Ponoka News, May 11, 2016

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 68, No. 19 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Sports

Ponoka soccer in winning streak Story on page 29

Reflections

Celebrating eight decades of Ponoka Stampede legends Story on page 5

Boot Drive Eliza Groeneveld of Ponoka Victims Services collects a donation from one of the many generous motorists that stopped during the fundraising boot drive held on Thursday, May 5 along Highway 2A in Ponoka.

Alongside Victims Services volunteers were members of the Ponoka Fire Department and Ponoka RCMP, who raised more than $18,000 in three hours. Please see our story on page 2.

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Community comes through for Fort Mac big time

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Ponoka students take active part in relief effort MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS Willing to help the relief efforts for the Fort McMurray evacuees and using their connections with a province-wide Facebook group called Berta Boys & Babes, a group of Ponoka Secondary Campus students took urgently needed relief supplies to two small communities over the weekend after successfully fundraising within the community.

One member of the group, Alex Mercer, told Ponoka News that they had raised some $1,500 in donations

to purchase toiletries, diapers, baby food, pet food and picked up a donation of water from Lacombe before driving first to Wandering River and then Boyle, two of the communities that were not registered as shelter for the evacuees from the massive wildfire.

He said after setting out on Friday, May 6, when the school was off for students, they first drove to Wandering River and left some of the aid supplies there before heading to Boyle and returned to Ponoka on Saturday evening.

“We slept in our trucks in the median on the highway on Friday night,”

said Mercer.

The group consisted of Ashley Ancion, the lead contact with the Facebook group, Jeremie Key, Shawn Leonard and Mercer, all of whom took their trucks for the drive and they were joined in the effort by Josh Nobles, Nick Roy, Ty Ancion, Lorne Simms and Kyle Jesse.

Mercer said they would like to continue their efforts to support the relief work. Reminded that officials are asking no more aid material to be donated, he said they were going to target small communities which were not registered as shelters.

Area residents and those driving through Ponoka on Highway 2A near the Tim Hortons made it known they wanted to help support the residents of Fort McMurray who were forced to evacuate the city last week as fire raged and eventually destroyed a significant chunk of the community.

Members of the Ponoka Fire Department in conjunction with Ponoka RCMP and Ponoka Victim Services held a boot drive for donations in support of the relief efforts on Thursday, May 5 for those displaced by the fire and ended up spending three hours on the road taking donations.

The time was well spent with more than $18,300 collected, which brought the total raised for the relief effort to just over $20,200, with the addition of the amount collected in an account set up at Servus Credit Union.

The initiative began through a discussion by members of the Ponoka Tri-Services agency following the success that was had last fall with a charity checkstop. Although, no one was quite prepared for how well received the boot drive would end up being.

“We were absolutely surprised,” said Miranda Pinksen, executive director of Ponoka Victim Services in an interview on Monday, May 9.

“It demonstrates what a giving attitude. This is a phenomenal amount for the size of community Ponoka is.”

Pinksen explained many of the people that drove through didn’t know about the fundraiser, but wanted to do something to help those in need from Fort McMurray.

“They dug in and gave whatever they could,” she stated. “However, there were people that saw what we put out on Facebook and came prepared specifically to donate.” continued on page 3

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Woman dies in head-on collision PONOKA NEWS STAFF Emergency crews responded to a serious collision east of Ponoka on Highway 53 early Thursday, May 5.

The collision occurred 2 kms east of Range Road 250 where an eastbound pickup collided head-on with a westbound sedan. The 27-year-old female driver of the car, believed to be from Bashaw, and the sole occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the Ponoka Fire Department and emergency crews attended the scene of a car and motorcycle collision Friday, May 6 just west of No Frills on Highway 53 in town limits. It is believed there were minor injuries in the collision.

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The 29-year-old male driver of the truck had to be extricated by members of the Ponoka County East District Fire Department.

He was transported via ground ambulance to a local hospital, but has since been transported to an Edmonton hospital with serious injuries. His condition is stable.

Traffic was diverted on Highway 53 from 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. The RCMP collision analyst from Red Deer attended the scene and is assisting with this investigation.

The cause of this collision remains under investigation, all factors are being reviewed.

Break and enter Ponoka RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter to a business on May 2.

The store owner arrived on scene at approximately 8:50 a.m. and saw that the door on the south side was damaged sometime during the night.

When the complainant went inside, he found that the office door was damaged and open. Several items were missing from inside the office as well as approximately $1,800 in cash. The file is currently under investigation.

Theft of ATV Police are looking into the theft of an ATV and trailer on May 6 from a residence on 58 Avenue Close.

The ATV and trailer had been moved 50 feet from the driveway. There was a lock on the hitch, which could be why suspects were not able to go very far with the property, say police. The file is also currently under investigation.

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She did add that as the tragedy was still unfolding and plenty of unknowns remained, people’s emotions came to the forefront when it came to donating.

In addition to the cash, many people provided donations of water, diapers and other items that were taken up to Edmonton on Friday in a couple of truckloads.

“In the short term, most of the people going through this are still in a state of shock and are in need of support as some are going to have to start over - maybe in Fort McMurray and maybe in a new place,” Pinksen stated.

“This is a life changing traumatic event with a number of questions that are left unanswered, which effects people emotionally, physically and psychologically. You will start to see more and more of a need for mental health services as people begin the process of having to move forward with their lives.

“For those that need to make a permanent change, as not everyone will be able to go back due to financial and other reasons, there are going to be costs and various supports necessary in their new community including that seed funding they need to restart their lives be it a damage deposit,

new licence and so on.”

For anyone that believes they need help in dealing with the event, Pinksen said you should access the available resources by calling either the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877303-2642 or Health Link Alberta at 811.

That’s also why donating is so important, as many of those longer term costs still aren’t known added Pinksen.

Meanwhile, Ponoka has also been doing other things to help out.

There have been several offers through social media of people willing to take donated items and transport them to where they are needed along

with some Fort McMurray residents being housed in the community and getting some assistance with personal items as well as food and clothing.

That being said, the need for donated items is beginning to overwhelm some agencies and evacuation centres so Pinksen said there are a few things people wanting to support the effort to remember.

The best ways people can help are by providing donations to the Ponoka Food Bank and to Old MacDonald Kennels or by giving to the Ponoka Fire Department Relief Aid Fund account at Servus Credit Union. “(Victim Services) will

access the food bank for emergency food and as Old MacDonald are providing a week for free for evacuee pets - with some already there - they need supplies including food, carriers, beds, grooming items, etc,” Pinksen said.

“As well, we want those evacuees who we know are here that they can access these and any other services they may need through us. We have the ability to reach out to all the community organizations including the Red Cross and the community as a whole to get the assistance required.”

Ponoka Victim Services can be contacted at 403783-6539 or 403-848-4559.

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On May 6, at approximately 3:52 p.m. a sheriff with the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit on Highway 2 noticed the driver of a black Mitsubishi acting nervous. It was observed that the driver immediately averted his eyes and looked straight ahead when the sheriff drove up alongside.

The officer ran the licence plate and noted that the registered owner of the vehicle was a suspended driver.

The driver, who is from Wheatland County, was charged with driving while unauthorized and failing to surrender cancelled motor vehicle document to the registrar.

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The tongue: A potential for disaster

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If you are like most Albertans, you have probably been preoccupied this week on what has been going on in Fort McMurray.

I don’t think any of us can really grasp the amount of physical damage and economic and social upheaval this fire has and will cost.

I think all of us are curious as to what really started this fire. I haven’t heard

yet, but I do know one thing, it doesn’t take much to get something like this going.

A few years ago, I was on a canoe camp in northern Saskatchewan this time of year. As we paddled toward a portage, a dry thunderstorm out of nowhere came through, and a bolt of lightning hit near us up on the shore.

By the time we finished our portage, water bombers were already working that fire. The following year, we were surprised at how widespread the damage from that little bolt of lightning had become.

We used to have a song we sang around campfires that had this line in it: “It only takes a spark to get a fire going.” That song was about God’s love, and the potential of good it can bring out. I think we have seen some of that potential as countless acts of kindness have been poured out on our fellow Albertans this week. But, getting back to the fire, it doesn’t take much for a spark of evil to do its damage either.

The Bible likens fire to the potential that we have

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our tongues, and the Bible speaks of a mind that is submitted to and renewed

by God. Paul tells us in Romans 12:2: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

What he is talking about is the idea of giving our lives completely to God, so that he sets the course of our lives. When this happens, our tongues can be used for healing, to speak peace, to spew out wisdom and blessing, honor and praise. In other words, our tongues are used for what they were created for in the first place – to glorify God. When we look back at dangerous fires, we always think of prevention.

What could we have done?

Maybe something could have stopped the Beast before it happened. Maybe.

As far as our tongue is concerned, there is something we can do and we should consider doing it before it is too late.

1:30 p.m. There will be a discussion about different eye conditions, preventative measures along with various treatments. Other dates are May 22 at the Ponoka United Church at 10:30 a.m. and on May 29 at St Mary’s Anglican Church at 10 a.m. The White Caners’ representative, Sue Bomen will speak during the regular church services. All are welcome

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in our tongues to do damage. It says in James 3:5-6: “Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue is also a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.”

These days, with social media, the potential for damage and destruction by our tongues is as real as the present wildfire potential in the boreal forest. I am pretty sure every one of us realizes this and maybe we have seen it. With a click of a keyboard, lies can be spread like wildfire and lives are destroyed. I have seen this happen, sad to say, even in churches. And like the fires of McMurray, they can become “The Beast” – almost unstoppable.

The Bible’s solution for a runaway tongue is simple – it needs to be controlled.

And the best way of controlling a runaway wildfire is to not let it start up in the first place.

Our own minds control

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A Ponoka senior on the hook for over $1,000 in furnace duct cleaning is getting a refund on some of the work.

After Ponoka News reported on March 9 that Elsie Unger, 83, had to pay Edmonton Indoor Clean Air $1,015.35 for duct and furnace cleaning, the company announced it is sending her a refund cheque of $417.90.

Company representative Steven Cowan said as a result of the billing practice during that sale, the company is implementing staff training in best practices for dealing with customers, especially seniors. He said the company came to an agreement with Unger and her son over the issue, which is why there was the refund.

It is believed that general furnace cleaning charges range in prices but is unclear if the first duct cleaning charge of $597.45 from the company is considered standard.

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Reflections of Ponoka

Celebrating eight decades of Ponoka Stampede legends

Photo from Crestomere/Sylvan Heights Heritage

Following service in WW1, George McKeddie of the Halfway Grove district excelled at Roman, chariot, and chuckwagon racing at local stampedes, and in 1922 won the Alberta Championship for bronc busting. After a serious wrist injury ended his rodeo career, McKeddie trucked livestock in the area and in 1936 served as the manager of the first official Ponoka Stampede.

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS If one was to turn back the clock to the bustling new Town of Ponoka in the roaring 20s, you would likely see horses and wagons moving along the dirt streets, folks strolling up and down the wooden sidewalks next to the many friendly businesses, a noisy steam train rolling past the massive grain elevators and into the CPR station, and maybe even a gala summer fair being hosted on Chipman Avenue.

These fairs were under the direction of the Ponoka Agricultural Society, who would eventually move the popular family fun events up to the present day location of our annual Ponoka Stampede.

Early accounts of the fairs included fun events such as horse and wagon races, games of chance, Indian

races, carnival rides, bronc busting, all sorts of food vendors, and of course a gala parade to kick the one day attraction. The Ponoka Sports Association was formed around 1920, and as activities continued up on the grounds people pleasing amenities such as a wooden covered grandstand, barns, and buildings were added to the spacious grounds.

That same year a rip-roaring stampede event was hosted as a fundraiser for the Ponoka Women’s Rest Room Association, which was very successful, and would be the humble beginnings for the organization and planning of the annual Ponoka Stampede on a hot weekend at the end of June.

A proud and colourful 80-year rodeo history The first official Ponoka Stampede was held in 1936 and local rodeo legend

George McKeddie, a WW1 veteran and 1922 Alberta Bronc Busting Champion was the first manager of the thrilling day-long family event that attracted hundreds of fans from town and districts onto the same grounds where it is still being hosted 80 years later.

By 1938, the attendance had zoomed to over 6000, and while the action slowed down a little over the war years, it took off again in the mid-40s as tough new rodeo stars emerged, the thrills and spills of chuckwagon racing hit the dusty track, and many more exciting events and attractions were added to please the avid fans.

Some of the early ‘rodeo legends’ from in and around the Ponoka district included Tim and Bud Davidson, the Doran boys, Ray Graham, Ray Tompkins, Tommy

Dorchester, Cliff/ Everett and Bill Vold, Harold Skaley, and countless others. Their riding and roping skills were honed on the local ranches as well as at the Ferrybank, Chesterwold, and Buck Lake Stampedes but one of the biggest thrills was the opportunity to ride in the hometown Ponoka Stampede. To take part in other rodeo events around the country these hardy cowboys often hitched a ride, or rode their own horse many miles for the chance to compete for a few bucks, a trophy, or a ribbon. Going into the 50s, prize money in the five major events of the now two-day Ponoka Stampede had reached $400, Harry Vold was bringing in the best and rankest stock available, new bleachers were added in 1952, and in 1955 the Ponoka Stampede Association proudly supported the 50th anniversary of the Town of Ponoka. All records were broken in 1956 when 10,000 fans attended the two-day event to cheer on 90 of the nation’s top rodeo stars and the first Stampede Queen was crowned, and then in 1959, 28,000 spectators took in the extended rodeo show-down, jamming into the new grandstands and facilities, and would always have a very special cheer for local rodeo stars such as the Butterfield boys, the Dodds family, the Volds, and many others that would toss their hats into the ring along the way.

As the Ponoka Stampede Association proudly prepares to host their 80th celebration from June 27th to July 3, 2016, their colorful June 30 10 a.m. parade theme will honour eight exciting decades of Stampede Legends. It will be another great opportunity for the thousands of family fans to enjoy the thrilling rodeo and wagon-racing action as well as the midway, entertainment, and so many other attractions. Along the way, we can look back and salute the sons and daughters and families of those early heroes who have so proudly carried on the Ponoka Stampede traditions as participants, contractors, avid promoters, association members, and

always willing volunteers, fans, and supportive community.

Through our Reflections and Remember When features in the Ponoka News, we will strive to share some of the countless memories from eight exciting decades of our Ponoka Stampede.

For those who may have

some of these great old photos and stories, we would love to feature them in our Ponoka News history section over the next month or so. Please bring them into the Ponoka News office to be scanned, or kindly email them to Mike Rainone at jrainone@telus.net or give me a call at 403-341-5750.

Remember When...

Drawing by Inge Sybrandi

This casual meeting on the infield fence of an early Ponoka Stampede of two great friends and Stampede legends Harry Vold on the left, and Tommy Dorchester. For countless decades Harry Vold has served as an auctioneer, a rodeo stock contractor, and an avid promoter and Manager of the Ponoka Stampede; while Tommy Dorchester became a fierce competitor in the daring Roman Riding and Chariot racing events at early Stampedes at a very early age, and would later become one the most decorated and successful Chuckwagon drivers in the world of rodeo!

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

Opinion

The message of the Fort McMurray blaze The wildfires that have been ravaging Fort McMurray area for more than a week are described as the costliest inferno Canada has ever seen.

After a week of expressed desperation and alarm about the area the fire could ultimately damage, some optimistic comments have finally started to emerge from provincial government and the firefighters. But until all is over, it will be a great mistake on the part of everybody involved to get complacent and drop their guard against the possibility of circumstances changing once again to flame the fire to expand to an even greater area.

While it is still too early to count the costs and to start to make plans to rebuild what has been destroyed by the fire, there are some early conclusions one can draw, conclusions that we should be proud of.

First, the timely and orderly evacuation of a city with a population of about 90,000 people under the threat of a raging fire without a single loss of life is a

remarkable achievement and all parties that have contributed to this success have to be congratulated. And here the credit goes not only to the public officials that have organized and implemented the evacuation, but also to the people of Fort McMurray, who have created no obstacles to the implementation of the hastily developed plans.

Secondly, primarily Albertans, but also all Canadians have shown an admirable sense of solidarity and compassion: By Tuesday morning, within only a week of the start of the wildfires, the total of private donations to Canadian Red Cross had reached $60 million, a figure which will be matched dollar for dollar by the federal government.

But even more heartwarming were the hospitality, supportive approach and willingness of the local communities close to the area being evacuated: In a short time, so much relief supply was collected and donated that officials coordinating the assistance to the evacuees had to urge people to stop giving/bringing/sending in

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kind assistance.

Thirdly, we have also seen the level of efficiency the country’s emergency services have mastered. Within only two days, firefighting capacity was raised to almost maximum and officials declared that after that point what they needed was rain only and not more firefighters or equipment.

These are all positive elements of a disaster that we can praise ourselves for.

However, while we are giving ourselves a pat in the back, we should also be mindful of the circumstances that led to this massive catastrophe and think with cool heads on how to ensure, if it can ever be done, that such calamities will not repeat themselves in the future.

The reason a reference was made to “cool heads” is that a debate has already started with climate change deniers saying this wildfire has nothing to do with global warming. Whether they agree or disagree with the thought that the size and scope Fort McMurray disaster is a direct result of global warming, the fact

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remains that the months of March and April 2016 have been the hottest on record.

Scientists went on TV to explain that increased temperatures are sucking up the moisture of all vegetation, preparing the ground for wildfires to quickly spread. Statistics also show that this year looks likely to be the fourth successive year of above average wildfires impacting Canada. With increased drought and heat, we might be headed for a loss of greater areas of forest, which is scientifically proven to negatively affect the precipitation patterns, meaning we will have less and less snow and rain, which, in turn, will further erode our ability to fight the kind of fires that are still burning in the Fort McMurray area.

Some scientists describe forests as the lungs of the earth. If we don’t take proper measures to ensure the health of those lungs, we will be choking our living environment to extinction, slowly but steadily.

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Retired firefighter honoured for his service

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS One man’s dedication to his community for more than 20 years was recognized over the weekend.

Ponoka Fire Department Captain (retired) Bob Sorenson was honoured by the Government of Canada at a ceremony on Saturday, May 7 at the Kinsmen Community Centre with the Fire Services Exemplary Medal for 20 years of service to the community as a volunteer firefighter.

The medal, established in 1985 for both full-time and volunteer firefighters, symbolizes the dedication and sacrifices made by such individuals in serving as a member of the fire service.

Sorenson, who retired last year after 21 years with the department due to health complications, was hon-

oured in receiving the medal and more than a bit taken aback by the nature of the overall recognition - which included a powerpoint presentation focused on his career and family as well as luncheon.

“I didn’t expect half of the stuff that was done for me today,” said an obviously emotional Sorenson following the presentation and speeches.

“There was a great turnout of family and friends and it was a very nice presentation to see all the trucks parked outside when I arrived. I’ve been honoured to serve with everyone I have been with during my time and I would still be there if not due to my health.”

Sorenson still gets the itch when he hears a siren or the crackle of the radio for a call, but has to be satisfied with

Retired Capt. Bob Sorenson (left) receives his 20 year Fire Services Exemplary Medal and certificate from Ponoka Mayor Rick Bonnett (centre) and Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr at the ceremony at the Kinsmen Community Centre on Saturday, May 7.

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listening in.

“I still want to jump up and go,” he added, noting he couldn’t really pinpoint any one individual over his career.

Ponoka Fire Chief Jaime Wilkinson along with Ponoka Mayor Rick Bonnett and Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr spoke during the presentation, with Bonnett and Orr pinning on Sorenson’s medal and handing him the certificate on behalf of the government and the Alberta Office of the Fire Commissioner, who were not able to attend due to the ongoing crisis in Fort McMurray.

Another firefighter was also honoured for his service that day, current Assistant Chief Rob Fearon was presented the Alberta Emergency Service medal for 12 years of being on the Ponoka Fire Department.

Fearon, who has now served for 13 years, said it was an absolute honour to be recognized, but that this day was all for Bob. “This was special,” Fearon stated, “but today was more about Bob than me. I have known him for a long time, so I was glad to be a part of this. Though, being able to hang around and earn that respect of your peers like Bob, that’s what makes me the proudest.”

Meanwhile in his introduction, Chief Wilkinson spoke of the commitment of both men along with that of all volunteer firefighters, noting the job is filled with accomplishment and sacrifices of which Sorenson and Fearon did a lot of. ”We have missed birthdays, anniversaries, holiday dinners and family time.

We depend on our spouses

to keep life running in our homes while we are out helping people we may or may not know, and we do it proudly,” he said.

Mayor Bonnett spoke about both men being outstanding citizens of Ponoka and thanked them each for their service.

“Our volunteer firefighters give generously of their time, often putting themselves in dangerous situations to protect the citizens of our Town and for that we offer a heartfelt thank you for your continued service to the community,” he stated.

And specifically about

Sorenson, he added, “The dedication and passion he passed along through the fire department also went into other volunteering - like raising money through a hockey tournament in support of cancer, something I know was near and dear to his heart.”

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

School board finds final savings for budget

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS There was a bit more shaving to be done by Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) to achieve a balanced budget for the next school year.

At the WCPS board meeting on Thursday, May 5, trustees were informed that staff had found the additional $147,000 in savings needed to bring the budget into line with provincial guidelines for no deficit budgets for school boards.

The board has been faced with the task of slashing $2.6 million for the 201617 school year.

Acting superintendent Jayson Lovell explained that staff found another $30,000 that could be

saved from the operations of the inclusive learning services area to go along with some $60,000 through reductions to educational program subsidies that the division had been providing over the regular provincial funding levels for those programs.

There were also further savings found through a review of the expenses for educational assistants.

Lovell stated there was a miscalculation in their original figures, so when the adjusted figures were used the money found help the division meet their target.

The board will now wait until next month to formally approve the budget.

Off to Europe Trustees unanimously approved a request

from Ponoka Secondary Campus for an international trip next year with the main focus being the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge.

The tour, which will take place from March 22 to April 1, 2017, will make stops in London, Vimy and Flanders in France as well as Florence, Italy.

Being part of the trip will enable students to complete five credits through the Travel and Tourism course modules.

In addition, students will visit the grave sites of the five locals that are memorialized at Vimy.

Communications Lovell informed trustees that administration is looking into developing an overall communications strategy and plan

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for the division, though the outline being explored doesn’t at the moment include a new job opening within WCPS. “Things are changing with the way we communicate and with the role of a communications officer, which have had in the past in the division,” Lovell said.

“We felt now is the best opportunity to explore all of our options, given the changing technology and finding the absence of that communications role somewhat challenging.”

However, Lovell added that the present budget situation would make it difficult to bring someone on board to do the job and that it could be developed on a contract basis, but also stated that may not be the best either given the nature of the job needed to be carried out.

Lovell said the plan will be worked on and brought to the board over the next few months with the hope the plan, and possible position, would be in place this fall.

Three-year plan Trustees completed an exercise during the meeting to assist in developing priorities for the division in a number of areas for inclusion in their threeyear plan.

This was just one of the steps take in the past two months to put together a draft that will be finalized in October.

The plan does focus on facilities, but also establishes priorities for educational and administrative goals the board would like to achieve over time.

Students educated on effects of drug use

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Illegal drug use can have side effects that last a lifetime was the message communicated to Ponoka’s secondary school students in a recent presentation.

In an effort to educate youths on the negative effects of illegal drugs and what they look like, RCMP school resource officer (SRO) Cst. Jackie Tessel, spoke with Grade 7 to 9 students at Ponoka Secondary Campus Friday, April 29.

Students have been asking questions about what to look out for and Tessel was able to provide answers to those questions, proving the benefits of having a SRO on site.

“Knowledge is power. The more you know the better you’ll be,” said Tessel.

She suggests it is better for youths to understand the inherent risks associated with drug use rather than going in without any knowledge. One example is if teenagers go to a house party and are offered something illegal such as methamphetamine or cocaine, “They know why they should be saying ‘no.’”

Tessel presented a slide show of some of the different types of drugs and their effects but took more time answering questions and helped clarify misconceptions.

One drug that continues to be a problem is methamphetamine, which is a synthetic drug made up of antihistamines and other substances such as acetone products, commonly found in paint thinner and camp fuel. Making meth also creates toxic waste and is highly flammable during the production process.

Tessel says with increased meth use comes an increase in crime. The drug is a stimulant for the central nervous system that also causes paranoia and violence. Meth users are always chasing their first high, said Tessel and tend to increase how much they take as time goes on. The drug is also relatively easy to make.

“It’s actually gotten to the point in some places that they hide the medication,” she said, explaining concerns are growing that illegal drug production using over-thecounter medication is becoming commonplace.

Side effects are somewhat obvious for investigators who find when people use the drug they are jumpy, skittish and constantly picking at their face. “It causes your skin to crawl.”

Sleeping, eating and personal hygiene become secondary for people who are involved in drug abuse and there are instances where people have been found to be awake for 21 days. “That’s when psychosis starts settling in,” said Tessel.

Understanding drugs not only helps students realize the scope of damage but also investigators when dealing with users. There are certain ways drugs will affect a person: as a stimulant, as a depressant and as a hallucinogen.

Tessel says investigators generally look at three charges for individuals with drugs: possession of drugs, possession for the purpose of trafficking and manufacturing.

Each one comes with potential fines, probation and jail time.

To help students understand what to look out for, Tessel showed sealed samples and answered questions of youths.

I wish to inform you that I will conclude my practice at the Family Health Clinic on JUNE 23, 2016.

I want to thank you for your trust and support over the past 16 years.

My family and I will be relocating to Penticton, B.C. Your Medical records will remain at the Family Health Clinic.

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Explore Ponoka’s First Community Wellness Fair May 18 Health and wellness will be the theme at Ponoka’s first Community Wellness Fair being held at the Kinsmen Community Centre on May 18.

More than 20 vendors will set up booths promoting a wide range of services and programs that nurture physical and mental wellness in our community, including information about nutrition and volunteer opportunities in Ponoka.

The Town of Ponoka booth will feature information and drawings of the two new playgrounds being built in the Co-op and Westview (51 Ave. Close) neighborhoods of Ponoka this summer. We will also hand out copies of Ponoka’s new Community Program Guide (shown here) which is packed full of information about events and programs happening around town this spring and summer, including Canada Day activities and Ponoka Day in the Park.

Ponoka Aquaplex staff will also be at the Town booth promoting programs and activities at the pool over the next few months.

Ponoka Mosaic Mural Unveiling at 6 p.m.

At 6 p.m., the Town of Ponoka will unveil our community’s own Canada 150 Mosaic Mural made of hundreds of tiles painted by Ponoka youth and adults at community workshops being held throughout town from May 12 – 14th.

You are invited to stop by the Fair from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and explore the many health and wellness programs and services offered in Ponoka by the clubs, organizations and businesses that will be at the Fair.

The event is hosted by the Town of Ponoka.

Refreshments will be available. See you there!

~ FIRE REPORT ~ The County and Town of Ponoka are once again under a full fire ban due to dry conditions.

No open air fires are permitted, including in fire pits. All fire permits are suspended and no new permits will be issued. For updates on fire bans across Alberta, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca

Mock Vehicle Accident - While it may look real, the Ponoka Fire Department would like to assure residents that a mock accident scene being staged from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ponoka Secondary School tomorrow (May 12) is just pretend.

The event will educate Grade 11 students at the high school about the roles First Responders fulfill on an accident scene. Members of the Ponoka RCMP, Integrated Traffic Unit, Ponoka Fire Department, Victim Services, Ponoka Funeral Home and STARS will participate in the mock scene.

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~ COUNCIL UPDATES ~ NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL: Tuesday, May 24, 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.

~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~

• Aquaplex summer schedule – Check the Aquaplex page on the Town website for details at www.ponoka.ca • Summer swim lessons – Registration is now open.

• Private swim lessons – Offered all day, every day this summer.

• Pitch In Week – May 9-13 Ponoka residents are invited to help clean up their neighborhoods, school yards and the downtown core. For more information, please contact Wes at 403-783-0118.

• Canada 150 Mosaic Mural painting workshops: • May 12 – St. Augustine School, 8:30-3 pm (Students & Staff), 3:30-4:30 pm (Public) • May 13 – Ponoka Christian School 8:30-3 pm (Students & Staff), 3:30-4:30 pm (Public) • May 14 – Kinsmen Community Center 9 am – 5 pm (The public is invited to participate. Space is limited so please arrive as early as possible.)

• Ponoka Farmer’s Market - every Wednesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Ponoka Arena Complex.

• 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).

• Pride in Your Property Contest – Nominations are open for our annual Pride in Your Property Contest. Residents and business owners can enter their own property or nominate a neighbor. Deadline for entries is June 30 with judging taking place in early July. Town of Ponoka utilities gift certificates will be awarded to the best kept residential and commercial properties. Watch for more news about this program.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Residents and community representa-

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The event is a day to raise funds for any

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number of charities that each restaurant chooses, in Ponoka’s case, for the Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer.

Rhanda Bonet-Graham, the development manager at the Ronald McDonald House for Central Alberta, said she is excited when McHappy Day comes around as the money helps families with children who have medical needs. The house supports them with food and a place to stay.

If people live outside of Red Deer, they can access the services at the house for overnight, and during the day if they live in Red Deer, said Bonet-Graham. The $3,300 raised on McHappy Day in Ponoka will go directly to the Ronald McDonald House.

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He suggested the volunteers who came in such as Ponoka firefighters, RCMP officers, teachers and other dignitaries, and the customers who support McHappy Day, recognize the need to help kids who are sick.

Being able to serve customers also gives them a chance to see the inner workings of McDonald’s operations.

General manager Melissa Manalo was excited for the day. She said staff members have a great time working with volunteers.

One dollar from every Big Mac, Happy Meal and McCafe beverage purchased went to Ronald McDonald House. There were also opportunities for residents to donate money on top of their purchase.

Bonet-Graham said the demand is strong at Red Deer’s Ronald McDonald House. In 2015, there were 385 families who stayed at the house and 426 within Red Deer accessed it for day use.

Ponoka firefighter, Darrell Lawton, and Town of Ponoka community peace officer, Sgt. Kyle Koller pose Wednesday, May 4 as they help out at McDonalds during McHappy Day. The event raised $3,300 for Ronald McDonald House in Red Deer.

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St. Augustine graduands leaders in school community

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS With weeks left in the school year, St. Augustine Catholic School graduands have had their time in the spotlight during graduation ceremonies.

Guiding them to their future endeavours at the commencement ceremony Thursday, May 5 was teacher Lindsey Schamber, who gave the keynote address. She congratulated graduates on making it through their last four years of secondary education. Many of the students in this graduating class at-

tended her first Grade 9 class that she taught and they created many memories over the years.

“I definitely learned as much from them as they have learned from me,” said Schamber.

One of the reasons they made the experience so memorable was students’ ability to create a welcoming environment for the younger ones. She advised they look to their future careers and how they can impact people.

Schamber told the story of a young boy who wanted to become a writer.

His mother was at odds with his goals

suggesting the boy should be a brain surgeon who could not only make a lot of money but could save lives.

After seeing over the years the boy would not diverge from his goal, the mother became exasperated and frustrated with him. Schamber said the boy responded in this way: “Mama, I don’t want to keep people from dying, I want to show them how to live.”

She advised students keep their faith and use it as a mainstay in their efforts.

Schamber also told many fun anecdotes involving graduating students over the years.

Two valedictorians There were two valedictorians at

this year’s commencement: Win Anne Nepomuceno and Tristan Wine.

Both used humour as a tool to speak to attendees. Nepomuceno said their fellow students helped create a memorable time in high school and each person’s qualities created an environment that created lasting friendships.

Wine added that being in a Catholic school has its fringe benefits. “One advantage of being in a Catholic school is that we can pray before diploma exams,” he joked.

Both suggested graduates be unafraid to try new things and to make a difference in the world in their own special way.

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St. Augustine graduates set sites on the future

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Years of hard work and St. Augustine Catholic School graduates are ready to see what the

future holds.

Twenty-three will-be graduates were recognized Thursday, May 5 at St. Augustine Catholic School with parents, teachers and family

members proud of their high school efforts. A key theme of the com-

mencement encouraged students to be true to themselves and to rely

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Twenty-three St. Augustine graduates throw their caps in the air in celebration of graduating high school. This was the 10th graduation ceremony at the school.

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cluded Kevin Booth, assistant superintendent of St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools, Mayor Rick Bonnett, Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr and Bruce Cutknife, Indigenous Education co-ordinator for the Nipisihkopahk Education Authority.

Cutknife advised students remember that life is short. “Take every opportunity or chance to try new things that are different,” said Cutknife.

While life will bring bigger challenges as graduates get older, the trick is to remember friends and family and learn from the past, added Bonnett. “Before you go ahead you will need to look to your past and your present.”

The struggles in the Fort McMurray wildfires are a testament to the strength and resilience of what it means to be Albertan, offered Orr. He suggested students may take on roles similar to those of emergency workers in Fort McMurray.

“Some of you soon will be able to step into life and play some of those roles,” said Orr. Principal Kevin Prediger praised graduands for being a group of articulate and inclusive. Getting to this point was made possible with help from graduates’ families. “This reciprocal relationship… has taught us lessons way beyond life,” said Prediger.

He is proud to have watched students grow and mature while at St. Augustine, which celebrated its 10th graduation ceremony.

“Have faith, live by your faith and let your faith guide you,” said Prediger.

“I thank you for sharing your spirit with us,” he concluded.

The commencement included the traditional passing of the torch from graduands to Grade 11 students.

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Over $300,000 earned at chuckwagon canvas auction

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS The who’s who of the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) canvas auction converged on Ponoka to bid on their favourite drivers for the Ponoka Stampede.

Held at Ponoka Stampede’s Stagecoach Saloon Friday, May 6, the auction is the last big one of the year before the season gets under way. This year’s total money brought in $330,000, a drop from last year’s record-breaking sale of $519,000.

Kurt Bensmiller earned the highest bid with $20,000 from the Tsuu T’ina Nation.

The average bid was $9,166.67 and the lowest bid was $4,500.

The Ponoka Stampede stop is a popular one as it sets the stage for the Calgary Stampede, explained Stampede vice-president Blair Vold. With the downturn in the economy, Vold said he was expecting a bit of a drop in amount auctioned.

He did say that one of the big draws of the Ponoka Stampede, and seeing the WPCA tour come through town, is the small-town western feel of the Ponoka Stampede. He suggests it is a welcoming environment for fans and wagon drivers.

“We always say that it’s a cowboy’s rodeo,” added Stampede president Mike Stretch.

Vold feels the drivers enjoy Ponoka’s rodeo because it sets the stage for them

competitively for the Calgary Stampede but it also gives them a chance at some great prize money, on top of the chance to win the $50,000 Dash for Cash final showdown event.

“We’re over $250,000 on the prize money,” said Vold.

“It’s a feather in their hat if they can win Ponoka,” he added.

“And this year is our 80th,” said Stretch.

“There’s a lot of special things that are going to be happening this year.”

WPCA ready for the season WPCA president Ed Wittchen enjoys the Ponoka stop of the tour, stating the committee works hard to ensure the drivers are taken care of.

Weathering the downturn in the economy takes a balance of drivers getting to know buyers and creating long-term relationships.

“We know we’ve got to do something with Saskatoon, (Sask.) and something with Medicine Hat because we don’t get enough local buyers,” said Wittchen.

To address that challenge WPCA has created a committee to develop ways of creating local interest. Some drivers have also looked at creative ways to garner sponsorship by getting different groups to support portions of a series, thereby getting full coverage.

Other things drivers do is if they have a home base along the routes is only take the horses needed for those specific races.

Drivers, sponsors and amount bid are as follows: * Kurt Bensmiller, Tsuu T’ina Nation, $20,000.00; * Chad Harden, Image Distributors, $18,000.00; * Codey McCurrach, Nelson Bros. Oilfield Services Ltd., $18,000.00; * Troy Dorchester, Team Rig & Supply, $18,000.00; * Chanse Vigen, Chanse Vigen Outlaws, $18,000.00; * Obrey Motowylo H & E Oilfield Services Ltd., $16,000.00; * Layne MacGillivray, ATB Financial, $15,000.00; * Gary Gorst, WPW Inc., $13,000.00; * Rick Fraser, Direct Horizontal Drilling, $12,000.00; * Kirk Sutherland, Legacy Ford, $11,000.00; * Luke Tournier, Quickline Crane & Rigging Inc., $10,000.00; * Kelly Sutherland, Red Deer Motors, $10,000.00; * Troy Flad, Ironwood Building Corp., $9,000.00; * Evan Salmond, Vold Jones Vold Auction, $8,000.00; * Jason Glass, Birchcliff Energy Ltd., $8,000.00; * Doug Irvine, B & R Eckel’s Transport Ltd., $8,000.00; * Mark Sutherland, Friends of Sutherland Racing, $8,000.00; * Roger Moore, Rusway Construction Ltd., $8,000.00; * Colt Cosgrave, High River Autoplex & RV, $8,000.00; * John Walters, Pidherney’s, $7,000.00; * Mitch Sutherland, Adams Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd., $7,000.00; * Cody Fraser, Midwest Pipelines Inc., $6,500.00; * Layne Bremner, Rai Lynn Trucking, $6,500.00; * Rae Croteau Jr., Goodman Roofing, $6,000.00; * Vern Nolin, Denton’s, $6,000.00; * Dustin Gorst, Service Plus Inns & Suites, $6,000.00; * Logan Gorst, Central Alberta Tile One, $5,500.00; * Chad Fike, Eagle Builders, $5,500.00; * Jordie Fike, Busted Ladies Lingerie, $5,000.00; * Darcy Flad, Westaskiwin Ready Mix, $5,000.00; * Mike Vigen, Pugh Farms, $5,000.00; * Curtis Morin, Ponoka Health Food Store, $5,000.00; * Ross Knight, Stagecoach Saloon, $4,500.00; * Cody Ridsdale, Triple K Oilfield Services, $4,500.00; * Cliff Cunningham, Horseshoe Paving, $4,500.00; * Jim Knight, Ponoka FCSS, $4,500.00.

Bid taker Chance Martin yells a successful bid Friday, May 6 during the Ponoka Stampede WPCA canvas auction. The event brought in $330,000, down from last year’s record-breaking sale of $519,000.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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A 4-H THANK-YOU TO THE 2016 BUYERS

Pictures are generously sponsored by PONOKA AG SOCIETY & PONOKA NEWS Grateful acknowledgement to photographer Naomi McKinney

Grand Champion Steer

Reserve Grand Champion Steer

East Club Champion Steer

Buyer: Rancher’s Castle Steakhouse

Buyer: Integra Tire

Buyer: Darcy’s Drilling

East Reserve Club Champion

Central Reserve Champion Steer

West Club Champion Steer

Buyer: Adam’s Chev Buick GMC

Buyer: Birchland Dental Clinic

Buyer: Vold Jones Vold

Lisa Winter

Megan Bolton

West Reserve Club Champion Steer

Carter McDowell Buyer: Wagar Seeds

Isaac McCaughey Buyer: Cash Chem

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Patrice Stalder

Riley DeLeeuw

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Buyer: Crawford Agencies

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Buyer: UFA Bulk Fuel Ponoka

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Buyer: Central Vet Clinic

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Buyer: Roland Parker & Assoc.

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PONOKA NEWS 19

4-H members converge on Achievement Day

Ponoka & District 4H 2016 Cleavers

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Months of working with steers and heifers culminated in the big 4-H Achievement Days for the Ponoka 4-H Beef Club last week.

The first of the two-day event started with the heifer show Monday, May 2 and ended May 3 for the steer show and sale. “It is a time to celebrate months of hard work, 204 days to be exact, caring for a steer project,” said club president James Hagemann.

He enjoys seeing members proud and working hard to ensure their steers look the best in the auction ring. “It’s just nice to see the effort their putting into it,” he said.

This year, there were 26 steer projects with the addition of charity steer Chubs, with the three clubs pitching in to pay for the costs to raise him. The steer was raffled off with $7,595 raised through the sale of 1519 tickets going to the Ronald McDonald House charity.

East Cleavers left–right: Seth Nickerson, Carter Dux, Reid Nickerson, Zach Dux, Holden Fox, Deegan Scott, and William Bowes.

4-H member Patrice Stalder shows off his steer Tuesday, May 3 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre Barn during the live auction of the event. His steer earned the West Champion ribbon.

West & Central Cleavers left-right: Jestin Jacklin (West Ponoka), Jackson Cline (West Ponoka), Addison McKinney (Central Ponoka), Jessy Sheppard (West Ponoka)

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Monica Harvey, secretary for the beef committee, said the east, central and west beef clubs shared in the costs of raising Chubs.

“We’ve had really generous response in buying tickets.”

Marvin Beier was the lucky winner of the steer. He had it sold at auction and donat-

ed half the proceeds back to the 4-H club.

Judges look to teach and pick the best Rancher Nathan and wife Lynn Stone were asked to judge the 4-H steers. continued on page 20

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING the 4-H SHOW AND SALE The members of Ponoka 4-H Beef would like especially to thank the following Show and Sale Sponsors whose contributions have made our Achievement Day possible: Abt Cattle Company Accu Publishing Adam’s Chevrolet Buick GMC AFSC ATB Financial Bank of Montreal Battle River Insurance-Co-operators Bob Ronnie Catering Central Vet Clinic Cervus Equipment-John Deere Dan Skeels Deb Stevens- Remax Do It Reclamation (2005)

Family Meats Ltd G&S Meats Ltd Hamilton’s IGA John Paulson Sand & Gravel Jones Boys Saddlery Legacy Ford Ponoka Marty McKinney-Investors Group McKinney Psychological Services Ponderosa Farms Ponoka Ag Society Ponoka Chamber of Commerce Ponoka Fertilizer Ponoka News

Ponoka Vet Clinic RBC Financial Scissor Wizard Hair Design Servus Credit Union Strand Printing Sturgeon Signs Town and Country Supplies UFA Petroleum Ponoka Vermilion Energy Wedin’s Team Corporate Wetaskiwin Coop Country Junction Will’s Welding Windamar Enterprise Ltd

Extra special thank-you’s this year go out to

An extra special thank-you to Ponoka Coop Oils who support Ag Event Centre facility rental, banners and cash prizes and to Legacy Ford Ponoka for sponsoring the ribbons for all members and UFA Petroleum who sponsored $500 towards feed for the charity steer.

Our meal following the Sale this year was sponsored by Wetaskiwin Coop Country Junction, Vermilion Energy, AFSC and Bob Ronnie Catering. All buyers, 4-H members, families and guests enjoyed a wonderful steak supper.

The 4-H members also have sponsors that generously donate to the clubs at our Awards Night. We would be pleased to acknowledge and invite them to join us June 12th at the Legion 6 p.m. RSVP to Monica Harvey at mharvey@platinum.ca or 403-783-8744.

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4-H members converge continued from page 19 Nathan, who also went through the 4-H program, said the main goal is to see the kids, who spend months raising their steer, have a good time. Second to that, he looks at how to show them ways to get

their steers ready for the big achievement day.

“It’s our opportunity to come and talk about their projects,” said Nathan.

His goal is to show 4-H kids what is needed to have a strong presentation. While it is important to be positive, it’s equally important

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The projects also give members skills that may help them down the road if they enter the beef in-

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Show results: Judged by Nathan Stone: Grand Champion Steer, Lisa Winter Reserve Grand Champion Steer, Hunter Nichols Champion Pen of Three West Ponoka Beef: Patrice Stalder, Colter Bresee and Carter McDowell; Judged by Greg Bowie: Grand Champion Heifer, Julianna Harvey Reserve Grand Champion, Heifer Emily Cline Grand Champion Cow/Calf, Julianna Harvey Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf, Megan Bolton Grand Champion Senior Judging, Julianna Harvey Judged by Riley Sharp: Grand Champion Intermediate Judging, Colby Padgham Grand Champion Junior Judging, Quaid McKinney

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“They will then take that picture and then use it in the cattle industry,” said Lynn.

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4-H member Megan Bolton shows off her steer Tuesday, May 3 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre Barn during the live auction of the event.

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PONOKA NEWS 21

Air cadets hold second annual squad run

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Ponoka’s Air Cadets, friends and family got into the fitness mode during a run aimed at raising funds to better their programs.

The Ponoka Air Cadet Society members and parent-teach-

er committee came together to host the second annual squad run Saturday, May 7 starting at the Scout Hall, explained organizer Heidi Scharf.

“It’s a fairly flat race. There’s a little bit of hills about halfway through the 10 km (run),” said Scharf.

There were three run routes: 3 km, 5 km and 10 km. This gave runners a chance to take a route that best suited their skills. Scharf said the routes were held mostly along the town’s river valley and trails with some points along Ponoka streets.

“We were really excited to do it. We were really thrilled with the support we had,” said Scharf.

She added that many of the people who took part last year joined in on the fun this year. Another benefit of the run is that all the proceeds go to benefiting Ponoka’s cadet program or to help pay for building rent and upkeep.

One area that Scharf was pleased to see is more than 30 volunteers came out to help ensure the run went smoothly. Folks were out along the route ensuring it was

safe for runners as well as cooking a celebratory beef on a bun lunch.

“That’s one thing that’s really great about our parent committee with our squadron is that they do help out,” said Scharf. “They’re very vested in their kids.”

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Runners head out Saturday, May 7 during the Ponoka Air Cadet’s Squad Run, which started at Scout Hall. There were Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye three routes: 3 km, 5 km and 10 km.

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Arts and singing a focus at St. Augustine show

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS This year’s production at St. Augustine Catholic School promises something a little different than the norm.

Guided by educational assistant and director Nicole Josephison, an arts showcase has been prepared, mostly by students who will be singing show tunes and presenting their artwork to attendees. What’s different is the songs are sung as capella, without any musical accompaniment.

Students have been working long hours to hone their tunes and voices for the musical numbers.

The showcase will also be presented as theatre in the round, which features chairs for attendees in a circular fashion with singers in the middle. Josephison struggled to contain her excitement with the production, which also features projected images on the walls of the school’s gym, where the showcase will be held.

“All our backdrops were designed in Photoshop by our students,” said

Josephison.

During the intermission, attendees will be able to see hundreds of pieces of artwork created by the students. The entire show is a collaborative effort with Josephison, teachers and more than 50 students. The costumes were designed by student Kiara Johnson.

“She drew out a pattern. She consulted with me and we came up with a plan that was easy,” said Josephison.

The costumes are designed for quick

Maskwacis bands declare Cree official language of the reserve MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS

St. Augustine student Jeanelee Alfon (top left) sings Be Our Guest from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Sunday, May 8 during a dress rehearsal of the school’s musical and arts showcase set for Friday, May 13 and 14.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

CARRIER OF THE MONTH Congratulations to Will Wareham

changes between numbers.

What Josephison enjoyed the most was seeing students grow in their vocal abilities and confidence.

The arts and music showcase will be held for two days only: Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m and May 14 for 2 p.m. matinee.

Advance tickets are $5 and tickets at the door are $7.

“There is something for everybody and you will not be disappointed,” she concluded.

The four First Nations of the Maskwacis Cree, the Samson Cree Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation, Louis Bull Tribe and Montana Cree Nation have decided to declare Cree as the official language of the reserve and that they would sign the relevant declaration on Tuesday, June 21.

A press release from the Maskwacis Cultural College (MCC) said the meeting of the four chiefs and council members of all four bands held on Wednesday, May 4 at the Peter Bull Memorial Recreation Centre had adopted the Maskwacîs Nžhîyawžwin Declaration that proclaims the official language of Maskwacîs is Nžhîyawžwin (Cree).

During the meeting Jerry Saddleback, director of cultural studies at the MCC conducted a presentation entirely in Cree language.

The press release quoted Samson Chief Kurt Buffalo as stating “We will make this declaration for our peoples but I want it to go beyond our community.

I will call upon the provincial government to recognize our language as one of the official languages for this region, it can be done since the NWT passed legislation recognizing the Indigenous languages in their territory as official languages.”

Chief Irvin Bull of Louis Bull Nation

said “We do not need to ask permission, we have that authority to enact what is best for our peoples and our nations but if government both provincial and federal are serious about renewed relationships with the Indigenous peoples of this country, then they must recognize the basis of our culture, our language.”

Montana Band chief Darrell Strongman and Ermineskin Nation Chief Randy Ermineskin also made statements in support of the decision.

Bobbi Herrera, Director of College Advancement at MCC said in an interview the decision was a declaration of the claim for the right to speak their own language by Cree nations on their own land.

“Our language is the basis of our culture and this decision will help us to revive our culture stolen by the residential schools,” she added.

Herrera said the declaration would be followed by steps that would include introduction of more comprehensive Cree language teaching in the curriculum at Maskwacis schools and programs for which funding would be needed from both provincial and federal governments.

The announcement came just a few days before Canada officially promised that it would sign The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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Taste of farming with antique equipment

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS While old time farm equipment may not work as fast as modern tractors, farmers still get a taste of joy when farming with horses.

Farming with Horses is the name of the program hosted by the Ponoka Agriculture Society that brings old time farm equipment and horses to plow and seed five-acres of land just north of Ponoka. It’s not only a recognition of past farming techniques but the money earned from the harvest goes to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, says organizer Ken Pohl.

Seeding was held over the weekend with plow work happening on Saturday, May 7 on a hot plus-29 degrees C day. Despite being “cooked” a little, Pohl said it was a fun experience. “It brings back good memories for the old way of farming.”

When something breaks down, there is no real manual or electronics check. Farmers have to either search for a similar replacement part or even create one to do what is needed, explained Pohl.

“There’s lots of the old equipment around where you can go rob a part,” he added.

Sunday was spent harrowing and disking to get the seeding done. Not only was the work different, so was the weather — a testament to the farmers of the past who had no air conditioned, heated or covered cabs.

On Sunday the wind and clouds came up with temperatures much lower than the day before.

“Yesterday I was cookin’ and sweating’ and today I’ve got my coveralls and toque on,” he joked.

He thanked all the teamsters and volunteers who came out to help.

Getting back into the work There are some who just have

a love of working with horses so much, they just won’t stop.

Henry Fleck is well known for driving the Ponoka Stampede Stagecoach at the Stampede grounds for many years. He had to take a hiatus to deal with some health issues and most recently, four weeks at the time of the seeding, he had a portion of his leg amputated.

Rather than sit at home, however, Fleck was out harrowing, showing son-in-law Kevin Prediger the ins and outs of driving a carriage drawn by two horses.

The 73-year-old has a clear understanding of what is needed and with Prediger driving, he was able to give him valuable pointers. As long as he is able to move around there was no reason he couldn’t take part in the seeding. Fleck said it was a great opportunity to be out and about and show Prediger what makes driving the carriage work.

Farmers work antique farm equipment Sunday, May 8 for the Farming with Horses farm event. Volunteers plowed and seeded five-acres using old time equipment.

Still time to join Race for Kids

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS There’s still time to put in a team to take part in the Ponoka Big Brothers Big Sisters Capital One Race for Kids fundraiser.

This is the fourth annual race in Ponoka, which is set for Saturday, May 28, explained Paige Brose, fundraising co-ordinator.

The goal? Run around town with a team of four people and figure out some top secret challenges that will then take you to the next stage of the race and eventually bragging rights. Brose suggests that not only does it help the centre but it’s a great team building exercise. Last year’s race brought in $28,000 to help with programming in Ponoka.

Support is usually strong with teams getting dressed in goofy costumes. There are tons of fun prizes, added Brose.

She said where the money goes is to programs such as drop-in nights or with sports programs such as volleyball and dodgeball. Brose said her mother, Debbi Raugust, loved supporting the event last year so much that she is in it for another year.

Overall Big Brothers Big Sisters is hoping to raise $25,000 and bring 15 teams to the event. To register contact Brose at 403-783-3112 or by email at admin@ponokayouthcentre.com.

A website with links to support Ponoka is also at www. raceforkids.ca/ponoka. Registration starts at 1 p.m and the actual race starts at 2 p.m. with a barbecue to follow.

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Don Laing Trailers shutting doors

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS After 33 years of business, Don Laing Trailers

has closed up shop.

The business closing auction was held Monday, May 2 at the Don Laing Trailer shop at the

Highway 53 and Highway 2 interchange.

Inger Laing started out with her husband, Don, as a farm equipment com-

pany in the area before eventually moving out to the highway in 1995.

Since the move, Laing and her husband, who died

A crowd gathers around a number of items up for sale during the closing out auction at Don Laing Trailer Sales along Highway Photo by Jordie Dwyer 2 just west of Ponoka on Tuesday.

in 2009, helped develop the area into an industrial/commercial zone that now features several large businesses.

“We pioneered this whole area I guess,” said Laing.

Her focus before and during the auction was to ensure that she crossed all the “T”s and dotted the “I”s. Once the sale was all complete, Laing said she was pleased with the turnout and how the sale went.

Why did she close shop?

The timing was right, responded Laing. She was already considering retirement and the downturn in the economy made the decision that much easier.

What she will remember most is the dedication of her customers, of which she is grateful for the many years of support. All that’s left to complete is the sale of the land. “We’ve got some good interest in it,” said Laing.

Once the land is sold, she intends to buy a nice motor coach to travel around and visit the many sites of Canada.

Local Ford dealer wins second industry award PONOKA NEWS STAFF Ponoka’s Legacy Ford was one of several Ford and Lincoln dealerships selected for recognition with the 2015 President’s Award by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited.

The local dealership has won the award for the second consecutive year for providing a superior customer experience in sales, service and overall dealership experience.

“Earning The President’s Award signifies our entire staff’s dedication to delivering superior customer satisfaction day in and day out,” Ross North, Legacy Ford general manager was quoted as saying in a press release.

Ford of Canada introduced The President’s Award in 2000.

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The summer tourist invasion will soon be upon us As we swing into summer, the beaches will be beckoning, the campgrounds will open to the masses and our pristine parks and recreation areas from the prairies to the mountains will become the natural playground for all ages of fun seekers in shorts and sandals. With the low loonie and gas prices, we will soon be invaded by thousands of sun and sand seekers from across Canada, the United States and throughout the globe….and of course we will roll out the welcome mat and act as perfect and always patient hosts.

Believe it or not, there are always lots of questions that our Parks officials are asked by excited visiting tourists, some really quite overwhelming and off-the-wall, and yours truly just could not resist coming up with some quickie and totally wacky answers.. *Is there anywhere I can see the bears pose? From behind the fence at the Calgary Zoo. *I saw an animal on the way to Banff today…could you tell me what it was?

Likely the wild Alberta Gopher, who will pop up anywhere, and quite often

becomes ‘road kill’. dinner. *Do they search you at *Where can I buy the B.C. border? I doubt a racoon hat?

All it, but don’t ever try to Canadians have one, sneak out with one of don’t they? They used our wild animals, plants to hang on the wall of or precious rocks in Hudson’s Bay Trading your trunk.

Post, which closed 125 *Whats the best way years ago, but maybe try to see Canada in a day?

Wal-Mart?

Buy an atlas. *Where can I get my *Are there birds in husband really lost? At Canada? Just gaze up West Edmonton Mall on in the sky or eat lunch a Saturday afternoon. under a tree and you *Where do they put all may soon get a warm the animals at night? As and wet welcome from far away from the tourour magnificent winged ists as possible.

MIKE RAINONE creatures. *How do you get your HAMMERTIME *Where can I find Alberta Lakes so blue?

Alpine Flamingos? Way Park Staff: We take the up in the Alpine meadwater out in the winter ows next to the wild flowers and and paint the bottom blue. Tourist: cranky mountain goats.

What a great idea. *Is it okay to keep an open bag of *Don’t you Canadians know anybacon on the picnic table or should I thing? We know enough to be prestore it in my tent? Nix to all of that pared to meet a whole lot of real charnonsense unless you want to have a acters, look forward to selling them very hairy and extra grumpy guest for lots of our made-wherever ‘treasures’,

and don’t mind occasionally rescuing them when they get lost back-country. *Are their phones in Banff? We have winter and summer phones that work in all weather, but if you have your own fancy phone the higher up you go the better reception you will get. *How do elk know that they are supposed to cross at the ‘elk crossing’ signs? They are the smartest and safest animals in the park. They follow those nice green, grassy, and quiet paths that are far above the idiots down below who are speeding, texting, and yelling at their kids. *At what elevation does an elk become a moose? I won’t even try to answer that one, but before they all go hiking in the bush they should first go the library and buy an ‘animals of Alberta’ book, and don’t forget to take along bear and bug spray, a bell, a whistle, and a compass.

Whatever the case, hopefully all of you are busy planning for a fabulous summer with family and friends, but please play safe and share the joy with others. In the meantime, in between time, have a great week, all of you.

Something for everyone at Ponoka Jubilee Library We want to thank evtown. I’m sure that evBY JACLYN BERRY eryone who helped Jerry eryone knows it already, Siemens far surpass his but donations can be goal of $500 in his ‘Chop made to the Canadian the Mop’ campaign for Red Cross to help all of the Canadian Cancer the people affected by Society. The great peothe fire; all of the funds ple of Ponoka helped raised will be matched him raise almost $1000! by both the provincial We had great fun watching him have and federal government. his head buzzed, and he was able We have a couple of exciting events to gather up all of his hair to be coming up soon, check out our webmade into a wig for someone going site and Facebook page for more inthrough cancer treatment. We real- formation about the following: ly appreciate when our community May 20, 2 p.m.: Free family movie, steps up and gets involved in a good ‘The Goosebumps Movie’ will be playcause. And to all of our little Star ing.

Wars friends, your costumes were May 28, 1-3 p.m.: Board games awesome. Hope you all had fun and and pizza for ages 9-14. Must regisenjoyed your prizes. ter-please contact the library.

We’ve been thinking about our May 30, 11 a.m.: Final story time neighbours to the north in Fort party McMurray and how devastating their June 11, 7 p.m.: Great wines under situation must be. The idea of an $25.00, a wine tasting. Tickets half entire city having to flee and not sold. knowing what they are going to come June 12, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Nonback to is mind-blowing. But in the restricted and restricted firearms midst of all the sadness and de- course. struction, it is absolutely amazing June 13-June 30: Summer Reading to see how Albertans band together Club registration to try and help. Even at a time when June 18, 1-4 p.m.: Father’s Day BBQ the economic situation in our prov- and birdhouse building, for fathers ince is far from ideal, everyone is and their kids to enjoy some time tomore than ready to donate anything gether. Space is limited, must register. they can, whether it be their time, June 24, 2 p.m.: Free family movie, money, household items or even a ‘Land Before Time’, a classic. spare room. I moved to Ponoka from July 5-August 26: Summer Reading Edmonton, and really appreciate the Club for ages 5-12. small town life, where people are July 26, 10:30 a.m.: Medicine River willing to lend a hand and open their Wildlife Centre will be visiting the hearts, and all of a sudden Alberta library to teach about wildlife conis proving itself to be one big small servation and introducing us to their

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Open house and grand opening: Members of the Ponoka Potters Guild stand at the ready for the grand opening and open house of the guild on Saturday, May 7. The guild was open most of the day with over 100 visitors attending the new location at the old Ponoka Elementary School on the second floor.

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Huge horse sale: More than 210 horses were put up for auction at the Top Gun Horse Sale last month at the Calnash Ag Event Centre. A packed house was on hand for the annual sale that attracted buyers from across the prairies and the northern United States as well as sellers from around Photo by Jordie Dwyer Alberta.

Spring is a busy season for Silver Valley 4-H Riders HALIE ARCHIBALD CLUB REPORTER The Silver Valley 4-H Riders have had a busy couple of months doing all sorts of things.

In March, we had a dairy workshop evening where we all worked on our 4-H diaries together. At the beginning of April, we had our Winter Project Day, when we made stall signs with our horse’s names on them and had a hotdog BBQ after. As well, we have been riding more often as a club to prepare for the 4-H show season, which is just around the corner.

We have been riding both English and Western at the ag centre. Our last meeting is at the end of the month and we will be wrapping up our year soon. I hope other 4-H clubs have had as much fun as we have.

This year’s charity steer, Chubbs, at Ponoka’s 4-H show and sale was raised by the Padgham family with a $500 support from UFA Ponoka Petroleum. The UFA will be marking Farmer’s Day with hot dog BBQ on Friday, June 10. Here Aaron Heck of Ponoka UFA Petroleum (left) stands alongside Colby Padgham of Ponoka 4H Beef Club, and the steer named Chubbs.

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Long-serving volunteer makes big donation

Search for solution for politicians to join Stampede parade

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Two nearby communities will benefit from an area volunteer’s commitment and long service.

Warren Bloomquist, a well known resident of the Calumet area for close to 40 years and operator of a purebred/ commercial cow-calf venture, has given up his director seat on the Community Futures East Parkland (CFEP) after 14 years of representing the Bashaw and eastern portion of Ponoka County.

CFEP in a non-profit organization that provides businesses with advice, financial and economic development assistance to small companies as well as those wishing to start up a business. CFEP is based in Mirror and serves a vast area encompassing Bashaw, Blackfalds, Alder Flats, Rimbey, Bentley, Millet, Castor and Delburne.

As a result of Bloomquist having to leave his post on the board, his service was recognized by CFEP with a donation of $1,400 that he has decided to split between a pair of community-based groups that are close to him and his family.

On his behalf, CFEP is donating $400 to the Calumet Community Society and $1,000 to the Mecca Glen School athletics program. The two non-profit groups meet the criteria in that they either build capacity within the region or assist in economic development in the area.

“It’s a great honour to recognize Warren’s great service to Community Futures East Parkland and the business community in general with these donations,” explained CFEP board chair Brenda Feenstra at the donation ceremony at Mecca Glen School on Wednesday, May 4.

“I’m always amazed at how these donations help strengthen the community and how close knit these small communities we support are and how much they really appreciate the money they receive.”

Feenstra added that Bloomquist was one of the people most responsible for helping businesses throughout Bashaw and Ponoka County develop and grow through lending decisions made by CFEP. “As the volunteer representative for the area they are the ones helping make those decisions, who come to the board table with insight into their communities, but more importantly, work with the other members to direct resources and activities to benefit the entire region,” she said.

For Bloomquist, the recognition is nice. However, it’s important for him that this money is going to support some wonderful work in the community.

“It’s been an incredible time helping provide support through Community Futures as essentially the lender of last resort for small businesses wish to strengthen, grow

Warren Bloomquist, centre, presents (l-r)) teacher Adam Troitsky and principal Dan Walker representing Mecca Glen School and Calument Community Society president John Olson with cheques totalling $1,400 along with Community Futures East Parkland (CFEP) board chair Brenda Feenstra during a ceremony at Mecca Glen School on Wednesday, May 4. The donations come as a result of Bloomquist receiving $100 for each year he served on the CFEP board, now that he is leaving his position.

Photo by Jordie Dwyer or start up a business as well as providing them with many of the tools they need to continue to be successful,” he stated.

“The people on the board and from throughout the area have been great and my time serving on the board has been extremely fulfilling for me. The comrade with such a cohesive bunch of people wanting to help was wonderful.”

And his community is very glad for the support as well, as both Mecca Glen principal Dan Walker and Calumet Community Society president John Olson thanked Bloomquist for his generosity.

“This kind of commitment encompasses not just sports like volleyball and basketball, but is a huge help in maintaining our whole athletics program and even extends beyond the school. The entire community comes out to watch and support, so this is also about helping keep this community together,” said Walker.

With his time done, Warren has continued to pass along that helpful attitude with his son Eric taking his place as the CFEP director for the region.

Central Alberta politicians who enjoy the parade circuit want their time to shine at the Ponoka Stampede parade.

Recent changes to how the parade is organized, which saw area politicians watch the parade rather than be in it, caused some to be disgruntled at the difference.

Town council is looking at ways to give area politicians a chance to shine and represent their community while still reducing the overall length of the parade — at times 20 to 25 minutes longer when area politicians are included.

The issue was recently discussed during a committee of the whole meeting.

Generally politicians will use vintage cars, or their own, to take part in the parade to represent their community but the logistics of the increased cars adds time to the parade.

“We had quite a few dignitaries riding in cars that took up quite a bit of space and time,” explained Coun. Carla Prediger of the need for a change.

The Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association, in consultation with Mayor Rick Bonnett tried to manage that last year by providing politicians with a reserved location along the parade route to watch with council.

But that didn’t sit too well with some.

Prediger said area politicians on the sidelines felt it was disrespectful not to include them in the parade. She added that some residents were also unhappy that local councillors were not part of the parade, which put planners in a bit of a conundrum: finding a balance of representation and reducing the parade length.

Dignitaries such as Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr or Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins were included in the parade but more local dignitaries were not.

One suggestion was to put local dignitaries on a flatbed truck to take the parade and mitigate the number of additional cars needed.

Coun. Loanna Gulka added that the issue dignitaries had was that they did not have a chance to showcase their community.

Gulka and Coun. Marc Yaworski are on a committee with town staff to find a solution to the challenges.

Palliative care volunteer training offered by AHS PONOKA NEWS STAFF Area residents looking to make a difference as a volunteer in Ponoka are invited to a palliative care training opportunity.

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Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced last week of a palliative care volunteer training course that will make a difference in patients’ and loved ones’ lives.

“Working as part of a diverse team of healthcare professionals at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, palliative care volunteers help support the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones,” states the release.

To help them prepare for the role, those who register will need to complete 12 hours of education and training before they volunteer. The palliative care volunteer training course and information session will be held Tuesday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and June 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Jamie Vanderbrink takes a shot at the Stettler goal from a very narrow angle but manages to score the fourth and last goal for Ponoka side as Jamie Smith (#20) monitors the position during the U18 women’s game in Ponoka on Wednesday, May 4.

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Ponoka soccer in winning streak

BY MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS It was all wins for Ponoka’s soccer scene last week, when all teams that took to the pitch finished with convincing victories, from men’s team to U14 boys.

In the Battle River League men’s fixture, Ponoka’s Storm returned from Wetaskiwin on Sunday, May 8 with a 5-1 win over Pylons under their belt. Eric Ehscheid scored four of the five goals and Thomas Hefti undersigned the other. The Storm have a bye this week and will host the newly assembled Stettler men’s team on Monday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at the new Lucas Heights field.

In the UI8 category, both Ponoka teams displayed impressive performances and got solid results. On Monday, May 2, the boys hosted Sylvan Lake in a game that turned out to be an easy walk against a mixed team, which included players of both genders. Ponoka players scored almost at will, finishing the first half with a score of 9-0 and became a little complacent in the second and took it easy and conceded two goals while scoring their last three. Those who put their names on the score sheet included Jarret Henderson (4), Lewis McDowell (3), Josh Parent (2) and Alex Mercer, Sean Rowland and Rian van der Westhuizen one each. On the female side, Ponoka hosted Stettler on Wednesday, May 4 and sent the visitors home without a single point, winning the game by a score of 4-0. Jamie Smith scored twice, Jamie Vanderbrink added one and the tally was completed by Emma Bendera, who was called up from the U16 girls’ team for the game. “We needed another body,” explained Ponoka coach Lonny behm.

In the U14 boys’ affair, the visiting Sylvan Lake again fielded a mixed team of boys and girls and they failed to put up any serious challenge to the enthusiastic Ponoka boys, who scored easily in the first 30 minutes of the game, but then slowed down a little before raising the tempo again towards the end. Ponoka boys won 8-2. Scorers for the Ponoka side were Niklas Schlak (3), Jace Van Scheik (2), Connor Stiles, Jan Harm Bakker and Bryce Scott one each.

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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Senior Broncs football players had their moment in the spotlight during a team awards banquet Wednesday, May 4 at Ponoka Secondary Campus with coaches highlighting the dedication of players over the

season.

Co-coach Cody Baird said in an interview that it also gave the team a chance to recognize their first win last season.

While the program is still growing, Baird suggests as new players come up from the Bantam program, they will start to see more wins.

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Coaches celebrated another year of Broncs football Wednesday, May 4 during the Broncs awards night. Here (l-r) coaches Cody Baird, Darryl Feschuk and Jamie Blinkhorn pose with Braeden Korchinski, Grade 12, who earned the MVP and Best Defensive Player awards.

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One example of that was in the Hamilton IGA Rookie Award, which saw Grade 10 player Clayton Raugust as the recipient.

Baird said Raugust started in the bantam program. “He’s the youngest player on our team and he’s still a starting defensive back.”

Raugust’s football future is promising. Not only was he integral in big plays, he is always excited to be on the field and play for Ponoka.

That and taking the time to learn the game made Raugust — who plays with Battle River Shock at other times in the year — a valuable asset to the

team.

Best Defensive Player and the Goody Award (MVP) went to Braeden Korchinski, Grade 12.

What earned Korchinski the two awards is his athletic ability on the field. Baird said when opposing coaches come up to him after a game stating that they changed their plays to deal with Korchinski, they knew he deserved the accolade.

“Other coaches had to scheme against him.”

“He’s a true leader,” said Baird. “He’s a gifted athlete to be honest.”

Another reason for earning the MVP award was if the team’s quar-

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Offensive Player of the Year went to Doug Burton, Grade 12. “He’s been through our program his entire high school career,” said Baird.

What set Burton apart is his ability to move quickly, and intensely when needed.

“Every play, he plays like the game is on the line.”

The Darryl Feschuk Passion Award went to Kelly Cook, Grade 12.

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Special Team Player of the Year went to Harlin Buffalo, Grade 12. “He’s a quiet leader but is able to lead by example,” said Baird.

With the many injuries over the year, there were games that Buffalo didn’t leave the field, which is one reason he earned the award.

Lineman of the Year went to Ashton Soosay for his passion for the game. There were times that Soosay’s passion changed the flow of the game. “He has the biggest will to do the best,” said Baird.

“Through his passion he is able to spark other players,” he added.

Next season outlook Injuries plagued the team this year and while coaches and players struggled to gain some momentum in games, Baird suggests they have much to be proud of.

Spring camp started this past Tuesday, May 10 and while there are many seniors leaving, Baird is also optimistic about the outlook of seeing players come up from the Bantam program. He is excited to see who steps up from the Bantam program to the senior team.

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Hundreds of teams competed in two different team roping events hosted at the Calnash Ag Events Centre over the weekend of Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8.

Around 400 teams took part in the second Ponoka qualifier of Team Roping Canada on Friday evening and Saturday while some 600 teams competed throughout Sunday in the World Series event. Competitors came throughout western Canada and included riders from Manitoba to B.C. Results were not available at press time. According to their published schedule, Team Roping Canada will have two more qualifiers in Ponoka in the run-up to their finals in Calgary in September.

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Baby steps for newly formed girls’ lacrosse team

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS In any new endeavour, growth comes in baby steps.

For Lacoka’s Bantam girls lacrosse team, those baby steps come one game at a time with coaches and players celebrating the little successes. The female team played the Sherwood Park Titans Sunday, May 8 and while they lost 10-1, the players were all smiles after leaving the arena.

Coach Julie Barnes said the Locos have an uphill battle playing in the Edmonton female lacrosse league as many of the other teams have been playing since novice stage, but the sport is still new for Lacoka’s bantam girls.

“Our girls have either played a year or are either brand new to it this year.

We just need to learn some new stick skills,” she offered.

Learning is continuous.

Barnes said coaches bring in drills that help hone several important techniques in the sport. She added that with one drill it was possible for players to learn several different aspects of lacrosse.

While players may have a learning curve the attitude is always positive. “We have a great captain (Allison Swan). She’s always on the bench applauding the girls.”

On top of that, Barnes says the players are celebrating their successes on and off the court.

“It would be easy to them to hang their heads but with our group of girls they get along so well. They bring each other up.”

Barnes’ hope is to see more female athletes try out the sport so that it develops and grows.

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CARLSON, Kenneth Henning Ken peacefully passed away after a valiant, lengthy battle with cancer in the Red Deer Regional Hospital with his family by his side on April 22, 2016.

Ken was a remarkable man who everyone that knew him remembers his love for his family, his gentle ways, his loud deep belly laugh and notorious side burns, his dads hands, and his knowledge of mechanics. He enjoyed great conversations and endless cups of coffee; he was always reliable, and giving of his time. Not only was he a wonderful husband, but an amazing dad, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a man that was loved by all!

Ken arrived into this world on Tuesday, December 4, 1945 at 10 a.m. in Wetaskiwin, Alberta to Henning and Thelma Carlson. He grew up on a farm on the north end of Gull Lake and attended Wilmot and Crestomere Schools. Wrenching was a passion of Kens, his interest in vehicles started at the early age of 13. He met the love of his life, Rosemarie Marion in 1965, after venturing north up the Alaska Highway in search of work as a mechanic. They were married on August 6, 1966, and together they had 2 children, Deborah and Darren. The family relocated to the Crestomere area in 1974, back to the farm where Ken grew up.

Any of the jobs that he did always included a big truck, he had a gravel truck when he first started and then moved into the oilfield with Gibson’s energy in 1977 and has been with the company since. Ken also operated heavy equipment, doing road maintenance for oil companies around Ponoka and surrounding areas for nearly 20 years.

Throughout the years, he enjoyed salmon fishing, boating, snowmobiling, goldmining with his brother Miles, flying with his brother Blaine, restoring classic cars and trucks, and racing his yellow Dart.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 50 years Rosemarie; his daughter Deborah Schneider of Ponoka; son Darren and Laura Carlson of Lacombe; six grandchildren: Brandyn Schneider (Katie Schlender), Laurissa Schneider (Jordan Cooper), Sarah Carlson, Nathan Carlson, Halle Carlson, and Cole Carlson; brothers Miles Carlson of Fort Assiniboine and Blaine and Val Carlson of Ponoka; Rosemary’s family: Oscar and Joyce Marion, John and Debbie Marion, Joe Marion, Julie and Larry Kirkpatrick, Frank Marion, Betty Yuen, and Vern Marion; as well as numerous special cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Henning and Thelma Carlson, sister-in-law Linda Carlson and nieces Teena Sawyer and Suzy Carlson.

An interment service was held at Gull Lake Cemetery and a Celebration of Ken’s life followed on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Ponoka.

In loving memory of Ken, memorial tributes are gratefully accepted to the Gull Lake Cemetery, Ponoka Hospital Palliative Care or the CIPAG Clinic (Dr. Castillo’s Clinic in Tijuana, Mexico).

The family would like to thank Dr. Halse, Dr. Castillo and Dr. Espinosa, the Red Deer Palliative Unit and all the staff involved in the exceptional care and compassion towards Ken. The respect shown by everyone to our family during this difficult time has been greatly appreciated.

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CHALMERS It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Gregory Leroy Chalmers of Gull Lake, Alberta, who passed away at his home on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 60 years.

Greg was born on January 21, 1956 in Lacombe, Alberta. He did rock crushing and a year of custom combining across the U.S.A., and was building houses for Dowling Brothers when he married Vicky Steiger in 1981. They took over a dairy farm near Hoadley, Alberta. In the early 90s, Greg moved back into home construction with Spectrum Enterprises, which he started with his close friends, Jim and Blake. Greg and Vicky sold the dairy business and relocated to Gull Lake a short time later. Greg and his family moved into Rimbey for a few years, and this is where he met his second wife, Barb. They were united in marriage in 1999, and moved back to the Gull Lake area where Greg spent the rest of his life on his dad’s original property, eventually planning to open a golf course under the Diamond C name.

In those last years at Gull Lake, Greg’s career path included a variety of jobs from home restoration, to construction, to truck driving. At the time of his passing, he had just purchased his own truck and was starting up his new company, Twin Coulee Ventures.

“Greg was a great man who will be missed dearly by many people.”

Greg will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Barb; and his children, Luke (Brandy) of Gull Lake; Crystal (Rickie) of Blackfalds; Jessica (Chris) of Blackfalds; Carl of Edmonton; Carolyn also of Blackfalds; and Nicholas (Natasha) of Rimbey. “Opa” will also be missed by his seven cherished grandchildren: Morgan, Davis, Zane, Samuel, Autumn, Blake, and Maddi. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by two brothers: Craig (Sue) of Beaumont; and Darcy (Marlene) of Sherwood Park; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and a host of treasured friends. Greg was predeceased by his parents, Ron and Elsie; and his first wife, Vicky in 1997.

Family and Friends are invited to a Prayer Vigil which will be held at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki, Celebrant.

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KLIMEC, Mabel Mabel Klimec (nee Hlookoff) was born on June 11, 1936 in Shouldice, Alberta and passed away on April 24, 2016 in Lacombe at the age of 79 years. Mabel leaves to mourn her husband of 53 years, Sam Klimec; three sons: William (Laverne, Amanda and Matthew), Sammy (Alison, Avery and Serge), and Peter (Kimberly, Logan and Reid); nephew Mike Yadlos (Samantha, Jonathan and Chloe); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Mike and Dora Hlookoff, sister Mary Yadlos, and numerous aunts and uncles. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016 with the Interment Service following at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to any charity of your choice. To express condolences to Mabel’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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HOFFMAN Marjorie (Marge) Marjorie (Marge) Hoffman (nee Schultz) passed away on May 4, 2016 at the age of 70 years. Born on March 11, 1946 in Provost, Alberta to John and Katherine Schultz, Marge was raised in Chauvin where her family owned and operated a pool hall. In the mid-60s the Schultz family moved to Ponoka where her future husband, Ken, and Marge first met while working together at the Alberta Hospital. Married on July 23, 1966, Ken and Marge moved out to the Hoffman family farm northwest of Ponoka in the Usona district. Marge will always be remembered for her witty sense of humor, love of her family and her desire to help anyone in need. She was a Women’s Institute (WI) member since 1967, and loved to take part in the meetings and the various activities the WI took part in. She also rolled and counted money for Unicef for many years, and once walked 15 miles from Crestomere to Ponoka in order to raise money for a history book. On the home front, Marge always loved to bake and decorate cakes which always impressed family and friends. She also always kept in touch with those close to her heart with regular phone calls; she always loved to hear how everyone was doing and catch up the little things. Marge will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 50 years, Ken; her son Greg, his wife Annitta and their two children Kassandra and Kayden; as well as Marge’s daughter Laurie and her two children Matthew and Rylee. Additionally, she is survived by her sister Barb (Darrell) Jenkins, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister Joanne Schultz and her step-siblings Lawrence Schultz, Leo Schultz, and Francis Villemaire. A Funeral Service was held at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ponoka at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 with the Interment Service following at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. To express condolences to Marge’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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In Memoriam

CUNNINGTON, Neil Neil Cunnington passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 in Ponoka at the age of 83 years.

He was born on August 30, 1932 in Swalwell, Alberta. Neil is survived by his wife Linda Cunnington; children Joe (Donna) Cunnington, Joan Johansen Hornett (Dave Hornett), Kevin (Lynette) Johansen, Darcy (Renee) Cunnington, and Tammy Cunnington (Martin Piffer); several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Neil’s Life will be held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. with the Interment Service following at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Stollery Children’s Hospital or any charity of your choice. To express condolences to Neil’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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CADOGAN Eva Ole and Borghild Berg gave birth to Eva Othilia Cadogan in Tristram, Alberta on December 19, 1925. She entered Heaven’s gates on April 27, 2016. A mother and homemaker, Eva was excellent at making people laugh and enjoyed going out for lunch with her family and friends. She took pride in her appearance, always dressed to the nines. She also loved to watch soap operas, talk shows, and hockey. She loved watching the Edmonton Oilers, in hopes that they would have beat the Canuck to bug her son in law, Ken. Another past time of hers was knitting, crocheting and fishing. Eva was predeceased by her loving husband Richard Colwyn Cadogan, her daughter Brenda Eva Cadogan and her four siblings Clayton Berg, Lance Berg, Dennis Berg and Edith Berg-Cadogan. Eva is survived by her children Reg Cadogan (Sylvia Anderson), Sandy Klatt (Ken); siblings Irene Miller, Dora Davies, Norman Berg, Elmer Berg, Wenny Berg, and Dayton Berg; grandchildren Lauri-ann Phalempin, Wade Nicholson, and Shannon Chiccarelli. She also has left behind six great-grandchildren, Taylor Phalemin, Tenniel Phalempin, Savanna Phalempin, Brooklyn Nicholson, Jaylah Nicholson and Aleesia Chiccarelli. Her children and son-in-law lovingly cared for her the last 7 years of her life. The Northcott Care Centre’s staff in the last few years, had provided excellent care for our beloved Eva. The Funeral was held Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 2:00 at Ponoka Funeral Home.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

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

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In loving memory of Ryan A. Peter Zimmer May 12, 1983 - May 10, 2015

One year has passed since that sad day when one we loved was called away, God took him home, it was his will, within our hearts he lives still.

We do not need a special day to bring you to our mind, The days that we don’t think of you are very hard to find.

Forever loved and missed Mom Maxine, dad Lyle, brother Darren, Gramma Hilda and extended families

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OROM The family of the late Rudy Orom would like to send heartfelt thanks to all who have offered support, sympathy and many kindnesses during this time of bereavement. We would like to thank friends and family who attended the funeral, those who have given donations and those who have sent condolences. We would also like to thank Sheila Bartsch and George Jason for their musical contributions, the lunch committee of the church and Pastor Tim Graff for conducting the service. And a final thanks to the Ponoka Funeral Home for their excellent handling of the arrangements.

KLEMIC We would like to thank everyone who came to celebrate the life of Mabel Klemic - partner, wife, Babba, friend, auntie. A special thank you to Marlon Womold and staff you are unique people. Your strength and guidance will never forgotten. Thank you to Doreen Scott for your very straight forward and direct service. Thank you to Anne Barnes for her eulogy. Thank you Bob and Deb and company for the luncheon after the service. A special thank you to all who visited and sent flowers through Mabel’s seven months of confinement. Thank you to the staff at Ponoka and Red Deer hospitals, and the staff at Lacombe Long Term Care. Your patience and kindness helped Mabel through some pretty tough times. Once again to everyone who Mabel touched, you will have a special place in our hearts. ~ Sam Klemic and Families

HALL We wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to the Ponoka County Fire Department, neighbors and friends who came to our assistance on Saturday. Without the help of total strangers, friends and the firefighters we would have lost everything but with their hard work and perseverance they pulled off a miracle and we are forever indebted to everyone.

We do not know the cause of the grass fire that started at our neighbours grass/tree area which within minutes in these tinder dry conditions moved and threatened our shop and home but what we do want to relay is for everyone to be diligent and obey the fire bans, off road vehicle restrictions and do not discard cigarettes or glass as it is a very explosive condition in Alberta and the fire moves extremely quickly.

Again, we cannot convey adequately our thanks to all who helped out and we wish them health and safety.

Sincerely Peter, Chris, Garrett, Justin and Cassie Hall

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Major Unreserved Bankruptcy Public Auction Sale as awarded by MNP Ltd: Complete Dispersal Of Rainbow

International Restoration Of Alberta

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016, 10:00 am sharp 12842-141 Street, Edmonton, AB

12345May 17th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm VIEWING: Tuesday, and Sale Day from 9:00 am to Sale Time.

RING 1, STARTS AT 10AM: Selling office furniture, wood working tools, hand & power tools. RING 2, STARTS AT 10:30AM: Selling restoration equipment, cleaning equipment and inventory, approximately 20 trucks from 2006 – 2015, a 20ft seacan, and a Clark electric forklift GARY HANNA AUCTIONS LTD. (780-440-1075) 11303 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton

MAJOR ANNUAL SPRING R.V. REPOSSESSED & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SALE selling all manner of RVs: trailers, boats, quads, motorcycles and miscellaneous items

SATURDAY, 12345 MAY 14TH, 2016 Sale at 10:00 am VIEWING: FRIDAY MAY 13th, 2016 FROM 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

Call today for info on consigning your RV units

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

CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To place your ad phone 1-877223-3311

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GARY HANNA AUCTIONS LTD.

11303 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton • 780-440-1075

Check our Website for Photos & Listings @ www.auctions.ca

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ECKLUND

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

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

35 PER WEEK. $

PLUS

$2.25 WEBCHARGE

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

Employment Opportunity Part-Time Custodian • 6 - 8 hours weekly • Evening and weekend hours only • One year commitment required • Must be 18 years of age or older Position commences Wednesday May 25, 2016 Please Apply to: Ponoka Youth Centre Box 4115/#4 5004 54 St Ponoka, AB T4J 1RS Phone: 780-3112 Fax: 780-3108 Email: beth@ponokayouthcentre.com

Auctions

1530

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.

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS

at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A. Weekly sales Wednesdays @ 6 pm Antique sale 1st Sunday of month June 5 @ 1 p.m.

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

WATER WELL SERVICE

Water Well Service

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

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

We thank everyone for their application however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

1530

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Employment Opportunity SUMMER STAFF June 27 - August 26, 2016 (30-40 hrs/wk) Hiring for two positions Required Qualifications: • Must have relevant education and experience working with children • Must have been a full-time student in the 2015-2016 school year and enrolled as a full-time student for the 2016-2017 school year • Must be 18 years of age or older • Preference will be given to a student enrolled in university or college

Resumes will be accepted until Friday May 20, 2016

Please Apply to: Ponoka Youth Centre Box 4115/#4 5004 54 St Ponoka, AB T4J 1RS Phone: 780-3112 Fax: 780-3108 Email: beth@ponokayouthcentre.com

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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.

LAKE FRONT RESIDENCE - Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 1313 +/- sq. ft., 1 1/2 storey home - 0.2 +/title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

MEIER AUCTION SALE for Park Auto & Diesel Repair. Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. 52323 Range Road 225 Sherwood Park. $300,000 of Snap-On Tools & Equipment. For details phone 780-440-1860.

PONOKA NEWS 39

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 Auctions

1530

SPRING & MULTI CONSIGNER AUCTION Sunday May 15 - 9:30 a.m.

Bowden Lions Hall - Bowden Coins, Collectibles, Furniture, Household, Tools, Yard & Garden items.

Just too much to mention.

Check web for full listing & pictures Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com

EquipmentMisc.

1620

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

Misc. for Sale

1760

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

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

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

400OT

Pets & Supplies

1810

10 MONTH OLD MALE POMCHI

- Good with children & other pets - All shots done

$400

403-963-0730

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

Evenings @ 403 224-2396

Pasture/Land Wanted

Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment

2010

BRAND new quonset, 26’ x 25’ x 19’, never erected, $10,500. See pic. in Kijiji Calgary ad under quonset. 403-485-2532

2080

Grain, Feed Hay

2180 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 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 • Floater • Pasture • Crop • Sprayer • Hayland Land • Tillage - Kello Disk - Lemkin

403-704-4333 Misc. for Sale

2100

LOOKING to purchase gov’t grazing lease or rent pasture. Call Jeff 403-396-7300.

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

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

Farm Custom Work

Livestock

2200

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

1760

Houses/ Duplexes

AVAILABLE JUNE 15 For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

Available Immediately 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 $1200 per month plus D.D N/P, N/S Call 403 341-9660 See Red Deer Kijiji for photos and e-mail

HOUSE FOR RENT

3 bdrm, 2 ½ bath, 5 appliances, 2 car garage, fenced yard.

Available immediately $1600/mth rent, $1500 DD

Phone evenings 403-783-3064 3 BEDROOM DUPLEX IN PONOKA

C/W fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Small storage shed, parking pad in back. Nice little balcony off the duplex.

No Pets, Non smoking Includes Town of Ponoka Utilities (water, sewer & garbage)

$975.00/month $975.00 Security Deposit Available Immediately

Contact Karen at (403) 704-6903

Available June 1

12345 Steel containers from 8' - 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

3 bdrm house, 2.5 bathrooms double garage, N/S, N/P , utilities not included $1550/mth plus $1550 D.D. References required Phone 403-783-2202 or 403-783-2726

PONOKA: 5 bdrm. duplex close to all amenities.

Avail. Immed.

403-704-1221

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

FOR RENT

Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

3020

3 bdrm, clean, bright, updated home incl. fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher.

No pets

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

Spacious 3 bedroom apt in 4-plex for rent. $1050.00 includes water/ sewer/garbage and 4 appliances. Does not include heat/electricity. N/S, N/P. Available June 1. Call Attaleen 403-302-4679

Suites

3060

FOR RENT

Quiet adult 2 bdrm apt. suite 5415-54 St. Ponoka $650/mth rent

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.

Pasture/ Land

3380

Pastureland Wanted

for 20 – 30 cow/calf pairs.

Call Coyne 403-704-3732

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

Public Notices

Houses For Sale

Farms/ Land

403-913-5550

AVAILABLE JUNE 1 1 – one bdrm suite 1 – two bdrm suite Downtown, N/S, N/P

403-357-0654 PONOKA 1 bdrm. well maintained quiet adult building, no pets, $735/mo. + power, heat/water incld. avail. June 1.

Brian 403-348-6594

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.

Money To Loan

4430

NEED A LOAN? Own property? Have bad credit?

We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228; www.firstandsecond mortgages.ca.

Transportation #5000-5300 Motorcycles

5080

2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC No shortage of power ALL the Bells & Whistles!!

44,600 kms.

MINT CONDITION Never laid down.

$7600. o.b.o.

(403)318-4653

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Public Notice #6000

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

6010

Ponoka County

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Margaret Williams to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt. NE 10-43-23-W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm District to allow for creation of a 23 acreparcel on the quarter.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

PONOKA large 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite $950 incld’s util’s, 403-704-1645 * RIVERSIDE APTS. * Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

$800. Kids welcome, no pets no smoking.

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

4070

5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Hondo, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction on June 9. Over 475 acres of Farmland & Grazing Lease. Contact Cody Rude: 780-722-9777; rbauction.com/realestate.

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

4020

5 BDRM, 3 bathroom, walkout at 5 Regal Close in Lacombe. Many extras like air conditioning, custom steam-room, heated garage, many recent updates including new shingles and eavestroughs. Lots of trees.

Well maintained. Asking $425 000. Please call for more info. 403-782-2031

403-783-7589

WOODRIDGE VILLAGE :

780-289-5356

3080

3 bedroom town home with 5 appliances. Close to schools/recreation/shopping. $1,100.00/month, $1,100.00 DD. Smoking on Real Estate deck only, no pets. Water, #4000 - #4190 sewer, garbage included.

Call Mary 403-783-6609 Realtors & Services..........4010

FOR RENT in Co-Op Subdivison 2 bedroom apartments available immed. $800 per 1200 sq ft home with garage month, include water, heat, Appliances incl garbage and parking. SD

$1150/mnth plus D.D. plus utilities

Roommates Wanted

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

40 PONOKA NEWS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016

LET US LOWER YOUR COST OF DRIVNG! WE HAVE U.S. BUYERS TO BID ON YOUR TRADE 22016 FFOCUS SSE SSEDAN

2015 FIESTA ST C1200

149 B/W 96MTHS

$

SALE

MSRP $30,139

23,725

$

155 B/W 96MTHS

$

SALE

SALE

51,900

$

325 B/W 96MTHS

$

SALE

SALE

62,039

$

350 B/W 96MTHS

$

SALE

410 B/W 96MTHS

SALE

65,939

$

62,879

$

T1395

432 B/W 96MTHS

$

SALE

29,000

T1627 M MSRP $58,514

355 B/W 96MTHS

$

SALE

$

56,900 200 22016 FF350 F3 3 CCREW CR R DDIESEL

T1416 M MSRP S $81,499

405 B/W 96MTHS

$

SALE

$

65,433 22016 0 FF350 3 CCREW R DDUALLY U

200 22016 F350 CREW F3 DDUALLY U

“Lifted” L MSRP T0781 “ $

52,500

$

$

AWD A M MSRP $32,739

22016 EEXPLORER SSPORT AAWD

T1358 M MSRP $75,549

22015 0 FF350 3 LLABRIAT A CCREW R $85,949 $ 8

SALE

2 2016 FF350 CCREW DDIESEL

MSRP $74,119 T1631 M

385 B/W 96MTHS

188 B/W 96MTHS

$

T1653 M MSRP $55,239

22016 FF150 KKING RRANCH

$

24,299

$

2 2016 EEDGE SSPORT AAWD

C1382 M MSRP $56,149

322 B/W 96MTHS

T1412

MSRP $25,733 C1456 M

22016 MUSTANG M GGT CCONVERTIBLE

$

22016 EESCAPE SSE

MSRP M $85,269 $8 8

MSRP S $86,274 T1388 M

69,751

$

155 B/W 96MTHS

$

SALE

$

70,751

[DISCLOSURE] T1412 2016 ESCAPE SALE PRICE $29,900 PLUS ADMIN FEE OF $499. AMVIC FEE $6.25 PLUS 5% GST (PYMTS INCL. ALL TAX & FEES). FINANCED OVER 96 MTHS AT 4.99%, PAYMENT OF $188 BW, TOTAL INTEREST $6,914. TOTAL OBLIGATION $38,861. ALL REBATES TO DEALER.

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