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With the announcement of the 2013 provincial budget, municipalities have had to make changes to their own budgets. But they are relatively minor for Ponoka residents, explained Betty Quinlan, director of corporate services. She told councillors of the changes March 26 during their regular meeting. Residents will see a 2.44-percent increase, approximately $45 per $300,000 home; businesses will see an increase of 1.93 per cent or $48 per $300,000 assessment. “It’s a very modest increase.” The change has resulted in $183,000 in additional taxes for the town. There is $13.3 million in the operating budget and $6.7 million in the capital budget. For the latter, $2.5 million go toward the completion of 2012 projects such as the lift station upgrade for flood proofing and the continuation of the automated water reading. The new town hall project also has $451,500 set aside in this budget. There is $4.1 million toward new projects such as $200,000 taken from reserves for cemetery land development and $250,000 for completion of the interior and exterior of the Hudson’s Green Activity Centre. There is also $500,000 set aside for a new RCMP building. Some adjustments have had to be made after the Government of Alberta announced its 2013 budget. The removal of the STEP grant, which helps municipalities employ summer students, had to be changed in Ponoka’s budget but Quinlan has applied to a federal grant program. “We’ve added $30,000 to our summer student program.” Quinlan is still waiting on grant approval.

Another modification to Ponoka’s 2013 budget was to add $200,000 for the lift station floodproofing. There was not enough money in last year’s budget to allow the project to move forward, she said. There are also two more capital projects; the first was an additional $55,000 to pay for lagoon aeration — the total budgeted amount is $280,000 — and $42,800 for the installation of an alternate electrical feed in 60 Street and 48 Avenue. “Those were the only changes we made to the budget. The total operating budget is about $13.3 million and the capital is $6.653 million,” Quinlan explained. Residential and commercial mill rates increase The 2013 residential mill rate has increased to 6.12, compared to 5.99 mills in 2012. Commercial has increased to 8.26 compared to 7.82 mills last year. Quinlan feels 2012 benefited Ponoka with residential development. “And the split between residential and non-residential; 80-20 (per cent) is a really good split, so we’re sitting right were we should.” The Alberta School Foundation requisition increased by $21,000 to $2.131 million; $210,000 of that goes to the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic School division. “Their increases are considerably smaller than they were in last year’s (requisition),”said Quinlan. The Government of Alberta has changed the way education property taxes are calculated; school tax assessments used to be averaged throughout the province to help communities with fast growth. Continued on page 11

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MLA Fox speaks to Ponoka councils Jennifer (Jenny) Dawn Noble November 2, 1990 – April 9, 2008

When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not here to see… If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today… While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you… And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me, too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try and understand… That Jesus came and called my name and took me by the hand. He said my place was ready, in Heaven far above… And that I have to leave behind all those I dearly love. So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart… For every time you think of me I’m right here in your heart.

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By Amelia Naismith and Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye MLA Rod Fox recently provided Ponoka County and town councils with highlights from the legislative budget, and he didn’t have many positive facts to share. “We’re trying to get the word out there that it’s not the counties and the councils that are increasing taxes. It’s actually in the provincial budget,” said Fox. Agriculture The biggest change in agricultural and rural development is the loss of the farm fuel distribution allowance, which cuts approximately $32 million out of the budget. The Alberta Livestock Agency will see a $8 million cut. Thirty full time agricultural employees within the department will be cut. The agricultural ministers’ office, the Farmers’ Advocate and the deputy minister’s office all experienced increases in the budget. The Department of Agriculture is facing a $307 million cut. Education “Within this there’s a bit of a tie to municipal affairs. It doesn’t affect the rural areas as much as it does the small urban communities,” said Fox. The new ties will cause tax increases for some communities throughout the province will see tax increases. Due to a 39.5-per-cent increase in the provincial education requisition Blackfalds residents are looking at a $400 to $500 increase in property taxes, the fifth highest in the province. Other areas, such as Chestermere, Buffalo Region and Waterton areas saw an 80-per-cent increase. Ponoka residents will see an approximate $30 increase stemming from the education requisition. The government plans $477 million on new schools, with a long-term plan to sustain the spending for a total of $1.4 billion over the next three years on new school, modernizations and maintenance. Educations operational funds are frozen, which are estimated at $2.51 billion. Fox doesn’t believe the province will meet its target of 50 new school and 70 improvements before the next election.

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Energy In carbon capture and storage the government spent $1.55 billion as of 2012. Within the next few years that number will have increased by $1.5 million. Operational Due to the drop of bitumen oil and natural gas royalties there’s an estimated $668 million shortfall. Environment and sustainable resources Lacombe-Ponoka The overall operationMLA Rod Fox al spending of the ministry is up approximately $6 million, which is still $305 billion less than the expected expenditures of the 2012/2013 fiscal year. Budget funds for climate change were reduced by 16.8 million. The Land Use Secretariat — the institute responsible for regional planning — received another $1 million for their budget. Funds for environmental sciences were reduced by $3 million. Health and seniors Advanced home care received a cut of $4.86 million. Seniors drug benefits received a cut of $79.98 million. Health services providing correctional facilities received an increase of $8.7 million. $5 million has been set aside to provide insulin pumps for eligible diabetics. Alberta’s Seniors and Benefits grants program, including alimony and disability, is changing and Fox says approximate 6,000 seniors are being kicked from the program. The program is facing $16.5 million less than last year. Last year family care clinics earmarked $75 million but only spent $1 million. This year $50 million is earmarked but Fox isn’t sure how many clinics will be built in the next year. Addictions and Mental Health The department is facing a $5 million cut. Municipal Affairs The Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) will stay the same at $46 million. The minister’s office received an increase of $221,000. Instituting the mandatory New Home Warranty program is estimated to cost $1.7 million within the next year. Disaster Recovery Fox feels funding for disaster recovery is low; at $244 million it’s the same as in 2011/2012. One of the biggest ways the budget will affect Ponoka County is through the local bridge program. Coun. Paul McLauchlin says there’s always been infrastructure in the province and now MSI money is turning into bridge funding. “So we’re going to have a capital asset problem over the next five years trying to and replace these local bridges.” He feels, two years down the road municipal budgets will have to focus on capital asset replacement rather than contributions to the community. County CAO Charlie Cutforth said if the province allowed municipalities an untouched tax base these problems wouldn’t be at the forefront. “To me the very simple solution has always been, if the province would simply leave the local tax base to the local municipality to provide all their own services then we don’t have to come hat in hand to the province for anything.” If municipalities retained the tax revenue that is funneled to Edmonton they wouldn’t need the funding they now require, said Cutforth. Town council concerns Betty Quinlan, director of corporate services, suggested the MSI grant process is almost the same as what Alberta Transportation uses to determine where funds go. “Even the forms are the same…They should hand that over to Alberta Transportation and let them administer it from the infrastructure that they’ve already got in place because it would save a lot.” Continued on page 3

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Air exchange issues continue at ag event centre There have been ongoing issues with the air exchange system at the ag event centre and the board directors is considering how to deal with the problem. Coun. Doug Gill, town representative to the Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society (PAECS), told councillors of a recent proposal, which was more costly than PAECS expected to pay. He did not give a cost but explained some of the issues. “It seems to be icing up,” Gill explained. “We need to address that.” Otherwise operations appear to be going well, he said. Contracts have been signed for users throughout the year. Coun. John Jacobs feels there was an oversight in the design of the air exchange system. He asked if PAECS had spoken with the designer or engineer of the system since the issues have been ongoing. “That it’s not meeting the standard that we expect from it does surprise me.” Gill said the present system should work but there have been some issues with it. Jacobs hoped taxpayers would not have to pay for the fix. Gill said the engineer and the architect of the building are being called back in for support. Mayor Larry Henkelman asked if the contractor would also be called in. “Why wouldn’t the contractor

be held responsible for it?” He feels they would have better knowledge of the system since they use it in their own buildings. “Anyone that is involved with agriculture they know that there is a moisture problem with animals,” said Henkelman. “Someone’s got to be held responsible for this.” Gill feels there will be a solution to the problem but the board needs to work on how to manage air that comes into the building when livestock is let in or released. There is a challenge also when preparing the soil for the different types of users. “We now have regular maintenance of the filters every two weeks and that is solving a lot of the problems.” There is a vacancy in PAECS’ board as member at large Don Letwinetz has left. Gill said the board was to discuss that April 1 during a meeting; and whether a second annual general meeting should be held. Henkelman feels a second meeting would benefit PAECS as he has had several enquiries from the public. “They would like to see a general meeting that is conducted properly with the audited financial statements released at the meeting,” Gill stated he would ask that the discussion of an AGM be included to PAECS’ April 1 agenda. Development permit approval Councillors approved a development permit ap-

Town speaks with MLA Fox Continued from page 2 “The mandate is not equal and the residents are exMSI funding is administered through the province pressing that,” she stated. Henkelman also raised a concern over the cost to pay and Quinlan would like to see it come from one place. Mayor Larry Henkelman feels MSI dollars would for RCMP officers. When a municipality has a population help with the construction of a new north bridge. “The of more than 5,000 the cost then falls on the taxpayers but counties they do get money from transportation for bridg- not in the counties. “When are the governments going to get involved es.” “It’s not only used by the citizens of the Town of and have all citizens that use RCMP pay their fair share?” asked Henkelman. Ponoka but it’s used by rural citizens also,” he added. Communities such as Ponoka and Rocky Mountain Henkelman wants to see grant money for municipalities to maintain their bridges. Another area he feels affects house have a large rural population and town residents Ponoka and even Wetaskiwin is when Four Nations use pay the cost of rural policing, he added. “This is all over recreation buildings in town. “We seem to be putting the Alberta, it’s not only in Ponoka.” He suggested some communities have considered burden on the local taxpayers…Their comment to me is we should be installing a 100-per-cent user fee in our fa- paying for their own police force and then not having to worry about the rural areas. cilities, which our council does not want to do.” Coun. Loanna Gulka feels that most users are CELEBRATING OVER PHONE: PHONE: 403-783-4911 403-783-4911 EXPERIENCE willing to pay their fair 50 YEARS TRAVEL FAX: 403-783-5222 THATOF TAKES FAX: 403-783-5222 YOU PLACES share for recreation in EXCELLENCE! dirtvl@telusplanet.net EST.1961 1961 dirtvl@telusplanet.net EST. Ponoka whether they live www.direct-travel.ca www.direct-travel.ca & CRUISE CENTRE in the county or town. “So A PROUD COMMUNITY SUPPORTER it comes down to a provincial mandate of how things UROPE REAT UYS are divided. It’s not the residents themselves.” She does not believe use of recreation is a quesTheresa May 5th - Return from Edmonton tion of “us against the county.” * 3 Nights Las Vegas & 3 Nights “When you cut it $ 00 down to its base level, peoSailing Los Angeles to Vancouver ple are going to pay their dbl. plus Ramona *Return air from Edmonton & Coastal Transfers 2009 to Pier EUROPEAN $ fair share,” added Gulka. 298 *Shop America VIP coupon MOTORCOACH TOURS00 Tax “They want the facilities, they want the services.”

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Ponoka’s devoted volunteer base had better get ready to cover its ears as the community is getting ready to clap their hands together in appreciation. National Volunteer Week runs from April 21 to 24, and to honour community a celebration is being held the at Kinsman Centre April 24. “I think Ponoka is very fortunate to have so many people to help out,” said Kimberley Berly-Saunders, program co-ordinator with Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). “For us, to be able to actually have a celebration for these people is so neat,” she added. Janice Mackie, coordinator of volunteer services at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury, feels, for a small town, Ponoka has a huge volunteer base. The Centennial Centre has approximately 150 and Mackie says other incredible organizations brimming with dedicated volunteers include the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Ponoka Stampede. “For a little town we rock,” said Mackie. “Ponoka is a very, very lucky town.” And it isn’t only volunteers registered with an organization that are being celebrated. Mackie says any person who volunteers in the community deserves the recognition of this event. “The whole event is to share and say thank you for these people who absolutely give.” To put on the best possible celebration, several groups, including FCSS Ponoka Victim Services, the gymnastics club and Alberta Health Services, are coming together to raise the volunteers on a pedestal they deserve. The celebration, which starts at 6:30 p.m., features refreshments and door prizes, as well of the musical stylings of Randi Boulton. Boulton is a musician from Red Deer who is a finalist in the CBC Searchlight talent contest. There is no admission cost for the event but donations for the food bank are welcome.

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Reﬂections of Ponoka Ponoka 1899-1904: from settlement to bustling town By Mike Rainone for the News In the years immediately following the construction of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, Ponoka did not benefit as much as other surrounding centres in the steady invasion of settlers from the United States and Eastern Canada. During the summer of 1892 it would be Innisfail, Red Deer, Wetaskiwin, Olds, and Lacombe districts that received the rush for settlement and agricultural activity. James Aylwin was the first settler to arrive in this district and establish his home and farm in 1892, and

then in 1893 Indian Agent Samuel B. Lucas, who had suffered through many trying and often violent days of the Riel Rebellion, settled on a homestead about four miles east of the tiny settlement of Ponoka. A few hardy pioneer families were attracted by the rich potential and fertility of the land in the Battle River Valley; facing relentless elements but slowly carving a livelihood from the wilderness. Early determined settlers such as S.B. Robinson and John P. Horn who battled hard and bravely to open up the region but the first real step to develop the siding of Ponoka (14)

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This classic photo was taken in 1900 and features some of our many early forefathers who helped to spearhead the rapid growth of the Settlement of Ponoka from 1899 to 1904, when we officially became a new and thriving town in the Northwest Territories. Shown in front row are: T.J. West, C.D. Algar, Cook Myer, W.R. Courtright, Mr. Ball and Dr. A. Drinnan; second row: Mr. Patchett, W. Kennedy, J.F. Purdy, A. Fairfield, Mr. Wyers, Jim Earl and W.J. O’Brien. Shown in the third row are: A. Spackman, J.R. McCue, F.M. Lee, G. Sellars, Richard Slater, Wes Warnoch, Mr. Bird, Mr. Dodd and W.D. Pitcairn; and in the back row are: J.P. Horn, Andy Reid, and Mr. J. Stoutenburg. Many of these early Ponoka citizens were members of the Imperial Order of Oddfellows, which formed here in 1904, and carried on well into the 1970s. came in July 1895 when C. D. Algar heard of the opportunities of the district, and moved his family here. After getting permission to use the then vacant train stationhouse as a temporary residence, he set to work to build a log store on what is now 50th Street, which was completed in the fall and became the first privately own structure within the limits of the tiny Ponoka settlement. The dry goods, grocery and hardware store was initially opened under the partnership of Algar and Finch. Although it changed owners and burned down several times over the decades, it still stands proudly today in the same location as one of Ponoka’s oldest historical building and business sights. More people slowly began to drift into the area, including the John Barrs, L.M. Haleys, the Cook Myers, the Leeks, the Ledgerwoods, Alex Strickler, Hans Larsen, Mr. Clink, Andrew and Will Reid, and others, all set to carve a permanent piece out of the friendly new settlement as well as the harsh but lush surrounding countryside. In 1896 Tom Kennedy came to Ponoka to become the first section foreman, at which time there were only two passenger trains going through every week, as well as freights whenever required. The first post office between Red Deer and Edmonton was located at Holbrook on the James Aylwin farm just west of Meniak but with the increased activity in and around Ponoka the first official post office was set up in the Algar store in 1897. Bags of mail had firstly been transported by stagecoach along the rough Edmonton Calgary Trail but with the coming of the railway the mail and supplies came into the Ponoka station, then were picked up or delivered by Dick Slater’s dray around the community. Other early milestones during that initial period for Ponoka included the appointment by the Federal Department of the Interior of Mr. Cook Myer as this area’s official land guide, who after only a year had sold 31 quarter sections and located 112 homesteaders on suitable land. By the beginning of 1899 there were still only

a handful of people in this area but over the next six years, Ponoka grew at a rapid pace from a whistle-stop into a settlement, from a settlement into a village, and from a village into an energetic town by 1904. Homes and businesses arose at an overwhelming pace ($23,000 in building permits in 1900), while out in the rural districts many hardy settlers were vigorously clearing the land, planting their first crops, erecting their log homes and buildings, raising their big families and their livestock and desperately striving to get the most out of the virgin rolling prairies. Permanent medical services came to Ponoka in 1900 with the arrival of Dr. A. Drinnan, the first one-page edition of the Ponoka Herald newspaper hit streets the same year, and a provincial election at the schoolhouse in November drew only 69 voters, with Mr. Bennett just barely holding on to his Conservative seat in a hotly contest battle against the Liberal Mr. Oliver. This amazing progress and growth also featured the arrival of our first telephones at McKinnell’s Chipman Avenue Drug Store in 1908, which include a service to 35 phones and two chatty party lines. Our history books claim Ponoka’s first building boom of high spirited expansion and success was led by an ambitious group of town and rural gentleman who worked together to achieve our town status in 1904, then roared into the future. As well as promoting new businesses, schools, services, and opportunities our early founding fathers, their wives and their families encouraged sports and social activities for all age groups, as well as constantly encouraging the provincial government to pay attention to the unique opportunities of the thriving new town and county of Ponoka. Over the years the determination of these early pioneer families was vital in establishing Ponoka as one of the finest and friendliest centres in Alberta, a proud tradition that has carried on and grown through the generations over an exciting span of close to 125 years.

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Opinion Martha and Henry will miss King Ralph’s political charm The king is dead. drawn and exasperated, Ralph Klein, the like a corpulent balstraight-shootin’, loon with a slow leak. smokin’, drinkin’ popuA smoker who never list premier, died Good seemed to have any of Friday after a long battle his own, he clucked with chronic obstructive when I told him my pulmonary disease and $400 in Ralph Bucks dementia. He was 70. bought some very fine It may be some time premium cigars. before the eulogists, A decade earlier, in George Brown columnists and apolothe midst of his cuts, Off the Record gists fairly tabulate his the Alberta Government 14-year reign as presponsored lunch at the mier of Alberta; he was AWNA convention. Not a polarizing figure who alienated sure what the budget was, we asked unions and bureaucrats, and was em- what should be served in light of the braced by the Marthas and Henrys of cutbacks. We enjoyed Alberta beef on the province. a bun and ice cold Big Rock. That was Ralph called ’em as he seen ’em Ralph. and that endeared him to “ordinary Jim Henderson, former health Albertans” — as he liked to call us, minister in the Social Credit governdifferentiating us from the suits in ment of Harry Strom, used to pop into Calgary office towers, who also liked my office in Devon and talk politics. him. Long before Klein won his fourth solRalph was on his way out after a id majority government, Henderson good run as premier when we last had observed Ralph should retire because time to sit down and chat. He and the he had “lost the fire in his belly.” I cabinet ministers who would jostle to think he was bored with governing replace him as leader of the Progres- in Alberta’s salad days — how could sive Conservative party and premier that compare to slaying the deficit and attended the annual convention of living the Alberta Advantage? the Alberta Weekly Newspapers AsRalph told me that day that it was sociation (AWNA). He seemed tired, more difficult to govern when the

treasury was awash in oil royalties because everyone had a hand out, pleading their case for funding. It was much easier to say no when Alberta was $23 billion in debt and everyone was tightening their belts. When he turned over the keys to Ed Stelmach, there was no deficit, no debt; the sustainability fund was $17 million and the Heritage Fund stood at $14 billion. He proved you could govern progressively without deficit spending. And in key circumstances, personality is better than policy. Hard as it was to believe, Ralph admitted the government didn’t have a plan to manage the billions; it took them by surprise. It showed. A longtime liberal before be became a PC MLA and cabinet minister, in his first term Klein cut the size of the provincial cabinet, cut the civil service and cut almost $1 billion in spending. Early on he carved out the now cliché, “Alberta doesn’t have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem.” Years later he could spend $1 billion before noon. He cut health care and education spending and the province has never recovered. Klein tried a couple of times to sneak some form of private health care into the system and was soundly rebuffed by Albertans each time. Remember the Bill 11 demonstrations at the Alberta Legislature? How about electricity and natural gas deregulation and then the rebates to ease the pain? He didn’t unite Albertans behind him — except at election time when the opposition parties had no one to match his folksy political magnetism. He did rally Albertans in his battles — some trumped up — against the Liberal governments in Ottawa. Would he have succeeded with a conservative government

Editor George Brown presents Premier Ralph Klein with a gift of fishing gear on his retirement. in Ottawa? Coincidentally, Klein’s health worsened as Premier Alison Redford began to drain the surplus and deliver a deficit budget, muddying the budget transparency he had legislated. The changes he made to government and the billions he saved for future generations have been all but wiped out by his successors. Ralph made his mistakes and admitted most of them. Whether it was shared by all, he had a vision for Alberta and he delivered. The best compliment I can offer is that Ralph was a good guy. Alberta will miss his winning mix of charisma and candour.

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male. British people are living 10 years longer than in 1971, which was only 42 years ago. So average lifespan is still going up at the same old rate: three months per year. And there’s more good news: the incidence of crippling diseases and disabilities is still largely a phenomenon of the last decade of life. Indeed, demographers are now making a distinction between the “young old” (in their 70s and 80s, mostly still independent and in reasonable shape physically) and the “oldest old” (in their 90s and 100s, mostly frail and in need of care The same transformation is now taking place in the rapidly industrializing countries like China and India. Indeed, like the industrialization process itself, it has happened even faster. Life expectancy in China was only 42 years as recently as 1950.

It’s now 75 years, which means it was going up at six months per year for most of that period. But it has now slowed down to about the same pace as in the older developed countries. Of course, there is a rather large economic problem hidden in these statistics. The proportion of the adult population that is over 65 years old, once only a small fraction of the whole, is now heading for up towards one-third of the total. It is simply not possible for all of them to “retire” and be supported by the two-thirds who are of “working age”. Something has to give here, and it is probably the retirement age. Increasing numbers of over-65s are continuing to work, at least part-time. In fact, the latest British statistics show that almost half of the increase in employment since the beginning of the recession in 2008 has been of people over 65, mostly in self-employment or part-time work. Welcome to the new world. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Chop shop discovered By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye An Airdrie man has helped nab several suspects in a Ford F350 chop shop crime spree. The man had reported his Ford F350 stolen and used Kijiji to help find the suspects’ location. He was looking for a slip tank and found an ad on the website with the sale location on Range Road 261 and near Township Road 443. Upon arrival the victim saw his truck being taken apart. The suspects claimed they were upgrading the truck for a friend. The Airdrie man called police who arrived at the location and while conducting their investigation a second suspect arrived with another stolen Ford F350. On April 2, Ponoka and Rimbey RCMP searched a rural property west of Ponoka and found another stolen Ford F350, two stolen trailers and stolen auto parts. Charges are pending against several individuals as police have found at least five Ford F350s they believe to be part of the chop shop. Man stabbed in dispute Police responded to complaints of yelling and screaming at a room at the Oasis Motel March 31 at 8 a.m. Officers found a 56-year-old man with a laceration on his head and a 44-year-old woman in the room. After some investigation police also found stab wounds and bruises on the victim’s legs from earlier disputes. One cut was an inch and a half long and had been untreated for some time.

Both the man and woman were visibly drunk and police believe alcohol was a factor in the disputes. The victim was taken to the hospital and treated for his wounds and the woman faces two charges of aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm. She has been remanded in custody. Stolen slip tank Police are looking for suspects related to the theft of a red slip tank stolen on the evening of March 24. The tank was taken from a pickup truck on 39 Avenue west of Highway 2 and had 450 litres of diesel in it. Impaired driver A 39-year-old man from Red Deer was charged with impaired driving March 31. He provided two blood-alcohol samples of .21 and .20 after failing a roadside check. The man was driving at 136 km/h on Secondary Highway 611 near Highway 2 with a 2006 GMC Sierra, which prompted police to pull him over. Commercial truck fire Ponoka firefighters and police responded to a call of a commercial truck and trailer on fire March 28 at 6:15 p.m. south of Secondary Highway 611 on Highway 2. The vehicle was a 2006 Dodge Ram that had broken down on the highway and the driver had left the truck to seek some help when he noticed black smoke emanating from the cab. It is believed to have been caused by a transfer case that overheated.

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Parks and Public Works Departments. Visit www.ponoka.ca for more information on this position. Submit your resume to: Town of Ponoka; 5102 - 48 Avenue, Ponoka, AB. T4J 1P7 or email to HR@ponoka.org.

Friends of the Library The Ponoka Jubilee Library is looking for more Friends. The Friends of the Library group help with special events and meet a few times a year. If you are interested, contact Ponoka Jubilee Library for more details, 403-783-3843.

Summer Waste Transfer Station Hours Begin April 2, 2013 Tuesday through Saturday – 10 am to 6 pm Excluding Statutory Holidays – Closed Good Friday, March 29 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 783-8328 for more information.

Recycling How To – Mixed Paper Acceptable items: Newsprint, office paper, magazines, phone books, gift wrap, tissue paper, envelopes, paper bags and flattened cardboard (i.e. toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, egg cartons, food item boxes, shoes boxes) can all go into the MIXED PAPER bin at the recycle depot. Preparation tips: Remove food or residue from any paper items (i.e. pizza boxes) Items that can’t be recycled: Padded envelopes, carbon paper, elastic bands, paper clips, metal fasteners, plastic liners and plasticized or waxy cardboard (i.e. frozen vegetable boxes) go in the garbage.

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Report a Pot Hole / Sidewalk Repair Have you noticed a pot hole on your street or back lane or have a sidewalk that is in need of repair? Please visit our website: www.ponoka.ca and fill out the Community Feedback Form, or call the Town Office at 403-783-4431 with the location, so we can add it to the repair list. Thank you for your assistance.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast April 6th, 2013 at the Kinsmen Community Centre Guest Speaker: Home of Hope Founder & Director, Brian Thomson. Tickets are available through your local church representative or at the Town Office $12.00 each; doors open at 8:00 am, breakfast at 8:30 am.

Ponoka Jubilee Library Book Club: First meeting is on The Community Garden committee is searching for a volunteer who is proﬁcient as a

“Garden Steward” This individual will be asked to check in on the garden once a week, taking note of water levels, garden participation, weed growth and overall maintenance of the garden. We would like to personally invite you to be a part of a fantastic team and project. If you are interested, please contact: Kimberly at Ponoka FCSS at 403-783-4462.

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Recreation Facilities Schedule is On-line Check it out at www.ponoka.ca and click on ‘Recreation in Ponoka’.

AQUAPLEX UPDATES: Town Toonie Swim Friday’s 3:30-5:00 pm. It’s a great way to end your week!!

COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meetings April 9 & April 23 @ 7:00 pm Visit our website - www.ponoka.ca for copy of the agenda.

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Ponoka Christians walk to remember Jesus By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Seventeen years on and Ponoka’s Walk of the Cross is still going strong. The weather was warm and sunny on Good Friday, which gave participants another reason to attend. Organizer Dan Helm believes 60 to 100 people come each year with much support coming from the Filipino community but he would do the walk with five people. “It’s not about the numbers, it’s

about doing it.” “I think for me it’s about coming and praying for the community,” he added. Helm considers Christ’s sacrifices as told in the Bible when planning the walk. “How would Jesus be praying for us if he was carrying the cross?” Helm asked. The walk is not Tax Preparation & Electronic Filing only a solemn time to remember Christ but also a social occasion for family and friends to be together. Gay Cayabyab said the majority of Filipinos are Catholic and James Strachan holds the top portion of the cross as other Christians follow along during Ponoka’s Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye for them the Walk of Walk of the Cross March 29. the Cross that is taken For Linda Clark the walk is something cold and rainy. Those who participate abseriously. Some people 4418-52 Street even put themselves on the cross. “Fami- every Catholic Filipino looks forward to. stain from meat from Good Friday, which culminates in a large family feast on Eas“It’s an honour for us.” lies are the focus.” Ponoka, AB, T4J 1J6 She would conduct the walk whether ter Sunday. She believes Ponoka’s version of the Ph: 403.783.5667 Janny Smith of St. Mary’s Anglithe day was sunny and bright, or windy, walk helps them remember Jesus’ life. can Church enjoys the experience that has become a tradition for many congregants of the church. The walk helps them to have a small taste of Jesus’ sacrifices. “Hopefully to feel the presence of Were you born around the 50’s? our lord.” Another partici Have you considered re entering the pant was Jessie Pei, who feels a commuworkforce or a change in jobs? nity such as Ponoka benefits from these Could you brush up on your technology experiences. “It means skills? a lot for me and for & BUSINESS DIRECTORY Christians I think.” Would you be interested in a Rev. Beatrix Schirner of the Ponoka From the Ponoka Stampede to the beautiful Battle River complimentary new look for your United Church welvalley, Ponoka offers many attractions to tourists and visitors. new job? comed participants The Ponoka News will be publishing a 2013 Ponoka Visitors’ to the walk. She was Guide in May. Presented in pony-tabloid format with a full Have questions? Want more information? grateful for the number colour glossy cover, the 2013 Ponoka Visitors’ Guide will of churches for their provide essential information for visitors and tourists who support. “It’s both a come to our community. solemn and happy ocWith a distribution of 10,000 casion.” COVERS copies, the 2013 Ponoka The walk started at INCLUDES FULL COLOR CALL THE PONOKA Visitors’ Guide will be circulated the United Church and Back Cover: ............. $1130 to visitor information centres EMPLOYMENT CENTRE followed a downtown Inside Front: .............. $880 throughout Alberta, hotels, route along 50 Street Inside Back: ............... $880 403-783-6702 motels, bed and breakfast eventually completing Cover Deadline: facilities in the Ponoka area, as its circle. May 1, 2013 at 12 NOON AT THE PONOKA & DISTRICT well as restaurants and retail shops. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRE DISPLAY ADS Take advantage of this Business Card ...............$95 excellent opportunity to Government funding may be available. 1/4 Page (3¼” x 5”) ....$170 Subway Fresh promote your products and 1/2 Page (6¾” x 5”) ....$315 Try Our services. Full Page (10¼” x 5”) ..$600

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CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE Pastor Jerry Preheim 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. • churchoftheopenbible@telus.net

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA Sr. Pastor Paul Spate 5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org 403-783-5533 Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.

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NEW COVENANT BAPTIST REFORMED CHURCH Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome! www.baptistreformedponoka.org

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

PONOKA ALLIANCE CHURCH 4215 - 46 St. Pastor Norm Dibben 403-783-3958 Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. The Christian & Missionary Alliance

Smiling bunny? Above: Katrina Pinksen brings a bunny around for children to pet and snuggle with during the Word of Life Eggstravagant Easter Egg Hunt March 30 at St. Augustine Catholic School. Right: This little guy has his bucket and balloon ready for Easter egg gathering. Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN 6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 Noon dsjjb@xplornet.com ponokaadventist.ca

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limited and a team of 32 students and leaders to southern California to enjoy the weather, the beach, Disneyland and most importantly to make an impact. Our students were involved with the poorest of the poor in several different contexts. They served at a few local shelters, which meant cooking, cleaning, and serving meals. They took part of an adopt a block program run by the Dream Centre where they offered their services to the homes throughout the largest public housing development west of the Mississippi River. They shared more than 1,000 pairs of socks on the streets of skid row, and even spent the night sleeping outside on top of the Union Rescue Mission building. They were a part of making a small difference for those who are marginalized in southern California. Sometimes we are asked why we invest this much time, effort and money to go and help people so far away and our response is this — we take students outside their local context because it wakes them up to our desperate human condition; it forces them to make a choice about what change they will make with their life. Our desire is to put students into challenging situations to make a small impact, so that they can come home and make a lasting impact as a result of the change that they personally experience. While we have never been chosen to fight in the Hunger Games or even had to worry that we could be, we certainly have felt a similar emotion, as though the odds are stacked against us. I am reminded of 1 Corinthians 15:57: “But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” As our team served throughout Los Angeles we discovered that we have so much to be grateful for and even though the journey may be difficult at times, we can certainly find victory through Jesus Christ.

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Hinkley favours shelterbelts GET YOUR BUSINESS OUT THERE By Amelia Naismith One Ponoka County councillor is still pushing Alberta’s government for shelterbelt tree operations in Alberta, and he’s urged MLA Rod Fox to do the same. When Coun. Gawney Hinkley spoke to the minister of agriculture and rural development, Verlyn Olson, at the spring Alberta Association of Municipal District and Counties (AAMDC) Conference, he felt Olson didn’t know anything about the shelterbelt program in Indian Head, Sask. The operation was closed because it was costing $3 million to run. However, Hinkley says transferring the shelterbelt to Alberta wouldn’t cost the province any money. “We have the Bowden Institute and we have the Fort Saskatchewan Institution. The land is at Bowden down there, why can’t the provincial government

get along with the federal government long enough to transfer that shelterbelt to the Bowden Institute?” Hinkley asked MLA Rod Fox at the March 26 county meeting. Hinkley feels having the inmates at Bowden work at a shelterbelt would be a step up from the programs they experience at the institute. “As far as everybody’s concerned all those inmates should stay there and rot in hell.” “What is the matter with the provincial minister of agriculture that he can’t, he hasn’t go the balls enough to stand up and fight for that to come to this province,” he added. At the AAMDC Conference Hinkley also told Robin Campbell, minister of aboriginal relations, that a shelterbelt in Hobbema would solve many of the community’s problems because it would give the unemployed people something to do.

Education property tax increase increased by 1.3 per cent or $89,803. Continued from page 1 There was new assessment increase of $11.2 milIf a booming municipality had a higher assessment they would be assessed on a lower basis, explained lion but the decrease in market assessment was $9.9 Quinlan. “Because they moved that averaging and million with a total assessment increase of $1.3 million. capping formula.” Residential property owners will see an overall tax “That’s why you’re hearing all of this from different places about $300 or $400 per household,” she levy increase of $3.7 million while the commercial said. “Now we’re only being assessed on our actual levy is $1.2 million. assessment. So our assessment has only gone up $20,000.” The Town of Blackfalds is seeing an increase of almost $673,000 to their education property tax. “Ponoka is fortunate in this instance.” Residents have seen a decrease in property tax assessment of 0.87 per cent as well, this is another reason the educaWe are proud to be offering our new blended tion property tax is low. Commercial property tax program combining the gifts and talents of our assessment decreased by skilled co-teachers, Miss Paulien and Miss Shelley. 3.49 percent. Quinlan does not feel We Offer: this is a negative sign for the town. Real estate • Faith opportunities prices were relatively high in recent years and • Gross & fine motor she believes the numbers are beginning to balance skills development out. “The prices were • Learning through play obviously inflated… • Teacher-led learning You’re starting to see just a settling of prices,” she time explained. A $300,000 home • Snack last year will now be worth $297,000. “It’s • Gym & library access probably more realistic.” • Parental involvement The Rimoka Housing Foundation requisition

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CTF pleased with transparency for First Nations politicians The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) applauded the federal government for passing and proclaiming Bill C-27, legislation that will require aboriginal politicians on all reserves in Canada to disclose their salaries to the public. The CTF first began pushing for such a change back on December 22, 2009. “We’re ecstatic this bill has become law as we’ve pushed hard for it over the last three years,” said CTF prairie director Colin Craig. “Plain and simple, aboriginal politicians should have to disclose their pay to the public just like all other politicians in the country. The federal government deserves praise for addressing this issue.” The CTF began pushing for the bill back in December 2009 when Phyllis Sutherland, a whistleblower from the Peguis First Nation, provided copies of outrageous pay information from her community. At the time, the chief and council from the small community of 3,700 were making more in pay, or close to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s

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salary. “We really tip our hat to the brave men and women on reserves who have risked a lot to leak documents or speak out,” added Craig. “Most people don’t understand it, but it can be really difficult to speak out on reserves. This legislation will help people on reserves hold their officials accountable.” The story from took on national attention and soon after the CTF was flooded with calls and emails from people living on reserves across the country. “People either had documents to leak or wanted help getting access to their band’s financial statements. We knew we had to keep pushing hard on this issue,” said Craig. The CTF also noted the bill will help clear the names of the chiefs and councillors out there who aren’t taking exorbitant paycheques, but have been painted with the same brush. “Disclosure will help everyone sort out who is taking advantage of the system and who isn’t,” said Craig.

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Bicyclists are coming to Ponoka in Alberta’s own version of the Tour de France. As part of its Devon to Red Deer leg, the Tour of Alberta is coming through Ponoka Sept. 5, said CAO Brad Watson. A proposed route through town has also been determined, Watson told town councillors March 26. “There will be a phenomenal amount of media, especially television is expected.” Television stations inform bike tour organizers what time slots will be used and the tour works around the schedule to ensure maximum coverage. Town administration has received a request for no parking along the bike route and traffic control at the major intersections. “So we will send the message out to the public about the racing closures,” added Watson. A motorcade of 60 vehicles is expected along with four RCMP officers in the front as well as the rear of the tour. The proposed schedule is planned for 1 p.m. arrival and a 2 p.m. departure on the way to Red Deer. The proposed route also includes a sprint line along 50 Street.

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This Week at the Outreach... Thursday, April 4: Night School - Mrs. Cooke, Mr. Halbert & Mr. MacEachern Monday, April 8: Eng. 30-1 Diploma Part A School closes at 3:00 pm Tuesday, April 9: Eng. 30-1 Diploma Part B Night School - Mrs. K & Mr. MacEachern

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Doctor appreciation: The Town of Ponoka presented some gifts to Ponoka’s doctors as part of Doctor Appreciation Day March 28. Pictured is Coun. Shayne Steffen along with Mayor Larry Henkelman and CAO Brad Watson with Drs. M.C. du Toit, Brendan Bunting, Greg Chan and medical student Harry Moore. Missing are Drs. Izak van der Westhuizen, Schalk Greyling, Robert Halse and Dr. Hilgard Goosen. Ponoka County also presented gifts to the doctors. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Little Suzy teaches kids to avoid poisons Parents, caregivers and teachers now have an interactive way to educate children about poisons likely found around their homes. The Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS), a part of Alberta Health Services (AHS), has developed a child-friendly game in which kids follow a character named Little Suzy through the kitchen, bathroom and garage of her ‘House of Horrors’ to find out more about common household toxins, as well as items that may be dangerous if taken at an incorrect dosage or stored improperly. The game can be found online at www. padis.ca or www.houseofhorrors.ca.

“It’s important for kids to know even items that look like toys or candy can really hurt them,” says Dr. Mark Yarema, medical director for PADIS. “Things like dishwasher pods and anti-freeze look fun and appetizing to kids, but can really hurt them if they play with them or try to eat them. This fun and friendly tool is one more way we can keep kids safe and make the information stick.” Across Alberta last year, PADIS received close to 5,000 calls about cough and cold medicine, and more than 2,000 calls about acetaminophen. “We really tried to pinpoint the top

PONOKA COUNTY

FIRE SEASON REMINDER Regulations in effect April 1st to October 31st, 2013

items that kids can get into around the house that parents don’t always think to store out of reach, like vitamins, or that kids might not think are dangerous, like batteries,” says Amber Goulard with AHS communications, who helped develop the game. “This tool teaches kids about these items and gives parents prevention tips to protect their children.” PADIS experts — available 24/7 at 1-800-332-1414 — provide advice on poisons, toxins, medications and herbals. They can also let callers know what to do when their child gets into something that’s potentially toxic.

Planning a

• do not start a fire when weather conditions are conducive to a fire rapidly escaping out of control, • establish a safe site for burning garbage in barrels • use a mesh screen over the top of the burning barrel to prevent the spread of sparks • keep grass around burning area mowed • never leave fires unattended Fire permits may be obtained free of charge from any one of the following Fire Guardians: Gordon Svenningsen Gawney Hinkley George Verheire Paul McLauchlin Keith Beebe

NE 20-42-23-W4 NW 36-44-26-W4 SE 11-43-27-W4 NW 32-44-2-W5 SW 29-42-3-W5

783-2340 783-6716 783-2589 843-2675 843-6697

or from the Ponoka County Administration Ofﬁce at 4205 - Highway #2A in Ponoka. Please note – FIRE BANS may be implemented in extremely dry conditions. Listen for ban information on your local radio station or check the County website at www.PonokaCounty.com. Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer

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Ponoka County is responsible for the administration of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act within the County. During the Fire Season, any person lighting a fire for any purpose, other than for burning household garbage or campfires, must have a valid fire permit. You may be liable for fire suppression costs or penalties as provided by law for any damage that may occur while burning without a permit. Most fire calls and associated costs can be easily avoided if precautions and extra care are taken. For example:

The 30-day washout period for Alberta pharmacists announced by Health Minister Fred Horne is a Band-Aid solution that doesn’t address the real concerns over the long-term viability of small pharmacies, the Wildrose Official Opposition retorted. Health critic Heather Forsyth said while the washout period will provide some short-term relief for pharmacists, it still doesn’t provide long-term stability for pharmacists to continue to serve their patients. “The government needs to get back to the table and reach an agreement with pharmacists that puts patients first,” Forsyth said. “While this announcement is a necessary step, there’s still a long way to go before the future of pharmacy care in Alberta is put on solid footing.” The washout period will allow extra time to clean out that inventory without taking a big loss. Pharmacists can distribute those drugs to patients until May 31 and get reimbursed by the province at the higher rate, Horne said. Wildrose seniors critic Kerry Towle said the washout period should be longer. “Thirty days isn’t enough for pharmacists to adjust to the new prices,” Towle said. “Once again, this government is rushing headlong into making major decisions that impact Albertans without properly consulting beforehand.”

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Students in Nunavut learn about world wars By Amelia Naismith Second World War veterans are using their stories to expose a group of northern Canadian students to a history they’re working hard to connect with. Here in Alberta the great wars are parts of history students start leaning about in elementary school. Many have personal ties to family members who fought and died or brought their heroism back home. However, for the students of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, there’s a foreign sense and disconnect surrounding the wars. Fourteen students from Cambridge Bay are travelling on their school’s Kiilinik High School Battlefield Tour to experience the history of the wars though veterans’ stories, war museums and travelling through cemeteries and other war memorials in Europe. “We have no veterans in the Arctic,” said Patti Bligh, one of the teaching staff on the trip. She says in the 20th century, during times of the war the rest of Canada was aware of the reality. Nunavut however was so isolated the people there continued to live traditionally without knowing how the world was suffering.

“I don’t think they knew anything about the war until 10 years later,” said she added. Culturally, the idea of war on that grand scale is foreign to many of the students and the people of the Arctic, and teaching them about it can sometimes pose challenges, said Bligh. “Meeting the veterans makes the war real for these students.” The students spent a couple of hours on March 28 talking with Second World War veterans Hugh Greene and Jack Hyland at St. Mary’s Church. Both Rachel Chenier and Nathan Gray were in awe of the men’s dedication to their country, which was present at an age not much older than the students. “I think it’s crazy, if there was war I couldn’t go,” said Chenier. Gray added he couldn’t believe the veterans had dropped their whole lives in an instant to enlist. Chenier, Gray and 12 of their schoolmates are travelling throughout Europe on their quest to experience the history of the wars, and both students know they’re in for a completely different world to have they’re used to. Continued on page 15

Veteran Jack Hyland shows Nunavut students a photo of his 19-year-old self in uniform. Photo by Amelia Naismith

Ponoka County 2% Liquid Strychnine Concentrate (LSC) Available for Richardson’s Ground Squirrel (RGS) (AKA - Gopher) control.

ONE DAY ONLY - FINAL PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION Friday, April 12, 2013 Applicants must pre-book their order by 12:00 Noon, Friday, April 5, 2013. On Friday, April 12th, 2013 at 9:00 am applicants must attend a short training session and sign a user agreement before receiving the product. No product can be used or stored past April 11, 2015. There is a minimum purchase of 6 bottles at a cost of $7.50/bottle non-refundable. You must be a bonafide farmer ($10,000.00/year farm income) and have a farm fuel number with treatment area zoned AG. This product is only available to Ponoka County producers for use on lands within the County. This product is available ONLY for severe infestations of RGS. Definition of a “severe infestation”: 1 hole per 4 strides walking in 100 m or 20% crop damage in 100 m strip of cropland. Contact Agriculture Services for Pre Booking at 403-783-3336. If you do not have a severe infestation or do not fit the definition of an agricultural producer check with your local farm supply store to see what alternative products are available to you. Payment must be made prior to receiving the product (Cash, Cheque, Interac. No exceptions or invoicing). Distribution will be done at the County office in Ponoka on Friday, April 12th, 2013 at 9:00 am. County Address: 4205 Highway 2A Ponoka. Shayne Steffen Manager of Agriculture Services

April 30, 2013 Deadline Reminder Apply or make changes to Annual Crop Insurance Coverage Option to elect Straight Hail Insurance.

Pay your AgriStability Fee for 2013 (without penalty) 13035KA0 New participants must enroll prior to April 30.

New for 2013 - Changes to AgriStability due to the new Growing Forward 2 Agreement.

Protect your investment and be ready this growing season.

For more information contact your local AFSC Disitrict Ofﬁce, call 1-877-899-AFSC (2372) or visit www.AFSC.ca. Growing Forward 2 is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

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Students to spend time in Europe learning Continued from page 14 “I’ve grown up in the Arctic and I’m used to small . . . Everything is so old over there, the oldest we’ve got is from the ’60s,” said Chenier. Gray is hoping to find personal stories about his great uncle, who also served in the Second World War. The students will spend four nights in London where they will visit several war museums and explore the tunnels of Dover Castle. They’ll also visit the Vimy Ridge Memorial, Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp. It is the first time the tour will take its students into Germany. Bligh wants to show the students the contrast between the Allied and Axis points of view. “You can’t have war without two sides. While the veterans didn’t delve into anything too dark they did share quirky and simple outlooks into life as a Canadian serving overseas. One of Greene’s tasks was to decommission any aircraft he came across by blowing up the engines. “Most of them were spotted in areas throughout the country. They were in among the trees, hidden in the trees.” Hyland told the students that so many young men signed up out of patriotism, because they knew it was their duty. However, some had other reasons. Some joined for hot meals, free clothes and shoes and the $1.30 per day pay. If the men managed their money right they could save $3, which is how much 1,000 cigarettes cost. The stories that affected Chenier and Gray the most both came from Hyland. “Just the fact that the men in tanks had to fix their own tanks when they got hit. That will stay with me the longest,” said Gray. He feels the ability was a testament to the men’s skill and passion for what they were doing. Chenier was drawn in by Hyland’s story about buzz bombs and how he would just lay in bed at night listening to them. “I would be so terrified.”

Rachel Chenier, a Grade 12 student from Cambridge Bay, films Second World War veteran High Greene. Photo by Amelia Naismith

“You can’t have war without two sides.” Teacher Patti Bligh

Students from Cambridge Bay Nunavut listen to intimate stories about the war from the Second World War from veteran Jack Hyland. Photo by Amelia Naismith

Wednesday, April 10,1:30 p.m. Sharp “Cattle Capital of Canada”

VOLD, JONES & VOLD

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Ponoka, AB

Please join us before the sale, at the north side of VJV (next to the hay) for Complimentary Angus Beef on a Bun and view our sale offerings consisting of:

18 ~ Registered Black Angus Yearling Bulls 20 ~ Registered Red Angus Yearling Bulls 6 ~ Purebred Black Angus Two Year Old Bulls

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WORKING WELL WORKSH WORKSHOP An informative water well management workshop will help residents protect their water wells. If you’d like to ﬁnd out if your groundwater is at risk and learn what you can do to protect your well, attend a free water well management workshop hosted by Ponoka County and presented by the Working Well Program, with technical expertise provided by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Alberta Environment and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada:

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Ponoka County Oﬃce, 4205 Hwy 2A, Ponoka To Register Phone: 403-783-3336 or Email: bevbragg@ponokacounty.com

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33RD ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE Friday, April 12, 2013 • Rimbey, Alberta • Time: 9:00 a.m. Including Complete Farm Dispersals for Don Jordan, Belt Farms, The Estate of Jack Hansen & The Estate of Don Bowness Miscellaneous: 9:00 am • Machinery: 9:30 am • Lumber: 10:00 am Real Estate: 12:00 Noon • Cars, Trucks & RVs: 1:00 pm

TRACTORS

4 - 2012 Case IH Magnum 210 FWA Tractors from 900 to 1500 Hrs with 4000 Hr/4 Year Warranty c/w 600/60R28 High Speed Radial R1W Front Tires, 710/70R38 High Speed Radial R1W Rear Tires, 50 KM CVT Transmission, Front Axle Suspension, Cab Suspension, AFS Ready, Joystick for FEL, 4 SCV’s, Power Behind, 3 pth, Luxury Cab, Leather Seat & Buddy Seat. Financing is Available OAC

Location: Just East of Rimbey, off of Hwy 20

Lunch will be available

Case 2390 2wd Tractor Case 2294 2wd Tractor c/w CAH & Ezee-On 100 FEL Case 1070 2wd Tractor c/w 23.1x34 Tires & 6,000 Hrs IHC 4386 4wd Tractor c/w Duals IHC 1066 2wd Tractor c/w Leon FEL IHC 1066 2wd Tractor c/w Cab Fire Damage IHC 766 2wd Tractor c/w IHC FEL, Bale Spear, Bucket, Hyd, Dual 540/1000 PTO & Tire Chains IHC 486 2wd Tractor

CCIL 200 25’ Vibrashank Cult c/w Mtd. Harrows Morris 240 24’ Cult IHC 16’ Wing Type Field Cult New Westward 8’ 3 pth Cult JD 220 21’ Single Fold Disc Kello 210 HD Offset Disc Morris Wrangler II 60’ Harrow Packer Bar Renn 60’ Diamond Harrows c/w Draw Bar Brandt 60’ Rotary Harrows Farmking 50’ Diamond Harrows 40’ Chain Pasture Harrows c/w Transport Tram 13’ Pasture Harrows 10’ Chain Harrows Case 4 Bottom Plow 2 Bottom 24” Breaking Plow Brandt 60’ T/A Field Sprayer c/w Wind Shields 40 Gal Tow Behind Sprayer c/w New 12’ Wings w/ Wand 55 Gal 3 pth Sprayer c/w Shedded 2 - Spray Air Sprayers Haul All 16’ 2 Compartment Drill Fill Westﬁeld 16’ 2 Compartment Drill Fill Drill Fill Auger

Case 580 Rough Terrain Diesel Forklift c/w 5900 Hrs & Ex-Calgary Public School Board Fiat Allis 14 Crawler Dozer Cat D4H Crawler c/w 6 Way Dozer, Glass Heated Cab & 9,600 Hrs

2006 Kubota M8200DTNBC (Narrow) FWA Orchard Tractor c/w 82 Hp, 3 pth, CAH & Only 442 Hrs Kubota B7510 FWA Tractor c/w Only 494 Hrs, Mower & Rototiller

JD 4320 2wd Tractor c/w Diesel, Cab, 540/1000 PTO, JD 148 FEL, Grapple Fork, Bucket, Manual, Shedded, 2011 Work Order & New Batteries JD 4230 2wd Tractor c/w 3 pth JD 4020 2wd Tractor c/w JD 46A FEL & Cab JD 4020 2wd Tractor c/w FEL JD 1010 2wd Industrial Tractor c/w FEL & Backhoe

Steiger Cougar KR1280 4wd Tractor c/w Duals, 4 Hyd & PTO NH TV140 Bi-Di Tractor c/w FEL, Grapple, PTO at Both Ends & 3 pth Ford 9N 2wd Tractor c/w 3 pth Ford 8N 2wd Tractor c/w 3 pth MF 2675 2wd Tractor c/w Ezee-On 101 FEL, Grapple & PS MF 1155 2wd Tractor c/w Ezee-On 100 FEL, Bucket & Grapple MF 255 2wd Tractor c/w 3 pth Mower & Right Wing Flail Mower White 6105 FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, Ezee-On FEL, Joystick, Grapple & Transmission Issues David Brown 1212 2wd Tractor c/w 3 pth, Cab, PTO, Kelly Bale Spear, Bucket, Manual & Shedded 1952 Farmall Super A 2wd Tractor c/w Repainted & Fully Restored

SEEDING & TILLAGE

Case IH 7140 Magnum FWA Tractor c/w Factory Duals, 3 Hyd & Showing Only 2400 Hrs Case 4890 4wd Tractor c/w Duals Case 4690 4wd Tractor c/w 5900 Hrs, 20.8x34 Factory Duals & 4 Hyd Outlets Case 4490 4wd Tractor c/w Dozer

Case SR130 Skid Steer c/w 66” Smooth Bucket, Cab,

Heat, Radio & Engine Warranty Until May 10, 2013 NH L779 Skid Steer c/w Gas, Smooth Bucket & Forks Bobcat 453 Skid Steer c/w 1435 Hrs & 36” Bucket Bobcat 811 Backhoe Attachment Bobcat 7’ Sweeper New Baumalight RC556 Auger Driver c/w 12” Auger & Blank Plate New Baumalight RC552 Auger Drive c/w 9” Auger & Blank Plate

Location: Just East of Rimbey, off of Hwy 20 JD 935 MoCo c/w 11’ 6”, Impeller & 1000 RPM NH 479 Haybine 2010 Claus 470T Rotary Rake Sitrex 8 Wheel V Rake c/w 3 pth JD 5 Wheel Rake JF FCT 1010 PT Forage Harvester IHC 781 Forage Harvester Ty-Crop 780 Bu Hi-Dump c/w Flotation Tires, Lift Kit that can be Removed, Currently Set up for a Sp Forage Harvester Laurier Self Loading 12 Bale Wagon Hesston #30 Stack Mover Like New Horst 12 Ton 20’ Flat Rack Hay Wagon Like New Horst 10 Ton 18’ Flat Rack Hay Wagon NH 1002 Bale Wagon

HARVEST EQUIPMENT

Grain Master 15’ Truck Box 3 - New Turco TC180 6’ 3 pth Rototiller c/w 540 PTO & Fits 35 to 55 Hp Tractor 2 - New Turco 26 Ton Log Splitters c/w JF200 6.5 HP Engines Frontier GM1060E 60” Grooming Mower Farmking 620 6’ 3 pth Rotary Mower Ideal Trail Type Sickle Mower General 660 Dig-R-Hole Trail Type Post Hole Auger Whammer Trail Type Post Pounder Trail Type Post Pounder JD 148 FEL 7’ Bucket for Quick Attach FEL c/w Grapple Farmking 3 pth Blade Shopbuilt 8’ HD Box Scraper T/A Fertilizer Spreader Flaman 5 Hp In-Line Grain Bin Dryer Fan 2 Wheel Shopbuilt Wagon c/w Hyd SnowCo Grain Cleaner

CATTLE HANDLING & FEEDING EQUIPMENT

JD 567 Rd Baler c/w Net Wrap & Kicker JD 567 Rd Baler c/w Mesh Wrap

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Case IH MX120 FWA Tractor c/w Case L300 FEL, Grapple, 3 pth & Showing 6300 Hrs

Friday, April 12, 2013 • Rimbey, Alberta • Time: 9:00 a.m. Including Complete Farm Dispersals for Don Jordan, Belt Farms, The Estate of Jack Hansen & The Estate of Don Bowness Miscellaneous: 9:00 am • Machinery: 9:30 am • Lumber: 10:00 am Real Estate: 12:00 Noon • Cars, Trucks & RVs: 1:00 pm

JD 9870 STS Sp Combine c/w Swath Master P/U, Premier Cab, Deluxe Header Controls, Header Height Sensing, Heated Mirrors, Xenon Lights, Small Wire Concave, Hi-Capacity Unloading Auger, Fine Cut Wide Spread Chopper & ONLY 822 Engine Hrs & 561 Threasher Hrs

JLB 40’ 4x4 Scissor Lift c/w Rebuilt Motor Certiﬁable 4’x4’ Man Basket

Case IH 3710 44’ Air Drills c/w Case 2300 TBH Cart Concorde 3400 40’ Air Drill c/w Double Shoot & 12” Spacing Great Plains 36’ Air Drill Bourgault 30’ Airseeder c/w Tank & Single Chute IHC 6200 24’ Seed Drills c/w Grass & Fert, Factory Transport 2 - IHC 620 14’ Press Drills c/w Duplex Hitch & Back On Mover Ezee-On 36’ Vibrachisel Cult c/w Floating Hitch, 3 Bar Mtd Harrows & Used Very Little Morris 36’ Cult c/w Harrows IHC 36’ Vibrashank Cult Frigstad 35’ HD Cult c/w Mtd. Harrows, Frigstad AFI Air Seeder & Blower w/ Diesel Engine Frigstad B3 31’ HD Cult c/w Field Ready

JD 566 Rd Baler c/w Net Wrap & Kicker JD 566 Rd Baler c/w Mesh Wrap JD 566 Rd Baler c/w Twine JD 460 Rd Baler c/w Always Shedded, Auto Tie & Well Maintained NH BR7090 Rd Baler c/w Twine NH BR780 Rd Baler NH 688 Rd Baler c/w Bale Command NH 855 Rd Baler c/w 540 PTO MF Hesston 2856A Rd Baler Hesston 560 Rd Baler Case IH 8465 Rd Baler Case IH 8460A Rd Baler 2 - Case IH 3650 Rd Baler McKee Rd Baler NH 316 Sq Baler c/w Good Condition & 1/4 Turn Chute MF 128 Sq Baler c/w Good Condition & 1/4 Turn Chute JD 336 Sq Baler NH 411 9’ Discbine NH 411 Discbine c/w 1000 PTO

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33RD ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT SALE

HAYING & SILAGE EQUIPMENT

1992 Case 721 Wheel Loader c/w 6T-830 Engine, Good Shape & Large 5 Yard Bucket IHC 520B Dresser Wheel Loader c/w Nuess DT358 Engine Ditch Witch 6510 Ditcher c/w Cab & Attachment

JD 8570 4wd Tractor c/w 8902 Hrs, Brand New Engine Rebuilt 300 Hrs Ago, 20.8x38 Duals & 3 Scv’s

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

JD 9770 STS Sp Combine c/w Premier Cab, Deluxe Header Controls & Header Height Sensing, HiCapacity Unloading Auger, JD 615 Header, Fine Cut Wide Spread Chopper, Xenon Lights, Power Cast Tail Board, Only 1251 Engine Hrs & 676 Threasher Hrs JD 7700 Sp Combine Case IH 1680 Sp Combine c/w 1015 P/U, Straw Spreaders, Internal Chopper & Showing 3700 Engine Hrs 2 - IHC 1480 Sp Combine 2 - IHC 1482 PTO Combines Gleaner N7 Sp Combine c/w Howard Concaves, Air Foil Sieve, P/U & 27’ Straight Cut Header Case IH 8830 Sp Swather c/w 18’ P/U Reel & Showing Only 1590 Hrs Hesston 6450 Sp Swather Vers 4700 Sp Swather 2 - Vers 400 Sp Swathers CCIL 550 Sp Swather c/w 21’ P/U & Batt Reel Sakundiak HD8-1600 PTO Grain Auger Buhler 13”x70’ PTO Swing Auger Farmking 10”x50’ Swing Auger Blanchard 7”x50’ Grain Auger c/w Kohler Engine Farmking Grain Auger Mayrath Grain Auger Brandt 4500 Grain Vac c/w 1000 RPM & Hoses Brandt 4000 Grain Vac Conveyair MI Grain Vac Westeel 14’ New Hopper Bottom

Kuhn Knight 5060 Vertical Mixer Mill c/w Good Shape, Scale & 600 Cu Ft Henke Kwik Cutter 2309 S/A Silage Wagon Haybuster 256 Plus II Bale Processor Haybuster 252 3pth Bale Shredder Jiffy Bale Processor NH 359 Mixer Mill Automatic A1200 Roller Mill c/w Transport Hi-Hog Maternity Pen Hi-Qual Maternity Pen Cattle Squeeze Large Assortment of Stand Up Panels

TRUCKS 1997 Western Star T/A Truck c/w 42” Sleeper, 5th Wheel, 475 Cat, 18 Spd Trans, 46 Rear Ends, Rebuilt Trans, Aluminum Headache Rack, New Water Pump, New Starter, New Turbo, Reconditioned Head & New Head Gasket, New Shocks & New Alternator All in the Last 1.5 Years

1987 Western Star 6x4 Truck c/w SWS 18’ Box & Hoist, Roll Tarp, New Pistons, Rings, Injectors, Bearings, Turbo, Fuel Pump & Refurbished Head, Brand New Tires & Rims, Brakes & Air System, New PTO. Solid Truck w/ Less than 100 Hrs Since Rebuilt. Current Certiﬁcation & Fresh Insurance Inspection.

OTHER EQUIPMENT 2008 JBS 20’ Vertical Manure Spread Box c/w Vertical Attach., Complete Setup, Hose, Pump, PTO Tank, Filter & Filter Housing, Plates

1998 IHC 2000 S/A Feed Truck c/w Harsh 575 Box, DT466E Engine & Allison 4 Spd Auto

1994 IHC 2000 T/A Feed Truck c/w Morlang Box, DT466 Engine, Allison 5 Spd Auto, Rebuilt Rear Gear Box & New Spare Clutch 1981 IHC F1954 T/A Feed Truck c/w Large Capacity Harsh 720H Box, DT466 Engine & Allison 5 Spd Auto 1980 Ford S/A Grain Truck c/w V8, Gas, 5&2 Spd, 16’ Steel Box & Hoist 1980 IHC S/A Grain Truck c/w Gas Engine, 5&2 Spd, 16’ Steel Box & Hoist 1979 IHC Transtar 4200 T/A Grain Truck c/w Rear End Problems, 350 Detroit, 13 Spd, 18’ Good Steel Grain Box & Tarp IHC 1900 T/A Grain Truck c/w 18’ Steel Box & Hoist, 466 Diesel & Auto 1979 GMC S/A Grain Truck c/w 16’ Steel Box & Hoist, V8 Gas & 5 Spd GMC 6000 S/A Grain Truck c/w 16’ Steel Box & Gas 1981 IHC T/A Truck c/w V8, Gas, 5&4 Trans, 14’ Alum Grain/Silage/Gravel Box 1991 GMC Topkick Gravel Truck c/w Gas, New Box & Hoist, 5&2 Spd Trans 1988 IHC F9300 SBA T/A Gravel Truck c/w 444 Cummins, 15 Spd Stnd, Parts Truck & Scissor Hoist 1986 Ford 9000 T/A Gravel Truck c/w Detroit Diesel, Stnd, Box & Hoist in Good Shape 1976 IHC Loadstar S/A Gravel Truck c/w Excellent Condition, 5&2 Spd, V8 Gas 2000 IHC 4700 S/A Low Proﬁle Truck w/ DT530 Rebuilt Engine, 5th Wheel & Fresh Safety 1990 IHC 9400 T/A Truck c/w 425 Cat, Wet Kit, 13 Spd & 4,000 Lbs Axles 1987 IHC 1900 Powerline Truck c/w Digger, Auto & DT466 Engine 1982 IHC S/A Deck Truck c/w Hoist IHC Transtar 4200 T/A Deck Truck 1989 Ford L800 Bucket Truck c/w 70’, Outrigger, Diesel & Auto 1978 Ford 9000 Louisville T/A Cab & Chassis c/w 671 Detroit Diesel & 13 Spd 1991 GMC Top Kick c/w Deck, Hyd Winch, Live Roll & Diesel

TRAILERS 1999 Doepker 48’ Tridem Log Trailer c/w New Safety, 10 Log Bunks, 2 Chain Hangers, Tool Box, 11/24.5 Tires, All New Brakes, Seals, S Cams & Bushing 6 Months Ago 1993 Doepker Super B Grain Trailer c/w Tarps 2006 Rainbow 24’ T/A 5th Wheel Gooseneck Flat Deck Trailer c/w Beaver Tails & Shedded 2006 Canada Custom 24’ Tri-Axle Flat Deck Gooseneck Trailer 1999 Skyreach Industries 20’ T/A Car Hauler Trailer c/w Beaver Tails & Ramps, 7,000 Lbs Axles & 235/85R16 Tires UXT 24’ T/A Enclosed Trailer Prairie 7’x20’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer c/w Rubber Floor Mats

New 2012 Cherokee 24’ T/A Aluminum Stock Trailer Like New Feather Lite 7’x20’ Stock Trailer c/w 235/85R16 Tries, 7,000 Lbs Axles, Torsion Bar & Only Hauled 1 Load of Cattle WW 24’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer S&S 20’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer Lift Off 18’ T/A Gooseneck Stock Trailer 1998 Goertzen 16’ T/A Stock Trailer c/w 6,000 Lbs Axles Charmac T/A Trailer c/w 9990 GVW, 15” Rubber,

Torsion Bar & 3,500 Lbs Axles

MISCELLANEOUS 20 - Brand NEW 26” Knotched Disc Blades c/w 2” Hole, New Random Lengths of Structural Steel, Metal Rooﬁng & Assorted Building Materials , Portable Loading Chute c/w Wheels, Metal Calf Shed, Plastic Nurse Tank & Plastic Water Trough, New Bumper for IHC Truck, Hyd. End Table, 8’x10’ Meat Cooler, Quantity of New 18.4x34 Tractor Tires , Set of Duals, 4 - 23.1x30 Tractor Tires, 11.25x24 Imp Tire, 3 - Rolls of 6”x30’ Rubber Hose, 2 - 18.4x34 Tires, 1000 Gal Milk Tank, 2 - 300 Gal Fuel Tanks & Stands, A Quantity of Sucker Rod, 2 7/8” & 2 3/8” Pipe, 35 Jts of 3 1/2” Pipe & Many Many More Items too Numerous to Mention

GENERATORS, WELDERS, PRESSURE WASHERS & PUMPS 2006 Wacker G50 John Deer Whisperwatt Diesel Gen Set c/w Fully Self Contained, Control Panel, Sound Enclosure, Skid Mtd & Fuel Tank 2 - New Powertek 950DC Generator c/w 950 Watt, Gas, 120V/12V DC, 2 - New Powertek 3000CL Generator c/w 3.0 KW, Gas, 120/240/12V CD, 2 - New Powertek 6500CL Generator c/w 6.5 KW, Gas, 120/240/12V DC, 13.0 Hp, 2 - New Powertek EDG600S 6.0 KW Diesel Generators c/w 120/240, 2 - New Powertek 9000H 9 KW Gas Generators c/w 16 Hp & Electric Start, All Power 9000 Watt Generator, Several All Generators, 2 - New Power LT390Q1 13 Hp Gas Engines, 2 - New Powertek LTP80C 3” 6.5 Hp Water Pump, 3 - New 3” Gas Water Pumps c/w 6.5 Hp Engine, 2 - New 2” Gas Water Pumps c/w 5.5 Hp Engine, 2 - New Rosco LPW3600 Pressure Washer c/w 3600 PSI & 13 Hp, Hotsy Pressure Washer c/w New Pump

TOOLS 2 - New Loncin MS10 Plate Compactor c/w 6.5 Hp & Wheel Kit, 2 - New Loncin MS20 Plate Compactor c/w 6.5 HO & Wheel Kit, 2 - New Pro-Series Mechanics Tool Chest/Cabinet Set (1 Black & 1 Red), 4 - New Kende MAG105G 120V Wirefeed Welder & 4 - New Kende DC265ES Battery Charger/Starters c/w 265 Amp, 2 - New 10’ HD Metal Work Benches c/w 20 Drawers & Metal Handles, 1 - New 22 Drawer HD Tool Cabinet, Complete Shop/Yard Dispersal, Escab 280 Cycle Welder c/w Mig/Tig/Stick & Aluminum, 2 - JD Chain Saws, 2007 Tram 10’ Rotostick, 2 Horse Saddles, Bridles, Blankets, 600 Gal Water Tank 2 - 100 Gal Water Tanks, 50 Gal Slip Tank & Pump, UFA Dandy Lion Remover, 2 - 10’x10’ Oilﬁeld Containments, Pipe Fittings, Cold Cutter & Pipe Threader, Hilti Gun, Cement Power Trowel, Husqvarna Gas Powered Cement Saw, Industrial Hammer Drill, Industrial Power Sander, Electric Cement Chisel, 90 Degree Angle Drill, General Gas Powered Manual Auger, Tool Chest & Cabinet, Large Quantity of Scaffolding & Racks, Miller Econotig Mig/Tig Welder c/w Gas Cyl, Wobble Lights, Portable Propane Heaters, 2” & 3” Trash Pumps & Hoses, Dry Wall Lift, Plate Compactors, Jumping Jack Tampers, 30 Ton Press, Floor Nailer, Milwaukee Drill Press, Ridgid 300 Pipe Threader, Power Sewer Snake, Portable Halogen Work Light, Quantity of Hammer Union Air Compressor Hose, Hilti Masonry Drill c/w Several Sizes of Bits, Steel Welding Table, Welder, Acetylene Cart, Welding Supplies & Gallagher Fencer

CARS & TRUCKS Selling at 1:00 p.m. 2011 Ford F350 Super Duty 4x4 Truck c/w 8’ Mechanics Box, Gas, Auto, ATC & Only 60,000 Kms 2008 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat Truck c/w Fully Loaded,

Lunch will be available New Tires & Windshield, Recent Maintenance including Brakes & Front End 2006 Ford F350 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4 Dually Truck c/w Diesel, Fully Loaded & Auto 2002 Ford Windstar LX 7 Passenger Van c/w Shedded, Well Maintained, Great Fuel Economy, Power Locks & Doors, Command Start 1999 Ford Escort 4dr Car c/w Auto 1996 Ford Windstar Van 1994 Ford F350 Crew Cab 2wd Truck c/w 5.4 Ltr, Gas & Auto Ford F350 4x4 Crew Cab Truck c/w Flat Deck, V10 & Auto Ford Ambulance 2003 Dodge 1 Ton Dually 4x4 Truck c/w Deck, Tool Box, 5th Wheel, 6 Spd & 276,000 Kms 2002 Dodge 3500 Reg Cab 4x4 Dually Truck c/w Deck, Diesel, Auto, ATC & 159,000 Kms 1998 Dodge Ram 1/2 Ton Reg Cab Truck 1990 Dodge 1 Ton 4x4 Truck c/w Propane, Winch, 20 Ton Steel Deck, Gen Poles, 5th Wheel, 2 Saddle Tanks & Only 53,000 Kms 1993 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 SUV - Not Running 1999 Chev 1500 Ext Cab Cheyenne 4x4 Truck c/w Classic Style, Short Box & Loaded 1995 GMC Sonoma 2wd Reg Cab Truck c/w 2.2 Ltr, 230,000 Kms & 5 Spd 1992 GMC Sonoma 4x4 Truck c/w 4.3 Ltr V6, Auto, Leather & Posi 2000 Pontiac Sunﬁre 2dr Car c/w 5 Spd 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor AWD SUV c/w V6 & Auto

LAWN, GARDEN & RV EQUIPMENT Selling at 1:00 p.m. 1995 Golden Falcon 29’ T/A 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer c/w Slide Out, AC, Sleeps 4, Full Bathroom, Lots of Storage & Very Clean Unit Sierra 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer c/w Slide Out & Awning 1984 Winnebago Phaser Motor Home c/w Turbo Diesel & Auto Diplomat Motorhome 2007 Honda 420 4x4 Quad c/w Electric Shift 2007 Yamaha Raptor 2wd Quad 1985 Suzuki 250 4x4 Quad c/w Recent Motor Overhaul Yamaha Moto 4 250 2wd Quad 2 - Toro 72” Ground Master Lawn Mowers c/w Gas

REAL ESTATE Selling at 12:00 Noon

Unreserved Real Estate Auction for Westlake Estates Friday, April 12, 2013 • Rimbey, Alberta Selling In Conjunction with the 32nd Annual Spring Machinery Consignment Sale Sale Conducted in Rimbey, Alberta Land Located at Gull Lake, Alberta Selling 2 out of 6 Lots in Westlake Estates. Situated on the majestic Alberta prairie, Westlake Estates overlooks stunning Gull Lake. Only a ﬁve minute walk to either the lake or Gull Lake Golf Course, this lake access community beautifully planned Country Estate properties. Less than two hours from Calgary and Edmonton,

Motors Swifter 52” Zero Turn Lawn Mower Blue Bird Lawn Comb w/ B&S 8 Hp Motor Blue Bird Lawn Aerator

LUMBER Selling at 10:00 a.m. 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12 8’ to 20’ Lengths of Spruce & Fir, All grades Including Construction. Approx. 250,000 FBM

BUILDINGS New Fiberglass 1500 Gal 2 Compartment Septic Tank c/w Medium Duty, Will Withstand 2 Meters of Earth Cover, CSA Approved, 1000 Gal Primary Compartment & 500 Gal Secondary Compartment 2 - New 30’x65’x15’ High Ceiling Double Doored Storage Building c/w Commercial Fabric, Waterproof, Fire Resistant & Doors on Two Ends 2 - New 20’x30’x12’ Commercial Storage Canopies

c/w Commercial Fabric & Roll Up Door 2 - New 16’x22’ Marquee Even Tents c/w 320 Sq Ft, 1 Zipper Door, 7 Windows, HD Frame & Fabrics 2 - New 20’x40’ 4 Sided Commercial Party Tents c/w Doors, Windows & 4 Side Walls 3 - New 18’x80” Bi-Parting Ornamental Driveway Gates 1976 Norfab Parkland Manor 14’x70’ Mobile Home to Be Removed c/w 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Bay Window, Hitch & Currently Sitting on Blocks. Located 10 Miles West of Rimbey on Hwy #53, North Side of the Road. Must be Removed within 60 Days All Items Must Be in The Sales Yard by Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.!!!!!!! 3 Rings Will Sell Simultaneously Machinery Terms & Conditions: Cash and cheque. GST will apply on some items. All items must be paid for on sale day.

your weekend can begin before most have arrived at their recreational property. Westlake Estates boast more than 5 acres of sustainable parkland complete with a central gathering place and easy access to Gull Lake. Westlake Estates will donate 5% of the total gross proceeds of the Auction Sale to the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre. Special Condition: A Restrictive Covenant shall be placed on the property requiring a refundable architectural control deposit of $15,000.00 which will be refunded providing the purchaser completes construction of a dwelling within 2 years.

Real Estate Transaction is being Handled by Morrison Realty (403) 783-0556 Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before May 13, 2013. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by May 13, 2013 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.

Sale Conducted by:

ALLEN B. OLSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD.

RIMBEY, ALBERTA License No. 165690

(403) 843-2747 Sale Site E-mail: abolson@telusplanet.net Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

RIMBEY, ALBERTA License No. 165690

(403) 843-2747 Sale Site E-mail: abolson@telusplanet.net Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Check us out online at www.ponokanews.com VJV MARKET REPORT MARKET REPORT MARCH 27, 2013

On Wednesday, March 27, 2013- 2417 head of cattle went through our rings & 89 head on the Canadian Satellite Sale - TOTAL- 2506

SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder bulls

74.00-87.00 65.00-73.00 50.00-74.00 70.00-90.00 70.00-103.00 80.00-100.00

Good Bred Cows 900.00-1250.00 Older Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers: 1100.00-1300.00 Cow/calf pairs (younger) 900.00-1250.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) none

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: Replacement hfrs Dairy Steers MILK COWS Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.

109.00-115.00 112.00-116.00 120.00-126.00 124.00-137.00 132.00-148.00 146.00-157.00 147.00-162.00 150.00-170.00

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

96.00-104.00 107.00-112.00 111.00-122.00 114.00-125.00 121.00-133.00 134.00-145.00 135.00-150.00 150.00-164.00

up to 145.00 84.00-96.00 NONE 180.00190.00-290.00 2.25- 8.50 NONE NONE

Rd Bales Rd Bales Rd Bales

51.00-69.00 NONE NONE

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 - 6TH ANNUAL TEXAS LONGHORN SALE EXPECTING 300-400 ROPING CALVES FOLLOWED BY AN ALL BREED HORSE SALE SELLING A FOUR WHEEL ANTIQUE HORSE DRAWN BUGGY & LIGHT DRIVING HARNESS

Are you re-evaluating things yet? Grains are significantly lower to start the month of April and the second quarter, following the USDA’s bearish stocks report on March 28. Corn stocks were more than 400 million bushels higher than expected, pushing the grain limit down minutes after the report. As such, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange expanded the limit move on corn from 40 cents to 60 cents henceforth. With the bearish stocks report, the grain complex is at or close to their pre-drought levels. While weather

is likely to be the fomonths to get Brazil’s soycus for the next few bean crops to point. Add in weeks in the markets, the fact the corn harvest is this report undoubtedly about halfway done, the inforced many to re-evalfusion of new grain into the uate their price levels. port/logistical quagmire is Despite a stronger a new nightmare in itself. American dollar reNonetheless, in what some cently, at these lower are calling a rare move, the prices international defirst shipment of Argentine mand will likely pick corn arrived in the U.S. last NEED A Brennan Taylor up. Notably in China, week and may not be the last. increasing consump- FarmLead Breakfast Brief It’s also reported that close to tion and decreasing one million tonnes of CanadiCheck status of Government production and/or an corn has been shipped into quality of both corn and wheat are un- the U.S. this year, the large majority of it Grants/Assistance each worth balancing supply and demand. For from Ontario. However, lower U.S. do$5000 or more wheat, India would seem like a logical mestic prices may lead to ethanol plants CHECK BIG IRON’S SPECIAL DISCOUNT PACKAGE choice to import from but the quality is and other end-users staying in their own Worth more than: $5000 questionable and India refuses to drop yard to find supplies. PLUS FREE “KONTINUOS SHOK” CHLORINATOR their prices to where global marketplace Undoubtedly, there will be more is at. Wet conditions in northeastern supplies come fall as the USDA is pre10 YR. TIME PAYMENT PLAN O.A.C t NO DOWN PAYMENT China have affected the quality of the dicting near-record crops for both corn corn crop there, leading to suggestions and soybeans on 97.3 million acres and that China will have to import a record 77.1 million acres respectively. While amount of corn. While new corn suptotal wheat acres are expected to decline, plies are becoming available via South planted spring wheat land will increase. America, I wish anyone luck getting any However, colder spring temperatures are grain out of there in under two months. making some question how the AmeriView our 29 patented and patent pending inventions Specifically, Bunge CEO Alberto online at www.1800bigiron.com Weisser expects it to take over six more can winter wheat crop is looking as it comes out of dormancy. Positive rains though in many areas across the U.S. wheat belt have the wheat bears growling pretty loudly (i.e. larger crop = lower prices). With these colder spring temperatures though, planting intentions come into question, specifically, whether it’s possible to get in a soybean or canola crop. While most are hoping to get into the field in the next few weeks here in Western Canada, the lack of a snowmelt (and subsequent wet land) will definitely postpone things. This in mind, cold temperatures to are expected to finally ease by mid-April as the atmospheric roadblock that has kept the Monday April 1 to Saturday April 7, 2013 door open for cold air to drain from the Artic and into Canada and All regular priced items - buy 2 get 1 free! the U.S., is closing. Good to have your game (Mix and match Ladies, Men’s and Kids) plan ready once it’s gotime. Selected items 50% off Brennan Turner is New Spring and Summer inventory arriving daily! originally from Foam Lake, Sask., where his Twisted Label gifts given out to the first 200 customers! family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online grain marketplace. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farm5102 51 Avenue • 403-704-7412 lead.com) or phone (1-855-332-7653).

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Uncovering the story of a criminal who disappeared What Happened to Mickey? by Peter McSherry, c.2013, Dundurn $24.99 U.S. and Canada 350 pages, includes notes The water heater died this morning — just after you got into the shower. That was, of course, right after you spilled coffee on your lap. Then, Terri when you jumped up with Schlichenmeyer a scream on your lips, you The Bookworm upset the plate that held breakfast. Right onto the floor. Some days are like that: you wish you could just disappear where nobody would find you. And in the new book What Happened to Mickey? by Peter McSherry, you’ll read about one man who somehow did. Because of its brutality, the murder quickly made national headlines: small-time Toronto bookie Jimmy Windsor was relaxing after a busy day of collecting bets, when several men entered his house, beat Windsor, and killed him in front of his family. The public was terrified; it was 1939 and many considered this audacious crime as proof that gangsters had infiltrated Toronto. Forty-seven days later, police arrested local thief Donald “Mickey” MacDonald and his brother, Alex, for the murder. Mickey MacDonald (later, McDonald) was born in 1907 in Scotland and moved with his family to Canada in 1914. By all accounts, little Mickey was a good boy until about age 11, when he started committing small thefts. Those petty capers escalated until Mickey was well-known to fellow criminals and police alike. Usually drunk, he was constantly in and out of jail and had unapologetically lured his younger 4904 - 50th St. brothers into similar lives Ph. 403-783-3639 of crime. He was, therefore, a natural suspect, PLAYING especially since rumors placed him at the scene April of the murder. After the 5 - 11 trial, when Mickey was found guilty of Jimmy SCREEN #1 Windsor’s murder and sentenced to “hang by the neck until dead,” he screamed that he’d been framed. Just days before his 110 min scheduled death, Mickey won a new trial. AmazSaturday & ingly, he was deemed Sunday Matinee innocent then, and set 2:00 PM free. 8:00 PM Daily But freedom obviously wasn’t something Rated 14A Mickey appreciated. Though he’d gotten sober while in jail, he continued SCREEN #2 living an unsavory life, cumulating in a heist that became known as “Toronto’s Greatest Crime of World War II” and a 98 min daring escape from the Saturday & hard-time prison cell to Sunday Matinee which he was sent. 2:00 PM And then Donald “Mickey” McDonald 7:00 PM Daily “was never certainly seen Rated G again, anywhere, anytime, anyplace…” Tuesdays So what happened to & Matinees Canada’s infamous Public Enemy Number One? $ 00 all Author Peter Mcseats Sherry has theories, and

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in What Happened to Mickey? he explains them and shares rumors, posing the question of how long McDonald continued his crime spree after escaping and how long he survived. In learning about McDonald’s reckless life, I daresay few readers would be surprised to someday learn that he temporarily cheated death, just like he continually cheated justice. That cliff-hanging mystery becomes

the perfect ending to what truly feels like an old noir black and white gangster movie on paper — and since a good part of it occured relatively recently, I think this book has an audience that’s wider than it first seems. If, in fact, you’re a history buff, an old-time crime fan, or if you just love a good gangster story, grab What Happened to Mickey? and watch your time disappear…

Ponoka Drop-In Activities 5015 – 46 Avenue

Jam and dance will resume this Saturday at 1:00 P.M. $2.00 at the door. If you or your spouse are 55 yrs. or older, you are invited to join our centre. Membership fee is $10.00.

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ACTIVITIES: Monday Billiards 9:00 am Monday through Saturday @ .50 cents a game – honor system Monday Bridge 1:15 pm - J. Reynolds, A Fierlbeck Monday Whist, 1:30 pm - Hilda Fieldberg, Freida Sauter Tuesday, and Thursday Exercise Class 9:30 am - Come join our group –stretch it out! Tuesday Shuﬄeboard 7:00 pm - Jim Mass, Bill Vold Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday Cribbage 1:30 pm - Herb Vandersteen, Fred Broska Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 7:00 pm - Marinus and Annie Huysmanns Thursday Floor Curling 1:30 pm - Jim Peterson, John Good Thursday Weaving 1:00 pm Thursday Bridge 1:15 pm - A. Fierlbeck , J. Reynolds, M. Martin Friday “500” 1:00 pm – No game on Good Friday To rent our facility contact Dorothy@ 403-783-3027 or George @ 403-783-3514. Alcohol beverages can be served after you obtain a permit and accept all responsibilities. Hope you all had a nice Easter season. Have a good week!

This pre-marital course is nondenominational, oﬀered in 4 sequential sessions: Thursdays April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 7:30pm This program is no cost thanks to a generous grant from the Ponoka FCSS.

Contact Ponoka Adult Learning at 403-783-3285 for more information or to register

UPCOMING CLASSES

– APRIL – R&R Retirement Budgeting to plan for retirement Presented by Money Mentors April 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Ponoka Senior’s Drop In Centre 5015-46th Avenue, Ponoka AB This class is free thanks to a grant from the Ponoka FCSS.

The Ponoka & District ce erce mer omm Chamber of Com is in need of entertainment for the upcoming

TRADE FAIR April 19 & 20

Computer Basics For beginners

Thursday, April 18 from 1 pm - 3 pm $35 per person

Excel for Beginners Saturday April 27, 10 am - 2 pm Senior’s Drop In Centre $50 per person

Call Ponoka Adult Learning to register for any of these classes

403-783-3285

If you can: - sing - dance - play a musical instrument - or have any other type of talent please contact:

Judy Dick, Ponoka News 403-783-3311 or Les Jaster, Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce 403-783-3888

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Hooves and Horns at Bullarama By Treena Mielke

This year, the cabaret that follows the bull riding, will feature Kixsin, an AlberLots of exciting action is coming up ta country music award-winning band. in Rimbey when the Hooves & Horn BulVan Tienhoven said the bullarama is larama comes to town. a community event and groups from the Mark Van Tienhoven, who organizarea who are involved all benefit. es the event along with wife Sara, said He said this year a portion of the this year, the seventh annual Bullarama proceeds will go to the Rimbey Historipromises to be as entertaining and excit- cal Society and the Rimbey Elementary ing than ever. School playground. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will have 30 pro level riders and Funds will also go to the Rimbey 4-H 42 bulls,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They all ride once and club, which helps with the clean up; the the top six all ride again. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I de- fire department, who helps hose down cide my champion.â&#x20AC;? the arena; the ag society who rents out Bull poker is another great crowd their bleachers; and the Lions Club, who pleaser that will be back this year. have helped with serving in the bar in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone likes to see someone run past. Stock for the bullarama comes from over,â&#x20AC;? Van Tienhoven said with a laugh all over Alberta and bull riders are part of the Elite Pro Null Riders AssociaLISA SMITH tion and some come from Associate as far away as New Zeareal estate central alberta 403-704-0646 6000 - 48 Ave., Ponoka land and Australia. Van Tienhoven is QUALITY BUILT SHOW HOME grateful for the sponsorship of Rimbey Feeds and This home has it all! everyone else who helps â&#x20AC;˘ 2000+ sq ft 2 storey make the event a success â&#x20AC;˘ 4 bdrms & 4 baths every year. â&#x20AC;˘ Coffered ceiling, granite â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do so much and faced ďŹ replace, tile, central air, & much work really hard to make more this event happen in the â&#x20AC;˘ Under ďŹ&#x201A;oor heat in community. basement & garage The Hooves and â&#x20AC;˘ Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all here, just move Horns Bullarama will be in!! held April 6 at the Rimbey arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bullriding begins at 7 p.m.

The Hooves & Horn Bullarama will bring exciting action to Rimbey April 6 at the Rimbey Arena. File photo

FIRST CHOICE REALTY

403-783-8881

SANDRA LYON

(PONOKA) LTD.

#115, 4501-55 ST Box 4325 Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7

Broker/ Owner

FEATURE PROPERTIES CENTRAL PONOKA

NORTH PONOKA

SOUTH OF PONOKA

Cute & Cozy, this home is located on a corner lot in a Central location. There are 2 bdrms on the main floor. Many upgrades make this home ready to move into. Basement is currently set up as a 1 bdrm suite.

Bare lot located in the north end of Ponoka on a quiet residential street. Zoned R2 for duplex possibilities or Single family home. Easy access to schools, playgrounds, downtown area.

Newer mobile home on 1.93 acres only minutes south of Ponoka. 3bdrm & 2 baths. Yard is mostly fenced.

$204,000.00

$66,570.00

$250,000.00

525,000

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6000 - 48 Ave.

(Beside The Old Iron Horse Restaurant)

real estate central alberta MOVE IN READY

- 1120 sqft bungalow - 4 bdrms, 2 baths - Substantial iimprovements throughout - Landscaped yard & detached garage

403-783-5007 GREAT HOME AT GREAT PRICE

SOLD

$$229,900 Call Jane

THIS ACREAGE HAS EVERYTHING

- Picturesque River Valley View - 1784 sq ftÂ Executive Hillside Bungalow - Numerous Upscale Outbuildings - Commercial Potential - 81 Scenic acres - Fantastic Location w/ easy access to hwy 2

-Â 9.21 acres w/1.5 Storey Cabin - Well built & fully insulated - Functional kitchen & living area - Loft bedrooms - Additional bunkhouse & shed - Walking trails & ďŹ re pit area - Property offers many possibilities!

GET PACKING!!!

REDUCED

- Set-up for senior living - 1 bdrm, 1 bath - Deck & storage area - One heated parking stall - Quick possession

Assoc. Broker

HISTORICAL HOME IN TEES

- 1233 sqft, 5 bdrms & 3 baths - Quality built Bi-level - Large Oak Kitchen - Upgraded ďŹ&#x201A;ooring - Spacious family room w/ ďŹ replace - Amazing deck overlooks mature yard

- 1098 sq. ft. 2 Storey Home - 2 bdrms & 1 bath - Large fenced lot home - Perfect starter hom - Come & check out tthis little gem!

PENDIN JUST LISTED

$119,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Call Bob - 1452 sq ft Bungalow - 5 bdrm, 3 bath - Fully ďŹ nished with walk-out basement - Fenced yard with hot tub - Detached 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; garage

$349,900 Call Todd

A RARE FIND!

LISA SMITH

Assoc. Broker

Associate

- Older 1.5 Story Home

GREAT STARTER OR REVNUE HOME - 2 b/rm 1 bath G

NEW LISTIN

- Beautiful acreage; close to town on pavement - 1272 sq ft mobile w addition, deck & garage - Master bdrm w ensuite - 2.5 Picturesque acres - Excellent condition

- Treed 1 acre lot - Prime riverside location - R1 zoning in great area - Lot slopes to the west - Ideal for a walk-out

$179,000 Call Todd

PRESTIGIOUS

- Extensive upgrades - 4 New windows in kitchen and living room - Close to school and shopping

- located in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Village At Wolf Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - 1568 sqft premier bungalow w/ attached double garage - Phenomenal views and on the golf course - Superior craftsmanship inside and out

$499,900 - Call Jane

GREAT REVENUE OPPORTUNITY G

NEW LISTIN

- Small, Cozy Bungalow - 2 b/m, 1 Bath - New cement in partially, ďŹ nished basement - Newer furnace & sump pump

$115,000 Call Deb

$139,000 Call Deb

ONE OF A KIND ACREAGE

- 13.9 acres, 1897 sq. ft. bungalow - 3 bdrms & 2 baths - Upgrades incl. vinyl windows, wrap around deck & new shingles - 45x60 heated works workshop, 40x60 heated Quonset & m many other outbuildings b ildi

START BUILDING!

PENDIN

-Â Country living within a mile of Ponoka -Â 15 lots ranging from 1.05-1.15 acres - 4.62 acre lot also available (please call for information) -Â Some lots offering walkout potential

$129,900 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Call Lisa

$379,900 Call Lisa

ONE OF A KIND

1882 sq. ft. bungalow Open & bright ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan 3 bdrms & 3 baths Large windows, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, ďŹ replace, & large bdrms - Fully landscaped yard w/deck - This home is a Must See!

$529,000 ~ Call Bob

$279,900 Call Bob

HUGE LOT

DEB STEVENS

Associate

$795,000 Call Jane

$75,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Call Lisa

GREAT LOCATION

JANE WIERZBA

- 1136 sqft bi-level - 2 residences and large shop BIG, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL - 6 bdrms & 4 baths - 4 bdrms & 3 baths - Open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan and great $YHQXH 3RQRND - 8.6 acre parcel location - too many 1 RUWK (QG RI WKH 2OG ,URQ +RUVH 5HVWDXUDQW

extras to mention - Detached double garage - 360 degree views and only Â˝ - Plenty of space for the family!! mile from town - only 3 years old

$329,000 - Call Deb

$140,000 Call Lisa

CONDO DOWNTOWN

TODD REED

Associate

$309,900 Call Jane

Call Deb for details

RECREATIONAL PARADISE

BOB TILTGEN

CENTRAL LOCATION

- 11â &#x201E;2 storey home - Available immediately - 2 bdrm 1 bath - New electrical & paint, some new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring - Fenced private back yard - Single garage

EXTENSIVE UPGRADES JUST LISTED

- Move in ready! - 748 sq ft, 2 bdrms & 1 bath - Upgrades incl. new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring & paint - Very well maintained - Landscaped, carport

$134,900 Call Bob.

LUCAS HEIGHTS BUNGALOW - 1318 sqft bungalow

- fully ďŹ nished, 5bdrm, 3 bath - New ďŹ&#x201A;ooring & appliances - Large fenced yard - Double detached garage

$252,000 Call Todd

$120,000 Call Todd

TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR PROPERTIES AND VIRTUAL TOURS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

www.ponokaproperties.com

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

PONOKA NEWS Page 21

Rec rates rise

Deb Stevens Associate Broker

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Residents will see a three-per-cent increase April 1 to recreational rates in town. Councillors approved the increase March 26 to keep up with inflation. The proposed fees are comparable to surrounding communities, explained CAO Brad Watson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It allows the groups and organizations to hold their annual general meetings to be aware of the increased rates.â&#x20AC;? The goal is to discuss recreational rates during budget deliberations rather than after. Coun. Rick Bonnett said he would prefer a six to eight-per-cent increase to prepare for future needs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We see with the federal and provincial government we see no granting for facilities in the next three to five years probably.â&#x20AC;? He believes councillors should consult with community groups about a higher rate to set aside the extra amount for refurbishing or even constructing new buildings. Users can then see a long-term plan for recreation in Ponoka, Bonnett explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to take to consultation with the user groups.â&#x20AC;? Some of the rates are rounded up to keep fee rates simple, added Watson. The recreation buildings operate at a deficit to ease the cost to users and the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex runs at a deficit of approximately $150,000 and the aquaplex runs at a deficit of approximately $270,000. The town also receives assistance from Ponoka County for rural users.

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Ponoka cowboys compete in timed event championship By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Having cowboys and wild animals together can bring only one result — a timed event rodeo to set the ground shaking. The ag event centre was host to a weekend of rodeo action March 29 to 31. This was the first Timed Event Championship organized by Trevor Jones and he feels things went well. “We had a re-

ally good response. All the cowboys were happy.” This is the first rodeo Jones has put together and he believes organization was key in how the weekend went. “I had it pretty organized.” He credits Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society president Terry Jones for helping him with the weekend and is grateful for all the support he received. His hope is

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to continue providing events such as this and see them growing each year with more people buying tickets for the short go. There was a total payout of $28,000 during the timed events March 29 and the Spring Thaw Team Roping held on Saturday and Sunday had a payout of $45,000, explained Jones. The top 15 competitors had a chance to compete in the short go Friday night after a hard day of barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie down roping and team roping. There were also peewee and junior barrel racers. Many Ponoka competitors made it to the short go round competing against Canadian Finals Rodeo calibre cowboys such as Cody Cassidy, Bailey Milan and Suzanne de Paoli, stated Jones. Bulldogger Craig Weisgerber enjoyed competing in Ponoka. He made the short go but was unable to place. “It’s always a treat to get to perform for everybody in Ponoka,” he said. “Any day to bulldog is a good day.” Weisgerber practices twice a week if he can and looks forward to the upcoming season. Bailey Milan from Cochrane won the steer wrestling timed event with 4.2 seconds in the long go and 4.6 seconds in the short go. He credits Ponoka as an area to keep his practicing up. “This is about the only place you can go.” Trygve Pugh is another bulldogger from Ponoka who didn’t make the short go but enjoyed the chance to be a part of the experience. He travelled down to the United States to take part in a few rodeos during the winter to keep competing. “Winning and doing better keeps me motivated.” The money helps too but his main focus is to get better. Brock Butterfield made it to the short go but broke

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the barrier and received a no time for his efforts. “It’s a challenge when you’re dealing with animals.” “If it was easy everybody would do it,” he added. Winner of the barrel racing was Kerri Babcook from Warburg, who has been barrel racing for the last 30 years. She trains horses for barrel racing and credits her experiences for doing well. “The more you do it, the better you get.” There were three high school tie down ropers who made it to the short go: Colten Foster, Ben Robinson and Blair Smith. They were given one second off their time and were in the same category as Curtis Butterfield, Bailey Milan and Mark Nugent. Robinson is from Innisfail and has been tie down roping since he was young. “I’ve been competing with these older guys for along time.” He scored a no time in the short go but enjoyed the experience. Robinson now has his professional permit this year and just competed in his first professional rodeo in Camrose a few weeks ago. Trick riders perform The Young Gunz Trick Riding team performed and showed off their acrobatics on horses. Cooper Resch, 11, Cora Croteau, 8, and Avery Aleman, 10, were hanging off their ponies in all manner of tricks to wow the crowd. Organizer Allison Croteau said trick riding is a fulltime job for the riders. They practice every two weeks and have been learning the tricks of the trade from Jerri Duce of the Duce sisters. Her daughter, Cora, always wanted to perform on horses and Croteau asked to start training Cora at four. “She’s probably the youngest trick rider in Alberta.” This is the second year the group has been performing and they already have 10 bookings with more calls coming in for the summer. “It’ll probably never really end,” said Croteau. She is unsure what the future will bring for the team but the kids “have big plans.” Cora wants to eventually perform in the Canadian Finals Rodeo and the National Finals Rodeo in the United States. Croteau credits all the parents and kids for making their group operate so well. “It takes all three kids and all three families to do the act.”

Timed event results Tie down roping two head average winners: • First: Riley Warren. • Second: Darren Dublanko and Mark Nugent. • Third: Randy Smith. Steer wrestling two head average winners: • First: Bailey Milan. • Second: Lucas Parker. •Third: Matt Richardson. Team roping open average winners: • First: Brett Buss and Riley Warren. • Second: Clint Weston and Devon Wigemyr. • Third: Clint Buhler and Rocky Dallyn. 1D barrel racing winners: • First: Corina Dixon on Easy. • Second: Kayley Blair on Famous. • Third: Suzanne Depaoli on Binger.

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Gym club attends first competition of the season Submitted March was a busy month for the Ponoka Gymnastics and Trampoline Club. Eight gymnasts travelled to their first competition of the season in Rimbey. Six of these athletes were competing for their first time and everyone had fun and did well. Thayden Tiemstra led this Cangym 3 group, receiving a bronze medal with a score of 37.5. He had first-place scores on vault and bars and second-place scores on Bailey Donison was first on bars, second on the vault and beam, and beam and floor. third on floor for a 35.2 all-around score in Rimbey. Complete results as follows: combe, with four of these gymnasts competing for Connor Burns: first on vault, bars and beam; sec- the first time. In the Cangym 3 argo age group, Jodi ond on floor; 36.5 all-around (5). Newton received a silver medal for her 32.7 all-around Jayden Kraft: first on bars, floor; second vault, score in her first meet. She had a first-place score on beam; 35.9 all-around (8). vault and second-place scores on bars, beam and floor. Bailey Donison: first on bars; second vault and Bailey Donison also received a silver medal for beam; third on floor; 35.2 all-around. her all-around score of 34.1. Bailey had a first-place Addison Saunders: first bars; second floor and score on vault, second-place scores on beam and floor beam; third vault; 34.2 all-around. and third on bars. Emma Leclerc was also competing Emma Leclerc: first on bars; second floor and in this group but an unfortunate fall in her first event vault, third on beam; 33.2 all-around. put her out of the competition. Two other gymnasts, Shannon Bendera and SarCompeting in the Cangym 3 tyro age group, Conah Nicholson, moved up to challenge the Cangym 5 nor Burns received a gold medal for his 36.6 all-around level this year. Both did well performing their newly fourth highest score. He had first-place scores on vault acquired skills and placing fifth and sixth all around. and beam and second-place scores on bars and floor. Shannon Bendera: first on vault and beam; second Lisanna Weever and Cydney Newton were both on bars and floor; 36.6 all-around. competing for the first time and both received silver Sarah Nicholson: first on vault; second bars, beam all-around medals with scores of 35.2 and 34.0. Lisanand floor; 35.8 all-around. na had first-place scores on vault, beam and floor with The following week 11 athletes competed in La- a third-place bar score. Cydney had first on vault and

Emma Leclerc was first on bars, second on the floor and vault, and third on beam for 33.2 allaround score in Rimbey. beam, second on floor and third on bars. Three gymnasts competed at the Cangym 3 novice age group; Tessa Johnston, Jayden Kraft and Jallelle Nichols-Bowie. Tessa, competing in her first meet, had an impressive third highest all-around score of 35.7 for her age group. She had first-place scores on vault and floor, with second-place scores on beam and bars for a silver medal all-around. Jayden had a first-place score on vault and second on bars, beam floor and all-round (35.4). Jallelle had a first-place vault score, second-place beam, floor and all-around (34.6) with a third-place score on bars. The last two athletes were competing in the Cangym 5 novice level. Sarah Nicholson did extremely well having the highest all-around score (37.3) for her age group. She had first-place scores on every event even scoring a perfect 10 on vault. Shannon Bendera also had first-place scores on every event except bars where she had a second-place score. Her all-around total was 36.9. All of the gymnasts are back in the gym practicing skills to complete their badge levels. A few athletes will compete in Three Hills, Carstairs and Olds as we finish up the season in mid-April.

Connor Burns received a gold medal for his 36.6 all-around fourth highest score in Lacombe. Submitted photos

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On March 29, 2013 Mrs. Evelynd Grace Thornton of Te e s p a s s e d a w a y a t t h e Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 98 years. She is survived by her son Al (Edie) of Tees; grandchildren Debbie Hagen (Murray), Tracy Ketros (Steve), Maria-Dawn Thornton, William Thornton, Jason Stanley (Leah) and Sara Symonds (Steve); great-grandchildren Sarah, Stevie, Tristan, Kaelan, Cory, Shayla, Cole, Allana, Benjamin and Sophie; as well as numerous other relatives. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred; daughter Lee Anne; and her special dog Maggie. A Celebration of Evelynd’s Life will be held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre or any charity of your choice. To express condolences to Evelynd’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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Magdalene (Mag) Marie Ungstad September 15, 1924 - March 29, 2013 Melvin Paulson April 16, 1941 - January 20, 2013 With sadness we announce the passing of Mel at the Misericordia Hospital and Erling at Northcott Care Center -- sons of the late Emil and Kari Paulson of Ponoka, Alberta. Mel and Erling both stayed single. They both loved the solitude times at the family farm NW of Ponoka. Mel and Erling leave a Sister Sylvia (Jim) Colleton of Spruce Grove, Nephew Michael (Michelle) and great nephews Ethan & Matthew of Ontario and Niece Susan of Edmonton. They are predeceased by a brother Kenneth and parents Emil & Kari Paulson. The Caregivers and residents of Home and Healthcare Services called Mel their best friend. Mel had a big heart and gave to those who had less. At Mel’s request Cremation has taken place. Over the past 10 years Caregivers to Erling at Lacombe, Rimoka & Northcott enjoyed his quaint humour and quiet, easy-going nature. They said his smile and appreciation for the simple day to day care he needed made their days at work rewarding. A combined Memorial Service will be held at Ponoka Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday April 6th 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Olds Agricultural College, 4H Clubs of Alberta, or a charity of your choice. To express condolences, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To

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Magdalene (Mag) Marie Ungstad, along with her twin sister, was born on September 15, 1924 at Florann, Alberta. Mag passed away in Edmonton on March 29, 2013. In 1926, the family moved to Ponoka. When she left the Ponoka farm, Mag attended Edmonton Normal School. Her teaching career began in Peace River area, coming to Edmonton in 1947. She taught at many different schools in Edmonton and also spent three years as an art consultant. She always said that she gave to each student that she taught, “A corner of her heart.” Mag loved children. She retired in 1979. Throughout her life Mag loved to travel and made many trips all over the world. She will be lovingly remembered by her; grandson, Mathew Harder and his wife Laura, son in-law, Kel Harder and his wife Glenda; Brother Roald Ungstad and his wife Dorothy; and numerous nieces and nephews, In Alberta, Norway, Australia and USA. Mag was predeceased by her daughter MeAi Kim Harder, granddaughter Kristi Harder, grandson Tyler Harder, parents Mathilda and Peter M. Ungstad; brothers Waldemar (Wally), Peter, Rolf, Erland (Abe) and sisters, Brynhild (Sunny), Thora, Solveig (Norm), Anna, Valborg (Val), and Margaret (Dede). A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 6 at Community of Christ Church, 6919 83 St, Edmonton: 10:00 Viewing 11:00 Service 4:00 Internment: Forest Home Cemetery in Ponoka, Alberta In lieu of flowers donations can be made to MeAi Centre, At World Accord: 1C-185 Frobisher Dr. Waterloo Ontario, N2V 9Z9 or a charity of your choice.

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VAC & STEAM TRUCK OPERATOR. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net.

800

requires

w/construction exp. to help implement & maintain safety programs. Fax resume to: 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca

PRODUCTION TESTING PERSONNEL Restaurant/ REQ’D RETIREMENT & SAVINGS PLAN BENEFITS COMPETITIVE WAGES

Immediate Positions Available Experienced Day Supervisors Night Supervisors

820

Hotel

Please send resume to 403-340-0886 or email: pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS

820

Restaurant & Lounge (must be over 18yrs)

Apply in person to Amanda 4405 Hwy 2A

830

Are You Looking for a Rewarding Career Change? Are you Organized and Great at Providing Exceptional Customer Service?

Trades

850

Professionals

Trades

F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo. Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca

CUSTOM MUFFLER

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Looking for apprentice or journeyman mechanic. Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911

MILLWRIGHT AND MACHINIST PROGRAM COMBINED. 16 week course gives entry level skills. Write 1st period millwright and/or machinist apprenticeship exam. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus, 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca.

810 MASKWACIS EMPLOYMENT CENTER SOCIETY (MECS)

Job Title: Manager Reports to: MECS Board Members Summary: Under the supervision of the MECS Board, the Manager’s main duty is to oversee the overall operation of the Maskwacis Employment Center. Other duties include; staff recruitment, development and supervision; serving as a liaison with employers, the Four First Nation Human Resource and Social Development departments, and with government and other partners. Duties: • Define standards that are consistent with the organization’s mission, culture, environment, strategy and structure. • Build positive working relationships with other First Nations organizations, government agencies, and industry partners. • Work cooperatively with other community agencies to promote awareness of First Nation employment issues and support First Nations employment and career development. • Provide First Nation cultural awareness to potential employers. • Maintain up-to-date information on other organizations providing career and employment related programs and services, agencies providing support services for client referral. • Submit quarterly activity reports to the MECS Board. • Network with the public and other organizations by attending meetings, conferences, career/ job fairs and business mixers. • Working in coordination with other partners (AE&I, INAC, etc) and staff on industry needs and interests in the area of employment. • Ensuring that wages and salaries are set according to established job specifications and classifications. • Forecasting the organization’s needs and helping management develop policies and procedures. • Administer policies and programs of the organization. • Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation relating to employment, programs, and services of the organization. • Arrange for, and in some cases, deliver training programs for employees. • Work with board and staff to develop strategies and programs that address the organizations needs and strategic plans. • Organizational and financial management of the Center. Qualifications: • Post Secondary Degree in a field related to human resource management (eg. Business administration, commerce, industrial relations or a related social science). • Minimum of 3 years management experience. • Good analytical and problem solving skills. • Sensitivity and the ability to keep employee and client information confidential. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal skills. • The ability to understand a variety of viewpoints. • Strong leadership skills. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Reliable transportation with Class 5 drivers’ license to travel when needed. • Knowledgeable about a wide range of First Nations employment issues.

Then maybe you are Right for Adams Chevrolet!!

Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Adams Chevrolet in Ponoka is currently Looking for people to fill our growing Sales Team!

REQUIRED: Criminal Record Check, Child Welfare Check, 3 Letters of References

Fax Resumes to: Steve Wolbeck (403-783-8000) or Email to swolbeck@adamsgm.com

850

16 WEEKS TO WELDER 1st Year Apprentice! GPRC Grande Prairie and Fairview Campuses. 12 weeks theory, 4 weeks practicum. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

*HIRING ALL POSITIONS (ESPECIALLY COOKS!)* Meadowlands Golf Club in Sylvan Lake is hiring! - COOKS EXCLUSIVE FINNING/ - Proshop CATERPILLAR - Maintenance MECHANIC TRAINING. - Backshop GPRC Fairview Campus. - Marshals High school diploma. - Food and Beverage $1000. entrance scholarship. E-mail your resume to Paid practicum with Finning. info@ Write apprenticeship exams. meadowlandssylvanlake. On-campus residences. com and state preferred 1-888-999-7882; position. Look forward to www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview hearing from you!

Must be able to provide truck

FULL TIME SERVERS Needed for the

Sales & Distributors

810

F/T Safety Officer

Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Professionals

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

website: www. cathedralenergyservices. com

WANTED - Water & Vacuum Truck Operators. Class 3 w/Q-endorsement, H2S, First Aid, PST, CSTS. Mechanically inclined. Day-rate benefits. Fax 403-934-3487. Email: reception @mjswaterhauling.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

Oilfield

Closing Date: April 12, 2013 @4:30 PM If you have any questions or concerns please contact: Andrea Mackinaw at 780-585-0191 or email: andream@incentre.net OR Norma Littlechild at 780-585-4006 or email: norma@ermineskin.ca Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Lisa Smallboy, Executive Assistant Fax: 780-585-4456 Email: lisa@maskwacisemployment.ca

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

850

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

850

Trades

PYRAMID CORPORATION IS NOW HIRING! Instrument Technicians & Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

PONOKA NEWS Page 27

850

WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EXPERIENCED

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

860

3903 67th Street â&#x20AC;˘ Ponoka, AB â&#x20AC;˘ T4J 1J8 Phone 403-783-1890 Fax 403-783-3487 Email grant.mccormick@cpsagu.ca

WETASKIWIN WETASKIWIN READY READY MIX MIX

Now Now Hiring Hiring

â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘MIXER MIXER DRIVERS DRIVERS Minimum withair. air. Minimum Class Class 33 with

Please in person person Please apply apply in with current driver with current driver abstract resume abstract & & resume 5410 Wetaskiwin 5410--50 50 Street, Street, Wetaskiwin or or email email dmarkevich@wetaskiwinrm.com dmarkevich@wetaskiwinrm.com

Misc. Help

880

$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work! Competitive, energetic, honesty a must; PropertyStarsJobs.com

WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER

Seasonal Staff Required Fertilizer retail location looking for Class 3 & 5 drivers with clean abstract and yard staff during our busy season. Competitive wages, overtime paid and great work environment. Call, fax, email or drop off your resume.

Trades

TORNADO Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; 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 403 742-5544

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Tired of semi truck driving? Haul RVs from USA to Western Canada! 1 ton and 3 ton trucks required. 1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

Business Opportunities

870

80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada. Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for free seminar; www.mytravelonly.ca. 1-800-608-1117 ext. 2020. DO BUSINESS in Yukon! 1,831 sq. ft. prime ground floor retail space on the Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon, next to Starbuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. For floorplan/photos, call 1-867-333-9966.

880 DANDY

SIMPLE!

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash. Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php

HOW can you make your phone ring and make some quick cash? Place your ad here . . . Phone 1-877-223-3311

880

Electrical Enclosure & Power Division

â&#x20AC;˘ PARTS PERSON (Experience Preferred)

â&#x20AC;˘ SHEET METAL FABRICATOR â&#x20AC;˘ PANEL SHOP ELECTRICIAN

Fax or E-mail your resume in confidence to: A.C. Dandy Products Ltd. Fax: 780-352-2249

Email: acdandy@acdandy.com

Calnash Trucking in Ponoka requires a journeyman 3rd or 4th year apprentice heavy duty mechanic. Must be self-motivated with good written and communication skills. Competitive wages and beneďŹ ts. Please submit resume by: Fax: 403-783-3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com

Al York

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

Rimbey, AB

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

We offer: up to date work practices, computer equipment, and exceptional training. We foster a team environment, with monthly bonuses, and above average wage compensation. Please apply now! Reply in confidence by email: cpateman@ponokachrysler.com Craig Pateman Service Manager Fax: 403-783-8140

AUTO SALES

BUYERS

RANDY MOHL

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

SO008297

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

If you have great people skills, computer skills, and a mechanical aptitude we will teach you the rest.

RESIDENT FIELD MECHANIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. Positions will be located in Brooks/Hanna, Bonnyville/Cold Lake, Drayton Valley, Edson, Whitecourt, Peace River, High Prairie, AB and Yellowknife, NWT.

Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for the following position:

Home Page: www.agroequipment.com

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

CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR

BRANDT is hiring for the following full-time permanent positions:

Please visit www.brandtjobs.com to apply for a career opportunity or call (306) 791-8923 for more information.

24 Hour Emergency Call 403-783-3337

Due to an increase in volume we find ourselves in need of a

SERVICE MECHANICS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; responsible for performing routine mechanical and preventative maintenance duties in the inspection, maintenance and repair of construction, utility, forestry and rail equipment. Previous heavy duty or agricultural mechanic experience required. Positions will be located in Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary, AB. The wage range is $27.00/hr. - $52.00/hr.

Applicants will require a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience and wages vary depending on qualifications and experience. Premiums are available for shift and field work.

PONOKA JOHN DEERE SALES & SERVICE

Would you like a change in career, or a new employer?

850

FOREMEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; responsible for scheduling and supervising the work of Service Mechanics to repair and maintain construction equipment and attachments. Previous leadership and mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is considered an asset. Positions will be located in Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie, AB.

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

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

PONOKA CHRYSLER JEEP Employment Opportunity

CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

HDD FIELD MECHANIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; dedicated to Horizontal Directional Drilling, this position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the Ditch Witch product lines. Position will be located in Edmonton, AB.

AG EQUIPMENT

Full Benefit Package & Production Bonuses. Safe, Warm, Modern Working Environment.

POSITIONS REQUIRED for new outdoor aquatic centre in Spirit River, Alberta. Pool Manager, Lifeguards; http://townofspiritriver.ca. Contact Bonnie at 780-864-3998

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Deep Roots. Promising Future.

YARD SHIPPER/RECEIVER Position #HR13-035

More to Life at UFA. UFA Co-operative Limited is one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most dynamic co-operatives. :H KDYH UROHV WR EH ÂżOOHG DFURVV $OEHUWD ZLWK IXOO WLPH SDUW WLPH DQG FDVXDO SRVLWLRQV ,I \RX ZDQW DQ H[FLWLQJ DQG UHZDUGLQJ FDUHHU GRLQJ VRPHWKLQJ \RX ORYH DQG SRVVHVV WKH GULYH DQG GHWHUPLQDWLRQ WR EH WKH YHU\ EHVW WKHQ ZH ZDQW WR KHDU IURP \RX We Offer: Â&#x2021; :RUN OLIH EDODQFH Â&#x2021; 2Q WKH MRE WUDLQLQJ Â&#x2021; &RPSHWLWLYH ZDJHV Â&#x2021; 3RVLWLYH OHDUQLQJ HQYLURQPHQW WKDW DOORZV IRU RXU HPSOR\HHV WR H[FHO LQ WKHLU FDUHHUV Â&#x2021; $ ORQJ WHUP FDUHHU SDWK WR JURZ ZLWKLQ WKH RUJDQL]DWLRQ Â&#x2021; 'LVFRXQWV DW 8)$ VWRUHV DQG RQ SHWUROHXP SXUFKDVHV ,I \RX DUH GHGLFDWHG SRVVHVV FXVWRPHU VHUYLFH H[SHULHQFH DQG DUH D WHDP SOD\HU WKHQ WDNH DGYDQWDJH RI WKLV H[FHOOHQW RSSRUWXQLW\ DQG YLVLW www.ufa.com to apply. Explore the great career opportunities at www.UFA.com

A & J AUTOMOTIVE A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 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

$30

PER WEEK. Ponoka, AB

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

BOBCAT SERVICES

880

Misc. Help

Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE • Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction

PONOKA TRUCK & CAR WASH Looking for

Call 403-783-2764 403-588-0599 CallJim JimAshbough Ashbough 783-2764ororCell: Cell: 588-0599 Jack Surbey 403-783-5283 Cell: 403-588-0597 Jack Surbey 783-5283orCell: 588-0597

PART TIME HELP

BOTTLE DEPOT

Apply in person at 6601 42 Avenue

Afternoon Shift

Full Time Positions

available immediately • General Labourers

10 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays

(Willing to work away from home)

We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

CANDIDATE MUST:

Reliable/Self motivated Clean drivers abstract preferred Oilfield tickets are required but training could be supplied Must pass drug test before employment Pipe fitting experience a real asset Will train the right individuals

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 CONSTRUCTION

Manufacturers of Annugas Production Enhancer Fax resume to main office (780) 361-2355 3601 - 48 St., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N9 Ph: 1-866-266-8427 or (780) 361-2350 Only candidates selected will be contacted for interview.

SALES & SERVICE

We are currently seeking a well-organized and reliable individual to join our Fleet department out of Red Deer Alberta.

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

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

GARBAGE COLLECTION

This space could be yours for $

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

Employment Training

Credentials: Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification, 3rd period apprentice, 4th period apprentice, Heavy Duty Equipment Red Seal Endorsement, Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate an asset, must have a valid Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License. Job Overview • Diagnose/troubleshoot & complete repairs on all company equipment which includes, diesel/gas powered automobiles, Heavy Trucks, Oilfield Well Servicing Equipment, Cranes, loaders, forklift and trailers. • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts. • Test repaired equipment for proper performance, clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work, verify and repair emission control systems. • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes. • Use of computer to input information on the units and for the company maintenance program regarding work/purchase orders. • Order material/parts that are required to complete the repairs. • Be able to work under pressure in certain situations that require a quick turnaround process. • Must be able to read, write, spell and verbally communicate clearly in English. Benefits: • Excellent hourly wage • Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus and Christmas Bonus • Excellent benefit plan • Retirement plan

900

DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College Collaborative Degree Programs in Nursing, Computing and Education. Complete on Grande Prairie campus. Small class sizes. Excellent instructors caring about you and your future, small town atmosphere with city amenities. Or start your chosen degree in Engineering, Fine Arts, Music, Arts, Business or Commerce - great transition from high school to university. 1-888-539-2911; www.gprc.ab.ca

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

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

BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

4037835225 • 4037835235

Great For covering Tables, Art Work, Clean Packing Paper, Painting, Playschool, Banners, and Lots More.

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

DR. HUGH PORTER • DR. RICK BARR DR. JEFF BARR • DR. GREG EDWARDS

VARIETY OF SIZES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR WORK-AT-HOME. Train with the top-rated accredited school in Canada. Financing and student loans available. Contact CanScribe today at 1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com TELL it all! Tell it well! Make your ads sell for you by giving full description of goods or services offered. Include prices and terms. Phone 1-877-223-3311 for a friendly ad taker.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Specialty Programs in Oil and Gas, Dental, Bookkeeping, Legal Secretary. GPRC, Grande Prairie campus. Or take Microcomputer Office Specialist Diploma online. 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311

Seasonal Positions available immediately

• Experienced Small Engine Mechanic • Labourer (Must have valid drivers license)

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

DENTAL CARE

NEWSPAPER ROLL ENDS 50¢ PER POUND

Full Time

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

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM

This space could be yours for $

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311 HEATING

Apply in conﬁdence with resume to:

Wetaskiwin Radiator & Small Engine

5717 -40th Ave., Wetaskiwin Fax 780-352-9984 or Email wetaskiwinrad@xplornet.com Volunteers Wanted

Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to: Att: Lori Enzie Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop by #239-37428 RR #273 Clearview Industrial, Red Deer County

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Must supply driver’s abstract. 12-02176.indd 12-02176.indd 1 1

23/08/12 23/08/12 11:24 11:24 AM AM

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23/08/12

900

Employment Training

880

Misc. Help

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Motorcycles & ATV’s

WANT TO GENERATE some extra revenue this spring? We are hiring short term, seasonal brokers for 4 - 6 weeks contracts in May to pull our hopper bottom trailers. Enjoy excellent rates on all kms and loading/unloading. Interested? Visit www.westcanbulk.ca or call 1-888-WBT-HIRE for further details.

COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. GPRC Fairview Campus. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. COMPUTING CAREER = Great Career. Study computer technology programs at GPRC, Grande Prairie campus. Novice to expert. Circuit design and robotics lab, data communications and networking lab. Diploma/University transfer. 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca. FAST TRACK to Parts and Materials Technician. 36 week program at GPRC Fairview Campus includes work practicum. Challenge 1st and 2nd period apprenticeship exams in both trades. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school. Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates! 1-877-646-1018; www.albertainstitute ofmassage.com

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT Open Monday - Saturday

880

Misc. Help

11:24 AM

890

“Committed to your comfort”

Robin Esau

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

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

PONOKA NEWS Page 29

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

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

This space could be yours for $

PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

CHILD SAFETY FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTION 3rd Wednesday of the month

By appointment only To register or for more information call Christine at 403.783.3987 or email christine_swift@cooperators.ca

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers.........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430

3 Certified Inspectors on Staff Battle River Insurance Ltd. The Co-operators 5103 48 Ave, Bay #3 Ponoka, AB

VETERINARY SERVICES

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

1170

Financial

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 DROWNING IN DEBTS? Cut your debts in half & payback in half the time. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500. BBB rated A+.

Bookkeeping

1050

1170

Financial

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660. Central Albertaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

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

Misc. Services

1290

Bringing you Gifts & Greetings

The Most Famous Basket in the World

If you have just moved into a new home, or have a new baby, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.

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

$30 per week

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial. Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346 Start your career! See Help Wanted NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Personal Services

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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+).

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Personal Services

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Out Of Town Property

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Ponoka Curling Club wraps season

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Ponoka Curling Club held its wind up on March 23 to celebrate another successful season. The highlight of the night was a hole in one putting competition out on the ice. League winners for 2012/13 were: • Men’s league - Clayton Morrow, Rob MacPherson, Rod Ronnie and Greg Braat. • Ladies’ league - Kristen Gordon, Tamara Steer, Lana Avery and Angie Sheppard Taylor/Tara Harbin. • Mixed League - Wayne Thompson, Craig Thompson, Christine Swift and Joanne Seefried. Six leagues ran this past season: men’s, ladies’, mixed, super, juniors and the social league. With this va-

riety, anyone can find a league to join. Whether you are a beginner, you want to curl individually or with a partner, you are competitive or you just want to get out of the house one night a week during the winter, there is a league for you. If you want to learn more, the club will have a booth at the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair April 19 and 20. Come on down Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Keep your eyes out for our registration ad in the Ponoka News at the end of September or join the club’s Facebook page for easy access to upcoming events. The 2013/14 season will start up again at the end of October.

Move toward healthier lifestyle Submitted Central Albertans looking to build a healthier lifestyle are encouraged to check out the spring schedule of Alberta Healthy Living Program workshops. More than 140 free sessions, presented by Alberta Health Services (AHS), will cover a variety of health topics, including heart health, weight management, nutrition, diabetes care and chronic illness management. “Often we find that people want to make lifestyle changes but they just don’t know where to start. These sessions can help give people some direction and motivation,” says Maureen Mailer, program manager for the central zone of AHS. “Our facilitators are dedicated to providing a positive, comfortable environment for our participants to learn and share their experiences.” The sessions are led by AHS professionals who share their expertise in group discussions and provide support and encouragement to participants. “It’s a great way for people to access information and support so that they can make well-informed, lasting changes for the good of their health,” Mailer says. Aleah Lacey says her life has been transformed since participating in the program. The 43-year-old Red Deer woman says the stress management techniques and active living advice she received while attending Better Choices Better Health, a chronic disease self-management workshop, have played a positive role in sparking a new sense of optimism as she builds a healthier lifestyle. “It turned out to be an awesome experience for me. It was eye-opening, the support and the information that they provided,” says Lacey. “The facilitators made it a wonderful experience. Their kindness and understanding made a big difference, and they present the information in a posi-

tive, engaging manner.” Lacey also participated in other Alberta Healthy Living Program workshops, such as Diabetes the Basics, and Weight Wise, which helped her address other aspects of her health. “I’ve quit smoking, I’ve lost more than 40 pounds, and I am much more active now. I feel so much more empowered and in control of my health,” she says. Program workshops in central zone include: • Better Choices, Better Health (six sessions) – Gain confidence and develop skills to overcome the physical and emotional challenges of living with long-term health conditions. • Craving Change (three sessions) – Develop an improved relationship with food, and identify problematic eating triggers. • Diabetes the Basics (one session) – Learn how to manage Type 2 diabetes, or pre-diabetes, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. • Heart Wise (one session) – Build a heart healthy lifestyle with information on healthy eating, exercise and more. • Weight Wise (10 individual sessions) – Learn effective weight management strategies with information and tools related to physical activity, nutrition, stress management and goal setting. Each session is independent from one another, allowing participants to choose the specific information topics that they would like to access. • Supervised Exercise (eight-week program) – Learn how to exercise safely while living with a chronic condition. This program involves an exercise assessment and eight weeks of exercise sessions. For more information, or to access the full schedule of upcoming sessions for April to June, visit http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ev/ne-ev-cdm-calendar-2013-spring. pdf. To register for a session, call 1-877-314-6997.

Take control of high blood pressure Submitted World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 to mark the anniversary of the creation of the World Health Organization. Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights an important public health issue. The theme for 2013 concerns high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the artery walls as it moves to other parts of your body. It is normal for your blood pressure to get higher due to things like stress and activity; however, if your blood pressure stays high, you can have a condition called hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer,” as you may go for many years without any symptoms. Most people don’t even know they have high blood pressure until they have their blood pressure checked by their health-care provider during a routine visit. When left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Your blood pressure reading consists of two numbers: Systolic (top number) – measures how hard the blood is pushed out of your heart when the heart is pumping Diastolic (bottom number) – measures how hard the blood pushed out when your heart is relaxed and filling with blood You may hear someone refer to a blood pressure of 120 over 80 as the ideal blood pressure. This means the systolic

pressure is 120 and the diastolic pressure is 80. High blood pressure is considered 140/90 or higher. This means your heart is working much harder to force blood to other parts of your body. • Who is at risk? High blood pressure tends to affect adults more than children. It is more common in men; however, women are more at risk of developing high blood pressure after menopause. • What causes high blood pressure? In most cases, it is difficult to identify the exact cause of hypertension. There are several risk factors that may contribute to developing high blood pressure such as being overweight, drinking too much alcohol, physical inactivity, family history, smoking, and consuming too much salt in your diet. • How can you prevent it? Reducing the risk factors will help prevent high blood pressure. It is also important to have a yearly physical examination with your health care provider to monitor your blood pressure and identify concerns early. For more information about high blood pressure, or for available programs and services, contact Health Link Alberta where nurses are available 24-7 to provide health advice and information. Call 1-866-408-LINK (5465) or visit www.albertahealthservices.ca. For more information on high blood pressure visit https://myhealth.alberta.ca/health/pages/conditions. aspx?hwId=hw62787

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The amazing patience of grandparents

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

A couple of weekends ago it was our turn to babysit our two rambunctious grandchildren but wouldn’t you know, the weather was awful and the playground was under two feet of snow, so we had to think up some new ways to keep them busy. Saturday went just fine and included a movie, hockey and running in the mall day, but now, what would G and G plan for Sunday’s ad-

venture while trying to keep up with these “energizer bunnies?” Before panic set in, good old grandpa discovered in the morning paper that in honour of the City of Red Deer’s 100th anniversary, all of the recreation centres were hosting a free family fun day in all of their facilities. After a healthy breakfast of eggs, rice crackers, grapes and ice cream, we bundled them

up and headed for the Collicutt Centre. Once inside, amid the din of hordes of happy children and patient parents, we let the boys loose in the massive fieldhouse to bounce on the inflatables, play basketball, badminton or floor Mike Rainone hockey, climb walls, and Hammertime hopefully burn off lots of energy long before dinner. While always calm grandma organized and kept an eye on our precious offspring, yours truly quickly got bored just sitting and decided to join the maddening crowd and shoot some hoops, something I haven’t done since trying to out-hoop my son in those wild shootout sessions in the driveway. I didn’t do too badly for a 70-year-old, but kind of felt out of place amongst those young jocks with the Nike shoes, Kobe shirts, and powerful abs. My stomach was soon informing me that lunchtime was approaching but the boys just kept on going, and not to be known as party-poopers, grandma and I just kept on mingling among the growing crowds. Then, out of the blue, the oldest grandson suggested that grandpa join him for a game of floor hockey, and being such a good sport I obliged, even offering to play goal. After several painful slap shots (plastic ball), some pretty slow moves and very few saves, they actually ran out of steam and asked if we could go home and have lunch. We were never so pleased to head out into the quiet and peaceful air, and although hitting the couch as soon as we got home, we were quite amazed that we had somehow managed to survive two busy hours without coffee, painkillers or getting grumpy. Each time after we pack up all their stuff and they head home with their “relaxed” parents, we sit back, maybe have a nap and then chuckle over the two favourite family slogans in our condo: “What happens at grandma’s stays at grandma’s and “There’s no place like home — except at grandma and grandpa’s.” All of us will always love being grandmas, grandpas, nanas and pops, again and again, and in a jolly salute to the ongoing patience and understanding of all of these present and future “silver haired angels,” let’s have just a little fun in our honour. Grandma’s new computer • A tribute to all the hardy grandparents, seniors, and past generations who have been fearless and somehow learned how to use the computer. We are the greatest, because we do not stop playing and laughing as we grow older. The computer swallowed Grandma, Yes honestly it’s true. She pressed control and enter, and disappeared from view. It devoured her completely, the thought just makes me squirm, She must have caught a virus or been eaten by a worm. I’ve searched through the recycle bin, and files of every kind, I’ve even used the Internet, but nothing did I find. In desperation, I asked Mr. Google my searches to refine, The reply from him was negative, not a thing was found online. So, if inside your inbox, my Grandma you should see, Please copy, scan, and paste her, and send her back to me. Perks of being older There is nothing left to learn the hard way, and if we don’t like the movie they choose we can just fall asleep in the middle of it. • We no longer think of speed limits as a challenge, we can get away with eating supper at 5 p.m., snacking at 7 p.m., and going to bed at 9 p.m. At this stage of our lives most things that we buy will never wear out and it’s OK to sing along with the music in the elevator and the mall. I saw my first robin and a flock of geese the other day through the snow flurries, so spring surely has arrived and we need to watch out for puddles, but just go ahead and have a great week, all of you!