Ponoka News, June 03, 2015

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The Ponoka Stampede Parade in 1955 going down Railway Street.

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Musical entertainment Pianist and musical director for Ponoka Secondary Campus Cam Hinton entertains attendees at the packed Ponoka Elementary School playground fundraiser Saturday, May 30 at the Stagecoach Saloon. Please see our story on page 16.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

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Town councillors continue to struggle with the transfer of two-acres of land the Ponoka Gymnastics and Trampoline Club has constructed its building on.

The discord appeared to have widened Tuesday, May 26 during the regular council meeting after a tabled May 12 motion returned for council’s decision.

Coun. Tim Falkiner confirmed that the tabled motion, which had been prepared and released to the public on Friday, May 22 had one line removed. The line could be seen as blaming Ponoka County for not transferring the land to the town: “In addition, the Ponoka County did not transfer the parcel in the county to the

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Council’s new package, and the amended public document showed the sentence was omitted. “You cannot bring something to the table that has been changed,” stated Falkiner.

His issue was with Bonnett making the changes without consultation with council.

“Take it to the MGA (Municipal Government Act) then and ask them,” stated Bonnett in response.

He says he did not feel that line should be there and suggested since administration was already directed to make a deal with the club, it should not even have been on the table.

“Mr. Mayor you make some snide comments, it’s like you’re not really taking this seriously … and I’m tired of it,” stated Falkiner.

Bonnett replied this is-

sue has been occurring for the last five years and he said it is about time it got sorted out.

“That was my statement to administration to remove that one line because it did not need to be there … the tabled motion is a little different but the intent is exactly the same,” explained Bonnett.

He asked administration to remove the line because he did not want Ponoka County to be upset seeing the statement in the agenda once again. He did apologize to the council, though, for the change.

Coun. Loanna Gulka suggested that decision is something council should make together.

Council rescinds old motions Coun. Teri Underhill suggested these issues of “he said, she said” are tak-

ing away from the issue of the gym club and council’s direction to administration.

Since no action was taken by town administration when council approved the transfer of two-acres of land to the gym club last year and the club moved ahead with construction of their building without a memorandum of understanding with the town, those previous motions appear to be unresolved.

Gulka suggested since neither of the council’s directions to administration were followed, she recommended rescinding those previous motions. “We could start again and issue direction to administration at this time so it’s clear.”

“We can’t move forward because there’s directions on the books that were not followed,” she added. continued on page 12

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Investigators deal with fraud complaints

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Police are investigating two complaints of potential fraudsters last week.

The first incident occurred Tuesday, May 26 at 9:30 a.m. when a Ponoka resident received a call from a person claiming to represent Revenue Canada at the phone number 909-713-7059 claiming that she owed $5,000 in taxes.

The suspect claimed the resident had to pay that money within a matter of minutes or the organizations would put a lean on the house.

Police are investigating the matter.

The other case emerged overnight of May 28 when a resident received an email stating he was awarded as secret shopper by a company called Remax Hallmark Realty Limited out of Toronto, Ont. Instructions in the email stated the recipient Ponoka resident could keep $400 if he could cash a cheque for $4,375 on behalf of the sender.

The email requested the man provide personal banking information through email. The

Ponoka resident then became suspicious and requested more information but the only replies were instructions to cash the cheque.

Police called the contact phone number in the email but it was listed as not in service.

Vandalism Police are investigating a broken window at the FCSS building overnight of May 26. It is believed culprits smashed the front door window but nothing is reported as missing. There are no suspects at this time.

Concerned neighbour calls police Seeing youths go through a window of a home on 58 Avenue on May 28 at noon caused a neighbour to call for police.

Police say the neighbour witnessed a youth enter the building through a window then let three other youths into the home.

Police converged on the home and surrounded it.

Upon further investigation it was determined one of the youths lived there but had forgotten their keys, which is why they entered the building that way.

There were no charges from

the incident.

Man charged with uttering threats Telling a woman he was going to kill her because she was seeing another person turned out to be a bad idea for a 52-year-old Ponoka man.

Police were called to a Ponoka home on May 29 at 11:40 a.m. after reports that the man was intoxicated and threatened to commit suicide and then threatened to kill the woman. He was arrested and charged with uttering threats.

Ponoka man’s vehicle seized Driving on Highway 2 on May 29 with a license plate that didn’t match the vehicle alerted officers to a potential issue.

Further investigation showed the man was a suspended driver and he was subsequently charged with driving while unauthorized and his vehicle was seized for 30 days.

Three injured in stabbing Maskwacis RCMP are investigating a stabbing incident on May 30 on the Louis Bull First Nation.

Police say two men suffered serious stabbing injuries and a

third is suffering an injury from an altercation with weapons. He was treated and released from the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre while the stabbing victims were sent by STARS Air Ambulance and ground ambulance to Edmonton hospitals.

Police say they believe the injuries are not life threatening.

The matter is under investigation.

Man found dead in fire Maskwacis RCMP are investigating a home fire after finding a man dead in a house on the Samson Cree Nation.

Police and the Maskwacis Fire Department attended the scene of a home fire on May 29 at 4:40 a.m. where the fire was eventually extinguished and the man was found lifeless. An autopsy is tentatively scheduled for this week.

Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit received 65 calls for service last week.

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A 19-year-old Rimbey area man who pled guilty to unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance was handed a conditional discharge with a six month probation in Ponoka provincial court on Friday, May 29.

His terms include no possessing or purchasing marijuana or any non-prescribed controlled substance or drug, no inhaling intoxicating vapours, 60 hours of community service and payment of a $200 fine.

On Nov. 22, 2014, RCMP were conducting a check stop and pulled over a truck that had a strong odor of marijuana emanating from it and visible green flakes on the passenger seat.

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Entz was in possession of an expired youth firearms license at the time of the incident.

A 14-gram bag of marijuana was also found in the side pocket of the left door.

Impaired driver sentenced with heavy fine and prohibition After pleading guilty to driving while over .08, a 19-year-old Ponoka man was sentenced to a one-year driving prohibition and a $1,300 fine.

On April 26, Ponoka RCMP, patrolling 52 Street, crossed paths with a black truck that looked like it had broken glass.

It was pulled over and driver Lynden Klinger failed a roadside test. Prior to the test he denied drinking but said he had smoked cannabis 10 hours earlier.

At the Ponoka detachment, Klinger provided two blood alcohol content samples, both at .10.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Religion

A giver or taker, who do you want to be?

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

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

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

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Early in his time of ministering, Jesus had an encounter with a man named Peter. Peter would later go on to be one of Jesus’ closest disciples, but at this time they hardly knew each other. After spending a long night fruitlessly fishing, Peter and his business partners had had enough. Jesus had been in the same area speaking at an impromptu rally of people. Approaching Peter, who was tired from his

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lack of success, Jesus asked to borrow the fisherman’s boat so he could use the vessel as a floating platform of sorts to continue to preach. (Side note: every person on earth has a “boat”. It’s called your life. It’s our personal choice whether we will let Jesus in our “boat” or not). After Jesus had wrapped up his message, Jesus instructed Peter to launch out into the deeper water and let out his nets. Peter, who was apparently moved

by Jesus message, did as he was asked and in the process took in an enormous catch of fish. As Peter struggled with a now nearly sinking boat, he called to his partners to help with their second boat. Once on the shore, Peter confessed to Jesus that he was a sinner, unworthy to be in the presence of an obvious man of God. Jesus responded by lifting him to his feet, smiling and telling him that from that day forward, Peter would be a fisher of men.

Now if we were to speculate, we could probably guess that in that moment, Peter had a dilemma. Would he be a consumer or would he be a contributor? As a commercial fisherman who had likely just taken in the greatest catch of his career, Peter could have been eyeing that spot where he caught those fish. “I know where I’m coming back tomorrow night!” Cha-ching!

He could have been thinking, boy, when I let Jesus in my boat, I get paid. Would Peter continue on as the recipient

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of a miracle from Jesus, yet unchanged and sticking to his fishing boat? Would he remain a consumer? Or would he follow after Christ, become a fisher of men and a contributor to the potential miracle Christ could do in someone else’s life?

A short while later, Peter’s decision is made evident.

Retreating to be alone with just his disciples, Jesus was followed by a very large crowd. Jesus spent a long day ministering to people, healing their sick and encouraging them with messages of hope.

At the end of the day, Peter and the disciples approached Jesus explaining that given their remote location, Jesus should send the large crowd away so they could get food.

Jesus’ response? You feed them. They only had at their disposal a child’s lunch of five loaves and two small fish. However, Jesus knew that they had the ability to contribute something, even if it was just their faith. Having the people sit in rows, Jesus blessed the little bit of food they had and gave it to Peter and the disciples to distribute.

Everyone ate all they wanted and at the end they collected twelve baskets of leftovers. It was miracle that defied logic considering that they fed 5000 men and their wives and children on top of that.

Get this: by being a recipient of a miracle, Peter got enough fish to fill two boats. An incredible event, that Peter could have left as just that, remaining a consumer. But by choosing to follow Christ, Peter was able to contribute to the miracle of feeding over 5000 people.

Even better, Peter was blessed

by Jesus to be a blessing to others.

Each of us can choose on a daily basis whether we will be a consumer or a contributor. It is manifest often in the little things we do.Random acts of kindness, being courteous, shopping locally, being a good citizen, being a part of a local church, volunteering, etc. All of these things will steer us in the right direction.

Perhaps the greatest thing we could do is let Jesus into our boat and then become a fisher of men. In that one act, it is possible to really enjoy the fullness of life as a contributor.

Why not make the switch?

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Reflections of Ponoka

Fort Ostell Museum prepares for busy summer

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

The Fort Ostell Museum, neatly situated in the northwest corner of the pristine Ponoka Lion’s Centennial Park has been diligently collecting the artifacts of our town and district’s long and colorful history since the founding of the Fort Ostell Museum Society on June 25, 1967, and as an active non-profit organization, it has complemented our community for 48 years. With the new summer staff members Harriet Evans and Kiana Bugarin now in place, congenial Museum Manager Sandra Alsopp is really looking forward to a busy season of special events, preparing new displays, welcoming travelling exhibits, and playing host to many visitors of all ages from in and around the community as well as throughout our province and beyond.

Throughout the years, many of our local school classes love visiting the museum, browsing through the many exhibits full of ‘really neat things’, asking lots of questions about our colorful past, making bannock and usually getting some treats as well as a chance to ring the huge welcome bell at the front door. The temperature controlled ‘display room’ is one of the unique and amazing features of the Fort Ostell Museum, which features many very authentic showcases of our proud and exciting history, and where visitors young and old can enjoy learning how our ancestors lived, worked and played hard together, what they ate, what they wore, and how they shared and made do with what they had or invented something to make it work better. Some of the highlights of your casual ‘stroll into the good old days’ will

include an early school room, a 100-year-old kitchen/bedroom/living room/ and nursery, a native and military section, the Alberta Hospital collection, the first methods of transportation and much, much more.

Visitors are able to get up close and personal with over 10,000 early items such as the actual tools, appliances, clothes for all ages, books, sports equipment, toys, games, and everything else that was required for our hardy early pioneers families to survive and succeed through the countless elements and constant challenges that they faced over those rugged and exciting decades during the rapid urban and rural growth in and around Ponoka. The entire Ponoka museum is full of historical treasures, hundreds of original photos, artifacts, and even a few delightful lifelike mannequins

wearing the uniforms and costumes of our glorious past. The newest display that has just been completed at Fort Ostell is called ‘Yesterday’s Toys’ and will bring back many great memories of the games that we as adults used to play when we were kids. Who will ever forget Snakes and Ladders (now Shoots and Ladder), Monopoly (The special Ponoka edition), Parlour Croquet, Pin Ball Battleships, Rummoli (I always lost lots of nickels), Po-Ke-No, and many others designed to keep kids (and adults) busy on rainy days? Also featured are the first remote control Tonka Tractors, a handmade hockey game courtesy of the Pateman family, a 15toe skateboard, and a set of Sta-Lox miniature building blocks, which were later replaced by the Lego craze, which is still going wild to this day.

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

Fort Ostell Museum Manager Sandy Alsopp (left) and summer staff members Harriet Evans and Kiana Bugarin stand beside the new “Yesterday’s Toys” display, and are all looking forward to hosting many events and meeting visitors at the Ponoka museum during the summer.

Welcome to the new museum summer staff.

Harriet Evans was born in England, and in the early years of her life was an ‘Air Force Brat’, living with her parents Andrea and Rich in England, Germany and Cyprus before moving to Canada and later settling here in Ponoka. Harriet graduated from the Ponoka Composite High School in 2013, and in the fall will be going into her third year at the University of Calgary, where she is working towards a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in history and a minor in English.

Kiana Bugarin was born and raised in Ponoka, and her parents are Rod and Sharla. She also graduated from the Ponoka Composite High School in 2013, and in the fall will be going into her second year of studies in Business with a major in marketing at the University of Saskatchewan.

Summer hours at the Fort Ostell Museum are from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, with group tours, meetings, gatherings, and special events arranged by dropping in or calling 403783-5224. After or before a visit to the Fort Ostell Museum, guests can enjoy a picnic or a walk in the adjacent park, or the kids can dash and splash in the new Ponoka Lion’s Splash Park or playground.

Some of the events that have already been planned for this summer will include: The Heritage Tea on Saturday, August 1, which will celebrate our proud native heritage and a Ponoka Day in the park on Friday, August 28, which will feature a Teddy Bear Picnic at the Gazebo. Sandy and Kiana and Harriet and the kindly volunteers at the Fort Ostell Museum in Ponoka looking forward to greeting and meeting everyone this summer.

Remember When...

Photo courtesy of Doona and Jim Turney

This 1955 photo features the annual Ponoka Stampede Parade going down Railway Street past the Ponoka Furniture and Jack’s Men’s Wear Building in front of large and always appreciative crowds. Carrying the banner of the Ponoka Light Horse Club are June and Gordon Turney, with 12-year-old Jim Turney and all the rest of the members riding close behind. This year’s gala parade is set for Friday, June 26 starting at 10 a.m. and the theme of this 79th Ponoka Stampede will proudly salute the 50th anniversary of our Canadian flag.

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Mustafa Eric

Editor Due to job, family and other commitments, I have to drive a lot and I have to fuel up a lot, which is why I keep a very close eye on gas prices.

On the day these lines were written, the price of gas was 92.9 cents/litre in Lacombe, 98.9 in Ponoka, 96.9 in Wetaskiwin and 99.9 in Stettler. The price in Ponoka had just come down from 102.9 on Thursday, May 28.

Because I made it a habit of tracking down the fluctuations in gas prices, I also observed how Ponoka gas stations suddenly started to charge much higher for the unavoidable expense item as compared to the neighbouring communities: About two weeks ago, one gas station at the northern end of town suddenly decided to charge six cents more than the others, when I inquired with an employee, I was told that the price of gas was raised based on the delivery price to the station.

I was in town that day and went around to see how the others would respond. By that night, the northern gas station remained the only one charging the high price; the next morning, however,

Opinion Ponoka’s gas prices and dog droppings all gas stations had raised their prices to the level of the north-end station. It has to be also noted that on the two days mentioned, the price of crude oil did not show any significant moves either way on the international markets.

This situation immediately reminded me of the last two weeks of June 2014, when all Ponoka gas stations, having been touched by a magic wand, as it were, had raised their prices by about eight cents in the run up to the Ponoka Stampede week. The prices stayed up there until one week after the end of the

stampede. Then I thought probably the gas stations were warming up their display counters in preparation for this year’s stampede week.

OK, we all understand that we are living in a market economy, and in theory, in a market economy competition drives down the prices as supply and demand creates a balance between the ask and the bid. But in some strange way, in our peculiar example in Ponoka gas situation, it is the supply that singlehandedly drives the prices and the direction is only up and not down.

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One question here is whether the residents of this community, many of whom dedicate countless volunteer hours to make sure that the Stampede goes flawlessly deserve to be ripped off for living in Ponoka.

Another question is whether the increased business volume that comes with the stampede week is not enough to quench the appetite of the gas station managers for fattened margins.

It will be interesting to see how many more cents per litre we are going to pay for gas in our town dur-

ing the weeks of Stampede 2015.

Having touched on one local issue, I am really curious about what (or if) the town administration is planning to do about a few less than civilized dog owners inhabiting our town.

Now that the snow has melted, dog droppings have become very visible and out of personal experience, I can verify that seeing them on the pavement as one makes one’s way to office on foot in the morning is a nauseating feeling.

On one of those mornings, I have run into one such dog owner who, af-

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ter letting her dog relieve herself on the pavement, just walked away without any hint of embarrassment.

And when I felt I should remind her of responsibility to clean up after her dog, she simply said “Later.”

With its tree-lined streets in lush green, it may be a joy to walk in Ponoka to the sound of chirping birds, but it can turn into a very unpleasant experience, too, just because some people fail to live up to their responsibilities.

Shouldn’t there be a way of telling people that living in a community requires some etiquette?

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PONOKA NEWS 7

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Chip seal practice causing residents anxiety

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The few residents who populate the Village of Wolf Creek are getting anxious with the low quality of their roads.

The village is intertwined with the Wolf Creek Golf Resort course and the roads are soft near the waterways.

At Ponoka County Council’s Tuesday, May 26 meeting, councillors decided to go back to the developer of the village to see if the roads in question can be upgraded despite the lack of development in the rest of the village.

The county generally gives developers the option of paying Ponoka County $5,000 per lot to chip seal once 50 per cent of the lots are developed.

However, some of the residents have been living

in the Village of Wolf Creek for more than 5 years.

The dilemma the county faces is it is hesitant to chip seal now because construction vehicles damage the roads. “We may end up fixing it anyway,” said CAO Charlie Cutforth.

County denies Rimbey Kinsmen $50,000 request Ponoka County council is refusing to add another $50,000 contribution to the Rimbey Kinsmen Skatepark project after having already budgeted a $40,000 cash donation.

Project chairman Allen Adam attended council’s meeting to ask for the second donation.

“We figure we’ll have it paid off in a year,” said Adam.

The total cost of the project is $448,282 and the $300,000 is already in place. “If we can get

$50,000, to get us down to $100,000,” said Adam.

“Personally, budget’s done, we gave them $40,000,” said Coun. Bryce Liddle. He says it sounds like the Kinsmen have a loan in place for the project and they are just looking for funds to lessen the burden.

“I would say no. It’s just another classic case of an organization proceeding without the funding in place,” said Coun. Doug Weir.

Cutforth has continually cautioned representatives of Rimbey projects that everyone in the community is trying to complete large projects at the same time and competing for the same dollar is costing them.

Ponoka County has already made large contributions to the skatepark project and Rimbey Agrim Centre this year.

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Canada Day “Human Canadian Flag” Attempt on July 1st **** Ponoka Day in the Park, August 28th **** For more information please contact Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services (403) 783-0118 or e-mail wes.amendt@ponoka.org

NATIONAL HEALTH & FITNESS DAY – June 6 The Town of Ponoka wishes to increase the Awareness and Benefits of Physical Activity and participation in recreational sports and fitness, as part of National Health & Fitness Day

Spring Clean-Up Has Started and will continue until completed. ***Please do not throw grass, leaves and compost materials into the garbage*** Ponoka Recreation Committee Vacancy (Senior & Youth) The Ponoka Recreation Committee is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and community-minded individuals to join the Recreation Committee as the Senior’s and Youth Representatives. Any persons interested in serving on the Recreation Committee are requested to submit a completed Board Application Form to the Town of Ponoka. For more information please contact Wes Amendt at 403-783-0118 or Wes.Amendt@ponoka.org Board Application Forms are available at: Town Office: 5102 - 48 Avenue, Ponoka • Town’s website: www.ponoka.ca

The Re-Imagine Downtown Ponoka Online Survey is live again!

Some residents and businesses were not fully aware of the survey during our initial campaign so we want to give them the opportunity to voice their opinions as well. The survey will be available until June 12th, 2015.

Please visit our website at www.ponoka.ca or our Facebook page for the link to the survey.

Job Opportunities:

-Volunteer Fire Fighters -Manager of Operations For more information please visit the Town website and apply to hr@ponoka.org

EVENTS AND RECREATION Community Design Workshop The Project team for the Town of Ponoka Culture & Recreation Facilities Plan is hosting a Community Design Workshop for the proposed indoor/outdoor Activity & Wellness Centre. The workshop will be in the Kinsmen Community Centre from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Monday, June 15. Community members are encouraged to come and participate in this important community consultation event. Please come and share your ideas.

The entire community is encouraged to attend.

Volunteers - are needed for Friendly Visitors and Lifeline Installations Call Shelly at Ponoka FCSS 403-783-4462 for more Information.

Nominate a Property for FREE Utilities The Pride in Your Property Contest is open to Town residents and businesses. Here’s your chance to nominate yourself, a business, or someone you know for having a well-kept property. Prizes are awarded to Residential and Business properties as follows: Best Kept Residential - 1st Prize $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit 2nd Prize - $250.00 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit Most Improved Prize of $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit Best Kept Commercial/Industrial – 1st Prize $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit 2nd Prize - $250.00 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit Entry forms are available at www.ponoka.ca, or pick up at the Town Office.

Reward yourself or someone you know for their hard work and enter today! Deadline for entries is July 31st !

Ponoka Mini Golf & Ice Cream Shop Open June 5!

Splash Park Open June 12!

Fort Ostell Museum is now open for the summer. Hours are 10 – 5 Monday to Friday.

Dates to note on your calendars are August 1 – Heritage Tea

Library News SUDOKU PUZZLE INTRODUCTION CLASS: Ponoka Jubilee Library invites you to learn the basics on solving Sudoku puzzles. Saturday June 13th at 1:00 pm. This is a free class, but registration is required. Call 403-783-3843, or register in person at the Library.

GO FUND ME: Did you enjoy receiving your Free Library Membership this year and want to see it continue next year?

In order for that to happen Ponoka Jubilee Library needs to raise funds! To donate money quickly and easily, go to GoFundMe.com/tfkcb8. Thank you.

E-WASTE BRIGADE: Ponoka Jubilee Library is collecting your trash and using it to raise money! Bring your old e-items to the Library and we will ship them off to TerraCycle to be made into cool new products. Acceptable items are: cell phones, smart phones, iPhones, digital cameras, camcorders, graphic calculators, inkjet cartridges from HP & Canon printers, iPads, laptops, notebooks, netbooks, eReaders, tablets and iPods. Please drop items off at Ponoka Jubilee Library – 5110 48 Avenue. For more information visit: http://www.terracycle.ca/en-CA/brigades/e-waste-brigade.html.

Aquaplex: Renovations to the Tennis Courts - Watch for signs of Re-opening Soon - for Tennis & Pickle Ball Players Register now for Summer Swim Lessons! 403-783-0131 Are you a good artist or have some great ideas and would like to see that put into art? The Aquaplex is looking for someone to help design a mural for the blank wall space over the whirl pool. The top 5 will then be selected and voted on by you the public and painted by a professional artist. Have the designs water related and of course appropriate. You can tie in the town theme and logo, or go a who different route.

Submit by July 2nd to the Aquaplex front desk. Thank you!

Ponoka Youth Centre 2015 Summer Program (July 6 - August 28): RACE FOR THE KIDS: Fundraiser on June 6, 2015. Support your local youth programs. Enter a team of 4, raise money & compete for great prizes!!! Anyone who can walk can be involved there are 10 locations in the town of Ponoka to start from. For more information please contact 403-783-3112 or visit www.raceforkids.ca to register online.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meetings - June 9th @ 4:30 pm Committee of the Whole - June 16 @ 4:30pm

Quote Of The Week: “The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.”

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St. Augustine graduates celebrates years of accomplishments

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Thirty-five St. Augustine Catholic School graduates hit the stage Thursday, May 28 to celebrate past accomplishments while looking to their future.

The evening started with prayers from Deacon Rollie Comeau and First Nations

elder Flora Northwest and was followed by speeches from guests within St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools (STAR) and from representatives of the Samson Cree Nation.

Kevin Booth, STAR assistant superintendent told graduates that this is “a time to celebrate your achievements,”

and to prepare for the many possibilities of the future.

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“What will really lead you to success at life is character,” he said.

Normandeau advised keeping loved ones close because while teachers cannot always be there to help out during a challenging time, students may never know when they will need help.

“Every decision that you make in life will make you choose between love and fear,” he said.

“Don’t be afraid to fail.

It is the best teacher that you will have,” he added.

He referred to basketball player Michael Jordan and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and said they both struggled before they became successful.

“What is good or bad is how you choose to respond to failure and learn from it,” explained Normandeau.

He also referred to the Bible and a quoted from Matthew stating that people are the light of the world. “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Graduates grateful to parents’ dedication Valedictorian Kyla Waknuk thanked parents for their efforts during high school to see their children’s goals accomplished.

She feels high school was a busy time for all of them.

“To me high school was a never ending sprint at the end of a marathon.”

She also thanked the teachers for taking extra time to help graduates with their homework or other school projects.

“If we use everything we’ve learned up until now … we will be successful,” said Waknuk.

“Congratulations graduates, we have made it and it’s time to make a difference,” she concluded.

Principal Curt Baron said helping students get to this point takes hard work from teachers and parents, but the benefits will help graduates, “find their own place in this world.”

“I want to thank you for being the first educators of your children,” said Baron to parents.

“I’m proud to have shared, in some small measure, helping you become you,” he told his graduates.

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr was also in attendance and he congratulated graduates on their accomplishment.

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Outreach school sees off 33 graduates to their new paths

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

There were emotional speeches and words of wisdom mixed with lots of tears of joy as the Ponoka Outreach School sent off this year’s 33 graduates for the next phase of their life journeys with a ceremony at the Kinsmen Community Centre on Thursday, Opening the ceremonies, Assistant Principal Rob Pearn admitted that the road to graduation for the new graduates had not been all smooth and that “some have been bumpy.” But Pearn said the time was to celebrate the successes of the graduates regardless of the roads left behind.

Newly elected Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr was on hand to advise the outreach graduates that academic learning was only one of the ways to become educated. “Continue to seek wisdom in other ways,” Orr said, recommending the graduates to learn from life experiences of others.

Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) trustee Lorrie Jess advised them not to rush in making important decisions. “It is OK if you don’t know what to do next, you will figure it out,” she said, adding that “Life is short, time flies.”

Assistant Superintendent WCPS Jayson Lowell urged the graduates to be

thankful for the support they have received through their journey in their secondary education process. He advised them to be appreciative of the efforts of their parents and the school staff and wished them well in their future endeavours.

Christin Cardinal, herself a mother, made a speech on behalf of the graduates to pay tribute to all the parents for their sacrifices. Her emotional speech interrupted with lots of tears and a shaking voice also led to tears among the guests. Danika HudsonMcLeod, who received the IODE award, delivered the toast to the teachers. continued on page 11

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Graduates of the Ponoka Outreach School greet the guests at the graduation ceremony after receiving their diplomas at the Kinsmen Community Centre on Thursday, May 28.

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continued from page 10 “Our hard work is mostly the teachers’ hard work,” she said. “I am grateful for my experience in this school.”

Paying tribute to the students was Humanities teacher John MacEachern, who said he “admired the

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“There will be hardship ahead,” said Pearn, “work hard and learn from your mistakes.”

Following the presentations of their diplomas to the graduates, the ceremonies concluded with a ceremonial round dance.

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Mayor challenged by town councillors continued from page 2 CAO Rachel Kunz recommended council rescind the motions as she had also given direction to council in April that was contrary to what council directed in 2014. “We have to take it off the books,” said Kunz.

This way administration and council will not be held to a direction in the books that did not occur.

Council voted to rescind the laws. Councillors Marc Yaworski and Carla Prediger were not at the meeting and did not vote.

Gulka then motioned administration to present the two options offered in April: that of offering the lot as a lease or transferring the title with an agreement in place to pay the town $160,000 when the building and the lot is sold.

She added that she wants administration to provide council with the outcome.

Council approved the motion.

New offsite levies approved After hearing no comments for or against the proposed increases to the off-site levies bylaw, council approved it with a staggered implementation of new costs.

Meghan Jenkins, of Parkland Community Planning Services, said council could add a line to the proposed bylaw before passing it with a staggered rate increase over a set period of time.

Coun. Teri Underhill was in favour of this and recommended a 50 per cent new cost implementation for 2015, 75 per cent for 2016, 85 per cent for 2017 with full cost implementation in 2018.

“To me, this is generous to allow them (developers) to plan for that,” said Underhill.

Community grant application Council directed administration to apply for a community grant project after hearing that it is intended to rehabilitate aging infrastructure.

The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program grant application is due June 17 so staff will be working quickly to get it out for review. Quinlan

told council that the grant matches half the funds for a project and she recommended administration direct the project to the town’s aging playgrounds.

Each one will cost approximately $75,000 to $100,000 to replace, which would fall in line with $500,000 maximum in

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Kunz added projects like this are usually successful if administrations have reports on their proposals. The Town of Ponoka just received a report on its playgrounds and she expects they will use it in the application.

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celebrate 150 years of the Canadian confederation.

New fire chief announcement expected Kunz told council administration has offered the position of fire chief to a new individual and he will start Tuesday, July 7.

She added she hopes there is some overlap be-

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She also told council the bylaw enforcement office will be moving his office to Town Hall. He will be situated in the finance side and she expects an announcement of office hours soon.

Acting CAO For personal reasons CAO Rachel Kunz said Betty Quinlan, director of corporate services, will be working as acting CAO for the next week and a half.

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Town waiting on environmental approval for tender bridge replacement

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town of Ponoka’s decision on constructing a replacement for the North Bridge is still waiting for environmental approval.

Town administration had originally announced tenders for the road realignment needed as part of the bridge replacement, with the hopes that environmental approval would come soon after.

Tenders were submitted — albeit at $1.8 million higher than anticipated bringing the project to an estimated $5.3 million — with Border Paving being the favoured company for the job.

But lack of approval from the provincial environmental body is hampering the process.

This left town council on Tuesday, May 26 during the regular bimonthly meeting with the options of either approving

the road tender without having a tender for the bridge itself or to look at another solution.

Administration provided council with four possibilities: • Postpone the project and retender next year • Approve the Border Paving tender for the road realignment without bridge tenders • Choose an alternate source of materials and re-engineer the project

• Choose not to do the project and become a one-bridge town The biggest issue with waiting, according to Dave McPhee, director of operations and property services, is that the tender becomes null and void 60 days after it is submitted.

Although it was not in the four options, McPhee suggested the town wait for bridge construction approval so the town

could tender both at the same time. He added Border Paving may be amenable to extending the approval deadline if the town wanted it.

Coun. Tim Falkiner asked about the viability of life in the bridge. McPhee presented council with a report he had received that same day from Bow Valley Bridge Services stating that portions of the bridge substructure are rotting.

Of the 40 caps and corbels, the company states that eight are rated low due to crushing and 20 are only slightly better off due to bulging. The recommendations

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McPhee suggested that if council waits and tenders both projects at once, bridge construction could go through the winter. “As long as they can get the piles and berms up, they can build the bridge through the winter because it’s precast concrete.”

Falkiner favoured holding off on the project for another year to see if money can be saved.

“We can’t know what the cost of the bridge is going to be. We’re just guessing,” said Falkiner referring to the estimated cost of $2.27 million for bridge replacement.

He made a motion to go with the first option but was the only one who voted in favour.

Coun. Teri Underhill suggested the bridge needs to be replaced due to safety and liability concerns.

She made the motion to retender both projects once environmental approval is given on bridge construction, which was approved by council.

The original bridge tender request for a decision presented to council at its April 28 meeting was also defeated.

McPhee added that as soon as environmental approval is given, the town will announce tenders for both projects.

Vance Walker, owner of property just east of the bridge reiterated his desire for the town to investigate his land for use during the road rehabilitation project during the public forum portion of the meeting.

Mayor Rick Bonnett thanked him for his opinion and suggested he prepare a proposal during the next tender phase.

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Anyone looking to buy a railway spur line may be in luck as the Town of Ponoka announced it’s intention to offer the Northeast Industrial Park railway spur line for sale.

An ad on page 39 of the May 27 edition of Ponoka News shows the property boundaries and where the lots are located.

There are six lots with a seventh lot for possible expansion, as explained in the ad.

Requests for comments from the town were declined.

Donna Brinkworth, communications officer for the Town of Ponoka said as the ad is a request for tenders, there are certain legal requirements planners must follow, and as such could not make further comment.

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Mamawi Atosketan Native School commemorates first grad class

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

After a long uphill battle to build a school equipped to teach Grade 12, and with an expansion on the horizon, Mamawi Atosketan Native School celebrated with its first ever Grade 12 graduating class on Thursday, May 28.

“To be the first graduates of Mamawi Atosketan is truly rewarding. There is no better feeling than accomplishing a goal. We have changed our school forever,” said Coralie Nepoose, valedictorian and one of the two members of the graduating class, which consists of Nepoose and her schoolmate since pre-school, Frederick Crier-Jamerson.

“We have been dreaming about this for a very long time. We have been dreaming about this since before you started preschool together,” said principal Gail Wilton addressing the two graduates.

As valedictorian, Nepoose took to the podium for an emotional speech, thanking both her teachers and her school for instilling the importance of education in her.

“Education is the key to everything.”

During her speech Nepoose promised to work as hard in her future as she has in the past in order to continue to make her family proud. “This school year’s been tough but I’ve never been more thankful for those around me. My mother and my daughter are my motivation for everything.”

The theme of the graduation was The Tassel is Worth the Hassel and it covered three major points: the past is our heritage, the present is my responsibility and the future is my challenge.

Over the course of the graduation ceremony Nepoose and Crier-Jamerson received a combined total of $26,300 in scholarship funds. continued on page 15

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

continued from page 14 New school This summer Mamawi Atosketan is breaking ground on a new grades 7 to 12 high school, which will be located at the other end of the school’s current property.

“We’re out of space,” said Wilton in an interview with Ponoka News.

Mamawi Atosketan Native School was constructed as a Kindergarten to Grade 9 school but over the last three years grades 10, 11 and 12 were added.

“We’re in the midst of a big fundraising campaign,” said Wilton.

To buy more space until that time, several portable classrooms are being moved to the school this August.

Keep up the good work Alberta.

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Frederick Crier-Jamerson and Coralie Nepoose thank their teachers and other staff members at the Mamawi Atosketan Native School graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 28.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

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SELLING 2 PARCELS OF LAND BY UNRESERVED AUCTION

SALE CONDUCTED JUST EAST OF RIMBEY AT OUR SALE SITE

JUNE 19, 2015 • 12:00 NOON Selling In Conjunction with the 35th Annual Summer Machinery Consignment Sale

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Selling Unreserved for Ron Hildebrand Land Located at View Mar Estates - 4 Miles North of Rimbey on Hwy #20 to Twp Rd 432 (Medicine Lake Road), West 3 Miles to Rge Rd 31, North 1 Mile County Sign: 1843302 Legal Description: Part of the SE 23-43-3 W5M - Lot 6, Blk 2, Plan 8123182 Selling: An Approx. 1120 Sq Ft 3 Bedroom Bungalow w/ a 24’x24’ Attached Garage on a 1.97 Acre Lot that is Landscaped with Mature Trees. The House has an Open Floor Plan with a Wood Burning Stove & Chimney, Nature Gas Heating, Fridge, Stove & Dishwasher.

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Selling Unreserved for Dorothy Dahms Land Located at 4625 52nd Ave, Rimbey, Alberta Legal Description: Plan 506HW, Block 15, Lot 18 Location: 4625 52nd Ave, Rimbey, Alberta Selling at 50’x120’ Lot with an Older Mobile Home c/w Addition, Deck, Stove & Fridge, Plus a Storage Shed Zoned: R2 2015 Taxes: $819.79 Viewing by Appointment Only For More Information: Allen Dahms (403) 843-6155 All measurement are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.

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16 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

PES playground fundraiser all about the kids

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The Ponoka Elementary School (PES) playground fundraising committee is one step closer to building a new playground for students at the new school location.

The committee hosted a jam packed fundraiser Saturday, May 30 at the Stagecoach Saloon complete with duelling pianos to keep attendees entertained. Also part of the evening were live and silent auctions with Mayor Rick Bonnett trying his voice as an auctioneer.

Part of the fun of the evening was being able to make special song requests to duelling pianists Cam Hinton, music director at Ponoka Secondary Campus and musician Randi Boulton.

For the live and silent auction items support was also strong, explained co-organizer Layna Palechek. During the

live auction, stuffed teddy bears were up for grabs and five high school students teamed up to buy one for $1,000.

Not only was there strong financial support, but many volunteers spent much of their day preparing for the fundraiser, she explained. “I think people understand that this isn’t just a PES playground. It’s a playground for our whole entire community to benefit from. It’s got the accessibility feature,” explained Palechek.

Playground amenities will include an enclosed skywalk and access for children with physical disabilities. Palechek says the skywalk feature is a first for Alberta.

“It’s going to be a feature playground in Alberta,” she added.

Individuals, companies and associations are putting in their efforts to ensure the project is realized. The Rotary Club of Ponoka is supporting the committee and companies are

offering their financial support as well.

Palechek says the committee is in discussions with a company regarding sponsorship and naming rights.

Rotary treasurer Melodie Woods feels such strong attendance and donations show that residents see the need to develop a new playground. “We saw this as a signature project.”

She said the club looks forward to continuing to back the playground project until its completion.

There are two projects planned for PES. The first is the playground project, expected to cost $480,000. With community grants, donations before the fundraiser, the playground fundraising committee has $258,000 saved. There are also some events planned for summer, including the ATB Outlaw Roundup during Ponoka Stampede week.

The second project is the development of an outdoor classroom/courtyard in the centre outdoor space of PES.

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PONOKA NEWS 17

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Students host and present at WCPS tech conference

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Students at Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) with a love for technology had a chance to share their knowledge during a technology symposium with presentations by and for students.

Dubbed WCPS Youth Tech Nation 2015, the event was held at Ponoka Secondary Campus Friday, May 29 and grew from an idea after last year’s Central Alberta 21st Century Learning Symposium, explained Greg Estevez, technology integration director with WCPS. Having students present to their peers was a collaborative effort with technology integration leaders Kylie Kissel and Janice VanCampen, who came up with the title of WCPS Youth Tech Nation and who organized the day. Estevez believes it was the first technology conference where students presented to each other.

Estevez said it gave students an opportunity, “to present to kids those real world skills of passing on information, presenting their learning.”

Technology coaches from each school were there to guide students who had spent time preparing for sessions such as learning how to use WeVideo, Google Chrome apps, teen social media, 3D printing and coding to name a few of the sessions.

Estevez said it was clear that while students appeared nervous, they were also excited to pass on their learning. He feels there is momentum and enough interest in developing the youth symposium in the future as he has received queries from parents, WCPS staff and outside the division as well.

“We anticipate this event also growing,” he said.

Keynote speakers To kick off the day, owners of Jo(e) Ideas for Business, Jo Phillips and Joe Whitbread, spoke to students about the importance of marketing and what that looks like in today’s world of social media.

Phillips said youths have much potential for positive change and with many young people familiar with how social media works, they can make take their message as far as possible.

“The youth voice can

only get louder,” said Phillips.

Whitbread added that understanding branding and marketing can empower youths to make that change.

Both presented examples of strong marketing brands such as Tim Hortons slogans and McDonald’s “I’m loving it” jingle.

Every student was able to identify branding tech-

niques used and why it helps a business. But getting ads out to users is also becoming a challenge. Phillips added that it is becoming cheaper, but easier to reach a bigger audience, by sharing on social media, which is an avenue companies are finding out how to take advantage of.

“Your guys’ generation is difficult to market to

because you’re smart,” Phillips stated.

Students were shown several different ways a company can market itself from product placement in movies to product placement in a grocery store.

While social media has opened other advertising opportunities, it is also a place to voice opinions and ideas and youths should be

cognizant of what it is they are saying, explained the speakers.

There is much positive that can be done with social media but there is also much negative that can come out, said Phillip. Whitbread added it falls on youths to make the right decision. “What we’re talking here is you have a choice.”

Phillips advised students

to perpetuate positivity on social media sites, which in turn will benefit them in the future with job applications and other endeavours.

Both speakers held their own breakout sessions for students and guided them on positive ideas when using social media as a tool.

Students came from around the WCPS school division.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Ponoka girls partake in Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference SUBMITTED

Lindsey Gartner and Tawni Kjenner of Ponoka attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference in Canmore May 23 and 24.

The conference theme “Waves of Change; how we as leaders can make a difference your life, family and community; then share, like ripples on a pond� was the focus for the weekend.

The girls were to choose from among various project groups – your passion, mental health, racism, environmental issues, clean water, substance abuse, self-esteem, gender inequality, bullying and dependence on technology.

Gartner chose self-esteem where she examined what self-esteem is and how youth struggle with it. She developed a guide, starting with three things one loves about oneself

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Kjenner chose racism where she discussed why racism is present in our society and why it seems acceptable. She made a video to present at a multicultural day in a Calgary High School.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Graduates proud of work as teen mentors

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Ponoka’s Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) are seeing positive results three years after they opened up opportunities for high school students to be teen mentors for elementary school students.

This year five students, who were big brothers or sisters for students at Ponoka Elementary School (PES), are graduating from Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC), and they took some time Thursday, May 28 to speak on the benefits of the program.

Katelyn Davis, Cassie Krenzler and Keenan Haines have mentored for the last three years; Melissa Wilson has mentored for two and Grady Wygiera mentored for his last year of high school.

For Krenzler the biggest challenge was ensuring her little sister felt comfortable but the rewards came in the fellowship the two have. “It takes a long time and it is hard work but once you get it, you get it,” said Krenzler.

In the last three years, the two have become friends and Krenzler said it has been a rewarding experience.

For Wilson, she used to be a little sister and she felt this would be a good opportunity to give back.

She referred to her big sis-

ter saying “I saw how much she helped me come out of my shell.”

Wilson added that being a big sister, she has still learned something about herself by being a mentor.

Haines agreed; he said that while he is focussed on sports, his little brother enjoyed the arts more.

Haines and his little brother have also become friends and he said he had also found an appreciation for art, something he wouldn’t normally have tried.

Program director Morgen Chernick said there were 19 students enrolled in the teen mentoring program and her goal is to have 30 by next fall. She said the process of pairing a mentor to a little brother or sister involves interviews as well as record and reference checks.

Conducting interviews helps her find the right match to the right mentor.

Wygiera said the biggest surprise for him was how close he became to his little brother. He said they created a strong bond over the last year.

Davis said she has always enjoyed working with children. “I like to be the one to help them figure things out.”

Chernick said teen mentors can start once they are in Grade 10.

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Packed house for Hope fundraiser

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Friends and family of Hope Trimble-Willis, a Ponoka teen diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, converged on the Ponoka Community Golf Club Friday, May 29 to raise money in her support during the

difficult times of healing.

Mother and organizer Kristy Willis said Trimble-Willis’ chemotherapy is negatively affecting her health due to an infectious disease called cryptosporidium. As the chemotherapy causes her immune system to

weaken, the cryptosporidium becomes a danger for Trimble-Willis’ overall condition, explained her mother.

To counter the negative effects of the chemotherapy, she is also taking Neulasta, a drug that stimulates the growth

of white blood cells in a person’s body. Neulasta is helping Trimble-Willis build up her bone marrow as well, so the cryptosporidium does not affect her negatively, explained Kristy.

She was pleased with the strong support from

friends and family as her goal is to give her daughter a year to heal. “I don’t want her to work the next year. I just want her to take a year and be fully healed before she decides to go back to work.”

Kristy said her goal is for Trimble-Willis to be

able to go back to school without having to worry about money. She was also pleased to see her daughter able to come out to the fundraiser and take some time to speak with guests.

Kristy said she is grateful to the strong community support.

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There was little room to stand Friday, May 29 at the Ponoka Community Golf Course during a fundraising dinner for Hope Trimble-Willis, a Ponoka teen diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

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VJV auctioneer officiates at auctioneer competition in Winnipeg SUBMITTED BY JIM SWETTENHAM, WINNIPEG

For the first time in memory, the Alberta contingent of livestock auctioneers has been shut out during the annual Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Championships held this year at Winnipeg Livestock Sales on Friday, May 29.

The auctioneer championships were conducted under the direction of veteran Master of Ceremonies Danny Skeels of Rimbey.

Five Ponoka auctioneers have already won at the competition and as such, are not allowed to compete again, explained Skeels. Jordie Waters, a new auctioneer, also of Ponoka, competed for his second time around but did not place.

The auctioneer championship competition was held in conjunction with the 36th annual Livestock Markets Association of Canada (LMAC).

Calvin Kuepfer of Waterloo, ON, representing the Ontario Livestock Exchange captured the 2015 crown, topping the tight field of the top 30 livestock auctioneers from across Canada. As a result of his victory, Kuepfer receives a paid entry and $1,000 from the LMAC towards expenses to compete in the International Auctioneering Championship to be held at the Calgary Stampede.

He also received a custom-made championship ring sponsored by Foothills Auctioneers Inc., Stavely and the Grand Champion Trophy Buckle donated by the Canadian Hereford Association.

Each of the 30 auction competitors received jackets donated by Canadian Satellite Auctions of Ponoka.

Contestants were judged on five criteria: clarity and voice control; chant; professionalism, confidence, calmness and mannerism; enthusiasm; and general impression.

Working for the Ponoka-based Vold Jones Vold Auction network out of the Cattle Capital of Canada where he is in charge of the

VJV stable of auctioneers, Skeels is recognized as the LMAC “poster boy.”

He has officiated at all but one of the Canadian championships held annually since 1998 when he captured the first LMAC title and then went on to win the International Competition in Calgary.

During an interview, Skeels said the Canadian livestock industry has made great strides returning to levels comparable and exceeding levels prior to the BSE crisis.

“The Canadian cattle industry is very strong and it is a lot of fun to still be involved in the business,” he said. “The BSE crisis took its toll on the industry with many cattle producers getting out of the busi-

ness. It is easy to get out but not so easy to get reestablished. Good on those who weathered the storm … they are being well rewarded for their efforts in light of the strength of the industry right now.”

Skeels noted that VJV has been home to six Canadian champions starting with his 1998 title, fol-

lowed by Don Oberg of Lacombe in 2003, Dean Edge of Rimbey in 2006, Chance Martin of Red Deer in 2009, Justin Gattey of Ponoka in 2012 and the 2014 champion Shawn Gist of Fort Saskatchewan.

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Dozens of students of the Ermineskin Junior Senior High School received awards in academics, athletics, and culture at a ceremony held at the school on Thursday, May 28.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

Influential students receive awards in Ermineskin school ceremony

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

Members of the community gathered at the Ermineskin Junior Senior High School for an awards celebration honouring many different aspects of students that contribute to a positive school and place to live.

The ceremony was held on Thursday, May 28.

The award categories included most improved, academic awards, attendance, CTS class awards, physical education, Cree heritage athletics and the prestigious Jim Bowles Award for English Studies.

Principal Keith Macquarie says Jim Bowles was a longstanding staff member of the school and advocate for youth literacy.

“He was just an incredible person and this award is dedicated to him.”

Macquarie explained the awards are given to students who put in the hard work to improve themselves.

“Student leaders, student athletes and students who are definitely aware of their culture,” he explained.

The main purpose of

the awards evening is to recognize the students who

have a strong understanding of Maskwacis history and

workforce as caring Cree people ready to positively

“Jim Bowles was just an incredible person and this award is dedicated to him.”

Principal Keith Macquarie

embody the mission and vision of the school and school board.

Students are looked to

the Cree culture. Education is meant to continually teach the students so they will be ready to enter the

shape the world, their community and themselves.

More than 30 students received awards over the

course of the evening.

“We’re definitely on the right direction of success,” said Macquarie.

“Another big part of our success is our staff,” he added. “They’re second to none.”

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Sports

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

U14 girls’ Storm thunders past Knights’ defense

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The “lightning striketh” might be a good slogan for the U14 girls’ Ponoka Storm soccer team during a game against the Rocky Mountain House Knights last week.

They defeated the Knights 7-0 Wednesday, May 27 at home with a surrounding thunderstorm accompanying Ponoka’s quick passing plays. Both teams started relatively strong with Ponoka keeping possession much longer than the visitors.

Striker Leah Jensen scored the first goal for Ponoka about 20 minutes into the first half with a high kick over the Rocky goalie.

Energized from the goal, Brooklyn Budd, helped secure a 2-0 lead about one minute later.

Coach Greg Bendera said the team is having a strong season with a record of 6-0-1 with their only tie game against the Knights recently. “They are the second-most skilled team in the league in my opinion,” he said.

Rather than relax, Storm put on the pressure and were able to secure a third goal before the end of the first half. Emma Bendera shot a high cross that rebounded off the goal post. Ready for the rebound was Nicole Lagarde, who responded quickly to earn a goal.

Bendera says his team is getting better, playing tougher soccer and working hard during practices. They have been able to acquire the skills to make big cross passes to other players.

“We get control and we pass it up the field. I thought our passing was phenomenal,” said Bendera. “We played a great team game.”

Ponoka was ready for the second half and they kept the pressure on the Knights who made a goalie change. Ponoka Storm players were relentless in their desire for a win as they took shot after shot at the visi-

U14 girls’ Storm player Emily David kicks the ball towards the goal and scores Wednesday, May 27 against the Rocky Knights.

Ponoka won 7-0.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

tors’ net.

The Knights regrouped and managed a few shots at Ponoka’s goal after making offensive line changes, but the home team also regrouped and adjusted their defensive strategy on the beleaguered Knights’ offense.

Bendera credited Storm’s Madison McLaren and Shaelyn Goodwin for being a strong defensive duo, who keep the ball away from their net.

“We just keep pressing. We don’t give the ball away. We’re taught to pass,” explained Bendera.

Budd managed a hat trick after scoring two goals back to back in the second half. Jensen scored herself a second goal and number

5, Emily David, also scored a goal.

The team will be practicing next week in preparation for two games the week after against Camrose.

Other minor soccer results U16 boys had their game against Rocky Mountain House cancelled on Tuesday, May 26 due to hail and wind which struck in the second half of the game and the two sides have yet to agree on a date for replay.

On Thursday, May 28, U16 boys delivered a crushing 9-1 blow to visiting Camrose in beautiful weather.

U12 girls for their part lost 5-0 to visiting Stettler girls on Thursday, May 28.

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Dustin Bell (#6) and Trevor Anderson (#11) of Locos in search of another opportunity to score in front of the Venom net in the third period of their home game on Saturday, May 30 in Ponoka. The hosts lost 8-5.

Photo by Mustafa Eric

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BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Junior Locos suffered an 8-5 defeat at the hands of visiting Strathmore Venoms on Saturday, May 30 as a result of reckless play leading to excessive penalties, which allowed the Venoms to score at ease.

As the game started, the joint LacombePonoka team appeared to have a stable game plan, able to maintain possession and move the ball around easily. This resulted in an early score by Andrew Kooiman in the third minute of the first period, but this turned out to be the only time they had a lead in the game. The visitors did not take long to recover from the impact and scored twice in quick succession midway through the first period taking advantage of two Locos players being sidelined by penalties.

As the second period started, Venom kept on attacking the Locos net and found two more easy goals to open the lead. Then

it was the turn of the visitors to incur penalties and Locos made good use of the period when Venom was shorthanded. Kooiman scored once more, to be followed by Sean Reed, making it 4-3. The Strathmore team didn’t let Locos boys to equalize, however, and when they scored once more, the second period ended 5-3.

Early in the third, Cooper Smyth put the next number on the scoreboard making it 5-4, but Venom kept the gap at two points by responding quickly: 6-4. About eight minutes from the end of regulation, Carson Barnes scored once again for Locos but Venom responded with two more sealing the score at 8-5.

For their second game of the weekend.

Locos travelled to Red Deer on Sunday and lost to Renegades with a score of 16-6.

The next home game for Locos is on Saturday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex.

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Jim was born in Delia, Alberta in 1919 to Ruby and Arnold Golley. The family eventually settled in the Tees area where he continued to farm into his 90’s. He was one of the original importers of Charlais cattle in Canada.

After losing his first wife Winnie to cancer in 1962, he raised his young boys with the help of his aging m o m .

In in December 2014. Grandpa Jim will be remembered for the miniature machinery he invented and displayed at parades in Alberta and his winter home of Yuma, Arizona for 35 years. Jim was a dedicated husband, dad, grandpa and a devout member of the St. Augustine Parish in Ponoka. Rest in peace - Grandpa Jim / General Manager. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Terry; his two sons Scott (Vera) and Dean (Betty); his seven grandchildren Angie (Sheldon Henke), Jamie (Terry Hoffman), Beckie (James Turnbull), Stephanie (Matthew Stafford), Kent Golley, Erin (Tyrell Kochanski), and Megan (Richard Cox); and five great-grandchildren Mikayla Hoffman, Mackenzie Hoffman, Reagan Cox, Olivia Stafford, and Everett Kochanski; sister Helen (Lloyd Rue) and sister-in-laws Bernie Dick and Emma Hamel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim was predeceased by his parents Arnold and Ruby Golley; his first wife Winnifred Humble; sisters-in-law and brothersin-law Estelle and Elie Esquirol, Alice and Eugene Baillargeon, Len Gagne, Omer Gagne, Phillippe Gagne, Victor and Aline Gagne, and Doug Dick. A Prayer Vigil was held at Ponoka Funeral Home on Monday, June 1 and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Augustine Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The Interment Service followed at the Earlville-Rutherford Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society or any charity of your choice. To express condolences to Jim’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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Please apply by fax or email to: 403-783-8823 or sandralyon@shaw.ca Closing Date: June 05, 2015 Janitorial

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Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides ................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

820

Employment Opportunity FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR

required at 1031000 Alberta Ltd o/a Royal Hotel in Ponoka Permanent FT/PT Over 3 years of experience a requirement Wage: $13.75/hr, 40 hrs/week Apply by E-mail: ponokaroyalhotel@outlook.com or by fax: 403-783-3715 Address: 4916 50th Street, Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1S1

Trades

CALL:

1-877-223-3311 To Place Your Ad Now! Professionals

810

Al York

• For commercial, residential and auto glass • Experience an asset • Benefit package available Apply in person or Email dean.johnston@crystalglass.ca

General Manager Cell: (403) 783-0593

Is looking for a

Bus: (403) 843-3700

FULL TIME GLASS INSTALLER

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

Ponoka branch | 5008-46 Avenue | 403.783.5616

Roots & Berries Pharmacy Business Manager Summary The Business Manager is responsible for effective and efficient management of the overall day to day operation of the Roots & Berries Pharmacy division of Samson Management Ltd. The Business Manager of Roots & Berries Pharmacy will report directly to the CEO of Samson Management Ltd. Duties & Responsibilities: • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of the division • Manage, direct and advise staff • Development of annual budget for operation and authorization of expenditures • Development, implementation and presentation of strategic management/operational plans • Preparation and presentation of reports for Management • Oversee front store/deli operations • Ensure that vendor payments and daily cash reconciliations are kept up to date • Ensure that deposits are being made on a regular basis • Determine merchandise to be sold • Develop and implement marketing strategies • Determine staffing requirements • Provide customer service • Assist with Pharmaceutical duties as required Working Conditions: • This position is situated in a climate-controlled store. Their workdays tend to be unstructured and they must deal with frequent interruptions.

Education: • University degree in business management, commerce or administration • Previous managerial experience in retail is an asset Employment Opportunity: • This is a Regular Full-Time position. Since this is a senior management position, it has a six month probationary period.

Continued employment is dependent upon successful completion of the probationary period.

Wolf Creek Public Schools invites applications for the following position: Custodial Services Foreman Division Office Ponoka, AB For further specifics on the above position, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Office at 403-783-3473.

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

850

+

A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

AG EQUIPMENT

Interested persons are requested to submit a cover letter, resume and criminal record check by mail, personally, fax, or email to:

Samson Management Ltd. Box 539, Maskwacis, Alberta T0C 1N0 swagner@smlcorp.com Telephone: (780) 585-2468 • Fax: (780) 585-2393

PLUMBING

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

A & J AUTOMOTIVE A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 6701 - 46 Ave. 6701 46 Ave. Ponoka, AB - T4J 1J8 Ponoka, T4J 1J8 (403)AB783-8755 (403) 783-8755 Al Dickhaut Owner/Operator Al Dickhaut Owner/Operator

CUSTOM SPRAYING

Craig Fenske

CUSTOM SPRAYING Licensed pesticide applicator Competitive rates

403-704-0660

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

BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE • Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction Call Jim Ashbough 403-783-2764 or Cell:783-2764 587-729-0092 Call Jim Ashbough or Cell: 588-0599 Jack Surbey 783-5283 Cell: 588-0597

OVERHEAD DOORS

Caregivers/ Aides

710

WANTED:

Caregiver for elderly lady in Ponoka for partial and/or full weekend shifts.

For more information phone

Clerical

720

SMALL oilfield services company req’s P/T Bookkeeper. Work from your home. Email resume with ref’s. to brimstoneenergy @gmail.com Salary negotiable

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds We change daily to serve you better.

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

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Misc.

Help

WETASKIWIN READY MIX

Now Hiring

403-963-5000 LANDSCAPING TREES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today!

dmarkevich@WRMConcrete.com

or Fax (780) 352-1607

Contractors

1100

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

850

Trades

DRYWALL INSTALLER and Finisher required. Permanent full-time. 3 - 5 years experience. Please email resume to kim@ciabuildings.com. For full job description go to www. firstnationsjobsonline.com under construction trades.

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

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

4037835225 • 4037835235

Contractors

1100

• DR. RICK BARR • DR. JEFF BARR • DR. STELIAN LISMAN • DR. DAVE CHORKWA • DR. PREETY BACHAN

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

Kwik Kerb

“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

EYE CARE

Many colours, stamps and patterns.

Landscape curb and edging for gardens, flower and rock beds

Check out our new continuous natural rock finish Call for a free estimate 403-783-6115 or 403-352-5372 (cell) kwikkerb@platinum.ca • www.kwikkerbparkland.com

Misc.

Help

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Allowance not cutting it ?

PONOKA NEWS Carrier Team!

GET SOME

EXERCISE EARN EXTRA

Ponoka- located 1.5 Miles North of High School Phone (403) 783-5072 Cell: (403) 704-5384 www.brtrees.com

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

Continuous decorative concrete borders

JOIN THE

Specializing in Colorado Blue & Green Spruce. Also offering a variety of caliber deciduous trees. Schubert, Royalty, Mountain Ash, Weeping Birch, Norland Apple, Green/Black Ash and many more.

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5

Minimum Class 3 with air.

5410 - 50 Street, Wetaskiwin or email

DENTISTRY

PROMAX TRANSPORT is looking for a P/T Class 1A shunt driver to work weekend shifts. Please send resumes to fax # 403-227-2743 or call 403-227-2712 for more information

790

Medical

• MIXER DRIVERS

• YARD/LOADER OPERATOR • BATCH/DISPATCH PERSONNEL

& 755 Sales Distributors 830

CENTRAL Alberta feed lot looking for exp. hen checker/ feedlot employee. Class 1 or 3 would be an asset. feedlot mandatory. email resume: dthengs@hotmail. com. or fax 403-638-3908.

403-783-2718

Please apply with resume & current drivers abstract www.doorsondemand.ca

Farm Work

MONEY

BOTTLE DEPOT

DO

403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA

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•

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

CONCRETE SERVICES

YOUR

CABRAL CONCRETE

PART

Leo Cabral

Ponoka / Wetaskiwin, AB

RECYCLE

YOUR

PAPER!

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT

Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal

Free Estimates

SPECIALIZING IN: ~ Curbs / Sidewalks ~ ~ Driveways ~ ~ Basement Floors ~ ~ Stamped Concrete ~ ~ Exposed Concrete ~

Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905

HEATING

Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

“Committed to your comfort” AND WIN

PRIZES! Reliable carriers are automatically entered into a monthly draw WIN an additional $50!

Keep up the good work and your name will be entered to win a $400 GIFT CERTIFICATE! Each week the PONOKA NEWS reaches residents where they live, work and farm. In town our papers are delivered door to door by reliable carriers and WE COULD USE MORE HELP.

If you are interested in a LOCAL ROUTE please contact

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

SUSAN WHITECOTTON at 403-783-3311

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

METAL RECYCLING & MORE SERVING FARMERS, INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & THE GENERAL PUBLIC • Mobile Shears/ Magnets/Grapples • Mobile Flattener/Baler • Mobile Excavators/ Loaders • Scrap Metal Bin Service • Demolition & Decommissioning Hwy 12 East Lacombe • Earth Moving/ 403-357-4415 Excavating/Landscaping www.prometalscrap.com • Scrap Metal Depot

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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Electrical

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

ROOFING

ROY’S ROOFING & SIDING • RooÀng • Siding • SofÀt • Fascia • Windows • Sheds

403-740-6081 VETERINARY SERVICES

Bovine Veterinary Services On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services

Electrical

1150

TKS CONTROLS LTD.

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

1150

FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS 24 hrs. SERVICE CALL GLENN AT 403-742-7876 Health Care

1210

Health Care

1210

Two Step

Foot Care

Professional Foot Care for Seniors and Diabetics Aileen Charchun LPN

587-991-4132

Phone 403-391-1684 Dr. Bruce Wine

• FENCE LINES • CUT LINES • POWER LINES • PIPELINES • BRUSH & BUSH • STUMPS

HIGH CASH PRODUCING vending machines. $1.00 vend = .70 profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website: www.tcvend.com.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.

880

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

e Squeezthe MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS

Doug Casey

870

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

Herd Health

Hillbilly Tree Mulching Ltd.

Business Opportunities

Misc.

Help

twostepfootcare@hotmail.com

CETA CerƟĮed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer

TREE MULCHING

UNITED Tank Inspections Inc. is currently looking for FULL-TIME HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC or an apprentice.

We offer competitive wages, group health benefits and a group RSP. Please email to jobs@unitedtank.ca, call 403-742-4747 or fax to 403-742-4741

Mobile Foot Care Nurse

Ultrasound-aided ReproducƟve Programs

ʹͶ

850

Trades

995

Can do trees up to 15” wide

VETERINARY SERVICES

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. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma • Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Jasmine Hardy

Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper

Let us amplify your message!

Add this feature to your next career ad booking

Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235

TREE SERVICE

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. In-the-seat training. No simulators. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Funding options.

Weekly job board! Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school.

Learn from home and work from home. Call today.

1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com. info@ canscribe.com.

920

Career Planning

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.

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Construction

1085

NEW EDEN WORX - Mel Hanson -

• Renovation specialist • Project management consulting • Carpentry

Ponoka Based 403-302-7412 403-302-8729 Consulting

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• Topping • Dropping • Slashing • Stump Grinding & Tree Disposal • Tree Chipping

403.396.7623

EARLY LEARNING and CHILDCARE TRAINING PROGRAM Starts June 15, 2015!

Are you unemployed?

Underemployed?

Have you always wanted to work with children?

Have you always wanted to go back to school but haven’t been able to afford the tuition? McBride Career Group in Red Deer is now offering an EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE TRAINING PROGRAM. This program is 20 weeks long and is funded by Alberta Works. If you qualify there is NO COST for books or tuition.

You may also qualify for additional living expenses!

Apply Now! CALL (403)346-8599

www.mccannsbldgmovers.com

VETERINARY SERVICES

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr.Jacobson Murray•Jacobson • Dr. Murray Dr. Clayton West Dr. Clayton West • Dr. Nicole Macdonald • Dr. Katie Graves 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

T4J 1M1

LEAKY BASEMENT? Derek Wallace 587-340-2830 1-800-587-7325 www.edmontonwisecracks.com

“Professional cost effective solutions for wet basements”

Serving Ponoka & Area F R E E E S T I M AT E S

PLUMBING

PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING • JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REQUIRED We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7

Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 8:00 am - 5 pm

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

plus GST/HST

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FREE Estimates | Fully Insured

900

Value Ad Network

1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

Employment Training

1090

Website Design, Internet Marketing and Social Media, Management Information Systems.

Matching internet applications and services with business processes to develop an Internet presence that fits the organization. Ryan: 403341-0800 / Ryan@ MarketingEssentials.ca

• Water wells drilled • Water wells serviced 403-783-2220 WEBSITE@DARCYSDRILLING.COM

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

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

IRRIGATION

Ponoka Irrigation Supplies & Service * NEW INSTALL * REPAIR * MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS * SALES & SUPPLIES TO ALL MODELS

403-783-1944 aspartxrick@gmail.com

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

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Misc.

Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple.

Fast. Inexpensive.

Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.

Misc.

Services

ADVERTISE PROVINCE WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext.

228; www.awna.com.

Misc.

Services

JUST MOVED?

1290

EASY DIVORCE: Free consultation call 1-800-320-2477 or check out http://canadianlegal.org/ uncontested-divorce. CCA Award #1 Paralegal.

A+ BBB Reputation.

In business 20+ years.

Open Mon. - Sat.

1290

WITH CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311

+

A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

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

1-877-223-3311 To Place Your Ad Now! Misc.

Services

1290

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

Personal Services

A division of 1127730 Alberta Ltd.

• Tree stump grinding • Gravel pads • Dirt removal/spreading

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

WCB • Insured • Licensed Locally owned/operated

CALL BRIAN HEBERT

403-506-3377

Used appliances available Six month warranty

Refrigeration We deliver and install your purchases.

403-783-4880 Well Drilling

CLINKERS KENNELS

1400

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.

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636 Roofing

1370

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.

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE Welding

1410

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

Welding

1410

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

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

www.clinkerskennels.ca

Well Drilling

1400

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View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

1530

8TH CALGARY ANTIQUE Show & Sale. June 6 & 7.

Sat. 10 - 5:30 and Sun. 10 - 4. Garrison Curling Rink, 2288 - 47 Ave. S.W. Over 50 vendors. Free parking!

Carswell’s 403-343-1614.

AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A. UPCOMING SALES LOCATION AUCTION 5222-51 St. Ponoka, AB Sun. May 24, 12 noon Sun. June 7, 12 noon West of Ponoka Hyw. 53 Parkland Beach south.

Watch for signs.

Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net

BUD HAYNES, WARD’S Firearms Auction.

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton, Alberta. Denny Harding Estate, Sask.

Store Dispersal. Over 200 new guns. Website, catalogue w/pictures.

Phone 403-347-5855 or 780-451-4549; www. budhaynesauctions.com. www.WardsAuctions.com.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 8th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, June 12 - 14, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. All makes & models welcome.

Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGauctions.com.

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

Houses/ Duplexes

1530 ON SITE AUCTION

Auctions

SUNDAY JUNE 7 ~ 12 NOON

1980 White Western Star picker truck w 6 ton National Crane & rebuilt Cummins engine Formex steel encased forms, Duroform – 14 cages of 4 bar duroform, 25’ x 9’ construction trailer w forced air furnace, John Deere D100 ride on lawn mower (84 hrs), 1988 18’ Bayliner w 2.3 litre Ford Cobra inboard/outboard motor, Hilti hammer drills/ jack hammers/power activated guns c/w shot/pins, Miller welder wire feed, cutting torches, Ultraplank siding, pressure jacks, and more West of Ponoka on HWY 53 To Parkland Beach Rd (HWY 771), 7 km South to Parkland Beach, 3 km West to RR 15, South on RR 15 1.5 km (light green second house on East side of the road). Watch for signs.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM Cash or cheque only Auction conducted by BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Linda Dunbrack | 403-304-4791 (cell) To view items: www.bigstrapperauctions.net

EquipmentMisc.

1620

A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG $2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com

Garden Supplies

1680

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order.

Delivery fee $75 $125/order. Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961.

RIMBEY TREES TREES SALE 2’ - 4’ White Spruce $10./ea. Minimum 20 tree purchase. Call Walter 403-748-3611 or leave msg

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Livestock

2100

9 Bulls For Sale

Registered Yearlings

Black Angus Call Jim (780)

387-6050

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

RED and black Angus bulls, semen tested and delivery can be arranged.

E & L Ranching in Bowden, Eric @ 403 391-2259. Evenings @ 403 224-2396

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

2200

Seed Grain

SEED Barley & Seed Oats for Sale. 2 Row & 6 row high yielding varieties available. Suitable for grain or silage. High germination & vigour. Seed treating available. On Farm scale.

Larry Trautman, 403-843-2733, Mark Trautman 403-704-3157

EASY!

FOR RENT

Attached single garage.

Fenced yard.

References required.

CALL EVENINGS 403-783-8727 MATURE couple. 1 bdrm. house, 2 bath, in Rimbey, 4 appls, no pets, n/s, ref’s req’d, $500/mo. DD $500 780-465-7107

Condos/ Townhouses

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

D E T EN

2 bedroom house, 1 up & 1 down bordering Ponoka. Fridge, stove, water & sewer. N/S. For mature tenant.

Require references.

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$1100/Month plus dd

3030

PONOKA 3 bdrm. newer townhouse, 3 bath, 5 appls. rent $1500. 403-704-1221

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

RIMBEY: 1 & 2 bdrm. suites, laminate & tile flooring, open dining room, living, with large corner kitchen. Heat, water & laundry included.

403-704-6949

EASY!

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-223-

Suites

3060

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 bdrm, quiet, very clean Community washer/dryer Close to downtown N/S, N/P

403-963-0937

AVAILABLE JUNE 1

2 Bedroom All utilities included

403-790-6011

FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA. TV & utils. incld. $700/mo.

403-963-0204

PONOKA 1 bdrm. clean quiet adult building, no pets $735/mo. plus power avail., heat/water incld.

July 1, 403-348-6594

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

403-357-0287

Rooms For Rent

FOR RENT

The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

3020

3 BEDROOM HOUSE

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

WHEATLAND AUCTIONS Buying damaged or Farm and Acreage offgrade grain. “On Farm Dispersal. June 6, 10 a.m.

Pickup� Westcan Feed & near Lyalta, Alberta. Farm Grain, 1-877-250-5252 equipment, vehicles, tools, skid steer attachments, SQUARE hay bales, horse etc. Call 403-669-1109; hay quality, 90% meadow www. brome, 10% alfalfa, no wheatlandauctions.com. rain, plus second-cut alfalfa. 403-741-4353

403-783-6272

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

Need RV or Self Storage?

Auctions

1318

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

and Appliance Service

1400

1350

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? COPD or arthritic conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Apply today!

1-844-453-5372.

Pet Services

Berni's

Well Drilling

Rental Misc

CALL:

PONOKA BOBCAT SERVICE

- Compact bobcat - Dump trailer - Stump grinder

1290

3090

PONOKA, Crossroads area, large, furnished bedsitting room with cable tv. $450/mo., $200 dd, Ron 403-783-5785

Pasture

3180

160 ACRES of bush pasture at Winfield for rent.

1-403-286-1157 here. . .

READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & find just what you’re looking for. 1-877-223-3311

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

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Farms/ Land

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

4070

FARMLAND. 154.19+/ - title acres w/2210 sq. ft. custom-built home & equestrian facilities in Falun, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 10 in Edmonton. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

4090

4090

Commercial Property

THE HEART of Every Home is in its Kitchen.

Kitchen specials starting at $138,500. Upgrades include full backsplash, stainless steel appliances & more. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit our site at www.unitedhomescanada.com

OIL PATCH BARGAIN. 40 unit motel, Jennifer’s Lodge and R.V. Park, Wabasca, Alberta. High exposure 7.68 acres of highway commercial land, appraised at 2.8M (2012).

60 unit motel/camp, Black Gold Inn, Red Earth Creek, Alberta. High exposure 3 acres of highway commercial land, appraised at 2.4M (2014). Special package pricing of 2.6M for both, (100 rooms) (50% of appraised value) motivated seller-as retiring.

Call 587-938-2017 or 780-405-2659.

Manufactured Homes

1980 14’ x 68’ SAFEWAY Canadiana, 2 bdrm., fridge, stove, washer, dryer, in the Rimbey mobile park. Immd. possession. $29,900. 1-780-465-7107

SILVERWOOD LUXURY Modular Log Homes. Show Home 311 - 36 Ave. SE, Calgary. Discover how we Condos/ can design, build & finish your custom log home in Townhouses weeks. 1-855-598-4120; PONOKA 1/2 duplex/condo www.silverwoodloghomes.ca. on one level for age 55 yrs.+, 2 bdrm., att. garage. Mint condition! Call AVRIL Businesses EVANS, Century 21 Advantage, 403-348-6303 For Sale

4040

4110

Manufactured Homes

Commercial Property

4110

OPPORTUNITY. 10 acres prime highway commercial, approved for 48 pad R.V. Park plus gas/convenience store, boat storage, mini storage, etc.

Fully serviced and adjacent to Calling Lake Provincial Park. Asking $275,000 won’t last. Call 587-938-2017 or 780-405-2659.

Buildings For Sale

4150

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our Big 35th Anniversary Sale!� 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449.

32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12,140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www. pioneersteel.ca.

4140

+

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+ Public Notices

6010

Public Notices

6010

Money To Loan

Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Edwin & Sheila Sande to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows:

Call Bill Conroy or Ed Katchur @ 403-346-7755 email billconroy@maxwellrealty.ca Maxwell Real Estate Solutions Ltd.

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.

Reclassify approximately 5 acres of the NE 16-43-25-W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential District to allow for subdivision of the rezoned area (1 new parcel to be created).

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

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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.

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

Transportation #5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

Motorcycles

Ponoka County

5080

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Jaap Dominicus to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify approximately 10.5 acres of the SE 26-42-27-W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential (Hobby Farm) District to allow for subdivision of the rezoned area (1 new parcel to be created).

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

2008 SUZUKI Boulevard C109RT, loaded with saddle bags, windshield, cruise (manual), running lights, back rest, 44,500 kms.

Excellent Condition! $8100. o.b.o.

403-318-4653

Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

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

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING...

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10 AM - 11 PM 7 Days A Week

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PONOKA NEWS 1

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Presenting the

G

n i t g a C u d l a a ss r

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO

of

2015

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Hannah Allin

Keisha Applegarth

Dawson Avison

JC Barlam

PONOKA SECONDARY CAMPUS

PONOKA SECONDARY SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL’S CIPAL S G GRAD RAD M RA MESSAGE ESSAGE ES

VALEDICTORIAN MESSAGE

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the grads of 2015.

I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to represent the 2015 Grad Class as their Valedictorian.

I continue to be amazed at the quality of today’s youth. You live in challenging times... times where change is occurring at record pace, times when the economy can fall apart overnight, and times where opportunity seems to be everywhere.

I encourage you to see the challenges as opportunities and pursue your dreams. Let no n o person per ersso erso on te ttell ell y you ou o u tthat ha h att y a yo your our urr p pas passion assi as a sssion io on nw will iilill ll RAWLINSON IAN IA AN R AN RAWL RA WLIINSO WL IN NSON SO ON not no n ot lle lead ea ad d tto o sso some something om meth me etthi th hiin ing ng an and a nd yo y your ou o urr g u goals oal oals o oa als ls a are re re unrealistic. You have the ability to impact change upon the world and I encourage you to seek out possibilities and move forward with the same effort and attitude that you have displayed during your time at PSC. If you use your passion and work hard, anything is possible and you will have a happy and fulfilled life.

Congratulations Grads and enjoy this special time of celebration!

Ian Rawlinson Principal, PSC

Honoring

Our Graduates!

BLAINE CALKINS, MP WETASKIWIN Congratulations to all who helped to make this day possible.

Graduates - find your passion And make it happen!

Ph: 403-783-5530 Fax: 403-783-5532 www.blainecalkinsmp.ca

I would like to send out a huge thank you to all the parents and teachers who have supported and encouraged us throughout our entire academic careers.

Thank you to all the schools that taught us up u pu ntil nt n til h hig high igh ssc c cho hool ho h oo ol, l, a an nd to oP PSC SC ffor SC orr a o da d ap pting pt tin ing ng until school, and adapting VIRGINIA VI VIRG V IRG RGIN R RGI INIA H HARVEY AR ARV RVE VEY VEY tto oa all ll tthe he h ec changes han ha h an ng ge ess tthat hat ha h at h have ha avve eb been een e ee en m mad ma made a ad de d e tto o the education system recently and working to teach as effectively as possible for each unique student.

One of the highlights of the year for the grad class was Santa Showdown. It was a great bonding experience playing on a team against the teachers and working together with people who had significantly varying skill levels in hockey.

We have a great group of students and I wish all my classmates the best of luck in their future endeavours and look forward to seeing what the future holds for all of us.

Congratulations

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

to the class of 2015!

JORDAN WOMBOLD

DANYA BRACHMANN

Go confindently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.

Congratulations!

Best wishes for a bright future!

Ponoka Funeral Home 5115 50 Avenue

403-783-3122

4405 Hwy 2A 403.783.3800

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Nash Behm

Caylyn Beltz

Daniel Bergsma

Emily Blanchette

Karley Bodnarchuk

Courtney Bolze

Brooke Bonnett

Tyson Borg

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

KELSIE KNOLL

EMILY LUND

Congratulations - you’ve accomplished something worth celebrating!

CODY CRIER MADISON BUFFALO

NIKITA NORTHWEST SHELDON BUFFALO

AINSLEY RAIN

ROBERT CRIER

JOSHUA CUTKNIFE

COLIN JOHNSON

JARRETT JOHNSON

TYESHA JOHNSON

NOLAN LIGHTNING

DAKOTA SWAMPY

JOSHUA SWAMPY

We’re proud of you, and we wish you all the best as you pursue your goals for the future. May all your hopes and dreams come true.

NIPISIHKOPAHK EDUCATION AUTHORITY

403-783-3940

Samson Cree Nation, Maskwacis, AB

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Danya Brachmann

Clintin (William) Braithwaite

Justin Braithwaite

Nikki Buss

Shandra Campbell

Zoe Cire

Brett Cissell

Anastasia Clarke

Congratulations

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

to the class of 2015!

KARLENA MOORCROFT

TYSON MATEJKA

Congratulations! There is no limit to what you can do if you keep believing in yourself.

Congratulations!

May your future hold much success.

403-783-5225 or 403-783-5235

PONOKA CO-OP OILS 403-783-4288

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

CHLOE JENSEN

MADELEINE MACLAREN

Congratulations on this great milestone and all the best for the future!

Ponoka Capitol Theatre

4904 - 50th St. Ph. 403-783-3639

PONOKA NEWS 5

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Casey Cohoe

Cody Crier

Katelyn Davis

Dawson Dease

Mason DeLeavey

Dana Dickhaut

Tabitha Edwards

Tyler Ekeli

Congratulations

Congratulations to the class of 2015!

to the class of 2015!

RYAN HAINES

RANELLE MUNCASTER SKYLER OKEYMOW SHAYLEE OSMOND

We are very proud of your accomplishments, best of luck in the future!

CHLOE JENSEN

COURTNEY JONES

MAREE STALDEKER

Congratulations!

Thanks for signing a 5 year contract!

403-783-6600 Ponoka 403-782-9988 Lacombe 403-783-3240

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Julianna Ermineskin

Ian Ferguson

Walker Galloway

Jordan Goodwin

Brady Haarstad

Keenan Haines

Ryan Haines

Taylor Hart

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

JULIANA ERMINESKIN COLTON MYKAT

JAYNA LITTLECHILDMONTOUR ROMAN NOON (ROAN)

LUKE WILDCAT

FAITH YOUNG LEO WOLFE

The future is yours, and the possibilities are endless.

We wish you good health and good fortune as you embark on the next step of your journey.

Congratulations on this fine achievement.

Ermineskin Education Trust Fund Staff and Board Maskwacis, Ab

s n o i t a l u t a r g Con k c u l f o t s e and b ! e r u t u f e h t in

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Virginia Harvey

MacKenzy Hatala

Michaela Hemeyer

Ryan Hermann

Autumn Hewitt

Brian Hoar

James Jansen

Amy Jensen

Congratulations

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

to the class of 2015!

JJ.C. J. C. BARLAM B A

JORDAN GOODWIN

Congratulations on your outstanding achievements! Wishing you the best in all your future challenges and opportunities.

Congratulations and best wishes in the future.

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

DARIA LEIDENIUS

SHAYE LEIDENIUS

Congratulations! We are so proud of you.

WILL’S WELDING 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka

403-783-3733

1.866.783.6050

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Chloe Jensen

Colin Johnson

Jarrett Johnson

Courtney Jones

Michael Kammer

Cameron Kirstein

Matthew Klimec

Kelsie Knoll

Congratulations to the class of 2015!

COURTNEY BOLZE

TAVIS LEE

JORDAN VOLD

May your adventures and success be as great as you!

403-783-3373

Congratulations to the class of 2015!

TYRA CATTLEMAN

MICHAEL KAMMER

DESTINY POTTS-HUNTER

A world of opportunity awaits, and we wish you happiness and success in all that you do. Thanks for making us proud!

Montana Education Montana First Nation

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Cassie Krenzler

Jordan Labrie

Courtney Laing

Aaron Lamb

Taylor Leaney

Tavis Lee

Daria Leidenius

Shaye Leidenius

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

DANIEL BERGSMA

MICHAELA HEMEYER

We wish you courage as you step ahead towards new challenges. Congratulations!

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

HANNAH ALLIN

ZOE CIRE

Congratulations! Here’s to your exciting future and happiness!

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

TABITHA EDWARDS

Congratulations on your achievement!

Keep reaching for the stars!

mackenzie’s 403-783-2600

403-783-9164 403-783-3900

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Wesley Leis

Keisha Little

Jayna Littlechild-Montour

Alexandria Lund

Emily Lund

Austin Lutz

Madeleine Maclaren

Kaitlin Malterer

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

CHLOE JENSEN

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

JOHN W. LOW Agencies Inc. 5118 - 50th Street, Ponoka 403-783-5512

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

REBA NEWELL

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

COURTNEY JONES

REBECCA SNIDER

Congratulations!

May all your dreams come true!

403-783-5650 5, 4800 Hwy 2A Ponoka

Really proud of your accomplishments!

Congratulations, Dad.

THE

LIQUOR STORE

4620 54 St. 403-783-8484

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Tyson Matejka

Emily McCann

Karlena Moorcroft

Merel Morskate

Ranelle Muncaster

Kyle Mus

Colton Mykat

Reba Newell

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

JORDAN VOLD

MASON DELEAVEY ALEXANDRIA LUND ASHTON SANDIN

Congratulations wishing you the very best for a bright future.

Wespro Production Testing Ltd. 6605 – 46th Ave • Ph 403-783-8857

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

MATTHEW KLIMEC KELLYN PRITCHARD MACKENZY HATALA

TYSON MATEJKA

Your graduation is a great achievement! Congratulations as you go forward to bigger challenges and opportunities!

403-783-3464

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

James Nobles

Nikita Northwest

Skyler Okeymow

Shaylee Osmond

Dillon Parsons

Dallon Perry

Brandon Phommarath

Josiah Pilon

Wishing you all the best as you embark on exciting new challenges and adventures Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

Congratulations

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

to the class of 2015!

DA D DANA ANA D DICKHAUT ICKH KHAU HAUT UT

MICHAELA MIC MI M CHAE CH AEL AELA AE LA HEMEY HEMEYER MEYER EY YE ER

ALEXANDRIA LUND

You’ve worked hard, now it’s time to realize your dreams.

Congratulations!

Believe in yourself and pursue your dreams, anything is possible.

Congratulations!

Cheers to the new graduate.

Congratulations!

A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 6701 - 46 Ave. 403-783-8755

403-783-5566

403-783-4431 5102 - 48 Ave.

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Danica Piong

Destiny Potts-Hunter

Kellyn Pritchard

Torrie Quirk

Ainsley Rain

Adam Rowland

Ashton Sandin

Lisa Scherrens

Congratulations

Congratulations

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

to the class of 2015!

TYSON MATEJKA

SAVANNAH SLATER

BROOKE BR RO OOK OO OKE K BON BONNETT NNE NETT TT T

May you achieve your dreams and goals. Congratulations.

Wishing you the very best on your graduation. Congratulations.

We are very proud of you.

Congratulations. All the best and good luck in the future!

to the class of 2015!

403-783-1944 403-783-3311

403-704-7412 AVE. 403 704 7412 | BAY 3, 3 5102 - 51 AVE

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Kevin Siegele

Erika Sieweke

Hannah Sim

Bobi Simon

Savannah Slater

Rebecca Snider

Maree Staldeker

Simon Stalder

Kendyl Stretch

Calvin Turner

Allecia Verheire

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

BRADY HAARSTAD

LISA WINTER

We are very proud of your accomplishments! Well done.

Congratulations

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

to the class of 2015!

IAN FERGUSON

BRETT CISSELL

Congratulations!

Best wishes for a successful future.

We wish you health, good fortune and happiness as you begin a new chapter. Continue to work hard and success will follow. Congratulations!

Sunny ‘n Shears

4502 - 50th Street

403-790-9229 5013 Chipman Ave.

We are putting your family’s health first

403-783-5568

Ponoka Towing/First Choice Auto & Truck Repair 4215 - 67 St. 403-783-8327

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Ponoka Secondary Campus Class Of 2015

Jordan Vold

Jade Whitford

Luke Wildcat

Carlos Williams

Melissa Wilson

Shawn Wilton

Lisa Winter

Jordan Wombold

Riley Workman

Grady Wygiera

Faith Young

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

SIMON STALDER

MICHAELA HEMEYER

Wishing you all the best on your graduation day and in all your future endeavors. Congratulations!

403-783-3337 Hwy. 2A South, Ponoka

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

WALKER GALLOWAY

We are very proud of you and your success! Congratulations!

403-783-2599

Congratulations

to the class of 2015!

RILEY WORKMAN

RYAN HERMANN

To a happy ending and a new beginning. We wish you all the best. Congratulations Graduates!

Workman Electric & Controls

403-318-4565

403-755-8069

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R O U IQ RE

L

THE

STO

4620 - 54 St. 403-783-8484

“Congratulations graduates and please don’t drink and drive.”

Congratulations to the class of 2015 6305-48 Avenue www.townandcountrysupplies.com

A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR At the Junction of QE 2 & Hwy. 53

403-783-8411

You deserve to see your dreams come true! Be safe!

PONOKA FIRST CALL TOWING 6701 - 46 Ave, Ponoka Towing: 403-783-3636 Shop: 403-783-8755 “Wishing you all the success you deserve. Please don’t drink and drive.”

6701 - 46 Ave. Ponoka, AB (403) 783-8755

Students are writing their final exams and school will soon be out. If tests in math and history are important, it is just as essential that young people be able to judge what is true and what is false where drinking and driving are concerned. Getting a passing grade on this test might prevent a graduation formal from ending in tragedy:

Al Dickhaut Owner/Operator

“Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours.”

1. DRINKING COFFEE ACCELERATES THE METABOLIZING AND ELIMINATION OF ALCOHOL FROM THE BODY.

FALSE. Time is the only factor in sobering up. Getting some fresh air, having a nap, or taking a cold shower aren’t any more effective than drinking coffee in eliminating alcohol.

2. ONLY 3 PERCENT OF ALCOHOL IS ELIMINATED THROUGH SWEAT.

TRUE. This means that busting some moves on the dance floor won’t help you sober up more quickly.

3. NO MATTER HOW MANY DRINKS ARE CONSUMED DURING AN EVENING, ALL YOU NEED TO DO TO BE SAFE IS TO STOP DRINKING AN HOUR BEFORE DRIVING.

FALSE. To respect allowable legal blood alcohol levels, it takes a lot longer than 60 minutes before being able to drive, especially if someone has been drinking for hours.

Congratulations Grads!

Please be safe on Grad Night.

#3, 5103 48 Ave, Ponoka 403-783-3987

4. IT TAKES TWO HOURS TO ELIMINATE ALL ALCOHOL FROM THE BLOOD WHEN A BLOOD ALCOHOL RATE OF 0.07 HAS BEEN REACHED.

FALSE. It takes about five hours to eliminate all that alcohol from the blood.

Congratulations and best of luck to all of our graduates!

403-783-3998 6220 - 48 Avenue Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1K3 www.integratire.com

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT 5520 Hwy 2A 403-783-6875

Congratulations graduates and best wishes for continued success.

Please be safe on Grad Night.

5. ALCOHOL AFFECTS PERIPHERAL VISION, HEARING, THE CAPACITY TO EVALUATE DISTANCES, AND REFLEXES.

TRUE. All these factors mean that a person who has consumed alcohol has lower levels of concentration, poor coordination, and will likely be unable to react properly when faced with an obstacle.

Jones Agencies 5012 - 50 Ave Ponoka, 403-783-3976 “Congratulations to the Class of 2015. Please have a fun and safe graduation.”

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5034 49 Avenue, Ponoka, AB. 403.783.6021

Celebrate responsibly.

Enjoy the moment - Remember, you have your whole life ahead of you.

403.783.4494 www.adamsgm.com

5020 - 50 Ave.

403-783-8500 Don’t drink and drive eat pizza instead!

403-783-1896 6605 - 44 Ave., Ponoka Industrial Park

Class of 2015, may your future be everything you’ve dreamed it would be.

Congratulations.

403-783-2299 5026 - 50 Ave. Ponoka, AB

JOHN W. LOW

the Best!

Be Safe - Don’t Drink & Drive

Please don’t Drink & Drive.

Central Office Supplies Ltd.

You Have Tried the Rest... Now Try

Congratulations to the Class Of ‘15!

Collision Centre Congratulations!

Agencies Inc.

May you enjoy future success but please don’t drink and drive.

6403-44 Ave. PONOKA, ALBERTA

PH: 403-783-3456 FAX 403-783-3402 qpaint@telus.net

5118 - 50th Street 403-783-5512

Congratulations!

We wish you all the best today and in the future.