Ponoka News, April 06, 2016

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Golfers delight as local courses open early Story on page 22

Larry Hodgson honoured for sports achievements Story on page 5

Spring is here This house finch, one of our earliest nesters, showed up at the bird feeder of Eldred Stamp last week.

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Municipalities may be in the federal budget loop

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Municipalities may be be able to take advantage of a potential influx of federal cash for infrastructure projects.

Mayor Rick Bonnett said in an interview that the recently announced federal budget gives no clear delineation of where federal money is going although municipalities have been told that water and waste water management

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infrastructure projects will be the focus with $11.9 billion proposed over five years.

He wants to be prepared in the event grants become available. “We’re going to go for what we can get out of it.”

On the flip side of that coin, the 2016 federal budget also projects a $29.4 billion deficit, something that also concerns Bonnett.

One area he feels the town can take advantage of is in the money for First Nations’ education. The federal budget brings $2.6 billion to primary and secondary education over five years starting in 2016-17.

Bonnett said with a large First Nations population in Ponoka there may be a way to bring services and grants to the aboriginal population. He hopes to work with Campus Alberta on the potential.

“Education seems to be a focus of both (provincial and federal) governments,” said Bonnett.

With the economy in a slump, Bonnett suggests getting back to education may not be a bad idea to prepare for the future. But to be ready, for any money coming in the town has to have a plan.

“Everything government talks about is they want you shovel ready,” said Bonnett.

Mayor Rick Bonnett In preparation for these potentials the town has several plans ready to go if needed: * The Airport Master Plan; * The Recreation Master Plan; * A town asset management plan.

“We will dig into every possible program that we can,” said Bonnett.

Something he has heard in discussions for municipalities is to remove the grant programs altogether but provide towns with long-term sustainable funding depending on the population. Bonnett added that is something only being discussed.

Federal budget not impacting Ponoka County

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS As far as any impacts from the recent federal budget, Ponoka County doesn’t believe it will affect them directly.

Chief administrative officer (CAO) Charlie Cutforth stated in an interview last week the federal budget that was presented last month really won’t change anything for the county in 2016.

“Two years ago, we received about $3.3 million through the (federal) Building Canada fund to help pay for the widening of Menaik Road,” he said, with that project scheduled to begin later this spring.

“However, unless we find another project to apply for, then this budget doesn’t have much for us.”

The bigger concern for Cutforth, and the county council, is next week’s provincial budget that has seen all sorts of rumours and trial balloons being floated from various sources.

When Cutforth, along with the council, attended the annual Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) convention last month, they heard the budget might not look so great.

“However, what we also heard was that counties and municipal districts wouldn’t be taking as big a hit in the budget as we might have expected,” he said.

“Since then, though, there have been rumblings about cutbacks and eliminating grants so you just never know.”

The province brings out the budget on April 14 and if there are changes to the present funding model and something that significantly impacts the county, Cutforth explained the county will work hard to lessen the hit to residents.

“Thankfully, our county is positioned better than than most,” said Cutforth, who always takes a bit of ribbing from other CAOs about his operation.

“It’s good-natured about how we make them look bad about fewer employees and lower taxes. Right now, we are in a good position to withstand any economic difficulties for at least one year.”

However, if the sluggish economy continues in the longer term or if the provincial government dramatically changes the financial situation, then Cutforth stated the county’s strategy will have to be adjusted when the county finalizes their 2016 budget on April 21.

Municipalities aim to keep seniors’ housing subsidies

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Provincially supported housing is in rapid decline in many Alberta communities, but one group wants to put an end to the slump.

The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) is

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working with communities, like Ponoka, affected by a decision to remove grants in-lieu of taxes for housing owned by public housing management bodies.

Barry Morishita, vice-president of AUMA says the province has recently announced it is taking away the support it had been providing to municipalities for social housing, leaving the municipalities to foot the bill for these facilities.

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Petty theft files remain under investigation PONOKA NEWS STAFF Ponoka RCMP received on March 29 a complaint of a blue quad cab stolen from a yard on Township Road 414. A set of wheels were in the box of the truck. File is currently under investigation.

The next day RCMP officers from Ponoka detachment attended a rural address on Range Road 243 for a complaint of an abandoned vehicle in the field. A white Ford F150 was driven into the field and got stuck in a muddy area. The truck was found to be stolen out of the Sylvan Lake area. File remains under investigation.

A red Jeep, bearing Alberta license plate BLS 0422, left a Ponoka gas station without paying for approximately $60 worth of fuel on March 31. Ponoka RCMP are still investigating.

On the same day, a First Nations male entered a liquor store located on Highway 2A and took two bottles of vodka and although he first pretended to be putting the bottles on the counter, he quickly fled the store with the liquor. The suspect was wearing a light blue basketball jersey with “North 23 Carolina” written on the front and a white t-shirt underneath the jersey. He also had a blue hat with a black trim black-rimmed glasses and was wearing black shorts. File is currently under investigation.

Report of a theft from the Golden Wheel

Restaurant was received on April 2, when three suspects took a cash box from the restaurant and did not pay the food service bill. The first suspect is described as a male Caucasian 19 to 20 years of age with short dark hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. The second suspect is a female 18 to 19 years of age with blond hair. She was wearing a blue sweater and grey capris pants. The third suspect is a heavy set female wearing a grey and green sweater.

RCMP File is currently under investigation.

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Judge reserves decision in anti-Harper sign case

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS It may have been April Fool’s Day, but Robert Wells’ trial related to a stunting charge for a profane sign in his car last Friday was no laughing matter.

A provincial court judge reserved his decision regarding the case after hearing how Wells was given a ticket of $543 for a large pink sign with the words “F—- Harper” in his car.

Judge Bart Rosborough heard from Wells, who was self-represented, and from crown prosecutor Steve Degen on the events that led up to the ticket on Aug. 16, 2015.

Wells defended his actions and challenged the ticket stating that he had a right to freedom of expression. He made a notice of constitutional argument related to the charge.

Court heard from Cst. C. Zerr of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit, who received a complaint that the sign was a distraction. Zerr said that traffic was heavy that day and when he came close to Wells’ car he could see the bright pink sign and statement on it.

“As soon as I saw the sign I thought, ‘Wow. That’s why they’re calling about it’,” Zerr explained to the court.

He asked Wells to take down the sign stating it was causing a distraction. When Wells refused, he was given a citation for stunting.

“My concern is that it was interfering with the safe operation of the users of the roadway,” Zerr explained.

Wells pointed out that the complaint was more about the sign itself rather than with stunting, which is defined as likely to distract, startle or interfere with other users of the highway.

The complaint came from Linda Trewin, who spoke as a witness for the crown. “We came upon a car that had a foul message on the window,” she told the court.

She said her husband was driving at the time and Wells would pull ahead so they could see the sign and would then slow down. She added her main concern was over the use of the words and for cars that had children in them.

“I didn’t approve of your sign in the back window,” she added after being questioned by Wells.

Speaking for himself Wells said the decision to make the sign was in the spirit of political protest, something he feels is a right every Canadian has under the Charter of Rights in the Constitution.

Degen asked why Wells decided to use those specific words.

While he applauded Wells’ freedom of expression, he suggested there may have been a better use of words to get the point across.

“What about, ‘Harper has destroyed the constitution’,” he asked.

Wells replied the specific words he used were short and got the point across.

In his closing arguments, Wells said this case is more about freedom of expression and freedom to protest. Under the Declaration of Human Rights, of which Canada is a part of, Wells suggested he should be able to protest without fear of punishment. This interpretation of stunting affects people’s freedom of speech, he argued adding that Canadian citizens have the right to protest, and that includes putting up a sign such as his.

Wells added that there is no evidence that the sign was a distraction, whether people liked or disliked what it had to say.

“If anything it drew attention to the car and that’s what you should be looking for,” said Wells.

Degen argued that there are some restrictions to that freedom of expression if the instances are hate speech. While he did not claim the sign to be hate speech, Degen suggested other avenues of protest.

“From the Crown’s perspective, there are other ways that people can express freedom of expression and freedom of speech,” said Degen.

In this case travelling on the highway, which is a regulated activity and, “is simply not the place for political discourse.”

Wells has been under the political spotlight before for having a “F—- Ralph” sign on his car some years ago. Edmonton police determined that Wells was not doing anything illegal at that time.

After a brief adjournment Rosborough reserved judgement for July 15 due to the complexity of the case related to human rights.

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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 Sr. Pastor Paul Spate

James Crosina - Fac. of Community Life

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Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

HOME CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

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Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

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

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 UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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Sunday Service 10:30 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka

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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

ROB MCARTHUR Home Church

Our names and the meaning they carry

My church recently went through the process of renaming and rebranding itself as Home Church. There were several reasons why we changed, but perhaps the greatest reason was because we wanted our name to identify who we are and the type of church we want to be.

Names are important. A name is what identifies you.

It is your reputation. Your name is a foreshadow of your purpose and your destined character. Your name is who you are.

My given name is Robert. Its origins are found in old German and breaks down as “Bright” and “Fame”. In keeping with this, I have taken for my life scripture Isaiah 60:1 which says ““Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” I draw my identity from Jesus and His word.

Speaking of your name, God’s word says in Isaiah 49 that, “Before I was born the LORD called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name.” God knew our name before we were even born and from that name He has an incredible destiny for each of us.

I am by no means a great historian, but I do pay attention. The name of our beautiful community is Ponoka.

Ponoka is the Blackfoot word for Elk. The Elk is one of the largest members of the deer family. Why the name Ponoka? I imagine someone at our local museum would know, or perhaps one of our First Nations neighbors would have an understanding of the history behind the name. However, beyond that, I would say we are Ponoka, because God called us that before our community was ever here.

Why would I speculate that God had his hand in giving us this name? Because the Bible speaks of our little

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town in several places. In Psalm 42 it says “As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O Lord.” Our appetite for what is good, our thirst for what is right, our desire for strong leadership and accountability is born from the deep seeded hunger within us for God. Psalm 18 says that “God makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights”. I believe it is Christ’s desire to lift up Ponoka and enable us to be leaders in Central Alberta, surefooted and stable, even as our namesake suggests.

Ponoka has been appointed by God for blessing. We are blessed to have this incredible name full of meaning. We are blessed to be made up of unique people from far and wide. We are blessed with the opportunity to know the name of the one who has called us and known our name from the beginning. Jesus is the name above all names.

The Bible, in Philippians chapter 2 says, “Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

As you begin to recognize the hand of God on your life and take a look at your name, why don’t you take a moment to acknowledge Christ’s name? See God for who He is, the name above every other name.

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Morishita suggests services provided in the way of reduced housing costs on buildings owned by the province should not be passed on to municipalities. The announcement was made in 2015 that this would be coming down the line and confirmed recently at the mayors’ caucus in Edmonton.

“The rest of the community’s residents are paying for the province,” said Morishita of the new situation, which he likened to a group deciding not to pay for services or taxes but continuing to have those services paid for by someone else, in this case residents of the communities who pay their taxes to to munipalities. Morishita suggests this adjustment is a direct download to the community.

In most cases, this falls under seniors housing where residents live in a subsidized home in the community. Recently the AUMA requested municipalities support their endeavour to reinstate the grants in-lieu program by supporting letters to newspapers.

Town council voted in favour of that endeavour during the regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 22.

Morishita says the annual cost to the province for this program is approximately $16 million.

Information provided by the Town of Ponoka shows there are 92 social housing units in town with 80 inhabited by seniors and 12 social housing. Of those, two are houses for families plus Anniversary Arms, Slater Place and Reid Manor.

In 2014, the town received $29,950 in grant funding, approximately o.5 per cent increase in property taxes.

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Reflections of Ponoka

Larry Hodgson honoured for sports achievements

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS Way back in the 1960s and 70s, my first wife and I were very fortunate to become good friends with Larry Hodgson and his wife Barb. Although I haven’t seen him for quite some time and would love to get together for a coffee, I was very pleased to hear last week that Larry had been inducted on March 19, 2016 into the Wetaskiwin County Sports Hall of Fame as an accomplished hockey and baseball player and mentor for over 40 years.

Larry Hodgson was born in Hobbema (now Maskwacis), and like so many other children on the reserve, attended the Erminskin Indian Residential School. The most positive aspect of his 11 years at the school was learning how to play hockey and baseball, from which he developed a keen passion for competitive sports as well as the skill level that allowed him to play on many teams both in his home community and in Wetaskiwin, as long as he could catch a ride back and forth to the games. At the age of 17, he was invited to play for Al Arner’s Juvenile Baseball team in Wetaskiwin, and in later years his impressive baseball skills gave him many opportunities to excel on baseball teams throughout the province, wherever he was living or working, and these included Grande Prairie, Wetaskiwin, and with the North Edmonton Rockets, who were a team of hockey players.

After leaving the residential school, Larry worked for local farmers, and then got a job at Pahal Motors in Wetaskiwin.

He, of course, jumped at the opportunity to play for the Wetaskiwin Juvenile Colonels in the 1951-1952 and 1952-53 seasons, during which he was awarded the Manley Memorial Trophy as the best all-round and most co-operative hockey player. After Juveniles, he skated with the Hobbema team in a new senior league against Wetaskiwin, Gwynne, and Millet, where he and his mates finished in first

place, and then for the following season Larry joined the powerful Wetaskiwin Senior Colonels squad. After attending SAIT to complete an automobile mechanic course he came back home and accepted an invitation to play for the very popular Ponoka Senior Stampeders in the Central Alberta Hockey League. During the 195556 season he had the thrill of helping that great Stampeder team to sweep through the league, Provincial, and Western Canada Senior Hockey Championships.

Likely the milestone of Larry Hodgson’s long and illustrious hockey career came in 1956, where during a CAHL league game at the Ponoka arena, he scored three goals in 20 seconds, a competitive hockey hat trick record that still stands to this day.

After moving to the Grande Prairie area for work, Larry played in the 195657/ 1957-58 seasons with the Grande Prairie Athletics, who went on to win the North and South Peace Country Senior Championships both seasons. After playing in Vegreville for one season, Hodgson had several offers to play minor professional hockey in Omaha and Fort Wayne, but because he longed to travel the world, he chose to play pro in England for the Brighton Tigers of the British Ice Hockey League against clubs in a European circuit.

After his stint in Europe, Larry played one season with the Peace River Stampeders and then returned home to Maskwacis where he married Barb (Lewis) and began raising a family, which eventually included daughter Cherry and sons Barry, Stoney, and Karry, and were later blessed with 10 grandchildren. In 1973, Larry became interested in the coaching aspect of the game, attending a Fred Shero Masters Coaches Clinic and others to help him eventually achieve his level-five coaching certification and then went on to teach and mentor other prospective hockey coaches throughout the province. His busy year-round schedule for the next decade also included the coaching of a

local junior ‘A’ team, running the Four Band Arena, setting up and working hockey schools and assisting the Maskwacis Minor Hockey Association, as well as heading the spring/summer management of the Panee Agriplex and overseeing 28 rodeos.

With the spirit of hockey always running through his veins, Larry Hodgson later played for the Hobbema Senior Oil Chiefs with his two talented brothers Ted and Harley, and loved travelling to ‘old-tim-

er’ tournaments throughout Canada and Europe. Now in his mid-70s and still living at Maskwacis, Larry Hodgson can proudly look back at a long and colorful lifetime of achievements and dedication to all aspects of the exciting puck game, not only as a gifted player, but as a coach, a teacher, a mentor, a community promoter, a hockey dad and grandpa, and a very worthy recipient of his new and well deserved place in the Wetaskiwin County Sports Hall of Fame.

Remember When...

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

In 1956 at the grand old Ponoka Arena, Larry Hodgson of the Ponoka Stampeders was honoured in front of the hometown crowd by hockey club President Norm MacLeod (left) and Hobbema tribal chiefs Sam Currie, Phillip Soosay and John Sampson for his world record hat-trick performance of scoring three goals in 20 seconds. This amazing hat-trick, which occurred during a Central Alberta Hockey League game in Ponoka is still recognized as the fastest three goals scored in competitive hockey.

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Opinion

Panama papers and what they indicate The promise was freedom, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, of religion, and of the free movement of everything, ideas, people, goods and money; that is, all the hope that was pumped up at the end of the Cold War as the world entered the last decade of the 20th century.

A quarter of a century later, we have the Panama papers, millions and millions of documents leaked MUSTAFA ERIC to a journalism organizaEditor tion, showing how dictators, elected politicians, businessmen, celebrities, world’s highest paid athletes have found illegal shelter for their money, probably a good part of it acquired through fraud and corruption, away from the eyes of the governments of their countries to ensure that they will not have to pay the taxes that were due from them.

That the disgraced (or even lynched) political figures like former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak or Libya’s Muammar Qaddafi or Russia’s Stalin-inspired dictator Vladimir Putin are among the culprits is no surprise. But when the family members of Britain’s Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron are also implicated alongside the personal involvement of the Prime Minister of Iceland Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson’s in the scandal, then one thinks it is probably time to stop and ponder for a while where we really are going as so called “civilized societies.”

In the hectic tempo of our daily lives, we hardly have the time and energy to focus on the broader issues of the globe, particularly in the peaceful rural communities of our peaceful country, away from the trouble spots of the world, separated from them by the oceans.

(Despite that isolation, it seems some Canadian individuals and entities have managed to join the trend of sheltering money through shell companies as the

Panama papers are reported to include up to 350 Canadian names that had yet to be revealed at the time of the writing.)

But if we were to take a few moments when the opportunity arises, such as one offered by the leaking of the Panama papers, it would be easy to see that the pumped up hopes didn’t really materialize as promised.

Take, for example, the free movement of people: Instead of what was promised, we have a massive refugee/immigrant crisis in our hands. Under a deal bargained between the European Union and Turkey, masses of people will be moved from one destination to another within the framework of decisions made by politicians of countries other than their own, not exactly free movement in any sense of the word.

As for free movement of the capital, that is the money, the point we reached is obvious as shown by the Panama papers: billions of dollars hidden in illegally created bank accounts of shell companies setup for the sole purpose of tax evasion.

It is probably because when capitalism triumphed

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over the communist ideology a quarter of a century ago, it was not only the borders of Soviet bloc countries that came down; what also collapsed was an undeclared system of checks and balances in the world order that kept both ideological blocs of the world on their toes, as governments on both sides had to legitimize their policies and ideologies before the court of their own public opinion. But that requirement was a much stronger factor in western societies as they had to go through elections while those ruling under one party systems had less of an obligation to justify themselves.

Paradoxically, the demise of the rival ideology seems to have led to the degeneration of some valuable qualities then prevalent in the West, a process that has brought us to a point where the defense of humanitarian values and qualities has been left to the pontiff of the Catholic church and the search for untainted political leadership has lifted a person like Donald Trump to the stage where he is within reach of nomination to become the most powerful man in the world.

Should we be happy with where we are?

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

Dazzling colours revealed at art sale

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS

Beautiful creations: Barb Jones and Sandra Bingemann take a look at the many colourful works of art on sale at the Ponoka Art Club show and sale last weekend at the drop-in centre.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

As they do every year, the Ponoka Art Club have hosted their show and sale; and as in previous years, the group hasn’t disappointed.

The halls of the drop-in centre were filled with bright paintings, pottery and woodworking last weekend with this year’s featured artist being Eileen Ensminger.

She presented more than 50 pieces of artwork created over the years, along with the other pieces provided by her peers. Ensminger said she had always had a flair for artwork, but only in 2009 picked up the paintbrush again and joined the club.

“I use most mediums … recently I’ve been using mostly acrylic,” said Ensminger.

Most of her work is based out of photos she has taken or were given to her and they have a strong element of realism in them. Ensminger said her process is to start out with a grid drawing and then to develop her work from there.

This helps keep the perspective and realism in her work. Ensminger’s work is quite varied and she loves it.

“I lose myself in it.”

Not to get too involved, she tries to balance out the hours she paints so she doesn’t get overworked.

Ensminger credits her husband for reminding her when to take a break.

What gets her motivated? “I usually play gospel music when I’m painting.”

She credits much of her improvement to the art club. Ensminger said there are several instructors that come to their classes who guide artists through the process.

In the fall, they have an artist that teaches every Tuesday night at the drop-in centre.

Club president Bernice Edwards said that while they host classes and events at the drop-in centre, the club is open to most people.

Edwards has been able to improve her water colour skills, something she never enjoyed, but is now her medium of choice. Plus it’s a way to meet new people. “I really enjoy the friendship with people.”

She says it’s fun, and cheap; a membership costs $5 per year and members only need to supply their own materials.

“We cover pretty well every artistic medium,” she added.

The sale part of the event also had some work brought in by the Potters Guild and some special woodworking creations.

Edwards says between the group efforts and classrooms there is much to learn.

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PONOKA NEWS 9

50 Avenue Bridge Replacement on Schedule Construction of the new 50th Avenue Bridge in Ponoka is progressing smoothly.

“Everything is on schedule and on budget. The weather has been cooperating so the contractor is a few days ahead of schedule,” says Mayor Rick Bonnett.

The contractor, Volker Stevin, moved on site to begin construction of the new bridge in mid-February. Since then, the following work has been completed: • Rip rap – Class 1 heavy rock that meets engineering standards – has been placed on the riverbank to prevent erosion.The rip rap sits on a geo-textile filter fabric for stability and additional erosion protection.

• All piles are in the ground at the required depth of about 7 metres. Piles are metal posts, also called piers, which have been reinforced with steel bars encased in concrete to support the weight of the bridge.

• The piles have been cut to the required height of the bridge deck – about six to seven metres above the river. The new bridge will be one metre higher than the old bridge to protect it from a 1-in-100 year flooding event.

• Concrete pier caps have been added on top of the piers, providing a concrete base for the girders to sit on. The girders are large, pre-cast concrete beams that form the structural base of the bridge deck.

Over the coming weeks, the following work will be done: • Heavy steel bracing to support the piers will be installed.

• The girders will be installed and reinforced with metal bracing.

• A 2.5 metre sidewalk will be built on the bridge for pedestrians and bicycles – making Ponoka an even more walkable community.

• Abutments – the concrete approach slabs that you drive on as you enter the bridge – will be built and installed.

Bridge Construction Timeline • Construction of the bridge is expected to continue until late May. • Paving of the newly realigned 50 Avenue will then begin and continue into July. The road work will include placing underground

storm pipes, laying a gravel base, and grading. Residents will be advised of any upcoming road closures or detours.

• Guard rails will be installed on the new bridge near the end of July. The new bridge will then be open to traffic.

• Removal of the old bridge, which was built in 1908, is expected by mid-August.

“The new bridge will last as long or longer. It’s being built to very high standards and will benefit the whole town,” says Mayor Bonnett.“Once it’s completed, Town Operations staff – including emergency vehicles, garbage collection, snow removal, and maintenance crews – will have much quicker access to neighborhoods in Riverside. That will reduce emergency response times and create cost-saving efficiencies for Ponoka taxpayers because these heavy vehicles will no longer have to drive out to Highway 53 and around to access homes in Riverside. The savings in time and fuel adds up.”

Do Not Enter Residents are cautioned not to enter the construction zone around the new bridge and road realignment for safety reasons. Fences and barricades have been erected around the construction zone which stretches from 49 Street to 50th Avenue and 46 Street, including a section of the Diamond Willow Trail which is closed during construction. The trail can still be accessed via the 49 Street pedestrian bridge.

~ FEATURE NEWS ~ April 10 – 16 is National Volunteer Week. The Town of Ponoka would like to thank all volunteers who help others in the community and make our town a better and more vibrant place to live.

Volunteers are needed for the following events: • Community Wellness Fair • Canada 150 Mosaic • Two special event planning committees for Canada Day & Ponoka Day in the Park For more info, contact wes.amendt@ponoka.org or call 403-783-0118.

• Ponoka Tennis Courts are now open (Tennis & Pickle Ball). Day passes and season passes are available. To book your court please call Tamara at the Aquaplex @ 403-783-0131.

• Ponoka Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee meets on Wednesday, April 6th at 5:00 pm at the Hudson’s Green Activity Center. Interested community members are welcome to attend.

• Ponoka Community Program Guide Spring/Summer Edition - Deadline for submissions is April 8, 2016.

• Plans are underway for a Community Wellness Fair on May 18. Groups or businesses interested in having a display or making a presentation should contact Wes Amendt at 403-783-0118.

• For the month of April the Ponoka Aquaplex is offering a “Bring Your Buddy” promotion for all Aquasize programs. Each person who pays one regular admission or has a swim pass can bring one friend for free.

~ COUNCIL UPDATES ~

~ WASTE & RECYCLING ~

NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL: Tuesday, April 12, 2016, and Committee of the Whole on April 21, 2016. Both meetings are at 6 pm at the Ponoka County Boardroom.

Agenda packages are posted on www.ponoka.ca under ‘Town Hall’ in advance of every Council meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.

• The Green Cart Program for weekly yard waste collection begins May 2 until October 31. The program is for yard waste only and is a bagless program. Yard waste should be put into the green bins without bags because it is dumped directly onto compost piles at the Waste Transfer Station.

• The Waste Transfer Station has changed to spring/summer/fall hours open from 10 am to 6 pm until October 31.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

Jedis to converge on trade fair extravaganza

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FIRE SEASON REMINDER Regulations in effect April 1st to October 31st, 2016

Ponoka County is responsible for the administration of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act within the County. During the Fire Season, any person lighting a fire for any purpose, other than for burning household garbage or campfires, must have a valid fire permit. You many be liable for fire suppression costs or penalties as provided by law for any damage that may occur while burning without a permit.

Most fire calls and associated costs can be easily avoided if precautions and extra care are taken. For example: • do not start a fire when weather conditions are conducive to a fire rapidly escaping out of control • establish a safe site for burning garbage in barrels • use a mesh screen over the top of the burning barrel to prevent the spread of sparks • keep grass around burning area mowed • never leave fires unattended Fire permits may be obtained free of charge from any one of the following Fire Guardians: Bryce Liddle SE 24-43-25-W4 783-8604 Mark Matejka NE 22-42-26-W4 783-6389 Doug Weir NW 27-42-27-W4 783-3713 Paul McLauchlin NW 32-44-2-W5 843-2675 Nancy Hartford NW 19-42-4-W5 843-3881 Dennis Jones Regional Fire Chief 403-913-5105 Dale Morrow East District Fire Chief 403-913-4038 or from the Ponoka County Administration Office at 4205 - Highway #2A in Ponoka.

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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS This year’s Star Wars trade fair theme will have kids and parents developing strong ties to the Force.

The Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce has pulled out all the stops for this year’s trade fair, set for Friday, April 15 (3 to 9 p.m.) and 16 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex.

Executive manager Les Jaster said booths are sold out with the focus completely on Star Wars and the art of being a Jedi.

Indeed, on the Co-operators Stage a Star Wars Jedi camp has been planned. “We have Jedi instructors and they’re going to take 20 kids at a time and they’re going to train to be Jedis,” said Jaster.

More than 100 trade fair booths are booked on the large ice surface in addition to the popular market square that brings home crafters to the fair on the small ice surface.

Businesses ranging from car dealers and RV display to home and hardware to garden supplies will be there to show their wares.

Along with the business-related activities will be Hamilton’s indoor theatre at the curling rink featuring Star Wars movies all weekend. In addition, ever-popular musical entertainment and other enjoyment for trade fair goers will be there as well as

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by Mr. McTwist.

This event brings in thousands of visitors, said Jaster and he expects this year’s will be just as busy, if not more. Last year’s trade fair brought in more than 3,000 people.

Jaster recommends visitors check out each booth and get their Direct Travel trade fair passports stamped to take advantage of the giveaways, which will get five lucky winners a life-sized cutout of a Star Wars character. Two other cutouts will be available through toonie raffles.

These cutouts will also be set up at different spots in the arena for fans to take photo selfies of. “I can’t find a reason anyone wouldn’t want to come,” said Jaster.

“Don’t miss out on any booth. Many surprises,” he added.

In addition to the fun theme-filled fair, if attendees dress up as a Star Wars character, they get in free. This idea was quite popular at last year’s hero-themed trade fair and Jaster says planners decided to continue with the program.

For more information on the Jedi camps Jaster said people should call Wedin’s Team and Corporate or Rip’n Ronnie’s for details.

Young Jedis aged five to 12 will be able to master the art of using the Force on April 15 from 7:30 to 9 p.m and the next day at 12 noon and 3 p.m.

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PONOKA NEWS 11 Almost ready for business: Bruce Clarke (not shown) and Brent Evans (right) of Strand Printing and volunteer firefighter Bill Crawford (left) hoist Ponoka County’s East District Fire Department sign up on Saturday, April 2 in the Southwest Industrial Park. Volunteer firefighters spent the day preparing the hall for moving in.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

Family Health Clinic expanding to new location Potential of increasing physician count

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Doctors at the Family Health Clinic in Ponoka are moving to a new home.

The eight doctors in Ponoka are moving to the old medical centre by Hamilton’s IGA sometime before the end of 2016 after a major expansion is done to the building.

Jim Hamilton, owner of IGA, confirmed he is adding 5,000 square feet of medical offices to the southeast side parking lot to support the space requirements of the move. This will give the shopping centre a ‘U’ shape.

Part of the deal includes a purchase by Cash Foods — owned by the Hamilton family — of the town’s parking lot just east of the Kinsmen Community Centre.

The deal was discussed Tuesday, March 22 during council’s regular meeting and a motion was made after an in-camera discussion stating that the sale price will be negotiated with an appraiser acceptable to both parties. The motion adds that the town has first right of refusal if the land is sold and that Cash Foods is on the hook for a $250,000 penalty, plus the cost of the land, should the move

not occur.

Hamilton said the parking lot will remain that way to accommodate the doctors’ and patient parking and that the southeast vehicle entrance will be removed to make way for the addition. “We would hope to be open before Christmas,” he explained.

When asked about the penalty, Hamilton said there was some concern from council that the space would not be used for parking.

Council wanted some guarantee it would remain a parking lot.

“As long as the recreation centre’s being used as a recreation centre, it will continue to be a parking lot,” confirmed Hamilton.

Dr. Greg Chan, speaking on behalf of the Family Health Clinic doctors, said the goal is to be able to add to the physicians roster. “The plan is we are moving to a new location that will enable us to recruit new physicians.”

“It’s something that we are really excited about,” he added.

The move will accommodate the eight doctors currently operating in town and potential for more. He added that nothing will change regarding the services the clinic currently offers.

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Health of Battle River at crossroads New way needed to save waterways

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS It used to be a beautiful,

pristine river filled with all kinds of fish and supplying food, water and other things to a whole host of residents.

Dr. Michael Sullivan stands under a photo of a goldeye fish without eyes that was pulled from the Battle River during a study of the river’s health back in 2009. The study was able to catch just seven goldeyes that summer at nearly 100 sites studied with 80 per cent of the fist caught being suckers and minnows.

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However, the Battle River has now been left a mere shadow of its former self according to presentation from Dr. Michael Sullivan, a fisheries scientist with the Alberta government. He spoke to a crowd about the subject on March 22 during a World Water Day event - sponsored by the Battle River Watershed Alliance - at the Ponoka Royal Canadian Legion auditorium.

Sullivan, who has worked for the provincial fish and wildlife branch for more than 30 years, focused on how bad a condition the Battle River is in and provided a solution that could help repair the damage that has been done along with maintaining the economic viability of agricultural production.

“What we do on the land affect our fish and rivers,” Sullivan began his presentation.

“The goldeye used to be abundant in the Battle River back in the 1940s. There were fish traps that caught tons of goldeye for people to eat.

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Health of Battle River continued from page 13 Sullivan explained another 30 years went by until another large study, done by him and a few others in the department over three summers from 2007-09, found it wasn’t simply the lack of fish that weren’t there, but how sick the ones that they found were.

The study - done at various sites along a 120 kilometre stretch of the Battle River running from west of Ponoka to the east of Wainwright - found just seven goldeye with six of those caught near Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Sullivan suspects the better water quality there - due in part to strict environmental regulations at the base - contributed to them finding more fish. About

80 per cent of the fish caught in the study were minnows or white suckers, though most fish were either dead or filled with parasites, tumors, hemorrhages and lesions. “More than 50 per cent of the river is in really bad shape, but how did this happen?� Sullivan rhetorically asked the crowd. “It’s the result of unplanned development. Forests and wetlands became fields, shorelines were developed leading to the loss of natural filters, springs and habitats plus loss of groundwater supplies combined with excess nutrients running off in the river. “And it’s not the family farms a lot of us grew up with, farms now make up less than five per cent of the population yet cattle production has

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He added if you toss in fertilizer sales increasing to about four million tons and 2006 data from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showing manure production in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor now exceeds 4,000 kilograms per hectare, “Where do a lot of those nutrients go? Straight into the province’s waterways.�

What’s need to fix the problem, which Sullivan admits can and has been done though in larger rivers, is to bring back the forests and wetlands that act as natural water cleaning filters and lower or eliminate nutrient runoff such as manure and phosphorous as well as begin paying people to help generate clean water and air. “(These filters) are a double whammy - they clean up the water entering the river and it’s like taking 20,000 cars of the road each year,� he added. “The solution to get that valuable land is to pay real money for a healthy environment. There is a real cost savings to have clean water, so why not pay farmers for growing clean water through tax breaks or subsidies, give the oil industry compensation and carbon credits, have municipalities zone land for clean water and air producers, offer tax incentives for organic, natural or lighter footprint farming. “People can still farm and ranch, but pay them for the lost production.We need to change the economics to make this work and improve the water and our lives.�

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PONOKA NEWS 15

Ag event centre prepares for phase three

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Planners at the Calnash Ag Event Centre are preparing for the third phase of the building – the Cattle Pavilion.

Centre manager Dennis Pugh and Rick Cline, member at large for the Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society (PAECS), met with town council during their regular Tuesday, March 22 meeting to highlight council on the third phase of the project.

Pugh said this phase will allow organizers to have a cleaner facility for

storing sand and animals and will cover the main arena and barn from the elements.

As the building grows, so do its events. “This year we have something unique for 2016. We’re hosting the dog agility championships,” explained Pugh.

He said the third phase will also increase the number of available stalls by 150, which, in turn, will be a further source of revenue for the arena, now operating in the black for several years. continued on page 18

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ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF GREENSPACE Summary There is little strong evidence about the benefits of greenspace on health and well-being, tourism, job productivity, water management and biodiversity – though some that it helps job creation, business start ups and private investment. There is better evidence that greenspace improves the aesthetic quality of place and land and property values and is cost effective in producing jobs.

This paper is summarised from the Forestry Research report, Economic benefits of greenspace www.forestry.gov.uk/PDF/FCRP021.pdf/$FILE/FCRP021.pdf Economic growth and investment The review found little strong evidence of impacts of greenspace, although some (case-study) evidence shows that investments in greenspace can have a positive impact on job creation, new business start-ups and private investment. These impacts could consequently increase local gross value added (GVA). For example it is estimated that every £1 invested in the Merseyside Forest Objective One program will generate over the lifetime of the investment (50 years) £2.30 in increased GVA (tourism, forestry and improvements in health).

Land and property values, aesthetics A large body of evidence exists that improving greenspace has a positive effect on improving the aesthetic quality of place (visual amenity) and increases land and property prices. This is not in itself unambiguously a benefit (as it may disadvantage prospective buyers). Nonetheless, property price increases may benefit local economies indirectly by encouraging further property development and increase local council tax receipts.

Having a well-managed greenspace nearby was found to result in average property premiums of 2.6% to 11.3%.

Regional and local economic regeneration Public expenditures per full-time equivalent FTE job created were found to have a median value of about £46 000. The median value of public expenditure costs per FTE created or safeguarded was about £20 000. The median project levered in £4.20 in private sector investment for every pound of public investment.

Tourism Results are very location specific and cannot be easily generalised.

Health and well-being Little robust evidence of net economic values of greenspace interventions for health and well-being was found.

Moreover, there is no conclusive evidence on the strength of the relationship between the amount of greenspace in the living environment and the level of physical activity, and the causal link between the two. Nevertheless, a number of studies inferred some monetary estimates of health benefits by considering hypothetical scenarios of increased exercise and calculating potential National Health Service (NHS) cost savings.

A study for the UK National Ecosystem Assessment estimated the value of physical and mental health effects associated with UK greenspace: o Physical exercise (+3 hours of vigorous activity per week): £12–£39. o Having a view of greenspace from your house (versus no view): £135–£452. o Local broadleaved/mixed woodland land cover (+1% within 1 km of the home): £8–£27.

Water management While the potential of greenspace and woodland in particular to reduce stormwater run-off and reduce flood risk by slowing water flows is often acknowledged, economic estimates are scarce and tentative.

The only study, at Pickering, that provides economic estimates of the benefits of woodlands for flood management and erosion reduction reports a present value for these over 100 years of about £180 000 for 85 ha of woodland created.

Products from the land Benefits associated with products from the land due to investments in greenspace are generally estimated on the basis of net increases in FTEs or GVA. Currently, only a single study of the Mersey Forest reports an estimate of the associated net impact of greenspace improvements. This found £164 000 of net benefit per annum, assuming £46 000 of GVA per FTE and four FTE jobs supported by 1000 ha of woodland.

Biodiversity One study used legacies to environmental charities as a proxy for the non-use value of biodiversity.

Estimated legacy-based non-use values were around: £219 per hectare for National Trust countryside, £190 per hectare for the UK’s Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) reserves and £53 per hectare for National Trust for Scotland’s Scottish countryside for 2008/09. Studying biodiversity benefits of other types of greenspace would help address an existing research gap.

Climate change adaptation and mitigation There is a clear benefit of greenspace projects involving tree planting for carbon sequestration and potential for trees to reduce energy use during wintertime. However, the evidence is based on only three studies. Given that carbon sequestration benefits of woodlands are relatively well researched, focusing future research on other issues such as the role of trees in regulating temperature through shading and evapotranspiration during extreme weather episodes and energy saving in residential housing due to tree shelterbelts would help address this research gap.

Other evidence gaps The review found no robust evidence of net economic values in such areas as ‘labour market employment and productivity’ and ‘recreation and leisure’ (as opposed to tourism) themes. As ‘quality of place’ is a compound concept with no established definition, there has been little economic research addressing it directly to date.

Alan Spedding, 22 April 2013 RuSource briefings provide concise information on current farming and rural issues for rural professionals.

They are circulated weekly by email and produced by Alan Spedding in association with the Arthur Rank Centre, the national focus for the rural church. Previous briefings can be accessed on the Arthur Rank Centre website at http://www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk/publications-and-resources/rusource

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

PONOKA NEWS 17

36TH ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 • RIMBEY, ALBERTA • Time: 9:00 A.M. • Location: Just East of Rimbey, off of Hwy 20 Miscellaneous: 9:00 a.m. • Machinery: 9:30 a.m. • Lumber: 9:30 a.m. • Real Estate: 12:00 p.m. (noon) • Cars, Trucks & RV’s: 1:00 p.m.

Kubota 3210 FWA Tractor c/w FEL, 3 pth, Rototiller & Diesel Landini 8860 FWA Tractor Mitsubishi Buck 18 Hp FWA Tractor c/w FEL & Tiller Iseki TX1500F FWA Tractor c/w 14 Hp, Diesel, 3 pth & 48” Rototiller

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

JD 9430 4wd Tractor c/w 425 Hp, 710/70R42 Duals, 1000 PTO, PS, 5 Hyd, Green Lighted, HID Lights, Deluxe Cab, Diff Lock & 4950 Hrs

JD 7330 FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, Premium Pkg, IVT Trans, 3 Hyd, HID Lighting 2013 JD 6140D FWA Tractor c/w 115 Hp, 3 pth, Dual PTO, LH Reverser, FEL Ready Hyds & Mtds, 2 Hyd & Only 863 Hrs 2013 JD 6140D FWA Tractor c/w 115 Hp, 3 pth, Dual PTO, LH Reverser, FEL Ready Hyds & Mtds, 2 Hyd, Joystick & Only 622 Hrs 2013 JD 6140D FWA Tractor c/w 115 Hp, 3 pth, Dual PTO, LH Reverser, FEL Ready Hyds & Mtds, 2 Hyd, Joystick & Only 1069 Hrs

Ford NH 7740 SLE FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, Power Shift & 4946 Hrs Ford 8210 FWA Tractor c/w FEL, Hi-Low Button & 3 pth

JD 9400 4wd Tractor c/w 710/70R38 Duals, 12 Spd, 4 Hyd & 7300 Hrs

JD 9300 4wd Tractor c/w Factory Duals, Degelman 6 Way Dozer, 24 Spd & 4700 Hrs JD 9300 4wd Tractor c/w 620/70R42 Duals, 12 Spd, 4 Hyd & 4900 Hrs

JD 7800 FWA Tractor c/w JD 740 FEL, Grapple, 3 pth, 6100 Hrs, New Tires JD 6300 FWA Tractor c/w Power Quad, 3 pth, Dual PTO & JD 640 FEL JD 4440 2wd Tractor c/w 1 Owner, 8000 Hrs & Real Clean JD 4020 2wd Tractor c/w Cab, JD 48 FEL, Exc. Cond.

JD 4020 2wd Tractor c/w Cab JD 4010 2wd Tractor c/w Cab JD 3010 2wd Tractor c/w FEL

Agco RT120 FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, Quicke 980 FEL, Joystick, Grapple, IVT Trans & 4500 Hrs AC 8030 FWA Tractor c/w Leon 10’ Manual Angle Blade, Duals & PS Vers 836 4wd Tractor c/w 5000 Hrs & PS Deutz Allis 6260 FWA Tractor c/w Dual PTO, Only 2600 Hrs, 2 Hyd., Allied 594 FEL & Grapple Deutz F4L 514 2wd Tractor c/w Belt Pulley & 540 PTO Deutz F3L 514 2wd Tractor c/w Belt Pulley & 540 PTO Deutz D8005 2wd Tractor c/w Dual PTO Case 2290 2wd Tractor c/w PS, 3 pth & 6000 Hrs IHC 3588 2+2 Tractor c/w 23.1x30 Singles & 6000 Hrs IHC 806 2wd Tractor c/w Cab & Dual Hyd. IHC 806 2wd Tractor c/w FEL & Bale Spear

OTHER TRACTORS

COMPACT TRACTORS

Champion 728 Grader JD 755 Track Loader - Good Running Cond.

Cat D5H LGP Crawler c/w 3304 Engine, PS Trans, 6 Way Dozer, Ripper, Forestry Guarded, Poor Undercarriage JD 328 Skid Steer c/w 2 Spd, Rear Stabilizers, 1670 Hrs & 78” Bucket 2008 Cat 256C Skid Steer c/w Tracks & Tires (Both New), Excellent Cond., 85 Hp & Only 2000 Hrs 2014 Dominion 50” Tree Spade Dominion 60” Automatic Tree Wrapper 50” Tree Auger 3 - New 94” Hyd. Dozer Blade, New 72” Brush Cutter, New 8’ Snow Bucket, 6’ Tooth Bucket, Pallet Forks, Lift Jib, Grapple Bucket, Plus Many More Skid Steer Attach.

2 - New 72” Fork Lift Fork Extensions 12 Yard Scraper c/w Triple Hyd. Crown 4.5 Yard Hyd. Scraper Eversman 2 Yard Dirt Scraper West Tex 4 Cube Vac Tank c/w M830 Pump Magnum 6 Light - Light Tower

Cockshutt 246 12’ DT Cult JD 3600 6 Bottom Plow c/w Coulters

HAYING & SILAGE EQUIPMENT

Claus Quadrant 1200 Big Sq Baler JD 568 Rd Baler c/w Mega Wide Hyd. P/U, Net Wrap, 1000 PTO, Pre-Cut Knives & Hi Float Tires JD 535 Rd Baler JD 530 Rd Baler NH BR780A Rd Baler c/w 1000 PTO, Auto Wrap, Hyd P/U, Always Shedded NH BR780 Rd Baler c/w Field Ready Vermeer 605K Rd Baler Vermeer 605L Rd Baler c/w Shedded, 540 PTO & Only 2832 Bales Case IH 8465 Rd Baler JD 347 Sq Baler JD 224 Sq Baler c/w 1/4 Turn Chute NH 283 Sq Baler Hesston 4590 In Line Sq Baler c/w Tank, Pump & Controller MF 228 Sq Baler JD 945 MoCo JD 936 10.5’ MoCo JD 1219 9’ Haybine MF 81 8’ Haybine Vicon 3 pth Disc Mower

SEEDING & TILLAGE

Morris Maxim II 49’ Air Seeder c/w 10” Spacing, SS 3.5” Openers, 4.5” Rubber Packers, 2 Bar Harrows, Rock Guards, 8425 Mechanical Cart, 10” Auger, 3 Comp Tank, Cameras, Agtron Primary Rate & Blockage Monitor Harman 203 24’ Air Drill c/w Eagle Beak Openers, 3” Steel Packers, Harmon 3100 Air Cart & 250 Bu Capacity Brillion Sure Stand Seeder IHC 7200 14’ Hoe Drills c/w Transport, Grass & Fert IHC 6200 12’ Press Drill c/w Transport, Grass & Fert IHC 620 12’ Press Drill c/w Grass & Fert IHC 510 12’ Seed Drill c/w Grass & Fert IHC 100 12’ Seed Drill c/w Fert & Transport

Avron Rotary Rake Kuhn 10’ Rotary Rake 12 Wheel Rake Vicon 8 Wheel Rake Vicon 4 Wheel Rake NH Bar Rake Kuhn Tedder NH 1037 Bale Wagon NH 1010 Bale Wagon Inland 1000 Single Row Bale Mover IHC 650 Forage Harvester Kools KB60 Silage Blower Farm Eze Tor 145 Silage Blower

HARVEST EQUIPMENT JD 8100 FWA Tractor c/w Degelman 14’ 6 Way Blade, 3 pth, PS, 620/70R42 Duals & 6147 Hrs

JD 7230R FWA Tractor c/w IVT Trans, Premium Cab, 4 SCV’s, 710/75R42 Rear Tires, 620/75R30 Front Tires, HID Lighting, Front Fenders, Degelman 5700 12’ Front Dozer Blade & Only 2850 Hrs

JD 7530 FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, Premium Pkg, IVT Trans, Mirrors, 3 Hyd, HID Lighting, Suspension Pkg, Front Weights, 620/70R42 Rear Rubber, 3136 Hrs

Case IH STX450 4wd Tractor c/w 20.8x42 Duals, PS, 4 Hyd & 5400 Hrs Case IH MX150 FWA Tractor c/w Case LX172 FEL, Grapple, Semi-Power Shift Trans, 3 pth & 7000 Hrs 2015 NH T5.105 FWA Tractor c/w Electro Command, 16x16, LH Reverser, 40 Kms, Dual PTO, NH 835 FEL, MMV Hose Kit, 83” Bucket, Diverter Valve & Only 240 Hrs

NH TV140 Bi-Di Tractor c/w 7614 High Reach FEL & Grapple, Only 2228 Hrs, 3 pth, PTO, Extra Hyd, Rear Hitch & Weights

License No. 165690

403-843-2747 SALE SITE 1-855-783-0556 TOLL FREE

2 - 2014 MF 1759 FWA Tractors c/w Cab, MF DL130 FEL, Joystick, LH Reverser, 540 PTO & 1 with Only 193 Hrs & 1 with Only 228 Hrs JD 1026R FWA Tractor c/w JD H20 FEL, Bucket, 60” Mid Mtd Mower, 3 pth, Hydrostatic, 25 Hp & Only 225 Hrs JD 850 2wd Tractor c/w JD 75 FEL & Bucket 3 pth, PTO, Turf Tires & 2240 Hrs

Montana 4984C FWA Tractor c/w FEL, 6’ Bucket, PTO, 3 pth, Bale Spear, Cab, AC, 49 Hp & Only 798 Hrs

2012 Brandt 8200 82’ Contour Commander Heavy Harrows c/w Hyd. Tilt & 5/8x25.5 Tines Flexicoil 60’ Spring Tooth Harrows Flexicoil 55’ Harrow Packer Bar 65’ Harrows & Draw Bar Summers 30’ Harrows 15’ Crazy Harrows & Cart 30’ Diamond Harrows Vers 30’ Disc JD 331 30’ T/A Disc c/w 22” Blades JD 220 21’ Single Wing Disc JD 210 14’ Disc Kello 12’ Breaking Disc c/w Knotched Blades & Good Cond.

IHC 12’ Disc Cockshutt 12’ Disc JD 1610 40’ DT Cult Leon 37’ Vibrashank Cult CCIL 28’ Vibrashank Cult CCIL 18’ Vibrashank Cult IHC 246 16’ Chisel Plow c/w Mtd. Harrows IHC 46 12’ Chisel Plow JD 100 12’ Field Cult

Case IH Patriot SPX3200B Sp Sprayer c/w 800 Gal Tank, 90’ Booms & 2100 Hrs Cat Lexion 485 4wd Sp Combine c/w P/U, Chopper, New Feeder Chains & New Hyd. Pump IHC 1440 Sp Combine Hesston 8200 Sp Swather c/w 18’ Grain Header 12’ Header to Fit Hesston 8200 Swather IHC 4000 14.5’ Sp Swather c/w Cab Spray Air 13”x61’ Swing Auger Buhler 1370 Grain Auger c/w Electric Swing Hopper Convey Air 5005 Grain Vac c/w Hoses & Attach.

Vers 580 60’ 500 Gal Field Sprayer

GRAIN BINS

Located North of Rimbey on Hwy #20 to the Iola Road (TWR 442), 7 Miles West on the South Side 2 - Wheatland 5000 Bu Hopper Bottom Grain Bins c/w Skids

1 - Wheatland 1200 Bu Hopper Bottom Grain Bin c/w Skid 2 - Westeel Rosco 2200 Bu Hopper Bottom Bins Located 3 Miles East of the Meca Glenn School on Hwy #53 to the Calumet Paved Road (Rge Rd 231), 1 Mile South on the East Side - County Sign 424073.

Must be Removed by June 30, 2016. Has Track Hoe to Assist with Loading if Needed 4 - Westeel Rosco 19’x4 Ring Grain Bins on Wooden Floors 2 - Butler 19’x4 Ring Approx. 4000 Bu Grain Bins on Cement Floors 2 - Westeel 5 Ring Approx. 1650 Bu Grain Bins 1 - Westeel 1500 Bu Grain Bin on Wooden Floor Located From the Sales Yard - 2 Miles East & 1 Mile North 4 - Chief Westland 2800 Bu Grain Bins c/w Wooden Floors

ANTIQUES

1939 AC WC Road Grader - On Hyd. JD 70 2wd Tractor c/w Diesel, Restored & Painted JD M 2wd Tractor c/w Rebuilt Head & Rings, Original JD 30 FEL & 2 pth JD M 2wd Tractor c/w Wide Front Tires & Rebuilt Motor JD L 2wd Tractor 1946 JD A 2wd Tractor c/w Restored, Painted & Wide Front End Ford 600 2wd Tractor c/w Rebuilt Head & Hyd, 3 pth Ford 50 2wd Tractor c/w FEL, Power Steering & Diesel Horse Drawn Walking Plow Horse Drawn Cult Antique JD 1 Bottom Plow Antique Potatoe Hiller 2 - Antique Garden Cults 60 Gal Cast Iron Tub, 2 Antique Well Pumps, JD Pump Jack & Well Pump, JD Pump Jack, JD 3 Hp Pump Engine, MF 1.5 Hp Pump Engine, JD 1.5 Hp Pump Engine, Alamo 1.5 Hp Pump Engine & IHC 1.5 Hp Pump Engine

3 PTH EQUIPMENT

New Reist 6’ 3 pth Aera Seeder 2 - Frontier 3 pth Plastic Seed Spreaders 2 - Hawkline 7.5’ 3 pth Disc c/w Front Knotched Blades McFarlane 10’ 3 pth Chain Harrows Agco Tye 3 pth Paratill c/w 4 Shanks 2 - Agco Tye 3 pth Paratills c/w 3 Shanks Maschio SC Condor 300 10’ 3 pth Rotospike Tiller Maschio SC Condor 280 9’ 3 pth Rotospike Tiller 2 - Woods TC74 74” 3 pth Rototiller Maletti 7’ 3 pth Rototiller 2 - New 82” HD 3 pth Rototiller 2 - Farmking 620 3 pth Rotary Mowers Rhino SE5 3 pth Rotary Mower Frontier CA2048E Aerator New Unused Spray Tech Slide in 150 Gal Sprayer Tank Rogers SP 5520 80 Gal Golf Course Sprayer c/w Shrouds & Slide In Unit

Kubota 830 FEL Pallet Forks for Smaller FEL Conterra 6’ HD Rock Grapple Bucket

MANURE SPREADERS

2 - New 2016 Leon 425 T/A Silver Manure Spreader c/w Vertical Beaters, Hyd. Push & End Gate, Full Factory Warranty JD 680 T/A Manure Spreader NH 791 T//A Manure Spreader Case 100 Manure Spreader c/w 540 PTO, Good Tires & Dual Beaters 1.5 Ton Fertilizer Spreader

OTHER EQUIPMENT

TRUCKS

2005 GMC 5500 4x4 Top Kick Cab & Chassis c/w Crew Cab & Duramax Diesel 2003 GMC 6500 Top Kick Cab & Chassis c/w 8.1 Ltr Engine 1991 Ford Aeromax L9000 T/A Truck c/w 5th Wheel, Cummins Engine & 15 Spd Trans 1990 Western Star T/A Cab & Chassis c/w 444 Cummins, 18 Spd, Low Hrs on Clutch & Trans 1984 IHC 1700 S/A Truck c/w 10’ Steel Welding Deck w/ Boxes, 453T Detroit Diesel, Allison Auto & 2 Spd Axle 1979 Chev C70 T/A Cab & Chassis c/w Hoist, 427 Gas, 5&4 Ford 3 Ton Truck c/w Box & Hoist, V8, 5&2 1977 GMC 6500 S/A Grain Truck c/w 16’ Box & Hoist, Roll Tarp, 366 Engine, 5&2 Trans, Good Cond., 58,500 Original Miles 1985 IHC S1900 S/A Truck c/w 17’ Grain Silage Box, Silage Extensions, Roll Tarp, DT 466 Diesel Engine, 5&2 1990 Chev Bale Truck c/w 8 Bale Cap., Hoist, 5&2, 427 Propane Engine

TRAILERS

Load King 29’ 2 Hopper Grain Trailer c/w Replaced Side Panels & Roll Tarp 2009 Road Clipper 40’ Tri-Axle Dually Flat Deck Gooseneck Trailer c/w Fresh CVIP 1997 Titan 23’ T/A Dually Gooseneck Flat Deck Trailer c/w 5’ Beaver Tails & Flip Up Ramps Schulte 1400 SRW Rock Rake Schulte Giant 2500 Rock Picker Schulte RS320 Hyd. Rock Picker Anderson Rock Picker Degelman Rock Picker Riteway 4220 20’ Land Roller on Transport 13’ Land Roller JD MX10 10’ HD Trail Type Rotary Mower JD CX15 15’ HD Batt Wing Mower Schulte HX1500 15’ HD Batt Wing Mower Woods Trail Type Post Pounder Renn Trail Type Post Pounder Flexicoil PTO Trail Type Post Pounder 1200 Gal Anhydrous Tank & Wagon - Certified Until April 2020 NH3 Kit c/w 43’, Corrugated Knives, All Hoses & Hitches Inc. Loewen 200 Gal Vac Tank 45’ Lagoon Mixer Redekop Chaff Collector & Blower

CATTLE HANDLING

Supreme 900 Twin Feed Wagon c/w Top Scale Supreme 300 Feed Wagon c/w Enviro Series, Electronic Scale, Less than 100 Hrs of Use, Can Be Used for Composting or Feeding Cattle

TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS

2007 Featherlite 3 Horse Angle Gooseneck Trailer c/w Large Tack/Living Room & New Brakes 1992 Tana 24’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer 1993 Norberts 18’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer 16’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer 1998 Southland 16’ T/A Stock Trailer 24’ Deck Over Flat Deck T/A Trailer c/w 7,000 Lbs Axles & Pintle Hitch 2009 H&H 80”x14’ T/A Dump Trailer c/w 6,000 Lbs Axles 2003 Double A 12’ T/A Dump Trailer c/w 6,000 Lbs Axles

MISCELLANEOUS

New 9000 Lbs HD 2 Post Car Lift, New 50 & 75 Ton Hyd. Shop Presses, New 80” HD Multi Drawer Tool Cabinet, 2 - New HD Tire Changers, New HD Wheel Balancer, 4 - New 10’ 20 Drawer HD Metal Work Benches, 2 - New 3/8”x50’ Hose Reels, 2 - New 3 Ton Floor Jacks, 20.8x38 8 Ply Clamp On Duals c/w Rims & Spacers, 4 - 12x16.5 Skid Steers Tires on 8 Hole Rims, 20.8x38 Radial Tractor Duals, 2 - New 12.5L 15 SL Imp Tires, B&S 5 Hp Gas Water Pump w/ Hoses, Yardworks 5 Ton Elec Log Splitter, Trailer Ramps, Building Moving Beams & Wheels, L Shaped 300 Ltr Fuel Tank & Items too Numerous to Mention

RV’S, CARS & TRUCKS Selling at 1:00 p.m.

3 - New Leon 775Q 10’ 6 Way Dozers c/w Mtds for JD 6140D Tractors Leon 31-10 Hyd. Angle Blade JD 741 Self Leveling FEL JD 740 FEL c/w 8’ Bucket & Grapple Montana FEL c/w Bucket, Joystick & Mtds

For more information or to consign call:

Highline 7000 HD Bale Shredder c/w Large Floatation Tires Highline 6600 Bale Processor Renn 1316 Silage Wagon c/w Scales NH 358 Mixer Mill c/w Bale Chute & Input Auger Hi-Hog Rd Bale Feeder, New Rd Bale Feeder, 250 Bu Creep Feeder, 2 - Hi-Qual Cattle Squeeze, Cattle Squeeze, Calf Catcher Pen on Transport w/ Hi-Hog Panels, 4H Grooming Chute & Large Assortment of Used Gates & Panels, 24’ Stand Up Panels

2013 Ford Explorer c/w 6 Cyl, Auto, ATC, Fully Loaded, Leather w/ AC & Heat, Sunroof, Seats 6, Backup Camera, GPS, 105,000 Kms

ALLEN B. OLSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD. RIMBEY, ALBERTA

2006 Ford F350 4x4 Crew Cab Long Box Truck c/w 5.4 Ltr V8, Auto, ATC & Only 103,000 Kms 1999 Ford Super Duty 1 Ton Dually Truck c/w 7.3 Ltr Diesel & Auto 1993 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Ext Cab Long Box Truck c/w Auto & 5th Wheel Hitch 2006 Ford Ranger 2wd Truck c/w 4 Ltr & Auto 2001 Ford Taurus 4dr Car c/w 3 Ltr V6, Auto, ATC

Machinery Terms & Conditions: Cash & Cheque, G.S.T. Will Apply on Some Items, All Items Must Be Paid For On Sale Day.

REAL ESTATE Selling at 12:00 Noon Unreserved Land Auction Sale for Miles & Joyce Crandall Land Located in Ponoka, Alberta Sale Conducted Just East of Rimbey at our Sale Site April 15, 2016 • Time: 12:00 Noon Legal: W 1/2 of NW 30-43-25 W4M Being 80 Acres M/L

2010 Dodge 3500 4x4 Crew Cab Truck c/w 140,000 Kms, Diesel & Flat Deck 2002 Dodge 1 Ton 4x4 Truck c/w Diesel, 12’ Deck, 6 Spd Stnd, Aux. Fuel Tank 2000 Dodge 3500 4x4 Dually Ext Cab LB Truck c/w V10, Auto, ATC Dodge D350 4x4 Service Truck c/w Diesel, 5 Spd, Deck, PTO Driven Lincoln Welder, Large Compressor & 2,000 Lbs Picker 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Club Cab Truck c/w V8, Gas, Auto, ATC 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 SUV c/w 6 Cyl, Auto, ATC, Loaded 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 SUV c/w 3 Ltr V6, Auto, ATC 2005 GMC 2500 HD 4x4 Sierra SLT Crew Cab Truck c/w Diesel & Auto 1998 GMC 1500 4x4 Ext Cab Short Box Truck c/w V8, Auto, ATC 1995 Chev 1/2 Ton 2wd Reg Cab Long Box Truck c/w V6 & Auto 1994 Chev 3500 4x4 Ext Cab Long Box Truck c/w ATC, Diesel & 5 Spd 2002 Chev Venture Extended Van 1991 Nissan Infinity 4dr Car c/w 4 Cyl, 5 Spd Manual, Loaded 2007 Lakota Estate 35’ T/A Holiday Trailer c/w 3 Slide Outs, Onan Gen Set, Fully Self Contained & Like New 1990 Okanogan 24’ T/A 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer 2011 JD 825I 4x4 Gator S/S ATV c/w Glass Door, Tracks & Tires, Electric Box Lift & Only 719 Hrs 2013 JD Gator 4x4 S/S ATV c/w Windshield, Tracks & Tires, Electric Box Lift, Bush Bar Protection Kit & Only 671 Hrs New Back Window & Door Kit for JD Gator S/S 2008 Artic Cat 600 4x4 Quad c/w 4000 Kms Cub Cadet C145G Riding Lawn Mower c/w 38” Mower JD 425 Riding Lawn Mower c/w 54” Tiller & Mower Husqvarna GTH 27 54 Riding Lawn Mower Haban Tow Behind 8 Hp 48” Mower Milron 11’ Aluminum Mechanics Service Body 12’ Service Body 9’ Truck Deck Twin Line Single Post Car Lift 2 Post Car Lift

LUMBER Selling at 9:30 a.m.

3,000 BF of 2x6x16 Rough Cut Spruce, 3,000 BF 2x8x16 Rough Cut Spruce, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12 8’ to 20’ Lengths of Spruce & Fir, All grades Including Construction. Approx. 250,000 FBM

BUILDINGS

4 - 40’ High Clearance Seacans 6 - 40’ Seacans 30’x65’x15’ Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building 30’x40’x15’ Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building New 20’x30’x12’ Peak Ceiling Storage Shelter c/w Roll Up Door 2 - 20’x40’ Fully Enclosed Party Tent 2 - 20’x20’ Pagoda Party Tent New All Weather 10’x17’ Instant Shelter 28’x14’ Devilbiss Cross Draft Paint Booth c/w 10’ Door, 24” Fan & Near New New 18’ HD Bi-Parting Wrought Iron Driveway Gates

Directions: 4 Miles North of Ponoka on Rge Rd 260 (Treo Drilling Corner), on the East Side Selling by Totally Unreserved Auction 80 Acres of Excellent Farm Land with Approx. 1/2 in Crop Land and 1/2 Seeded to Hay (Only the Second Crop of Hay) Plus Several Good Building Locations.

Approval for Subdivisions have been received for 2 Equal Sized Parcels to be Zoned Ag Hobby Farm or Small Holding Taxes: $138.00 Viewing by Appointment - Contact Allen B. Olson at (403) 783-0556 or Miles Crandall at (403) 783-1277

Unreserved Auction Sale of a Commercial Building for Melvin Bonertz Land Located in Bluffton, Alberta Sale Conducted Just East of Rimbey at our Sale Site April 15, 2016 • Time: 12:00 Noon Selling an Approx. 1248 Sq. Ft Open Floor Building at A, 50th Street on Main Street in Bluffton on a Pie Shaped Corner Lot (Right Beside the Vet Clinic). The Building has In Floor Heating with Several Floor Drains, 2 Hot Water Tanks, 2 Side Doors, Plus A Sliding Rear Door, 10’ Ceiling, an Overhead Rail & a Roughed in Bathroom. Lot has its Own Water Well with Town Sewer.

Taxes: $436.09 Viewing by Appointment - Contact Allen B. Olson at (403) 783-0556 or Melvin Bonertz at (403) 877-7097 All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.

Real Estate Transaction are being Handled

by Morrison Realty - 403-783-0556 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before May 16, 2016. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by May 16, 2016 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.

A Complete Listing is Available on Our Website at

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18 PONOKA NEWS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

Education changing with open resource tools

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Openly licensed learning is changing the face of education as we know it.

A workshop at Maskwacis Cultural College Wednesday, March 23 provided students and teachers with knowledge related to Open Education Resources (OER) and how it can be a benefit to learning.

Giving the presentation was Anwen Burk and Colleen Starchuk, both learning consultants in technologies with the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. The purpose of their presentation was to show the extent to which educators and students can use OER. In some cases academics can get paid to peer review OER work, which then benefits the overall product. That product then becomes a free to use tool for students wishing to pursue their education.

What is important when using the work is to give it appropriate credit where it is due, explained Starchuk.

Depending on the licensing, a document may be under creative commons licensing, which enables free distribution. People can build upon that work and improve it.

Peer reviews add another aspect to the process.

“You are putting yourself out there as a credible person,” explained Burk.

The OER model is relatively new and it is taking academics some time to buy in to the process, however, the process is also streamlined.

Colleen Starchuk, a learning consultant in technologies with the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta speaks to students and teachers at Maskwacis Cultural College Wednesday, March 23 about the benefits of Open Education Resources, a new open concept education format.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Rather than follow the tradition of presenting work to publishers and then printing the work, the process now allows for relatively quick changes. The area Burk says can be a challenge to find information is in the trades.

Much of that information is proprietary and getting that into an OER document is more difficult.

There are several resources for students and teachers, explained Starchuk: • open.bccampus.ca • www.openstaxcollege.org • www.oercommons.org Another benefit of the OER system is the ability for editors to update documents with newer photos and documentation and include multiple media resources such as videos, notes and illustrations.

“These have been adapted with the newest technologies,” said Starchuck.

An area Starchuk recommends caution is in image licensing. While most of the OER documents licensing is relatively clear, images may have another set of rules.

She suggests double checking how the images intended for use are licensed.

Development in online classes is also coming into play with MOOCs (massive open online courses). These are accredited courses that can be taken anywhere in the world. In some cases, at the University of Alberta there are MOOCs with approximately 1,000 students taking part, said Starchuck.

“It’s cheaper than having to pay for a full degree,” added Burk.

With the rise of technology has also come an influx of innovation in education and Burk suggested the OER programs are bringing all aspects of learning into one place.

There were several presentations during the workshop on OERs and how to make them work for students.

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Alberta Barrel Racing Association Finals and PAECS members want to keep the finals in Ponoka. Cline added the Cattle Pavilion will shade and protect livestock and other animals at events. The group is in the initial stages of fundraising for the $1.6 million project with $300,000 already in hand.

Cline said the goal is to have the pavilion up by next winter. Mayor Rick Bonnett said the town supports the project but getting money will be a challenge for 2016. He suggested 2017 may be a better year for the town to support the project with any financial assistance.

“On the cattle pavilion side, we do support it,” said Bonnett.

While the town may not have an extra amount of money, it can potentially support the project with in-kind assistance. Pugh added that the building has become so busy that events are booking right into 2017.

“We need more weekends,” Pugh joked.

No decisions were made at the meeting.

Regional manager Norm Dean (left) and territory manager Roy Pennington of Moose International are pictured with food items collected for donation to Ponoka food bank during the Alberta Moose Association’s 70th mid-year conference, hosted by Ponoka Moose Lodge and held between March 31 and April 3, with participants coming from all over the province.

The lodge donated $5,000 to STARS in addition to announcing that at least one scholarship of $1000 will be given out this year.

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PONOKA NEWS 19

Prairie Crocus, the early spring flower SUBMITTED BY CHARLES BIRD The J.J. Collett Natural Area is one of our natural gems here in Alberta. Situated northeast of Lacombe and southeast of Morningside, it is a section of rolling sandy aspen parkland with a strong admixture of white spruce. It is part of the Alberta Government Parks system but is looked after by a foundation of volunteer workers. There is a network of nine hiking trails, starting from a parking lot on the south side. It even has a website - http://www.jjcollett.com - which, in my opinion, is outstanding and well worth visiting.

While hiking in the area on Saturday (April 3) morning. I found and photographed a clump of the pictured native flower. This is one of a small group of plants where the flowers come before the leaves, then the leaves shrivel up and are gone by early summer. This appears to be an adaptation to allow the plants ac-

cess to soil minerals before other plants get going, and to protect the plants from summer and fall grazing.

The Prairie Crocus is the provincial emblem of Manitoba and the State flower of South Dakota, but it could have just as well been that for Saskatchewan and Alberta as well as it is common in all of the prairie provinces. It is one of the first plants to bloom in the spring and is thus a real joy to see. It is characteristic of native short-grass and mixed-grass prairie and is often found on south-facing hillsides. This is perhaps so as much of the level ground has been broken for cultivation and the plants destroyed, whereas a hillside may have been too steep for cultivation.

A member of the Ranunculus or Buttercup family, the Prairie Crocus has 5-7 large, showy, blue-purple-white sepals and no petals. There are numerous yellow stamens. A cluster of long, plumose achenes replaces the flowers.

The plants are covered with silky hairs.

Several long petioled divided leaves develop after the flowers.

You can read more about it in the classic “Flora of Alberta� written by Ezra Moss and revised by John Packer. Or you can find it illustrated and described in the

various wildflower books which cover the prairies and parklands. I particularly like the coverage in Kathleen Wilkinson’s “Wildflowers of Alberta�.

Yet another of nature’s treasures.

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On Feb. 6, we had our annual awards and fund raising banquet at the Stagecoach Saloon.

We had a great turn-out as all of the tickets were sold. We had different choices of meat both wild and domestic from Alberta’s best. There were many items on our silent auction tables to choose from and the bidding was brisk until everything was sold. We had many donations of items which we are grateful for. Without your donations, we could not function.

Thanks a million for your support of our organization. Did you know that the Alberta Fish and Game is the oldest conservation association in Alberta?

Last year, we lost three of our members two of which were life members - Mr. Doug McLeod, Mr. Gary Palechek and

long time member Mr. Harold Dootson. They will be missed by all.

Mr. Dootson was a great donator to our silent auction. Every year, he donated us a knife that he made. This year Mr. Dootson’s son donated one of the knives that his father had made as a memorial. We accept this generous gift with many thanks.

With the great winter we have had - there should be a good crop of little deer, moose and elk for this year. It is always good to see the little ones in the spring and summer.

Here it is spring already. The annual summer events, at the club, start as soon as the snow melts - such as archery, trap shooting, pistol and rifle shooting and various other events we have during the summer. We don’t want to forget kids camp and in the fall,

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our rifleman’s rodeo on labour day weekend.

This rifleman’s rodeo will be our 50th anniversary of this event. We are planning a celebration and would like to see as many of the original members, who are still able to come out to attend, to be there so we can show our appreciation to all who helped start this event and the club in general. Some of the original members have already contacted us and we would like to hear from everyone who is interested.

The 53rd Annual Wildlife awards banquet for Alberta Fish and Game is coming up on April 23rd. That is where we find out who has bragging rights for the biggest deer, moose, elk, birds and fish in Alberta.

We have a cash raffle happening now. The money raised will be used to make improvements to our Gull Lake property. This property is another Ponka Fish and Game conservation project. We will be working on this property this summer. Tickets are now going fast. If you would like to purchase some, check with any club executive as they all have tickets for sale.

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PONOKA NEWS 21

Anti-abortion group campaigns in Ponoka

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Approximately 50 people took part in distributing door hangers around Ponoka last weekend to advocate for some type of abortion law in Canada.

Working with Red Deer and District ProLife and the Association of Reformed Political Action (ARPA), the group passed out door hangers Saturday, April 2 as they explained why they wanted to see laws on abortion.

Organizers Valerie Beukema and Shanae Vander Ploeg spoke on the group’s plans.

“Canada has absolutely no law regarding abortions,” said Beukema The flyer they handed out to people presents statistics regarding abortion and how Canada sits compared to other countries. It states there are no restrictions to abortions in Canada and suggests there should be some laws on the issue.

“We don’t want to intrude in people’s lives.

We just want them to

talk about it. Have conversation,” said Vander Ploeg of the campaign.

The group’s belief is that life begins at conception and they want political leaders to create laws that protect the fetus.

When asked about those who advocate for a woman’s right to choose, Beukema suggests there are many choices available to women. “But the one choice of killing the child within her shouldn’t

be a legal choice,” she explained.

“It’s not necessarily telling them (women) what to do. It’s saying, ‘It’s a life,’” added Vander Ploeg.

With regard to the question of an unwanted pregnancies such as resulting from a rape, Beukema replied there are many people she has spoken to who decided against an abortion and who brought their child into the world. She has spoken with women who

are a product of rape who have stated their life is of value regardless of how they were conceived.

The group wants to see implementation of laws that would require a woman to see the ultrasound before having an abortion. They also want parents of young women to know about the abortion before it occurs.

Beukema said there is support available to women and men looking at other options besides

abortion.

As there is no law related to abortion, the procedure is governed by the Canada Health Act and falls under a medical procedure.

In 1988 the Supreme Court of Canada passed a landmark judgment on a case where Dr. Henry Morgantaler challenged abortion laws in several provinces by opening up abortion clinics and conducting abortions. The judgment stated that the

laws were unconstitutional.

“Forcing a woman, by threat of criminal sanction, to carry a foetus to term unless she meets certain criteria unrelated to her own priorities and aspirations, is a profound interference with a woman’s body and thus an infringement of security of the person,” states part of the judgement.

Other attempts at new abortion laws were made but did not come to life.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016

Sports Golfers delight as local courses open early

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Those itching to dust off their shoes, clean up the clubs and whack a few balls are now delighted.

Both Wolf Creek Golf Resort and the Ponoka Community Golf Club opened over the past week, with Wolf Creek experiencing its earliest opening day in their nearly 30 years of operation.

The course opened the front nine holes of the Links course on Wednesday, March 30, then welcomed golfers with the full 18 holes two days later - April 1 - that had more than a few golfers questioning whether it was a joke or not.

Aaron Miller with Wolf Creek explained the course is looking in great shape, but that golfers will only be allowed to walk the course until the new carts - complete with GPS technology - arrive later this week.

“The new carts are expected to get here on Friday (April 8),” said Miller.

“Last year we opened on April 8, which was the earliest we had opened to date. However, this year was exciting for everyone and our members were pretty pumped to get out there. We had several people come out when we opened at 11 a.m. just to say they were able to golf in March.”

While the Links course is up and running, Miller added the 18-hole Old course will likely be open for play by the end of the month.

“Our superintendent said the entire circuit is looking great and he is really happy with how it all came through the winter. However, the plan for the old course is (that) there are still a few projects he wants to complete, so it probably won’t open until right around May 1,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the clubhouse and pro shop continue to get set up with Miller commenting they are just tip-toeing through things at the moment as they prepare for their full opening later this month.

Not as early Over at the Ponoka Community Golf Club, the driving range was packed most of the day when it opened on Saturday, April 2 with the 18-hole course available to golfers as of this Saturday, April 9.

Head professional and club manager Rob MacPherson said everything around the course looks good, even though this isn’t the earliest opening ever for them.

“Several years ago, we opened on April 4, that was our earliest opening day,” he stated, adding the restaurant is open for lunch this week then regular hours as of this weekend.

It was not April Fools joke as a pair of golfers teed off on Friday afternoon as Wolf Creek’s 18-hole Links course fully opened to the public in their earliest opening day ever.

Photo by Jordie Dwyer

“Only a few times has the course opened in April during the past 10 years and anytime you can golf at this time of year is a bonus.”

MacPherson added the 6,700 yard course - from the back tees - is very friendly for the average duffer, but remains a challenge for any level of golfer. He also said the club’s league play remains that same - Men’s night Thursdays, Ladies play Tuesday nights and Thursday mornings with Seniors playing Monday mornings - while their junior golf program will start on May 1 aimed at youth golfers eight years-old and up.

Tee shots While both courses will have the usual special events and tournaments, Wolf Creek will be hosting a huge event

this August.

The course will play host to the country’s top amateur female golfers Aug. 24 to 26 in the Senior and Mid-Amateur Canadian Championship.

Miller added one woman from Nova Scotia, who was out travelling in Alberta last month, dropped by Wolf Creek and was amazed that she was allowed to go for a bit of a walk on the course that she will be back playing on during that event.

“Wolf Creek continues to be a destination for golfers,” he said.

“There are a few more links-style courses in the province now, but you can certainly tell the influence Wolf Creek has had on those designs.”

Ponoka native selected among top bantam players

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A Ponoka native will be testing his skills on the ice among the top players in the province later this month.

Reagan Rabbit, who played in Leduc the past two seasons, was named to Team Central for the Alberta Cup to be held April 28 to May 1 in Canmore. The tournament features the top 160 players from eight regions with the roster selected at camps held across the province last month.

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foot, 11 inches and 161 pounds, which translates into a force to be reckoned with during battles in front of the net. This past season, Rabbit played in all of the Leduc Bantam AAA Oil Kings 36 games - earning five goals and six assists.

The club missed out on making the playoffs by just two points, but Rabbit was able to keep his season going for a bit longer as he was picked up by Leduc’s minor midget AAA club - playing in nine of their post-season games and earning four assists. That team went all the way to the provincial final before losing to Sherwood Park.

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In addition to having several WHL and other junior scouts on hand to watch, the tournament features an education seminar for the players put on by the WHL. “The coaching staffs were faced with some very difficult decisions when it came to selecting the 20 players for each team.

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From the Alberta Cup, 80 players will receive invites to the Team Alberta Under 16 provincial camp held in July. In addition, players will also have a chance to be selected to play for their province at the Western Canada Under 16 Challenge Cup in October in Calgary.

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U18 boys’ soccer prepare for busy season

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Ponoka Storm’s U18 boys are readying themselves for a busy and competitive season.

With the warm weather allowing the team to take to the soccer pitch Monday, April 4 for the first outdoor practice of the season, coach Gurjit Sandhu looked on with a watchful eye giving pointers when the team needed it and letting them continue on with their drills when they proved they knew the moves.

Many of the teammates have played together for several years and they have a strong rapport with each other. Indeed, the team placed second in the league last year losing a close 4-2 game against Lacombe in the U16 finals. This year they are ready for a strong season.

“They (Lacombe) are going to be our competition,” said Sandhu.

“COME OUT AND WATCH THESE GUYS. THEY’RE A REALLY FUN TEAM TO WATCH.” - COACH GURJIT SANDHU Two years ago the team finished the league in first place and landed a second spot in provincials.

“Right now we’re just working on getting our feet under us,” explained Sandhu.

In an effort to stay in the game, the team has been practising indoor soccer but the change to grass shows they need to get back into the flow of outdoor soccer. Some passes aren’t quite hitting the mark while players reintroduce themselves to the soccer pitch at Ponoka Secondary Campus.

The plan for this year?

“We’re going to do a lot of transitioning this year.

Transition from offence to defense. Transition from defense to offence,” said Sandhu.

The coach said the players are in it to win it. Some players he has coached for the last four years and Sandhu said they also want to improve their game in anticipation of the soccer camp coming up this year.

“Winning is nice and everything but my main goal is to just make them better players,” he added.

“Come out and watch these guys. They’re a really fun team to watch.”

He said the season kick-off will be right after the Sunbreaker Tournament in Camrose at the end of April and first day of May. After that the season gets into full action with games on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Alex Mercer takes part in Ponoka Storm’s U18 soccer practice Monday, April 4. The team is readying itself for a busy season.

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Ready for the season: Lacoka Lacrosse players get into practising for the season Saturday, April 2 at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex. Practise was held for much of the afternoon.

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Head coach Devon Hand said, regarding the team’s direction for 2016, “My number one goal is to win the National Championship. If we win the Alberta Football League championship, we will earn the right to host our counterparts from Ontario (the Northern Football Conference).”

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on our core values of Commitment, Accountability, and Community, 3) win the Alberta Football League Championship, and 4) play three phase football” (focusing not only on dominant defensive and offensive play, but special teams as well).”

In the community, the Bucs have been heavily active throughout the long off-season. Continuing from prior years, the Bucs have participated in numerous team blood drives, helped out with the Big Brothers/ Sisters annual bowling fundraiser, organized youth football clinics, read to a class of kindergarteners, and had members coach in almost all Central Albertan minor football programs. The Bucs are looking forward to upcoming community events in the preseason, including the Ronald McDonald fundraiser, the Capes and Tiaras party (April 17 in the Lacombe Memorial Centre), as well as the team’s annual Bucs Day to Tackle Hunger food drive (May 7).

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Preparing for Appreciation Day: The centennial celebration banner for 2017 is up and members of the East 4-H Beef Club pose at the Ponoka Calnash Ag Event Centre Saturday, April 2 during a mini-show. Appreciation Day is set for Monday, May 2 and 3 at the Calnash Heritage Barn for all the beef clubs.

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All signs indicate early farming activity

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Everything is pointing to agricultural activity getting going earlier than normal this year.

That’s the indication according to Harry Brook, a crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. He explained in an interview last week that many farmers throughout central Alberta have gotten out to do some harrowing.

“It seems that spring is coming to the region early this year,” said Brook.

“Normally, this is the kind of work that we see being done around the end of April instead of the end of March.”

Brook added he has noticed that some trees are even starting to bud, which is a huge indicator that spring is pretty much here.

“Since we have passed the equinox, we are getting more daylight and the days are stretching out, if this kind of weather continues farmers could be seeding peas within two weeks along with possibly other seeding also being done early,” he said.

However, Brook tossed in the fact that farmers need to be cautious and temper their decisions based on the risk they take by seeding so soon.

“I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop with some more snow or, even worse, a good frost to come. ,” he stated.

“Even if you look at our climate data on the website, the 50 per cent probability date for frost is much later this month and with April you just never know what can happen with the weather. For the farmer though, it’s all about how much risk they want to take based on their assessment of their own situation.

“If they do seed early, especially in central Alberta, they are risking a lot as there remains a high probability - 100 per cent based on the annual averages - that snow or a frost will hit soon and they will have to reseed.”

Another factor Brook explained farmers need to consider is moisture levels.

“Right now, there is some surface moisture, but March and April are normally the months that get the heaviest snow falls in this region,” he said.

“Also, the sub-soil moisture is still fairly dry and it doesn’t extend very far down since much of those reserves were used up last fall. Those levels haven’t been replenished due to the area receiving about half the amount of snow we usually see over the winter.”

As for feed stocks for cattle and other animals, Brook explained the easier than normal winter has helped a

majority of producers.

“Most weren’t in the same pinch as they were the previous winter, but there is also now a lot of trepidation among producers over the possibility of another dry spring with predictions that it could last into the early summer,” he said.

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On Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 2016 head of cattle went through our rings TOTAL - 2016

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95.00-106.25 80.00-95.00 80.00-92.00 70.00-80.00 120.00-145.00 120.00-142.50

Feeder bulls 135.00-150.00 Good Bred Cows 2,200.00-2,200.00 Older Bred Cows 1,200.00-1,900.00 Good Bred Heifers: Cow/calf pairs (younger) Cow/Calf pairs (older) 2,200.00-2,575

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135.00-145.00 162.00-175.75 161.00-185.75 196.00-216.50 213.75-237.50 223.00-241.00 236.00-259.00 241.00-287.50

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EDNEY Winifred (Win) Ina (Dixon) Edney was born July 2, 1928 to Ina and Edward Dixon in Norbury, Saskatchewan. She attended Resolute School in the Spiritwood district. At the age of 20 she left home and worked at the local hospital and later at the post office.

There she met Lewis and they were married in 1949. In 1955 she went to Edmonton to train as a lab x-ray technician and after a brief stay in High Prairie she decided to accept a job at AHP in Ponoka in 1958 where she worked until her retirement in 1986. During her busy work life, Win also found time for other activities. She was a member of the Anglican Church and the Anglican Church Women where she served for several years as Vice-President. In July 2004 she was nominated for Woman of the Year. She has served two terms on the church vestry and as church warden. Win continued as a faithful member of the church congregation until her passing. Win supported her son’s hockey and spent numerous hours at the rink volunteering for the Minor Hockey Association of Ponoka.

Following her retirement, Win entered into a multitude of volunteer areas under FCSS and her church community.

She was a Big Sister, volunteer driver for seniors needing transport to various appointments, and delivered Meals on Wheels to shut-ins. You could also find Win preparing lunches, or making popcorn or sandwiches at church fund raisers during the Ponoka Stampede each year. The quality of her food preparation was second to none, and she won two awards from the Edmonton Journal cookbook contest for her recipes. She was a seamstress of quality and regularly contributed to bazaars and Christmas sales for the IODE. Win’s zucchini relish was a community favourite and of course her jams and jellies were always in demand. In more recent years, Win volunteered as a Victims Services Advocate. In fact, she was one of the original Ponoka members, having been part of the program since its inception in the community in 1997. She also enjoyed travelling to places such as England, Portugal, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska and Victoria.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son Phil, daughter-in-law Erica and her granddaughter Devon; her brothers Jack (Olga) Dixon and Sam (Janice) Dixon; her sister Dorothy Robertson; and sisters-in-law Marie Dixon and Doreen Dixon. She was predeceased by her husband Lewis Edney and her brothers Ed Dixon and George Dixon. A Service of Remembrance will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Ponoka at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2016. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to St. Mary’s Anglican Church. To express condolences to Win’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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DAVID SCHOFIELD David Floyd Schofield of Ponoka passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, after a brief battle with cancer. David is survived by his wife Alice (Patterson) Schofield of Ponoka; his two children; son, Jason Schofield and his wife Vicky of Red Deer, and daughter Kanadace Schofield and her husband Mark Sauve of Cornwall, Ontario; as well as his grandchildren Austin Wile and Andrew Schofield of Cornwall, Ontario and Kaylee Schofield of Red Deer.

David was predeceased by his mother Patricia (Lamont) Schofield. Donations in loving memory of David can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the MS Society.

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BOLLMAN Wesley Frederick Bollman died March 21, 2016 at Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, Alberta as the result of numerous illnesses. Thanks to care and attention by several care givers he was able to live independently until his death at age 64.

He is survived by his three daughters, Darla, Krista, Mindy Jo, their husbands and children. Also surviving are his sister Loretta and her spouse Kim, as well as numerous cousins in Kelvington, Wadena and California.

He was predeceased by his parents, Stan and Myrtle Bollman, as well as several close friends.

Wesley had several businesses primarily in roofing, paving and cleaning ventures. He is remembered as a bit of a jokester and enjoyed a funny story immensely!

Several fly-in fishing trips, with like-minded buddies, to northern Alberta and B.C. were fond memories. Lots of stories there.

Wes is now at peace and free of physical pain and disabilities. For those who loved him unconditionally he will be missed. Love you little bro.

Many thanks to those who cared for Wesley: Paulette and Leona in particular. Your companionship and care provided is much appreciated. To those who provided support in so many ways - you know who you are even though I don’t - thank you for easing his discomfort. Your love is much appreciated and had a very positive effect upon Wes. Cremation has occurred and interment of his ashes will be in Kelvington sometime in late summer 2016.

Sincerely, Loretta Adam (Bollman) and Kim Turner

LAGROIX, Lawrence 1930 - 2016 It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence Lagroix on March 28, 2016 after a brief battle with illness. Lawrence was surrounded by family and embraced by love when he passed into the arms of his Lord. Lawrence was raised on the family farm in Chauvin, Alberta. After finishing grade 12 he attended Vermilion Agriculture College where he met his wife, Marg. They were married on May 22, 1954 and moved back to Chauvin where Lawrence worked on the farm for his half-brother Archie Bell. After two years they moved to a farm at Killam, Alberta where Lawrence continued farming. He then went to work for the Killam Co-op. He continued working at various Co-op stores for the next 30 years in several towns throughout Alberta, and finally settling in Ponoka in 1970. After retiring from the Co-op he owned his own decorating store for a couple of years. He then went to work for Victory Farm Equipment selling farm equipment for ten years travelling all over Alberta. Throughout his life he was very involved with sports and community groups including K40, Loyal Order of Moose, and the United Church. He and Marg spent retirement travelling to many countries and places, and for the past 10 years they settled in Yuma, Arizona for the winter months. Left to mourn his loss is Marg, his loving wife of 62 years; daughter Charmaine (Dave), son Rodney (Susanne), daughter Lynette (Mark), and daughter Therese (Neil).

In addition are twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, each of whom loved Grandpa with all their heart. He also leaves behind his brother Harry (Barb) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lawrence joins his grandson Kyle Akins in Heaven, where the two of them will tend lawn together. The family would like to thank the care team at the Red Deer Regional Hospital for their warm and wonderful attention to the needs of Lawrence and our family over the past two weeks. A Celebration of Lawrence’s life was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on Saturday, April 2nd. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice. To express condolences to Lawrence’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted to PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

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Brett will be lovingly remembered by his mother Donna (Randy) and his father Dwayne; brother Todd (Jennah) nephews Chase and Zailin; sisters Kristen (Chase), Jessica (T.J.); grandparents Milo and Doreen Ward, Joan and Dave Moore, and Ron and Georgia Henderson; as well as many other uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Ponoka Funeral Home. Memorial Donations are gratefully accepted by Red Deer College, Camp Silversides, or STARS. To express condolences to Brett’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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Jocelyn Yvonne Dykstra Born February 25, 2016, weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz., daughter of James and Tina Dykstra, and sister to Payton. Proud grandparents are Stan and Bonnie Wickberg and Art Dykstra. Proud great grandparents are Shirley Wickberg, Lea Dykstra, and Joanne Van Gyssel.

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Gabriel Michael Duckworth Born March 2, 2016, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz., son of Stephen and Cathlyn Duckworth.

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BORIS TYSHKEWICH 1935 - 2016 Boris passed away on March 30, 2016 in Ponoka, Alberta. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. A funeral service was held on Monday, April 4, at 10:00 at the Ponoka Funeral Home. If you wish to make a donation in memory of Boris, donations can be made to the Heart Function Clinic (Red Deer Hospital). To express condolences to Lawrence’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

Cleaning

1070

BUSY WORKLOAD? NEED HELP CLEANING? I am experienced in house & business cleaning

Give me a call ~ Mellanee

403-913-4774

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

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

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

CONCRETE SERVICES

WETASKIWIN READY MIX •

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural

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

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

TREE SERVICE

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE

EASY ALBERTA DIVORCE. Free Consultation 1-800-320-2477; www.canadianlegal.org.

CCA Award #1 Paralegal.

A+ BBB Reputation.

26 Years Experience.

Open Mon. - Sat CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

Misc.

Services

1290

NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY ?

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

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

1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face.

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

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

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

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque.

Disability Tax Credit.

Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

EASY!

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

Pet Services

403.396.7623

Rental Misc

1350

Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

1370

Roofing

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.

+

First Call Towing

A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner!

783-3636

1-877-223-3311

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

1290

Used appliances available Six month warranty

Berni's

JAMES AVERY “Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs” Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE-

403-304-7770

5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7 PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345

BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

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

OVERHEAD DOORS

Refrigeration and Appliance Service

403-783-4880

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

SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD.

CALL:

We deliver and install your purchases.

Welding

1410

Welding

1410

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.

Gerald & Tina Owners

#4, 3616 67 St. Ponoka, AB www.doorsondemand.ca

403-783-2454 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

35 PER WEEK. $

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

PLUS

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

WHATEVER YOU’RE and greetings, SELLING...

WE HAVE THE PAPER along with YOU NEED! helpful Well community Drilling information.

1400 Need a

Be sure to call Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

$2.25 WEBCHARGE

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

CALL 1-877-223-3311 Our Hostess CLASSIFIEDS will bring gifts HOT-LINE

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

FREE Estimates | Fully Insured

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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

1290

PLUMBING

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

MAIN: (403) 783-7591

Well Drilling

BOTTLE DEPOT

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

Closed Sundays & Holidays

FAX: (403) 783-8178

We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

1400

Well Drilling

WATER WELL

1400 but short of cash??

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

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

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator

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

1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766) View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at www.1800bigiron.com

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

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

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

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 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

www.birchlanddental.ca • DR. RICK BARR • DR. STELIAN LISMAN - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations

“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

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

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5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

This space could be yours for

35

$

PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge

Call 403-783-3311 HEATING

Business Opportunities

870

GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com.

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Misc.

Help

HARDISTY HOME HARDWARE Store Manager needed. See details at albertacareers.net. Send resume to: resumes@ hardistyhomehardware.ca or fax to 780-888-2100.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com.

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Employment Training

900

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

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

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

1530

N IQUE ALE

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

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

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

SUN., APR. 10 • 1PM MOOSE HALL

YOUR AD TO BE READ BY

Sales every Wednesday at 6pm

Furniture • Jewellery Glassware • Lamps And much, much more!

Presented by BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Linda Dunbrack 403-304-4791 (cell) To view items www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Lunch will be available

100,000 Potential Buyers???

TRY

“Committed to your comfort”

Auctions

Classified Advertising SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 1-877-223-3311 Career Planning

104 PLACER GOLD CLAIMS - South of Dawson City, Yukon.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. Claims on 60 Mile River & 13 Mile Creek. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

2237 +/- ACRES GRAZING LEASE near MacKay, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 375 AUMs, natural water throughout.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

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ANTIQUE AUCTION for Shirley & Don Dubie - April 9 at Busby Community Hall. Wonderful variety of antique pieces.

View details at www.spectrumauctioneering.com 780-967-3375 / 780-903-9393.

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS

at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A. Resuming weekly sales Wed.’s @ 6 pm.

Antique sale 2nd. Sun. of Month April 10 @ 1 pm.

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

CIRCUIT CAFE & CATERING. Springbrook, Alberta (Hanger A at Red Deer Airport) Fri., Apr. 15, 11 a.m. Restaurant Equipment Dispersal.

See www. montgomeryauctions.com.

1-800-371-6963.

Auctions

1530

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY & SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 2+/- title acres industrial property & 8000 sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

Let us amplify your message!

12345 Add this feature to your next career ad booking

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

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

PASTURE & GRAZING LEASE near High Prairie, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 80 Acres Pasture & 2 Parcels Grazing Lease. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

SHOP & OFFICE SHOP & OFFICE COMPLEX - Millet, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 27,730+/- sq. ft. industrial shop & office complex - 40 +/- title acres.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

$

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. Tractors, skid steer, mini excavator, trucks, trailers, horses.

Edgerton, Alberta.

Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet.com.

Coins & Collectible Auction Sunday April 10- Starting at 9:30 a.m.

Bowden Lions Hall, Bowden AB In this sale is a rare 1921 small 5 cent, Canada coins & paper money, USA coins, Furniture, Glassware, China, Art, Firewood Just too much to mention.

Check web for full listing LOGS & Pictures Semi loads of pine, spruce, Pilgrim Auction Service tamarack, poplar, birch.

403-556-5531 Price depends on location www.pilgrimauction.com of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 6th Annual EdGarden monton Motor Show Collector Car Auction.

Supplies April 8 - 10. Edmonton Expo Centre. Over 80,000 BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE spectators. Over 85% sold TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each. last year. Consign today.

Machine planting: $10/tree 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; (includes bark mulch and EGauctions.com. fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/ order. Quality ESTATE AUCTION. April guaranteed.

17 at 11 a.m. To view 403-820-0961. items go to www. auctioncollege.net ...click REFORESTATION NUR(auction) or www.

SERY SEEDLINGS of globalauctionguide ...click hardy trees, shrubs, & (auctioneering college). berries for shelterbelts or Directions to be posted landscaping. Spruce & later. Phone Pine from $0.99/tree. Free 780-453-6964. shipping. Replacement guarantee.

FRIDAY, APRIL 9 - Estate 1-866-873-3846 or Auction, Viking. Phone www.treetime.ca.

780-209-7961. JD 7630 & 7720 FWA tractors, JD Misc. for 9600 4X4, 567 net wrap, Case 440 Bobcat 900 Sale hours, JD 8960 tractor, Challenger 30’ swather & SAWMILLS from only disc bine header - 473 $4,397. Make money & hours plus full lineup. save money with your own Saturday, April 16 - in bandmill. Cut lumber any Andrew, Alberta. Selling dimension. In stock ready Unreserved 9500 sq. ft. to ship. Free info & dvd: grocery store in full www.NorwoodSawoperation. Phone mills.com/400OT. 780-446-7520; www.

1-800-566-6899 ext. prodaniukauctions.com.

400OT.

920

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

1660

1680

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

This space could be yours for

35

PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge

Call 403-783-3311 VETERINARY SERVICES

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

Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

Dr. Bruce Wine

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

Doug Casey

Can do trees up to 15” wide

1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452

VETERINARY SERVICES

1760

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Travel Packages

Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma • Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Jasmine Hardy • Dr. Candace Wenzel

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

1900 $35 per week

CHURCHILL BELUGA WHALE Tour. Experience Canada’s north, it’s wildlife and fur trade history on this Hudson Bay weekend.

July departures from Calgary. 1-866-460-1415; www. classiccanadiantours.com

this space could be yours!

Plus $2.25 webcharge

403-783-3311

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VETERINARY SERVICES

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray • Murray Jacobson, DVM • Jacobson Clayton West, DVM Dr. Clayton West • Nicole Macdonald, DVM • Katie Graves, DVM Dr. Ashley Shannon

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

1900

SAVE 30% on our Heart of the Arctic Adventure.

Visit Inuit Communities in Greenland and Nunavut aboard the comfortable 198-passenger Ocean Endeavour. Call for details! 1-800-363-7566 or visit www.adventurecanada.com (TICO#04001400).

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Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

PLUMBING

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

Travel Packages

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

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Farm Equipment

2010

BRAND new quonset purchased from Future Building, 26’ x 25’ x 19’, never erected, $10,500 403-485-2532

Equipment Wanted

2070

2100

Livestock

PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered.

Vicwin Farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.

RED and black Angus bulls, will be semen tested and delivery can be arranged. E & L Ranching in Bowden, Eric @ 403 391-2259.

Evenings @ 403 224-2396

2190

Grain, Feed Hay

BRIGHT SEED WHEAT BARLEY CERT. HARVEST-HRS CERT.COPELAND-MALT CERT. REDWATER-HRS CERT. COWBOY-SILAGE CERT.FOREMOST-CPS CERT. COALITION-FEED FABA BEANSPEAS-CERT. LIMERICK FLAX-CERT. SOREL SEED OATS CALL DAVE HM.780-855-2240, CEL. 780-678-6329 FORAGE SEED for sale: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc.

Free delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900.

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Wanted

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

Water Well Service

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

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

35 PER WEEK. $

PLUS

$2.25 WEBCHARGE

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

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

Acreages/ Farms

3010

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Older 3 bedroom farmhouse near Crestomere 1 ½ bath, 4 appliances

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2 bdrm suite

$925/mnth utilities incl

403-790-6011

Farms/ Land

4070

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask.

Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available.

Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k $2.6m. Doug Rue 306-716-2671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Manufactured 1 bdrm suite Homes Fridge/stove, W/D incl

4090

$850/mnth utilities incl

403-790-6011 * RIVERSIDE APTS. * Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

WOODRIDGE VILLAGE : 2 bedroom apartments available for May 1. $800 per month, include water, heat, garbage and parking.

SD $800. Kids welcome, no pets no smoking.

Please call Sandra Lyon at First Choice Realty (Ponoka) Ltd. 403-783-8881

Suites

3270

WANTED TO RENT

1 bdrm suite or apt

N/S, N/P

$540/month plus D.D. and utilities

Call

403-783-2653

SPRING SALE Now On at Jandel Homes! $21 million in inventory must go and we are ready to deal!

Homes priced from just $99,900. www.

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WE ARE “Your Total Rural Housing Solution” - Save up to $9000 on your Manufactured Home during our 45 Year Anniversary Celebration.

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Buildings For Sale

4150

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers.

Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge.

1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation.

Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@ advancebuildings.com.

3020

Executive style 3 bedroom upper suite in duplex Suitable for working person or couple Oak kitchen 5 appliances All utilities and cable and internet included $1300 per month plus D.D N/P, N/S Call 403 341-9660 See Red Deer Kijiji for photos and e-mail

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FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled.

780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

Misc. for Sale

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AVAILABLE MAY 1

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Steel containers from 8' - 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

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

Motorcycles

5080

2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC All the bells and whistles.

44,600 kms.

Excellent Condition Not laid down. $7600. o.b.o.

(403)318-4653.

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

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

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

Houses For Sale

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4020

4070

5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Altario, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 12 in Provost, Alberta.

Fenced land, natural spring water. Contact Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

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$248,500. 5110 57 Ave Ponoka. 4 bdrm, 2 baths 2 car detached garage. Includes (w/d, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave), House has had extensive renovations, centrally located. Call Lee @ 403-348-3738, or email leeu_41@hotmail.com

Farms/ Land

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4430 YOUR

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$950/mnth utilities incl

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 Public Notices

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6010 Expression of Interest Ponoka Mini Golf

The Town of Ponoka invites written proposals for the lease and operation of the Ponoka Mini-Golf facility.

Proposal Information packages are available to at the Ponoka Town Office.

For more information contact Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services.

Proposals must be submitted in writing to the undersigned no later than 2:00 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016.

Faxed or electronic mail submissions will be accepted.

Wes Amendt Director of Community Services Town of Ponoka C 4900 54 Street Ponoka, AB

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Phone: 403-783-0118 Fax: 403-783-6745 Email: wes.amendt@ponoka.org

Ponoka County NOTICE PROPOSED AMENDMENT NOTICE OFOFPROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE BY-LAW

Ponoka County Council intends to amend the Land Use By-Law to regulate the location, safety, nuisance and impact of commercial wind energy conversion systems (WECS). Developers would still be required to host public meetings for each application to allow for proper public consultation.

Before making a decision on the amendment, Council will hold a public hearing at which any person may ask questions or state their opinion.

This hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 21, 2016 in the Chambers of the Ponoka County Office, 4205 Highway #2A in Ponoka.

The proposed by-law may be view at the County Office or will be mailed, emailed or faxed to anyone who requests it.

Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Phone: (403) 783-3333

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Elvis is still alive and shakin’ in our generation My wife and I don’t go out to concerts that much anymore, but when we do, it is usually to re-live the ‘The Legends’ from back in our favourite rock and roll era of the 50s, 60s and 70s, where, for a couple of magic hours, we can transform ourselves back into the wonderful moods and moves of music and memories. This past weekend, four members of our family had the pleasure of attending the ‘Return to Grace” concert at a jam-packed Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton.

The majority of the happy-golucky audience were mostly 50 plus and beyond, and we were treated to a dazzling and colorful performance of music, song, comedy and glitz that followed every exciting and rollicking chapter of the amazing but sadly not nearly long enough career of ‘The King’, Elvis Presley.

Led by perennial Elvis impersonator Steve Michaels from Ontario, who claims that he started imitating Elvis in Grade 4. The exceptional and energetic cast of the show features 30 multi-talented dancers, singers, and musicians within a spectacular setting of pyrotechnics and sparkling costumes. This lavish Elvis tribute show (www.returntograce. ca) has been touring across the nation in front of audiences since opening with 24 sold-out shows in Niagara Falls in 2010, and presents close to 50 Elvis songs that highlight the King’s overwhelming musical talents, personality, passion, good looks and popularity over a span

MIKE RAINONE HAMMERTIME of 23 years. It didn’t take very long for most of us to start clapping, singing, swaying and occasionally whooping it up for those forever famous Presley favourites from the movies to the army to Hawaii to Vegas and through the roar of rock and roll to his great love of Gospel music and on and on until 1977.

Thank goodness he has forever had a place in our hearts through the sales of over 1 billion records, tribute shows, and the wonderful memories at Graceland, where he rests.

Throughout the show Michaels’ non-stop songs, gyrations and quick changes into the colorful and very tight costumes of leather

and lace drew ongoing cheers and quite a few screams as he sang, shook, and roamed across the big stage. During the performance when one lady called out from the audience to ‘take-it-off’, he quickly came back with, ‘Sorry ma’am, I had enough trouble getting it all on.’ During the always romantic renditions of ‘Love me Tender’, our Elvis paused to share his colorful and famous scarves and a kiss to several thrilled members of the audience, who really didn’t want to let go.. For the curtain call he of course presented that great song ‘I did it my way.’ that so passionately tells the amazing story of the life of Elvis Presley from birth on January 8, 1935 in a humble two-room shack in Tupelo, Mississippi, to a handsome young man who had a normal childhood before bursting into a sensational musical career in 1953 at the age of 18, served in the military from 1958-60, starred in over 30 movies from 1960-1967, made a comeback from 1968-73, and tragically passed away on August 16, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of just 42.

In the meantime, I will be wandering around singing Elvis songs for the next month or so, while for those of us who were in action during the age of bobby-sox, fender skirts, sock hops, the twist, Teen Town, blind-dates, drive-ins, and white bucks we will never forget ‘The King.’

Have a great week, all of you.

Friends of the Library need you

BY JACLYN BERRY

The Ponoka Friends of the Library Society is gearing up for their annual general meeting. At that meeting, they will get together to discuss how they can help support Ponoka Jubilee Library, and appoint members for their board. Current Friends chair Christine MacNeill says ‘We’re always looking for new people to join the Friends. People with new ideas and perspectives, that’ll help grow the library, and expand our fundraising efforts’.

The Ponoka Friends of the Library Society serves a multitude of purposes; they recognize that the library is a vital community destination, they build goodwill and mutually beneficial relationships between the public and Ponoka Jubilee Library, they encourage the use of the library’s resources and services, and they encourage

monetary donations either through gifts to the library or fundraising.

To that end, the Friends were very successful last year in helping to bring awareness of the library to the community by setting up a refreshment stand during the Stampede Parade, as well as running a community clothing drive, the proceeds of which went back to the library. They also initiated a beautiful art silent auction, developed a relationship with a local community-shared agricultural garden, and created a GoFundMe page for the library. While none of these ideas and events took too much time to plan and execute, the benefit from them has been greatly felt at the library, as people who had never been involved here before are now taking part. So, if you feel like you could be a Friend of the Library, have time to attend three or four meetings per year and have some great ideas that could benefit the library, please come join us at the Friends AGM, April 28 at 7 p.m.; refreshments will be provided, you only have to bring yourself and your good ideas. If you can’t make the meeting that evening, please

feel free to contact the library, and we will put you in touch with the Friends.

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow evening, Thursday, April 7, from 6:30-8 p.m. we will be co-hosting a ‘Technology Petting Zoo’. We will have a multitude of eReaders and tablets on hand to experiment with, and staff from the library, as well as Ponoka Adult Learning will be available to answer your questions.

This is a drop-in, hands-on activity, so come by any time, and stay as long as you’d like.

As much as we’d like to be able to fit everything that’s going on at the library into one article, we are limited on space, so to stay up to date on our events, contests, musings, and Charlie pictures, be sure to like and follow our Facebook page. Or if you’re not a Facebook user, stop by the library to pick up a printed copy of our monthly calendar, and check out our information posters.

Coming soon: From award-winning author Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) comes ‘The Fireman’, about a world facing an epidemic of spontaneous combustion.

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