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Branding gets mixed reviews By Amelia Naismith

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Ponoka’s new brand pre-launch was held last week and the vision of the product received mixed reviews. “The pre-launch is so everybody can see how it (the brand) was built,” said economic developer Sarah Olson. The Town of Ponoka worked with marketing company MKM to design the new ‘Keep it real’ brand with hope Ponoka will be rejuvenated. Coun. Loanna Gulka believes that people have a stereotypical expectation of Ponoka because of the Stampede and the history of the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury, but their perception is outdated. This branding project was created to advertise Ponoka and make it a destination to three distinct channels; home buyers and young families, entrepreneurs, and tourists. “We needed a change. A lot of us were voted in for change,” said Gulka. “We need to get some businesses into the community.” Gulka believes more businesses will show families that Ponoka has attractive amenities. MKM researched and studied the town, and interviewed stakeholders and business owners. Eventually it was able to evaluate Ponoka on what they feel are the community’s strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities. From that, the direction and goals of the brand were created. Goal of the brand and its strategies, to be implemented over an undetermined number of years, include banners for Main Street, other banners showcasing the people of the town, a welcome to Ponoka video to be done by Global, sequential billboards on Highway 2, and ideas such as open-air markets and pop up retail

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stores. Olson believes the banners should be up by September because town council wants them in the video, which is scheduled to be shot in early to mid-September. The town was approached by an American company for the opportunity of the video but council decided on an Albertan company for better exposure and a better financial agreement, according to Gulka. The money for the banners came from this year’s and last year’s economic development budget. Olson says many aspects of the branding project haven’t been budgeted for yet and that everything is still in the beginning stages. “You cannot tie the hands of a future council,” said Coun. John Jacobs. No more than 20 people attended the launch and most of their comments leaned toward the idea that the brand was a good idea but the strategies didn’t touch on all their concerns regarding rejuvenating the town. Social media was recognized as a lacking aspect. Gulka said that the Town of Ponoka owned their name on Facebook and the accompanying Twitter hashtag but council was leery of that direction. “Once something’s out it’s almost impossible to take back,” said Gulka. Implementing social media would also mean it would have to be staffed, which would take resources, as will everything associated with the branding project. Olson says that it all comes down to resources, and buy-in from the community. Coun. Rick Bonnett added Ponoka needs to get rid of the word “can’t” and keep a positive attitude. “That’s a job for every citizen of Ponoka.”

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New provincial agreement denied by council By Amelia Naismith Ponoka County council had an agreement with the provincial government saying that once the province rebuilt and paved Secondary Highway 607 the county would assume responsibility for the road. However, the province put one layer of asphalt down, which the county council won’t accept because it’s not up to standard of other county roads. The original agreement specified the county would be involved in the design of the road. According to county administrator Charlie Cutforth no one came to talk to council about what was being done. Council withheld signing the agreement until the road was done or a cheque was given to council for the cost of rebuilding the road. The province recently brought forth a new agreement and Cutforth says it causes concerns. The new agreement says that in the future, when provincial budgets permit, an overlay will be laid on the road to county standards. Cutforth doesn’t believe this is good enough for council to accept. “When provincial budgets permit, and when might that be? Can you at least give us a maximum date.” Without attention from either the county or the province the road is starting to break up.

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A motion was made and accepted that until the road is paved or compensation is given in lieu council will not accept the new agreement. County donates to wrestler The county council is donating $1,000 to Ponoka’s up-and-coming wrestling star. Kelsey Raab will be going to the Cadet World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan in August. “She’s making quite a name for herself, that girl,” said Coun. Gordon Svenningsen. When Raab went to the Canadian Championship council sponsored $1,000 to her then as well. Rezone requests deferred until fall An application to rezone a 160-acre parcel northwest of Ponoka was deferred until September. The land was left to three brothers and they want to split the land equally to avoid family hassles in the future. The West Central Planning Agency doesn’t support splitting the land because it wasn’t meant to be a multipurpose lot. The land is used for farming and pasture and the three split lots would remain farming and pasture. However portions of the land are covered in brush. Council believes the productivity of the land would be low. “The land lends itself to an 80-acre split and then an acreage off it, so that’s the problem,” said Coun. Paul McLachlin. According to Coun. Gawney Hinkley, applications similar to this have been turned down before. Another rezoning request, to change a 40-acre parcel of land into two 20-acre parcels was also deferred. The 40-acre parcel has two residences on it due to compassionate reasons, but it was only meant to have one. Without the rezoning approval, after the factors for the compassionate reason are gone, landowners would have to turn the second residence into something like a garage or remove it. Each residence has its own well and septic service as well as natural gas and a land line.

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However, getting two In the plan council has titles for two separate been advised of several pieces of land means that ways to reduce threats to Alberta Transportation the lakes. needs to be contacted. These are: Daniel Bradford, an • Conduct a groundwater adjacent landowner three study parcels south has been • Set limits on developin contact with Alberta ment Transportation, trying to • Protect aquifers and feed get a common access for springs a 20-acre split parcel with • Keep cattle out of waterno success. courses The 40-acre parcel is • Discourage the drainage Coun. Paul for sale. The auction sale of wetlands is Aug. 10. • Maintain a CFO excluMcLachlin With the rezone apsion zone plication given to council it would fall • Provide alternative locations for new on new landowners to follow it through CFO’s if they chose it the request is accepted in • Test agricultural runoff and groundwaSeptember. ter According to the Western Central • Upgrade private sewer systems planners this parcel is potentially suit- • And maximize tree cover. able for multi-lot residential purposes. Rules of the new area would give Revised Chain Lakes watershed landowners the choice of continuing to management plan farm under the same rules that apply to Council has adopted the revised all farms of the county, with a minimum Chain Lakes watershed management parcel size of 80 acres, or subdivide into plan as an overview. parcel of 10 acres. Doing so would mean To preserve the lakes, which are the land would have to be maintained in southeast of Ponoka, and their surround- a way that would protect the natural tree ing environment, an new land district, cover. the Chain Lakes Special Area is set to A public hearing regarding the new be created. plan has been set for Sept. 25.

Biker travels continent for heart disease By Amelia Naismith There are only two weeks left of a five-month cross-continental bike trip, but the journey will never really end. Pedal biker Chris Figureida, founder of Cycle for Heart, started his journey to raise awareness for heart disease at the lowest point in the United States; Death Valley, Calif. and has since biked through Canada to the highest point of the United States, Mount McKinley, Alaska. “Heart disease is the biggest cause of death,” said Figureida. Figureida visited Ponoka in April and since then has encountered almost every wild animal Western Canada has

to offer. “I felt like I was riding through Jurassic Park.” He spotted 28 bears, three of which were confirmed grizzlies. Figureida was riding along the highway and a maintenance truck going the opposite direction pulled over to inform him three adult grizzlies were just up the road. Low on options, Figureida asked the driver of the truck for assistance. Without room in the truck for Figureida or his bike, he was forced to hold on to the back of the truck as it pulled him by the grizzlies. If they start to come after us we’ll just go a little faster the driver told him. “That was a little scary. They’re right on the other side of the vehicle,” Figureida said. “I had bear spray right between my legs, strapped to the bicycle.” Even worse than the bears were a herd of bison. “They were really skittish around the bike.” Figureida had to shadow a trailer to get through the herd on the highway. Continued on page 3

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Biker encounters grizzlies, snowstorms for charity Continue from page 2 Wildlife isn’t the only challenge Figureida faces along his ride. He travels without any follow cars or other bikers. “Mentally it’s tougher,” Figureida said. “I might start my own debate—maybe about gun control and see where I stand.” Getting enough nutrients was also a problem. Figureida was burning huge amounts of calories each day without any means of getting them back. Figureida said there were hardly any stores open along the Alaska Highway. He ended up eating multiple bags of chips and two bottles of Coke for supper and breakfast. Outside of Lizard Hat Spring in northern

British Columbia, Figureida found a gas station but all they had to sell was 16 Twix bars. “I sat at the side of the highway and ate 16 Twix bars.” However, when someone was able to convince Figureida not to sleep in his tent he fared better. A woman working at the Rancheria Hotel at the Yukon 7-10 mile post insisted Figureida sleep indoors rather than his tent. “She gave me a free room and bought me dinner and breakfast,” Figureida said. Although Figureida was cycling through part of Canada in late spring he was struck by two big snowstorms, the first at Sangudo,

near Whitecourt. “It was absolutely brutal,” Figureida said. “It was absolutely the hardest thing I’ve ever had to cycle through.” Once Figureida reached Mount McKinley it was a 60-mile ski-in. Before he was all the way in his feet got so blistered he couldn’t continue, had to ski out and fly in to let his feet recover. He spent the next 23 days trying to climb Mount McKinley. At 17,200 feet he sat on the side of the mountain for eight days, in wind reaching 80 km /h, until the weather got good enough he could continue, it never did. Once there was a small lull, Figureida decided he had to climb back down or he

would lose his life. Two days later, four Japanese climbers died in an avalanche in the area he’d been waiting. “I was very disappointed, I’d spent so much energy to get there and I wasn’t able to summit,” Figureida said. “I guess the summit was a personal goal.” For Figureida bringing awareness to heart disease is the bigger picture. During his ride Figureida was given $500 from the Rotary clubs of Dawson Creek and Edmonton South. He also received $500 toward helping polio. “The Rotary Clubs are very supportive of my efforts.” For Figureida “efforts” are the key and he doesn’t want people to lose sight of that. “People want to focus on the adventure. I’m not out here for the adventure, this is not about me. I’m just an average guy. I’m not a great athlete. I’m just trying to follow my dreams. I just want to make a difference in the world.” Figureida also said over the course of his ride more money has been donated from Canadians than Americans. “I was very surprised from the Canadian generosity.” After he returns to California, Figureida plans to take a year off before cycling from Maine to Florida. For more information about Cycle for Heart visit Figureida’s website, www.cycleforheart.org.

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By Amelia Naismith A country half a world away has inspired a change in the life of one woman who wants to make a change in her own community. Ashley Dennehy, 23, from Hobbema, spent from February to April in Zambia working with the Women for Change organization. Dennehy, who was attending the University of Victoria for her bachelor of education degree, received an email for aboriginal applicants for international development experience. “It came at such a perfect time. I was beginning to feel burnt out from school,” Dennehy said. Dennehy found out about the internship through the Victoria International Development Association (VIDEA) and worked overseas with Women for Change (WFC), a nongovernmental organization without religious affiliations. After the application was sent Dennehy had an interview. Not long after that VIDEA invited her to be a part of the program. “Best day ever,” Dennehy said. Although more excited than nervous, Dennehy wasn’t sure what she was walking into. “My expectations were honestly what I’d seen on TV. World Vision, Ethiopia, starving children. I was expecting extreme poverty. I was expecting sadness. I was expecting darkness. In fact it was the complete opposite.” Dennehy worked as an information and research co-ordinator. She wrote documents to give to the general public, donors and stakeholders and government officials to sensitize them on the cyclic issues of genderbased violence and poverty. According to Dennehy, until recently the Zambian government was withholding information about HIV/ AIDS from the public. Until recently it was thought by the people that HIV/ AIDS could be cured from sex with a virgin. At the same time she was creating these documents Dennehy was training another person so the work she was doing could continue after her internship ended. There wasn’t already someone trained because Dennehy’s position was part of a pilot project. Dennehy and the other interns also helped with capacity building; teaching the people the skills they need to become self-reliant and sustainable. This is something Dennehy called the River Code. “It’s not like giving a handout, it’s a hand up.” Capacity building also provides people with employment skills. Before they went to Zambia the interns stayed at the T’Sou-ke Nation in British Columbia for training and to see a successful example of sustain-

ability. The T’Sou-ke Nation is well known for being a community entirely powered by solar panels, with enough surplus to sell to B.C. Hydro. “They were just a really good model to learn from,” Dennehy said. While most of her time was spent educating the people of Zambia about sustainability and how to end damaging cyclic, issues there were times Dennehy had to bite her tongue. After being colonized, Zambia became a mostly Christian nation. “In the Bible it says men and women should not be equal and that’s what most of Zambia still goes by,” When Dennehy went for a malaria screening, the lab technician, who’d had a formal education, couldn’t understand why Dennehy would come to Zambia to help its women because he didn’t believe women needed rights. There were other men Dennehy encountered with common views. She viewed these situations with a heavy heart because she wanted to respect their culture, too. “Religion is such a touchy subject all over the world. I don’t really have the right to write about his views on the Bible,” Dennehy wrote in her blog about the experience. The worst thing Dennehy remembers from Zambia is the handicapped man she saw, dragging himself down the street because there are almost no resources for wheelchairs or crutches. “It was tough to watch. I just felt like the world was just so unjust,” Dennehy said. “ I went through a lot of guilt when I came home.” But Dennehy also remembers the good times. With VIDEA she travelled to the Senanga district to visit basket makers. The region is so isolated and the people who live there live in poverty, the basket weavers have no way to make a living. The baskets are fumigated and brought to Canada, where people buy them. The proceeds go to VIDEA then back to African communities through their programs. Dennehy also visited an orphanage and a two-room school in Senanga. The school is funded by an elementary school in Kelowna, B.C.

In the Senanga district of Zambia, Ashley Dennehy visited with 100 children who attend at two-room school. Photos by Courtenay Louie At the school Dennehy discovered that for the 100 children who attended there was one water pump that spit brown water filled with parasites that made the children sick. “It broke my heart.” Dennehy promised once she returned to Canada she would fundraise enough money for a better pump. Her goal is $500; so far she’s raised $125, Despite travelling half a world away where something like clean water is a luxury, the culture shock Dennehy experienced was minimal. “Going to Africa was a mirror for me,” Dennehy said. She saw a lot of similar problems between First Nations and developing countries. “There is gender-based violence on the reserve, high levels of poverty, low levels of employment, low education.” Dennehy did face reverse culture shock. Since coming home and having her “whole entire world cracked open” Dennehy’s had a hard transition time. ‘I find myself being slightly preachy about my sister using so much water, or throwing out so much leftover,” she blogged. “But now I know I know I will never, ever turn my back on creating awareness about effort in Africa and in First Nations communities,” Dennehy said. “Dennehy is looking into volunteering at the Ermineskin Woman’s Shelter. She was recently invited to tell high school students about her experiences at a youth symposium Aug. 15 in Hobbema. Since being back Dennehy has had opportunities to work with a charity and a non-governmental organization. She been asked to go to central Africa and be part of a program that takes underprivileged aboriginal children overseas for two-week cultural exchanges. “But I’m just going to wait a little while, until I feel comfortable being home again, before I start going back.” To read more about Dennehy’s adventure in Zambia visit her blog at http://ashleyinzambiawomenforchange.blogspot.ca/.

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Man wanted for pepper-spraying bartender By Amelia Naismith

A search warrant of a residence on 53 Avenue revealed six ounces of cocaine and $7,000 cash. Police are searching for 20-year-old native man A $16,000 truck was seized along with various from Hobbema. Police say Louis entered a downtown bar on July weapons and scale and baggy. The man was released on a $2,500 cash bail. His 17 at 10:48 p.m. first court appearance was July 20. Louis pepper-sprayed the bartender and took a 40 oz bottle of alcohol from behind the bar before flee- Sleeping driver causes accident On July 16 at 3:38 p.m. a driver fell asleep at the ing the scene on foot. He is described as tall, skinny and was seen leav- wheel, rear-ended another car and rolled off the road on Highway 2, near the Matejka overpass. ing in a red sweater. The 28-year-old female driver suffered minor inThere were other patrons in the bar at the time of the incident. The victim was treated by EMS at the juries. Andrew Carlton Louis scene and released. When police arrived on scene they also found is wanted by police. Police came to suspect Louis through a subse- marijuana in the vehicle. The driver has been charged He was seen fleeing quent investigation. He has been charged and there with possession of a controlled substance and under the Traffic Safety Act. the scene of a down- are warrants out for his arrest. Police believe he is a danger to the public’s safety. Dog causes accident town crime in a red A dog caused a motor vehicle collision in the sweater. Police be- Cocaine and weapons found On July 16 around 1 a.m. a 29-year-old man from parking lot of ATB Financial on July 17 at 2 p.m. lieve he is a concern When the dog got wrapped around the feet of Ponoka was charged with possession with the purto public safety. the driver the Pontiac G6 backed into the front of pose of trafficking. Submitted photo the building, breaking a window. No charges were laid. Road Damage Damage has been RCMP have arrested a man wanted in Rimbey and of failing to appear or attend court. Weir was also caused to Range Road Ponoka before he could become criminally active in wanted for two counts of forgery, two counts of forging 154 after someone took a document as well as impaired driving and possession Merritt, B.C. a John Deere excavator Mounties arrested Nathan Weir on July 6, several of property obtained by crime. across the road and dug His criminal history dates back to 1999. months after his arrival in Merritt, with information ob“Due to the excellent pro-active policing and holes in the adjacent tained through the B.C. Fugitive Return Program.

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“He has not been charged with any criminal offences in Merritt but we had some dealings with him,” RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore. While the RCMP doesn’t usually arrest people with warrants from other provinces, Dunsmore said Merritt RCMP contacted Alberta RCMP because Weir had so many warrants for arrest and they decided it was worth their while to bring him back to Alberta. “They made all the arrangements and we knew where he was living in town so we were able to arrest him,” said Dunsmore. “There were no incidents (related to the arrest).” The 33-year-old was wanted in Red Deer, Rimbey, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake, Ponoka and Sundre. Offences included two counts of fraud over $5,000, three counts of fraud under $5,000, and several counts

cooperation between the B.C. Fugitive Return Program and the Merritt RCMP and Vancouver Police Department, Mr. Weir was returned to face prosecution on his outstanding charges,” said an RCMP press release. Weir was escorted back to Red Deer by the Alberta Sheriffs and the Alberta Attorney General funded his return, which was co-ordinated by the Fugitive Return Program. The Fugitive Return Program is managed by the RCMP and funded by the Civil Forfeiture Office within the B.C. government. Created to hold individuals living in B.C. with out of province arrest warrants accountable, the program has helped the return 19 people since September 2011.

field, July 21 sometime after midnight. There was no damage to the excavator but the road was damaged from the machine’s track. Ex-employee steals On July 19 at 2:30 p.m. tools were recovered that had been stolen from an oilfield company. The tools, valued at more than $1,000, were being offered for sale by the ex-employee. Arrangements were made with a potential buyer but police were able to intervene. The ex-employee has been charged with theft.

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nce again KFA hosted the Tim Hortons Canada Day Children’s Festival. We had a marvelous turnout and superb weather. Our MLA, Mayor and Councillors, as well as County Ofﬁcials all joined us for our national anthem and stayed to enjoy cake and festivities. This marvelous event could not have been accomplished if it had not been for the incredible support of Tim Hortons and our volunteers. This day was the result of months of preparation and teamwork – that’s how we do things at KFA. The crowd enjoyed the music of ﬁve local bands, old fashioned races, face-painting, a balloon artist, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, and carnival games as well as having an opportunity to have an old time portrait taken in some of our amazing costumes.

A special thanks to: Tim Hortons, for sponsoring these festivities, the Town of Ponoka for sponsoring the cake and ice-cream, the councillors for serving and Mayor Henkelman for joining the kids in the water race, and above all the dedicated members of KFA Ponoka, (Klaglahachie Fine Arts) for all their hard work and enthusiasm. Please visit our blog: K.F.A. Ponoka on wordpress.com to see all the pictures.

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Opinion It’s not up to council to rebrand Ponoka Where’s the beef? That’s the slogan Ponoka residents and businesspeople should be reciting after the preview last week of the first step in the town’s rebranding effort. The Town of Ponoka is attempting to rebrand, to change the stereoGeorge Brown typical perceptions of Off the Record the community — from within and beyond. What we’ve seen thus far is the unveiling of a slogan and reinforcement of the horse head logo. These elements are not Ponoka’s brand. A brand is the view people have of Ponoka that has been or will be developed and reinforced over time, built on products, services and experiences businesses and organizations offer to attract and retain customers. Or don’t offer. Ponoka’s new slogan, “Keep it real,” is council and administration’s promise to the community that the corporate municipality will be true to itself and to its western roots; other than zoning and bylaw

controls, town council should have no real influence on brand development. It’s the chamber of commerce, the Ponoka Stampede Association and the Ponoka Agricultural Society and other key groups that should be driving Ponoka’s rebranding. Ponoka can’t aspire to be something it’s not. Mental health services, agriculture and rodeo may not be the reason why all of us live, work or play in Ponoka but as the town synthesizes its new challenges and opportunities

into its new brand, it must be rooted in that reality. The “Keep it real” brand book is chock-full of generic descriptions and platitudes appropriate for any lethargic community that aspires to revitalization. “Ponoka is a model for economic sustainability in a rural setting.” Really? Been downtown lately? It’s been decades since Ponoka has seen real population growth and this town council was elected to create an economic environment that is inviting

to business investment and new residents. Not one candidate for council campaigned to legislate friendliness; not one promised, if elected, to make Ponoka crab grass and thistle-free. With no real budget or professional support, council has embarked on its own to update its municipal development plan, the key to fine-tuning its other statutory plans and focusing its vision for Ponoka’s future. It may be premature for the rebranding strategy to be rolled out before these other plans are complete. There are bound to be inconsistencies and contradictions that need to be massaged so that all municipal concepts for growth, business development and market Ponoka dovetail. Why does every consultant think the only way stagnant small towns can thrive is through some trumped up tourism contrivance? Wouldn’t a widget plant or more retail shops create more jobs and help diversify the economy and develop lasting spinoff opportunities? Ask Wetaskiwin how much impact the ReynoldsAlberta Museum has on their economy. It’s up to residents and businesspeople in Ponoka to work together to present a new attitude and create an atmosphere for change. Town council is not in the business to sell men’s clothing, sporting goods or open a nightclub.

Chink in the armour in Harper’s backyard Could a long-term Conservative riding next door to Stephen Harper’s seat in the federal party’s heartland of Calgary go any other direction than back to the right in an upcoming byelection? The apparent absurdity of the question is what makes the prospect all the more tantalizing for opposition parties, which are spoiling for an upset in a province that has behaved strangely moderate in recent civic and provincial elections. When long-time moderate Conservative Lee Richardson announced on May 30 he would be stepping down in Calgary Centre to become principal secretary for Premier Alison Redford, he was just the latest Tory to tend a riding that — through evolving boundaries — has been in the hands of one conservative brand or other (including PCs, Reform and Alliance) since it came into existence in the mid-1960s. Seeing a near-sure bet, well-known Calgary conservatives have stepped forward to take a shot at the nomination to carry the Conservative banner. Declared candidates include political commentator Joan Crockatt, city alderman John Mar, and former provincial MLA Jon Lord. The rumour mill suggests other high-profile conservatives are also testing the waters. Shaky credentials But how conservative is this seat? It’s worth noting that Richardson inherited the riding from Joe Clark in 2004, a Tory so red he is reviled in “real” conservative circles even today. Curiously, Clark’s riding was one of the few that did not tilt to the farther right Alliance Party in the 2000 election. The moderate leanings are reflection of the riding’s demographics. This downtown core riding is home to a larger than average percentage of young adults, whose household

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income and education level is also above average. With a number of Doug Firby apartment blocks and high rises, Guest Columnist it also has a lower rate of home ownership than average, a mobile population and a taste for the downtown arts scene. As Liberal Leader Bob Rae was quoted during his visit to the Stampede this month, this is the demographic that tends to vote centrist or left of centre. “There are a lot of former Ontarians and Quebecers and Maritimers who are living and working in Alberta. As the province’s demography changes with immigration, the cities and the culture of those cities begins to take on a life of its own and looks a lot more like cities in the rest of the country,” Rae told a local reporter. Certainly, the riding’s commitment to conservatism has not been as powerful as some other seats in the southern Alberta stronghold. Richardson’s 2011 re-election was decisive, but the 57 per cent support pales in comparison to the 70-plus per cent results in suburban Calgary seats. Recent electoral history also challenge the assumption that this riding is a sure bet for the Conservatives. In Calgary’s 2011 civic election, Naheed Nenshi — a Muslim and “progressive” — came from behind to defeat two conservative stars: Ald. Ric McIver and Barb Higgins, a television newscaster, who gave up her job to run for mayor. Meanwhile, on the provincial scene, the hard-right conservative Wildrose Alliance suffered a stunning electoral upset when moderate Albertans mounted a last-minute rally to elect the PCs’ Redford, another conservative (fairly or unfairly) branded a red Tory.

Leaders hang around Perhaps sensing an opportunity — however slim — Rae, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and other opposition politicians hung around Cowntown for an uncharacteristically long time during the just-concluded Calgary Stampede, flipping flapjacks and kissing babies. More intriguing still was the appearance by Nathan Cullren, a British Columbia MP and former NDP leadership candidate, who stopped in recently at Calgary Centre to host an interactive workshop for “uniting progressives” to put up one strong candidate against the Conservatives. Optimism is a wonderful thing, but Cullen and his ilk face a daunting challenge. Of the two declared Liberal candidates, teacher and community organizer Rahim Sajan is said to support co-operation between the Greens and NDP, but consultant and conservationist Harvey Locke is seen as a roadblock. There’s one other bit of reality any left-of-centre coalition would need to ponder carefully. Even in a stark right vs. left contest, the progressives remain the underdogs. In the 2008 election, Richardson managed to draw 25,302 votes. The total of the Liberal, Green and NDP votes combined was 20,100. To overcome the shortfall, opposition parties would need to see a left-of-centre voter rally of Nenshi proportions. That will require a weak Conservative candidate (Crockatt and Mar are both considered vulnerable), tactical brilliance, unity, massive volunteers and a large measure of luck. Weirder things have happened in politics. But not much weirder. Doug Firby is editor in chief of Troy Media.

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Stores struggle with attitudes Dear Editor: As a small independent business owner in Ponoka for 31 years, I felt compelled to reply to Janice McGhie’s comment in her letter stating, “(not that there is any place to shop)”. I take pride in my Ponoka Bookstore and like to think that I offer a service that makes it convenient for our residents in town and the surrounding area. I have always tried to keep a good selection in my inventory and expanded into giftware a couple years ago. I found the comment to be a blow to all business owners in Ponoka who at times struggle because of the very attitude that Ms. McGhie displayed. Perhaps Ms. McGhie could purchase her hot

Speed reduction annoys Dear Editor: While we are still on the subject of the Ponoka Stampede, I would like to question the need for the speed limit reduction on Highway 53 to 30 km/h prior to 50th Street. It seems like overkill and is a real annoyance to those of us on the east side of 50th Street. It would be interesting to know who decides where to begin the post of this speed limit. Is it the Town of Ponoka, the Ponoka Stampede Association, or the RCMP? Are there statistics showing this is an accident area? Gail Grose

dog buns the day before the Stampede parade and throw them in the deep freeze for the night. Lorrie Jess, Ponoka Bookstore

Stampede letter apology Dear Editor: When my parents were alive, we camped a lot. I was taught to be respectful of Mother Earth. When we left Ponoka, we had four big, black garbage bags of refuse in my Jeep. I also wasn’t one of the ones spinning out, but I heard them too. I’m sorry the tone of my letter offended Ms. Derry. I apologize and hope you have a nice rest of the summer. Zachary Wilde

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Reminder - Community Bulletin Board Rules • Absolutely No Staples - Tacks Only - Items placed with staples will be removed. • Community Events/For Sale Items/Garage Sale Signs only. • No Commercial/Business signs. • Sign must be dated and will be taken off after 2 weeks or at the conclusion of the event advertised. Thank you for your co-operation.

FCSS Survey In the coming month a Ponoka & Area Service & Facility Survey from Ponoka Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) will be sent with your utility bill. Please return the filled out survey to the FCSS office or Town office during office hours or use the afterhours drop box, by August 31 and get entered for a grand prize draw. Everyone who participates will get free ice cream vouchers for their household!!

Waste Transfer Station Hours Tuesday through Saturday – 10 am to 6 pm There is a minimum tipping fee of $7.50 per visit. There is no charge for compostable materials (grass clippings, garden waste, leaves, branches) or tires. Call 403-783-8328 for more information.

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EVENTS AND RECREATION Ponoka Jubilee Library Events! The Center for Family Literacy in partnership with Ponoka Jubilee Library presents the C.O.W. (Classroom on Wheels) Bus. The bus is full of activities for children ages 0-6 and parents that explore new fun ways to add literacy activities to their everyday lives. The bus will be in the Ponoka Library parking lot on: JULY 31 from 9am-1pm.For more info contact Jenica Kostiuk at (403) 783-3843.

Aquaplex Update: Splash Fest 2012 - August 10th 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Tickets now on sale!

High Tea at Fort Ostell Museum The Museum’s High Tea celebrating Heritage Weekend and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012. From 1 - 5 pm. Cost: $5.00 per person - includes High Tea and Museum Tour.

Child Seat Check Ponoka Integrated Traffic Services, in conjunction with the RCMP will be holding a Child Seat Check on July 26, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Here is the perfect opportunity to ensure your car seat is installed properly or have any questions on installation answered.

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meeting August 14 at 7:00 pm Check out our website at www.ponoka.org for copy of the agenda

DID YOU KNOW…? Boulevard and sidewalk grass cutting and weed control are the responsibility of the property owner, this includes areas downtown. Business owners are responsible for pulling and/or spraying weeds along their storefronts as well as the rear of their property. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Boys and Girls Club provides summer fun By Amelia Naismith Summer’s only half over, leaving plenty of time for fun. The Boys and Girls Club of Ponoka is always welcoming more youths to take part in its summer activities program. “I think they’re having a great time,” said Morgen Chernick, program director, referring to those who attend the summer program. “They go out and tell their friends.” The program is an opportunity for children to have fun without a big commitment. They’re able to pick and choose the days they want to register, whether it is all week or certain field trip days. Chernick said field trips take place Tuesdays and Thursdays. In the past the Telus World of Science was one. Future field trips include the Calgary Zoo, the Ukrainian Village and the Tyrell Museum. The youth are transported with the program on the Lions Club bus. “Which we’re very grateful for,” said Chernick. Mondays, Wednesday and Friday are community activity days such as swimming and the splash park, once it opens. The program also hosts themed days. Friday will be an Olympics day to kick off the Summer Olympics in London. To help with themed days and other aspects of the program, such as field trips, Chernick says parent volunteers are always welcome. Volunteers will be required to fill out a form and a criminal records check, which the programs will cover the cost of. On days lacking in volunteers the children still have a good time and are well cared for. “We have excellent staff working for us this year,” Chernick said. The program started July 2 and will continue until Aug. 24, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children ages six to 13 are accepted and because of the age differences they’re spilt into age groups; the activities mature as they do and are designed to hold their interest. For more information about the summer program and event calendars, visit the Boys and Girls Club website at http://ponokayouthcentre.com.

By Amelia Naismith

Kids from the Ponoka Youth Centre pose with paralympic champion Vivian Forest to cheer on Canada’s Olympic athletes. Photo by Amelia Naismith

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Ponoka is wishing Canada’s Olympic athlete’s success at the London Olympic Games, that start Friday. On its tour across Canada, a London-style cab stopped at Ponoka’s RBC so cheer videos could be made and posted on the RBC website. The Boys and Girls Club of Ponoka made videos and got autographs and pictures with Paralympic downhill skier Viviane Forest. Forest won gold medals in two Summer Paralympic Games in 2000 and 2004. Forest has four per cent vision and uses a guide to ski. In 2010 she and her guide won medals in every race that ran. “It’s always great to see the new generation looking at Olympians,” Forest said. “You never know, we might inspire one of them and they might be the next Sidney Crosby or the next future Olympian.” Although she competes in the Winter Olympics Forest isn’t taking the summer to relax. “We train non-stop. We have to.” Forest is going to Whistler, B.C. on the weekend for 10 days then head to Chile. “We ski all year long, chase the snow,” Forest said. “It’s fun to be with the Royal Bank,” Forest said. RBC has supported Olympic and Paralympic athletes since 1947.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Vintage Bike Rally draws diverse selection By Amelia Naismith Ponoka’s 16th annual Vintage Bike Rally, or as regulars called it “the annual Ponoka bike wash” because it usually rains when it’s held, brought in fans of all ages, and species. More than 50 bikes, ranging from 1929 to 2011 entered this year’s Show and Shine. Jay Mauer was the proud owner of the oldest bike at the rally, the 1929 Harley that he’d custom built himself over a two-year period. “I don’t think I’d invest that much time into another project,” Mauer said. The bike contained a hand-stitched seat, the headlight of a car and a bottle device that takes the sand and other impurities out of the bike’s fuels to improve its performance. Mauer built the bike to show but now he’s selling it because he needs the money for future projects. Other bikes at the rally included a monkey-bike from the Shriners Circus. “They used to train the monkey to ride them,” Mauer said. The rally also hosted another exotic sight; the side cart of a Philippines taxi bike that could be married to other bikes. The bikes came from all over the world: the Philippines, Japan, Britain, Italy, and so did the riders, who used their bikes to travel, for pure enjoyment.

Susan Waters sits on top of her rare 1978 Ducati bike. “It’s freedom,” said owner Franklin Post, referring to why he loves bikes. “They weren’t vintage when I got them” Post said with a laugh. Bikes from many different eras attended the 1970s themed rally, and all were welcome. The rally showed the evolution of the bodies and styles of bikes from the 1930’s up to present day. Adventure touring is getting popular said Post. The styles of bikes coming out reflect that; lightweight bikes with big gas tanks and saddlebags.

Ted Bond and his custom-built Thunderbike visited the Ponoka Vintage Bike Rally. Photos by Amelia Naismith

Thank You! The Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge committee would like to thank the following for making the 2012 Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge a success: Ponoka Stampede Association RCMP Corporal Peter Nobles (St. Albert) Jace Harty Memorial Bull Riding Sunny 94 Radio & Mascot EnCana Corporation John & Nancy Gordon WS Foods Inc. (Stan Wickberg Family) Ross Agri Supplies Schultz Psychological Services

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If you are under the age of 40 you will likely not remember the early days of black and white television but your parents and grandparents are always pleased to tell us how great it was when those fancy electronic picture boxes invaded their comfortable little living rooms. The first thing you saw when

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the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies will share the same and many more great stories. • We were not allowed to watch television during supper or before our homework and chores were Mike Rainone done, but some of the Hammertime wild and wonderful programs included: Howdy Doody, the Honeymooners, Annette and the Mouseketeers at Disneyland, the Ed Sullivan Show, Saturday morning cartoons, Spanky and Our Gang, Stampede Wrestling, Batman and Robin, western heroes like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, the Lone Ranger and Tonto and a few mushy soap operas during which we had to sit real quiet. • Our mothers used to cut chicken, chop eggs, and spread mayo on the same cutting board with the same knife and without bleach, but we didn’t seem to get food poisoning. The yummy school sandwiches she made were wrapped in wax paper and placed in a brown paper bag and not in quick freeze ice pack coolers, but I can’t ever remember getting e-coli. We were also required to eat all our lunch or else, because the lunch room supervisor was watching. • All of us kids would have rather gone fishing or swimming in the lake or river instead of having to behave in a pristine community pool, and there were no beach closures in those days. • We all took phys-ed, and risked permanent injury wearing a boring old pair of Dunlop sand shoes instead of having cross-training athletic shoes with cushion soles and built in light reflectors. I can’t ever recall any injuries but they must have happened, because they are always telling us how much safer our kids are now than in the wild days when we were somehow growing up. • We all said prayers and proudly sang the national anthem together first thing in the morning at school. Students were required to take a spoon full of cod liver oil as well as to line up for regular immunization needles from a nice nurse, who even gave us a treat after the shot. If we misbehaved in class we had to spend noon hours or after school in detention, and got all sorts of negative attention, especially later at home. • When and if we got hurt, mom would wipe the tears, wash of the dirt, and then pull out that 48 cent bottle of mecuracome (which didn’t sting like iodine), which usually fixed just about any owie. Then we got our butts spanked for playing on the gravel piles at an out-of-bounds construction site, but we quickly recovered and headed out to show off all our Band-Aids then go and embark on other adventures, such as building tree and underground houses, or daredevil stunts on our bikes. Nowadays when they get sick or hurt it’s usually a trip to the emergency room followed by a 10-day dose of expensive antibiotics, while the parents are calling their attorneys to see if they can sue someone for daring to make it too dangerous for the children to play. • I just can’t recall how bored we were without computers, Play Station, Nintendo, Xbox, or access to 270 digital TV cable stations, simply because there were so many other neat things to do, dream up, and invent every day together with family, friends, or your neighbourhood team, come rain or shine. How did we ever survive you might ask? It was with a free spirit and a deep respect for others that we made it through the good and the bad times of growing up, and while most of us would never trade that experience for the world, we must always strive to share the joy, the lessons, and the memories with each generation. Have a great week, all of you!

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was forever running around barking at nothing in particular in the backyard or dozing in the patch of sunlight that streamed through the living room window, would be one of those possessions that would remain with us Treena Mielke forever. On The Other Side It turned out he wasn’t. Barney grew old. He grew feeble. And as the years passed he no longer ran around the backyard in circles barking joyously at nothing in particular. And then one day, he simply wouldn’t get up. I took him to the vet, but, apparently his time here on earth with us was done. And, so I went home, put away his doggie dish and resolved to have no more pets. But hoping, perhaps, to fill the gap left by a black and white mutt whose ghost still seemed to be running around in the backyard, we did have other dogs. But for some reason, none of them seemed to wiggle and squirm their way into our hearts like Barney. Barney was part of peanut butter sandwich and Kool-Aid summer days. He was mud and dirt and a tail that never quit wagging. He was backyard barbecues and campouts. He was a bundle of soft black fur and muddy paws across a clean kitchen floor. Mostly, Barney was simply our dog and we loved him. And he loved us, too. When I gave birth to my last child, Barney sat on the hospital steps, waiting. And, when we brought that tiny pink bundle home, all proud and happy, he was, too. And he growled fiercely when strangers so much as ventured a peek at what he considered his new treasure. It was many, many years ago that a dog named Barney raced around our backyard barking furiously at nothing at all. And, up until last week, Barney has remained a memory shrouded in cobwebs that I hadn’t brought out and dusted off for a very long time. But, this week that all changed. And it changed because another dog has come into our lives. This week we have Marble. Marble belongs to another family; a family whose front entry way is crowded with runners and whose front yard is littered with bikes. And he is part of the their summer days; peanut butter sandwiches and backyard barbecues and long, long walks. But for two weeks, he is here, with us. The grandparents. And it’s fun. Marble is a bundle of soft fur that wiggles and squirms his way into your heart, refusing to budge. Marble, who has a severe overbite and a annoying way of getting under your feet until you almost, but not quite, trip over him, epitomizes all the characteristics that ‘self help’ books encourage: friendliness, happiness, enthusiasm and curiosity. I think Marble and I have bonded in the few days he has been with us. And I’m pretty sure he likes me lots because my husband says he sleeps in the big chair by the front door until I come home. And when I do come in, he’s up in a single bound, jumping around, licking me and wagging his tail furiously. And he doesn’t even seem to mind that sometimes when I’m petting his soft, wiggly self, I forget his name. And call him Barney.

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Pilots enjoy annual RC Fun Fly

(Above right) Luke Bowie inspects the propeller on his RC plane. (Above) Dean Busat flies his RC plane at the annual Fun Fly hosted by the Ponoka RC Flyers Club. (Right) Planes of all shapes, sizes and eras could be found taking advantage of the nice weather at the eighth annual Fun Fly. Photos by Amelia Naismith

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Ponoka Flyers Club hosts Fun Fly By Amelia Naismith It was almost rained out but the Ponoka RC Flyers Club was able to host its eighth annual Fun Fly for pilots to come out and show their abilities. “We just wanted to start having more awareness in the community,” said Bruce Wagar, secretary-treasurer of the Ponoka RC Flyers. While there are about 20 registered flyers in the club many more people attended the Fun Fly last weekend. “It’s more of a family hobby,” Wagar said. Wagar’s grandson, who’s three and a half, already uses advanced simulator computer systems to practice flying planes. Wagar says the computers fuel kids’ interest in flying, and it’s less expensive if the crash. Twenty-three years ago when he bought his first plane getting into the hobby cost Wagar more than $800 now starting out costs between $200 to $300. “The last thing we want is for someone to come out here and bust their plane,” Wagar said. New members are taken through a series of levels by instructors, including Wagar, to fully learn how to control, fly and land the plane. There are four levels and an instructor level. Wagar has loved the idea of flying since he was little. His father piloted real planes for a living. “I have a love of flying in my blood.” Wagar wanted to get into a club when he was older but it was too expensive and by that time he was trying to raise a family. But the desire never left him, and after 10 years of watching from the sidelines Wagar got a plane. Wagar’s love of flying is an attitude shared by the club, from the youngest, his grandson, to the oldest member, Jim Dykes, who still pilots at 78 years old. “It’s exciting to do this. It’s like a thrill,” said fellow flyer Dean Busat.

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Hantavirus confirmed in central Alberta

4-H Fights Hunger: Over the course of the Ponoka Stampede, the 4-H Renegade Riders teamed up with Encana for the 4-H Fights Hunger raffle. Every day a new item was won, totalling more than $5,000 in prizes. The raffle produced $2,112, which was matched by Encana for a total of $4,222. The proceeds will go to the Ponoka Food Bank.

Following confirmation of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in a central Alberta resident, Alberta Health Services is reminding all Albertans, to take simple precautions to protect themselves. “Because humans can be exposed to Hantavirus when the urine or feces of an infected rodent — such as a mouse — become airborne, anyone who disturbs areas of mice or mice droppings can be at risk,” says Dr. Deena Hinshaw, medical officer of health for the central zone. “It’s essential that people take precautions to protect themselves, and reduce their risk of illness.” To safely clean mouse droppings, nests, or dead mice, observe these precautions: • Open doors and windows for ventilation, and keep out of the area for at least 30 minutes prior to commencing clean-up. • Wearing rubber gloves, thoroughly soak droppings, nests and dead mice with a bleach/water solution (one part bleach to nine parts water) or a household disinfectant. • Let the bleach water solution sit for five minutes. • Never disturb any droppings, nests or dead mice, prior to soaking with bleach solution. • Mop up bleach-soaked droppings, nest and/or dead mice, or pick up with paper towels, and place them in a plastic bag. • Seal the bag and put in a garbage container with a tight fitting lid. • Wash your gloves before removing, and then wash your hands. • Never vacuum or sweep droppings, nests or dead mice. This can create dust that can be inhaled. The dust may contain hantavirus. Anyone dealing with significant mouse infestations, and/or mouse infestations in enclosed poorly ventilation spaces, should contact Health Link Alberta (1.866.408.5465) to discuss necessary special precautions. Although hantavirus infection is rare, it can be fatal. Symptoms often resemble severe flu, including fever, body aches, chills, abdominal problems and severe breathing problems.

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Young ranchers win Stampede scholarships By Amelia Naismith At what will be one of the most memorable Calgary Stampedes to date, two Ponoka area young ranchers made a few memories of their own. Carling and Tyson Matejka were awarded scholarships by the Stampede’s International Youth Livestock Scholarship (IYLS) program for their involvement with cattle. Carling, a senior IYLS competitor, received a $2,000 scholarship and Tyson, an intermediate competitor, received $1,000. Both were given a limited edition buckle that was pro-

duced for all 55 scholarship winners. Carling competed in a provincial beef heifer show in Olds several years ago and from there, because she knew the people who organized the Summer Synergy Show, it was a natural evolution to the IYLS competition. The Summer Synergy Show is a week-long collaboration between the Stampede and the Olds Agricultural Society. “It’s pretty unbelievable,” said Carling, who received a scholarship last year as well. She remembers the stands were completely full when the

55 winners were brought up on stage. “Even in the standing area, there was no room for anyone else.” Contenders had to compete in five different components to be eligible for the scholarship. Based on how they did in each event they were awarded points. The events were: marketing, conformation with animals, showmanship, team judging and multijudging. “It takes a lot of research to make sure you don’t offend a sponsor. You want to be creative.” Carling said each competitor had to have a good understanding of training animals, how to use a ring, show stick and halter, how a ring works as well as information on the breeds and species and the different parts and cuts of an animal. “We’re competing against the top kids, at least in Western Canada,” Carling said. But there were also competitors from Australia and Ontario. Tyson also finds that as the years go by the competition gets harder. “The people just get wicked good,” Tyson said. “The judges start picking you off.” Tyson received a $500 scholarship two years ago, at age12 years old, but he isn’t in it just for the money. “It’s the friends you make. It’s like playing a sport.” Although it’s more years down the road than he can think about, Tyson plans to help his father on the farm and at the Calgary Bull Show. He also plans to get his engineering degree. Other winners of a IYLS scholarship include Jessica Sperber of Rimbey and Wacey Townsend of Sylvan Lake. The 55 winners were chosen from a group of 350 competitors from western Canada. Carling, along with Tessa Nybo of Sundre, Luke Marshall of Inn4904 - 50th St. isfail and Chad Lorenz Ph. 403-783-3639 of Markerville, also received an all-expenses PLAYING paid trip to the Houston July 27 Livestock Show and Rodeo Exhibition in March - August 2 2013. This group will SCREEN #1 look at how the Houston program runs their multi-judging and the scholarship program,

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By the time you read this the Drop In Centre will have started the “renovations.” The auditorium and the billiards room are the first rooms to be tackled. Paint odour may be a hindrance for some and the quilters will not be able to work until early fall. The co-ordinator will keep you informed. Cribbage is discontinued for the summer. If you still wish to play friendly games I am sure that can be arranged by yourselves. I must assume that room rental reservation will be accepted for September on. Activities: Billiards: 9:00 am Monday to Friday Monday bridge: 1:15 pm - Jim Rawji, T. Reynolds Monday whist: 1:15 PM - Gay Groves, Alfred Raugust Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30am - exercise class Wednesday: 9:30 am - sewing guild Wednesday: 1:30 pm - cribbage - Leo Belanger, Dale Sinclair Wednesday: 7:00 pm - floor curling discontinued untill the fall Wednesday: 7:00 pm duplicate bridge - No winners indicated Thursday: 1:15 pm partner bridge - A. Fierlbeck, M. Huysmans Friday: 1:pm “500” - Pat Miller, Joyce Chesterman We thank the co-ordinators and volunteers for all their help so far this year. Some parts of our management must be looked at, (probably when we start our drive for membership) so we can spread a bit more of the work around and have the help needed available. Thank you - have a wonderful week!

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County crops flourish in hot, dry weather By Amelia Naismith Crops in Ponoka County are advancing well due to the weather conditions of the last two weeks. The 2012 Alberta Crop Report Series, from the Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Economics and Competitiveness Division, has put out another summary for the five regions of Alberta. According to the report crops in the Central region are advancing quickly due to the dry, hot weather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need the warm weather to help the crops mature,â&#x20AC;? said Shayne Steffen, Ponoka County manager of agricultural services. More than 94 per cent of spring wheat, durum, barley, oats, canola and dry peas are being rated good to excellent. Seventy-three per cent of canola is flowering, 23 per cent is in the rosette stage and three per cent is podding. Most cereal crops are

Steffen said. Most moisture reserves in the county are rated as good to excellent. For the province as a whole, as of July 10, 12.2 per cent of sub-surface moisture conditions were rated as fair, 54.9 per cent as good and 30.4 per cent as excellent. Less than two

in the late boot stage, with some starting to head, says the report. However, some crops of the regions are showing signs of heat and moisture stress says the report. First cut haying operations are 20 per cent complete on dryland and 10 per cent on irrigated land. Steffen said clubroot inspections will start in about a week and fusarium graminearum sampling will start on long-term corn silage fields. Toadflax, Canada thistle and white cockle are the weeds of concern to Ponoka. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weed inspections are continuing with just under 400 fields surveyed with tall buttercup and the hawkweed species and scentless chamomile as the weeds of concern in the Rimbey areaâ&#x20AC;?

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Gators win second place in meet By Amelia Naismith Ponoka’s Gators swim team placed second overall at their swim meet hosted July 21. The Red Deer Marlins took first place. Ponoka had 38 swimmers in the meet and 195 swimmers attended. Emma McCormick, who’s been swimming for eight years, placed well in her age 15 to 17 events. “I was doing triathlons and I found I wasn’t very good at swimming,” McCormick said. While she still does triathlons, McCormick now swims competitively. “I usually place first or second. Emilie Unrau, a swimmer from Red Deer, was set to break a provincial record in the Girls 11 to 12 100 SC Meter Long Back.

However, she fell short. According to meet manager Todd McTaggart, Unrau is the fastest swimmer in Summer Swimming Alberta in that event. ‘That status in our zone is a big deal,” McTaggart said. “She’s in the running.” Ribbons were given out to swimmers if they beat their personal best times. Those who placed in the top six were given ribbons, and aggregate medals were given in gold, silver and bronze. The gators received 2 gold medals, 3 silver, and 4 bronze aggregates. There was also a trophy for a family relay race. McTaggart said that since the relay event was formed three years ago it’s gone to a Ponoka family every year. “We’re keeping it at home,” McTaggart said.

Cyrus Thomas (left) shakes hands with competitor Ian McQuesten of Lacombe.

Nesha Soosay races to the end of the pool, against four competitors.

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Katelynn Korchinski pulls herself through the water a 100 SC Meter Long Free event at the swim meet Ponoka hosted over the weekend.

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Laura Wilson (Ponoka) races neck-and-neck with competitor Rachel Forester.

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Bentley athletes at Summer Games By Amelia Naismith Three of Bentley’s talented athletes have been included in the elite group of competitors vying to triumph at the Alberta Summer Games, which starts in Lethbridge this week. For Kolton Hueppelsheuser, the nervousness the Games bring is there but so is the experience. This will be his second time participating in the Summer Games; he attended two years ago in Peace River. Several weeks ago Hueppelsheuser attended at tryout meet in Edmonton. “I was kind of nervous; I’d never been to a meet that large.” Hueppelsheuser has competed in javelin and high jump but he won’t be competing in those events this summer. He claims he has no talent for javelin and stopped practicing for high jump. “High jump is just ridiculous, I didn’t have a chance,” Hueppelsheuser said, referring to a memorable six-foot competitor who could jump nearly two metres. This year Hueppelheuser is competing in four events: 4x100 metre relay, triple jump, octathalon, and 110 metre hurdles. “I really like hurdles,” Hueppelsheuser said. But Hueppelheuser won’t be in Lethbridge alone, his brother, Tyson, also made it to the games. Like his brother, Tyson competes in several events, including his favorite; triple jump. “I was pretty sure I was going for triple jump.” Tyson’s gym teacher encouraged him to go to the tryout in Edmonton. “I was excited and ready for new experiences.” Unlike his brother, this will be Tyson’s first Summer Games; he’s only ever watched them. However,

having already seen the skill level of the athletes’ doesn’t worry him. Tyson has confidence in his abilities, especially in triple jump. “I think it’s just fun to do, and it’s got a lot of technique to it.” For the Games, Tyson’s been prepping both mentally and physically. To practice shot put he uses socks so his muscles will remember and focus on their proper positions. Family Legacy continues Track and fielder Ian Vanderhoek is carrying a bit of a family legacy to the Games when he goes. Vanderhoek’s father was an athlete also, but no longer competes. “My dad pressured me to go tryout,” Vanderhoek said. “He was excited for me, encouraged me.” Vanderhoek says his father gives him tips to do better and encourages him to do his best. Two weeks after competing at tryouts, in mid-June, Vanderhoek was told he’d be going to the Games for his first time. Vanderhoek’s been practicing at Lindsey Thurber High School in Red Deer and attended basketball camp to improve his stamina. All three athletes will compete for zone 4 at the Alberta Summer Games.

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Campers at the Lake Pofianga Youth Camp load and aim their recurve and compound bows. Photo by Amelia Naismith

Youths attend hunter education By Amelia Naismith

ers. However, the campers almost never come back They may all be minors but they’ve been for more. The third-year campers who come back usually mentor more than camp Davis explained. awarded a lot of responsibility. The ethics the camp teaches include making Just northwest of Ponoka, the Lake Pofianga good choices and clean shots, as well as making Fish and Game Youth Camp is teaching youths sure to have land owners permission. how to hunt safely and, once they’ve completed The use of bows at the camp gets the campers the camp’s hunting education course, awarding interested in the different aspects of hunting. them their hunters’ certificate. Campers are taught everything from the most “Hunters’ education is the goal of our camp. It’s basically what the camp is about to begin with.” basic information, such as how not to bruise their said Leonard Davis, president of the Ponoka Fish elbows with a bow, to firearm safety, including: • Always checking for obstruction in the barrel and Game Association. To hunt, the certificate is mandatory and the • Carrying a gun or arrows facing downwards camp teaches many aspects of hunting, such as • Knowing the importance of ear and eye protection using different firearms, bows, firearms safety, as • Proper gun placement and stance The camp has been around since the 1960s, well as canoeing safety. due to demand. “I’ve been waiting for this for a Ethics of hunting are also stressed. Davis said super long time,” said camper Svannah Dvornek, all the components of the camp give youths an awareness of the reality of hunting, so they don’t who was anxious for her hunting certificate. Once she gets her certificate Dvornek wants to end up poaching, and it’s easier to teach them go hog hunting. “I like to try the different foods when they’re young. “We like to have them at 12 years old right up from the animals. Dvornek and twin sister Kendall competed to 17,” Davis said. The camp gets around 20 first years each summer and about half as many return- in the Rifleman’s Rodeo last September, where Kendall won the junior division. Despite her win Kendall likes shooting the camp’s bows better. “I don’t fall back every time I shoot a bow.” But for some of the kids attending the camp onoka Minor Hockey is reminding all families that at least one parent from it’s not only about huntevery family registered with PMHA will be required to participate in the ing. Jonah Patenavde Respect In Sport Online (Parent) Clinic for the 2012/2013 Hockey Season, as named wildlife presdictated by Alberta Hockey. Parents have until September 30 to complete this ervation as one of the course. If the course is not completed by this date, the ability of your child to reasons he’s attending. play will be withheld until this requirement has been met. Along with hunting and canoeing the Take the course today at campers are exposed https://hockeyalbertaparent.respectgroupinc.com/secure/ to another staple of the WE ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO COMPLETE NOW IN ORDER TO REDUCE camp — its food. Davis couldn’t stop raving VOLUME IN THE COMING MONTHS. THERE IS A COST ASSOCIATED about the skills of camp WITH THIS COURSE ($12.00) CREDIT CARD OR PAYPAL ACCEPTED. cook Kathy Bogath. THIS CLINIC IS BEING FACILITATED THROUGH HOCKEY ALBERTA. “It’s second to NOTE: There is a section to enter Certiﬁcation number if you have taken this none. If you don’t gain course through an outside organization. The Parent version is still required weight here, someeven if an individual has previously taken the coach version. thing’s wrong.”

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Reﬂections of Ponoka Saluting the keen spirit of community sports By Mike Rainone for the News During the great 50-plus years that I spent tearing around Ponoka and districts I was always impressed with the overwhelming participation, support, pride and enthusiasm in all of facets of community sports. Whether one was a player, coach, sponsor, parent, or fan, all age groups and walks of life have been given the encouragement and opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of year round sports and recreational activities throughout our town and county. The early roots of our longstanding sports legacy likely started at picnics and fairs, on dusty ball diamonds and makeshift playing fields, on outdoor patches of ice and in cold wooden arenas or curling rinks, in the backyard, or anywhere else where families, friends, and neighbours chose to gather together and organize a game of fun. In honour of the exciting history of our community sports and recreation programs, the Fort Ostell Museum has been busy gathering artifacts to put together permanent displays for the interest of the public, and invite everyone to drop in from Tuesday through Friday to browse and chat about our proud heritage. If you have a cherished photo or memento of an event and great teams and characters of our colorful history you would like to share with museum visitors, please drop in, or give the ladies a call at 403-783-5224. As the area grew at a rapid pace, many sports and recreation programs were being organized on all fronts. Both Ponoka and county districts formed baseball, fastball and hockey teams for all age groups, the Ponoka Minor Hockey Association and Ponoka Figure Skating Club were established, curling became popular, and schools hosted varied indoor and outdoor activities year-round. Many of us will fondly remember learning to play tennis at the Ponoka Mental Hospital courts, trying a game of golf on the friendly community course, shooting hoops or firing pucks in the driveway, or kicking a soccer ball around wherever we could find a patch of green grass. Community sports programs were

arranged for all levels, with ongoing opportunities to advance into higher categories, and to take part in tournaments, provincial playoffs, or annual competitions such as the Alberta Winter or Summer Games. Along the way many new activities have been added, including competitive swimming, broomball, racquet sports, lacrosse, rodeo, equestrian and lawn bowling. Along the way, no matter what the game might be, it is always great to win, but it should also be an honour to be wearing a Ponoka uniform or sweater, to be a member of the team, and to hear the cheers from the sidelines. The newest display at the museum is a salute to our winter sports, featuring the early beginnings of curling and hockey in the urban and rural community. Some of the highlights include the original corn brooms, rocks, tams, and curling trophies, as well as photos, uniforms, and equipment from the glory days of our longstanding Ponoka Stampeders senior A hockey dynasty. Here are some of the reasons why the coldest of winters were always ‘red hot’ on the sports scene in and around our community. • Curling was introduced to Ponoka in 1916 when businessmen Dick Thomson and Mah Bow offered lessons to anyone who was interested. The first rink was constructed near where the Drop-In Centre now stands, but the roof collapsed under the weight of too much snow in 1925. Will Schierer, a prominent local politician, businessman, and community leader, lent the curling club the money to build the first major rink, the mortgage was paid off during the 1938-39 season, and a complete set of second hand rocks was purchased for $20. District pioneer Earl Berdine started a Farmers’ Curling League in the 1940s, the 1930 yearly fees at the Ponoka Club were $10 for seasoned men and women and $6 for green curlers and students. The game became so popular that a whistle had to be blown each evening to make sure the first draw started at 7 p.m. and again at 9 p.m. for the second draw. • The first bonspiel was held in Ponoka

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This delightful new display at the Fort Ostell Museum salutes the long and proud history of the sports of hockey and curling in and around our community. It contains photos, uniforms, trophies and equipment worn by Ponoka athletes. One artifact is the original helmet worn by the former rugged Ponoka Stampeders defenseman and team captain, Dunc Grant. in 1927 and attracted 15 of the best rinks from the area and throughout the province, then by the 1950s 85 rinks competed in the week-long perennial Town and Country Bonspiel at the arena, and that grand January tradition continues to this day. In the early days the curling fanatics had to wait for the weather to get cold before they could make ice, then on the most frigid days those classic wooden rinks would snap under a coating of frost, the ice would swing in weird ways, everyone had to dress in layers for the invigorating occasion, as well as hoping that the spring melt didn’t come to early. Once artificial ice was introduced the season lasted much longer, dedicated icemakers were hired, but still received criticism if the curlers missed too many shots. • Organized hockey began in and around Ponoka in 1923, with most games being played on outdoor rinks thart had to be cleared of snow before starting. The contest would run 60 minutes straight, with each team allowed to dress eight players. From the humble beginnings of pickup games, and the farm and commercial hockey leagues the longstanding

Ponoka Senior Stampeders team was born in 1950s, and played for many exciting seasons in the rugged Central Alberta Hockey League. This popular and rugged team of local players and ex-pros attracted 4,000 fans to home games at the Ponoka Arena, rewarding them with many league titles, as well as a Western Canada Intermediate A Championship at the end of the 1955-56 season. • The proud Stampeders’ name has carried on with the same gusto for many decades in our avid sports minded community. This includes the Ponoka Stampeders of the Alberta Junior A Hockey League, a member of the Chinook Hockey League, and ongoing Stampeders teams in the Heritage Junior B League and the Ponoka Minor Hockey program. • If you have the opportunity during upcoming events at the Ponoka Complex, take some time to browse and enjoy all the many photos of our past and present hockey teams, stars, and their trophies, as well as visiting the curling rink lounge and viewing the colorful and longstanding history of that legendary game.

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Curling became popular in Ponoka and districts in the mid 1920s, with the first rink located in the area where the Drop-In Centre is now located. From the mid 1930s and on, all age groups tried their hand at the slippery game, with regular curling nights featured during the week, and fun bonspiels on the weekend, some attracting so many rinks that they were later hosted in the new Ponoka Arena. This 1949 local curling rink included bright overhead lighting, a wooden walkway between sheets for spectators, cans on the posts to serve as ashtrays, and of course those good old corn brooms, keen competition, and always lots of lively hot chocolate after the games.

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More room left in hockey camps By Amelia Naismith For all the young hockey players out there, there’s still room to register for Ponoka’s Black Elk Hockey Camps. The day camps run from Aug. 18 to24 and the specialty camps from Aug. 24 to 27. And there are no registration deadlines. “They can register right up until the day of camp,” said Ponoka camp director Gord Jones. “If they’re going to come it’d be nice if people would register early.” At the day camps knowledgeable instructors will coach attendees on numerous skills. This year’s featured instructors at the Black Elk camps include: Jim Fleming, power skating specialist; Kris Russell of the St. Louis Blues; and Ryan Olynyk, University of Alberta Golden Bears alumnus. Players will be instructed in power skating and stick and puck handling skills. The day camps also include outdoor games classes, ball hockey classes, chalk talk, two scrimmages and a final game. For goaltenders there’s a specific school as well as a goaltenders’ clinic, free of charge that they’re invited to along with the rest of the camp activities. “We hope to have a lunch program up and running,” Jones said. At the end of the children’s time at the camp they’re also given a report card. “Parents and kids,

especially the older ones, appreciate getting feedback,” Jones said. Along with their skill evaluation the report card includes a section for autographs and it grades the attitude of individuals. “How they approach the camp, that’s a useful thing for parents to see,” Jones said. Ponoka’s camp used to take place in July and be spread over several weeks, but due to dwindling numbers it was cut to one week and moved to August. Jones said parents who are getting their players ready for winter prefer this. “We’re in a good week and in a good location,” Jones said. “Ponoka is an excellent place for a hockey camp.” In 2002, Black Elk Hockey Camps was named one of MoneySense Magazines 101 Things Worth the Money. “That was very prestigious for us,” Jones said. “We like to think it’s still the same, still worth the money.” Only four hockey camps in Canada were selected in the same class as Black Elk, they were the only one from Alberta. For more information about Black Elk Hockey Camps, phone Michelle Turnbull at 403-938-2686 or the toll free number 1-888-338-2686. And to register visit the website www.blackelkhockeycamp.com.

UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE GREG & BARBARA CHALMERS Land Located in the Gull Lake Subdivision Sale Conducted in Rimbey, Alberta

Time: 12:00 Noon

Selling in Conjunction with the PRE-HARVEST MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE Friday, August 10, 2012

Selling a 2.67 Acre Lake View Lot

Ponoka and Lacombe hockey combines girls program By Amelia Naismith Ponoka and Lacombe are combining their girls’ hockey programs to create stronger teams. The combination Lacoka Female Hockey Program, has been in the works since winter. Low registration numbers were also a factor. “Multi levels were being combined to even put a team in,” said assistant coach Sharon Klinger. “It was just dangerous.” The associations are combining their bantam, peewee, midget, atom and novice teams with the same leveled team so girls play with appropriate age levels. Last year, according to Klinger, 10 yearolds played with15 year-olds. “We’re just going to make it so much nicer for the girls,” Klinger said. With the new program’s combined bantam and peewee will play out of Ponoka and midget, atom and novice from Lacombe. Players can register with either the Ponoka or Lacombe minor hockey association. Even though some players will be from different towns they will still be required to fundraise in the town their team

is based from, if the team hosts an independent fundraiser. Players will be able to fundraise in their own town for association fundraisers. This new program isn’t exclusive to girls from Ponoka and Lacombe. Players from Bentley, Rimbey, Clive and other communities in the area who are playing on a boys’ team or just want to join are welcome, says Klinger. “It’s more of a team atmosphere when you don’t have to change in separate dressing rooms.” However, Rimbey does have its own peewee program. To start off the new Lacoka program an ice breaker camp is being held in Lacombe from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 14. The camp includes ice time, dryland training and swimming. It’s free of charge but girls wanting to attend must be registered with either the Ponoka or Lacombe minor hockey association before Aug. 14. Tom Fisher, director of the Lacombe female hockey program, has applied for a $500 grant from Nova Chemicals to cover the cost of the camp.

Thank You The Lions Stan Baliant Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament committee would like to thank the Lions members that helped out throughout the weekend with everything that needed to be done - right from setting up to taking down, grooming diamonds, cabaret etc. A special thank you to Jen, Michelle and Jess (not Lions members) for volunteering the whole weekend.

Thank you to: Wally Vance - Slo-Pitch Assoc. Town of Ponoka employees - getting diamonds ready, fencing, etc. Ponoka Stampede Campground

Sponsors: Don Laing Trailers Servus Credit Union Ponoka Subway Boston Pizza Tim Hortons

Legal Description: Lot 9, Block 2, Plan 1022971 being part of SW 9-42-28 W4M Includes Power, Gas & Telephone at the Property Line with Future Plans for Pavement. Also Located Across the Road from a Future Golf Course

A big thank you to the businesses who donated for the silent auction:

2012 Taxes: $388.50 Land Located: South of Crestomere on the Lincoln Road to TWR 422, West on TWR 422 to Rge Rd 284, South on Rge Rd 284 Approx. 1 Mile, Then East into the Subdivision on the South Side All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION ARE BEING HANDLED BY MORRISON REALTY 403-783-0556 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before September 10, 2012. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by September 10, 2012 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.

Sale Conducted by ALLEN B. OLSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD. RIMBEY, ALBERTA (403) 843-2747 Sale Site Web Page Address: www.allenolsonauction.com

Juice Junkeez McDonald’s Bruce’s Tru Hardware Ponoka News

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Michelle Reed - Party lite James Reed - Mimco Sand & Gravel Jen Baliant - Nabors Production, Sylvan Lake Mike & Andrea Schmidt Darcy’s Drilling Flowers For You Ponoka Community Golf Club Wedin’s Rob & Gay - Leisure Lanes

Jamil - Ponoka Professional Pharmacy Ponoka Ford Phase 3 Electric Rip’N Ronnie’s Fitness Charlie Cutforth - Ponoka County Bruce’s Tru Hardware Jones Boys Heritage Chrysler Jeep, Lacombe Town of Ponoka Chad - The Liquor Store

A special thank you to Jason Solverson for donating his sound system and DJ services throughout the weekend. Greatly appreciated! Thank you to Kelsey Raab and her family for providing and manning the food booth. Last but not least, THANK YOU to all the teams that attended our tournament.

Hockey helps rehab The Young Guns, who annually organize a golf tournament to raise money for local charities, have started a rehabilitation scholarship through the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. This organization is made up of hockey players, their family members, or hockey enthusiasts. They all understand how important it is to have qualified medical staff to tend to central Albertans and especially active and former hockey players. This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded annually to someone pursuing an advanced education in fields related to rehabilitation. The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation has worked with individuals and organizations to develop 11 scholarships available to central Albertans pursuing careers in medical fields. In 2011, $16,000 in scholarships was awarded to ambitious students, and this year, with additional donors, the foundation expects to exceed that success. The deadline for students to apply is Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. Applications and further information on the scholarships can be found online at www. rdrhfoundation.com or by contacting the Foundation office at 403-343-4773.

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Mabel Rodwell Mabel Rodwell passed away on July 21, 2012 at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Center at the age of 73 years. She was born on May 30, 1939 in Cardston, Alberta to parents Viola and Laurence Jessen. Mabel is lovingly survived by her children; Joyce Rodwell, Linda (Dan) Lea, Wayne (Carmen) Rodwell, Tom (Susan) Rodwell, Jean (Larry) Bragg, Kathy (Fred) Whatmore, Louise Rodwell, Donald Davis, Rodney (Melody) Davis, Bill (Carol) Davis, Lorraine (Dave) Strand and Stan (Daphne) Davis; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law Pat Wiggins; her brothers Lee (Janice) Jessen and Daryl (Shirley) Hunt. Mabel was predeceased by her husband Christopher on July 21, 2007. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ponoka Funeral Home. Donations in memory of Mabel are gratefully accepted to Ponoka Hospital and Care Center - Palliative Care or the Alberta Cancer Foundation. To express condolences to Mabel’s family please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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Meetings

ALATEEN Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 pm Neighborhood Place 5115 49 Ave. Ponoka For more information 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. THURSDAY AA Meetings at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Church basement. 52 Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka. Open meetings first Thursday of the month, Everyone Welcome. 403-783-4347 or 403-783-2493

Garage Sales Rimbey GARAGE SALE 4610 52 STREET IN RIMBEY Thurs. 26th 3-8 p.m. Fri. 27th 3-8 p.m. Sat. 29th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lots of toys & Misc!!

Employment #700 - #920

740

Dental

WA N T E D R D A I I M o n . Thurs. for General dental practice in Rimbey. Previous exp. preferred. Please fax resume to 403-843-2607 WANTED: Sterilization Technician for Rimbey Dental Care. Must be meticulous & work well in a team setting. Starting wage $12-$15/hr depending on exp. Please fax resume to 403-843-2607

Caregivers/ Aides

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

FARM WORKER for full-time position close to Calgary’s west side. Mechanical or farm experience required. $2600./month housing provided. Rob 403-809-6691 or rob@cdpittsranches.com

Janitorial

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PORTERS/CLEANERS WANTED. Marquise has multiple cleaning positions in Calgary! Variety of shifts available (day/night). Full benefits! Must complete criminal record check. Please email resume: mgonzalez@marquise.ca or fax 1-403-313-5531

Legal

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PONOKA LAW PRACTICE SEEKING EXPERIENCED LEGAL ASSISTANT for immediate full time or part time employment. Areas of law required would be primarily Family Law and Estates and Estate Planning, however, Criminal Law would also be an asset. Please provide resumes and references via email to office@craigpatersonlaw.com or via fax to 403-783-2012

Oilfield

800

755 Oilfield

Farm Work

800

3BOYS TANK and Vac (Fox Creek, Alberta) is currently seeking a Dispatcher. This position requires a self-motivated team player that possesses great interpersonal communication skills. 3Boys offers competitive wages, bonus & benefits programs. Fax resume to 780-622-2878 or email to: dosac@telus.net. EXPERIENCED CAT & HOE OPERATORS required for oilfield construction with well maintained equipment. Competitive salary & safety tickets required. Fax resume 780-778-2444. EXPERIENCED WATER and Vacuum Haulers required. H2S, PST, First Aid. Above average day rate and cushy benefits plan. Fax 403-934-3487. Email: reception @mjswaterhauling.ca.

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Little Treasures Family Day Home is looking for providers. Do you want to stay home with your own children? Make a little money on the side? Family day home might be a good option for you Flexible hours, great training, and a wonderful team to work with We offer good wages, government incentives and added bonuses If you are loving caring and enjoy working with children give Little Treasures a call. Call Crystal @ 403-783-8043

Is looking to fill the following position

FLEET MANAGER

The successful candidate will have: * Good Computer Skills with MS Office * Managerial Experience * Mechanical Knowledge is an asset * Excellent Organizational and People Skills Relocation to either our Hinton or Fox Creek office will be mandatory Must pass an in-house Drug and Alcohol Test. Please submit resumes to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780 865 5829 QUOTE JOB # 61968 ON RESUME

Oilfield

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Is looking to fill the following position in our Hinton location:

DISPATCH The successful candidate will have: * Oilfield/Pipeline crew dispatch experience (an asset) * Ability to pay attention to Detail * Excellent Organizational and People Skills * Problem Solving Skills * Good Computer Skills with MS Office * Managerial Experience, will be an asset Must pass an in-house Drug and Alcohol Test. Please submit resumes to hr@alstaroc.com or fax to 780 865 5829 QUOTE JOB # 61967 ON RESUME

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Ponoka Christian School Janitorial Position Available 12-18 hours per week Start date: August 27, 2012

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810 Full-Time Employment Opportunity Primary Care Pharmacist

The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network is seeking an organized, innovative, and energetic individual to be a leader in the development of integrated, community-based solutions to pharmaceutical management services. This is a full-time opportunity based in the community of Ponoka. Speciﬁcally, the Primary Care Pharmacist will: • Work collaboratively within a family practice environment to enhance the delivery of primary care services for community-based solutions to pharmaceutical management services. • Provide clinical services as required for challenging, complex and chronic care patients, including, but not limited to: medication reviews, drug education and consultation with other healthcare providers. • Communicate with hospital and community pharmacists and other interdisciplinary team members as required to ensure smooth transition for medication related care between sites and managing integration with other appropriate community pharmacists. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, be licensed with the Alberta College of Pharmacists as a practicing member and have demonstrated expertise/experience in providing clinical services beyond those required in a traditional dispensing environment. Additional credentialing or training in pharmacotherapy specialty programs is an asset. **NOTE** While this is a full-time position, job sharing/part-time FTEs may be considered. Interested applicants should submit their resumes by July 31, 2012, to shelley@wolfcreekpcn.com or via fax to 403.782.5431. The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Oilfield

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Voltage Wireline Inc. is seeking an Electronic Technologist The successful candidate: - Completes preventative maintenance on downhole wireline tools by following standardized procedures. - Troubleshoot and repair of electronic components, parts, switches, panels, electronic equipment, and systems. - The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations. - The successful candidate will be required to participate in the on-call rotation. - Formal completion of 2 year diploma in Electronic Technology - Mechanically inclined - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Please send resumes to jvalliere@voltagewireline. com

Professionals

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ALSTAR is a long standing and quickly growing Gas & Oilfield Construction Company and is looking to fill the following position:

Human Resources Coordinator

Successful candidate will be required to relocate to Hinton, Alberta For complete Job Description & Application Form, please go to our website www.alstaroilfield.com Please Quote Job #61714

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Sales & Distributors

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AG SALES REPRESENTATIVE REQUIRED. Experience necessary to cover a Case & New Holland protected territory. Excellent salary and benefits. Territory is diversified with grain and cattle operations. Apply in confidence to: Hi Line Farm Equipment, 4723 - 39 Ave., Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2J4 or admin@hilinecnh.com

Trades

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AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

810 Employment Opportunity Registered Nurse

The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network is seeking a full-time baccalaureate prepared nurse with extensive knowledge related to chronic disease. This position will be based in the in the Family Health Clinic in Ponoka. The Registered Nurse will support family physicians in managing patients with Chronic Diseases (e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, and Coagulation Disorders.) The incumbent will ensure that patients receive care according to clinical practice guidelines and local care algorithms. This position will help patients with chronic disease experience, seamless health care and will ensure that patients get the services they need when they need them. • Current CARNA registration and BLS certiﬁcation required. • Valid driver’s license and a complete criminal record check are required. • Keen interest in primary care enhancement is an asset. Interested applicants should submit their resumes by July 31, 2012, to shelley@wolfcreekpcn.com or via fax to 403.782.5431. The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full-Time Employment Opportunity Medical Office Assistant - Panel Manager The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network is seeking a full-time Panel Manager to work in Ponoka. The Panel Manager works in a one-on-one relationship with a family doctor. Goals include increasing efficiency in the family doctor’s office to improve access for patients, enhancing the patient’s primary care experience, and improving clinical outcomes and quality of life. The Panel Manager will also develop and assist the physician and clinic with panel management which involves using information technology and healthcare knowledge to ensure that patients receive chronic and preventive care that is required. The Panel Manager will be a Medical Office Assistant with a minimum of three years’ experience. Previous experience in a primary care setting is an asset. Interested applicants should submit their resumes by July 31, 2012, to shelley@wolfcreekpcn.com or via fax to 403.782.5431. The Wolf Creek Primary Care Network would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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850

Trades

FENTON AUTOMOTIVE needs qualified service technicians. Located in Cochrane since 1988. Work includes car/truck/ minor diesel repair, custom wheels/tires/lifts, exhaust systems. Journeyman start at $32.00/hour. Contact Mike 403-932-7114 or fax resumes 403-932-7014; www.fentonautomotive.ca. HD MECHANIC. Journeymen/3rd Year Apprentices. Exp - Oilfield Trucks/Trailers. Great Pay, Benefits! Fax Resume: 780-826-4152. hrdept@breckels.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Apply online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Restaurant/ Hotel

Trades

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850

Misc. Help

880

Misc. Help

880

AIR BRAKE COURSE IN STETTLER

JOURNEYMAN H.D. mechanic based out of our red deer location. Successful applicant will be required to pass mandatory drug screening. Fax resume with current driver abstract 403-346-6721

SOUTH ROCK requires Finish Grader Operators and Water Truck Drivers for road construction, Heavy Duty Mechanic (Service Truck); Forward resume to careers@southrock.ca; fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

820

Old Iron Horse Restaurant & Lounge Now Hiring Full time and Part time servers Must be over 18, experience preferred Must be able to work evening and weekends Please apply within Trades

Trades

850

Busy Automotive shop requires a FULL-TIME AUTO TECHNICIAN Wages and benefits commensurate with experience/skill Apply with resume to : J&EMotors . 4201-49 Street Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1H1 Fax780-352-5385

DANDY PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES A.C. DANDY PRODUCTS is a Rapidly Expanding Electrical Enclosure & Power Distribution Equipment Manufacturer in Wetaskiwin, Alberta

POSITIONS ARE: • Electricians • Panel shop Manager (Must have electrical journeyman designation)

• Executive Assistant • Electrical Project Managers and Designers • Warehouse Personnel • Truck Driver/General Labourer Full Benefit Package & Production Bonuses. Safe, Warm, Modern Working Environment. Fax or E-mail your resume in confidence to: A.C. Dandy Products Ltd.

Fax: 780-352-2249

Email: acdandy@acdandy.com

Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice); and Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@ petrofield.com or Fax 403 742-1905

TRUE POWER ELECTRIC Requires

QUALIFIED 3rd and 4th yr. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS

Friday August 17 or BAWLF August 2 or 23 Pre-registration req’d. limited seats avail. Presented by C.A.M Driver Education, Gov’t licensed and bonded since 1993. For more information or registration call 1-877-672-2131

RIMBEY AUCTION MART

Looking for YARD HELP CATTLE PENNERS CATTLE SORTERS Must be physically fit & self motivated. Call or drop off resume at the market 403-843-2439 INTERESTED IN THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER BUSINESS? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna. com/resumes_add.php.

Misc. Help

AG EQUIPMENT Darcy Zimmer - Sales North of Hwy 53 Phone: 403-588-8420 Ferdinand Harkema - Sales South of Hwy 53 Cell: 403-785-7149 Rick Cline - Store/Sales Manager Cell: 403-588-1957

Now accepting resumes for

Individuals who want to grow with our business Qualifications: - Mature, reliable, self motivated - Clean drivers abstract - Willing to work out of town - Oilfield Safety Tickets an asset

Please drop off resume & drivers abstract in person to 3601 - 48 St, Wetaskiwin 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 - 4:30 pm or Fax (780) 361-2355 only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

880

PONOKA JOHN DEERE SALES & SERVICE

24 Hour Emergency Call 403-783-3337 Home Page: www.agroequipment.com

Hwy. 53 Ponoka Toll Free 877-783-3338 Ph. 403-783-3337 E-Mail: admin-ponoka@agroequipment.com

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

Residential exp. only Competitive wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 403-314-5599

Truckers/ Drivers

860

SO004829

CLASS 3 driver with air endorsement required for our red deer location. Successful applicant will be required to pass mandatory drug screening. Fax resume with current driver abstract to 403-346-6721.

Business Opportunities

AUTO SALES

BUYERS

870

RESTAURANT KITCHEN FOR LEASE

RANDY MOHL

403-783-8008 Phone 783-8008 BUY - SELL - CONSIGN 5704 - Hwy 2A North, Ponoka, AB T4J 1M1

All set-up and ready to go for you! Call 403-352-3030 For more details ALBERTA 2nd CALL Franchising Opportunities now available across Alberta. For information call 1-888-632-2122 or visit www.alberta2call.com. BE YOUR OWN BOSS and make money by the loads! Open a MAYTAG equipped LAUNDRY store. We’ll help you get started. Commercial Laundry Distributors 1-800-663-2646.

Misc. Help

880

ADULT UPGRADING

Alberta Government Funded Programs Student Funding Available! * GED Preparation * Trades Entrance Exam Preparation * Women in the Trades

Academic Express

Adult Education & Training

340-1930

www.academicexpress.ca GROWING TAXI COMPANY in Stettler needs drivers. Part time and full time positions available. Clean Drivers abstract required Contact 403-742-1444

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

A & J AUTOMOTIVE A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

DANDY PARTS DEPT. MANAGER Electrical Cabinet & Equipment Manufacturer Requires A Talented & Energetic Manager for Electrical Parts Purchasing, Sales & Inventory Control In A Modern Manufacturing Facility Wetaskiwin, AB

Must Have Experience & Be Self Motivated (Male or Female) Apply To: A.C. Dandy Products Ltd. Fax: 780-352-2249 Email: acdandy@acdandy.com

6701 - 46 Ave. 6701 46 Ave. Ponoka, AB - T4J 1J8 Ponoka, T4J 1J8 (403)AB783-8755 (403) 783-8755 Al Dickhaut Owner/Operator Al Dickhaut Owner/Operator

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

$28 PER WEEK. REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

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BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

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Over 30 years experience Specializing in: - Curbs/Sidewalks - Drive ways - Basement Floors - Stamped Concrete - Exposed Concrete

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TREE SALES & SERVICE

Misc. Help

880

NOW HIRING: Retail Department Managers. Cabelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edmonton retail is seeking experienced Retail Department Managers for both Hardlines and Softlines. To apply, please visit www.cabelas.ca/careers

Misc. Help

880

REQUIRED Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284

880 NOW HIRING

Laborers & Carpenters Bridge Work Ponoka & Rimbey Area Email: info@alberco.com or fax resume: 780-459-7185

Misc. Help

880

GROCERY MANAGER - Jasper Super A. Located in scenic Jasper, Alberta, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing a grocery department including marketing, merchandising, controlling and human resources management. Applicants must have five years of grocery department management experience. The successful candidate will be customer service focused, show self initiative and leadership to achieve the required results. A minimum Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent) and a Clean Security Clearance are also required. To apply send a resume, starting salary expectations to: The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca

Misc. Help

880

Calnash Trucking has immediate openings for the following positions:

DISPATCHER

Ponoka- located 1.5 Miles North of High School Phone (403) 783-5072 Cell: (403) 704-5384 www.brtrees.com

CONSTRUCTION

Responsibilities include coordinating equipment and personnel for rig moves and service work. Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking industry, drilling rigs and oilďŹ eld equipment, transportation rules and regulations would be an asset.

Submit resume to: Calnash Trucking Ltd. 6526 - 44 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403.783.3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com

Employment Training

900

ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL HAIR DESIGN - The Beauty Industry is always looking for new talent, maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you! Start the career you have been dreaming about and join us at Academy of Professional Hair Design, a Paul Mitchell Focus School. Phone 403-347-4233 or visit www.academyofprofessiona lhairdesign.com. IF YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE INTERESTED in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis. Start September; www.lakelandcollege.ca. 1-800-661-6490, ext. 5429 MASSAGE CAREER. Train at our highly regarded, progressive school and graduate with confidence! Excellence in education, guaranteed! 403-346-1018; www. albertainstituteofmassage.com MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED! Hospitals & Doctors need certified staff! No Experience? Local job training & placement is available; 1-888-748-4126. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 for at-home jobs. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com; admissions@canscribe.com

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Journeyman Automotive / Heavy Duty Technician Duties: School Bus Maintenance and Repairs.

School Bus Drivers SALES & SERVICE

Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm

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

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Full-Time Pay for Part-Time Work! Regular Routes and Spare Driver Positions Available

Do you currently work part-time or are you semi-retired and bored? â&#x20AC;˘ Use some of your spare time to make extra cash! Are you a stay-at-home parent with small kids? â&#x20AC;˘ Take them along with you! Car seats are available! Qualification Desired: Class 2 Operators License with a satisfactory Drivers Abstract and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check WE WILL TRAIN SUITABLE CANDIDATES. We offer: â&#x20AC;˘ Well maintained buses with automatic transmissions â&#x20AC;˘ Bus compounds in Ponoka and Wetaskiwin â&#x20AC;˘ No experience - no problem. We will train you for a Class 2 License.

Call Hobbema Transport at 403-783-5259, 780-585-2424, 403-783-1462 or 403-783-9720

HOBBEMA TRANSPORT, PONOKA, AB Serving Ponoka, Hobbema, Pigeon Lake and Wetaskiwin Areas

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

Employment Training

1110

Computer Technician Specializing in vintage & current

Apple computer hardware & software. Helping you with your computer concerns $60/hour

Legal Services

ponokamacďŹ x@gmail.com Financial

Misc. Services

1290

NEW BABY

1170

DO YOU NEED TO BORROW MONEY - NOW? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that simple. 1-877-486-2161. MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. (24 hour record check). Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com

403-783-2417

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed record removal since 1989. Confidential. Fast. Affordable. Our A+ BBB rating assures employment/travel freedom. Call for free information booklet. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366). RemoveYourRecord.com CRIMINAL RECORD? You can still get a pardon. Find out how. Call 1-866-242-2411 or visit www.nationalpardon.org. Work and travel freely. Guarantee by the National Pardon Centre.

Misc. Services

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please

Required Immediately

Computer Services

1290

At Your House? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess. She will bring congratulations and gifts for the family and the NEW BABY!

Irene Baliant 403-704-1220 email: baliant@telusplanet.net

Misc. Services

1290

New Appliances Needed? New, dependable, affordable Inglis & Whirlpool household appliances.

Berni's Refrigeration and Appliance Service We deliver & install your purchases.

403-783-4880

900

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DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

Misc. Services

1290

DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No one refused! Low monthly rate! Calling features and unlimited long distance available. Call Factory today! 1-877-996-2274; www.phonefactory.ca

BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

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IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346

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

%3 )6() 1035&3 t %3 3*$, #"33 %3 +&'' #"33 - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations â&#x20AC;&#x153;WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTSâ&#x20AC;?

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

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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.

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

DENTAL CARE

Pet Services

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $259. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8AM - 12:30PM â&#x20AC;˘ 1PM - 5PM

Personal Services

1315

ROOFING SERVICES. Shingle re-roofing and take-off preferred contractor. Kits Solar & Roofing Inc. is a local premier provider of home exterior products and services, committed to the highest standards of quality, and exceptional customer service. Roofing, Eavestroughing, Siding, Soffit and Fascia. Ph: 403-506-9319, Request a free quote at www.KitsRoofing.com. 4836 45A Street Lacombe, Alberta.

403-783-6272

Rental Misc

1350

Need RV or Self Storage? 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; mini storage units available for rent. Also RV storage. Secure compound. Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636 SIMPLE! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple to run a Garage

Use our unique Attention Getters and make your ad a winner. Call: Classifieds

1-877-223-3311 309-3300 to place your ad in the

Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash.

Unplanned Phone Classifieds pregnancy may be 1-877-223-3311. now! difďŹ cult to face. We care. For Welding conďŹ dential help call Welding 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.)

1410

This space could be yours for $

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RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL â&#x20AC;˘ Heating â&#x20AC;˘ Ventilation â&#x20AC;˘ Air Conditioning Systems â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Metal Fabrication â&#x20AC;˘ Hearth Products

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

1410

DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

SLIMDOWN FOR SUMMER! Lose up to 20 lbs in just 8 weeks. Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

1400

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Stereos, VCRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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

â&#x20AC;˘ B-PRESSURE â&#x20AC;˘ PIPELINE â&#x20AC;˘ OILFIELD â&#x20AC;˘ ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING â&#x20AC;˘ SHOP/PORTABLE â&#x20AC;˘ CNC PLASMA CUTTING â&#x20AC;˘ ALUMINUM â&#x20AC;˘ SHEARING & FORMING

MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178 Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

RURAL WATER TREATMENT

)RON &ILTERS s 3OFTENERS s $ISTILLERS Tell them Danny s 2EVERSE /SMOSIS s +ONTINUOUS 3HOK #HLORINATOR Hooper sent you

0ATENTED 7HOLE (OUSE 2EVERSE /SMOSIS 3YSTEM SO005352 4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! #

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Visit us online at www.BigIronDrilling.com !LSO VIEW OUR 29 PATENTED AND PATENT PENDING INVENTIONS

03 7E ALSO SELL 3OFTENERS 0URIlERS FOR 4OWN #ITY WATER

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair 24hr Emergency Service 3912 - 66 St Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 www.wcmltd.ca

Ph: 403.783.3501 Fax: 403.783.3531 wcmltd@telus.net

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311 SLEEP TESTING

5008 Hwy 2A, Lacombe

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS 4625-46 Street, Lacombe, south of Tim Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. We buy for cash SALES WED. @6 pm. ANTIQUE SALE 1st SUN. OF THE MONTH AT 1 P.M. 403-782-5693

LAND & LIVING ESTATE AUCTION

TRUE ADVICE! True clarity! True Psychics! 1-877-342-3036 or 1-900-528-6258 or mobile #4486. (18+) $3.19/minute; www.truepsychics.ca.

Well Drilling

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

PHONE: 403-783-7443 FAX: 403-783-7454 5210 - 50th Street Ponoka, AB 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

1370

www.clinkerskennels.ca

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

Roofing

For Rollie & Esther Kreil -Crestomere A.B. Sunday July 29th, 10 a.m. 25 acres, Home, Quonsets, Great Hobby Farm. West of Ponoka on Hwy 53 to Crestomere then North on #792-4 miles to RR #434 then west 3 miles. For more information on this property Call Marianne Nicholson -Century 21 Your Realty @ 403-318-1803 Watch for signs. ************ ALSO IN THIS SALE is a Ferguson 35 deluxe tractor, Sovema tiller, Yamaha 4x4 quad, 40 bales of mixed grass, Panels, Head gates, squeeze, maternity pen, 3 pth auger, Welder, Shop equipment, Tool boxes, Hand & power tools, Winch, Band saw, Antique tools, tobacco tins, treadle sewing machine, Oil lamps, Metal butter churn, Glassware, China, Comic books, Kitchen & household antique collectibles, Household items, Furniture, Wicker couch & chair, Oval pedestal table, Just too much too mention. Check the web for full listing and pictures. Sale is subject to additions and deletions. 5% admin fee applies to all purchases. Lunch available. Visa, Mastercard, Debt will be available. See U all out at the sale. Please dress for the weather as we are outside. PILGRIM AUCTION SERVICE 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca

VETERINARY SERVICES â&#x2013; â&#x2013;

Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. â&#x20AC;˘ Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call Dr. Bill Frischke â&#x20AC;˘ Dr. Kelly Loree â&#x20AC;˘ Dr. Leighton Coma Dr. Trevor Hook â&#x20AC;˘ Dr. Emily Ames

PAINTING (1997) Residential & Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Interior & Exterior â&#x20AC;˘ Wallpaper hanging â&#x20AC;˘ Free Estimates

Serving Ponoka & Central Alberta for the past 35 years. Jerry Witvoet Jr. Ponoka, AB (403) 783-6335 Cell: (403) 783-1523

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$28 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311

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PLUMBING SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD. JAMES AVERY “Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs” Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7 PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345

PLUMBING

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

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

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

This space could be yours for $

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

LittleJONS’ Hand Wash Stations Handicap Units Trailer Units New Solar Powered Units with Running Water

Book On-Line Serving Central Today! Alberta

403.783.8322

1530

LIVING ESTATE AUCTION for Rollie & Ester Kreil - Crestomere Alberta, Sunday, July 29 - 10 a.m. 25 acres, home, quonsets, equipment, tools, household. Pilgrim Auction; 403-556-5531; www.auctionsales.ca. WESTERN WORKING Horse Sale. Saturday, July 28, Claresholm, Alberta. 50 head of broke horses to sell. Showcase 11 a.m.; www.championauctions.ca 403-634-0042

Building Supplies

1550

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices! 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Year Warranty. ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254. STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658 25x28 $5,295 30x40 $7,790 32x54 $10,600 40x58 $14,895 47x78 $19,838 One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

Farmers' Market

1650

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311 TRAVEL

JULIE’S TRAVEL Julie Evans 403-783-4954 403-704-3584

“Certiﬁed to sell travel with knowledge you can trust”

email: juliestravel@telus.net www.juliestravel.ca

Livestock

2100

Misc. for Sale

1760

NEW LOG HOME

Professionally built, 825 sq. ft. or 1300 sq. ft with loft. 12x20 guest cabin also avail. 403-843-6366

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Farm Equipment

2010

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

BULLS FOR SALE - Herefords, mostly de-horned, great selection including Sure Fire Heifer bulls. Dependable, maternal genetics, selected for 38 years. We deliver. www.bretonwestherefords.com 780-696-3878

2 BEDROOM close to downtown Ponoka. Main floor laundry. Close to schools and shopping. $750.00 per month, $750.00 D.D. N/S & no pets, Available mid July. Call Mary at 403-783-6609 2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT IN PONOKA $1000/month + D.D. HERD REDUCTION References required. - Registered QH No pets, no smoking. - cutting, cow horse, Available Aug. 15. reining. Playgun, 403-783-4738 Duel Pep, CD Olena, or cell 403-597-5761. Quixote Mac on papers. 3, 4, 8 year olds - working 3 bedroom farm house, 1 Bison, flag. Ω baths. Newly renovated Greys & Sorrels. NW of Ponoka, close to 780-921-3282. hwy 2. $1000/month, utilities & SD. Available immediately. Phone 403 783 2276 Horses 5 BDRM. DUPLEX, in Ponoka $1095 /mo., PONY for sale - stunningly 403-704-1221 beautiful 4 year old Welsh - Morgan mare.13-1 hands. Has lots of ground work,no saddle work as yet. Would Suites make a jumping prospect. Not for beginner. Easy to PONOKA catch,good with farrier. Price negotiable. Bachelor suite Call 403-823-5086 $ or email 500/mnth plus DD mayapromise@gmail.com Water & heat included

2140

3060

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

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

U-PICK Saskatoons! Ready now, $10 per icecream pail. Located 10 km south of Ponoka in Morning Meadows. Call for directions 403-704-1044 403-348-1686

www.littlejons.ca

Reaching 6000 households weekly for just

Auctions

No pets

403-783-6011 FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA TV & utils. incld. $650/mo. 403-963-0204 PONOKA: 2 bedroom apartment, blinds, heat, water, fridge, stove. Adult building, no children, no pets. (403)783-2786 RIMBEY, 2 bdrm. suite, utils. included. Available N o w. $ 6 5 0 . r e n t / d . d . No pets, 403-318-1334

* RIVERSIDE APTS. *

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

Clean 2 bedroom duplex With stove, fridge, microwave, dishwasher No laundry facilities Yard with off street parking - N/S, N/P

* JOHN DEERE 4020 Tractor w/cab. * Loader w/grapple fork. * New Holland 855 Round Baler. * Massey 228 Square Baler. 403-843-3913

Call Darcy 403-704-1692

FIELD ready 2170 Gehl haybine 9’ cutting bar SOLD SOLD SOLD

LARGE 2 BDRM,. 1 bath, in Eckville $725/mo., $725 DD washer/dryer hookups 403-872-8283

Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street. 403-357-0287 VERY large 1 BDRM. apartment in Ponoka $750/mo. inclds. all utils. plus laundry facilities. Avail. Aug. 1. 403-993-3441

Pasture

3180

HORSE PASTURE Water, shelter, room for 3 to 4. Hwy 2A Ponoka. 403-391-8385

Houses/ Duplexes

Mobile Lot

3190

EMPTY LOT FOR RENT RIMBEY TOWN MOBILE HOME PARK Call Betty 403-843-3944

Rooms

3280

Mature non-smoking female seeking shared accommodation or room & board in or around Ponoka. Beginning Sept 1 Contact Darla

VETERINARY SERVICES

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon

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

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

T4J 1M1

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE Garage Space 3310 FOR JUST WANTED 780-968-2043

I would like to rent a TWO CAR GARAGE or similar sized property for storage purposes. If you have a two car garage or similar sized property that you will consider renting to me, Please call me at:

403-783-0719

$28

PER WEEK.

CALL 4037833311 WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

Your water well solution for over 30 years • Specializing in water wells with PVC casing • Government grants in effect for farmers • New pumps & pressure system installation • Same day service - on most pump & pressure system repairs

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

3020

GREIG HOLDINGS INC. PROPERTIES FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

3000 sq ft commercial building downtown good retail/office space, on Chipman Ave. for sale or lease.

RESIDENTIAL

2 bdrm in Lancaster Place c/w fridge, stove – $700/mo, plus pwr. 2 bdrm upstairs in commercial bldg downtown, c/w fridge, stove - $650/mo, plus pwr. • All residences are no smoking and no pets damage/security deposit same as rent unless stated otherwise. Applications and references required for all properties. Working people preferred.

Contact Ernie Anderson at Greig Holdings Inc. @ 403-783-8580 Bay 6, 5012 50 Street, Ponoka, Alberta

Call Cliff today for a free estimate (403) 350-0106 WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES

Darcy’s Drilling Services • water wells drilled & serviced • new pump & pressure system installations • all types of pump repairs • well shocking Darcy Schmidt Ph: (403) 783-2220 Fax: (403) 783-8828 Email: darcysdrillingservices@hotmail.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 in the Business Directory!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Houses For Sale

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Acreages

4050

HAND CRAFTED log homes, log accents and milled log replacement components. M&H Wood Specialties Ltd. 780-459-5700; www.mhwood.com. VIBRANT ADULT Community coming soon to Sylvan Lake. Call Lorraine 403-896-3553 www.brightwaterliving.ca

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

Houses For Sale

PRICE REDUCED!

Manufactured Homes

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2006 PUMA, FQ. Great 1/2 ton towable trailer. Sleeps up to 9 w/rear Jack & Jill bunks, private front queen bed, bathroom sink out side of bathroom for good access, exc storage inside & out iincl. rear ext. storage, outside shower, 4 jacks, new steel belted radials in 2010, 20’ awning, dual propane tanks, room for 2 batteries. parked the last 3 yrs. on permanent site. Lrg. access railing handle, A/C, floor vented heating. Very good cond. $12,500. Call Keith 403-340-1640, or 391-6619

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2012 F-150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 5.0L

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Employee Price Adjustment .................$4,316 Delivery Allowance .................................. $7,000

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Offers include Total Eligible Price Adjustments and $1,600 freight and air tax.

Vehicles may not be exactly as shown.

CANADIANS HAVE SHARED OUR PRIDE AND OUR PRICE

SINCE 2005

WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ‡Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from June 14, 2012 to August 31, 2012 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2012/2013 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, Medium Trucks, Mustang Boss 302, and 2013 Shelby GT500). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any CAW-negotiated programs). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ‡‡No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, eligible vehicle criteria, and to enter as a Ford owner, visit www.ford.ca/shareourpridecontest (follow the entry path applicable to you, complete all mandatory fields and click on ‘submit’). Subject to the following terms and conditions, contest is open only to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority, possess a valid graduated level provincially issued driver’s license, and are owners of Ford branded vehicles (excluding fleet customers and all Lincoln and Mercury models). Eligible vehicle criteria includes requirement that it be properly registered in Canada in the contest entrant’s name (matching vehicle ownership), and properly registered/plated and insured. Notwithstanding the foregoing, non-Ford owners can enter by mailing an original 100 word essay on “what they like about Ford”, with their full name, full mailing address, email, daytime phone number (with area code) to: Vanessa Richard, Pareto Corp., 1 Concorde Gate, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M3C 4G4. Contest closes at 11:59pm (PST) on the last day of the 2012 Ford Employee Pricing campaign which will be no earlier than August 31, 2012. Limit of 1 entry per person. Up to 8 prizes available to be won in Canada in 3 possible prize categories, each worth up to CAD$50,000. Chances of winning are dependent on the total number of entries received up to each 10,000 interval of unit sales under the Employee Pricing campaign (“Draw Trigger”). Odds of winning decrease as the contest progresses, more entries are made into the contest, and opportunities for Draw Triggers lessen. Skill testing question required. *Purchase a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats/2012 F-150 Platinum Super Crew 4x4 for $28,683/$39,614/$46,313 after Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $11,316/$9,485/$14,186 (Total Eligible Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $4,316/$5,485/$7,186 and Delivery Allowance of $7,000/$4,000/$7,000) is deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. **Receive 4.99%/6.29% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $431/$603 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $199/$279 with a down payment of $1,900/$3,500 or equivalent trade-in. Interest cost of borrowing is $4,264.42/$7,335.80 or APR of 4.99%/6.29% and total to be repaid is $31,047.42/$43,449.80. Offers include Total Eligible Price Adjustment of $11,316/$9,485 (Total Price Adjustment is a combination of Employee Price Adjustment of $4,316/$5,485 and Delivery Allowance of $7,000/$4,000. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Total Eligible Price Adjustment has been deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. ±Until August 31, 2012, lease a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4 5.0L and get 4.99% annual percentage rate (APR) financing for up to 36 months on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease a vehicle with a value of $39,999 at 4.99% APR for up to 36 months with $1,550 down or equivalent trade in, monthly payment is $399, total lease obligation is $15,914 and optional buyout is $16,000. Offer includes Total Price Adjustment of $11,316. Taxes payable on full amount of lease financing price after Total Price Adjustment is deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,600 but exclude optional features, administration and registration fees (administration fees may vary by dealer), fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 60,000 km over 36 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Delivery Allowances can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Delivery Allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. †When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost and 6.2L 2 valve 4X2 V8 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid. ††Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR, non-hybrid vs. comparable competitor engines. Max. horsepower of 411 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 F-150 4X2 3.7L V6 SST: 12.7L/100km city and 8.9L/100km hwy based on Environment Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading and driving habits. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for model shown: 2012 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8: [14.9L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.5L/100km (27MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ‡‡‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. ◆Some mobile phones and some digital media players may not be fully compatible – check www.syncmyride.com for a listing of mobile phones, media players, and features supported. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford recommends that drivers use caution when using mobile phones, even with voice commands. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, not essential to driving when it is safe to do so. SYNC is optional on most new Ford vehicles. ◆◆Projected best in class fuel economy based on competitive data available at the time of testing using Ford drive-cycle tests (in accordance with the guidelines of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ Standard J1321) of comparably equipped 2011 Ford vs. 2010 competitive models. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. †††©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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