Ponoka News, July 13, 2016

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 68, No. 28 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Raffle cattle head to Saskatchewan Story on page 8

Reflections

Vintage Motorcycle rally roars into Ponoka July 22-24 Story on page 5

Championship Ponoka U18 boys and girls won provincial gold medal over the weekend, becoming the holders of championship trophy in both categories in the same town for the first time in more than a decade. Please see our story on page 23.

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MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS Town of Ponoka will be carefully inspected on Thursday, July 14 by two judges assigned by the Communities in Bloom to see how it fares as compared to other similar communities according to various criteria set by the non-profit organization to determine the quality of life it offers to its residents.

Judges Sherry Cote, a workshop planner, and Mohyuddin Mirza, a greenhouse specialist and researcher/writer, will have a full day of activities starting as early as 9 a.m. at the town office and ending at 5:30 p.m. with a supper.

The itinerary for the judges include three visits to private residences and to many locations in and around the town, including the cemetery, hospital, Froman Business Park, Calnash Ag Events Centre, Stampede grounds and a wide range of sports facilities from Aquaplex to ball diamonds to soccer pitches.

The judges will also join a community BBQ, sponsored

by Sommer Home Hardware and to be hosted by Town of Ponoka staff at Ford Ostell Museum at noon. During the event, awards will be presented to the winners of the Pride in Your Property competition organized by the Town of Ponoka.

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and was launched in Canada in 1995 with the participation of 29 municipalities.

More than 20 years on, the number of communities involved in the program has reached hundreds with the competition being organized at three levels, provincial, national and international. Ponoka participates in the “Friends” category of the provincial chapter of the program. As such the town is not a competitor and not judged against the communities of similar population size, but rather a participant that can make use of the advice provided by the organization to improve the quality of life in the community.

In the competition, judges assess the communities in terms of their dedication to tidiness, environmental protection, including recycling, conservation of heritage, management and enhancement of green areas, landscape design and management and community involvement.

The judges are reported to be using standard forms to convey their impressions from their visits to the communities to a provincial coordinator based on a point system, under which “blooms” are awarded to communities with those receiving five blooms from the judges as being considered winners.

The 2016 Provincial Awards for Communities in Bloom Alberta will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 but a venue has yet to be announced.

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Intoxicated driver charged PONOKA NEWS STAFF The Ponoka RCMP responded to a report of an impaired driver when he was at a liquor business on the night of Saturday, July 9. The suspect had entered the business accompanied by another male and a female and were reported as causing a disturbance within store. When police arrived at the scene, a grey Dodge truck was observed parked in the parking area. The female, who was the registered owner of the vehicle, was observed in the liquor store and was so intoxicated she could not even use the debit machine. The two males and the female became aware that the police were called and all left the area on foot. Sometime later the

police arrested one of the males driving a second truck northbound on 50 street. A traffic stop was conducted and the male driver was arrested for impaired driving, driving over .08 and failure to comply with condition of undertaking or recognizance. He is to appear in court Sept. 2, 2016. No information was available on whether the two other individuals were arrested or charged.

Earlier on the same day, two female suspects, one with under conditions from a previous incident, were charged

Telus to expand fibre optic network to industrial park PONOKA NEWS STAFF Town of Ponoka has announced that Telus will expand its fibre optic telecommunication network to the Froman Industral Park area at the west end of the town following an initiative led by the Economic Development Board (EDB).

Town said in a press release that EDB initiative was in response to requests from business owners in the area who approached the board to

help with for improved Internet capacity in the area.

Following the requests by businesses, EDB is reported to have conducted a survey among the business community located in the area and organized several meetings involving owners and then approached Telus to inquire about the possibilities of strengthening Internet connections for the businesses there.

Following meetings with the EDB, Telus has now

announced plans to lay fibre optic cables in the area that will allow download speeds of up to 150 MB per second with enhanced reliability.

Town communications officer Sandra Smith said the project would not cost town any expenses and that it would be funded completely by Telus.

Smith added the only support the town would provide for the project would be in the form guidance for the mapping of the cable lines.

with shoplifting after they were caught fleeing from a fast food restaurant in Ponoka with the cake and dilly bars they took from the freezer of the business. No information was available on the suspects’ court appearance.

Early in the morning on Sunday, July 10, around 6 a.m., police responded to a call from a complainant who reported an unwanted individual occupying the complainant’s car. The unwanted male was understood to have entered the car after the complainant refused to answer the door when the suspect male kept ringing the doorbell for sometime.

RCMP members arriving at the scene found the male in the car in an intoxicated state, using the car for shelter from the rain. The suspect was taken to Ponoka Hospital for assessment.

There was no information on whether charges have been laid.

On the same day, Ponoka RCMP received a call from the Gull North Compressor Station. At some point during the night unknown suspects had broken into the office of the compound and a laptop was stolen. File is currently under investigation.

Correction by RCMP Meanwhile, Ponoka RCMP issued a revised version of the information regarding the collision reported on Page 3 in the July 6 edition of the Ponoka News.

The new version of the incident as described by RCMP is as follows: On June 27, 2016 at approximately 1800 hours, a Ponoka RCMP member attended to an accident on Highway 2A. A motorcycle was traveling southbound on Hwy 2A when a northbound vehicle turned left in front of the motorcycle.

The collision resulted in injuries to the motorcycle driver. The driver of the northbound vehicle was charged with making an unsafe left turn. The male driver of the motorcycle sustained injuries and was transported to the University Hospital in Edmonton.

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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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ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Shimit Abraham CFIC Mass Times: 7:00 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday

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TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 5501 - 54 Ave. Ponoka 403-783-4141 Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Pastor Tim Graff • trinityponoka.ca

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I have a friend who owns and takes some time just gazing at the intricacies care of a greenhouse. It is a busy and of this plant. Most of the time I wouldn’t consuming job from early spring, well bother with this. I usually take the long into the summer. The tasks of seeding, distance approach to flowers, in that fertilizing, watering, potting, pruning, they look nice and the colours are apand marketing can be overwhelming. pealing. But when one looks with some And yet when you visit there, she is full intimacy at the flower’s structure, its of life, enthusiastic for her work and workings and its colours we see an ever humble and appreciative for the amazing miracle. And when one looks blessings around her. around the countryside with the canoWhen you walk into her greenhouse, la in bloom, the grain heading out, the it smells so wonderful. It is like breathtrees in full leaf and the lushness of ing in life itself. The air is filled with our land, it is hard not to see the hand scents and smells that appeal to the of God at work. There is a spirituality in human mind. The other very noticejust being present in the midst of this able thing is that she is so very generwonderful gift. ous with the fruits of her labour even One of my favourite hymns is “In though this is her business and livelithe Garden”. Allan Jackson has a great DEACON ROLLIE COMEAU hood. She tells me that she could give version on You Tube if you prefer a St. Augustine a great homily on gardening and how country version. Some of the words Catholic Parish it brings one closer to God. I have every which many of you are familiar with confidence she could. go like this: For those of you who garden you I come to the garden alone, when the dew may have a sense of where she is coming from. At is still on the roses. this time of year everything is just bursting forth – And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, the Son of God “Creation is groaning.” discloses.

I paused in my own garden just the other day and And he walks with me and he talks with me and he tells bent down to examine a single flower. I had to spend me I am his own.

And the joy we share as we tarry there, non-other has ever known.

I do hope this summer that you have time or will take time to breathe in or just take in the beauty of God’s creation.

I also hope in that moment you will turn your mind to its source and give thanks.

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Reflections of Ponoka

Vintage Motorcycle rally roars into Ponoka July 22-24

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS Bill Hoar and Skinny Labine and the rest of the Central Alberta Vintage Motorcycle group are really excited about hosting their gala 20th annual Ponoka Vintage Rally at the Ponoka Stampede grounds from July 22 to 24, 2016.

This year’s event, which is open to vintage motorcycle owners from throughout Alberta, Canada and beyond as well as spectators of all ages will feature the ‘Twins are In’ theme, and will salute the countless powerful and flashy two-cylinder models from that always colorful and never forgotten era of early motor-mania.

The very active and longstanding Central Vintage section is a part of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group, which features 21 sections from across the nation from St. John’s to Vancouver and is growing fast. These men and women come from all walks of life and occuPhoto submitted

Walt Healy’s classic Cannonball 1939 Indian is featured front and centre along with a line-up of many other superb old models at an annual Central Alberta Vintage Motorcycle annual summer rally at the Ponoka Stampede grounds. The 20th annual event, ‘Twins are in!’ is set to go on July 22-23 and 24 at the Ponoka Stampede grounds, and everyone is welcome to attend, bike or not.

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Scott Beairsto and his two-stroke 1971 T125R Suzuki Stinger has been present at countless vintage motorcycle rallies and events throughout Alberta and beyond for many years. This and many other fabulous vintage model bikes from as far back as the early 1900s and roaring into the 20th century will be in action at the 20th annual Central Vintage Motorcyle Group Rally from July 22 to the 24 at the Ponoka Stampede grounds, and everyone is invited to join in on the fun.

pations, and have a very strong pride and passion for their magnificent vintage motorcycles, which range in age from 25 years to historical models from as far back as the early 1900s. Whether they have one bike or a garage full, it has all become a year round hobby and constant work in progress among a special fraternity of very good buddies. Some of these ‘cycle fanatics’ work for countless hours to restore, perfect and pamper their prize possessions, while others just love to jump on their bikes for a leisure ride with family and friends, to poker runs and fun swap meets, to lots of BBQs, and to many other special events where they can share and show off their very unique set of wheels with everyone. The camaraderie is always very keen

and great fun among the vintage motorcycle group, to which long-standing member and congenial Ponoka shoe-maker Skinny Labine fondly refers to as ‘an eating club with a motorcycle problem.’

Celebrating 20 years at the Ponoka Stampede grounds The Central Alberta Vintage Motorcycle Group, which has grown to over 60 members, are very pleased that they have been encouraged and welcomed to host their annual vintage rally at the spacious Ponoka Stampede grounds over the past 20 years, during which time the event has grown rapidly to become the largest vintage motorcycle rally in Canada. Entry fee to the Ponoka Rally for vintage motorcycle owners is $60, which includes free

camping on sight, a chili cook-off on Friday night, steak supper on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday.

Spectators are free, and are encouraged to attend the weekend activities, where they can browse through the grounds and check out all the unique displays, admire all the great old bikes and meet and greet the owners, and may also register for the special ‘meal events’ up at the grounds.

The opening Friday, July 22 evening events include a tailgate swap meet and chili cook-off, then on Saturday there will be a poker run, show and shine, steak supper and the zany game of ‘motorcycle jeopardy’. Sunday, July 24 will kick off with a breakfast, followed by the exciting bike games and closing out with the annual award presentations.

Our Central Alberta Vintage Motorcycle Group, who proudly stress safe driving practises and courtesy on the road at all times, hold their regular monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of each month at Sherry’s in Lacombe at 7 p.m. to which everyone is welcome to attend, bike or not. Along the way, the CAVMG have also been very pleased to make donations to the Food Bank, Big Brothers and Sisters, and other special community causes over the years.

Those wishing to register or get more information on the 2016 Ponoka Vintage Rally are welcome to get in touch with: Bill Hoar at 403-396-9915 (Cell) or 403-786-2718 (work) or email: billhoar @ cciwireless.ca; or ‘Skinny’ at Phone 403-783-4648 or email: skinnys1@shaw.ca.

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Opinion

Who needs Canada more, the world or NATO? Just days before the NATO summit in Warsaw, US President Barack Obama paid a visit to Ottawa and told the Parliament sitting in joint session: “World needs more Canada, NATO needs more Canada.”

The two parts of this statement may well constitute a contradiction in terms, but certainly not for a US president who is entering the last few months of his second term as his country faces an increasingly turbulent and even uncertain future.

The Warsaw summit decided to have new forces deployed to encircle Russia’s military positions around Eastern Europe, ostensibly to contain potential Russian aggression. And Canadian military will be among the forces deployed in these positions, in Latvia to be more specific.

Of course, this deployment is quite controversial in the sense that the soldiers of NATO countries positioned there will be far too weak to prevent any aggression if it is ever really intended. Last week, one commentator described the job of these soldiers as “to die in case of a Russian attack just to be able to draw all NATO countries into the conflict.”

Not surprisingly, Russia immediately reacted by likening the NATO move to

“sabre-rattling reminising the developing new cent of Cold War.” political order: The US-led Is this really an effort economic sanctions are to contain Russia or is hurting Russia, but they it a last ditch effort to are also hurting Europe as use NATO as the glue to much as they are hurting prevent western alliance the intended target. With from disentangling in an the growth rates failing increasingly uncertain to improve, European world? countries are missing the While the Brexit vote opportunities offered by has had nothing to do the vast Russian market. with London’s military Growing debt, consistentalignment with the US, ly high unemployment Canada and other EU and steadily declining member states, it has cerconfidence of the electortainly opened a Pandora’s ate in the political elite’s MUSTAFA ERIC Box, in the sense that it ability to govern are creEditor has proved the status quo ating major problems for is not cast in iron, it can European leaders from change and it can change with a bang.

Germany’s Merkel to France’s Hollande While we are in peace in rural Alberta, to Italy’s Renzi. we can very rapidly be pulled into a conHow long will they follow the lead of flict by factors outside the control of the the US in putting pressure on Russia, government or the military leadership particularly if Trump is elected to go into of Canada. So we will be well advised the White House? to follow what factors are shaping the In the United States, the support that circumstances that might have a major presumptive Republican candidate impact on our lives.

Donald Trump has mustered among the Let’s look, for instance, at some of the mainly white, middle class Americans is, underlying currents that might be affect- according to social scientists, signaling a

paradigm shift in the American society.

Add to that the recent unrest caused by killings of black individuals by white policeman and the ensuing wave of protests, the emerging picture is one of a global power, which is facing a crisis of leadership itself not witnessed in modern times.

When the US was engulfed in turmoil because of race relations in the late 60s and early 70s, there was a growth of prosperity and wealth. Now there is growing poverty among both whites and blacks and Hispanics, Will the US be able to control internal conflict if it emerges while trying to continue to lead the western world?

How will other international political actors, from countries like China and India to non-state actors like ISIS or El Qaeda, try to exploit the new circumstances?

An uncertain world like this does need more Canada as we have a government that consults with stakeholders before making decisions, tries to find common ground with interlocutors, cares for the environment and the world we will leave to future generations. But maybe the NATO needs more Canada part deserves a rethinking.

Empathy can be a true gift in everyone’s life The simple definition of empathy in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the feeling that you can understand and share another person’s experiences of joy, sorrow, and needs from their perspective.

Life moves so quickly nowadays and is constantly creating the ongoing challenges of success, failure, happiness, and sadness each and every day for absolutely everyone. To be blessed with the ability to understand and share those feelings in others is truly a very special gift, a way to assist them in times of need, to celebrate with them in times of joy, and then to know in return that they will also always be there for us, each and every day.

Today, I would like to pass on just a few examples of empathy that have been shared by others, and that we can all think about for a few moments, chuckle or ponder on a little, and then realize just how simple it really is for all of us to continue to reach out to others in a very special and caring and compassionate way. * Today, in the cutest voice, his eightyear-old daughter asked him to start recycling. Then when he chuckled and asked her why she replied, ‘So you can

help me save the planet.’

Centre.” *Recently a well-to-do When he asked her why gentleman was travelling she wanted to save the in Kenya and met a refplanet, she boldly replied, ‘Because that’s where I ugee from Zimbabwe. He keep all my stuff.’ looked very pale, extremely skinny, and unhealthy, *Today when they witand when he explained nessed a 27-year old breast that he hadn’t eaten in cancer patient laughing hysterically at her twothree days, the kindly traveller offered him the year-old daughter’s antics, rest of the sandwich he they suddenly realized was eating. The very first that maybe they needed to stop complaining about thing that the poor reftheir lives and start celeugee expressed was, ‘We can share it together.’ brating again. *Today after a 72-hour *Many of us get aggravated because there are never shift at the fire station, the weary fireman was picking enough handicapped MIKE RAINONE parking stalls near the up a few groceries on the HAMMERTIME front entrances of stores, way home when a woman theatres and other public ran up and gave him a great big hug. He tensed services. In many cases, up just a little when he didn’t recognize these spots are used by people who don’t her, but then she let go with tears of joy really need them, but in exception to that in her eyes and with the most sincere I have seen several big malls who have smile she expressed… ‘On 9-11-2001, you had the courtesy of kindly adding several carried me safely out of the World Trade parking stalls designated for mothers

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shopping with children and for expectant mothers. *I am a college student and yesterday a boy in a wheelchair saw me desperately struggling with a new set of crutches for my recently broken leg. He wheeled over and kindly offered to carry my backpack and books, helped me all the way across campus to my class, and as he was leaving he expressed, “I hope you feel better soon.” *Today he watched his dog get run over by a car. He was sitting on the side of the road holding his pet in his arms and crying, and just before dog died he licked the tears off his master’s face. *She woke up at 7 a.m. feeling ill, but needed the money and had to go to work, where she got laid off at 3 p.m., got a flat tire on the way home and discovered she had no jack, and then a man in a BMW pulled over, offered her a ride home, they chatted, he offered her a job, and she started the next morning.

Let us always remember that the best sermons are lived, not preached, so do your best, share the rest, and have a great, hot and sunny week, all of you..

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Raffle cattle head to Saskatchewan

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS This year’s 40-bred heifers have made the long trek to their new home to the delight of their new owner.

Jim Yablonski, along with his wife Diane who live near Meadow Lake, Sk., were the winners of the Ponoka Stampede’s annual cattle raffle after their ticket was drawn from among the 60 finalists during the rodeo Showdown on Sunday, July 3.

What’s unique about this year’s win isn’t the fact that he took the cattle - this is only the second time in quite a while that someone did - but it’s the reason they even had a shot to win in the first place.

“My brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Barb Yablonski, bought us the ticket as a gift for our 25th anniversary earlier this year,” said Yablonski when he came to the Stampede grounds on Tuesday, July 5 with a cattle hauler to retrieve the cattle.

“When they called, I was in some shock. It’s been two days and I’m still finding it hard to believe. Now I have a fence to fix when I get home.”

Yablonski used to have a cattle herd on their farm, but sold it off about 15 years ago when the beef industry took a huge hit in that province following the disease scares of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) and anthrax. That was when he took on raising elk - he presently has a herd of 50 - and got into cleaning animal skulls using beetles to do the dirty work.

For the Ponoka Stampede, the cattle raffle has been a grand success since they began the draw back in 1993.

“It’s been a great project with great support from all of the local cattle owners and elsewhere,” said Jim Dodds, the Stampede director in charge of the raffle.

He added the reach of the 5,000 tickets that are made available continues to grow every year, with tickets being sold from one side of the country to

Joe Dodds (left), director with the Ponoka Stampede, congratulates Jim Yablonski of Meadow Lake, SK. on being selected as the cattle raffle winner during the showdown to close out the week-long Stampede on Sunday, July 3. Yablonski made the trip down on Tuesday, July 5 to collect the 40-bred heifers.

Photo by Jordie Dwyer

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The other 59 finalists were: Ponoka Mike Olson, Gavin Epp, Vern McLeod, Norn Nelson, Lynnette Hycha, Rob Gauvreau, Wayne Boisjoli, Michael Yadlos, John Sorensen, Megan Nichols, Joan Gates, Nicole Rausch, Patti Pugh, Dunc Grant, Craig Haan, Denis Daudet; Lacombe Derek Majerech, Marlene Kapiniak; Rimbey - Debbie Nagel, Brian Huseby;

Duffield - Joe and Mavie Milne, Darrell Wagner; Wetaskiwin Anne Kenyon, Don Hildebrand, Dan and Steven Shantz, Murray Brown and Ed Fedun, Simona Arnold and Marty Etherington; Alix - Rena Moulton and Jack Nielsen; other parts of Alberta - Vi Budzilka, Justin Rosadiuk, MJ Williams, Shane Ferster, Edward Frieson, Coleman Robinson, Paul and Maureen Radcliffe,

Rick Landmark, Philip Laurie, Wilma Staggs, Dave Mailer, Gordon McFadden, Al and Sara Finshan, Les Scobey, Miles Tomaszesky, Dale Brown, Ann Nicholson, Parker Hughes, Peter and Nicole Brown, M. Lespevance, Dennis Olstad, Dale Erickson, L and N Christienson, Gary Torpe, Jeff Desutter; Joyce Smith of Chilliwack, B.C. and Darrell Schwartz from Congress, Arizona.

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PONOKA NEWS 9

Sign Up for E-Billing to Avoid Lost Utility Bills and Mail Disruptions Ponoka residents are encouraged to sign up for E-Billing to prevent delays in the delivery of their utility bills amid an ongoing labour dispute at Canada Post.

The Town of Ponoka’s E-Billing service delivers your utility bill directly to your email inbox. It means you never have to worry about your invoice getting lost in the mail or arriving late due to disruptions in mail service.

Residents are reminded that they are responsible for paying their utility bills on time each month whether they receive their invoice or not. E-Billing reduces the risk of missing invoices which can result in late payment fees.

Signing Up is Easy Signing up for E-Billing is fast and easy. Just send an email to utilities@ponoka.ca and type “Sign me up for E-Billing” in the subject line.Then type your civic address in the body of the email and press send. It only takes a few minutes and it offers many benefits: • E-Billing customers get their invoices faster than regular mail customers, giving you more time to review and pay your bill, and making it easier to ensure payment is made on time.

• Electronic invoices are less likely to go missing than a paper invoice.

• Going paperless can help protect the environment.

• E-Billing can result in time and cost savings for the Town of Ponoka which is passed on to residents through utility rates.

To ensure easy, uninterrupted delivery of your utility invoices, sign up for E-Billing today!

Customers who already receive their utility invoices via E-Billing will continue to do so with no further action required. The Town of Ponoka E-Billing service is currently only available for utility bills.

Residents are reminded they can pay their utility bills via online banking or at their financial institution. Please note that it can take up to five days to process payments made through these methods.

If you have questions about E-Billing or your utility bill, please call the Town Utility Desk at 403-783-0111.

~ TOWN NEWS ~ • Waste and Recycling – Do you live on a cul-de-sac? To avoid missed pickups of your green and grey waste bins, please avoid parking on the street on your scheduled waste and recycling pickup days if possible. If that is not possible, please parallel park your vehicle on the street and ensure your green and grey bins are pushed out into the street past parked vehicles, ensuring easy access to the carts by the automated garbage truck. Otherwise the truck may not be able to access your carts and you may be missed for pickup.

• Green Carts – Can be placed at the curb every week on your scheduled collection day.

Green Carts are for grass clippings, leaves, plant debris, and small branches less than 1” in diameter. No garbage, plastic bags, recyclable materials or food waste please.

This year’s Pride in Your Property winners will be announced July 14 at a free public BBQ at Noon at the Fort Ostell Museum. See you there!

• Communities in Bloom Free Public BBQ – Ponoka has registered for the Communities in Bloom (Friends category) again this year. You are invited to a free public BBQ tomorrow, June 14, at Noon at the Fort Ostell Museum to welcome the Communities in Bloom judges to Ponoka, and to announce this year’s Pride in Your Property winners.The BBQ is sponsored by Sommer Home Hardware Building Centre and the Town of Ponoka.

In case of rain, the awards presentations will move indoors at the museum.

• Flower Pot Painting in Centennial Park – Bring your kids out for a fun afternoon of free flower pot painting on July 15 from 12-2 p.m. at Centennial Park. Hosted by the Ponoka Visitor Information Centre summer staff. To sign up, email vic@ponoka.ca or call 403-783-6363 and provide your kids’ names, number of children attending and parent contact info. All supplies provided free of charge.

~ AQUAPLEX NEWS ~ • Summer schedule – is in effect as of July 3. There have been some changes to accommodate swim lessons. Be sure to check your favourite swim time.

• 50 Ave. Bridge Opening – The new bridge is expected to open to traffic around the end of July, weather depending. The following work is being done this month: applying a waterproof membrane followed by grading and paving of the bridge and roadway at either end of the new bridge, installation of guard and approach rails, painting of crosswalks, installing a 4-way stop at the bottom of Chicken Hill (46 St. and 50 Ave.), and landscaping on the riverbank beside the new bridge. Thank you for your patience.

~ COUNCIL UPDATES ~ NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL: Tuesday, August 9 @ 7 p.m. 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.

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PONOKA NEWS 11

New superintendent no stranger to school division Lovell will keep pushing forward with collaborative direction

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A very familiar face is now the new leader of Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS).

Jayson Lovell, who has spent his 24-year career with WCPS in a variety of roles, was officially named as the school division’s new superintendent on Monday, July 4 following the approval of the hiring by provincial Ministry of Education.

Lovell was selected by the WCPS board of Trustees from among a number of strong applicants during a special meeting of the board on June 18.

He was previously the assistant superintendent of People Services for WCPS before being named acting superintendent back in late January, following the announcement that Larry Jacobs was taking a leave of absence who the officially retired a month later.

Board chair Trudy Bratland stated in an email that the board appreciates the work Lovell has done since taking over.

“I can confirm that the board is confident that we have made the right decision after a very rigorous competition and that the feedback from the division staff that have contacted me since the

Jayson Lovell had the acting tag removed from his title last week when he was hired as the new superintendent of schools for Wolf Creek Public Schools. He was named the acting superintendent earlier this year following the leave of absence and subsequent retirement of Larry Jacobs.

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announcement is all positive, as Jayson is highly regarded,” she said.

“He is a distinctive and well respected leader who has a wealth of knowledge, experience and foresight that will move our school division for-

ward using a collaborative, people-centered approach.”

Lovell started out as a teacher when he arrived in 1993 before moving into an assistant principal role in Alix five years later, then as principal in 1999. Three years later, he became principal at Lacombe Composite before leaving to become an WCPS assistant superintendent in 2007. He also brings to the post a diploma in Criminology from MRC (now Mount Royal University) along with a Bachelor of Education degree from Canadian University College (now Burman University) and a Masters of Education from the University of Alberta.

“I’m honoured to have served in the acting superintendent role and now to be trusted with the leadership role for Wolf Creek Public Schools. I certainly had some strong interest in the position, but I didn’t take anything for granted heading into the process that I am quite familiar with,” explained Lovell in an interview on Friday, July 8. continued on page 12

MOU for old hospital agreed After discussing the prospects, Ponoka town council will be moving forward on the redevelopment project of the former hospital site.

Council spoke extensively about the issue during their meeting on June 28 and approved administration to go ahead with discussions on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Landrex, the developer of the proposed project. However, it was only on Monday, July 5 that the developer agreed to partner with the town on the MOU. That document will set out what the town’s involvement will be in the design process for the new Community Learning Centre that would be operated by Campus Alberta Central (CAC) - a joint venture between Red Deer College and Olds College that provides post-secondary learning in 21 different communities. Local construction company Eagle Builders is also interested in becoming partner in the project, offering to coordinate the conceptual design process at its own expense.

Landrex’s proposal would see the new building house both CAC and a new town office. Town administration is presently looking at the feasibility - logistically and financially - of relocating as well as reaching out to other potential partners that may want to become longterm tenants. One of those possibilities is the Ponoka Library Board, who have expressed some interest in the idea.

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which include the potential to reinvigorate the north part of downtown, the opportunities to train people close to home and replace a temporary solution to the old town hall that will soon be demolished.

“It offers huge post-secondary education opportunities for residents struggling with unemployment or under-employment during an economic downturn – helping them retool and gain new skills right here. Redeveloping that site would draw more people and services into the downtown area, spurring new economic development,” Bonnett stated in a press release.

“It also potentially provides us with the most affordable, cost-efficient solution for a permanent home. We are currently in temporary quarters in an older building with layout and space constraints that are posing challenges.”

He added the MOU will allow the town to carefully evaluate the proposal before any decisions are made.

Talks on the conceptual design are slated to begin this week with representatives from all parties.

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Part of that process includes considering what, if any, monetary commitment the town may make as well as that any decision to participate will depend on a long-term (25 year or longer) lease commitment from CAC or different significant tenant that ensures the viability of the project.

Currently, the town isn’t required to put any money into the project or decide if it will be involved further until after a period of time - yet to be negotiated - once the building and site design plus the final cost of the project is determined. The town has also maintained that any decision on permits or bylaw amendments or project approvals will remain at council’s discretion and not be impacted by its present involvement.

Mayor Rick Bonnett stated the town is excited at the proposed project and the possible benefits,

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“The most important and huge responsibility we have is to help students continue to achieve and our staff has been busy at an overwhelming pace.

I want to further engage all stakeholders through continued transparency and inform them of the direction we are following.

I also want to create those engagement opportunities at the highest level,” he explained.

To do that, Lovell says he has planned one-on-one chats with all of the staff at the division office plus short discussions with the principal and administration of each WCPS school in order to exchange and share information, ideas, values, direction and what it is going to take to achieve them.

“This is a key step if we are going to achieve the bold targets and strategies that have been set as well as monitor the success of our students. And if we find that we are not where we should be, it can help us figure out what we need to do to correct that,” he said.

“What do we do well and what are the challenges, barriers facing us - that’s why we also need to look at engaging with other stakeholders.”

In many ways, it’s like what WCPS has done with its literacy improvement project where a plan was generated with specific targets then focused on the roles staff needed to take on while tailoring and making changes based on advice from the front line personnel.

“Just like our three year plan, we need to ensure we have local guidance and receive input from a broad range of people.

With the bold, ambitious goals we have there has to be substance behind it and that means having all stakeholders weighing in so they can buy into the plan,” Lovell added.

What everything boils down to for him is three words - effective, efficient and aligned.

“I’m excited with the opportunity and confident that the insight and experience I have gained can, along with making effective use of resources, being efficient in how we do things and aligning these with continuing to improve student achieve, help us reach our goals and I think the time is right to have these conversations,” he said.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016

PONOKA NEWS 13

Farmers market proves to be another success

Everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to fantastic fudge and any number of homemade craft items were available during the annual Ponoka Stampede farmers market at the Ponoka Photo by Jordie Dwyer Culture and Recreation Centre. While no attendance figures were available, the market was bustling each day.

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS By all accounts, the annual Ponoka Stampede farmer’s market was as good as it has ever been, that according to several of the more than 85 vendors that took up tables at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Centre during the first three days of the Ponoka Stampede.

One vendor featuring a number sports memorabilia and western themed items, Dwayne Bellerose from Stettler, has been part of the market for a few years and a regular at the weekly Ponoka Farmer’s Market.

He explained that in spite of the tough economic times, this year’s Stampede market was really good.

“I’ve met lots of people, a lot of locals and a whole lot from the United States,” he said.

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“(The U.S. people) told me that they love coming back up here year after year and the stuff they can find here. That’s I think what made the market good and I think the market just keeps getting better and better each year.”

Another vendor, Ponoka’s Larry Jonsson, stated he was pleased with what business he did during the market and that there were a lot of people that came by.

Jonsson, who sells a homemade and extremely popular Icelandic pudding, was just as busy selling as he was getting some congratulations on the final day of the market.

“I had people come over (Wednesday, June 29) to talk about how exciting it was to see Iceland beat England at EURO 2016,” he said.

“That victory was enormous and it was great to talk to people about it too.”

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Chicks for Charity exceeds previous dollars raised

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS

Sylvia Hitchcock and Rita Petersen raise their hands, and money, in the air Saturday, July 2 for the Chicks for Charity fundraiser. Over $40,000 was raised benefiting the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter and the Ponoka Stepping Stones Project.

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Women dressed in their best for a fundraising breakfast intended to shine some light on women in need in central Alberta.

This year’s Chicks for Charity event was held Saturday, July 2 and brought in more than $40,000, which exceeded last year’s numbers, explained vice-president Lisa Barrett. “About halfway through the morning, we were over $30,000.”

Since just about every component of the morning was donated, the food was paid for in the 300 sold out tickets, the Chicks for Charity group was able to ensure it supported both the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter and the Ponoka Stepping Stones Project.

President Jane Wierzba was also pleased with the strong support and seeing women come together for an important cause, in this case women’s issues involving abuse and neglect.

Attendees see a need in supporting these programs, she added.

For the Stepping Stones group, Ponoka director Katie Peters says the non profit association has been in operation in Ponoka for five years and six in Lacombe and a fundraiser like this goes a long way to continuing the life-skills and mentoring program at Stepping Stones.

“It sustains our program. We are 100 per cent privately funded.”

The group provides assistance to young women and mothers in their teens and into their 20s who are having struggles with abuse in their lives. To do that, Stepping Stones brings assistance, training and long-term mentorship to break

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the cycles of abuse, explained Peters.

The woman can come to Stepping Stones and be trained while also receiving professional counselling and guidance needed to move forward in their lives. “We’re seeing alot of cycles being repeated and we need a little more intense attack at this,” explained Peters of a new initiative programmers are looking at.

This new initiative brings long-term mentorship to clients once they step through the doors, explained Donna Abma, director for Lacombe.

“The first step is the drop-in where they can come, feel safe, not be judged but start to learn what community is and what support looks like,” explained Abma.

“For some of these girls that’s something they’ve never experienced,” she added.

Once counsellors can begin to bring self-worth into these women, she suggests that is when they can break cycles of violence and abuse and creating better choices.

Generated income increases every year for the charity and for this sixth year organizers brought in Givergy technology, which enabled attendees to bid on silent auction items through a device on each table making it easier to bid.

Ponoka Family and Community Support Services donated the cost to use the technology, which helped ensure more dollars were raised. “When there was five minutes left, we had over 100 bids, which we would never have had if you had to go write your name,” said Barrett.

Barrett and Wierzba praised the many corporate donations and the strong support from all the attendees.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016

PONOKA NEWS 15

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016

Town to start annual paving program

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS On the heels of the traffic slowdowns and distruptions from the Ponoka Stampede,

local motorists need to be on the watch for road restrictions and closures for the next few weeks.

The Town of Ponoka released its annual paving and

road repair program for the summer on Monday, July 11 which will see 12 different locations undergo either new pavement or a reconstruction of the road. The pro-

gram this year will see nearly $338,000 spent, a slight increase of about $2,000 over last year.

Ponoka’s director of operations and property ser-

vices Dave McPhee stated in a release that they are able to complete nearly twice as much work as last year with the same amount of money due to getting lower bids from contractors competing hard for the work due to the present economy.

The largest project, and likely the biggest inconvenience for motorists, will be the milling and then repaving of 50 Street between 50 and 53 Avenue that will see traffic controls put in place during the work. Many of the other projects are relatively

small and will involve minimal disruptions to traffic.

The program will also see the north end of the runway at the Ponoka Airport milled down and resurfaced. In addition, crews are also making repairs and replacement work to curbs, gutters and sidewalks in various parts of town.

Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution and observe all signage.

For more information and a list of paving project locations, go to the town’s website at www.ponoka.ca.

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PONOKA NEWS 17

Classical singer wins Stampede talent show

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Classic opera singer Qian Meng surprised many people this year by winning the Ponoka Stampede talent show.

Meng was among 11 other acts showcasing their skills with one song Wednesday, June 29 and instead of going the western pop music route, Meng stuck with her classical training and sang a mix of several arias into one. Accompanying her was Cam Hinton, music director at Ponoka Secondary Campus, who played the keyboard as backup.

Despite some initial technical difficulties Meng continued on and not only wowed attendees but also the judges. She won first place and chose the $3,000 guitar courtesy of Gilmore Guitars in Red Deer.

Meng is pleased she decided to play to her strengths of classical singing as it was something the judges said showed her as the clear winner. The biggest challenge now? Meng needs to learn how to play the guitar.

She hopes to get some

Ponoka resident Qian Meng wowed country music fans enough to win the Ponoka Stampede talent show Wednesday, June 29. Instead of a pop song she played to her strengths and sang an opera aria with positive response. Meng won the $3,000 guitar from Gilmore Guitars out of Red Deer.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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lessons in on how to play a guitar because she wants to enjoy her prize.

It was her husband who encouraged her to try out for the talent show and after seeing the opera Madame Butterfly in Los Angeles, CA recently, Meng decided this was the year to give the talent show a try. “I didn’t think I was going to win.� “I was so surprised,� she added.

Organizers did ask if she would consider trying a different song using the house band, but with only a few weeks to practice, she decided against it. “I liked it (the song) but I didn’t think I was qualified to sing the song.� “I stuck with my opera and I can find my own pianist,� offered Meng.

She said the crowd’s response was strong and encouraging and since winning her friends and students (Meng is a piano teacher and vocal coach) have also congratulated her. “The judges told me I have an incredible voice and they can’t ignore me,� she added.

They have asked her to continue and invited her to come back for the 2017 Stampede talent show. She hopes to take her love of jazz and learn how to play the genre with her new

guitar.

The second place winner earned a recording session with MCC Recording Studio in Calgary courtesy of Dave Temple plus a mentoring session with Bobby Wills.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016

Localized rain leaving some wanting more Crops in region generally in good condition

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Showers that have poured down throughout central Alberta over the last two weeks have left farmers thinking.

What are they thinking?

Well, that really depends on where they are located, according to Alberta Agriculture and Forestry crop information specialist Harry Brook.

“A lot of these showers lately have been hit and miss across the region,” he said in an interview late last week.

“The rain has been really localized, leaving some farmers wanting some more rain, some with the right amount so far and some hoping it will stop.

However, in general, the crops throughout the area are looking pretty good.”

The combination of moisture and heat through did help improve crop ratings in the region, with 77 per cent being reported as good to excellent - a jump

of four per cent from the previous week. Most notable were spring wheat, canola and peas - all up by five per cent - while barley improved by two per cent.

Pastures were being rated at 73 per cent good to excellent, a hike of four per cent, with hay up six per cent to 68.

Surface and subsoil moisture levels both rose considerably, rising by 15 and 11 points to 76 and 74 per cent respectively.

Brook, who went on an extensive tour of farms across the province last week, explained the majority of fields he saw looked great.

“The cereals I saw were looking awesome as were the peas and the corn is really loving all of this heat and moisture. Peas are dealing with the conditions fairly well also, though they are the most efficient users of water, something counter to what you might think,” he stated, adding most crops are about a week or two ahead

in development compared to the long-term average.

“The only crop that is somewhat spotty is canola. While there are some fields that are doing wonderful, there are just about as many that are looking scabby.”

Producers looking to make hay this summer are also extremely frustrated Brook said, “It’s the one fly in the ointment. They go out and cut it only to see it rain so it doesn’t have any time to dry. And even if it doesn’t rain, it’s so humid in the morning then the clouds come later on to wipe out what looked like a promising sunny day.”

It’s a cycle that Brook added the entire province seems to be stuck in at the moment - where growing conditions are ideal with lots of moisture and humidity so that crops abound. However, it’s also the conditions that make it ideal for disease to sprout.

“During my tour, it seemed like a lot of producers were out spraying

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This field of canola near Ponoka is among the ones that are thriving under the current condition, yet many others in central Alberta as well as throughout the province are looking spotty according to provincial crop information officer Harry Brook.

Photo by Jordie Dwyer their crops and I wonder just how many have been checking to see if there is any disease present,” he stated.

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sarily mean you need to.

Sometimes I believe it’s just a knee jerk reaction and it may not be necessary.”

Brook added scouting should be done on cereal crops to look for symp-

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toms prior to spraying, and if there is some disease on the lower leaves, then there is a good chance spraying will allow the crop to maintain its maximum yield potential.

“It’s really the top two to three leaves that will generate the ability to produce full pods, while the lower leaves - even if with no disease present - lose some of their ability as they mature due to be shaded and may even see their best before date expire before spraying could do anything for them, especially if conditions turn dry in the next week.

“Therefore, it’s crucial to scout out fields for symptoms - not mistaking nutrient movement or loss - before deciding to spray and needed to protect those higher leaves for optimal yield.”

That said, Brook also stated that canola producers need to be cognizant in protecting their crops before sclerotinia stem rot and a few other diseases take hold, as once they do appear, it’s already too late.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016

PONOKA NEWS 19

Renowned sheep shearer shares shaving successes Alberta producers take home some advanced knowledge to better assist their operations

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Some Alberta wool producers, including some locals, got a chance to learn from one of the world’s best last week.

Mike Pora, who is the current North American Sheep Shearing Challenge champion as well as a shearer, wool handler and trainer in Australia, was at a farm near Bashaw on Wednesday, July 6 for a one-day clinic on advanced techniques for shearing sheep. The clinic drew about a dozen wool producers from around Alberta to the Jessica Chitwood farm located a short distance southwest of Bashaw.

Pora provided the clinic as part of his trip to Canada this summer, which will include him defending his sheep shearing title this week at the Calgary Stampede.

From Cowra, New South Wales - located about 300 kilometres west of Sydney - Pora works for Australia Wool Innovations (AWI), a non-profit company which provides investment into research, development and marketing for the country’s wool industry in hopes of increasing profitability and global market access.

His post provides Pora with numerous opportunities to develop and hone his shearing skills from among the best in the world, something he was more than happy to pass along to the Alberta producers that could attend the clinic.

“I came to spend a month in Canada visiting as well as defend my crown at the Calgary Stampede, when Shaun (Fajnor) asked me if I

would be willing to instruct a clinic, which I was really happy to do,” Pora said.

“The clinic is about provid-

ing them with tips on how to improve their shearing techniques to make it easier on them and the animals along

Instructor Mike Pora, left, watches carefully as three participants in the advanced sheep shearing clinic held at a farm near Bashaw on Wednesday, July 6 work on their technique.

The clinic was organized by some Alberta sheep and wool producers through a Facebook group they are part of.

with being able to help them do it faster, which helps take the stress and physical strain off the shearer and

the sheep.”

Fajnor, a producer from Taber who was at the clinic and became friends with Pora at last year’s challenge, instructs a beginner shearing course and was glad Pora accepted the invitation.

“We met through some competitions and with him being a trainer in Australia, it thought it would be a great help to our group in Alberta to be able to learn more,” he said, explaining the clinic came together quickly through the small number of shearers that’s been organized through a Facebook group.

“The techniques we are learning make it easier to get more quality wool from the sheep while being easier on the animals. We are always looking at the welfare of our animals as its our livelihood and to be able to take advantage of Mike’s cutting edge techniques is especially great for us.”

One of the big keys to making shearing more efficient - extracting the most wool possible while doing it in the least amount of time with the lowest effort - involves the correct handling and positioning of both shearer and sheep.

“It’s all about being able to manipulate your body in a way that handles the sheep,” he stated.

“Shearing is really hard on a person’s back, so if you can use your legs and the ground to manipulate

the sheep to use their own body to take their weight, it will allow you to be able to work longer and make it easier on your body and the sheep. In my job, I’ve learned through studies back home that every hour of shearing is equal to running about seven kilometres. So, anything that can make that easier will be better for your body.”

Chitwood, who has been raising sheep for wool for the past five years and has around 76 sheep, explained that hosting the clinic was a great opportunity to learn and bring together fellow wool producers.

“It’s always great to meet people in the industry and this was an excellent chance to be able to learn from one of the top shears around,” she said.

“Every little bit that can help you improve will provide you with a better chance at more earning potential and perhaps provide a longer career since you won’t burnout as quickly.”

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Young First Nations artists display creative work MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS Having found a new platform to exhibit their work as well as the hope to be able to market them, more and more First Nations artists are coming out to the periodical art shows staged at the Nipsis Cafe at the Samson Nation building in Maskwacis.

A recent art exhibit featured two young artists with one of them displaying rarely seen works of bead placed on women’s

accessories from sunglasses to earrings.

Brittany Ermineskin, the creator of the artwork involving colourful beads, says she has only started to produce the kind of design that can be attached to accessories with a view to marketing it although she has been beading since she was only two years old.

She says beading continues to be a favourite hobby but having people develop an interest in her art and making a bit of additional income is also a good reason

Brittany Ermineskin’s bead work adds lots of colour and style to women’s everyday accessories.

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to develop her art.the latest The other young artist who made her debut in displaying her paintings at the same show Jewel Baptiste, still only a Grade 12 student, who has been making sketches for about four years but took up

painting seriously as a form of artistic expression only recently. Baptiste says her work, mainly based on acryllic, continues to be more of a hobby than a professional pursuit, but she does want to build a following for her expressionist paintings.

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WPCA driver Troy Dorchester hopes to expand the sport

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“Grandpa always loved horses and he grew up around horses,” said Dorchester in an interview.

His great grandparents brought 400 to 500 head of horses up from the United States before eventually settling in the Pigeon Lake area. “Grandpa just fell in love with anything to do with horse racing.”

Tommy became involved with flat horse racing before eventually settling into the sport of chuckwagon racing. “For 50 years he raced a wagon and he loved every minute of it.”

“It’s just kind of been in our blood,” added Dorchester.

As a younger kid Dorchester, being a bigger kid, knew that if he was going to get into the sport it would be chuckwagon driving. He started out with the the pony chucks helping with Chad Harden.

In his teens, he bought some ponies and became closely involved in racing.

“I’ve been going ever since. This is my 24th year running a big wagon and I’ve had a lot of highlights and a lot of dreams come true,” said Dorchester.

What he misses the most is when the Ponoka Stampede had four outriders.

That number was reduced to two in recent years. “To me it’ll never be the same.

Chuckwagon racing is a team sport.”

He misses seeing the 16 outriders like a “hornet’s nest” coming from behind the drivers to the finish line but he also feels the last 24 years have brought lasting memories seeing legends in the industry race. “I raced against them guys.”

For the next 10 years, Dorchester figures he’s set with racing in the western heritage sport, but unless there is some expansion, he worries drivers will eventually stop competing.

“It needs to go to the next level in the next 10 years. Or I hate to say it, but it might not be here in 15 years, you don’t know,” he offered.

The television show Half Mile of Hell was one way to increase public awareness but adding shows and races to the United States markets may bring further fans and a potential to do runs down where there are other rodeos. It could make the job a full time experience.

“We need to have another Calgary because guys are going broke slowly,” said Dorchester.

He feels there’s an opportunity to sponsor drivers into the United States to develop interest in the sport. “You’ve gotta go with the whole show.”

Troy Dorchester poses during an interview while competing at the chuckwagon races during the Ponoka Stampede. The Dorchester family has been involved with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association for many years now.

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Ponoka celebrating double championship in home tournament MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS It was a great, jubilant scene with tears of joy in the eyes, hugs all around and jumps in the air by players as both boys and girls of Ponoka were declared U18 provincial soccer champions, a feat that has not been achieved in the province by the teams of the same community in the same season for more than a decade.

Players, coaches, managers, organizers and parents were all full of pride as the time, effort and sweat they have been investing in the effort paid off big time, once again putting the name of Ponoka in the province’s soccer map emphatically, with capital letters.

Both teams, particularly the boys’ squad, appeared to have fallen in tough pools, but they both sailed through some stormy waters to reach their gold medals in the end. But for the boys, it was a particularly sweet victory at the end of a season that was marked by a lot of tough luck, including injuries and an intense, sometimes bitter and controversial rivalry with the team they could finally defeat in the gold medal game. The girls, for their part, were awarded for being the best defensive team of the tournament for conceding the least number of goals.

Girls’ journey to gold Starting their round robin campaign, the girls took on Edson in their first game on Friday, July 8 and, contrary to the expectation that they would be a tough nut to crack, managed to come out of the game with a convincing score of 2-0 as Jamie van den Brink scored both goals. The next day when they played against Red Deer to complete their round robin games, it turned out to be an even greater confidence booster as they beat their opponents by a score of 4-1 with Jaimie Smith (2), Liddle Sawyer and Jaimie van den Brink doing the honors.

As the process moved to the finals phase, Ponoka girls took on Bonnyville Sunday morning, July 10 and it was just another smooth sailing for the Storm girls as Jaimie Smith found the back of the opponents’ net twice, against a single score from the competition, paving the way for the final against Camrose.

The Storm girls were visibly confident as they started the gold medal game as they had defeated Camrose already three times during the regular season. Despite that, they kept a strong defensive posture throughout the game, seeking to score making use of Tess Pearman’s fast sprints and long strides to create havoc in front of the Camrose net. In the end, Jamie van den Brink, Kierstyn Greidanus, working great at the defensive line as well as on the offence, and Pearman each undersigned one goal to earn the gold medal for Ponoka. ”Our team was focused from the opening whistle,” said girls’ coach Lonny Behm. “We had a tough pool to come out of, which prepared us for the semi-final and final.”

“Our girls gave an effort that is for the ages, there was not one minute when they were out- worked or out-hustled,” he continued.

He praised all his players for “bringing in their best game, each and every game.”

Behm made a point that his team put out a great offensive game alongside being the best defensive team as they had five players scoring goals. “This is a credit to how well rounded and how talented this group of ladies is,” he said.

Champion girls and their coaches: (back row/l-r) coach Myron Pearman, Abby Sim, Kierstyn Greidanus, Cassandra Wood, Kalaya McAuley, Tess Pearman, Danielle Blacklock, Lindsey Jansen, Sawyer Liddle, coach Lonny Behm, (front row) coach Shawna Pearman, Jamie van den Brink, Melanie Kebel, Cassidi Bye, Jessica Feldberg, Emma Bendera, Brynne Louis, Jaime Photo submitted Smith.

Champion boys and their coaches: (back row/l-r) coach Cameron Horan, manager Sharlene Hyink, Sean Rowland, Jenghiz Eric, Alex Mercer, Kieran McGinnis, Dillan Bouma, Cole McAulay, Justin Hyink, Zane Fessler, coach Gurjit Sandhu, (front row) James Hemingson, Isaiah Bott, Rian van der Westhuizen, Hector Ibarra, Jarret Henderson, Josh Parent, Lewis McDowell, Robert Wareham.

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Amatuer golfers converge on Ponoka Golf Club

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Three days of Alberta Golf’s Men’s Mid Amateur Championship brought 160 golfers to the Ponoka Golf Club with only a little rain to delay the challenge.

Held from Tuesday, June 28 to 30th the eventual winner hails from the Banff Springs golf club.

Jordan Irwin won the tournament with a score of 214, five strokes ahead of the next contender, Gerry Macdonald, of Inglewood Golf and Curling.

Irwin didn’t shoot higher than 72 over the three days helping him secure the win. The former pro golfer enjoys flexing his competitive muscles and said the Ponoka Golf Club course is quite tricky, especially on the greens. “You had to hit really good shots to hold the greens.”

There wasn’t one hole that was more tricky than the others but Irwin added that the Number 11 tee shot posed some challenge. Hole 17 also posed some tricky options with little green and quite a bit of slope. “I just thought it was just a beautiful golf hole…16 was a great par 5.”

Banff Springs golfer Jordan Irwin takes a shot from the fairway during the Alberta Golf’s Men’s Mid Amateur Championship held Tuesday, June 28 to 30. Irwin won the tournament five strokes ahead of the nearest contender with a score of 214.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye “It’s a good, fun course to play, it’s tricky,” added Irwin.

Craig Morrow was the only club member from Ponoka who took part in the challenge. He was un-

sure how he would compare with the other golfers and ended up tied for 31st.

Being the first time at a tournament of this level, and being club champion for some years, Morrow

wanted to have a chance to try out his golfing skills against other players. The last hole he struck out with a double bogie, which hurt his overall score.

The heavy winds on the

last day also affected his play. “You’ve gotta think position golf,” suggested Morrow.

The greens were also a challenge. “I’ve never seen a four-foot put break six to

eight inches on this course, ever.”

He praised the greens crew for creating tough greens for the tournament and is proud to take part and represent Ponoka.

Ponoka celebrating double championship continued from page 23 “This season was unbelievable not only for us but for our association. Congrats to the U18 boys on their provincial championship, as well. Our organizing committee did a fantastic job behind the scenes to make this the most successful season for Ponoka minor soccer association,” he said.

Boys’ tough challenge Ponoka boys first cleared the Whitecourt in their opening game of the round robin campaign Friday, July, 8. The game proved to be a difficult one with the opponents responding effectively to Storm offense, keeping Ponoka’s scorers at bay most of the time. In the meantime, the Whitecourt boys also managed to sneak in through the Storm defence and scored three times. However, Storm captain Jarret Henderson did manage to outmaneuver Whitecourt defence with masterful footwork and scored three times to be beefed up by Lewis McDowell for the fourth, sailing past the first hurdle by a score of 4-3.

Saturday morning, July 9, Ponoka boys took on Athabasca, described as one of the toughest teams in the pool and it was the opponent, which scored the first goal of the game.

But right about in the middle of first half, Ponoka boys were awarded two back-to-back penalties within three minutes, first due to a handball and second for a foul during a corner kick and both were converted by Lewis McDowell, giving the lead to Storm. Later Jarret Henderson and Dillan Bouma added one each to the tally to take the competition to the semi finals, where Lac La Biche turned out to be an easier than feared opponent for the Storm.

The same scoring pattern was repeated by the Storm offence in the semi final against Lac La Biche with Lewis McDowell authoring two and Henderson and Bouma completing the tally with one each against a single score from the opposing side and the stage was set for the final with Lacombe, with whom the Ponoka boys had an account to settle, having lost the league title earlier in the season due to some controversial officiating.

As the final game started, the tension was clearly felt on the pitch as both sides put a lot of effort into their defence

with their priority being not to fall behind as it might never be possible to recover.

Ponoka boys left Henderson in the forward position to seek scoring opportunities with long passes coming from the defensive line as Zane Fessler and Sean Rowland occasionally went out to the forward area to support Henderson.

As the clock kept ticking, the defensive effort started to get tougher on both sides. After the halftime break, both sides started to focus more on scoring with Lacombe approaching Ponoka net with passing combinations while Storm leaving the scoring effort on Henderson’s skills. On the defensive end, Robert Wareham, Rian van der Westhuizen and Alex Mercer made sure that Storm goalie Justin Hyink would not be exposed to a sudden attack by the Lacombe side.

It was in 86th minute that Josh Parent of Storm took the ball through the right corridor to extend it to Henderson who made a long cross to find Sean Rowland right at the centre of the Lacombe six-yard box, facing the Lacombe goalie and no other opposition. And he did not miss: 1-0.

It was literally an explosion of jubilation among the Storm players and their bench and the spectators who kept on watching the intense game despite the occasionally pouring rain. After that, it was just four minutes to wait for the final whistle, which seemed more like an hour to Ponoka bench and fans.

When it came, the final whistle meant a complete victory for the boys, something they said they had been waiting for for two years, since they lost the provincial title only in a penalty shoot-out in Three Hills two years ago when they were competing as the U16 team.

Boys’ coach Gurjit Sandhu said the unlucky spell that continued the whole season was still there at the tournament. “Even today, we had to make a couple of changes because of an injury that really changed the identity of our team,” he said Sunday night.

“What brought us success was the fact that the boys were able to overcome any obstacle that was put in front of them and strategy-wise, we have always been a team that is happy to defend and then use our speed to counter attack, I felt like no team we played throughout the season was really able to handle that, so we kept doing that. Today

we did that a bit more than normal because of the changes.”

Sandhu described the loss of the league title to Lacombe as “heartbreaking”.

“We only had to win one of the two last season games vs Lacombe to do so, but that all changed today. To be able to beat the team that has been our rivals in the league for three years in the finals at provincials is what made this even better.”

A medal of pride for PMSA Rob McArthur, Ponoka minor soccer president, said they were proud of the way the tournament went. “Once again, we were commended by the fans, coaches, players and the ASA reps for how well administrated and run the tournament was,” he said. “We received many compliments for everything; the quality of referees we recruited, our hospitality and volunteers, the welcome packs distributed to the teams which included coupons and freebees from local businesses, the skill challenge, our facilities… everything. We set the bar high for other communities to have to follow.”

“The boys’ beating Whitecourt was huge, as was our girls’ beating Edson, another favorite,” he added.

“Beating CASA divisional rivals makes it even sweeter.

We are happy for the kids and our coaches.”

With regard to the impact of the successful outcome on the future Ponoka minior soccer, McArthur said “it validates PMSA and our program.”

“Five years ago, a couple of us on the PMSA board made an informal decision to see if we could change the culture of our association and the way soccer is viewed in our community. We didn’t just want to win, but we wanted to be a ‘flagship association within CASA’.

“Winning two provincial championships in one weekend at home, showcasing our teams on our new fields shows the province that we have a good thing happening in Ponoka.

We’ve got some great young athletes.”

McArthur added he was also happy to see the town businesses benefit from the at least 500 people who visited Ponoka and used the services offered by the town.

“This is something that Ponoka, (as in our entire community), can really hang its hat on,” he concluded.

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Quite the ride - Some tremendous horsemanship and target shooting was on display during the first part of Ponoka Stampede Week as the True Grit Mounted Shooters Association hosted their Canadian Classic Shooting Finals at the Calnash Ag Event Centre from June 27 to 29. Both men and women competed together in numerous time events such as the double down and traditional as well as in various classes. A select number of competitors from the Canadian Classic also participated as part of the intermission entertainment during the afternoon Ponoka Stampede rodeo performances on June 28 and 29.

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Buccaneers celebrate major victory SUBMITTED BY TODD LEWIS The Central Alberta Buccaneers improved to 5-0 with a convincing win over the Calgary Wolfpack, 79-0. The two teams kicked off at Calgary’s Shouldice Park during a very wet and hail-ridden July 9 evening.

The Bucs wasted no time getting on the scoreboard; the pinpoint passing of Brandon Leyh found several pirate receivers in the ‘Pack endzone in the first half of the game.

“Offensively, Brandon Leyh came ready to play. As usual,” said linebacker Elliott Mabbot. “Our o-line has been huge for us all season. They are the unsung heroes of the team and because of their hard work, our pass and run games are deadly.” Defensively, the Bucs were stingy and aggressive. Not only did they hold on for the shutout, they limited the Wolfpack offense to only four first downs. “Our front seven on our defense shut down their running game and put on a lot of pressure on the quarterbacks and made life difficult for them,” said cornerback Cole Stewart. “We set the tone early and even when we subbed in new guys we kept the tempo up. It was good to see.”

Standout individual performances include slotback Jamal Henry with two receiving touchdowns on the night (for 112 yards total). Jesse McPhail also caught

two TD passes, for a total of 159 yards.

Runningbacks Junior Rivera and Ron-Lee King each rushed into the Wolfpack endzone twice. In the first half, Brandon Leyh threw for 253 passing yards (which included 3 TDs). In the second half, Judah Knip and Andrew Stannix ran the offense as tandem quarterbacks – Knip threw his first passing touchdown as a Buccaneer QB. Defensiveend Ian Keetch led the pirate D with seven tackles, three of which were for a loss.

Looking forward to next weekend, the Bucs take on the 4-1 Calgary Gators in what is sure to be a hard-hitting, close game. The Bucs will have their hands full in Calgary as the Gators are looking dominant for yet another season (the won the AFL Championship last year and lost nationals in Ontario, 38-39). This game will not only decide if the Bucs continue their winning streak, but will decide where they finish in the AFL standings. If they win, Bucs will likely finish first overall (earning home-field advantage in playoffs). If they lose, they enter a three-way tie with the Gators and the Fort McMurray Monarchs. The seedings are then decided by score differentials between those teams’ games against one another. So far, these teams have played tight games: the Bucs beat Fort Mac 43-42 and a few weeks ago Fort Mac beat the

Buccaneers preparing to launch yet another attack on Wolfpack during their weekend game in Calgary.

Submitted photo Gators 42-37. There is low margin for error at the top of the AFL. Cole Stewart said regarding the upcoming game against the Gators: “it will mostly come down to discipline and overcoming adversity. We need to be prepared going into the game but I believe if we stay disci-

plined and stick to the coaches’ game plan, we will be successful.” The Bucs travel to Calgary July 16th.

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Gail Gourlay Gail Freda Vivian Gourlay, age 62 passed away at Ponoka, Alberta on July 5th 2016. She will be lovingly remembered by her 3 children Jeffrey Gourlay, Leonard Gourlay, and Holly Kinnie (Brian); siblings Ernest (Marcelle) Vivian, Arthur Vivian and Nel Weedmark; seven grandchildren (Logan, Alex, Erica, Brighton, Dalton, Henry and Ashton); and countless extended family and lifelong friends. Gail was predeceased by her mother Freda. A Funeral Service will be held at Wishart Community Hall on July 16th at 11:00 a.m. The Interment will be held at the Round Plain Stone Church Cemetery. Following the Interment, a reception will be held in the Wishart Community Hall, everyone is welcome. To express condolences please visit www.narfasons.com ~ Narfason’s Family Funeral Services. Memorial donations can be made to The Stone Church.

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Suzanne Lockhart GROOM Kelly Lewis July 7, 1964 - June 29, 2016 It is with much sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kelly Groom.

Kelly will be missed by his children Kassie and Landon, his parents Joy and Ernie Groom, three sisters: Pam Groom (Alf Petkau), Kim Keating, and Jody (Brian) Halbert, his nieces and nephews, aunties, uncles, and cousins, as well as numerous friends. Kelly worked in the oil and gas industry on many different projects in Western Canada.

He worked through his apprenticeship and attained his journeyman pipefitter ticket. He most recently worked as a Project Manager with Quinn Construction, and has made many close friends through work over the years.

Kelly loved the outdoors. He was always happiest out fishing, boating, riding his Harley, spending time in the mountains, skidooing and camping. Kelly brought the “FUN” to any campfire. He could always make you laugh, and was known for teasing. He may have even played a trick or two on you. At the beginning of June this year, Kelly moved into his ‘Dream Property’ in Markerville, AB, where he had found the perfect place with enough nature for his liking, and room for all his toys. Our family will always cherish the Father’s Day celebration he hosted.

We welcome you to join us in a celebration of Kelly’s life at the Ponoka Legion, 3911 Hwy 2A, on Friday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. ~Casual dress~ “ Kelly style “ - Bring your stories.

In memory of Wes Kring 1931 - 1996

IAN THUMLERT 1945 ~ 2016 Dr. Ian Douglas Thumlert of Lethbridge, beloved husband of Jody Thumlert, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the age of 70 years.

Besides his loving wife Jody, Ian is survived by his son Scott (Violet) Thumlert of Canmore; his grandson Mateo Thumlert; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Ian was predeceased by his parents Muriel and Jacob Thumlert.

A Celebration of Ian’s life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Paradise Canyon Golf Course, 185 Canyon Blvd W, Lethbridge, AB. Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society, #402, 740 4 Avenue S. Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9.

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Sept. 21, 1958 - July 4, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Suzanne after a courageous battle with cancer. Suzanne was born and raised in Welland, Ontario and moved to Alberta in 1976 to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse. She married the love of her life, Robert, in 1978. She is survived by her husband Robert Lockhart; daughters Stephanie (Lonny) Behm and Kayla (Travis) King; grandchildren Kayleigh, Hayden, and Owen; parents Maurice and Diane Rouillier; brother Marcel (Manon) Rouillier; sisters Linda (Rene) Poirier and Lise (Ed) Learn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Suzanne loved to travel and had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren. She loved life and embraced every moment.

As per her request, there will be no Funeral or Service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Halvor Jonson Brain Injury Ferintosh House at the Centennial Centre. To express condolences to Suzanne’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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Liz, Patrick, Glynis, Ryan, Victoria, Austin & Logan.

In Memoriam

SCHULTZ Marilyn (Mary) Josephine Oct. 14, 1932 to July 11, 2015 Though her smile is gone forever And her hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories Of the one we loved so much.

Her memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part, God has her in His keeping, We have her in our hearts.

Sadly missed but never forgotten Brenda & Frank Kraft Randy & Verla Girletz Keith Schultz Carlene & Justin Townell, Ben, Will & Ollie Sara Girletz

Let your friends & family know in the Announcements

The family of Mildred Ziegler wishes to thank you for your expression of kindness and sympathy, for the cards and flowers sent for her Celebration of Life on June 24. A special thank you to Dr. Schlenther and the nursing staff at Unit 43 Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre for their compassionate care given to our mother and grandmother.

Thanks to Ponoka FCSS and homecare girls for all your care given to Mildred while she was still able to be at home.

Thank you to her wonderful neighbours for helping out when she needed.

Earl Peavoy, can’t thank you enough for your strength and wonderful words of inspiration.

Bob Hepp & Company for the lovely lunch you provided.

Sheila and Marlon for your caring guidance.

1.877.223.3311

The Anderson and Ziegler Families.

Getting Married?

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Coming Events

GET MORE COVERAGE WITH YOUR AD

GET MORE COVERAGE WITH YOUR AD

In Memoriam

JUST ASK FOR THE

CLASSIFIED N.W. BUY

JUST ASK FOR THE

CLASSIFIED N.E. BUY

In Loving Memory of Jordan Brett Wilson

• • • • • • •

November 7, 1994 - July 15, 2013

Forever loved and cherished

by Jordan’s biggest fans, his family, Steven, Yvonne and Blake Wilson

Ponoka News Stettler Independent Bashaw Star Castor Advance Weekender Lacombe Express Pipestone Flyer

• • • • • •

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

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the marriage of Lynnsey Riley and Andrew Henderson on Saturday July 16, 2016 Open House and Dance at 8PM Lacombe Memorial Centre South Centennial Hall

Coming Events

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Professionals

C S RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING...

WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

810

Ponoka Rimbey Eckville Sylvan Lake Lacombe Pipestone Flyer

Starting at 25 words for $45.90

Starting at 25 words for $53.55

Engagements

52

Coming Events

Meetings

59

AG EQUIPMENT

ALATEEN

Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m.

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

403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings at the Anglican Church Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone 403-783-0719 for info.

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

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

59

Meetings

Employment #700 - #920

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

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

Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 THURSDAY AA Meetings Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Church basement. Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 52 Street & 52 Ave. Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Ponoka.

Sales & Distributors ..........830 403-783-4347 Teachers/Tutors..................840 403-783-3442 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

Al York

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

Chartered Professional Accountant

Drew Lee-Hai, Chartered Professional Accountants/Business Advisors of Salmon Arm, BC, is seeking a Chartered Professional Accountant with 3-5 years of posteducation experience in public practice.

The candidate must have a strong background in preparation of year-end financial statements and related working papers and preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns. Knowledge of accounting principles and their application and experience with Caseware and Taxprep applications would be a definite asset.

Opportunity exists for growth into senior management and possible partnership.

Please forward your resume to: dave@drewleehai.ca

What’s Happening #50 - # 70 Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

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

Coming Events

Business Opportunities

52

870 Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $

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with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

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ATTENTION PIE BAKERS! Wednesday July 20

Enter your best Saskatoon Berry Pie to be judged (all entries must be in by 10:30 am) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Wednesday, July 27

Come join the fun & festivities!

Treats for the kids For more information or to book a table call Donna 403-783-6776

Career Planning

920 RUPERTSLAND INSTITUTE MÉTIS JOB FINDERS CLUB Finding employment is in itself a full-time job, which may be easier if done with a group of people. This three-week program is designed to teach you the most effective means of finding work in this tough economy.

Learn how to tap into the “hidden job market”!

Call Métis Training to Employment for details:

1-888-48-MÉTIS (1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca

Funded in part by the Government of Canada.

710

HELPING HANDS Central Alberta seeking reliable staff to provide in-home supports for client in own home. Personal care exp. an asset 15hrs/wk, Sun-Thurs eves, Mon. am. email resume to rdhelpinghands@ gmail.com Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Medical

Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars

PONOKA

Caregivers/ Aides

790

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

1-888-627-0297.

Sales & Distributors

830

AGRONOMY SALES MANAGER career opportunity in Wynyard, Saskatchewan.

Agricultural degree or diploma required and/or equivalent sales experience combined with good knowledge of crop inputs. Email resume to: gm@wynyardcoop.com.

Phone 306-554-3443. Fax 306-554-4127.

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds ATTN: Grade12/College Students!! FT/PT Summer Work, $17.25 base/appt.

Customer Sales and Service, NO Experience Necessary. Conditions Apply, Training Provided.

Call today! 403-755-1500 OR apply online @ work4students.ca

CONCRETE SERVICES

WETASKIWIN READY MIX •

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural

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

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

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

TREE SERVICE

BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP

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

403.396.7623

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Misc.

Services

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Caregivers

1290

A Population Explosion

1060

HELPING HANDS Home Support for Seniors • Cooking • Cleaning • Companionship At home or a facility

403.346.7777

1170

Financial

GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

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

Landscaping

1240

“BABES”

Call Brian today!

403-913-4217 or 403-783-7417

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

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

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

HOW can you make your phone ring & make some quick cash? Place your ad here. . .

Misc.

Services

1290

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

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

Misc.

Services

1290

Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face.

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

Pet Services

1318

. . . at your house? CLINKERS It’s time to call your Welcome Wagon KENNELS representative.

She will bring congratulations and gifts for the family and the NEW BABY!

* Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

Elena Payan 587-409-7242 elenapayan@yahoo.com.mx

Tree Removal & Trimming Yard work & dump removal done all the way you like it!

1315

Personal Services

DISABLED? Receive up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

We get you a tax refund or our service is free. Free assessment call 1-888-353-5612. Visit www.dbsrefund.com.

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

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

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

HOW CAN YOU MAKE YOUR PHONE RING? & Make Some Quick Cash?

Place your ad HERE...

1400

Well Drilling

Plumbing & Heating

1330

“BABES”

Your local professional plumber and handy man Call Brian today!

403-913-4217 or 403-783-7417

Rental Misc

1350

Need RV or Self Storage?

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

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636

1370

Roofing

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

Call 1-888-263-8254

ALBERTA

TALL PINE DRILLING LTD.

FREE ES ESTIMAT

100%

CUSTOMER N SATISFACTIO

OVER 40 YEARS OF DRILLING EXPERIENCE • • • •

Water Well Drilling Steel or PVC Casing Pre Drilling Piles Water Well Pump Testing & Monitoring

• Submersible Pump Sales & Installation • Well Abandonments • Shock Chlorination • Backhoe Service

24 HOUR SERVICE TRUCK

EASY!

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

Personal Services

1315

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

Disability Tax Credit.

Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

Misc.

Services

Domestic, Industrial & Oilfield

24 HOUR

850

Trades

MOVE TO THE SUNNY OKANAGAN! ICBC Accredited Body Shop and Glass Express facility has an opportunity for a third or fourth year apprentice, or journeyman, as well as paint prepper. Full-time, competitive salary and benefits package, able to work as a team player in a fast-paced and busy shop.

Reply in confidence by e-mail to dkosmino @hilltopsubaru.com

Business Opportunities

870

Operate a MiniOffice Outlet from home.

Free online training, flexible hours, great income. visit naturalfreedom.net

880

Misc.

Help

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free.

Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

Employment Training

900

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

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Reached a Milestone?

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www.tallpinedrilling.com

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Water Incentive Programs for Farmers Welding

1410

Welding

1410

1290 1.887.223.3311

Attention: Farmers We can deal with your refrigeration problems quickly, efficiently and reasonably

Berni's Refrigeration and Appliance Service

783-4880

Auctions

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

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

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

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

Auctions

1530

AUTO/TOOL/SURPLUS AUCTION. Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. Autos, tools, classics, generators, benches, tents, skidsteer attachments. Scribner Auction, 121 - 15 Ave. (Hiway 14) Wainwright, Alberta. 780-842-5666; www.scribnernet.com.

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A. Weekly sales Wednesdays @ 6 pm No Antique Sales for summer.

TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL 403-782-5693 or 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net Like us on Facebook CANADIAN PUBLIC AUCTION. We now do Farm Sales. Complete dispersals, appraisals & net minimum guarantees!

For a free, no obligation quote call today!

403-852-8721 or www.canadianpublicauction.com

1530

AUCTION PLACE LTD Saturday, July 16 12:00 pm 3924 46A St (Scout Hall) RECREATION AND OUTDOOR LIVING AUCTION SALE* Boats, boat motors, camping supplies, sporting equipment and outdoor décor, etc. (*Some reserved items.)

Check out our website www.AuctionPlaceLtd.com Or call Dwayne 1-780-887-3864 for more information 10% Buyers Fee! We accept cash, debit & credit cards. Proceeds from concession go to First Ponoka Scouts.

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

403-304-7770

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

BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

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

OVERHEAD DOORS

Gerald & Tina Owners

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

403-783-2454 CARPENTRY

Worth While Carpentry Services Since 1999

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

BOTTLE DEPOT

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

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 SALES & SERVICE

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

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

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DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

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

DENTAL CARE

DENTAL CLINIC 403-783-5225

Auctions

FARMLAND W/GRAVEL RESERVES - Cardston, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, July 21 in Lethbridge. 130.65+/- title acres, gravel reserves in excess of 2.4 million m3.

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

EquipmentMisc.

- General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

EYE CARE

403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA

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•

Firewood

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

1760

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

400OT.

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM

35

$

PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge

Call 403-783-3311 HEATING

“Committed to your comfort”

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

IRRIGATION Ponoka Irrigation

2190

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

+

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WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY 100,000 Potential Buyers???

TRY

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CALL 1-877-223-3311 1-877-223-3311 CALL:

Houses For Sale

4020 HOUSE FOR SALE • 1/2 duplex • 1084 sq. ft.

• Close to IGA 403-785-6616

Farm Custom Work

2080

BALE YOU OUT! ROUND BALE HAULING

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday

This space could be yours for

Grain, Feed Hay

1660

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

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

Misc. for Sale

Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal

1620

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

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

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

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

www.birchlanddental.ca • DR. RICK BARR • DR. STELIAN LISMAN

1530

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

Livestock

Cottage/ Seasonal

3070

RED DEER LAKE CABIN FOR SALE

Please call 403-274-9080 to view

1760

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

12345

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

CONCRETE SERVICES

CABRAL CONCRETE Ponoka / Wetaskiwin, AB

Leo Cabral

Free Estimates

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

PONOKA: 3 bdrm., 2 bath house, single garage, 5 appls. n/s, no pets, avail.

Aug. 1. $1100/mo + utils.

403-783-4993

3030

YOU DESERVE THE BEST!! Picture yourself relaxing in this 3 bedroom PONOKA town home is only 9 years old and is complete with laminate flooring, main floor laundry, 6 appliances AND the landlord pays the water sewer and garbage.

Plenty of storage and comfortable deck. No pets and smoking on deck only helps keep this home pristine for people like you. $1,100/mo. & $1,100 DD Call Mary @ 403-783-6609.

3050

3 bedroom suite for rent in triplex. 1330 sq. ft.

One and a half baths.

All appliances including microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Carport is part of the unit.

Located in the Riverside area of Ponoka in a quiet neighborhood. Looking for longterm tenant, ns, np.

Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

- 3 bedroom, 1 bath - Wrap around deck - .84 acre lot - Fully treed 4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes - Very private retreat

2100

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

Evenings @ 403 224-2396

Misc. for Sale

Call or text 403-783-1797

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

Aspartxrick@gmail.com

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

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Condos/ Townhouses

Rick Bonnett

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

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Rent $950.00 plus utilities.

Call 403-783-6168.

WINFIELD, Renovated 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 4plex with deck. Across from school & recreation center $850/mo. Water Included.

One month rent free!403-249-2708.

Ultrasound-aided ReproducƟve Programs CETA CerƟĮed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer Herd Health

Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

Dr. Bruce Wine

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

Doug Casey

Can do trees up to 15” wide

1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$35 per week this space could be yours!

Plus $2.25 webcharge

403-783-3311

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VETERINARY SERVICES

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

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

This space could be yours for

35

$

PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge

3060

Suites

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT

$725/MONTH UTILITIES INCLUDED

403-790-6011 FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA. TV & utils. incld. $550/mo.

403-963-0204 PONOKA 2 bdrm. well maintained quiet adult building, no pets $790/mo. + power, heat/water incld. avail. July 1.

Brian 403-348-6594

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Athletes behaving badly just another blight on sport Just An Observation Brawls in baseball, footJays players were sent to ball players knocking over early showers in a game coaches and showboating, last week which ended up elite tennis players spoutbeing a monumental lose ing off. in 19 innings. The three And those are just the exejections - Russel Martin, amples of athletes around Edwin Encarnacion and the world demonstrating manager John Gibbons their poor behaviour in the resulted from arguing calls last week, leading to the by the plate umpire that obvious conclusion - just may have been questionhow much of a pedestal able. are they putting themOkay, now having been a selves on because they baseball umpire for more play games for a living. than two decades (insert While this column is foyour own joke here since cusing on the professionyou’ll do it anyway), there JORDIE DWYER al athlete, this bad actare going to be times when Reporter ing isn’t limited to them. you will miss a call. That’s There have been numerthe game, but going balous stories in the media about ama- listic over a pitch that may or may not teur and youth sports seeing a rise in be what you think it is - especially when unsportsmanlike behaviours by coaches, you’re making millions - certainly doesn’t players, fans and parents. The issue is go over well with some fans and makes also being widely seen in other areas of you look terrible. every day life as well, but for now, its the Sure, the game can be emotion-fueled ones making their hay off the wallets of and sometimes people explode, but how paying fans that is attracting the most much better can it be to walk away and attention. funnel that energy into making that next For us Canadian sports fans, mention play or during the next at-bat and potenthe name Duron Carter and the first thing tially turning the game on a dime in your that pops up isn’t about him being one of favour. the top receivers in the Canadian Football Instead, the game goes more than League. Nope, its the fact he made spec- double its length, your club uses two tacular touchdown catch against the non-pitchers on the mound late in the Ottawa Red Blacks (huh? but that’s a topic game and you lose. That certainly doesn’t for another time) and then proceeded to help the Blue Jays as they work on staying show off in front of their bench, knocking in the race in the American League Least, down the Red Blacks head coach in the oh sorry I mean East. process followed by deliberately walking Last, and I wish it was the least, into their bench area in what could only Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios went be described as an obvious attempt to on several rants during his time at the further provoke his opponents. prestigious Wimbledon Grand Slam event, Only the work of the nearby officials, before he was eventually bounced in the combined with the great restraint of fourth round by Britain’s Andy Murray. many Red Blacks players, staved off a His display of arguing calls, inflicting dangerous brawl the likes of which ha- the media after matches with a holiven’t been seen since the 2003 incident er-than-thou and ‘what gives you the between the Edmonton Eskimos and right to question me’ attitude and genCalgary Stampeders on Labour Day. erally ignoring the rules of tennis in the Rightfully so, Carter was turfed from the match versus Murray demonstrates all game, not before he spout off to the tele- that is wrong with some in the game vision cameras about how he didn’t do today. anything and then continued that quesIt isn’t, by far, the way a lot of players tionable defense with the media when carry themselves. However, unfortunatethe game was over. ly it’s what is portrayed to the masses His attitude displayed an arrogance that through the sports media since more and can only be measured by a shovel and a more, that’s how they can gain audiences. wheelbarrow, plus one that stems from And for their parts, the leagues and being placed on too high a horse for too bodies that oversee such sports either fail long and needs to be knocked out from to take the proper measures to discourunder him. It also isn’t something that age players behaving badly or simply reyoung players should look upon to emu- fuse in light of the financial consequenclate as even though that believe they are es that will come from a star not playing. great enough eventually find they aren’t A correction may come only when fans worth the hype or the trouble anymore. start talking with their wallets and the Canada’s other summer past-time - media place their focus back on the game baseball - hasn’t been immune from this instead of the individuals in it. syndrome either, as several Toronto Blue But that is…just an observation.

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Reality Check The October general election saw Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party regain power behind a bevy of promises – they promised to reduce small business taxes, lower taxes for the middle class and run small deficits so they could “invest” in infrastructure.

During the lead up to the election while in opposition the Liberal Party was critical of our Conservative government, falsely claiming that we ignored cities and towns, lost our way on the international stage and after winning they incorrectly claimed we left a deficit – nothing could be further from the truth.

It is clear that the first six months of this new Liberal government has been anything but sunny.

They promised our Veterans that they would deliver for them through “care, compassion and respect” but last week in a highly publicized incident a 94 year old war hero was denied benefits. In an-

other case, we have seen a have made life easidisturbingly high number er but by repealing the Children’s Fitness Tax of veterans seeking help at the food bank or alCredit and Arts Credits coupled with demanding most losing their homes a CPP hike, they have inbecause of delays with their pensions. creased the cost of life for families and businesses The Liberals promised Canadians they would run across Canada.

To put in perspective modest deficits of $10 billion a year for three years how out of touch this Prime Minister is all we and balance the budget in the last year of their manneed to do is look at the date. The reality is they first six months of our former Conservative governhave rung up a $30 billion dollar deficit in year ment.

During the first six one and with no plan to balance the budget future months of his mandate Prime Minister Harper middle class Canadians MP BLAINE CALKINS passed the Federal will be saddled with the Accountability Act, lowburden of higher taxes to pay of this debt. ered the GST for all The Liberals are claiming that they Canadians, and negotiated a softwood

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Learning from mistakes of governments Dear Editor, In the Middle East, the war in Syria has become protracted with no initiatives currently in place to suggest that there is an end in sight. Iraq has seen an increased spiral of violence, which unfortunately much of our media has not covered in any depth. Straddling these two countries and beyond them is ISIS, essentially and an extreme terrorist organization harboring an apocalyptic vision of a theocratic Caliphate.

Two publications in the last few weeks suggest how the two leaders of the U. K. and the U. S. with limited intelligence opened up a Pandora’s box and significantly contributed to the destabilizing of the Middle East.

The first line in the biography of the 43th president of the U.S. by Jean Edward Smith says: “Rarely in the history of the United States has the nation been so ill-served as during the presidency of George W. Bush.” The last line in the book ends with the following observation: “Whether George W. Bush was the worst president in American history will be long debated, but his decision to invade Iraq is easily the worst foreign policy decision ever made by an American president.”

Across the Atlantic the long awaited Chilcot Enquiry finally published a lengthy document about the U.K.’s involvement in the second Iraq war, which was supported across party lines.

The inquiry noted that between 150,000 and perhaps more civilians died and that at least a million people were displaced. It also noted that Saddam Hussein was not an imminent threat as was suggested by both Tony Blair, the British prime minister at the time and the U.S. president George W. Bush, nor was there a satisfactory legal basis for

going to war.

Political elites in democracies not only have the potential for good but also have the potential for incredible destruction. The populist movements we have seen in the U. S. and Europe are in large part a reaction to the distance that elites in democratic countries appear to have from their electorate and the political bubble they often enclose themselves in.

Conversely though, information and the expertise to organize a complex modern state is not a simple matter.

Bureaucracies do seem convoluted and often self serving but they are important and necessary. Simple, naive solutions can have drastic and deeply negative consequences. Complicated problems cannot be solved overnight.

We can empathize with citizens who become dissatisfied with their democratic governments that have limited and blinkered vision. Yet as citizens, we have the opportunity to be informed. As individuals and groups, we also have the right to bend the government’s ear. It is not always easy, can often be frustrating and the payoffs for such involvement can be mixed. Yet foreign and immigration policies , for instance, are issues we can have an opinion about and share.

Foreign and immigration policies are how citizens want to see their government behave towards foreigners, in our case non-Canadians. And similarly with domestic issues. Domestic policies are how we want our government to behave towards us.

We don’t live in an ideal world, never have, never will …. and being both idealistic and pragmatic are not mutually exclusive notions; both help us survive in a complex, confusing world.

George Jason

lumber deal with the US and adding more police officers to our streets.

In Justin Trudeau’s first he has rung up a $30 billion dollar debt, changed the words of our National Anthem, passed an unconstitutional Bill on Physician Assisted Dying, scrapped accountability measures aimed at protecting First Nations Members and Union Members.

Mr. Trudeau has shown a great amount of contempt for the way Parliament works and they have been engulfed in ethical lapses, it is anything but sunny ways – they have been replaced with cloudy skies and temper tantrums.

Please contact my constituency office if you have any questions or concerns on any federally related matters, postage free, at: Bay #6A, 4612 - 50th Street, Ponoka, T4J 1S7; tel: 403-783-5530; toll free: 1-800-665-0865 or visit my web site: www.blainecalkinsmp. ca or on twitter at www.twitter.com/blainecalkinsmp

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As is the case with most young people, I was convinced I had good instincts, superb intellectual prowess and an enviable humility quotient. This introspective opinion was bolstered by the fact that I had, by the age of 15, avoided bankruptcy, incarceration and serious bodily injury.

Insights gained from these facilities and this short list of my achievements contributed to the deep conviction that any devotion to academic pursuit would be a waste of time and effort.

Back then, professional people were making less than $20,000 a year and I calculated that if I avoided the character wrecking vanity of any scholarly undertaking I could probably recover the lost revenue in less than 25 or so years.

Our beloved Canadian author Stephen Leacock recalled the advice his father had given him: “Never work in a small town for low wages for a man you hate”.

This advice however, was not available to me as I had sagaciously strategized myself out of exposure to it by applying the above described educational philosophy.

Had Mr. Leacock’s father known about logging camps, he would have advised his son to not work in a small town and to avoid at all costs working in logging camps.

Anvil Logging paid entry-level employees $2.10 per hour before room and board deductions. If you put in a long day, you could net about $20 in wages.

The final component in this triad of misery was the tyrannical owner of the outfit, a man named Hans Schmidt.

You probably have it figured out and I won’t prevaricate, I hired on. I did not

hate Mr. Schmidt immediately, it took about eight hours to really satisfy the definition of the word “hate”.

Recreation and entertainment were not high on the list of employee benefits.

Smoking, drinking and playing cards (especially poker) were the recreational trifecta in a logging camp.

I soundly reasoned that if one was destined to vice (which it seemed I was) there should be some prospect of gain.

Poker was the logical choice as I was too young to drink and smoke.

Gambling, I learned, has traditions and protocols. The younger you were in this fraternity, the greater the expectation was that you take at face value the instructions and opinions of senior players.

Generally, the Truckers, Cat Skinners and Fallers were respected by virtue of age and experience.

Although my losses were minimal, it became apparent that I needed some instruction on points of finesse and tactics.

Charlie was a below average logger but an above-average poker player. His tuition fee was $157 per lesson. I took one lesson and have not lost any hard earned wages on a poker table ever since.

Mea Culpa is a Latin phrase meaning “through my fault” or in current and common parlance “my bad”. It was my fault that I lost my wages in the above narrative. I have also lost a great deal of time as most of us have trusting and investing in persons of low character… Mea Culpa.

Nevertheless…-et deinceps, sursumonward and upward.

Don Ahlquist Gull Lake, AB

Why Ponoka is the place to live Dear Editor, After the events of June 30, 2016, we would like to thank everyone who stepped up and helped us in so many ways. We do not have the words to describe how thankful we are to have the best neighbors anyone could hope for, especially the Millers who had our

house safe and secure with the help of the Ponoka Fire Department before we were even able to return home to survey the damage.

The offers of help and support from so many people around us has touched us every day. Thankfully, no one was hurt by Mother Nature and the damage is

being repaired with the help of a great insurance agency that was there that evening to get things on the go.

It is actions like these that still make us believe that Ponoka is still the only place we want to live.

Sincerely

Doreen & Jerry Siemens

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