Ponoka News, July 01, 2015

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 67, No. 27 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2015 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Jared Parsonage rides Black Rose for a score of 83.5.

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Sam Currie served as councillor on the Montana Band and their chief.

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Cooling off R.J. Buffalo plays in the cool water at the Lions Centennial Park splash park on Friday, June 26. Central Alberta was one of the regions affected by a major heat wave last week.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Gym Club awarded land title in gift from town after county fumes exasperation

BY PONOKA NEWS STAFF

After months of negotiations, concerns raised by several involved parties and almost an ultimatum from the county, Ponoka town council has agreed to transfer the land title of the Highway 2A plot to the Ponoka Trampoline and Gymnastics Club for their new building.

“I’d like to propose the council direct the CAO to initiate the transfer of

title to the Gym Club as a gift in kind with the value of $160,000,” said Coun.

Tim Falkiner at council’s Tuesday, June 23 meeting.

Coun. Sandra Lyon was the only one opposed in the vote which supported the motion.

The showdown at the town council came after a Ponoka County council meeting earlier in the day when the county leadership openly expressed their exasperation with

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Members of the club attended the Ponoka County meeting with a view to updating councillors on the proceedings and to vent their frustrations.

Board member Dale Hoar told county council the club was originally looking for a title transfer and then a lease was brought to the table the club knew it would have to be a 25-year lease or

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Hoar told council the town had later come back with a 10, 10 and five lease, which would have allowed for renegotiations.

“So that makes us quite nervous,” Hoar said.

County council felt the town was holding onto the sting of past dealings and operating so cautiously that it was hindering those it is working with.

“I would say the town has some work to do internally on the project,” said Coun. Mark Matejka.

“At the same time, these things keep happening,” said Reeve Paul McLauchlin.

During the club’s meeting with the county, Hoar said the town was

proposing a 22-page lease contract. “Ponoka County does business with a twopage lease on property way more valuable,” said McLauchlin.

Ponoka County council also hinted that to make town council and administration move back onto a less cumbersome path, it would take the “magic word” multiplex. “They’re never going to get that damn thing built because they pissed everybody off in town,” said Coun. Doug Wier.

Council feels the future of the Gym Club building should in no way be tied to a multiplex because councillors do not believe the two projects would be working with the same amenities.

“I’m truly fascinated by all of this,” said Reeve McLauchlin.

He told the club if the title was not transferred or a lease agreeable to both parties was not reached at the town council meeting later that evening, the club should still open its doors in November, run under civil disobedience and operate as if they own the building.

The announcement will come as a great relief to club members who had been fighting hard to have their voices heard.

Town council’s decision will also relieve many of the county’s concerns, as councillors felt the town may not come to what they considered to be the best decision.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Triple fatality after head-on collision on Highway 2

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Three people died and one was sent to hospital after a head on collision on Highway 2 Saturday, June 26.

At approximately 4:45 p.m. officers responded to a two vehicle collision involving a Toyota SUV and Chevy pickup. Three people were confirmed deceased on scene and one occupant was transported to Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre with undetermined injuries.

An RCMP collision analyst was on scene to determine the cause of the incident that closed the northbound lanes of Highway 2 for several hours.

Ponoka and Blackfalds detachment officers attended the scene to assist with traffic flow.

Police determined that a southbound truck, the Chevy crossed the median into the path of a northbound vehicle. Two females in the northbound SUV were pronounced deceased on scene. A female from the southbound truck was also deceased at the scene. A male from the southbound truck has been admitted to hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Serious injuries result from moose versus car collision Emergency crews and STARS Air Ambulance were called in Thursday, June 25 to a moose versus car collision at approximately 11:30 p.m.

Five people from Edmonton were in the vehicle at the time of the collision that occurred in the southbound lanes of Highway 2 just south of the Highway 53 overpass.

The collision with the moose was so strong that the roof of the vehicle was

ripped off. Members of the Ponoka Fire Department worked to free the driver who was sent by STARS Air Ambulance to a hospital believed to be in Edmonton.

Officers say the driver received serious injuries but is reported to be in stable condition and will remain there for an extended period. A baby and other passengers were taken to the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre where they were treated and released.

The southbound lanes were closed for approximately two hours and traffic was diverted on Highway 53 through Ponoka.

The moose died as a result of the collision.

Maskwacis RCMP search yields rifle Maskwacis RCMP searched a home on the Samson town site Thursday, June 25 and found marijuana, a rifle and ammunition.

Two people were arrested at the time with one, Tim Green, being charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number, unsafe storage of a firearm and possession of marijuana.

There were no details on the other individual arrested.

Three people died in a serious head on collision between a Toyota SUV and a Chevy pickup south of Ponoka on Highway 2 Saturday, June 27. RCMP determined the Chevy went through the median and collided with the Toyota before rolling over and coming to a halt upside down.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Religion

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

Labrador Retrievers and Walmart greeters

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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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA Sr. Pastor Paul Spate

Erin Dirsten - Fac. Youth & Family Min. & James Crosina - Fac. of Community Life

5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org

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Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

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

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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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Sunday Service 10:00 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka

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

Pastor Tom Cnossen Hobbema Fellowship Church Member of the Ponoka Ministerial Association

This spring we broke down and bought a puppy. It has been a while since we have had a puppy

around the house and we still aren’t so sure we did the right thing. For those of you who haven’t had a puppy for a long time, let me warn you, puppies love to get into trouble.

Our puppy, a black lab, is adorable, and it is probably because of that she isn’t out on the street yet.

She loves to chew up anything, including rhubarb plants and shoes. She is a bit nippy too, or at least her teeth come out while she is trying to lick you to death.

She will go to anyone and everyone, but never come when you call her – in fact she seems to like to run away when she hears her name.

In spite of all of this,

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she’s a lover, an unconditional lover. Her tail will wag uncontrollably and she seems to be constantly happy and full of joy, at least when she is not sleeping.

No matter how naughty she is, you can’t help but love her back and say, “Oh, she’s just a puppy, she’ll outgrow it.” I have heard labs stay puppies longer than most breeds!

We can learn things from dogs and what I am learning from our lab is not to focus on the little things that really don’t matter and that can heap up and make life miserable. It’s not all that bad. Relax. I have heard, for example that things like outbreaks of road rage are becoming a common occurrence out there. Little things tick people off and make them do things, I’m sure, they later regret. People can seem so touchy, almost ready to explode these days – and for what? My lab is teaching me to embrace joy, and my Bible reminds me that Jesus operated in that realm daily – even on the bad days. Even on his way to the cross, Jesus went forward, seeing the big picture, and that brought Him joy.

As a believer in Christ, I know that there is a good ending to the story of my

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

403-783-6012 • www.sonriseponoka.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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life, and while I await that, I can live with joy and be a joy giver to the world, in fact, that should be my purpose.

My wife and I have this running joke, where we say, if all else fails, we could become Walmart greeters.

I don’t know if you ever noticed them, but Walmart greeters are really good examples of what Christians should be like. They are warm and nonjudgmental.

They smile a lot, and are very helpful. They go out of their way to make you feel at home in the store.

In their kindness, they are also vigilant. They see everyone who comes into or goes out of the store. And, of course, when you come in, they offer you a cart.

This week we had a mission team come up to help out at the church, and they reminded me of Walmart greeters. With a smile on their faces, these dear friends from the States offered their services.

Within a week, our church building was spruced up, siding was finished, the church garden weeded and a handicap ramp was built.

The group did kids clubs in our community, served food at the friendship centre, played paintball with young people and built some good relationships.

One of our parishioners from Edmonton came out three times just to be around these kind people.

It reminded me that being kind and helpful is not just for Walmart greeters, but we all should be this way. Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts20:35) Paul tells us that “…God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) We are, indeed, saved to serve and there are so many ways our service could make life better for others.

So next time you see a happy puppy, stoop down and give him a pat, and when the Walmart greeter welcomes you, thank him for being so helpful, and think of ways to make other lives better. Isn’t that what life really should be about?

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Reflections of Ponoka Honouring our First Nations history and heritage

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

Long before the arrival of the white man, the land surveyors and those hardy European explorers and their guides, the rugged and rolling Battle River country was inhabited by wandering tribes of Indians, and early records show that by 1730, this area in all directions was controlled by the Shoshoni or Snake Indians. At the beginning of the 1780s, however, the Peigans, a branch of the carefree but powerful Blackfoot tribe, had slowly moved in and taken possession of these lands.

They travelled and

camped throughout the region, taking full advantage of the ample supplies of water, wood, wild berries, fruit, fish, game, and the vast herds of Buffalo, which were said to number over a million in the 17th century. The Blackfoot tribe, who were among the first to obtain rifles, used everything from their hunts, including the meat for food, the hides and fur for clothes, blankets, and shelter, and the bones and horns to make weapons and tools. In the early 1830s, they left the Battle River area for the southern plains, which made the way for the peaceful Cree Indians, who were attracted by the

Photo courtesy of the Fort Ostell Museum

This new display and other unique artifacts at the Fort Ostell Museum in Ponoka are a salute to the great history and heritage of our First Nations people. Their pride and traditions have carried on since their ancestors settled in this area over three centuries ago, and their countless contributions have been an integral part of the successes of our community.

great numbers of beavers, which provided rich pelts for vital trade for supplies with the Hudson’s Bay Company.

On September 25, 1877, Chief Bobtail (Kiskayo) signed Treaty 6 with the Governor of the North West Territories, which gave the four Cree Bands (432 Indians) a reservation which ran from the ridge of Bear Hills southeast to the Battle River, and would be the humble beginnings of the

Chief, Sam Currie

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Sam Currie was a very likeable gentleman who served for many years as a councillor on the Montana Band, as well as their chief from 1959-1966.

His wife, Mrs. Victoria Currie, was the first social worker on the Montana Reserve, and the family have always been involved for decades in countless activities such as the promotion of the Little Britches Rodeo, annual all-Indian Rodeos, and other family recreation, social, and community events. The Currie family and many others from Maskwacis are featured in the colorful new native heritage display at the Fort Ostell Museum in Ponoka.

Hobbema Reserve. The four original chiefs of what is now Maskwacis were Bobtail, Ermineskin, Muddy Bull and Samson, and during 188485, the joint boundaries of the Bobtail, Ermineskin, Montana, and Samson bands were established within the thousands of acres of reserve land. During the early days, the reserve schools were run by missionaries, then in 1929, the Hobbema School District No. 4445 was officially

formed.

Over the years, the native families of the Hobbema agency became good friends and neighbours to the people of Ponoka and surrounding districts. Early photos in our history books show the Battle River Valley east of town full of teepees, horses and wagons on many occasions when the Indian tribes visited our community to trade and barter for goods, as well as performing their colorful and traditional

dances of the buffalo hunting era in front of Alger’s Store on Railway Street, as well as at the annual Ponoka Stampede. Many members of the Hobbema tribes had become successful farmers and trappers, as well as working for the agency or throughout the reserves, which were complemented quickly by modern homes, churches, schools, businesses, recreation facilities and countless other amenities.

New Museum display features exciting native heritage.

An entire corner of the amazing display room at the Fort Ostell Museum in the Ponoka Lion’s Centennial Park has been dedicated to the long and colorful history of our First Nations people, as well as to the annual June celebration of Aboriginal Day in Canada. Featured in the antique showcases are many original photos of the early tribal chiefs and scenes from the late 18th century and beyond during the initial settlement of the native tribes throughout the Battle River Valley and on the Hobbema reserves. Some of these leaders, founders and heroes include Baptiste Saddleback, Sam and Robert Stoney, Paken and Poundmaker, Eva Cutknife, Bulse Samson, Tom Little Poplar, Bobtail, Muddy Bull and on and on throughout history.

Also featured for everyone to admire are traditional tribal head-dresses and war-bonnets superbly made by hand of eagle and turkey feathers and buffalo fur and horns; as well as moccasins and clothes blessed with magnificent beadwork and decorations; along with original drums, tools, weapons, skins, a pemican pounder, bows and arrowheads, and so much more. It is likely that most of us have only seen these age-old treasures in very old movies or history

books, and they will be a treat for young and old. One of the most vivid publications depicting this often wild but proud and wonderful era of our early beginnings is ‘Chief Big Bear’, written by Demsey. Also in the writings from Captain Fort Ostell’s journal were the following comments: “On June 25, 1885 in the afternoon, Bobtail, Chief of the Crees came to visit the Fort (which was originally built where the historical sign is now located just south of Ponoka on highway 2A). Bobtail appeared to be about 60 years of age, and was accompanied by his wife and some young braves, one of whom was Woodpecker. The Chief, who was riding a magnificent steel grey mustang, has a very intelligent face, and when he spoke it seemed as though he was only half as old as we all thought. On his breast he wore a ‘Victoria’ medal of silver, and long feathers decorated his colorful seal-skin headdress.”

The congenial staff at the Fort Ostell Museum will be hosting their annual Heritage Tea on Saturday-August 1, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the theme of ‘Honouring the First Nation’s People’, and to which everyone is invited to attend and enjoy.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Opinion

Political leadership and staying in touch Dear Editor, Because politicians and other leaders are chosen by an electorate to forge a direction for a country or an organization, they wield much more power than the vast majority of us individually. By their election, they have authority to act in a way none of us would presume to even think of. What they say at times is taken as truth, especially by those around them. Indeed, what would a minister in cabinet or a politician's administrative assistant question or argue with a leader or their political boss once he or she has spoken? You wonder, therefore, if people with that amount of power receive realistic, helpful and honest information or feedback from those within their leadership bubble. My guess is once a leader has made up his or her mind, subordinates would rarely question that leader.

Take for example the

Greek financial crisis, which started after Wall Street imploded in 2008. To quote the New York times, “with global financial markets still reeling, Greece announced in October 2009 that it had been understating its deficit figures for years, raising alarms about the soundness of Greek finances.”

Which one of his staff would have questioned the Greek minister of finance about the morality of this misrepresentation?

Another example: Premier Notley, who was the former opposition critic for the environment, recently mentioned that the former PC government had misrepresented the details of pollution from fossil fuels.

“A good deal of the hostility we face” she said, “is nobody trusts what we say about the issue.” She was responding to the fact that the old PC government claimed it was an international leader in environmental protection, which given their misrepresentation

is highly questionable.

General Tom Lawson, the retiring head of the Canadian military commented recently that men are hard wired to press themselves up against women. No one in the military hierarchy, I suggest, would have challenged the general about his unfounded views.

When we look at the advisors that have come or gone in Prime Minister Harper’s office, one wonders what differences of opinion existed between he and subordinates.

“He’s lost so many people, it’s kind of sad. We were good friends,” notes Tom Flanagan, an advisor in the early years.

In those early years of his government, a CBC report notes that Mr. Harper’s “staff often included lawyers, professors and business executives. Others had worked for previous prime ministers, and possessed an institutional memory of parliament and a well-honed sense of what to learn from past political

mistakes. His former campaign manager, Senator Doug Finley, and former finance minister Jim Flaherty were … not afraid to stand up to”

the prime minister.

None of these level headed and experienced advisors now exist and one wonders who is now brave enough to share

with the prime minister information that is contrary to his perception of the world.

George Jason Ponoka

Right wing ignorance misrepresents facts Dear Editor, Some people have no idea what is going on outside the bubble of their immediate personal concerns, and little interest in becoming more informed to change that. Other people watch the evening news and believe that is enough to tell them what is happening in the world around them. Unfortunately, most of what happens in the political realm is never broadcast on traditional media. And because of how many people still believe it improper to discuss politics and religion, they never learn otherwise. For those reasons, it is disturbing when the local paper prints articles containing blatant bias and/or erroneous statements.

I noticed such with the article “Alberta’s decline” and the one from our Wildrose MLA. It sounds like Orr and his Wildrose have quite the ego: “We’ve managed to guide the NDP.” Personally, I wouldn’t want to be going anywhere the Wildrose would hope to guide us. Why could he not just present the truth that the Wildrose did indeed present a list of democratic reforms and chances are good that the NDP will implement at least some of them since they were good ideas and the NDP has similar ones.

Orr’s adversarial tone is completely unnecessary since the NDP operate in a cooperative way, completely foreign to what we are accustomed to in politics.

As for Orr’s remarks about the interim supply bill (which he called a “mini-budget”), itss appalling that he doesn’t know enough to realize that the interim budget was to keep Alberta operating as per the PCons agenda until the NDP have time to properly analyze the financials and create a proper budget

for the autumn. It was inappropriate for Orr to say “We are hoping” the NDP will be more open and transparent about the state of Alberta’s finances. I expect they will be when they have had time to completely and responsibly assess the dismal financial situation they inherited.

I had to laugh at Orr’s statement “We are trying to help the government make the right decisions.” Then Orr makes totally false statements. To correct his ignorance: Notley has said that she is in favor of east and west pipelines, just not the Northern Gateway (which everyone knows is not going to happen, so why flog a dead horse) and she is not going to waste time advocating for the Keystone, which is encountering so much resistance because of the shoddy past environmental record of the oil industry and Con governments.

Second totally erroneous and misleading statement: “They just hired one of North America’s leading anti-pipeline activists to run the Energy Ministry.” In fact, our new Energy Minister said that Graham Mitchell, who was hired as her chief of staff, was an interim director for LeadNow (an independent advocacy organization that brings generations of Canadians together to achieve progress through democracy) and as such, had to be on the lobby list, but that he is totally supportive of Alberta NDP policies. If you believe that the Alberta NDP are against oil, you would be totally wrong.

As for Orr’s claim that the NDP are “pressing ahead with a royalty review that is already causing investment to leave the province,” I heard the NDP say that they intend to eventually do a royalty review, but it is not on their immediate agenda.

Investment leaving the province is mostly just ignorant fearmongering talk. No sensible business would leave a province

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that still has the lowest taxes to go to another place that is also experiencing a downturn because of how OPEC is affecting the oil industry everywhere in North America.

As for the article by Mark Milke who “is a Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute”, outside of right-wing caves, Fraser Institute lacks credibility. In the misleading fashion of a drama queen, Milke emphasizes the “20 percent” which sounds larger than to simply state as he did after in brackets “to 12 per cent from 10 percent”. And so he pontificates his fearmongering nonsense, leading into his assertion that jobs and prosperity could move to Saskatchewan or British Columbia.

Contrary to his view of Alberta declining, now that we are free of decades of PCon corruption and oppression, Alberta is set to soar forward making this one of the truly best places on earth to live.

In response to all the flap about raising the minimum wage, don’t you think it is odd that when we discuss the obscene wages of CEOs, even those paid from the public purse, we talk about the necessity of paying top dollar to get the best qualified people, but when we start discussing those at the bottom of the pay scale, the talk deteriorates into babble about how an increase in minimum wage will throw businesses into bankruptcy.

I don’t understand what good purpose it serves to lie or misrepresent the truth. Perpetuating falsehoods, prejudices, fear and hate the way right-wingers tend to do fuels actions such as that tragedy in Charleston last week; yet another example of just how dangerous ignorance can be.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

EDB seeks new initiatives to benefit the town

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town council is working closely with the Economic Development Board (EDB) after receiving recommendations for new initiatives.

One recommendation from the EDB to town council at its Tuesday, June 23 regular meeting held at the Hudson Green Nature and Activity Centre related to young entrepreneurs in the Town of Ponoka.

Mayor Rick Bonnett relayed the recommendation to allow a young business person – under 18 years of age – to obtain a business permit from the town for $10, rather than the regular amount of $125.

“Anybody under the age of 18 should be looked at for

this program,” said Bonnett.

The goal is to introduce an EDB member to the young entrepreneur program to help guide them in their new business goals, explained Bonnett.

A second recommendation from the EDB asked the town to explore an electrical distribution modality similar

to that of the City of Lacombe, which is believed to give the city the rights to sell the electricity, said Bonnett.

A presentation would be made from the city’s economic development officer to council to show how it works, explained Coun.

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED! CANADA DAY ALL DAY Klaglahachie Square – 52 Ave & 51 Street 12:00 pm – Human Flag Registration 1:00 pm – Human Flag Formation 1:30 pm – Opening Ceremonies Games, Cake, Bouncy Castle, Popcorn, Balloon Artist, Face Painter Entertainment until 5:00 pm MUSIC IN THE PARK AT CENTENNIAL PARK 7:30 – 10:30 PM Slough Water Symphony FIREWORKS AT DUSK IN THE RIVER VALLEY (also visible from Centennial Park!)

Fire Hydrant Flushing From May to October, weather permitting, the Water & Wastewater Utilities department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout town. When crews are in your neighborhood you may have some discoloration to the water in your home.

This is normal and can be cleared by turning a tap on inside and/or outside your home to run the water for a short time. Thank you for your cooperation.

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A Penalty of 10% of current taxes will be applied on all Town of Ponoka unpaid Property Taxes (due June 30, 2015). Outstanding amounts after August 31, 2015 will result in another Penalty of 3% of current taxes. If on January 1, 2016 taxes are still unpaid, a Penalty of 15% will be applied to the total amount owed.

****Effective June 22, 2015***** Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services, will be located at the Ponoka Culture & Recreation Complex, located at 4310 – 54 Street.

Wes’s phone number will remain the same 403-783-0118.

EVENTS AND RECREATION 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.

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Aquaplex Update Starting July 6th join us for either a lap swim or water fitness class at 3pm. Child care in the pool will be offered for ages 3yrs and up. You exercise while our certified instructors play in the water with your children. Regular rates in effect for more information call 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!

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Did You Know?

Property owners, tenants, or lessees are responsible for landscaping, mowing, cleaning, and weed control from the property line to the concrete work or edge of the roadway for all boulevard areas adjacent to their property. Thank you for keeping Ponoka Clean and Beautiful.

TREE TRIMMING AND MAINTENANCE Please ensure trees located on private property are properly trimmed and are not encroaching onto back lanes, road sight lines, and sidewalks. Where a tree or shrub overhangs a sidewalk there must be a minimum clearance of 7.5 feet and 13.5 feet minimum clearance for a roadway or alley. If tree branches are close to power lines, please contact the Town Office at 403-783-4431 to arrange for trimming. Please help to keep Ponoka safe for all.

Next Town Council Meetings July 14 @ 4:30 pm @ Hudson Green Community Activity Centre - 6210 61 Street

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New initiatives to benefit the town continued from page 7 Prediger said this request from the EDB is similar except council would just receive information on Lacombe’s system most likely during a committee of the whole meeting.

The last request from the EDB involved the establishment of a utilities committee. The EDB expressed its wish to be part of that committee and is interested in its development.

Council voted in favour of the first two requests and accepted the last as information.

Proposed changes to electrical distribution Council had already made a motion to administration at the same meeting to seek other ways of earning money through the town’s electrical system.

That request came from Bonnett after hearing about potential changes to the town’s electrical distribution tariff. Bonnett wants administration look at the possibility of the town becoming the owner of the electrical distribution system.

The Town of Ponoka is an electrical wire owner and is also considering

changing its policy on wire installation to a business.

The proposal states there may be some investment required from the town and a business when installing a new line.

This will ensure there is some cost recovery on the infrastructure. Council passed first reading on the proposed changes.

Town looking at po-

tential of gas distribution Before council passes first reading of the ATCO Gas franchise agreement, council is looking at the potential of owning gas distribution in the Town of Ponoka.

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explained new changes to the franchise agreement.

Council was presented with a request to approve first reading on these changes during its regular meeting.

However, Bonnett made the motion for the town to look into the possibility of owning the gas distribution system before making any decisions on the request.

While the agreement

with ATCO Gas has expired, the company is honouring the previous agreement with the town until a new one is approved.

Bonnett feels there is some time for the town to investigate the request before passing first reading.

Council approved the motion by Bonnett to have a research conducted on the matter.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Stampede Parade brings colourful displays to Ponoka’s streets Ponoka’s streets were lined with people eager to see the three-mile long Ponoka Stampede parade Friday, June 26 with many floats and rides to enjoy.

Prizes were awarded to the best rides in their specific themes. Here are the winners: • Professional: X-Caliber • Non-professional: Little Treasurers Family Day Home • Non-commercial: AKO Child and Family Service • Mounted: Samson Cree Tiny Tot Princess • 4-H: Crestomere 4-H Multi Club – also the best overall • Heavy hitch: Eagle Builders • Light horse hitch: Bobtail Nursery • Antique: Paul Bogie

• Sports and recreation: Ponoka Downhill Derby • Children: Cameron Haagsma • Best non-marching band: The Cats and the Fiddles • Towns, cities and villages: The City of Leduc Ponoka businesses also came together to celebrate their theme and received awards for their efforts from the Ponoka Stampede Association. Here are the winners: • Best window display: Ponoka Health Foods • Best exterior display: Flowers for You • Best interior: ATB Financial • Best dressed staff: CIBC • Closest theme: Ponoka News • Best overall: Ponoka News

It was fun in the sun Friday, June 26 during the Ponoka Stampede parade with thousands coming out to watch the colourful floats and participants. Kids could be seen dressed in their finest to salute the Canadian Maple Leaf Flag.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Chicks for Charity continue quest to improve central Alberta

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

There is a old adage stating man can work from sun to sun but woman’s work is never done, and the Chicks for Charity prove that time and again with their relentless pursuit to raise as much money as possible for local charities throughout the community and central Alberta.

This year the Chicks, as well as all the ladies who attended the sold out the event, raised money for the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter, the Centennial Park playground, the Stepping Stones program, and AED for the Ponoka Youth Centre.

Held Saturday, June 27 at the Stage Coach Saloon, this was the fifth annual Chicks for Charity champagne breakfast.

“It’s still pretty impressive to see all of you five years later, up so early, all dressed up

and here to support a worthy cause,” said Chicks For Charity president Jane Wierzba.

“We’re fortunate to live in central Alberta, where people are always willing to step in and help out,” she added.

Over the previous four years the event has raised approximately $9,000 for a variety of causes.

The event offered a few new features this year, such as a grand prize purse auction and a revamped 50/50 draw.

Women drawn in the 50/50 donned the stage to choose one of three wallets, one of which contained their half of the winnings. Most decided to re-auction the wallets; half the proceeds would be returned to the Chicks for Charity for its causes.

This year the tables also got to bid to line up first to eat and the breakfast auction raised $1,800.

The event also included well known staples such as the door prizes, silent auction and live auction.

Also in attendance was Miss Ponoka Stampede Ashley Akkermans, Miss Rodeo Canada Katy Lucas, Miss Rodeo America Lauren Heaton and Miss Rodeo Washington Katherine Merck.

“Empowered women in the western heritage is something very close to our hearts,” said Lucas. As rodeo queens she feels it is their duty to inspire young girls and others to empower themselves.

“But you don’t need a crown for that,” Lucas continued, which is why she loves the Chicks for Charity event so much.

Guest speaker This year’s guest speaker told a story on the fight some people have to go through in order to remain empowered

in a world full of pain and suffering.

“To lose your mother at 17 years old is hard for anybody,” said Heidi Cabay.

“To lose your mother to murder at the hands of your father is unfathomable,” she added.

In the community, Cabay has coached minor soccer for several years; she is a personal trainer with Freedom Fitness, a mother and a wife. “I also volunteer with Ponoka Victim Services,” she said.

She told those in attendance at the breakfast she wears many different pairs of shoes in the community but the pair she wore for the breakfast was broken and beaten.

“I will forever be on a journey of healing,” said Cabay.

“Family violence is a vicious cycle and I was born into that and I have taken a differ-

The women who attended the 5th annual Chicks for Charity champagne breakfast, held Saturday, June 27 at the Stage Coach Saloon, hold a silent vigil for guest speaker Heidi Cabay’s mother, who was killed at the hands of her husband.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

ent path,” she added. Cabay was told she would become a statistic but she knew that is not who or what she is.

Cabay says every morning she wakes up it is up to her to fight to live her life in a better world rather than only in the

world of pain and suffering.

She says it is the people in her world that have helped her and shaped her. “And it was my choice to let them.”

“I’m very honoured the Chicks for Charity asked me to come forth,” she added.

“Outlaws” bring in the bucks for the PES playground

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

(l-r) Mayor Rick “Boomer” Bonnett and Layna “Little John” Palechek work to secure their release from the ATB Financial Outlaw Roundup Thursday, June 25.

The effort raised more than $20,000 for the Ponoka Elementary School playground.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

There were several arrests made last week that helped bring in approximately $25,000 for the Ponoka Elementary School (PES) playground project.

Police worked hard to arrest outlaws with the ATB Financial Outlaw Roundup Thursday, June 25 at the Kinsmen Community Centre. This is the first year ATB took over the pancake breakfast, usually held downtown, and it proved a good opportunity to raise money for

the playground.

Layna Palechek is a coorganizer of the fundraiser and she was excited to be part of the fundraiser. “We’ve been working towards this for the last month or so with ATB,” said Palechek.

“It’s been super exciting coming up to the event,” she added.

She was pleased to see such strong support from the outlaws to the people donating during the breakfast. Outlaws were chosen over the last few weeks to be put into a mock jail and

raise a certain amount of money for the project.

Palechek “Little John” and co-organizer Jen “Robin Hood” Bartley also were part of the outlaw team.

“Everybody’s working really hard for the cause,” said Palechek.

She feels this event, and other grant applications sent out, are bringing them closer to having enough money to build the playground.

Mayor Rick “Boomer” Bonnett was one of the outlaws and he was excited to take

part. “We couldn’t give lots of dollars from the town but it’s a great cause,” said Bonnett.

“We have a phenomenal town and we get behind our projects. Just a get ‘er done kind of attitude,” said Bonnett of the strong community support.

Roy Scabar, ATB Financial branch manager was pleased with the strong turnout. His hope is to bring as much money as possible to the project. The full total of funds raised was not yet available at press time but several outlaws exceeded the goals set for them.

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Western trade and art show draws enthusiasts to curling rink

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

July 15 - 19, 2015

Westerner Days has a long standing tradition of connecting our community and we are proud to add one more reason to come together in celebration.

Grounds open at 9:00 am with free admission for guests wishing to attend the 10:30 am service.

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for a Morning of Faith, a non-denominational service PRESENTED BY:

Guests are welcome to stay on the grounds and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at the Fair. *Parking fee will be in effect.

Nonperishable food donations will be accepted at the service for the Red Deer and District Food Bank.

Artist Serge Dube demonstrates his skills Saturday, June 27 at the Ponoka Stampede Western Art and Gift show at the Ponoka Curling Rink. The hall was full of vendors and artists.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Art buyers had many options for special artwork during the Western Art and Gift Show held Saturday, June 26 to 29 at the Ponoka Curling Rink.

The event was hosted by Debbie Reynolds this year and her goal was to give shoppers a wide variety of options. There was quite a bit of foot traffic at the show and Reynolds was pleased with the vendors who came.

“I was trying to make it interesting and unique,” said Reynolds.

There were several western themed vendors and many one-of-a-kind products including face painters, a palm reader, artists – one who demonstrated his skills at the show – and metal works vendors.

It was Reynolds’ first time hosting in Ponoka for the Ponoka Stampede Association and she said the biggest challenge was planning the spaces for vendors.

Despite that, she found the vendors and shoppers were pleased with the turnout.

“I’m just so proud of how beautiful the stuff is in here,” said Reynolds.

“I wanted more stuff.

More stuff attracts more people,” she added.

This year Reynolds had 400 to 500 vendors to choose from but she wants to create enough demand to be able to choose from 1,000 vendors. “I’m pretty happy the way it is this year.”

She was pleased with the overall quality and choice of vendors.

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Town invests in staff training and development

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town of Ponoka employees are going to have a chance at professional development after council approved a new training and development program.

The policy was presented to council during council’s regular Tuesday, June 23 meeting at the Hudson Green Nature and Activity Centre.

Coun. Marc Yaworski spoke in favour of the policy stating this policy will provide important training and will help with future and contingency planning.

Preparing for conferences or other training will have to be done during the budget deliberation process and CAO Rachel Kunz suggests directors will have a strong idea of what training is needed for staff at that time.

“We are going to budget for them a year in advance,” said Kunz.

She added planners would provide a buffer to allow for some flexibility.

Updating the town’s land-use bylaw Planners are working on updating the town’s aged land-use bylaw, which hasn’t been updated in 20 years and they plan on including town residents in that process.

The project is expected to cost $30,000 and will be paid for using the town’s funding allocation with Parkland Community Planning Services, of which the town is a member.

Public feedback sessions are set for the summertime from June to August. September to November will bring council workshops and further public engagement as required. Patricia Abdulla, director of planning and development suggests between November and January, bylaw drafting and review will begin and then a public hearing is foreseen sometime in March 2016.

Abdulla suggests there will be some minor changes to the bylaw to bring it to current standards as well as determining the potential of

permitting for special events in the town.

Mayor Rick Bonnett asked how the town will engage residents during the summer months as people are on vacation or out of town during that time. Abdulla said they hope to bring some of that discussion through the Internet with the Town of Ponoka website and social media pages.

Council approved the request.

Montana Band looking to collaborate with council The Town of Ponoka and the Montana Band are at the beginning stages of relationship building.

Council received a letter from Montana Band Chief Darrell Strongman and his council hoping to have the two councils develop a closer relationship.

Town councillors said they are eager to work with the Montana Band and council requested administration find a date that works for the Cree nation. No dates have been set as it is in the first

stages of planning.

Motions after in-camera Coun. Marc Yaworski made the motion to accept an offer to purchase the town’s rail spur line after an in-camera meeting.

The offer came from Nutri-Source Ponoka and Chain Lakes Commodities in Ponoka. As nothing has been signed, the details of the agreement have not been made public.

The vote in favour passed 6-1 with Bonnett voting against it.

Council also made the motion to approve CAO Rachel Kunz as a full time employee during its Tuesday, June 9 regular meeting.

A second motion was made to prepare a final evaluation as feedback to the CAO from council.

Requests by Ponoka News for further detailed information on the motions were declined.

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St. Augustine School sees change in principals this fall

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

St. Augustine Catholic School principal Curt Baron will not be returning to the school in the fall as he has taken on a new vice-principal role and is eager to get back to teaching in the classroom.

“I will be teaching, half time vice principal half-time classroom, in Beaumont,” said Baron.

The move to Académie Staint-André will be a new

and exciting challenge for Baron, as he has never taught in a French immersion school before. “There’s an English stream and a French stream,” he said explaining the educational practice he is joining next school year.

Part of the steep learning curve Baron faces is the fact he does not speak French. “But I will learn,” he said with a laugh “I’ve never done that before, so I thought that’s something new in my career,” he added.

Baron went through the interview process in the spring after he learned about the position in an email. “I’m just the kind of person; about every 10 years, it’s time to shake it up.”

In his new teaching position Baron will be an educator for grades 6 and 7 math and science courses. “I taught Grade 6 for years, so that’s nice to go into a grade that I’m already really familiar with.”

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years, but he has also taught at the school as well. “I taught Grade 6 here and then I was vice-principal for one year.”

Between his St. Augustine vice-principal and principal stints, Baron was also based in Lacombe.

Coming in to take Baron’s roll in the school is Kevin Prediger, who’s worked with Baron in the past.

With a huge smile, Baron says he knows he is leaving his school in capable hands.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Ponoka Elementary School students gave retiring teachers Brenda Zimmerman, Grade 3; Audrey Russell, Grade 4 and music teacher Althea Lewis front row seats (l-r) Wednesday, June 24 during an end of the year assembly.

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Students at Ponoka Elementary School (PES) celebrated a year of change during an end of the year assembly Wednesday, June 24.

Vice-principal Nicole Rawlinson said the day was meant to recognize students’ and teachers’ hard work moving from the pink building to their new location. It was also a day to honour three teachers who have been at the school for many years: Music teacher Althea Lewis, Grade 3 teacher Brenda Zimmerman and Grade 4 teacher Audrey Russell.

“The end of the year assembly has always been a big event at this school,” said Rawlinson.

For many years, it was Lewis who organized the assembly, and teachers and students who organized the event this year did so to recognize Lewis’ efforts over the years. Rawlinson said Lewis fostered a strong love of music among students and there were several musical performances from former students as well as from current students.

“We wanted it to be for her, not from her,” said Rawlinson.

For Zimmerman, students took time to recognize her work over the years during the assembly.

“Across the board, it was (for) what a special person she is, what a great teacher she is because she makes it fun. She tells stories to make people remember things,” explained

Rawlinson.

With regard to Russell, another teacher who has been with WCPS for many years, Rawlinson said she was pleased to be able to include her in the end of year assembly. All three teachers were provided front row seats during the presentation.

With the move to the new school, students and teachers had to adapt to a new location and to a change in how they receive education. She said

recognizing the move at the end of the year assembly was an important celebration.

A pancake breakfast was held the day before, and during the assembly local rock group Bandolier played some fun tunes for the students.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

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Battle River running 30 per cent below normal flow

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

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The Government of Alberta Environment and Parks has released a Battle River Basin low flow advisory, stating the water flow levels for

the entirety of the river have dropped approximately 30 per cent below normal.

“We get our water from the City of Red Deer, Red Deer River, and so there won't be an impact on Town water supplies,” said town communications officer Donna Brinkworth.

She adds this does not mean the town is turning a blind eye to the situation.

“We do care about the Battle River's health and are in a partnership with them (Battle River Watershed Alliance), Ponoka Riparian Restoration Program.”

Susanna Bruneau, stew-

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Man receives 50 days in jail for breach and uttering threats

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

A man who pled guilty to uttering threats and two counts of breach of recognizance was sentenced to pay victim surcharge fines, a DNA order and 50 days in custody. Taking into account accredited time already served, Rodney Brown had 27 days remaining as of Friday, June 26.

On May 29 2015, Ponoka RCMP were called to a residence and were met at the door by a complainant, who told them she and her boyfriend had been arguing and that he said he would get a gun and shoot her.

Rodney Brown was picked up in the north end of Ponoka, on his way to Wetaskiwin; he was released

on recognizance.

On June 11, police were called back to the same residence, by a third party, because Brown was there.

RCMP arrived and arrested him.

Defence counsel D. Paul told the court the woman no longer fears for her life and it was she who contacted Brown, went to Wetaskiwin to get him and brought him back to Ponoka.

“The recognizance is between Brown and the Queen,” said Crown Prosecutor R. Clark.

“Uttering threats are one of those offenses that is hard to get a handle on because people get angry and say things they don’t mean,” said Paul.

On Brown’s criminal re-

continued from page 14 While Ponoka does not pull its water from the river, people may still feel the effect as the river valley is affected.

“I think right now we have an overall lack of precipitation this spring and summer,” said Bruneau. She says this catalyst will also affect those not in the immediate area of the river as conditions dry.

The watershed, riparian areas and animal life will also feel the stress of the water shortage. “Aquatic ecosystems can definitely have a harder time,” said Bruneau.

“Usually it is not permanent,” she added.

However, if a drought becomes severe enough, Bruneau says river valleys and watersheds can be affected for years to come.

Grasses and smaller shrubs can die first, then the larger trees. “You can see some die-off, especially in some of the bigger, older trees.”

“The stress, it acts a bit slower. They

cord, there are 12 breaches of court orders. “That’s pretty aggravating,” said Judge J. Glass.

Drug charges lead to heavy fines A woman facing possession charges on three different drugs was handed a $900 fine, $300 for each, during her sentencing.

On Feb. 3 2015, Ponoka RCMP received a report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road of Highway 2A south of town.

When they arrived Knowlton Jackson was sitting in a passenger seat and it was discovered she already had warrants out for her arrest.

While processing her purse, police discovered small amounts of GHB, ecstasy and methamphetamine.

kind of die off in a few years,” Bruneau explained. “How long term it is depends on how severe it is.”

Another group that will be largely impacted by the low flow of the Battle River will be the farmers and agriculturalists that use the water for their operations. “They’re definitely feeling the crunch at this time,” said Bruneau.

Ponoka County assistant CAO Tom Webber says while the county organization itself does not use the Battle River for water, a main concern is how the farmers will be affected.

“A lot of people rely on the river to water cattle,” said Webber.

He added if the river gets too low, cattle begin to cross it and that creates a whole new set of problems.

The biggest action people can take to help alleviate the situation is to remain alert of their water uses. “Conserving water is always a good thing,” said Bruneau.

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Shoplifter prosecuted A man who pled guilty to stealing a cell phone from The Source was sentenced to pay a $100 fine and 30 days in jail. As of June 26, Rene Daniels had 24 days of in-custody time left to serve.

On June 14, Daniels slipped a phone into his pocket and walked out of the store. When an employee followed him outside and tried to confront him, he got into a car being driven by his girlfriend and sped away. There was a child in the back seat.

RCMP used video surveillance to identify Daniels and the employee had gotten the license plate number of the car.

Its owner was not involved but said he had loaned the car to the woman, who in turn used it to help Daniels.

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of possession of marijuana under 30 grams and obstruction had the charges dropped against him, as did the coaccused.

All that remained for Jermaine Bailey was an exceeding max speed charge, after he was discovered travelling fifty-five km/h above the speed limit. Bai-

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Dancers prepare for Disney parade performance

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Members of Got 2 Dance Productions work on their dance routine that they will perform later this July at Disneyland in California. Here they practice at the Centennial Park Wednesday, June 24.

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Young dancers with Got 2 Dance Productions have been working hard in recent weeks in preparation for a trip to Disneyland to be part of a Disney parade.

Anne-Alisa Wiancko, co-owner of Got 2 Dance, said dancers have been working on their Disneyland routine for the last three weeks.

She said they received a special dance routine to practice for a parade that will happen at California Adventure Park.

“They get to dance with, I think there’s 750 kids around the world that are going to be there,” said Wiancko.

She registered the studio to be part of the parade and feels the dancers are quite excited to be part of the experience. “I think the nerves will maybe kick in a little bit down there but

right now they’re pretty excited to be going.”

The crew has been practicing twice a week for two hours each time to get the routine down. Wiancko expects the parade to last approximately one hour.

Her hope is to give the dancers a new experience and to meet other dancers from around the world.

“I think it’s our plan to continue with this. Maybe not every year, maybe every second or third year,” said Wiancko of their future plans with travelling to Disneyland.

There are two parades set for July 10 and 11 and Wiancko said the dancers will be part of both of them.

“The kids are working really hard. It’s a challenge to be working on a new routine so quickly,” explained Wiancko. “We’re really excited to go and it’s a wonderful opportunity for them.”

wish to thank everyone who attended their Spring Concert on May 22, 2015 and the following businesses & individuals for sponsoring this event.

Shoppers Drug Mart Wagner’s Automotive Ponoka Subway Domino Pizza Dalton’s Restaurant Boston Pizza Flowers for You Jones Agencies Battle River Insurance Ltd. Ponoka Professional Pharmacy Rowland, Parker & Associates Sommer Home Hardware Ponoka Physiotherapy Leslie Gill Prof. Corp.

Direct Travel Ponoka Coin Laundry Maria Lentz Andy’s Barber Shop

St. Augustine School Ponoka News Garry & Judy Farwell Russell & Tina Hemingson Amado Domagas Bernie & Marilyn Burke Lee & Gay Cayabyab Roy & Lydia Fairclough Kelly & Charlene McCheyne John & Lilibeth dela Cruz Art & Darlene Mandanas Romeo Mandanas Amelito & Maria Perez Miss Charmaine Arandez Joe & Sue Henderson Rogelio & Thony Rose Tomas Betty Catalbas Ponoka Subway Dr. Gregory Chan, MD

St. Augustine Parish, Ponoka Wishes to thank the Willan Chorale for their donation to St. Augustine Building Fund.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

PONOKA NEWS 17

Sports

Jace Harty Memorial sees another successful year at Ponoka Stampede

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

It was his first time competing at the Jace Harty Memorial PBR Event — Wednesday, June 24 — but Jared Parsonage from Swift Current, Saskatchewan walked away with the championship title after mastering 16 seconds on two of the rankest bulls the sport has to offer.

“First of all I didn’t get off to good,” said Parsonage of his short go ride. “I just crossed my fingers and hoped it held up.”

“I knew I’d have to ride to win it,” he added, referring to the calibre of stock the prestigious event had to offer.

Parsonage began steer riding at age 11 and graduated to the bulls at 15 year old. “For some reason, I wanted to be a bull rider,” he recalled.

His father competed as a team roper and his mother was a barrel racer.

“It’s something I love,” said Parsonage.

He is attracted to the challenge of matching wits and strengths with the beast. “I don’t like getting beat,” he explained.

Parsonage also feels competing in a namesake for a fellow bull rider that was much loved in this community and the rodeo community, and who loved the sport right back, adds another dimension to the competition. “That’s what makes it all worth it in the end.”

“It’s a pretty big honour to come here and do it in Jace’s honour,” he added.

This year was the 13th annual memorial event and it featured 30 of the best bull riders in the world. Also riding were six steer riders, as Harty started out as a steer rider and

Newly minted Jace Harty Memorial PBR Event champion Jared Parsonage rode Black Rose for a score of 83.5, he earned 167 on his two rides on Wednesday, June 24.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

it was said the event Harty always took time to lend a hand or an ear and coach the next generation of bull riders.

Thirteen stock contractors entered some of their rankest bulls in the event. One bull that has never been ridden for the full eight seconds in a PBR event before was brought to the Jace Harty Memorial.

A Calcutta was held to add a little more spice to the al-

ready action packed event and bring in even more proceeds to the Jace Harty Charities. The Calcutta raised approximately $44,550, with top contender Cody Nance bringing in $10,000.

During the memorial, in the spirit of giving back, a $2,000 cheque was donated to the Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge and $5,000 was gifted to Mecca Glen School to help with its new playground.

Canadian Team Roping Qualifier makes Ponoka Stampede Week debut

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The Canadian Team Roping Qualifier was held in conjunction with the Ponoka Stampede, June 28 and 29. The class 7 portion of the event boasted 78 teams and it is estimated approximately 200 teams competed in the event.

Photo by Amelia Naismith

The Canadian Team Roping Qualifiers were held in conjunction with the Ponoka Stampede for the first time, on June 28 and 29.

“It’s a qualifier for our finals in Calgary, Sept. 18 to 20,” said Marion Gallais, co-owner of Team Roping Canada.

The event categorized ropers into classes 7, 9, 11 and 13. Between the two ropers their individual skill grades could not add up past the class they were competing in.

“And we have a Super 10, and the winner of that will be roping in Calgary for $40,000,” said Gallais. She also said the qualifying team from the Super 10 would not have to pay its entry fee for

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In the 7 class, 48 teams gathered in Ponoka to compete and it is estimated approximately 200 teams registered for the event. In this class, Gallais says the event will pay the first three places but it always depends on the number of entrants as to who is paid, per class.

“Over the day … $12,000 to $15,000 we’ll pay out,” said Gallais.

The event is co-sponsored

by Conterra Industries, which supplied arena groomers.

“And that’s for the high point header and heeler for these two days,” said Gallais.

Canadian Team Roping holds other events in Ponoka over the year and Gallais says they love coming to the community and the Calnash Ag Event Centre.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Storm U16 boys miss gold medal in last league game

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

U16 Storm ended their league competition with a silver medal after they lost the championship game 4-2 to Lacombe in an away fixture, in a match that could have gone either way.

It was the Ponoka boys who actually created first scoring position when Lewis McDowell suddenly turned up in front of the Lacombe net with the ball but his shot narrowly missed its target. But Lacombe was aware of the danger and they wanted to secure an early lead and they managed to score 10 minutes into the first half.

Storm struggled but managed to get back the control of the midfield and their tenacity paid off with an equalizer when McDowell sped through the right end corridor and scored from a narrow angle with a bullet-like shot. About five minutes later, it was Hector Ibarra’s turn to score for the Ponoka boys and he did so with another strong shot from just outside the 18-yard box.

Lacombe was not to be tamed, however, and they started to come in waves after Storm’s second goal and found an equalizer

five minutes before half time ending the first 45 minutes in balance:2-2.

When the second half started, there was intense rivalry for the control of the midfield. In the process, two momentary lapses in the Storm’s defense setup allowed Lacombe to score twice within five minutes and the rest of the game was relentless but fruitless attacks by Ponoka boys and rock hard defense by the hosts. The game ended without further scores: 4-2.

Storm coach Gurjit Sandhu was happy with the outcome.

“Even though we didn't achieve the main goal (going to provincials), the team improved significantly from the beginning to the end and that was really fun to see and that is a goal that coaches set out to see,” he said.

“Although the guys are upset with the end result, we won two silvers, one bronze, second overall in the season (tied in points and came down to goal differential), and second at the qualifying tournament… the guys should hold their heads up high and be proud of what they achieved and look forward to improving even more next season,” he concluded.

Robert Wareham of Storm rises for a header to thwart a Lacombe attack during the final game of their season against Lacombe on Thursday, June 25.

Photo by Mustafa Eric

Cowboys baseball team ends the season with silver

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Ponoka will be represented in minor soccer provincials after all, not by a team but by individual players.

Pictured from left, Lindsey Jansen, Tasha Kjenner Sawyer Liddle and Jamie Smith play for Rimbey U16 team and they will be going to provincials, hosted in St.Paul, on the weekend of July 10.

Nikki Smith and Anastasia Clarke of Ponoka play for Stettler U18 and will be at provincials the same weekend in Carstairs.

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With only two losses in the regular season, the Ponoka Cowboys mosquito baseball team held their heads high after making it to the division finals game Friday, June 26 in Ponoka.

The Cowboys played the Clive Red Sox to battle for the championship and bragging rights at the Riverside ball diamonds, but had their work cut out for them losing 18-7, said coach Deanna Jones. With three players away, Ponoka athletes were in positions they were not normally used to playing, she explained.

Jones said the team is a mixed group of experienced players and newcomers to the game, but despite the mix, the Cowboys played fairly well. At the bottom of the second inning, with bases loaded, Levi Harbin hit a hard grounder down the first baseline that swept past the Red Sox players. The Cowboys took advantage of the miss and Harbin’s hit earned a grand slam for

Ponoka.

The Red Sox proved to be too strong a team for Ponoka but there were still moments of strength, said Jones. In the last inning of the game, Dylan Jones and Matthew Kawahara made fly ball catches with Kawahara having to reach way

back to make his catch.

There were a couple accidental hits to the batsman by the Ponoka pitcher David Kawahara, but after some brief coaching from Jones, he was able to focus his throws.

Jones added that the Cowboys’ hitters played

well. “Our hitters, the ones who were constantly hitting through the year, did really well.”

Half of the team will be moving up a division, which will bring a new slate of players to the team. Jones said she looks forward to what next season will bring.

Dylan Jones, of the Ponoka Mosquito Cowboys tries to get a player out Friday, June 26 during the division finals. Ponoka lost 18-7.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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DAVID THOMPSON David Allen Thompson was born on November 29, 1951 in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan to parents Vern and Marie Thompson and passed away on June 15, 2015 at the age of 63 years. David will be lovingly remembered by his two sons; Dean (Lana) and Duane (Danielle); his siblings; Wayne (Joanne), Larry (Loretta), Valerie (William), Ryan (Ayla), Cathy (Martin) and as well as numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Vern And Marie, brother Kevin and sister-in law Cathy. A celebration of David’s life will be held on Friday July 3, 2015 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Ponoka Royal Canadian Legion.

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

CLASSIFIED N.E. BUY • • • • • • •

Ponoka News Stettler Independent Bashaw Star Castor Advance Weekender Lacombe Express Pipestone Flyer

Starting at 25 words for $53.55 Call toll free 1-877-223-3311 or Local 403-309-3300

BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS

Meetings

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings at the Anglican Church Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone 403-783-0719 for info.

THURSDAY AA Meetings at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Church basement.

52 Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka.

403-783-4347 403-783-3442

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Mentors

Garage Sales

difference 403-783-3112 Castor’s “FUN FOR ALL” Slo-pitch Tournament July 10th and 11th Guaranteed 4 games- Under the lights!

7&3 format Wood bats for the men. Lots of camping available $250 entry.

Call JD @ 403-884-2250

Call toll free 1-877-223-3311 or Local 403-309-3300

Meetings

59

AL-ANON WEEKLY MEETING FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS. Tuesdays 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Place 5110 - 49 Ave., Ponoka For more info 403-783-4557

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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

Tell everyone with a Milestone Announcement

Ponoka

Starting at 25 words for $45.90

make a

Coming Events

Ponoka Rimbey Eckville Sylvan Lake Lacombe Pipestone Flyer

MULIT-FAMILY ACREAGE/GARAGE SALE MORNINGSIDE AREA FRIDAY JULY 3 9AM – 5PM Household, collectables, old tools & more.

Something for everyone.

Signs will be posted!

SIMPLE!

It’s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash.

Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.

1.877.223.3311

Medical

730

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP

Just had a baby?

CLASSIFIED N.W. BUY • • • • • •

Computer Personnel

ALATEEN

Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m.

Neighborhood Place 5110 - 49 Ave. Ponoka For more info.

403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371

JUST ASK FOR THE

Margaret Pearce On June 17, 2015 Mrs. Margaret Theresa Pearce of Ponoka passed away at the Northcott Care Centre at the age of 89 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Valorie Mielke; son Richard (Lisa); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and greatgreat-grandchildren; her sister Mildred (Lorne); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ken and daughters Sandra and Cynthia. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015 with the Interment Service following at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society, Northcott Care Centre or any charity of your choice. To express condolences to Margaret’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

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EMAIL: classifieds@ponokanews.com

WANTED

• Proficient in Corel Draw • Must be personable • Salary based on experience • Benefits available Apply in person with resume to: B, 6506 44 Avenue, Ponoka

Medical

790

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!

TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

790 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RN

CASUAL + .9 To work days & evenings & nights.

Salary commensurate with training and experience. Excellent benefit package. Must have valid registration with CARNA. Position to start immediately.

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Celebrate Your Marriage With a Milestone Announcement • 1.877.223.3311 Remember to share the news with your friends & family!

Apply in writing to: Donna Lantz Care Manager Northcott Care Centre 4209 48 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1P4 dlantz@northcottcarecentre.com Ph. 403-783-4764 Fax. 403-783-6420

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AG EQUIPMENT

Professionals

810

Trades

850

EXP’D PIPELAYERS & OPERATORS req’d for Water/Sewer Line Utility Installation.

A.I.C. Construction Ltd. Exc. wages/benefits.

Fax: 403-207-4055 or email: r.nolet@aicconstruction.ca

M Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

edium sized independent accounting Àrm located in Ponoka, Alberta is looking to Àll two accounting positions; an accounting technician and an experienced CPA looking for a managerial responsibility position. You would provide a variety of professional services to our clients, including Ànancial accounting, assurance and general taxation matters.

Applicants should have: • strong time management and organizational skills • ability to work independently with strong problem solving skills • advanced communication and interpersonal skills • someone that takes initiative and is a self-starter • proÀciency in Caseware and other accounting and tax related software would be an asset.

We are a progressive Àrm proÀcient in the paperless environment and fully computerized. We provide opportunities for learning and growth with increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with your skills and experience, along with competitive compensation and beneÀts plans.

Interested applicants please email or fax your resume and cover letter in conÀdence to Lynnette Hycha at 403-783-6170 or rpa@rowlandparker.com.

For more information about our Àrm, please see our website at www.rowlandparker.com. We would like to thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Janitorial

LPH Plumbing & Heating, Leduc requires Experienced Service Plumber as well as Sheet Metal Technician. Knowledgeable in residential. Competitive wages, benefits, local work. Fax 780-986-4983.

Email: ds_lph@telus.net.

Phone 780-986-3388.

Business Opportunities

870

GET FREE VENDING machines. Can earn $100,000. + per year. All cash. Retire in just 3 years. Protected territories.

Full details. Call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.

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. TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

LONG TERM TEACHER The successful candidate will demonstrate confidence in guiding, and nurturing children in a learn through play atmosphere.

Craig Fenske

CUSTOM SPRAYING Licensed pesticide applicator Competitive rates

403-704-0660

P/T

• Classroom experience is an asset

and

• Commitment to ongoing learning, and mentorship

F/T

• Working knowledge/pervious Board experience an asset

cashiers

• Ability to work with a team • Knowledge of normal child development, and willingness to share this with parents We can’t guarantee you’ll get rich, however we guarantee a wealth of hugs, a new challenge every day, and a chance to enrich the lives of our future generation.

Please forward resumes by July 22, 2015 rimbeynurseryschool@gmail.com

Please drop off resumes in person or fax 403-783-8273

Buy it.

Classified. It’s the resource you can count on to sell a myriad of merchandise items because our columns compel qualified buyers to call.

Benefits: Wolf Creek Public Schools offer all full-time cleaning staff a comprehensive benefit package which includes three weeks of paid vacation annually.

CUSTOM SPRAYING

HIRING

• Early Childhood Worker Diploma, or equivalent

Find it.

Hourly salary range: $16.35 - $19.55/hr. based on experience with opportunities for annual wage advancement.

Qualifications: • Willingness to perform tasks and to remain flexible in the performance of duties • Previous history of excellent work habits and attendance record • Previous experience with all aspects of cleaning and maintaining a school would be a definite asset, “on the job” training will be provided as well • The ability to cooperate with staff and students • Physically fit so as to perform all required duties • Ability to understand and follow instructions Deadline for Applications: Tentative start date would be as soon as possible, however this position could remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested candidates are invited to submit applications to: Mr. Len Landry Custodian/Grounds Foreman Wolf Creek Public Schools 6000 Highway 2A Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P6 Phone: 403-785-0728 Fax: 403-783-3155 Email: facilities@wolfcreek.ab.ca Please Note: We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but advise that only candidates selected for an interview for this competition will be contacted.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current criminal records check statement at their own expense.

HELP WANTED

Someone to look after small lawn for the summer.

Contact Lorretta 1-604-883-2002 or 1-604-396-9714

Classified. It’s the solution you’re searching for — whether you’re seeking a home, an apartment, a new occupation or even a stray pet.

309-3300

403.783.3311

Location: Rimbey High School

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

is now

Qualifications:

Position: 4 hour Cleaning Person

A & J AUTOMOTIVE A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

STA M P E D E

is currently seeking a

Sell it.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

880

Misc.

Help

The Rimbey Nursery School

Applications are invited for:

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

840

Classified. It’s the easy-to-access, information-packed marketplace visited regularly — by all kinds of consumers.

770

PLUMBING

Teachers/ Tutors

Medical

790

Prince George Surgery Centre

Operating Room Nurses for Cataract Surgery Prince George Surgery Centre (PGSC) is expanding to include a cataract surgery program. This ambulatory procedure performed under local anesthetic will provide a unique opportunity for operating room nurses to work a daytime schedule.

12345 The successful candidates should have: t Operating Room Certification and CRNBC registration t A focus on detail and efficient work flow t Strong communication and interpersonal skills t The ability to deal with sensitive situations and confidential information For detailed information visit: www.pgsurgerycentre.com Qualified applicants can send their resume and cover letter to: drjschmid@pgsurgerycentre.com - Subject Nurse

Trades

850 Fort City Chrysler is expanding.

GROW WITH US!

* Journeyman Technicians * Parts Manager We offer top wages, benefits and moving allowance to Fort St. John.

12345 Fax resumes to Dwight:

250-787-5210

Or email dwight@fortcitychrysler.com Toll-free: 1-877-787-5220 FORT CITY

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Help

Allowance not cutting it ?

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

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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.

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

BOTTLE DEPOT

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

and farm. In town our papers are delivered door to door by reliable carriers and WE COULD USE MORE HELP.

If you are interested in a LOCAL ROUTE please contact

SUSAN WHITECOTTON at 403-783-3311

Employment Training

900

Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm

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

PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

4037835225 • 4037835235

Are you a Métis youth, between 18-30? Do you seek a greater connection to your community?

12345 Through volunteering you will learn to lead and connect to your community while you gain valuable employment skills and exposure to post-secondary education.

Application Deadline: July 13, 2015 Program Runs: Aug 4 – Dec 16, 2015 Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

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

• 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 “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

1290

NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY ?

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

-

CABRAL CONCRETE

Be sure to call

Leo Cabral

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

Massage is a Great Career for Caring, Active People!

Massage therapists are needed throughout Alberta.

At MH Vicars School, you’ll receive an exceptional education 12345 that meets Canada’s highest standards—without having to relocate. Choose monthly, weekly or weekend classes in Calgary or Edmonton.

MHVicarsSchool.com

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NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

CONCRETE SERVICES Ponoka / Wetaskiwin, AB

Free Estimates

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

•

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

Our Hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information.

HAVE THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

Call Today! 1.866.491.0574

Motorcycles & ATV’s

BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple.

Fast. Inexpensive.

Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

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

Jack Surbey 783-5283 Cell: 588-0597

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

DENTAL CARE

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Legal Services

• 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

LANDSCAPING TREES

Family Friendly Dentistry

GET SOME

BOBCAT SERVICE

403-963-5000

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

www.doorsondemand.ca

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

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

Visit: awna.com/ for-job-seekers.

IN THE RIVERSIDE AREA

BOBCAT SERVICES

OVERHEAD DOORS

DENTISTRY

900

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.

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.

Painters/ Decorators

1310

F.J.B. PAINTING

INT • EXT RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL 403-307-4691 fjbpainting@hotmail.com

Quality First Always • Free Quotes

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

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

HEATING

“Committed to your comfort”

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

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

BOBCAT SERVICES PONOKA BOBCAT SERVICE

Contractors

1100

Contractors

1100

Kwik Kerb

Continuous decorative concrete borders Many colours, stamps and patterns.

Landscape curb and edging for gardens, flower and rock beds

Check out our new continuous natural rock ďŹ nish Call for a free estimate 403-783-6115 or 403-352-5372 (cell)

- Compact bobcat - Dump trailer - Stump grinder

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Locally owned/operated

Misc.

Services

403-506-3377

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

1290

1290

Misc.

Services

Phone 403-391-1684

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

Berni's Refrigeration

www.clinkerskennels.ca

403-783-6272

and Appliance Service

EASY!

We deliver and install your purchases.

Dr. Bruce Wine

TREE MULCHING Hillbilly Tree Mulching Ltd. • FENCE LINES • CUT LINES • POWER LINES • PIPELINES • BRUSH & BUSH • STUMPS

1318

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.

Herd Health

403-783-4880 Squeeze the

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

Misc.

Services

1290

MOST out of your advertising dollars

Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS

Doug Casey

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Arthritic conditions? Restrictions in walking/dressing?

Disability Tax Credit. $2000 tax credit. $20,000 refund. For assistance 1-844-453-5372.

Six month warranty

CALL BRIAN HEBERT

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Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face.

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

Pet Services

Used appliances available

WCB • Insured • Licensed

1315

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A division of 1127730 Alberta Ltd.

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

Personal Services

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

Can do trees up to 15� wide

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VETERINARY SERVICES

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

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

Well Drilling

1400

TREE SERVICE

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

• Topping • Dropping • Slashing • Stump Grinding & Tree Disposal • Tree Chipping FREE Estimates | Fully Insured

403.396.7623

1400

Well Drilling

1400

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Well Drilling

Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

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Rental Misc

Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636

1370

Roofing

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.

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 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

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

RIMBEY TREES SPECIAL: 3’ - 4’ Potted White Spruce $8/ft, min. 20 trees. Wide variety of basketed trees.

Planting avail. Call Walter 403-748-3611 or leave msg

This paper is

1Re0cyc0la%ble

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

• 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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Items To Give Away

1940

AVAILABLE JULY 15

MORNING GLORIES And more, are up!

Come & get them

403-783-2060

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252 SQUARE hay bales, horse hay quality, 90% meadow brome, 10% alfalfa, no rain, plus second-cut alfalfa. 403-741-4353

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

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

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Condos/ Townhouses

3030

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

Suites

3060

One bdrm suite Downtown Ponoka N/S, N/P

403-357-0654

FOR RENT DOWNTOWN 2 bdrm. N/S, N/P

403-357-0654 CALL APTS. * 1-877-223-3311 * RIVERSIDE Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom in CLASSIFIEDS Ponoka: 3724-45units Street.

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Suites

Welding

1410

Private, newer larger two bdrm lower suite All utilities, laundry, cable & internet incl. N/S. $1100 plus D.D.

Lots For Sale

4160

EXPANSION FORCES SALE RV lots, Radium, BC (almost half price) $39,900 - $74, 900. $109 month.

Year round, beautiful RV park. $2,000 deposit. Call or text 1-403-701-4623.

780-217-9363

2 BDRM bsmt. suite in PONOKA incld’s util’s, washer/dryer, no pets, non partier, N/S. Long term working tenants and seniors welcome.

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Financial #4400 - #4430 Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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Manufactured Homes

4090

2003 SRI 16’X76’ 1216 sq. ft. $52,000. Originally a 3 bedroom home and easily converted back. Very clean & in excellent shape.

Includes appliances.

Available immediately. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit our site at www. unitedhomescanada.com.

4430

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Buildings For Sale

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4020

EXCELLENT START HOME $5,000 CASH BACK

MAIN: (403) 783-7591

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Garbage can really spoil the summer scenery

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It is always great for all of us to see everyone, young and old, out and about enjoying the long and lazy hazy days of fun in the sun during the countless family activities of our hot summers. All areas of our province, from the mountains to the prairies and through the rolling hills and valleys are blessed with many natural amenities and treasures where we can indulge in all sorts of recreation, leisure, and entertainment events. About the only thing that can really spoil our perfect summer holiday setting, long weekend, or daily picnic or outing is to see horrific piles of garbage and litter left behind, as well as those revellers who do not respect the comfort, privacy and safety of others.

Most of our pristine playgrounds, parks and campgrounds are complimented with lots of garbage cans and excellent washroom and change facilities, but there will always be those few who just toss it or trash it, and will never respect what has been made available for the convenience of everyone. After our stay we should always snuff out the fire, then pack up our camp or picnic spot and try to leave it exactly as we found it, and if a garbage can is not available, why not pick it up, bag it and take it with you. In and around our communities there are a lot of dedicated people who work very hard each week to keep our parks and playing fields

neat, green and clean, others who faithfully pick up after their pets, as well as those ‘green thumbs’ who take a great deal of pride sprucing up their yards and neighbourhoods for everyone to admire and enjoy.

Our town and county have provided everyone with the year-round facilities where we can take most of our garbage, while the local 24-7 recycle depots take just about everything else that doesn’t have to go into the cans.

Each year at this time, we should also salute our dedicated district 4-H Clubs who head out onto our highways and by-ways to clean out the ditches that are full of the junk that a few ignorant drivers have just tossed out of their vehicles. There are also many groups, schools and clubs who proudly volunteer their time to get out and clean up our parks, river valleys, walking trails, playgrounds and other areas that some think they can use as a quick and lazy way to dump their garbage and butts. I am sure that many of you have also seen folks, many of them seniors, out for a leisurely stroll in the morning with their pick-up stick and garbage bags, picking up trash, and contributing to the care of our precious environment. We should all take a little time to join in on this great family and team effort clean-up, as well as personally thanking all those who are always willing to pitch-in.

While out on one of our regular ‘retirement walks’ along the river, we were appalled to spy quite a few pop cans, liquor bottles and food containers laying or floating along in the fresh and clean water, which I am sure could do a great deal of harm to what is left of our fish and wildlife population? I read an article last week expressing the fact that many residents in the rural districts are very upset and disgusted that all sorts of garbage from furniture to frigs to shingles and whatever else is being dumped on their property or in the ditches. Littering is a seri-

ous offense, and culprits can be charged, so anyone witnessing this in rural or urban areas are urged to take a license number and contact the town or county offices. Also check the unwanted trash to see if there are any labels or names that can be identified.

Some silly Saskatchewan facts *Wynyard, Saskatchewan is the ‘chicken capital of Canada’, exporting the highest amount of chickens per capita, and celebrating the honour by hosting a ‘chicken chariot race’ each summer, where the ‘cluckers’ are actually hooked up to homemade chariots and let loose. I think I’ll stick to cheering for the chuck wagons. *Famous citizens of Saskatchewan include: Brett Hull, who once lived in a little log house near Whitewood; Gordie Howe, who was born near Saskatoon; famous author W.O. Mitchell, who wrote “Who has seen the wind” and “Jake and the Kid” grew up in Weyburn; and Dr. Ballard of dog food fame was once was a veterinarian in Wolsely. *Regina is in the Guinness Book of Records for having the longest bridge (Albert Street) over the shortest body of water (Wascana Lake). The railway track from Regina to Stoughton used to be the longest stretch of perfectly straight track in the world, and the Province apparently built their roads the same way? *In 1920s, Moose Jaw used to be called ‘Little Chicago’, with River Street being the home of gambling and a bootleg centre for booze running into the United States. Tunnels under the streets were connected to the illegal businesses and were used by the various gangsters, one believed to be the notorious Al Capone.

Enjoy the summer of your choice, dress down for the occasion, celebrate Canada Day today, and have a great week, all of you.

24 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Y A D A D A N CA CLEAROUT! IF THE LEGACY MARKDOWN ISN’T ON IT, YOUR PROBABLY PAID TOO MUCH!

ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDE ALL GST, FEES AND A FULL TANK OF GAS! 2013 EDGE LTD. AWD • LOADED | T0995A

2014 TAURUS FWD SEL LOADED • LOW KMS | P0484

2013 F150 XTR SUPERCREW | T0915A

LLEGACY MARK MARKDOWN

LEGACY MARK MARKDOWN

LEGACY LE MARKD MARKDOWN

OR $188 BW @ 84MTHS

OR188 BW @ 84MTHS

OR $199 BW @ 84MTHS

2014 ESCAPE TITANIUM 4X4 | T1150A

2014 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER FULLY LOADED | L0508

2014 F150 FX4 3.5L ECO • APPEARANCE PKG | C1063A

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LEGACY MARK MARKDOWN

LEGACY MARK MARKDOWN

$25900 $25

$30900 $30

$41900 4

$25900 $25

$44900 $44

OR $219 BW @ 84MTHS

OR $299 BW @ 84MTHS

OR $320 BW @ 84MTHS

2014 F150 PLATINUM 5.0L • FULLY LOADED | T1041A

2014 EXPEDITION LIMITED 4X4 | P0496

2014 F250 LARIAT DIESEL CREW LOW, LOW KMS | L0489

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OR $329 BW @ 84MTHS

OR $345 BW @ 84MTHS

OR $399 BW @ 84MTHS

$45900 $45

* a l l u n i t s f i n a n a c e d o v e r 8 4 m t h s e . g . 2 0 1 4 p l at i n u m f 1 5 0 p r i c e $ 4 5 9 0 0 t o ta l p ay m e n t s $ 5 6 1 6 5 . 2 0 . t o ta l i n t e r e s t o v e r t e r m @ 4 % i s $ 7 2 9 5

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