Ponoka News, May 25, 2016

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 68, No. 21 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Sports

Mixed results for Storm minor soccer teams Story on page 24

Reflections

Ponoka Drop-in Centre is where good friends meet Story on page 5

Mural unveiled Folks take pictures of Ponoka’s Canada 150 Mosaic mural. Ponoka is one of 150 communities taking part in the Canadawide project. This mural will sit in the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex for residents and guests to view.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

PFD chief clarifies proposed fire services bylaw

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Town council received some explanation last Thursday, May 26 on the wording of the proposed new fire services bylaw, which was withdrawn during the council’s most recent regular meeting due to the potential of controversy it could creates.

Speaking to councillors during the commitee of the whole meeting on the changes being introduced to the document was Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson. He explained the purpose behind some of the wording and clarified the proposed flashing green lights use, which had originally only allowed Ponoka Fire Department (PFD) members the right to use.

Originally slated as a request for decision for town council at its May 10 regular meeting, the proposed bylaw was pulled over one clause that only allowed Ponoka Fire Department PFD members use of the green lights, which alert motorists that firefighters are en route to the fire hall.

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Wilkinson said that it appeared as if the Ponoka County fire department was not considered in this bylaw. Coun.

Carla Prediger suggested that it appeared not to take into account any voluntary firefighter from any community using the green lights.

CAO Albert Flootman says Wilkinson struggled with the provision as the fire chief received complaints of erratic driving from volunteer firefighters, although it is unclear which department members those complaints stemmed from. Flootman said the goal was to provide some latitude to volunteer firefighters and the provision was amended to include firefighters from any jurisdiction.

It appears though, that the main reason for excluding the county department, was in retaliation to the county’s own fire services bylaw, which only allows for county firefighters to use the green lights in its jurisdiction.

Wilkinson presented council with the county’s bylaw, which was passed recently.

Wilkinson said there is one PFD member who lives in the county that this would affect.

Prediger, while she appeared surprised by this revelation, asked if there was any communication between Wilkinson and county regional Fire Chief Dennis Jones.

The answer was “no.”

“I would like to think that … at a minimum, we have a conversation,” said Prediger.

She said, moving forward between the two departments, that communication between both is an expec-

tation of the town. Mayor Rick Bonnett reiterated her thoughts and said both fire chiefs need to talk considering the proximity of each department.

Updating the bylaw Wilkinson said the main reason behind the proposed bylaw was to get the town up to speed on the 2014 Alberta Fire Code. As this bylaw had not been changed for some time, since 1997, the new version also adds a new chart for fines to be imposedand enforcement of penalties.

The proposed bylaw provides a prohibition to the use of tannerite, an explosive generally used for target practice.

It also clarifies the sale of fireworks and provides ways for the town to track the use of fireworks.

Alberta Fire Code has some restrictions on their use and as there are six businesses in the Town of Ponoka that sell fireworks, council wanted ensure their concerns were heard.

The form, which would be supplied to sellers, provides a blanket approval to sell the fireworks as long as the town can track their sale. Wilkinson says all fireworks have serial numbers. The form would include this data: the name of the buyer, age, address, where and when intended to use and what types of fireworks were purchased.

Prediger and Coun. Teri Underhill requested a way to give sellers a chance to read the actual fire code and the provisions mentioned in the bylaw. Flootman said the guidelines in the fire code related to fireworks will be added to the bylaw.

FCSS to take over Wheelchair Van Society operations

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After almost 40 years of operations, the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society is handing over the reigns to Ponoka’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).

The decision did not come lightly for the board, said society president Nell Liddle, but she is confident in FCSS’s abilities. “We trust that FCSS is going to continue the service the way it has been operating and perhaps grow it.”

To help FCSS with its new role, Liddle was proud of the fact that the group has recently raised enough money for two new vans to ensure clients will

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“We’ve got the full complement of drivers right now,” she added.

For FCSS, it was an honour to be considered to handle the operations, explained Shannon Boyce-Campbell, FCSS executive director.

“We will still try to gain insight and support from them,” said BoyceCampbell.

After that many years, she suggests the many volunteers who contributed to te society should be recognized for keeping the vital service running for town and county residents. The service provided transportation to in and out-of-town appointments for community member who would

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“They’ve done a lot of fundraising to see that it stays in this community,” explained Boyce-Campbell.

“There’s been such community support. That’s been the beauty of these handivans,” she added.

FCSS is set to take over on Wednesday, June 1 but the booking phone number of 403-783-0399 remains the same as does the 24-hour notice for regular appointments and two-day notice for out-of-town appointments.

Drivers, fees, policies and funds will remain allocated to the van services.

Liddle said the only thing that will change is the group operating it.

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Family starts fresh after fire destroys home

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Twelve minutes was all it took for a fire that started in the basement to fully engulf the house.

Last Monday, May 16 Mike Ennis and his family had to move quickly to ensure they and their pets were safe after a fire completely swept through their home.

The call came in to the Ponoka County East District Fire Department at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Before the call to 911, Ennis’ wife and daughter were in the kitchen when they smelled smoke and at about the same time the smoke alarms went off. The pair did a quick inspection in the basement and found Ennis’ daughter’s bedroom was on fire. They ran out, says Ennis, and asked the neighbours to call 911.

Ennis did his best to mitigate the flames by opening a fire extinguisher on the bedroom. From there he ran to get a hose with a friend to spray the bedroom from the outside window. It still wasn’t enough and the flames started to spread. He managed to close one gas valve before the flames got too hot. At that point, Ennis said his focus was to try and hose off his neighbour’s home as a strong wind was blowing in that direction.

“The wind did not help whatsoever,” said Ennis simply.

As the strong wind blew hot flames to the neighbour’s home, the fire department arrived. He praised the department for ensuring there was no damage to other homes and properties.

The fire couldn’t have come at a worse time.

Ennis had been working on his home for the last two months with a friend putting in long hours to renovate many aspects of the house. Luckily he has fire insurance. “The insurance is stepping right up just doing an excellent job.”

If the fire had spread to the neighbour’s home or if there was other damage, he may have been on the hook for the payments. As a word of caution, Ennis advises every homeowner have proper insurance.

Looking back, the biggest thing that stands out for him is being prepared. “I’ve definitely gotta get better firefighting attire,” he joked.

At the time of the fire, Ennis had on his shorts and flip flops and while he did what he could, he realized preparation is key. Had the fire happened in the middle of the night, it could have been a different story.

“As fast as this went up, we would have per-

ished…I’m sure of it,” said Ennis.

His advice: “Be proactive. Talk with your kids. Make sure they know how to get out.”

The loss of the home, while challenging, has also brought out the best in friends, neighbours and complete strangers, says Ennis. There has been an outpouring of support with people donating clothes, food and other items. Along with the fire department, he praised companies that have offered support without question.

From Accede Energy donating a gen-set for power, garbage cans and bathrooms to Telus providing the family with smart phones ensuring they are connected to Redneck Barbie at Tru Value Hardware, Ennis is grateful for their support. While there are too many people to thank, he wanted to ensure they were recognized for donating much needed supplies.

“We are by far way more fortunate than the people in Fort McMurray,” said Ennis.

His family has been able to have trailers as temporary homes and things they need. His shop is intact and with insurance working to get things going again, Ennis said they are able to rebuild. It will be a long road but the family is safe, said Ennis.

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Religion

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

On life and death

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

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The Canadian parliament is presently grappling with the issue of physician assisted suicide. The June 6th deadline to draft legislation around this issue which was imposed by the Supreme Court of Canada, looms ever so closely in what appears to be an impossible goal for a parliament caught in the cross hairs of deeply moral and ethical debate.

There are arguments on both sides of this issue.

Proponents of passing a law allowing physician assisted suicide argue that DEACON ROLLIE COMEAU such a law would alleviate St. Augustine suffering. It would allow Catholic Parish dignity in dying and would remove a burden for those who live on.

Those opposed to this legislation believe in the dignity of life and if society sets it selve up to decide who should live and who should die we are in fact playing God. And it is God who is the giver of life and the one who decides when our earthly journey is done.

I would like to suggest another side to this debate and one that is perhaps not considered so much because it focuses on the existential – the reason we live, the purpose of our existence. For most religions there is an acknowledgement of a supreme being and the belief of life after death. If we share in this belief then there is a deeper meaning to dying.

The process of dying, especially if death is not a sudden one, is that it lessens our grip on this life, on the things of this world and readies us to enter into a new realm, a new existence with God in a deeper life.

The problem is that death often comes with a heavy price. The dying process is not always pleasant. Not everyone dies in their sleep; in fact, few do. The norm is rather a death that comes about by aging or a terminal disease. What happens then is not always comfortable,

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dignified or serene.

Often there is a breakdown of the body, we lose things like our health, our bodily beauty and sometimes our dignity. Dying is rarely beautiful, and yet amid all of this, there is a maturing of the soul.

If we recall after Jesus’ resurrection on the road to Emmaus, he tells his disciples, “Wasn’t it necessary that the Christ should so suffer?” This quote is not so much a question as a statement of fact. The road to death must sometimes pass through pain and humiliation because it is these things that open us up to the deeper reality of our existence with God and eternal life.

All religions, not the least Christianity, tell us that there is more to life than our earthly existence. Often our normal consciousness limits our perspective on eternal life because we set boundaries in our mind and don’t want to go there.

The dying process helps break down those barriers and opens up our awareness and perception of that possibility, that there exists for us a relationship beyond this world with our maker. Even for the person who considered himself or herself to be non-religious, there is an awakening of the conscious as we approach death that the possibility of eternal life exists.

If we short circuit this process of dying, if we choose to take our life because of anticipated pain and suffering or even if we are in the midst of that suffering, have we allowed ourselves the time we need to soften the soul, to let go of the things of this world and prepare ourselves for the next?

Where is God in the fire?

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On May 1, 2016, a wildfire struck the city of Fort McMurray. In just a few days the fire swept through the city- destroying at least 1600 buildings. An entire city had to be evacuated- people having to leave their precious belongings, memories, and homes behind, watching it burn to the ground, or not even knowing if it did or not. People were scrambling, confused, devastatedtrying to get fuel for their cars just to drive far enough to flee, fighting about who gets to get fuel first. Women pregnant in labor not even being able to get to a hospital.

People trying to leave the city in line-ups for miles, with flames surrounding them, not sure if they were going to be able to get through or be burned alive. All of this is just an awful, devastating, horrible tragedy. As the fire continued to burn with no end in sight, in what began to seem like a hopeless situation, people wondered how in the world can we fight this off?

Then we ask the question: “Where is God in the fire?

Why is He not putting an end to it? How can He let this happen? He has the power to stop it.” Our Pastor just had a sermon on 2Kings 6:18-23. It is the story about Elisha and how the Syrian army came to capture him. Elisha then prayed to God that He would blind the Syrians, and He did so. Elisha then led the enemy to the middle of the Israelite capital city of Samaria. Our minister went on to say that blindness is very significant in the Bible. People need healing from the misery of it- not just physical blindness but spiritual. continued on page 31

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PONOKA NEWS 5

Reflections of Ponoka

Ponoka Drop-in Centre is where good friends meet Photo submitted

Members of the Ponoka Seniors Drop-in Centre enjoy a rollicking game of cards, one of the many social and recreational events that are held every week at the bright, friendly, and spacious facility, where new members are always warmly welcomed.

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS The Ponoka Drop-in Centre at 5015-46 Avenue is a bright and comfortable place where 55 plus seniors from town and county have gathered for the past three decades to enjoy countless casual social and recreational activities. To celebrate their gala 30th anniversary and to join in with Ponoka Family and Community Support Services in marking Seniors’ Week, members, guests, and visitors are invited to pop in to the drop-in centre on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 for an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A long and colourful history of hospitality Keen hospitality and family friendships have always been a grand tradition in and around our town and districts since the early settlements over a century ago, with countless social and recreational activities being organized for all age groups by clubs, organizations and community to gather together and have some fun while supporting all sorts of very good causes. While many of our old-timers will fondly remember the longstanding Ponoka Ladies’ Restroom on 51 Avenue, it would be in 1974 that the Ponoka Community Men’s Club and the Senior Citizens’ Friendship Club would unite to form the Ponoka Senior Citizens’ Drop-in Centre.

The very active new club hosted their activities for many years in the former Ponoka Armories Building,

and then in December 1985 a milestone for local seniors came with the construction of the present Ponoka Drop-in Centre, which became a reality with a great deal of community promotion and support. The grand opening was held on April 10, 1986 and the spacious fully equipped facility has hosted a busy year round program of activities and community events to the present day. Over the years, the membership of the Ponoka Drop-in Centre has been over 300, and along the way, many new unique and exciting activities have been added for the enjoyment of the members, who pay a membership fee of just $10 a year.

The Ponoka Drop-in Centre elects a full slate of executive members on a regular basis, and for 2016, the present board includes President George Stewart, VP Gail Pugh, second VP Isabel Odgaard, Treasurer Ella Thomas, Asst. Treasurer Dennis Ensminger, Secretary Mary Jones, Asst. Secretary Dorothy Houghton, Past President Bill Jones, and Directors George MacKenzie, Linda Schmautz, Carol Merkel, Trudy Elllsworth, Helen Minde, Glenda Johnson, and Sandra Bingeman. A general meeting and potluck meal is held on the last Friday of every month. The current delightful weekly beehive of casual and invigorating activities at the drop-in centre include billiards at 1 p.m., daytime bridge on Mondays and Thursdays at 1p.m., Monday Whist at 1 p.m.,

yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., exercises for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday Canasta at 1 p.m., Tuesday Shuffleboard at 7 p.m., piano lessons for seniors on Wednesday mornings, sewing guild on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., Wednesday Crib at 1 p.m., the very popular pickleball on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Centennial Centre, floor curling on Thursdays at 1 p.m., duplicate bridge on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Thursday Weaving at 1p.m., Art Club Drop with lessons available on Thursday afternoons, Friday ‘500’ sessions at 1 p.m., and summertime horseshoes out back in the pits.

Members are welcome to take part in as many events as they wish, and are also encouraged to offer their ideas for new programs and games.

Weekends at your Ponoka Dropin Centre is also full of musical fun, praise, and camaraderie, with the very popular Jam Sessions every Saturday at 1 p.m. and the presentation of local and visiting gospel groups every third Sunday. The various rooms in the drop-in centre are available for rentals, with bookings and information available by contacting Dorothy Houghton at 403783-3027 or George McKenzie at 403783-3514. New members are always welcome to drop in during the week and bring along a friend or phone 403-783-5012 for more information about this great ‘seniors’ experience’ in our home town.

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Members of the 55 plus Ponoka Seniors’ Drop-in Centre always look forward to their weekly sessions in the craft room, enjoying their casual hobbies of weaving, sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and so many other unique and traditional skills that they have learned over the years, and are always willing to share and pass onto others. Their 40-member sewing guild has been active for decades, and new members are always welcome.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

Opinion Baseball isn’t simply Will anything America’s game good come out anymore

of ‘Elbowgate’?

by the general public.

Prime Minister Justin A spontaneous poll conTrudeau’s “manhandling” of one opposition MP and ducted through online voting allegedly elbowing another by the national broadcaster woman MP was the most CBC showed more than widely discussed event on two thirds of those who the main TV news bulletins responded said his repeated of last week. apologies had actually imExasperated by the delayproved the prime minister’s ing tactics of the opposition image in their eyes. Two MPs trying to prevent the days later, an independent voting on Bill 14, otherwise polling organization said known as the Assisted Dying their survey had showed that Bill, Trudeau tried to pull the incident had not dented the opposition whip from Justin Trudeau’s reputation among the NDP MPs standat all and his positive ratings ing on his way and in the remained well above 60 per MUSTAFA ERIC process apparently pushed cent.

Editor a woman MP at her chest Here the real question with his elbow. His motive may be better asked about was to have the opposition whip seated so the mentality behind the prime minister’s that the voting could begin. behaviour rather than action itself. Are we And as it has now become almost a tradi- seeing the real life depiction of the premise tion to tag a suffix “gate” to each and every “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts government mishap in the US, the incident absolutely”?

In all fairness, while Trudeau’s behaviour was quickly dubbed ‘The Elbowgate’.

This happened because the Liberal gov- was inappropriate by his own admission, ernment is in a rush to beat the deadline the tactics used by the Liberal bloc in the set by the Supreme Court last year for the House of Commons to usher through some adoption of a law on assisted dying. The legislation without delay are nothing new. deadline is June 6 and the government bloc All of these tactics and more were used by in the House of Commons had already made various previous governments and let’s not a motion to restrict discussion on the legis- forget that the last Conservative government lation to have it voted on without delay so under Stephen Harper went as far as prothat it could clear the Senate hurdle quickly roguing the parliament in order not to lose a key confidence vote. to gain Royal Assent.

So employing procedural tactics relying Trudeau apologized several times for his behaviour during the question time at the on the number of MPs to have one’s way House of Commons with some political trough the parliament and the opposition’s pundits describing the incident as “one of creation of a storm in a cup out of these the strangest” in the history of the House tactics are nothing new. What is different of Commons. in this case, however, is that Liberals had As a result of the incident, Liberals had promised not to resort to such tactics when to withdraw the restrictions they put on they were in opposition and that they broke the debating period, which means they will their promise with the added embarrassment now definitely miss the deadline for the of inappropriate behaviour by the prime legislation to be passed. minister in person.

One good thing in all of this may be One commentator labeled the prime minister’s behaviour as “arrogant”. Others the timing of this unfortunate incident: said it was reflective of the increasingly Liberals have been in power for a little over common bullying tactics employed by the six months and that their first moment of Liberal caucus in the House using their embarrassment has come so early may be a good red flag for them to step back and majority power.

While creating a stir at the legislature assess how they have done so far, how they and in Ottawa circles for a few days, the can improve and what they should change incident seems to have been shrugged off for the better.

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Just an Observation names on that list include The old adage that baseball is America’s great game Russell Martin with the and favourite pastime is Toronto Blue Jays and Joey something that practically Votto of the Cincinnati Reds. every sports fan has heard.

That number has been However, the fact is that higher in the past, but fell baseball has made huge off somewhat when baseball strides around the world started to fall off the chart in the last 60 or so years of activities Canadian kids and is quickly and quietly were interested in during the 1990s. It also coincided leaving the United States in with the advent of more their dust.

To realize that, all one has children being immersed in to do it look at a few facts. video games, which also did Let’s take a peek at the help the sport somewhat as rosters for Major League it did help expose baseball to a group that may not Baseball and just note the JORDIE DWYER have been too interested in diversity in nationalities Reporter playing sports before. sprinkled throughout. A However, in the past detotal of 17 other countries are represented that make up nearly 30 per cade, the number of children taking up cent of the total number of players - that’s baseball has been steadily growing as the sport becomes a little less expensive than the most in the last 15 years.

One can see that the Dominican Republic it used to be, combined with more exposure immediately jumps out among the top pro- in Canada and the move toward making the ducers of baseball players with 83 followed game more fun for everyone.

That exposure was really ramped up last

by Venezuela with 65.

Despite the recently calming of tensions year when Canada defeated the U.S. to and a renewed relationship with the U.S., win the gold medal at the Pan-Am Games in Toronto in addition to the tremendous Cuba sits third with just 18.

You can also include Puerto Rico, Japan, outpouring of excitement that the Blue Jays Mexico, Columbia, Panama, South Korea, run in the playoffs brought to fans last fall.

It demonstrated just how far the country Australia, Brazil, Nicaragua, the Netherlands has come in developing its players - to the and Taiwan.

And that’s just at the big league level, but point where bigger number of Canadians that passion and spirit for the game has been are heading off to colleges in the U.S. to filtering down - sometimes it isn’t always further develop - as well as began a bit more done with the best of intentions - to the of a love affair with a sport that had lost amateur and youth levels as well. its lustre. One other big factor leading to That can be witnessed just by watching the increase has been the installation of a the growing television coverage of the Little female baseball program from the national League World Series, that now sees games down to the local level. being broadcast in several languages - by And that has begun to translate down the commentators from their own country that line, including in Ponoka, where baseball actually come to the U.S. for the tournament. has become at least an option for those Toss in the fact that new countries have wanting to play and learn new skills. Even join the competition in recent years and those that want to play at a higher or more no one can deny there is certainly growth competitive level don’t have to go far to in the game across the globe. find what they want, and for the most part, And that fact hasn’t been lost here in those kids are dedicated to doing what they Canada either. can to achieve their goals so the distance Currently, there are six Canadians playing isn’t a hindrance.

So, baseball is no longer just a game or at the major league level - give or take one or two on any given day, what with play- passion for those south of the border and ers moving up and down from the minor maybe it’s time to put that old adage to rest. leagues. Some of the more recognizable But that is, just an observation.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

PONOKA NEWS 7

Remuneration policy amendments discussed by council

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Town councillors are getting closer to finding a concrete remuneration policy that makes it clear what can be claimed as an expense.

Councillors met Thursday, May 19 during the committee of the whole meeting and heard that new definitions add clarity to the council remuneration policy. CAO Albert Flootman said definitions were added that he feels should have been there in the first place.

Per diem rates are clearer as are travel arrangements.

“There’s travel time allotted in there as well,” said Flootman.

Out of town meetings and travel are included in the new policy, something Mayor Rick Bonnett wanted to see. He said there were days he met with ministers in Edmonton with the meeting time just 40 minutes and he had to claim only that time and no travel.

Yet, his day was used up.

“It’s a standard remuneration for employees,” added Sandra Lund, director of corporate services, referring to the travel and time claims.

Where councillors struggled with is the matter of committee meetings and even

sub-committees. If there is a sub-committee that a councillor sits on, their work should be considered voluntary, suggests Coun. Tim Falkiner.

But the question comes when doing a full day of work and planning for events like the Day in the Park, said Coun. Teri Underill. She suggested some remuneration for spending that full day — in this case from the morning until the evening — for promoting events as a town representative.

Flootman said there is no reason not to re-evaluate some of the clauses, the main purpose of updating the policy is to ensure the auditor’s request for consistency is met.

Electrical Code of Conduct A new electrical code of conduct for electric retailers or line holders is coming down the pipeline.

Town council was apprised of a recent change that the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) is implementing for 2017: The new regulation will require regular audits of conduct for retailers, something expected to cost these groups an estimated $25,000 to $28,000 an audit.

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is upon us again. Given the recent events in our province, it is not hard to see how important emergency services are to our way of life and to our wellbeing. Being a member of an emergency service is not so much a job, but a calling; we are called upon each day in others’ hour of need. We must quickly and accurately assess and interpret each situation all the while realizing and appreciating that it is someone’s life we are caring for. EMS week gives us an opportunity to acknowledge those who work so hard each day tending to others in their difwcult time.

In the province of Alberta, we are fortunate to have a provincial network of ambulances connected to a computerized GPS system that has the capability of pinpointing the location of each ambulance and dispatching the closest most appropriate ambulance to each 911 call. This means faster response times when it matters the most.

There are 3 levels of prehospital care: EMR, EMT, and EMT-P in Alberta. Each level builds on the knowledge and skills learned and developed from the preceding level and the levels must be completed in order. We are often asked if all ambulances are the same or what the difference is between the levels of care provided. In Alberta, EMT-Ps (paramedics) are the highest level of prehospital care and can do all the same skills and treatments as an EMT, as well as several others such as administering a greater number of medications, providing advanced airway support, and advanced cardiac monitoring. An Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance is staffed with two attendants, with at least one being a Paramedic. A Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance is staffed with two attendants, with at least one being an EMT.

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank our co-responders, without them our jobs would be a lot more difwcult. The RCMP, the Town of Ponoka and Ponoka County Fire Departments, our local Peace Ofwcers, the Alberta Sheriff’s Department, and also the numerous utility workers for your roles in making our jobs more manageable.

Thank you also to the local businesses who provide us with services like vehicle maintenance, parts, and medication supplies; without you we would not have the resources to work.

Finally, a special thank you to the staff at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Center and Centennial Center for Mental Health and Brain Injury for working with us to provide our community with the best care possible.

EMS week is a time to take a moment to recognize the roles and responsibilities of prehospital care workers and to show appreciation for the service they provide each and every day in a variety of work conditions. Thank you for all that you do and keep up the great work!

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The most recent of the issues that need to be addressed is that collectors are finding garbage in the yard waste bins. In a press release, the town provided some clarity to remind residents of what is accepted. “No garbage, no plastic bags, no recycling mate-

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Proper items for the green yard waste bins are grass clippings, leaves, plant debris and small branches less that one inch in diameter. To ensure the proper waste is going into the bins, town staff will monitor the bins to help educate residents. “Any green carts that we find containing bags, garbage, recycling or other waste will not be collected,� says Owen.

Items not accepted are tree stumps or logs, sod, soil, rocks, bricks and treated wood. Owen suggests it takes time to learn a new system. “We are confident that once we achieve that level of awareness with the Green Cart Program, it will have a big impact on reducing the amount of waste Ponoka sends to the landfill.�

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Free Plane Rides for Children on May 28 at COPA for Kids Children ages 8 to 17 are being offered free airplane rides and ground school instruction at the annual COPA for Kids event being held at the Ponoka Airport on May 28.

The purpose of the event is to expose children to aviation as a possible career choice, or as a hobby or skill they can use in their personal or business lives, says Perry Wilson, a member of the Ponoka Flying Club which is hosting the event. He points to crop spraying, fire suppression, medical evacuation, and air traffic control as examples of aviation careers.

This is the second year the Ponoka Flying Club has offered the event with support from the Town of Ponoka which donates the use of the Ponoka Airport for the day.

“Last year we gave 60 free plane rides to kids. This year we’re anticipating up to 90 children registering for the event,” says Wilson. The ground school portion of the day teaches youth about things like how aircraft fly and how the instruments in a

cockpit are used.

Ponoka Flying Club members donate about 12 aircraft and fuel for the event, which is completely free to participants.

“We don’t take donations or payment for the free rides and ground school,” says Wilson. If people insist on making a donation, he suggests they consider the Neil Armstrong Scholarship at www. copanational.org/NAscholarship.cfm which awards scholarships to young people pursuing flight training.

Register by May 25 COPA – the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association – offers the COPA for Kids program nation-wide through affiliate groups like the Ponoka Flying Club.

Children who want to participate in the event must register and sign waiver forms

by May 25 at www.copanational.org/files/ COPARegWaiver.pdf Completed forms should be signed, scanned and emailed to trishmross@ gmail.com or dropped off at Busted Ladies

Lingerie in downtown Ponoka. Registrants will be contacted and given a time slot to come to the Ponoka Airport at Labrie Field on May 28 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The airport is located 1 km south of Ponoka on Highway 2A.

“If we get a child who is apprehensive, a parent can fly with them but they will need to be fully registered and sign a waiver as well,” says Wilson. If the weather is not cooperative the event will be cancelled, he says, noting there is no rain date.

Perry Wilson, shown here with previous COPA for Kids participants, invites families to register their children by May 25 for this year’s COPA for Kids event.

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• Fort McMurray residents are being offered free swimming, free swim lessons and free water fitness classes.

• Free Friday Family Swim: June 3 from 7-9 pm. Sponsored by Ponoka FCSS. • Summer swim lessons – Registration is now open.

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

The Town of Ponoka Fire Department has downgraded its Fire Ban to a Fire Restriction.

The use of fire pits is now allowed but residents are reminded that all fire pits must meet ‘acceptable’ requirements under the Town’s Fire Services Bylaw. Under the Bylaw, fire pits must: • Have at least 3 metres of clearance from the edge of the fire pit to the nearest building, property line, or other combustible material.

• Not exceed 0.6 metres (2 feet) in height.

• Not exceed 1 metre in width/diameter.

• Be fully enclosed and constructed of bricks, concrete blocks, heavy-gauge metal or other non-combustible materials acceptable to the Town Fire Chief.

• Have a mesh screen with openings no larger than 1.25 cm. The screen must cover the fire pit to sufficiently contain airborne sparks. The screen must be constructed of non-combustible material.

Conditional fire permits will be approved under the Fire Restriction.

For updates on fire bans across Alberta, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca

~ COUNCIL UPDATES ~ NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL: Tuesday, June 14, 2016, and Committee of the Whole on June 23, 2016. Both meetings are at 7 pm at the Ponoka County Council Chambers.

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

~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~ • Splash Park – Is expected to open this week at Lions Centennial Park, pending approval from Alberta Health Services. Notification of the opening will be posted on the Town website at www.ponoka.ca • Pickle Ball Clinic – Weather permitting, there will be a pickle ball clinic offered on June 18th from 9-2:30 pm with a one-hour The Splash Park at Lions Centennial Park is lunch break. Everyone is welcome expected to open this week. to come out and see what pickle ball is all about. Pickle Ball is every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Ponoka Tennis Courts. For more information, please contact Janice Mackie at 403-396-3160.

• Playground Volunteers Wanted – Volunteers are still needed to help construct the new Centennial Park Playground from 8 am – 5 pm on May 25, 26, 27 and 28. The project is sponsored by the Ponoka Kinettes and Ponoka Lions Club with support from the Town. To sign up, please contact Leanne Reed at 403-597-1110.

• Ponoka Youth Centre – Race for Kids on Saturday May 28. Form a team of 4 people, raise money and compete for prizes (two WestJet tickets for top fundraiser). Visit www.raceforkids.ca to register.

~ TOWN NEWS ~ • The demolition of Ponoka’s Old Town Hall is expected to start with the abatement process this week, which deals with the removal of hazardous materials such as mould and asbestos in the building. The demolition of the building and removal of debris should be completed by the end of July. No construction work will happen at the site on June 30 due to the Stampede Parade. For more information, please visit the ‘News’ section at www.ponoka.ca and click on the news release titled ‘Demolition of Ponoka’s Old Town Hall’.

• The Town’s Back Alley Collection of Yard Waste started Tuesday, May 24, and continues throughout this week and next week if needed. For yard waste only (grass clippings, weeds, branches under 3’ long, leaves) in excess of what fits in your Green Cart. Please make sure yard waste is not bagged. Set it next to your back lane or at the end of your rear driveway. Pick up begins in Riverside District, and continues in Centre District, North District and then Lucas Heights District. Crews only make one trip per street. Materials not picked up include: rocks, wood, household waste, pet excrement, construction material. For more info, visit www.ponoka.ca Town of Ponoka C, 4900 - 54 Street, Ponoka, AB T4J 1N8 Town phone: 403-783-4431 Town email: town@ponoka.org

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

Chamber members informed on Youth Centre activities

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Programs created at the Ponoka Youth Centre (PYC) are finding positive results in the kids who take part.

The key theme during a presentation by PYC executive director Beth Reitz, at the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday, May 17 related to how

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Reitz hosted a Jeopardy-like game to get attendees involved in the session. Through the questions and answers, she was able to highlight the programs and their benefits.

Of those programs, there are four on offer to kids aged five to 11: after school programming, summer programs, school’s day out and the Torch junior leadership program.

Another aspect of PYC is the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program. Reitz said planners have found that a child comes out of this program with increased self-esteem, improved social skills, enhanced academic achievement and improved resiliency. The mentor program has seen some growth, most recently with the teen mentoring arrangements. “We’ve really seen some benefits from this program,” said Reitz.

There are also a variety of options available to youths aged 12 to 18. Along with the breakfast and lunch programs, there is Elevate, which provides gender specific programming.

“We make sure there’s a program that covers every aspect of being a youth in the community,” said Reitz.

Over the last 13 years, the PYC has grown so much that last year there were 690 individuals, making 20,000 visits to the PYC. “It’s pretty large numbers for such a small building.”

She suggests a tangible way business owners can support the PYC is by supporting the in-school mentoring program. There are six businesses in Ponoka that allow for paid in-school mentoring, about one hour per week, where a child is matched with an adult.

Reitz suggests a business will see other benefits by a reduction in employee absenteeism, increased retention, an improved public image and an increase in company recognition by 85 per cent.

“It really does change your employee’s opinions on the community,” said Reitz.

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Trouble with tires continue for county

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Cutforth added he once again has been in contact with the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) on the issue and explained there is still interest from other businesses in Tire troubles are continuing and now becoming tiresome the large truck tires as well as a market for the tires that are part of the ARMA recycling program. for Ponoka County.

“The owners of the (large) tires are talking with those inCouncil was provided an update on the situation with the Cutting Edge tire recycling facility located within the county terested in them and (ARMA) is anxious to get the program borders at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, an issue tires,” Cutforth told council. “The only thing standing in the administration has been attempting to actively solve for the way is who is going to pay for the trucking.”

Cutforth noted he is guardedly optimistic about the situation past year.

Chief administrative officer (CAO) Charlie Cutforth explained resolving itself soon, though he stated the county is looking for a sign of action or good faith or it will have to proceed the situation remains a concern for the county.

“We received notice earlier this month that the current owner with further actions.

“Otherwise, we will have to issue an order for removal or is attempting to refinance the business or sell it,” said Cutforth.

“The owner did submit an application for a permit to complete use the courts for an injunction and have it done,” he said.

The county was also set to have a fire inspection done at the a building on the property, but that was denied and nothing will be approved until there is progress made on eliminating facility last week, which could also be used should the county the number of large tires, especially those located on county decide it needs to involve the courts to resolve the issue.

ARMA also imposed a deadline on the Cutting Edge owner property.” to deal with the program tires, which passed on Friday, May 13, but it wasn’t known at press time if anything had occurred by that deadline.

CPO extended A request from the Summer Village of Parkland Village for the county peace officer to extend his patrols and enforcement to the village was approved by council.

The summer village made the request after its contract with the Town of Rimbey to supply that service ended following Rimbey letting its bylaw enforcement and peace officer go.

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“Our relationship with the village is very good and they are prepared to pay,” he added, “And the summer village is a tremendous asset to our residents.”

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BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A lot of work is now in store for the administration at Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS).

Acting superintendent Jayson Lovell informed the board of trustees at their meeting on Thursday, May 19 that the new Education Act, which was passed in the Alberta legislature last year, could soon be proclaimed and take effect this September.

Lovell told trustees if that is the case, it will mean administration will have to accelerate their work on preparing all of the school divisions administrative procedures to comply with the new act as well as making other changes with regards to numerous aspects of the operations.

In addition, trustees are meeting this week with opposition MLAs to discuss various issues and the new act will be among them. In discussing what talking points they should focus on with the MLAs, it was stated that administration has a concern about what affect allowing students to go to high school until they are 21 will have on potentially stretching the support structure, without any increase in funding, to educating students with significant needs for two more years. There is also a concern about the impact changes to the residency requirement to attend school will mean, since the new act eliminates that a student must attend the school division where a parent or guardian resides, since that will certainly make things much more difficult to get consent to provide certain services to students.

As well during that discussion, trustees will speak to the MLAs about their views on the school division having to pay the recently introduced carbon levy that starts in 2017 and what their opinions are on the use of provincial funding for private schools.

Fort McMurray Currently, WCPS has 35 students registered throughout the division that were evacuated from Fort McMurray earlier this month, Lovell told trustees.

The question quickly became how to integrate those students with Lovell explaining that staff and students were remarkable in making the transition for those students as seamless as possible.

“Essentially, it was just ensured that those students received the appropriate support and welcomed to be a part of the school, ” he said.

“Everyone did an incredible job in that and its nice to see a bit more of a positive note to come out of what is a tragic situation.”

Communications Trustees accepted a recommendation from Lovell to hear a presentation next month about getting a report done on just what the division should be looking at regarding the development of an overall communications plan.

Lovell explained that the proposed presenter has done several of these reviews, but that since there is a cost to having it done, trustees wanted to first hear about what the process would be before deciding whether the money would be worth it.

Trustees Bob Huff and Donna Peterson both stated they believed the time is right to do this, even if it is going to cost them some dollars, since they need to communicate with various stakeholders in order to help them do their job right as well as get their messages out there in order to attract students and market the division.

Remuneration policy amendments continued from page 7 What the town is working on is having an audit every three years to minimize costs. Lund said the town implements most of the codes in the conduct policy but will need to make a request to the AUC for approval.

Some of the larger commercial companies may end up having to conduct audits quarterly or even monthly. Because of these changes, if

the Town of Ponoka decides to go into the retail electricity market, it won’t be able to promote it as it also owns the lines running through the community.

Mayor Rick Bonnett suggested the reason for this change is to force the hands of smaller groups, such as the Town of Ponoka, to sell their assets.

No decisions were made at the meeting as committee of the whole is a planning meeting.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

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New early years program coming to Wolf Creek schools Friday, May 27 is information day on new program

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS

Bright Futures Play Academy, described as a blend of the best of the best pre-school programs from around the province is to replace the current variety of programs in operation in the school division.

Mark McWhinnie, WCPS assistant superintendent of learning and technology services, explained a task force reviewed the best practices of early learning programs across Alberta with the programs that existed in WCPS in coming up with the new division-wide standardized program.

“Each program had some strong practices with supporting early learning and some schools did not have an existing program.

Recommendations were made to bring a division wide focus to number of existing programs in Ponoka, Lacombe, Bentley and Eckville while expanding programs to the other schools,” McWhinnie said.

“Bright Futures Play Academy is geared towards three- and four-yearold children and is focused on purposeful play and designed to increase communication, socialization and developmental readiness for a child’s successful entry into kindergarten. In planning for the 2016-17

school year, trustees recognized the valued work of the task force and the focus on early years programming.”

A 2014 study from the provincial government showed less than half of young children were developing in the five areas of development in an appropriate fashion prior to entering kindergarten. Other studies have also demonstrated that early childhood programming can improve educational success throughout a child’s journey through school as well as into their adult life.

Bright Futures is open to all children that are three and four years old by Dec. 31 with parents being able to choose from a few different options. They can have their child go for either three hours in the morning or afternoon two days each week.

For parents of four-year-olds, they have the option to extend that programming for all four days with the child going either in the morning or afternoon.

“When children participate in an early learning program, their transition into kindergarten is more successful. They know the other children, are making friends easily, they are familiar with the school environment and learn how to be in the community with other children,” he added.

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June 15th, 2016 – Leedale Hall, NW 35 41-04-W5M Registration for voting begins at 5:00 pm, with an opportunity for you to meet and talk to your Directors from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, dinner from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and the Special General Meeting from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

At the close of the Benjamin Gas Co-op Ltd. 2016 Annual General Meeting, a Special General Meeting will be held to vote on the following.

Notice of Extraordinary Resolution That Gull Lake Deer Creek (G.L.D.C.) Gas Co-op Ltd., pursuant to section 24(1) of the Rural Utilities Act, Alberta, amalgamates with Benjamin Gas Co-op Ltd. on the terms and conditions set out in the Amalgamation Agreement.

BBQ Dinner and meetings are open to Gull Lake Deer Creek G.L.D.C. Gas Co-op Ltd. members, Benjamin Gas Co-op Ltd. members and invited guests only.

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by June 9th, 2016, by calling 403-843-1050.

by a certified teacher with specialized skills in early childhood development, while the program focuses on building oral language and vocabulary skills in addition to working on things like fine motor skills, play-based activities, socialization with other children and exposure to literacy skills while also having the needed occupational, physical or speech therapy when appropriate.

“We understand investing in our early learners with a high quality, consistent program in the six communities provides the head start necessary for students to be successful,” stated WCPS acting superintendent Jayson Lovell.

“Bright Futures will provide an exceptional level of service and support to students and families in these six communities. Wolf Creek is proud to establish these programs and the

board of trustees is to be commended for their vision in supporting this important direction.”

McWhinnie stated there has been strong interest in the revamped program in all of the communities, due in part to the success of previous programming as well as the positive response from various partners in each of the communities.

A community information event will be held at the Kinsmen Centre on Friday, May 27 from 1-7 p.m. with all interested parents - along with their child - are encouraged to attend this drop-in event and find out more information about the program and the activities their child could be involved in. For more information on Bright Futures Play Academy, or to register online, visit www.wolfcreek. ab.ca/brightfutures or contact WCPS division office at 403-783-3473.

Proudly Presents: “Visions of Courage- The Bobby Smith Story.”

Thursday, June 2 Ponoka Legion 5:30pm – Doors Open 6:00pm – Presentation to Begin Free Admission – call 403-783-6539 for tickets Dr. Bobby Smith, a survivor of crime & tragedy will share his incredible life stories, which will encourage and inspire others to rise above being a victim and to become SURVIVORS. His powerful message will resonate with many in our community to use the Power of Your Voice to create positive change.

Bobby Smith, a retired Louisiana State Trooper, is a recognized national/ international speaker who has addressed a variety of audiences, including law enforcement, government agencies, emergency medical teams, corporations, schools and churches.

We encourage members of the Ponoka Community from all walks of life the join us! Admission is free, but space is limited, call 403-783-6539 for your tickets.

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This popular and much-anticipated special section will highlight all the events and festivities surrounding the Stampede and contain feature stories of local cowboys and cowgirls competing. In addition to our distribution of 6000, we will provide an additional 2600 copies for distribution at the Stampede grounds.

A female Mountain Bluebird was photographed by Murray Mackay while sitting on her eggs.

This is the second year in a row that Bluebirds have arrived in the Ponoka area in large numbers, according to Mackay.

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Outreach School grads honoured at banquet

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long, but to the graduates, I say ‘You made it’,” said Pearn.

Wolf Creek Public Schools Trustee Lorrie Jess said the hard work of family and students should be acknowledged.

Acting superintendent Jayson Lovell took time to recognize teachers and

quet, which included toasts and speeches from dignitaries.

Assistant principal Rob Pearn was the MC of the evening and he praised students’ dedication to complete their work.

“Some of the journeys have been rough. Some of the journeys have been

Graduates at Ponoka Outreach School had their chance to shine during a recognition banquet held Thursday, May 19.

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“This is an unbelievably dedicated group of teachers,” said Lovell.

He suggested that while no path comes without sacrifices, this group of students made it to the end. For Lewis, after 10 years of being at the school he is stepping down as principal to jump back into a teaching role. “Mr. Lewis has made significant contributions,” stated Lovell simply.

Students Adrianna Both and Emily Gartner took some time to honour parents and family for their help. “You made sure we were our best in everything,” said Both.

For Gartner seeing strong support from parents while students took part in sports and plays and other activities also helped them through the school years.

“Even though we were challenging at times, you never lost faith in us,” said Gartner.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

PONOKA NEWS 17

Town promotes health and wellness

Joy Wright, of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, gives Joan Mueller a relaxing massage Wednesday, May 18 during the Community Wellness Fair hosted by the Town of Ponoka.

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The event was held Wednesday, May 18 and organized by Wes Amendt, director of community services for the Town of Ponoka. He has been working on the idea of a Community Wellness Fair for some time now and found strong interest in many of the community associations, and some business, that promote the idea of health and wellness.

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18 PONOKA NEWS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

Fitness buff promotes health in women

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS

Fitness buff Natasha Saddleback speaks to attendees Wednesday, May 18 of the Women’s Wellness Conference at the Montana Band main office. The conference featured two days of speakers and breakout sessions discussing women’s issues.

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Fitness buff Natasha Saddleback took her love of exercising and healthy living to the Montana Band Women’s Wellness Conference held Wednesday, May 18 and 19 at the Montana Band office.

She was one of several keynote speakers, as well as leading breakout sessions that were part of the conference last week.

Saddleback’s goal is to get women fit through a simple change in diet and exercise.

Saddleback has spent several years taking part in regional and national

fitness competitions, in some cases as the only First Nations person, and has created a way for First Nations women get into a healthy lifestyles. She has first-hand experience of how her personal outlook on life changed once she started exercising and she has been featured in several fitness magazines with her work over the course of her career.

Starting out at the local gym, Saddleback received positive feedback from other trainers to continue and since then she has travelled all over the country. While preparing for a fitness competition is not easy, Saddleback’s focus is to show that First Nations women can compete at high levels.

She wants to share her training skills with other women. To do that Saddleback mentioned there is a special gym for women-only on the

Samson reserve that allows some privacy while getting into a new fitness routine. She suggests women often spend too much time taking care of others while they forget about their own health.

“You will see how much better you will feel if you just take that little bit of time for yourself,” said Saddleback.

She advises starting small by giving up pop and taking short walks.

As training continues, she said the next thing to remove is snacks such as chips and to increase the length of walks.

The new gym is also a way to get comfortable with the idea of exercising and to receive some advice on best practices.

Saddleback said she is available at lunch every weekday to help out.

Saddleback’s biggest focus is to get women started and once they do that, they will want to continue with it.

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PONOKA NEWS 19

Fundraiser held to help local young woman

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS The future for a young Ponoka woman is a bit brighter now.

Samantha Wiebe, 18, was injured in an incident last Christmas Day during a visit with family in Saskatchewan, where she lost the use of her legs. With the long-term prognosis stating that she may never get the feeling back in her legs, the community has rallied behind Samantha and her family for her future.

A huge fundraising event was held at the Ponoka Moose Lodge hall just south of the community on Saturday, May 14 that attracted a large number family, friends and those from the greater Ponoka community that have gotten to know the Wiebe family over the years.

And the event was a huge success, generating more than $20,000 through a silent auction - which included items ranging from clothing, tents and handmade goods to bull semen.

While a gofundme

page was set up initially to help with immediate expenses, family friends Kristie Stretch and Femke Lubach, along with members of the Rempel family, got together recently to organize the fundraiser in hopes of providing some money to help Samantha address her future needs.

“It started about a

month ago to help Sam with whatever her needs will be - from medical to her future education to even what she might need when she wants to go live on her own,” Stretch said.

“The support received from the entire community was amazing. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

Lubach added that support included all of the people and businesses that donated the auction items along with the Moose Lodge donating the use of the hall and the catering company provided the food as their donation.

With Samantha graduating next month

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

Next steps being taken on FNMI education

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS In the continuing effort to provide the best education it can to all students, Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is hoping the plans it has laid out for First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FMNI) students will create a better experience.

WCPS assistant superintendent of inclusive learning, Amber Hester, along with WCPS FMNI student success coordinator Shelagh Hagemann and two representatives from Maskwacis presented an update to the board of trustees at their meeting on Thursday, May 19 on their work that’s been done in the past year on assisting the mostly First Nations student population to feel more a part of the system instead of being crammed into one.

Entitled “Finding Our Way”, the report focuses on the journey of how the division and the four First Nations bands at Maskwacis (Montana, Louis Bull, Ermineskin, Samson) have been assessing this relationship and where they are going next.

“This isn’t just a Wolf Creek, but a provincial mandate,” Hester stated in the presentation.

“And we have gone through a number of guiding documents in order to prepare for this project.”

Aside from pouring over paperwork from the province on what they would like to see done and the numerous studies they had to look at, Hester and her team also got the opportunity to be part of a unique provincial pilot program that she explained went a long way to determining just what WCPS needs to do for the future.

“The project was to help figure out, with input from students, what learning strategies would work best in the classroom for them as well as the teachers,” Hester said.

Some of the results were shared with the board in the report and provided a great insight into how the students feel about trying to be integrated into the current system along with what they believe they need to be more successful academically.

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As Hagemann explained, “For many students, it isn’t that they don’t want to get the work done or finish their

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homework, it’s that they aren’t able to do it at home due to how life is there. As well, many of the students aren’t engaged in reading simply because they don’t have books about their culture or that make them feel good about who they are, so that’s a big reason for the focus on literacy.”

Hester added several key priorities and areas of concentration have been placed into the plan that will continue moving forward this fall.

That includes helping to close the achievement gap with First Nations students, providing programming such as how to get student to relate better through literacy plus work on providing Cree language education, better support on transitioning students into the WCPS system, building more capacity for both teachers and administrative staff to better assist in FMNI programming and continuing on with the work of the 15 person task force that has rep-

resentation from all four Maskwacis bands, parents and the school division.

“Our partnership with the Montana band, along with a new registration process at Ponoka Secondary Campus, has been really helpful in better supporting that transition for their Grade 9 students to the high school,” Hester said.

“That’s always been a big culture shock for them, so we are continuing to look at how we can help each other work on improving that. We are also hoping to expand the present elder program to more of our schools, institute a female elder support program, expand our overall FMNI programming to more of our schools and look at embedding more FMNI content and perspectives into our classroom programming to cultivate a deeper and better understanding for everyone. We have seen many gains during the last two years, but more is needed.”

Cautious welcome from AFN Chief to feds’ UN move PONOKA NEWS STAFF Canada’s declaration of its unreserved support and acceptance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) received a cautious welcome from Alberta First Nations.

Craig Makinaw, Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief of Alberta issued a statement expressing both satisfaction and some reservation with the federal government’s announcement, in particular with regard to comments on changes to Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution. First Nations believe Section 35 requires clearer definitions to ensure full recognition of of the treaty rights.

“Real change, ‘reconciliation’ and unqualified support will come from change to government policies, practice and laws. A legislative framework is needed to implement UNDRIP, and it must be developed in full and meaningful consultation with Indigenous Peoples,” said Makinaw.

The declaration describes individual and collective rights of Indigenous Peoples around the world and offers ways of creating co-operative relationships with states, the United Nations and various international organizations. Among the guidelines are ways of dealing with culture, identity, religion, language, health, education and community.

UNDRIP is based on specific principles of equality, partnership, good faith and mutual respect. It contains 46 articles, developed by Indigenous Peoples around the world that preserve cultural identity, free prior and informed consent, and addresses the life and liberty of Indigenous Peoples, explained Makinaw.

It also provides clarification on not allowing military

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activity on indigenous lands and provides guidelines on the importance of communication between states and Indigenous Peoples.

Makinaw was clear that this has been a long time coming. “Canada has prospered while First Nations children and families on reserve ranked 63rd on the Human Development Index. First Nations have to go to the courts to have our constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty rights upheld.”

“The road has been long,” he added.

Makinaw praised Chief Wilton Littlechild, Canada’s first MP of First Nations origin, for working tirelessly with the group that began drafting the declaration in 1985.

Almost 10 years after the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) document was adopted at the General Assembly, Canada removed its objector status and offered full, unequivocal support for it.

Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, made the announcement Tuesday, May 10 with the intention to work with First Nations people across provinces and territories in Canada on how to implement all the provisions in the document.

“Today’s announcement that Canada is now a full supporter of the declaration, without qualification, is an important step in the vital work of reconciliation. Adopting and implementing the declaration means that we will be breathing life into section 35 of Canada’s Constitution, which provides a full box of rights for Indigenous Peoples,” said Bennett in a press release.

In 2010 the ministry supported UNDRIP but stated concerns over the land and territory rights.

Federal government’s opposition to full exercising of their treaty rights by First Nations may still be a contentious issue despite Ottawa’s adoption of the declaration. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking in an interview with an international news agency last week, said First Nations would have no veto power over plans to build pipelines in various parts of the country.

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Farm & Ranch Canada Foodgrains Bank, the agricultural charity which fights against hunger in the Third World countries has recently completed seeding its fields near Ponoka with canola and the process was photographed by a camera installed on a drone. The money raised through the sale of the crop is donated to countries where hunger and malnutrition threaten populations.

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Holding wild cards

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Through mid-May, eyes continue to be watch the weather forecasts for frost events (and any subsequent damage or replant needs) and whether or not enough moisture will fall on the western half of the Canadian Prairies.

Nonetheless, field activity continues ahead of the normal average on both sides of the 49th parallel, which puts pressure on the markets without new headlines to chase. The Canadian Dollar has quieted a bit despite oil creeping up to multi-month highs on production concerns, but the market still believes supply holds the wild card over demand.

A lot of discussion continues to be had around the soybeans market as this month’s W.A.S.D.E. report still has people scratching their heads. There’s obviously bullish thoughts out there, but something to keep in mind is that the U.S.D.A.’s demand pumpup for beans was based on a price range of $8.35 to $9.85 (or an average of

$9.10). With markets much higher than that, one could argue that some of this demand will be lost and that the highs are in.

Complimenting a bearish thesis is the fact that with cooler temperatures, some soggier weather, and now being past our May 15th optimal corn yield planting date, those acres that didn’t get into corn could very well go into soybeans instead.

A more aggressive scenario was put forth by grain company The Andersons, who estimated 3.5 million acres more of soybeans going into U.S. soil. The even money may be on Dr. Cordonnier of Soybean and Corn Advisor, who has lifted his soybean area to 84 million acres, 1.8 million above the U.S.D.A.’s projection in their March 31st report. This would peg U.S. bean output at 3.88 Billion bushels off of a 46.7 bu/ac average yield. For corn, the Doc dropped corn acres by 1.6 million from the U.S.D.A.’s estimate to 92 million acres, and at a 166 bu/ac average yield, this would peg production at 14 Billion bushels on the nose. With current U.S.D.A. demand projections, one can expect a 1.72 Billion bushel carryout for corn and 385 million bushels in ending stocks for soybeans.

We made the call earlier in the year that given the global supply of grain out there, there may be 2 or 3 rallies to take advantage of this calendar year.

Definitively, we are in 1 of those rallies, especially for

the oilseed markets, and given the continued buzz in the markets about acreage switches, the upside seems unknown but the downside is omni-present.

Not to be the doom and gloom guy but I’m about managing price risk exposure. Profiting to the upside on 100 per cent of inventory for sale is one way to look at it, but leaving profit exposed to the downside on 100 per cent of said grain is another.

With futures values increasing lately, we’ve seen basis levels widen a bit and so, should futures pull back a bit, you’d likely see basis improve (assuming currency effects are mute for now). Sure, weather can intuitively be the wild

card, but over the next 2-3 months, playing “sky roulette” and gambling on the clouds (or lack thereof?) isn’t necessarily the best risk management strategy.

To growth, Brennan Turner President and CEO | FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and mobile grain marketplace (app available) that has moved almost 250,000 MT in the last 2.5 years. His

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On Wednesday, May 18, 2016 - 1770 head of cattle went through our rings TOTAL - 1770

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Good Holstein cows Medium Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls

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Feeder bulls 120.00-145.00 Good Bred Cows Older Bred Cows 1,250.00-1,725.00 Good Bred Heifers: Cow/calf pairs (younger) 2,000.00-2,350.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) 1,650.00-2,000.00

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

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Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales

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For those of you who took part in the ‘Ponoka Day in the Park’ last summer, you’ll be excited to hear that it is a go once again this year.

This year’s event will be on Friday, August 26 starting at 1 p.m. at the Lion’s Centennial Park. We’re excited to once again be taking part in the kids’ activities, which will include different games and activities, as well as hopefully some face painting and story sessions.

There has been talk of possible dunk tanks, bubble soccer/battle balls (look it up, it’s awesome!), mini-donuts, multiple bands playing, acapella singing, food trucks, and a lots of other fun stuff. The night will end with a movie in the park on the big inflatable screen, and fireworks. So be sure to keep the day open, and join us as we celebrate the end of the summer and the great town that Ponoka is.

We want to remind everyone about our ‘Great Wines Under $25/bottle’ on the evening of Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m. Jay Cottell, our wine guy, will be presenting four whites, four reds and one dessert wine, all for under $25/bottle.

You don’t have to spend a pile of money to find a good wine. Come discover some delicious new flavours, served with meats, cheeses, fruit, nuts, and chocolate. Please contact the library to purchase your tickets, all participants must be of legal age.

Come talk to Emma Neufeld, our returning summer programmer, all about the ‘wild’ themed summer reading club program that runs on Tuesdays and Thursday in July and August. The program promotes continued reading through the summer months and is broken into two age groups, five to eight and nine to 12. Registration runs from June 13 to June 30, and the program will start July 4.

Coming soon: From Michael and Daniel Palmer comes ‘Mercy’, a riveting medical thriller that will grab you by the throat and won’t let you go until long after you have read the intense climax

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

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Man and husky on cross-Canada trek Raising awareness for children’s mental health

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS One man and his husky are in the midst of a trek dubbed 7 Million Steps for Children’s Mental Health that aims to bring awareness and funds to the issue.

Bret Mavrik and husky Nymeria are an unlikely pair as they walk together across Canada for the Follow Our Walk campaign with only each other for company and a special cart that stores all their belongings. The trip, which started in Toronto, Ont. on Sept. 28, 2015 has brought the two through all sorts of challenges; environmental, physical, porcupines in Nymeria’s face and at times there have been run-ins with certain nefarious individuals.

Mavrik passed through Ponoka Tuesday, May 10 to little fanfare. He is not one for the spot light and yet his mission is one that

he feels is of utmost importance. Indeed, Mavrik took all his savings and put it all into making this trip happen.

Mavrik’s goal is simple: to change legislation and education regarding help for children with mental illness.

He’s no stranger to the issue; Mavrik’s son struggled in school and was expected to coast through elementary and high school education with little attention due to his mental challenges. “My son almost got shunned out of school,” he said in an interview.

However, his dedicated work with his son allowed him to graduate with high marks and continued to succeed in post-secondary education. Mavrik says rather than giving children medication to deal with their issues, schools and legislators should find a way to help them manage and cope with their mental health

challenges.

He likened the issue to dealing with bullies. In some cases, Mavrik said he has found that a school will provide therapy to the person who was bullied rather than the other way around. Solving the problem of bullying starts with giving the bully the necessary therapy.

With the old way of teaching children to fit into a specific system having changed and advances in technology, allowing students to gather information at a more rapid pace, Mavrik says teaching needs to adjust to meet the changing ways in which children learn. This change in teaching will also benefit kids with mental illness, says Mavrik.

Seven Million Steps is meant to be a voice for those who cannot speak up for themselves and Mavrik, with support from the many people who follow him, and husky

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Nymeria, are completely committed to the trip.

Mavrik covers approximately 35 to 40 kms per day, about 20 kms more per day than during the cold winter months. The two keep each other company while Mavrik posts updates on his Followourwalk Facebook page. For more information check www.followourwalk.com. The two should finish up their trip in Whistler, B.C.

Bret Mavrik and his friendly husky named, Nymeria, are on a trek across Canada to raise awareness of children’s mental health. He updates his adventures on social media and in the site www. followourwalk.com.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

Sports

Mixed results for Storm minor soccer teams PONOKA NEWS STAFF Ponoka Storm’s soccer teams had a balance of losses and wins last week.

Starting with the U12 boys, Ponoka ‘Y’ had a tie game 2-2 versus Camrose on Tuesday, May 17. Both goals were netted by Colin Sim. In their May 18 game, the ‘Y’ played Lacombe but the game statistics were not available at press time.

Ponoka United team played Wetaskiwin May 19 winning 2-0 with goals scored by Luis Baitinger and Brayden Lubach.

Under 12 girls The girls struggled last week when they played Camrose May 17 losing 5-0.

Under 14 boys The U14 boys had a tough game against Stettler May 16 losing 5-0 but faired a little better against Lacombe May 18.

A rare attack by U16 Storm boys on the Stettler net dies in the hands of the goalkeeper. Storm lost the game played under rainy and windy conditions by a score of 12-2.

Photo by Mustafa Eric

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Summer basketball league brings fellowship

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS After a year in hiatus, the Filipino summer basketball league is back in full force.

The popular league brings Filipino families, and those who want to take part, from all around central Alberta together for a friendly, yet competitive, basketball league series, which started Saturday, May 21 at St. Augustine Catholic School. The sport is quite popular in the Philippines, explained Jerry Nepomuceno, spokesperson of a working group who brought teams together for the event.

It’s so popular the committee made sure to put in all the stops for the event, including a running commentary, which

helped fans cheer on their favourite teams, players or when an athlete made a significant play in the game. Fans were vocal in their support, which made the event that more exciting.

Hosted by Christ’s Corridor Church in Ponoka, the purpose of the series is to bring a sense of fellowship and community for the many Filipino families in the area but Nepomuceno says it is not exclusive to people from the Philippines. The last time the group hosted the basketball series players from Ponoka joined in on the teams, in what players jokingly called ‘imports.’”

“We like to see the Ponoka group grow as a family,” he said. continued on page 25

Basketball competition was intense Saturday, May 25 during the Christ’s Corridor Church of Ponoka’s opening day of the indoor summer basketball series. Here number 12 Rommel Guerrero tries to block a shot by Kenneth Espeleta.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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PONOKA NEWS 25

Timely rain saves Lucas Height soccer pitches

BY MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS The long awaited precipitation that came over the long weekend has helped more parties than farmers, foremost among them the Ponoka Minor Soccer Association (PMSA).

With the recently installed sod on the new Lucas Heights soccer pitches suffering from severe drought conditions, PMSA President Rob McArthur sent a request early last week to all soccer coaches to switch their games to other fields in town, in particular the games on the west field.

PMSA also appealed to town to water the fields where, at one point, the grass was described as having turned into dust.

According to Sandra Smith, communications officer with the Town of Ponoka, the request was complied with and town crews watered the fields first on Wednesday, May 18. With the rain coming on Thursday afternoon, May 19, and watering the fields no longer a necessity, the PMSA

Mixed results for Storm continued from page 24 Ponoka lost 7-4 with goals scored by Niklas Schlak, Connor Stiles, JanHarm Bakker and Jace Van Scheik.

Under 14 girls The U14 girls had a stronger performance defeating Camrose 3-1 May 16. Nicole Lagarde (2) and Brooklyn Budd were the scorers in that game.

The May 18 game against Stettler was a tie with neither team scoring.

Under 16 boys The U16 boys struggled against Camrose May 17 and Stettler May 19.

Ponoka lost to Camrose 6-0 on the road and at home the score against Stettler was 12-2 in favor of the visiting side.

Scorers for Ponoka were Campbell Kerr and Hunter Busat.

Under 16 girls The U16 girls lost one and won one.

They played Lacombe May 17 losing a close game 2-1 with the only goal scored by Leah Jensen.

However, the May 19 game Ponoka defeated Rocky 2-0 with both goals scored by Hailey Petterson.

Under 18 boys Against Wetaskiwin May 16 Ponoka lost 6-2 with goals scored by Dillan Bouma and Justin Hyink.

Against Sylvan Lake May 18 the team fared better winning 5-0. Goal scorers were Jarret Henderson (3), Zane Fessler and Josh Parent.

Under 18 girls The girls won a close 1-0 game against Camrose May 18 with the only goal scored by Nikki Smith.

Summer basketball league continued from page 24 Making the event possible came from help from the school. Nepomuceno is grateful for the support and says principal Kevin Prediger was able to accommodate the event by suggesting the group host the league from May to June. This ensured the group could get six teams every Saturday for the series.

The committee wants to create a culture of camaraderie and fellowship so that there are ways for people to come together rather than being in split groups.

Another committee is working on implementing the outdoor summer basketball league, said Nepomuceno.

One benefit of the league is it gives Filipino families, new to the area, a chance to make new friends and play the game that is so loved from their home country. “We really would just like to create a place and event that is what you miss back in the Philippines. We would like to bring it here.”

Ponoka’s second most-spoken language is Filipino due to the number people from the Philippines in town.

leadership are now watching how the situation will evolve after the almost two-day non-stop rain.

Practices and games scheduled for Monday, May 23 at the Lucas Heights fields were cancelled out of concern that action on the too wet fields could damage the grass irreparably.

Smith said the town would continue to keep an eye on the state of the fields and that the grass would be fertilized

when conditions allowed.

She added that the town was also planning to have a meeting with the PMSA early in June to hear what kind of further support the association would need from the town administration.

PMSA’s bid to host U18 girls’ and boys’ provincial tournaments in town this summer was successful. The events are expected to bring a big number of visitors to Ponoka.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

Broncs warming up to football season

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Ponoka’s football program is hoping the spring will breed new life in the sport.

As the Broncs enter their fifth season, head coach Cody Baird is looking forward for this spring filled with training followed by a season beginning this fall.

“I’m excited at the prospect,” he said following the senior team’s first practice in full equipment on Monday, May 16.

“I’m totally comfortable with the numbers we have coming out and with the base that we were able to establish in previous seasons. Last season was the first step to having a polished team out there and this year we are going to continue with that progress and hopefully polish it to its fine finish.”

Baird added there are also 65 players registered for their bantam program, a nice number to have which includes a number of new and young players wish some experience.

Practices and tryouts started back on May 10 and will continue during the week, concluding with the spring jamboree on Saturday, May 28 in Lacombe.

Baird stated the players are picking the new defence and improvements to the offence really well and that should translate into improved play on the field.

Senior Broncs’ offensive team have been executing a number of passing play drills during their practice sessions in their preparations for the upcoming football season.

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Call 403-783-3311 HEATING

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YOUR

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IRRIGATION Rick Bonnett

Ponoka Irrigation

(403) 783-1944

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

4204 38 Street Ponoka, AB T4J 1A8

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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

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CONCRETE SERVICES

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SPECIALIZING IN: ~ Curbs / Sidewalks ~ ~ Driveways ~ ~ Basement Floors ~ ~ Stamped Concrete ~ ~ Exposed Concrete ~

Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

Dr. Bruce Wine

Livestock

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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

2100

2200

Reached a Milestone?

Hillbilly Tree Mulching Ltd.

Doug Casey

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

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

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: Livestock oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, or offgrade grain. “On ERSKINE, AB. Farm Pickup” Westcan 40, two year old virgin bulls Feed & Grain, for sale at the farm.

1-877-250-5252.

Fully guaranteed.

Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Seed Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email Grain bardale@xplornet.com SEED Barley & Seed Oats FOR SALE. Simmeron for Sale. 2 Row & 6 row Simmentals, fullblood full high yielding varieties Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings available. Suitable for grain and 1-2 year old polled or silage. High germination and horned, A.I. & vigour. Seed treating bloodlines, very quiet, available. On Farm scale. muscled. 780-913-7963; Larry Trautman, www.simmeronranch.ca.

403-783-1564 Mark Trautman Central Alberta’s Largest 403-704-3157 Car Lot in Classifieds

TREE SERVICE • FENCE LINES • CUT LINES • POWER LINES • PIPELINES • BRUSH & BUSH • STUMPS MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS

2100

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Farm Custom Work

2080

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8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma • Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Jasmine Hardy • Dr. Candace Wenzel

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$35 per week this space could be yours!

Plus $2.25 webcharge

403-783-3311

3030

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

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

Call Mary 403-783-6609 Start your career!

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Suites

3060

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

403-357-0654 ONE & TWO BDRM APTS FOR RENT Close to schools Includes heat & garbage Rent $700 - $775/mnth Call Irene at

403-913-5550

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

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

Brian 403-348-6594

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

403-357-0287 WOODRIDGE VILLAGE : 2 bedroom apartments available immed. $800 per month, include water, heat, garbage and parking. SD $800. Kids welcome, no pets no smoking.

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

3180

2 bdrm walk out bsmt suite in Ponoka

Pasture

- 4 appliances - Power, heat & water incl $900/month plus D.D.

160 ACRES of bush pasture at Winfield for rent.

1-403-286-1157

3 BDRM. DUPLEX IN PONOKA, large kitchen, dining and living room, 4 appls., rent + utils. Avail.

June 1. 403-783-3860

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

403-704-4333 Misc. for Sale

1760

WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.

Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

Steel containers from 8' to 53'.

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

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

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PLUMBING

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

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

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

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

WATER WELL SERVICE Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

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VETERINARY SERVICES

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

For Rent #3000 - #3200

403-396-1977 or 403-318-1572

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

Condos/ Townhouses

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.

ECKLUND

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

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REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016 Farms/ Land

PONOKA NEWS 31

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PASTURE & hay land. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask.

Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available.

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

4090

Manufactured Homes

Motorcycles

Financial #4400 - #4430

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

Money To Loan

4430

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Businesses For Sale

GET YOUR 4140 BUSINESS OUT THERE

HOTEL/APARTMENT/ LIQuor Store/VLTs/ Restaurant and Lounge for sale in High Prairie, Alberta. 780-507-7999.

RESTAURANT FOR SALE by tender, closing on June 17, 2016. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Seating capacity for 100. Fully equipped with grill, deep fryer, coolers, freezers, walk in cooler, chairs, tables, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, Áatware, etc. Located on three lots on the corner of Highway 3 and 24, Saskatchewan. Contact Ron Radke at 306-883-4321, by email at ron.radke@spiritwood.cu.sk.ca or Lola Lapesky at 306-883-4322 or by email at lola.lapesky@ spiritwood.cu.sk.ca for further information.

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1.877.223.3311 Public Notices

5080

403.783.3311

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 Red Deer

Public Notice #6000

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

Public Notices

6010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Transportation #5000-5300

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

Like it or not….nature’s critters are a big part of the camping crowd

ESTATE OF BARBARA SIMPSON who died on January 26, 2016.

If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by July 3, 2016 with SIRRS LLP Barristers & Solicitors, Box 4546, 5034 - 49 Avenue Ponoka, AB T4J 1S1 and provide details of your claim.

If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

Come rain or shine or sleet or snow, all of us, simply because two-thirds there is absolutely no doubt that of the food crops that we eat depend many hardy families invaded our on native bees, honey bees and other Alberta campgrounds for the annual polluters to successfully produce a wild and quite often wet May long good harvest. weekend celebration. With all the Bees, especially wasps are on a strict fire and other restrictions that mission and can be very miserawere in effect, hopefully everyone ble towards us humans, especially snuggled up and had a good time, but when there is a sweet food source treated nature with deep respect so close by, so we need to cover up our that it will still be there for everyone treats, give the ‘little buzzers’ some to enjoy for the rest of the summer. space, and don’t bother their nesting Along with all those excited winter quarters. Concerned honey producweary campers of all ages setting ers have launched a ‘Bees….let it be’ up their tents and toys, this glorious campaign to try and revitalize the season also welcomes the noisy arvital bee population. rival on the scene of the birds, bees, I found an article in the paper bugs, bats, bears and all the rest of last week reporting that a swarm of nature’s creatures, all by the way 45,000 honey bees had been spotted MIKE RAINONE who, whether we like it or not, do in a flowering choke cherry tree last HAMMERTIME have a place in the scheme of things. week in Red Deer as well as one in Way back when camping fees were the Garden Centre at Canadian Tire, only $5 (water and wood included), our family loved but after calling a beekeeper the swarms were heading out on most weekends with one tiny tent removed without a single bite and relocated to a trailer for mom/dad/four kids and the dog, but now comfortable hive box where they could get on with that they are all grown, grandma and grandpa shack their work. Instead of trying to be the terminator or up at home or motel it. Of course. the joy of ‘rough- going into a panic and risking getting stung, anyone ing it’ out among natures finest may have changed spying a bunch of bees setting up their colony in quite a bit over the years, but it will always be a the neighbourhood is urged to get in touch with grand tradition that started with pup tents in the Tees Bees Inc. at 587-797-1947 and they will help back yard, summer camps and family sleepovers at you solve the problem. By the way, those shy little the lake with the whole clan. bats, who nobody likes, are actually responsible for Please let it bee consuming 3000 or more mosquitoes or other inWhile watching the bees buzzing around a flow- sects on their nightly neighbourhood prowl as well ering tree outside our window, I was surprised to as for providing up to 95 per cent of the dispersal discover that Canada actually has been blessed that is essential to the regeneration of our forests. with over 40 species of bees, all serving the Queen, Whatever the case, we need to stock up now on and some more territorial than others. Due to cli- our usual supply of bug spray and sun-screen, let mate and other reasons the bee population has everyone enjoy their space, and have a great week, dropped off drastically, which is really bad news for all of you.

Where is God?

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PUBLIC NOTICE 2016 ASSESSMENT/TAX NOTICES 2016 combined assessment/tax notices have been prepared and mailed to all property owners in the Town of Ponoka.

The assessment and taxroll is open for inspection during business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday until June 30, 2016.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, all assessed persons are deemed to have received their assessment/tax notices as a result of the publication of this notice.

If you have not received your 2016 assessment/tax notice, please contact the Town Office in person or by calling 7830127.

Dated at Ponoka, Alberta this 6th day of May A.D. 2016.

So we ask the question now “Where is God in all of this?” God is in the safety of 80,000 people who got evacuated from a city without any serious injury or death so far recorded. God is in hearts of people who, in their last resort, can’t do anything but pray to God because they were moved by the Holy Spirit to do so. God is in the safety of the first responders, firefighters, police officers, working for the safety of citizens. God is in the people throughout the province who have opened their doors to people that have lost their homes. God is in the cities that have opened up their doors for thousands of people to get some rest. God is in the communities who have been compelled to have check stops to raise money for the tragedy. God is in the radio stations putting on request lines for donations (songs that they normally never have on their station). God is in the hearts of people, provinces, nations- giving money to support these people with food, clothing, and shelter. God is in the needed rain, and weather change, benefiting the fight against the fire.

Do we see God in the fire? Or are we blinded to the evidence of His existence? Do we say, “I don’t believe in God. This is just by chance. God is supposed to be loving, caring, compassionate”? Well, God is being

loving, caring, and compassionate. Just look at us Albertans- dropping our so-called busy lives to help those in need- with our gifts, talents, money, prayers.

As believers in Christ, we believe that in the trials of life we need to look to God for strength to help lead us through. And when we make it through we realize that it has made us stronger, stronger in our faithour faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (God).

Psalm 46:1 says: “God is our refuge and strength, our very present help in trouble.” God is everywhere, watching over us. God is in everything. Just look at creation. Look at the Book that used to be in every hotel room, the Holy Bible. Look at our Canadian anthem that we sing with pride. God is in there as well. We sing it without realizing it: “God keep our land glorious and free.” That’s a prayer, is it not? But we are blind to see Him for who He is. In all of this look to God. Let Him remove the blindness from your eyes. Believe in Him. John 3:16 says that “God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish but have everlasting life.” Open your eyes, stand back, and see that God is in the fire through all of us coming together to show love for one another. Love, after all, was created by God. 1John4:7 says “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016

LET US LOWER YOUR COST OF DRIVNG! WE HAVE U.S. BUYERS TO BID ON YOUR TRADE 2016 FIESTA SE SEDAN MSRP $18,549 Difference $649

115 B/W 96MTHS

$

C1654

SALE

$

17,900

2016 FIESTA SE MSRP $21,830 Difference $930

133 B/W 96MTHS

$

C1694

SALE

$

20,900

2016 FOCUS SE SEDAN MSRP $25,733 Difference $1,742

149 B/W 96MTHS

$

$

23,991

MSRP $32,739 Difference $2,839

186 B/W 96MTHS

$

T1412

SALE

$

2016 F150 XTR SUPERCAB MSRP $53,359 Difference $11,359

262 B/W 96MTHS

$

T1629

SALE

$

42,000

MSRP $27,949 Difference $4,599

147 B/W 96MTHS

$

C1546

SALE

23,350

$

2016 ESCAPE SE AWD

C1456

SALE

2016 FUSION SE

MSRP $85,949 Difference $20,010

410 B/W 96MTHS

$

29,900

T0781

SALE

$

2016 FUSION SE AWD MSRP $36,799 Difference $5,649

195 B/W 96MTHS

$

C1544

SALE

2 2015 FF350 LLARIAT CCREW ““LIFTED”

65,939

31,150

$

2016 F350 CREW DUALLY

MSRP $86,274 Difference $15,523

439 B/W 96MTHS

$

T1388

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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