Ponoka News, April 27, 2016

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 68, No. 17 | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Sports

Midget Lacrosse slides one past Olds Stingers Story on page 23

Reflections

From a printer’s devil to the local editor Story on page 5

Bridge girder Crews with Mammoet and Volker Stevin shimmy and guide a concrete girder onto the new north bridge Thursday, April 21.

Please see our story on page 2.

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Girders bring bridge construction closer to completion

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Planners expect the new North Bridge to be ready for traffic by July.

Crews building the town’s new bridge were busy last week installing 33 girders that make up the base of the bridge roadway. Soon to come will be a con-

crete base and then pavement that make up the bridge top.

Ponoka News was granted access to the construction site Thursday, April 21 to document the girder installation, which was contracted to Eagle Builders.

It took two days of heavy lifting from a specialized Mammoet crane with crews from Volker Stevin and Mammoet con-

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ducting the installation. Site engineer Nolan Rettie for Lex 3, the engineering firm hired to plan the project, said the project has gone relatively smoothly.

The bridge design is made up of three spans with 11 girders on each span. Those girders hold more than a literal tonne of weight with the bridge designed to hold up to an 80-tonne truck compared to the current bridge, which restricts vehicle weights to three-tonnes.

That strength is made possible with 39,000 kilograms of reinforced steel in the 300 cubic metres of concrete. There are two tiers each with seven steel pier piles and two specially shaped concrete abutments each with 10 steel piers.

The bridge is built to last, said Rettie. Between the piers and rip rap rocks on the banks — to prevent erosion — to the concrete girders, the bridge brings with it many years of life.

Rettie added he is pleased with Eagle Builders product. “The quality of their girders is fantastic.”

The bridge is expected to have a lifespan of 75 years or more.

“The project is going really smoothly. It’s on time and on budget,” added Rettie.

Engineers and builders had to also ensure they met environmental standards when doing pier work in the river. Rettie says builders cannot conduct work in-stream between April 16

and June 30 to allow for fish habitat to be undisturbed. This was one of the reasons the piers were put in earlier on in the year.

An exciting part of the bridge plan includes a wide two and half metre sidewalk compared to the one and half metre sidewalk on the existing bridge.

This will allow cyclists and pedestrians to be on the sidewalk at the same time, something not easily done on the current bridge.

With the extra weight capabilities also gives emergency vehicles such as pumper trucks access to the Riverside portion of town rather than having to take Highway 53.

When ready, the existing bridge is expected to be dismantled sometime in August.

Path parking remains the same Parking for the walking path will stay in the same spot.

Residents who enjoy the walking trail will still be able to use the path and park on the east side of the Battle River with the current roadway acting as an access lane for parking.

A path will lead to the new road where a crosswalk equipped with a solar crosswalk signal and lights will allow pedestrians access to the north side of the trail.

As for the bottom of Chicken Hill, the intersection of 46 Street and 50 Avenue will see the installation of a four-way stop and zebra crosswalk.

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Police urge caution in contacting a certain individual PONOKA NEWS STAFF

Ponoka RCMP warn the public to keep safe and stay away from an individual currently being sought for a home invasion last week.

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Ponoka RCMP warn the public to keep safe and stay away from an individual currently being sought for a home invasion.

Police responded to a home invasion Monday, April 25 at a residence on 51 Street.

The suspect knocked loudly on the front door and the lone male occupant of the house opened the door. Police say the suspect then shoved the occupant backwards into the residence approximately five feet. A fight ensued and the suspect fled the residence. The suspect is described as a male, tall, bigger frame with short blonde hair.

He has a thorn tattoo and a Nova Scotia/Halifax tattoo on his left hand and arm.

He was driving a white Nissan Altima. The Nissan

symbol is missing from the back of the vehicle. to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers A composite drawing is shown and police ask the by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at public’s assistance to identify this individual. Do www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your not approach this person. Simply call the Ponoka identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide inforRCMP and let them deal with him for your safety. mation to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.

Theft at VJV Police responded to a complaint of a theft from the Vold, Jones, Vold Auction mart.

An unknown man came to the sales ring at approximately 4:30 a.m. and is said to have taken a silver Gateway YO U M AY Q UA L I F Y F O R laptop computer and placed it in his backpack.

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ATB brings benefits to chamber members

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Members of the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce heard about how their membership might benefit them by helping save money on Tuesday, April 19 at the Ponoka Community Golf Club lunch room.

Speaking for ATB was Jorge Forno, merchant sales specialist of business and agriculture, who said that ATB is embracing technology trends that make it easier for businesses to make a sale. Setting up a debit/credit point of sale can be daunting and to work with chamber members, the company is waving setup fees, one of the benefits of being a member.

Forno said there are many options to make a sale happen, not least of which is the company’s debit/credit machine that has competitive fee rates for credit card charges. Debit machines can be wired, cordless and true wireless depending on the business need.

A relatively new product called PAYD and PAYD Pro brings

the option of charging credit cards and debit cards using a smart phone or tablet device. “This is a great product for start up companies,” said Forno.

Another benefit of PAYD is for non-profit groups that host fundraisers a few times a year, they can use the PAYD product, which has a higher charge fee but no monthly charge.

PAYD Pro offers debit but with a monthly device fee. Also minor sports groups that host tournaments could use the mobile payment option to accept payments.

Forno suggests once a company starts charging more than $5,000 to $10,000 per month, it would be in managers’ best interests to consider a a standard debit/credit charge machine as the per transaction fee drops making it cost effective.

The PAYD system comes with a smart phone app and a small attachment to create a secure swipe charge. PAYD is among a small group of companies such as Square offering a mobile charge system with no monthly fee.

McDonald’s annual fundraiser next week PONOKA NEWS STAFF As part of the restaurant chain’s annual national McHappy Day fundraising campaign, McDonald’s in Ponoka will donate part of the proceeds from their sales on Wednesday, May 4 to Ronald McDonald House Charities as the company has been doing for 22 years.

Ronald McDonald houses throughout the country provide accommodation to the families of sick children as their young members undergo treatment in hospitals

located outside the towns they reside in.

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McDonald’s restaurant are donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer.

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Religion One plus one equals one

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

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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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Math never was a subject I did well in. Somehow the numbers get mixed up when I work with them and the results can be surprising.

Fortunately my wife is smart enough to check my math

in everything from budgets to kids’ homework, which helps a lot. So my deduction of “one plus one equals one” may appear to be another of my math mix-ups, but I’d like to explain the rationale.

Recently. I spent the weekend at a marriage conference with my lovely bride of 14 years. I love my wife and I love our marriage, so going for a weekend away to grow closer together seemed like a perfect fit, and it was.

The theme was focused on couples moving toward oneness. While some couples may spend a lot of time trying to get their spouse to become more of what they want in a spouse or less of what annoys them, this was an experience aimed at moving one step closer to God and each other – becoming more one.

How does that work? Can two people become one

person? The Bible explains it this way in Mark 10, “…‘God made them male and female’ from the beginning of creation. This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.” (Mark 10:6-9 NLT) The idea of two becoming one may seem to many like a subtraction, as though each individual is losing something in the process.

Truthfully, humanity as a whole seems naturally selfish, which can make becoming one with another person feel like a loss of self when in fact it is actually more of a multiplication … yes my math seems out of sync once again.

Yet, it is so true in my experience that my re-

lationship with my wife literally multiplies (in more ways than the four kids we have). I find my character, skills, passions, and joys in life grow through our marriage and connection.

Likely for some readers, this may seem out of the realm of possibility for your relationship. As a couple, the only oneness you see in your trajectory is singleness and the hope of restoration is becoming improbable.

I would encourage you to meet with a local Pastor or counsellor. You probably won’t see instant fixes or quick results, but if you can move even one step towards being one, agreeing with each other and working together, it can be the start to a healthy and growing relationship. What one simple step could you take today to become more one in your relationship?

Catholic board cuts school fees by half PONOKA NEWS STAFF St. Thomas Aquinas Roman (STAR) Catholic Schools’ Board of Trustees approved a reduction of approximately 50 per cent to its mandatory school fees for the 2016/2017 school year at its regular meeting April 20, 2016.

“The Board explored several alternatives when it examined its fee schedule and this reduction is a responsible and measured move,”said John Tomkinson, board chair, accordign to a press release issued by the Catholic school board. “We felt this provided the best balance for the families we serve, while as a Board remaining fiscally responsible and continuing to deliver

excellence in the classroom.”

The fees for the next school year will be as follows: Kindergarten: $40; grades 1 to 6: $35; grades 7 to 9: $45; grades 10 to 12: $60 Mandatory school fee changes do not include local school fees, which are set at the school level and on a cost recovery basis.

The board revisits its fee schedule each year as part of its budget process.

Ponoka’s St. Augustine Catholic School is one of the area Catholic schools managed by the STAR School Board.

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Reflections of Ponoka

From a printer’s devil to the local editor

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS Among the favourite memories of my final years up at the Ponoka Comp included writing essays and getting my only ever ‘A’s in English 30 class, as well as being the roving sports reporter for the P.C.H.S. Quill and Shield and getting to ride to all the road games with the cheer squad. When I left school in 1960, I had a real yearning to get into the newspaper business, and thanks to Ernie Jamison and Ken McLean, I became a staff member of the Ponoka Herald.

I will never forget that very kind and friendly staff, who also included Audrey McLean, Gordon Galbraith, Sid Jones, Griff Jones, Ray Cook, Bill Lorimer, Jack Kelly and others who would come on board over the years.

They were so patient to put up with my bad jokes and constant nattering about all sorts of subjects, but as the new ‘printer’s devil’ I got an exciting opportunity to learn every facet of the business, as well as being constantly covered in ink. My day-to-day jobs included working in the back shop among the printing machines, getting to run the huge, old newspaper press and folder, assisting the rambunctious paper boys and girls, sorting and inserting papers, helping the front office, delivering completed print jobs, heating up and pouring the hot lead in the metal pot, shovelling snow, drinking lots of coffee and on and on.

It wasn’t long before my dream of being a ‘cub reporter’ started to come true, as veteran photographer Sid Jones taught me how to use the big black flash camera where you had to slide the plates in and out, and never to forget to focus before you push the plunger. With the very wise and cigar smoking editor Jack Kelly giving out the daily assignments, I got to go out and cover many events in and around the community, as well as getting advice on how to write good editorials, and to not be to ‘long winded’ with my stories. When our first compugraphic machine came into the office a few years later, I got to set lots of copy and then print it all off in long white strips that were used to make up the plates that had replaced the heavy lead pages.

During my adventures as the Ponoka Herald ‘cub reporter’, I got to cover all sorts of games and generations of local sports teams and individuals, rubbed shoulders with Stampede queens and rodeo stars, as well as meeting so many amazing celebrities and real characters.

It was a real treat and honour to attend banquets/pie socials/ BBQs/pancake breakfasts and special events where both the food and the company was great, and then later got involved in covering local politics and writing editorials, while always being reminded by my old teachers that my spelling was still terrible. After a very enjoyable 10-year stint with the Town of Ponoka Recreation Department, I returned to the Ponoka Herald, which had been purchased by the Adviser Publications of Red Deer. After working in the editorial department and print sales for several years, I was given the exciting opportunity of becoming the editor, which I loved and served until 1995 and really enjoyed working with such great staff members as Lannie Swark, Chrystal Webster, Donna Steffler, Patty Davidson, Judy Dick, Joanne Bootsman, Gord Avison, Shannon Bowles, Frank Ryan, Karen Robinson and many others. In 1995, I started a new career as a staff member of the Ponoka Rising Sun Club House, but always stayed in touch with the crew at the Ponoka Herald office, which closed forever in the late 1990s after faithfully serving as popular community weekly newspaper for close to a century.

After retiring in 2003, I was asked to join the editorial department of the Ponoka News, which had been the always friendly opposition of the Ponoka Herald for many years. Due to a later staff change at the News, I once again got to serve at the editor’s desk for a few years, after which my wife and I moved to Red Deer.

Since that time, over the last ten plus years, yours truly has been most grateful to the great staff of the Ponoka News for encouraging and allowing me to continue to write the Hammer’s Column as well as the Reflections and Remember When features each and every week.

Sincere thanks also to the congenial staff of the Fort Ostell Museum and to so many other fine folks from in and around our community who have so kindly provid-

Photo from 1961 Ponoka Herald

No, this is not Ponoka Herald reporter Mike Rainone’s Halloween costume….it is just one sample of the hundreds of pesky Russian thistles that suddenly sprung up along Highway 53, just five miles west of town in 1961. The up to 40- inch plants break off from their root stem in the fall and roll helter skelter in the wind, with each producing enough seed for 10,000 off-spring. Don’t worry folks, we did survive, and thanks for sharing all the great memories. ed me with the great historical information, story ideas, photos and inspiration to allow me to keep my favourite hobby and ‘keyboard rush’ going for over 50 amazing years, and counting.

Spring clean-up is a family affair Who cannot fall in love with all the amazing signs and happenings of spring?

And don’t worry, because Mother Nature in all her wisdom will always provide us with enough sunshine and rain to bring on the amazing colors and greenery of nature’s finest and the much anticipated rewards of the fruits of our labours. What really impresses me at this time of the year is the ongoing enthusiasm and dedication of thousands of groups and individuals of all ages who will proudly celebrate Earth and Green Day by faithfully ‘pitching in’ to clean up all the unsightly messes that winter has left behind in our community and districts.

It has been a longstanding spring tradition for our happy-go-lucky 4-H club member’s ages nine to 18 years and their leaders to bravely venture out into the ditches of our highways and by-ways to take part in their annual highway clean-up and Adopt an Alberta Highway programs to raise money for their many exciting year-round events. On many occasions, we have also seen our excited children out with their classmates and plastic bags pitching in and picking

to everyone who have beup all sorts of unwantcome a proud member of ed litter in our parks and school yards, while out on ‘the green team’ on which the streets, the town staff your efforts are very much are diligently doing their appreciated and go a very long way in keeping our dusty street and bouleprecious but precarious vard clean-up and trims. balance of nature in great There is no doubt that most of us in the town shape for many generations to come. and county will be exerThis section is just about cising our ‘green thumbs’ our precious children: and joining in on the annual spring fling to spruce As we have observed up our homes, businesses, over the years, often with shock, but mostly with and yards just in time to sit back, relax, and enjoy great joy that our little children will quickly learn the many amenities of our communities in neat the great truths about life with sudden by usually and pristine conditions all MIKE RAINONE hilariously funny results. summer long.

HAMMERTIME *No matter how hard There are always lots of litter barrels set up for you try, you can’t baptize all of us to fill after our your cat, and you should picnics, games, special events, or out- never trust your dog to watch your food. *When mom is mad at dad, you don’t ings, and please don’t forget to clean up your campsite and put out the fire let her brush your hair. at the end of your great outdoor week*If your sister or brother hits you, don’t end with family and friends. Thanks hit them back, because parents usually

catch the second person. *Never ask your three-year old brother to hold a tomato or an ice-cream cone. *Never ever hold a dust-buster and a cat at the same time. *You can’t hide a piece of broccoli or a carrot in a glass of milk. *Don’t wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. *The very best place to be when you’re sad or have an ‘owey’ is on grandpa’s lap.

A little boy was saying his bed-time prayers with his mother. After quietly asking for the Lord to bless mommy and daddy, he very loudly requested, ‘And God, please give me a new bicycle.’ After his mother explained to her son that God was not deaf the boy quickly replied, “I know mom, but grandma’s in the next room and she’s hard of hearing.’

Garage sales can be great fun. You can ‘dicker’ over the price of all the many items, and when your wife goes wandering over to the other end of the table you can quickly buy that unique treasure that she would never allow you to have in the house. Have a great week, all of you.

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Opinion

Carbon tax, how bad is it?

Jimmy Carter asked the American people, during 1970s, on TV, to have the soap in their hands before they turn the taps on; it was the time of his presidency. There was no discussion yet of any climate change, global warming, disappearance of ozone layer etc. on the radars of the media, such matters were being discussed only within academic circles, and small ones at that.

Carter was ridiculed by the so-called pundits for not knowing what his focus should be. They questioned his judgment and his ability to set his priorities right.

Fast forward four decades, California is in the throes of a massive drought, climate change is on the agenda of almost every government and global warming is galloping at a faster pace. That is, almost 40 years after his TV appeal, we now know that Carter’s plea for conservation was a perfect example of statesmanlike foresightedness.

Although there are still individuals, thankfully an increasingly small minority, who believe that current warming is cyclical and not man-made, governments of 175 countries around the world fortunately don’t think that way. And heads of state or government of those countries

put their signatures under polluters of the earth. last year’s Paris agreeThat means we have ment, on Thursday, April some serious homework 21, meaningfully enough to do. the Earth Day. Our provincial governBy doing so, they formalment has already taken ized their commitment to this task seriously and the reduction of emission passed two important of green-house gases, the measures, first to phase primary source of global out coal mining in the warming. province and second to Our federal government impose carbon tax. is among those governPredictably, the main ments that want to ratify opposition Wildrose has and implement the agreebeen trying to make easy ment without any delay, political capital out of and for good reason: their resistance to both of MUSTAFA ERIC Canada is responsible for the measures.

Editor the emission of 1.5 per But this matter has to be cent of the global green kept beyond the mundane house gases on an annual political wrangling as it basis. One might think that this is not has more to do with what kind of an ensuch a bad performance for a country vironment we will be leaving to the next whose economy is much more resource generations to live in. based than other industrial nations.

Or if we base our argument on the very But the reality is that, given the much wise premise that we haven’t inherited smaller population of our country as the earth from our ancestors but borcompared to the other G7 nations, the rowed it from our children, preventing leading industrial powers of the world, further global warming, reducing green Canada is among the worst per capita house gas emissions, protecting the en-

Michele Rosenthal Publisher

Judy Dick Manager

Mustafa Eric Editor

Jeff Heyden-Kaye Reporter

vironment are all about how much we are stealing from what we have borrowed from our offspring.

So, carbon tax may be really bad, tough not because it will allegedly kill jobs, bring more poverty and further deepen the economic crisis, but because its impact is so indirect and achieving the intended results will not be fast enough.

Taking the cue from Jimmy Carter’s presidential appeal, maybe we need our politicians to start to tell us to rethink before we go into the line in the drive through lanes of the fast food restaurants; to ponder why and how much we need to warm up our cars for our morning commute to work and to calculate how much we are deepening our carbon foot print on the environment when we leave our engines running as we go into grocery or convenience store to pick up a few items.

Yes, we are blessed in Alberta with the endowment of this land by Mother Nature with abundant natural resources and fertile agricultural soil, but that doesn’t mean we can or should dodge our responsibility towards preserving and protecting the source of our wealth.

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East district fire hall inaugurated New fire cadet program announced MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS Just 37 days after their new building was

transferred to their control, Ponoka County Regional Fire Services inaugurated the East Division Fire Hall with a ribbon cutting

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ceremony on Thursday, April 21.

The county council and CAO were on hand for the inuaguration as were Assistant Fire Commissioner Jeremy Wagner representing Municipal Affairs and President Peter Krich of Alberta Fire Chiefs Association.

Ponoka Regional Fire Services Chief Dennis Jones thanked in a short speech to the county council and staff for supporting their efforts and all others who have contributed to the completion of the new fire hall in such a short time. “We are making history today,� Jones said as he expressed gratitude to all the volunteer firefighters who signed up for the East Ponoka Fire Services and to their families for accepting to be part of fire services family.

Reeve Paul McLauchlin in his short remarks thanked for the work done which allowed the new fire hall to become fully functional in such a short time. “You gave 110 per cent to this new fire hall, we expect 120 per cent in the future,� he said jokingly. “We never second-guessed (the success of the project), because we work with great people who get things done,� he said.

County CAO Charlie Cutforth paid tribute to all council members for showing the courage to vote for the project.

New cadet program In connection with the iauguration, Fire Chief Jones also gave details of the new fire cadet program they are introducing for both east and west districts of the regional fire services.

Under the program, cadets would be recommended by their schools and final acceptance is to be determined by the local District Fire Chief/Regional Chief.

Cadets will be required to attend bi-monthly practices (minimum of 1 per month) as well as formal NFPA 1001 Level I firefighter training and other classes as deemed appropriate.

Through the program, cadets should be able to obtain certifications with the costs covered by Ponoka County Regional Fire Services, including First aid/CPR/AED, Incident Command 100, Wildland Fire S100G course, NFPA 1001 Level I Firefighter, other courses/certifications as deemed appropriate They will be provided bunker gear and other safety equipment for the hands-on skills training as well as a uniform shirt.

Initially, the fire services are said to be looking at the possibility of having two cadets, 16 or olde per fire hall per training session, which is planned for mid-October to end of March or beginning of April each year. “We have already completed our first presentation at Ponoka Secondary Campus on April 20 and will be booking times at the other high schools in the county over the next two months and/or in the fall,� said Jones.

In addition to the certified fire training, students can also be eligible for work experience credits towards their high school diploma requirements.

East Ponoka Frie Chief Dale Morrow (far left) and Ponoka Regional Fire Chief Dennis Jones (far right) hold the ribbon as county council members (l-r) Mark Matejka, Reeve Paul McLauchlin, Nancy Hartford, Doug Weir and Bryce Liddle cut it to inaugurate the new East Ponoka Fire Hall on Thursday, April 21.

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The Town Hall renovations story on Page 2 of the April 20 edition of Ponoka News states the money to pay for the extra costs will come from the general benefit reserve. The project will actually be paid for from the Municipal Sustainability Initiative grant. We regret the error.

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Do You Have a 72-Hour Emergency Plan?

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week from May 1-7. If you or your family are caught in Make a Plan for Your Family an emergency or natural disaster, are you prepared? Do you have a 72-hour kit? An Every Alberta household needs an emergency plan so you and your family know what emergency plan? to do in case of an emergency. Take 20 minutes to make a plan with your family and practice it regularly.

What Risks Do We Face in Alberta?

Knowing the risks around your home, community and region can help you better Your family may not be together when an emergency occurs. Plan how to meet or how prepare. In Alberta, the risks include tornadoes, wildfires, and heavy rains that can cause to contact one another. Discuss what you would do in different situations. significant overland flooding.

Make a 72-Hour Emergency Kit If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some Create your own 72-hour emergency kit, and you will have the necessary items to time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. Prepare yourself and your family for a disaster by following these help you and your family until emergency responders can reach you. Below are some steps: items you may want to include in your kit.

• Know the risks in your region • Food and water – a 3-day supply. Pack non-perishables such as granola bars, • Make a family emergency plan and practice it canned meat, fish and beans, canned juice, 4 L of water per person • Prepare an emergency kit for your home and vehicle • Bedding and clothing – sleeping bags, blankets, change of clothing, raincoat/ jacket • Light and fuel – flashlight, batteries, candles, lighter, waterproof matches • Personal supplies – first aid kit, toiletries, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, prescription medications For a complete list of items to include in your 72-hour kit, go to www.aema.alberta.ca/72-hour-emergency-kit

~ FIRE REPORT ~ A Fire Services Medal Ceremony will be held to honor two Ponoka Fire Department (PFD) members on May 7 at 12 p.m. at the Ponoka Kinsmen Community Centre.

The County and Town of Ponoka remain 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

• Former Ponoka Fire Department Captain Bob Sorensen will be awarded an Exemplary Service Medal from the Government of Canada for his 21 years of service with the PFD. • Assistant Chief Rob Fearon will receive a Provincial Medal for his 12 years of service with the PFD.

~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~ • Community Clean-Up Week, May 9-15 – Community members, businesses, groups • Pride in Your Property Contest – Nominations are open for our annual and organizations are encouraged to chip in and help clean up the community. Ponoka Pride in Your Property Contest. Residents schools will also participate. and business owners can enter their • Canada 150 Mosaic Mural painting workshops: own property or nominate a neighbor’s • May 12 – St. Augustine School, 8:30-3 pm (Students & Staff), 3:30-4:30 pm (Public) property. Deadline for nominations (entries) will be June 30th with judging • May 13 – Ponoka Christian School 8:30-3 pm (Students & Staff), 3:30-4:30 pm to take place in the first couple weeks (Public) of July. Town of Ponoka Utilities gift • May 14 – Kinsmen Community Centre 9 am – 5 pm (The public is invited to certificates will be awarded to the best participate.) kept residential and commercial properties. Watch for more news about this program.

• Ponoka Community Wellness Fair: • Bring Your Buddy – For the month of April the Ponoka Aquaplex is offering a “Bring Your • The public is invited to attend the first annual Wellness Fair on May 18 from Buddy” promotion for all Aquasize programs. Buy one regular admission or bring your 3-7 pm at the Kinsmen Community Center. Twenty vendors will set up displays about swim pass and bring a friend for free. One swim lane is open all day except during water programs and services that promote health and wellness. This is a Communities fitness and pool sharks.

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• The Aquaplex offers private lessons for all swimming levels, all ages, any time, on any • Free Friday Family Swimming: Every 2nd Friday starting April 22 from 7-9 pm. day.

Sponsored by Ponoka FCSS. • Ponoka Farmer’s Market begins May 4, every Wednesday at the Ponoka Arena Complex.

• Ponoka Cadet Run – Saturday, May 7.

• The Town’s Spring Clean Up campaign starts Tuesday, May 24. Public Works staff will conduct back alley yard waste collection (grass clippings, weeds, branches, leaves).

~ COUNCIL UPDATES ~ NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL: Tuesday, May 10, 2016, and Committee of the Whole on May 19, 2016. Both meetings are at 7 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.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

Discussions on demolition plans for old Town Hall underway

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Town planners are in discussions to demolish the old Town Hall.

There were nine submissions presented to the Town of Ponoka recently regarding the demolition and abatement of asbestos at the old Town Hall. Justin Caslor, engineering

technician for the Town of Ponoka, told council Thursday, April 21 during a committee of the whole meeting that it was important that full demolition and abatement be part of the process, and that companies need to be certified in the work.

Full details of the costing was not publicly available at the meeting as no decisions are made during committee of the whole,

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however, there was some discussion of one proposal by Visco Demolition Contractors.

Dave McPhee, director of operations and property services, told council that Visco handles demolition and handling of asbestos.

“This company has their own abatement company within their organization,” said McPhee.

It is expected to take 30 to 40 days to complete the work, but no decisions were made.

Administration stays within 1.5 per cent tax increase Administration was able to adhere to council’s request to stay within a 1.5 per cent tax increase for the town’s 2016 budget.

Sandra Lund, director of corporate services, said they were able to find some ways to be efficient and reduce expenses in certain areas. What Lund and town planners did was

to spend much of the afternoon on Monday, April 11, after the budget meeting looking at where to save money.

Training and development were reduced slightly after a review of the budget saw some departments did not use their full allocation. Other areas of reduction of costs were found in postage and telephone bills; one area of that was in council cell phones.

The town was able to use a shared phone and data plan to reduce operational costs.

Council wants clarity on leasing town property Leasing town property without clear parameters continues to be a concern for town council.

Wes Amendt, director of community services, presented proposals for changes to its leasing and renting policy to help clarify things for business owners and residents. Among the proposed changes is an option of licensing a facility, CANADIAN COURSE rather than leasing.

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Rimbey Provincial Building There are certain maintenance responsibilities for 5025 - 55 Street the town depending on if Non-restricted course and exam $120 a person or company is Restricted Firearms exam available $100 leasing, renting or licensing, explained Flootman. He Combined $200 said it gives the town the To register call Guy 780-461-7686 proper legal tools to deal with clients.

Coun. Carla Prediger wanted clarification in the proposed policy to give fair requirements to companies and non-profits and suggests a maximum lease term with the option to renew.

Flootman replied that the process will be fair and balanced as the town will have to advertise an opening for two weeks and then take requests for proposals. He added that businesses do InformaƟon Available prefer some longevity in a lease as it is conducive to x Registered ApprenƟceship Program long-term planning abilities x Oī Campus Programming and stability. “It’s an attempt x LifeSkills and Individualized programs to find some security of x Academic Counseling tenure for tenants,” he exx IntervenƟon/At-Risk programming plained.

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Mental Health & AddicƟons The proposed policy will Youth Unlimited go back to administration Ponoka Youth Centre to clarify the details related Rogers Raising the Grade to for-profit companies and non-profit associations.

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Clarification: The Guardian Ambulance being sold story on Page 33 of the April 20 edition states the company was sold and the logos will change. To clarify, the company was bought by Medavie EMS but Guardian Ambulance operates as part of the Medavie group of companies and the logo will remain active.

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PONOKA NEWS 11

Town proposes post-secondary education centre for Ponoka

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS A proposal submitted to Ponoka Town Council for the old hospital building on 50 Street may bring the decrepit structure back to life in more ways than one.

The building has been sitting idle for many years after the official closure of the hospital and has been a topic of discussion for both residents and non-residents of the area.

Town council approved during a special meeting Thursday, April 21 a letter of intent signed by Mayor Rick Bonnett to work with Campus Alberta Central and the building’s owner, Erick Schmidt, on ways to develop the building.

The letter of intent is aimed at creating discussion with residents and potential partners in the development, CAO Alberta Flootman told council. Also in the non-binding letter, the town expresses readiness to work with Landrex, a commercial and residential real

estate developer and with Red Deer College, which is part of Campus Alberta Central.

“The vision is for a community centre,” said Flootman.

The building is on the northerly portion of the Town of Ponoka’s downtown core and Flootman suggests there is potential to accommodate a new town hall and a post-secondary learning facility in the building. While the letter of intent does not hold the town to any guarantees, it does allow for discussion and for public consultation.

“It must be understood that public consultation will be essential to the success of this project, and land use and development requirements are to be met,” states the letter.

“It’s a proposal that addresses some key community needs,” explained Flootman.

If the proposal is successful, the area will be under P3 classification, a public/private partnership, which would allow for residential development. The land would be owned by a private developer and the town and other

tenants would lease from the company. This is not a new idea for the property as Schmidt has been working on developing the land for residential apartments since 2014.

Mayor Rick Bonnett said he is excited about

the potential of the project as it has been under the works for some time.

Council voted unanimously in favor of the project. Councillors Tim Falkiner and Sandra Lyon were not in attendance.

No major changes to proposed county budget

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Some slight adjustments remain to be made, though the bulk of the work has been finished with regard to Ponoka County’s 2016 budget.

County council’s budget discussion took place on Thursday, April 21, a week after the release of the provincial budget in order to find out what changes might have been necessary depending on what the province had in store for municipalities.

However, due to the length of the discussion and other commitments that day, council did not get a chance to give final approval to the $33.5 million budget. It will be on the agenda at their next meeting on Tuesday, May 10.

They did pass the mill rate factors with no changes made from 2015. It was pointed out though that there were small increases made to the school tax requisition by the province, which is where residents will see the majority of any tax increase going to.

As it turns out, there were very few items that needed to be looked over by council - the biggest being an overall reduction of about $150,000 in funding coming to the county through the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) capital and operating grants.

“Everything else pretty much remained the same in the budget. It’s not a huge hit,” said chief administrative officer Charlie Cutforth.

What that meant was council had to determine where to make up the shortfall. Cutforth explained it could all come out of the pot designated for donations to community organizations - dropping that figure from $605,000 to $455,000 - or not put away $135,000 into reserves then taking the other $15,000 out of donations.

And while that was supposed to be the only item left to get through before the budget could be passed, much of the discussion that followed

focused on whether council should look attempting to fund some capital requests.

Councillor Doug Weir fought hard to see council pony up the cash for the proposed expansion of the Calnash Ag Event Centre, explaining that the great facility needs to stay ahead of the curve in order to continue attracting the number of events it does now especially given the project slated to compete with them that is going up in Rocky Mountain House.

“The money we would provide would be matching and even if we had to dig into our operating line of credit it would be something I would support,” Weir said.

“The town does not want to put in anything and I think we would be shirking our responsibility to have a part in this. Sure, we will get some blowback, but I think this helps promote the community.”

He added this project plus a couple others that have put forward requests for funding would not only build the community, but also create jobs and at the end of the day the county will still have among the lowest taxes in the province.

Meanwhile, Reeve Paul McLauchlin and councillor Bryce Liddle were more outspoken on the topic than both councillors Nancy Hartford and Mark Matejka in stating the county needs to be prudent and hold the line on spending in what is a tough time for many of its residents.

One of those capital projects - a new shop in the Mecca Glen area at a cost of about $400,000 - will be going ahead.

However, all four agreed this isn’t the time to take tax dollars for other big capital projects.

“I’ve gotten the sense that we need to turn the taps off,” McLauchlin said.

“This has been a six-month time out and the economy could be like this more a year or more. I think larger capital spending should be frozen, tighten our belts on the do-

nations and spend only for the benefit of our taxpayers.”

Liddle also stated he’s heard from residents that the spending needs to stop for now.

“The tap needs to be cut for now, that’s what I’m hearing from residents. We need to show fiscal responsibility,” he said.

Hartford added the perception of making big donations in a bad year wouldn’t sit good with her, while Matejka felt caution needs to be taken, regardless of how painful that may be.

Along with the ag event centre, other big ticket requests that likely won’t receive any funds include roof work on the Rimbey recreation centre, renovations to the Liberty Hall, expansion for the Rimbey museum and money to assist with continued planning for a revamped Ponoka recreation facility.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

Residents get favourable breeze on wind power

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A strong wind put residents ahead of turbines in Ponoka County.

A public hearing in council chambers on Thursday, April 21 saw close to 10 county residents who live the Calumet area about 30 kilometres east of Ponoka - show up to fight for regulations regarding the

wind power industry.

In the end, the breeze that blew through made council maintain its stance regarding the outline of its new bylaw aimed at restricting the activities of commercial wind energy projects near residences in the county.

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The most contentious issue in the bylaw was the requirement for projects to adhere to a setback of one mile for any wind turbine tower from an occupied residence - a stipulation that came from the AUC in their ruling last year that effectively ignored the MD of Provost’s bylaw regulations.

Many of the residents attending the hearing were in favour of the restriction, while a representative from a company interested in establishing a wind power project in that area explained it would effectively end that opportunity.

“We are in the very early stages of prospecting and having clarity of rules would significantly assist us,” said RES Canada development manager Phillippe Abergel, who was leading the search to place a 17 wind turbine project in the county.

“A couple of months ago we began preliminary work after a thorough site search, but there are issues in this bylaw and if it goes through as drafted, would all but present a block to our potential project.”

He added the bylaw places an effective blanket on any development considering the setback and asked for council to at least consider waiting to approve the bylaw until they can discuss other, better means for the county and landowners.

“We also only come into communities that we are welcome and if that support isn’t there, we will go,” Abergel said.

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That statement elicited a terse, yet predictable response from some of the residents.

“It’s clear from the meeting of many landowners in the area (held a couple of months ago) that this community does not want you and our hope is that this bylaw is implemented as it stands,” said Warren Bloomquist.

Abergel would later state, “I’m not blind, I can see where this is going. We will pack our backs and go, likely to the relief of the people here. I won’t be here tomorrow, but I urge council not to look at the alleged concerns.”

While there was a sense during the hearing this was more about the residents battling against RES to keep this proposed project out of their area, council members reiterated several times that the hearing was strictly about closing a regulatory gap in the county’s land use and that the bylaw would allow wind power projects to be developed in Ponoka County.

“This bylaw is not against any project, but has been driven by residents concerns,” explained councillor Bryce Liddle.

Reeve Paul McLauchlin added the county is interested in development and knows that continuing to support that is important, but they also have an obligation to ensure - in the absence of regulation - that rules are put in place that are reasonable and listen to residents.

“This (bylaw) is based upon precedent and is a good source of whether other projects fit,” he said. continued on page 17

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

Budget talks extended at school board

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS

light of a big deficit will take longer than anticipated at the Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) division.

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Acting superintendent Jayson Lovell explained in an interview on Friday, April 22 that the board held a very lengthy discussion on the priorities it had outlined for the budget regarding essential service levels and identifying how to meet all the needs of its students despite the challenges it faces with a $2.3 million shortfall the division is facing.

“Administration did a lot of work in preparation of this budget after an overview of the provincial budget that was released a week earlier,” stated Lovell.

However, in spite of all the work and talks, the board decided to leave the discussion to a special meeting this week where it’s expected the board will have to make some hard choices, since provincial funding levels will remain unchanged for school divisions for next school year.

Travel update Lovell was asked to provide trustees with an update regarding the status of international trips by students following more terrorist attacks in Europe in the last two months.

“In light of those events, trustees wanted the most recent advice from our insurer and they are maintaining the status quo,” he said.

That leaves the decision on whether trips should go ahead to the travelling groups and parents, as the board determined back

in January to not interfere whether travel should be cancelled or not.

“We are just being cautious and thorough, plus heightening our due diligence on the issue,” he said.

Lovell added they are keeping an eye on the Foreign Affairs Canada website for further evaluation of the risks and will reflect that back to students, parents and staff that are organizing those trips in order to make the best decision for them.

Carbon tax Some discussion was held by trustees on the effect of the provincial government imposing the carbon tax on fuel beginning in 2017.

Lovell explained the issue will be talked about again during the budget discussion, but it was brought the board’s attention since no one will be exempt from the levy.

“The cost implications to the division are significant and the board decided to engage in a lobby effort to appeal to the government for some sort of rebate or subsidy.

“School boards only receive public funding, so to pay the levy means just giving back money to government, which the board feels is not the most appropriate way to fund educating students,” he said.

“And in this way, the board felt this is how we could express those concerns to the education minister and the government.”

Search begins The hunt has started for the new leader of WCPS as trustees decided to employ their own representative group - the Alberta School Boards Association - to conduct the search for their new superintendent. continued on page 17

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Motivational speaker awes high school students MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS Groups of students from Ponoka Secondary Campus and five other area schools were treated to an interesting and interactive presentation on the concept of leadership on Thursday, April 21, when two speakers took turns to inspire the participants to go out of their “comfort zone.”

One of the speakers, Dave Conlon, was the organizer of the event on behalf of the Canadian Student Leadership Association.

But the interesting stuff came from the keynote speaker Scott Hammell, a globetrotting entertainer, magician and motivational speaker.

Hammell started his presentation with a few magical tricks to lure the students into the topic of discussion, during which he stressed two main points:

-Push your limits and leave your comfort zone to realize your dream; -Always keep in mind why you are doing what you are doing, never lose focus of your objective.

He started giving examples from his own youth telling how he started juggling at the age of 12 first with balls, then with sticks, then with hatchets and then with live explosives, that is fireball shooting fireworks. He said all his attempts to move to the next trick in juggling were his way of pushing his limits outside his confort zone and admitted that he did receive injuries during his trials, but also that he learned from them.

“You have to learn from your experiences, you need to change how you do things, and you need to learn what to change and how to change them,” he said.

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Budget talks extended continued from page 14 With Larry Jacobs announcing his retirement earlier this month, the board had to come up with a hiring process for the new superintendent. WCPS secre-

tary-treasurer Joe Henderson presented trustees with a number of options, which the board decided to go with the ASBA. It’s anticipated the new superintendent will be hired in time to start work come the new school year.

Wind power continued from page 12 “We will see (wind projects) here.”

He did add though, that simply because they pass this bylaw, doesn’t preclude it being over-

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Ethan Sharp performs a trick at Hamilton’s Skate Park Sunday, April 17. Youths who use the skate park are advocating for an indoor skate/bmx park after hearing discussions of future changes to the arena.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

He enjoys being able to learn at his own pace with BMX riding and says it keeps him active and away from video games.

Dawson Kroetsch agrees.

“It would just be a different perspective on riding,” he said

winter activity. “It would be cool to bike in the winter.”

Taylor suggests there may be ways to earn some money at the park with a family restaurant and skate shop, which could be another draw for bikers and skaters.

of the indoor park.

The kids are ready to get involved. They are willing to take part in bottle drives and other fundraising activities to help make their dream a reality. Curtis French said he is eager to see another fun

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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Developing an indoor skate park in Ponoka will keep kids busy during the winter months.

That’s what Ponoka youths who use Hamilton’s Skate Park regularly in the summer hope to get across to town planners. One thing is for sure, skaters and BMXers love the park. Indeed, they can be seen clearing the snow as soon as the weather turns warmer to get try out some new tricks.

BMX rider Jason Taylor first heard of the potential of an indoor park after reading of open house meetings looking at the future of the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex. Those meetings had ideas for an indoor skate/BMX park in designers’ conceptual drawings. Being big into BMX riding, Taylor suggests there is a potential recreation factor for youths.

Plus with skate parks being a staple in most communities, an indoor park could draw athletes and families to Ponoka. “It’s hard to do but

I think it would benefit this town a lot.”

“I figure the town might want to look into something like that if they want to bring outsider people into town,” added Taylor.

A look at indoor skate/ BMX parks in Alberta show a list of five, three of which allow BMX use. Those parks are: Incline in Sylvan Lake, Ride N Play in Edmonton and Genesis in Three Hills, although Genesis appears to be open seasonally. There are two other indoor parks but they do not allow bikes: Crowsnest Pass Indoor Skate park and West 49 in the West Edmonton Mall.

With so few indoor parks in the province, Taylor feels there is an opportunity to capitalize on a niche market with a quality indoor skate park. “I think that a key part to making it successful is to have it at a decently advanced level.”

Young BMX rider Ethan Sharp is big into hockey during the winter months but having a chance at some down time to work on BMX tricks between games and Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society announces OPEN AUDITIONS FOR “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Tuesday, May 10 & 17 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 12 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Come prepared to read some lines and sing a song!

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practice is something that he would enjoy . During the summer, Sharp makes a point to go to the skate park every day if possible. “It’s another sport for me to do and keep me busy when I don’t have hockey,” added Sharp.

Drop-ins welcome at all events.

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Farmers roll out in preparation for Canadian Foodgrains Bank

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Just before the rain

and snow hit, farmers were able to get fertilizer onto their Canadian Foodgrains Bank farm-

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ment last week to get approximately 350 tons of donated chicken manure fertilizer into the field in preparation for seeding canola, said Foodgrains member Peter Doornenball. “That just about eliminates our fertilizer bill.”

Seeding should start in a few weeks with the group able to find savings of about $5,000 after Pioneer donated the canola for the project.

Other chemicals needed for the crop are being donated, which helps reduce the overall input costs the group pays.

Doornenball said they hope to raise more than the $65,000 that was donated last season.

The more they raise the better as the federal government will match the donations 4-1 in most cases. Money from the Foodgrains Bank goes to supporting food programs around the world.

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Farmers donated their time and equipment last week to get donated chicken manure fertilizer on the Canadian Foodgrains Bank land south of Ponoka. Here equipment is seen spreading the fertilizer Thursday, April 21.

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County prepares for fire protection handover Ponoka County briefs

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A year-long journey filled with potholes and some hard feelings will culminate this week.

At its meeting on Thursday, April 21, Ponoka County council gave final approval to its Fire Protection Bylaw paving the way for the county to begin full operation of their Ponoka Regional Fire Service, including the newly established East District Fire Department.

The bylaw officially took effect yesterday (Tuesday, April 26) and move the authority for fire protection in the eastern side of Ponoka County to their new regional service from the Town of Ponoka Fire Department.

It also establishes a number of regulations residents and businesses in the county must adhere to regarding things such as fire pits, burn barrels, fireplaces, transporting dangerous goods and obtaining fire permits.

Also included in the 13-page bylaw are specified fines for not following the rules as well as fees and other charges that can be levied for the service having to respond to calls.

“This was a long time coming and we are ready to go,” said Ponoka County regional fire chief Dennis Jones during the council discussion before the bylaw passed third reading.

Chief administrative officer Charlie Cutforth added a mutual aid agreement with the Town of Ponoka - which would allow the municipalities to call on each other for resources if needed - is in the hands of the town and he is confident the

transition will go smoothly.

Pipeline chat capped A representative from the Canadian Association of the Petroleum Producers (CAPP) made a presentation to council as part of their province-wide tour to help convince counties of the need to lower taxes on oil and gas producers in a time of economic hardship.

Chris Montgomery, manager of E&P communication and engagement for CAPP, explained the organization is looking for what they believe is a more fair ratio compared to residential taxes. CAPP’s suggestion is a two to one ratio whereas the present one in the county is around 6.4 to one.

However, Reeve Paul McLauchlin along with Cutforth chided Montgomery regarding the somewhat misleading and self-serving statistics he provided in his presentation as well as for painting all of the municipalities in Alberta with the same brush.

“The logic you put forward (with your suggestion) falls short,” McLauchlin stated.

“The population base here doesn’t match the expenses put out to deal with oil and gas development. It’s truly east to say that in dealing with some municipalities that there is some gouging out there, but that’s not the relationship I sense here.

This county has no debt and is fiscally sound. The reality of hanging your hat on this ratio that doesn’t match up means you will have a fight there.”

Working ahead Council received an update on a number of public works projects that have gotten an early start due to the warmer, dry weather the area has experienced this spring.

The county is ahead of the game on many of its blading and road repairs as well as finishing up the final touches on the Anderson bridge project and crews are waiting for things to settle somewhat on roads before getting to work on the chip sealing of those areas.

As well, the department has received its three new graders and the old ones are set to be auctioned off this week with the county guaranteed to get at least $315,000 and 80 per cent of the money over that price. continued on page 31

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Sports Midget Lacrosse slides one past Olds Stingers

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS A sure win almost turned into a close loss for the Lacoka lacrosse midget team over the weekend.

The Locos C-Key Trucking Midgets looked like they were a shoe-in to win against the Olds Stingers Saturday, April 23 at home.

At the end of the first period the Locos were up 6-1 and with the way they were playing, the win seemed inevitable.

In the second period Lacoka’s strong offensive plays kept their confidence up. The second ranked Locos looked like they were on their way to trouncing the seventh ranked Stingers. By the end of the second period the score had changed to 11-6 with the same five-point cushion.

The tide turned relatively fast in the third period, however, with the Locos doing everything they could just to keep up to Olds who seemed to have found their sting.

The first 10 minutes of the third period brought a series of shot attempts on the Stingers’ net but their defence found some reserve strength. The Locos’ confidence waned and the Stingers found some rejuvenation after scoring three important

Locos C-Key Trucking Midgets’ player Tristan Kirbyson takes a shot on goal Saturday, April 23 against the Olds Stingers. The Locos won 12-10.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

goals in quick succession.

Lacoka coach Cam Green said the biggest struggle the team had in this game was staying confident throughout the game.

“We’ve got all the skill in the world on our team. We just lost the mindset out there.”

With the game now sitting at 11-9 and Olds looking unstoppable; Lacoka was in the throes of a third period slump. They struggled to find an opportunity to score.

But score they did.

A solid goal by Lacoka brought the game t0 12-9 leaving a better point gap for the home team. The Stingers were hungry to turn the game around after being down by so many points and they managed another goal with the score standing at 12-10 with just minutes left in regulation time.

“They (Stingers) didn’t give up and they weren’t giving up,” said Green. “Maybe we thought we had the game in the bag and let things go.”

“To me it’s a mind set,” he added.

All the Locos would have do was to hold on, which they did and managed to keep the Stingers at bay for the rest of the game securing a 12-10 win. Green said he maintained a positive focus on the bench to help keep the players focused on the task at hand.

Locals move onto zone event in badminton

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A number of Ponoka junior high students smashed their way to a title shot last week.

The north division of the Wolf Creek Grade 7 to 9 badminton playdowns were held at St. Augustine school on Tuesday, April 19 with several athletes earning berths to the zone tournament, which was held yesterday (April 26) in Lacombe after press time.

In the Grade 7 events, St. Augustine’s Cassandra Klinger captured top spot in the girls’ singles while Ponoka Secondary’s Emma Wilson finished up third. The girls’ doubles was dominated by St. A teams with first going to the pair of Kianna Mclean and Mary Mathiev, who defeated Alyssa de Grer and Taylor Hovias from Ponoka Christian, while another St. A pair - Jordan Cire and Alisha Monaghan - ended up third.

In boys’ doubles, the pair of Cory McBride and Alex Brackenberg from St. A earned top honours with St. A’s Connor Hoag and Ramithav Wijarathna finishing in third and Crestomere’s Colten Bresee and Lane Gross ended up fourth. Meanwhile, the boys’ singles event went to St. A’s Ralp Delicano, who got by Crestomere’s Kyle Frandsen.

The mixed doubles event went to the St. A team of Ayra Acosta and Phillip Ayuno as they beat fellow St. A pairing of Tyrell Griffiths and Jillian Sinclair.

On the Grade 8 side, St. A’s Michaella Co won the girls’ singles with Ponoka Secondary’s Presley McAteer and Vanessa Henderson finished third and fourth respectively, while the girls’ doubles event went to St. A’s Alisha Balatbat and

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Angela Abadilla after defeating fellow classmates Maddie Fleck and Amabda Huchbowski with Ponoka Secondary’s Madi Hanson and Mariah Chisholm taking fourth.

The boys’ singles event went to AJ Perez of St. A’s while third was taken by Crestomere’s Jacob Simanton and fourth going to St. A’s Jerald Busalpa. In boys’ doubles, third went to Mecca Glen’s Mathais Sandis and Erik McAnco with fourth going to St. A’s Emmanuel Baldacino and Christian Bautista. The mixed doubles was won by Crestomere’s Ryker Klassen and Paige Jensen with third going to the St. A team of Shanelle Remanda and Marschant Nel plus Matthew Dela Cruz and Juliana Nicole Lee finished fourth.

For the Grade 9s, the boys’ singles was won by Ponoka Secondary’s Travis Hyiak who defeated fellow student Dayden Nokahoo with third and fourth going to Mecca Glen students Michael Bloomquist and Shane Wasliovich respectively. Mecca Glen’s Brennan Waldron and Riley Fullinger took the boys doubles over Ponoka Secondary’s Noah Hawkutt and Jared Bussiere with Karson Mathieu and Emett Norn of Mecca Glen ending up in third.

On the girls’ side, the singles crown went to St. A’s Ella Agorilla who defeated Mecca Glen’s Madison McLaren while third went to St. A’s Auraura Carr and fourth to Roselynn Star from Ponoka Christian. The doubles event was taken by Ponoka Secondary’s Shelisha Baptiste and Tori McNalley over St. A’s Leah Jensen and Mackenzie Numan.

The mixed doubles was won by Ericka Geneblazo and Aidan Bratton of St. A’s over Emily Parher and Gwen Feragen from Ponoka Secondary with St. A’s Jaymee Klinger and Kyle Roague taking third.

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Following their intense practice sessions in preparation for the season, Ponoka’s U18 boys’ soccer team played a shortened exhibition game with the town’s men’s team on Monday, April 25. Here the men’s team’s goalie Wouter Opsteen makes a tough save in a mid-range shot taken by Jarret Henderson of the U18 team.

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Warriors host weekend volleyball tournament

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Both the U15 and U16 girls’ Warriors volleyball teams had a busy weekend hosting their own fun tournament April 23 and 24.

First up on the weekend was the U15 girls who played Saturday, April 23 at the St. Augustine Catholic School gym. There were seven other teams vying for bragging rights in the round robin tournament.

The girls were on track in the round robin pool finishing second overall when heading into playoffs when a key hitter, Searra Schoepfner, tripped and sprained her ankle, said coach Darren Josephison.

The U15s had won the first set and were tied 22 in the second set of the match when she tripped.

The result of the injury affected the team’s overall confidence. They subsequently lost the second and third sets put-

Searra Schoepfner, of the U15 Warriors club volleyball team, aims to make a strong hit Saturday, April 23 during a fun tournament. The U16s held their tournament the next day.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

U15 results: * First: Castor Crush; * Second: Delia Novas; * Third: Wetaskiwin Chill; * Fourth: U15 Warriors.

ting them in the bronze medal game against Wetaskiwin Chill.

That last game proved too tough for the Warriors, who ended up losing in two sets.

Josephison said the team was up 23-21 in both sets but they couldn’t find the win they needed.

This injury will likely be a big challenge for the team who is headed to volleyball provincials in Calgary this weekend.

“We more than likely won’t have her for provincials this weekend,” said Josephison.

He added losing one of their big hitters did give the team an opportunity to test their strengths and suggests they have a chance to do well at provincials considering the team has had a strong season.

The U16 Warriors played the next day in their last tournament of the season. The girls won the bronze medal game against Leduc County Storm, the same team that beat them in round-robin play.

Josephison said the U16s had a similar experience in the round robin play winning their first two matches and losing a close third. This put them in the second spot for playoffs. However, the team lost their first playoff match putting them in the bronze medal match.

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PRIVÉ Isabella Mary

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hazel Laura Johnson. She peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, at the age of 96, with loved ones by her side. Hazel was born November 11, 1919 to parents Katie and Julius Schultz. She spent her early years growing up in the town of Bashaw and she attended school there. She met the love of her life, Leonard Wilhelm Johnson, when she was 16 years old (1936) and they married shortly after (October 21, 1938). They settled down on the family farm in the Water Glen area and their first child Dennis was born in 1945. Six years later Douglas (Doug) was born and completed their family. They spent lots of time curling at the Calumet Curling Club during the winter months and enjoyed spending time during the summer taking care of the farm and relaxing at the lake. In 1966 they relocated back to the town of Bashaw. After 43 happy years of marriage, Hazel lost her husband to cancer on March 5, 1981. She remained living in Bashaw in their family home until she decided it was time to move into the lodge. This was an exciting time for her as several of her family members and friends also lived in the same complex, and were only a short walk down the hall. As time went on those family and friends passed on and she decided it was time to move closer to Doug and Darlene in Lacombe. For several years she lived in the Legion Arms in Ponoka and took pleasure in getting out and around town. Her long time friend Phyllis Schultz lived right above her and they spent many days visiting, travelling to various bingo halls, and Wednesday games night at the Senior’s Drop In Centre. Hazel made her final move into the Rimoka Lodge in 2010. She remained healthy, active and social until her last days. Family and friends were Hazel’s passion and delight. She took joy in playing crib, bingo, going for walks, reading, knitting and spending lots of time at Red Deer Lake with family. It was the simple things around her in life that she never took for granted, commenting how fortunate and thankful she was for all those around her. She was a woman of strong faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christ’s love and the beauty and peace that would await her after her passing. Her spirit is carried on by her sons Dennis (Pat) Johnson and Doug (Darlene) Johnson; four grandchildren Greg (Jacqueline) Johnson, Derek (Becky) Johnson, Christine (Dallas) Gustafson, and Jennifer (Marcel) Mahnkopf; brother Sonny (Viola) Schultz; sisters-in-law Bernie Johnson and Florence Cooper; and six greatgrandchildren Gabriel and Josephine Johnson, Brenden and Carter Gustafson, and Bianca and Lucas Mahnkopf. She was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her seventh greatgrandchild in July/August. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Julius and Katie; husband Leonard; brothers Paul and Herman; sisters Ella and Ruby; father-in-law Otto and Karine Johnson; sisters-in-law Evelyn Richardson and Doris Humphrey; and brother-in-law Aldo Johnson. A small service with immediate family took place at the Bashaw Cemetery and a Celebration of Life followed at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ponoka at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Memorial donations can be made to the Rimoka Housing Foundation, Bashaw Cemetery, or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (Schultz District). The family would also like to thank Dr. Halse and his staff, the staff and volunteers of Rimoka Lodge, and the Nursing staff on the GOAL unit at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre for their tender and gracious care. To express condolences to Hazel’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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After a brief illness our beloved Mother, grandmother and great grandmother, daughter and sister passed away quietly in the Northcott Care Centre on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 with her loving children at her side. Before moving back home to Ponoka 10 years ago to be closer to her family Isabella resided with her husband Peter in Langley, BC for 25 years. Prior to moving to BC Isabella lived in Calgary Alberta for 34 years. In 1943 at the age of 20 Isabella joined the Air Force and served until released in 1946. Isabella talked often of her time in the service and all the many people and friends who impacted her life during that time. After her divorce from David Dudley, she ran a home day care for 28 years. She influenced the lives of many young children and she was loved by both the parents and the children she attended.

Isabella married Peter in 1980 and left her beautiful Alberta for BC Isabella grew the most beautiful gardens floral, fruits and vegetables. People would often stop and ask if they could come into the yard to look at them or take pictures. She will be remembered well for her lovely gardens and her generosity with her flowers. The family would like to thank Dr. Greyling for his dedicated care of our Mother. We would also like to thank Northcott Care Centre and staff for their support while she resided with them and especially during her palliative care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Charity of your choice. Isabella is survived by her children Don & Holly Dudley of Wetaskiwin, Linda Dudley of Edmonton and Aro Dudley of Ponoka; daughter-in-law Brenda Dudley of Airdrie; thirteen grandchildren and 48 greatgrandchildren; brother William Crawford of Stoney Creek, ON; and sister-in-law Jean Crawford, Ponoka (nee Hoar).

She was predeceased by her husband Peter; her parents Allen and Margaret Crawford; brothers and sister: Ron and Marion (nee Dudgeon) Crawford; Tom Crawford; Harold and Margaret (nee Crawford) Dewhirst; Gordon Crawford; and sister-in-law Vivian Crawford (nee Walls).

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lacombe with the Interment Service following at the Forest Home Cemetery in Ponoka. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to any charity of your choice. To express condolences to Isabella’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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AVERY, Danna Danna Avery passed away on April 20, 2016 at the age of 92 years. She was born in Leighton, Alberta on April 24, 1923.

Danna was predeceased by her husband Ross Avery and her second husband Ernest Kraft. She leaves to mourn her passing her daughters Laurel (Gordon) Rees and Avril (Ernest) Gerhardt, and a sister Rita Jenkins-Radway.

She is remembered by six grandchildren: Doug (Rae) Rees, Greg (Katie) Rees, Michael (Shanon) Rees, Christa Gerhardt, Susan (Rob) McGhee, and Carmen Gerhardt; nine greatgrandchildren: Stacey (Ryan), David (Sarah), Mitchell, Brett, Ben, Erin, Brandon, Amanda, and Ryleigh; and a nephew Dale Jelasco. A Memorial Service will be held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with coffee time to follow in the Anglican Church Hall. Donations to the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society or any charity of your choice are greatly appreciated. To express condolences to Danna’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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CUMMINGS Carolyn Hilda

(July 31, 1951 - April 18, 2016)

Carolyn Hilda Cummings of Camrose, formerly of Bashaw, Alberta, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at the age of 64 years. She will be truly missed by family and friends.

Carolyn is survived by her son Terry Cummings of Edmonton; daughter Sharon (Matthew) Young of Pritchard, BC; mother Dorothy Kraft; brothers Larry (Tess) Kraft of Ponoka, Wayne (Evelyn) Kraft of Ferintosh, Allen Kraft of Ponoka; and sister Dorlene (David) Banks of Drayton Valley.

She was predeceased by her father Arnold Kraft and her sister Sheila Kraft.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Louise Jensen Care Centre in Camrose, Stollery Children’s Hospital or to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation.

The family wishes to thank to the staff at the Louise Jensen Care Centre who provided exceptional nursing care to Carolyn during her stay at long term care. The staff showed kindness and compassion to Carolyn and were always welcoming to her family and friends. Such devotion to those in need will not be forgotten. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com.

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APRIL 30TH

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Welcomed with love by Rory, Kathy, Brody & Maisie

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

Neighborhood Place 5201 - 49 Ave., Ponoka For more info 403-783-4557

ALATEEN

Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m.

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

403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371

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

MORE INFO & TICKETS:

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First market of the Season!

Wednesday, May 4 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Ponoka Arena Curling g Rink Proceeds from the May 50/50 will be donated to Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society

FREE COFFEE & CAKE MAY 11 For tables or more information call

403-783-6776

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MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local job placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details!

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Sales & Distributors

830

LTC Inc

Telephone Sales

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

52 Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka.

403-783-4347 403-783-3442

Agents to take incoming and outgoing sales calls and provide quality customer service. $11.75/ hr+ commissions+benefits Submit resume to: resume@ letstalkconnections.ca

LTC Inc

in Innisfail is seeking an

Executive Sales

Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

Manager responsible for developing a sales team to manage sales and service throughout Alberta.

Responsible for team management, nurturing accounts, maintaining customer service, overall revenue and profitability.

Salary+benefits based on experience $75,000 - $100,000/yr.

Please forward your resume in confidence to: resume@ letstalkconnections.ca

Trades

850

OIL-BERTA CONSTRUCTION. Position available for Experienced H.D. Mechanic. Maintaining aggregate and heavy equipment. Good facilities. Please send resumes to: Email: oilbertacats @xplornet.com.

Fax 780-674-2496.

TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300

Ponoka

Ponoka

HUGE GARAGE SALE

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE

Thurs, Apr 28 – 9am – 8pm Fri, Apr 29 – 10am – 6pm Sat, Apr 30 – 10am – 5pm

PONOKA FARMER’S MARKET

Medical

in Innisfail is seeking

RED DEER COLLEGE STUDENTS $10 ADULTS $25

(4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121.

“Dedicated service since 1906”

Two little hands, Two little feet, Now our family is delightfully complete.

Meetings

Call toll free 1-877-223-3311 or Local 403-309-3300

BURGAR FUNERAL HOME CAMROSE & DAYSLAND

Births

52

Honda riding mower, 17hp garden tractor & tiller, Garden tools, antiques, household items, car tires & accessories, plus more!

Hwy 53 east to Scott Road (Rge Rd 251) #424029

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

Sat., April 30 9am – 4pm Sun., May 1 9am – 4pm

105 Northstar Crescent Morning Meadows WATCH FOR SIGNS Rimbey #22 PARKLAND BLVD. PARKLAND BEACH, Apr. 29 & 30 Fri. & Sat. 10-6 Some antiques

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

850

Trades

Misc.

Help

880

PLUMBING

Site Construction Manager Required

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Currently accepting applications for RTM site construction manager located in Red Deer, AB. We are looking for an individual with proven ability to organize and lead contractors and possibly a small crew in our new RTM location.

Preference will be given to anyone with Construction Journeyman certification. Valid drivers license is required.

Send resume to: kvolk@ championhomes.com.

Only those considered will be contacted.

Business Opportunities

Al York

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

870

GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided.

Protected territories.

Interest free financing.

Full details. Call now 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM

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Misc.

Help

LIKE to camp? Canyon Creek Golf & Camping, 14 km northeast of Rocky, is looking for a mature, responsible Campground Host. Pls. phone 1-403-845-5001 for details.

CONCRETE SERVICES

WETASKIWIN READY MIX •

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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

TREE SERVICE

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

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

403.396.7623

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Positions Wanted

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EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE ANY TYPE OF WORK BIG or Small 403-352-0570

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Classified Advertising

Partt Ti P Time & C Casuall E Employment l t Opportunities Ideal for Retired or Semi-Retired Guard positions with the Commissionaires at the RCMP Detachment in Ponoka.

Guards/Matrons are responsible for the monitoring and well-being of prisoners while in the care of the Police.

Applicants must pass enhanced clearance check, be capable of working independently and shift work.

First Aide and CPR is an asset.

Please contact Cst. Adams Al-Kadri at the RCMP Ponoka Detachment for an application (403) 783-4472

Hamilton’s requires Garden Centre Help This is a two month full time (40+ hours a week) position with variable hours dependent on weather Minimum of every other weekend required.

Gardening experience an asset.

Apply with resume to Customer Service.

4502 – 50 Street State on resume applying for Garden Center job

Hammy’s SPIRIT S requires

PART TIME HELP 2 or 3 days per week Hours: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Apply with resume to: Hammy’s Spirits Bay 5, 4502 50 Street

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

Auctions

1530

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

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

31 FULLY SERVICED LAKE LOTS - Murray Lake, Saskatchewan.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 27 in Saskatoon. Lots range from 0.28 +/- to 0.35 +/- acres. Brennan LeBlanc: 306-280-4878; rbauction.com/realestate.

AUCTIONS: Sat., May 7/16, High Prairie Forest Products, High Prairie, Alberta. Equipment & unused heavy truck parts. Sat., May 14/16, Mar Val Promotions, Falher, Alberta. Barudan embroidery machines, store fixtures & clothing.

For more info visit ironhorseauctions.ca.

AUTO TOOL Surplus Auction. Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. Autos, tools, trailers, surplus, benches, tents, pressure washers. Scribner Auction, 121 - 15 Ave. (Hwy 14), Wainwright, Alberta.

780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS

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

403-304-7770

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

BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

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

OVERHEAD DOORS

Gerald & Tina Owners

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

403-783-2454 CARPENTRY

Worth While Carpentry Services Since 1999

• Finishing • Stairs • Decks • Basement Framing • Exterior Carpentry & more Brian Worth 403-302-1518 (cell) 403-783-4728 (office)

BOTTLE DEPOT

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

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

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

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

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

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016

DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

Business and Services Directory Misc.

Services

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

DENTAL CARE

403-783-5225

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

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

“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

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

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•

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

35

$

PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge

Call 403-783-3311 HEATING

Fencing

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

ACRE FENCING Supply & Install CHAIN LINK Residential, Industrial & Commercial.

42 years experience.

Located in Leduc Serving All of Alberta.

780-986-0267 FENCE WAREHOUSE SUPPLY ONLY Chain link, Wood and Barbed Wire.

Buy Direct From the Manufacturer James @ 780-803-6491, Scott @ 780-668-8940.

Well Drilling

Tell them Danny Hooper sent you

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

1315

1290

1370

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

Call 1-888-263-8254.

1430

Yard Care

THE ROTOTILLER GUY Rototilling Services & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957

1350

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

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

Misc.

Services

1290

New, dependable, affordable Inglis & Whirlpool household appliances.

1400

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

Roofing

403-783-6272 Unplanned www.clinkerskennels.ca pregnancy may be CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To difficult to face. place your ad phone 1-877223-3311 We care. For confidential help call Rental 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.) Misc

New Appliances Needed?

1290

Need a

403-307-4691

INT • EXT RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit.

Sale Ad in the Classified $20,000 lump sum cheque.

Disability Tax Credit. section and make quick cash.

Expert Help: Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.

1-844-453-5372.

Misc.

Services

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

Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less).

Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com

(403) 783-1944 4204 38 Street Ponoka, AB T4J 1A8

1260

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS

SIMPLE! It’s simple to run a Garage

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

CCA Award #1 Paralegal.

A+ BBB Reputation.

26 Years Experience.

Open Mon. - Sat

Rick Bonnett

• Underground Irrigation • All Makes/Models • Expocrete Retaining Walls

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

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

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

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

IRRIGATION Ponoka Irrigation

1169

If you have just moved into a new home, or have a new baby, it’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

Pet Services

F.J.B. PAINTING

Personal Services The Most Famous Basket in the World

403.346.7777

1310

Quality First Always • Free Quotes

Home Support for Seniors • Cooking • Cleaning • Companionship

Misc.

Services “Committed to your comfort”

1060

At home or a facility

Painters/ Decorators

fjbpainting@hotmail.com

HELPING HANDS

Legal Services

This space could be yours for

1290

Bringing you Gifts & Greetings

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Caregivers

DENTAL CLINIC

Auctions

Berni's

Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636 Welding

1410

WITH

CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311

Welding

1410

FERRYBANK WELDING FOR SALE

• CALF SHELTERS • FENCE LINE • HORSE SHELTERS FEEDERS • CORRAL PANELS • FREE STANDING • SILAGE FEEDERS WINDBREAKERS

We deliver & install your purchases.

403-783-4880 1400

Well Drilling

WATER WELL

1400 but short of cash??

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

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

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

Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator

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

Aspartxrick@gmail.com P.S. We also drill for people who aren’t short of cash

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

EquipmentMisc.

1620

ING R P S ALE 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

EquipmentHeavy

and Appliance Service

Well Drilling

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY & SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

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

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.

Call 780-951-0199

Levi 403-963-1252 Joey 403-588-4212

Refrigeration

1530

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

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

1630

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

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

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

Firewood

1660

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch.

Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

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

1760

DISCOUNT SENIORS medical alarm - Monitored 24 hours, free equipment.

Just pay for the monitoring.

Less than $1. per day. Call toll free for more information 1-888-865-5130 or www.LifeAssure.com.

ONE TIME AD. Alberta wide - Stump grinding, postholes, double thick sod sales installation, 3-6 ft. spruce pine trees, mail order: 1-3 ft. starter trees, firewood. Text 403-846-3417.

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.

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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

This space could be yours for

35

$

PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge

Call 403-783-3311

Misc. for Sale

1760

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.

400OT STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Clear out pricing in effect now!” 20X20 $5,444.

25X26 $6, 275. 30X30 $8,489. 32X34 $10,328.

42X50 $15,866. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

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

Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

Dr. Bruce Wine

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

Doug Casey

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Livestock

2100

BULLS FOR SALE

Can do trees up to 15” wide

1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452

VETERINARY SERVICES

CHARLOIS bulls, Red Angus bulls, Red Angus X Simmental 780-582-2254 Forestburg 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.

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

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

RED & BLACK ANGUS & HEREFORD Semen Tested Calving Ease and Performance Bulls

2140

Horses

FARRIER

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

Pasture/Land Wanted

VETERINARY SERVICES

2100

Livestock

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

Grain, Feed Hay

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.

Seed 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.

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

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

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

FOR RENT in Co-Op Subdivison 1200 sq ft home with garage Appliances incl

$1150/mnth plus D.D. plus utilities 780-289-5356

Available May 1 3 bdrm house, 2 bath, with garage $1300/mnth utilities incl 403-790-6011 PONOKA: 5 bdrm. duplex close to all amenities.

Avail. Immed.

403-704-1221

2080

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$35 per week this space could be yours!

Plus $2.25 webcharge

403-783-3311

Auctions

1530

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic For Rent #3000 - #3200 Houses/ Duplexes

3020

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

Suites

3060

Available May 1 Large 2 bdrm walkout suite, Bath & 1/2. $950/mnth utilities incl 403-790-6011 Available immediately Bachelor suite $700/mnth utilities incl 403-790-6011

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

ONE & TWO BDRM APTS FOR RENT Close to schools Includes heat & garbage Rent $700 - $775/mnth Call Irene at

403-913-5550 FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA. TV & utils. incld. $550/mo.

403-963-0204

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

WATER WELL SERVICE

Call Mark at Matejka Farms 403-783-9857 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

VETERINARY SERVICES

• Floater • Pasture • Crop • Sprayer • Hayland Land • Tillage - Kello Disk - Lemkin

403-704-4333

PONOKA 1 bdrm. apt. water included, power is extra, next to firehall.

Laundry on site. Rent $625+ DD avail. May 1.

403-392-7450

ECKLUND

Water Well Service

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

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

Roommates Wanted

3080

SHARED accommodation in Rimbey for 58 year old woman who travels extensively. Need kitchen privileges and desire covered motorcycle parking. Contact CFernie.CA@gmail.com or phone/text Christine Fernie at 902-309-9420.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

35 PER WEEK. $

PLUS

$2.25 WEBCHARGE

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016 Money To Loan

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

FOR SALE by Tender.

Fairview farm/acreage.

Open House, Friday, April 29, Noon - 8 p.m. Contact Dawn Spicer 1-780-835-8651 or DawnSpicer@gpremax.com.

On Cummings Lake Pt.NW 10-82-3W6M.

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.

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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

5080

BY JACLYN BERRY

Ponoka Jubilee Library is super pumped to be running a fundraiser BBQ tomorrow afternoon, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Brick. Andrew Middleton from The Brick has kindly arranged for the BBQ to happen, with all of the proceeds going directly to the library. We will have hotdogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers with all the fixins’ available for purchase, so come on down to see us, support your local library and get a tasty lunch. We hope to see lots of friendly faces.

Don’t forget about our ‘Ponoka Friends of the Library Society’ annual general meeting tomorrow evening, starting at 7 p.m. at the library. We are always looking for new members who are willing to volunteer a little of their time to help raise awareness

of the library, and work on some fundraising campaigns. At the AGM, the executives will be appointed for the next year, and upcoming plans will be discussed. Everyone is welcome, we’ll have some treats for nibbling, and lots of great camaraderie.

Looking for a great Mother’s Day gift for the special woman in your life? Come talk to us about our ‘Mother’s Day Spa’ being held on Saturday, May 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. There are manicure, pedicure, facial and make-up packages available for a fee, and we will be providing food and drinks to enjoy, as well as door prizes to be won. So why not spoil your mom, wife, sister, grandmother, mother-in-law, or yourself that day, while helping support a local business.

We’re happy to collaborate with Ponoka Adult Learning and Family Literacy as they present ‘My First Book’, a program where parents or caregivers and their babies (up to 18 months) share books together and learn how literacy helps promote family relationships. It will be held Tuesday mornings 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., May 10, 17, 24 and 31. Snacks will be provided. This program is

Letters Global warming has The truth about carbon tax: It works nothing to do with carbon Dear Editor,

4090

Manufactured Homes

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Financial #4400 - #4430

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

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Public Notice #6000

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

6010 INVITATION TO TENDER

Public Notices

Carbon tax for Alberta is unavoidable. In fact, it appears if the provinces don’t implement the tax, then the federal government, who made a climate change commitment in Paris, will. The future of our children depends on it.

The carbon tax is controversial, especially with right wing Albertans and parties, but the shocking truth is it actually works.

The Wildrose Party claims the tax will ‘destroy jobs and growth’, ‘will cost municipalities, industries,’ and ‘it will cost the average family $ 1,000/year.’

The latest numbers from Statistics Canada show, however, that B.C.’s carbon tax, implemented since 2008, has been a real environmental and financial success: B.C. has the lowest income tax in Canada, (the taxpayers are coming out ahead), its GDP has outperformed the rest of Canada since 2008, fuel use has decreased by 16 per cent, and the tax is far from being a job-killer. B.C.’s success story with the carbon tax has earned the province worldwide praise.

Part of the NDP’s climate leadership plan is to replace the 18 coal fired power plants in Alberta to lighten the provinces carbon foot print. Ontario phased out their last coal fired power plant in 2014 and therefore has a significant improvement in air quality. Alberta has the worst air quality in Canada; in fact, recent newscasts told us that an Alberta child ends up in emergency every 30 min. with respiratory problems.

Why is the Wildrose Party so against the NDP’s green ‘Climate Leadership Plan’ and carbon tax?

When you look beyond the political rhetoric, both plans have proven to be financially and environmentally successful.

Ilse Quick Lacombe

On demolition of house and garage at

For information on tender call 403-783-6168 or mail tender to Site 15, Box 9 RR1, Ponoka, AB. T4J 1R1

Dear Editor, I agree with Mr. Dyer in his last week’s article on one point: Climate change is non-linear. That is simply stating the obvious since climate is always changing, usually in totally unpredictable ways. The idea that this represents an emergency is much less convincing.

Short term predictions are futile when considered against the Earth’s 4.6-billion-year existence, but let’s consider just the last 2000 years. During that relatively brief period, we had the Roman Warming Period with the earth even warmer than today, followed by the Dark Ages which were cooler. Then the Medieval Warming Period with temperatures at least as high as today, then the Little Ice Age that drove the Vikings out of Greenland. Not one of these events can be attributed to human activity. The last 300 years have gradually warmed by about 1 degree Celsius but this began a century before the general use of fossil fuels. Consider this – practically none of the students in high school today have seen any measurable warming in their lifetimes.

Carbon dioxide has had little or no correlation with temperature fluctuations. Does it seem probable that a colorless, odourless gas, essential for plant life, which represents a mere .04 percent of the atmosphere, can drive climate change practically all by itself?

Life on Earth is made possible by the Sun, which we orbit, sometimes slightly nearer, sometimes slightly further away. Periodically the sun shoots immense flares of burning gases toward us. Has anyone sat beside a camp fire? Do you see any similarities?

The climate is affected by thousands of factors, most of which we have very limited or, more often, no knowledge of at all. It’s time to stop listening to alarmists and do your own research. You will be surprised to learn that for real world scientists, the science is far from settled.

Terry Hamre

Ponoka County briefs

5111 – 52 Ave., Ponoka Tender would involve demolition and removal of all structures including all concrete.

FREE, but please register with Ponoka Adult Learning and Family Literacy. Phone number: 403-783-3285.

Back by popular demand, we have a ‘Great Wines under $25/Bottle’ on Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m. We will be tasting four reds, four whites, and one dessert wine, as well as enjoying tasty meats, cheeses, fruits, chocolates, and dessert. Space is limited and tickets are already 20 per cent sold, so be sure to come to the library to pick up yours soon. Please contact the library if you have any questions about fees or the wine tasting itself, we can be reached at 403-783-3843. All participants must be of legal age.

We are offering another non-restricted and restricted firearms safety course on June 12, starting at 8 a.m. Go to www.albertafirearmscourse.com for more information or call Luke Peters at 403-741-9898. The last one filled up very quickly, so make sure you save your spot soon.

Coming soon: ‘Troublemaker’, a thrilling, fast-paced novel of romantic suspense from sensational New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda Howard.

continued from page 22 Tax defaults Cutforth provided council with an update on the situation surrounding the $440,000 in backtaxes owed by a resource company that has fallen into receivership.

It’s been learned the company could soon be sold to a new owner, however, that potential new owner wouldn’t be on the hook for

the taxes owing. Although, Cutforth stated the county’s lawyer explained they have a decent argument that the county would have priority over any other creditors in the bankruptcy due to wording in the Municipal Government Act. “However, that has been untested so a judge still has to decide on that,” added Cutforth, so there remains a chance the county may not see any of that money.

He also told council a second company has fallen into bankruptcy and owes about $4.600 in taxes, but owes more to another 11 counties in the province, which indicates to Cutforth that this is now a much bigger problem and has approached the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC) to see if they will get involved in the legal fight instead of each individual county having to go it alone.

Cruise

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Into

ALL UNITS CLEARLY PRICED TO MOVE – COME DETAILED AND FILLED WITH GAS! 2012 FOCUS HATCHBACK T1137A

99 B/W 72MTHS

$

SALE

2012 FOCUS SE SEDAN

great mileage 89000 km

9,500

$

43900 km T1147A

99 B/W 72MTHS

$

SALE

2012 FOCUS SEL SEDAN

113 B/W 72MTHS

SALE

13,900

$

12,400

$

199 B/W 72MTHS

$

SALE

24,852

$

T1292A

SALE

25,991

$

T0912A

214 B/W 72MTHS

$

SALE

2013 F150 FX4 CREW CAB

SALE

36,900

$

12,995 39800 km

C1465A

175 B/W 84MTHS

$

SALE

$

24,900 2015 EDGE SEL leather, roof etc., low kms

26,895

P0581

245 B/W 84MTHS

$

SALE

$

L0587

352 B/W 72MTHS

$

SALE

loaded, 41652 km

36,900

$

30,900

2015 F350 PLATINUM CREW CAB

2013 EDGE SPORT

T1556A

265 B/W 84MTHS

$

loaded, 104000 km

2014 EXCAPE SE AWD

fully loaded 94695 km

$

77000 km

$

SALE

2011 EXPLORER LTD.

94800 km

209 B/W 72MTHS

188 B/W 48MTHS

$

L0536 15675 KM

2011 F150 FX4 CREW CAB $

T1302B

2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LT AWD

L0585A 49900 km

$

2008 ESCAPE LTD.

T1261A 59419 km

359 B/W 96MTHS

$

SALE

57,900

$

DISCLOSURE L0536 2014 CHEV EQUINOX SALE PRICE 24852.00 PLUS ADMIN FEE OF 499.00 AMVIC FEE 6.25 PLUS 5% GST (PAYMENTS INCLUDE ALL TAX AND FEES) FINANCED OVER 72 MONTHS AT 4.99% PAYMENT BI/WEEKLY TOTAL INTEREST OF 4280.89 TOTAL OBLIGATION $30,927 OAC

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