42 PONOKA NEWS
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2015
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MERRYWEATHER E. Lee On March 9, 2015 Mrs. E. Lee Merryweather of Ponoka passed away at the age of 91 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Hilary Stiles, Leslie Chernick (Dennis), and Lorne Merryweather (Kirsten); grandchildren Jae, Scott(Karie), Melissa Dustan), Morgen, Erin, Leanne (Cody), Chris, Faith, and Elyse; greatgrandchildren Madison, Jaxson, Aidan, Connor, Nate, Nolan, Anna, and Emma; and her sister-in-law Beryl Brenner. She was predeceased by her husband Howard in June 2010, sister Dorothy Luebkert, and son-in-law Jim Stiles. A Funeral Service was held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2015. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to any charity of your choice. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A WOMBOLD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME ~
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BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS
On February 16, 2015 Mrs. Hilda Parent of Ponoka passed away at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 77 years. Hilda is lovingly remembered by her children Deb (Bill) White, Brian (Lori) Parent, and Donna (Randy) Hammond; grandchildren Kari (Dan) Kammerlock, David (Jordis) Parent, Amanda (Aaron) S l u c h i n s ki, Nicole (David) Reynolds, Janelle Parent, and Kimberly Parent; great-grandchildren Aubree Reynolds and Nathan Kammerlock; sister Irene Kistenfeger; sisterin-law Veronica Saken; as well as many other family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband William, brother Walter Saken, and brother-in-law Joe Kistenfeger. A Funeral Service celebrating Hilda’s life was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20th with the Interment Service following at the Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S.. To express condolences to Hilda’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME
~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
EDMONTON STAMP CLUB . 2015 Spring National Stamp Show. March 28 - 29. Central Lion’s Recreational Centre. Saturday 10 - 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 - 4 p.m., 111 Ave. & 113 St., Edmonton. Stamps for sale, junior table, exhibits; www. edmontonstampclub.com. SPRING SALE on now! Test your “Luck o the Amish” & get up to 20% off your Simply Amish furniture purchase. Custom, solid hardwood, handcrafted, heirloom quality furniture. Simply Amish Edmonton, 780-701-0284. Looking for a new pet? Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.
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Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday, March 23 at 7:00 pm
Senior Drop In Centre Everyone Welcome!
403-783-3112
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Visit www.awna.com/leadership-award for details & nomination form Nominations Close March 31, 2015
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Registered Nurses
Quali¿cations and skills include: • Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with current CARNA registration. • Experience in long term care an asset. • Ability to work both independently and as a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
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• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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DAIRY Herdsperson required for fulltime permanent position on dairy farm near Bashaw Alberta. Duties include monitoring cattle health, balance feed rations, artificial insemination, general farm duties as milking and feeding. Experience required 1-2 yrs min. as herd manager. Post secondary agriculture diploma. Wages start at $25.00 per hour. Please apply by email to Henk Oosterink RR # 1, Bashaw, T0B0H0 evalleydairy@xplornet.ca
Medical
MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details! 1-888-627-0297.
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Wetaskiwin Value Drug Mart is looking for a
Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m. Neighborhood Place 5110 - 49 Ave. Ponoka For more info. 403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371
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Ponoka Legion If you have a team or are looking to be placed on a team you must attend the meeting! Contact Tricia Wigston at 403-358-9523 with any questions
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AL-ANON WEEKLY MEETING FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS. Tuesdays 8 p.m. ALCOHOLICS Neighborhood Place ANONYMOUS Medical 5110 - 49 Ave., Ponoka Monday night meetings For more info 403-783-4557 at the Anglican Church MEDICAL Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone TRANSCRIPTION is an THURSDAY AA Meetings 403-783-0719 for info. in-demand career in at 8:30 p.m. in the Canada! Employers have Catholic Church basement. work-at-home positions 52 Street & 52 Ave. available. Get the online Ponoka. training you need from an 403-783-4347 employer-trusted program. 403-783-3442 Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-atEmployment home career today!
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Required Qualifications: Experience as a Pharmacy Technician or certification from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program; excellent organizational skills and detail orientation; strong communication skills; demonstrated customer service experience; strong motivation to succeed; proficient computer/data/entry skills. We are a busy pharmacy and you will work in a highly efficient team environment that uses cutting edge technology to best serve their patients. Please forward your resume to Wetaskiwin Value Drug Mart: 5215A-50 Ave., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 0S7
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Join the team at one of Alberta's most progressive restaurants.
-IMMEDIATE OPENINGS“care in the community”
Full-time permanent & casual positions. Competitive wage, travel allowance, health and dental bene¿ts, RRSP program and a positive working environment!
Located on the east side of Ponoka, overlooking the scenic Battle River Valley, Northcott Care Center is a 73 bed nursing home committed to providing quality care to the residents of our community. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your employment future. If you are interested in starting a new and rewarding career, please fax your resume to 403-783-6420 or call 403-783-4764. Email: tserle@northcottcarecentre.com Website: www.qualicarehealthservices.com
• Line Cooks (Full & Part-Time) We offer great Top Wages & Benefits.
Please apply in person with resume to Executive Chef Jeff Chambers.
103, 3840 - 56 Street
Wetaskiwin
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