Ponoka News, January 27, 2016

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 68, No. 4 | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

League rules may hurt Stampeders’ chance at playoffs Story on page 25

Ponoka wheelchair vans a vital community service Story on page 5

Motel fire Firefighters spent several hours putting out a fire at the Oasis Motel that started in the late morning of Saturday, Jan. 23. There were no injuries in the incident. Please see our story on page 3.

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Chamber welcomes new president

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Another year has passed for the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce and a new president and vice-president have taken the helm at the association.

New directors were also nominated for the the board of the chamber at its AGM held at the Ponoka Legion Tuesday, Jan. 19, when Andrew Middleton became president and Kori Hart, vice president. Jim Hamilton is now the past-president of the chamber and he was pleased with a positive year for the group.

He said receiving the award for Chamber of the Year from Alberta Chambers of Commerce for medium sized chamber category was made possible with dedication from executive manager

Les Jaster.

“It’s a huge kudo to Les for running it,” said Hamilton.

Middleton thanked chamber members for their confidence in him. “My goal as president is to continue the great work of the past few years,” said Middleton.

He feels the chamber lunches are an added benefit to members and he wants to see those continue.

“We are open to suggestions for guest speakers, seminars, projects or any way the chamber can help provide value added to your business,” said Middleton.

Financially the chamber has had a relatively positive year with a total income of $130,091. The business awards, membership dues and trade fair are the chamber’s biggest sources of income with awards earning $22,346, membership dues

at $25,800 and the trade fair making $48,590.

However, expenses are up, too, at $131,398, which put the chamber at a small deficit of $1,306.

Reeve speaks on county development Ponoka County Reeve Paul McLauchlin was the guest speaker at the luncheon and he spoke about what he feels the role of government is.

He suggests county’s role, while providing services to residents, is also to support business and business confidence. With the economic downturn, McLauchlin said this is the first time he has seen businesses looking to create payment plans to pay their taxes.

“The business environment here is friendly. A hand shake deal is a deal,” said McLauchlin.

One particular aspect he

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feels shows real promise for the area is the Highway 2 and Highway 53 interchange.

McLauchlin feels confident this will bring benefits to the town and county of Ponoka. Collaboration is the key to making that happen, he added.

“You can amalgamate and find new services or you can be told to do so,” said McLauchlin, referring to new mandates from the provincial and federal governments regarding municipal collaboration.

He added the county has just concluded a 10-year plan and councillors and administration are working on developing a new one.

One question relating to fire services in the county was posed to McLauchlin. He said this area is one of the last in the province where communities are without a regional fire department and the county has been working on this for a few years. An area the county is seeing growth is in Gull Lake.

He suggests developments in Gull Lake will outgrow

Andrew Middleton takes the oath of office as the new president of the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the Ponoka Legion. Reeve Paul McLauchlin witnessed the oath.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Ponoka and Rimbey in the near future. Getting fire services to that area is a focus for the county as many of the residences there are high end houses with high insurance because the closest departments are some miles away.

For now, with the decision by town council voting against a regional system, McLauchlin said the county intends to lease a space in the Town of Ponoka for the east county department.

Hamilton asked how the chamber can get more involved with farmers.

McLauchlin supported the idea.

“You need to sell it in the context of agriculture,” said McLauchlin.

He suggests the chamber may want to develop a committee to deal with agriculture businesses. Advances in technology can help that.

“The Internet has changed the business of farming,” said McLauchlin.

The biggest goal for farmers is to find ways to get their product to market and the chamber might be able to support that endeavour.

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Items accepted are: 0 -1 litre t 10 cents/each t Pop cans, pop bottles over 1 litre t 25 cents/each t Beer cans, beer bottles t Water bottles t Milk products (plastic and cardboard) t Liquor containers (glass and plastic) t Juice containers (cardboard, plastic and glass) t Wine containers (glass and cardboard).

(We no longer accept used oil and oil products) We can help you with fundraisers or charities with bottle drives!

The Town of Ponoka has rolled out the blue bag program this year but no refund on bottles will be provided.

If you are not interested in receiving a refund, remember there are many groups in town that will gladly accept your empties to raise funds for their causes.

You can also drop off bottles at the Bottle Depot and let us know you want them donated to the Cans for Kids charities.

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Semi driver fined for rollover light or brake light.

Stopping the vehicle, the officer smelt melt the odor of liquor or coming from m the vehicle and subsequently charged Soosay, who is going to appear in court on Jan. 26.

Break-and-enter Police responded to a break-and-enter at a residence on Range Road 253

7:30 p.m. on at around aro Jan. 22 and noticed footprints heading foot to the back door of the home. A o window to the residence had pry marks on it and the screen had been removed. A bottle of whiskey was reported as missing. File is currently under investigation.

Rimbey’s 30th Annual

Beams all over: Emergency crews attended the scene of a semi rollover Thursday, Jan. 21 after the flatbed semi carrying steel beams rolled on its side on Highway 53. The road was closed for some hours while crews cleared the scene.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

PONOKA NEWS STAFF Ponoka RCMP fined the driver of a semi $776 on Jan. 21 following the rollover

of the semi on Highway 53 by Fountain Tire. The load of steel trusses off the semi blocked the highway after the incident and

10 out of a home after Oasis Motel fire

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS At least 10 people have had to find temporary homes after a fire ripped through the Oasis Motel and damaged four suites, some more extensive than others.

Members of the Ponoka Fire Department were called to the scene Saturday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. after calls of a serious structure fire at the Oasis.

Witnesses attempted to use fire extinguishers to stop the fire but it was too much.

Upon arrival the flames were clearly seen from the road. The fire extended to two adjacent suites, which caused a total of four suites to be damaged, said Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson.

Firefighters were able to quell the blaze.

Some residents were provided with temporary food and shelter by the Red Cross and Ponoka Victim Services until utilities to undamaged units can be restored. One resident was checked for smoke inhalation and released.

Crews did have to return two other times after the fire was rekindled but

the vehicle started to leak fuel as well. As a result, traffic had to be diverted on both lanes. There were no injuries. The driver was charged with transporting cargo in a way that a shift of the cargo could affect stability.

Impaired driver charged Later on the same day, Ponoka RCMP charged

they quickly dealt with the issue before it got out of hand.

For their part, RCMP Ponoka Detachment said in the weekly press release that the fire was still under investigation.

Hailey Soosay with possession of cocaine, operating a vehicle while impaired and operating a vehicle at over .08 level of alcohol when she was noticed by a patrolling officer pulling out of a parking spot in front of the Leland Hotel and proceeding without signaling at the intersection.

The vehicle had no reverse

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Religion

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

CHURCH DIRECTORY Associated Gospel Churches of Canada

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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA

Recycling is in line with Jesus’ goal of stemming waste

Sr. Pastor Paul Spate

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

5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org

403-783-5533

Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

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

WILLIAM DELLEMAN Sonrise Christian Reformed Church

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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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Sunday Service 10:00 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka

Phone: 403-783-4087

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

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As a family that used to live in Greater Vancouver, the recent shift to curb-side recycling pick up comes as a welcome change. I hope the program is successful and that the county residents can somehow be included. I am also confident that the community will continue to support the Clubhouse during the transition. So yes, I believe that recycling and waste

reduction is a good thing.

Over time, I’ve looked at the data and recognize the costs for trucking, sorting and reprocessing the materials over against their resale value as well as the decreased environmental impact, both in reduced waste disposal and resource acquisition. And I know, while others add all of this up differently, I believe that we’re better stewards of our world following the present course.

In the same way, re-purposing used goods, building materials and so on can produce similar benefits. Old barn wood can become furniture, picture frames or other works of art. Our living room floor is made of reclaimed wood from one of the grain elevators that used to stand along the tracks downtown; perfectly good wood reused through care and craftsmanship. In the yard, we have a trellis made of three old bicycle wheels; an aluminum coffee pot is now a bird house; old Medalta crocks continue to hold store of rice, sugar and flour. The list of possi-

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

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ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Shimit Abraham CFIC Mass Times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday

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

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

403-783-4329

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016

THANK YOU PONOKA The CP Holiday Train was a great event for Ponoka and your local food bank.

Thank you to all who attended and the many donations. Special thanks goes out to the Lions and Kinsmen service clubs, Ponoka Youth Centre kids and staff, Klaglahachie singers, Lions bus and Ken Kinley-Barry Neath, Bob & Company Catering, Strand Media Corp, Ponoka Fire Dept., Town of Ponoka, Ponoka News as well as the Ponoka Food Bank staff.

WHAT A GREAT COMMUNITY! Thank you again from the Ponoka and area Food Bank

bilities is endless and all it takes is a bit of creativity – in my case a creative wife – and/or Pinterest.

And I’m certain that in a culture that seems to love new and improved, this slight variation - renewed and improved - is striking a chord. Maybe its popularity is growing because at some point, the wastefulness of our culture became uncomfortable if not downright alarming. The grain elevators could have just been burned, their significance gone. Our crocks have chipped lids; imperfect, they could be discarded for sealable plastic. Those bicycle wheels and pot could join other items, including tons of aluminum and steel, buried for future generations to mine.

In all of this, something important is lost. History is cut away from beneath the present and future. Repurposing materials lends continuity. The old becomes new again in a different way. More mature, more useful, purposeful, appreciated and precious.

And that is, in a sense the gospel story. One writer says it this way, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself

through Christ (2 Cor 5.1718)”. His point, if you are unfamiliar with the passage, is that being re-purposed in Christ produces a legacy and a responsibility.

The recklessness and destructive self-interest that defines too many people and practices can be transformed. Memories of the old ways, redeemed and redirected into maturity: life overflowing with selflessness, compassion, stewardship, generosity and more. And these re-purposed lives can be agents of transformation in any locale.

That, I believe, was a large part of Jesus’ goal.

To offer himself as the means to bring humanity back to the human race so that the greatest waste of all, human life, would be stemmed. Given the events of our world from La Loche, Sk. to Syria, it seems clear that the work isn’t done yet. So for those of us who have been re-purposed - blessed to be a blessing – let’s do that.

And there are so many ways to go about it. Just one came through a recent letter writer (Joel Peters) who said, let’s focus on gratitude and allow that to drive our conversations and actions. So let’s do it, let’s live the re-purposed life in Spirit and Truth.

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Reflections of Ponoka

Ponoka Wheelchair vans a vital community service

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS The Ponoka Covered Wagon Society was formed in 1977 under the enthusiastic direction of founding Board members Pat and Griff Jones, Mrs. Anne Eads, Ernie and Jacklin Smith, Helen and Alvin Spelrem, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kristensen, Millard Martin, and Les and Marion Hoar. At that time, a growing need in our town and districts was to provide adequate transportation for those confined in wheel chairs and persons of all ages who could not otherwise be transported with comfort and dignity by other standard carriers such as personal vehicles or taxis.

A long and proud history This excellent and compassionate service has remained in place and grown rapidly for close to 40 busy years, and always proudly maintains the same guiding community focus under the guidance of the very active and dedicated Ponoka Wheelchair Van volunteer boards. A public meeting was held at the Ponoka Drop-in Centre on Feb. 3, 1978 to explain the service

to the community and districts, and to seek funding support and assistance towards the purchase of equipment, funding operations and staff. The project moved along very quickly and on Oct.19 of the same year, the decision was made to purchase the first initial fully equipped van from Badrys’ Sales and Service for $6,403, which went into service on Dec. 1 at a charge of $1 a trip.

As the services of the Ponoka Wheelchair van (WV) progressed at a rapid pace over the years, a second vehicle was purchased and the staff was increased to two full time and four part-time drivers. Operating seven days a week, the WV service now serves an average of 3,300 customer calls yearly, transporting clients from the town and county to and from medical appointments as well as special events and social activities in and around Ponoka and out of town when required.

Trips in town have a fee of $5 one way, while out-oftown trips are also charged for mileage, and all of the services must be booked by appointment two days in advance at phone 403-7830399, with books of travel

tickets also available for purchase. Over the years, the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society have been blessed with a caring and congenial crew of drivers, who always look forward to greeting and assisting their clients on each and every trip, as well as always being there for all of them with a warm and friendly smile at the end of their scheduled appointments. It is interesting to note that Ponoka is one of the few towns in the Province that provide this vital Wheel Chair Van service.

The present board of the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society includes Nell and Ken Liddle, Lynn Lawrence, Joan Pattison, Nancy McKenzie, Marlene Perry, Garth Olson, Ed Pattison, Norm Scheiwe, Merle Christensen, Keith Bresee, Beth Sykes, and Vern Dick, many of whom have served for several decades. Funding to keep the year-round operation of the Wheelchair Van service on the road comes from the Ponoka County and the Town of Ponoka, as well as from provincial government grants, the proceeds from the board working a casino every three years, and from

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One of the newest additions to the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society fleet stands ready and able to serve some of the 3000 client calls from the town and surrounding districts in a friendly and compassionate tradition that has faithfully served the transportation, health and wellness, and social requirements of citizens with special needs. kindly individual donations.

Personal donations can be dropped off at Sears, at the Funeral Home, the FCSS offices and to members of the board, and are greatly appreciated.

The volunteer Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society meet the fourth Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Ponoka Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, and new members are always encouraged and welcome to join and help keep this great and caring tradition in motion in our community and districts long into the future. For more information please call 403-783-4632.

There are usually two sides to every story

MIKE RAINONE HAMMERTIME While serving for five years on the Ponoka and District Recreation Board and nine years as a member of the Ponoka Town Council quite a few years ago, I quickly found out, as did my fellow members and councillors, that there will always be a great many

year-round challenges for all of our elected officials, boards, administrations and staff to deal with. After receiving all the information from all sources as well as community input, they are required to make the important year round decisions on proposals, plans, budgets, and other issues that will hopefully result in the best possible and financially feasible operations, health and safety, facilities, infrastructure, and family lifestyles of our community.

Later, as the editor of both local newspapers I once again realized, often with much anxiety, that while pursuing and completing an important article, editorial and opinions concerning our town and county and many others that all bases of information need to be covered, and that in most cases that there are usually two sides to every issue and story.

I will assure you all that

as far back as there have been town and county councils, boards and all the rest, those major and minor decisions were made with a whole lot of study, input, and preparation before they went to the vote. When the facts are later reported in the local newspapers, in all cases, there will always be mixed emotions, opinions, and questions from the town and districts, which, of course, are the rights of all of our faithful taxpayers.

So many of us who were or are now required to approve or decline those countless important plans and proposals in motion will be asked the next morning at the coffee shop or the office whether we voted with our ‘heads or our hearts’, while receiving accolades from many, being cussed by some, and fielding questions from everyone. The following week there may be the usual very interesting and often hot ‘Letters to the Editor’,

but unfortunately ‘hearsay’ spreads like wildfire throughout a community and usually focuses mostly on the negatives, and then there will always be those who love to create controversy long before an issue gets to the council tables.

It is very important that before we criticize and place all of the blame on our elected officials, board members, administrations, or anyone else for decisions made that we may not agree with, perhaps we should seek out all the facts from all aspects of the issue at hand. All of us are blessed with the freedom of speech, and just like the voting process, we have every right to go out and find answers and information on community issues by getting in touch with our councils, boards, and administrations. Also please feel free to approach those in and around the community who put their lives on the line to serve

Remember When...

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Featured here is a photo of one of the early Board of Directors of the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society, which was formed in 1977 to serve the special transportation needs of clients in both the Town and County of Ponoka. Shown in the picture are 1984 members (left to right-back row) Iorworth Davies, Marion and Les Hoar, Jacqueline and Ernie Smith, and then seated up front are Laura Davies, Anne Eads, Pat Jones, Mary Rees, and Helen Spelrem, who along with many others have faithfully served the longstanding Society for many years.

the public, are affected by these vital decisions, and really deserve to be heard.

Once we have got ‘the rest of the story’, we can then form our opinions on the issues with a fair and open mind, and are encouraged to share it with others.

All governing bodies and leaders must strive to base their major decisions, direc-

tion, and planning, not for power and control, but for the absolute benefits and opportunity of each and every citizen of all ages and walks of life, now, and into the future. Wouldn’t a lot of problems be solved if we talked to each other instead of about each other?

Have a great week, all of you.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016

Opinion

Alberta’s economic woes and its most important asset

MUSTAFA ERIC Editor

Two of the world’s most prestigious credit rating agencies, Standard & Poors and Moody’s, have recently announced they have changed their assessment of Alberta’s economy. The former said Alberta was down to double A from a

triple A standing and the latter reduced its rating to a “negative outlook” from neutral but kept the triple A. The announcements gave a lot of ammunition to a wide range of commentators, pundits and, of course, politicians to intensify the criticism of the Notley government.

Needless to say, many also offered a lot of solutions, ranging from adopting Japan’s post-war economic development model to reforming Alberta’s financial markets to attract more capital.

All of these ideas probably have their merits and they could be discussed, but the idea that the province’s economy can be reformed through adoption of one or another single policy looks quite superficial.

But before discussing any policy options, one should be aware of the fact that

the credit rating agencies that downgraded province’s economic outlook are no dependable judges of financial precision.

It is a proven fact that these agencies gave the AAA ratings to the mortgage-backed securities before the 2008 financial crisis, instruments which blew up in the hands of investment bankers and hedge funds, leading to the downfall of several financial institutions and they are still fighting court cases in the US stemming from their negligence in properly evaluating the viability of those investment instruments.

Returning to Alberta, how realistic are the suggestions aimed at reviving the province’s economy?

Let’s take for example the idea of adopting the Japanese model. The author of the idea gives the rise of the electronics com-

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pany Sony as an example of how advanced technology can make a company flourish and create a model for other businesses to expand and lead the economy to growth. But when Sony started to grow, there was a fast expanding market for its products because the world economy was growing at breakneck speed. Now exporting economies are in dire straits because their markets are shrinking. Plus, the people of Alberta are not as hard working as post-war population of Japan, whose loyalty to their country and emperor made them accept the hardest working conditions while here we are very strict in implementation of our 40-hour working week and in our demand for overtime pay as soon as we go over the limit.

Take the idea of reforming the capital markets in

Mustafa Eric Editor

Jeff Heyden-Kaye Reporter

the province. According one economist, every month $ 2 billion is leaving the province to be invested in Toronto or New York or other big financial centres to be invested for mutual funds, stocks or RRSPs or TFSAs. The economist suggests that the province should create the environment for the outgoing funds to be retained in the province so that they could be transformed into funds to be invested into real economy, creating employment, and consequently demand and consumption to lead to growth. But how can either of Alberta’s two big cities be transformed into capital markets that can attract funds in such a short time? London took more than three centuries to become the financial centre it is now, and New York almost two centuries.

The point that needs to be underlined here is that

Jordie Dwyer Reporter

we are in uncharted waters, not only in Alberta or in Canada, but globally.

The current circumstances impacting the global economy at this point in time have never interacted in history as they are doing today; previous growth models, development recipes, investment norms have lost most of their validity. For instance, finance has never controlled the economy to the extent it does today; capital has never been able to move so fast as it can today; labour productivity has never been as high; global trade has never been so vast in dimension.

Today’s woes require a lot of novel ideas and solutions. While they are all being developed, we have one vitally essential asset in our province: the ability to produce our own food and we have to make best use of it.

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Initiative launched to have council’s fire department vote overturned Public meeting set to determine interest in petitioning town

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Just over a week after town council voted 4-3 against a regional fire services agreement with Ponoka County, residents are planning to start an intiative to have the decision overturned.

Jim Hamilton and Deb Nicol made their intention known Thursday, Jan. 21 on Facebook setting a date and

time to meet and determine whether a petition is necessary. Their main concern is over the extra financial cost of setting up two fire departments.

Nicol says she felt something had to be done and that residents needed to be heard. Hamilton agreed.

After doing research and speaking with town and county representatives, including councillors and both

CAOs, Hamilton feels separate services would cost the town and county residents quite a bit of money.

“We are all residents of Ponoka,” said Hamilton. “Be it county or town, and we should be working together.”

Economically and from a business owner perspective, he feels these additional costs are unnecessary.

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Jail and fine for a pair guilty of disturbances

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A pair of individuals facing a similar charge ended up receiving vastly different verdicts.

Walter Jenkins, 33, of Ponoka, entered a guilty plea at Ponoka Provincial Court on Friday, Jan. 22 to one count of causing a disturbance and was handed a term behind bars, one that amounted to time served of eight days.

Back on Jan. 15, Jenkins was allowed to wait for a bus inside the Ponoka Esso when a short time later he approached the clerk and began yelling and screaming at the clerk as well as customers. He then took a number of items out of his pockets and threw them on the counter. RCMP would arrive a short time later, finding Jenkins unsteady on his feet as he exited the store and also seized a bottle of vodka he had on him.

While the judge found Jenkins lengthy record as an aggravating factor, he also stated during sentencing that he took into account that Jenkins had been recently released after serving a long federal prison sentence and has been off medication to deal with mental health issues.

The judge added that while the situation is not unique – where released prisoners not getting the help they need then getting put right back into the justice system – he agreed with both the crown and defence that further sanctions against Jenkins will not be effective or in his best interests.

The other person that also pleaded guilty to causing a disturbance was 23-yearold Steven Dunz of Ponoka, who was fined $1,000.

Dunz was arrested around

2 a.m. on Dec. 13 outside a downtown Ponoka hotel after he approached an officer and mistook him for one that had previously worked for the Ponoka RCMP. The obviously drunk Dunz began yelling a number of obscenities at the officer and even stuck his head into the window of the police cruiser and spit on the work station inside.

Even after being placed in the car and transported to the detachment, Dunz continued to cause trouble for the officers for a time before settling down in a cell.

Since his release and the laying of the charge, Dunz took it upon himself to write an apology to the officers involved, one that his lawyer stated was unso-

licited and a very heartfelt show of remorse.

His lawyer added Dunz was so intoxicated that he has no recall of the events and accepts that he was completely out of control.

Court also heard he has had trouble previously with drugs and alcohol and is thankful the officers didn’t lay more serious charges.

In handing out the fine, the judge stated the court takes these kind of disrespectful actions toward police seriously and he normally has no time for people that treat officers in that manner. However, a guilty plea at the first opportunity as well as his apology mitigated what would have been a much larger penalty.

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Contact Nicol at imfrazzed@hotmail.com for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, Feb. 3 WINTER WALK DAY (Rimoka 10:30 am and Ag Event Centre 12 noon to 1 pm) Please let us know your minutes and/or steps no matter where you got your walk in that day!

Seniors needing transportation to walk with us, please give us a call at the office.

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Ponoka Recreation Facility Plan Pre-Design Report Open House Monday, February 1 6:30 – 8:30 pm Hudson’s Green Nature & Activity Centre Presented by McElhanney Consulting Services, BR2 Architecture & the Town of Ponoka

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Lunch for a good cause: The First Baptist Church hosted a fun lunch fundraiser Friday, Jan. 22 to raise money for a Bolivia missions trip. Money raised was not available at press time. Here Isaac Froese enjoys some good fried chicken.

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PONOKA NEWS 9 Town of Ponoka C, 4900 - 54 Street, Ponoka, AB T4J 1N8 Town phone: 403-783-4431 Town email: town@ponoka.org

FUTURE RECREATION FACILITY REPORT In the spring of 2015 the Town of Ponoka engaged the services of McElhanney Consulting and BR2 Architecture to prepare an updated Recreation & Culture Master Plan and Facility Development Study. Through a review of past recreation assessments, community consultation and meetings with stakeholder groups the consultants have completed their task.

The Recreation & Culture Master Plan was presented to Town Council and approved on January 12th.

A copy of the plan is available on the Town Website. On January 21 the consulting team presented their Recreation Complex Pre-Design report to Council. The report included a history of the Recreation Complex, Site Constraints and a Facility Expansion Plan. The design concepts for the proposed expansion include a leisure pool, competition pool, entertainment arena and galleria that would connect the new and old facilities. The Concept plans would allow for the future redevelopment and repurposing of the existing arena and curling rink. The Building Study and Design Report also provided estimates of both capital cost and operational expenses.

There is an Open House planned for Monday February 1st from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Hudson’s Green Activity Centre at which time facility user groups, stakeholder groups and the general public are invited to view the plans. Members of the consulting and architectural team as well as administration and members of Council will be on hand to talk about the Building Study and Design Report.

Ponoka Fire Department Weekly Report PONOKA FIRE WEEKLY REPORT The Ponoka Fire Department from January 12 to January 20 responded to 4 calls: • 2 Motor Vehicle Collisions • 1 Downed Powerline • 1 Reported Structure Fire, Overheated roof HVAC Unit

HOMETOWN NEWS FEATURE NEWS NEW WASTE & RECYCLING SCHEDULE GREY waste carts in Zone 2 on Monday’s (between River and Highway 2A); Zone 1 on Thursday’s (east of Battle River) and Zone 3 on Friday’s (west of Highway 2A).

Recycling is every other week.

COUNCIL UPDATES Next meeting of Council: Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Please note this meeting will be at 6 pm at the Ponoka County Boardroom. Agenda packages are posted on the website under ‘Town Hall’ in advance of every Council meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.

TOWN NOTICES Co-op Subdivision – ***Please Note**** your garbage and recycle days have changed from Friday’s to Thursday’s, effective immediately.

Christmas Tree Pick Up started on January 11 – Please place trees in the back alley of your home or out front if you do not have back alley access.

Dog Licences are on sale until January 31, 2016 for $25 each. After this date they will be $40.

Are you a Town resident interested in Land Use Planning? The Town’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board has one upcoming vacancy for a member at large.

Training is provided. The purpose of the Board is to hear and decide upon appeals against decisions of the Subdivision Approving Authority or Development Authority.

Application forms are available at Town Hall or on the website.

HOMETOWN EVENTS Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteers are needed for two Special Event Planning Committees (Canada Day & Ponoka Day in the Park). Interested community members can contact Wes Amendt at 403-783-0118 or wes.amendt@ponoka.org Recreation Facility Pre-Design Report Open House - Monday, February 1 6:30-8:30 pm at the Hudson’s Green Nature & Activity Centre Playground Development Committees are needed for Westview Park and Co-op Park playgrounds. Interested community members please contact Wes Amendt at 403-783-0118 or wes.amendt@ponoka.org Family Day Activities 2016 – Come on out on Family Day for a whole lot of fun – many activities throughout the Town of Ponoka. Please visit our website’s Event Calendar (February 15) for all activities and times. www.ponoka.ca or call Wes Amendt at 403-783-0118 wes.amendt@ponoka.org

Aquaplex News Now taking Registration for Jr. Lifeguard Club! For more info call 403-783-0131 The Junior Lifeguard Club will begin on Friday February 5. We will be hosting a National Lifeguard recertification on February 16 and a National Lifeguard course from Mar 28 to April 1 Designated lap lane all day (except during morning aquasize and swim club), pools are open all day (except during swim club) Register for Swim Lessons now! Call 403-783-0131 for more information

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Dancers bring money to PES playground: A cheque of $4,500 was presented by the Read My Hips dance troupe Friday, Jan. 15 to the Ponoka Elementary School playground committee. The cheque represents proceeds from last year’s belly dance fundraiser. Pictured are (from right) dancer Andrea Ramage, playground committee members Layna Palechek and Jen Bartley, dancers Renee Cunnington, Deanna Groves, Cindy Hudson, Marlene Quirring, Liz Auld and Angie Wilson presenting the cheque. Missing are Vicky Hanson, Amy Moen and Robyn O’Connell.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Leadership development - including teamwork and decision-making skills - is an important aspect of the Junior Lifeguard Club. Members apprentice with working instructors and lifeguards.

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The Town of Ponoka is seeking two members at large and a youth representative for the new Police Advisory Committee.

The overall objectives of the Police Advisory Committee are to act as a liaison between Council, the R.C.M.P. Detachment, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Ponoka and the citizens of Ponoka and foster responsible community actions towards the creation of a safe secure community. The Committee shall endeavor to do this by encouraging an environment, which allows for public concerns to be addressed by all affected parties.

All persons appointed to the Committee must reside in the Ponoka community, and be 18 years of age. The youth representative must be at least 16 years of age. All committee members will undergo a criminal records review and suitability screening through the R.C.M.P. If you are interested in joining this Committee, please submit a completed application form on or before February 5, 2016 to the Town of Ponoka.

Application forms are available at Town Hall: C, 4900 – 54 Street, Ponoka, AB T4J 1N8 or on the Town’s website: www.ponoka.ca

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CFCW Critters bring fun to town, money to playground MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS

Ponoka All Stars were at pains seeking an opportunity to score against the Critters, particularly when they swapped the regulation size net with the tiny one of their own.

Photo by Mustafa Eric

Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex was resonating with cheers and laughter of kids of all ages on Thursday, Jan. 21 when Alberta’s famous show hockey team Critters showed up in town to help raise money for the new Ponoka Elementary School (PES) playground.

Sponsored by dozens of businesses in town and even out of town, like West Edmonton Mall, Critters brought

their funny game to Ponoka, including phony fights, # 840 Critter chasing the referee with a bucket of water after being penalized for slashing, Critters replacing their regulation size net with a tiny goal enough to accommodate only one skate, five Ponoka All Stars players being simultaneously sent to the penalty box for Critters to score three goals in a row, among other fun stuff.

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Throughout the game, which ended 10-3 for Critters, the #840 Critter relentlessly harassed the Ponoka goalie and exchanged greetings with lots of kids filling the bleachers.

Outside the rink, there was a silent auction going on, in addition to various door prizes for the visitors.

During the first intermission, Margaret Dillen had her name drawn from the bowl for the $500 Shoppers Drug Mart “shoot-to-win”, but when she missed all her shots, she was given a $50 dollar gift card as consolation.

During the second intermission, there was the paper plane tossing competition, in which not only kids and teenagers, but also a few seniors took part. Morgan Blanchard, the maker of the paper plane tossed closer to the puck at the centre of the rink won $200.

Jennifer Bartley of the PES Council Society, spearheading the playground fundraising effort, said they had raised a total of $10,000 at the end of the fun night.

Critters team, made up of the staff of the country music radio station 840 CFCW, has been helping raise money for community projects since 1993. They have been reported as having helped raise a total of some $948,000 dollars over the period.

With the team being so popular throughout the province, Bartley said they had asked the Critters to come to town back in July 2015.

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Numbers up, dollar value down for 2015 permits

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS While the dollar value of building permits was down in 2015 for the Town of Ponoka, the number of permits increased slightly compared to previous years.

Residential building permits were the big difference in Ponoka with 2015 showing 71 permits with a value of $5.4 million compared to 2014 with 59 permits at a value of $9.6 million. Patricia Abdulla, director of planning and development said that while the permit values were down slightly, 2014 also had several large projects under works.

Four projects greater than half a million dollars in 2014 increased the numbers by approximately $2.5 million while in 2015 there were two projects greater than $500,000. Those two projects had a total value of approximately $2.2 million.

Abdulla suggests that in 2015 there may have been more home improvements than new housing starts, which would explain the difference in overall dollars.

When analyzing the numbers, Stephen Novak, economic development officer for the Town of Ponoka, suggests the more permits there are the better for the town. “We’re still seeing some progress locally,” said Novak.

While high value permits are important, more applications for building permits show there is movement on the development side of things.

Contractors also like to see a large number of jobs and availability of projects to keep busy, he added.

In Alberta the biggest factor in any project, however, is the value of the dollar for a barrel of oil.

One possible reason for a larger number of renovation projects in town is due to workers being home rather than being away for work and the possibility that trades people may be starting new businesses close to home.

What Abdulla has seen more than anything is an increase in inquiries at the town’s development office.

She said she has been busy in the last few months with developers looking at potential projects. Most of them are smaller, yet sustainable projects. Novak added that approximately 470 business licence renewals were sent out last

month.

He said at least six new business licences have been issued since then.

Total licences, including residential, industrial, commercial, institutional and other, were relatively satisfactory with 85 in 2015 compared to 82 in 2014. Generally, the dollar value for these projects was down, which contributed to the overall

difference. Just over $10.5 million in permit value occurred in 2015 compared to $16.2 million in 2014.

However, Abdulla says it’s business as usual for the town’s planning and development department and while there is some economic uncertainty for 2016, she is hopeful with the number of queries she has received.

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School board moving forward on SRO changes Wolf Creek Public School board briefs

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A new plan designed to provide stability and continuity to an important school-based program has been approved.

Trustees of Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) passed a motion at their meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20 that will see the division work on establishing a new three-year agreement for its school resource officer (SRO) program in Lacombe, while giving the superintendent the authority to enter discussions with the Ponoka and Red Deer County RCMP detachments on putting together new agreements of similar length.

Discussions about making changes to the way the program was operated and administered have been ongoing between the division, its principals, the Lacombe Police Service and the RCMP for several months, which included meetings where details were hashed out that would make the program better for students, officers and the division.

Trustees heard in December from the chief of the Lacombe Police, Steve Murray, about how the program works in schools in their coverage area along with some suggested improvements. They once again heard from Murray at this latest meeting as well as from their own superintendent Larry Jacobs on the subject and what the principals want to see done regarding the program.

“All of the principals are very pleased with what’s been happening in the SRO program,” said Jacobs.

However as Murray explained to trustees, the program is in need of a better time frame so that it can make it easier to monitor progress and better work on what should be the program’s top priority.

“Our number one goal is about building relationships with students and with a one-off year-to-year approval, it’s challenging to do that and to manage the staff,” he said.

“We need to have that longer vision on the horizon, it’s not fair to the schools, the students, the officer, so that’s why you should consider a minimum of a three-year ap-

pointment.”

Administration will now work with both police services in establishing the new agreements as well as looking into how each SRO is funded and suggesting changes when the issue comes back to trustees later this year.

Class size Assistant superintendent of People Services Jayson Lovell presented trustees with a report on how the division is doing with regards to the size of classes throughout all its schools and grades, explaining there is really only one area of concern.

“There is a cause for celebration on one hand and also on area that we need to focus on,” he stated.

On the positive side, the size of classes in Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grade 4 to 6 and Grades 10 to 12 are mostly within the range that is acceptable, while the growth in the Grade 7 to 9 area has seen nearly all of the division’s school see class sizes rise beyond what they would like to have.

Lovell stated a lot of resources – upwards of $600,000 last year and about 30 teachers over the past few years – have been put towards reducing the size of classes in the Kindergarten to Grade 6

levels since smaller classes there provide a reasonable measure of success for students in later years.

However, a closer look at the Grade 7 to 9 levels is needed since the trend in demographics is showing there will be pressure for years to come in this area.

Trustees didn’t discuss the topic, but directed administration to look at options for trustees to go over during their discussions into the budget for the next school year.

Policy update A brief update was given to trustees on the status of the request from the provincial government regarding school divisions having procedures or policies in place surrounding the issues of gender identity in schools.

Jacobs told the board the division’s current administrative procedure in place for two years was one of several Alberta Education has used to develop the framework it would like to see on the topic, a procedure that leaves a lot of flexibility for schools to provide a safe environment for students deemed vulnerable.

What Jacobs added was that several divisions, including Wolf Creek, are looking to the province to provide more concrete

strategies and specifics on numerous items in their request so that divisions can better develop potential improvements to their present procedures.

Alberta Education is looking for at least a draft document on the topic from divisions by the end of March, something Wolf Creek already has. No deadline has been put in place for a school boards to have a finalized, comprehensive procedure or policy in place.

Adding one member Trustee Barb Walker proposed a motion that passed unanimously for the division to look at possibly added another trustee to school board.

She asked that administration compile a report on the existing board composition and ward system, due to the tremendous growth and expansion in the Blackfalds area.

“I’d like to see the number of students and percentage of population in each ward

compared to the last election and see what scenarios are there, specifically about adding a seventh trustee for the Blackfalds area while keeping the two Lacombe area trustees, and any other options that might be available,” she said.

Administration was not provided a timeline for a report to come back to the board, but time isn’t of the essence at the moment with the next election not taking place until the fall of 2017.

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on Wednesday, Jan. 19 as part of the school’s Leader in Me program and spoke to the students about how important school was for them in reaching their goals.

They also brought along what turned out to be the star of the 90-minute presentation – the Grey Cup. Shaw and McCarty both focused their efforts on getting the students to understand just what it means to be a role model, a leader, and how they were both able to achieve the success they have had on and off the field.

“I’m a proud Edmontonian and I feel the city taught me a number of things on how to be part of the community,” Shaw explained to the students.

“To be there for my family, for my teammates, it’s all part of being a team.

We are leaders and it’s just like you being leaders at your school. And you are not always going to be leading, sometimes you need to follow. It’s about learning to work together

and it’s basically the same on our team.”

Shaw added that being respectful to each other and not acting like a bully is also an important part of being the best person you can be.

“That’s one way to help you become a better person. You also need to get the best grades you can, challenge yourself and others to be the best student, best classmate, best person you can be. I didn’t realize I needed to be that and put my best effort to get into university. I didn’t get in on my first try, so had to go back to get better marks. That showed me that I should’ve put in a full effort the first time. So, your top priority should be doing well in school regardless of what goal you want to achieve.”

McCarty carried on with the theme, explaining to the kids that just because they are professional football players doesn’t mean they are not using what they learned in school each and every day.

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ings, practice and other things off the field more than most people see and we use the same skills you are learning in school right now in order to do all that we do to be successful on the football field and off,” he stated.

“So, do all the things your teachers ask you to do, because the more you learn now, the better you will be at whatever you want to do. Working hard now, you may not see that pay off right away, but it will pay off eventually.

You just need to keep the tools sharp so that you can use them when you need them.”

For Ermineskin Elementary principal Debbie Michael, having the players come visit along with them bring the Grey Cup was a great bonus for the students, staff and community and quite the reward for the success of the Leader in Me program the students have had this year.

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“The program, which is in its third year, has been extraordinary. It takes the students through how to build up their leadership skills, work on the stuff they are good at,” she stated about the program that focuses on following the seven habits of highly effective people which was developed by Stephen Covey and turned into a book.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016

Ponoka’s real estate market not all doom and gloom

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS In 2015 Ponoka home sales transactions dipped by 29 per cent compared to 2014 but a further look back at 2013 shows similar figures.

Dale Russell, broker for Re/Max Real Estate Central Alberta, said in an interview that while 2015 transactions are down compared to 2014, the full picture is not as bleak if one researches further. A brief look at transactions shows that 2015 had 99, 2014 had 139 but 2013 was similar to last year with 109 transactions.

“2014 was an exceptional year in almost every market in central Alberta,” said Russell.

With that strong year, 2015 was poised to

have fewer sales transactions. “When you compare 2014, it’s almost like comparing it to 2007. That was the year with the peak activity.”

The Calgary market may be the one area that was hit the worst in 2015 being down about 26 per cent, offered Russell. He did clarify that 2014 was a good year also for the city’s property sales. He advises anyone considering the numbers to look at several years’ worth of data to have a better picture.

As for the start of 2016, Russell said January and February are historically slow times of the year and despite forecasters suggesting there is virtually no business to be had, his office has had several sales.

He presided over several offers on properties in town and realtors have done more business this month than for the same

time period in 2014. Not discounting the struggles faced in the economy, Russell says he has seen several ups and downs in the market over the years and he is confident it will rise again.

Considering the future and what 2016 looks like, Russell’s focus is going to be on the supply and demand of homes for sale.

“Our supply in most markets is up slightly,” said Russell.

He’s not worried, for now. With the exception of Blackfalds, Russell feels most communities are in a good position. He did add that the oversupply in Blackfalds is partly due to having little inventory in Lacombe.

“If that trend continues where supply starts to balloon, that’s going to put a strong downward pressure on price,” he explained.

“Right now our inventories across central Alberta are what I consider to be normal,” he added.

Possible reasons to see the inventories go up is if people lose their houses or cannot pay for their mortgages. Another reason would be excess builder activity. Add these up and an oversupply will push down sale prices.

What will balance things out is when the price of a barrel of oil rises. In his research, Russell says there is a direct correlation with home sales and oil prices. With high oil prices comes high end home buyers.

Russell suggests higher priced homes will take longer to sell in this market.

“What I’m predicting is either a slight reduction in transactions or flat,” he explained.

Highway 2 corridor study in the works

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS A high level study of the Highway 2 corridor between the Edmonton and Calgary ring roads is underway.

Alberta Transportation detailed the goals of the plan in a letter to the town with four main objectives: * Review and combine previous corridor plans;

* Corridor review and assessment: planners will assemble existing land-use-plans from municipalities for long-term traffic projections and to see stress points and expansion opportunities; * Other options: reviewing alternative north/south corridors and to look at other routes to manage congestion points; * Implementation of the plan.

While no formal public consultation is expected, municipalities will be asked to

identify their future plans along the corridor, explained Transportation ministry press secretary Aileen Machell in an email.

“This will help determine future traffic volumes and identify stress points and highway expansion requirements on the QEII.” The Town of Ponoka has annexed land on the east side of Highway 2 interchange and Ponoka County already has businesses on the west side of the highway.

It is early days in the study and Machell said it is too early to speculate on how it will affect the town, however, the interchanges along the highway are considered essential for the safe operation of freeway corridors.

The study team, comprised of Cima Canada (lead consultant), Alterra Engineering and Castleglenn Consultants, expects to complete the study by December, 2017.

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Ponoka Friends of the Library Society needs you

BY JACLYN BERRY

Ever thought to yourself, ‘I sure do love my library, I wonder how I can help them out?’ Well, why not join the Ponoka Friends of the Library Society?

Friends of libraries are non-profit, charitable groups formed to support libraries in communities. They are often involved in fundraising, advocacy, volunteerism, public awareness campaigns, and literacy programs. What that means in our friends group is meeting three or four times per

year to come up with exciting new ways to fundraise for the library, and lend a helping hand at existing fundraisers like our annual used book sale. Our friends are always looking for new members, people who are passionate about the library, and are willing to give a little of their personal time and creativity.

We have our first meeting of 2016 tomorrow evening, Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the library. We would love to see some new members and get your input.

Also tomorrow is our first Makerspace of 2016. We have so many interesting technological items to try, so we hope to see lots of people come on out. Our regular Makerspace meetings run the last Thursday of each month, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and we have lowered

the age range to 10+. Drop in and see what we have to offer.

This Friday is our regular Lego Club meeting. We had a tonne of very creative items built at our last meeting, so we are really excited to see what everyone comes up with this time. For anyone who has never been to Lego Club before, the concept is very simple; we dump a pile of Lego on the floor in the back of the library, and you get to build anything that you can come up with.

When you’re done building, you bring it up front to one of the ladies who works at the library, and we will put it on display for everyone who comes into the library to see. Everyone is invited to take part, we have the bigger blocks for the really little kids, and grown-ups are invited to get down on

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The only limitation is your imagination. Regular Lego Club meetings are every second Friday, from 3:30 to 5:00. Check out our Facebook page or online calendar to make sure of the dates.

We are offering another non-restricted and restricted firearms safety course on April 10, starting at 8 a.m.

Here is wishing everyone a prosperous new year in 2016. We, as a club, had a great 2015. Our membership, for 2015, was over 850 members and we are over the 300 mark in the middle of January.

Our first event for the year is our Awards and Fund Raising Banquet on Feb. 6 at the Stagecoach Saloon hall. Cocktails at 5 p.m., supper at 6 p.m. and the awards at 7:30 p.m.

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Prefontaine said they are exploring the possibility of a logo change and this competition has gained some traction with kids who have a flair for design work.

If the association does pick a new logo, it would also have to consider getting new jerseys for teams, including with change of colour if the logo would require it. With regard to colour, if PMHA does approve a design with different colours than the traditional green, the executive would have to apply to the league to have those colours approved.

The competition closes Monday, Feb. 29 with winners to be announced at the PMHA AGM in April.

Judging is based on originality, reflection of the community and should focus on the tradition of hockey. The winning artist will receive the first jersey produced with the design.

For more information check out www.ponokaminorhockey.ca.

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Cancer can be hard on anyone, yet it can be most devastating on children.

That is where the basketball officials in the region are hoping to make a difference by blowing the whistle and calling a foul on pediatric cancers through a fundraising campaign.

Called “Go Gold!”, members of the Central Alberta Basketball Officials Association (CABOA) are being asked to donate a minimum amount of $25, as well as being challenged by the association’s executive to donation one game fee with all of the proceeds going to the Kids for Cancer Society. Officials are also encouraged to accept any donations schools and other may want to make.

“So many people associate pink with breast cancer and we wanted to show something that was a bit unique,” said Josh Carothers, CABOA president.

“What we do as basketball officials help kids and it’s been in the back of our minds about what more we can do to benefit kids. It even includes those officials that work at the college and university levels, since those young adults at those levels are at risk of pediatric cancer.”

That idea is what helped launch the fundraiser last year, where the group raised almost $1,330.

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According to CABOA vice president Joanna Wiegers, participation is voluntary and the fundraiser runs through the month of February with officials sporting a gold lanyard and gold-coloured whistle during their games that month.

She added along with the officials, the association will also take donations from schools and individuals.

“It was neat to see last year that a lot of schools and people came up to the officials to offer donations to the cause,” said Wiegers.

One donation in particular from last year stood out in their minds as a team from an area high school as if they could do something as well, as the cause hit home for them with a girl they played with had been dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

“Three years ago, I lost a niece to a childhood cancer and so the thought in running with this idea was to do something different. So, all of the proceeds are going to fight cancer in kids and also it is hoped this will help spread awareness,” stated Carothers.

For those interested in making a donation, there are a couple of ways to do so.

First is talk to a basketball official in the area to inquire on the way to donate and the other is to contact the association via email at refcentralhoops@gmail.com to make arrangements.

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ADULT FISH Catch and release Greg Abt Yellow Perch Greg Abt Walleye Jeremy Abt Burbot Greg Abt Northern Pike Chris Abt Goldeye Trout ADULT FISH Keepers Pat Simpson Yellow Perch Dick Sykes Rainbow Trout Trophies will be presented to all winners at the banquet on Feb. 6. The scores are on all the trophies, they will be announced when trophies are presented.

We get calls from people wanting to join our gun club . To clarify this, we are a nonprofit organization called Ponoka Fish And Game. True, we shoot rifle and shotguns but we are not just a shooting club as some people think. Our mandate is to teach youth and adults firearm safety and many other things, such as how to enjoy our natural resources of wildlife and fish and to conserve these resources for our future generations to also have and enjoy. Range privileges to shoot comes with your fish and game membership. All range rules must be followed if you are using the ranges or you will loose your membership. Be sure you know the rules and abide by them.

Our annual general meeting will be on Feb. 4 at The Ponoka Fish and Game clubhouse. There will also be election of club officers.

Anyone who wishes to, can attend the meeting.

Meetings start at 7:30 p.m.

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League rules may hurt Stampeders’ chance at playoffs

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Chances for a playoff spot look even dimmer for the Ponoka Stampeders after a technicality rule in the league favours Stettler for two points.

A few weeks ago, the Medicine Hat Cubs folded for the year, seeking a leave of absence from the Heritage Junior Hockey League. Rules in the league appear to favour the team scheduled to play a team that goes under by awarding them a win.

In the standings, Ponoka is sixth out of seven and the top six make it to playoffs. However, Stettler Lightning is one point behind Ponoka and was scheduled to play the Cubs. Since that game will not happen, Stettler, being awarded two points without playing, will move ahead by one point, putting Ponoka out of the running, says coach Tyler Fiveland.

“It’s insane. I’m not sure

how they (organizers) can justify it,” said Fiveland.

As it stands with wins and losses, Ponoka would be ahead of Stettler.

Fiveland added that no one could know that the Cubs would be done before the season ended, but he questions the reasoning behind giving the points to a team who won’t play the Cubs. Despite these challenges, Fiveland said getting a playoff spot is possible.

“At the end of the day the season is in our hands in these last four games,” said Fiveland.

For the Cubs, Fiveland’s hope is the team will be able to re-establish itself for next season. The team applied for a leave of absence rather than close up shop altogether. “It’s too bad for them because they’ve had a really good tradition in their hockey club.”

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Stampeders’ goalie Zeke Leuck keeps his eye on the puck Wednesday, Jan. 20 during a home game against the Red Deer Vipers. Ponoka lost 5-4.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

32 rinks compete at Town and Country bonspiel

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Introducing

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teams to the Town and Country bonspiel last week ended up bringing a total of 32 rinks to Ponoka, and

Sweepers Craig Morrow and Greg Braat work hard to get the rock down the sheet Saturday, Jan. 23 during the Town and Country bonspiel held last week.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

a ton of fun.

Of the 32 teams, 24 were men’s teams and eight women’s teams, said co-organizer Sean Brake. Seeing a strong showing proved to organizers that adding the women’s teams to the list is something they should continue in the future.

As for the bonspiel, Ponoka had two men’s teams make it to the B finals and a Ponoka women’s team made it to the women’s A finals.

At the women’s A finals, Ponoka girls lost 8-7 against a patient and steady Lacombe rink. At the outset of the final match, Ponoka looked like they had a clear win being up 6-2 after the second end, but Lacombe managed a slow, yet steady

upward pace after each end, gaining one or two each time. Ponoka played a risky game by playing less guards, explained skip Nikki Smith.

“Sometimes when you have more guards, that’s when you lose points but it kind of worked in the opposite way for us today,” said Smith.

Lacombe built up the ends in a way enough to secure several valuable points that ended up working in their favour. They also had the hammer on the last end.

Smith’s rink missed a couple important hits on the last end, which hurt their chances at winning.

“The more they built up, it made me a little more nervous about it. By the end,

it meant we would have had to make every shot, which we didn’t,” said Smith.

Making it to the A finals was a fun experience. She is pleased with how well the team worked over the course of the week.

As for the men’s B finals, skips Kevin Bresee and Clayton Morrow went head to head for a fun match up. The final score was a close 7-6 with Bresee’s rink taking it. The game was a close one. Both skips having curled against each other for many years, they enjoyed the camaraderie of the of the bonspiel and Morrow suggests being able to see old friends is one of the best parts of the bonspiel.

Bresee was pleased with

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the overall performance of the week and he knew it was going to be a close match.

“If you stay in front of it you usually have something.”

“If I made the split on the last shot, we were going an extra end,” said Morrow.

He added the competition is good for the entire cub and he enjoyed being part of it.

Results: Women’s: A Event - Team Bonnie Nielson B Event - Team Laurie Bresee C Event - Team Deb Rangen Men’s: A Event - Team Martin Sherrer B Event - Team Kevin Bresee C Event - Team Graeme Rice

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Coming Events

On January 21, 2016 Henry William Quast of Ponoka passed away at the Northcott Care Centre at the age of 80 years.

Henry will be lovingly remembered by his brothers Edward, Ken (Kathy), Don (Gloria), Howard (Evelyn), Dwayne (Cheryll) as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Henry is predeceased by his brothers Dennis and Lawrence and his parents William and Erna.

A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ponoka Trinity Lutheran Church.

Memorial Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the SPCA. To express condolences to Henry’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~A Wombold Family Funeral Home~

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

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In Loving Memory Emma R. Wilson Jan. 27.2015 Those special memories of you will always bring a smile.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS Thursday, Feb. 4, 7:30 pm At Pofinanga Everyone welcome!

For more information call: Evelyn 403-318-0205 or Dave 403-783-7572 Visit our website: www.ponokafishandgame.ca

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

403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings at the Anglican Church Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone 403-783-0719 for info.

Employment #700 - #920

Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 TOO MUCH STUFF? Hair Stylists ........................760 Let Classifieds Janitorial ............................770 help you sell it.

Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 THURSDAY AA Meetings Oilfield ................................800 at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Church basement. Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 52 Street & 52 Ave. Sales & Distributors ..........830 Ponoka.

Teachers/Tutors..................840 403-783-4347 Trades ................................850 403-783-3442 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Central Alberta’s Largest Business Opportunities......870 Car Lot in Classifieds Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Caregivers/ Employment Training ........900 Aides Career Planning ................920

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In Memoriam

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There are still tickets available at Stationery Stories & Sounds.

The dates are Feb. 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27.

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Vehicles

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Rental & Real Estate

EMAIL: classifieds@ponokanews.com

What’s Happening

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Agriculture

1500-1990

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announcements Obituaries

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Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society ANNUAL MEETING Monday February 1, at 7:00 P.M. at the Ponoka United Church

To work days & evenings.

Salary commensurate with training and experience.

Excellent benefit package.

Must have valid registration with CLPNA. Position to start immediately.

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

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016

AG EQUIPMENT

760

Hair Stylists

HAIRDRESSER NEEDED for a busy, established hairdressing shop. Room also for an esthetician.

Inquiries 1313 - 14 Street, Wainwright, or phone 780-842-3003.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

790

Medical

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York

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

Rimbey, AB

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

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Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

850

Trades

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT School.

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Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof.

1-866-399-3853 or go to iheschool.com Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Teachers/ Tutors

Trades

850

SEEKING COMMERCIAL HVAC Technician. Must have BCDL, “B” gas ticket required, 3 years minimum experience required. Great wages, benefits & medical.

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CONTROL YOUR FINANCIAL future selling Watkins products. Watkins has provided stability & high income for its associates for over 145 years. Join for less than $50. 1-800-279-6104.

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Business Opportunities

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LOOKING FOR 4 working partners who want to achieve financial success.

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OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY Ph: 587-786-3142 780-352-4301 dmarkevich@wrmconcrete.com

Phone Paul at

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER

+

Rimoka Housing Foundation is seeking a full-time Maintenance Manager for our facilities in Ponoka and Rimbey. The successful candidate will supervise a team of maintenance employees, provide expertise and leadership while ensuring safe and efficient performance of our operations and facilities as well as executing a preventative maintenance program.

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Apply by sending your CV to Mr. Darcy Reynolds, Superintendent darcyreynolds@me.com “Learners today; Leaders tomorrow”

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FULL-TIME SCHOOL SECRETARY ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL, PONOKA, ALBERTA St. Thomas Aquinas RCSRD No. 38 is seeking applicants for a permanent full-time School Secretary at St. Augustine School in Ponoka, Alberta. The position will commence March 2016.

Qualifications for the position include: • Excellent interpersonal skills and a welcoming disposition for a pre-Kindergarten to grade 12 environment • Technological experience with Microsoft Office, Google and Maplewood recommended • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills • Ability to work independently and solve problems • Ability to exhibit flexibility in assigned tasks Previous secretarial experience with student information systems in a Catholic School setting would be an asset.

This space could be yours for $

Milestone?

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

403 843 4383

Alruwad International School, is currently seeking Administrators & Teachers for the 2016-17school year. Interviews to be held in Edmonton & Calgary, AB from March 10-20, 2016.

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Muscat, OMAN

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880

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Alruwad International School CONCRETE SERVICES

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Please submit resume and support staff application form via email to: Mr. Kevin Prediger, Principal, St. Augustine School Kevin.prediger@starcatholic.ab.ca Application forms can be found on our website www.starcatholic.ab.ca under “jobs” “support staff”.

Please quote Job #SECSTAUG01/16 in the Subject Line THIS COMPETITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 4:00 p.m. February 8, 2016 The successful candidate’s offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Welfare Check.

Only those applicants short listed for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications of the successful candidate should include: • 5th Class Power Engineering ABSA Certificate or New 4th Class Power Engineering ABSA Certificate or be a tradesman.

• Experience in building maintenance and property management with supervisory experience an asset • Proficiency in understanding and utilizing schematics, blueprints and specifications in accordance with accepted standards and/or regulations.

• Strong communication and leadership skills • Basic computer skills required • A positive attitude and team player The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 40 hours per week with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit your resume in confidence to rimoka@telus.net

by February 1, 2016. Only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Maintenance Supervisor The Maintenance Supervisor will organize, direct, control, evaluate and perform maintenance duties for all the properties Samson Management (2009) Ltd. owns and operates. The Maintenance Supervisor will report directly to the Real Estate Senior Manager.

Position Duties: • Direct the maintenance and repair of all of Samson Managements Ltd. property holdings and establishments • Perform maintenance duties, repairs as needed & required (knowledge in): Painting, Carpentry, Drywall, Roofing, Plumbing, Construction, Electrical • Assist in the development and implementation of schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventative maintenance programs • Coordinate janitorial cleaning, snow removal and landscaping operations • Assist in managing the properties maintenance budget and schedule • Administer contract for the provisions of supplies and services • Assist in the recruiting of personnel and oversee their training • Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets • Assembly of data and preparation of periodic and special reports when required.

• Experience working with and operating small equipment an asset (bobcat, forklift, skid steer, snow blower, lawnmower, etc.)

• Must have a valid driver’s license Interested persons are requested to submit a resume by mail, email, personally, or fax to: Samson Management (2009) Ltd. Box 539, Maskwacis Alberta, T0C 1N0 swagner@smlcorp.com Telephone: (780) 585 – 2468 Fax: (780) 585 – 2393

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PLUMBING SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD.

880

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STA M P E D E

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

403-304-7770

BOBCAT SERVICES

Legal Services

is now

HIRING

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Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE

and

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

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OVERHEAD DOORS

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ALL PLUMBING JOBS & HANDYMAN WORK Call Today and Save Brian 403-913-4217

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Business Services #1000 - #1430

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person or fax #4, 3616 67 St. Ponoka, AB

Business and Services Directory

Caregivers

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

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Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

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Misc.

Services

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HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day; www.canscribe.com.

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

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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MASSAGE CAREER At Alberta Institute of Massage we deliver exceptional training, inspire learning, and ignite passion for knowledge!

“AIM for Success!” Now enrolling for January and March full-time and distance learning programs. 403-346-1018.

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Certificate upon completion. 403-340-1330.

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Caregivers

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

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A Population Explosion

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 5:30PM. References available.

Call Denita at 403-704-1061

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Health Care

Health Care

Misc.

Services

Pet Services

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS

1315

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.

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

Unplanned pregnancy may be 403-783-6272 www.clinkerskennels.ca difficult to face.

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

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It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

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

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.

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Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

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

Welding

1290

REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds.

Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com.

Personal Services

DEN ITA¼S DAY HOME

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Welding

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Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

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783-3636 Roofing

1370

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.

1210

Two Step Foot Care

Professional Foot Care for Seniors and Diabetics Clinics at Ponoka Professional Pharmacy Call 587-991-4132 For An Appointment Aileen Charchun LPN

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Mobile Foot Care Nurse

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1290

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1290

MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178

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

Well Drilling

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1290

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ARE YOU READY TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS?

Employment Training

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Well Drilling

WATER WELL

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Check status of 3 government grants/assistance worth up to $5000 or more EACH and CHECK BIG IRON’S $5000 WINTER DISCOUNT PACKAGE Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment 12345

Refrigeration

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P.S. We also drill for people who aren’t short of cash

*Big Iron drills all winter long* *check rig availability in your area

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016

DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

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

DENTAL CARE

DENTAL CLINIC 403-783-5225

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

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“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

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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

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

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Auctions

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS

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

Auctions

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ALL ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Sunday Jan. 31, 10 a.m.

Bowden Hall- Bowden AB Furniture, Unique & kitchen collectibles, Glassware, China, Art, Just too much to mention Check the web for full listing & pictures Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com

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TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL 403-782-5693 or 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 10th Annual Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show.

March 11 - 13, 2016, Westerner Park. Special Guests: Dan & Laura Dotson - Storage Wars; “Horny” Mike - Counting Cars; Chris Jacobs - Overhaulin’. Consign today.

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REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee.

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Phone 1-800-244-4766, 24 hours.

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 LOGS Riding Supplies ................2160 Semi loads of pine, spruce, Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 tamarack, poplar, birch.

Pasture Wanted ................2180 Price depends on location Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 of delivery. Lil Mule Seed Grain ......................2200 Logging 403-318-4346 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

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

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6010 PUBLIC NOTICE LAZY ACRES DAIRY LTD. Water Act NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Notice is given that Lazy Acres Dairy Ltd. has Åled an application under the provisons of the Water Act for a License to divert groundwater up to a maximum of 9083.0 cubic metres annually from a well for the purpose of Argicultural (ConÅned Feeding Operation) at SE 29-042-26-W4. The production interval of the water well is from 60.9 metres to 79.2 metres.

Reclassify Pt. SW 16-42-25-W4 (approximately 3 acres) from Agricultural District to Country Residential District to allow for subdivision of the rezoned area.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 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.

Any person who is directly a‫ٺ‬ected by the application may submit a statement of concern to: Environment and Parks Regulatory Approvals Centre Main Floor, Oxbridge Place 9820 106 Street Edmonton AB T5K 2J6 Phone: 780-427-6311 Fax: 780-422-0154 within 30 days of the providing notice.

Please quote Åle number: 00072367 Furthur information regarding this project can be obtained from: Ken Hugo Groundwater Information Technologies Ltd. 44-2110 41 Avenue Calgary AB T2E 8Z7 Phone: 403-650-8511 Fax: 403-250-3518

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

Statements Åled regarding this application are public records which are accessible by the public. Statements should explain why the Åler is directly a‫ٺ‬ected and provide the full printed name, phone number and/or email address, postal address and legal land location of the Åler.

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Failure to Åle statements of concerns may a‫ٺ‬ect the right to Åle a notice of appeal with the Environmental Appeals Board.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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:

Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Karla Hansen to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify the northerly 80 acres of the NW 26-42-24-W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm District to allow for subdivision of the rezoned area into two 40-acre parcels.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing

By-Law 3-16-RL closing all that portion of the statutory at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions road allowances lying west of Section 5-44-27-4W4.

10:30 a.m. or make comments.

February 9, hearing 2016 is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.

This The closed roads will be jointly lease to Willie Klimec and Dan Brachmann.

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, February 9, 2016 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 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.

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 11 day of January, 2016.

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

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

6010 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Janitorial Services Town of Ponoka Facilities

The Town of Ponoka invites written proposals for the supply of janitorial services for the following Town owned facilities: Town Hall, Public Works Building, Visitor Information Centre & Centennial Park Washrooms (Seasonal), Fire Hall, Ponoka RCMP Detachment, Kinsmen Community Centre and Hudson’s Green Activity Centre.

Complete proposal packages will be available to all interested contractors at the Ponoka Town Office (C, 4900 – 54 Street). Please note that the successful candidate for the RCMP Janitorial contract requires security clearances through the RCMP. For more information contact Dave McPhee, Director of Operations & Property Services at 403-783-0146.

Proposals must be submitted in writing to the undersigned no later than 2:00 pm on Friday, February 12, 2016. Mailed, Faxed or electronic mail submissions will be accepted to the addresses below.

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Midget girls top of league, shoot for provincials

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Hockey action for the Lacoka Midget girls’ team has seen some serious competition but the girls are ready for just about anything.

The team set out three specific goals this year, explained coach Pete Hall: to be first place in the regular season, to win playoffs and to go to provincials. “They wanted to win everything. That was their goal, not mine,” said Hall.

They are on their way for the first two and are in the midst of a two-game battle against the Leduc midget girls to get to provincials. In the regular season standings, Midget Lacoka sit first in the Rocky Mountain House Female Hockey League north division with a record of 12-2-2.

Their next closest rivals are Stettler and Camrose who both have a shot at beating the Lacoka team.

“Camrose is the only team that’s beat us all year,” said Hall.

And a recent game against Stettler resulted in a 5-5 tie. Hall said Stettler’s entire hockey program is a strong one and he and the team knew that going into the 2015-16 season.

Most recently, however, the Lacoka girls are showing their resolve to keep their lead in the league. Their Friday, Jan. 22 game against West Central Midget proved a resounding success with a 10-0 win.

Scorers were Danica Polson (4), Paige Polson (2), Alyssa Klinger, Lindsay Jansen, Callie Braun and Abby Sim. Game stats for their Sunday gameagainst Endmoor Midget were not available, which resulted in a 3-2 win for Lacoka. Hall said it was a fun game to watch as the girls were down 2-1 coming into the third period. They tied the game 2-2 with five minutes left and just as the last nine seconds ticked down, Danica Polson managed to sneak the winning

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Lacoka Midget girls’ Danica Polson (left) and Danielle Blacklock block a West Central player to take control of the puck Friday, Jan. 22 during a league game. The girls won 10-0.

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Hall said their first provincial playdowns game against Leduc was against a goalie who seemed able to stop almost every shot they took. The Lacoka team outshot Leduc by a large margin, but couldn’t sink the pucks. “They just ran into a hot goalie that night.”

The season hasn’t been all fun. Player Amanda Burt was hurt in a car accident early on in the season, which left her with serious injuries. But Burt is a determined person, said Hall, and her recovery has been a great source of inspiration for the team.

Next up for the Lacoka girls is a tournament in Airdrie where the girls will face off against strong teams. “The teams they will be playing there … all are going to be at the A level for provincials,” said Hall.

He is excited to see how they will do at the tournament.

Lacoka’s second playdowns game against Leduc is Tuesday, Feb. 2 in Ponoka at 7:30 p.m. and the team must win by two goal difference if they are to make it to the next round.

He is hopeful management will be able to turn things around.

As for hockey action, the Stampeders gave the Red Deer Vipers a run for their money Wednesday, Jan. 20 during a home game that went up to the last seconds.

Things didn’t look good for Ponoka being down 3-0 halfway through the second period. It wasn’t until Mik Doell scored at the 10 minute mark that the team seemed rejuvenated. Just under four minutes later, and with some heavy offensive pressure, the Stampeders scored again, this time with Nate Higgins.

The Vipers weren’t about to give up easily and they scored some 30 seconds later bringing the score to 4-2. It could have stayed a two point game, but in the third period the Stampeders somehow managed to find gaps in the Vipers’ defence.

Taking advantage of a power play, Connor Hoffman dropped a puck into the net after just over three minutes.

Ponoka’s defence managed to hold off the Vipers’ quick one-two pass close to the net, which boosted the Stampeders’ confidence.

Another power play proved beneficial for Ponoka who took advantage of their

extra player over the Vipers. Tristan Elliot earned a goal tying the game 4-4. It seemed like nothing could stop Ponoka until penalty trouble started to tire out the team.

Players were able to wind down the clock to end the power play but the Vipers took advantage of a tired home team and scored with just over six minutes left.

Despite a few penalties against Red Deer, Ponoka couldn’t capitalize and score. The game came down to the last few seconds with Ponoka pulling their goalie out but they couldn’t score leaving the game with a 5-4 win for the Vipers.

Fiveland said if the team played with the same intensity throughout, they might have won the game.

The Stampeders’ next game was Jan. 24 against Airdrie Thunder. Playing against the second-ranked team in the division proved too much and Ponoka lost 7-3. All of Ponoka’s goals were scored in the second period with Nate Higgins taking two and Jesse Fischer scoring the third.

The Stampeders’ next home game is Saturday, Jan. 30 with the last three games of the regular season played away.

Fiveland suggests if they can get at least one win, they could still make it to playoffs.-

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