Ponoka News, August 12, 2015

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 67, No. 33 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Calnash Ag Event Centre hosts another barrel race debut Story on page 23

Ponoka was once called a two horse town Story on page 5

Joy of life: Dancers of all ages celebrated life at the Samson Powwow over the weekend with participants coming from all over North America and even some from Australia.

Please see our story on page 17.

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Ponoka Legion commemorates Victory over Japan day

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Members of the Ponoka Legion took time to commemorate events leading up to the Victory over Japan (VJ Day) in the Second World War. VJ Day was held Friday, Aug. 7 at the Ponoka Legion Cenotaph with

chaplain Reverend Len Eichler providing some commentary on the days leading up to the end of conflict with Japan.

He said prisoners of war had to deal with countless struggles for several years. It wasn’t until just four months after Harry Truman became president

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Truman made the fateful decision to use atom bombs on Hiroshima, on Aug. 6 1945, and Nagasaki, Japan, on Aug. 9. Just days after the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan surrendered Aug. 15.

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While headlines stated “Peace at last,” Eichler said his hope is to see peace that will last. He suggests remembrance is an important tool to learn from the past.

Legion president Sybil Evans and legion member Dorothy Houghton presented attendees with a short timeline of events leading up to VJ Day explaining some of the significant dates in the Canadian effort during the Second World War. “World War Two was a defining event in Canadian history,” said Evans, “transforming a quiet country of 11 million people into a critical player carrying out a vital role in the Battle of the Atlantic.”

After the commemoration attendees were invited to a steak barbecue and lunch.

Ponoka veteran Walt Burchnall lays a wreath at the Ponoka Legion Cenotaph Friday, Aug. 7 in honour of the Victory over Japan. Japan officially surrendered on Aug. 15, 1945.

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Intoxicated man arrested with firearm

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Police had a challenge dealing with an intoxicated man with a firearm on Friday, Aug. 7 at 11 p.m.

Officers responded to the complaint at the 4400 block of 45 Street in Ponoka. To ensure public safety, the scene was contained by the RCMP and the man was arrested without incident.

Police charged the 55-year-old Ponoka man with several firearms related offences as well as impaired driving and driving while disqualified. Further details were not available at press time.

Sudden death of Sylvan Lake man An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the death of a Sylvan Lake man found in a home last week.

The 33-year-old man was found deceased Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 9:30 p.m. in a Ponoka County home and police do not believe there was any foul play in his death.

Intoxicated man charged in burning a tent Members of the Ponoka Fire Department were called to the scene of a tent on fire Aug. 4 at 10:40 p.m. near 51 Street and 65 Avenue.

Police were also called in to deal with an intoxicated 38-year-old Ponoka man and two youths arguing about the incident. Police arrested and charged the man with arson.

Vandalism at Crestomere School Investigators are looking for culprits involved in vandalism at the Crestomere School overnight of Aug. 4.

Eggs were thrown on the building and a powdery

substance was found on the main door and other areas with some graffiti written with the substance. There are no suspects at this time.

Child Family Services called after toddler found Mounties were able to return a three-year-old boy to his mother after an elderly woman found him in the street near 44 Avenue on Aug. 9 at 9:40 a.m.

The elderly woman brought the boy into the detachment after seeing him lost in the street. Shortly after the boy’s mother called police and said her son hadn’t been seen for approximately three hours.

Child Family Services was called in to investigate.

Woman charged after head-butting mother Ponoka RCMP were called to a home in Ponoka after reports that a 21-yearold woman head-butted her mother during an argument.

Police found the 21-year-old a short time later and she was charged with assault and released on a $1,000 no cash recognizance. She was also

released on conditions to keep the peace and not to return to her mother’s home.

Police looking for owner of side-by-side Police are looking for the owners of a John Deere side-by-side found Saturday, July 18 near Secondary Highway 611.

Police say two culprits escaped after officers noticed them driving on the rim of one of the wheels of the side-by-side at approximately 1:20 a.m.

The owners are asked to attend the Ponoka detachment and provide appropriate paperwork to prove ownership.

Ponoka RCMP and the Integrated Traffic Unit took in 93 calls for service last week.

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BY DAVID THIELEN

Christopher James Lowe pleaded guilty to one charge of assault with a weapon in Ponoka Provincial Court on Friday, August 7 but he will not be sentenced until late October.

The case was adjourned to October 30, at 9:30 a.m. in Ponoka for sentencing to allow for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.

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

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

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Money to the Lung Association: Organizers with the Lyle Norn Barrel Race Series were able to raise $4,500 to the Lung Association of Alberta/NWT. Here organizer Kaylee-Jo Henkelman (middle) presents a cheque with her grandmother Lorna Norn (left) to Kathleen Badry, fund development co-ordinator for the Lung Association on Tuesday, August 4.

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How harvest reflects the Bible

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

Right about this time of year, we begin to see our local farmers start to fire up their big combines and begin the process of bringing in their harvest. Farmers could teach us a thing or two about what it takes to succeed in life, especially when it comes to

wisely handling our harvest.

Harvest is a very intentional thing. It has a purpose. It isn’t some random act; it manifests in response to the planting of a specific seed. It is intentional. If you see a dandelion flower, it’s because there was a dandelion seed grown. It was intentional. Every increase that comes into your life is intentional. It was produced from a specific seed and it has a specific purpose.

You and I are given stewardship over the harvest, and it is up to you and I to understand the purpose of the increase or harvest that comes into our possession no matter how great or small.

When a farmer takes off

the harvest, he uses it intentionally. A portion has to be set aside as seed for next year’s crop. Another portion might go to pay for the costs of sowing; the fuel, the spray, the machinery costs. Another portion will go for the next year’s living. Another portion will be consumed for pleasure.

The farmer has to use wisdom to allocate the harvest that has come in.

God’s kingdom operates much the same way when it comes to our own personal resources of time, money, energy, etc. We sow seeds daily, deciding how we will spend those resources. In what ways and in what direction will we sow the resource that has been

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given to us?

The Bible teaches the principle of the tithe. The first tenth of any harvest or increase we receive belongs to God. That’s what the tithe is. We release it to bring our lives under the authority of the blessing of God. Another portion of the harvest should be seed for the next harvest.

1 Corinthians 16:2 says “On the first day of the week, let each one of you lay something aside storing up as he may prosper.” In life, it is always wise to pay it forward. From there, it’s up to you and I to know the purpose of that harvest and spend it accordingly.

It might be really clear. When someone hands me some cash and says here is some spending money for your vacation, I don’t have to ask God what the intention or purpose of that harvest was. I know. But if it’s just increase in the form of a gift or the result of doing some extra work, then I have to ask the question — “what did I sow for?” Some harvests are to be totally given away. I’ve had money come to me that I knew wasn’t for me, I was just meant to channel it. The key is recognizing what you have and the purpose behind it. That’s the key to living intentionally.

Harvest is intentional.

Luke 16:10 says “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much.” Intentional handling of our harvest opens the door for increase! So the challenge and question becomes, will you be intentional with your harvest?

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Reflections of Ponoka

Ponoka was once called a two horse town

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

During my many rambunctious and often far to carefree years of trying to grow up, find a job, get married and raise a family in and around Ponoka, I have always enjoyed hanging around the community while playing or watching all sorts of sports, as well as rubbing shoulders with a whole lot of great people and quite a few amazing characters.

Somehow, I managed to excel only at Drama, Phys-ed, and English in school, which eventually got me a job in the newspaper business and then, with the help of family and friends, allowed me to settle down a little, get married, and raise four children. While working in the newspaper and communication fields for over 40 years, I loved to read and write about local politics, which has always been e a hot topic in both town and county and also encouraged me to serve for nine exciting years on Ponoka Town Council.

Now, many years later, and thanks to the super staff at the Ponoka News and readers from our town and districts, I am still thrilled to be able to write the stories about our great community history and founding families, as well as about the wild and wonderful political potpourri of those days gone by, but never forgotten.

Remember When...

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

After conducting initial services in log buildings and above various businesses around the brand new Town of Ponoka, the English (Anglican) Church built this first tiny church in 1913 on the land that they still own and play host to their large and dedicated congregation. Much progress and many additions have been made over the years, including an addition for the sanctuary and the first Parish Hall in 1928, and then many decades later the completion of the beautiful new church in 1965.

Photo from 1954 Ponoka Herald

In June of 1954, Ponoka electors turned down the proposal to purchase a new garbage disposal truck and grader to serve the growing community. For the foreseeable future, town employees would have been forced to continue their tasks with the antique 1932 Chevrolet truck shown above, but if it were break down, Metro Hyrycyk would have had to hitch up this reliable team of horses to get the big job done.

In 1954 Ponoka garbage was a hot issue While browsing through some 1954 issues of the Ponoka Herald, where I worked off and on for close to 20 years, I found a rather large and very explicit front page headline that read ‘Two-Horse Town Votes NO!’ The story and very meaningful photo in this June 29, 1954 issue reported that Ponoka taxpayers had turned down two bylaws in last Friday’s vote designed to allow the town to purchase a garbage disposal truck and a motor grader for the municipal work force.

Of the 817 eligible electors on the roll, exactly 150 voted, and there were no spoiled ballots. On the bylaw D-37 to provide for the purchase of a grader, the vote was 93 for and 57 against, and for bylaw D-38 to provide for the purchase of a garbage disposal unit, the vote was 91 for and 57 against. Both bylaws received support, but not by enough majority: They had to have passed with two thirds majority of the participating voters.

The rowdy but right to the point editorial (written by flamboyant Keith Leonard) that accompanied the story blasted the Ponoka electors for their complacency and gave new directions to the much maligned town council.

The astounding propor-

tion of electors, precisely 18.2 per cent, who turned up at the poll on Friday had decided that the Ponoka Town Council’s recommendations in regard to the purchase of a new garbage truck and grader was beyond reason, so they have turned thumbs down on the purchase of either.

Now, this result has at least cleared the air, and it has told our council to get busy and build roads and collect the garbage any way it can.

If the mayor and councillors would have to get out and do it themselves, that would also seem to be alright with the electors.

Actually, these purchases were long overdue.

The garbage truck for example was a broken down relic, a 1932 model Chevrolet with no radiator cap, the right door wired shut, likely because the handle had long disappeared, and the speedometer did not work. How bad it is that the right front brake drum was held together with baling wire, as was the front bumper and various other parts of this unique wreck’s body and innards, for which parts were next to impossible to find. Furthermore particularly in cold weather, it was often impossible to get the brute started, let alone run, but then again maybe the people of Ponoka thought that the garbage would just

freeze in the backyard and it wouldn’t really matter?

And what of the grader?

The town had a grader, but to quote one employee, using this grader to build all the new roads needed was just like ‘digging a grave with a teaspoon!’ It was simply too small and too light for the job.

However, maybe all of this was for the best as the result of the vote supplied the Ponoka Town Council, office staff and public works employees with a superb reply. When the bleats came in asking why the garbage wasn’t picked up or when they were we going to get the roads graded, the answer would be “Brother, you asked for it.”

There was quite a disturbing factor in the result of the bylaw vote, which had nothing to do with the decision, but it was the fact that only 5 per cent of the ratepayers had decided that the town should not have a grader and a truck. There were always a minor percentage of people, even in progressive Ponoka, who could not or would not see the advantage of modern machines. We were no longer a little burg of 500 souls, instead a fastexpanding town with a population of well over 3000, and still using methods that may have been sufficient unto the tasks of

1920, but would certainly not get us very far those days. Anyway, the will of the minority was now the rule of the majority, and the reason was because the majority (whom we were firmly convinced were in favour of the two bylaws) just didn’t give a hoot.

Whatever the case there was and always will be some political glitches and controversy along the way in the growth and successes of all municipalities.

Thanks to the dedication, hard work, and planning of close to 40 Ponoka towns councils and staff over an exciting span of 110 years, our community has managed to weather the storms, taken care of the infrastructure, and enjoyed steady growth while adding many amenities on the way to becoming a successful and active town in the heart of central Alberta.

A tip of the hat also to the local newspapers, editors, reporters, and staff, who have avidly covered and taken photos of countless year round family events and happenings of Ponoka and districts for so many colorful decades, always saluting the ongoing accomplishments and successes, but also bravely expressing an opinion on issues that may not always be in agreement with all of their readers along the way.

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Opinion

What will we be voting for in October?

Mustafa Eric

Editor Federal election campaign has got underway and the leaders of the three main political parties will be crisscrossing the country until the polling day in October. Until then, we will hear a lot: promises that will be fulfilled, those that will remain unfulfilled, accusations, counter-accusations, baseless allegations, hitherto unknown facts etc.

Of course, one of the

key processes the nation will be, or should be, focused on is the trial of the suspended Senator Mike Duffy, the platform where possible involvement of Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the cover up of corruption, through his closest personal aides, will come under focus for some extended period.

Earlier polls during the initial stages of the trial showed that most Canadians were almost indifferent to the process. How the future revelations during the trial will change that is anybody‘s guess. But if that complacency is an indicator of how the electorate will approach the next election, then there is room for concern that Canadian voters might be missing a valuable opportunity to make a

strategic choice that could affect at least a few future generations.

The global picture is not nice: The Middle East is a powder keg; Europe is unstable both economically and politically, a situation that could alter the appearance of social stability on the continent; Asia is still in disarray with political conflicts only frozen without resolution while economic reform efforts fail to generate prosperity that could secure at least domestic stability in the struggling countries; and the U.S, the leading power in the world, is home to increased racial hatred amid the appearance of burgeoning prosperity against the background of a vanishing middle class and accelerating poverty.

In this mess, Canada is

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an oasis of peace, but on the knife-edge.

We are blessed with abundant mineral resources, probably the richest sources of fresh water in the world, magnificent agricultural land and, above all people, those who have inhabited this land since time immemorial and those who have come together from all around the world to live with and respect each other.

The question is how to keep and harmonize these assets as blessings rather than having them turned into curses.

The answer to that question should be delivered by the electorate when they cast their ballots to choose how they should be governed not only in the next four years, but maybe for a lot longer future.

This is not to suggest that there will not be elections four years later, but it is to say that whom we elect in October will be of utmost importance in charting this country’s course in an increasingly unstable world in uncertain times.

It is widely believed that the pace of financialization of the global economy will force us to change our traditional understanding of how the economy works; we will have to change our patterns of economic behaviour, including our consumption habits; unemployment will be a permanent feature of many people’s lives; global warming will lead to scarcity of vital resources for life, like food and water and wars are likely to break out to address those shortages;

there will be an ever-expanding gap between the haves and have-nots of money, information and technology; and in all that change, we, people of little importance, will struggle to find ways to survive.

Now what percentage of the voters will be casting their ballots on October 19 with such concerns in mind, it is impossible to know.

But we may all be well advised to take note of an ancient adage that in order to see the future one has to look at the past; the further one looks back, the farther one will see what lies ahead.

This time when we cast our ballots, we may be truly deciding for not only our own, but for at least another one or two future generations.

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continued from page 3 One of the witnesses approached the officers and said that Lowe was in possession of a metal pipe. The officers obtained a search warrant for unit 122, which was occupied

by Lowe, where they found a knife, which played no part in the incident, and between the mattress they found a metal pipe that was approximately 18-24 inches long and Lowe was put under arrest for assault with a weapon, and fail to comply an undertaking.

Clarke then added that witness statements said that a mother and her daughter had arrived at the Oasis Motel where they got into a loud conversation with the son which attracted the attention of Lowe, who then got into an argument with the mother.

The daughter then came out of the car to the defence of her mother. Lowe returned to his room and then came back out carrying a metal pipe described as being 18-24 inches in length. He was holding the pipe cross ways in what was described as how a hockey player would hold a stick to check with. He approached the daughter and one witness described the swing as being towards the head but missed. A second witness described the swing as being towards the head, but that Lowe stopped the swing short.

The defence lawyer stated that Lowe did have a drug problem at the time, and suggested that a presentence report would be helpful.

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PONOKA NEWS 9

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Proactive approach recommended to help Council to decide on Town Hall future A decision about Town Hall’s future sits with Ponoka’s Town Council. At the August 11 meeting Administration recommended a consultant be hired to help Council with a big decision: Spend nearly a half-million dollars or more in repairs, or decide Town Hall is not worth fixing.

CAO Rachel Kunz compares the decisions facing Council to having an old car with a transmission problem. “Do you spend money to fix it, rent one, buy used, or buy a new car?” she asks. “If you fix the car – do you just replace the transmission, or do you replace the tires too? These are the kinds of things our Council must ponder, as we face these problems with our Town Hall.”

Problems were discovered this spring when Kunz asked for a building assessment prior to roof repairs approved by Council. “At the time, I was meeting with staff about ideas to make the building entrance more welcoming,” she notes. However, she noticed an unusually high absentee rate among staff and decided to invest in an air quality assessment before renovating.

In May, RH Services presented their report. Since then, Kunz has worked non-stop to dealing with findings which include ventilation issues, high carbon dioxide levels, mold in the basement and elevated levels of airborne mold, asbestos in the air distribution system and an open lift station for sewage and storm water in the basement.

Kunz responded to a recent opinion about not sharing the report publicly immediately. “Our role is to keep Council fully informed as the key decision-makers in a municipality,” says Kunz. “Municipal transparency means helping people understand how and why decisions that affect them are made, showing that decisions are based on sound information. It is accountability to the taxpayer through public meetings and decision-making. With transparency comes responsibility. This report is not only about bricks and mortar. It has potential impacts on staff, citizens, finances and other priorities and requires a measured response and plan.”

In this case the priorities were health and safety. Before causing undue fear or speculation, news was shared internally, health and safety of staff and visitors was secured and then Kunz began to gather information.“Each step has been brought forward at public Council meetings this summer,” she notes, inviting everyone to attend Council meetings to hear reports and decisions first-hand.

Alberta Occupational Health and Safety was brought in, noting that Town Hall is a safe workplace as long as windows remain open all day. Council Chambers and the basement were sealed off, staff moved to the main floor and Council meetings now occur at Hudson’s Green Centre. At its July 14 meeting Council directed Administration to move staff out of Town Hall as soon as feasible. Allnorth Engineers was hired to estimate costs to repair the building issues to minimum requirements.

Costs are approximately $400,000. Complete removal of asbestos would be over $1 million.

Kunz is developing a plan to relocate staff in the early fall. “We will continue to work with Council to move forward on behalf of the Town and its citizens,” says Kunz. “We know a move is inevitable. Even repairs can take up to a year. Once we find a temporary home we will let people know. I realize people will be inconvenienced, and hope they will be patient and understanding.”

Municipalities across North America are having similar problems with buildings of this age.

Built in 1962, Ponoka Town Hall has been flooded several times. A bucket has been a fixture in Council Chambers because of a chronic ceiling drip. The building has never provided access to people with disabilities. While it’s served us well, inadequate measures have been taken to properly maintain the building over many decades.

At the time of writing, Council has yet to meet on August 11. On August 12, Council Highlights will be published on the Town’s website and social media. Remember, you are invited to all Council meetings to hear presentations including Council’s discussion and decision-making.

Ponoka Fire Department Weekly Report PONOKA FIRE WEEKLY REPORT: JULY 29 – AUG 5

PFD responded to 5 fire calls and had one false alarm reported 7 new Volunteer Firefighters have been hired – watch for a group photo soon!

Ladder 9 Truck repaired, tested and recertified; other fire trucks now updated for commercial vehicle inspections 1 Fire inspection conducted

HOMETOWN NEWS

Council Highlights for the August 11 meeting will be posted on the town website and Facebook page.

The next meeting of Council will be on September 8 at 7:00 PM, Hudson’s Green Activity Centre You are welcome to attend all Town Council meetings to listen to discussions and decisions Agenda packages are posted on the website ‘Town Hall’ in advance of every Council meeting

GET INVOLVED! Set this date aside! COMMUNITY BUDGET WORKSHOP – September 9 from 4:30 – 6:30, Hudson’s Green Activity Centre. If you are interested in the Town’s Budget for 2016 and budget process, please plan to attend Food vendors, entertainers, dancers, singers this is your invitation to get involved in Ponoka Day in the Park on August 28. Call the Town at 403-783-4431 for more information.

TOWN NOTICES Residents and Businesses take note! 47 Avenue and 51 Street Storm Upgrades start on August 17. Traffic re-routing will be necessary while this work occurs. The Town is replacing old storm sewer lines in this area.

This work will improve the storm drainage capacity and prevent future flooding in this area. It is also another step to achieving our Downtown Revitalization goals. JT Setter and Sons are contracted to complete this project by October.

Cost of the project will be approximately $270,000. Some changes or adjustments could be made while it is in progress. Please watch for and obey signs in this area while work is in progress, and thank you for your patience. If you have questions, please contact the Town’s Operations office at 403-783-0159.

Playground Equipment removals – yes, we must remove some old equipment that is no longer safe. As part of the Town’s Playground Redevelopment plan, a playground inspection was requested to ensure the safety of our equipment. Some swings, tire swings, monkey bars, teeter totters and gliders do not meet current safety codes in four playgrounds: Central Park, Lucas Heights, Co-op Subdivision and Westview. Beginning on August 17 Public Works crews will begin removing equipment. All of our equipment is constantly maintained, assessed and replaced as part of an asset lifecycle plan. The Town has applied for grant funding and will replace playground equipment as our budget allows. We are very sorry about the summer timing, but safety is very important to us. Fortunately Ponoka is a great place with lots of things for our children to enjoy.

Toxic Roundup with a Twist! – on September 12 the Town’s Waste Transfer Site is taking over this year’s Toxic Roundup, and our fire volunteers are helping out. This will be the last toxic roundup because we are making it a part of the regular drop-off starting this fall! Be sure to mark September 12 on your calendar and start boxing up your paint and electronics.

Book your table now for Community Information and Registration Night September 2 at 5 pm, Kinsmen Community Centre. Local organizations are welcome.

Call Tamara: 403-783-0131

HOMETOWN EVENTS

Time to get ready for Communities in Bloom Judging on August 13 from 9 am to 3 pm – Judges loved Ponoka last year and they are back! Let’s show our hometown pride! Please come out for the Community BBQ on August 13 at 12 noon.The BBQ will be at Fort Ostell Museum and is sponsored by Sommer Home Hardware. Pride in your Property awards will take place at the BBQ – 20 nominations were received including 3 recognizing local businesses!

Are you coming out to Ponoka Day in the Park? It promises to be a fun day with lots of activities, on August 28 from 1 to 10 pm – The Town of Ponoka invites you to Celebrate Ponoka as a safe, healthy, vibrant and fun community for everyone! Come to Lions Centennial Park for kid`s activities, a charity tug-o-war, picnic in the park, cultural entertainment and a MOVIE IN THE PARK at 8 pm!

Heartstrings for Charity Tug’o’War deadline: August 14 – Have you registered your team yet? How about some local challenges? It’s not that scary – just a little ‘mud pit’ (or maybe water, or hmmm… jello?) in the middle. Pull your challenger over the line and raise money for charity! Entry forms at Town Hall or on the website. Join the fun! The Tug’o’War takes place at Ponoka Day in the Park, August 28 at Lions Centennial Park (time to practice!)

Ponoka Mini-Golf at Lions Centennial Park – exciting news – You’ve probably noticed that mini-golf opened again in time for the August long weekend. We are so happy that Lavilla Tapel is now operating this summer activity. If that name sounds familiar, Lavilla also serves that delicious food, including the famous Filipino noodles, at Time-Out in the Town’s Arena. She’ll be back there this fall so don’t worry. In the meantime, stop by Ponoka Mini-Golf for Foot Hill ice cream and say hi and thank you to Lavilla! Book a group party for some fun times!

Family Fun Circus – Friday, August 14 at the Arena. There will be two shows at 4:30 and 7:00 pm. Doors will be open one hour before each show.

Ponoka FCSS events and activities: Check FCSS out on Facebook by searching Ponoka FCSS or go to their website: ponokafcss.net. For information and tickets about the Ponoka FCSS Bus Trip – Fancy Hats Hit the Track ~ Northlands Race Track & Casino, Edmonton contact Shelly 403.783.4462. Tools 4 Schools – donate school supplies or money to help students receive supplies they need. Donation locations throughout town and labelled Ponoka FCSS.

WEEKLY PROFILE Our friendly Customer Service front line! Meet Lorraine Gardner and Shannon Gorner These are the smiling faces you see when you come to Town Hall. Both Lorraine and Shannon are part of our Corporate Services Team. Chances are, if you live in Ponoka, you have spoken with them both over the phone or in person. They are always pleasant and professional and their focus is to assist you with your questions or town business. Lorraine answers our main office number whenever you call 403-783-4431. She kindly answers your questions, directs your calls and helps with all kinds of requests at our Town Reception desk. Shannon is your friendly Accounting Clerk at the Finance Counter. She takes payments and helps direct people with questions for our Corporate Services staff that look after taxes, utilities, property assessments, the cemetery and the budget.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Eh. ... How great it is to be a Canadian The reasons why we are tried and true Canadians *We know how to pronounce and spell Saskatchewan without blinking.

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Our little family arrived in Canada from England in 1948, stayed with a relative in Wainwright for a while, and then settled in the friendly town of Ponoka, Alberta to begin the next exciting chapter of our lives.

It took us a long time to get used to the cold winters, but the people were so helpful and friendly, and the welcome mat was always out.

There were so many great memories from those early years, but one of the most exciting was starting Grade 1 at that big old Red Brick School, and it would from there that so many of us were able to make a whole lot of lifelong friends and share all sorts of adventures and growing up experiences in and around Ponoka for the next 50 plus unforgettable years. Along the way, my mother and father and I proudly became Canadian citizens, and then, after my brother Peter was born, we settled into our first real home along the hospital road next to the golf course.

Like so many others, as new Canadians, we likely still followed some of the customs and traditions that we brought from our homeland, but before too long we lost the accent and took on a whole new wild and wonderful family lifestyle that really grows on you. How lucky we are to be a part of this great and free nation, which features four fabulous seasons that change as quickly as our political preferences, magnificent scenery from sea to sea, and all sorts of perks such as long holiday weekends, home grown produce and beef, and of course, hockey and the Blue Jays.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Tattoo artist finds growth in Ponoka

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Tattoo artist Bill Schmidt concentrates Friday, Aug. 7 as he gives customer Nancy Swanson a tattoo behind her ear. Schmidt opened up Wild Side Kustom Tattooz approximately six months ago on 50 Street.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

For the last six months, tattoo artist Bill Schmidt and his wife, and business partner, Trish Schmidt have had their storefront in Ponoka and business has been good.

Nestled right along 50 Street, Wild Side Kustom Tattooz has been providing customers with eye-popping tattoos.

Schmidt says he has been tattooing ever since he was a teenager as he always enjoyed the art form. He has been tattooing privately for the last 10 years, but wanted to be able to have his own storefront.

At the time he started, tattooing was more underground, Scmidt explained, and the plan was to tattoo just himself. “For 28 years, I’ve got into this,” he said.

“I just got better and watched how it progressed over time,” he added of recent changes that has brought tattooing to a more

mainstream environment.

Most recently, Schmidt has seen a trend in customers requesting memorial tattoo work on their bodies or quotes from books or movies. He suggests there are fads that occur over the years and quotes are big right now.

Getting a tattoo is not a decision that should be taken lightly and while Schmidt wants the business, if a customer has a request they may regret years later, he will work with them to change the design. “A lot of people make mistakes their first tattoos,” he explained.

“I’ve done probably 30 cover-ups (from different tattoo artists) in the six months that I’ve been here,” said Schmidt.

He added that while portraits are popular, Schmidt said those portraits will fade out over the years and people may end up with washed out portraits.

“If I know it’s a dumb tattoo idea and you’re going

to regret it, I’ll refuse to do it,” he said simply.

While Schmidt will tattoo most of what a customer wants, he enjoys inking skulls and flowers on a person. There some things he just won’t do: “No hate stuff.”

Schmidt says some of the most memorable tattoos he has done have been after setting up shop in Ponoka.

He enjoys when a customer comes in with a request to tattoo a family crest or have some historical piece on their body.

“It’s just a good decision,” added Schmidt.

For every 500 customers who like their Facebook page, Trish says they give away one hour of tattooing to a randomly picked customer. Wild Side Kustom Tattooz also does piercing.

The store is usually open Thursdays to Saturdays during the summer and Schmidt expects the hours to open up during the winter.

Day in the Park promises fun for the family

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

With the last days of summer getting closer, town recreation planners have a fun day in store for the whole family set for Friday, Aug. 28 at Centennial Park.

The day is organized as a fun summer event and will bring kids’ activities, an opportunity for a family picnic, cultural activities and a movie in the park, said co-organizer

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and Coun. Teri Underhill.

The whole event is intended to get families out before school starts and for residents to get to meet other residents.

“In order for us to grow as a community we need to get to know each other,” said Underhill.

“It’s what people are starting to look for again,” she added.

Underhill hopes to continue to bring projects like this and the Canada Day celebrations to the community as she feels it brings people together.

Another fun part of the day will be a charity tug of war

competition. Teams are encouraged to enter their names in to support their favourite charity.

Underhill hopes to bring several musical groups to entertain people in the park and she said organizers are working on a secondary location in the event of inclement weather. There will also be food trucks for those who crave some fast food.

She said kids with the Ponoka Youth Centre will be there for the early afternoon programs and looks forward to seeing a strong turnout.

A movie in the park will close out the night with “Epic” being the film of choice.

A Ponoka Day in the Park Facebook page has been created with details of the day.

PONOKA NEWS 13

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Ponoka runner completes grueling 125 km Death Race

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

One out of every three solo runners can’t complete the Canadian Death Race, a grueling 125 km trek that takes a runner over thousands of feet of elevation and three mountain peaks.

Ponoka’s long-distance runner Slade McCormick was able to complete the race, which was held at Grande Cache, AB on Saturday, Aug. 1, as a solo runner in 17 hours, 17 minutes and 48 seconds and he placed 21st out of 326. While the times may seem slow for a typical long-distance race, the Death Race provides challenges not normally found on the open road.

“This was my fifth year of semi-serious running and I’d been to a number of races . . . and I wanted to see if I could do that,” said McCormick of his desire to run the 125 kms by himself.

The 47-year-old physical therapist had run longer 50 km races but nothing of this length. Training began in January.

Preparing for the race Anticipation leading up to the race found McCormick nervous to run. He had some concerns his training was not good enough but as the race started, those doubts disappeared. McCormick’s goal was to enjoy the experience rather than worry.

“The race is a celebration of the training,” he stated.

Sporting a kilt during the race, McCormick used that as an opportunity to have fun and celebrate his Scottish heritage.

Once he completed the second leg, about 27 kms, McCormick felt confident he could complete it. The terrain was quite varying such that just when he thought he couldn’t finish a certain portion, the terrain would change and he would have to use a different set of muscles.

Not only did McCormick have to tackle steep climbs, he also had to stay mentally strong.

The Canadian Death Race has five legs, each one with a different set of challenges and a set time for completion.

Each leg of the race had a specific name and time cutoffs. If a racer missed a cutoff, they would have to leave the race.

McCormick was asked to provide a name of his own for each leg as he saw them.

• Leg 1, 19 kms: the Pre-

lude, which started in Grande Cache before making its way into the mountains.

• Leg 2, 27 kms: the Climb.

This was the steepest leg of the race, where racers climbed the mountain.

“It was a real technical course.”

• Leg 3, 21 kms: Recovery.

This was still a technical run but did not have the, “grunt climbing we had been through.”

• Leg 4, 33 kms, the Grind.

This is a big climb up almost 7,000 feet. “You finally get over the peak and you get to come back down.”

• Leg 5, 25 kms: the Finale.

Much of this leg was run at night following the path of the riverbank. “When we hit the river you actually have to get on a speed boat to cross the river.”

Paying to cross the ferry All of his effort would have been for nothing if McCormick didn’t have his special Death Race coin to pay what organizers call “the Ferryman.”

Every racer gets a coin to pay the Ferryman and if they do not have this coin they cannot complete it. “It happens every year. People lose their coin and their race ends.”

Being able to pay the Ferryman and cross the river was a big relief for McCormick.

Keeping the energy up required regular hydration and food ideal for the environment plus a special blend of syrups, maltodextrin powder and honey heated on the

stove. “It tastes like caramel.”

“The more different kind of sugars you can get in you, the better you have of maintaining those energy levels,” explained McCormick.

Different sized feet and completing the race Knowing he was going to complete the race was a moment of celebration. “It was just a wash of relief.”

Something most people don’t realize about McCormick is he has two different sized feet. His right foot is size 13 and his left size 10.5 so he has to buy two pairs of shoes for a running event.

In preparation for this race McCormick brought five pairs of matched shoes. So he had to buy 10 pairs to change them out after each leg of the race to avoid blisters.

As his mind wandered during the race, McCormick said he felt a strong sense of gratitude for being able to compete. “It’s a special feeling, and recognizing as well that I didn’t do it on my own. I had the support of my family.”

During training, he ran almost every day and at times for hours. His family supported the effort and were there at each transition stage.

The physical toll of the Death Race was not felt until he finished. McCormick celebrated with family, took a shower and then could not stop shivering.

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Ponoka’s Slade McCormick runs through the mountains during the Canadian Death Race in Grande Cache on Saturday, Aug. 1. McCormick ran the grueling 125 km race by himself and placed 21 out of 326 solo competitors. He sported a kilt on the race to celebrate his Scottish heritage.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

KENWORTH ADDS NEW FACILITY IN LEDUC It is hard to miss Kenworth’s newest facility located at the intersection of Airport Road and 42 Street in Leduc (8202 42 Street) Located just minutes from the Nisku Industrial Business Park, the City of Leduc, the City of Edmonton and in the heart of Leduc County, Kenworth’s new facility was the natural choice to bring their products and services closer to customers.

The new Leduc facility features 42 service bays, consisting of four triage bays for quick problem diagnosis, two drive-thru wash bays, two alignment bays, four quick lube bays and a Taylor Chassis Dyno Bay. There is a large parts warehouse with $5 million of inventory to keep customer’s trucks on the road. The new full service facility is open for business from Monday through Saturday including the Sales and Parts department.

In order to serve its diverse and large customer base the management team spent months recruiting and training

new and current employees to staff the Leduc facility.

With 115 full-time staff, Kenworth has the right people at the helm to serve a very demanding, ever-growing and evolving industry.

Kenworth is always looking for qualified, capable and customer-orientated people to join their team and contribute to the ongoing success at Kenworth Leduc and Edmonton Kenworth.

Kenworth Leduc is a division of Edmonton Kenworth Ltd., a privately owned company providing New and Used Kenworth Truck Sales, Leasing, Parts and Full Service.

Kenworth established itself in the Edmonton area in the early 1950’s and has contributed to the dynamic and powerhouse economy that has formed in Alberta.

There are two facilities in Edmonton; one located in west Edmonton at 118 Ave and 173 Street and the other in east Edmonton at 91 Ave and 21 Street. The group also runs a full service leasing

division, Edmonton Paclease, located at 91 Ave and 22 Street.

But it’s not just the Edmonton and area that Kenworth serves. They also have a full service dealership in Lloydminster and recently opened a full-service facility in Fort McMurray.

With a very strong presence in the Alberta oil patch and industry, Kenworth wants to ensure they provide additional services and parts capacity to properly support the trucks they sell.

Named the North American Dealer of the Year three times and a continual award winner for operational excellence and superior customer support, Kenworth continues to seek ways to improve and expand their customer service.

By building the Leduc facility, Kenworth has put a strong investment back into their business in order to provide a continued superior level of customer support.

Kenworth Leduc will be holding its Open House September 18. Join them for the festivities!

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To be a Canadian continued from page 10

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*We use a red pen on our non-Canadian textbooks and fill in the missing u’s from the words labor, honor, and colour. *We have Canadian Tire money in our kitchen drawers, we fly the Canadian flag in our back yard, and we attach the pennants of our favourite sports team to the windows of our vehicles when they make the playoffs. *Only we know that Pike is a type of fish and not part of a highway, which we drive

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almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction. We have all switched from ‘heat’ to ‘AC’ in the same day and back again, and during some winters we may have more miles on our snow blowers than on our cars. *We know very well that schools don’t issue a ‘snow day’ unless there is a severe blizzard, which, by the way, we are very good at driving through, in two feet of snow at 90 kms an hour without even flinching. *We don’t mind leaving our wet winter boots at the door when we are visiting the dentist or other offices, and we always carry jumper cables in our car, which our wives know how to use very well. *We faithfully install security lights on our house and garage, but leave them both unlocked, and we believe that driving in winter is much better because all the potholes are full of snow. *We design our kid’s Halloween costumes to fit over a snowsuit, just in case. *We firmly believe, that ‘EH’ is a very important part of our day-to-day vocabulary, and to be a tried and true Ca-

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Many unique creations of our green thumbs, artists, and hobbyists of all ages from Ponoka and districts will be on display on Friday and Saturday-August 21 and 22 during the annual Ponoka Agricultural Fair at the Ponoka Legion. Public viewing times will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on August 21 and from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 22, followed by the award ceremonies. For information on entering items in the Home-Hobby-Horticulture Show, please pick up a copy of the book around town, or phone Donna Rudd at 403-784-3292 or Kathleen McKelvie at 403-783-2553.

The days are slowly getting a little shorter, so please try to get out and enjoy them all as much as you can, and have a great week, all of you.

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Samson powwow celebrates life and health Dancers converged on the Samson Powwow last weekend, which brought thousands of people from around North America. Here dancers take part in the grand entry on Sunday, Aug. 9 at Bear Park in Maskwacis.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Johnson said organizers seek sponsorship as well as fundraising through community bingos.

“We do get a lot of support from the Wetaskiwin

community and our industry partners,” said Johnson. “I am grateful for that.”

She added Peace Hills General Insurance and Peace Hills Trust provided

large contributions to the event. Johnson added if people want to sponsor the powwow, they can contact the chief or the administration office.

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The sound of the drum could be heard for many miles during the Samson Powwow held over the weekend of Aug. 7 to 9.

This year’s theme was a celebration of life and healing, said Holly Johnson, chairperson of the powwow committee. “Our theme was iyniw pimatasowyn, which is a Cree way of life. It’s the indigenous way of life,” said Johnson. “It’s the celebration of life.”

Singing and dancing were a big part of the weekend and Bear Park was full of dancers.

The powwow is a celebration, said Johnson, and is an inclusive event that sees many people attend from around North America. “It’s a healing ceremony and that’s one of the things I think we wanted to express and share.”

Bringing this theme to the powwow this year was important to organizers, said Johnson, who says many First Nations communities are experiencing large numbers of suicides. Rather than looking solely at these suicides, Johnson said this year’s powwow was focused on celebrating life, and dancing is a key part of that.

“The heartbeat of the drum, the healing and just celebrating life … giving that healing spirit to everyone,” said Johnson.

The powwow celebration had something for everyone; golf was held the previous weekend at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort and during the powwow weekend itself there was a parade from the Samson site to Bear Park. In addition to the dancing and parade, there was a 5 km/10 km run, a rodeo, hand games, a princess pageant and a slow pitch tournament.

Johnson believes there were thousands of people who attended the powwow.

“We have visitors from all across North America.

We’ve had visitors from Australia, San Diego, California … and many people visiting from the United States.”

“Any powwow is a good powwow,” added Johnson.

Dancers came dressed in full regalia showcasing their skills. Johnson said there were four categories for the men’s dancing: fancy dance, traditional dance, grass dance and the chicken dance.

In the ladies’ categories there was traditional dance,

ladies’ jingle and the fancy shawl. There was also a tiny tots showcase. “We just give them an opportunity to dance and strut their stuff and some of the little ones are still in the arms of the mothers,” she said proudly.

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PONOKA NEWS 19

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Makerspace program gets underway

PLEASE RECYCLE YOUR PAPER!

PONOKA & WETASKIWIN’S

BY JACLYN BERRY

COMPLETE EXTERIOR CONTRACTOR We will work directly with your insurance adjuster to get your hail damage repaired better than new!

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or draw directly on to your computer screen. Our first meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 24 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and regular meetings will be the last Thursday of every month. This activity is for ages 12 and older, due to the fragility of some of the items. continued on page 22

ROOFING shingles or tin SIDING Vinyl or Hardie EAVESTROUGHS SOFFIT FASCIA

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Summer is half way done already, and we have been having a great time here at Ponoka Jubilee Library. We hope everyone has been enjoying their holidays and are looking forward to the school year ahead.

These past weeks were really fun ones for our Summer Reading Club kids, as they had all sorts of visitors as part of the ‘What I Want to Be When I Grow Up’ week two weeks ago, and got to play with our Makerspace items this past week. No, there wasn’t a fire at the library, but the Ponoka Fire Department was here showing off their trucks to all of the kids. We want to thank Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson and all of the great firefighters, as well as Constable Scott with the Ponoka RCMP, Councillor Loanna Gulka from Ponoka Town Council, Dr. Trevor Hook from the Central Vet Clinic, and Chany Westling with Ponoka Ambulance Services for taking time out of their busy schedules to come and speak with our kids. It’s always great to open up a child’s mind to the possibilities of what they can be when they get older.

We are really excited to announce our newest regular program, Makerspace at the library. What is a Makerspace you ask?

Makerspaces are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. We are fortunate in our Makerspace to have a number of very cool technology items that can be used. Come try out a Raspberry Pi, Makey Makey, Kano kit, Little Bits kit, or Intuous tablet. What can you do with these things?

Build your own computer, run a computer using a banana, create a synthesizer,

NOMINATION FORM - All nominations should include a description of the nominee and specifics as to why you are nominating them. As a guideline, you are encouraged to follow the award criteria including explaining the nominees key accomplishments, how they differ/stand out from the rest, unique challenges they may have had to overcome and community involvement. Please attach the additional information to the nomination form.

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Deadline approaches for Ponoka Downhill Derby registration PONOKA NEWS STAFF

The date for the exciting Ponoka Downhill Derby is fast approaching and if kids want to get in on the race action registration forms must be in by Friday, Sept. 4.

The popular race event will be held Saturday, Sept. 12

on 42 Avenue beginning from 43 Street and is expected to bring speed and thrills for racers. To get in on the action, parents are asked to register their child or risk missing out on the race.

Kids aged six to 14 are eligible to race and racing age divisions will be set based on the ages of those who register.

Cars will run in two lanes and final scores will be determined after cars finish their heats. Ties for first, second or third will bring about one race to break the tie.

For full safety rules and details see the Ponoka Downhill Derby Facebook page and form submissions can be made to Alberta Flares at 6706-44 Avenue.

Racers compete for top speed at last year’s Ponoka Downhill Derby.

This year’s derby is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 and registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 4.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Selling slow-down

Brennan Turner FarmLead

Grain ended the month of July quite choppy as the usual suspects of weather, the U.S. dollar, and Harvest 2015 starting up being exacerbated by the closing of the month of July (meaning funds and other speculators may have looked to clean up their books a bit). Add in funds selling because of deteriorating Chinese markets, there was a convex of factors that merged together to push markets lower.

U.S. Wheat Associates says that this year’s American winter wheat crop is the worst for falling numbers and other qual-

ity indicators since 1998!

This translates to many winter wheat fields (both hard and soft red varieties) being harvested and earmarked for nothing but feed as vomi and sprouting are keeping it separated from the milling market!

However, the Wheat Quality Council started their crop tour this week and found areas in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota that had the best spring wheat yield prospects in over 20 years at an average yield of more than 51 bu/ac across the 3 states! Digging deeper, durum yields in North Dakota are estimated at 39.2 bu/ac, up from 36.6 last.

Prospects for corn and other crops in the Northern Plains are also looking good, including corn crops in Minnesota and Iowa as some timely rains have put crop progress ahead of five-year averages! Overall, despite the various regions that got more than their fair of share of rain in May and June, corn crop prospects continue to look better than once thought, part of the reason we’re seeing such downside pressure on things.

Speaking of downside pressure, good rains to end

July in the Canadian Prairies will definitely help yield prospects in a few areas. There’s been some calls that the rains have done as much damage to the crop in some areas as it has helped the crop in other regions. The net-net is a big positive though in my opinion, mainly because it’ll help fill out crops and Harvest 2015 is already early in Western Canada so pulse crops getting started on won’t be adversely affected too much by any delay (although disease needs to be obviously watched – keep Pulse Canada’s desiccant recommendations in mind as you head down that road). Further, the rain significantly improves the soil moisture profile of many areas that have got anywhere from 0.5 to 2 inches over the course of the entire growing season, which is very important for Plant 2016 when you come to think of it (yes, I am telling you that you should already be thinking about this in the back of your mind).

Ultimately, getting closer to Harvest 2015 hitting full tilt across the North American markets, recent rains have pushed away spot market buyers to wait

for the arrival of new crop supplies. This week’s rollercoaster of technicals and fundamentals weighing against one another have resulted in a new lower positions across the board (and non-board as nonfutures market prices are down notably week-overweek including durum and lentils).

Did you hear the one about the farmer who drove three hours for a part, only to forget the serial number?

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Most importantly, Farm at Hand never sells or shares user data, so ownership remains with the customer.

Free for all They say the best things in life are free, but they also say you get what you pay for, so what do “they” know?

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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 & 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 (1-855-3327653).

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Navigating the internet for local news can be a jungle.

purchase price and maintenance records in case you resell items in the future.”

And since they’re all about helping you mind your business, they offer a hand in that regard.

“If you’ve contracted to provide “x” amount of barley or wheat by a certain date at a certain price, you can keep that information in one place and access it anytime.”

A site for sore eyes A big focus for co-founder Kim Keller and partner Himanshu Singh is listening to their users, so when customers wanted a website, they got it. ”It lets clients access their information, download reports and check their inventory on a bigger screen than an iPhone or android,” said Hambali. “The data you enter is automatically synced across your computer, smartphone and tablet.”

The site also houses their blog and “meet the farmer” campaign that puts a face to farming and gives producers a “megaphone to tell their stories”.

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Sports

Barrel race jackpot gives riders a chance at prize money and a buckle

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Barrel racers worked to bring their fastest times during the Fast Time Barrel Race last weekend at the Calnash Ag Event Centre.

The jackpot was held Friday, Aug. 14 to 16 and brought hundreds of racers over the weekend, explained co-organizer Les Greipl.

“This is our first one and hopefully we’ll have a yearly event,” he said.

A 4D system was set up for the weekend, said Greipl. Depending on a rider’s time they would get categorized in 1D, 2D, 3D or 4D, with 1D being the fastest racers. Greipl said the top nine racers in each division were paid out.

He said their goal is to create a strong racing event that can be held year after year.

This year’s race was organized in a relatively short time after Greipl heard there was an opening at the ag centre.

“This spring we just decided we were

going to put one on,” explained Greipl of his and co-organizer Blain Genest’s intention to grow the race in the future.

One of the biggest challenges organizers faced this year was getting the program together with relatively short notice. Greipl suggests they will have a better opportunity to improve on next year’s race as they will be more prepared.

He expects they will be able to bring more sponsorship to next year’s race.

Not only was he the organizer but Greipl, who trains colts, competed in the weekend’s activities. He feels the Fast Time Barrel Racing was held at an ideal time as the Alberta Barrel Racing Association finals start at the ag event centre on the week of Aug. 17.

He said without support from sponsors the event would not have been possible. “We were a little late getting a lot of sponsorship money, but I thought we did pretty good for this year,” said Greipl.

The fastest racers received prize money and a buckle and here are the top racers in each division: Open Division: Sunday • 2D Cati McArthur with • 1D Briana Baudin with • 4D Kristyn Werner with a 18.087 run on Sunday a 17.367 run on Sunday a 19.476 run on Sunday • 3D Emily Thiessen with • 2D Tamara Bonnett with a 18.764 run on Satura 18.100 run on Sunday Youth Division: day • 3D Charlene Humphrey • 1D Reagan Tebb with a • 4D Shaz Simoneau with a 19.393 run on Sunday with a 18.767 run on 17.293 run on Sunday

Tana Millard turns a barrel on Chick Playin Tipsey Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre during the Fast Time Barrel Race event.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

ABRA Finals 20th edition in Ponoka next week

BY DAVID THIELEN

Over 1100 horses and 750 riders will descend on the Calnash Centre in Ponoka between Aug. 19 and 23 for the 20th annual ABRA (Alberta Barrel Racing Association) finals, the largest barrel-racing event in Canada, and the second highest added money barrelrace in North America in 2014.

“This year, the added money is $119,600, and the total payout between cash and prices will top $217,000,” said ABRA Office Manager Jill McDougall. “Last year, we had the sixth largest payout in North America.”

“For us to be rated the second highest added money is a really big deal. Especially when you look at all

the events that are hosted in Oklahoma, Texas, California and the rest of the United States,” she added.

“Texas has more horses than all of Canada, so it’s a lots to be proud of,” said McDougall.

Added money is the amount added to the pot on top of the entry fees.

“It comes from a combination of sponsors, and final entry fees at races through the year,” said Janet Patriquin, public relations director for the ABRA. “We have competitors as young as four, and the oldest is in their late 70s, so barrel-racing is something that the whole family can participate in,” said Patriquin.

The association has over 2400 members, and of that, six have been

with ABRA since the start and have ridden in the finals every year. “They will be honored at a banquet on Friday night,” said Patriquin.

The other highlight of this year’s finals, according to Patriquin, will be the Peewee barrel-races, which will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m. “Everybody loves the Peewees, they put more sparkle and color in their hair. That’s the highlight of the event.”

There is no charge for watching any of the barrel-racing events, and there is a free tradeshow all weekend.

For those that cannot make it to the centre, there will be a live webcast.

In the open category, there are 780 horse and riders entered. The youth have 270 horse and riders, and the Peewees have 61 horse and riders.

Over 1,000 barrel racers are expected to descend on the 20th anniversary of the ABRA Finals, set to be held in Ponoka starting Wednesday, Aug. 19. The event is one of the biggest that will be hosted at the Calnash Ag Event Centre.

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Ponoka Golfer signs with Gators head to provincials Stetson University

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Ponoka’s Jared Nicolls signs his acceptance letter to Stetson University recently as he is to join the golf team at the university.

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Hard work and dedication by Ponoka golfer Jared Nicolls earned him a spot on Stetson University’s men’s team.

Nicolls will head to Florida this fall to study at Stetson University while also following his love of golf. The announcement was made by golf coach Larry Watson on Tuesday, July 28 and was something Nicolls was excited about.

“I really like that coach.

He’s done a lot for me,” said Nicolls.

In the 2014/15 season, Nicolls was on the junior Alberta Golf team and he was able to compete with professional golfers around the country. Being part of the team was a positive experience for Nicolls.

“It was more of a confidence booster to know you are one of the players in Alberta,” he explained.

In a Stetson University press release, coach Wat-

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son said he was pleased with the decision to add Nicolls to the roster.

“I am very excited for the team to have Jared join us at Stetson,” Watson said.

“I think his maturity will help the team. I know Jared is a young man who understands the importance of making a quick contribution to the team.”

“I’m just really excited to go down there and get it going,” added Nicolls.

In 2014, Nicolls won the MJT National Championship in the junior boys division and won the 2014 McLennan Ross Tour title.

“Coach Watson was the main reason I chose Stetson,” Nicolls was quoted as saying in the press release.

“My parents love him and he is great at what he does.

My goal is to help our team make it to the NCAA’s and then see where golf can take me.”

Nicolls joins with earlier signees Tyler Dierwechter, EJ Grimes, Jake Ludwick and Tate Smith, along with returning players Brian Kehoe, Chase Levesque, David Torres and Spencer Turner, to make up the 2015-16 Hatters’ squad.

The Hatters are scheduled to open the 2015 fall season on September 5, along with the Stetson Women’s Golf team, at the GolfWeek Program Challenge at Pawley’s Island, SC.

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Twenty-five swimmers out of Ponoka’s 32 Gators that attended the regional swim meet in Lacombe last weekend qualified for provincials in Edmonton, a result, which was described as “fantastic” by Gators coach Jon Davies.

“The club finished third in overall points but first in points per swimmer (total points divided by number of swimmers),” Davies said.

“Zoe, Aspen and Harbour have all positioned themselves to earn more medals at provincials and a number of relays have as well,” he added.

Successful Gators are next headed to provincials in Edmonton this weekend, beginning on Friday, Aug. 14.

The list of Ponoka swimmers qualifying for provincials is as follows:

Mariah Chisholm Emily David Caleb Froese Kennedy Hackett Noah Hackett Kate Hollingsworth Maia Hoogers Ella Johnson Katelynn Korchinski Natasha Kym Harbour Lehocky Nautica-Pearl Lehocky Reef Lehocky Daniel Lehr-Nichols Zoe McCormick Emma McCormick Aiden McTaggert Aspen McTaggert Todd McTaggert Elise Resler Josiah Thompson Cyrus Thompson Nicola Thompson Laura Wilson Paisley Wilson

ING! NOW RENT The Ponoka Horseshoe Club held a successful Tournament July 25th, with 18 pitchers coming from all over Alberta to participate. 12 pitchers registered Sunday morning to play doubles. This is a more relaxed time and “fun was had by all.”

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Buccaneers prevail in the race for third place numerous Merkley passes, and Marc Glasgow blocked with ferocity. While the Bucs previous woes with penalties were greatly diminished, there were two touchdowns that were lost due to infractions. “We’ve improved our discipline, but need to keep working,” said one of the Buccaneer squad.

Defensively, the Bucs were as vicious as ever; #8 Troy Pappas, the QB for the Stars, was under pressure all night and suffered numerous sacks. As a result, the Stars offense was rarely on the field for longer than two plays before they had to punt the ball away. The pirate special teams flew all over the field, pinning the Stars ball carriers deep while marching with their own. As a result, the Bucs enjoyed favourable field position for much of the game.

At halftime, the Bucs celebrated the conclusion of a season-long fundraiser. Partnered with the Whisker Rescue Society (a shelter for stray cats in Central Alberta), the team sold $2 raffle tickets at each home game that would decide who would “Win a Date with 38” (team chairman and player, Todd Lewis #38). Over 300 tickets were sold and majority of the proceeds went to Whisker Rescue (which will greatly assist in the organization’s daily operations). Jen Sampson of Red Deer won the raffle and, as a result, a date with #38.

The Bucs (5-2) are now looking forward to week 9 against the 2015 expansion Airdrie Irish (2-5) in their final game of the regular season. While the Irish have had a rocky induction into the AFL (including a 100-0 blowout against the Fort McMurray Monarchs), the Bucs “can’t take them for granted.” In addition to the game, both teams are competing to see which squad can raise the most pledges for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. To raise the stakes, the losing team’s chairman has promised to attend his every-day job dressed entirely in pink. Those who wish to donate are asked to message the Bucs facebook page or website: www.cabucs.com.

SUBMITTED BY TODD LEWIS

The Central Alberta Buccaneers faced off against the St. Albert Stars Aug. 8 in a game that would decide who would hold third place in the Alberta Football League. The two teams had identical records going into Saturday’s game and both were determined to reach a record of 5-2. Doing so would secure third place as well as earn a quarterfinal home playoff berth.

After four quarters of football in the 28-degree heat, the Bucs would claim third place as their own, with a 19-6 victory over the Stars.

For much of the 2015 season, the Buccaneer offense has been inconsistent: there were brief flashes of brilliance that were marred by miscues, penalties, and missed opportunities.

To combat these issues, the Bucs coaching staff made positional changes within the offensive roster, most notably moving #85 Matt Merkley to quarterback and moving #12 Pascal Plante (the Bucs starting QB for much of the 2015 campaign) to fullback. One of the Bucs staff said that “Merkley and Pascal each have tools and abilities that can be utilized in different situations. They are true football players: they will excel in whatever position they are placed.” Plante’s willingness to hit and make contact was well served in the fullback position while Merkley’s pure athletic ability created opportunistic chances.

Within the first three minutes of the game, the pirate offense marched the ball into the Stars redzone, capping with a Merkleyto-Plante touchdown (mirroring the many Plante-to-Merkley touchdowns in prior games). While the offense only scored 15 of the Bucs 19 points (the defense scored two safeties), they were much more dominant than the score would imply. The Buccaneer offense moved the ball via committee: Brett Lapointe #21 ran for over 90 yards, Neil Daniel #7 ploughed his way through Star defenders (narrowly missing a TD in the final seconds of the game), Axsivier Lawrence hauled in

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Men’s Storm prepare for semi-finals berth

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Despite losing their last league game of the regular season, the Ponoka men’s Storm still clinched a semifinals playoff berth set for Sunday, Aug. 16.

Their final regular league game was Monday, Aug. 3 in Wetaskiwin against Manluk where Ponoka lost 3-0, explained coach Lonny Behm.

The pressure to win was not as high for Ponoka, who managed to secure their semifinals match three games prior, he explained.

With less pressure, a short roster and three key players with penalty issues, the Storm had to tread lightly as they played Wetaskiwin.

“We couldn’t play it too aggressive,” said Behm.

Another issue the team faced was playing in a larger than normal soccer pitch.

Behm said the Wetaskiwin field they played in is the largest a soccer pitch that can be built to FIFA standards.

Wetaskiwin’s field is 12 yards wider and 10 yards longer than Ponoka’s.

“We came out strong the first five to 10 minutes,” said Behm.

But Manluk’s experience with the bigger field created a tough defensive game for Ponoka. By the end of the first half Ponoka was down 1-0. Behm made some strategic changes to adjust to the larger pitch and he said Storm players managed a few attempts on Manluk’s goalie but those attempts did not

result in a goal.

Manluk managed two more goals before the end of the game.

For their semi-finals game, the Storm will play the winner of the game between Camrose and Wetaskiwin Diablos, said Behm, who intends to keep practising in upcoming weeks.

“We want to just up the intensity in our practices,” explained Behm.

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Looking forward to seeing you all again next year - August long weekend.

Please contact Neil Cunningham if you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring in 2016 by calling 403-783-3978.

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Obituaries

Golley Marie Patricia Therese Mar.16, 1929 - July 30, 2015 Terry was born March 16, 1929 to Edmond and Rebecca Gagne; a farming couple in the Jackfish area of Saskatchewan.

She was the youngest of a family of 9 children. Terry attended school in North Battleford and the Sisters of The Child Jesus’ Noviciate in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Prior to taking her final vows, she returned to Saskatchewan, eventually moving onto Edmonton to work for AGT. It was while living in Edmonton she met Jim Golley. They were married Dec. 26, 1970. She became an instant mom to two teenage boys!! Jim and Terry had a great life; travelling extensively and called Yuma Arizona their second home for over 30 years. Terry lived the last 2 years in the Northcott Care Centre, where the “general manager” visited her faithfully until his passing May 29, 2015. Terry will be lovingly remembered by her two sons Scott (Vera) and Dean (Betty); her seven grandchildren Angie (Sheldon Henke), Jamie (Terry Hoffman), Beckie (James Turnbull), Stephanie (Matthew Stafford), Kent Golley, Erin (Tyrell Kochanski) and Megan (Richard Cox); and five great grandchildren; Mikayla Hoffman,, Mackenzie Hoffman, Reagan Cox, Olivia Stafford and Everett Kochanski, sisters-in-law Emma Hamel, Helen (Lloyd Rue) and Bernie Dick; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Terry was predeceased by her husband James Golley, her parents Edmond and Rebecca Gagne; her sisters and brothers in law Estelle and Elie Esquirol, Alice and Eugene Baillargeon; her brother and sister in law Victor and Aline Gagne; brothers Phillipe, Omer, and Len Gagne, and brother in law Doug Dick. Terry was laid to rest beside Jim, following the Mass of Christian Burial August 5, 2015. To express condolences to Terry’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A WOMBOLD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME ~

Obituaries

HAGEMANN John Miles

May 12, 1957 - July 31, 2015

Brown, Mary Ellen On March 5, 1926 the world was graced with the birth of Mary Ellen Brown. She was the daughter of Thomas and Hulda Horsley of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. She was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, a grandson, and a great grandson. She was blessed with four daughters and a son as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary Ellen will be remembered for her passion to be there for others. She volunteered at Bibles for Missions, working in their shop and helping with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner through the Baptist Church. She enjoyed calling Bingo as well as teaching crafts twice a week at Ramoka Lodge. You could find her watering plants and visiting the sick at Ponoka General Hospital.

She found great joy in making porcelain dolls, quilting, gardening, square dancing, camping, and travelling.

Mom was a talented writer and has gifted her family with volumes of stories and poetry. She was an active member of “Word Weavers” in Ponoka. Mom had a strong faith which carried her through her life to the end.

Although small in stature she leaves behind a huge footprint. We love you Mom! Mary Ellen left this world peacefully on August 3, 2015.

There will be no memorial services, per her request. She will be cremated at Wilson’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of arrangements.

Phone: 403.782.3366 or 403.843.3388 “A Caring Family, Caring for Families”

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Miles grew up on a farm south of Ponoka. He attended the Ponoka School. A close friend through school was Murray Jackshaw. Miles’ passion for art started in school, where it was a class that he really enjoyed.

He traced and sketched many pictures that hung on his walls.

He also created wooden yard art with comical characters. After leaving the farm, Miles lived for ten years with his grandmother Elsie in Ponoka and was really fond of her. Then he lived with Diane Brown in Sylvan Lake for the next ten years. Miles and Diane then moved to Norby Crescent in Red Deer where he lived until he passed. Miles worked for many years at the Red Deer Centrium. A highlight for Miles were the years when he and Diane had a holiday trailer - he really enjoyed going camping. Miles loved dogs. He enjoyed selling things and spent many an afternoon at the mall selling tickets. He was a joker and had an infectious giggle. Micheal Oneal and Charlie Bowie have been great friends to Miles in recent years. Miles worked with Micheal in his handyman business. Miles was always optimistic, no matter how rough things got. He never failed to have a new scheme or plan for some new project. He will be missed by his friends, good neighbours and family. Miles is lovingly remembered by his parents Elmer and Joyce Hagemann; his sister Laura Bluck (Ken) and their son Cameron Bluck; his brother Ross Hagemann (Jenefer) and their daughter Elsie; aunt Helen and uncle Ron Hagemann and aunt Joyce and uncle Bob Kittle; great-aunt Sister Eleanor Bednar; special cousin Debbie and Bruce Boelster (Hagemann); numerous other cousins; his good friend Micheal Oneal; neighbour and friend Jack; and long time friend Charlie Bowie. He was predeceased by his brother Gary Hagemann. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ponoka United Church. The Interment Service will follow at the Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka.

Memorial donations in John Miles’ name are gratefully accepted to the Food Bank in your area. To express condolences to John Miles’ family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME

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AG EQUIPMENT

Card Of Thanks

Obituaries

WENT John Anthony Jan. 31, 1932 - Aug. 5, 2015 On August 5 at the age of 83 John left us to join his beloved Mary who predeceased him in 2012. John was born January 31, 1932 in London, England.

John and Mary met for the first time when they were 14 years old and they kept in touch. At 18 John joined the army and served for 5 years including the Korean War. When he returned home he married Mary on April 14, 1955. They moved around until John found the job that he loved, farming. Unable to acquire their own farm in England, they decided to move to the land of opportunity, Canada.

In 1967 John came to Canada and his family followed.

They lived at Benalto, Sylvan Lake and in 1969 they bought the farm near Bluffton where they lived until 2011.

John was a square dance caller and taught square dancing for many years. He always had a new joke to tell or a story and kept everyone entertained.

John is survived by his two daughters, Sally (Joel) of Red Deer and Jackie (Pete) of Sointula, BC. One son Stephen(Darlene) of Bluffton and 15 grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at the Golden Leisure Lodge in Ponoka on Saturday, August 8, 2015.

Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A WOMBOLD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME ~

Thank you We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many individuals who took such great care of our parents; Jim and Terry Golley. Dr. Chan, you have been such a support to us over the past years and we will be forever grateful for the care and attention you have provided.

A big thank you to the nursing staff at the Ponoka General and to the caregivers and recreation staff at Northcott Care Centre and Sunrise Village. You have made the lives of “ the general manager and his # 1 gal” a lot brighter over the past few years.

We would also like to thank the St. Augustine Parish, Deacon Comeau, Sheila and the Wombold Funeral Home for their guidance and support over the past 2 months. Thanks so much!!

Scott & Vera, Dean & Betty

Brenda & Frank Kraft & Family Verla & Randy Girletz & Family Keith Schultz

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

Rimbey, AB Graduations

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

Congratulations Shelby Simanton!

Card Of Thanks The family of MARILYN (MARY) SCHULTZ would like to extend their thanks to all who attended Mom’s Service of Remembrance and made donations in Mom’s memory.

Special thanks goes to Pastor Julianna Wehrfritz-Hanson, Gail Schultz, Ron Wombold (Ponoka Funeral Home), Bob Ronnie, and Danny Toth.

We are forever grateful to the nurses on the Dialysis Unit, Dr. Jim and Dr. Lee and the incredible nurses on Unit 31 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Our sincere gratitude goes to Larry and Leanne Walton who helped in so many ways. Your caring and generosity will never be forgotten.

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

On completing the Pharmacy Technician program at RDC. Good luck on your upcoming job at the Innisfail Hospital.

We Love you and are so proud of you Mom, Travis, Tyson, Jake & Luke, Grandparents: Vern & Carol Hemeyer; Bob & Edie Simanton

In Memoriam In memory of

ELMER JACK STANG August 15, 2004 Things I feel most deeply, Are the hardest things to say.

My dearest dad, I loved you In a very special way.

If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that would come true I’d pray to God with all my heart For yesterday and you.

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Coming Events

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Meetings

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

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

52 Street & 52 Ave. ALCOHOLICS Ponoka.

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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)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

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Position Summary The Marketing Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of all of Samson Management (2009) Ltd. marketing strategies. The Marketing Manager will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Samson Management (2009) Ltd. Position Requirements: • A post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing is preferred • A post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration, public relations, or communications will be considered • 2-3 years working experience in a marketing position is preferred • 2-3 years working experience in advertising and/or business management related positions will be considered • Must have valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation • Any combination above will be considered Position/Company Information: • Samson Management (2009) Ltd. is one of the “for-profit” arms of Samson Cree Nation • Involved in many different industries as it manages a Gas Bar & Convenience Store, Grocery Store, Subway & Robins Donuts 2-4-1 Pizza Franchises, Automotive Repair Shop, Pharmacy, Arts & Crafts Gallery, and Real Estate Division • This position will develop and implement advertising & communication strategies, information programs, brand creation & recognition, publicize, coordinate activities and events, and maintain media relations on behalf of the businesses relative to Samson Management (2009) Ltd. • Offer competitive wages, benefits and pension plan.

• Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

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

Ponoka

HUGE GARAGE SALE East on Hwy. 53, South on 815, East on 424 – 251067 Twn. Rd. 424

Friday, Aug. 14 & Saturday, Aug. 15 9 am – 4 pm Hunting & fishing gear, household, some furniture

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds Start your career!

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Oilfield

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LOOKING FOR

Oilfield Maintenance Labourer

Must have safety tickets.

No experience necessary.

Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5131 or email smittysoilfield@gmail.com

Looking for Maintenance Truck Operator. Pipefitting experience necessary.

Must have experience with oil & gas wells. Please send resume to smittysoilfield@gmail.com or fax 403-746-5131.

HUGE

Marketing Manager

Interested persons are requested to submit a resume, cover letter and references by mail, email, personally, or fax to the attention of Stephen Wagner at:

Motorcycles & ATV’s

Medical

830

Samson Management (2009) Ltd. is a for profit organization that is currently comprised of various different Business divisions and Real Estate holdings. Our Corporate Administration Office is currently looking for a

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GARAGE SALE FOR MISSIONS Thursday, Aug. 13- 12:00pm-8:00pm Friday, Aug. 14 - 9:00am-8:00pm Saturday, Aug. 15 - 9:00am-Noon Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 5501-54 Avenue Church by the Pond

The

Cutting Edge Hair Design

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Stylist TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Please contact Cara or Marilyn at 5101 – 49 Ave., Ponoka

Sales & Distributors

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Looking for PART TIME HELP Saturdays with the possibility of more hours Apply in person with resume to LYON’S JEWELLERY 5017 50 (Chipman) Ave Ponoka

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SUNTERRA -One of the Canada’s industry leaders in the Ag sector is looking for Management Trainees to join their team in Trochu, AB. Position will learn all aspects of the Meat Processing business and be part of the management team. The successful candidate should have a post secondary education.

For more information call Trish at 403-442-4202, email resume to trish. hyshka@sunterra.ca

Restaurant/ Hotel

760

Hair Stylists

Professionals

820

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 applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents. Apply in person 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.

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DENTISTRY

Business and Services Directory Legal Services

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Caregivers

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A Population Explosion

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ARE YOU READY TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS?

It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

With over 18 years of childcare experience, this smoke free structured day home will put your mind at ease.

I look forward to having the opportunity to learn with your child.

Available openings: full and part time Monday to Friday. 6:30AM TO 5:00PM. References available.

Call Denita at 403-704-1061

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Contractors

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Kwik Kerb

Continuous decorative concrete borders Many colours, stamps and patterns.

Landscape curb and edging for gardens, flower and rock beds

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She will bring congratulations and gifts for the family and the NEW BABY!

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Personal Services

DENITA’S DAYHOME

Contractors

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Services

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Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face.

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

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government.

Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit. ca/free-assessment.

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

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

Pet Services

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

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

Family Friendly Dentistry Misc.

Services

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DENTAL CARE

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

BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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Refrigeration

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• Submersible Pump Sales & Installation • Well Abandonments • Shock Chlorination • Backhoe Service

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

CONCRETE SERVICES

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HEATING

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www.clinkerskennels.ca

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636 Roofing

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

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Attention: Farmers

HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

Rental Misc

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

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METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

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

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

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

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ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

FALL START GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community?

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!

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CALL BRIAN HEBERT

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VETERINARY SERVICES

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

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Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

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Employment Training

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

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Dr. Bruce Wine

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

Doug Casey

Can do trees up to 15” wide

1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452

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Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Auctions

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Auctions

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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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Auctions

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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.

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

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HOUSEKEEPING PART TIME & CASUAL

INCLUDING HOLIDAY COVERAGE

Competitive wages & benefits Apply to: Debbie Grimshaw Northcott Care Centre 4209 48 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1P4 Ph: 403-783-4764 Email: housekeeping@northcottcarecentre.com

Auctions

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BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS ON-SITE AUCTION 6416 - 51 STREET, PONOKA, AB

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

TREE SERVICE

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

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

403.396.7623

UPCOMING AUCTIONS ESTATE of Tilda Bachand 4618-56 Ave. Rimbey, AB Sun. Aug. 9 @ 11 am. ~~~~~ Sun. Aug. 16, 12 noon Moving sale of Eveline Rose West of Ponoka on Hwy. 53 ( 4/5 miles) to Hwy. 795 north 3 miles to curve in road, Range Rd. 263, 1/2 mile, 1st place on left. ~~~~~~ Sun. Aug. 23, 12 noon 6416-51St. Ponoka

MOVING SALE FOR EVELINE ROSE

SUNDAY AUGUST 16 AT 12 NOON West of Ponoka on Hwy 53 to Hwy 795 north three miles to R.R. 263 first place on left, watch for signs

Antique dresser with harp & mirror, wooden kitchen table & bow back chairs, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, blenders, cutlery, framed prints, floor fans, piano, song books, patio set, patio umbrella, patio swing, outdoor ornaments, outdoor fountain, rototiller, snow blower, picnic table with benches, oil paints & canvases, homemade quilts, dressers, beds, wooden desks, computer desk, file cabinet, night stands, armoire, wall clocks, mantle clocks, grass trimmer, oil paintings, ladders, Medalta crock with lid, ottomans, jars, punch bowl, picture frames, hide-a-bed, recliner, book shelves, china cabinet, serger, threads, wooden tea cart, card table & folding chairs, coffee table & end tables, Coleman metal cooler, floor brooms, dog house, AND MORE!!

Payment: Cash or Cheques. No buyers premium.

Visit our website www.bigstrapperauctions.net to view items

For a complete listing call 403-304-4791

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

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

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

EquipmentMisc.

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A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG $2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com Calgary Office Tower renovating cafeteria, tables, chairs, atriums, granite, overhead pedestal lights, bar stools, leather sectional furniture, wall art, mural art, carpet tile.

Viewing available.

587-439-7840 www. sustainabuildcanada.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

Household Appliances

1710

ELECTRIC DRYER FOR SALE

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

For a complete listing call 403-304-4791

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic

LEAKY BASEMENT?

Antique chairs, old Audel’s Automobile guides, John Deer toy tractors, old song books, electric fireplace, small freezer, wireless hp jet printer/fax/scan/copier, vinyl records (45’s & 38’s), framed prints, dressers, beds, night stands, book cases, potato bin, dishes, cutlery, glasses, bowls, microwave, slow cooker, spin mop, cleaning supplies, Mary Kay products, brass ornaments, binoculars, patio furniture, lawn ornaments, tools, tools boxes, wheelbarrows, scrub board, pressure washer, workmate bench, air compressor, shop vac, battery charger, propane heater, fishing tackle, file cabinet, plastic tarps, license plates, lawn rakes, gas leaf blower, chain saw, gas lawn mowers, portable outdoor cooker, and more!

Visit our website www.bigstrapperauctions.net to view items

VETERINARY SERVICES

Big Strapper Auction 403-782-5693 Check website for full listings

Call 403-783-2060

presents an

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

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015 at 12:00 (noon)

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

Auctions

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Horses

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

Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

1st. CUT ROUND bales, Alfalfa Timothy Brome mix, $170/bale; 780-499-4214 HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7

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

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

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

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

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

IRRIGATION 100,000 Potential Buyers???

Ponoka Irrigation Supplies & Service

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* NEW INSTALL * REPAIR * MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS * SALES & SUPPLIES TO ALL MODELS

SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

403-783-1944

Classified Advertising CALL 1-877-223-3311

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Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015

Houses/ Duplexes

For Rent #3000 - #3200

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

Available Aug. 15 Furnished 2 bdrm house Centrally located Washer/dryer, N/S, N/P

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3020

Farms/ Land

2 BEDROOM DUPLEX

Real Estate

No pets, #4000 - #4190 no smoking $800/mth plus dd Houses For Sale includes water & sewer

4020

Located by Reddi Mart

No laundry facilities

4090

403-704-3349 4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 5 bdrm house in Ponoka. Large yard, triple car garage N/S, N/P

3050

RIMBEY 2 bdrm., 1.5 bath, 2 levels with balcony, insuite laundry, inclds. heat and water. 403-843-4894

Suites

3060

APTS. * 780-965-9256 * RIVERSIDE Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

Auctions

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

Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.

1530 RELOCATION AUCTION FOR ANGELO CONCRETE WORK LTD. COMPLETE DISPERSAL OF INVENTORY AND ASSETS.

15840-118 Ave Edmonton

SALE: Saturday, Aug 15TH 10:00AM sharp VIEWING: Friday, Aug 14 , 11:00AM TO 4:00PM 12345 TH

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Manufactured Homes

$950/mnth plus D.D.

403-396-0075

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Manufactured Homes

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CROSS COUNTRY HOMES Come view our GRANDVIEW MODULAR show homes that are ready HOMES Now Offering 24 for possession. Or custom X 68 Homes. Starting from build in only 8 weeks to $157,900 including delivmatch your own inspiraery (Conditions apply). Call tion! Visit us in Acheson. one of our two locations for 780-470-8000; www. details: 403-945-1272 (Aircrosscountryhomes.com. drie) or 403-347-0417 (Red Deer).

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Commercial Property

4110

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

ONLY $399,000 Located 2 km south of Winfield, AB

Contact 780-621-9794 Buildings For Sale

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

4430

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Summer Madness Sale!�

All buildings, all models.

You’ll think we’ve gone Mad deals. Call now and get your deal. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

900

4430

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.

CONSOLIDATE All loans with rates from 2.1% business or personal loan bankruptcy or bad credit ok. Call 438-992-5916

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Public Notice #6000

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

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Money To Loan

To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in: Rimbey Ponoka Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307 or email: dreitmeier @reddeeradvocate.com Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

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Ponoka County ROAD ALLOWANCE LEASE NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of Ponoka County to consider the following road closure and lease by-law:

POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE The Town of Ponoka is currently seeking applications to form a committee that will review various policies currently used by the Town of Ponoka. This committee will provide feedback to administration on policies prior to their approval by Town Council.

The ideal candidates for the Policy Review Committee are: former Council members, those with a ďŹ nancial or management backgrounds, and members at large.

Any person interested in serving on the Policy Review Committee is requested to mail or drop off a completed application on or before August 28, 2015, to the Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer.

Application forms are available at the Town OfďŹ ce: 5102 - 48th Avenue Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1P7 or at www.ponoka.ca

By-Law 16-15-RL closing all that portion of the undeveloped road allowance lying west of the NW 29-44-27-W4.

The closed area will be leased to Dwayne Robins.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments.

This hearing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

Dated at Ponoka, Alberta this 28 day of July, 2015.

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

Welcome Home!

Celebrating the birth of your child? Share your happy news with family & friends with a special announcement in the classifieds.

1.877.223.3311

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

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26 $ 3799 $

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