Ponoka News, July 29, 2015

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 67, No. 31 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Bucs lose to the Fort McMurray Monarchs on Saturday Story on page 24

Great excitement in 1950 with the arrival of this modern combine Story on page 5

Aftermath of the storm: The storm that swept through the Ponoka area Tuesday, July 21 will be talked about for years to come after residents saw hail fall for at least an hour in some areas, which destroyed fields, homes and felled trees. Please see our story on page 8.

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Ponoka County in effort to persuade town for a regional fire service

Ponoka County CAO Charlie Cutforth

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The matter of developing regional fire services between the town and county of Ponoka was discussed during a regular meeting Tuesday, July 21 with the participation of councillors from both sides, who spent much time on the viability of a regional service and the current state of affairs of the Ponoka Fire Department (PFD).

Besides a full attendance of county council, town councillors Loanna Gulka, Sandra Lyon, Carla Prediger and Tim Falkiner were in the meeting

along with new Ponoka Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson and town CAO Rachel Kunz.

Regionalizing fire services “The trend has been to regionalize fire departments and that would be the place I would start,” said Reeve Paul McLauchlin.

He said the ultimate goal was to provide county residents with service and how the actual agreement would look with the town is unclear until both groups start the process of consultation.

With significant developments in the lake areas, McLauchlin said there are more properties and structures that need protection.

“My view of a regional fire department is to look at it as a whole,” said the reeve, referring to a recent agreement the county made with the Town of Rimbey.

Town councillors were concerned about how a regional fire service would affect the new fire chief. Prediger asked if a structure fire occurred in Gull Lake would all fire departments (Rimbey and Ponoka) be called to the scene.

McLauchlin replied a fire

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“You need to be administered under one umbrella but I do think you can be accountable to a commission.”

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services line is already in place and both fire departments consider those lines when taking a call.

“I don’t think it would change the service provision at all,” he said.

He said it would be a management change rather than service level change. Bringing the departments under one banner would be another way to find efficiencies in equipment use and allocation, he added.

County CAO Charlie Cutforth said he doesn’t believe there was ever a time when fire response wasn’t available. “I don’t foresee that the system itself would change a whole lot in terms of coverage,” said Cutforth.

He feels the difference may be in a regional fire chief and a local fire chief.

“Rimbey currently has their own fire chief,” said Cutforth.

Prediger asked what the leadership model would look like.

“We need to respect the leadership and the chain of command,” McLauchlin replied.

He suggested the goal is to stay out of the way of the fire department and let firefighters do their jobs. A proper model would allow firefighters to do what they do best, he added.

Gulka wondered what that model would look like. “We could go with a commission, we could go with a board of

representatives … what do you think about that?”

McLauchlin was clear that the county’s goal is to go regional and to look at several models such as Lacombe County’s and the City of Lacombe’s.

“You need to be administered under one umbrella but I do think you can be accountable to a commission,” said McLauchlin.

In the past former Fire Chief Ted Dillon would speak with county council and discuss needs and wants of the PFD, he added.

County wants equal partnership County Coun. Mark Matejka said his biggest concern is over how little say the county has over operations of the department while providing an equal amount of money in its cost. “Not the service but the control and input is limited with the agreement we have right now.”

County Coun. Doug Weir added he wants the county to be an equal partner with the town related to the fire department. “The only thing I’m going to support is a full out partnership.”

The county was not involved in the hiring of the new chief and McLauchlin said they would like to see that change.

“One would think you would be consulted but then you’re not, which makes you think you’re a second-class citizen,” added Weir.

Ponoka County already has an agreement with the Town of Rimbey and the Summer Village of Parkland Beach. Cutforth said the

county provided the Town of Ponoka with a similar agreement to Rimbey’s.

In the Rimbey agreement, the county agrees to fund 100 per cent of the cost of fire service for the 15-year term of the agreement. In lieu of any annual contribution for operations and capital investments the town agreed to transfer the title and property to the county for $1. Ownership of capital equipment and vehicles were also transferred to the county.

County councillors advocated negotiating towards a working agreement with the Town of Ponoka. The goal is to meet sometime in September to build a working model.

County councillors voted 4-1 in favour of moving forward with a regional service.

Matejka voted against the motion.

Firefighters want stability McLauchlin said during a barbecue/meeting with town councillors and members of the PFD the night before, he gathered they wanted stability in the organization.

He wants to create a longterm agreement with the town to ensure volunteer firefighters and Wilkinson have that stability.

“It was identified in the audit that there are two camps.

There’s still two camps. That’s the concern,” said McLauchlin.

Cutforth said he had heard concerns from senior and longterm firefighters worried about issues within the department.

“Is our level of coverage at risk here today if we do nothing? I believe there is (a risk),” said Cutforth.

Lyon wanted clarification on what the county is concerned over. McLauchlin answered that it appears the chain of command within the

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fire department has been broken, which has created two camps.

“Jamie’s going to take that on and by no means do I want to meddle in that,” he added.

Falkiner asked why the county did not direct firefighters back to the appropriate chain of command.

McLauchlin said the county had done that and attempted to avoid breaking up the chain of command. Cutforth added in the many years he has been with the county, he had never had a complaint on the fire department’s abilities and he is proud of their dedication.

“I’m not here to solve the fire hall’s problems. I’m here to build the infrastructure to make sure the fire hall is successful,” added McLauchlin.

Wilkinson suggested that, to make it work, both the town and county CAOs need to open up the lines of communication.

Members of both councils had met the night before at an informal barbecue at the Fire Hall to meet the new fire chief and to discuss a recent report on the Ponoka Fire Department. The details of that report have not been made public and requests by Ponoka News to the town to make the document public have been declined.

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Interest rate cut underscores Canada's gloomy economic prospects The Bank of Canada is acknowledging that the energy-related downturn is worse than expected JOCK FINLAYSON TROY MEDIA COLUMNIST

What are we to make of the Bank of Canada's recent decision to trim its short-term policy interest rate by another 25 basis points, taking it to a near record low level of 0.5 per cent?

The Bank is frankly acknowledging that the energy-related downturn in capital spending and exports in Canada has been greater in magnitude than it was expecting at the beginning of the year - and the pain is likely to persist. Canada is facing difficult economic adjustments stemming from a less rosy future for both oil and gas markets and those for many other commodities.

This is unwelcome news, as natural resource industries supply more than half of Canada's exports and play a pivotal role in driving business investment in many regions of the country. A world of lower prices for energy and other commodities is a world in which Canadians can look forward to significantly slower growth in incomes than we enjoyed during the decade-long global commodity upcycle that began in 2002-03.

The Bank of Canada's actions also speak to the reality that, at a time of considerable macroeconomic weakness, it has fallen on monetary policy to shoulder the burden of supporting aggregate demand. Fiscal policy is largely missing in action as

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the federal government - despite its strong balance sheet - prioritizes deficit avoidance, and several provincial governments struggle to contain escalating debt/GDP ratios.

Given current economic conditions and Canada's rather uninspiring near-term growth prospects, the existing monetary/fiscal policy mix seems far from optimal, at least at the federal level.

Finally, the latest cut in the central bank's (already low) benchmark rate signals that the monetary policy tool box is now almost empty - at least in terms of "conventional" policy tools. A 25 basis point reduction in the bank rate is too small to have any appreciable macroeconomic impact, other than to put more downward pressure on our increasingly enfeebled currency. And with the policy rate set at 0.5 per cent, the Bank of Canada will have little capacity to respond in the event that the economy is hit by additional shocks. One can only pray that no nasty surprises lie ahead.

It is remarkable that, six years after Canada's economy hit bottom at the tail end of the 2008-09 recession, the central bank's benchmark rate sits perilously close to zero, and "real", after-inflation market interest rates are negative (or nearly so) for bank savings accounts, GICs and some other fixed income products. Few Canadian forecasters imagined, circa mid-2009, that interest rates would remain at such

exceptionally low levels a half decade or more into the future, particularly considering that Canada has posted several years of decent economic growth along with sizable gains in employment.

While the central bank is working with the tools at hand to deliver on a mandate centred on managing inflation, one can't help but worry about the troubles being stored up as a consequence of year after year of rock bottom interest rates. Frothy housing markets and the accumulation of unprecedented levels of debt by Canadian households are the two most visible features of our present economic situation that have been aided by a long stretch of monetary stimulus. More generally, it is worth asking whether sticking with a macroeconomic policy framework that has encouraged leverage and borrowing on an epic scale while punishing thrift and prudence may be doing subtle but real damage to the long-term foundations of a productive economy.

Too large a fraction of the scarce capital and entrepreneurial talent in Canada has been directed into relatively less productive sectors and activities (housing-related investment, financial engineering, and consumer spending), while too little has been deployed to building the products, technologies, skills, enterprises, and infrastructure that Canada needs to be an internationally competitive 21st century economy. PerPHONE: 403-783-4911 FAX: 403-783-5222

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TIPS FOR ENJOYING YOUR ROUND Golf is a game that can be frustrating and intimidating when you first take it up. Here are a few tips so you enjoy your time on the course. If you follow these tips you will feel more comfortable on the course and so will all the other players in front and behind you.

• Book a tee time and show up and be ready to play 15 minutes before your scheduled time. At booking indicate number of players in your group up to 4 players. If you have more book extra time.

• Know your ability play the appropriate tee box.

• After all players have teed off disperse and go to your ball. Play “ready golf” if it is clear for you to hit go ahead and play. When approaching green leave equipment to the side of the green you will be exiting.

• Fix ball marks on the greens as you wait to putt. If not sure of how to correctly fix a mark we would gladly show you how. After putting head directly to next tee and record scores for previous hole.

• Again play “ready golf” when you get to the next tee.

• Slow play if more than ½ a hole is open in front of you (on a busy day) and you cannot close that gap it is time to pull over at the next tee and let the group behind you play through. If the course is not busy pay attention to your pace of play 2 hours for 9holes and 4 hours for 18 is a fair pace. Again if you cannot comfortably stay ahead of the group in front of you pull over and let them by.

• Know your ability if you do not feel comfortable playing when the course is busy play later in the day and evenings and you won’t feel so rushed.

• Golf is a fun game at the right pace and it can be not so fun when it is slow, follow these few tips and you and everyone else will enjoy their time on the links.

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Religion

Coming to terms with being a treaty person

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

CHURCH DIRECTORY Associated Gospel Churches of Canada

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA Sr. Pastor Paul Spate

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

5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org

403-783-5533

Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

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

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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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Sunday Service 10:00 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka

Phone: 403-783-4087

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

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

403-783-6012 • www.sonriseponoka.com

ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Shimit Abraham CFIC 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

Beatrix Schirner Ponoka United Church

My heart and mind have been taken up for the past while with a new way of thinking about myself, and a new way of seeing First Nations people. I have a new and strange self-image: colonizer — one who has imposed colonial ideas on the original inhabitants of this land. And a startling, for me, insight of realizing that Aboriginal peoples are founders of our country: Canada. It was not just the French and the English in history that began our collective history since First Contact.

I have been trying to trace how this has been happening to me. Growing up, I had no experience of Indians, other than the Indian Village at the Calgary Stampede and, later, seeing them in not so proud

conditions on the streets of downtown Calgary. As a budding social worker fresh out of university, I knew I could make good money working for Indian Affairs, something that I never actually did. Thank goodness! I was oblivious to their reality. In fact, I’ve been oblivious most of my life.

A glimmer came to me when I read a superb autobiography called Stolen life: the journey of a Cree woman co-authored by Rudy Wiebe and Yvonne Johnson (on the shelves of our public library.)

I was struck by the fact that Yvonne and I were exactly the same age; we had spent time in the same cities. However, her life experiences were completely foreign to me. I was amazed that living in the same time and places, our worlds were so far apart. It was like we were in parallel universes. How could such different worlds co-exist? How could I not know about her world?

Her world was shot through with violence, she wrote about it in an offhand manner.

The lawsuits against The United Church of Canada about our part in the running

of the residential schools were a wake-up call. I remember trying to read about that history at the time and simply being overwhelmed by the information. I could not take it in. I avoided it. Attempting to understand how I was involved with all of this was beyond me.

And then came the class action lawsuit by survivors of the Indian residential schools, which ended in a settlement that included setting up the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC.) When I attended the Commission Hearing in Maskwacis in July 2013 I learned the fascinating fact that victims of violence setting up such a commission is unique in the world. I also learned that by my simple presence there, I was now a witness to the heart wrenching memories of the survivors. That means that I have a responsibility to bear witness to what I heard there.

I came away from the site of the old Ermineskin Residential School changed. The change was subtle, but now I know that I was broken open in a way that made me more receptive to learning about how all of this makes a difference to me

personally.

Earlier this year, The United Church of Canada Moderator pointed out in his blog that Chief Justice Murray Sinclair, head of the TRC, said that it is essential for all Canadians to read two books: The Inconvenient Indian: a curious account of Native People in North America, by Thomas King, and The Comeback: How Aboriginals Are Reclaiming Power and Influence, by John Ralston Saul. (They are both available through our public library.) If you do nothing else to inform yourself about this complex history, at least read these. I did.

Fortunately neither of them is difficult to read. The first one is quite light-hearted for such a serious topic. Together they give a full picture of the distant and recent history of Canada’s first peoples.

For me it was eye opening, from the distinctive voice of King to the unexpected revelations of Saul. Both were informative beyond measure.

I agree with Murray Sinclair: these are essential reading for every Canadian, from the descendents of early settlers to the most recent immigrant.

I finally understand why I am a treaty person. Our country is founded on treaties between the Crown and First Nations. The non-Aboriginals may never have intended to keep their part of the bargain, but legally these treaties still stand and the Supreme Court keeps upholding the Aboriginal claims. It is the Canadian government that is in default for not acknowledging the judgments of the Supreme Court. The government simply represents us; we citizens are the ones that empower the government. What the government has done/is doing is in reality what all of us have done/are doing. We have benefited from the actions of the government over these centuries dating from the proclamation of King George in 1763. We signed the treaties. Non-aboriginal people are treaty people. I am a treaty person; you are a treaty person by virtue of being a Canadian.

The people of Canada, especially non-Aboriginals, need to understand in their bones that reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples is a priority for us. And what does that mean? To quote the TRC, “an ongoing process of establishing and maintaining respectful relationships.” For those of us who are religious as well as spiritual, we can do no less.

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Reflections of Ponoka Early harvests went from horsepower to steam engines

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

Our earliest history books claim that the Battle River district was possessed with the most fertile and potential land in the province. As hardy settlers moved into this area from far and wide to seek out this opportunity and establish their new homes and farms, many fabulous stories were told of the gruelling challenges and hardships that they faced to tame this land, but achieved great successes and progress in only a few short years.

In those most humble beginnings, it was the trusty horses and oxen that pulled the breaking plows and other heavy machines, but by 1907 the noisy arrival of the massive steam engines marked the exciting introduction of a new era in farming and the rapid growth and development of all facets of our rural and urban communities.

The first white settler Ove Christian Ravnsborg, formerly of Asker, Norway, arrived in Wetaskiwin with his parents on April 13, 1896. The family had made the long gruelling trip by train from their homestead in Eureka, North Dakota, and in order to find work, Ove had brought along some horses and farm machinery, which he eventually drove into the Leslieville district and sowed crops of wheat, oats, barley, flax, and millet from April 21 to May 29.

After looking around the area, he crossed the Battle River and homesteaded south of Battle Lake on N.E. 2-4323-W4th and lived in an abandoned log cabin. This very ambitious gentleman would become the first white man to settle in the district, and was joined in the fall of the same year by his brother Ragnvald, Alex Woyen, and Andrew Vold, who all settled on the same section of land

and would form the nucleus around which the Asker district was developed. Ove, who always liked to be footloose and was never married, had also brought along a grain binder to his Alberta adventure, and spent many busy years doing custom farm work in the area, and then in 1901 would become the co-owner with Alex Woyen and Andrew of the district’s first threshing machine, which came complete with horsepower.

Another milestone for these original ‘Asker founders’ came in 1907 when Ole Oas, Alex Woyen, Henry Krefting, and O. C. Ravnsburg became the proud owners of the first powerful Steam Thrashing outfit, which would rumble across the districts serving homesteaders for many years.

Hard work and determination always brings progress, and in 1914 Alex Woyen, Henry

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This classic 1907 photo features the first Case steamer and thrashing machine in the Asker district. Shown in the picture from left to right are the crew (left to right) Jimmy Ward, engineer Earl Heath, Mr. Phillips, Nansen Vold, O.C. Ravnsborg, Ole Oas, Alex Woyen and several unknown boys.

Krefting, and Ove purchased a 25 barrel flour mill, and set it up on the corner of N.W. 35-42-23-W4th, and this was a great help to the district farmers, who came from miles around to have cereal and flour (Prairie Rose) made from their grain.

The mill operated until 1919, when it was sold to Harry Ravnsborg and James Vold, who moved it to Ponoka in 1924 and served customers for many years from a spot known as ‘Mill Hill’.

Even into the fourth year of their farming efforts in 1902, the settlers in this area firmly believed that they were indeed living amongst the finest agricultural land in North America, and their proof and bragging rights came in with the harvest.

N.A. Wiltse stated that his oats had yielded 100 bushels to the acre and weighed 46 pounds a bushel; his wheat would come in at 40 bushels to the acre, while others were getting up to 30 tons of hay an acre to feed their hungry livestock. Rye was

also growing to 75 inches with full heads, while the Timothy stood 52 inches, brome 69, and a sample of Canada Blue Grass topped at 45 inches. Not to be outdone, the ‘green thumbs’ in the district reported lettuce heads as large as water pails, 25 pound turnips, 20 to 30 potatoes in a hill yielding up to 150 bushels on a half acre, and berries and wildlife in abundance. Before the dirty 30s, wheat sold for as high as 20 cents a bushel and really good cows fetched $30 a piece, but then again a pound of tobacco back then was 25 cents, a pair of overalls $1, and wages for harvest help was 75 cents for a very hard and long day of work.

The late Bill Doran fondly recalled in his memoirs of growing up in the Chesterwold and Sylvan Heights districts in the 1930s and finally getting a chance as a youngster to help with the harvest. He was always made aware of the long and massive moving belts that were strung from the steam-

er to the threshing machine, but the biggest thrill was watching big gobs of straw spitting out of the spout to form a new stack, as well as just hanging around with some great thrashing teams like the Crandalls, Wierzba’s, the Plester boys, Harold Eidt, Mug Tompkins, and many other fine 20-men crews who faithfully completed the annual gruelling and vital fall task with great perfection.

It was a joy to assist the talented drivers with the unloading of the bundles into the hungry feeder, where two ‘spike pitchers’ had the sole and arduous job of climbing onto each load as it came into the threshing machine as well as to help to unload it.

As the threshing progressed, the engineer on the streamer had a noisy system of loud whistle signals which kept the operation going full blast, one meaning more bundles, another asking the operator of the water wagon to hurry up with his load from the Battle River or an urgent call to the driver of the four-

horse-team wood wagon to return and feed the fire box.

The best signal of course was the call to lunch, where the meals prepared and delivered to the sight by the wives and daughters of the district were a hungry man’s delight from start to finish, and disappeared very quickly. Despite all those many hours and weeks of the harvest through rain or shine these boys also had some fun, occasionally playing tricks on each other, such as greasing the fork handles or pulling the pins of the double trees and letting a box of mice loose in the bunkhouse, but through it all they always looked after each other, and enjoyed gathering together for the gala fall celebration when it was all done.

Of course, the technology and methods of farming and ranching has changed and expanded drastically over these many decades, but the keen and proud tradition of a supreme effort and team work has and will always prevail from seeding to harvest and way beyond.

Remember When...

Photo from Ponoka Panorama History Book

There was a great deal of excitement in the Reo district in 1950 with the arrival on the harvest scene of this modern new combine. Shown in the picture checking out the fancy farming equipment are (left to right) Henry Rauhala, Jim Ensminger, Edwin Ericson and Roald Ungstad. The family of Matthew and Alma Rauhala lived and farmed in the Reo district for many decades, and in the early years had 19 milk cows and 75 head of cattle, all of which had to be herded a mile for water until the first family well was dug.

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Opinion

Can oil money be used for good cause?

Mustafa Eric

Editor

Coincidences play an important part in the lives of individuals, communities and nations and that’s why coincidences have been studied a lot by philosophers, who have been theorizing for centuries over whether they are the makings of a divine will or simple mundane happenings that just come at a time when other mundane things also happen to occur.

Whatever it was, last week’s coincidence of Alberta’s biggest bitumen spill coming on the same day as Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall scolded Quebec and Ontario premiers for being too environment-minded is a reminder that this country must review its approach to oil-based economic growth and prosperity with utmost care.

The Federation Council, which brings together the premiers of Canada’s all provinces and territories apparently made an attempt last week to bring a conclusion to the long running dichotomy of caring for the environment versus exploiting the energy resources of the country for fast economic growth to be able to enjoy the prosperity that will come with it.

At the end of their meetings, the premiers appeared to have struck a deal that supposedly keeps all parties happy. True to the nature of individuals involved in the making of the deal, the statement on the outcome of the meeting was long on words, short on concrete details.

It said the provincial and territorial leaders had agreed that carbon-based energy resources would continue to be developed alongside renewable energy technologies as well as that pipelines were a safer of carrying oil and gas than railway transportation.

Now when one takes this statement with the spill of five million litres of bitumen emulsion from a Nexen pipeline in northern Alberta, it doesn’t sound very convincing regarding the safety of pipelines. It was widely reported that the line on which the spill occurred was equipped with the latest technology and it was supposed

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to alert relevant officials the moment the leak started.

What happened in reality was that the spill was discovered only by chance.

Company and government officials at various levels tried to make a point that any water basin or wildlife habitat was not threatened by the spill, but what about the 16,000 m2 area on which the emulsion spread over? And a duck was found dead in the area of the spill earlier this week.

We need to realize that, regardless of the numbers of wildlife victims and the size of the area contaminated, exploitation of carbon-based energy raw materials will always be fraught with danger

of polluting the environment, with the possibility of irreversible damage being done.

But of course, no one can realistically expect oil companies to leave the oil in the sands of Fort McMurray or underground, in which case there might be one possibility of minimizing the potential damage to environment: Putting the oil companies in charge of developing technologies both to reduce the impact of the oil industry on the environment and to undo the damage already inflicted on the nature.

US President Barack Obama ordered the American auto industry to develop technologies to reduce ex-

haust emissions and the goal set by that policy is already on the way to being achieved.

In Canada, federal and provincial governments could work together to introduce legislation making it compulsory for oil companies to create a fund and contribute to it on a regular basis to support research for clean oil extraction, transportation and refining technologies alongside new ways of undoing environmental damage. In such a venture, the oil companies could also patent such technologies and sell them on a global scale to profit from their investments in the research fund.

But we know that this can

only remain a dream under a prime minister like Stephen Harper, who is almost afraid to touch the benefits and profits of the oil and gas industry in this country.

However, just like First Nations throughout Canada waiting for his departure from the scene for meaningful action to be taken on the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, pro-environment policy makers and campaigners should be making preparations to develop and suggest alternatives to the current myopic backing of the oil industry once Harper leaves the prime minister’s office, which could well come as early as October.

Reader praises Ponoka Stampede for a successful week Dear Editor I want to thank and congratulate the Ponoka Stampede organizing committee for the amazing online coverage this year during the rodeo and chuckwagons.

The cost was affordable and gave people across the country a chance to watch the rodeo live, I really enjoyed all of the coverage, recaps and the fact I can now go back to watch it recorded. With two kids under two I will be honest I did not get to watch

it all live but I am really looking forward to watching more of it now! Please keep it online for those who have paid!

It was a very smart idea to have the Jace Harty Memorial Bull riding event free as this gave us a chance to check our internet connection and hook it up to our big screen television.

I felt like I was there watching it live with Les calling and hearing all about the Bonnett and Butterfield brothers, I felt a little old as I remember them high school

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rodeoing. I remember watching Jake Vold at the CFR win in novice and he’s still going. Such fun to see Trigger Pugh still going strong with the steers! And my favourite; tie-down roping and watching Dean Edge make it to the top 12, thank you for being such great friends over the years. The only thing better than the live coverage would have been sitting there playing quarters!

Ponoka is still my home and I brag about it to everyone who will listen to me about it. This week I called a friend for ad-

vice in Ponoka, the first time he was sitting watching the rodeo live so I had to call him back, but the second time I called it was like I saw him yesterday walking down Chipman Ave. Congratulations to the staff, volunteers and all of Ponoka for making the stampede such a success. I hope to visit home again soon.

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Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Ph: 403-783-4431 | Fax: 403-783-6745 | Email: town@ponoka.org Or Check us out Online: www.ponoka.ca

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS TOWN OFFICE CLOSED The Town Office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2015 for the civic holiday. Payments or correspondence may be left in the drop box at the front door.

WASTE TRANSFER STATION Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm What is accepted at the Waste Transfer Facility?

– Solid waste - garbage, furniture, drywall, plastics, toilets, and shingles – White goods - (freezers and refrigerators) – Metal - cable cut in 3 ft. length, wire and general scrap – Branches, Wood, Tires Call 403-783-8328 for more information

EVENTS AND RECREATION Ponoka Day in the Park

The deadline to submit businesses and/or homes in Ponoka for the Pride in Your Property contest is Friday, July 31. To submit a name, residents can go to the Town of Ponoka offices. This image is an example of downtown businesses and their appearance.

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Deadline approaches to Nominate a Property

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Property owners in Ponoka who have spent the time and energy to beautify their land could win a $500 utility credit if judges deem it the best.

Hosted by the Town of Ponoka, the Pride in Your Property contest awards the first place home with a $500 town utility credit and a $250 credit for the second place winner, explained communications officer Donna Brinkworth.

A category for commercial/industrial is also up for grabs and features the same utility credit, she added.

However, the deadline to nominate a property is set for Friday, July 31 if landowners want to be eligible. Brinkworth said a homeowner/ business owner can nominate themselves or someone they feel has worked hard to care for, and beautify their property.

“It would be really neat to see a resident nominate a business,” said Brinkworth.

She suggests residents have much pride in their properties and this contest is a way to recognize their hard work. She added this contest ties closely with the Communities in Bloom contest of which the town is a member.

Last year judges were pleased with their first visit to the town and Brinkworth looks forward to hearing their comments this year.

Judges for the Pride in Your Property contest are Coun. Teri Underhill and

town employee, Val Schabert, who also takes care of the Forest Home Cemetery.

Residents can nominate a property at the Town of Ponoka offices or download a form from the website www. ponoka.ca.

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Open Invitation to all cultural groups and organizations to participate in “Ponoka Day in the Park” on Friday, August 28 at Lion’s Centennial Park. The Recreation Committee is looking for entertainment, dancers, singers, and ethnic food vendors to participate in this fun event. Also, the “Heartstring Charity Challenge” entry deadline for this event is July 31 so enter your team now. For more information please contact Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services, at 403-783-0118 or e-mail wes.amendt@ponoka. org if you are interested in participating.

SPLASH PARK REMINDER Parents, please remember that the splash park is a Use at Your Own Risk Facility, and is non-supervised. The cement pad can be very slippery and children should be reminded not to run, and be supervised at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Reward yourself or someone you know for their hard work and enter today!

Deadline for entries is July 31st !

Judges will visit August 13 with a BBQ luncheon at 12:00 pm at the Fort Ostell Museum. Please help us show off our Community by cleaning up our properties and our neighborhood. Thank you

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Ponoka FCSS Bus Trip – Fancy Hats Hit the Track ~ Northlands Race Track & Casino, Edmonton $25, tickets available at Ponoka FCSS office 5006-52 Avenue. Tickets include a fancy buffet lunch and indoor/outdoor box seating… the best seats in the house! Ponoka Lions bus departs the arena at 11 a.m. and will return around supper time. For more info contact Shelly 403.783.4462

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES is hosting a Heritage Tea honoring the First Nations People on Saturday, August 1 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $5 per person.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meetings August 11 @ 4:30 pm @ Hudson Green Community Activity Centre - 6210 61 Street All Council and Committee meetings will be held at Hudson’s Green until further notice. Agenda is online at www.ponoka.org and meetings are open to the public.

FIRE PERMITS Please remember that Fire Permits are required for any burning taking place within the Town, with the exception of fire pits. The permits are free of charge from the Fire Hall. Don’t forget the many alternatives to burning: try recycling, composting, or take your items to the Waste Transfer Station. If you have any questions, please contact the Fire Hall at 403-783-0112.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

– Maya Angelou

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Storm sweeps path of destruction through Ponoka area

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The storm that swept through the Ponoka area Tuesday, July 21 could be one to be talked about for many years to come.

County residents north of Ponoka could do nothing but helplessly watch as dark clouds rolled over the land foreshadowing a serious storm event. Hail and strong wind worked an easterly way across the land northwest, north and northeast of Ponoka.

Some county residents state the hail continued to

fall for what seemed close to an hour and left fields flattened. In some spots the hail was three miles wide and ice remained for days after the storm.

Beacon Road had inches of hail causing vehicles to struggle to navigate the road and plow trucks were called into operation to clear roads near Crestomere.

Storm affects crops Justin Babcock, manager of agriculture services for Ponoka County, said the destruction of crops was so severe farmers may have to

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Crops were already struggling with a more than normal dry season but the hail destroyed what was left of those crops. Barley, wheat, canola, corn and other crops were affected.

“I just couldn’t believe how much (hail) came down,” said Babcock.

It came and it just didn’t seem to stop. “It’s definitely going to be a lot harder on producers this year,” he added.

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AFSC kept busy after the storm Insurance claims of hail damage have kept staff at the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) busy.

Crop assessors will be assessing much of the farms that were affected, explained Daniel Graham, acting manager for insurance.

“I just couldn’t believe how much (hail) came down.”

Justin Babcock, Ponoka County agricultural services manager

“Because of the magnitude of the storm it’s going to take some time to assess the damage,” said Graham.

The storm started in Rocky Mountain House and went all the way to Lloydminster although farms in Ponoka County appeared to be hit the most. He said 2008 and 2012 reached record numbers of insurance claims of hail but 2013 and 2014 were also above average.

There were three major tracks of the storm, said: Ponoka and Maskwacis, Lacombe and surrounding area and Red Deer to Stettler.

“It’s my understanding

that Alberta, particularly southern and central Alberta, we’re considered one of the higher risks for hail in North America,” said Graham.

Farmers had five days to put a claim into AFSC to give assessors time to investigate. Graham said there are steps in place to allow a farmer to use the affected field for pasture or feed. He said a producer must contact AFSC and notify them of their wish.

Severe damage to homes Wind and hail helped create major damage to several county and town homes, some of which left homeowners looking for a new place to stay.

Siding, windows, holiday trailers and vehicles were damaged and anything facing west appeared to receive the brunt of hail.

Kirsten Abt lives just north of Ponoka on 49 Street and the hail was so severe it tore big holes in the siding of her home. “It was pretty scary. My trailer was shaking,” said Abt. She hid in her bathtub while the storm swept over destroying trees planted just three years ago as well causing damage to her truck.

Town residents lose services The severity of the storm hit the Town of Ponoka as well.

Water came in such

high amounts causing the downtown area to flood with several inches of water. Trees were blown over throughout town and power was out for a period of time while crews worked to return power to homes. One van had a tree fall right on top of it just south of the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre.

Donna Brinkworth, communications officer, said five crews plus a water crew were called into action to get services up and running. “The town always responds to power failures,” said Brinkworth.

She said emergency crews such as EMS, police and fire also lost power and had to rely on backups until workers could fix the problem. Employees did not return home from work until approximately 4 a.m.

“It’s important for the power to come back up as soon as possible,” said Brinkworth.

She says the town website: www.ponoka.ca also has an emergency link on the top of its page in the event of a major emergency.

Residents can always access that to see if there is a major emergency.

Being prepared is something she advocates and Brinkworth suggests residents put together a 72-hour emergency preparedness package.

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COW Bus brings the love of reading to the library the goal is to inspire and reinforce learning in young children. She added there are many times children learn with their parents but the bus helps highlight those moments.

“It’s really fun for the kids to come on.”

Megan Petasky

Giving younger kids access to the books also helps them get used to the motions of opening and closing a book and

looking through the pages. Petasky suggests these early stages of learning are important in a child’s development.

The Alberta Prairie Classroom on Wheels has been in operation since 2003 with a mandate to visit 100 communities a year. Families with newborns to children aged six are invited to visit the bus and its many activities.

Petasky said they focus on learning for that age group as it is an ideal time to learn from their parents and through books.

The centre also donated 50 children’s books to the library for patrons.

L-r: Amber, Owen and Morgan Deschiffart have some fun checking out the activities on the COW (Classroom on Wheels) Bus by the Ponoka Jubilee Library Tuesday, July 21.

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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

An old school bus decorated as a cow made a stop at the Ponoka Jubilee Library Tuesday, July 21 and had many people turning their heads for a closer look.

Inside the bus, however, was a hive of activity of young children and their parents delving into children’s books and activities. Dubbed the COW (Classroom

on Wheels) Bus, facilitators with the Centre for Family Literacy travel around Alberta in the bus year round promoting reading and learning in young children, explained co-ordinator Megan Petasky.

“It’s really fun for the kids to come on,” she said.

The bus is filled with books and activity areas for parents and their children and is meant to promote literacy. Petasky said

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Two assault offenders get jail terms

BY DAVID THIELEN

Derek Danial Baker received a 60-day jail sentence and 12 months probation at the Ponoka Provincial Court on Friday, July 24, when he pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm and breach of conditions. He was credited with 30 days towards that sentence because of the time he has spent in custody prior to trial. In addition, he is banned from possession of any firearms during his probation period, and prohibited from having any contact, either direct or indirect, with the victim, except through legal counsel.

Prior to sentencing the defence lawyer told the court that the assault occurred when both the victim and assailant attended the Ponoka Emergency Room while coming down from a meth high, and that because of their condition were in a particularly volatile state.

“Baker is motivated to

start treatment for his drug problem, but perhaps probation would provide even more motivation,” said defence counsel.

Jail sentence for beating Corry Vera Greene received a 45 day jail sentence for beating a man with her casted hand, and then using a cane to beat him to unconsciousness.

On July 13, RCMP had been called to an unrelated complaint in Ponoka, where they found a male that had significant injuries on his right side. The victim told police that he had been assaulted by Corry Vera Greene the day before sometime between noon and 1 p.m. They had been at the walking bridge near the Scout Hall and she had begun to hit him in the face with her hand, which was in a cast. She then used a cane to strike him in the head to the point where he lost conscious.

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She received 12 days credit for pre-trial custody, and was ordered to provide a DNA sample.

Bail denied for erratic driver Derek Wesley Lozynsky had his bail application denied and his charges set over one week for election and plea.

In speaking against Lozynsky's release, the crown prosecutor stated that at approximately 9:15 on June 16, a vehicle was reported to police driving south on Highway 2 in an erratic manner. The vehicle was reported to have passed the complainant at a speed of about 130 km/h and the complainant watched the vehicle swerve from lane to lane, and almost side swiped a semi.

Ponoka RCMP were able to observe the same vehicle drift from lane to lane. A provincial sheriff was able to follow the

vehicle north on Range Road 261, and watched it pass through a construction zone before the person turned southbound into a farmer's field.

The sheriff made a U-turn and activated his emergency lights and when the vehicle stopped a man wearing red track pants and a black t-shirt left the vehicle and the sheriff pursued on foot.

When the vehicle was queried through CPIC, it was shown to have been stolen out of Lacombe. In addition, Lozynsky had switched the plates on the vehicle.

The crown then listed a series of previous offences and breaches going back several years.

In speaking for bail for Lozynsky, the defence agreed with the facts as set out by the prosecutor, but pointed out that a full two weeks before the offences, Lozynsky had applied for a bed at the Lander Treatment Centre in Claresholm, Alberta,

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In sentencing the judge pointed out that any readings over twice the legal limit must be taken as aggravated and requires a higher penalty. However, he did credit Maceachern with being cooperative when first arrested, and for pleading guilty at the first available opportunity.

Sleeping in car ends in suspension Kent Douglas Liddle received a fine and a one year driving suspension for sleeping in his car while impaired.

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and that they had a letter from the centre stating that Lozynsky would have a bed within a week of being released. So the counsel suggested that Lozynsky be released on bail with some very tough conditions such as not being in any vehicle, that because he would be living in Red Deer, either report to the Ponoka RCMP by phone, or the Red Deer RCMP in person but his requests were denied.

Intoxicated driver receives big fine John Maceachern, received a $2,000 fine plus a victim surcharge of $600 and was prohibited from driving for one year.

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Under the agreement, the town will be responsible for operating the recycling, composting, yard waste and burn pit, while the county will operate the waste transfer portion of the facility.

The town will not charge the county or county residents for the use of the recycling services, and the county will not charge the town residents for the waste transfer portion of the facility.

Chief Administrative Officer, Charlie Cutforth, pointed out to council that the Town of Rimbey will still be doing their regular waste pickups in town, and that material will go directly to the regional landfill.

The transfer station will be for material that does not fit into the regular waste pickup, like a couch, or other similar large items.

The agreement states that “The Town of Rimbey

and the County of Ponoka will provide joint use of the facility in partnership and as such no money will be exchanged, and no land sold to accommodate this MOU. The Town of Rimbey retains land and building ownership until such time as another proposal is entered for consideration.”

The county and town will have joint meetings to discuss any operational issues that may arise.

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Gravel and chip coating County briefs: approved for Arbour Park Road Council supports

BY DAVID THIELEN

Applying a gravel basecoat and then chip sealing one and a half mile of the Arbour Park Road was approved at the July 21, regular meeting of Ponoka Council.

“We have chip sealed

just about every road in the area except this one,” said Charlie Cutforth, Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Ponoka.

“With the road bans, that is forcing a lot of the industrial traffic down this road,” he said.

There are seven acreag-

es along that one and half mile stretch, and the base is already capable of supporting the chip seal.

Chip sealing is a method of dust control on gravel roads.

“The big cost will be for the gravel base, but once it is completed, it will

last for a couple of years, and there is enough money in the budget,” said Cutforth.

Once the road is chip sealed, it will also be subject to a ban, with mainly local operators being able to get a permit.

Japan: Gutting Article 9

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Fifty-five years ago Nobosuke Kishi, Japan’s prime minister, resigned just after winning the battle to push the treaty revising the country’s military alliance with the United States through parliament. The demonstrations against it were so massive and violent that his political capital was exhausted. Today his grandson, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is waging a quite similar battle, but he will probably get away with it. More’s the pity.

Abe, like his grandfather, is on the right of Japanese politics, and his target this time is Article 9 of Japan’s post-war “Peace Constitution”. That clause undermines his vision of Japan as a “normal country” (like the United States, Britain or France) that sends its troops overseas to fight wars.

The language of Article 9 is clear. It says that “the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes … Land, sea, and air forces, as well as other war potential, will never be maintained.” It would take a pretty sharp lawyer to get around that.

Moreover, it’s very hard to change the Japanese constitution. It would take a two-thirds majority in each house of parliament, plus a national referendum, to change or drop Article 9.

Abe would certainly lose that referendum: 80 percent of Japanese like Article 9 just

the way it is.

This is deeply ironic, since it was written into the post-war Japanese constitution in 1946 by the American occupation authorities, who feared that otherwise Japan might re-militarise and become an international threat again. By the mid-1950s, however, the United States was locked into the Cold War confrontation with Communist China and the Soviet Union, and it badly wanted Japanese military support in Asia.

But by then the Japanese population had fallen in love with Article 9. After three million war dead, followed by the atomic bombings at Hiroshima amd Nagasaki, they wanted nothing more to do with militarised greatpower politics. Article 9 became their foolproof excuse for staying out of the whole stupid, bloody game.

Those are the opinions of ordinary Japanese, however. They are not so widely held among the elite — and Japan has an elite like few

other countries.

A Japanese historian once told me in confidence that he reckoned around four hundred people — politicians, industrialists and senior bureaucrats – make almost all the decisions in Japan. Moreover, they have been inter-marrying for generations, and are almost all distantly related to one another. Which explains, perhaps, why the grandson of a “Class A” war criminal is now the prime minister of Japan. continued on page 14

athletes A funding request from Carmen Lomas for $1000 to help defray costs of her attending the Canadian National Ladies Fastball U18 tournament in Montreal from August 2 to August 8, 2015 was approved.

Council also approved $1,000 for Isatu Fofanah to assist in her bid to compete in the track and field events at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In approving the two applications for funding, the council concluded at the end of their discussion their newly adopted policy to be to approve such funding if it was for national level athletes.

Council approved reducing their rezoning fee from $600 to $400. Chief Administrative Officer Charlie Cutforth explained to council that there is an advertising requirement for rezoning applications, and the $600 was intended to set off those costs. “In looking at our actual advertising costs, they are closer to $300 to $400,” said Cutforth, recommending reduction of the application fee to more closely reflect the advertising costs.

Council approved the purchase of a backhoe for use at the waste transfer station. Chief Administrative Officer Charlie Cutforth, explained to council that with changes that have been made to the transfer station that the skid steer that they presently use, was no longer capable of doing the job. The skid steer will be sent to the Rimbey Waste Transfer Station.

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continued from page 13 There’s an interesting contrast between Nobosuke Kishi, who became Minister of Munitions in the Imperial Japanese government in 1941, and Albert Speer, whom Hitler appointed as Minister of Armaments and War Production in early 1942.

Both men were arrested at war’s end, and Speer was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

But Kishi was never charged, and while Speer languished in Spandau prison Kishi was freed, helped to found the Liberal Democratic Party that has dominated Japanese politics ever since, and was elected prime minister in 1957. In fact, the great majority of the “400” of that era were back in business by the mid-1950s: the United States needed to get Japan back on its feet in a hurry, and it had nowhere else to turn.

So here we are, half a century later, and their descendants are still in charge. Japan is a democracy, but the voters mainly get to choose between members of the “400”. Kishi’s brother, Eisaku Sato, was prime minister for eight years in the 1960s and early 1970s, and his grandson Shinzo Abe became prime minister for the first time in 2006.

It’s safe to say that most members of the elite have always wanted Japan to become a “normal country” that is free to fight wars again. They aren’t thinking about aggressive wars, of course; only “just” wars, probably alongside their American allies. The big stumbling block has always been popular opinion — but Shinzo Abe has found a way around that.

If you can’t win a referendum on constitutional change, then don’t hold one. Just “reinterpret” Article 9 so it means the opposite of what it seems to say. Shinzo Abe’s cabinet did that last year, declaring that Article 9 really allows the military to go into battle overseas to protect allies — so-called “collective defence” — even if there is no direct threat to Japan or its people. That covers just about every contingency you can imagine.

Last week Abe pushed two bills through parliament that reshape military policy and structures in accord with that “reinterpretation”. The opposition parties walked out and thousands demonstrated outside the parliament building, but the deed is done, and there won’t be any referendum about it.

Unless some mass movement arises to protest against this cynical manipulation of the law, Abe will get away with it. The “Peace Constitution” will need a new name, and the United States will finally have a Japan willing to fight by its side. No doubt that will make the world a safer place.

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

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Drag racers getting ready for third annual race

The third annual 1/8 mile drag race is set for the weekend of Aug. 1 and 2 and is expected to bring many racers to the Ponoka Industrial Airport.

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Organizers of the third annual drag race at the Ponoka Industrial Airport are working in full force to ensure the weekend, set for Aug. 1 and 2, goes off without a hitch.

Organizer Ross Hagemann said not much has changed for entrance fees except that there will be more accessibility for special needs customers; their fees will also be waived for the weekend event.

“So for people who like loud cars, burning rubber with lots of revs it is a necessity,” stated Hagemann in a press release.

The popular one eighth mile drag race at the airport has been a definite crowd pleaser and those who enjoy hot rods and fast cars will have a fun experience.

To help avoid leaks, Hagemann requests that drivers with rear fuel tanks ensure they are half full. Organizers are looking for additional volunteers. To find out more information or to help out, call 403-783-6648.

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UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE & FARM AUCTION FOR TERRY WRIGHT MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2015 • WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA • Main Start: 9:00 A.M. Real Estate: 12:00 Noon Directions: North of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 2A, 5 Kms to Twp Rd 470, West for 2.2 Kms to Rge Rd 243A, North for 0.4 Kms on 5+ Acres of Land Joining the 80 Acres of Land Being Sold by Unreserved Auction.

Also a Fully Functional Grain Elevator in the City of Wetaskiwin.

For Further Information Phone Terry Wright at (403) 783-1200

REAL ESTATE

HEAVY TRUCKS

loading, 6x6 Drive, Push Tag Axles, Rear Engine & Auto Trans Chev C50 2 Ton S/A Grain Truck c/w 14’ Wooden Box & Hoist, V8, Gas, 5&2 Spd 1952 GMC 2 Ton 2wd Truck c/w 12’ Steel Box & Hoist Chev S/A Fuel Truck c/w V8, 5&2, No Leaks & New Lids on Tank

VEHICLES Selling Approx. 80 Acres M/L with 2 Shops.

Approx. 10 to 15 Acres with a Graveled Yard Site & the Balance in Crop Land that is Seeded to Wheat with Approx. 5 Acres of Low Land.

60’x60’ Wood Framed Heated Shop with Metal Clad Covering Inside & Out. 8” Insulated Walls & Infloor Heating. 2 16’x16’ Electric Overhead Doors w/ a Sliding Post to Make the Opening 32’.

Next to New Large Air Compressor & 6 Barrel Overhead Oil Dispenser. Mezzanine with Lots of Storage. Wired for Security System & 65’ Radio Tower. Plus a 16’x60’ Addition w/ a Boiler Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen & Office.

60’x152’ Shop with 18’ Walls & 2 Sliding Doors with a 29’ Opening in the Front & a 16’x21’ Door on the Side as well as 3 Man Doors. Lined with 6’ Tongue & Groove Interior Walls & a Cement Floor.

Will Hold 100,000 Bus of Grain with an Overhead Auger.

Property also has 1 Water Well w/ a Submersible Pump, Pump Out Sewer System, Natural Gas & Telephone.

All Grain Bins & a 100 Ft Scale will be Sold after the Real Estate giving the Purchaser the Opportunity to buy these Items.

This Property is Located Just Off the Pavement & is Presently Zoned Agricultural however there are many many more Possibilities for this Property!

All other Realtors will be protected for 2% of the Selling Price Upon Closing, Provided they Registered Their Bidders with Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. or Morrison Realty, 24 Hrs Prior to the Sale.

Real Estate Transaction are being Handled by Morrison Realty (403) 783-0556 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before September 3, 2015. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by September 3, 2015 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.

All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.

For Sale by Private Sale A 4000 Sq Ft Home with a Fully Finished Walk-Out Basement & a 3 Car Garage

Peterbuilt T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, Sleeper, Cat 3406, 455 Hp & 15 Spd Freightliner T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w Cat 3406, 18 Spd & Double Lockers

2005 Dodge 3500 4x4 4dr Truck c/w Diesel & Auto Ford F350 2wd Service Truck c/w Mechanics Box, V8, 5 Spd & Air Compressor Ford F250 2wd Truck c/w V8 & Auto 2005 Ford F150 4x4 Supercab Truck c/w V8 & Auto Ford 1/2 Ton Truck Chev 1/2 Ton Truck Chev 1 Ton 4x4 Dually Truck c/w Flat Dec, 5 Spd, Winch & Tool Box Chev 1/2 Ton 4x4 Truck c/w V8 & Auto Chev Astro AWD Van c/w V6 & Auto Chev Malibu Car

TRAILERS 2003 Denali Double Drop Tridem Low Box c/w Removable Deck for Sprayer, Rear Axle Flip Up & Fresh Certification Arnes 9’x45’ Low Boy Road Master 30’ T/A End Dump Gravel Trailer Arnes T/A 20 Yard Belly Dump Gravel Trailer 50’ T/A Cattle Liner 36’ Tri-Axle Stock Trailer c/w Horse Tail Gate Bluehill 25’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer c/w Centre Divider Road King 16’ T/A Stock Trailer Fruehauf 200 Barrel T/A Aluminum Water Tank Trailer Fuel Tank T/A Trailer c/w Pintle Hitch 30’ T/A Storage Van Loadking Flat Deck Trailer 30’ T/A Flat Deck Trailer Trail Tech 25’ T/A Trailer c/w Flip Up Ramps, Beaver Tails & Pintle Hitch 24’ Tri-Axle Flat Deck Trailer c/w Pintle Hitch 10’x18’ T/A Gooseneck Flat Deck Trailer c/w Drive On Ramps & Vacuum Brakes 12’ S/A Flat Deck Trailer 10’ S/A Trailer

Ford 5610 Series II 2wd Tractor c/w Ford 777B FEL, 3 pth & ROPS

TRANSFER AUGERS & CONVEYORS Wheatheart 8”x5’ Transfer Auger c/w Hyd. Drive Wheatheart 5”x5’ Transfer Auger Brandt 10’ Transfer Conveyor Shop Built Stainless Steel 40’ Fert Conveyor c/w Hyd. Driven Case 586E 2wd Forklift c/w 6,000 Lbs to 12’, 4,000 Lbs to 15’, 2,500 Lbs to 21’

2008 Doepker Super B Grain Trailer c/w Roll Tarps & Fresh Certification Doepker Super B Grain Trailer c/w Roll Tarps & Low Mileage Doepker Convertible Super B Grain Trailer c/w Sides & Tarps

IHC Cab Over T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, 10 Spd & Detroit 60 Series Mack RL600 T/A Tractor Truck c/w 300 Plus Engine & 9 Spd Chev Topkick S/A Deck Truck c/w V8 Gas, 5&2 Spd, Tool Boxes Freightliner S/A Deck Truck c/w Cummins Engine, 10 Spd & Tool Boxes Western Star T/A Winch Truck c/w Sleeper, Cat 3406, 455 Hp, 18 Spd, 30 Ton Winch Mack T/A Cement Truck c/w Front Un-

License No. 165690

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2012 JD 9770 STS Sp Combine c/w Duals, 615P Header, Yield & Moisture, Fully Loaded, 1329 Engine Hrs, 919 Threasher Hrs, Large Rubber on Back Hesston 8110 25’ Sp Swather c/w P/U Reel JD 930 30’ Straight Cut Draper Header c/w P/U Reel, Hyd. Fore & Aft, Transport Turns Into Gauge Wheels

3 - Like New Meridian 5000 Bu Hopper Bottom Bins c/w Epoxy Lined for Fertilizer, Double Skids & 1 Has an Aeration Tube that Was Used Once

3 - Like New Meridian 4000 Bu Hopper Bottom Bins c/w Epoxy Lined for Fertilizer & Double Skids Westeel 6 Ring 14’ Hopper Bottom Grain Bin c/w Double Skids 3 - Twister 5 Ring 14’ Base Grain Bins c/w Lid Openers & Good Wooden Floors 3 - Chief Westfields 5 Ring 14’ Base Grain Bins c/w Lid Openers, Ladders & Wooden Floors 16’ Hopper Bottom for a Bin c/w Double Skid

3 - Twister 22,500 Bu Grain Bins c/w Aeration

2000 Cancade Super B Grain Trailer c/w Roll Tarp Alloy 40’ T/A Grain Trailer Univision 32’ T/A Grain Trailer

GRAIN AUGERS Sakundiak HD 10”x71’ Swing Auger c/w

5 - Westeel 2500 Bu 6 Ring Hopper Bottom Grain Bins on Skids Wheatheart 2500 Bu Hopper Bottom Aeration Bin c/w Blower Fan for Aeration Westeel 2500 Bu 6 Ring Hopper Bottom Grain Bin 2 - Chief Westland 4000 Bu Grain Bins on Wooden Floor Westeel Rosco 2000 Bu 6 Ring 14’ Grain Bin

JD 1600 40’ DT Cult c/w 4 Bar Mtd. Harrows JD 1600 24’ DT Cult c/w Mtd. Harrows JD 24’ DT Cult c/w Degelman Harrows Athens 8’ Breaking Disc Rotoplow 8’ Rototiller c/w 671 Detroit Motor Inland 60’ Harrow Packer Bar 80’ Diamond Harrows c/w Draw Bar

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WETASKIWIN GRAIN BINS SELLING ON SITE 2008 Renn RGB12 12’ Grain Bagger c/w Done Very Little, 15 Bags at the Most Renn 2422 Grain Conveyor c/w 24” Wide by 22’ Long & Hyd Drive

JD 630D 30’ Straight Cut Draper Header c/w Hydra Float, P/U Reel, Self-Contained Transport, Hyd. Fore & Aft JD 930F 30’ Straight Cut Flex Header c/w P/U Reel & Transport JD 615 P/U Header JD 914 P/U Header

2008 Renn 1214 Grain Bag Unloader Used Very Little GSI Airstream Series 2000 Large Grain Dryer c/w Like New, Completely Mobile, Continuous & Batch Drying Capability Walinga Grain Vac c/w Hoses

For more information or to consign call:

5 - Wheatland 4000 Bu Hopper Bottom Grain Bins

2012 JD 4830 100’ High Clearance Sprayer c/w 1335 Hrs, 100 Gal Tank, 380/90 R46 Tires & Wider 38” Tires on Rims Poly West Handler IV c/w Pump, Honda Engine, 3” Plumbing & 800 Ltr Tank 3200 Gal Nurse Tank c/w 3” Plumbing 4 - Chem Pumps 2 - 1250 Gal Water Tanks Water Pumps & Engines Liquid Fertilizer Blending Setup c/w Electronic Scales, 2 Nurse Tanks, 4000 Bu Hopper Bin, Hopper Fert Bin on Scale, Pumps (That May Be Sold Separately) Anhydrous Tank on Trailer 2 - Anhydrous Tanks on Truck Deck

ALLEN B. OLSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD. RIMBEY, ALBERTA

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Lawn Mower JD Lawn Sweep Weed Eaters Jerry Cans

TOOLS

TILLAGE

Unverferth 9250 Grain Cart c/w PTO Drive, 17” Unloading Auger, Trelleborg 32” Rubber & Roll Tarp

JD 8440 4wd Tractor c/w Factory Duals, PTO & Degelman 7200 6 Way 14’ Dozer JD 3140 FWA Tractor c/w FEL, Canopy, 3 pth & 2 Hyd JD 4430 2wd Tractor c/w Dual PTO & 2 Hyd JD 5020 2wd Tractor c/w Duals, Cab & 2 Hyd AC 8550 4wd Tractor c/w Factory Duals, 3 Hyd & PTO

2 - Butler 4000 Bu Hopper Bottom Aeration Bins c/w Blower Fan for Aeration

GRAIN BINS Ponoka Grain Bins Directions: North of Ponoka on Hwy 2A, 8 Kms to Twp Rd 440, Turn West for 1.7 Kms on the South Side of the Road

GRAIN HANDLING

TRACTORS & FORKLIFT

Case 9280 4wd Tractor c/w Factory 32” Duals, PTO, 4 Hyd, PS & 5100 Hrs Case 4490 4wd Tractor c/w Factory Duals, PTO, 4 Hyds & Only 2146 Hrs

GRAIN BIN ACCESSORIES Electric Motor Driven, 15 Hp, 3 Phase, 90’ of Auger Trough to Fit 5 Hopper Bins Assortment of Grain Guard 7 Hp Aeration Fan Blowers in Single & 3 Phase Grain Leg w/ 8 Outlets Auger Boots 3 - Grain Drags Flagman 10 Hp Aeration Fan

COMBINE, SWATHER & HEADERS

GRAIN TRAILERS Freightliner T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, Sleeper, 13 Spd, New Rear Ends Western Star T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, Day Cab, Cat 3406, 13 Spd & 4 Spd Aux. Western Star T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, Sleeper, Cat 3406 & 18 Spd

Twin Auger Boot & Electric Winch Control for Swing Part Westfield WR 10”x51’ PTO Grain Auger Brandt 8”x42’ Grain Auger c/w Hyd. Mover & Plumbed for Bin Sweep Wheatheart 8”x51’ Grain Auger c/w Gas Engine Sakundiak 7x40’ Grain Auger c/w New Tube, Kohler Electric Start Engine w/ 14 Hrs Westfield 6”x100’ Grain Auger Westfield 6”x61’ Grain Auger - No Motor

Wilson Model 30230 100’ Electronic Scale c/w Double Unit, Was Certified & Works Good Seed Cleaning Plant c/w 515 Air Screen Machine w/ 15 Screens (5 Decks of 3 Screens), 33 Ident Separator for Length Separation c/w 9 Rollers (3 Decks of 3 Rollers). Will do 500 Bu/Hr of Commercial Grade & 300 Bu/Hr of Seed Grade Seed Cleaning Bagging System c/w Hoppers, 5 Legs & Conveyors 2 - Large Dust Collectors New Graham Seed Treater c/w All Accessories 16’x24’ Single Car Garage Converted into a Bunk House on Skids

OTHER EQUIPMENT Highline 7000 HD Bale Shredder c/w 1000 PTO & Hyd Wind Gate NH 664 Rd Baler c/w Auto Wrap, 1000 PTO & Twine JD 14’ Manual Angle Blade Westeel Road Vault Fuel Tank 500 Gal Double Wall Fuel Tank c/w Pump & Hose Reel Powder River Hyd Squeeze 3 - Rd Bale Decks for a Truck or Trailer Cummins 125 KW Gen Set 16’ Steel Truck Deck 10 - Sections of Pallet Racking (90” Long x 18’ High in Total)

3 PTH EQUIPMENT Ford 6’ 3 pth Blade Sovema RTX2-300 10’ HD 3 pth Rototiller Muratori 84” 3 pth Rototiller 8’ 3 pth Landscaping Rake 8 Wheel 3 pth V Rake 6’ 3 pth Mower 3 pth Bale Unroller 3 pth Post Pounder 3 pth Bale Stacker JD Pallet Forks

LAWN & GARDEN Cub Cadet RZT 25 Hp 54” Zero Turn

Air Compressor Welders Boomers Chains Wrenches Drills Grinder Pallet Jacks Cutting Torch & Bottles Chain Hoist Jacks Hammer & Shovels Many, Many, Many More Tools 3/4” Drive Socket 1” Drive Socket Tap & Die Several Bolt Bins Aqua Blaze Pressure Washer Battery Charger Mechanics Tool Boxes Lots of Sockets & Wrenches

MISCELLANEOUS Assorted Cattle Panels Labtronic Grain Tester & Scale Carter Dockage Aspirator Hand Held Grain Testers Metal Racks Space Mate Washer & Dryer Set (Stackable) Generators Oils & Grease Ladders Slings & Straps Lots of Useable Iron

Machinery Terms & Conditions: Cash & Cheque, G.S.T. Will Apply on Some Items, All Items Must Be Paid For On Sale Day. Sale Conducted by: Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. Rimbey, Alberta License No. 165690 (403) 843-2747 Sale Site 1 (855) 783-0556 Toll Free E-mail: abolson@telusplanet.net Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE Email: abolson@telusplanet.net Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

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PONOKA NEWS 17

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE & FARM AUCTION FOR TERRY WRIGHT MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2015 • WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA • Main Start: 9:00 A.M. Real Estate: 12:00 Noon Directions: North of Wetaskiwin on Hwy 2A, 5 Kms to Twp Rd 470, West for 2.2 Kms to Rge Rd 243A, North for 0.4 Kms on 5+ Acres of Land Joining the 80 Acres of Land Being Sold by Unreserved Auction.

Also a Fully Functional Grain Elevator in the City of Wetaskiwin.

For Further Information Phone Terry Wright at (403) 783-1200

REAL ESTATE

HEAVY TRUCKS

loading, 6x6 Drive, Push Tag Axles, Rear Engine & Auto Trans Chev C50 2 Ton S/A Grain Truck c/w 14’ Wooden Box & Hoist, V8, Gas, 5&2 Spd 1952 GMC 2 Ton 2wd Truck c/w 12’ Steel Box & Hoist Chev S/A Fuel Truck c/w V8, 5&2, No Leaks & New Lids on Tank

VEHICLES Selling Approx. 80 Acres M/L with 2 Shops.

Approx. 10 to 15 Acres with a Graveled Yard Site & the Balance in Crop Land that is Seeded to Wheat with Approx. 5 Acres of Low Land.

60’x60’ Wood Framed Heated Shop with Metal Clad Covering Inside & Out. 8” Insulated Walls & Infloor Heating. 2 16’x16’ Electric Overhead Doors w/ a Sliding Post to Make the Opening 32’.

Next to New Large Air Compressor & 6 Barrel Overhead Oil Dispenser. Mezzanine with Lots of Storage. Wired for Security System & 65’ Radio Tower. Plus a 16’x60’ Addition w/ a Boiler Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen & Office.

60’x152’ Shop with 18’ Walls & 2 Sliding Doors with a 29’ Opening in the Front & a 16’x21’ Door on the Side as well as 3 Man Doors. Lined with 6’ Tongue & Groove Interior Walls & a Cement Floor.

Will Hold 100,000 Bus of Grain with an Overhead Auger.

Property also has 1 Water Well w/ a Submersible Pump, Pump Out Sewer System, Natural Gas & Telephone.

All Grain Bins & a 100 Ft Scale will be Sold after the Real Estate giving the Purchaser the Opportunity to buy these Items.

This Property is Located Just Off the Pavement & is Presently Zoned Agricultural however there are many many more Possibilities for this Property!

All other Realtors will be protected for 2% of the Selling Price Upon Closing, Provided they Registered Their Bidders with Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd. or Morrison Realty, 24 Hrs Prior to the Sale.

Real Estate Transaction are being Handled by Morrison Realty (403) 783-0556 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before September 3, 2015. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by September 3, 2015 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.

All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.

For Sale by Private Sale A 4000 Sq Ft Home with a Fully Finished Walk-Out Basement & a 3 Car Garage

Peterbuilt T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, Sleeper, Cat 3406, 455 Hp & 15 Spd Freightliner T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w Cat 3406, 18 Spd & Double Lockers

2005 Dodge 3500 4x4 4dr Truck c/w Diesel & Auto Ford F350 2wd Service Truck c/w Mechanics Box, V8, 5 Spd & Air Compressor Ford F250 2wd Truck c/w V8 & Auto 2005 Ford F150 4x4 Supercab Truck c/w V8 & Auto Ford 1/2 Ton Truck Chev 1/2 Ton Truck Chev 1 Ton 4x4 Dually Truck c/w Flat Dec, 5 Spd, Winch & Tool Box Chev 1/2 Ton 4x4 Truck c/w V8 & Auto Chev Astro AWD Van c/w V6 & Auto Chev Malibu Car

TRAILERS 2003 Denali Double Drop Tridem Low Box c/w Removable Deck for Sprayer, Rear Axle Flip Up & Fresh Certification Arnes 9’x45’ Low Boy Road Master 30’ T/A End Dump Gravel Trailer Arnes T/A 20 Yard Belly Dump Gravel Trailer 50’ T/A Cattle Liner 36’ Tri-Axle Stock Trailer c/w Horse Tail Gate Bluehill 25’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer c/w Centre Divider Road King 16’ T/A Stock Trailer Fruehauf 200 Barrel T/A Aluminum Water Tank Trailer Fuel Tank T/A Trailer c/w Pintle Hitch 30’ T/A Storage Van Loadking Flat Deck Trailer 30’ T/A Flat Deck Trailer Trail Tech 25’ T/A Trailer c/w Flip Up Ramps, Beaver Tails & Pintle Hitch 24’ Tri-Axle Flat Deck Trailer c/w Pintle Hitch 10’x18’ T/A Gooseneck Flat Deck Trailer c/w Drive On Ramps & Vacuum Brakes 12’ S/A Flat Deck Trailer 10’ S/A Trailer

Ford 5610 Series II 2wd Tractor c/w Ford 777B FEL, 3 pth & ROPS

TRANSFER AUGERS & CONVEYORS Wheatheart 8”x5’ Transfer Auger c/w Hyd. Drive Wheatheart 5”x5’ Transfer Auger Brandt 10’ Transfer Conveyor Shop Built Stainless Steel 40’ Fert Conveyor c/w Hyd. Driven Case 586E 2wd Forklift c/w 6,000 Lbs to 12’, 4,000 Lbs to 15’, 2,500 Lbs to 21’

2008 Doepker Super B Grain Trailer c/w Roll Tarps & Fresh Certification Doepker Super B Grain Trailer c/w Roll Tarps & Low Mileage Doepker Convertible Super B Grain Trailer c/w Sides & Tarps

IHC Cab Over T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, 10 Spd & Detroit 60 Series Mack RL600 T/A Tractor Truck c/w 300 Plus Engine & 9 Spd Chev Topkick S/A Deck Truck c/w V8 Gas, 5&2 Spd, Tool Boxes Freightliner S/A Deck Truck c/w Cummins Engine, 10 Spd & Tool Boxes Western Star T/A Winch Truck c/w Sleeper, Cat 3406, 455 Hp, 18 Spd, 30 Ton Winch Mack T/A Cement Truck c/w Front Un-

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3 - Like New Meridian 5000 Bu Hopper Bottom Bins c/w Epoxy Lined for Fertilizer, Double Skids & 1 Has an Aeration Tube that Was Used Once

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2000 Cancade Super B Grain Trailer c/w Roll Tarp Alloy 40’ T/A Grain Trailer Univision 32’ T/A Grain Trailer

GRAIN AUGERS Sakundiak HD 10”x71’ Swing Auger c/w

5 - Westeel 2500 Bu 6 Ring Hopper Bottom Grain Bins on Skids Wheatheart 2500 Bu Hopper Bottom Aeration Bin c/w Blower Fan for Aeration Westeel 2500 Bu 6 Ring Hopper Bottom Grain Bin 2 - Chief Westland 4000 Bu Grain Bins on Wooden Floor Westeel Rosco 2000 Bu 6 Ring 14’ Grain Bin

JD 1600 40’ DT Cult c/w 4 Bar Mtd. Harrows JD 1600 24’ DT Cult c/w Mtd. Harrows JD 24’ DT Cult c/w Degelman Harrows Athens 8’ Breaking Disc Rotoplow 8’ Rototiller c/w 671 Detroit Motor Inland 60’ Harrow Packer Bar 80’ Diamond Harrows c/w Draw Bar

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2012 JD 4830 100’ High Clearance Sprayer c/w 1335 Hrs, 100 Gal Tank, 380/90 R46 Tires & Wider 38” Tires on Rims Poly West Handler IV c/w Pump, Honda Engine, 3” Plumbing & 800 Ltr Tank 3200 Gal Nurse Tank c/w 3” Plumbing 4 - Chem Pumps 2 - 1250 Gal Water Tanks Water Pumps & Engines Liquid Fertilizer Blending Setup c/w Electronic Scales, 2 Nurse Tanks, 4000 Bu Hopper Bin, Hopper Fert Bin on Scale, Pumps (That May Be Sold Separately) Anhydrous Tank on Trailer 2 - Anhydrous Tanks on Truck Deck

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2 - Butler 4000 Bu Hopper Bottom Aeration Bins c/w Blower Fan for Aeration

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Case 9280 4wd Tractor c/w Factory 32” Duals, PTO, 4 Hyd, PS & 5100 Hrs Case 4490 4wd Tractor c/w Factory Duals, PTO, 4 Hyds & Only 2146 Hrs

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GRAIN TRAILERS Freightliner T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, Sleeper, 13 Spd, New Rear Ends Western Star T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, Day Cab, Cat 3406, 13 Spd & 4 Spd Aux. Western Star T/A Hi-Way Tractor c/w 5th Wheel, Sleeper, Cat 3406 & 18 Spd

Twin Auger Boot & Electric Winch Control for Swing Part Westfield WR 10”x51’ PTO Grain Auger Brandt 8”x42’ Grain Auger c/w Hyd. Mover & Plumbed for Bin Sweep Wheatheart 8”x51’ Grain Auger c/w Gas Engine Sakundiak 7x40’ Grain Auger c/w New Tube, Kohler Electric Start Engine w/ 14 Hrs Westfield 6”x100’ Grain Auger Westfield 6”x61’ Grain Auger - No Motor

Wilson Model 30230 100’ Electronic Scale c/w Double Unit, Was Certified & Works Good Seed Cleaning Plant c/w 515 Air Screen Machine w/ 15 Screens (5 Decks of 3 Screens), 33 Ident Separator for Length Separation c/w 9 Rollers (3 Decks of 3 Rollers). Will do 500 Bu/Hr of Commercial Grade & 300 Bu/Hr of Seed Grade Seed Cleaning Bagging System c/w Hoppers, 5 Legs & Conveyors 2 - Large Dust Collectors New Graham Seed Treater c/w All Accessories 16’x24’ Single Car Garage Converted into a Bunk House on Skids

OTHER EQUIPMENT Highline 7000 HD Bale Shredder c/w 1000 PTO & Hyd Wind Gate NH 664 Rd Baler c/w Auto Wrap, 1000 PTO & Twine JD 14’ Manual Angle Blade Westeel Road Vault Fuel Tank 500 Gal Double Wall Fuel Tank c/w Pump & Hose Reel Powder River Hyd Squeeze 3 - Rd Bale Decks for a Truck or Trailer Cummins 125 KW Gen Set 16’ Steel Truck Deck 10 - Sections of Pallet Racking (90” Long x 18’ High in Total)

3 PTH EQUIPMENT Ford 6’ 3 pth Blade Sovema RTX2-300 10’ HD 3 pth Rototiller Muratori 84” 3 pth Rototiller 8’ 3 pth Landscaping Rake 8 Wheel 3 pth V Rake 6’ 3 pth Mower 3 pth Bale Unroller 3 pth Post Pounder 3 pth Bale Stacker JD Pallet Forks

LAWN & GARDEN Cub Cadet RZT 25 Hp 54” Zero Turn

Air Compressor Welders Boomers Chains Wrenches Drills Grinder Pallet Jacks Cutting Torch & Bottles Chain Hoist Jacks Hammer & Shovels Many, Many, Many More Tools 3/4” Drive Socket 1” Drive Socket Tap & Die Several Bolt Bins Aqua Blaze Pressure Washer Battery Charger Mechanics Tool Boxes Lots of Sockets & Wrenches

MISCELLANEOUS Assorted Cattle Panels Labtronic Grain Tester & Scale Carter Dockage Aspirator Hand Held Grain Testers Metal Racks Space Mate Washer & Dryer Set (Stackable) Generators Oils & Grease Ladders Slings & Straps Lots of Useable Iron

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18 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Sense of foreboding: This panorama image shows the Tuesday, July 21 storm as it sweeps past Ponoka. This image was taken on Secondary Highway 815 and was made stitching three photographs together.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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PONOKA NEWS 19

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Vintage motorbike collectors converge on Ponoka Larry Tibits of Calgary takes a closer look at a 1938 Triumph Saturday, July 25 during the Ponoka Vintage Motorcycle Rally. Bikers from around North America attended the rally.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Motorbike lovers were able to feast their eyes on some rare vintage bikes during the 18th annual Ponoka Vintage Motorbike Rally last weekend.

The event ran at the Ponoka Stampede grounds from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 and was hosted by the central Alberta section of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group, explained co-organizer Skinny Lavine.

This year’s theme was first bikes, scooters and sidecars, and collectors did not disappoint. From motorcycles built at the turn of the 20th century to small, kid-sized motorbikes vintage bike lovers turned their eyes every which way to get a glimpse of what was being shown off.

“It just gets bigger and bigger every year,” said Lavine.

When he first joined the motorcycle group there were fewer than 20 members and now he says there are closer to 75 members who show off motorcycles that have somehow managed to be saved over the years. During the First and Second World Wars, metal was in high demand and many motorbikes were recycled to make use of their metal.

“How did these bikes survive getting crushed in the war effort and still make it here?” asked Lavine.

He suggests part of the joy is in the experience of finding an old motorbike, restoring it and then taking

it on the road.

Bikers from as far as Oregon and Ontario as well as Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba attended the rally not only to tell stories of how they found their motorbikes, but also to enjoy a chili cook off, a show and shine and fun rides.

Biker Joel Brush drove from the City of Oregon, Ore. in his three-wheel 2000 Ural Deco Classic, a remake of an older Russian motorbike built in the 1940s. Brush’s motorbike was complete with a sidecar and he said this was his first

trip to Ponoka.

“I thought it would just be a great ride through the mountains and the prairies,” said Brush.

He is a member of the Bigfoot Sidecar Club in British Columbia, which is how he heard about the Ponoka rally. Being able to look at some older motorbikes from the 1930s and 1940s in Ponoka was something he enjoyed.

“When you go back into the history and see all this stuff that’s come before you … they’re classic and a lot of them are just very

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Another benefit of the rallies for Brush is he gets to meet knowledgeable collectors and enthusiasts and bikers can discuss ways to fix their motorcycles, some of which are over 50 years old.

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20 PONOKA NEWS

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

It’s been a wild summer without mosquitoes It certainly has been one weird and wild spring and summer for all of us so far, featuring lots of heat and sunshine followed by some vicious storms and nightly light shows, but unfortunately there has been very little rain in some areas which has resulted in severe drought conditions.

On the bright side of this summer scenario, there have been lots of great days and cooler nights enjoyed splashing around at the beach, on

the golf course, at summer camps, playing all sorts of sports events, and relaxing during your annual family holiday.....all without those dreaded pesky mosquitoes..

Just about every night we have to flip on the television and check out the Weather Channel to find out just where-what-and when the wind-rumbles and rain and whatever else storm invasion might come roaring in, and then pondering as to whether

we should cancel the evening tee-time or ball game, bring in those pampered potted plants or maybe even having to move the whole family into the basement. It certainly has been a dash and crash season unfortunately marred by devastating forest fires and floods, as well as overwhelming losses caused by lightning, hail, wind, sudden storms and even the appearance of a few dreaded tornadoes. Through it all, many of our vital grain

and hay crops are suffering and sparse during the prime time of their growth, or have already been written off for this season.

Hopefully the month of August will be just a little more gentle weather-wise to allow the fruits of our precious environment to revitalize and mature just in time for the harvest, and to celebrate and reward the dedicated year round efforts of our hardworking farmers, ranchers,

We’d like to thank all of our partners, whose awesome contributions have helped us raise over $24,500 for the Ponoka Elementar y School Playground Redevelopment Project. We’re grateful to Barr y Neath, Bob Hepp and Company, Danny Hansen, Cpl. Jeff Sehn and the Ponoka RCMP Detachment, Jamie Woodfin, Jon Werkema, Judy Dick, Scott MacGregor, Walter Raugust, all the PES Council & Community Volunteers, the Town of Ponoka for donating the use of the Kinsmen Centre and all those who so generously donated to bail out our infamous Outlaws.

A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR OUTLAWS! ATB Regulator James Taylor ATB Regulator Sadie Dodds Central Vet Clinic Renegade Kelly Loree Darcy’s Drilling Desperado Tasha Lydom Matejka Farms Rule Breaker Mark Matejka Partners in Crime from The PES Parent Posse Jenn Bartley & Layna Palechek Ponoka Elementary School Sheriff Lois Spate Rip’N Ronnie’s Fitness Renegade Michelle Reed The Brick Bandit Andrew Middleton Tim Horton’s Hooligan Wayne Marsden Town of Ponoka Ranger Mayor Rick Bonnett

gardeners and, of course, fun seekers. We all look forward to seeing the grain dust mingling with the sunset, the amazing patterns created by the teams of combines in the massive rolling fields, and the trucks hustling to fill the bins with the bountiful products of the annual harvest, of which each and every one of us depend on so much as the basis of our future progress, successes, and economy.

Please be prepared for dangerous weather.

While we hustle about or just relax and enjoy the glorious perks of a prairie summer, we must always be prepared on a 24-7 basis for those sudden storms and powerful weather phenomena that can sneak up and invade us at this time of the year. With the high-tech equipment that they have available today, our weather men and ladies can warn us about what MIGHT be coming our way a whole lot quicker and more accurately than they could when you and I were kids and had to find refuge in our underground hideouts, under the bridge, at a store, or in the neighbour’s garage when the storm hit.

Those metrological specialists suggest that we should check for weather warnings several times a day, watch the skies and seek shelter immediately if wild weather is imminent. They claim that the safest shelter is an enclosed building or hard-top vehicle, and if we are in our homes we should stay away from windows and outside walls, unplug all radios, TVs and appliances in a thunder storm, and in the event of extreme conditions and warnings, take everyone into the basement or to small interior room. It is a good idea to wait until the storm is over before calling neighbours or seeking help, but in the case of extreme emergencies the 911 help phone number is always available.

Mike Rainone Hammertime If we are caught outside in a storm, we should stay away from tall objects, trees, poles, wires, fences, and take shelter in a low lying area. DO NOT chase storms or tornadoes, as they are totally unpredictable and very dangerous, and within a split second that storm could turn around and chase the thrill-seekers. We certainly owe a great deal of respect and appreciation to those thousands of firefighters , emergency workers and municipal employees who have rushed to our assistance during these emergencies, whether it be in our own back yards or in the forests and communities of the far north and across the prairies. Special thanks also to the countless neighbours and friends who respond as always so quickly with help and care those who have suffered damage or distress, along with Ponoka and many other Alberta communities who have developed an ‘Emergency Disaster’ plan to care for those families who have been evacuated from their homes due to fires and floods or have become stranded because of severe weather conditions.

Have a wonderful family summer holiday wherever you may choose, but please play safe and travel prepared. In the meantime look forward to a ‘balmy August’ followed by a long ‘Indian summer’, and have a great week, all of you.

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PONOKA NEWS 21

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

The role of animals in our lexicon From the time you were old enough to communicate, you took to words like a duck to water. You’ve verbally hammed it up ever since.

Yes, it’s probably driven your friends and family batty, all this talk-talk-talk of yours. And yes, there are times when what you say is a bunch of bull, but you’re not trying to start a beef. You’re just having fun because, as in the new book “Holy Cow!” by Boze Hadleigh, language isn’t for the birds.

No doubt about it, we humans love our animals. We love them so much that we sprinkle references to them in our daily conversation, mostly without even thinking about it. Our shaggy dog stories are sometimes just that — but where did those old sayings, clichés, discouraging words, and tender nicknames come from?

The truth, as Hadleigh shows, is an interesting, yet convoluted, tail.

In many cases, animalistic words came about as description: Oxford, England, for instance, was once a place where oxen forded a river. Tell someone there’s a dogleg in the road, and they’ll know what you’re saying — plus, a road like that might make them sick as a dog.

And then there are the words that really make you scratch your head: Great Britain’s hedgehog pudding isn’t made of the spiny mammals, and dogs and monkeys are much more likely to ape you than is a copyCAT. And about that famed cat curiosity? It might’ve been targeted at another type of animal …

Or, let’s say somebody’s made you mad. Calling him a dog goes back many years — perhaps back into the mid-1800s when “the only good dog was a useful dog.”

The word-that-rhymes-with-witch has always been directed at women; its first near-appearance in film was in 1939, and that was pretty scandalous. Call someone a rat and, well, that’s rather self-explanatory.

The modern street use of the word “heifer” is pretty wrong, unless you’re in a barn.

There really is more than one way to skin a cat (catFISH, that is). A sawhorse and a clotheshorse are similar in origin. And if you think a kitty really has nine lives, well doggone it, you’re barking up the wrong tree.

Ahh, language lovers. I can practically hear you howling for this book now — and for good reason. Like a dog with a bone, you won’t want to let “Holy Cow!” go.

Starting with canines and ending with birds, bees, and bugs, author Boze Hadleigh goes whole hog in explaining where many of our favorite expressions originated.

But this book isn’t just horseplay — Hadleigh includes words that are archaic (but need resurrection), as well as localisms and words you’ll want to add to your vocabulary. That all adds up to fun that’s useful and, for dyed-in-the-wool linguists, it’s a golden egg.

So let’s talk turkey: if it’s been a dog’s age since you last read a book about language, it’s time you find this one. You won’t sound hackneyed or feel like a dinosaur with “Holy Cow!’ Naw, this book is the cat’s meow.

“Holy Cow!” by Boze Hadleigh c.2015, Skyhorse Publishing $14.99 / $19.99 Canada 303 pages

Ideas for adult programming sought at the library

BY JACLYN BERRY

There’s been some wild weather lately, and we sure are thankful that the library hasn’t had any damage done to it. We are thinking of those who have been affected by the wind, rain and hail, and remind you that if you need access to the Internet for insurance purposes, we have six public computers available for use.

We had the C.O.W. Bus out front of the library on July 21, and had lots of little visitors come check it out.

We are huge believers in promoting early literacy in our community, so we are extremely thankful that the Centre for Family Literacy makes this program available to us at no charge. They were also very kind in donating a Legacy Library to us, consisting of over 50 new children’s books. We

will be processing them all and have them on the shelves for the little patrons to enjoy soon. We hope everyone had a good time, and learned some new ways to promote reading with their young children.

We’d like to express our appreciation to everyone who came to say farewell to Sharie at her retirement tea yesterday.

She has been such an integral part of the library for so long, it’s going to seem very odd to not have her here. With her leaving, we are having a shift in positions at the library. We would like to say congratulations to Janice Baron on her promotion to Assistant Manager, and Shirley Cire on her promotion to Adult Programmer. If you have any ideas for adult programs you think would work well at the library, please feel free to contact Shirley and she will look into the possibilities. We work hard to offer programs that cover an array of interests and ages, and are always looking for new ideas, so come and tell us yours.

Ponoka Jubilee Library is still running our E-Waste Brigade. We take in your e-item trash, and use it to raise money for our free library membership campaign, which we hope to continue into 2016. Acceptable items are cell phones, smart phones, iPhones, digital cameras, camcorders, graphing calculators, new inkjet cartridges from HP

& Canon printers, iPads, laptops, notebooks, netbooks, eReaders, tablets and iPods. Compiled items are sent off to Terracycle where they are awarded a point value, and each of those points are worth $0.01. The points add up really quickly and at the end of the year, we will be adding the cash earned to our membership fund. Bring your un-

wanted items down to the library at 5110 48 Avenue, and we will add them to the next shipment.

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PONOKA ART CLUB CLASSES Sept. 12 - Acrylic “In E J Hughes style” 10am to 4pm - Willie Wong Contact Lyla Langford 403-783-1887 or Bernice Edwards 403-783-6858 Jam Sessions cancelled until September Gospel Concerts are finished for season. Will resume in September September 25 - Pot luck and general meeting Billiards - Weekdays 1:00pm. Mon through Sat – 50 cents per game. Honour system Monday Bridge 1:00pm Monday Whist - 1:30pm Monday Yoga - 6:30pm Tuesday - 10am to 2pm “Circle of Friends Senior Support Program” Contact: Angela 403-9630-3052 Tuesday Canasta - 1:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Exercise class 9:30am FINISHED UNTIL FALL Tuesday Shuffleboard - 7pm • FINISHED UNTIL FALL Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30am to 4pm Wednesday Cribbage 1:00pm Wednesday Yoga - 6:30pm Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 7:00pm Thursday Floor Curling - 1:00pm • FINISHED UNTIL FALL Thursday Weaving 1:00pm Welcome to drop-in to see how it’s done Thursday Bridge 1:00pm Thursday Pickleball 7pm - contact Janice Mackie 403-396-4315 for location Thursday Art Club Drop In Noon to 4pm Friday “500” 1:00pm Saturday Yoga 9:30am Memberships available for 2015 - $10.00 per person. To rent our facility contact Dorothy @ 403-783-3027 or George @ 403-783- 3514 or leave a message @ 403-783-5012. Rentals are increasing and we would like to invite our town administration, business groups, and general public (Wedding, funeral, and Birthday groups), to inquire about rentals services and prices early in their planning. We may fit your bill!

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Taking a breather

Hail covered field: The morning after the Tuesday, July 21 storm there was still hail left on some fields west of Ponoka. This photo was taken on Beacon Road north of Highway 53.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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on the western half of the Canadian Prairies).

Speaking of a crop’s thirst, yield numbers in Europe continue to push lower as the E.U. is feeling the heat (and I’m speaking about weather here, not because of the Greek debt bailout situation, although that still remains a headache). Strategie Grains cut their forecast for the European wheat crop for the second time in two months, a total downgrade of 1.8 mlllion tonnes to 140.9 million. Comparably, the E.U.’s farmer union, Copa-Cogeca, says yields are definitely down this year thanks to the volatile weather, limited access to efficient pesticides, and effects of the ban on neonicotinoid seed treatments. One of the crops to see the biggest declines is rapeseed production, likely down almost 11 per cent from last year’s massive 24.3 million-tonne crop.

However, massive is the key word here – last year’s production in Europe was

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Grain markets have fallen a bit recently as weather/ growing conditions have improved, slowing down the running of the grain bulls, especially since there aren’t any demand headlines for them to chase after.

With this chatter starting to subside, the market can only turn its focus back on weather now. On that note, now that we’re into the second half of July, crop production potential is becoming clearer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Nonetheless, the effects of all that rain in the Midwest in June is starting to show its face in the form of disease. Meanwhile, the dry weather in Western Canada remains notable despite rain finally falling in a few areas (albeit a few places are still missing their share of the wet stuff). We have heard of some very heavy rainfall in some areas (couple inches in an hour kind of stuff) but the fields are likely welcoming any sort of drink at this point (especially those

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one of the biggest across the board and while this year’s crop may be “poor” relative to last year, it’s still decent compared to the average over the past few years.

Overall, the market will look for new headlines to chase prices higher on while most growers wait to crops to fill out and see what sort of real potential there is in the field. Barring another 4 weeks of monsoons in the Midwest and drought conditions inwWestern Canada, the argument can definitely be made that the crops most easily accessible (i.e, wheat, corn, soybeans and even canola) could be near their highs for the next six months (now till the end of 2015).

In reality, any one can argue that it’s going this way or that because there are a lot of factors at play. When it comes to cashflow though, volatility has hit the sidelines to catch its breath, giving you a chance to look at locking in profits on a few bins, considering that in the last 3 months, soybean prices are up 6.5 per cent, corn up 7 per cent, wheat up 11 per cent, and canola up 22 per cent.

To growth, Brennan Turner President, FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS and Android).

His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1-855-332-7653).

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Young horse rider earns world showmanship title SUBMITTED

Horse rider Caitlyn Malyk, of Clive, earned herself top awards at the American Junior Paint Horse Association show in Fort Worth, Texas at the end of June. Here she sits on her horse Hes Lopin Spotless with (l-r) coach Katie Roxburgh and mother Laura.

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Competing at the American Junior Paint Horse Association (AJPHA) was several years in the making for Caitlyn Malyk of Clive Alberta.

The competition, set for June 27 to July 4 in Fort Worth, Texas, turned out to be a successful trip for Malyk, who earned the title of World Champion Solid Paint Bred Showmanship. Much of her time preparing for the event was spent at the Calnash Ag Event Centre and Malyk is also a member of the West Central 4-H Rebel Riders, said her mother Laura.

She spent five to six days a week, some days at the ag centre, preparing for the trip.

Caitlyn has been riding for many years, starting at a very early age competing in leadline classes.

She has belonged to many associations including being a member of the 2014 Canada World Cup Saddle Seat Equitation team, which competed in Ashville, North Carolina. Hes Lopin Spotless is a 2008 Bay Solid Paint bred gelding by Hes Lopin Supreme and out of Shes Cruisin Town.

Cailtyn describes Hes Lopin Spotless (Elliott) as unique. He is a solid with no white. Elliott is a very personable, happy goofball that loves people. He thinks of himself as a person and is always ready to make friends.

“We were planning on making the trip two years ago but due to my grandfather’s heart attack we weren’t able to attend that year. I am happy to report that even though my grandfather Brian Cline wasn’t able to make the trip this year, he was able to watch online and cheered super loud from Ponoka all week long,” said Malyk.

“I learned a lot in preparation for the world show, including how to travel with horses all the way to Texas in the June/ July heat. Preparing them to show in the heat and changes that were needed in Elliott’s feed, electrolyte and vaccine program,” said Malyk.

“Challenges of our world show experience

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Malyk also earned these awards: • Reserve World Champion Solid Paint Bred Hunter under Saddle • Reserve World Champion Solid Paint Bred Western Pleasure • Reserve World Champion Solid Paint Bred Western Horsemanship • Top 5 Solid Paint Bred Hunt Seat Equitation (3rd) • Top 10 Solid Paint Bred Gelding Halter (6th)

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Hundreds compete in Gators swim meet

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

More then 200 swimmers attended the Ponoka Gators swim meet held Friday, July 17 and 18.

The event brought swimmers from central Alberta swim clubs and the front lawn of the Aquaplex was covered in tents from swimmers camping out for the day.

Coaches Megan Lewis and Jon Davies were pleased with the large turnout and seeing many new Ponoka swimmers compete.

“I think, for Megan and I, we were just so pumped for the development crew.

Our 10 and under program is flourishing so when they get to come and show mom and dad how they are swimming, I think that’s the best part,” said Davies.

Lewis said that she enjoyed seeing so many swimmers attend.

“We get lots of people swimming from out of town for this one. It’s really fun,” added Davies.

He said there are many swimmers heading to regionals, to be hosted in Lacombe by the Killam/Forestburg swim clubs, starting Saturday, Aug. 8, with many looking to achieve silver and gold medals at the event.

If they qualify, they will then head to provincials Aug. 14 for three days of serious swim competition.

“We usually expect 20 to 30 swimmers to qualify for provincials,” said Davies.

“This is our last meet before then, so we’re definitely looking to see how they will place in their region.”

Lewis said now that the home swim meet is over she and Davies can focus on specific techniques such as starting and fast turns and finding the event that best matches the swimmer.

“It’s the attention to detail that seems to matter now,” added Davies.

While there were no records broken by Ponoka swimmers, Davies said Red Deer’s Cale Kooyman broke

Sports Ponoka Gators’ Quinn Cabay (9) races in the backstroke event against other swimmers Saturday, July 18 at the Ponoka Aquaplex. More than 200 swimmers from central Alberta attended the swim meet.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

a provincial record in the U14 boys’ 50m breast stroke.

“He’s definitely someone to watch.”

“We have a number of

Bucs struggle against strong Monarchs’ offense SUBMITTED

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caneers (4-1) hosted the Fort McMurray Monarchs (4-1) in a game that most predicted would decide the number 2 team in the AFL

The Central Alberta Buccaneers hosted the Fort McMurray Monarchs Saturday, July 25 losing 33-9. Here, Bucs’ players make a successful tackle.

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Ponoka kids looking at provincial records,” he added.

A popular event at the end of the swim meet is the family relay, which allows

families to swim for bragging rights and a trophy. There were several family teams that competed for the trophy and it was a popular event to

(Alberta Football League).

The Bucs were coming off a 66-6 victory over the 2012 national champion Lloydminster Vandals while the Monarchs had welcomed the 2015 expansion team, the Airdrie Irish, with a 100-0 blowout.

The first quarter was rough on the Bucs.

The offense struggled to tie plays together and, after being forced to punt quickly and often, special teams gave up many yards to the strong Monarch returners. As a result, the Bucs consistently had poor field position.

While defense was strong as usual, two blown coverages lead to 6 points each against the Bucs. They were able to gain some momentum in the second quarter after veteran player Dave Henderson "made some huge plays, especially on short yardage," said defensive back coach Duane Brown. The Bucs finished the half trailing 3-23.

In the second half, the Buccaneer play was stronger: the offense was stringing plays together into drives, special teams pinned the Monarchs with less yards surrendered, and the defense gave up a lone field goal. However, the same issues that have plagued the pirate squad were present on Saturday as well. "Penalties: number one killer of our offensive drives and also extended a bunch of [the Monarch's]," said linebacker Elliott Mabbott.

These costly errors not only prevented

close out the swim meet.

Lewis added her thanks to the parents who volunteered their time to ensure the event could be held.

the Bucs from putting more points on the scoreboard, but wasted precious time that could have been used to mount a comeback against Fort McMurray. Offensive lineman Alex Ledwos added, "we need to work on discipline and iron out our timing. If we can eliminate some of those mistakes, we are a contender for the league championship this year."

Despite the final score of 33-9, and the mental and penalty errors, the Bucs were able to compete against a team whose offense scored 179 points in two games. Central Alberta showed that the AFL no longer has only two contenders for the league title (Gators and Monarchs).

The Buccaneers also held a clothing drive with the Line of Hope with the goal of raising clothes for the less fortunate in Central Alberta. Fans, players (both Bucs and Monarchs), and staff donated, resulting in a truck box full of clothes.

The Bucs have two weeks before they take on the #4 St. Albert Stars in a game that Coach Brown predicts, "Will be a fight.

Two true power-football teams competing for third place in the AFL. I expect a hardhitting game that whoever's passing game gets on-track will win." The Stars travel to Lacombe August 8th in order to take on the Bucs at MEGlobal Athletic Park.

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Ponoka sprinter sets sights for the 2016 Olympics

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Ponoka sprinter Isatu Fofanah has set her heights on the Rio 2016 Olympics and is working on a funding campaign to help her get there. Her two races are the 100m and 200m sprints.

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For many athletes competing in the Olympics is a dream, but for Ponoka’s Isatu Fofanah that dream could well be a reality.

Fofanah, who grew up and graduated from high school in Ponoka, has set her sights on the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2016 Olympics.

Her specialty? The 100m and 200m sprints and her chances of making it depend partly on her training and partly on funding.

For some time, Fofanah went to university in the United States but recently announced her decision to return to school in Edmonton and train with her coach Dwight Francis. “I am much more focused and sound, spiritually, and that really helps with my starts in the blocks.”

“It’s not every day you have a shot at making an Olympic team so I am investing my entire life to preparations for that next year,” explained Fofanah.

Getting to such a high level of competition requires some financial backing and Fofanah has been working hard to gain support. Ponoka

County council approved a $1,000 donation to Fofanah to help with her efforts.

“I will also be travelling to Europe a few times in the summer to get some more exposure to some big international meets before facing the big Olympic stage. This will give me better exposure to competing at atmospheres that will be similar to that of the Olympic Games and hopefully get me running against fast competitors that will push me to drop my times down and be ready for the Olympics,” she explained.

Fofanah intends to compete at a World Championship in Beijing, China between Aug. 9 to 19 and next summer her intent is to travel to Europe to compete at other track and field events.

For the people who have helped her so far, Fofanah says she is grateful. Without their help she feels she would not have been able to get to such a high level of competition.

Anybody wishing to help Fofanah with her plans could visit: http://www.gofundme. com/x6p5ekk.

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Young Ponoka cowboy takes on U.S. National High School Rodeo Finals

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Young Ponoka team roper Walker Galloway had a strong performance at the National High School Rodeo Finals (NHSRF) in Rock Springs, Wyoming Sunday, July 12 to 18.

He and partner Quentin Branden, from Barrhead, finished the average in fourth place after a fast time in the short go. The ropers were in 11th position but roped a steer in 6.14 seconds, which landed them the second fastest

time in the final performance, helping their overall average.

This was Walker’s second time at the NHSRF and he worked that much harder to do well. “We practiced every day before the trip,” said Walker.

Last year’s trip was not as fruitful and Walker did not place but this year he and Branden spent many hours preparing for the trip.

“This year I didn’t feel the nerves quite as much as last year,” he added.

Ever since he was young, team rop-

ing has been the rodeo sport that Walker has enjoyed and being able to compete in the United States is something that gave him valuable experience. He advises younger rodeo contestants to try and compete in as many rodeos as possible.

“The more you are around rodeos the better you are with pressure,” he suggested.

Walker and Branden ended 0.65 seconds behind third place and 3.58 seconds behind the leaders. Their effort in the short go earned the pair a buckle.

Team ropers (l-r) Quentin Branden from Barrhead and Walker Galloway of Ponoka celebrate after earning second place buckles in the short go at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming held Sunday, July 12 to 18. Their efforts earned a fourth place overall finish.

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3rd Annual a k o n o P Eighth Mile e c a R g a Dr July 31 to August 2 Ponoka Industrial Airport

2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games winners: Roy Spelrem from Ponoka won Gold in the horseshoes game in 65 plus Open Singles "A" percentage at the 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games. Zone 4 ended up 3rd overall in medal count out of the 8 zones. Winning 35 gold, 30 silver and 30 bronze.

Chief Willie Littlechild (left) competing in the 70 plus category won gold in the men's 100m breaststroke; gold in 50m breaststroke; gold in 75m medley and silver in the men's 50m backstroke while Norman Hinkley competing in the 65 plus category won gold in backstroke 50m; silver in men's 50m breaststroke; gold in 50m freestyle and silver in the 75m medley.

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In Loving Memory of George Archibald April 17, 1923 July 25, 2015 George Archibald was born at the family home in the Wolfville District west of Ponoka and passed away in Ponoka at the age of ninety-two years. George and Viola Beranek were married in Ponoka on January 4, 1943 and celebrated their sixty-first anniversary before Viola passed away on July 6, 2004. George and Viola resided for fifty-seven years on the family farm they built together before retiring to Ponoka in 2000. George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be remembered with the loving memories each of us carries in our heart. George is survived by their four children, son Norman (June) Archibald of Red Deer; daughters Heather Clovechok of Wolfville, Beverly (Ron) Bray of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Cathy (Bruce) Rowland of Calgary; eleven grandchildren, Shane (Shelley) Archibald of Ponoka, Kim Grove of Red Deer, Mark Clovechok of Ponoka, Kari (Rolf) Feldberg of Ponoka, Jodi Clovechok of Red Deer, Sean Clovechok of Edmonton, Lane Clovechok of Rimbey, Marla (Dan) Bjorkman of Coweta, Oklahoma, Jared Bray of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Taylor and Tanner Rowland both of Calgary; seven great-grandchildren, Courtney Archibald of Olds, Ceyana Archibald of Toronto, Brenan Grove of Red Deer, Brittney and Jessica Feldberg both of Ponoka and Ethan and Jacob Bjorkman both of Coweta, Oklahoma. George is also survived by his three sisters, Marion Hoar of Ponoka, Lita (Alan) Reid of Cremona, Rita (Gerry) Kemp of Innisfail; and many nieces , nephews and cousins. George was predeceased by his parents Judson and Christina, his brother John and his sisters Margaret and Mary and in infancy Jean Tiltgen; brothers-in-law John Tiltgen and Leslie Hoar; and son-inlaw Ross Clovechok. A celebration of George’s life will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ponoka Funeral Home 5115 50th Avenue. He will be laid to rest at the Gull Lake Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society or S.T.A.R.S. To express condolences to George’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To Ponoka Funeral Home ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

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PRAUD Margaret Almina (Killeen) Born October 27, 1924 at Ponoka, Alberta. Entered into Rest on June 30, 2015 in Lacombe, Alberta.

Survived by her three children; two sons, George (Fern) Killeen, Larry (Annette) Killeen, one daughter, Linda (Kevin) Nicholson; one sister Joyce Webber and one brother George (Vivian) McCaughey; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous stepchildren, nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on August 8, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, 5109 - 57 Avenue, Ponoka, Alberta.

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Graduations Keith and Karen Kjenner are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter,

Shania Kjenner, from MacEwan University.

Shania graduated from the Early Learning and Child Care Program, and has been hired with Ponoka Child Care Centre.

Congratulations Shania, you are incredibly gifted and will excel in your field!

Keith and Karen Kjenner would like to congratulate their son-in-law,

Shane Moshansky,

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on his graduation from MacEwan University. Graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in accounting, Shane will begin working with Mowbery Gil accounting firm in September.

We are proud of you Shane!

Congratulations to Wayne Roald Ungstad If you recognize this young lady, please come celebrate

Melda Bragg’s 75th Birthday at the Ponoka Legion on Aug 3, 2015 from 2-4pm.

Card Of Thanks

PONOKA PISTON POPPERS would like to say Thanks to Ponoka Stampede Association, Bob Ronnie caterers, Hamiltons IGA and Hammys Spirits, Richardson’s Bulk Sales Ltd, Ponoka Fertilizer, Frank Bergman, Family Meats LTD and also Carol Holben, and thank’s to all that came out to enjoy the weekend with us.

See you again next year, Remember keep the shiny side up.

On the June 2, 2015 Convocation at the U of A, Wayne Ungstad achieved a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies and a Certificate in Aboriginal Governance and Partnership.

Learning is a lifelong achievement.

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Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full time and part time Food Service Supervisors.

Wages are between $13.75 to $16.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications.

Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 years previous experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20 crew. Part-time applicaOilfield tions will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents. Apply in person Class 1 Driver Key responsibilities: - Ensuring 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, that Health and Safety is 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red the number one goal by following policies, process- Deer or email resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax to es and acting in a safe 403-783-4251. manner at all times; Driving and operating one or more of the following Truckers/ units: super b, and/or lugger Drivers units; - Completing the proper documentation for CLASS 1 driver req’d. the job using handheld Wetaskiwin area based. units and/or paper docuGravel hauling exp. an menting techniques, asset. Wage negotiable including pre/post trips; depending on exp.

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

Afternoon Shift Maintenance Person Responsible for the overall maintenance of forklifts, conveyors and building systems. Performing monthly maintenance to equipment and other repairs as necessary.

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You are able to perform moderate physical activities including walking, standing, bending, and lifting, and have satisfactory reading and writing skills, good number skills, and attention to detail. Trade certificate preferred (but not necessarily required.)

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

If you are interested in becoming part of the great team at Home Hardware, drop off application at 6410 36 Street or e-mail resume to: hrwetaskiwin@homehardware.ca (Microsoft Products Only)

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PONOKA LICENSE & REGISTRY Is looking for a motivated and responsible individual to fill a PERMANENT POSITION CLERK We are looking for someone who: • Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service • Has excellent communication skills and is highly organized • Is proficient with computers and interpreting information • Works well as a team player in a fast pace environment Prior training with Alberta Registries is an asset but not necessary.

A criminal record check is required prior to hiring.

Drop resume off at Ponoka License & Registry 4902 50 St, Ponoka during regular office hours.

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POSSIBILITÉS DE CARRIÈRE POUR LES TECHNICIENS EN RADIO ET LES ANALYSTES DES TI (MEMBRES CIVILS) La GRC offre une carrière unique en son genre. Nous recherchons actuellement des personnes qui ont les compétences techniques nécessaires pour fournir un soutien à nos services de police de première ligne. Postulez aujourd’hui!

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

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COLLECTOR CAR auction. 8th annual Red Deer fall finale collector car auction. Westerner Park Sept 11& 12. Last year sold over 80 percent. Time to consign all makes models welcome 888-296-0528 ext 102. Consign@ egauctions.com.

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

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Vantage Foods offers clean, safe working conditions with an exciting focus on Continuous Improvement. We are currently seeking RETAIL MEAT CUTTERS at our Chilliwack, BC Case 12345 Ready Meat Facility.

Relocation assistance available subject to conditions.

To apply: www.vantagefoods.net 8235 Brannick Place, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0E9 Fax 604-701-3039 E-mail: chilliwackhr@vantagefoods.net Employment Training

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www.bigstrapperauctions.net

MACHINE AND CARBIDE Grinding Shop.

Unreserved Dispersal Auction Cardinal Tool Company Ltd., 702 - 23 Ave, Nisku, Alberta. Tue., Aug. 11, 2015, 10 am.

Selling industrial lathes, milling & grinding machines, metal band saws, drill presses, tools & precision equipment. See www. montgomeryauctions.com.

1-800-371-6963.

MEIER UNRESERVED GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 29, 11 a.m., 6016 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Over 200 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

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

BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

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

OVERHEAD DOORS

A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers.

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

Travel Packages

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ONE DAY POLAR BEAR TOUR-Calgary and Edmonton departures this fall. Jet nonstop to Churchill and experience an amazing Polar Bear Safari. 1-866-460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com.

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403-963-5000 LANDSCAPING TREES

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.

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

Horses

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WE BUY HORSES: broke, un-broke, or unwanted.

Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303

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

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Application Deadline: Aug 14, 2015 Program Runs: August – December 2015 Call: 1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

LAST AUCTION AT MOOSE HALL JULY 29, 2015. WATCH WEBSITE AND PAPER FOR NEW LOCATION ON SITE AUCTIONS. AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A. LOCATION AUCTION ESTATE of Tilda Bachand 4618-56 Ave. Rimbey, AB Sun. Aug. 9 @ 11 am.

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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)

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Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

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DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

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Personal Services

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

Also RV storage.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING Suites

3060

* RIVERSIDE APTS. *

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

BOBCAT SERVICES PONOKA BOBCAT SERVICE A division of 1127730 Alberta Ltd.

• Tree stump grinding • Gravel pads • Dirt removal/spreading - Compact bobcat - Dump trailer - Stump grinder

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

WCB • Insured • Licensed Locally owned/operated

CALL BRIAN HEBERT

403-506-3377

VETERINARY SERVICES

Bovine Veterinary Services

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

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

403-357-0287

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

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SILVERWOOD LUXURY Modular Log Homes. Show Home 311 - 36 Ave. SE, Calgary. Discover how we Transportation can design, build & finish your custom log home in #5000-5300 weeks. 1-855-598-4120; Automotive Services ........5010 www.silverwoodloghomes.ca. Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 WWW.COMMONWEALTHHOMES.COM. Manufactured or Modular Home? Quality Second to None! Pricing to suit your budget. Tremendous savings. Financing available.

Call for a quote. Jim 403-396-5047; dezeree@ commonwealthhomes.com.

Commercial Property

5 Acres of Commercial Hwy Frontage Property 2500 sq ft bldg with full capabilities of a restaurant or any type of business Includes 3 bdrm mobile home

4020

Located 2 km south of Winfield, AB

Contact 780-621-9794

On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services Ultrasound-aided ReproducƟve Programs CETA CerƟĮed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer Herd Health

Dr. Bruce Wine

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

Doug Casey

Large main floor house 4 bdrm Laundry, large yard, great location $1250/mnth includes heat N/S, N/P

403-505-6117 RIMBEY: 3 bedroom 2 bath, 4 appliances, family room, large back yard.

N/S, no pets, town utilities paid, $950. rent/d.d., +plus utilities. Avail. Aug. 15.

403-843-3774

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS

3020

Can do trees up to 15” wide

1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452

VETERINARY SERVICES

RIMBEY 1 & 2 bdrm. suites, lamintate & tile flooring, insuite laundry, inclds. heat & water.

Phone 403-843-4894

Suites

3060

DO YOUR PART

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

RECYCLE

8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call

PAPER!

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

TREE SERVICE

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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

403.396.7623

Boats & Marine

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2013, 14 ft. Lund Fury, pedestal seats, navigation lights, Lund cover, 25 hp Mercury Motor, electric start, tilt. Galvanized trailer and spare. Like new. $11,000 o.b.o.

403-740-5494, 403-876-2374.

FOR SALE

BY OWNER

4301 - 54th Street 74’ X 148’ lot. Zoned R3.

Close to pool, arena, schools, shopping.

Walking distance to Seniors Drop In, IGA, No Frills.

Currently has a rented 2 bedroom home.

Ideal for future development.

Asking $95,000.00 Call Mary @ 403-783-6609

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PONOKA, lrg. 1 bdrm apt. incld’s, laundry & all utils. $750. Avail. immed. no pets, n/s 403-993-3441

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

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

FOR RENT SEPT. 1

Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

Houses/ Duplexes

4110

ONLY $399,000 Houses For Sale

VETERINARY SERVICES

Manufactured Homes

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FOR SALE

BY OWNER

5117 - 48th Avenue 50’ X 120’ lot. Zoned R3.

Close to downtown, schools, shopping.

Excellent as a starter home, rental home, or re-development for a new home. Asking $84,900 Call Mary @ 403-783-6609

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

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

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.

Public Notices

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

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

“Professional cost effective solutions for wet basements”

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

PLUMBING

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

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

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS ESTATE OF GORDON HENRY ROSE who died on June 20, 2015.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim

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DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing.

Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now! GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES Now Offering 24 X 68 Homes. Starting from $157,900 including delivery (Conditions apply). Call one of our two locations for details: 403-945-1272 (Airdrie) or 403-347-0417 (Red Deer).

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

Dr.Jacobson Murray•Jacobson • Dr. Murray Dr. Clayton West Dr. Clayton West • Dr. Nicole Macdonald • Dr. Katie Graves Dr. Ashley Shannon

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE Money To Loan

Manufactured Homes

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES Summer Clearance! Check out the huge savings on our show homes. Save over $12,000 & be in your brand new home in weeks. Visit us in Acheson. 780-470-8000; www. crosscountryhomes.com.

Public Notice #6000

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic

Training for life First Aid Training teaches how to respond confidently when injuries occur.

• 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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Hammy’s SPIRITS

OPEN

10 AM - 11 PM 7 Days A Week

BUD LIGHT CHELADA 355 ML 12 CAN

24

$

99 EACH

$

19

99 EACH

MIKE’S VARIETY PACK

1.5 L

2/$2400

330 ML 12 BOTTLE

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BEEFEATER LONDON DRY GIN 750 ML

CARLO ROSSI CALIFORNIA BLUSH ASSORTED VARIETIES

99 EACH

MALIBU RUM SPARKLER

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ABSOLUT VODKA

750 ML

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99 EACH

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750 ML

2199

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1249 EACH

WINDSOR CANADIAN RYE WHISKY

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750 ML

17 99

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MEZZOMONDO NEGROAMARO OR PINOT GRIGIO CHARDONNAY 750 ML

2/ 14 $

CORONA EXTRA

330 ML 12 BOTTLE

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