that in mind, I want to share with you some of my goals for 2015.

First of all, I’m going to work hard like everything depends on me. I’m not going sit idly waiting for something to happen. I am going to be the catalyst for good things. But second-

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

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

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

403-783-4329

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

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

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

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ly, I’m going to trust rather I will keep it and believe that evfresh and full of joy erything depends on by reminding myGod. This may sound self daily of the great like a dichotomy, but joy I received when they are not mutually Christ found me and exclusive. God decame into my life. signed us to carry a I am going to load. We were made ask for help when to work and manI need help. I don’t age and lead, yet the have all the answers. great dreams God has Fortunately, God has planted in our hearts placed people in my can only be fulfilled Rob McArthur life that know a thing by partnering with an Word of Life Church or two about living all-powerful, loving the right way. There God at our side and in is always someone our heart. who knows more than me. I will Communication is the food of ask for help. When the problem leadership. I’m going to work to is bigger than the best answer we be a better communicator. When I can come up with, I will ask God am happy, when I am sad, when I for his help. am frustrated or when I am joyful, I am going to live with expecI’m going to tell people how I feel. tation and obey God every day.

People hate being in the dark, so Faith is the substance of things why not bring people into the light hoped for.

That hope isn’t a flipby sharing what’s on your heart pant wish, but rather it is my and mind? Don’t leave the things expectation.

My faith in this New that matter most left unsaid.

Year will be founded on the exI am going to serve God and pectation of good things to come. people with great joy. The greatEven in the midst of negativity, I est resources we have in our lives are our relationships. Like any will expect good things to come as resource, they have to be well I walk in obedience to God’s word managed so that they are not and follow His calling on my life.

This New Year, I hope you are wasted. In this New Year, I will cultivate great relationships by inspired, as I am, to set some resoserving people and keeping a great lutions for 2015. I truly believe attitude. I will not allow my faith the best years are ahead! God is to become ritualistic drudgery but doing a new thing.

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Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014

Reflections of Ponoka The golden early era of Ponoka garages and owners

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

In the early years when Ponoka became a town, the bustling community quickly came to life with the arrival of many new businesses, homes, schools, churches and other facilities that would be needed to serve a fast growing population of families and individuals in both the urban and rural areas. The only form of transportation for our pioneers at the turn into the 19th century were the always reliable horse and a few oxen and temperamental donkeys, who faithfully pulled the wagons, buggies, plows, machines, and whatever else was necessary to carve a tough but exciting new life out of the prairies.

The most prominent local hangouts in those colorful days were likely sawmills, hotels, the train station, the post office and the livery stables. Then, after a steady growth surge in all areas, it was around 1916 when the whole world would change forever with the exciting arrival of a noisy and dusty assortment of all sorts of cars and trucks, as well as a heavy fleet of tractors and farm machinery. These smoky, slow moving, but somewhat amazing inventions were designed to take everyone into a new era of easier and more efficient modes of travel, work and play, and would soon be arriving on the CPR train every day at the Ponoka station. It was rather sad to see the many livery stables and hitching rails fall quiet, but they were quickly replaced by a host of

garages and machinery dealerships that would be required to fill this motorized mania with gas, as well as fix, sell and service these mostly plain and family jalopies, as well as a primp and pamper a few fancy models. Their rather spectacular arrival on the scene would hopefully evolve into a bright future in the fields of transportation and progress for citizens far and wide.

The wheels of progress rolled on The first vehicles that were unloaded from the flat-cars in Ponoka had radiators that were filled with water (anti-freeze hadn’t been invented), so they would freeze up in the winter, and had to be thawed out with hot water. They also broke down a lot and had to be towed home or to one of the many new up and coming garages in town, where the first skilled mechanics would become much sought-after gentleman and small town heroes. Here is just a little history of the exciting, quite often hilarious beginnings of our automotive era, when the roads were terrible and the driving habits worse, but somehow they usually managed to eventually get to where they were going.. *Henry Taylor was believed to have been the first person to open a garage in Ponoka, which was a tiny shop in the north end with a big sign ‘Garage’ painted on the front that brought a lot fine citizens to wonder what on earth it was for. Bert Pendleton opened a large garage in the area what is now the Capital

Photos from 20th Century Landmarks

In 1925 Donar Clark built the Maple Leaf Garage, an all purpose facility to serve the profound and fast growing amount of avid motorists in the town and districts. As well as selling and repairing vehicles, pumping gas, and providing all accessories, Clark’s motor emporium also featured a family friendly diner.

Theatre, which sold and serviced the extremely popular first Ford cars. In 1916, Mr. Neff, a former local jeweller would set up a car business next to Algar’s log store on 50 Street, and then in 1921, helped to build the first Chevrolet garage, which many years later would become Badry Sales and Service. Lux and Stephens opened the first Highway Service garage south of the Royal Hotel in 1920, and then two years later Johnny James sold Massey Harris Implements across from the theatre, and then added the English Essex cars in 1927.

Remember When...

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

Master mechanic and accomplished musician Severin (Sev) Brulhart moved his family to Ponoka in 1944 and purchased the local Pontiac/Buick garage agency from Lux and Boman. The family business would thrive over the years and in 1951 this ultra-modern Brulhart Motors was opened on 48 Avenue, offering sales and service of the Pontiac/ Buick line until 1955, when they became the exclusive Volkswagon dealer until Sev’s retirement in 1960.

*Even during the ‘dirty 30s’, there were close to 15 garages or service stations operating in Ponoka, all waging a keen competition in price wars on gas and cars, as well as offering many free perks to customers. After the depression, many other garages and service stations appeared on the landscape to serve the public, including Cornel and Honn, Milton Leek, and McKelvey Motors. *In 1940s, some of the most prominent cartruck and farm implement dealerships appeared on the busy streets of Ponoka. District farmer Jewel Stretch opened our first bulk fuel station at the bottom of Fisher Hill in 1941, and then in 1947, would add the posh Mercury/Lincoln line of vehicles to his showrooms. Just across the street another new facility, which still hosts a specialized vehicle business, was erected and over the decades has played host to several successful dealerships, including: Derksen Motors (Volkswagen), Walton/Pushak Farm Machinery, and Hal Nelson’s Midway Pontiac. In 1940 the ultra-modern Wilder’s Motors Garage was built on 51st Avenue, and would faithfully service the community for 28 years. *Along the way there would be many more entrepreneurs and true ‘community characters’ who came into this progressive town and got involved in the garage, and auto dealership business as well as many other activities. Some of these included: Skinner and Wilkinson, Skinner and Labrie, Loucks Motors (George also served as Mayor for many years), Ed Wilkie at Husky Motors, Gerry Nelson, Ralph Bartram, Jerome Kraft, Jim Mark, Johnston and James, Al Shantz, Sid Kruse, Greg McMann, Larry Baisley, Irl Harris and so many other great and colorful promoters. Of course, the lucrative vehicle industry has changed just a little over the years, but the same great grand tradition of fine products and service, and keen competition will always remain the same, despite the fact that the prices are just a little higher and the technology is out of this world.

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Opinion

Looking at the old, what to expect from the new Just like birthdays are for individuals, anniversaries and calendar milestones are good occasions for communities, societies and nations to take a step back and take stock of what happened since the last time the same milestone was marked.

As the point in time when we renew our calendars is the universally accepted turning point in our communal life, it should be considered a good opportunity to review and assess how we fared over the past year and what we could expect from the next.

In our small town of Ponoka, the recent gang violence, which shook the community, has just demonstrated how vulnerable our peaceful lives are and how easily the image of law and order can be shattered by people who live right among us.

In the province, we have seen yet again that our politicians fail to learn from mistakes and they keep sticking to their old ways: Dependency on bitumen royalties, a trade mark policy of Progressive Conservatives has once again brought our finances to

the brink of disaster, so much air strikes, still threatens to disintegrate Iraq and Syria so that the fear of strong and to create new proxy enticriticism has led our newly ties in the area that will make installed premier to recruit it easier for outside powers to MLAs from the official opmanipulate further the regionposition. al balance of power or lack At the national level, thereof. prime minister’s “high moral On the economic front, ground” foreign policy led Saudi Arabia single-handedly Canada into the Middle EastMustafa Eric continues to drive down the ern swamp, and was quickly Editor price of oil for both political reciprocated with attacks on and economic gain, causing Canadian soil, including one havoc in countries that rely targeting the nation’s seat of on oil revenues, including sovereignty.

Canada.

Internationally, we have had two new And last but not least, it doesn’t mean developments with potentially far reaching consequences: The crisis in Ukraine and what didn’t happen in 2014 will not happen Russia’s intervention there have created in 2015 or in 2016: The financial storm that a volatile situation that has the potential has been brewing with continued money to threaten both political stability and the printing and monetization of debt will reach fragile economies of the old continent. In hurricane proportions by the time it arrives, the Middle East, the emergence of the Is- but irresponsible politicians and bankers lamic State, despite all talk of successful continue to suppress the levers that could

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help reduce the size of the bubble we live in.

As one can clearly conclude, this is not a bright picture, not to say nasty.

How hopeful can we realistically be in terms our fortunes changing for the better? Probably not much, at least in the short term.

The conflicts and culture of confrontation that shape our lives both as individuals and communities/nations appear to have an amazing ability to reproduce themselves thanks to the mastery of powers that be to use, spin, manipulate and exploit a wide variety of factors both to cling on to their positions and to perpetuate tensions to justify their practices.

And why do we always seem incapable of hanging on to the hope of peace and stability whenever it somehow emerges?

Could it be because the dividends of peace and harmony are much harder to monopolize and exploit than the profits of conflict and confrontation?

Happy New Year…

Amelia Naismith Reporter

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Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014

MP Calkins considers 2014 accomplishments

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Among the items that Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins is pleased with in 2014 is the fact that people are paying less percentage in taxes but tax revenues for the federal government is up.

Despite taking less as a percentage from families and corporate taxes, he says there is a bigger pool of revenue.

“We’re taking less revenue but because of the economic growth we’ve seen in Canada, we’ve got a much bigger pie,” Calkins said.

The federal government is also working towards a balanced 2015 budget and Calkins suggests the government wants to live within its means.

He says there is a larger pool of tax revenue for Canada.

Temporary foreign workers program revamped Changes to the temporary foreign worker program in June caused some controversy among advocates of those workers, but Calkins says the intent was to ensure Canadians got first chance at a job.

The program is meant as a stopgap measure for employers who cannot find anyone else to hire and not as a permanent solution.

“It appeared to become a source of dependent labour, and some, I’m not going to say all, but some businesses may have started using that program as their first option,” said Calkins.

He says there was a massive influx of temporary foreign workers in the country since 2006.

“It became almost too dependent on that labour source,” he added.

The issue he sees is there were distorted wage statistics with Calkins stating information may differ depending on whom a person talks to.

Despite that, there is a labour shortage in Alberta, especially in the service positions such as servers and labourers.

Calkins hopes the express entry changes in the immigration program will be a more stable fix to what he calls a long-term issue. “Rather than take them as they come, we’ll prioritize access for those who can fill the most in-demand positions to keep Canada’s economy going.”

Express entry helps candidates determine if they can be invited to apply for permanent residence.

Calkins did have some discussions with businesses and community leaders after changes were announced, but he suggests there is a large under utilized First Nations and youth work force.

For some employers, the issue was even if they did raise wages, they still couldn’t find anyone to hire, said Calkins. “It’s actually quite conceivable that everyone who wants to work is working.”

Canada and Korea ratify free trade agreement The ratification of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement is another area Calkins is pleased with.

Starting in the new year, the ini-

tiative will remove tariffs on beef, pork and virtually every agricultural commodity that Canada exports, he explained.

“Removing these tariff barriers with countries that have similar economies and have similar dollar values to Canada is going to make us all stronger,” said Calkins.

Policy making after Ottawa shooting The horrific shooting of Nathan Cirillo in Ottawa Oct. 22, raised serious questions about protecting Canada’s citizens while at the same time protecting their freedoms.

On Oct. 7 the Protection of Canada from Terrorists Act was introduced to provide Canadian Security Intelligence Service with more tools to investigate threats related to national security and made safeguards more robust, said Calkins.

“We always want to have freedom of thought and freedom of expression, but if somebody is plotting to do something, having that preventative approach, in these particular cases, is probably the better solution than waiting until something terrible happens,” explained Calkins.

Tax-free dollars for parents Another accomplishment Calkins is pleased with is the announcement of the Canada child tax benefit, which is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families with children under 18-years-old.

“Every single family in Canada with children will see a benefit,” said Calkins.

He says the average Canadian family will receive several thousand dollars over the course of raising their children as a result of this initiative.

“We’ve seen more children raised out of the poverty level in Canada than we’ve ever had before because of policies like this.”

Discussing the price of oil With oil prices falling to $55 to $60 a barrel, many consumers find themselves with more money in their wallets than they are used to.

“A little extra disposable income is always nice,” said Calkins.

The pressure being put on by OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) to drive down the price of oil is something Calkins feels is a market distortion. “It’s not going to be something that can last for the long term.”

He suggests Alberta may be affected over a short-term period however, but feels the federal government will not, as the royalties stay in the province. If the job market stays balanced the federal government won’t be directly affected by it, said.

“The Canadian economy is broad and robust. It’s not wholly and solely dependent on oil and gas,” Calkins said.

He suggests the province will have to make some tough decisions with its 2015 budget.

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SEASON’S GREETINGS TO ALL! FROM THE TOWN OF PONOKA COUNCIL & STAFF!

TOWN HALL HOLIDAY HOURS December 31 – Closed at 12 noon January 1, 2015 – Closed **Planning & Development will be closed from Dec. 17 – Jan. 4**

ARENA COMPLEX HOLIDAY HOURS January 1, 2015 – Closed

AQUAPLEX HOLIDAY HOURS December 31 – Closed at 4 pm

January 1, 2015 – Closed

WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY HOLIDAY HOURS December 31 – Closed at 12 noon

January 1, 2015 – Closed

Residential Garbage Pick-Up Garbage pick-up regularly scheduled for New Year’s Day will be picked up on Friday, January 2.

2015 Dog Licenses Available $25.00 Per Dog until January 31st, then the cost returns to the regular price of $40.00. All dogs over the age of three months must be licensed. As per Bylaw 114-01, owners will be fined $50 for dogs caught not wearing a current dog tag. Thank you for being a responsible dog owner.

Christmas Tree Pickup The Town’s Public Works crew will be picking up Christmas Trees January 8 – 12, Weather Permitting. Crews will only pick-up trees placed next to residential garbage pick-up location i.e. Next to garbage stand. Trees should NOT be wrapped in plastic. Christmas trees may also be dropped at the Waste Transfer Station at no charge from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Aquaplex & Recreation Update: Pick up Christmas Pool Schedule at the Aquaplex office and check out public & family swim times during Christmas Break!

Attention Cross Country Ski Enthusiasts The Ponoka Community Golf Course has graciously allowed for cross country ski trails to be set on course property this winter. Trails are now set and ready for public use. There is approximately 4.5 km of trails in a variety of distances for your skiing pleasure.

There are a few simple rules that we ask all whom use the trails to abide by: 1. Ski at your own risk 2. Be courteous to your fellow skiers 3. PLEASE stay on the set trails to avoid damage to putting greens and tee box areas.

Monetary donations to offset the costs to set and groom these trails are greatly appreciated, and can be made at the Town Office (5102 - 48 Avenue) during regular office hours. Happy Trails!

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

Library News Holiday Closures: Ponoka Jubilee Library will be closing at 2:00 pm today, New Year’s Eve, and be closed January 1st, reopening Friday January 2nd at 10:00 am. We wish everyone a Happy New Year, and remind everyone to stay safe, please don’t drink and drive!

Story Time: Story Time will resume its regular schedule on Monday January 5th, 2015! Ponoka Jubilee Library invites children ages 3-6 to come hear stories, make crafts, play games, learn new skills and meet new people. Every Monday at 2:00 pm and Friday at 11:00 am. This is a drop-in activity, no registration or fee is required.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. ~Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850

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Makeover for Lion’s Bus: The Lion’s Bus just got a facelift with new decals showcasing the town and the Ponoka Stampede. Pictured are those involved with the updated decals: Brent Evans, driver Frank Thomaser, Lions member Barry Neath, designer Kathy Matejka, Lions members Bill Chorney and Donna Hopper, Coun. Loanna Gulka, Mayor Rick Bonnett and Stampede president Keith Stretch.

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Town planners are working diligently to drive growth in Ponoka and they are doing that with concrete goals.

Stephen Novak, economic development officer for the Town of Ponoka, told members of the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Dec. 16 during a luncheon that he drafted an economic development strategy that will help guide the town in the future.

“We’re looking at areas like small business development and town development,” said Novak of some of his goals.

Other areas such as the Ponoka Industrial Airport and finding ways to shop local are also part of the strategies outlined in the document.

“We’ll be going to the chamber and local businesses to garner support,” said Novak.

He says he’s excited to take on this challenge because he sees many people are eager to move forward and see growth in town. He is looking for feedback from business owners and residents for their ideas.

“That will give us hard data moving forward with our policy,” said Novak.

Coun. Loanna Gulka added that town council supports these initiatives because that is one of its goals over the next three years. “This council is very focused on economic development.”

“There’s still a desperate need to look at the downtown,” she added.

Novak said ads in Alberta Venture magazine have been purchased to help get the name of Ponoka out to the province and to developers. He says there is a committee whose sole focus is on downtown revitalization.

Town council approved Novak’s strategy document during their regular meeting later that day.

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Ponoka News in headlines: Looking back at 2014 Police stats show decrease in late night crimes in Ponoka (Jan. 1) - Some information is finally emerging with regard to the impact of the implementation of last year’s most controversial piece of municipal legislation in Ponoka.

Federal government provides $2.89m for

crime prevention in Maskwacis (Jan. 8) - Government of Canada has announced that it is to provide some $2.9m for the implementation of “Maskwacis Youth Initiative”, a five-year U.S-inspired crime prevention program in the Maskwacis First Nation communities, in an effort to reduce

gang violence and persuade youth not to get involved with criminal activities.

Teammate lovingly remembered after vehicle crash (Jan. 15) - The Ponoka Stampeders are feeling the loss of a teammate and friend after 19-yearold Damian Pannenbecker was killed in a fatal crash near Olds, Jan. 6.

Ponoka town council fires CAO by unanimous vote – (Jan. 22) - After a unanimous decision, Ponoka town council has dismissed CAO Brad Watson after more than six years in his position as town manager.

County-based medical marijuana appeal denied (Jan. 29) - The land use appeal of Canruderal Inc., a commercial medical marijuana

operation hoping to set up shop in Ponoka County, was once again denied, this time by the county’s appeal board.

Town council seeks ways to improve staffing structure, open up to community (Jan. 29) - For the first time in many years, town council opened the doors to its Committee of the Whole meeting.

Whistler trip brings potential for development in Ponoka (Feb. 5) - A trip to Whistler has councillors excited about the future for Ponoka.

Water fee profits benefit town’s capital budget (Feb. 12) - An increase to water rates has some residents questioning whether the raise is justified. continued on page 10

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Year in Review continued from page 9 Residents allowed opportunity to speak with town council (Feb. 19) - Town residents will now have the opportunity to speak up during a regular town council meeting.

Town Hall (March 26) - Public-sector employees took to the streets across Alberta during the noon hour of March 20 to protest pension cuts proposed by the Alberta government.

Red Deer RCMP charge Ponoka men in armed robbery (Feb. 26) - Police responded to 41 calls last week, which included a fatal rollover and assisting Red Deer RCMP with an armed robbery investigation.

Low turnout at public meeting to debate liquor sales (April 2) - It took council six months to propose a bylaw to repeal the current business hours bylaw, which restricts the hours when liquor can be sold.

Farmers furious with new ag bill (March 12) - A dozen farmers and agricultural workers from Ponoka and Wetaskiwin counties gathered to express their disgust with the proposed Bill C-18, as well as learn more about the bill, during a presentation at the United Church, March 6.

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Report shows little life left in North Bridge (March 19) - There are only two years of life left in the North Bridge.

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Liquor sales bylaw repealed after brief discussion (April 16) - It took only 10 minutes for town council to repeal the contentious business hours bylaw that restricts liquor sales in Ponoka.

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En garde: In a comedy spoof of Alexander Dumas’s The Three Musketeers, Daniel Allers of Zap! Theatre plays Darth Canyon, a young man who’s looking to become one of the Musketeers. But first he must fight the three Musketeers Pothole, Applesauce, and Armistice, played by Ben Butcher Jonathon Allers and Like Wagner.

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Hadlie’s Bucket List: After being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, parents of Hadlie Hoglund put together a bucket list of things they would like to take her to. Hadlie had a tour of WPCA chuckwagon driver Mark Sutherland’s horses June 29. Here Hadlie’s father Matthew helps her pet a thoroughbred horse. The family received some cowboy gear from ATB Financial and a $500 cheque donation to the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

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Year in Review continued from page 10 Chuckwagon tarp auction reaches new heights (May 7) - A furious back and forth bidding war between Rusway Construction and Pidherney’s Oilfield Construction caused quite a commotion last weekend at the Stagecoach Saloon during this year’s tarp auction in the run-up to the Stampede excitement.

Concerns continue with Teaching Excellence report (June 4) - A report containing 25 recommendations to improve Alberta’s education was released last month, and Albertan’s are still giving feedback on a number of issues, including teacher evaluations, parent involvement, and perceived threats to principals positions.

Education report draws fire from teachers’ union (May 14) - The impending release of the curriculum change in Alberta brings with it some uncertainty, especially for teachers, and a new report makes bold recommendations on how that teaching will look. But not everybody likes what they see.

Council authorizes refund to 38 Street residents (June 4) Town council has decided to refund $74,000 to 38 Street residents over local improvement overcharges.

Drunk steals RCMP cruiser then crashes with minor injuries (May 14) - Police had to move quickly last week after a drunken man stole a police cruiser and tried to evade capture by travelling at speeds in excess of 200 km/h.

Ponoka children behind in early development (May 21) Children in Ponoka are falling behind the curve when it comes to their early childhood development.

Councillors outline strategic plan for the Town of Ponoka (May 28) - Town councillors and administration have set the course for the Town of Ponoka for the next four years with a strategic planning document.

First Nations seek equal health care for special needs children (June 18) - Federal and provincial governments appear to be at a standoff over who should pay for the healthcare of First Nations children with severe special needs.

Snow removal costs reach new heights (June 18) - Operating costs for snow removal have already exceeded the Town of Ponoka’s budgeted $96,000.

Town considers behaviour bylaw changes (June 25) - Town councillors are considering the benefits of large fines under proposed behaviour bylaw that passed first reading in March. (to be continued in the Jan.7 2015 edition)

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With very little time left in 2014 and Ponoka County staff steaming ahead with projects for the new year, Reeve Paul McLauchlin is thankful for the good base built over the course of the year.

Early in 2015, McLauchlin says council begins the exciting task of creating a new 10-year plan, as the last large paving project of the current one, designed 10 years ago, began in 2014. “It could be as high as $6 million,” he said of the project.

However, with the lowered cost of bitumen, McLauchlin says council is hoping the cost of the project will come down a bit.

Another major infrastructure item on council’s agenda over the year was the numerous bridges throughout the county and the concern with regard to funding for upgrades.

In the past, the provincial government has provided bridge funding but McLauchlin is not expecting good news any time soon.

“We have started allocating reserves into our bridge funding,” said McLauchlin.

“We have no anticipation the provincial government will step up . . . we’ll continue to budget accordingly,” he added.

McLauchlin says if the county has to fund its bridges solely it will so do while continuing to life within its means and providing services to ratepayers. However, paving projects will have to be pushed to the backburner and community donations will take a hit.

County council has many achievements sitting on its 2014 selff-assessment and outstanding ones are the donations given to support advancement from one end of the county to the other.

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on the land purchase for the Rimbey facility, the senior centre,” said McLauchlin.

Council also contributed to the highly anticipated Agrim Centre in Rimbey.

“On the Ponoka side of things, we have funded some of those groups to help them move forward with their initiatives,” said McLauchlin.

For McLauchlin, one of the biggest concerns of 2014 was continuing the legacy of council. With one retuning councillor after the late 2013 election, he felt it would take dedicated work to continue fostering positive relationships with other municipalities and the provincial government.

McLauchlin says the staff working for the county is the backbone of its successes. “We have a great staff, we’re pretty lucky,” he stressed.

In 2014, Ponoka County also celebrated three 40-year employees.

Sounding optimistic about the budget prospects, “We have every chance of having a bit of a surplus this year,” Mc Lauchlin added.

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2014: Relatively positive year 2014 started out with a lot of frustration: Grain was hardly moving through Canada as the Great White North experienced some record cold temperatures and significant ice cover on the Great Lakes. With the railroads making more money moving oil, elevators couldn’t take deliveries and the amount of ships sitting at the port waiting for grain started to grow. The government finally made the decision to step in and force the railroads to move grain or else face some pretty hefty fines. At the same time, geopolitical risk started to grow in Eastern Europe as Ukraine decided to join the European Union, angering pro-Russian separatists which lead to a civil war on the Russian-Ukrainian border. This intuitively equaled some higher grain prices globally as concerns mounted if the growing grain-producing powerhouse that is the Black Sea would be able to move

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While the growing season in Western Canada saw see-saw growing conditions (a lot of Canada Day rain!), the American Midwest saw some of its best conditions ever, which forced prices to continue to slide. There were short pops in the market that sharp producers took advantage of, but a bottom wasn’t realized all the way until October for most crops. This was because the North American harvest was slowed down by untimely rains, seriously affecting quality, especially in Western Canada for pulse and cereal crops yet

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From a production standpoint, Canada didn’t see 2013-like yields, the rest of the world saw did. Europe enjoyed huge rapeseed and wheat crops, although the quality of the latter was also adversely affected by untimely harvest rains.

Record U.S. corn and soybean output has now led to a large rebuilding of ending stocks and to aggravate the bearish implications, weather and growing conditions for the big South American soybean crop looks very positive. What’s the bullish news? Demand continues to grow thanks to Asia (namely China) and the Middle East, but slower than production did this year. Western economic sanctions and oil prices sliding to $60 per barrel have put the Russian economy on the ropes, compounded by the Russian rouble losing almost half its value in 2014.

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Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014

After the tinsel and turkey comes a New Year With hopes that all of you had a wonderful Christmas holiday with family and friends, old and new, we will now look forward to the arrival of another year, with great anticipation of successes, health, and happiness, and challenges that we can graciously share with many others. Just like countless

years gone by, as we ring in 2015, we will likely make a few resolutions and promises that we will strive to keep, but should never be too stressed or disappointed if we give it our best effort but some of our lofty plans and challenges don’t always turn out to be perfect.

I love to hear and cheer for the in-

Cuba: False Dawn Here are four reasons that they have it within why President Barack their power to thwart. ReObama’s decision last publican Senator Marco week to re-establish diploRubio of Florida vowed matic relations with Cuba that he would do “everywas a good idea. thing in my power” to 1) The US attempt keep the embargo in place to bring down the Castro – and also threatened to regime by isolating the block the confirmation of country economically and a US ambassador to Cuba diplomatically is now 54 and prevent funding for years old, and it still hasn’t construction of a US emworked. To go on doing bassy in Havana. the same thing and expect If this sounds petty, a different result next time well, yes it is. But conis a clear indication of sidering the attitude of Gwynne Dyer stupidity, and possibly of Congressional RepubliThink insanity. cans towards the Obama Globally 2) President Obama, administration over the as a “lame duck” presipast six years, massive obdent with only two years structionism towards any to go, has nothing to lose by re-open- future policy of Obama’s seems virtually ing the American embassy in Havana guaranteed. The embargo will remain. and loosening travel restrictions on As for President Raul Castro – elAmerican citizens. He gets credit for der brother Fidel, now officially retired, being both bold and sensible, and seems largely out of play – he has no he can do it by executive decision with- intention of presiding over the end of out having to go through Congress.

Communism in Cuba.

3) A quarter-century after the end of Cuba’s economy is in terrible shape, the Cold War, there is ample popular sup- and it has recently been made much port in the United States for ending the worse by the steep decline of the Venezulong and absurd anti-Communist crusade elan economy due to the collapse of the against Cuba. According to an Atlantic oil price. Given how dependent Cuba has Council poll early this year, 56 percent become on the generosity of the leftist of Americans now back a more direct Venezuelan regime, you might think that US engagement with the Castro regime, Castro would now be seeking economic or even full normalisation of relations. salvation in the form of an improvement Among Hispanic-Americans, the num- in US-Cuban relations. You would be ber rises to 63 percent. wrong.

4) Even in Florida, where the CubanI have visited Cuba about every five American population is concentrated, the years for the past three decades, usually heat has gone out of the issue. The aging as a journalist, but once, in the early 90s, leaders of the community, who arrived I took my entire family, including a baby as refugees from Cuba half a century and my elderly parents-in-law, so they ago, still resist closer US relations with could see what the last remaining ComCuba, but the US-born generation wants munist regime outside Asia looked like. to end the war. The same Atlantic Coun- The Soviet Union had just collapsed, cil poll showed that 79 percent of voters ending the generous Soviet subsidies of Cuban descent in Florida supported that had kept the Cuban regime afloat for increased engagement or normalisation. decades.

Unfortunately, there are also two The place was a terrible mess, and powerful reasons why Obama’s good people were truly desperate. There were idea is not really going to change things early teen-age prostitutes of both sexes much. working the streets, and my parents-in1) The Republican Party now con- law got mugged twice in one week in trols both Houses of Congress, and the central Havana. On the second occasion, embargo cannot be ended except by the senior officer at the local police staCongressional consent. That will not be tion held my father-in-law (the victim) forthcoming. hostage, allegedly as a “witness” in need 2) The brothers Castro are still of medical attention, until I bribed him in control of Cuba, and even if they $100 to let him go. were both swept away by some ranCuba has been through worse ecodom illness, the only slightly younger nomic crises than the current difficulties, Communist Party leadership will and the regime survived. It did so benot make the kind of concessions cause, unlike the European Communist that could force the Republi- regimes that fell in similar circumstanccan leadership to change its es, nationalism works for the Cuban position. In terms of maintaining the regime, not against it. Maybe some seristatus quo, the US Republicans and the ous change will eventually come out of Cuban Communists are “objective al- this initiative, but certainly not before the end of 2016. lies”.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent It makes political sense for Republicans to oppose Obama’s initiative: they journalist whose articles are published have no interest in allowing him a victory in 45 countries.

spiring aspirations and goals of young serve citizens from tots to seniors long and old alike as they head into the excitinto the future. ing future. As I always do at this time of Progressive Conservatives....No the year I have put together a few of my more excuses about low oil revenues, wishes, resolutions, hopes and promises just tighten your belts like all the rest of for the New Year, and I will look forward us will have to do. to hearing yours, and may even have the Wild Rose Party....pick a party, opportunity along the way to help others any party, and then get to work and be achieve their dreams. loyal to those who elected you instead Perennial top 10 resolutions in of worrying about your own political most households. careers.

Stop smoking and quit drinking....I Terrorism...Is rearing its ugly head tried that quite a few times, but finally around the universe. Canada made succeeded eight years ago with a lot of a great effort of assisting the United help from others, and my aging lungs States to end the longstanding feud with Mike Rainone and temperamental stomach still thanks Cuba, so why can’t all the peaceful naHammertime me. tions around the world join together in Battle of the bulge...We have all a sustained effort to seek out and elimigone through this over the course of our nate terrorist groups forever? lives, and probably received a great deal of advice of To Team Canada Juniors...maybe, finally how to lose it quickly and be instantly fit. All sorts of another gold medal in this World Junior Hockey Chamfitness centres and trainers are available to keep us pionships right here on our home rinks, and hopefully slim and trim, as well as professional dieticians who without an invasion of the ‘mumps’. will strive to find a program just for us, and at our Heads Up...to distracted drivers, who had better speed. On our free and easy schedule, regular exercise for the sake of precious citizens of all ages, keep your and fresh air is always a great medicine. eyes on the road and both hands of the wheel, because Take health seriously...No matter what our age, in 2015 the fines for this totally preventable offense regular check-ups, good eating habits, enough sleep, will triple with demerits added. and an exciting combination of work and play is a Hollywood....Please make us some more movies pretty good formula. that we can still laugh at and takes our kids to, keep Enjoy life more.....Success, career and wealth are Lady Gaga crooning with the old guys, and we can important to everyone, but stress and overwork can be only hope that Justin Bieber eventually grows up. dangerous, which leads to other vital resolutions.....

To the staff at the Ponoka News...another great Spend more time with family, friends and leisure year of getting the good news out to thousands of avid activities, and help other people, which brings appre- readers each Wednesday, and thanks for letting this old ciation and the satisfaction and good feeling you will scribe continue to be the get from being a volunteer, a mentor, a good buddy, ‘historical’ guy on your and a caring visitor. team, with lots of super *Organizing ourselves.....We all need to try and help from the commusit down quietly on the weekend and plan the next nity. week and even month with the calendar, but at my age, To my family....

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Jan. 2 – 8 means and get out of the red if we only admit we might To all of you...Best have a problem. At the age of 72, I still get an allow- wishes to your family ance. from mine for a happy To town and county councils.....best wishes for and prosperous New three more years of ‘harmony around the table’, bring- Year, always strive to ing the priorities of our infrastructure in line within the make the rest of your life budget, but also striving to encourage a steady growth the best of your life, and of new citizens, businesses and industry, as well as have a great week, all of promoting ongoing amenities and facilities that will you..

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Sports

Sporting success in Ponoka in 2014 Storm coach Rich Evans sprays his players after the completion of their “double bill” victorious season, which crowned them with both league championship and cup trophies.

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Bareback rider Jake Vold came out of his first year at the NFR with just under $75,000 in his pocket and a fourth place finish in the aggregate.

Shown at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, where he took the championship title.

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Jake Vold wins big becoming top Canadian at NFR

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Ponoka’s rodeo bareback golden boy Jake Vold is no stranger to winning and he came out of the 2014 National Finals Rodeo (NFR), Dec. 4 to 13, as the leader of the three Canadians who qualified this year.

Vold earned just under $75,000 over the course of the 10-day rodeo and moved up five places in the world of bareback riding, having gone into the NFR ranked 11th.

“I guess I did pretty good. Not too many people go there and place eight out of 10 rounds,” said Vold.

He didn’t even know how much was going into his pocket until the seventh or eight round. “I didn’t care, it wasn’t over yet.”

Vold placed fourth in the aggregate with a combined score of 812.5. During his final round he finished the thrilling eight-second ride with a score of 85, his highest of the rodeo. Vold’s best performance for placement was Round 9, when he came in second with an 83.

This was Vold’s first time qualifying at the NFR and, like every competitor who gets to compete in that arena, he’s addicted and already gunning to return in 2015.

“I’ve got to get back there. It’s awesome, it’s one of the best rodeos I’ve ever been to,” said Vold.

“It’s kind of like Ponoka (Stampede) or Armstrong (Interior Provincial Exhibition), it’s one of my favorite rodeos,” he added.

The fast-paced atmosphere remains

Ponoka community enjoyed its greatest successes in sports in summer when Storm FC won both the Battle River Men’s League Soccer Championship and the League Cup for the first time, ending the several year championship

streak of Menaik of Wetaskiwin just a few weeks after Ponoka’s U16 soccer team lost the provincial championship in a post-overtime penalty shootout.

A look at the other major sports highlights of 2014: Baron Brothers win local curling championship (Jan. 1)—The Legacy Ford Super League Curling season wrapped up Wednesday, Dec. 18 with the Baron team winning the championship after defeating the Riske team in a close game.

Young cowboy takes Ultimate Cowboy title

imprinted in Vold’s mind and is one of his favorite aspects of the NFR. “And winning too, any day you win is a great day.”

“You’re excited to go there every day. You’re amped up to go. You can’t wait,” he added.

Vold had not encountered most of the stock at the NFR before, but had no concerns with their ability to produce.

“There’s great stock down there,” he said.

For his last ride Vold climbed onto a horse he had seen compete before.

“He’s pretty good. He’s got kind of a weird feeling . . . I just made sure I got the best possible start,” he recalled.

The competition also was not a huge concern for Vold as he maintained a tight focus on the job at hand, which included having fun. “And I did, I had a blast.”

(Jan. 8)—After finishing last year’s Rodeo Masters Ultimate Cowboy Challenge in a second/third place split, bull rider Clay Elliot came back for the second annual event and claimed the Ultimate Cowboy title. continued on page 17

Broncs’ Kendyl Stretch jumps for a lay up in the Lakers’ rim as Lindsey Gartner of the PSC girls prepare for a follow-up rebound during the league game at St. Augustine school last February.

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Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014

2014 . . . Year In Review continued from page 16 Two Peewee boys to show up at Winter Games (Jan. 8)—The careers of two young hockey players are steaming ahead, as the boys have skated their way into the Alberta Winter Games, Feb. 6 to 8, 2014.

Ponoka speed skater returns for second Winter Games (Jan. 22)—Lauren Bussiere has had her eyes on the Alberta Winter Games since 2012 and her hard work and dedication has paid off.

Ponoka earns gold and bronze medals at Alberta Winter Games (Feb. 12)—Two Ponoka athletes have returned jubilant from their strong performance at the Alberta Winter Games (AWG).

St. Augustine Queens win championship in style (Feb. 19)— Senior Queens of St. Augustine won the championship of the Girls Shine Tournament over the weekend with emphatic victories in all of their three games, thanks to an ironclad determination, smart coaching and team solidarity.

Ponoka has a Zone 4 champion (March 5)—The Midget A Wolves are in the next round of playoffs after beating Stettler in the series last weekend while Peewee A Stampeders won the Zone 4 championship.

Broncs boys make it to zone championship (March 12)—Ponoka Secondary Campus’ senior boys basketball team has made it to the zone championships for the first time in nearly a decade.

Narrow gold medal win for Ponoka’s bantam team (March 19)—As hockey provincials are played around Alberta, one Ponoka team is retuning victorious with a gold medal win.

Broncs bring home Zone 4 championship (March 19)—Despite all the odds, including being without a gym they could practice regularly for the whole season, senior Broncs boys have completed the task they set out to achieve and brought home the Zone 4 championship in varsity basketball after winning their best-of-three series against Wetaskiwin Sabers 2-1.

Midget B wins league banner in two straight games (March 26)—You couldn’t have a more fitting end to the hockey season for Ponoka’s Midget B Stampeders Tier 3 hockey team. They won the league banner in Ponoka last week.

Lacoka Midget B girls win silver at provincials (March 26)—It was a bittersweet return for Lacoka’s Midget be Rockets after winning silver at provincials in Lloydminster last weekend.

Ponoka barrel racer wins Don Laing Trailer series (April 23)—The

story behind the winner of the Don Laing Trailers barrel racing series is one that may be remembered for years to come.

Badminton medals shine at PSC (April 30)—Junior high students scooped quite a number of gold medals at last Thursday’s (April 24) Wolf Creek North badminton tournament in Lacombe, with promises of more success coming in this week’s zone competition.

Central Rage volleyball prevails after battle for gold (May 14)—Heading onto nationals, ranked sixth in the province, the girls of the Central Rage Volleyball Club team, comprising players from Ponoka, Red Deer and Bashaw among other communities, finished the aggressive tournament with newly earned gold medals shining around their necks.

Ponoka’s Storm bring to town the first soccer gold medal of the season (May 28)—Ponoka’s U16 Storm have proved rain or shine, they would not let the season’s first gold medal opportunity slip though their hands when they defeated Camrose, one of the strongest teams in their league, on their own turf by a score of 7-1 on Thursday, May 22 to claim the Sunbreaker Tournament championship title.

Three Ponoka girls picked for Summer Games soccer team (June 4)— Ponoka will be well represented on the girls’ Zone 4 soccer team heading into the Alberta Summer Games in Airdrie this year.

Filipino community hosts summer basketball series (June 18)—The basketball court near Diamond Willow Middle School was full of shouts and cheers last weekend for the third Invitational Summer Basketball league kickoff.

PBR memorial boosts children’s amenities in Ponoka (July 2)—The 12 annual Jace Harty Memorial PBR Bull Riding, the richest PBR event in Canada, is contributing $7,000 back to communityminded projects in the spirit of a central Alberta bull rider who died much too young.

Jaw-dropping rodeo action during showdown (July 9)—A week of serious rodeo action brought some of the best cowboys and cowgirls to Ponoka during the Ponoka Stampede, but in the end only one rodeo athlete would be able to win the coveted Ponoka Stampede jacket and buckle.

Second place driver wins Dash for Cash (July 9)—This year’s Ponoka Stampede $50,000 Dash for Cash was a little more exciting and controversial than most, as the first driver to cross the finish line was not crowned the victor.

Fierce basketball: Competition was tough during the second weekend of the summer basketball series at the diamond Willow Middle School basketball court. Organizers repainted the backboards and lines on the court.

Here Jay Sto Domingo makes a strong layup.

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Storm U16 lose gold medal penalty in shoot-out (July 16) — Ponoka’s U16 Storm came to the very edge of completing their season with a full set of medals but it was luck that turned them down when they lost the gold medal game in a penalty shoot-out to Cold Lake at the provincial championship tournament in Three Hills.

Buccaneers improve record with major win (July 16) — The Central Alberta Buccaneers improve to 3-2 July 12 with a big 22-6 win over their Edmonton rivals, the Stallions.

Ponoka wins over Wetaskiwin in high-stakes game (July 23)—Men’s soccer saw a heated battle July 20 in Ponoka, where the hosts, Storm FC, faced strong rivals Diablos FC of Wetaskiwin and narrowly defeated the visitors with a score of 4-3.

Ponoka athletes return with medals from summer games (July 30)—Ponoka had strong representation last weekend during the 2014 Alberta Summer Games in Airdrie with young athletes returning with gold, solver and bronze medals.

Stampeders honour teammate

in the best way possible (Aug. 6)—The loss of Stampeders Junior B hockey player Damian Pannenbecker won’t be forgotten easily and the team he played for wants to ensure he is remembered in the best possible way.

Race enthusiasts put airport runway to the test (Aug. 6)—Racers put the Ponoka Industrial Airport runway to good use during the second Ponoka 1/8 Mile Drag Racing Association event last weekend.

Olympian passes on his experience to Ponoka Swimmers (Aug. 6)—Members of Ponoka’s swim clubs were in for a once-in-a-lifetime with Olympian Brent Hayden, who brought his swim camp to the Aquaplex last week. continued on page 18

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And speaks in wind and rain, For the magic power of memory, Gives her back to us again.

Forever in our hearts Charmaine, Kim and families.

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Dora May Kroening passed away unexpectedly in Ponoka on December 7, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Dora was born on May 8, 1942 on a farm just outside of Ponoka. She met and married the love of her life, Fred Kroening in 1960. They spent their life raising their two children in Ponoka. Dora will be lovingly remembered and missed by her children, Sandra Oberst (Tom Hagemann) and Daryl Kroening (Karen Stevens); grandchildren, Kim (Mica) Spelrem, Dale (Sheila) Oberst, Kayla Hagemann (Gerrit Mourits), Ashley Hagemann (Cody Knoll), Travis Hagemann, and Tyson Hagemann; five great-grandchildren, Noah, Courtney, Reannah, Dylan, and Mack; uncle Gord (Irene) Taylor; and several nieces and nephews. Dora was predeceased by her husband Fred Kroening; parents Mildred and Melvin Taylor; brothers Bob and Jack Taylor; and sister Leona Lindsay.

A private family Graveside Service was held at Forest Home Cemetery.

The family of Ernie Anderson would like to sincerely thank the community for the outpouring of support from the phone calls, the food, the flowers, the visits, and the prayers - we have felt so loved. A special thank you to Pastor Tim Graff, the ladies from Trinity Lutheran who provided the delicious lunch, and for Marlon, Sheila, and staff at the Ponoka Funeral Home. We give thanks to God for the time we had with Ernie.

Lois, Michael, and Leanne Anderson.

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A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the support and kindness given to us after the sudden passing of our son-in-law and brother -in-law, Doug Erickson.

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Will consider 3rd year apprentice or higher.

Full-time position. Phone resume to: 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net.

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free.

Visit: awna.com/for-jobseekers.

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

AN ALBERTA OILFIELD company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-780-723-5051.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Looking for trained technicians to work in our Chrysler store. Clean, safe, progressive town of 6,000 in central Alberta.

Only hardworking, honest, team builders need apply; lhamelin@ stettlerdodge.com.

RIVERBEND Co-op in Outlook, SK is now hiring for a Meat Manager. Experience required. Contact Dale or Shauna at 306-867-8614 or by email: sforrister.rvrbnd@ sasktel.net.

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We offer training, excellent remuneration and benefit package.

Please submit your resume with references to “Ponoka Office Assistant” hr@calnashtrucking.com or mail/drop off to 6526 – 44 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 or fax 403-783-3011 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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2 yrs. min. on-the-job exp., must have completed High School be reliable, self motivated work well under limited supervision.

733644 Ab Ltd. O/A The Rusty Pelican

Employment Opportunity:

403.783.3311

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at all stations. MUST HAVE:

Rate is $13.25 - $15./hr.

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Bashaw Golf and Country Club in Central Alberta requires a

GENERAL MANAGER for our 9 hole course that includes a newly renovated clubhouse and seasonal/day use campground.

The successful applicant must be self-managing, have strong organization skills, customer service experience and be capable of managing the overall performance of all operations. Golf experience is not necessary, but would be a considerable asset.

The club is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package in accordance with previous experience and education.

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Wolf Creek Public Schools invites applications for the following position: Courier Driver Division Of¿ce Ponoka, AB For further speci¿cs on the above position, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek. ab.ca, or contact the Division Of¿ce at 403-783-3473.

Please email your cover letter with resume to both bashawgolfclub@hotmail.ca and to the President of the Board djonespfd26@hotmail.com no later than Friday, January 2, 2015.

To see more details about our club please visit our website at www.bashawgolf.com.

We thank everyone in advance for their interest in this opportunity. Please be aware that only the short listed candidates will be contacted for further consideration for this position.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Immediate openings for:

WINCH TRACTOR DRIVER BED TRUCK DRIVER PICKER OPERATOR PILOT CAR DRIVER SWAMPER WASH BAY ATTENDANT 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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PLUMBING SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD. JAMES AVERY

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career with Petrofield Industries at our Tornado Hydovac Trucks manufacturing production facility?

We are centrally located in the family friendly community of Stettler, Alberta.

We currently have an openings for: Service and Parts Manager Quality Assurance Team Leader Finisher Product Testing Assistant Purchaser Industrial Painters/Helpers Welders Helper General Labourers Construction Workers Our Company has a enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement opportunities. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills.

For more information about these positions and our company, check out our website www. tornadotrucks.com.

Resumes can be emailed to hr@petrofield.com or faxed to 403-742-5544.

“Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs” Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE-

Full Time Cashier/ Paint Sales Person Required immediately Full Time Day Time Shift Requirements: • Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public • Paint or retail experience and asset • Willing to gain product knowledge • Cashiering and merchandising as required • Computer literate and able to retain processed thought • Be available for Saturday and Sunday in shift rotation Offering competitive wages

Please drop off resume in person to 6503-44 Street, Ponoka Industrial Park Attn: Gary Colyn, Manager or Theresa Westling, Assistant Manager

5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7 PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345

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BOBCAT SERVICE • Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Gradingor&Cell: Construction Call Jim Ashbough 403-783-2764 403-588-0599 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

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Email in confidence to gc.shhbc@telus.net Truckers/ Drivers

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www.doorsondemand.ca

403-963-5000 Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311 BOTTLE DEPOT

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT

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FULL-TIME GENERAL MANAGER required for Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. Must be highly motivated with strong business management, negotiating, financial planning, leadership, team building, strategic thinking & organizational skills.

Duties: Office operations, staff supervision, marketing, sponsorship & communication. Email resume with covering letter & references: bsteadward@ rodeocanada.com.

Website: rodeocanada.com.

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ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division.

Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

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Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

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

Closed Sundays & Holidays Closed Dec. 24/14 to Jan.1/15 We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

$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.

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

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

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U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery?

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

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

Business Services #1000 - #1430

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NEW IN TOWN?

LET US PUT OUT THE MAT Business getting FOR YOU! nowhere?

ADVERTISE! Be sure to call

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

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify.

Pioneer Acceptance Corp.

Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

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Pet Services Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

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Attention: Farmers

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NOW OPEN! PONOKA PET CENTRAL 5027 – 50th (Chipman) Avenue 403-783-2916

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

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

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Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

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

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BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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

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

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.

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“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS�

EYE CARE Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal

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2006 PETERBUILT 18.3 M3 Aluminum Wabash 406 Code Tank. Truck has 550 Cat engine. Well maintained. In Edson. Asking $90,000 + GST. Call 780-723-4781 or 780-728-9502.

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

DENTAL CARE

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.

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NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday

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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.

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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.

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Family Friendly Dentistry

LAST SALE of the season Wed. Dec. 17. Resume weekly sales Jan. 14, 2015

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

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

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RIMBEYDENTALCARE

AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Dec. 7 Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings

Firewood

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Welding

CLINKERS KENNELS

DENTISTRY

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Refrigeration 1410

Auctions

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Berni's

Welding

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Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

We can deal with your refrigeration problems quickly, efficiently and reasonably

783-4880

Pet Services

1.887.223.3311

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

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VETERINARY SERVICES

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Ponoka Veterinary Clinic 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

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment

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FLEXI-COIL 6000 AIR DRILL, 40’, 3450 TBH tank, double shoot, 7.5” spacing, rubber packer wheels. All new discs, bearings, air hoses. Shedded & unused for 3 seasons. $60,000 obo. 403-784-3633 or 403-304-2266

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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

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 Email: darcysdrillingservices@hotmail.com

WATER WELL SERVICE

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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!

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

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

WHY PAY RETAIL FOR

BAGGED SHAVINGS!?

SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! With Kentucky Komfort 100% pine bagged shavings

$5.75/bag/pallet of 54 bags or

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Acreages/ Farms

NOW AVAILABLE

3 bdrm suite on acreage for responsible adults. N/S, N/P

403-357-0654

$6.25/bag individually 4 Plexes/ Call or text 403-304-2336 (located near Ponoka) WE BUY HORSES: broke, un-broke, or unwanted.

Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303

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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.

GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE 403.783.3311

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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

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AVAILABLE NOW 1 bdrm suite in Ponoka N/S, N/P 403-357-0654

PONOKA Quiet N/S, non partier, clean, working renter only. * LARGE BACHELOR SUITE *LARGE 2 BDRM. MAIN LEVEL SUITE W/ LARGE COVERED DECK 403-704-1645

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

403-357-0287

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

Condos/ Townhouses

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FOR SALE Senior 2 bdrm condo at Tamarak Court Inside parking $185,000 Available now 403-783-5843

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Manufactured Homes

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2013 SRI HOME 20 X 76: mint condition, 3 bedroom, 2 bath $125,000. 1995 Noble Acceptance 16 X 76: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, available immediately. $49,000. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit us at www. unitedhomescanada.com.

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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.

Out Of Town Property

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RV LOT OWNERSHIP. Radium, BC (almost half price) $39,900. - $49,900.

Enjoy golf, lake, hiking, great people. 75% sold; www.mountain-shadowsresort.com. You Tube http://youtu.be/qcyKuYpE8AQ. 403-701-4623.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

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DO YOU OWN real estate? I offer 1st & 2nd mortgages with no credit check. Get approved today. Call 1-866-405-1228 or email: info@firstandsecondmortgages.ca You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

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Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

Dr. Bruce Wine

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2 first floor

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close to downtown responsible adults only off street parking all utilities included $ 850/mnth plus $300 D.D. 403-704-3263

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For Lease Jan. 1, 2015 Office Space

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(Former Chiropractic Office - Wedin’s building) 2100 sq. ft.

Reception area, 5 offices and storage Private washroom Contact Murray 403-783-7564

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

PONOKA NEWS 23

Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014

Buccaneers looking forward to 2015 season SUBMITTED BY TODD LEWIS

The Central Alberta Buccaneers are well underway in preparation for their upcoming AFL season.

With the signing of a Devon Hand as head coach, the Bucs are entering the 2015 season with a new direction and vision. By fostering a football culture of commitment and accountability and recruiting a large and competitive roster, the team will “allow as much fun as possible without compromising the work it takes to win a title,” said coach Hand. “This will be a program guys want to play in.”

Linebacker Elliott Mabbott, former Stettler Wildcat, is heading into his second season as a Buccaneer and couldn’t be more excited: “the 2015 season is looking promising. I’m really looking forward to seeing what Coach Hand has in store for the team.” Mabbott admitted that the transition from high school to senior’s league was a bit daunting, but “being on the Bucs and knowing that your teammates have your back puts your mind at ease. The team has a brotherly atmosphere – everyone feels welcome.”

After falling short of the 2014 AFL title, the Bucs are continuing to bolster its roster size and talent pool. With increased depth, the team will be better able to endure injuries as well as avoid over-fatiguing players. To find these additional recruits, the Bucs will operate booths at trade shows during the spring (Ponoka, Lacombe, and Stettler),

host its first annual Bucs Recruitment Night, and continue to have a presence in the Central Albertan community via fundraisers and charity events.

The Bucs will continue its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters Ponoka by entering a team into the Bowl for Kids fundraiser. At this event, participants raise pledges, which greatly contribute to BBBS’s yearly operating funds, and bowl for game or two. This will be the Bucs fourth year participating in this event and the team aims at raising $1200 for Big Brothers.

After completing its fourth team-blood-drive on Dec. 13th (which included 17 blood donators), the Buccaneers sent out a friendly challenge to the rest of the AFL to see which club is more willing to bleed for Alberta. On Feb. 7th, 2015, the nine teams that comprise the Alberta Football League will collectively roll up their sleeves in their respective blood clinics in order to donate. Fans and interested players are encouraged to participate.

The Bucs Recruitment Night will function as a meet and greet for interested potential players.

Coaching staff and veteran players will be more than willing to share information regarding the team, its culture, its history, and, most importantly, its goals for 2015. While an exact location has not yet been decided upon, the Recruitment Night will happen on Jan. 24th. For more details, follow the team’s website at www.cabucs.com.

When asked about the 2015 expectations,

Players of Central Alberta Buccaneers pictured during their last fall’s blood donation drive.

Contributed photo.

Coach Hand said: “When we strap up in red and black this upcoming summer, players will be challenged to leave it all on the field for the better of the team. There will be no excuses.

There will be no shortcuts. When the

summer turns to fall and the dust settles, players will be able to look each other in the eye and say they laid it on the line for the team. That is what 2015 Central Alberta Buccaneers will be all about.”

. . . remembering 2014 continued from page 17 Hundreds of teams compete in Black Elk Cutting Classic (Aug. 13)—Some of Alberta’s best ranchers competed at the Calnash Ag Event Centre last weekend during the Black Elk Cutting Classic.

Ponoka Storm men’s league champions (Aug. 13) — Ponoka Storm F.C. won the Battle River Men’s Soccer League championship with an impressive 4-0 on the road over Leduc F.C. in their final regular season game on Monday, Aug. 4, becoming the first team to break the championship streak of Manluk in recent history.

Storm clear hurdle to reach cup final this weekend (Aug. 20)—Ponoka’s representatives in the Battle River Men’s Soccer League defeated Camrose 3-2 on Sunday Aug. 1t to place themselves in this weekend’s final game for Wetaskiwin for the League Cup, only one week after winning the league championship.

Ponoka FC Storm achieve “double bill” (Aug. 27)—With the league championship already under their belt, Ponoka’s Storm managed to clinch the second title of the Battle River Soccer League, that of the cup winners, in an away game, Sunday, Aug. 24 by beating their arch rival Manluk in a penalty shoot-out, thanks in no small measure to spectacular goalkeeping of Wouter Opsteen and the very enthusiastic and loud support of Ponoka fans who drove to Wetaskiwin for the game.

Ponoka fastballer brings home the gold (Aug. 27)—Amy Lank returned home from the Canadian Fastball Championship, wearing a gold medal around her neck.

High School rodeo celebrates 25 years of work (Sept. 3)—Members of the Battle River High School Rodeo Association (BRHSRA) can give themselves a pat on

the back when they celebrate their 25th anniversary.

A game to remember for local golfer (Sept. 3)—On Monday Aug. 23 Ponoka golfer Jared Nicholls had the game of a lifetime during the McLennan Ross Junior Golf Tour at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort.

Alberta cowboy inducted into the U.S. hall of fame (Sept.3) -When old time cowboy Bob Robinson heard he was nominated as an inductee into the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum Rodeo Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, OK, he felt proud and excited.

Equestrian gymkhana group enjoys first Ponoka show (Sept. 17)—The Alberta Provincial Gymkhana Association (APGA) finally managed book a spot at the Calnash Ag Event Centre last weekend after trying for two years and made it a fun weekend for all competitors.

Sr. Broncs lose first game but raise a lot of hopes (Sept. 17)—Sr. Broncs opened their football season last Thursday, Sept.

11, losing 15-8 an away game they could have won against Wetaskiwin Sabers, but they still inspired a lot of hope and made their coaching staff proud.

Junior Broncs keep improving with every game (Sept. 17)—Ponoka’s Junior Broncs lost their third game in a row but their “monumental improvement” over the last three weeks has given the coaching staff a lot of reason to expect much better results in the week ahead.

Broncs boys win volleyball home game (Sept. 24)—After spending a whole season on the road because the Ponoka Secondary Campus gym was under renovations, the school’s senior boys’ volleyball team was ale to play a home game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in which they won three out of four sets.

Stampeders remember Damian

Pannenbecker, lose home opener (Oct. 1)—Stampeders home opener of the season ended with an 8-3 win for the visiting Blackfalds Wranglers, the second loss in as many days; and while the game showed some promise of hope for the later stages of the league, there also appeared to be quite some room for improvement.

Kings volleyball team smashing their way to success (the senior boys volleyball team at St. Augustine Catholic School is seeing successful despite the program being in the early stages.

Twin Ponoka golfers make top 10 provincials (Oct. 8) The 2014 high school golf season has been good for twins Daria and Shaye Leidenius, who both placed in the top 10 at school provincials.

Broncs end season without a win (Oct. 15)—Ponoka’s Senior Broncs hosted Stettler’s Wildcats on Thursday, Oct. 9 in the last regular season game, and as in previous games, a bold defensive effort was not enough to secure a win, with the visitors taking home a35-0 victory before the start of the playoffs.

Barrel racers save earnings for Leaves and Fishes (Oct. 22)—Barrel racers came together last weekend to compete in a fun jackpot but also to raise some money for Loaves and Fishes in Red Deer.

Queens take home the tournament with a narrow win in the final (Oct. 22)— The sixth annual Turkeyburner volleyball tournament hosted by the at St. Augustine Catholic School Queens turned out to be a resounding success for the home team.

Mecca Pride ends season on a personal strong note (Oct. 29)—It was a season of growth of Mecca Glen’s junior girls’ volleyball team.

Senior boys’ Broncs guaranteed a spot in volleyball zones (Nov. 5)—

Winning their last home game of the season took little effort for the Ponoka Broncs senior boys’ volleyball team.

Ponoka floods CFR with competitors (Nov. 5)—For the first time in history, Ponoka is sending a competitor for every event of the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR), including bull fighting and the Miss Rodeo Canada competition.

Ponoka marathon runner going the distance (Nov. 5)—Andrew Jacobs is one Ponoka marathon runner who has lost count of the number of miles he has run in the 2014 season.

Vold wins big at CFR (Nov. 12)— This year Ponoka has a competitor in every event at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which lasted Nov. 5 to 9, and two cowboys representing the town came out of the prestigious competition with a national championship title.

Stampeders finally win at home (Nov. 12)—Ponoka Stampeders have finally ended the multi-year home win drought with a narrow 3-2 victory of the High River Flyers, Saturday, Nov. 8, raising hopes that there will be more to come before the end of the season.

Queens clinch first spot in league (Nov. 12)—The St. Augustine Queens senior girls’ have clinched fist place in their league.

Ponoka Sharks devour home meet, earning many rewards (Dec. 10)—It was a weekend of personal achievements as many of the Ponoka Pool Sharks beat their best times during their home meet, Dec. 6 and 7.

Broncs football players recognized for strong athletics (Dec. 17)—Despite a winless season, players with the Ponoka Broncs senior football team are receiving recognition for their efforts.

24 PONOKA NEWS

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