Ponoka News, November 29, 2017

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Vol. 69, No. 48 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Ponoka basketball teams ready for tip off Story on page 16

Reflections

First official Town of Ponoka outdoor rink was built in the 1920s Story on page 5

Spectacular showing Spectacular showing: Leanne Mclellan gets her horse Braveheart up and over this jump during the TBird 1m Jumper Barrage competition, which was part of the final day Nov. 26 of the four day Pacific Equine Sport event and training session held at the Calnash Ag Event Centre. See our story on page 16.

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Residents holding firm against water meter options

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye PONOKA NEWS

There are residents who refuse to adhere to proposed changes to the Town of Ponoka’s utility bylaw.

Council was presented with these proposed changes Nov. 14 during a regular meeting in which options for wireless water meter holdouts were included within the town’s bylaw.

Those revisions give those who don’t want a wireless water meter the following options: • To have a radio transmitter mounted to the outside of a building at a one-time cost of $275 or outside of the property with a one-time cost

of $700 for the installation.

• Install what is called a ‘non-standard’ meter with a button reader mounted on the exterior of the home. This would be a one-time fee of $250 plus $20 per month for manual readings and a $10 per month administration fee.

• If the other options aren’t selected by a homeowner then the town would proceed with the installation of a new water meter off-site. The cost for that would fall to the homeowner.

“I think we’ve given our taxpayers and residents numerous options,” said Coun. Carla Prediger of the proposal.

For Coun. Teri Underhill’s part, she wondered about feedback.

She has her

Chris McKenna, director of operations and property services, said there is one resident worried about how it would affect the bees, but McKenna said it’s actually less radiation than a hard line meter system.

McKenna added that one resident was okay with the change but didn’t want to pay for it, however, they know they are required to, he added.

CAO Albert Flootman said that one resident has put the town on what he called ‘notice,’ stating that they did not have a contract with the town.

“They’re not accepting the terms of the bylaw as amended,” said Flootman, but confirmed that under the Municipal Government Act the town is within its rights to change the bylaw.

Ponoka News obtained copies of three letters from residents (names redacted due the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) on the proposed changes. The letters are written in complex legalese. One hand-written letter states they will not allow the town to place them

“under contract.”

“Please be advised that in no way will either [redacted] allow the corporation acting in commerce named the Town of Ponoka, incorporated be allowed to place us unto contract under Bylaw 391-17 tacitly or otherwise.”

“We do not consent and waive all benefits.”

Another typed letter requests that council “cease and desist” in any further action against them as they have health issues.

“In no way will I allow The Town of Ponoka Corporation by any means whatsoever to put me under contract or change my existing contract without my permission or be placed in tacit agreement by acquiescence. It is illegal to alter or change a contract without the consent of both parties,” states the letter.

Each letter claims that a contract was entered with the previous utilities bylaw.

Council passed second reading on the bylaw with a decision expected at the Nov. 28 meeting on the proposed changes.

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Rock the Diploma money well spent

By Jordie Dwyer PONOKA NEWS

Diploma exam results from the last school year clearly shows the Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) program works.

Superintendent Jayson Lovell, in his report at the board of trustees meeting Nov. 23, explained that the Rock the Diploma program should continue to be funded without a fee for students due to seeing improved outcomes for students.

WCPS paid $50,000 to run the program, based out of Lacombe Composite High School, where it offered Math 30-1 and 30-2 plus Social Studies 30-1 and 30-2 both in January and June that attracted about 250 students overall. “The results clearly indicate our students performed extremely well in these subject areas,�

Lovell stated.

Scores in Math 30-1 saw a 6.3 per cent rise in those reaching the Acceptable standard from previous year, as well as a 10.8 per cent improvement in those hitting the Excellent standard. “An interesting fact is, students who attended Rock the Diploma achieved at a 76 per cent average on the Math 30-1 exam in January 2017 and the students who did not attend achieved an average of 51 per cent. Clearly this program prepares our students for these important exams,�

Lovell added.

The outcomes for Math 30-2 saw a number of schools improve on their marks, while Social Studies 30-1 Acceptable standard went up 8.1 per cent and the Excellent standard rose 3.1 per cent with the 30-2 Acceptable standard up 3.1 per cent.

Based on those gains, Lovell requested the board approve adding a subject — Biology 30 — to the program and maintain the funding levels as well as keep it free for WCPS students, all of which were approved by trustees. The program includes registration, transportation and lunch. “The reason for choosing these courses is our results on diploma exams over the past number of years indicate our students require additional support and preparation,� Lovell said. “The board believes very strongly in equitable access for students to remove barriers for their learning and we anticipate strong participation through ongoing promotion of this opportunity to our students and high schools.�

2018-19 calendar The overall WCPS school calendar was also approved by trustees at the meeting.

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Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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we prepare? I’ve even heard it said: “Why can’t Christmas last all year?” Our spirits do long for Christmas, don’t they?

In the church, we begin a new season of celebration this coming week. It is an intentional season, called Advent, and these four weeks help us to wait for Christmas. It is a season that we wait in hope, anticipation, and expectation to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child. It is a season too in which we prepare for Christ’s coming again into the world as He promised. Jesus came first to the world to save humanity, and He promised to come again when the time was right. So, in Advent we prepare to see Christ again. Christians are always ‘on the lookout’ for evidence of Christ; we just love to bear witness to His presence.

We have difficulty waiting for Christmas too. Each year there is discussion around when the Christmas trees and the nativity will be put up. It’s so hard to wait on the Christmas season that is so full of all that delights our senses – the lights, the smells from the kitchen, the parties with friends and family members that often include egg nog and/or mulled wine. Sending Christmas wishes, shopping for presents and wrapping them even become very special times.

We just love to let others know how much we care that they are in our lives!

So why do we need to wait – how is that helpful – it just means that many things have to get done in a shorter amount of time? I believe that the wait is intentional. The greatest gift

ever given – Jesus – did not happen overnight. Mary carried God’s only child in her for nine months, and only delivered Jesus in a stable after a 90mile journey to Bethlehem. She and Joseph had travelled there to be registered as did all others in response to a census that the Emperor had decreed must be taken. The birth of God’s Son – God’s gift to the world, took time and Jesus arrived at just the ‘right time’ in the course of history.

Jesus, following His death and resurrection, promised to come again and that promise has taken much longer than people expected. In the meantime, we are encouraged through the words of Scripture to ‘stay awake’ and to ‘bear witness’ to Christ in the world.

To wait with anticipation and expectation is not only necessary, but important so that we can prayerfully prepare ourselves for Christ’s coming. God places this longing for Christ on every human heart. Only when Christ has ‘fully come’ will God’s plan for creation be fully known. Yes, Christ has already come into the hearts of many, but there are still so many who do not know what a difference a relationship with Jesus can make in their lives. It is my hope and prayer that you will open your heart to Jesus this year and will plan to attend at least one of the many Christmas services offered in Ponoka in the coming weeks.

God loves each and every one of you; receive God’s blessing and peace today.

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Reflections of Ponoka

The grand winter tradition of community outdoor rinks

By Mike Rainone for the News

Among the longstanding and traditional experiences of every winter season for countless families and individuals of all ages has and always will be the refreshing joy of skating and playing on a community outdoor rink.

Whether it be a brisk game of hockey and broomball or an invigorating free-skate it will always be a frosty outdoor adventure that has been hosted on frozen rivers, ponds, slews, and neighbourhood rinks throughout our town and country districts for countless generations.

How much fun it was to find a nice flat spot for our outdoor rink and then scrape and sweep the snow off to the sides and make piles which could be sprinkled with water and would hopefully freeze and stay there for the rest of the winter along with those old wooden benches where we sat to change into our extra socks and skates.

Those rinks that were built from scratch on the cold hard ground, and were flooded by hand with a hose that was courtesy of a friendly neighbour.

Along the way many communities will kindly offer their water trucks (and later Zambonis), or the friendly Volunteer Fire Department would bring out a truck to thrill the kids and help put on a real smooth flood.

Over the last few years Ponoka has been blessed with the addition of the Scott Seaman outdoor skating rink on the north side of the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex, which comes complete with boards, hosts games and public skating all season long, and makes use of the ‘warm’ dressing rooms in the complex for changing.

Most of our schools also create popular winter outdoor skating rinks for the enjoyment of their students, staff, families, and friends, and on the regular occasion when it has snowed the night before everyone will vigorously work together to clean off the rink before putting on their skates and showing off their twirls and blazing speed.

Our long and proud history of outdoor rinks Likely the first significant outdoor rink in the Town of Ponoka appeared in the 1920s when a huge ice surface surrounded by sturdy boards, a few street lights and wooden bleachers for fans, and complete with player’s boxes and a ‘heated’ change shack was constructed on 48th Avenue where our last Town Hall was located.

It was here on many a frigid evening or afternoon where our first Ponoka senior hockey teams would play games against other avid squads

The first official Town of Ponoka outdoor rink was built in the 1920s on 48th Avenue and was always busy with skaters, hockey games, special events, and lots of cheering fans.

Photos courtesy of the Fort Ostell Museum from throughout Central Alberta and districts, where Minor Hockey and the first rugged Farm Hockey Leagues were born. It was so easy for thousands of town and district folks to dress up very warm and enjoy countless hours of fancy skating and falls on a great spot where so many early romances were most certainly created. On hockey game days or special events (as seen in the historical photo on this page) the rink would be completely surrounded by horse-drawn sleighs, the first Model T cars and trucks, and hundreds of loyal fans from near and far.

Another extra bonus at all those glorious outdoor rinks is that even on the very coldest of days you can dress up in three layers of clothes and still enjoy the fun, and on many occasions someone would get a roaring bonfire going, around which everyone could snuggle up on the benches to warm up as well as having a good old fashioned wiener or marshmallow roast and then grabbing a steaming cup of hot chocolate from the big old iron pot. If we lost our puck or ball out in the snow during the game everyone stopped and searched until it was found or had to use a frozen piece of what-ever we could find around the yard to get the hot game going again.

Among my favourite memories of growing up in and around Ponoka so many years ago was spending countless winter hours all day and under the lights at night hanging around the outdoor skating rink next to the curling rink

on the grounds of the Alberta Hospital. The rink was always busy with folks of all ages having fun, including the patients and staff of the hospital, the families who lived on the grounds, and lots of always welcome visitors from town and districts. There were special times set aside for public skating, as well as rollicking games of hockey, broomball, crack-the-whip, and all the rest.

There was also a big change shack at that age-old rink in which to put on your skates and get warm, and if we needed a treat we could slip next door to the curling rink, but always had to be on our best behavior as the Hospital Commissioner dear old Tom (Dooley) Ryan was out on patrol.

Another milestone in the history of the winter recreation programs and special events for the very active Town and County of Ponoka came in 1947 when then the first indoor arena was built at the south end

of Railway Street and would soon be followed by those classic small but friendly curling rinks both in town and in many rural areas. During tournaments, bonspiels, and special winter events and attractions all of these great facilities would always be full of eager competitors of all ages as well as hundreds of avid fans from near and far. I fondly recall that on some nights that big wooden building was so cold that the time clock and the referee’s whistle froze, but the packed and noisy crowds always kept the atmosphere hot and totally delirious.

It is so great that all these exciting and traditional all weather events and facilities are still available for all sorts of family fun in and around our community, so enjoy them at every opportunity this winter but please make sure that the ice surfaces rivers, ponds, lakes, and slews are safe before you use them.

Remember When...

This photo shows our community’s first indoor arena, which was built in 1947 at the south end of 50th street. Also shown is former Ponoka Stampeder star and long-time Ponoka resident, Jack Moore, putting the Mighty Mites teams through their paces. Those of us who were around in that era will never forget skating and playing on the best ice in Central Alberta, the first electric score clock, the usually jam-packed wooden bleachers, the fabulous goodies available in the heated lobby, the opportunity of being a ‘rink rat,’ and so much more.

Photo courtesy of the Fort Ostell Museum

In this photo a good old game of broomball is enjoyed by participants at the Alberta Hospital skating rink, which has stood beside the curling rink for many decades.

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Opinion Slave trade a blight on humanity’s progress For some, it’s hard to fathom the reality that there exists a thriving slave trade.

After CNN’s report of Africans being auctioned off for work, then to be resold in the market, many countries and world organizations expressed outrage. As they should.

What does it take to have a slave? A cool $400 for some.

The reality that African migrants in Libya are being sold for work is heartbreaking to say the least. It’s a blight on the history of the world.

Supposedly the slave trade was abolished many years ago, although human trafficking has been going on for many years since.

According to the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime, just about every country is affected by this type of crime. Now, thanks to the advent of small, high quality video cameras auction footage is seeing the light of day.

What is tough to reconcile is seeing African families; men, women and children, many of whom are migrants looking for work in Europe,

being put on the auction block.

Minimizing the reality to make it seem less than what Young African men are offered it was is part of the problem. up by smugglers who show off their muscles. They’re a comThe very idea of people being modity. A possession. Being sold against their will so others human is secondary. can profit should be abhorrent Haven’t we already written to say the least. There’s not this story? enough words in the English Slavery is a shameful realdictionary to describe this terrible reality. ity that some places pretend wasn’t as bad as it actually was.

Sadly, these migrants, if they One Texas schoolbook, titled, are found are then sent back Patterns of Immigration in home. Any hopes of a better McGraw-Hill Education’s World change dashed because of buGeography, described slaves as reaucratic black and white. workers in a caption on a map.

Perhaps worse is the fact Likening forced slavery to that many of these individJeff Heyden-Kaye immigration patterns and those uals’ countries are aware of Editor slaves being workers is a stretch what’s happening. They have to say the least. The publisher a responsibility to their constithas since apologized and promised to make nec- uents to ensure their protection and education. essary changes to the caption.

So far it’s the Rwanda government that has

stepped up to the plate to take care of these migrants, promising to accept 30,000 into its country.

This is a tough reality to understand in North America and the chances of us doing much to change what’s happening in Libya are slim.

We live in a country where our healthcare is a right, where provinces have employment standards and where we fight for the right to work in a safe environment.

This is not to make us feel guilty for something that we are proud of and should have a right to, but it’s perhaps a reminder that it’s worth speaking up for others.

We may not be able to make immediate change to help migrants in Africa but we can sure speak up to our Members of Parliament.

There are Africans being sold as slaves folks.

Slaves. Speak up! Don’t let our leaders forget that this is important to us.

Allowing this crime against humanity to continue is not what we are about.

Stigma against mental health must change Just An Observation There isn’t a day that goes by where stress isn’t a part of everyone’s life.

Whether it’s the way a job is, struggles on a personal or professional level, having a busy life or dealing with health challenges, the majority of people have found ways to cope — some adequate and some not.

First, let’s start off at the beginning.

Stress is the mental or emotional strain or tension that results from adverse or extremely demanding circumstances and it can be both bad or good.

Now, stress isn’t normally long term — such as a hard task at work or giving it your all during a game. However, when that stress turns into a chronic situation, something is constantly putting a person’s mind and body into acting on it, that’s where problems begin to occur.

For the majority of the public, it can be fairly simple to counteract those real-life effects: getting the right amount of sleep, get active and enjoy it, get back to finding something that can help with relaxing, having a better, more healthy diet and learning through the senses of what is triggering the stress then trying to eliminate or lessen them.

unteers — and face some of the Unfortunately, especially in certain professions, there are most challenging instances out people that struggle with the there with a calmness and professtresses of the job or life away sionalism that leaves the people they deal with usually in awe of from it. Those are the ones that how well they get the job done. seem to be making the news headlines and the obits far too What isn’t seen is the work that often as of late. goes on after the incident.

Who I’m mostly speaking of The chats with colleagues or are the people that are witness supervisors to get certain things to dramatic, tragic, horrible and off their mind to help them not to downright disturbing incidents. think about it for the next three days. How they mull it over and Firefighters, EMS and police officers are the first that comes look at what could have been done differently, especially if to people’s minds, but let’s not the outcome was bad for the forget some others like nurses individual they were helping. and doctors, tow truck operaJordie Dwyer tors, military personnel, social What goes on inside, mentally and mental health workers as well and physically, as the stressful Reporter as those who work in the justice incidents pile up as the years go on and how it can seem to all of system, from judges and clerks a sudden arrive at the surface, leading to the loss to sheriffs and correctional officers.

All of these individuals work in high stress en- of a job, a relationship or their life.

And it’s that very last part that people see and vironments — even if they are part-time or vol-

can’t understand what went so wrong that it pushed someone into something so drastic and final.

How does someone close to them not notice or why didn’t they talk to someone? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

The recent case of a Calgary firefighter demonstrates this — a model firefighter that was quick to talk to his crew in the aftermath of a call, but things turned on a dime that quickly spiraled until he took his own life on Nov. 11.

His fiance, a paramedic, knew what was going on and took action, but doctors failing to treat him properly combined with being unable to have him get help through work and the stress of other factors was too much to overcome. She stated his fear of what others at work would perceive him also held him back from getting the needed assistance.

And therein lies the real problem — there remains a stigma attached to ALL mental illness in this society. A fact that needs to change immediately, both in medical circles and industry, or this problem will continue to grow regardless of how much money is tossed at it.

But that is…just an observation.

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When things get rough, it’s about a change of attitude

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye PONOKA NEWS

When it comes to life’s challenges, motivational speaker Alvin Law understands what is needed to turn things around.

Law was the keynote speaker at Ponoka Secondary Campus Nov. 17 during a special

Alberta Junior High Leadership Conference aimed at giving young student leaders a chance at learning and collaboration.

Law has no arms due to his mother taking Thalidomide when he was in the womb and despite those challenges, he has found a way to have a positive outlook on life. It’s that key message he tried to impart to students in attendance.

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“In 1972 it was acceptable for people like me to be called a freak,” said Law. Ever since he can remember he has had people look at him differently or be bullied for his appearance. Law said when his parents saw he had no arms when he was born, they abandoned him.

“The best thing that ever happened to me is my parents didn’t want me,” Law stated.

He was adopted by Hilda and Jack Law who were foster parents and while not all foster home stories are seen as pleasant, Law says this was the best thing for him.

His parents challenged him to figure out how to function with his feet. And he did. There are countless stories of Law learning how to do something new such as learning how to skate or play soccer. Now he drives with his feet and eats and takes care of himself with his feet.

Law took a realistic viewpoint to his situation, pointing out that people and kids stare at him. He now makes a point of embracing that to help educate people. “I realize that I can’t stop people from looking but what I can change is the way I respond.”

That’s not to say that everything has been easy for Law. In his teen years, life for him was difficult, but Law credits his parents for once again showing him that it’s up to him to decide how to move forward.

In a clear message to the youths at the conference, Law

Motivational speaker Alvin Law, who has no arms, gives a rousing pep talk to students involved in an Alberta Junior High Leadership Conference at Ponoka Secondary Campus. The conference was a special 24-hour event that started Nov. 17 where junior high school leaders came together for special workshops.

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stated that leaders aren’t born, they’re developed. He likened this to a nurture versus nature situation.

“Nurture is about the experiences you have growing up,” said Law. He pointed out that in life, with the conference and workshops, and future life events, that will shape their strengths and abilities. Law spoke about his own life experiences as an example.

He learned to wash the dishes, mow the lawn or shovel the snow off the sidewalk.

“It is truly remarkable what you can accomplish when you’re faced with an impossible task,” said Law. He told the story of how, as a

child, a piano teacher told him his toes were too short to play music. Law then proceeded play Chopsticks for attendees, and eventually his own musical number on the piano.

Law also played the drums for those in attendance to give them a strong visual and message: while the world can be a scary and challenging environment, it can’t be fixed with anger or antagonism but rather with positivity, and way more hugs.

The message to youths was that anything can be accomplished rather than setting limits to it.

The 24-hour conference featured speakers and workshops, and students from around the province attended.

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Season’s Greetings

Pizza delivery: A special fundraiser for the Ponoka Stampeders was held Nov. 27 at Boston Pizza.

The event was a celebrity serve night with the Stamps players serving up the food to patrons.

The annual Season’s Greetings supplement offers you an opportunity to thank your customers for their patronage and send Christmas greetings.

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~ TOWN NEWS ~ • CP Holiday Train – Is scheduled to stop in Ponoka on Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Musical • Waste Transfer Station Hours – The Town of Ponoka Waste Transfer Station will be closed on Dec. 5 from 12 Noon – 1:30 pm. entertainment will be provided by Colin James and Emma-Lee. The public is encouraged to bring a Food Bank donation. • Waste & Recycling Holiday Pick Up Schedule – Grey bin pick up in Zone 2 (Central Area) • Free Skating Dec. 10 – Come celebrate Canada 150 with a free skating day Dec. 10 from is rescheduled as follows: Pick up on Monday, Dec. 25 is rescheduled to occur on Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m. at the Ponoka Arena Complex.

Dec. 23 instead. Pick up on Monday, Jan. 1 is rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 30 instead. • Free Friday Family Swims – The next FCSS-sponsored free family swims are Dec. 1, 15 and 29 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Aquaplex. • New Swimming Lessons – Starting Jan. 8, 2018, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 Canada 150 – 6:30 p.m. Preschool lessons on Mondays/Wednesdays and Tuesdays/Thursdays from Skating Day 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Aquaplex. Registration opens Dec. 1. • Annual Pool Maintenance Shutdown – The Aquaplex will undergo extensive cleaning and maintenance during the annual maintenance shutdown of the facility beginning Dec. 16.

The Aquaplex reopens to swimmers Dec. 27 to allow use of the facility over the Christmas holiday season. Aquaplex season passes will be honoured at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre pool in Lacombe and the Manluk Centre pool in Wetaskiwin during the shutdown.

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~ UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS ~ • Next TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, December 12 @ 5 p.m. • Next COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING: Tuesday, December 5 @ 5 p.m.

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Council meetings are held at the Kinsmen Community Centre.

Council agenda packages are posted on the Town website at www.ponoka.ca in advance of every regular Council meeting at: www.ponoka.ca/town-hall/town-council/council-agenda-and-minutes The public is welcome to attend all Council meetings, as well as all meetings of Council advisory committees and boards. A schedule of all meetings can be found at: www.ponoka.ca/town-hall/town-council/meeting-schedule Town of Ponoka C, 4900 - 54 Street, Ponoka, AB T4J 1N8 Town phone: 403-783-4431 Town email: town@ponoka.ca

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It’s a busy time of year and the Town of Ponoka’s new council is ready for action.

That’s one of the key messages Mayor Rick Bonnett presented members of the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon Dec. 21.

“They bring a whole new fresh perspective to council,” said Bonnett of the new members.

One issue he feels is important that came out of this last election is the importance of collaboration. “We’ll be looking for lots of feedback from the community as we go (forward).”

The town also intends to collaborate with community groups such as the Ponoka Chamber and the Ponoka Stampede Association or other sports groups. With that idea in mind, he asks businesses to check their hats at the door and try to make Ponoka a great location to bring people in.

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walls are being moulded now at Eagle Builders’ plant.

Bonnett expects the walls to go up in January and then by July 2018 the building will be ready to use.

Another area of excitement is Ponoka’s Downtown Action Plan. It’s a document that sets some major changes to the downtown infrastructure.

“This is something that’s going to be rolled out over time,” said Bonnett.

He clarified that all the changes within the plan will be conducted over a long period of time.

Advocating for Ponoka Town council took in the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association conference in Calgary last week.

He said along with the learning that comes with the conference is some important networking and speaking for Ponoka’s future goals. In this case the field house plans that would see improvements to the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex.

“That’s a facility that doesn’t get built without some government granting,” said Bonnett.

Mayor Rick Bonnett Rather than costing a couple million to build, it’ll be closer to $15 million and Bonnett feels collaboration on all levels of government is needed.

On the growth end of things, the town knows the annexed land by Highway 2 will need some work, although added that it may take some time before that’s ready.

“We need to be prepared for the next round of (economic) upswing,” said Bonnett.

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Courts could face increased workload with marijuana legislation

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye PONOKA NEWS

Legalizing marijuana in Canada is coming down the pipeline, which poses some serious challenges for lawmakers.

First among those challenges is ensuring there’s a proper method to prove someone was actually impaired from marijuana use.

In an effort to understand those challenges, Ponoka News reached out to Rod Clark, a counsellor with SIRRS LLP Law Group in Ponoka.

Clark was the chief Crown prosecutor in Wetaskiwin before joining SIRRS early last year.

He says there’s two areas of law that are affected by the legalization of marijuana, the first is on the criminalization of marijuana and the second is on the civil side.

For the former he sees an issue with the province having the proper equipment and enough trained staff to conduct all the tests needed to confirm if someone was indeed impaired from marijuana.

Plus, the court time if called as a witness.

“It’s all very well and fine to say the technology exists or the law’s been passed so now the police can take bodily samples to look for evidence of THC in somebody,” said Clark. “But is there somebody there who’s going to have the time to test it, to write the reports and to testify?”

Add to that, Clark says police do not have enough people trained who can then give reliable evidence about whether somebody appears to be impaired by any kind of drug.

“As a defence lawyer, the first thing you’re going to be looking at, if somebody is charged with impaired operation by reason of marijuana use, is well, what kind of training does this police offi-

cer have when it comes to drug recognition?” said Clark.

“There’s very few people designated and there’s been issues in the past of the training of some of the officers,” he added.

An open letter on Nov. 14 from the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) confirms some of those issues pointing out that roadside testing is difficult to prove.

“The science related to impairment due to cannabis use is unresolved, and the Federal Government has yet to approve instruments that would objectively measure roadside impairment,” states the letter.

To say someone is impaired, whether that’s from alcohol or drugs, says Clark, requires evidence of impairment. He points out that the current law requires a designated drug recognition expert used by police, which there are not many of.

“Overall, the biggest problem is, the law may be changed but the resourcing has not been,” said Clark.

If additional charges are brought before the courts because of this new legislation, that will only add to an already overtaxed court system.

The other area that’s affected by the legalization of marijuana is in civil liability. Clark points out that if someone was to get behind the wheel of a car and cause an accident while being impaired by marijuana use or any other drug, they could be sued for being negligent.

“If you cause an accident while you’re high you will be sued and your insurance company will not cover you,” said Clark, pointing out this currently applies if someone is impaired from alcohol use.

“There’s no presumption of innocence in civil liability,” said Clark, pointing out that at this

point someone who faces this reality would then have to sue the insurance company.

For Clark, regardless of if it’s drugs or alcohol, “Nobody should get high and drive.”

“It may be a legal drug next year but nonetheless it’s something that does impair and people should not use it and then drive,” he offered.

Clark also pointed out that if a person is caught smoking drugs while driving, they would be guilty of distracted driving or other traffic safety act offences.

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Local business expansion keeps roots within Ponoka On September 1, 2017, Family Meats 2011 LTD began a new chapter of their growing business by expanding to a second location in Ponoka. For the past 5 years the business has been solely located on 4207 67 street with their livestock processing, smoke house, sausage kitchen, cutting floor and retail area located in one 8,500 sq/ ft space. Since 2011, they grew from processing 20 hogs and 5-10 beef to now 400 hogs and 40 beef on a weekly basis.

“The expansion of our production floor was necessary to match the large increase of demand in our products,” Jent Hoekstra, part owner explained. An increase of 11,000 sq/ft now allows the production to flow more efficiently and most importantly, creates higher food safety control. More space also means room for necessary automated equipment to maintain higher processing speeds.

A modified cutting table with 3 conveyer belts, packaging turn tables, roller tables, a thermoforming packaging machine and a skid wrapper are items that are typically only seen at the highest standards; similar to a federal meat plant. Although introducing new equipment to increase efficiency often eliminates worker’s roles; Family Meats has proudly maintained all 26 of their local employees and is still looking to expand their workforce.

2016, Dykman and Hoekstra became the new owners of The Butcher Shoppe, which had been an existing local business for 20 years. Their ties to The Butcher Shoppe date back to 2012, when Family Meats began providing the Airdrie business with high quality meat for the store’s smoked products, gluten free selection and catering. During this short amount of time the new owners have led The Butcher Shoppe to winning the City of Airdrie’s “Best Beef Award,” two consecutive years after switching ownership, to add to the previous six years of winning the title.

federal food grade standards and is close to our other facility, making it an ideal location to move our production to,” Dykman explained.

On their possession date they began optimizing the facility by When Family Meats’ owners creating additional freezer space Collin Dykman and Jent Hoekstra and relocating equipment from the decided to move forward with the original meat plant. expansion, they were pleased to In addition to the expansion, they Currently Family Meats has close to keep their business local to Ponoka. also own a second retail location 70 wholesale accounts every week “The building was originally built to in Airdrie, Alberta. It was in May across Alberta and that number

keeps growing. Their services do not stop at wholesale products though. They also welcome farm raised beef, pork, lamb and goat processing for local farmers and they continue to be proud supporters of local 4H clubs each season.

Their retail selection includes a wide variety of fresh frozen beef, pork and chicken products. The store also stocks several flavours of fresh smoked sausage, smokies, hotdogs, pepperoni, jerky and various imported cheeses. Their new store front at 5710 49 street is open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.

Livestock drop off is still located at the original plant on 4207 67 street.

Family Meats presently has 26 local employees and is currently looking for more hardworking, and knowledgeable individuals to join their team. Please email resumes to jent@familymeats.com

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Armed robbery with bat at Alix gas station

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye PONOKA NEWS

Bashaw RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at the Alix gas station.

The incident occurred Nov. 26 just before 11 p.m., say police, where a suspect drove their vehicle into the convenience store to gain entry.

A struggle between an employee and the suspect — described as a Caucasian man in his late 20s to early 30s — ensued. Police say the suspect was able to overpower the male employee where

he subsequently made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.

The employee was treated on scene by EMS and declined further medical treatment, say police.

Bashaw RCMP then disseminated this information to surrounding RCMP detachments in an effort to locate the suspect vehicle.

Stettler RCMP located and attempted to stop the associated vehicle, say police, but the male driver fled on foot on 56 Street, north of 50 Avenue in Stettler.

The suspect vehicle, a stolen white Dodge

Ram has been seized by the RCMP. The Forensic Identification Unit is assisting with this investigation.

The suspect is also said to be wearing a dark coloured hat, dark coloured hooded sweatshirt with a Fox symbol, checkered pyjama pants and black and white running shoes.

If you have information about this investigation or saw a suspicious male in the Stettler area, please call the Bashaw RCMP at 780-372-3793, or call your local police detachment. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.

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Lots of help raised for two Ponoka charities

By Jordie Dwyer PONOKA NEWS

It was another very successful fundraising campaign in support of two of Ponoka’s important holiday charities.

The annual Charity Check Stop, organized by the Ponoka Fire Department (PFD), ran Nov. 23 raising a total of $4,060. The money was split equally between the Ponoka Food Bank and Santa’s Anonymous.

The check stop, which was held on Highway 2A saw members of the PFD join with Ponoka RCMP, Ponoka Citizens on Patrol and the Ponoka Victim Services in collecting donations from passing motorists. “The PFD would like to thank the RCMP, Citizens

on Patrol, Ponoka Victim Services, members of the Ponoka Fire Department for raising this amount in this years Holiday Charity Checkstop,� said PFD Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson. “Each charity will receive $2,030 to help stock shelves and stockings this holiday season. We would also like to extend a special thanks to Tim Hortons for the coffee and hot chocolate and to Boston Pizza for the special delivery of pizza for everyone participating in the event.�

Wilkinson added, “We would also like to extend a big thank you to everyone who donated this year, without your generosity this event would not be possible.�

Karen David from Ponoka Secondary Campus — and

the teacher advisor responsible for helping the students operating Santa’s Anonymous — couldn’t have been more pleased with the large donation. “Receiving the donation was a pleasant surprise,� she said. “Last year, our numbers had increased and our donations were down, so the money from the Charity Check Stop really

helped us out in a huge way.

We were very grateful for the extra dollars. We wish to thank everyone who donated.�

Me anw h i l e, S ant a’s Anonymous is still putting together a list of names for food hampers, so if readers know of a family or someone in need, please contact the school by calling 403-783-4411.

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This motorist drops a monetary donation into the stocking of one of Santa’s helpers at the annual Charity Checkstop held Nov. 23 on Highway 2A, raising more than $4,000 for two local charities that help out those less fortunate.

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By Jordie Dwyer PONOKA NEWS

It isn’t often that the Calnash Ag Event Centre comes by hosting an event it hasn’t seen before.

However, that occurred this past weekend when it opened its doors to a four-day horse jumping training and competitive session.

Pacific Equine Sport (PES), based in Calgary, brought course design, jump production plus development and training for horse and rider to the ag centre.

Working on developing and training was the main goal of the event held in Ponoka explained PES show manager, Peter Grant.

“These four days were all about providing top level showjumping access to a lot of our youth equestrian riders, who don’t get a lot of opportunities during the winter for development and training mostly due to the cost of travelling,” he said.

Grant, and PES course designer Joe Rycroft, quickly came to the conclusion that Ponoka would be an excellent site for this year and into the future.

“Within the five to 10 minutes it took for Joyce (Vold) and Dennis (Pugh) taking us

past the grandstand and into the stables then back again, we were sold and were booking dates for our shows,” Rycroft said.

“Joyce and Dennis were great and you don’t often see the pride and quality that is put into this entire facility. We had a good feeling about this right away. As well, the calibre of support we received during the show from the local community was just amazing, way more than we could ever have thought.”

As for the event, it all began Nov. 23 with a number of teaching and training sessions throughout each day, culminating in some friendly, though competitive jumping on Nov. 26.

Grant added that while those involved in the sport know how expensive it can be, being able to make it more cost efficient as well as more accessible will help keep kids in the sport.

“The event, as well as the competition, was all about giving the riders some valuable quality experiences in an atmosphere that will assist the very sensitive horses stay calm and help everyone hit their goals,” Grant stated.

As for the future, Grant said they have already been looking ahead at hosting more events of a similar nature in Ponoka.

Montana Miller on her horse Extra Steller easily gets over the first two jumps towards the end of the competition course on Nov. 26, part of the Pacific Equine Sport four-day weekend event at the Calnash Ag Event Centre.

Photo by Jordie Dwyer

Ponoka basketball teams ready for tip-off

By Jordie Dwyer PONOKA NEWS

There are varying sets of expectations heading into a new season for Ponoka’s four senior basketball teams.

However, all of them have a common goal of ensuring their players consistently improve.

That being said, success could come quicker for some, especially the St. Augustine Kings senior boys who are the most experienced group of the four local squads.

Head coach Adam Bowie has a roster that will feature just one Grade 10 and the rest being returning Grade 11 and 12 players from last season.

“The majority of our team is returning players, so we have some high hopes for the season,” he said, adding the club missed out on playoffs by the slimmest of margins last year.

Bowie believes this will help generate success, both on and off the court, with the ultimate goal of putting themselves into the post season.

On the Queens senior girls side, head coach Samantha McLay explained her team of eight so far is a mix of new and returning players, but it will be a fairly young team to hit the floor.

“We are looking for a group that works well together, has fun and is willing to work hard to build up their skills.

As a new coach and a younger team, our goal is to see an improvement in our skills and team work,” McLay said.

Across town, the senior basketball teams at Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) will both see a returning core of players with both bench bosses expecting a rough road early on.

Broncs senior girls head coach Cam Horan will have five players back from last season, but only one Grade 12, meaning another youthful group this year.

“We have 14 players, nine of which are in Grade 10. That being said, the season looks to start a little rough as we will be playing three of the stronger teams in our league first.” he stated.

Scott Brown, a Broncs alumni, will be

leading the senior boys team as head coach and will be relying a lot on his six returning players that include five Grade 12s and one Grade 11. The rest of the team is made up of four Grade 11s and a pair of Grade 10s.

“The core of this team is back, but it’s going to be a tough season,” he said.

“There are a lot of great teams in this league, but hard work pays off, so we’re gonna put in the work and hope to see the rewards.”

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Warriors battle hard in home tournament

By Jordie Dwyer PONOKA NEWS

Even though the club wasn’t able to lay claim to its home tournament, the Lacoka bantam Warriors female hockey squad showed what they are made of.

The Warriors fell by a score of 4-2 to a strong Okotoks team in the six-team tournament final hosted in Ponoka over the weekend. The girls defeated Sherwood Park 3-2 and then Maskwacis 8-1 in their round robin pool to make the playoff round, where they beat a team from Edmonton 4-1 to reach the final.

Warriors head coach Justin Grabo explained the girls were fantastic in both ends of the rink in the semi-final contest.

“Beating Maskwacis put us first in our pool, then against Edmonton, they had a really good goalie,” said Grabo, noting the Warriors outshot their opponent 49-8.

“We played our best game of the season, as Edmonton didn’t have a shot on goal for the game’s first 30 minutes.”

Grabo added that this group of players has a positive work ethic, both on and off the ice, plus during games and practices.

“The biggest positive of the

team’s game so far has been the girls’ forecheck and backcheck,” he said.

“Our season has been progressing well, as the coaching staff is seeing improvements every time the girls step on the ice. We just want to see them all keep improving and show up ready to work hard and give it their best.”

To date, the Warriors sit third in the Rocky Mountain Female Hockey League’s Tier 1 North Division standings with a record of four wins to go along with a loss and a tie. The team’s next home game isn’t until Dec. 23 against Camrose.

Lacoka Warriors Cassandra Grabo (left) and Hailey Huchkowski battle for a loose puck in their own zone before eventually getting it down the ice during their 8-1 win over Maskwacis Nov. 25.

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Chloe Wilton of the Lacoka Warriors watches as the puck deflects off the Maskwacis player after trying a spin move in front of the net. The Warriors won this round robin game 8-1 on Nov. 25. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

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On Wednesday, November 22, 2017 - 2339 head of cattle went through our rings TOTAL - 2339

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

83.00 - 94.00 75.00 - 83.00 68.00 - 74.25 60.00 - 70.00 100.00 - 125.50 90.00 - 103.50

Feeder bulls Good Bred Cows Older Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers: Cow/calf pairs younger) Cow/Calf pairs (older) (

115.00 -145.00 —-— —-— —-— —-— —-—

Bashaw is not so quietly becoming a showcase for top cattle, as witnessed by a pair of recent wins on the show circuit.

Cattle from two local farms — Miller Wilson Angus and Prairie Cove Charolais — came away with the top awards in their categories at Farmfair International in Edmonton Nov. 8 to 12 and it’s a trend that may continue for years to come.

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

170.00 - 185.00 180.00 - 195.25 190.00 - 205.25 195.00 - 211.50 200.00 - 220.50 230.00 - 271.00 250.00 - 298.00 250.00 - 306.00

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

100.00 - 140.00 100.00 - 160.00 230.00 - 360.00 4.25 - 8.00 2.75 - 4.00 —-—

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

170.00 - 180.00 180.00 - 192.50 180.00 - 192.50 180.00 - 193.00 185.00 - 215.50 190.00 - 209.50 215.00 - 241.00 215.00 - 245.00

MY GRANDFATHER WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO BRING CHAROLAIS OVER FROM FRANCE IN 1967.

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year-old cow with 2017 calf, champion futurity heifer calf and both champion and reserve 2017 heifer calf futurity.

While Tyler Bullick and Justine Schneider have only been around for just less than two years with about 50 head now, the business has a long family connection.

“My grandfather was one of the first to bring Charolais over from France in 1967,” Bullick said, adding Justine’s family is in the industry and she is Dawn Wilson’s cousin.

“Winning something this prestigious was just unbelievable and hard to explain. The competition was so good. We simply just concentrate on having the best genetics possible and now it’s been proven, so it feels great.”

They decided to make the move, leaving Brooks to open the farm southwest of Bashaw, as Tyler explained. “Even though I still work in the oilfield, this has been my whole life and I just got the bug.

We’ll be having our first sale in February and we just want to continue to breed with the goal of selling commercially and to breeders.

Miller Wilson top again Meanwhile, Miller Wilson Angus saw its DMM Blackbird 105A win grand champion female in the Black Angus Show, along with taking top spot in both mature cow with a natural calf and mature cow born prior to 2015 with a 2017 calf at side.

Although those awards weren’t the only crowns the farm received as it had other animals named reserve grand champion bull, champion intermediate bull, champion

Tyler Bullick, right, leads his Charolais female that won Farmfair’s top honour of Supreme Champion female alongside Justine Schneider with the calf in the show ring during a judging event.

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intermediate heifer calf, both champion and reserve champion senior heifer calf, reserve champion summer bull calf and the breeder’s herd award.

Lee and Dawn Wilson have been running the farm — which is at around 130 head now — for about three decades, but both came from family run operations so the business is something that has really been their whole lives.

“We’ve been breeding cattle for many years with a focus on really sound cattle that convert feed to pounds very easily and still have an attractive look. We research cattle and pedigrees and drive many miles to find genetics that will enhance what we’ve got already,” Dawn said while at the Regina Agribition, one of the largest cattle shows in western Canada, last week.

“It takes a lot of work, but has paid off many times over the years. We are really fortunate to have kids that are very involved and their spouses who contribute as well. We love to

compete and have been really fortunate in the showing with great acceptance of our cattle.

We feel very blessed.”

Last Farmfair?

With the CFR disappearing from the scene next year, just what will happen to Farmfair is up in the air. However, Wilson stated it’s simply too important to the industry and feels it will return.

“It’s a show that is really important to us and the beef industry. Along with being a great venue for breeders to showcase their product to Canadian cattlemen, there is a huge International program,” she said, noting breeders from around the world come for the cattle genetics.

“This program has resulted in several million dollars worth of live cattle, semen and embryos being exported. I think we will see Farmfair continue on into the future. We have a real love of this industry and it has been exceptionally good to us.”

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He died at peace and in the company of his family, with his earthly work completed and his chickens on the roosts.

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Fr Teodosy Kraychuk Edward Dyck, born August 6, 1936, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2017 at Ponoka General Hospital.

Ed is survived by his much-loved wife, Helen Dyck (Friesen), his son Dr. Gerald Dyck (Debbie), and his daughters Bev Dyck (Brian) and Carla Roesler (Scott). He also leaves behind his 6 cherished grandchildren; Liam and Micah Bassingthwaighte, and Shaina, Tiana, Madison and Anika Roesler. Ed is survived by his sister Mabel Wall (Victor) and brother Ron Dyck (Pat) and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Edward was born at his parents’ home in Rosenort, Manitoba. His family moved to Altona, where Ed met the love of his life, Helen Friesen. After marrying her in 1957, they moved to Portage La Prairie where he worked as a linotype operator for several years.

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Ed and Helen’s final move brought them to Ponoka where Ed loved living close to his youngest daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters. Ed’s health recently deteriorated and he spent several weeks in hospital before he passed away surrounded by family.

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CONCRETE SERVICES

IN HOME caregiver for elderly mother, optional accommodation avail. at no charge on a live in basis, this is not a condition of employment, driving req’d, F/T on farm near Rimbey, $15.75/hr. Equal opportunity employer.

Encourage all applicants. email: sbhumphry@gmail.com

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS

Summer Internship Program Work alongside the editors, reporters and photographers of the community newspapers in Alberta or NWT A ten-week internship through the C.A. Maclean Foundation is an invaluable opportunity to learn first-hand the importance of community journalism.

Summer 2018 - Deadline for application: December 1, 2017 www.awna.com/camaclean

OfÀce Support REGISTRY COUNTER PERSONNEL Full time positions.

Experience preferred or we could train the right candidate. Apply in person at Vital Registry Services Ltd. OR Email resume to vitaldoc@telus.net

PLUMBING 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 Jack Surbey Call Jim Ashbough 783-2764783-5283 or Cell: 588-0599 or Cell: 588-0597 Jack Surbey 783-5283 Cell: 588-0597

OVERHEAD DOORS

433004 Hwy 2A Gerald & Tina Owners

2 miles north of Ponoka www.doorsondemand.ca

403-783-2454 Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$35 per week this space could be yours!

Plus $2.25 webcharge

403-783-3311 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

Services

Financial Services 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.

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

www.ponokanews.com

DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

Ponoka News

Services

Services

WORTH TEELINGS

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

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

DENTAL CARE

Quality Work You Can Trust

BRADY OFFICE: 403.783.6499 CELL: 403.391.9564

Misc Services DENTAL CLINIC

403-783-5225

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

www.birchlanddental.ca

DR. BARR, D.D.S. DR. SCOTT, D.D.S. DR. DAVID, D.D.S. DR. MEHRA, ORTHODONTIST

Misc Services

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

“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

DENTAL CARE

• Dr. Debb Crowfoot • Dr Dr. Andrew Gibb • Dr. Alyssa Biasini • Dr. Steven Sorenson • Dr. Ravneet Mehta • Dr. Eddie Pavlenko

Berni's Refrigeration and Appliance Service

783-4880

780-585-2113

EYE CARE Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Cheon 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168

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REFERRAL SERVICES

DESIGNER EYE WEAR

&

CONTACT LENSES

INSURED MEDICAL EYECARE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM Every other Wednesday 8:30AM-7:00PM

HEATING

“Committed to your comfort”

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

REAL ESTATE

TRUST

&

VISION EXAMS

GENUINENESS

CONSULTATION

&

RESPECT

ADVANCED EYE HEALTH

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

BRUCE ERICKSON Associate

Cell: 403-704-0918

www.realestateponoka4u.ca

FIRST CHOICE REALTY (PONOKA) LTD

#3, 5012 - 48 Ave in the Wedin’s Prof. Bldg.

403-783-8881

COMMITMENT

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•

Help Wanted

EMPATHY

Located in the Maskwacis Health Centre www.hobbemadental.com Complete dentistry for the whole family Emergency appointments & walk-ins welcome

Help Wanted

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Services

Services

Legal Services

Misc Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer employment/ licensing loss? Travel/ business opportunities?

Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. Record purge.

File destruction.

Free consultation 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalmjf.com

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

NEW IN TOWN?

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & find just what you’re looking for.

LET US PUT OUT THE MAT FOR YOU! Be sure to call

Misc Services Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face.

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

BLANKET THE PROVINCE with a classified ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach over 110 weekly newspapers.

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

WANTED Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles, railroad & industrial. Serving Central AB. 403-318-4346

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & find just what you’re looking for.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Elena Payan 587-409-7242

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

This space could be yours for

$

35

PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge

Call 403-783-3311 PLUMBING

elenapayan@yahoo.com.mx

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Our Family Development Program in Wetaskiwin is seeking a:

CASUAL FAMILY DEVELOPMENT WORKER Responsibilities include: - Supervising family visits ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in care - Coaching/mentoring children and youth in their home or community - Life skills training - Linking children and youth with community services - Driving clients to and from designated locations Minimum Qualifications: - Diploma in the Human Services Field and minimum 2 years human services experience - Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful parenting skills - Knowledge of parent/child relationships and family dynamics - Have the ability to model appropriate interpersonal skills - Strong organizational/time management skills - Ability to work as a member of a team - Good decision making and problem solving skills - Experience or sincere commitment in working with our First Nations Children and Youth - Be flexible and have strong interpersonal skills.

- Standard First Aid – Level C CPR and Suicide Intervention Training - Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks - Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act - Knowledge and experience within the Signs of Safety frame work would be an asset Geographical Area: Wetaskiwin south to Ponoka and surrounding area Starting Wage: $22.71 per hour plus travel reimbursement Hours: Evenings and Weekends. The successful candidate can work 4 hours per week to 32 hours per week depending on referrals If you are interested in this position, please forward your Resume to: McMan Central Region Unit 121, 4804 50th Street, Innisfail, AB T4G 1C2 Email: central.careers@mcman.ca Fax: 403-227-5541 For more information visit our website at www.mcmancentral.ca Please Quote Competition No: WET-FDW-03 Competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity

Serving Central Alberta

PLUMBING, HEATING GASFITTING, MAINTENANCE

24 HR. Emergency Service Doug Johnson/Owner 403-304-6909

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$

35 PER WEEK. PLUS

$2.25 WEBCHARGE

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

VETERINARY SERVICES

Southwest Industrial Park 6610-46 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. Sam Felker

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

Services

Feed & Hay

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic

Roofing & Skylights

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.

Auctions

Townhouses

Dr. Murray • Murray Jacobson, DVM • Jacobson Clayton West, DVM Dr. Clayton West 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

Call 403-783-3311

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

Pets

Pet Services

CLINKERS KENNELS * 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.

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

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

WE BUY HORSES: broke, un-broke, or unwanted.

Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions AUCTION PLACE LTD We have an auction sale Every Tuesday at 6 pm at 5113 50 AVE, Ponoka

Misc. for Sale

Agriculture

Thinking of have an auction at your location?

We have competitive rates and excellent service

Feed & Hay

www.auctionplaceltd.com

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. 1-800-567-0404 ext: 400OT. STEEL BUILDING SALE. “Fall Clearance Sale on now!” 20x21 $5,990 front & back walls included. 25x25 $6,896 one end wall included. 32x33 $8,199 no ends included. Check out www.pioneersteel.ca for more prices. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036.

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

PLUMBING

Livestock

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A Weekly sales Wed. @ 6 pm Antique sale 1st Sun. of the month, Dec. 3 @ 1 pm To book your sale call 403-782-5693 or 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net Like us on Facebook CRUNCH FITNESS (formally Gold’s Gym) Westmount Shopping Centre, Groat Road & 111 Ave. NW, Edmonton, Alberta. Saturday, December 9, 11 a.m.

Selling cardio equipment, selectorized weight training machines, plate load strength equipment and more; www. montgomeryauctions.com.

1-800-371-6963.

Check our website

DEALERS WANTED. Hannas Seeds, A long time leader in Forage, Pasture, Native and Reclamation grasses are seeking Alberta Dealers.

Excellent compensation.

Contact Lance Walker 1-800-661-1529.

Email: lance.walker@ hannasseeds.com.

for upcoming sales

Call for more info

1-780-887-3864 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Livestock

Misc. Wanted

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

The Perfect Family Companion – Local Activities & Festivals – – Calendar of Events – – Restaurants – – Current Events – – Church Directory – – Concerts, Sales & More! –

YOU DESERVE THE BEST!! Picture yourself relaxing in this 3 bedroom PONOKA town home is only 9 years old and is complete with main floor laundry, 6 appliances, paved parking with power 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. $1,000/mo. & $1,000 DD. Avail. Sept. 1st. Call Mary @ 403-783-6609.

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1.887.223.3311 Public Notice

Public Notice

LIL MULE LOGGING INC. is now buying Poplar/Black Poplar, Spruce, Pine and Tamarack. Min. 20 acres.

Call Shawn 403-318-4346

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

Water Well Service

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

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$

35 PER WEEK. PLUS

$2.25 WEBCHARGE

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

Apt/Condo for Rent

Tack 5:00 pm Horses to follow

CLEAN, well-maintained 2 bdrm. in quiet bldg.

Avail. immed., $785/mo.

Incl. heat & water.

(403)348-6594 PONOKA - lrg. 1 bdrm apt. incld’s laundry & all utils. $750/mo. Avail. immed.

No pets, n/s. 403-993-3441

BRED COW SALES

Apartment Furnished

HORSE SALES on the Last Friday of Every Month

Dec 1: NOON SHARP Gerald Zimmerman 140 Hfrs; Dave Taylor 100 Cows Gerald Skeels Dispersal, 28 Angus Cross Cows, Reds Bred Simmental, Blks Bred Blk Angus, Due Mid March.

Stan Skeels 30 Blk Simmental Cross Hfrs, Bred Limo Due April 20.

Dec 2: 1:00 PM Beagle Simmental Purebred Dispersal Dec 8: 12:00 PM NOON Ken Bradshaw Bred Cow Sale Charlie Weisgerber 75 Bred Hrfs.

Dec 15: NOON SHARP Cornerglen Ranching 140 Hrfs; Ed Cooke 110 Hrfs; Midpoint Farms 150 2nd Calvers

Ph: 403-843-2439 Fax: 403-843-3485

Box 680 Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0

www.vjauction.com

One bdrm. furnished apt. plus utilities. Incl.

TV & high speed internet.

Smoke & pet free

403-783-6709 or 403-963-5038

Duplex / 4 Plex

Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Dean Golley to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt. SW 1-42-24-W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential District to allow for future subdivision of a 8.5-acre parcel.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. You may forward your comments/ concerns prior to the meeting by phone, fax or email as noted below.

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

PONOKA - now avail., clean well-maintained 3 bdrm. duplex unit, 4 appl., full bsmt., energy efficient furnace, no pets, rent $950, DD/$950. (403) 346-3943 (403) 358-9179

Homes for Rent Ponoka,

downtown 4 bdrm house, 2 baths fenced yard, 2 car garage N/S, N/P $1550/mnth + utils

403-704-6752

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

403-357-0287

Public Notice

Ponoka County

Rentals

REGULAR LIVESTOCK SALES Every Tuesday 9:00 am

403.783.3311

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

www.ponokanews.com

Public Notice

Ponoka News

Public Notice

Public Notice

Ponoka County PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Terry Wright to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt. NW 35-43-25-W4 (Block 2, Plan 772-2245 – approximately 13 acres) from Agricultural District to Country Residential District to allow for a multi-lot subdivision Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. You may forward your comments/ concerns prior to the meeting by phone, fax or email as noted below.

DO

YOUR

CARRIERS NEEDED

PART to deliver RECYCLE YOUR

PAPER! 1 day a week in Ponoka.

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

Call Debbie at 403-314-4302

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

deb.reitmeier@blackpress.ca

PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com

Legal Notices

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 A23

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

IN THE COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH OF ALBERTA (CIVIL DIVISION) NOTICE OF STATEMENT OF CLAIM TO: THANE ROBERT DAVID and ADVANCED STUCCO SYSTEMS YOU HAVE BEEN SUED in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. The Plaintiff 's claim is for property damage caused by your negligent stucco remediation on or about June 15, 2007, at theWestlock Ramada, 11311 100 Street, Westlock, Alberta.

You may receive a copy of the Statement of Claim filed against you by contacting HMC Lawyers LLP at 403-269-7220 or by attending their offices located at 320, 903 - 8th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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If you wish to defend the action, you, an agent, or lawyer acting for you must prepare a Statement of Defence pursuant to the Alberta Rules of Court, file it, and serve it on the Plaintiff 's lawyer at the address shown below within 20 days of this publication.

IF YOU FAIL TO DEFEND THIS ACTION, JUDGMENT MAY BE AWARDED AGAINST YOU IN YOUR ABSENCE AND WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO YOU. David J. Corrigan Q.C. Barrister & Solicitor HMC Lawyers LLP #320, 903 - 8th Ave. SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0P7 Solicitor for the Plaintiff

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