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New MDP in first stages of consultation By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Colourful dancers: The Ermineskin Powwow grand entry July 7 was full of colour and dancers from across North America. A cheque for $3,500 and cash donations of $612 were presented to assist flood victims at the Siksika Nation. More photos on page 9.
An overarching development plan for the Town of Ponoka is in its first stages of public consultation. The first discussion of the proposed Municipal Development Plan (MDP) was held July 3 at the Kinsmen Community Centre with planning consultant Bob Riddett chairing the meeting. He introduced the plan to a small audience. Sixteen years have passed since the MDP was changed, said Riddett. “It’s seen a lot of changes since then.” The Town of Ponoka has annexed land for future industrial and residential development and this plan needs to detail what happens in the future. Economic development, downtown Ponoka, utilities and health and safety are among the many topics addressed and councillors want to know how residents feel about their ideas. Comments from the evening will provide an opportunity for Riddett and the planning committee to adjust the proposed MDP. “We will take it to town council with those changes and invite them to give first reading of the bylaw,” explained Riddett. He does not feel having a new council decide on this plan would be fair. Riddett believes September is a realistic timeline for the MDP to be finalized. Danny Lineham, a member of the economic development board, was an attendee who wondered how Ponoka looks now compared to the 1997 MDP. “This sounds good but is it going to happen?” Riddett says there has been some growth in the town but “Ponoka is not a rapidly growing community.” At times there is only a one-per-cent population growth over the year and sometimes less than that but the MDP prepares for certain changes. “Even if the town doesn’t grow within the term of a MDP it always helps to have this stuff in place. So if you get a boom…Or if something changes, a lot of the pre-planning is done, a lot of the approval is in place,” explained Riddett. Continued on page 2
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CAO Brad Watson shows Danny Lineham some of the proposed MDP maps for the town July 3 at the MDP meeting.
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MDP gives planners a vision for future development Jamil Rawji was asked to be on the MDP committee and he sees this as a general guideline for the community. “There’s some great ideas in there.” Lineham’s concern is whether this report will sit and see no action as with the 2007 Avi Friedman downtown report. “Is this a plan we can expect some of the reasonable things in here will
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happen or are they just going to remain on the wait list?” he asked. Ponoka’s vision of the future is a large part of the MDP, explained Betty Jurykoski, planning and development officer. “We have a plan for our roads, for our dangerous goods, for our sewer systems.” “We would like to benefit by re-developing our river valley as the town has had opportunity to purchase land,” she added. The MDP also enables Jurykoski a means to ensure development continues as part of the overall vision of the town. Another benefit of the MDP is that it gives councillors a chance to make informed decisions, explained Coun. Loanna Gulka. “I can look at something like this and say, ‘Does this fit?’” Future councils can use it to guide their decisions as well, added Henkelman.
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This MDP is only a guideline and Bruce Clark, an economic development board committee member, suggests action must be taken for Ponoka to see growth. “Now we’ve got to work together and encourage that investment and private enterprise.” Without the MDP the town might not be prepared when there is development, explained CAO Brad Watson. “It’s a framework so if all of this development comes forward there doesn’t have to be a scramble.” One concern raised is over the speed of vehicles along 50 Street coming into town from Highway 2A. Mary McArthur sees trucks and pickups travelling at high rates of speed and is concerned. “They’re too big and moving way too fast. Even the guys on the pickup trucks,” she stated. She feels road safety should be addressed on that street. There was not much else feedback on the MDP except to possibly show an overlay of the old MDP onto the proposed one. Riddett will take feedback from the meeting and make any changes. Then council will be asked to give first reading after which a public meeting will be held.
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Continued from page 1 Mayor Larry Henkelman feels there has been some growth in certain areas of Ponoka. The trail system has expanded, the truck route along 50 Street has been improved and there has been more industrial land available. “The north railroad crossing, that was a big expense for the town,” he said. “So that was always in the plan.”
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Big bucks: The ATB Financial Outlaw Roundup brought in $24,272.02 for KidSport Ponoka during the Ponoka News Stampede breakfast. Here RCMP Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisholm, Kathy Matejka and Jackie MacGregor with KidSport; Rob Bennett, executive vice-president for retail services at ATB; Dave Mowat, president and CEO of ATB and Ponoka branch manager Roy Scabar celebrate the fundraiser Photo submitted July 1.
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It’ll cost approximately $7,000 and includes wanted to separate the non-farmable land from YO U M AY Q UA L I F Y F O R that which is farmable. After receiving a letter from Nick Kohl- both construction and liability. The 25 acres has the future potential to be The county has already put $140,000 into DENTURES THROUGH man, Ponoka County council discussed returning to a $100 nomination fee for elec- the active community hall. “Naturally, with subdivided within itself. THE SENIOR BENEFITS Another 10 acres, just east of Range Road that kind of investment, we want to see it suction candidates. PROGRAM. 233 and along Highway 53, was also rezoned However, no action was taken and the fee ceed,” said Cutforth Curves held its second fire truck chal- from agricultural to country residential hobby remains at $250. CA L L T O DAY Although Kohlman’s was the only letter lenge, during Stampede Week, and rather than farm. F O R I N F O R M AT I O N It’s the second residential piece on the council received, CAO Charlie Cutforth feels put a team together to try and haul the truck the overall reaction to the increase hasn’t been down Chipman Avenue Ponoka County do- 193-area plot of land. West Central Planning positive. Agency doesn’t feel the land is suitable for nated $150. He also says there wasn’t a lot of feedback Proceeds from the challenge are being multi-residential subdivisions. They said it in total, only half a dozen contacts. given to the Search and Rescue Dogs Associa- would remove agricultural land from produc“Whether it’s $100 or $250 it’s not go- tion of Alberta. tion and didn’t support the rezoning. D E N T U R E C L I N I C ing to preclude anybody from running, I don’t At the corner of Highway 2A and SecondPonoka’s Legion is repainting their clubthink,” said Cutforth. room; a project costing $4,966 and council is ary Highway 607, 81 acres has been rezoned Coun. Paul McLauchlin said it had less to donating $2,000 in aid. from agricultural district to rural industrial do with the fee amount and more with the mes- Rezoning applications passed district. sage council was sending; he was prepared to Previously, 28 acres along Secondary With ease county council passed four land rescind but was out voted. rezoning applications at their June 11 meeting. Highway 771 was rezoned as country residenRoad project not extended On a 175-acre parcel, northwest of tial. However, Cutforth felt it would be more After much discussion county council dePonoka, 25 acres has been changed from agri- appropriate as lake resort and the amendment cided not to extend its project on Range Road 5101 - 49th Ave • 403-783-3771 cultural to countty residential. 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Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH DIRECTORY Associated Gospel Churches of Canada
CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE Pastor Jerry Preheim • Pastor Matt Sealy 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.
Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
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
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Talented musicians come together By Treena Mielke Debbie Bergeron was four years old and living in British Columbia when she belted out her first country song into a microphone set up in the family’s living room. Needless to say, her song was a hit. When Brenda Fuss-Dutz was about that age, she could listen to her dad whistle a tune and pick it up on the keyboard. By the time she was 12, Fuss-Dutz, who grew up on a farm near Wetaskiwin, was playing keyboard in a dance band called the Alley Cats. The odds that the paths of these two women, who would both become talented musicians in their own right, would ever cross paths seemed highly unlikely, but as luck would have it, fate intervened. Years later, Bergeron, now living in Rimbey, and Fuss-Dutz, who lives in Sylvan Lake, have become a duo. The results have been truly amazing. The pair had their first gig together at the Ponoka Stampede. Bergeron will perform at the Calgary Stampede at Windows of the West July 14 at 1:30 p.m.
On Aug. 9 the pair will perform at the Ivan Daines Country Picnic at Innisfail. “Working with Debbie is exciting and a challenge,” said Fuss-Dutz. “I listen to her CDs with full band and then try to adapt that to piano. She’s an amazing person and I love her style and her original music.” Fuss-Dutz, whose gift of music encompasses all genres, is an accomplished pianist with a Grade 10 in Royal Conservatory of Music. For her, it’s more than reading notes from a song sheet. “Music is in my DNA,” she said. “It’s who I am and what I’m meant to do …. perform, teach, accompany. I am currently teaching music for young children, which I very much enjoy.” As well as playing keyboard with a worship band from her church, she plays a duelling piano gig every third Friday at the Sheraton Hotel Lounge in Red Deer. “We do a bit of everything from ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. We do rock ‘n’ roll, pop, Beatles, Elvis, Bryan Adams, Lonestar.” Continued on page 14
Life starts and ends with God Lately, I have been doing a lot of thinking about the passage in the Bible, which begins with: “To everything there is a season; a time for every purpose under heaven, a time to be born…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) Let me tell you the story. Our daughter, Pastor Jerry Preheim Bethany, who lives in Church of the Open Bible Connecticut with her hubby and three little A member of the Ponoka ones, is expecting numMinisterial Association ber four, and she was due the first of last week. At three days past due, she went to visit the doctor. He wanted to schedule a C-section if things hadn’t progressed by Friday. Time was hanging heavy for everyone, but especially for Bethany. My wife, Ruth, has already been there helping for two weeks and time here seemed to be at a standstill. Finally, a word of wisdom came back to me from that “home front” “Don’t worry,” they said. “He has to come out, eventually — better sooner than later.”
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Debbie Bergeron from Rimbey and Brenda Fuss-Dutz from Sylvan Lake (seated at the piano) have combined their musical talents and will perform throughout central Alberta this summer in such venues as the Calgary Stampede and the Ivan Daines Country Picnic at InPhoto by Treena Mielke nisfail.
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Both Bethany and baby Corey were both in danger so he was born last Thursday by C-section. That is a true statement: “Eventually he has to come out.” Solomon, author of several Bible books, said it this way: “There is a time for every purpose under heaven… a time to be born and a time to die.” This is only the first of a series of “life comparisons” from Ecclesiastes chapter 3. Allow me to quote the “Believers Bible Commentary” here: In verses 1 to 8, the Preacher enumerates 28 activities that are probably intended to symbolize the whole round of life. This is suggested by the number 28, which is the number of the world (four) multiplied by the number of completeness (seven). The list is made up of opposites. Fourteen are positives and 14 negatives. In some ways, they seem to cancel out each other so that the net result is zero. “There is a time to be born.” The person himself has no control over this, and even the parents must wait out the nine months which form the normal birth cycle. “There is also a time to die.” Man’s allotted span is 70 years, according to Psalm 90:10 but even apart from that, it seems that death is a pre-determined appointment that must be kept. It is true that God foreknows the terminus of our life on earth, but for the Christian this is neither morbid nor fatalistic. We know that we are immortal until our work is done. And though death is a possibility, it is not a certainty. The blessed hope of Christ’s return inspires the believer to look for the Savior rather than the mortician. As the preacher Peter Pell put it so colorfully, “I’m not waiting for the undertaker — I’m waiting for the uppertaker!” In the same way that you can say “eventually — he has to come out” we must also say that “eventually we have to go back to God who made us.” You heard about the cowpoke who
wanted to have a ride in the biplane but was afraid to fly. The pilot, noticing his hesitation, said, “Buddy, when it’s your time, it your time.” After thinking, the rancher replied, “What if it’s your time to go, and not mine, what am I going to do?” I really like the way this passage begins; especially the word purpose. “There is a time for every purpose under heaven!” (emphasis mine) “Purpose” denotes a plan and I believe that God. the master designer, has a master plan for the universe. As a matter of fact, I understand He has a plan for each and every one of us who have ever inhabit this planet. The author goes on with: “A time to plant, and a time to uproot that which is planted.” (vs.2) Here in Alberta we usually plant our gardens in the spring and harvest in the fall, and not visa-versa. All a part of God’s plan. If you have never read this short chapter, now might be a good time to do it. There is a ton of wisdom in a few very short verses. I know that what I’m about to say next is highly controversial but I cannot close this topic without laying out my heart. Why is it that our society deems it necessary to intervene in the birth process? I just don’t see that the reasons put forward are good enough to do what is being done — except maybe in the case or rape or incest and I don’t even see that as reason enough. It has been said nobody knows when life starts — and I will allow, with much hesitation, that this might be true.” But, then if that’s the case, I have another question for you — Why don’t we err on the side of birth and not removal? Just a thought I highly value human life — even the life of the unborn. (My opinion, I know) Have a blessed week. I know I will, cause I going to see that new grandbaby of mine.
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Reflections of Ponoka A visit to our museum and a walk in the park By Mike Rainone for the News A relaxing family treat for a summer afternoon in our friendly community is a visit to the pristine Lions’ Centennial Park along Highway 2A next to Fort Ostell Museum. Activities for all ages in this spacious area include a casual stroll along the paths, a real wet adventure for the kids in the new splash park, a game of mini-golf, fun at the playground, a tour of our historical museum treasures and a picnic to end a perfect day. The Fort Ostell Museum was established in 1976 to honour the colorful history, founders and pioneers of Ponoka and Ponoka County, and through the kindly donations of artifacts from generations of area families, organizations and individuals, has steadily grown to become an exciting milestone and salute to our long and proud heritage. With the great support of the town and county councils, the museum is a busy yearround operation that is on summer hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Fridays and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. Your congenial hostesses are museum co-ordinator Sandy Allsopp, manager Barb Greshner, and summer staff Caitlin McLaren and Melisa Gartner, with help from many volunteers. As well as greeting visitors from near and far and hosting special functions, the staff are always busy sorting though incoming historical treasures, as well as preparing informative displays that vividly depict the humble beginnings, growth, and
successes of more than a century from in and around the Ponoka that we cherish so much. Everyone is welcome to casually browse through the vast and always interesting collection of old newspapers, pictures and exciting treasures and characters of our past. Many annual visitors have also been thrilled when the museum staff have been able to assist them with finding the colorful early chapters of their family generations all the way back to when they arrived here with many others settlers to carve out their new homestead and raise their large families. Throughout the year at the Fort Ostell Museum plays host to many excited and always inquisitive school classes, who can enjoy a hands-on approach to the displays, as well as have the opportunity to churn butter and to make and taste bannock just like it was done in those pioneer kitchens so many decades ago. Groups are also cordially invited to book the museum for their meetings, which usually also features tea, treats and a tour. Some of the feature events at the museum include their annual winter cookie sale, the delightful Heritage weekend High Tea on Aug. 3 to welcome new Canadians and families, the Ponoka Youth Centre Summer program on Aug. 14. Those interested in hosting a special event at the Fort Ostell Museum or seeking more information on their programs are welcome to contact Sandy Allsopp at 403-783-5224. The new photo booth display The newest display at the Fort
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Fort Ostell Museum summer staff Caitlin McLaren and Melissa Gartner stand beside the new Photo Booth display which they have just completed. People of all ages are welcome to drop in and enjoy this and many other historical artifacts depicting the early years of our town and surrounding districts. Ostell Museum is a nifty booth that remembers the early era of photography. Featured are advertisements that introduce the speedy progression in film, cameras, the exciting arrival of the first movie cameras and Bell and Howell projectors, as well as an amazing 3-D picture viewer, and the first Baby Brownie for just $3.15. Many of the historic original items are a part of this authentic photographic display, including the Agro-Flex, the newest from Polaroid, the magic of the kaleidoscope, and much more. Also being prepared for future guests is a magnificent old doll collection, which also includes carriages and other accessories that little girls played with and pampered for countless hours so many years ago! Ponoka resident Caitlin McLaren is looking forward to her second summer season on the museum staff, and then will enter Grade 12
at the Ponoka Secondary Campus in the fall. Melissa Gartner, who has spent her entire life in the Ponoka area, is in her first summer at Fort Ostell, and has exciting plans for the future. “I have just graduated for St. Augustine School, will be attending the University of Lethbridge in the fall to obtain a bachelor’s degree in history, will then go on to pursue my master’s degree in history and then attend the University of Calgary to achieve a degree in museum curation.” Melissa feels that her present job at the Ponoka museum is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience for her future career and is enjoying every minute of it. Take a little time to drop in and visit the staff of the Fort Ostell Museum, who will be more than happy to share the colorful and interesting history of our vibrant town and districts with everyone.
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Opinion End of the Arab Spring? If the opposition leaders in Egypt had any strategic vision, they would not have launched the mass protests that caused the army to oust President Mohammed Morsi on July 4. They would have bided their time and waited for the next election. Because there is still going to be a next election in Egypt, despite the coup, and now the Muslim Brotherhood might actually win it. There is much chatter in the media at the moment about the “end of the Arab Spring.” Egypt, with almost one-third of the world’s Arab population, was the great symbol of the democratic movement’s success, and now Egyptian democracy is in a mess. But the drama still has a long way to run. Morsi is now under arrest, and the passionate demonstrations and counter-demonstrations in the streets of Egypt’s cities make it hard to imagine that any compromise is possible. But there was no risk of civil war in Egypt before last week’s military intervention, and there is no risk of civil war now. What is happening is a no-holds-barred struggle for power between rival political movements, in a system where the political rules are newly written, hotly disputed, and poorly understood. And all the players have made some serious mistakes. The Muslim Brotherhood, on the basis of last year’s 51.7 per cent majority for Morsi in the presidential election, assumed that it had the unquestioning support of half the population. This
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was probably not true. Perhaps as few as half of those people actually voted for the Brotherhood’s core project of Islamising Egyptian law and forcing its own version of Islamic values on Egyptian society — but the Brothers seemed to think they all had. Even if that had been true, trying to impose fundamental changes on a country with the support of only half the population was unwise. The constitutional changes Morsi imposed, and his ruthless tactics for pushing them through, convinced many people in the secular opposition parties he was an extremist determined to force the whole body of Islamic law on Egyptians. He was actually trying to walk a fine line between public opinion and the demands of extremists in his own party but the secular parties responded with extraconstitutional tactics of their own. The mass demonstrations that began on June 30 were explicitly intended to trigger a military takeover that would sideline Morsi and the Brotherhood. They have succeeded, but the army doesn’t intend to stay in power. It has appointed Adly Mansour, the head of the Constitutional Supreme Court, as interim president, with the task of organising new parliamentary and presidential elections. The Muslim Brotherhood cannot be excluded
from those elections without turning the whole process into a farce. It will doubtless go through some leadership changes that bring a younger generation of leaders to power, and it will benefit from a sympathy vote from those who see the military intervention as illegitimate. It might even win the next election, despite all Morsi’s mistakes this time round. That’s the real irony here. If the opposition parties had only left Morsi in power, his unilateral actions and
his inability to halt Egypt’s drastic economic decline would have guaranteed an opposition victory at the next election. Now it’s all up in the air again. But democratic politics is far from over in Egypt. Foolish things have been done, but the Arab Spring is not dead. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
Our province battered but never broken I have been a proud Canadian citizen for many decades and every time a July 1 rolls around I still get very excited with all the hype and color of the red and white flags, the noisy flypasts, and the many thousands of smiling and cheering citizens of all ages as they vigorously celebrate the freedom and opportunities of being a part of our great nation. Over the past month our great province has been totally overwhelmed with the horrific tragedy and destruction of weather gone wild, but as always, so many fellow Albertans have responded with an amazing display of heartfelt assistance for those who are suffering devastating losses, needs, and despair. While the flood waters were ravaging Canmore, Calgary, High River and many other areas of southern Alberta, the Red Cross, the military, emergency services, our governments, and thousands of businesses, organizations and volunteers were so willingly moving in and offering their services to assist those in trouble for as long as it might take. Many of us sat rather helplessly for several days watching the tragedy unfold on television, certainly praying for the safety of those who were affected, as well as for those who were assisting them in so many vital ways. Here are only a few of those totally unselfish, heartfelt, and caring acts of kindness that we have heard about
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during this gruelling 24-7 flood recovery, and of course there will be so many more, both now,and until this massive clean-up and rebuilding process is completed. • Many thousands of volunteers from all ages and walks of life have travelled to the flood-ravaged Mike Rainone areas and assisted families Hammertime and businesses to clean up their property, while others have offered their homes and facilities to those who were forced out of own homes. A lady in Calgary who was covered in mud and had helped her neighbours for several days told a reporter that assisting others gave her and her family a “helper high,” because she knew that all Albertans would do the same for them. • Overwhelming and generous donations of money, labour, equipment, clothes, bedding, food, and so much more have been pouring in from throughout the province and beyond from individuals, entertainers, teams, families, organizations, corporations, businesses, schools,
churches, and on and on. Young children have been donating the contents of their piggy banks to the flood cause as well as offering lemonade and cookies to volunteers working at the clean-up sights, while some restaurant chains were supplying free meals and treats to tired volunteers, drycleaners were cleaning their muddied work clothes, and on and on. Peavey Mart in Red Deer organized a special day to collect food and other supplies for flood victims, eventually filling trucks with 68,000 pounds of desperately needed and much appreciated assistance. • Even though our governments are on their summer break, they have tossed side their differences for the time being, and are graciously travelling around the flood areas offering support and financial assistance. • The bittersweet and long-standing Battle of Alberta Edmonton/Calgary rivalry has been brewing for many decades in sports and many other head-to-head activities but when the Stampede City was ravaged by
floods and horrific damage their Edmonton neighbours responded immediately by sending extra police, emergency staff, vehicles, equipment, and much more. The Calgary folks responded with full page appreciation advertisements in City Of Champions daily newspapers. • The 101st edition of the Calgary Stampede was in serious jeopardy following the floods, as the famous track and infield was under several feet of water. After a vigorous 24-7 week-long effort by hundreds workers, machines, and volunteers, most of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth was able to go ahead in the revitalized city, also supported by a “Come Hell or High Water” T-shirt campaign that also netted several hundred thousand dollars for the Red Cross Flood Fund. Bottom line, how lucky we are to be Canadians, and to live in Alberta, where absolutely no one should ever be afraid to reach out for help when they need it. Have a great leisure summer week, all of you!
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Benefiting the hospital Dear Editor: The work of the Ponoka Hospital Care Centre Ladies Auxiliary to earn money for patient care and comfort is awesome. If I may just mention a few items they have purchased on the wish list: 10 new beds for long-term care, a washer and dryer, a pill crusher, garden flowers, two large screen televisions. These women also invested in equipment for the operating room at approximately $50,000, a new $26,000 birthing bed for new moms, and a reflex chair. Some of the ladies have sewn
aprons and quilts for years. The lovely gift shop that you man by all your volunteer ladies (and a few husbands). The ladies own and operate the new vending and coffee machine and the ATM. What a great job you have done ladies. You also worked long nights at a casino in Red Deer earning approximately $36,000 to be spent helping the PHCC and the community every day. Volunteerism — what goes around comes around. Ponoka proud on you. Wendy DeLeeuw
Thanks to PSA board Dear Directors of the Ponoka Stampede: I would like to express my deep appreciation for the wonderful hospitality my family and I received at the Stampede. It was my privilege and delight to serve as the honorary president of the Ponoka Stampede. You should all be proud of this ex-
cellent event and the many volunteer hours you contribute to its success Thank you and best regards, Ed Abt Editor’s note: A copy of this letter to the Ponoka Stampede Association was presented to the Ponoka News for publication. GAB, editor
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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS If You Have Not Paid Your Property Taxes, They Are Now Overdue & Penalties Have Been Applied! A Penalty of 10% of current taxes will be applied on all Town of Ponoka unpaid Property Taxes (due July 2, 2013). Outstanding amounts after August 31, 2013 will result in another Penalty of 3% of current taxes. If on January 1, 2014 taxes are still unpaid, a Penalty of 15% will be applied to the total amount owed.
Did you know….? Your best protection against West Nile Virus is to use insect repellent with DEET, wear light-coloured longsleeved shirts, pants and a hat, and staying indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. Visit website www.fightthebite.info or call toll-free 1-866-408-5465 for more information.
Waste Transfer Station Hours Tuesday through Saturday – 10am to 6 pm. There is a minimum tipping fee of $7.50 per visit. There is no charge for compostable materials (grass clippings, garden waste, leaves, branches) or tires. Call 403-783-8328 for more information. **Effective Immediately - $10 each for mattresses & box springs**
Crows, Magpies and Skunks in the Town To avoid attracting crows, magpies and skunks to your house or area, residents should remove any source of food that may attract these animals such as dog food and garbage. Setting your garbage out the night before your scheduled collection and not leaving it out for numerous days will prevent crows, magpies and skunks from getting into your garbage and disturbing the neighborhood.
Ponoka Jubilee Library Board The Ponoka Jubilee Library Board is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and community-minded individual to join the Library Board. Any persons interested in serving on the Library Board are requested to submit a completed Board Application Form to the Town of Ponoka on or before August 31, 2013. Board Application Forms are available at: Town Office: 5102-48 Avenue, Ponoka. Town’s website: www.ponoka. org. ponoka. Ponoka Jubilee Library: beside the Town Office
Tree Trimming and Maintenance Please ensure trees located on private property are properly trimmed and are not encroaching onto back lanes, road sight lines, and sidewalks. Where a tree or shrub overhangs a sidewalk there must be a minimum clearance of 7.5 feet and 13.5 feet minimum clearance for a roadway or alley. If tree branches are close to power lines, please contact the Town Office at 403-783-4431 to arrange for trimming. Please help to keep Ponoka safe for all.
EVENTS AND RECREATION Aquaplex Update
RACE AGAINST HUNGER Thank you Ponoka! The 2013 Race Against Hunger raised $22,097 and 1147 pounds of food for the Ponoka Food Bank! Corporate sponsors: 4-H RTS Services Battle River Insurance IGA Wedin Stores Sommer Home Hardware ATB Ponoka Morris & Hazel Flewwelling Irwin & Shawna Foss Servus
Afternoon public swim from1-3 weekly! Registrations for summer swim lessons are in full swing. Check out the schedule on our website: www.ponoka.ca Tennis Clinic coming to town, call Tamara at the Aquaplex 403.783.0131 if you are interested. Lacrosse Provincial Championships July 12-14 at the Arena.
Library Update As the Summer Reading Program at the Ponoka Jubilee Library gets underway, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our donors! Without them, the program would not be such a great success! A big thank you goes out to the following local businesses for their generosity: Ponoka Aquaplex, Extra Foods, Home Hardware, Hamilton’s IGA, Your Dollar Store With More, Shopper’s Drug Mart and Leisure Lanes Bowling Centre!
Albertan Author Reading Mike Plested Saturday July 13th @ 2pm @ Ponoka Jubilee Library - Come and meet the creative mind behind the book that brings out everyone’s inner Superhero. Mike Murdoch is a book the whole family can enjoy!
Crafter’s Club If you are a CRAFTER of any type, Ponoka Jubilee Library would like you to come out for Crafters Club! Bring a craft and socialize at the library the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm (next meeting July 17th).
Ponoka Music Festival Come out and support Alberta Musicians on July 27th 10:30AM to 10:00 PM at the Centennial Park Bandstand. This is a free festival, donations are appreciated. If any businesses or Artists are interested in participating please contact Sarah Olson 403-783-0116 or by e-mail Sarah.olson@ponoka.org
PONOKA’S TOWN WIDE GARAGE SALE Saturday, July 20, 2013 For more information call 403-783-3888. COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Thank You Thank you to those who attended the July 3 Open House for the 2013 Municipal Development Plan. Comments are still welcome for this Plan as well as Bylaw No., 320-13 Amendment of Land Use Bylaw Fee Schedule and Bylaw 321-13 Amendment of Building Permit Fees Schedule
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Post-secondary education is a means to skilled jobs Dear Editor: In response to the letter to the editor, Many Canadians under 24 are unemployed submitted by Ilse Quick, while I agree unemployment and underemployment are currently an issue facing our society, clarification on some statements regarding student loans must be made You have six months to begin repaying student loans after school if you have a job. You can apply for extensions, in some instances indefinitely. Prime plus one per cent is not a normal line of credit but secured with your home (Home Equity Line of Credit or HELOC). The terms and rates offered through government supported student loans are reasonable when considering the alternatives through traditional financial institutions. Paying for post-secondary education is an investment, one that can pay huge dividends with the ceiling being as high as the persons drive to succeed.
I do not agree with the idea that government should ensure local apprentices are being hired. Such a program will hurt the workforce and businesses. Businesses can only sustain a workforce equal to the work they have and when hiring seek the best talent. The jobs immigrants are snatching up include many low-paying jobs our young adults are no longer willing to work at or specialized trades in which our demand exceeds the supply. We have the talent and education but where is the drive? We’ve made it too easy on our young adults to not work. I know many tradespeople who are qualified to work in the high demand jobs living in B.C. interior, but they’d rather live the lifestyle than move to where the jobs are. We cannot expect businesses to create skilled jobs for us simply because we are here, just like they shouldn’t expect us to purchase from them for the same reason. We need to be tak-
ing education that will translate into a job when completing post-secondary education and be aware of where those jobs will be. If these young adults are only able to obtain internships in a down market, they applied for the position and are aware of the lack of pay. These internships are often highly competitive with high achievers filling the spots. They are building the skills they need and will be able to forego an entry-level position and often many of these people will become high earners. I don’t condone the extent some of these corporations make use of such programs, but it does have a place. I’m 26 years old with a degree and have seen first-hand the culture you’ll find at many post-secondary
institutions and it is not promising. The focus is not on studies and the foresight into life after school is lacking. Many students take many additional years with no benefit, or just take a program with little to no job prospects locally or anywhere. If you want to work in a specific field, you better be prepared to go to where the work is or find that entrepreneurial spirit within you because you should not expect anyone, including the government, to hold your hand. Yes our young adults are underemployed, but they are as much to blame as immigration policies or baby boomers delaying retirement. There are jobs, we just don’t want them badly enough. Steven Schwartz
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ATB OUTLAW ROUNDUP RAISING $24,272 FOR KIDSPORT PONOKA
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Pow wow grand entry
Dancing with style: The Ermineskin Powwow was held July 6 and 7 in Hobbema. A cheque for $3,500 and cash donations of $612 was presented to a representative from the Siksika Nation. Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Colourful decorations: Dancers came in full gear and colour.
Impressive performance: Ken Roan of the Ermineskin Cree Nation sings during the grand entry.
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Keeping rodeo fans entertained during the Stampede
Standing act: Horse trainer Jerry Diaz shows rodeo fans his horse handling skills.
Taking a break: This cowgirl enjoys a moment behind the scenes during a hot day at the Ponoka Stampede.
Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
A wild ride: Rodeo fans watched the action unfold during the wild horse race during the Ponoka Stampede. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Photo by Amelia Naismith
Horse-womanship: Staci Diaz shows off her riding skills as part of the infield entertainment. Photo by Amelia Naismith
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MDP tackles recreation, annexation and servicing needs By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye There is no crystal ball when planning for the future but for town planners an educated guess is perhaps the next best thing. As the town makes changes to its 1997 Municipal Development Plan, councillors and town staff try to explained some of the issues they see for the future. The last time the MDP was updated was 16 years ago and a lot has happened since then. Land has been annexed, the downtown area has more empty stores than ever before and councillors are trying to think of new ways to drive traffic to the downtown core. Committee vice-chairman Rick Bonnett offered his thoughts on the proposed MDP. Paying for services poses a challenge for the town since annexed land by the highway interchange is quite a distance from the rest of town services but Bonnett feels there must be some cost sharing with the Town of Ponoka and developers. “How much are you willing to expand your town and tax base?” “It’s going to cost us some money to get there,” he added. He does not feel developers should bear the full brunt of the cost of service installation. Cost-sharing is a possibility for the area, said Betty Jurykoski, planning and development officer in an interview. Contractors are generally responsible for the cost of town services such as sewer, water and power but those costs are going to be high for annexed land. “The town wants to bring development out there.” “To get activity going and generate some thing here we might have to consider it,” she added. Septic systems could be a possibility that the town would look at on a case-by-case basis, she added. Bonnett sees one area of the MDP there appears to be a contradiction: maintenance of existing recreation facilities takes priority over new construction but some of the existing buildings appear to be nearing the end of their lives, such as the aquaplex. Bonnett disagrees with the statement and feels it needs to be addressed. “I don’t really like that statement to tell you the truth…You can put lipstick on a pig but it’s still a pig,” he stated. Despite no capital plan to replace or repair the buildings — much of the recreation reserve was spent on updating the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex — Bonnett feels the town and county users should come together and set a plan for new recreation buildings. He suggests a recreation board should run the buildings with a manager in place. “Recreation is a bigger draw (for) families and
for those types of lots.” An area of the MDP Jurykoski does not agree with is planning for people who moved from group homes and special care buildings such as the Michener Centre. She feels the town should be aware of the needs of the community but not for one group. “I don’t agree that we should pre-plan for one specific group,” offered Jurykoski. “We are a community that should plan for all ages and abilities.” Revitalizing downtown is another focus of the MDP and with that focus Jurykoski can work with companies or building owners who are considering tearing down an old building in the area. This opens up the potential for higher density. With more people in the downtown area comes a greater demand for services, she explained. “I think that is needed in our town.” “We want to make it more aesthetically pleasing to draw people in,” she added. There is an allowance in the MDP to move town hall away from the downtown area but does not clarify why. Jurykoski says the only reason the building would move is if there were a fire hall, RCMP, a library and other services in the same spot. Right now the current town hall is outdated and the town owns land behind it for expansion. “We don’t have a one-stop shop,” she said. CAO Brad Watson says Ponoka Elementary School’s pink building has potential to be made public space and for municipal offices. “It’s one option that the town has considered. We’ve said, ‘Hey, there’s lots of possibilities.’” Jurykoski also feels there is also a possibility to build a new town hall and town square behind the curINTRODUCING THE ... rent building to keep the downtown Ponoka a central area. There is also consideration of moving the Fort Ostell Museum to the downtown area to Over the next five years, Alberta Blue Cross drive foot traffic there will invest $1 million to promote active but only when the cur13071AA0 living in communities across Alberta. One rent building outlasts its Ensuring your healthy future of these communities could be yours. life. The MDP gives an Four grants of $50,000 will be awarded each year overview for developers to groups and organizations across Alberta to and the development ofLearn more at support projects that promote active living and ficer and councillors will wellness at a community level. www.ab.bluecross.ca soon pass first reading on the bylaw, after which As Alberta’s largest benefits carrier, Alberta Blue Cross provides supplementary health and dental benefits to meet the needs of over 1.6 million Albertans. Alberta-based and not-for-profit, we are uniquely focused on the they will seek public inhealth and wellness of Albertans and are committed to the communities we serve. ABC 83100 2013/06 put.
businesses,” he stated. Jurykoski suggests groups that come together to plan a new recreation project should start with the town to make things happen. “It needs to be a more cohesive plan.” The MDP also sets out guidelines to expand the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury but the only way the town can influence this is by lobbying the provincial government, said Bonnett. There are several large capital projects over the horizon for Ponoka; a new or renovated RCMP building and the north bridge needs to be replaced. Besides those there appears to be demand for a multiplex as stated in the Ponoka Recreation Advisory Committee report. These are projects that could cost the town millions of dollars. Betty Quinlan, director of corporate services, says there are $57 million worth of projects that need to be done over the next six to 10 years. Because there is a limited amount of money to spend, $34 million worth will be pushed forward. Recreation has always been part of a long-range plan but only in conjunction with other building plans. Bonnett feels borrowing money may be one of the options. “Sometimes you’ve gotta take those risks.” Jurykoski says the MDP maps an area structure plan with a desire to see several new residential subdivisions from high density residential to low cost housing. Modular home companies have expressed an inLabyrinth Prayer & Compassion Walk for terest in being able to move buildings onto available land. “There is a need Calgary & Southern Alberta Flood Recovery
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Fox busy with area events The Canadian RoSince my last column deo Hall of Fame Mural to report to the constituunveiling in Ponoka was ents of Lacombe-Ponoka, held June 25 and I was there have certainly been honored to attend this many events that have great event. The mural claimed the attention of is the culmination of a everyone in the province. year-long project and deFirst of all, I would picts the cowboy tradition like to express my sinover the last 100 years. cere thanks to all the first This event preceded the responders, community Ponoka Stampede, which officials and volunteers Rod Fox was a great success again who acted so quickly and MLA Lacombe-Ponoka this year. I was happy to with such compassion attend the parade as well in the recent flooding in as the opening of the southern Alberta. The actions have resulted in a bonding of the Stampede. Canada Day saw the Lacombe Lepeople in Alberta as everyone acted with a common goal — to help those in trou- gion and the City of Lacombe for the raising of the Canadian Flag. This cerble as neighbours and their fellow man. Locally, it has been a busy time. emony brings national pride and pride in Congratulations to all of the grads in the flag to the forefront. July will see a host of events within the area. It was my pleasure to attend all of the graduation ceremonies in the the constituency again. I will be pleased constituency in May and June. Job well to attend a great number of these comdone. I wish all the grads success in their munity events to meet with constituents on a less formal footing. future endeavors. Over the summer months, my ofEach community in the constituency has been hosting events throughout the fice will be open Tuesday to Friday last month and into the summer: Black- from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have a falds Parade and events, The Lacombe concern you wish to discuss, please feel County Trail official opening, The vin- free to contact the office at #101 4892 tage tractor displays in Lacombe, Clive 46 Street, Lacombe, AB T4L 2B4 or Days and so much more. Community phone 403 782 7725 or email: Lacombe. ponoka@assembly .ab.ca spirit shines in the summer months.
Complete fun: Destiny Rain can’t contain her excitement at the splash park recently. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
VJV MARKET REPORT MARKET REPORT JULY 3, 2013 On Wednesday, July 3, 2013- 595 head of cattle went through our rings - TOTAL- 595
SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls Feeder bulls
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Good Bred Cows Older Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers: Cow/calf pairs (younger) Cow/Calf pairs (older)
NONE NONE NONE 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: 1 Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales.
Proud truck winners: Miruna Marin and Kerry Weymann (middle) are presented with their winning Dodge Ram truck July 3 from the Ponoka Stampede. Presenting are Ponoka Chrysler Jeep general manager Doug Brown, Dave Wilson (left) and Darren Woodford of CEDA International along with Stampede president Joe Dodds. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Musicians travel to play $40,000 richer: Ponoka Stampede president Joe Dodds presents Janet Hatala — she bought the ticket from Ed Winters, also in the photo — with a cheque for $40,000 July 5 after winning the Stampede Cattle Raffle. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Continued from page 4 She is also looking forward to performing a classical concert with a pianist from Bulgaria in Red Deer in July. When Fuss-Dutz hooked up with Bergeron, her country music gene kicked in and her fingers danced across the keyboard in perfect rhythm with the country singer. It seems like it was truly meant to be. “I cut my teeth on country music,” she said. “And I believe if God opens a door, He wants me to go through it.” Bergeron, who moved to Rimbey last year, is a singer/songwriter/recording artist and producer. Her debut CD, Makin A Connection, was recorded in Nashville in 1998 at the Gatlin Brothers Studio. Her second CD, She Drives, produced by Mesh Studios in Burnaby, B.C. received rave reviews in Canada and European countries and was nominated for Album of the Year through the British Columbia Country Music association. Bergeron has twice been the Country Gospel Performer of the Year with the British Columbia Country Music Association. Her latest CD, which came out last Christmas, The Gift, featured 12 tracks, nine of which Bergeron wrote herself. Bergeron says her music is truly a gift from God, adding it gives her great pleasure to share her talent with others knowing she has touched someone’s life in a positive way. “It gives me joy,” she said. Working with Fuss-Dutz has been most rewarding, she said. “She is so much fun and a great asset to me as a singer. I am looking forward to lots of performances together.”
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Help for Food Bank
Money for food: Above: Dean Hill, chairman of the Ponoka Food Bank, accepts a cheque recently of $1,000 from Bill Vold, a member of the Normanna Lodge, Sons of Norway. Right: Fundraising totals during the Ponoka Stampede are in. Including Encana’s matching donations, $22,532 was raised and 1,147 pounds of food was gathered. Here Jim Hamilton of Hamilton’s IGA, Stampede president Joe Dodds, Hill and Don Letwinetz of Encana stand in front of a pallet of food for the food bank.
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Knife wielding man arrested after fleeing police By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Ponoka RCMP received a 911 call of a man holding a knife to his 20-year-old girlfriend June 30 at 9:50 p.m. The couple was near the walking bridge when a witness approached to stop the altercation. The suspect then dropped the knife and fled the scene. He was located by the Scout Hall. A 21-year-old man from Calgary has been charged with possession of a knife dangerous to the public, assault and uttering threats. He allegedly pulled the knife on the victim and punched and choked her. Police say he was heavily intoxicated at the time, was agitated and screaming for help.
Fighter resists arrest Police were called to stop an alteration with two men at the beer gardens at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex June 26 at 4 a.m. A 29-year-old man from Lac La Biche and 20-year-old man from Lacombe were fighting when police attempted to stop them. The 20-year-old man resisted officers and refused to get into the police car. He kicked an officer in the leg and attempted to fight police. Once in cells he took his pants off and damaged the walls with this zipper. He was charged with mischief, disturbing the peace and resisting arrest. Girl bites, punches friend
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Police were called to a house party on the 5400 block of 51 Street June 28 at 8 a.m. after an intoxicated 17-year-old girl punched, kicked and bit a 16-year-old boy. Mounties found a large bite mark and bruises on his back. The girl was charged with assault. Youth brandishes knife A 16-year-old boy has been charged with breaching conditions after brandishing a knife at the Fas Gas June 28 at 9:15 p.m. CP Rail police located two boys on 54 Street and 46 Avenue who matched their description. Police say alcohol was a factor in the incident. Man stalking ex-wife A recently divorced man has refused to comply with conditions to have no communication with his ex-wife. The 51-year-old man had been sending vulgar text messages to his 53-year-old ex-wife and had spray painted vulgar phrases on her garage door on the 4400 block of 54 Street. The woman reported to police the stalking was still occurring and the man has been charged with breaching conditions. BC speeder nabbed A 28-year-old man from Richmond B.C. received a mandatory court date after travelling at 186 km/h June 26 at 2:15 a.m. He was pulled over on Highway 2 southbound near Lacombe and was driving a black Mercedes sedan. Tent trailer missing Police are looking for a tent trailer that was left in the ditch on Highway 2 southbound near Gee Road. The 2003 Flagstaff tent trailer had broken down July 1 and was left overnight until it could be fixed. Upon returning, the owner found the trailer was not there. There are no suspects. Cash tricks Police are looking for a man who allegedly tricked a clerk into giving him $97 in change that was not owed to him. The man offered to pay for
Police are looking for a man who allegedly short-changed a clerk at a downtown store recently. Photo submitted
an item with a $100 bill at a downtown store and then asked for it back June 29 at 5:15 p.m.. The clerk gave him back the money after which he asked for change from the $100. There was a brief discussion over who actually had the bill but the clerk ended up giving the man $97 in change. Police are looking for a dark skinned suspect and in his late 20s. Continued on page 17
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Becoming a STAR school trustee The role of a Catholic school board trustee is an important one. As a trustee, you have the opportunity to represent your community, your parish, families and students who attend not only your local school, but schools across division or ward you serve. Trustees work to ensure our schools and division are functioning within Alberta Education guidelines, Maria meeting the expectations of curriculum development and delivery, as well as ensuring the organization remains fiscally responsible and viable, and follows the Alberta Education Act. What does a Catholic trustee do? As Catholic educators, we have a unique role in the education make-up of our province that dates back to the Alberta Act of 1905, when Catholic education became a formal part of the education system in our province, offering families the opportunity to integrate their child’s faith journey with their learning journey in a special and personal way. Trustees also have the opportunity and responsibility of ensuring that not only the educational needs of students are met in our schools but also their spiritual needs and faith development. At STAR Catholic Schools, our main goal is to ensure that Catholic faith permeates our schools and that everything we teach is seen through a lens of faith. As a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman (STAR) Catholic School Board, you’ll be part of an important group that has been granted the authority to make decisions on the direction and quality of Catholic education by the minister of Alberta Education and the archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton. Catholic trustees work with and are supported by several
organizations, including Alberta Education, the Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association (ACSTA), and the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA). As a trustee, you’ll work with your fellow trustees as part of the STAR Catholic board, having input on policies and procedures that guide the STAR Catholic Schools from the diviLentz sion level, right down to the local school level and day-to-day operations. Perhaps your most important role is to stay connected with the members of your community, parish and other stakeholders. You’ll be looking for their input on what they value most and would like to see happen at their local schools. That feedback will be important as it is quite likely that the concerns and values of Catholic parents in one community may be important to those in other communities and should be reflected and addressed by the overall direction of the STAR Catholic Board and the Division. If you want to make a difference in Catholic education, you are encouraged to consider becoming a STAR Catholic school board trustee. Elections are Oct. 21 and you can find more information on the role and the election process on the ACSTA website at www.acsta.ab.ca/ resources/electionbook or the ASBA website at www.asba.ab.ca/trustee_election13.asp. You can also learn more about, or contact the current STAR Catholic board trustee for more information on their role and responsibilities, by visiting www.starcatholic.ab.ca/division/ meet-your-board/. Maria Lentz maria.lentz@starcatholic.ab.ca is a Ponoka Trustee on the STAR Catholic Schools Division Board.
COW coming to the library By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye A cow is coming to the Ponoka Jubilee Library but not the one that goes “moo.” The cow is actually the Classroom on Wheels (COW) bus, which is painted similar to a cow and is intended to drive kids’ interest in reading, says librarian David Tremblay. “It’s a time for kids to come explore the bus.” The COW is a fun, interactive experience for kids and their parents and travels around the province to promote
reading and local libraries. “It’s just a neat little way to get kids into the library,” he added. The stop in Ponoka will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30 and Tremblay says another group is presenting some books to the library at 1:30 p.m. A Legacy Library will be presented by the Centre for Family Literacy, which donates children’s books for ages one to six. “They donate books to the library, basically to promote literacy,” explained Tremblay.
Man seeks ride to Calgary Continued from page 16 Police arrested a 54-year-old Calgary man for public intoxication July 6 at 3 p.m. The man was running around the parking lot of a restaurant on Highway 2A and is reported to have hidden in the back of a pickup truck. After being arrested he asked Ponoka RCMP if Calgary Police would give him a ride back to Calgary. They declined the request. Drunk throws up in cells Ponoka RCMP stepped in to stop a disturbance at a downtown bar July 7 at 2:30 a.m. A 20-tear-old man from Ponoka was causing a disturbance in the bar and was removed for fighting. However, he returned to the bar four more
times and each time was told to leave. Police arrested the man and he was lodged in cells. At one point he felt a need to throw up and was told to do so in the toilet. He refused, swore at police and vomited on the floor. Suicide at Centennial Centre Police received a call that a man was found after an apparent suicide July 7 at 6:45 p.m. A 65-year-old man was found with a belt tied around his neck on a metal gate on the grounds of the Centennial Centre. If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Head shave for a cause: Carson Groot, Grade 6 student at St. Augustine Catholic School organized a head shaving fundraiser event recently. He and 13 students raised $5,000 during the event. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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.64 acre, great development property. parcels located within ½ mile Chance to develop up to 5 lots. Property of Ponoka town limits to the north. These properties priced $20,000 under assessed value. are priced to move quickly. Offered for sale at $60,000. Starting at $89,000.00 each. Call Brian 403-704-7018 Call Brian 403-704-7018
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Talking about obesity in a fun manner By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Bucs finally plunder the Wolfpack, 34-28
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Lacoka wins: The Lacoka Lacrosse team competed at the Strathmore Redneck Rumble novice B tournament recently and won. They defeated their teams soundly with a final game score against Strathmore Novice Red of 8-2. Back row: Coach Steve Street, Brent Evans, Curtis Huchkowski, Riley Quance and Larry Mousseau. Back row players: Patrick Kenny, Kaleb Edwards, Sam Evans, Ethan Sharp and Tristan Hanrahan. Middle row: Hailey Huchkowski, Austin Griffiths, Ethan Quance, Eric Warner, Adam Mousseau, Braedan Brouilette and Kael Street. Front row: Haiden Gladue, Ronan Butler, Kaysen Tornack and Zander Whiteside. Photo submitted
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at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex. Rather than mix up the arenas that teams play in, Lacoka decided to host midget and novice games in Ponoka and the peewee and bantam games in Lacombe. He looks forward to a large turnout. “Between the two towns we’re looking at 1,000 people,” said Amendt. Hosting B provincials is also one of the larger provincials tournaments as there are not as many A teams in the province and the competition is high. “It’s going to be good lacrosse.” He feels the experience will be even better than last year and since there is no admission should be a fun event for families. “Come on down and take in some of the action.”
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The Central Alberta Buccaneers battled their way to a win over the Calgary Wolfpack July 6 for the first time in 12 Fullback Dylan Vanier of the Buccaneers years. Since the team’s 6. creation, in 2002, the rumbles past Wolfpack defenders July Photo submitted Bucs have been unable to best their Calgary rivals. The Wolfpack travelled north to struggle between the teams’ defenses. take on the (2-1) to vie for second in A defensive battle “is what you expect the AFL. The Pack got off to a quick from two championship-calibre teams.” Neither the Bucs’ nor the Gators’ start and marched the ball steadily offense was able to move the ball condown to the Bucs’ end zone. Despite a slow start, the Bucs managed to bounce sistently. There were no points on the back. QB Byron Stearns was able to board until the Gators managed to score send pinpoint passes to his receivers. late in the first quarter. The Bucs’ ofIn particular, WR Matt Merkley was fense was unable to respond and was a favourite target of Stearn. The Pack’s forced to punt often. For the remainder of the game, the secondary was unable to cover Merkley Gators were unable to score another as he managed to haul in several passes for large offensive gains. FB Dylan touchdown. However, they did kick a Vanier was also an offensive threat. pair of field goals after the Bucs’ deHe bulldozed his way through multiple fense slowed their offensive drives. The Pack defenders for yards, first downs, Bucs managed to score a couple of safeand a touchdown late in the second ties after the defense tackled the Gator quarter. The Bucs finished the first half ball-carriers deep in their own end zone. The final score was 13-4. of the game in the lead, 17-7. Brown was also pleased with the After halftime, the Bucs expanded their lead to 34-14. The Pack, how- play of three young rookie players: Corever, showed why they are considered ban Knip, Dakota Haarstad and Dustin a perennial powerhouse when they Bomback. The trio played their senior narrowed the gap to 34-28. With two year of high school football in Lacombe minutes left, the Buccaneer defense last fall and “all played very well on managed to stall three different Wolf- special teams and earned tremendous pack offensive drives until, finally, respect for how they are improving the game was over. The Bucs finished while playing at this level.” The Bucs’ victorious for the first time against the defensive secondary also performed well, recording five interceptions and Calgary Wolfpack, 34-28. multiple knockdowns. Gators hand Buccaneers The Bucs play the 2013 expansion their first loss On June 22 the Calgary Gators took team, the St. Albert Stars on July 13 6 on the Central Alberta Buccaneers in p.m., at Lacombe’s MEGlobal Field. Lacombe. Head coach Duane Brown Both teams are 3-1 and are vying for the knew that the game was going to be a number 2 position in the AFL, as well as a quarter-final bye in the playoffs. This will be Zepick Summer Mucsicals presents the Bucs’ last home game of the regular season and fans should expect a hard-hitting, entertaining game.
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Defending soccer champs can’t make it two in a row By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Any team defending the provincial championship title knows the competition is gunning for them. This was the case for Ponoka Storm U16 girls. They had a bull’seye on their backs the moment they stepped onto the soccer fields in Ponoka. The defending champions hosted provincials July 5 to 7 with high expectations but the other teams proved a challenge for Ponoka Storm, who placed fifth. Despite not being able to earn themselves a medal, head coach Lonny Behm was proud of their efforts. “We knew we had a target on our back.” He has been coaching this team for
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Ponoka girls take on junior girls’ golf championship By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Young golfers from around Alberta took a swing for bragging rights during a tournament at the Ponoka Golf Club. Alberta Golf’s Junior Girls Championship July 2 to 5 brought girls from all around the province vying on a challenging course, says Matteke Hutzler, intern for Alberta Golf. She has enjoyed working with the staff at the golf club. “It’s a pretty big undertaking to give up the course for four days.” Despite heavy rains at the beginning of the season, staff have ensured a full course for players. “The course is in fantastic shape, she added. “The greens are hard for the girls, which is challenging.” The joy is in the challenge and Hutzler has enjoyed seeing the players push themselves to do well. Hole
6 provides another challenge as it is a long par 4 but a strong wind on the first day of the competition made things easier for players. “Some of the par 5s and par 4s are really long,” said Hutzler. Although the championship was open for 120 players, only 33 played. That is half the number of girls from last year. “Our mission is to engage every golfer,” said Hutzler. Ponoka girls had a chance to represent the town and despite some nerves at the beginning, were able to get into the game. Twins Shaye and Daria Leidenius started when they were five years old but have not competed in a tournament of this nature. “It was a good experience,” says Daria. She enjoyed the challenge and working against tougher competitors and used positive personal feedback to ensure each shot was better than
the next. Hole 8 was the biggest challenge for her but she enjoyed the tough par 5. “It challenges me to improve my shot and get it (the ball) straight.” Shaye’s toughest part of the course was hole 1. “I didn’t really shoot my greatest on that hole.” But despite that and some nerves, she took the opportunity to better her game. Shaye intends to improve her short game and to stay clear of the trees and driving range. “It’s shooting where it’s safe.” “I just went out there to learn new things,” Shaye added. Despite the sharp decline in players this year, she believes programs such as CN Future Links and Golfing in Schools, will help increase their numbers. The former provides lessons and skill training for junior golfers across the country. The latter is a program to get younger students a chance to learn about the fundamentals of golfing in an affordable way. “We don’t want that (cost) to hinder girls from playing,” Hutzlar said. Alberta Golf is also working to promote Canadian golfers in other avenues. “We select girls to represent Alberta in three major tournaments,” explained Hutzler. The top golfers of the tournament also had the chance to be picked for three Alberta teams: the Junior America’s Cup team, the Alberta-Montana Ryder Cup and Alberta’s Canadian Junior team. The winner of the tournament and the Alberta juvenile girls championship was 16-year-old Jaclyn Lee, of Glencoe Golf and Country Club in Calgary, with a 72 after four rounds. She and Sabrine Garrison and Brianna Carrels will represent Alberta at the Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship in Pickering, Ont. July 30 to Aug. 2. Shaye placed 22nd and Daria placed 27th.
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Continued from page 20 The game against Cold Lake was 3-1 loss, which also affected their standings. “The first 15 minutes Cold Lake came with a little more intensity,” she explained. Shaye and Daria Leidenius were the other co-captains and despite losing, Daria enjoyed the challenge they faced. “I’m proud of our team because it’s hard to win at provincials a second
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a strong future. Two years ago Ponoka Storm had four girls teams; U12, U14, U16 and U18. The girls on this team placed fourth in U14 provincials, last year they won gold and next year approximately 10 players are moving forward into the U18 division. She sees this as a good thing since it won’t deplete the U16s but will add strength to the U18s. “These girls are role models for our U8s and U10s,” added Pearman. “These girls are setting the standard.” For assistant coach Deena Duke, her focus was to keep the girls focused on the games. She feels they played their hardest and wanted “to keep the family feel of this team.” Coach Behm has not decided yet but is considering coaching the U18 girls next year. Ponoka Storm tied with Carstairs on the first day, lost to Cold Lake 3-1 and beat Ardrossan 5-0. They beat Lacombe 2-0 for fifth place. Thorsby won gold against Carstairs 2-1 and Cold Lake won bronze, beating Hinton 3-2 in a penalty shootout.
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Students at a dilapidated school in Kenya are receiving educational enhancements one tee-off at a time. Fifty golfers recently gathered at the Ponoka Golf Course to raise funds for A Better World humanitarian organization out of Lacombe. Organizer Warren Schnoor has been involved with the charity for several years. “It came to my attention there’d never been one (charity golf tournament) before.” The proceeds, totaling more than $7,500, will go to a school project in Sogobet, Kenya. Each golfer pays a $175 entry fee and receives a $50 charity receipt. Schnoor has also raised more than $5,000 alone on the promise he’ll shave his mustache for the cause. Schnoor hasn’t seen his lip in 25 years. “Some of my friends decided I should shave my mustache off. My friends know how attached I am to it,” he said with a laugh. Schnoor, who visited the location last October, wants to undertake a number of tasks at the school, including new buildings because what’s there now are unsafe for the children. “How you could learn and go to school in them is a whole other question,” said Schnoor. He also wants to build more washrooms as 340 children are sharing two. There’s also basic improvements needed to desks and other smaller items. Although this is only the first year, Schnoor is hoping to make A Better World Charity Golf Tournament an annual event. “We know that the money is going to a good cause and we know there’s some students in Kenya that will greatly benefit.”
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Last Look at Stampede
Keeping a tight rein: Cathy Grant of Granton, Ont. watches the barrel during a turn June 28.
Close and personal: Bullfighter Scott Byrne took a hit right in the face during the bullriding event June 27.
Hold on tight: Morgan Grant of Granton, Ont. tries to throw his steer June 28. Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Big air: Cole Neely from Duchess watches the ground get further away during the saddelbronc riding event.
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Leslie Hodges was born on October 22, 1926 in Camrose, Alberta and passed away on July 6, 2013 in Ponoka, Alberta. Leslie is survived by his beloved family, and wife of 50 years, Rosalie; daughter, Elaine (Marc) and grandchildren, Bryn, Luc and Jac; daughter Elinor (Glen); son, Robbie (Diane) and granddaughters, Jenelle, Amy and Serra; son, Jimmy (Chris) and grandsons, Kayel, Louik and Adeo; and daughter, Kathy (Allan) and grandsons, Kolton and DJ. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 2:30 p.m. at the Ponoka Funeral Home. To express condolences to Leslie’s family please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
Lydia Newton On June 27, 2013 Mrs. Lydia Newton of Ponoka passed away at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 88 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Gerald (Martha) Newton of Ponoka, grandson, Greg (Jennifer) of Rocky Mountain House and great-grandchildren, Lailey and Lauren, grandson, Garrett (Tara) of Ponoka and great-grandchildren, Payden, Chase, Cydney, Jodi, and grandson, Robert (Lynnette) of Sherwood Park; and son, Leon (Carolyn) Newton of Stettler, grandson, Brad (Jen) of Stettler and great-grandson, Dustin, and granddaughter, Rhonda (Greg) Sylvester of Stettler and great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Kaia. She was predeceased by her husband, Gordon Newton. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 with the Interment Service following at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or Rimoka Lodge. To express condolences to Lydia’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
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TONNESON, Jessie Mrs. Jessie Ella (Yardley) Tonneson passed away at the Northcott Lodge in Ponoka, AB on July 1, 2013 at the age of 82 years. Jessie is lovingly remembered by her son Curtis (Lorraine) Tonneson, five daughters: Pam (Art) Randall, Wendy (Glen) Flewelling, Darlene (Dave Wilson), Joanne, Susan (Doug) Crawford; 17 grandchildren: Tammy, Clint, Coyne (Melanie), Jessie J, Heather, Tyrel (Carla), Tel, Gina, Mandy, Jasmin, Lindy, Josie, Haylie, Britni, and Meg; 10 great grandchildren: Emma, Tori, Walker, Cooper, Tade, Trace, Oakley, Colton, Jake, and Nattalie. She is also remembered by one brother Dave (Vera) Yardley and numerous nieces and nephews. Jessie is predeceased by her parents Frank and Elsie Yardley, her husband Curtis Larry of 52 years, sister Irene (Wes) Cline, her grandson Keith Randall, numerous aunts, uncles, in-laws and nephews. Jessie was born in Calgary, AB on October 6, 1930 at the Grace Hospital. She went to elementary school in Calgary, grade 5 in Sundre, then back to Calgary for grades 6 through 9. In 1945-6 she worked at the White Spot in downtown Calgary as a waitress. Then she worked at the White Dot on 9th Ave as a waitress for two years. Next she worked at Clennans Coffee Shop on 8th Ave W. Her wage was $15/week. She started out as a waitress, then to grill cook, head cook, head waitress, and back to cook. This restaurant sat about 100 people and as cook, Jessie could remember all the orders as they yelled them in for her, as well as the other cooks. Jessie married Curtis Larry Tonneson in March 1950 and they honeymooned in Banff. Soon followed were Curtis, Pamela, Wendy and Darlene. They moved to the Clive district in 1964 and the family was complete with the arrival of Joanne and Susan. Jessie was a successful entrepreneur operating the A&W drive-in in Ponoka, Catering, as a cook for Jomacks in northern Alberta, and managing the kitchen in the Lacombe Auction Market where everyone respectfully enjoyed her burgers, coffee and delicious pie every week. She was an instrumental volunteer with the Tees Agricultural Society, the 50+ Seniors Group, and the Tees UCW cooking for the famous turkey suppers that were held for many years. Hummingbirds, gardening, swimming, delicious baking, horses, watching the pacer races, and looking after her many fowl were some of her passions. Jessie’s family was most important to her and she insisted on feeding everyone at every visit. She was the instigator in most of the family water fights. We invite you to a casual gathering (evening tea) to celebrate Jessie’s life at the Tees Community Hall on July 16th from 7-9 PM. A family Interment service will be held at a later date. To express condolences to Jessie’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
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Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70
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Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920
BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS Caregivers/ Aides
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JOURNEYMAN HD CVIP MECHANIC
We are currently seeking motivated hardworking personnel to join our busy oilfield trucking division. Top wages. Email or fax resumes to 403-782-0913 kelly@downtons.com
Oilfield
MORGAN CONSTRUCTION & Environmental Ltd. - Looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators, Foreman and Project Managers for work in oilfield & heavy civil construction projects. Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work. Please apply online at www.mcel.ca under the career section. Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
PRODUCTION TESTING EXPERIENCED OILFIELD TRACKHOE Operators & PERSONNEL REQ’D LABOURERS REQ’D. Must have all safety tickets. Competitive wages. Call 403-502-1091
Day Supervisors (5- 10yrs experience)
Night Supervisors (2-4yrs experience)
JOIN OUR FAST GROWING TEAM!!
FULL TIME CAREGIVER For senior in own home Room & board, WCB, $10.11/hr
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Mentors
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Competitive Wages, Benefits, Retirement and Saving Plan!
IPS
QUALIFICATIONS:
A rapidly growing oil and gas service company, is aggressively seeking
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This position is located in Red Deer, Oilfield Alberta, and will report to make a the Red Deer Station Manager. The ideal candidate will have a Class 3, First Aid Standard 1 and a clean driver’s abstract. The successful candidate must also have 24 hr. on You can sell your guitar for a song... call availability. Hands on or put it in CLASSIFIEDS knowledge of $2500 Bonus and we’ll sell it for you! oilfield work would be Every 100 days considered a definite asset. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS The applicant must be Oil & Gas Well Testing capable of carrying out Night Foremen, responsibilities of top Meetings Experienced/Inexperienced quality with initiative and Junior Day/Night Operators dedication. IPS will Must have H2S, First Aid, consider training the right valid driver’s license. individual for this position. Weekly meetings Pre-employment Drug IPS offers a competitive screening Tuesdays @ 8 p.m. salary and benefits package Competitive Wages. Neighborhood and the opportunity to join Benefit Package a dynamic team in an Place Please submit resume with industry leading organization. 5115 49 Ave. references to: If you meet the above Ponoka apply@wespro.ca requirements, please For more info. or by fax to (403) 783-8004 forward your resume and Only individuals selected for abstract in confidence to: 403-783-4557 or interviews will be contacted Fax: 403-340-1870 403-783-8371 No phone calls please. We change daily ALCOHOLICS to serve you better. ANONYMOUS CLASSIFIED Want Ads do Monday night meetings AN ALBERTA OILFIELD more things for more people at the Anglican Church construction company is than any other form of Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone hiring dozer and excavator advertising. Phone 1-877403-783-0719 for info. operators. Lodging and 223-3311 meals provided. THURSDAY AA Meetings Drug testing required. LOOKING FOR at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Call 780-723-5051, Church basement. 52 Winch Truck/ Edson, Alberta. Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka. Picker Operator. Open meetings first VAC & STEAM Must have safety tickets. Thursday of the month, Truck Operator. Fax resume to Everyone Welcome. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety 403-746-5131 or email 403-783-4347 or Tickets, Top Wage, smittysoilfield@gmail.com 403-783-2493 Benefits, Camp Work, Experience an Asset. TOO MUCH STUFF? Classifieds Email/Fax Resume: Let Classifieds Your place to SELL 780-458-8701, help you sell it. Your place to BUY bryksent@telus.net.
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Must be able to Provide own work truck Leadership and Supervisory skills- mentor and train crew Strong Computer Skills Operate 5000psi 10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells) Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment Tr a v e l t o a n d f r o m locations across Western Canada REQUIREMENTS:
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website: www.cathedralenergyservices.com Methods to Apply: HRCanada@ cathedralenergyservices.com pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com Your application will be kept strictly confidential.
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FULL-TIME MEAT CUTTER required at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. Competitive wage. Benefits. Fax resume to 1-403-556-8652 or email: sbyc125olds@ sobeys.com.
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GLADIE DAVENPORT just turned 85! Open House Ponoka Legion Games Room Saturday, July 13, 2-4 pm Everyone Welcome No gifts please
PONOKA
is looking for Full or Part-Time Staff Wages negotiable and benefits Drop off resume at 6707 Hwy. 53 or fax: Attn: Ron 403-783-3625
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Afternoon Shift CNC Operators/Machinists Nexus Engineering is currently looking for Afternoon shift C.N.C operators/ Machinists. Duties include, set up of Mazak C.N.C lathe and mills, running production runs, min 3 years experience. We offer competitive wages, company paid benefits and a RRSP matching plan. Please forward resumes to resume@nexusengineering.ca HIGH LEVEL SUPER A is currently recruiting for Full-time Meat Cutter. Applicants must possess the people skills and work ethic required to maintain positive relations with employees and customers. Applicants must have a minimum of two years retail meat cutting experience. The successful candidate must have completed Grade 12 (or equivalency) and must be able to provide a clean security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations, forward your resume in confidence to: High Level Super A, 10300 - 103 Ave., High Level, AB, T0H 1Z0. Fax 780-926-4620. Email: calvin.missal@tgp.ca.
Sales & Distributors
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Journeyman Electrician required for Red Deer Public Schools. Qualifications: high school diploma, journeyman electrician certification with 5 years exp. in a commercial setting, valid AB class 4 drivers license, knowledge of building management systems, heating and ventilation systems, and occupational and safety precautions of the position. WHMIS and first aid training preferred. Starting wage is $30.23 hourly with a comp. benefit and pension plan. Further information can be found at www.rdpsd.ab.ca, employment opportunities. Please submit resumes to humanresources@rdpsd. ab.ca NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959. OPENINGS in Alberta areas for Highway Maintenance Class 1 or 3 Operators. Full-time and part-time positions available. Fax resume to Carillion Canada at 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2013. Please state what position you are interested in.
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
PONOKA JOHN DEERE SALES & SERVICE
24 Hour Emergency Call 403-783-3337 Home Page: www.agroequipment.com
Hwy. 53 Ponoka Toll Free 877-783-3338 Ph. 403-783-3337 E-Mail: admin-ponoka@agroequipment.com
Rimbey Implements Ltd.
Al York
General Manager Cell: (403) 783-0593 Bus: (403) 843-3700
Rimbey, AB
Fax: (403) 843-3430
ANIMAL SERVICES
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BASHAW SPORTS CENTRE Location: Bashaw, Alberta Has an opening for a Full Time employee in a high volume Sporting Goods Store. Bashaw Sports is looking for a person with: ✓ Excellent customer service skills ✓ Retail Sales Experience ✓ Valid Firearms License ✓ Good working knowledge of firearms, ammunition and general sporting good items. We offer competitive hourly compensation, flexible hours, and good working conditions.
Please fax your resume in confidence to: Bashaw Sports @ 780 372-4447 We appreciate all who take the time to apply and thank you for your application, but only those being considered for an interview will be notified.
Trades
AG EQUIPMENT
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FULL TIME LICENSED MECHANIC OR APPRENTICE REQUIRED FOR BUSY AUTOMOTIVE SHOP Drop off resume at 5503 - 54 Street or fax: 403-783-6220
AUTO SALES
BUYERS
RANDY MOHL
403-783-8008 Phone 783-8008 BUY - SELL - CONSIGN 5704 - Hwy 2A North, Ponoka, AB T4J 1M1
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
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
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Trades
Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.
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BOBCAT SERVICE • Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction
BOTTLE DEPOT
PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT
We offer above average wages and benefits package with matching RRSP plan in place.
Open Monday - Saturday
Reply in confidence by email: cpateman@ponokachrysler.com Or fax: Attn: Craig Pateman Service Manager 403-783-8140
10 am - 5 pm
Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit
3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)
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
Qualified 3rd Year or Journeyman Automotive Technician
Due to an increase in volume we require another technician to add to our team. You will work in a high pace work environment with up-to-date equipment, training, high volume of quality work and flexible team.
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
We have immediate positions available to fill for
is looking for a
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.
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MIDWEST PROPANE
CONSTRUCTION
is currently seeking
SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time
Carpenters Carpenters Helpers & Site Foreman For local work. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca
Gasfitter
To operate in central Alberta.
EASY!
Class 3 Drivers license and all relevant Oilfield Safety Certificates required.
Please apply with resume to:
SALES & SERVICE
Midwest Propane Rimbey, AB. Call: 403 843-8430, Fax: 403 843-8460 or by email to: ken@midwestpropane.ca Trades
403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635
GARBAGE COLLECTION
SOME OF YOUR REQUIREMENTS ARE: • • • • •
A strong knowledge of construction equipment Team orientated Organized Computer literate Have great customer relations
R.R. #2 R.R.ton, #2 AB Bluff TOCton, OMO Bluff AB
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Serving ServingCentral CentralAlberta Alberta
IfIf you you need need aa cat, cat, hoe, hoe, logger, logger, mulcher, mulcher, grader or truck, grader or truck, call call us. us.
Ph: Ph:403-704-4477 403-704-4477
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ESTABLISHED IN 2000, Taxi and Courier Company for sale. 6 vehicles, established contracts. Call 780-939-2729 between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for info.
Whatever You’re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 CALL NOW
Truckers/ Drivers
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UNION TRACTOR OFFERS • • •
Competitive wages Excellent benefit pckg. Pension plan and much more...
If you are interested in being apart of a positive and rewarding team please submit your resume via email franks@uniontractor.com, fax to (403.340.8615) or just leave one with us, Attn: The Branch Manager. 4766 62 ST. Red Deer Thank you for your interest. Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
Trades
PILOT TRUCK DRIVER
Calnash Trucking has an opening for a Pilot Truck Driver. Responsibilities include understanding of permit requirements. Safe and efficient piloting for oversized loads. Ability to meet all industry regulatory requirements, and assist drivers in various capacities. Must have valid class 5 driver license. Experience is an asset but willing to train right candidate. Excellent wages and company benefits. Submit applications to: Calnash Trucking 6526 44 Avenue, Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com (Re: Pilot Truck Driver) Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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WATER WELL DRILLER & DRILLER’S HELPER with class 3, air. All safety tickets required. Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town. Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015
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Service/Installation Technician Opportunity: Join our team in Ponoka immediately and experience long term employment with a growing company with opportunity for growth and advancement in the Agriculture sector.
Qualifications: We will provide on the job training along with industry and product specific training in an on-going basis. Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and computer systems will be an asset, but not required.
Our goal is to be a service to you.
RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake. Openings for winch tractor, bed truck drivers and swamper’s. Top wages and benefits. Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892
for our busy & expanding business in Red Deer, AB.
The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311
Duties: This is a full time, permanent position based in Ponoka, AB. The successful applicant will join our service team in providing service of dairy equipment throughout Central Alberta.
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION
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Shop Foreman/ Woman, Parts Person & Heavy Equipment Technicians
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Motorcycles & ATV’s Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm
Truckers/ Drivers
Rewards: Dependent on experience. We do carry Group Health Plans and Group RRSP Applications: Please fax your resume to 403-328-2759 or email to nancyv@chinookdairy.com or warrenwinkelaar@hotmail.com Chinook Dairy Service Ltd. 4508 65 St Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 P (403) 783-2577
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Hamilton’s requires a
FULL TIME GROCERY CLERK F/T 40 hr/ wk with full benefits. Successful candidate will be expected to fill shelves with stock and assist customers with carry out service
Apply with resume to: Customer Service 4502 - 50 Street
DANDY DANDY PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Electrical Enclosure & Power Division
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Business Opportunities
Prema in Rimbey requires a FULL TIME person for shipping/ receiving, picking orders & delivery to customers in Central Alta. Requires Professional appearance and the ability to lift 25kg.
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Email: acdandy@acdandy.com
WELLHEAD ISOLATION SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND TRAINEES Isolation Equipment Services Inc. an expanding Oil Service & Supply Company is seeking quality Service Technicians and Trainees. Previous exp. with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry exp. with oilfield tickets is an asset Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if Applicant has relevant oilfield experience) A current driver’s abstract req’d Off-road driving exp. is an asset.
MUST HAVE: • valid H2S and AB/BC First Aid Tickets
Benefits: • Exc. monthly guarantee • Exc. job bonus • Northern Allowance Program • Excellent Benefit Plan and Travel Expenses. • Retirement Plan • Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus Program • Christmas Bonus
Fax or email your resume and driver’s abstract to:
Fax: (403) 347-3406 Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com or drop off at 239 Clearview Drive, Red Deer County ATTN: Lori Enzie
RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS
Family Friendly Dentistry Box 1100 4905 50 St. Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
4037835225 • 4037835235 5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5
DR. HUGH PORTER • DR. RICK BARR DR. JEFF BARR • DR. GREG EDWARDS - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations
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Career Planning
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DISPATCHER
Responsibilities include coordinating equipment and personnel for rig moves and service work. Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking industry, drilling rigs and oilfield equipment, transportation rules and regulations would be an asset. Will train right candidate.
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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. REFLEXOLOGY PROGRAM, fun and relaxed learning. Register now limited space. Starting September 21 & 22, 2013. Certificate on completion. 403-340-1330.
Business Services #1000 - #1430
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please
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.albertainstituteofmassage.com Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds
Our Wetaskiwin Wetaskiwin Distribution Distribution Our Centre currently currently has has the the Centre following opportunity..
Afternoon Shift Maintenance Person Responsible for the overall maintenance of forklifts, conveyors and building systems. Performing monthly maintenance to equipment and other repairs as necessary. Previous experience in a maintenance capacity required as well as mechanical aptitude and an understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems. You are able to perform moderate physical activities including walking, standing, bending, and lifting, and have satisfactory reading and writing skills, good number skills, and attention to detail. Trade certificate preferred (but not necessarily required.) Home Hardware, a part of Canada for over 40 years and now with over 1,000 stores across Canada. We offer long term secure employment with competitive wages, medical and dental coverage, and a company pension. If you are interested in becoming part of the great team at Home Hardware, drop off application at 6410 36 Street or e-mail resume to: hrwetaskiwin@homehardware.ca (Microsoft Products Only)
“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”
EYE CARE Drs. Heimdahl & ZoBell 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA
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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
CONCRETE SERVICES
WETASKIWIN READY MIX • Residential • Commercial • Agricultural
COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED
Submit resume to: Calnash Trucking Ltd. 6526 - 44 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 Fax: 403.783.3011 Email: hr@calnashtrucking.com
Ph. (403) 843-2173 Fax: (403) 843-2607
DENTAL CARE
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Contractors
hrwetaskiwin@homehardware.ca
Fax: 780-352-2249
DENTISTRY
CASH DAILY for outdoor work! Guys ‘n Gals 16 403-340-1930 years and up! No www.academicexpress.ca experience necessary; www.PropertyStarsJobs.com. DAIRY farm in Lacombe, AB is looking for a f/t Herdsman with minimum of 2 yrs. exp. and an asMisc. sistant herdsman with at Help least 1 yr. exp. Must be able to A.I. & I.V. cows. Phone 403-782-3325 or fax resume 403-782-4471 NOW HIRING HEAVY HIGHWAY/ REQUIRED HEAVY CIVIL PROFESSIONALS Production Welder To join Flatiron at our Edmonton location. Painter Shop Laborer • Excavator Operators Flatiron is one of North America’s fastest growing heavy civil Polisher Full or Part Time infrastructure contractors, with landmark projects across • MSE Wall Foremen Crestomere area Canada. We have established ourselves as a builder and • Loader Operators BANDIT INDUSTRIES employer of choice. 403-783-4284 • Skidsteer Operators Offering competitive compensation. Summer Work • Dozer Operators $14.50 base appt, Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in • Skilled Laborers FT/PT summer openings, Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in customer sales/svc, conditions apply, www.flatironcorp.com Canada training given Please apply by sending your resume to Trevor Argue targue@flatironcorp.com Call Today 403-755-6711 work4students.ca or fax (1)780-454-8970. Please indicate in your email which field you are applying for.
Full Benefit Package & Production Bonuses. Safe, Warm, Modern Working Environment.
Fax or E-mail your resume in confidence to: A.C. Dandy Products Ltd.
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Submit resume with drivers abstract to: grumnt@hotmail.com
(Experience Preferred)
• SHEET METAL FABRICATOR • PANEL SHOP ELECTRICIAN
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NEW ZEALAND, Australia, Academic Express Europe: Dairy, beef, ADULT EDUCATION sheep, hog & cropping AND TRAINING opportunities for young adults (18-30). Apply now! FALL START AgriVenture arranges job & host, work permit, trainee • C o m m u n i t y S u p p o r t Worker wage, flights & insurance. • Women in Trades Ph: 1-888-598-4415; • Math and Science in www.agriventure.com. the Trades • GED classes days/ evening Misc.
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Wages $16 - $18/hr.
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LANCE’S Concrete Ltd. Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. Free Estimates 302-9126
Legal Services
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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/ 1-800-347-2540; www.accesslegalresearch.com
OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY Ph: 587-786-3142 780-352-4301 Email: dmarkevich@wetaskiwinrm.com
HEATING
“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!
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Personal Services
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ROOFING & SIDING
Being a new parent isn’t
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Cellular
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Sterling Smith
Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
Specializing in: - Curbs/Sidewalks - Drive ways - Basement Floors - Stamped Concrete - Exposed Concrete
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OUR SPECIALITY
Repair of any cooling or refrigeration system as well as large household appliances.
CLINKERS KENNELS * Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.
403-783-6272
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Rental Misc
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Need RV or Self Storage? 8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent. Also RV storage. Secure compound. Call Keith at
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this space could be yours!
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STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Firewood
Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca It’s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash. Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.
BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A
Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT
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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
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POMERANIAN WHITE/CREAM PUPPIES 2 Males only check website www.diamondicepoma.com
Travel Packages
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GRIZZLY BEAR TOUR on Saturday July 27th fly and cruise to the Khutzemateen near Prince Rupert. Jet from Edmonton, cruise the west coast, and return home the same day. 1-866-460-1415; www.classiccanadiantours.com
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Farm Equipment
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JD 4630, duals, 6,000 hours, $12,500. Phone 403-340-9280. MACDON 5000 Hay Bine 12’ hrydo-swing. 403-347-5431
Livestock
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Red Poll Bulls Yearlings & Two year olds Semen tested
403-783-5951
9 BULLS For Sale
Black Angus Registered Yearlings Ph Jim (780)
387-6050 or Bert
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU
Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU
The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Joyce Reeves to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows:
The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Bruce & Marlene Phillips to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows:
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Reclassify S1/2 NW 23-42-24-W4 (approximately 22.0 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area for family member.
Reclassify NE 21-43-28-W4 (approximately 12.0 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area.
Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.
Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.
A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours.
A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours.
Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 - Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 403-783-3333 Fax: 403-783-6965
Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 - Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 403-783-3333 Fax: 403-783-6965
e-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com
e-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com
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Public Notices
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Ponoka County
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU
Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU
The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Ed & Judy Stang (Agent - Scova Farms Ltd) to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows:
The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Don & Della Jess to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows:
Reclassify SW 16-42-25-W4 (approximately 4.00 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area. Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours. Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 - Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 403-783-3333 Fax: 403-783-6965 e-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com
Reclassify SE 26-43-28-W4 (approximately 45.70 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area. Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours. Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 - Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 403-783-3333 Fax: 403-783-6965 e-mail: PonokaCounty@ PonokaCounty.com
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Ag event centre brings more fun during Stampede By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
clothes on,” he added. There were 82 competitors from Western Canada and the United States. For more information contact Litvak at 403740-2853 or www. canadianmountedshooters.ca. In Ponoka News’ Stampede special section it was stated the Alberta Mounted Shooters Association would be competing. This was incorrect. The group was the Janet Stephen uses speed and quick wits to pop a balloon during Canadian Cowboy Mounted Shooters Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye CCSMA. We apolo- finals at the ag event centre during the Ponoka Stampede June 25 to 27. gize for the error. Penning triples in size at ag centre Last year there were 260 teams at the cattle penning event hosted by the Ponoka Agricultural Society. This year brought 767, says organizer and Ponoka Ag Event Society director, Link Drynan. “It was an overwhelming response.” Total payout this year is $100,000, one class had a payout of $25,000. “Which is pretty much unheard of,” stated Drynan. He believes many cowboys came to compete at the ag event centre rather than the Calgary Stampede. To meet the needs of this many teams, Drynan worked with Parkland Farms from Falun, who has more than 5,000 head of cattle. “A phenomenal cattle supplier…They’ve been a really big asset for us,” he added. There were many Public local competitors as Notices well as people from around Western Canada and some from Texas. At one point Ken Wick uses adrenaline to help him shoot quick. Drynan had two pens going at once, as soon as one group fin- contest. He thanked the volunteers for a show like this in relation to the Stamished, he would turn around and judge their dedication, some of which worked pede.” a team, while the next group prepared from 5 a.m. to midnight and then reHe believes penning is growing at behind him. “It worked extremely turned early the next morning to help. a healthy rate and is eager to see what well.” The sponsors also helped drive the next few years will bring. The PenVolunteers and penners competed interest. “We had some phenomenal ning Classic has also changed its home from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m the next morn- sponsors. Without them we wouldn’t to the Calnash Ag Event Centre. “The ing, June 29, and although Drynan was be able to do what we do.” ag centre, the Penning Classic and CalThe Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Samson pleased with the numbers, he feels they Grant Sterling, chairman of the gary Stampede show the demand.” Tribal Enterprises Ltd. to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU will either restrict the number of teams Penning Classic committee, enjoyed “None of them are faltering,” he as follows: or possibly try to add another day to the the weekend. “It’s always nice to have added. Reclassify N1/2 SE 14-44-25-W4 (approximately 7.50 acres total) from Agricultural District to Country Residential to allow for future subdivision of the farmsite area.
Rodeo fans had their choice of where to entertain themselves during the Ponoka Stampede. Not only was the pro rodeo and chuckwagon action in full force, the Calnash Ag Event Centre brought two events people would not normally see. From June 25 to 27, the Canadian Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association (CCSMA) brought fast horses, Colt ’45s and even rifles to their Canadian Finals Mounted Shooters. The firearms were loaded with blanks and contestants had to pop balloons as fast as possible. More than $27,000 was added in prizes, bringing the total purse to $40,000, says Don Litvak, director and organizer with the CCSMA “We had bigger and better sponsors.” This is the second time the association has come to the event centre during the Stampede and Litvak hopes to continue with the program. The top winners were able to show off their stuff in the grandstands June 28. The top five men with pistols, the top three women with pistols and the top two rifle competitors brought their A game to the grandstands. One of fastest growing equine sports in North America has only one thing holding them back — pistol laws. Despite using blanks, those wanting to get involved must be certified to use the firearms and that takes time, explained Litvak. He suggests those who want to try mounted shooting should contact him to set up a clinic or even to see how they function. Horses need to be trained as well and this too can take some time. “Guns and horses is a pretty good combination.” “It’s the most fun you can have with your
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU
Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours. Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 - Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 403-783-3333 Fax: 403-783-6965 e-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com
There was a total purse of $100,000 during the penning event at the ag event centre held June 28 to 30.
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