Ponoka News, April 20, 2016

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 68, No. 16 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Sports

Ponoka girl rises to international prominence, in New Zealand Story on page 29

Reflections

Hospital kids rode the bus and hung out at the rink Story on page 5

Learning Jedi moves One of the several junior Jedi trainees battles the evil empire following the training session on Friday, April 15 at the Star Wars-themed Ponoka Trade Fair at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex.

The training sessions ran both days with 12 year-old and younger having the chance to dress up and learn the ways of the Jedi.

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Small business gets a leg up in Alberta Budget

Two playgrounds to get a face lift This plan shows how the Co-op subdivision playground will look. The town has hired Rex RecreActive to design and build the Co-op and Westview playgrounds.

Illustration courtesy of the Town of Ponoka

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS

adults who earn less than $51,250, $100,000 as a couple or $101,500 for a couple with children.

Small business owners will find some relief The rebate will be $200 for an individual, in seeing the reduction in their corporate $300 for a couple and an extra $30 per child. tax rate to two per cent, down from three The Carbon Levy, as part of the Climate in the 2016 Alberta Budget.

Leadership Plan, will increase in 2018.

Finance Minister Joe Ceci released the Mayor Rick Bonnett said in an interview the budget Thursday, April 14 with a 2015 deficit levy is an area he is unsure of and how it will of $10.4 billion, looking at three-year fore- affect the community. He said municipalities cast deficit of $58 billion. In it the budget across the province will have to pay for the focuses on a reduction in small business levy by increasing taxes to residents, who tax, continued support for the public-sector themselves are paying for the levy. workers and front-line services.

He was pleased, however, with the conHowever, some critics take issue with the tinued support through the Municipal implementation of a carbon tax, starting Sustainable Initiative (MSI). The budget in 2017, which will see individuals and provides $1.2 billion to municipalities municipalities having to pay for fossil fuels. through MSI. The levy is aimed at challenging not only Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr said his individuals but towns and cities to reduce biggest concern was in the large deficit carbon emissions. To offset the cost, rebates forecast by the province. “My first response will be applied starting in 2017 to single is that this is a budget of a very big deficit.”

“It’s a spend, spend, spend budget, which maybe does give some immediate relief,” he added.

Orr approved of the small business tax rollback but (formally from Beaumont) said young families are concerned about the long-term * debt. He called it a way of “borrowing your way out of trouble.” * May 1 – 31/16 As for the Carbon Levy, Orr said it’s tax meant to No appointments, walk-ins only punish certain behaviours and encourage others. He questioned whether the levy will be effective suggestbetween CIBC & Government Services Bldg ing there are no concrete numbers outlined as for as greenhouse gas emissions Apply in person reduced.

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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Kids and parents will rejoice hearing that two playgrounds are scheduled for completion this year.

Council reviewed the information on the $227,000 already budgeted and approved for both projects, during its regular meeting Tuesday, April 12. Of the total funds, $148,640 is allocated to replace the Westview Park in Riverside with brand new equipment. Another $79,000 will pay for a new park in the Co-op subdivision on the north side of Ponoka.

Wes Amendt, director of community services, said committees for both areas reviewed the plans and were in favour of the company Rex RecreActive to build the playgrounds. If volunteers can be found to help remove the old equipment, the company will reduce the overall costs as they are contracted to do removal as well.

Coun. Teri Underhill added that a business owner has offered to resurface the basketball court at the Westview playground if the town would be willing to provide them with a tax receipt.

Construction dates are yet to be determined.

Town Hall renovations invoice up by $64,000

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Moving Town Hall to its new location at the old Ponoka Elementary School building cost more than anticipated.

Council originally approved $120,000 for the move last year after reports of the building’s air quality deemed it unfit to work in, but those costs have increased by another $64,114.

“It came in over scope of what was budgeted,” said Sandra Lund, director of corporate services, to council Tuesday, April 12 during its regular meeting.

The biggest portion of additional costs related to communications and technology with $17,700 for the communications tower move and $22,362 for information technology infrastructure. Another $17,116 was needed for security purposes and $8,350 for to create a permanent secure and fire proof storage room for the town’s permanent files.

Flootman said administration needed to make up the shortfall from the town’s general benefit reserve.

Coun. Teri Underhill, who originally voted against the move, asked whether the town could have used a tender process to ensure

no cost surprises.

The short answer to that is “yes,” said Lund. However, as she was not corporate services director at the time and former CAO Rachel Kunz was managing the move she could not say for sure what caused the large discrepancy. She added that administration had a relatively short time to ensure the move occurred.

Coun. Loanna Gulka, who voted in favour of the move, said she was frustrated over the costs but appreciated administration’s efforts.

Lund suggested the best way to avoid this issue is to have a contingency plan in place. The request was approved by council.

Asset management plan update Town planners had to reallocate money for the town’s Asset Management and Lifecycle Plan study after finding out the project did not meet the Municipal Sustainable Initiative (MSI) allocation criteria.

The project came in under budget at $43,225 as compared to $50,000 slated, but the funds had to be taken from the general benefit reserve, rather than MSI as budgeted, explained Dave McPhee, director of operations and property services. Council approved the request and McPhee said he expects a draft coming to council in May.

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Petty crimes continue to be a focus PONOKA NEWS STAFF Police arrested a man in a homeowner’s garage with stolen property on his person.

The incident occurred on 47 Avenue on Monday, April 11 when the homeowner called RCMP over an unwanted man in his garage.

Upon arrival police found two cordless drills and a Skill saw on the suspect belonging to the caller.

Man arrested for impaired driving After dealing with a complaint at the Leland Hotel parking lot on April 17, police noticed a man with a burnt out headlight. Upon further inspection it was deter-

mined the driver, a 43-year-old man from Spruce Grove, had a mild odor of liquor emanating from his breath.

He failed the roadside blood alcohol test and was arrested. He has a court date set for April 29.

Distracted on the highway Members of the Integrated Traffic Unit ticketed a man for failing to drive in the centre lane and for distracted driving after reports of erratic behaviour.

Investigators say the driver of a semi tractor was weaving in and out of lanes on April 17 and it was calls from concerned motorists that helped locate him. The Sheriff noticed the man had a cell phone in his hand when pulling the driver over.

Tools stolen Police are investigating the theft of tools overnight of April 14 valued at $15,000.

The tools were in a work trailer located in a rural area on Township Road 413 where the back door was ripped off the trailer and the tools removed.

Four people wanted in alleged liquor theft RCMP officers are looking into the theft of $80 worth of liquor on April 17.

Police say there were two native men and two women who went into Liquor Town on 50 Street and allegedly walked out with the liquor. They were seen leaving in a silver Chevrolet Montana van parked across the street.

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Maskwacis woman on murder charge turns herself in PONOKA NEWS STAFF A Maskwacis woman wanted in a second degree murder case turned herself in after not showing up in court.

Maskwacis RCMP issued a request to locate Florencine Potts on Friday, April 15 after she failed to appear in court in relation to the case. At the time, police believed Potts to be on the Samson Cree

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Religion

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

Fear, honour and love

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

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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.

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respect to these great men and women A couple weeks ago I had the privwho selflessly lead our communities, I ilege to attend the Red Deer Mayor’s was struck but what Mayor Veer had Prayer Breakfast. As a member of the done. Here was a woman, who was the organizing group, I was given the honleader of a city of over 100,000 people, our to invite and bring our mayor, sharing her stage with people who, it Rick Bonnet. It’s a great annual event could be argued, carried less responsiattended by approximately 600 people bility. In humility, she lifted other peofrom Red Deer and Central Alberta. ple up, not as a PR stunt, but because This year’s event featured guest speakshe truly believed in others. er David Mainse of 100 Huntley Street.

As I walked away from the event, I Following a nice breakfast, we had reflected on the morning. I thought the opportunity to hear David Mainse about the words of David Mainse. I share several of his favorite stories of thought about the prayers that had the power of prayer. He shared on the ROB MCARTHUR been offered up. Then I considered how impact Christ and prayer had made on Home Church Mayor Veer had preferred a handful of several Canadian political leaders he mayors from across the region over had had the opportunity to minister to herself. I thought about how she had over the years.

After David Mainse had spoken, there was a time empowered our own mayor with her kind words of of prayer led by hand selected people from the city encouragement in front of many witnesses. Finally, I of Red Deer, covering everything from social services considered how a simple act by one woman set such and family to the economy and overall governance. an incredible atmosphere of honour and respect that As is customary, Reeve Jim Wood of Red Deer County would create an environment where real collaborabrought greetings before the microphone was turned tion and cooperation could happen in the future.

What simple act could we do that would empower over to Mayor Tara Veer of the City of Red Deer.

I have always enjoyed listening to Mayor Veer. She the same spirit in our leaders? 1 Peter 2:17 says “Fear is a very humble leader who cares deeply for the God. honour the king”. For context, the king referred people of Red Deer and Central Alberta. As leader of to here was Herod Aggripa I, an evil man. Yet, Peter Alberta’s third largest city, a city of over 100,000 peo- encouraged the people to honour this leader. On the ple, she recognizes the important role her city fulfills flipside, we have a great mayor with a great town as a leader. Before Mayor Veer entered politics, she council. They don’t always see eye to eye, but they was a children’s pastor at a local church. As a born have the best interest of Ponoka in mind. How much again believer in Jesus Christ, she has a keen sense more should we show honour? honour can be shown of the atmosphere of her city and the over-reaching in action, word or thought, but all true honour originates from the heart. God said that people honoured need for love and charity within her citizenry.

Toward the end of her talk, she took a slight turn in me with their actions and lips but not from the her message and began to acknowledge the various heart. In Luke 6, Jesus said, “from the abundance of Central Alberta mayors and leaders in the room. She the heart the mouth will speak”. When Mayor Veer then invited each of them to the stage, including stood before us that day, good things poured out of our own mayor. She spoke of the partnerships that a good heart and it brought strength and honour. existed and the work that all of these leaders did to The bottom line is every citizen of Ponoka ought to examine what’s in our heart. In my heart, I want to ensure Central Alberta was strong and healthy.

As people stood to acknowledge, honour and show find honour.

Letters

Training cost is On garbage bins and water meters justified

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Editor, Regarding the story on the 1.5 per cent tax increase and the fire training budget.

Let me ask everyone this question: Who would you rather have come to your rescue when your house is on fire, someone who was trained via webinar or someone who had hands on training?

When it comes to saving lives and property you need both. The classroom provides the theory for the hands on training you are about to receive.

Let’s not think that these men and woman are going to a classroom as “fluff”. I have personally taken many, many courses over the 38 years in the oil patch and not once felt that I was wasting my or the company’s time and money, obviously the companies didn’t think so, either. It’s the best investment we can make. Training is not cheap but neither is anyone’s life.

Carl Vallieres

Dear Editor, I am concerned about what is going on in this village.

As a disabled veteran, I would like to know whether any senior or disabled person was consulted about these monster garbage cans. For myself, there is no way I am pushing that thing around, it can stay on the street and if they don’t like it, I intend to file a complaint with human rights agency.

Another thing is these water meters they installed.

All the time I lived here, I never used more than 2 m3, lately it has doubled, yet I have no leaks. I believe these meters are not accurate. When I complained to the town office, all they could say is I must have a leak, not that they would look into it; in other words, it’s my responsibility, which is a load of crap.

So I have written to the Municipal Affairs office about it, we’ll see what is done.

Chas R. Cutting Ponoka

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Reflections of Ponoka

Hospital kids rode the bus and hung out at the rink

BY YVETTE STACK AND MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS Because in the early days we had to catch the Provincial Mental Hospital bus home immediately after school, we were not able to go to classmates’ houses, or to Brownies or Guides or Scouts, nor, when we got older, to the Club Cafe in Ponoka to hang out with our friends. In those days, children did not get bikes until they were around 12. Once we got bikes and our parents were satisfied that we could ride safely enough, we were sometimes allowed to ride to school, a journey which was more difficult coming home, since it was all uphill. I liked to get home in time to listen to the daily radio instalment of the Lone Ranger with its exciting theme music of the William Tell Overture, followed by Superman (introduction: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Suu-per-maaan.)

Safety did not seem to be a prime concern of the bureaucrats who authorized our school bus. It was a truck, with a large covered green wooden box on the back with a door which could only be opened from the outside, like a cattle truck. There were two small rectangles cut near the top to provide ventilation and light, but too high to see out of. Along each side and down the middle, there were backless wooden benches. Our driver’s name was John Blythe, and he had a patient named Sid as a helper. Sid rode in the cab with John and when we reached our destination, it was his task to open the door, pull down the little retractable step, and liberate us .The “bus” was stifling in the summer, freezing in the winter, and I loved it.

When I was in Grade 7, the green truck was retired and we got a blue and silver vehicle which resembled an armoured car, but did have real bus seats, upholstered in brown vinyl, which faced the front. Two years later, we got a real yellow school bus.

For our mothers, grocery shopping was simple. Two or three times a week, they would phone in their orders to one of the grocery stores downtown, and their groceries would be duly delivered to their kitchens before supper time, with the bill added to their running tab, which were to be paid at the end of each month. There was no charge for these services and it wasn’t unusual to find a chocolate bar or a package of lifesavers thrown in as a treat for the children.

The ice man delivered ice twice a week to the cottages in a horse drawn wagon. He would carry the ice right into the house with huge tongs, and place it in the ice box for the housewives. Small children would

Photo courtesy of Alberta Hospital Museum collection

The first school bus for children at the Provincial Mental Hospital Ponoka went into service in the 1930s and was upgraded over the years until the big yellow bus driven by John Blyth arrived in the 1950s. Some of the first and neatly dressed students included Clara/ Edna/ Leslie, Ethel Erven, Jim/Jean/Hilda Murray, Aline Martin, Wilfred Jackson, Audrey Ingram, Jimmy and Margaret McWilliam, Morley Davis, Tom and Patricia Chandler, Jean and Alberta Watts, George/Robert/Bert/Ann/Margaret Watson, Victor Mayled, Jean and Alberta Watt, Jimmy Buchannan, Alistair and Lloyd MacKinnon, Betty Davis, Frank Smith, Milan Wilson, Jenny Kitchen, and Pauline Ruddick. run after the ice wagon on hot days and pester the ice man for small chunks of ice to suck on.

There were other delivery people in our daily lives.

Mr. Russell, our milkman, brought our milk in glass bottles every morning in another wagon pulled by a gentle old horse named Dynamite, a misnomer if there ever was one.

Remember the curling rink?

In the harsh prairie winters, the hub of social life on the hospital grounds was the curling rink. Everyone’s father, and many of the mothers curled in the hospital league, and games were scheduled every night, at 6:30 and 8:15.There were two lanes in the rink, and behind the glass window was a viewing area, heated by a wood burning stove. There was also a small food concession where coffee, pop and hot chocolate were sold. Occasionally someone would donate cookies or

squares to be sold as well. My mother contributed homemade doughnuts; light, cake-like, and rolled in white sugar.

Next door to the curling rink were two crude outdoor skating rinks; a small one for the little kids and a larger one where the junior high girls worked on their spirals and bunny hops and tried to stay out of the way of the boys racing around practicing their slapshots. There was a shack by the skating rinks where we could huddle around the stove and try to thaw out our tingling feet, but it was much more fun to go next door to the curling rink, where we could watch our dads curl, and maybe get someone to buy us a treat. Later in our youthful and mostly joyful adventures of growing up on the grounds they added lights to the skating rink and offered curling lessons on Saturday mornings for the kids.

Remember When...

Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum

The ‘At Home’ Christmas party was a wonderful festive tradition at the Provincial Mental Hospital (now Centennial Centre) for many decades. At the end of each December, the children of the hospital staff always looked forward to a special day of entertainment, treats, a visit from Santa, and a sumptuous turkey dinner and all the trimmings served by the parents and staff.

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Opinion

Budget deficits and economic realities Almost a year after being elected, Premier Rachel Notley’s government unveiled its first full budget, as expected with a huge deficit: more than $10 billion for a province of 4.1 million people, as opposed to the federal government’s $30 billion deficit for our country of 35.1 million.

It does look staggeringly high, doesn’t it?

By the time these lines appear in print, you will have already heard speech after speech, statement after statement, bashing the provincial government for condemning the future generations of the province to the shackle of debt.

And needless to say, much of the criticism will be more politically weighted than on economic realities, because when you factor in the key economic data, budget deficits actually make a lot of sense these days as opposed to the traditional thinking leaning on the principle of balanced budgets.

The verdict on this comes from none other than the world’s leading source of financial information, the Reuters news agency.

In an article published on Thursday, April 14, the agency reported the results of a survey conducted among the world’s most prominent economists regarding the current state of stalled growth in many parts of the world.

“Nearly 86 percent of financial markets. economists polled around It has been accepted by the globe by Reuters in now, and by a substantialthe past week said yes ly broad coalition of obwhen asked if major deservers, that central banks veloped economies should have failed to steer the now use fiscal policy to economy in the direction add stimulus, like Canada, of growth despite their rather than even more agpersistent push since the gressive monetary easing,” financial crisis of 2008said the article. (http:// 2009, which is now dubbed www.reuters.com/article/ the Great Recession. us-economy-poll-wrapThe money created by idUSKCN0XB1SL ) the central banks all over But for those who may the world, from Japan to not be convinced by the EU to the US, just helped survey, there were more inflate the prices of equiMUSTAFA ERIC authoritative voices in ties and everything else, Editor support of budget defifrom expensive wine to cits: After the annual joint fine art, but never found spring meeting of the IMF its way to capital investand World Bank in Washington DC over ments nor did it lead to job creation. the weekend, the IMF leadership issued a That outcome was the result of “over-fistatement calling on all member govern- nancialization” of the global markets and ments to adopt “growth friendly spend- the increased neglect of the “supply side ing policies”, effectively giving them the economy.” instruction to spend, even at the cost of Now, despite all the politically inspired big budget deficits just to get economic heavy criticism of the budget deficits, growth going. could the federal and provincial governThis statement should not come as a ments be, by any chance, doing the right surprise to those who are interested in thing and steering the ship in the right and/or have been following the devel- direction? opments in the global economy and the The answer to this question will prob-

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ably take some time to emerge. Because we have yet to see how the budget deficits will be used, what kind of spending programs will be implemented, to what extent they will be effective in job creation, how much they will add to real growth and how much they will serve to the goal of setting a new strategic direction for the province and the country away from extensive dependency on energy resources.

Regardless of the criticism both federal and provincial governments will continue to face from their political opponents, it is important to see that both of the two new governments are standing at a historically important juncture: If they are successful in turning these deficits into instruments of sound growth, they will have set an example for proper use of stimulus not only in Canada, but internationally.

And that example might also help a wider circle of people, proponent and critique alike, to look at the notion of balanced budgets and/or deficits in a different light.

Because whether one likes or not, with the new direction the global economy has been taking, one primarily taking indebtedness as the main pillar of operational expediency, a revised understanding of budget processes has to be acknowledged and eventually accepted.

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Annual trade fair still a hit with public

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Everything was great, even the weather.

Yet, that was the one thing organizers for the the annual Ponoka Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair would have loved to have a bit different for the event held at the Ponoka Culture and Rec Complex April 15 and 16.

Chamber executive manager Les Jaster said the show went very well and saw some good attendance numbers with 2,600 people walking through the doors.

“Everything worked very well and the Star Wars theme went over really well with the kids as well as the big kids got a lot out of it,

too,” he said.

“The attendance numbers were slightly down, but not because of the economy. It had to do with the exceptionally warm weather we’ve had.”

The unusual warmth experienced this spring had a lot of people off travelling or getting some work done outside at their homes, farms and summer places rather than staying close to home and heading inside for some activities.

Despite that, Jaster explained all of the trade show participants were pleased with what they saw over the weekend.

“The consensus among everyone was that it was a great show and weekend with not a lot of any negative comments,” he said.

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New street sweeper purchase decided

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Council approved the purchase of a new street sweeper after hearing the current equipment will cost more to maintain than owning a new one.

Dave McPhee, director of operations and property services, told council Tuesday, April 12 during its regular meeting that Raymax Equiment Sales came in with the best pricing at $298,000 with a better warranty than the others. Cubex offered $317,922 and Joe Johnson Equipment offered $328,068.

McPhee said Raymax also offered a two-year warranty and a two-year extended warranty on the street sweeper, a Global M4 HSD. He added the current sweeper is approximately six

and half years old and cost $100,000 in maintenance.

“What costs you the most is the elevators,” said McPhee.

This new street sweeper has updated equipment and McPhee expects it to last seven and a half to 10 years.

Changes to access of information policy In an effort to clarify the town’s policy regarding requests for access to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP), planners made some changes to its access to information policy.

CAO Albert Flootman told council some clarity was added as to the head of the town and how formal requests are made. “The CAO can delegate responsibility for FOIP matters,” he explained.

Long time WCPS superintendent retires

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“If it’s public information, it’s public information,” he added with regards to making access to that information easier.

In some cases, if possible, information will be readily available on the town’s website or in other ways.

Flootman said typically a legislative fee of $25 is applied to a request and then an hourly fee is applied for requests that will take some time to gather.

Coun. Carla Prediger suggested there should be some sort of communication with the person making the request if gathering it will take longer than a month.

It was added that an acknowledgment of the request will be made within 10 days of it being made.

ConstrucƟon Welding Comm Tech/Movie Making Skills Canada Cosmetology Art Drama Music Foods Mechanics

For an individual appointment and tour at other Ɵmes please call Mrs. Wendy Fessler 403-783-4411 (ext 5438) Current PSC Students will be registering for the 2016-2017 school year through his/her Teacher Advisor during the week of April 28—May 5

A little more than a month after taking a break, Wolf Creek Public Schools Superintendent Larry Jacobs is leaving.

Jacobs tendered his resignation, effective immediately, on Friday, April 15 as the superintendent for Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS).

He had held the job for nearly 13 years and the board of trustees thanked him for his dedication during that time.

“As superintendent, Dr. Jacobs was instrumental in developing innovative initiatives and programs designed to support our students and staff. His work in developing our Excellent Learning Environments model, coaching model and strong focus on building teacher capacity represented this passion and dedication,” said WCPS board chair Trudy Bratland in an email.

“Dr. Jacobs also brought a strong understanding of educational research to his work and was always focused on utilizing this information to guide our directions. His visionary leadership will be missed in WCPS and we sincerely wish him well in his retirement plans.”

Jayson Lovell will continue as the division’s acting superintendent, a job he was handed at the end of February when it was learned Jacobs had been granted an indefinite leave of absence.

Since then, trustees held two special meetings to look into a personnel matter and formed a sub-committee to further investigate and possibly resolve the issue. Trustees have just one employee - the superintendent - and had also talked to their legal counsel regarding the topic.

When asked how the board feel’s about this outcome and what the plans are for the future, Bratland stated trustees as a board have not yet discussed any of those issues and therefore she wasn’t at liberty to comment on those topics.

Jacobs could not be contacted for comment.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

PONOKA NEWS 9

Waste and Recycling Program Open House on April 27 Ponoka residents are invited to attend an Open House on Wednesday, April 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Community Centre. Residents will receive updated information on the Town’s new Waste and Recycling Program, including updates on the progress and performance of the program to date, as well as another opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the program.

• Feature guest speakers, including the Recycling Council of Alberta, which will provide details on the benefits of recycling and composting to divert household waste from landfills. The Recycling Council will also offer a ‘big picture’ look at the progress being made by other communities across the province that have adopted waste and recycling programs similar to Ponoka’s.

• Include information booths where residents can gather additional information, ask questions, and engage in one-on-one conversations with the Recycling Council, Town Operations staff and the Town’s new Community Peace Officer. Town Council members and the Rising Sun Clubhouse will also be available to answer questions and speak with residents.

• Invite residents to fill out feedback forms to share the challenges and successes they have experienced with Ponoka’s new Waste and Recycling Program so far. The feedback The Open House will also: forms are part of the ongoing monitoring of the new program by Town Operations as it • Provide full details on the Green tracks performance and progress throughout the program’s first year of operation.

Cart program – the new weekly Ponoka launched its new curbside Waste and Recycling Program in January to meet curbside collection program for provincial waste diversion targets. The ultimate goal of the new program is to create a yard waste (grass clippings, weeds, cleaner, greener community by working together to recycle more of our household waste small branches) that runs from May and protect our environment for our children and future generations.

2 to October 31. The Open House will give residents an opportunity The Kinsmen Community Centre is located at 5009-46 Avenue in Ponoka. The evening to ask questions before the new will include refreshments and door prizes. For more information, contact Sandra Smith program rolls out. at 403-783-0158.

Green Cart Program Starts May 2!

• The Green Cart program is a weekly program for yard waste only (grass, leaves, small branches and plant debris).

Station, you are helping reduce the amount of waste we send to the landfill.

• No kitchen food waste please. It will contaminate the compost piles and need to be hauled to the landfill.

• It’s a bagless program. Yard waste must be put into the green bins without bags because it is dumped directly onto compost piles at the Town of Ponoka Waste Transfer Station.

• Please ignore the manufacturer sticker on your cart that instructs you to put kitchen waste in the cart. This is not a Town of Ponoka sticker. Our program is for yard waste only.

• By collecting yard waste and composting it at our Waste Transfer

• Roll out your green carts every week on your scheduled collection day from May 2 until October 31.

For more information, contact Jill Owen at 403-913-4817.

~ FIRE REPORT ~ The Town and County of Ponoka are currently under a fire ban due to dry conditions. No open air fires are permitted. For updates on fire bans across Alberta, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca

~ TOWN NEWS ~ 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 at the Ponoka Town Office.

Proposals must be submitted in writing no later than 2 pm on Friday, April 22, 2016. Faxed or electronic mail submissions will be accepted. For more information contact Wes Amendt at 403783-0118 or email wes.amendt@ponoka.ca

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

• 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.

• The Ponoka Aquaplex is offering a “Bring Your Buddy” promotion for the month of April. Each person who pays one regular admission or has a swim pass can bring a friend for free. One swim lane continues to be open all day except during water fitness and pool sharks.

• Red Cross Babysitting Course April 22. Cost is $60.00. Register at the Aquaplex 403.783.0131.

~ COUNCIL UPDATES ~ NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL:Tuesday, April 26 , 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.

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

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

Couple, organization honoured for Downtown community commitment committee seeing movement

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS

A humble couple and a hard working, but not well-known organization were recognized last week.

Doug and Shirley Gill alongside Ponoka Victims Services were presented with awards for their volunteer commitment to the community during the 13th annual Volunteer Appreciation Night on Tuesday, April 12 at the Kinsmen Community Centre. The awards coincide with National Volunteer Week in Canada, which ran from April 10 to 16.

Board members and advocates with Ponoka Victims Services were on hand to receive the Rita Scott volunteer award from Rita’s son, Ray Scott. The award goes to an organization or individual demonstrating a significant contribution and exemplifying the true spirit of volunteerism.

“This year, the award goes to a group that is caring, does a high profile job with highly skilled individuals who listen to those in need and are passionate about what they do,” Scott said in announcing the winner.

“Ponoka Victims Services are a committed team that performed 705 hours of work in 2015 and are behind the scenes at some of the worst times. They are to be commended for that job and it certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed.”

Ponoka Victims Services presently have 14 victims advocates and is operated by six board members along with an executive director.

Executive director Miranda Pinksen was among the several people that came up to accept the award and spoke on what this means to all of the volunteers involved.

“Our roles include working with police to attend when they have to go to the door to inform someone of a family death or help victims after an accident, fire or other incident to assist them in dealing with the trauma they face,” Pinksen told the assembled crowd.

“We also help the Canadian Red Cross and our advocates are always ready to go plus they go through constant training.

This is great for this group to be recognized.”

Pinksen added they are hoping to add six more victims advocates and urged anyone wanting to volunteer to contact their office.

Heart and Soul The couple - Doug and Shirley Gill - who have been longtime volunteers for a variety of organizations and events were honoured with the Morna Chorney Heart and Soul volunteer award, something that hit close to their hearts.

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS

Ray Scott presents representatives of Ponoka Victims Services (from left) board chair Heather Baich, vice chair Cindy Bonnett and executive director Miranda Pinksen with the Rita Scott volunteer award at the annual appreciation event at the Kinsmen Community Centre on Tuesday, April 12. The event helps recognize all of the community volunteers in Ponoka with an evening of food and entertainment.

Photo by Jordie Dwyer

“It’s an honour and very humbling to receive this award as Morna was a good friend. There is a large workforce in Canada, so we accept this for all of those volunteers,” Doug said.

“We have been blessed with good health and the time to do this. It’s nice when you do the work when no one knows about it and this has also kept us young and together.”

This is the 10th year the award has been handed out and recognizes the contributions, leadership, service and community spirit of an active volunteer or couple 60 years and older.

It was those qualities Morna Chorney displayed as someone, “who poured her heart and soul into each and every volunteer duty role,” explained her grandson Carlen Cire in presenting the award.

Chorney served on various groups at both the local and provincial level and had a strong commitment to ensuring she made a difference and enhanced the quality of life for seniors.

The night also included a chance for all those that volunteer in the community to get together, have some cake and enjoy some entertainment following the awards presentations.

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Plans are starting to take shape for the Ponoka Heritage and Downtown Revitalization Committee that has recently been created.

One of the fruits of those plans was the Town of Ponoka’s proclamation that May 9 to 15 be called Community Clean-up Week in Ponoka. That proclamation was only just approved Tuesday, April 12 during a regular meeting of council, explained committee cochair and councillor Teri Underhill.

She said there have been a handful of meetings of the committee with a balance of short-term and long-term planners making up the committee. The group, also led by co-chair Manley Shaver, has developed four points of focus: • Quick action plan: to create events and other actions that have short-term benefits such as the clean up week; • Architectural/heritage: the goal is to revive former plans such as the Avi Friedman concept, a document commissioned by the town some years ago planning downtown revitalization; • Strategy and planning: while this effort is still in early stages, Underhill suggests it will find ways to harness the strength of downtown; • Community relations booster: the committee’s goal is to create some pride in Ponoka’s downtown area.

“We want to make sure there is a constant positive message of our downtown,” Underhill said.

She says the committee brings a balance of members who want to see immediate action and others who prefer long-term planning. “There’s a lot of input. There’s excitement.”

Eventually the committee would like to bring a concrete plan and recommendations to town council to help guide the direction of downtown development and growth.

As for the clean-up week, Underhill said there is a big day planned to help spearhead clean up in the downtown area along with a fun barbecue at the park across from the Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

PONOKA NEWS 11

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Success in these hard times can be a difficult achievement.

The Ponoka Kinsmen and Kinette Club’s fifth annual fundraising dinner and auction wasn’t immune to the economic hardship to hit the province, but the event was still termed a success by the organization. The event, held on Saturday, April 16 at the Kinsmen Community Centre, brought together donated items for a live and silent auction along with a catered dinner for those in attendance.

“We’ve always had good community support,” said Kinsmen president Ken Groot, “and given the economic situation facing the community and the province, anything we raise will work.”

Groot added they were hoping to bring in about $25,000 again this year, an amount what they have normally raised. Last year was an exceptional year, where the regular dinner/auction brought in around $32,000 with another $18,000 taken in through the special Facebook campaign.

“We target the business community and hope they are able to come out and spend some money,” Groot stated.

“This year, there was a good turnout and most of the business people that are usually here were out, so I’m happy with how things went with the event.”

Whatever the group raises goes straight back into the community for the benefit of everyone, with the majority of the money from this year going to continuing work on the toboggan hill, completing the parking lot at the site, putting up some signage for the public and beginning the process of constructing a BMX bike track at the facility.

Darrell Johnston with 5 Star Auctions of Blackfalds gets his voice going during the live auction portion of the Ponoka Kinsmen/Kinettes fundraising dinner at the Kinsmen Community Centre on Saturday, April 16.

Photo by Jordie Dwyer

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Celebrating Moms Everywhere We celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, originally created to thank mothers for everything they do for their families. The meaning behind this special day has remained unchanged over the years and gifts, flowers, cards, dinners, brunches and lots of affection are showered on mothers everywhere

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Spring

HOME & GARDEN

Seeding and fertilizing schedule Restoring lawns and gardens back to their pre-winter glory is high on many a homeowner’s landscaping to-do list. In much of the country, the best times to tackle lawn projects are when temperatures are moderate, like in spring and fall. These seasons also mark the best time to seed and fertilize.

Planting and fertilizing new grass seed should be done when frost is no longer a concern and before frost arrives if you are planting in autumn. According to Roger Cook, a landscape contractor and contributor to This Old House magazine, sowing lawn seed should be done when the soil is warm, the daytime temperatures are moderate and you can keep the new seeds quite moist at all times.

While grass seed can be applied in the summer, it is more challenging to get the seeds to take root and thrive at this time, as water is more likely to evaporate under the hot sun. Also, many weeds germinate in the heat of summer.

As a result, the weeds can infiltrate areas of the lawn where you planted, compromising the look of your lawn.

The process of reseeding and fertilizing your lawn is relatively similar if you decide to do so in late spring or early fall.

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to seed and remove any debris or rocks.

Apply fertilizer to the cleared planting area. Use a rake or tiller to break up the soil and distribute the fertilizer to a depth of roughly two to four inches. Speak with a landscaper about which type of fertilizer you will need depending on where you live.

Many fertilizers contain extra phosphorous to stimulate root growth in the lawn.

Moisten the prepared area and let the soil settle. You want the soil damp but not so wet that it causes the newly applied fertilizer to run off.

Begin to sow the grass seed according to the rate indicated on the seed bag for the type of grass you will be growing. Choose a grass seed that will thrive in your climate. Certain seeds are more tolerant of drought and sunlight, while other species are better for shady areas or damper climates. Again, if you have any questions, consult with a lawn and garden center.

Spread the seed with a broadcast spreader. Some lawn experts recommend spreading the seed in parallel rows and then repeating the process

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again in rows set at a right angle to the first series of rows for the best chances of seed coverage. The seeds then can be raked into the soil, covered with a little more soil and patted down.

• Water to keep the seeds damp. This may require watering twice or more per day until the seeds begin to germinate. Covering the seeds with

about 1⁄4 inch of straw also can help keep the seeds moist, deter seed scavengers and prevent soil erosion.

Remove the straw once the grass begins to grow.

• Roughly four weeks after the seeds have started to grow, apply another round of fertilizer to replenish the top layer of soil with nutrients that may have washed away from the constant watering.

Homeowners can employ a similar process to overseed a lawn in the hopes of producing a thicker, more attractive landscape. Any thatch and debris should be raked away, and the top layer of the lawn surface can be gently aerated. Top dress the lawn with a very thin layer of new soil and compost.

Broadcast the seed over the prepared lawn and lightly rake the new seeds to help them settle into the soil. Apply fertilizer and water the lawn frequently to keep the new seeds moist.

Once the seed has established itself, you can water the lawn for longer periods and less frequently to help develop strong roots. Wait for the lawn to reach a height of three to four inches before the first cut of the season.

Many homeowners like to take on the challenge of seeding and preparing Seed and fertilize when temperatures are moderate and their lawns. But some soil is warm. Remember to keep new grass seed moist with may find the task is best left to the professionals. frequent watering.

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HOME & GARDEN

The many benefits of hiring a professional landscaper The flowers are blooming, and the grass has begun to grow anew, making spring a great time for homeowners to once again turn their attention to landscaping. Those who aren’t looking forward to dusting off their lawnmowers and rethreading their string trimmers may want to hire professional landscapers to tend to their lawns and gardens.

A recent joint study by the National Gardening Association, Residential Lawn and Landscape Services and the Value of Landscaping found that homeowners spend roughly $45 billion per year on professional lawn and landscape services, as nearly 30 percent of all households across the United States use at least one type of lawn or landscape service. The rising use of lawn care services is indicative of homeowners’ appreciation of the convenience and craftsmanship professional services can provide. While the impact professional landscapers can have on a property’s aesthetic appeal is considerable, homeowners also benefit from working with professional landscapers in various other ways.

• Time savings: One of the biggest benefits of leaving lawn care to the professionals is the amount of time it will save for the average homeowner. Lawns generally need to be mowed once per week during the spring and summer seasons and, depending on the size of the property, that can take an hour or more.

Add the time it takes to clean up clippings, mulch landscaping beds and edge the property, and homeowners can expect to devote a significant chunk of their weekends to caring for their lawns. Lawn services employ a few workers who make fast work of the job, leaving homeowners time to enjoy their weekends however they see fit.

• Reduced risk for injury: Maintaining a landscape is hard work, and those unaccustomed to this type of activity may find themselves winded or at risk of injury. Improper use of lawn equipment also is a safety hazard. Leaving the work to professionals can help homeowners avoid strained backs, lacerations, pulled muscles, sunburns, and any other dangers that can result when tackling landscaping projects.

• Financial savings: On the surface, hiring a landscaping service may seem like a costly venture.

Time saved and a professional job are just two of the reasons homeowners hire lawn care companies.

However, after crunching some numbers, many homeowners realize that doing the work themselves may cost more in the long run than hiring a professional landscaping service. Homeowners who decide to go it alone must purchase expensive equipment, and those lawn tools will require routine maintenance, which costs additional money. Inexperienced homeowners may incur extra fees to “fix” mistakes that occur during the learning process. Each year, new seed, fertilizer, mulch, pesticides, and other supplies also must be purchased.

But professional lawn care services typically

charge a set fee per month, and that fee covers the maintenance of both your property and the equipment needed to keep that property looking great.

• Know-how: Many professional landscapers know how to address lawn care issues that may arise throughout the year. They will know how to deal with dry patches of lawn or poorly draining areas, and they also can make recommendations on plants that will thrive under certain conditions.

• One-stop shopping: Certain landscaping services provide many different options for prospective customers. Basic lawn cuts may be one package, but there also may be services for seasonal seeding, weeding, leaf clean-up, and winterizing.

• Consistent maintenance: Homeowners who frequently travel or spend much of their summers away from home often find that lawn care companies are a wise investment. Established weekly schedules ensure the landscape always will look its best whether homeowners are home or out of town.

Spring is a great time for homeowners to decide if hiring professional landscaping services is in their best interests. The time and money saved, as well as impact professional landscapers can have on a property, makes landscaping services a great investment for many homeowners.

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HOME & GARDEN

How to take care of your trees sible, homeowners should aim for side branches that form angles that are one-third off vertical to form 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock angles with the trunk.

• Water correctly. Like lawns and gardens, trees need water to thrive. Insufficient watering can make it hard for trees to thrive in summer, but overwatering can be harmful, too. The ADF suggests that watering each tree for 30 seconds with a steady stream of water from a garden hose equipped with a diffuser

nozzle should be sufficient. Newly planted trees may need more help as they try to establish deep root systems, so consider laying mulch around newly planted trees. Mulch helps the soil retain moisture and form deeper, stronger root systems.

Trees maintenance should be a priority as homeowners once again start tending to their lawns and gardens.

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The types of trees homeowners have on their property may influence when it’s time to trim and prune the trees. Homeowners concerned about tree maintenance should speak with local landscaping professionals and tree services about caring for the trees on their specific properties, but there are a few tricks to pruning trees that homeowners should keep in mind when dusting off their gardening tools.

• Prune at the right time. The Arbor Day Foundation® notes that pruning during dormancy (i.e., winter) is the most common practice. Pruning in late winter, after the season’s coldest temperatures have passed, can lead to impressive and healthy growth in the spring. The ADF advises that some trees, including maple and birches, may bleed sap during pruning.

But this is normal and should cease as the tree starts to bloom. Novice landscapers should confirm with landscaping professionals about the best time to prune trees on their properties to ensure they are not inadvertently harming the trees or making them more vulnerable to fungus.

• Use appropriate tools. When removing branches, use sharp tools to minimize damage to the bark. The ADF notes that young trees are best pruned with onehand pruning shears with curved blades. For trees with high branches, use a pole pruner or hire a professional tree service. Novices should avoid anything too risky when pruning their trees, leaving the more difficult jobs to the professionals.

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HOME & GARDEN

Inexpensive ways to boost a home’s curb appeal Curb appeal can go a long way toward making a home more attractive to its inhabitants as well as prospective buyers once the house is put on the market. Improving curb appeal is a goal for many homeowners, and while many projects aimed at making homes more aesthetically appealing can be costly, there are ways for cost-conscious homeowners to improve their properties without breaking the bank.

• Put your green thumb to use. A well-maintained landscape can dramatically improve a home’s curb appeal. Pay attention to the plants, shrubs and trees throughout your property, watering them during periods of little rainfall and trimming them when necessary so your lawn does not look like an overgrown, neglected suburban jungle.

Professional landscaping services can help you maintain your property, but even if your budget does not allow for such an expense, you can still make sure your landscape adds to your home’s appeal by keeping a watchful eye on the property and addressing any issues that arise. Maintain your lawn through the colder months of the year as well, making sure no one walks on

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• Redo your front door. While their eyes may initially be drawn to a well-manicured lawn, prospective buyers will eventually find their way to the front door. If your door is especially old, consider replacing it. If your budget does not allow for such an expense, you can still give your home’s front entrance an entirely new look by installing some inexpensive molding around the door before giving the door a fresh coat of paint. Molding around the front door can make an entrance more impressive, while a new coat of paint can make a home feel warmer and more vibrant.

• Plant flowers. Another inexpensive way to make a home more appealing is to plant some colorful flowers around the property. Line walkways with flowers native to your region, as such plants will last longer than exotic alternatives that may not be capable of adapting to the local climate. In addition to lining walkways, hang window boxes filled with colorful flowers or plants outside naked windows. Doing so can

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Another creative way to make use of colorful flowers is to place a few planters at the foot of your driveway and painting the numbers of your address on the planters. This can be both effortless and inexpensive, but it can instantly make a home more inviting to prospective buyers.

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Spring Secrets to keeping an organized shed

Hanging items vertically frees up more space in a shed or garage.

HOME & GARDEN Despite other intentions, homeowners often turn their garages into storage centers for random, little-used items, leaving little to no room for the tools and even vehicles that actually belong in a garage. Such homeowners may turn to sheds to store their garage overflow and keep yard equipment at the ready, but storage sheds are not immune to clutter, and homeowners may find the very structure erected to keep them organized requires a bit of organization itself.

A well-organized shed can save homeowners time and energy, as it’s easy to abandon or delay a project if you can’t find that pair of work gloves you stashed. The first step to any organizing project is to take everything out of the shed and determine just what needs to go back in. Items that do not belong in the shed should be moved to their rightful locations or tossed in the trash if they’re no longer needed. Make a pile of anything that will be kept, a separate one for donations and a third for garbage.

Take inventory of what you have so you know whether you’re missing any items or you have something and do not need to purchase another.

Now that the entire shed is empty, you can assess just how much room you have.

Utilizing vertical and overhead space effectively can free up areas on the floor for larger equipment.

Shelving, racks, pegboards and any other materials that enable you to hang or store items off the floor are good investments. Visit your nearby home improvement retailer to find items that can simplify your storage.

You also may be able to put scrap wood to use to make your own storage shelves or

a work bench. Extra kitchen cabinets can be installed in the shed to organize additional items.

In order to remember where items go, label or sort them accordingly. Some people like to take organization a step further by tracing the outline of tools hung on the wall so they can be placed back in the same spot after use. This also serves as a visual reminder of which tools are missing and which ones need to be purchased.

Don’t forget to utilize shed doors as additional storage space. Hang frequently used tools, such as rakes and shovels, on the inside of the doors so they will always be easily accessible.

You also can repurpose storage solutions designed for other areas of the home. For example, magnetic knife holders can be mounted to a shed wall to keep paintbrushes organized. These holders also can be used to keep many small metal tools tidy. Metal funnels can hold twine and string. Thread through the narrow end of the funnel for a handy dispenser.

Keep dangerous substances off the floor and out of reach. Gasoline, chemical fertilizers and other potentially dangerous substances should be stored high up to keep pets and children safe.

Make sure the shed floor is sturdy and level. This makes it easier to neatly store larger items. Roll in the lawnmower, wheelbarrow and any other cumbersome items.

Now that more things are mounted vertically, you should find that you have more area to move around.

Taking the time to clean and organize a shed can help make anyone more productive.

How to create a rainwater harvesting system Rainwater collection is a way to conserve water that can be adopted by both private homeowners and businesses. Harvesting water during peak times of precipitation ensures water will be on hand during drought or when water restrictions are implemented. Making use of rainwater reduces reliance on underground wells or municipal water systems. Harvesting rainwater also can help prevent flooding and soil erosion.

The average homeowner can collect thousands of gallons of rainwater each year. To learn just how much water can be harvested, as well as how many natural resources can be produced from that rain, visit www.save-the-rain.com, where men and women can calculate their rain collection potential by geographic location and average rainfall.

Afterward, homeowners may be inclined to establish their own rainwater harvesting systems. Here is how to get started.

• Determine your roofing material. Potable water can be harvested from homes with sheet metal or slate roofing.

Clay or adobe tiles also may be acceptable. Asphalt, wood shingles and tar roofs may leach toxic chemicals into the water, making it unsafe for drinking. This rainwater may only be collected to use for irrigation methods or washing cars and outdoor items.

• Check gutter materials. Some gutters are made with lead soldering components. A commercial lead swab test can help you determine if there is lead present in your gutters. At a later time you can choose to replace the gutters if you desire a potable supply of water.

• Invest in a collection tank or barrel. A number of manufacturers offer prefabricated rain collection systems complete with collection barrels. Otherwise, you can use your own barrel or tank to house the collected water. Ensure it is large enough to handle the volume of water collected.

• Purchase and install leaf guards. If your home is surrounded by many trees, you probably accumulate leaf and tree debris in your home gutters and downspouts.

Leaf guards will help keep the gutters clear and increase water flow through the water collection system.

• Create a water collection area. A portion of the gutter

system should be removed so that it connects to the collection barrel or tank. As the rain falls, it will run down the roof and into the gutters before it streams into the downspouts. The downspout connected to the tank will deposit the water directly inside. Filters can be installed to help block the flow of debris.

• Outfit the tank for overflow and water usage. A spigot and hose connection makes it easy to use the collected water for outdoor purposes. Many rainwater collection systems are designed with an overflow safeguard that

will prevent the water from backing up through the system. It will divert the rainwater back out of the downspout when the barrel or tank is full.

A rainwater collection system harnesses a natural source of water to be used for gardens and other outdoor purposes. This water doesn’t contain chlorine or other additives, making it relatively clean and safe to use. Homeowners should check to see if a permit is necessary to install a rainwater collection system and then begin gathering water for various uses.

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I have always been afraid of heights, but I agreed to visit the historical Capilano Suspension Bridge Park at 3735 Capilano Road in North Vancouver. Once I saw that famous 125-year-old, 450-metre walking bridge that swings and sways 230 metres above the Capilano River, I knew that this was going to be my opportunity to beat the ‘height fright’ and knock another notch off my bucket list.

The four of us walked slowly across the bridge, hanging onto the cable railing and often on to each other, and then when an excited class of grade schoolers headed across from the other side there was lots of rock and rolls, but we all made it across safely.

Then yours truly got even braver and scampered up to the maze of walkways 100 feet above the rain forest that go along a nifty tree to tree stroll up to 10 viewing platforms, each encircling the massive trucks of the magnificent and age old giant Douglas fir trees that stand hundreds of feet tall. After lunch and a rest, my brother I decided to take one more leap for seniors’ pride and ventured out onto the new cliff walk, that hangs of the cliff-side and looks down into the Capiliano river canyon, far too many feet below for my temperamental tummy. There were also many other great attractions at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, where every member of the family can enjoy a casual adventure in the middle of nature’s untouched playground.

British Columbia, that has been struggling with ‘tent camps’ setting up in the middle of their cities, has seen great progress in eliminating the Pine Beatle invasion in their forests, but now have a new buddy in the neighbourhood in the form of the pesky European Chafer Beatle. This little critter, which grows up to 2.5 cms, love to eat the roots of plants, especially rich green lawns, and then reproduce very quickly in the earth below. When the grubs appear, the lawns are dug up by a host of birds, skunks, and other predators who are in search of the tasty creepers.

Whatever the case, it was a short but wonderful holiday with family, but always sweet to return to the comforts of home in Alberta.

Are we allowed to remember when • It took three minutes for the TV to warm up and there were no remotes; • Nobody owned a purebred dog, and when a quarter was a decent allowance; • Moms wore nylons that came in two pieces, and it was an honour to go out to a real restaurant together with the whole family?

Always take time in spring to enjoy lots of fresh air and quality time with family and friends, then go ahead and have a good week, all of you

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PSC students have talent

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Students at Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC)

showed off their creative side during a talent show that brought many a strong ovation.

The talent show, reinvigorated by music director Cam Hinton, was held Friday, April 15 and started with

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Sometimes going hungry can bring benefits to those in need.

That’s what Ponoka Secondary Campus students hope to achieve after taking part in this year’s edition of 30-hour famine. The fundraiser event was held from Friday, April 15 to Saturday afternoon with kids not eating from the Friday morning until the next day, said organizer and Grade 9 social studies teacher Brady Teeling.

The event brought together 50 students and raised $6,045 for the 30-Hour Famine World Vision program, which aims to fight world hunger. In this case, the money will go towards bringing clean water to families where it is hard to get.

Teeling said this money will go a long way to helping dozens of children. With some help from social studies teacher Ron Haggarty, organizers were able to set the tone for the weekend about the positive experience.

For most of the night, kids were able to watch movies, play games or go to the gym for fun, unstructured time.

By the time 1 p.m. rolled around on Saturday, they were hungry and ready to eat.

“When they eat the subs from Subway, I think they get it,” said Teeling of the experience.

He suggests once students realize what they raised and the importance of eating, the event becomes a positive learning experience.

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confidence and faith in their abilities. It’s easy to get cold feet just before a performance.

Hinton was pleased to see everyone made it to the stage and that the rest of the student body was supportive of the young performers.

“People recognize what an effort it takes to do that.”

His hope is that younger students will gain some extra confidence to perform next year. Any way to bring the arts to a rural community is a good thing, he added.

Former Ponoka Elementary School teacher Althea Lewis and up-and-coming country singer Jamie Woodfin were there as honorary judges.

Woodfin concluded the show with a few musical numbers.

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Among the demonstrations were the Chicken Dance and Traditional Dance, which brought enthusiastic response from students.

The talent show was a way to recognize students’ efforts who enjoy their creative sides. The school rented a stage backdrop, sound and lighting equipment to give a more professional feel to the talent show. Auditions were held over three different days with the final group of performers getting on stage and showing their skills.

“We selected a variety of acts that we thought would be suitable,” explained Hinton.

The biggest challenge for students, said Hinton, was encouraging them to have

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka Match Spotlight: Nathan and Dylan SUBMITTED When asked how he feels about being matched with his Big Brother Dylan, Nathan says that “there are so many good things, and it is nice to have fun with someone”.

Big Brother Dylan is a Grade 11 student at Ponoka Secondary Campus and this is his first year in the Teen Mentoring Program.

The Teen Mentoring Program is offered in cooperation with Alberta Ed and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka. Students in grades 10 to 12 from Ponoka Secondary Campus are provided with the opportunity to mentor a student from Ponoka Elementary School. The matches meet for one hour a week and enjoy playing games, making crafts and spending time together.

Dylan and Nathan began their match in the fall of 2015 and enjoy playing pool, coloring, playing games and building with Lego. Dylan has found mentoring to be rewarding and a good learning experience for himself. “I’ve learned so much about the importance of helping others, mentoring is so much easier than I thought it would be. There is no reason why people shouldn’t do it,” he said.

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Broncs return from European tour with more perspective

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS The renowned Broncs World Tour almost didn’t take flight this year due to a terrorism scare.

Just 24 hours before Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) students made their famed trip to Europe, which traditionally researches Ponoka soldiers killed in action in the First and Second World Wars, terrorists bombed two locations in Brussels, Belgium.

One of the biggest stops on the tour is a visit to Menin Gate in Ypres, some 125 kms from Brussels. Social studies teacher, and founder of the Ponoka Cenotaph Project, Ron Labrie said while there was a strong desire from students and parents to complete the project and some discussions with Wolf Creek Public Schools administration and PSC administration had to occur.

“We had to make some hard and fast decisions on what to do next,” said Labrie of the process.

After some consultation, the trip was given the green light with the proviso that the trip bypass its Belgium portion of the tour. For most students, the biggest concern was that they might not be able to visit the grave site of the soldier they were studying.

“That was the most scary part about it all, was thinking that we might not actually go,” said student Lindsey Gartner.

The whole tour was a blur of travelling and finding the outof-the-way cemeteries and grave sites with their tour guides.

Students gathered gravestone rubbings, where they took a large sheet of paper to rub an impression of the headstone, and would explain their research to the class.

The symbolism of the trip was at times, quite real.

Upon arrival of the grave site of First World War soldier Ivan Myrrel Fisher, whom Cassandra Moulton and Jenna Hodnefield were studying, the weather was relatively warm and seemed quite stable.

“About 30 seconds into the presentation it started pouring rain,” said Jenna Hodnefield.

While a rainstorm may not seem strange in most cases, the inscription on the headstone read, “Peace among the storm.” As soon as students finished their grave rubbing, the rain stopped.

The trip also brought other challenges such as finding ways to do rubbings on headstones that are close to 100 years old.

Another big challenge in the research project is finding photos of soldiers, especially those from the First World War. “They’re really hard to find, also connections to family members, hard to find,” said Labrie.

However, students’ dedicated research uncovered other historical gems. Research into the story of Cpl. James Carey Pike, killed in action in 1914, unearthed a battlefield diary

This war diary shows the date and location that a Ponoka soldier died in the First World War. This map was found from research by PSC students taking part in the Broncs World Tour. The group recently returned from a trip to Europe.

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showing where and when Pike was killed.

Teaming up on Pike’s history was Hannah Louis, Brynne Louis and Sky Rogalski who struggled to find anything on him, until they discovered the war diary. In honour of Pike’s life, Hannah’s mother gathered a medicine bag, sweetgrass wreath and eagle feather to recognize Pike and to bring some First Nations culture to the trip. The eagle feather and medicine bag were tied close to where Pike was killed and the sweetgrass wreath was released to the river.

“We finally had something really special,” said Rogalski after finding the map.

As it happened, there were three students working together on the story of Pte. Thomas Phillips, who intended to tell his story at Menin Gate. For Regan Corkery, Derek Van Pelt and Cassie Hall, there was some closure recently being able to tell his tale at the Ponoka Legion after their trip.

Many of the students were left feeling closer to the soldiers they researched. “Lots of them were really young,” explained Gartner. “And they didn’t have a lot of life but they still living on today, like, through this project.”

She said it gave them a chance at remembering the lives of fallen Ponoka soldiers.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

Farm safety a growing concern for all

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Farmer safety can be adapted for everyone.

That was part of the message behind the Ag for Life safety presentations at Ponoka Elementary School for all of the students on Thursday, April 14.

Eight different stations were set up throughout the school focusing on various aspects of agricultural life, identifying what hazards are and how to avoid getting caught up in them. Community volunteers along with company representatives spoke to students on hearing, chemical, electrical, all-terrain vehicle, farm equipment and natural gas safety among other topics.

Sarah Linde, program coordinator with Ag for Life, explained the day-long presentation is tailored for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 to bring more awareness on safety at home and especially on the farm.

“With a large rural population, the thing is about focusing on getting the kids to think about safety when they are playing and working,” she said.

Ag for Life began five years ago after it was noticed there was a gap in providing

and getting the information on safety to children.

“There wasn’t a lot out there for kids on farm safety and since that time, the demand for our program keeps going up,” Linde added.

“Especially in the last year, more serious incidents have occurred making people more aware through the media coverage those have gotten and that has people more concerned about how to keep kids safe.”

That increased concern is likely what prompted the school to approach Ag for Life to bring their presentation to Ponoka, she explained, as it’s fairly unusual for a school to come to them.

However, Linde stated, the presentations are doing their job since she has already seen some kids starting to remember and retain the information and witness the presentations as they grow older.

“There were several that retained the facts and said they knew all about what the presenter was going to say next,” Linde said, ” but the best thing was a little girl saying now that she knows all about grain safety, she couldn’t wait to get home and tell her dad.”

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Grade 6 student Parker Rice attempts to pull out an object from a bucket filled with grain while Ken Scott, community investment coordinator for United Farmers of Alberta (UFA), holds it down in a demonstration of how difficult it would be to rescue someone and how much pressure is exerted on an item covered in grain.

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Great Golfing - This foursome was one of hundreds of people that took to the Ponoka Community Golf Club on Saturday, April 16 to enjoy a nice round of golf, but also take in the wonderful sunny weather the province has been bathing in for much of April. This week is expected to be no different with temperatures reaching the mid-20’s by the weekend.

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Ponoka girl rises to international prominence, in New Zealand MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS Ponoka may be a small rural town but that doesn’t

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mean it can’t produce global scale talent: Meet Sandra Williamson Leadley, born and raised in Ponoka and currently one of only two people in the world, qualified to judge world championship level figure skating in all three disciplines of the sport: singles and pairs, ice dance and synchronized skating.

Taking the opportunity of a competition in Spokane, Washington where she will be one of the judges, Williamson Leadley extended her travel from New Zealand to North America to take part in the celebration of her mother’s 80th birthday celebration in Ponoka.

“I started skating when I was five,” she said speaking of her long journey in the sport, which took her to another continent and raised her to a level of international prominence.

Her love of skating was so passionate that Williamson Leadley dropped her studies in education in Red Deer college after only one year following her high school graduation and got a job in Newfoundland as a figure skating coach. But apparently not only the ice rink, but Canada was too small for her and she found a job in New Zealand as a coach and took it and became a resident, got married and made it her home.

After 17 years of coaching, she started judging in 1999, became an international judge in 2006 and rose to the category of world championship judge in 2009.

In the meantime Williamson Leadley also completed her studies dropped halfway in Red Deer and went further on that field to to get her PhD in education and a lecturer position at the university.

She says the life in New Zealand has a kind of slower and more relaxed pace, one she apparently enjoys and has no plans to give up, but she says she will keep visiting family in Ponoka every year.

Cunnington to represent Canada at 2016 Paralympics

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS In 140 days, swimmer Tammy Cunnington will represent Canada in Brazil at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

While taking part in the para-swimming trials from April 5 to 10 in Toronto, Ont., Cunnington secured personal best times in four of the five events she tried out for.

Personal best times aside, she also secured a world record in the 50m butterfly S4 category by clocking a time of 53.10, beating the previous world record of 56.36.

If that wasn’t enough, Cunnington later beat that record by 0.2 seconds for 52.90 seconds result.

The events she competed in were the 50m freestyle, 50m breast stroke, 150m individual medley, 50m butterfly and the 50m backstroke.

Backstroke was the only event Cunnington didn’t place for Rio, coming in just a few hundredths of a second slower than needed, however, that could change if she improves over the next few months.

“I’m pretty dialed in and I’ve gained some experience,” said Cunnington.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

Minor hockey fills board through acclamation

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Championships and smiles is what the past hockey season was all about.

With a number of Ponoka Minor Hockey Association (PMHA) teams claiming league and provincial championship titles, the measure of success of the organization was more about seeing happy players than banners hanging from the rafters.

That was the feeling reflected by the outgoing president Mark Prefontaine of PMHA in his report at the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual general meeting and registration night on Tuesday, April 12 at the Ponoka Royal Canadian Legion auditorium. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to thank the board members for fulfilling their roles this season and those that are leaving and for the support of all of the volunteers, parents, officials and players. It is

through their collective efforts that we have had a successful season. But it is the smiles I saw on the young players every time I saw them at the rink, that is the litmus test for me,â&#x20AC;? said Prefontaine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is the key thing - developing better young men and women.â&#x20AC;?

Another welcome sight for parents was the announcement that registration fees would be frozen of the third straight season, following the organization being able to find efficiencies in ice time used - dropping the amount of unused ice which saved $16,000 this past season.

While the season was good on those fronts, Prefontaine added there were challenges they faced last season and will continue to see further issues next season.

Among those challenges are the status of where players wanting to play AA hockey will move to and just what is

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Krista Simanton (centre) presents the Ponoka Minor Hockey Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Simanton Volunteer Award to co-recipients for the 2015-16 season: Peter Hall - represented by his son Justin (left) and Ron Klinger.

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going to happen with league play in the North Central Minor Hockey League (NCMHL).

Last season, any players wanting to tryout and play AA hockey were sent to Wetaskiwin, but now that regional hub will be moved to Lacombe for any local players wishing to try their hand at a more elite level. Prefontaine stated the travel may still be there - as practices are sometimes in Clive or Blackfalds - though there may be more opportunities for Ponoka to host both practices and games with the pressure of finding ice times in Lacombe continuing to build.

For the local teams though, playing in the NCMHL may be getting a bit tougher as Prefontaine told the small crowd gathered that several teams have left the league for the upcoming season which leaves fewer clubs to play. That has necessitated talks between the league, Hockey Alberta and other leagues in the region that are focused on possible interlocking play for the coming year, though Prefontaine said any details on the outcome of those talks will be presented in the fall.

One issue that will be dealt with by the new executive, Prefontaine stated, is on how to maintain a level of respect among coaches, players, parents and officials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether that is through placement of signs or other means, there are lots of ideas out there and that will be up for discussion by the board,â&#x20AC;? he said, noting it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a big issue in this association though there is always room for improvement to help build better young people and role models.

Volunteer award A pair of well-known coaches and mentors, Peter Hall and Ron Klinger were presented as co-winners of the Dave Simanton Volunteer of the Year award at the meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a very special honour for me as Dave was a good friend and a great guy,â&#x20AC;? said Hall, who made the comments when contacted last weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very disappointed I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to be there in person.â&#x20AC;?

Both men were selected based on their dedication and commitment to give of themselves as well as present themselves in a fashion where they were role models to their players.

New board members With a few positions up for grabs on the board, all of them were filled by acclamation.

Cam Rice will take on the role as president, while Michelle Senft is the new treasurer and Calvin David remains as registrar.

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Non-linear climate emergency If you spend a lot of time talking to scientists about climate change, there’s one word you’ll hear time and time again, and yet it’s hardly ever mentioned in the public discussion of climate change. The word is “non-linear”.

Most people think of global warming as an incremental thing. It may be inexorable, but it’s also predictable. Alas, most people are wrong. The climate is a very complex system, and complex systems can change in non-linear ways.

GWYNNE DYER In other words, you canThink Globally not count on the average global temperature rising steadily but slowly as we pump more and more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. It may do that – but there may also be a sudden jump in the average global temperature that lands you in a world of hurt. That may be happening now.

“We are moving into uncharted territory with frightening speed,” said Michel Jarraud, secretary-general of the World Meteorological Organisation, last November. He was referring to the fact that the warming is now accelerating in an unprecedented way.

2014 was the hottest year ever – until 2015 beat it by a wide margin. 2016 may beat that record by an even wider margin. It was the hottest January ever – and then the average global temperature in February was a full fifth

of a degree Celsius higher than January.

That was a huge jump, since the “average global temperature” is an average of all the temperatures over the seas and the land in both the summer hemisphere and the winter hemisphere. It is normally a very stable figure, changing no more than a few hundredths of a degree from year to year.

But March was not only hotter than February. It was hotter by an even wider margin than February was over January. Indeed, each of the past eleven months has beaten the highest previously recorded average temperature for that month.

Some people try to explain this all away by blaming it on El Niño, a periodical rise in the ocean surface temperature in the eastern Pacific that moves the rainfall patterns around worldwide, causing droughts here and floods there. But El Niño is a LOCAL rise in temperature, it does not normally affect the average global temperature much.

El Niño had not even begun when 2014 beat all the records for average global temperature. It was a powerful influence on weather patterns for all of 2015, but climate scientists estimate that it was responsible for only 10 percent of the record warming in that year. 2015 would still have been hotter than 2014 even if you subtracted the El Niño effect.

And it was far hotter than the last big El Niño year, 1997.

As for the frightening acceleration in the warming in the past three months, that has no precedent in any El Niño year, or indeed in any previous year. It could be some random short-term fluctuation in average global temperature, but coming on top of the record warming of 2014 and 2015 it feels a lot more like part of a trend.

Could this be non-linear change, an abrupt and irreversible change in the climate? Yes. And if it is, how far

May the 4th be with you at the library Ponoka Jubilee Library is proud we have pledge forms available. to be helping our library board chair, Then we will move on to the Star Wars Jerry Siemens, in his fundraiser for the portion of our evening. We have a bunch Canadian Cancer Society. When Jerry ap- of Star Wars themed prizes to give away proached the library board requesting so be sure to come decked out in your that he be allowed to host his ‘Chop best Star Wars costume. There will be the Mop’ fundraiser, when he will chop games and crafts for the younger kids to off his mop of shoulder-length hair in enjoy, and the older crowd can sit down return for donations, on May 4 at the and enjoy a screening of the newest library, one of the quick-witted board movie in the franchise: ‘Star Wars: The members responded with ‘May the 4th Force Awakens’. We’ll have sandwiches, be with you’, and the idea for a night of popcorn, drinks and cookies out for evgreat fun was born. For those of you who eryone to nibble on. And at the end of the might not be Star Wars fans, May the 4th night one lucky participant gets to take has become synonymous home a DVD copy of the with the movie franchise, movie. But you have to be known officially as ‘Star there to win, so come on

BY JACLYN BERRY Wars Day’, chosen for the down, and have a great easy pun on the catchtime with us on ‘Star Wars phrase ‘May the Force Be Day’.

With You’ featured in the Looking for a way to films. So what else can spoil the women in your we do at the library when life? Everyone has a mothsomeone approaches us er, sister, grandmother, to have an event on ‘Star daughter, wife, mother-inWars Day’, but go all out and celebrate? law or friend who deserves some pamWe’ll start the evening at 5 p.m. with pering. Or why not spoil yourself? Come Jerry chopping his hair off, to the delight talk to us about our ‘Mother’s Day-Escape of all that have watched it grow these to the Spa’ being held on May 7 from 2 to past few years. His goal is to raise $500 5 p.m. at Cutting Edge Salon. There are for the Canadian Cancer Society, but we mini-pedicures, mini-manicures, mini-faare sure that as a community we can help cials and make-up sessions available for him beat that goal easily. Everyone seems a fee, and there will be door prizes and to have been affected by this terrible dis- refreshments. ease, either by watching a loved one in Coming soon: From Matthew Quick, their battle, or fighting it themselves, so author of ‘Silver Linings Playbook’, comes please give generously online at: http:// ‘Every Exquisite Thing’; a celebration of convio.cancer.ca/goto/Chopthemop. You the self and the formidable power of can also come and donate at the library, story.

will it go before it stabilises again at some higher average global temperature? Nobody knows.

Last year the average global temperature reached one full degree Celsius higher than the pre-industrial average. That is halfway to the plus-two degree level which all the world’s governments have agreed we must never exceed, but at least we got to plus-one slowly,over a period of two centuries.

The plus-two threshold matters because at that point the warming we have already caused will trigger natural feedbacks that we cannot control: the loss of the Arctic sea-ice, the melting of the permafrost, and immense releases of carbon dioxide from the warming oceans. After plus-two, we will no longer be able to stop the warming by ending our own greenhouse gas emissions.

Even at the global climate summit in Paris last December, there was still hope that we might avoid triggering the feedbacks, because the historic rate of warming would still give us about 25 years to work on cutting our emissions before we reach plus-two. But if the current non-linear surge in warming persists, we could have covered half the remaining distance and reached plus 1.5 degrees by the end of this year.

Obviously most scientists will not go this far in public, but they are very worried. As Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf of the Potsdam Institute of Climate Impact Research told The Guardian recently: “We are in a kind of climate emergency now.”

I’m not a scientist, but ten years ago I spent almost a year interviewing almost all the world’s leading climate scientists for a book I was writing. I learned that all our calculations for dealing with climate change could suddenly be swept aside by a non-linear event – and this could be it.

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

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Ponoka Minor Hockey Association would like to thank everyone that attended the 2016 fundraiser. PMHA would like to thank the volunteers who did such a wonderful job organizing this event. Thank you to the Raspberry Patch for a delicious meal and to our bartenders, Angie and Marna, for doing such a great job. Thank you to Jamie Woodfin for keeping the crowd entertained throughout the night. A huge thank you goes out to our sponsors. Without you the PMHA fundraiser would not be a success.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

New STARS choppers too big for hospital helipad

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS They come bigger and better for emergency, life-saving responses but the new STARS Air Ambulance helicopters are too big for the hospital helipad.

STARS Air Ambulance’s newer emergency transport helicopters, the Agusta Westland AW139, pack more storage for patient transport and are faster than their counterparts, the Airbus Helicopter BK117. With a faster speed of 150 knots (278 km/h) compared to the BK117’s 120 knots (225 km/h) these new helicopters can get to a scene faster but their size means they are too big for certain helipads, the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre being one of them.

To meet patient care needs, the AW139 flies to the Ponoka Industrial Airport in the event of a hospital transfer, explained Lyle McKellar, central zone associate executive director for emergency medical services for Alberta Health Services.

He said there are several factors that

require a certain size helipad, including safety requirements from Transport Canada, but added that Ponoka still receives high quality medevac services, which include fixed wing support as well as STARS helicopters. The Bk117 still lands on-site, he added.

Helicopter patient transfer may not always bring the Aw139, either. Pick up depends on factors such as what helicopter is on a mission at the time and the needs of the patient.

A common practice for many communities is also to transport patients to the airport for fixed wing or helicopter pick up.

Upgrading the current helipad is a possibility but McKellar says that residents need to get behind the project and look at ways to help raise funds.

He recommends if residents are interested in working on an upgraded helipad to contact Alberta Health Services and STARS. During STARS’ 2014-15 fiscal year, there were 17 missions to Ponoka, these included scene calls in the Ponoka area.

Stars Air Ambulance’s bigger and faster Agusta Westland AW139 provides important lifesaving tools to patients in an emergency but the new helicopter is too big for the hospital helipad. Patient transfers occur at the airport with ground ambulance transfer to Stars. In 2014-15 there were 17 calls to the Ponoka area including scene calls.

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PONOKA NEWS 33

Potters Guild prepares for big sale at new location

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS It’s been a few months since their move, but the

Potters Guild have settled right in to their new location at the old Ponoka Elementary School — the pink building.

They’re enjoying the new

location so much, since moving in last October, that a fun show and sale has been set for Saturday, May 7, says guild president Shelley

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MacGregor. The guild is located in two classrooms upstairs of the pink building with the entrance located on the south side.

The sale comes at a big time for the guild, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, said MacGregor proudly.

She added with this new location, the guild can really settle in and host classes for both new and experienced potters. And they already have. Most recently, youths from the Ponoka Youth Centre have taken part in classes.

“We have the capacity to grow, which we’re already doing by leaps and bounds,” said MacGregor.

Using the electric kiln in the classroom, guild members are busy preparing their creations for the big day. The show and sale is an exciting event for the guild that hasn’t seen a permanent location since the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex went through major renovations.

During that time, the guild was housed at Don Laing

Guardian Ambulance retires, sold to Medavie EMS Residents familiar with Guardian Ambulance will see a change of the company logo.

After 40 years of service, Guardian president said in a press release that it was time to retire, with a company based out of Dartmouth, N.S.,

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Medavie EMS, buying out the PONOKA NEWS emergency service.

“We have taken the opportunity to retire and believe that Medavie EMS is a great fit for our organization - sharing our vision of delivering the highest-quality care,” said Lance Holly, former president of Guardian.

“Medavie EMS has a proven track record of excellence and together with the Guardian team, will build on the strength

of the loyal and dedicated employees who have made this organization a success.”

The purchase was approved by Alberta Health Services, effective April 1 and Medavie president Erik Sande said it was a pleasure working alongside Guardian.

“We look forward to building on the strong foundation of the team, as we continue on our journey to build healthier communities through innovative health solutions.”

Caitlin Walker, communications advisor for Medavie EMS, said the goal is to continue with the quality of care residents are used to expecting from Guardian. “We really just want to build on the strength of the team,” she said in an interview.

She said the company doesn’t expect any immediate changes to levels of service in the community.

Full time staff for Ponoka sits at six paramedics and eight emergency medical technicians. There are three ambulances based out of Ponoka taking in approximately 3,400 calls per year.

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The Ponoka Potters Guild is preparing for a big show and sale set for Saturday, May 7 at its new location in the old Ponoka Elementary School (the pink building). This photo shows some of the creations youths made during a recent class.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Trailers until a more permanent location could be found.

One thing the guild prides itself on is being able to host beginner and advanced classes a few times a year for members as well as specialty classes when available.

MacGregor says she is working on setting up a location outside for their raku kiln,

which brings a different type of process to the kiln firing.

For the big sale day, the first 100 visitors will receive a gift of a brown sugar softener, a small fired piece of clay that can help unclump brown sugar.

For more information on the guild visit http://ponokapottery.weebly.com/.

PONOKA RISING SUN CLUBHOUSE

Community Blue Box Program For $12.00 per month We will pick up your paper, clean tins, No. 1-7 plastic and cardboard.

We also pick up cardboard from local businesses.

For more information on these programs please call

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CLEMENTS Alvin Henry Frederick

OROM Rudolph (Rudy) Henry SMITH Steven Frank

Oct. 8, 1958 - Apr. 14, 2016

After battling cancer for the past six years, Steve took the hand of the Angel, and passed peacefully with dignity and his loving wife at his side, April 14, 2016 at the Red Deer Hospice Centre.

Steve was born October 8, 1958 in Ponoka, AB to Frank and Dorothy Smith. He resided with his family and completed his education in Ponoka until he married his wife Cyndie Hermary, July 11, 1987. They purchased their first home in the Village of Clive, where they enjoyed raising their four children; Dana of Stettler, Candace (Sandy) of Bentley, Stephanie (Shantel) of Wetaskiwin, and Brandon (Holly) of Clive. In 2008 Steve and Cyndie built their new home in the country North East of Clive. Steve loved the country lifestyle surrounded by wildlife and tranquility of nature. He enjoyed chain sawing and building “extreme” bon fires for family and friends. Steve was very passionate about his grandchildren; Paul, Izaak, Dredan, Dylen, Sylaz, Cerenity, Lazarus, Saul, and little Emily. He loved to have their help with firewood, tell them stories, and do outside activities.

Steve was an ambitious man, always striving for excellence. He was employed in the pipeline industry as a superintendent, foreman, and side boom operator.

Through his employment he created a large network of close friends, sharing his knowledge, skills, stories and his wonderful sense of humor.

One of Steve’s most cherished memories was a private fishing trip with his wife, where Steve caught a 120-pound Marlin in Mexico. He enjoyed long drives in the country listening to his favorite music, riding his tractor, spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, family and all of the friends that touched his life along the way!

Steve will live on through memories of the loved ones he leaves behind. He will be fondly remembered, sadly missed, but not forgotten!

A celebration of Steve’s Life will be held at the Clive Baptist Church, April 22, 2016 at 1:00pm. Refreshments to follow. Memorial donations can be made to the Red Deer Hospice Centre, 99 Arnot Ave., Red Deer, AB. T4R 3S6, or the Canadian Cancer Society, #101, 6751 - 52 Ave., Red Deer, AB. T4N 4K8. Expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca.

WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM of Lacombe and Rimbey in charge of the arrangements.

403-782-3366 403-843-3388 “A CARING FAMILY, CARING FOR FAMILIES”

Rudy Orom passed away at the Ponoka General Hospital on Monday, April 11, 2016, at the age of 91 years. He had been a resident at Sunrise Village in Ponoka for the past year and a half.

Rudy was born to Henry and Julia (Fillinger) Orom on June 17, 1924, the seventh of fourteen children. He grew up, living with his family on the Orom homestead (SW 4-43-22-4) in the Schultz district. In 1943, Rudy married Esther Stedel. They farmed on the Scheuerman homestead until their retirement in 1986, when they moved to Ponoka. The couple spent many happy years involved with their family, neighbours, and the community. Rudy was active at the Senior Drop In Centre for many years and was well known as their “Mr. Fix It”.

He was a regular attendee at household auctions, always looking for just the right repair part or tool. Rudy and Esther were fortunate to travel extensively, spending winters in Arizona and enjoying ambitious RV trips, often accompanied by fellow Good Sammers. Rudy was an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Bashaw and then Trinity Lutheran Church, Ponoka.

Rudy was predeceased by his parents, his wife Esther (2008), and infant daughter, daughter Mavis Wessel (1987), and 12 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son Harvey (Carol); grandchildren Warren, Heidi, Aaron, Danielle, and Heather; great-grandchildren Chloe, Adrian, and Amina; his only surviving sister Julia Dunbar; sistersin-law Louise Orom and Terry Orom; special friends Darlene & Devin Pfahl and Suzanne and Terry Cameron; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Celebration of Rudy’s life was held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Tim Graff officiating. If friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the charity of their choice.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Darlene and Devin Pfahl for their long-time friendship and faithful support to both Rudy and Esther. The family would also like to extend appreciation to the staff of both Sunrise Village and Ponoka General Hospital for their ongoing help and support.

To express condolences to Rudy’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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In Memoriam

In memory of Sheila Kraft April 20, 2015 Sheila always put family and friends first.

She gave to all in need and never asked for anything in return.

We speak of you often and miss you dearly.

Sheila you will never be forgotten.

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Alvin passed away at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Center on April 1st age of 82 years. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley and survived by his son David; his daughter Carla Buffalo and son-in-law Ron; grandsons Jason Swartz and wife Melanie, and Shane West; his granddaughters Jodi Ellen, Tasha Clements and husband Steven Vandeburgt, Sarah Jo Buffalo-Clazie and husband Jeffery, and Carly Buffalo-Simon and husband Dylan; his greatgranddaughters Emily and Gillian Cutknife-Ellen, Ember and Harlow West, Faith and Mya Vandeburgt, and Sasha Swartz; his great-grandson Jordan Swartz; his sister-inlaw Shirley M. Clements; his nephew Kenny Clements; his brother-in-law Tom Clements Sr. and wife Rhonda, nephew Tom Clements Jr. and wife Angie and family; brother-in-law Doug Clements and wife Debbie and family. At Alvin’s request, there will not be a service.

Donations in Alvin’s name are gratefully accepted to any S.P.C.A. To express condolences to Alvin’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

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For 40 years

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A big thank you and sincere appreciation to Dr. Halse and staff at the Ponoka General Hospital for the excellent care and attention given to us while we were patients recently.

Don and Carla Griffiths

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PONOKA LICENSE & REGISTRY is looking for a motivated and responsible individual to fill a permanent FULL TIME OR PART TIME CLERK POSITION. We are looking for someone who: - Consistently demonstrates exceptional customer service - Has excellent communication skills and is highly organized - Is proficient with computers and interpreting information - Works well as a team player in a fast paced environment - Prior training with Alberta Registries is an asset, but not necessary - Criminal Record Check is required prior to hiring Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Drop resume off at Ponoka License & Registry 4902-50 Street during our regular office hours Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Interested persons are requested to submit a resume by mail, email, personally, or fax to the attention of Stephen Wagner at Samson Management (2009) Ltd. Box 539, Maskwacis Alberta, T0C 1N0 swagner@smlcorp.com Telephone: 780.585.2468, Fax: 780.585.2393

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UNITED TANK INSPECTIONS INC., Stettler, AB is looking for a labourer to assist the QC Manager and Heavy Duty Mechanic doing tank/ trailer inspections, recertification’s and repairs. This is a Full-Time position with training to become a Tank Inspector or a Heavy Duty Mechanic available. We offer competitive wages, group health benefits and a group RSP plan. Please apply by Fax: 403-742-4741 or email jobs@unitedtank.ca

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For just

$35 per week this space could be yours!

Plus $2.25 webcharge

403-783-3311

Ring 1, Starts At 10am: Selling Office Furniture, Wood Working Tools, Hand & Power Tools, Approx. 20 Trucks 2006 – 2015. Ring 2, Starts At 12pm: Selling Restoration Equipment, Cleaning Equipment And Inventory

Visit www.auctions.ca For More Information, Photos And Listings

GARY HANNA AUCTIONS LTD. (780-440-1075) 11303 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton

Misc. for Sale

at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A. Weekly sales Wednesdays @ 6 pm Antique sale 1st Sunday of month May 1 @ 1 p.m.

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

MEIER 2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m. Tractors, trailers, equipment, antiques & more! East of Bonnyville, Alberta.

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

EquipmentMisc.

1620

NG RIL E SPA S

John Deere Z750A Zero Turn Lawn Mower 54” cut, only 180 hours $ 4250 Little Giant Versatile Step Ladder/Ladder $ 175 Heavy Duty Pressure Washer 1.5ph $ 200

1760

WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

12345 Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

Steel containers from 8' to 53'.

20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

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

T4J 1M1

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

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

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

Call 780-951-0199

EquipmentHeavy

1630

It’s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash. A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’.

Phone Classifieds 40’ insulated reefers/freez1-877-223-3311. ers. Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge.

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

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

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS

Auctions

EXPERIENCED GROCERY Clerk/Management Trainee. Must be available evenings and Saturdays. Phone John 780-257-5984.

Can do trees up to 15” wide

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NEW EXCITING mini VLT’s. Produce buckets of cash monthly. Attracts customers like money magnets. Locations provided. Ground floor opportunity. Full details.

Call now 1-866-668-6629.

Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

Misc.

Help

• les

Auctions

Garden Supplies

1680

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each.

Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/ order.

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961.

Misc. for Sale

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

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

Water Well Service

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

1760

ALBERTA WIDE stump grinding, postholes, double thick sod sales installation, 2-5 ft. spruce pine trees, mail order: 1-2 ft. starter trees, firewood. Text 403-846-3417.

INVITATION TO TENDER. Crown Grazing Lease (NE, NW & SW 36-85-22-W5, 75 AUMs) for sale by tender. Detailed terms of tender available by emailing dfrank@peacelaw.com.

Deliver tenders marked “JOHNSON TENDER” with 5% of tender before Noon, April 30, 2016 to Messner Gelineau, Box 6750, 9913 - 100 Ave., Peace River, AB, T8S 1S5. Closing May 13, 2016. Further information call 780-618-2186.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

35 PER WEEK. $

PLUS

$2.25 WEBCHARGE

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

PONOKA NEWS 39

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 Misc. for Sale

1760

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

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

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

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext.

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Travel Packages

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).

BULLS FOR SALE

RED & BLACK ANGUS & HEREFORD

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

Livestock

2100

BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm.

Fully guaranteed.

Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com

Grain, Feed Hay

Call Mark at Matejka Farms 403-783-9857 CHARLOIS bulls, Red Angus bulls, Red Angus X Simmental 780-582-2254 Forestburg

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

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

Semen Tested Calving Ease and Seed Performance Bulls Grain

2200

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.

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.

MALT BARLEY GROWERS WANTED for new high yielding specialty craft brewing variety. Attractive terms.

Call Mastin Seeds @ 403-994-2609 for details.

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

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

SEED Barley & Seed Oats for Sale. 2 Row & 6 row high yielding varieties available. Suitable for grain or silage. High germination & vigour. Seed treating available. On Farm scale.

Larry Trautman, 403-783-1564 Mark Trautman 403-704-3157

2140

Horses

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

403-392-5533 Graduate of the OKLAHOMA Horseshoeing School Serving Red Deer & surrounding areas

Available May 1 3 bdrm house, 2 bath, with garage $1300/mnth utilities incl 403-790-6011

3060

Suites

Available immediately Bachelor suite $700/mnth utilities incl 403-790-6011

2180

PASTURE for 35 to 70 cow/calf pairs or 200 yearlings. Ref. avail.

Pls. call 403-783-6750

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

Round hay bales 1st & 2nd cut Alfalfa x Timothy No rain, can deliver Call 403-704-0158 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

Farm Custom Work

2080

ONE & TWO BDRM APTS FOR RENT

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

Motels/ Hotels

Misc.

Automotive

Available May 1

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

FARRIER

Pasture/Land Wanted

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

2100

Livestock

Close to schools Includes heat & garbage Rent $700 - $775/mnth Call Irene at

403-913-5550

Available May 1 Large 2 bdrm walkout suite, Bath & 1/2. $950/mnth utilities incl 403-790-6011 FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA. TV & utils. incld. $550/mo.

403-963-0204 PRIVATE entrance basement suite in new home. Private laundry.

New appliances. Mature tenant. $800/mth. plus same DD. 403 963-2644

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

403-357-0287

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

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.

4090

Manufactured Homes

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.AlbertaRTM.com.

TANDEM AXLE CAR HAULER

Transportation #5000-5300

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

Newer deck with spare & rim. 8000 lb winch and wire remote. Chains & boomer

$1500 CALL 403-963-3573

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Whatever You’re Selling...

We Have The Paper You Need!

CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 Motorhomes

5080

SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION

CALL 1-877-223-3311

5100

RV CONSIGNMENTS

WA N T E D Phone Randy Mohl at

403-783-8008

Public Notices

5704 Hwy 2A North, Ponoka

6010

Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

4430

GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Ferdinand and Elizabeth Harkema to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt. NE 6-43-24-W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential District to allow for future subdivision of a five-acre parcel.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

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

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

40 PONOKA NEWS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016

OPEN 10 AM - 11 PM 7 Days A Week

Hammy’s SPIRITS PALM BAY ASSORTED FLAVOURS 355 ML 6 CAN

$

2/ 20 OR

MALIBU CARIBBEAN RUM

$

1049

750 ML

$

00

EACH

BUDWEISER OR BUD LIGHT

$

4199

1899

EACH

TRADER VIC’S KONA COFFEE OR MACADAMIA NUT LIQUEUR

PENDLETON CANADIAN RYE 750 ML

$

355 ML 24 CAN

99 EACH

33

$

750 ML

$

00

2/ 16 OR

750 ML

750 ML

$

2299 $ 4999

EACH

EACH

EACH

CARNIVOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 750 ML

99 EACH

12

EACH

1.75 L

1.14 L

EACH

$

APPLETON ESTATE V/X RUM

1899 $ 2699

2599

SAINT AND SINNER SHIRAZ CABERNET OR PINOT GRIGIO

SILENT SAM VODKA

$

750 ML

EACH

JAM JAR SWEET SHIRAZ

LOUIS MARTINI CABERNET

750 ML

750 ML

$

1199 EACH

$

1099

$ 49 EACH

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Bay #5, 4502 - 50th St. • 403-783-2333 Prices in effect Wednesday, April 20 to Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Prices do not include GST or deposit. We reserve the right to limit quantities

EACH