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Town accepts land proposal By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye In a split decision, Ponoka town council approved the sale of industrial land at $43,000 less per acre than its asking price. After some heated discussion in-camera, council accepted a proposal from Cervus Equipment to buy 13.89 acres for $1.9 million. A formal proposal from the company was presented Sept. 10 offering $137,000 per acre. The contents of the proposal were not made public but general manager Rick Cline feels the whole process will take six months to complete. “You don’t go buy that type of property at that expense without doing your due diligence.” He hoped to clear contract conditions sooner but they are only at the initial stage of the project and was reluctant to give an exact timeframe. Building plans, contractors and trades will need to be organized and town utilities will need to be connected. The dealership has been in Ponoka since the late 1970s and wants to expand. “We’re out of space. We’re on four acres here,” Cline said. One of the concerns with the current building and property is the safety of customers; another issue has been dealing with equipment that has grown substantially in size over the years. For more than a year the company has been working with the town to expand in the Southwest Industrial Park. There was some informal discussion over the purchase and it was only recently Cervus Equipment made a formal offer. “We’ve had the same property in mind. It suits us. It’s the size we need.” The property faces Highway 2A, across from the Calnash Ag Event Centre, and provides accessibility for customers who operate large equipment. He feels this location is safer than being on Highway 53. Cline did not say what would happen if the offer were denied but said their hope is to keep Ponoka as their home base. “We have a very strong base of very loyal customers,” he added. Council’s decision The proposal passed by a narrow margin of 4-3. Mayor Larry Henkelman and councillors John Jacobs and Doug Gill were opposed to the proposal.
Henkelman took issue that the land was recently reduced in price to $180,000 per acre from $225,000. He feels the lower price will affect land assessment but added there is some benefit to Ponoka. “Anytime you can have a business increase in size it’s definitely advantageous to the community.” Henkelman feels the land is worth more than $130,000 per acre as Penhold has sold land for more than $400,000 per acre. There has been no desire from companies to develop, which is why the town decided to sell land. “Ponoka has had a slow growth rate compared to other communities,” he added. The mayor is also worried that now the Town of Ponoka has no industrial land for sale. Companies looking to set up shop in most communities want to start right away, he explained. Having no land makes it difficult for an industry to move to Ponoka. Despite these worries, Henkelman added the town will see an improvement over its appearance with construction and a bigger tax base. “There’s a total economic spinoff,” added Henkelman. Coun. Rick Bonnett recently successfully argued council should drop the price to $180,000 and he believes this will benefit Ponoka. “With that much land they’re going to build a fair sized store. They’re going to contribute to the tax base and they’re going to expand their employees.” “I think it bodes well for the town…We’re going to get taxes off of that, which we haven’t since we purchased it,” he added. He feels Ponoka could capitalize on the momentum of this sale. Bonnett suggest Sarah Olson, economic development officer, should approach industrial machine companies in central Alberta to entice them to move here in response to the purchase. “Maybe we could get something in the town.” Despite the company’s recent desire to purchase the land, Bonnett wanted to drop the price two years ago. He does not feel there is demand in the marketplace for Ponoka to sell land at prices compared to other communities. Increasing the tax base and commercial property taxes is a first step to increasing property value. Continued on page 9
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Ponoka’s MDP passes with few objections from residents By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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best way to educate is to have an officer to fine violators. “We’ve gotta be there to catch them.” Setting a goal to have parks in the downtown core within the MDP would require council to have one started within six months of approving the MDP. “You have to buy it within six months or the policy lapses,” explained Riddett. He suggests council would have a better plan by discussing downtown parks in the capital budget. CAO Brad Watson added the MDP does plan for the town to adopt policies with regards to parks in Ponoka. Section 8 states the town will “create a large multi-purpose joint use public space in the downtown to bring various segments of the community together through sports, arts, environmental, cultural and family activities and special events.” There is an entire section on parks, recreation schools and culture in the MDP. Coun. Rick Bonnett asked if there is any benefit to passing second reading on the bylaw and waiting for public comments but Betty Jurykoski, planning and development officer suggested staff have done everything they can to get the information out to the public. “We have been very studious.” The bylaw passed unanimously. Long-term lease with the Stampede Association The Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association wants to have a long-term lease with the
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that there are no areas in the downtown core deemed green space. He suggests a park space or market space would be an ideal way to drive traffic through there. “Gathering spots are an important part of revitalizing downtown,” he said. For Lineham’s first concern, Bob Riddett, planning consultant, says the plan will not set the dangerous goods route but the traffic bylaw will. “This is something you would do subsequently after adopting the MDP.” Ted Dillon, director of protective services, says dangerous goods will be addressed through the traffic bylaw as it concerns him as well. The
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Ponoka teen robbed nab a motorcyclist travelling at 181 By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Police are looking for a Cau- km/h on a gravel road last week. A 45-year-old Ponoka man was casian man who allegedly robbed a 17-year-old Ponoka youth of his charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle after being stopped backpack Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. The youth was walking along on Range Road 263A Sept. 11 at 8:15 pm. after an officer the 5400 block of 56 was able to catch up with Avenue when a man aphim on the gravel road. proached him and asked The posted speed limit for a cigarette. The suswas 60 km/h. The man pect called himself J and faces a mandatory court later referred to himself appearance. as Josh. He attempted to Gas and dash lessons sell the victim drugs and wanted to lure the youth One Ponoka youth to another location but received a lesson in the boy refused. crime and punishment Avoiding a deer: Police responded to a call of a pickup truck that collided with some trees on The suspect grabbed the back- after neglecting to pay for $50 in fuel. Dump Road Sept. 11. The driver said he attempted to avoid a deer and knocked some trees Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye pack, which contained a speaker, The 16-year-old boy said he did down. There were no injuries. cigarettes and a lighter. He is de- not have the money to pay for some scribed as approximately 31 years gas Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. and would go old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, with black home to get the money. hair in a buzz cut. He has a tattoo on After not returning to pay, the the back of his neck under his right gas station passed on the vehicle’s ear. YO U M AY Q UA L I F Y F O R licence plate to police who spoke Kijiji fraud with the registered owner, the boy’s DENTURES THROUGH A 43-year-old Ponoka man has father. The outstanding bill was imT HE SENIOR BENEFITS lost $2,300 after falling for a Kijiji mediately paid and the boy’s parents By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye cheque scam. The victim was sell- then brought their son to talk with PROGRAM. ing a 2003 Montana for $500 and police. Officers spoke to the youth It’s a big relief knowing there are ambulances CA L L T O DAY received a text Aug. 11 from the sus- on the seriousness of crimes. There in the community — but what if those ambulances F O R I N F O R M AT I O N pect saying they wanted to buy the don’t show up or are already busy? were no charges. vehicle sight unseen. These issues have caused some concern Crane weights hit the road The person claimed to be from Police responded to a call of a throughout rural Alberta. Ponoka had two inMontreal and stated they would send a cheque to the seller. He received 12,000-pound crane counterweight stances last week when emergencies occurred and a cheque for $3,020.11 and told the left on the road the morning of Sept. ambulances had to be called from Hobbema and D E N T U R E C L I N I C suspect it was too much. He was told 12. A second 13,000-pound counter- Lacombe. Just weeks prior to that there were two to send the balance, minus $200 for weight was found a short distance instances where Guardian Ambulance had units in his trouble, to Theresa Price in the away in the ditch of Secondary High- Ponoka but were not dispatched. way 815 south of Ponoka. United States. Luckily first responders from the fire departThe first counterweight left a ment and police were on when ambulances are Police say the name is most likely fictitious. The victim attempted to six-inch dent in the pavement. 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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
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Sr. Pastor Paul Spate Erin Dirsten - Fac. Youth & Family Min. 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
PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur
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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN 6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 Noon dsjjb@xplornet.com ponokaadventist.ca
SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor W. Delleman Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ½ mile south of Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury
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Neighbourhood Place attempts crowdfunding to keep doors open By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Provincial funding for Ponoka’s Neighborhood Place has run dry so the group is taking one last stab at funding. The agency is using crowdfunder website Indiegogo in the hopes of gaining international interest, says Keith Williams, executive director. The group started in 2001 and was funded by the Child Family Services Authority but funding has dwindled over the years. Williams is seeking $40,000 to give him another year at the agency. He feels he might be able to secure provincial funding with one more year available. There are other agencies still functioning in communities such as Rimbey and Lacombe but how they receive funding differs at each location. “A lot of places just shut down,” said Williams. Last year Ponoka had a contract with Alberta Health Services to host two 10-week sessions of a program called MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it), funding for that program is also now on hold. He hopes the program will be re-introduced in 2014 but does not have any information on what the future holds for the program. Funding for the service agency dropped in January and Williams has been volunteering his time there since May for two days a week. Neighbourhood Place in Ponoka provides a link to other resources, said Williams. He helps people make photocopies, faxes paperwork and there are two computers at the agency people can use. He deals with 75 to 100 people a month. “I do that all on my own hook…I care about the
About four million people visit Banff National Park each year. I recently added to that number as I took my family and my American in-laws for a brief visit. It was a quick trip of only two days. Two days to enjoy all that beauty was just not long enough. I once read the aver-
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TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 5501 - 54 Ave. Ponoka 403-783-4141 Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Pastor Tim Graff • trinityponoka.ca
ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Fred Knip 9 miles east on Hwy 53 (403) 782-9877 Jr. Church during service for children Sunday Service 9:30 am
community lots,” explained Williams. “If we can’t make this fundraiser go we are pretty much dead,” he added.
As of Sept. 15 the Indiegogo site had raised $100 with 44 days left to its fundraiser. Check www.indiegogo.com and search for Ponoka.
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Keith Williams, executive director for Neighbourhood Place, is crowdfunding through Indiegogo.com to save the organization from closing its doors. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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age time spent in national parks in North America was 4.5 hours. To race in and out of these stunning places offers no time to pause, let alone stop and look, listen and smell the delights of the mountains, rivers and high country. What’s even worse is our conversations with God often fare no better. We rush in and out, with a fast food drive through spirituality, often missing God’s majesty in our haste to go nowhere. Our prayer times often look more like a pit stop during a NASCAR race than a purposeful and delightful stroll through a beautiful park on a spring afternoon. We did not learn this from Christ. Not a chance. Our model was different. He was constantly in prayer and for long periods of time. Such was his devotion to prayer and his relationship with the Father that the writer of Hebrews was prompted to say, “During his earthly life (Jesus) offered both requests and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death and he was heard because of his reverent submission.” (Heb 5:7) He prayed constantly and seriously with great concentration,
knowledge of God, and sincerity. The term “supplications” is more intense than “requests” and has been associated by some with the ancient practice of holding out an olive branch as a sign of appeal. Further, the reference to “loud cries and tears” expresses anguish, struggle, and a deep sense of humble submission to the will of God. Rabbinic tradition suggests that there are three kinds of prayers, each loftier than the preceding: prayer, crying, and tears. Prayer is made in silence: crying with raised voice; but tears overcome all things. In Hebrews 5:7 the writer says this kind of prayer characterized the days of Jesus’ life. Our Lord prayed seriously and without ceasing; he loved his Father deeply. So where are we in this regard? Do we pray constantly? Seriously? With great strength? Or, do we pray once in a while, with passing interest and no real conviction. Jesus did not succumb to a drive-through mentality; he was in no rush to skate past God’s mountains, rivers, and high country. So what’s the rush? Next time you pray stay and talk for a while.
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Reflections of Ponoka Fires and floods changed early Ponoka skyline By Mike Rainone for the News From the early 1900s the rapid and overwhelming influx of pioneer families into the Ponoka district resulted in an exciting population explosion that began with a tiny village of 206 citizens in 1901 and boomed into a thriving town of more than 1,000 by 1904. Over the decades that followed there would be countless successes and milestones for growing families, farms, and businesses throughout our town and county and there would also be many sudden set-backs, hardships and challenges along the way. There is no doubt the onslaught of the impact on both our rural and urban areas and along with unpredictable climate changes, unexpected disasters also came in the form of severe fires and floods. In the early settlement the massive sawmills in the district made it easy to purchase the thousands of board feet of fashioned lumber used to build homes, schools, churches, businesses, barns, and all-purpose structures of all sizes and shapes. Most of these buildings were heated during the frigid winters by roaring wooden stoves and countless fires would result from sparks or hot chimneys. Out on the surrounding lush farmland, fields and forests, it might have been the heat, drought, a hot box on the train, or lightning that often presented ideal conditions to create ravaging prairie fires, which blackened everything in sight for many miles in all directions and were almost impossible to stop. Another ever-present seasonal danger, which usually struck with little warning, was the flooding of our lazy old Battle River, usually spawned by heavy rains and run-off or ice jams. The most damaging floods occurred in 1912, 1948, and 1990, affecting families and livestock in both the Ponoka and the county, washing out bridges, roads, and railway tracks, flooding businesses and homes, and making travel possible only by trusty horse and wagon or boats. One of Ponoka’s first and finest stores was the now historic Algar’s Dry Goods building. It was constructed on the corner of 50th Street and 51st Avenue in 1902 and destroyed by fire in both 1914 and 1944, then replaced by a brick and steel structure that stands proudly to this day. The community’s first fire department consisted of several horse drawn pumper and hose wagons, manned by volunteers who worked in the area, and rushed to sight after the alarm was called into the local telephone office. There were no hydrants in those days and water was drawn from the Canadian Pacific Railway water tower near the main station. Response to these emergencies also came quickly from everyone who was nearby, while others rushed in by horse and buggy with shovels and other tools to help their neighbours to put out the fire, quite often by forming a bucket brigade. Early one Sunday morning in March of 1905, the town school bell awakened everyone to the shock of the most destructive fire in Ponoka’s long and colorful history. It had started in Fairley’s Store on 50th Street and despite the efforts of many citizens the lack of the proper firefighting equipment in those days made it impossible to cope with the massive blaze. Everything in the block was destroyed, including Fairley’s Store, Spackman’s Hardware, a livery stable, a bowling alley and restaurant, a lawyer’s office and the headquar-
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The worst fire in the history of Ponoka occurred in March 1905, destroying an entire block along Railway Street, including eight businesses. As shown, only the Royal Hotel survived. The fire department and volunteers managed to pull many pieces of furniture, buggies, and personal belongings out of the burning buildings to safety. ters of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Miraculously the only building saved by the bucket brigade was the Royal Hotel on the corner. If you take a little time to browse through our history you will discover this palatial building has somehow managed to survive several fires over its colorful 113-year history of offering thousands of patrons from near and far a good night’s sleep, a fine meal and a jolly good time. Growth continued at a fever pitch and a 1940’s milestone included a fully modern three-storey Town Hall that would be the new home of the police, the judge, the jail, the dog catcher, town council and administration, a social room, and the humble beginnings of our first volunteer fire department, complete with a noisy 24-7 siren and new motorized equipment. The huge Provincial Mental Hospital also formed its own fire department and on many occasions, especially grain elevator fires, these crews would work together to fight the flames and assist those in need of assistance. There have been many serious fires over the years, including the IGA building (old arena), Great West Feeds, and the dorms at the PMH farm, to mention only a few. The Ponoka Volunteer Fire Department is now serving the Ponoka and the county with 25 members and 12 pieces of fully modern firefighting and safety equipment, working closely year-round, day and night with all other emergency services personnel. We can all do a little to help our first class emergency teams through good safety and prevention practises, including cleaning fireplaces and chimneys, safe storage and disposal of volatile materials, making sure that your smoke detectors are working, and taking part in annual programs. If you have any questions or concerns please give them a call at 403-783-0112.
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These magnificent wooden elevators would grace the Ponoka skyline along 50th Street for many decades. As many as 10 of the massive structures served hundreds of district farmers by accepting their rich crops of grain, and then loaded the cars that lined CPR spur-line and were later shipped across the nation. Some were ravaged by fire, then in the 1980s this proud and dusty elevator tradition on the prairies was replaced by modern technology.
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Opinion Brown is long gone It would be much easier to say goodbye to Ponoka if it were a crappy place to do business and the staff here published a poor newspaper every week. Neither is true and that makes this farewell difficult. Next week’s Ponoka George Brown News will be the last Off the Record in which I will play a significant part in producing as I will leave at the end of the month to take up my duties as a coowner and editor in chief of the Melville Advance, Fort Qu’Appelle Times and Whitewood Herald, all in Saskatchewan, the Land of Living Skies and grain dust haze. I’ll wait for the laughter to die down before I continue. Like I was saying, I’m moving to east central Saskatchewan to take the next step in a newspaper career of more than 30 years that has lurched forward and back for the most part at community newspapers between Red Deer and Edmonton. It’s the first time since I left Sylvan Lake for Wetaski-
win in 1987 that I decided when to leave for greener pastures — a few times that decision was made for me. I joked the other day that while the time doesn’t change when you cross the Fourth Meridian into Saskatchewan, your calendar flips back to 1973. There may be some truth to that; the province has adopted Alberta’s discarded slogan and touts the “Saskatchewan Advantage.” It seems Saskatchewan is poised for the kind of growth Alberta enjoyed during its modern boom under Premier Peter Lougheed. Resource development, lower taxes and higher wages are attracting immigrants from Manitoba and Alberta. They’re even welcoming new arrivals with a massive paving program. After arguing unsuccessfully that town council would be wrong to enact its proposed liquor store hours bylaw and force outlets to close at 10 p.m. I’ll now be working in a town with one liquor store that closes at 6 p.m. The irony is not lost on me. Of course there’s late-night off sales but only on Pilsner, I think. Karma, I guess. I am grateful to you, our readers, my critics and supporters over the past four years; you helped to mould our decisions and improve this newspaper. But after Sept. 27 you won’t have Brown to kick around anymore, I’ll be long gone to Saskatchewan. Where the getting’s good if you’re getting’ gone. Keep it real, Ponoka.
Rape is an African behaviour that must be changed Last May, with considerable trepidation, I wrote an article about what seemed to be extraordinarily high rates of rape in Africa. The original data came from a study by South Africa’s Medical Research Council in 2009 that found more than one-quarter of South African men — 27.6 per cent — admitted they had committed rape. Almost half of those men had raped two or three women or girls. One in 13 had raped at least 10 victims. Over the next couple of years I came across similar reports, though less well documented, from several other African countries, so I wrote a piece saying this was a phenomenon that needed urgent investigation continent-wide. It occurred to me to wonder if there were similar icebergs in other developing countries. The official figures for rape are very low almost everywhere in the developing world because women are reluctant to report rape in any society, and in traditional societies much more so. The South African study was the only one that had adopted the strategy of asking men directly. Maybe if the same sort of study were done in other continents, I thought, it would return equally horrifying figures.
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Somebody else had the same thought and the resources to do something about it. The new report, conducted under the auspices of four United Nations agencies, was published recently in the online version of The Lancet Global Health, a respected British medical journal. The study was undertaken specifically to learn if the South African figures were duplicated in developing countries outside Africa. The researchers chose six countries in the Asia-Pacific region: China, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. In most of them, between two and four per cent of the men interviewed said they had raped a “non-partner” woman. That falls into the same range that prevails in most developed countries. But Papua New Guinea was right up there with South Africa: 26.6 per cent of the men interviewed had raped at least one woman who was not a wife or girlfriend. Moreover, 14 per cent of PNG men had participated in a gang rape, and 7.7 per cent had raped a man or boy. So Asia as
a whole is quite different from Africa on this count — but PNG is practically identical. What is so special about Papua New Guinea? It is a country with an extravagantly large number of different tribes and languages. It is an extremely violent country, where most people live in extreme poverty. It is a place where the law is enforced only sporadically — often corruptly. It is a place where traditional tribal values, patriarchal to the core, reign virtually unchallenged among a large part of the population. Remind you of anywhere? Well, you already suspected this was at the root of it, didn’t you? You just didn’t want to say so, for fear of being accused of being racist, anti-African or something of that sort. But it does need to be said, loudly and repeatedly. Women and girls are more likely to be the victims of sexual violence in Africa than almost anywhere else, and the only way to change that is to change the behaviour of African men. By persuasion if possible but also by enforcing the law. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Markets for recycling? Dear Editor: What is going on at Ponoka Town Hall? Incompetence seems to abound. Where is our recycling tin going? Firstly, Harper’s Metals changed hands in 2006. The current business there claims not to take recycled tins. I called them twice to
confirm that. Public works foreman Rod Carrick (Ponoka News Sept. 4,) claims Lacombe landfills their glass. Lacombe has their own crusher for glass and handles it themselves. It seems telling the truth is a hardship at Ponoka Town Hall. D. Murray Mackay
Stop farming in town Dear Editor: We live in what was once called the Co-Op subdivision, just north of the field on Highway 2A . When we bought here 14 years ago we asked the town if there would be a back alley for this property and were shown the plans, saying yes, a back alley is planned. Since then the property was sold to the developer behind us, without our knowledge. Therefore we do not have no back alley we were promised. Now we have a farmer growing different crops. How much more do we have to put up with? Since when are farmers allowed to farm within town or city limits? The dust chaff etc. that flies around when seeding and harvesting is unreal and not called for. There are
people in our area who have sever health problems and cannot tolerate the dust, and smell of fertilizing. Maybe this farmer should be asked to pay for the house cleaning and car detailing and health problems because of all this crap blowing around. Maybe we should get a break on our taxes that we pay to the town, in lieu of the inconvenience and charge the farmer the added cost. I grew up on a farm so I have a good idea of what is going on, and a lot of the dust and smell can’t be helped but the town is not a place to be farming. This is unreal. I am sure if I took a petition around, everyone in this area would sign it. Farming should not be allowed in town limits. C.N. Klassen
Rental subsidies available Dear Editor: What happens if your landlord increases your rent in one year, first by 10 per cent and then six months later by another 11 per cent? That’s a whopping increase of 22 per cent. That’s what’s been happening in central Alberta. When you ask municipal governments or the provincial government if this increase is legal, they’ll tell you that’s the way the free market operates. What they actually mean is rents are based on what the market can bear. Not, mind you, what individuals or families can bear but what that amorphous abstraction called the free market can bear. Never actually met the “free market” mind you, though I have met individuals and families who have never in their life had a 22-per-cent income raise in one year. When you dig a little deeper you find each community has some kind of housing authority or a housing committee that typically functions under legislation and policies regulated by the Alberta Municipal affairs department. Under that department website you’ll find housing listed as a subject area and under housing you’ll find a menu that relates to rent. If you persevere and continue reading — and remember the name of the game is to stay relaxed even though you’re sweating hot bricks about the 22-per-cent rent increase in less than a year — you’ll find a subject heading called “Support for
renters.” And then like little Red Riding Hood lost in the forest of government red tape, you’ll find a wolfish sounding document called “core needs thresholds.” It’s about rental subsidies, which is based on your income. Now landlords are expected to give people three months’ notice about rental increases but nowhere does anyone say you might be eligible for a rental subsidy and often people might move once again, in a panic not realizing there might be options. So if you haven’t panicked or become depressed, and if you like where you are, complete a rental supplement application. Take deep breaths and stay focused. I know they say don’t sweat the little things — and though this is big — just hang in there. If you’re in a bachelor suite with an annual income lower than $26,000 you might be eligible for a subsidy; or if you are in a one-bedroom apartment with an income below $32,500 the same thing applies. That’s in Ponoka. Each community has it own income cut off for a subsidy, another wrinkle in the red tape. Alberta is fortunate that based on a 2006 survey, 73 per cent of its people own their home though 27 per cent do not. I’m guessing the 27 per cent are stuck with sometimes surprising rent increases. George Jason
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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mark Your Calendars! Important Dates Regarding Election: Nomination Day - September 23, 2013 Nominations for the election of Candidates for the Mayor and 6 Councillor positions are to be received in person at the Town Hall at 5102 - 48 Avenue between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 Noon. Election Day - October 21, 2013 ftom 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
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BIKES FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Wednesday, September 25, 2013 11:00 am @ VJV Auction Mart Do Not Burn Your Compostable Yard Refuse The Fire Department would like to remind residents that burning of leaves, grass clippings, garden refuse, etc. is not permitted in the Town. Compostables can be taken to the Transfer Station free of charge. Thank you for your cooperation.
Waste Transfer Station Hours Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00 am to 6:00 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. ** The Landfill that receives waste from the Town’s Waste Transfer Station has imposed a charge of $10.00 for each mattress and box spring received. As a result a $10 fee for each mattress and box spring will be charged at the Ponoka Waste Transfer Station.**
EVENTS AND RECREATION Children’s Story Time Ponoka Jubilee Library invites children ages 3-6 to Story Time! Come hear stories, make crafts, play games, learn new skills and meet new people. Every Monday at 2:00 pm and Friday at 11:00 am. This is a drop-in activity, no registration or fee is required. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date on all our events!
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Alberta Culture Days Come and celebrate Alberta Culture Days at Ponoka Jubilee Library from Sept. 27-29. Alberta Culture Days is a province wide celebration of Albertan Culture. The library has events for all ages; animated movies for kids; author readings for adults; a music concert featuring local talent; and art from local artists. Check the library’s webpage, posters around town, the town’s website calendar, or give the library a call for further details about dates and times.
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How do we document the Harper Conservative legacy? As the summer of 2013 glues itself into the cottage guest books and family photo albums, the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper prepares itself for yet another prorogation of Parliament so it can work on a new throne speech. We are told that extra time is needed to assess what components of the mandate have been accomplished, and what has yet to be done by mid-2015, when we citizens shall be summoned to judge the Conservatives in a national election. This time prorogation is all about discovering and documenting the Harper Conservative legacy. In the spirit of citizenship, and wishing to be helpful, I offer the PMO “legacy scribes” the following thoughts on the legacies of the prime ministers and governments who have gone before in the post-Second World War era, as baby boomers grew up and came of voting age. First up, and now a dimming memory, was John Diefenbaker and the great Progressive Conservative sweep of 1957. He is the first PM I can remember. I associate his legacy with being a crusading western prairie lawyer who cared about the North, gave Status Indians the vote in federal elections, and all of us the first Canadian Bill of Rights. Next up came Lester Pearson, a distinguished Oxford-trained historian, who gave up thoughts of practicing
law for a career in the Canadian Foreign Service. After winning a Nobel Prize for conceptualizing UN peacekeeping missions, he entered politics and never achieved a majority. His government’s key legislative legacies drew on the pioneering efforts of Tommy Douglas’ Saskatchewan CCF, and included the Canada Pension Plan, Canada Student Loans, and medicare. Pearson also prepared for his departure from public life by encouraging Pierre Trudeau to run for the Liberal leadership. Trudeau was a lawyer but he was more of an academic and public intellectual by temperament. His legacy really is dominated by repatriating the Canadian Constitution, appending the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the Official Languages Act. It also includes maintaining the national dream by continuously arguing with considerable finesse the role of Quebec within a united Canada. His invoking of the War Measures Act during the October Crisis, and tough response when asked by a CBC reporter just how far he was prepared to go (“Just watch me,”) showed all of Canada the temper of the man. The Joe Clark legacy hardly had time to form in his short government but his continued devotion to national service is noteworthy. Canada as “a community of communities” perhaps best defines his prairie view of
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national life. Few would argue that Brian Mulroney’s key legislative legacies are the Canada/U.S. Free Trade Agreement and NAFTA. While the constitutional wrangles of the sought-after Meech Lake and Charlottetown Accords have dulled our public enthusiasm for more of the same, our desire to trade freely with our southern neighbours grows yearly. Mulroney also contributed the Environmental Protection Act and the GST to our national memory bank. John Turner (1984) and Kim Campbell’s (1993) legacies are shorter than Joe Clark’s, and neither is associated with a defining moment or phrase. The Chretien and Martin years, because fundamentally they worked as lawyer/managers in a governance/finance team, are associated with federal government debt reduction, deficit controls for government departments, and astute leadership in matters international. PM Chretien’s refusal to send Canadian Forces to participate in Operation Desert Storm is a national grace point in our history. Both Chretien and Martin had progressive,
Senate reform needed for many years Dear Editor: I read with disappointment, Wetaskiwn MP Blaine Calkins’ article: “Canadians support change to Senate” (Ponoka News Sept. 11). I am not disappointed he recognizes Canadians support change to the Senate, I’m just disappointed he has just found out about it. Canadians have been calling out for Senate reform many years prior to the latest expenses scandal. In fact Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been a proponent of a Triple E Senate (Equal, Elected, Effective) before taking office. This begs the question whether his article was more a matter of damage control following the investigations underway for Conservative senators Patrick Duffy and Pamela Wallin? The Senate no longer does what it was established to do, to give “sober second thought” on House of Commons legislation. How can parti-
san appointed senators expect to provide “sober, second thought” whilst favoring allegiance to the party that’s given them a $132,000 annual salary for a three days a week, 29 weeks a year job that requires no accountability? The reform Canadians have been demanding may be tied up in a lot of bureaucratic red tape and rhetoric. And, although Senate appointments are not a democratically driven process, governments in power appear to appreciate having the extra card in the upper chamber to protect their interests. Until we abolish the Senate why don’t we start change by paying an honest salary for a honest day’s work. Let’s cut their salary in half. This still leaves a salary of $750 a day. Add expenses, pension plans and committee meeting payments and I’m sure these fat cats can live comfortably enough without seeking a nearby soup kitchen. While we’re on the topic of reform, here is a novel idea: how about not paying senators for days they aren’t in the Red Chamber? Our government has lost its way and no longer represents the majority of Canadians. A “No Kill” shelter for Let’s start by reforming the Senate, not just homeless dogs in Ponoka County continue talking about is having its 5th Annual Fund & Donation Raiser. it. The shelter is in need of: Cal David Blankets - Fleece if possible, Laundry Detergent, Dry Dog Food, Adult & Puppy Treats, Biscuits, Chewies, Kennels & Crates. Cash donations or gift certificates to Central Vet Clinic for emergency care are greatly appreciated. Subway Fresh If you can help with any of these items, please drop them Try Our off Wednesday, Sept. 25/13 at the Ponoka Farmers’ Market 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Kennel staff will be present with information on adoptions.
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community-based attitudes to First Nations, Metis and Inuit issues. Chretien enabled Nunavut’s creation, and had it had a chance for implementation, Martin’s Kelowna Accord might have served the country well. And so we hit the present moment, so often portrayed in the media as a time to “press the reset button,” as if the country was a giant game console or video recorder. Resetting doesn’t create a legacy. Proroguing doesn’t either. Frankly, more time to write about little, doesn’t make it big. Legacy in Canadian political terms since the 1950s most often has had to do with lawyers leaving private practice or business careers to accomplish pre-set goals in the public interest that require legislation to implement. It is rarely about dismantling longgun registries, dumbing down census forms, or celebrating wars fought in the 1800s. Constantly saying the economy is your priority, and erecting Economic Action Plan signs is not a legacy moment either. Indeed we could argue the Harper government’s primary legacy so far is its total legislative absence. Troy Media syndicated columnist Mike Robinson has lived half of his life in Alberta and half in B.C. In Calgary he worked for eight years in the oil patch, 14 in academia, and eight years as a cultural CEO.
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Ambulance dispatch consolidated to three centres Continued from page 3 “There’s been a couple of instances of concern that are going to be addressed at AHS,” he said. Ambulance dispatch is being consolidated into only three centres in Alberta: Peace River, Edmonton and Calgary. This has forced the Town of Ponoka to change its fire dispatch to Red Deer from Rocky Mountain House, while Guardian Ambulance dispatch is dealt with in Calgary. Dillon feels there will be some growing pains while the new system gets running and the issues may have been a breakdown in communication, which is why he is speaking with AHS. He wants to find the gaps to ensure they do not happen again. EMS is now on a borderless system as well with the goal being the closest ambulance will be able to handle an emergency call, says Lyle McKellar, executive director for EMS. He feels some of the communication gaps have occurred because the centralized dispatch system is not yet fully in place. The program began Aug. 15 and there are three other dispatch centres besides the main ones: Red Deer, Wainwright 911 and Maskwachees Dispatch. Until there are only the three dispatch centres it will be a challenge for AHS to track all their EMS units. “We can also capture their real-time dispatch response times.” “The biggest strength (of borderless EMS) is to determine the closest available ambulance to respond,’ he said. The biggest challenge is hav-
ing several dispatch centres but their consolidation to three will give EMS planners a full picture of where units are heading and which is closer to any specific scene. Where units get tied up is in hospital transfers. If Guardian Ambulance is transporting a patient to a hospital this leaves one ambulance — maybe two during peak times — in Ponoka. This means a person in decent health needing to go to another hospital will receive the same level of EMS transport as a person needing immediate surgery. “There is a lot of demand for patient transfers,” said McKellar. “One of the benefits around consolidated dispatch is to try to find efficiencies about having those ambulances where we can,” he added. McKellar’s job is to determine how to create a cheaper form of transport for those patients who have less then urgent care. “We have been attempting to move this forward in a timely manner.” The issues he sees with another form of EMS transportation is in finding the resources to accomplish this and “it has to be clinically safe.” Edmonton and Calgary zones have already implemented an alternate form of transport, which provides a lower level of service but is still safe. McKellar feels Ponoka is fortunate in that it has both the hospital and the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury. The number of ambulances used has not changed. Two ambulances provide 24 hour coverage and a third covers peak times four days out of the week.
Proposal offer less than price town does buy land, Bonnett wants Continued from page 1 “I’d love to see the town full of property to be sold within three to five businesses. That’s a whole different years. There is a caveat on the property saga,” he said. for first right of refusal from Morskate The original asking price was $225,000 per acre and Bonnett says Manufacturing and the company has 10 the town never received a formal offer days to make a decision after the offer has been made. during that time. Bringing it down to $180,000 put the land in reach for more companies, he said. Discussion between councillors over the ofis pleased to offer fer was heated during an the services of in-camera session and Bonnett suggests town Foot Specialist for the councillors should not Medical & Surgical Treatment be in the land business but should help bring of the Foot and Ankle. businesses and developSpecializing in Conservative ers work together. If the Therapy, Biomechanics, Dr. Mike Motyer, & Foot Surgery DPM
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Quick runners: Travis Hyink (left) makes his way to the front of the pack as hundreds of students from Ponoka Secondary Campus participate in their school’s Terry Fox Run, Sept. 12.
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Leading the pack: Sean Rowland breaks away from a large group of students during the Ponoka Photos by Amelia Naismith Secondary Campus’ Terry Fox Run.
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Air Cadets promotions move officers up the ladder Amelia Naismith Neat blue uniforms sheathed proud Air Cadets as the Sept. 10 CO (commanding officer) Parade saw many of the youths receiving medals or promotions. On the first Tuesday of each month the Air Cadets are on parade, but it doesn’t always include the awards ceremony. The medals and promotions were in order, including one that had backlogged. “(We) started the year off with a bang,” said Lt. Michelle Comeau. Cadets who received a medal or promotion: LAC (leading air cadet) Jace Knapp Corporals: Cody Johns Sean Pallin Trevor Scharf Matthew Osborn Dean Black Flight Corporals: Ryan Behrens Alida Granson Tianna Kinnaird Sarah Nicholson Mitchell Pierce Sergeants: Ryan Falkiner Sean Meikle James Nobles Carl Scholl Josiah Thompson Flight Sergeants: Jacob Colyn Tyler Gaudet Kevin Siegele Everett Stolz Chance StuartLeamont Air Cadet Long Service Medals — presented after four years of service in the cadet program: Flight Sgt. Jacob Colyn Flight Sgt. Chance Stuart-Leamont Flight Sgt. Kevin Siegele Flight Sgt. Tyler Gaudet Flight Sgt. Everett Stolz Legion Medal of Excellence WOII Clinton Rodney
Joyous occasion: Sgt. Ryan Falkiner is briefly met by other uniformed officials during the Air Cadets C0 (commanding officer) Parade, Sept. 10.
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Residents help out during the Toxic Roundup By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Cleaning up household waste never looked as easy as it did during Ponoka’s Toxic Roundup last weekend. More than 15 volunteers came to support the Ponoka Fire Department’s annual toxic goods collection Sept. 14 where paint, batteries, solvents and other household chemicals were separated and prepared for handling. Clean Harbours staff were on hand to help determine how products should be handled. “It cleans up all the toxic chemicals that shouldn’t go in the garbage,” says Ted Dillon, director of protective services. He feels Toxic Roundups such as Ponoka’s have a long-term benefit on the earth and residents “do what we can to make the world a better place to live.” Hours were from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. but people started delivering waste at 8 a.m. in anticipation. At about 9:30 a.m. there was a lineup of cars loaded with their household waste eager to drop product off. Dillon usually receives household chemicals throughout the year. Sometimes people will drop off a bag overnight and he was running out of space to store the product before the roundup. He will still take product but asks
those who wish to drop off product to wait for business hours so he can identify the chemicals taken in. Volunteers who help out at the roundup also get a better understanding of how chemicals are handled, says Donna Noble, fire prevention co-ordinator. “They too also better understand what Toxic Roundup is all about.” Clean Harbours will also take used motor oil and anti-freeze but there is an additional cost for the pick up. All the old paint cans are drained and stored in a town truck where they will be sent to the landfill. The paint is separated. “This years they’re sorting out the latex paint for recycle,” said Noble. “It’s great to see the public support and keep all the toxins out of our landfills,” she added. Support for the roundup came from members of Ponoka’s Green Team as well. Chairperson Maurice Mazurat says volunteering at the roundup was a bit of an education for him and the team. “I’m amazed at how much paint that comes in.” He received a call from Dillon asking to help out and jumped at the chance to help. “It’s a good cause.” Helping at the roundup has given him ideas for future Green Team endeavours.
Walter Pineda of Clean Harbours gives Gordon Cheney a hand during the Toxic Roundup Sept. 14. Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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years into our vital future. We wouldn’t be active members of our community if we didn’t discuss and complain a little about taxes, pot holes, roads and all the rest of the political propaganda Mike Rainone and procedures that efHammertime fect our everyday way of life. Coffee and tavern chatter is just fine but the real challenge is to be willing to take a crucial role in the vital affairs of our town and county, if not as a mayor, reeve, or councillor, as a committee member on the various boards that work side by side with council and community organizations. Then again, if you don’t wish to take the big move into one of the plush seats around the council tables at this time, then please encourage others to, then take part in the always lively forums, read your candidates’ promises and mandates, and ask them lots of questions before you make your decision of choice and cast your important ballot on election day. The great thing about elections is the spirited campaigning, the signs and the hype, and then when all the ballots are counted the successful council members will hopefully come together as a team and represent those who supported and showed confidence in them. The amazing changes of our generations No matter how old we may be, we must always find a little time to sit back in our favourite chair and proudly share some of the overwhelming changes that have occurred in habits and lifestyles since we were kids. Sometimes our grandchildren and even our own kids can’t believe how we ever survived way back then, but we will always enjoy sharing the glorious days of our youth. I was born in 1942, moved to Canada when I was only five, and was very lucky to have had the wonderful opportunity of trying to grow up amongst a whole bunch of great friends and neighbours (and later girls and cars) in my always favourite home town of Ponoka. • Long before we got our first black and white television set we listened to the Big Bands, Jack Benny, soap operas, comedy, news, and political speeches on the big tube radio in the living room until 8 p.m. We never heard of FM radios, tape decks, CDs, electric typewriters, yogurt or guys wearing earrings. • Kids never had time to get depressed, bored or in trouble because we played outside from dawn until dusk, homework and chores came first, and we were taught to respect our adults, or suffer the consequences. • The term “making out” referred to how we did on our school exam, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, and instant coffee were unheard of, and we had 5 and 10 cents stores were you could actually buy neat things for a nickel or a dime. Ice cream cones, phone calls, a bag of candy, rides on the bus, a comic book and bottle of pop were all just a nickel. • It was in those days that: grass was mowed, coke was a cold drink, pot was something your mother cooked in, and rock music was your grandmother’s lullaby. As I sit here today gazing at my computer I fondly recall that way back then a “chip” was a piece of wood or a crunchy treat, “hardware” was found in a hardware store, and “software” was baggy pants and slippers. • Even though the present generation sometimes refers to us as old and confused and say there is a generation gap, we have somehow learned to love and understand their new lifestyles, wardrobe, and overwhelming zest and enthusiasm, which now usually carries on long after we have gone to bed. Above all, always believe in yourself, share your best with others, and have a great week, all of you!
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The truth comes in different forms for everyone long I was crying. What is the real story? “I’m so hot,” I whined, hoping someone would open a Nomination day is door or a window or something. drawing closer and even though I haven’t seen a lot No one did. of campaign signs, candiBefore the class was even half way over, I found mydates, sort of like hidden self filled with an intense longing to flop onto my matt and jack-in-the-boxes, are startremain there like the pathetic, limp noodle I had turned ing to spring up. into, until the election, or at least the class, was over. Of course, not a lot of But no, I obediently pushed, prodded and poked my people have come forward unresponsive body into all kinds of poses which stretched to the print media and and pulled it into positions it did not want to go. made their intention known And I listened humbly to the instructor, who bounced Treena Mielke with a resounding, “yes, around like some kind of tiny commanding officer (minus On The Other Side I’m running,” but, even so, the uniform and medals which would be totally inappropriword is getting out. ate in a hot yoga room). I, of course, remain a media fly on the wall; a silent “Don’t listen to your ego,” she said. “It’s your ego spectator, hovering quietly, trying to make no buzzing that makes you want to go beyond your limits. You’re only sound whatsoever, because, if people know I’m there they have this annoying habit of not talking, which makes it difficult to report for County Council Division 2 the truth. on October 21st Or report anything, good, bad or indifferent, for I believe Ponoka is headed in a bright new direction, that matter. and I would like to be a part of all of us working I find as election day together making the right decisions, helping with what gets closer and closer there works, bringing new ideas to this area, and making it are so many versions of even a better place to raise our families! A great way for the truth floating around it me to do this is to run for County Council. is polluting our beautiful crisp, clean September. I will be running again in Division 2 this upcoming Election Day! I thank Reporting the truth is, everyone that supported me in the last election, and ask to please support me in fact, a wonderful goal once again, and to help me by encouraging others to vote for me! Being raised and truly something to here in Ponoka and raising my own family here, as well as being involved in strive for. many community organizations over the years, I will strive to give my best back. I have, however, in my Please support me in the upcoming October election. long (we are talking very Sincerely, long) career (I mean, I was Curtis Emes here after hot lead, but before computers and digital cameras which puts me in the black and white world of print media somewhere in the early ‘80s), I have discovered everybody tells the truth. Local Authorities Election Act They just tell different (Section 26) Form 2 versions of it. Their version! And I have discovered us media people are kind of Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 23, 2013 and like mom and dad. We are that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices told exactly what we are will be received at the location of the local jurisdition office set out below supposed to know. between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. And nothing more. And, so like mom and dad, we have to pry, cajole Electoral Division Number of Office(s) and question to find out the Number Vacancies other stuff; the between1 1 County Councillor the-lines stuff. With all this hype about 2 1 County Councillor the coming election going 3 1 County Councillor on, hype that will only get 4 1 County Councillor worse in the coming weeks, I decided I needed to chill 5 1 County Councillor out and de-stress. And so I went to hot Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: yoga. 4205 Highway #2A And I discovered hot yoga is an experience like Ponoka, Alberta no other. T4J 1V9 Within minutes I found Dated at the Town of Ponoka, in the Province of Alberta, this 4th day of my mind stripped of ratioSeptember, 2013. nal thought, reasoning and common sense logic. It was hot; so hot and much to my horror I learned I did not glow like a lady, but sweated like a guy. ProCharlie B. Cutforth fusely. The sweat trickled Returning Officer down my face in unappealing rivulets, taking my $20 • Nomination papers must be accompanied by a $250 cash deposit mascara and $40 founda(certified cheque, money order or cash) tion with it. • Nomination papers are available at the County Office or on the The sweat was salty website at www.PonokaCounty.com and it got in eyes and I felt like I was crying and before
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competing against yourself. No one else cares.” “Okay,” I said, willingly, happily, curling up contentedly into the child’s pose and trying to blink the salty sweat out of my eyes. I left hot yoga stripped of makeup and anything that even vaguely resembled ego and stumbled into the shower to see if I could find the self I used to be before I
became the bedraggled, wet noodle I now was. I did. Weirdly enough, I will probably go back. And, weirdly enough also, the thing I remember most is the instructor saying, “don’t listen to your ego. It’s a good lesson for us all – whether we are doing hot yoga or running for politics!
ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED The Town of Ponoka requires Election Workers for the 2013 Municipal Election to be held on Monday, October 21, 2013. Election Workers must be at least 18 years of age. Mandatory training will be provided and Election Workers will be paid a rate of $17.00 per hour. Interested individuals are asked to submit their letter of interest and resume by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013 to: Brad Watson, Returning Officer Town of Ponoka, 5102 – 48 Avenue Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Fax: (403)783-4086 Email: bwatson@ponoka.org The Town of Ponoka thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected will be contacted.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26) LOCAL JURISDICTION: WOLF CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 72, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 23, 2013 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Office(s)
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Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Wolf Creek School Division No. 72 Administration Office 6000 Highway 2A Ponoka, Alberta Dated at the Town of Ponoka, in the Province of Alberta this 3rd day of September, 2013. Joe Henderson, CGA, CSBO Returning Officer The Nomination Form must be delivered to the jurisdiction office. Fax or other reproductions will not be accepted. Nomination Forms may be accessed at any school within the Wolf Creek School Division No. 72, at the jurisdiction office indicated above and on the Wolf Creek Public Schools website www.wolfcreek. ab.ca.
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NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY Local Authorities Election Act (Section 26)
Local Jurisdiction: Town of Ponoka, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is Monday, September 23, 2013, and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12: 00 noon on Nomination Day: Office(s) Mayor Councillors
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Location (Address) of Local Jurisdiction Office: Town of Ponoka, Ponoka Town Office 5102 - 48 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 Dated at the Town of Ponoka in the Province of Alberta, this 6th day of September, 2013. Brad Watson Returning Officer
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St. Thomas Aquinas RCSRD No. 38 Board Office 4906 – 50 Avenue Leduc, Alberta Sacred Heart School 4419 – 52 Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta St. Augustine School 4512 – 55 Street Ponoka, Alberta Father Lacombe Catholic School 5114 – 54 Avenue Lacombe, Alberta St. Anthony School 4921 – 43 Street Drayton Valley, Alberta
Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon on Nomination Day: Dated at the City of Leduc in the Province of Alberta, this 11th day of August, 2013.
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Raising awareness: Grant and Dakota Reid help Mayor Larry Henkelman raise the Big Brothers Big Sisters flag Sept. 16 to celebrate the organization in Ponoka. September is BBBS month and the group is holding their annual BBQ fundraiser at the fire hall Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Cabinet renos give kitchen facelift Homeowners who want to give their kitchens a brand new look without the expense or the hassle of a full-scale renovation often gravitate toward kitchen cabinet refacing. Cabinet refacing is less expensive and more eco-friendly than a full replacement of existing cabinets and experts estimate refacing costs roughly two-thirds less than a complete cabinet renovation. Refacing involves replacing the doors and drawer fronts of existing cabinets during which the cabinet boxes are veneered to match the wood color chosen for the refacing, while the structure and layout of the cabinets remains unchanged. Essentially the kitchen footprint will remain the same as it was before the refinishing took place. Kitchens are popular rooms in the home and much of the renovation investment made in the kitchen can be recuperated at resale. Homeowners looking to put their homes up for sale soon may find cabinet refacing is beneficial, as it is a relatively quick renovation that can reap big rewards. Homeowners have options when refacing their cabinets. While some projects, such as stripping off old paint and repainting, can be a do-ityourself project, refacing cabinets may be best left to the professionals. Veneer work, which is often part of
cabinet refacing, is not a skill one can learn overnight, and it often requires the hand of a professional carpenter. Many cabinets can be resurfaced successfully. Older cabinets are prime candidates, as they often are more sturdy than newer cabinets. In general, cabinets can be refaced as long as their substructures are sound. In addition to providing a new look for the kitchen, cabinet refacing is an eco-friendly project. By not demolishing existing cabinetry, homeowners are preventing old materials from ending up in landfills while saving trees from being cut down to construct new cabinets. Refacing also reduces the amount of chemical products used in the building of new cabinets, including stains, adhesives and chemically treated wood. Homeowners can choose among wood, veneer, metal, and even glass doors as replacements in the kitchen. Coupling cabinet refacing with replacement of old appliances can completely transform the appearance of the kitchen in relatively little time. Many refacing projects go as follows. • Measurements are taken and technical drawings are made so that new cabinet materials can be manufactured to the kitchen’s exact specifications. • Homeowners choose the type of fin-
Cabinet refacing is an easy way to retouch the look of a kitchen without resorting to a full-scale renovation project. Just focusing on the cabinets is also less costly, and economically friendly. ish they prefer for the new cabinetry. • Manufacturing takes place, and homeowners will schedule a time when the work will commence. • Existing doors and drawer fronts will be removed and recycled or disposed of. • If cabinet frames and boxes need to be repaired in any way, some refacing companies will take care of this. • Cabinet boxes and frames are covered in a matching veneer or plastic laminate. • The new doors and drawer fronts are installed, as
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are new handles, pulls and moldings to complete the look. Many companies specialize in cabinet refacing. Homeowners should request estimates from potential candidates and review workmanship prior to hiring a particular company. Cabinet refacing is often a fast, relatively inexpensive renovation project. It can improve the appearance and functionality of a kitchen in a small amount of time, while also improving the value of a home.
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The prep before the painting Painting a home’s interior can give it a completely new look and feel. A fresh coat of paint can make a room feel more vibrant and up-to-date, creating a whole new attitude within the room without breaking the bank. Whether creating an accent wall or painting each wall within a room, painting is a relatively easy and inexpensive home improvement project. But that doesn’t mean painting does not require a little prep work before the project can
begin. • Address any holes or bumps on the wall. Holes or cracks in the wall will need to be patched with spackle, which then must dry before the wall can be given a new coat of paint. Sand down any bumps until the walls are smooth and free of any unsightly abnormalities. • Wash the walls. Walls can get dirty, and that dirt may or may not be masked by paint. Before adding a new coat of paint, wash the walls and inspect them for dust.
Dust can collect on molding, especially in rooms that get little natural air. When dust has collected on the molding and around doorways and trim, use a damp cloth to wipe it away before adding any new paint. • Apply primer. Primer can serve many functions, not the least of which is its role as a bonding agent between the wall and the top coat of paint. Primer can also help conceal dark colors, prevent stains and increase the life expectancy of the paint job. • Prepare your paint. Preparing the paint is FIRST CHOICE SANDRA a simple task, but one REALTY LYON novice painters may Broker/ (PONOKA) LTD. Bay 6, 5103 - 48 Ave. Box 4325 not be aware of. When Owner Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7 opening a new can of paint, stir the paint FEATURE PROPERTIES before using it. In addiCENTRAL PONOKA RIVERSIDE SOUTH OF PONOKA tion, even if you don’t plan to use a roller when painting, do not paint straight from the can, which can be heavier to hold than a small bowl, and a light Hillside bungalow located across the street from Cute & Cozy, this home is located on a corner Newer mobile home on 1.93 acres only bowl is less likely to be playground in Riverside. Fully finished up & lot in a Central location. There are 2 bdrms on minutes south of Ponoka. 3bdrm & 2 down, offers 3 bdrms up, 1 bdrm down, open spilled than a potentialthe main floor. Many upgrades make this home baths. Yard is mostly fenced. kitchen with island, hardwood floors on the main, ready to move into. Basement is currently set ly heavy can of paint. main bathroom recently redone. Large double up as a 1 bdrm suite. In addition, once paint attached garage and extra parking at the back. has been removed from $204,000.00 $250,000.00 $304,000.00 the can, replace the lid so dust and other impuTO VIEW ALL LISTINGS VISIT US ONLINE AT: WWW.FIRSTCHOICEPONOKA.COM rities do not settle in the
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- 1124 sq ft w/ 3 bdrms & 2 baths - Fully finished basement - Gorgeous Ar Arizona landscaped front yard - Well maintain maintained & shows pride of ownership Shi l replaced l - Shingles in last 5 years
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Share your priorities for amateur sport
Fish for the kids: Max Menard with Smoky Trout Farm replenishes the Centennial Park Pond Sept. 13 to give kids a chance to fish this fall. The Ponoka Lions Club purchase the fish each year. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
A new online survey asks Albertans to make choices about how they would allocate support to different areas of sport. “Sport has a positive impact on our lives and on our communities. It builds character, fosters civic pride and makes us healthier. We need to maximize the power of sport to enhance Albertans’ quality of life and a renewed Alberta Sport Plan will help us achieve that goal. We want to increase the number of people involved in sport – from playground to podium – while making efficient use of our resources,” said Richard Starke, minister of tourism, parks and recreation The survey at AlbertaSportPlan.ca is one part of a consultation to renew the Alberta Sport Plan. The updated plan will guide the Alberta government’s priorities concerning amateur sport in the province for the next 10 years. “Participation in sport reaches far beyond the boundaries of the playing surface and competition. Equally important, are the social impacts that are grown through sport involvement. Whether you are competitive or leisure minded, Albertans have a unique opportunity to guide the long-term direction of the Alberta Sport Plan. Your input is critical to the success of this Plan and its effect on a healthier Alberta,” said Karl Hill, director of community services with the Town of Stony Plain, and a member of the
Alberta Sport Plan Advisory Committee At AlbertaSportPlan.ca, Albertans can indicate how they would prioritize six different areas of sport: • physical literacy; • introduction to sport; • recreational sport; • competitive sport; • high performance sport; and, • sport for development. The online survey will be available until end of day on Oct. 11. For those who prefer paper copies of the survey, they are available by calling 780-4276549 (Dial 310-0000 first to connect toll-free). Results from the online survey will help shape subsequent steps in the consultation, including a Sport Forum Nov. 1 and 2 and a series of regional meetings with representatives from across the broad spectrum of sport. Feedback received through all of these channels will inform the draft Alberta Sport Plan, which is expected to be available for review by all Albertans in 2014. Guiding the Alberta Sport Plan consultation throughout the entire process will be the Alberta Sport Plan Advisory Committee, composed of representatives from a wide variety of areas including community recreation, provincial sport representatives, sport development and high performance sport and numerous Alberta government ministries.
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Great family home ready to In north end of town for development. Ideal for duplex. move into. Two bdrms. on main, 4 pc. bath with jetted $69,000 tub. Main floor laundry, fully Call Wayne 403-704-0864 developed basement with 2 bdrms, lg. family room/ rec area and 4 pc. bath. RED DEER LAKE Other features incl. patio, Full time living or recreational property ED UC at Red Deer Lake. 3 bdrm. Very clean double attached garage, RED property shows pride of ownership. beautifully landscaped yard with gazebo. Many more features Mature subdivision. too numerous to mention. $349,000 $ 189,900 Call Wayne 403-704-0864 Call Wayne 403-704-0864
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Floor curling should be startingThursday, October 10th. Contact Gail @ 783-2450. Gail is also coordinating a new game Pickle Ball. Pickle Ball is a sport that is played at the 55+ summer games. We hope to be able to send a team from our district. Please watch for further info in this column and call Gail for more info. It is a bit more competitive and will make you run, but I know you are out there that could and would play this game. You can Google it as well for rules and instructions.. Monday Billiards 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Monday Bridge 1:15 p.m. - A. Fierlbeck, Jimmy Rawji Monday Whist 1:30 p.m. - Jo Basarski, Glyn Pugh Tuesday and Thursday Exercise class 9:30 a.m. fun exercise Tuesday Shuffleboard 7:00 p.m. Not Active Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Very Active! Wednesday Cribbage 1:00 p.m. - Don Buering, Ulla Thomsen Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 7:00 p.m. - Don & Ethel McLelland Thursday .Floor Curling 7:00 p.m. Not active Thursday Weaving 1:00 p.m. Phone Betty @ 783-3029 Thursday Partner Bridge 1:15 p.m. - M. Huysman, J. Reynolds Friday“500” 1:00 p.m - Pat Miller, George MacKenzie To rent our facility contact Dorothy @ 403-783-3027 or George @ 403-783-3514 or leave a message @ 403-783-5012. Rentals are increasing and we would like to invite our town administration, business groups, and general public (wedding, funeral, and birthday groups), to inquire about rentals, services and prices.
The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson and Dusan Petricic, postscript by Joshua Bell c.2013, Annick Press $19.95 U.S. and Canada 32 pages Chances are, you see lots of things grownups don’t. First of all, you’re down closer to the ground and adults are way up high. And then, remember, big people move faster and are always busy, while you’ve got more time to look around. Your eyes see all kinds of things but would you pay attention to something your ears noticed? In the new book The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson and Dusan Petricic, you’ll read about a boy who did. Dylan never missed a thing. He was a very observant person, but his mother? She was not. She was always
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or kitchen sounds or crowds or trains. It sounded beautiful and it made the room feel like it was suddenly filled with light. It was the man with the violin! The radio announcer said that the man was “one of the finest musicians in the world.” His name was Joshua Bell and he played his instrument in the subway — though not many people noticed. But Dylan did. He noticed, and the music made him happy… Yes, there is a real Joshua Bell, a violin virtuoso from Indiana who participated in an “experiment” in early 2007. What happened offers a subtle message for adults: take the time to see the world as your kids see it. Your children might not catch that message, though, and that’s okay. Authors Kathy Stinson and Dusan Petricic have plenty in this book for them, including illustrations that practically put a song on each page. I was totally captivated by those drawings, done in black-andwhite with splashes of color to underscore what happens to little Dylan and his world. There’s a lot to see in here — for your child and you, both. This is the perfect book for curious kids, and for three- to seven-year-olds who love music or are already entwined with an instrument. Read The Man with the Violin, because it’s a book they’ll want to see.
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Family fun made for fall Fall is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors. Beautiful fall foliage coupled with great weather compel many people to spend ample time outdoors before the arrival of harsh winter weather drives them back indoors. The following are a handful of actvities that are tailor-made for fall. • Raking leaves: While raking leaves might not jump out at you as a great way to spend a nice fall afternoon, families often find raking leaves together soon turns into a fun day in the yard. Build leaf piles and let the kids jump in, and then do it again. When raking, encourage kids to collect some colorful leaves and set them aside. Once the raking is done, you can then enjoy making some homemade crafts with the leaves you and your youngsters just collected. • Hayride: Hayrides are another fall tradition, and many farms offer relaxing hayrides throughout fall. Younger children who may tire if asked to patrol an apple orchard for apples might find a hayride is more their speed. Some farms may even allow customers to walk the grounds and visit the animals on the premises. • Hiking: Hiking is a fun activity that can be enjoyed nearly year-round, but it’s especially enjoyable in the fall. That’s because few things in nature are as captivating as a park or forest when the fall foliage is in full bloom. Early fall also boasts ideal temperatures for hiking, as the mercury likely won’t rise enough or sink low enough to produce the kind of extreme temperatures that can compromise a hiker’s afternoon. Instead, fall temperatures tend to be mild and comfortable, allowing hikers to fully enjoy their often beautiful surroundings. • Corn maze: Visiting a corn maze is another activity that many people instantly associate with fall. Some farmers transform their cornfields into corn mazes Subway Fresh once the temperatures dip, and such mazes Try Our can be fun for adults and children alike. Though adolescents can often be trusted to Now available h find their way through for any sandwic corn mazes, younger or salad kids should be accompanied by an adult.
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Ensure everyone gets home safely this harvest The sun sets a little earlier each night, bringing the coolness of late Alberta summer, and thoughts turn to the fall harvest. For many Alberta farmers, this year’s crop looks to be a bountiful harvest. Bountiful, that is, assuming crops come off in good shape and on time — and bountiful assuming no one is injured in the process. “The safety conversation around “no one gets hurt� needs to be the first conversation, first action and first thought farm owners and workers have as they go to work each day,� says Kenda Lubeck, farm safety co-ordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “Common discussion around the plan to avoid identified hazards and work to the optimum, not necessarily the maximum, should take place early and often in the harvest season to ensure everyone makes it home safely each night.� There are many hazards to identify during harvest time. Outlined are some common hazards and actions on how to eliminate or minimize them: Operating huge harvest equipment – It’s no surprise the number 1 cause of injury or death to farm workers involves machinery and equipment. Those with the task of using equipment such as combines, swathers and tractors need to be properly trained. Proper training not only increases the operator’s skill and confidence in running the equipment but also instills a healthy respect for the size and amount of damage these types of machinery can do. Fatigue – Many farmers feel the need to push themselves for maximum production during harvest. Some see not getting their
crop off in a certain amount of time as a bigger risk than making a poor choice due to fatigue. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Farmers should plan for optimum production, which means they are harvesting at a rate that has maximum benefits to their health and production. This will minimize or eliminate all risks. To ward off fatigue, it’s important for workers to: • Get adequate sleep. This means parking your worries at the bedroom door and regularly getting a good night’s rest. • Eat nourishing food to keep your mind and body sharp. • Stay hydrated with plenty of water. • Incorporate some healthy activity in your day’s work. If you find yourself in the cab of a tractor for hours on end be sure to stop periodically and go for a walk to stretch out your muscles. • Plan for physical and mental demands. This may mean adding workers to your team to alleviate the demands of harvest work. Moulds and dust – With all of the threshing and grain moving comes air-borne dust and moulds. Breathing in these elements can affect the farmers’ and farm workers’ health and comfort, and, for someone with allergies, it can be life-threatening. It is important to control exposure to dusts and moulds with some specific methods: Have the correct and clean air filter in place when operating the combine. Avoid direct exposures to dust whenever possible. Properly adjust your combine to minimize grain damage and the amount of dust
being generated. Augers and grain hazards – Augers and the dangers associated with grain are wellknown hazards during harvest. Protocol for safely working around these elements should be outlined and communicated with co-workers to minimize or eliminate the risk of injuries. • When using an auger, one person should be designated as the person-in-charge of the task, and be sure that the equipment is periodically inspected during operation. While the auger is running: • Observe work area restrictions. • Keep all safety shields and devices in place. • Make certain everyone is clear before operating or moving the machine. • Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts. • Shut off and lock out power to adjust, service, or clean the equipment. Grain handling entrapments can happen quickly. Flowing grain can draw in a person within five seconds. That time is decreased with the use of high capacity unloading equipment, such as large wagons emptied quickly with large augers. Everyone goes home safely! Make this year’s harvest season the one where everyone gets home safe and healthy at the end of each work day. Whether it is shift work with an extended team of farm hands or a few family members, make the plan work for safety. With all the potential hazards during fall work, it takes some discussion and planning to ensure everyone is on the same path to a safe and bountiful harvest.
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30 million tonnes of wheat production estimated in Canada Recent mid-September rains in the American Midwest have been seen generally as a positive but there’s a lot of chatter that any precipitation at this time of the year won’t do too much for the crop. As such, the USDA recently said in their September WASDE report that average soybean yields will be lower than previous estimates at 41.2 bushels per acre, putting total U.S. production at 85.7 million tonnes. With the price ratio for corn to soybeans hovering around 2.5:1, South American
farmers are expected to plant even more soybeans this year, producing another record crop of over 86 million tonnes. The USDA also said, however, that the U.S. corn crop is bigger than expected, contrasting many analysts’ (and farmers’) predictions, estimating average yields to be 155.3 bushels per acre and total production to come in at 351.63 million tonnes (more than one-third of the entire global corn production of 956.67 million tonnes). It’s our opinion this most recent report from the USDA may not reflect some of the hot temperatures seen in the U.S. the last few weeks and that further yield and production estimate reductions Join Us could result. Further, the USDA is playing Friday, September 20 a little cat and mouse Ponoka County Office at 7:00pm with soybean demand as they refuse to acCENTRAL PONOKA knowledge sustained
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they expect to become one of the top 3 exporters of corn. Infrastructure issues remain in the former Soviet Union nation but the country is working at making it easier for investment in the country. Despite China recently loaning three billion USD for infrastructure improvement in Ukraine that’s to be repaid with grain, the Asian supernation is set to produce a record corn crop themselves at 215 million tonnes. All in all, big numbers coming off the fields around the world continue to push a sidewaysto-bearish trade in the markets. Canola may be supported by a smaller U.S. soybean crop but record rapeseed production is expected this year. The bigger supply will likely offset any increased demand that comes from buyer looking to substitute away from more expensive soybeans. Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, Sask. where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online grain marketplace. His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead.com) or phone (1855-332-7653).
Rounding up all 4-H Riders Submitted by Silver Valley 4-H Riders The 4-H season is coming to a start for the Silver Valley 4-H Riders. Last year we finished with a fantastic three-day show that was a blast. Our whole club did quite well and we all had a ton of fun together. I hope that this year is even better.
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We had a great group of girls last year and we are hoping some boys join this year — we have one for sure. If you are between the ages of nine and 20 our club would love to have you as a member of our 4-H family. 4-H is a great way to meet new people, become a skilled public speaker and have great experiences with your horse. We learn to keep monthly records for our horses; we also get together at least once a month to ride. All the skills we learn in 4-H help us to become strong leaders, to be active members of the community and successful adults. If you are interested in joining you are welcome to come to the parent meeting on Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. and the members meeting on Oct. 3 also at 7 p.m. these meeting will both be held at the Calnash Ag Event Centre. If you have any questions contact Jeff Colyn at 403-963-3993. We hope to see a lot of new faces.
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Speeding by at 37 km/h in downhill derby By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Would-be racecar drivers had their chance at fame and glory during Ponoka’s Downhill Derby last weekend. A special lift raised soapbox cars to give them a speedy start on the 42 Avenue hill in Riverside and kids raced side by side vying for top speed. Numbers were down this year, says organizer Greg Rowland. “Everyone’s just stepping in,” said Rowland. The derby started later in the year as well, making it tougher to get kids to race. He credits organizer Karen Williams for ensuring they were able to move forward. There are many benefits to the race, he added. Kids and parents will work together to build a soapbox and he sees the children benefiting the most out of the experience. The downhill derby brings a safe place for children to race their soapboxes. “The kids really have a good time.” He remembers racing down hills when he was younger but there were no hay bails or closed roads to ensure a safer experience. The derby provides a safe environment and allows kids enjoy speeding down the hill in excess of 37 km/h. “That’s the main thing, it’s building memories,” said Rowland. Support for the derby has been strong in Ponoka. The Lions Club, the Kinsmen, ATB Financial Services and Service Credit Union and other businesses have stepped up to sponsor the race. Rowland says organizers are looking for a service club to take over planning. “The Kinsmen and Lions Club are out here together.” Much of the difficult planning has already taken place and crews know what is needed of them. He feels is whoever decides to take over the derby will have much support from organizers. “The committee members have said they’ll be here for game day,” said Rowland. For Williams the derby has been a way to bring kids and parents together. After nine years the derby has been a family event and she hopes to see more families try out in the future. “We have lots of kits for sale.” Race results: Division A: • Jack Jones, first • Serge Klimec, second Division B: • Callum Deditch, first • Brayden Jackson, second Division C: • William Langille, first • Carson Mottus, second Best in Show: • Logan Heidt, car 1 • Colby Reed, car 5 • Hiliary Gailbraith, car 11 • Madison Fleck, car 22 • Callum Deditch, car 9
It was a close race for Avery Klimec as the gate dropped and the two cars raced down the hill during the Downhill Derby Sept. 14. Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Cruising down the hill these drivers at the Downhill Derby Sept. 14 race for top points.
Brayden Jackson takes the lead in this heat.
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Broncs junior and senior football teams improve their games
Working hard: (Top) Senior Broncs quarterback Ruger Dye prepares for an onslaught of Wetaskiwin Sabres defensive players Sept. 13. The Broncs were trailing 24-0 at the second half but rallied to score 14 points. They lost 24-14. (Below) Hector Ibarra, of the junior Broncs football team gains a first down against the Rocky Mountain House Rebels Sept. 14. The team lost 31-20. Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Strong defense: Cowan Swampy makes the tackle against the Sabres.
Looking for Alberta athletes The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is accepting nominations for the 2013/2014 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction. Nominations for this honour will be accepted until Jan. 31 at 4:30 pm. If you know of any man, women or team from Alberta who should be recognized for their achievements or contributions to sport you should consider nominating them into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. The process is simple with easy to follow guidelines that can be found on the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame DO YOUR PART
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“ AT T E N T I O N ” Ponoka Gymnastics is being held this fall. All Classes excluding trampoline will be available. Kinder Gym 12 wk. course and other classes will be a 20 wk. course. Thanks to Rowland, Parker and Associates we will be in 5029-49 Avenue. (Advance School Equipment Building).
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Master Sharks Program Want to brush up on your swimming skills and improve your fitness level? The Ponoka Pool Sharks Club is offering the Master Shark Swim Program for people 18 and older. Start date: Monday October 7th End date: Thursday April 24th Training Days offered: Mon. & Wed. 7:30-9:00 PM Tues. & Thurs. 6:30-8:00 AM Cost: will depend on number of days you wish to attend training For information, call Bobbie at 403-783-8525 or 403-783-1069
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By Amelia Naismith Before the volleyball season even hits full swing, St. Augustine is making history. For the first time, the school is home to nine teams, ranging from grades 4 to 12. As usual there’s a senior girls’ team but for the first time in eight years there is also a senior boys’ team. “They’ve been watching these girls these last few years have a lot of fun and success,” said senior girls coach Darren Josephison. “Senior girls have had a lot of success the last few years. They won the league three Jennifer Henderson of the St. Augustine out of four years,” he Queens jumps to hit a back row smash duradded. ing a tournament game in Wetaskiwin, Sept. St. Augustine also 7 and 8. The Queens played Ponoka Secondhas a junior varsity (JV) team of Grade 10 ary Campus Broncs in the semifinals and lost girls; they could have 25-21 and 29-27. Submitted photo played at the senior Taking a shot: The high school level but had enough winning as their priority. “They (ju- junior B Stampeders numbers to make their own team. “In nior A girls) are usually competing took on Stettler Lightthe bigger schools like (Ponoka Sec- in the last couple of teams for the ning Sept. 11 during ondary Campus) they have JV,” said league championship.” an exhibition game. Josephison. For the past several years St. Au- The Stamps lost 6-1 in There are also three junior high gustine has been a 1A school. With the pre-season game. girls’ teams. “Girls’ volleyball has the unexpected in influx of about 50 been really popular at our school,” students this fall they were bumped Here, Will Klassen tries hard to score. said Josephison. up to a 2A school. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye The girls are split between two The school had been hoping A teams consisting of grades 8 and to host a provincial tournament, 9 students and a B team of Grade 7 which will only happen if they drop girls. back down to 1A, which Josephison Junior high boys have one A and doesn’t see happening. B teams. However, the girls’ teams are St. Augustine focuses on running known for hosting exhibition toura competitive volleyball program naments such as the Turkey Burner and interest has taken root in the elthat’s in its fifth year and Josephison ementary grades. “Even down there hopes the boys’ teams will eventuthere’s interest,” said Josephison. ally follow suit. “We’re kind of a mixture; trying to get as may kids as possible and not cut anyone but also run a competitive program,” Josephison explained. Tryouts were held at the junior level to determine how the A and B teams would be made up. built to carry on the tradition Approximately 20 girls showed up with A 700™ SPS™ Stainless (Special Purpose Synthetic) teams skills and while each one was able to KEY FEATURES: make the team the • Improved, ergonomically designed synthetic stock • 24” clean barrel - Magnum and Ultra Mag offerings structure is still heavfeature a 26” barrel ily competitive. Older • Drilled and tapped for scope mounts girls play more time on • Equipped with swivel studs the court and younger players spend more Offers everything you love about the legendary time watching from the Model 700™, all at an extremely affordable price. bench, says Josephison. He says by the Bashaw Sports Centre grades 8 and 9 level Downtown Bashaw • 780-372-4440 both male and female players begin seeing
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Obituaries
DUKE Leslie Duke of Ponoka passed away at the age of 90 years on Sept 9th, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Florence Duke; children Lyle (Tita), Carol (Neal), 4 grandchildren; S h e r r i ( K e l l y ) , Ta m m i (Mark), Sheldon (Michelle) and Joseph; plus 5 great grand children; a very special and trusted friend Maria Fernando; his brother John of Quesnel, BC, numerous nieces and nephews and their dog Dolly. A luncheon was held Saturday Sept 14th in Ponoka and he now rests at Earlville Rutherford Cemetary.
SARASIN My mum, Marianne Mathilde Sarasin, died on Monday, September 9, 2013. She always said she wanted to live till she was 90. She was in her 90th year, so I guess she made it! We should all be so fortunate to live that long in relative good health. As sad as watching her struggle for her last breaths was, I am grateful her death was not a tragedy. There have been too many of them for one heart. Thank you to the Wombold Family Funeral Home for the gentle care of my mum’s last wishes. You really do have a special gift. Thank you to mum’s two doctors, Swartz and Du Toit. Thank you as well to the staff and doctors on call or in Emergency who came to assist in my mum’s care during her time in long-term care of PHCC. Special thanks for the special care and attention mum received goes out to all of the staff at Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre Long-term Care Unit who took care of my mum for the last 2Ω years. A few LTC staff in particular always found that extra moment to attend to my mum’s unique personality and needs. A very special and heartfelt thank you goes out to PCA Chara, PCA Carol, and RN Sarah. You were able to easily identify and thereby intercept mum’s various demented behaviors before they became problematic; it seemed to me you could read her like a book. It felt like you cared about mum as if she was your mum, and there is no greater care than that. I will always feel connected to the three of you because of the relationship you developed with my mum. Thank you to my Ponoka friends, colleagues, and students for your loving and caring condolences. Hailey, Cally and Dominique you truly warmed my heart with your support. Thank you thank you, thank you. Mum’s favorite Calgary park, Bowness Park, will be adorned with a special tree and commemorative plague in her name.
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HASELOH, Marie On September 9, 2013 Mrs. Marie Haseloh passed away at the Drayton Valley Hospital at the age of 98 years. Marie will be lovingly remembered by her children Vivian and Peter Scoates, Ron and Carolyn Haseloh, Lauretta and John McGifford, Joe and Maureen Haseloh, Rob and Bunny Haseloh and Marilyn and Jack Murray; 15 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband Eric in 1992. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2013 with the Interment following at Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to any charity of your choice. To express condolences to Marie’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
MAULE, George Stewart It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, George Stewart Maule. Born in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan in 1928, he passed away suddenly on September 8, 2013 at the age of 85. George served in the PPCLI for 27 years, participated in the Korean War and was distinguished throughout his career with many medals. His commitment to the Military continued with 21 years of service in the Royal Canadian Legion where he held many executive positions. His life was full of memorable moments with good women, good food and loving family. He will be sadly missed but forever in our hearts. George is lovingly survived by his daughters Vivian Hayashi (Shuji), Caroline Hayes (Bob), Janice O’Brien (Peter); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother William and sisters Helen (Carlton) and Georgina (Gresl). He was predeceased by his parents; his brother Peter; his sister Lillian; his wives - our mother Alice, and Pearl; and his son Brian. A Funeral Service was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Ponoka at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2013. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Royal Canadian Legion, Ponoka Branch #66. To express condolences to George’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.
Josh and Tania are†thrilled to announce the arrival of
Aubrey Catherine Rae Taylor, born March 14th, 2013. Proud grandparents are Robert and Lorna Taylor and Jim and Cathy Mass.
Card Of Thanks
As our treasures Victoria Oberst and Verna Palechek become memories, our memories become our treasures. A very heart-felt thank you to Marlon Wombold and all of your staff, for helping us get through this difficult time. We sincerely thank all of our relatives and friends for your compassion and support to us over the past few weeks. Thank you for the many memorial donations, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, cards, messages of condolence, floral arrangements, food sent to the house and all the phone calls. We are grateful to all of you. Les and Bev Michelle, Mike, Maison, Mckalum and Miyah Senft Kent and Tessa
Card Of Thanks
The family of
LONNY JACOBSON would like to express their thanks to all who reached out with kindness after the tragic passing of Lonny. Thank you.
CHARITY STACEY AND FAMILY.
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Meetings
What’s Happening #50 - # 70
Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70
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Coming Events
POKER RALLY at Scott School
Sunday, Sept. 29 Breakfast 9-11am Registration 10am All riders must register No stallions No loose horses. No dogs No alcohol
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AL-ANON WEEKLY MEETING FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS. Tuesdays 8 p.m. Neighborhood Place 5115 - 49 Ave., Ponoka For more info 403-783-4557
ALATEEN
Weekly meetings Tuesdays @ 8 p.m. Neighborhood Place 5115 49 Ave. Ponoka For more info. 403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday night meetings at the Anglican Church Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone 403-783-0719 for info. THURSDAY AA Meetings at 8:30 p.m. in the Catholic Church basement. 52 Street & 52 Ave. Ponoka. Open meetings first Thursday of the month, Everyone Welcome. 403-783-4347
Info call Bernice 403-783-6858
BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS
make a
difference 403-783-3112 Class Registrations
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HAIR THAT ROXS High end salon looking for a talented and self-motivated individual to join our team. We offer education and training. If you want to control your career, we are the right employer for you. Email resume to: hairthatroxs@hotmail.ca
Medical
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TODAY!
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Linda Little • 403-783-5297
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Silver Valley 4H Riders
PARENT MEETING Thursday, Sept. 26 7PM
Calnash Ag Event Centre Upstairs
1ST GENERAL MEETING Thursday, Oct. 3 7PM Calnash Ag Event Centre
Parents of new riders are encouraged to attend the parent meeting. For more information call Jeff at 403-783-1812. Everyone Welcome!
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TANKMASTER RENTALS requires CLASS 1 BED TRUCK Operators and Tank Truck Operators for Central Alberta. Competitive wages and benefits. m.morton@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT
Clerical
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Experience in reception or dental software would be an asset. Please email resumes to drlesliegill@gmail.com or fax Attn: Dr Gill 403-783-5890
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Night Foremen, Day & Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license. Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages. Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca or by fax to (403) 783-8004 Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC - required immediately by Nelson Bros. Oilfield Services in Drayton Valley. Journeyman and/or Apprentice (any year considered). We offer competitive wages, a competitive compensation package, scheduled days off and quality equipment. Please submit resumes to the attention of Ken Capaniuk Fax; 780-542-6588 Email; capaniuk@gmail.com Mail; Box 6487 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R9. Drop off at shop; 6221-54 Ave. LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475
Wolf Creek Public Schools invites applications for the following position:
For further speci¿cs on the above positions, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Of¿ce at 403-783-3473.
Oilfield
PERMANENT PT/CASUAL
INCLUDING HOLIDAY COVERAGE
Competitive wages & benefits
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WESTERN BUDGET MOTEL – PONOKA IS NOW HIRING FRONT DESK CLERKS The successful candidate must have excellent computer skills and basic knowledge of all Microsoft applications. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Bring resume to the Front Desk at Western Budget Motel 4205-64 St, Ponoka
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WITH CLASS 1 DRIVERS LICENSE sanjel.com
Restaurant/ Hotel
Full Time Staff
Wages & benefits available Fax resume to 403-783-3625 Or drop resume off at 6707 Hwy 53, Ponoka
Sales & Distributors
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Apply today at 1.800.9SANJEL
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LOOKING FOR
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.
HOUSEKEEPING
Ponoka
Oilfield Maintenance Labourer /Swamper
Must have safety tickets. No experience necessary. Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5131 or email smittysoilfield@gmail.com Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Restaurant/ Hotel
Administrative Assistant, Transportation Department Division Of¿ce, Ponoka, AB $2500 Bonus Every 100 days
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Apply to: Debbie Grimshaw Northcott Care Centre 4209 48 Ave.,Ponoka, AB T4J 1P4 Ph: 403-783-4764 Email: housekeeping@northcottcarecentre.com
ACCENTUS IS HIRING experienced Medical Transcriptionists to work from home. Candidates must have 1 year of acute care experience. Apply today! Send resume to: hr@accentus.ca. Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds
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Janitorial
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PIANO & THEORY INSTRUCTION Coming Events
Hair Stylists
Clerical
Ponoka Dental Centre
Garage Sales
ADVERTISE YOUR YARD SALE
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What’s Happening #45 - #70
Oilfield
ESTATE SALE. Saturday, Sept. 21 11:00 - 4:00 at #12 Maywood Bay. 403-249-9087
Mentors
Oilfield
Ponoka has immediate openings for
Team members
Night Shift - 11 pm - 7 am Starting at $11/hr
Apply online at thponoka@shaw.ca or fax 403-783-5595
CRYSTAL GLASS is currently recruiting for a Full Time position; Customer Service Representative for our Ponoka, AB location. Responsibilities: • assisting customers with inquires, booking appointments and taking payments for services provided • working in team environment with manager and installers • Answering customer inquiries on the phone and in person • Basic housekeeping duties Skills and Experience: • One year previous Customer Service experience • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team • Exceptional Customer Service skills • Good communication skills both oral and written • Strong organizational skills • Ability to multi task • Computer and office equipment use experience Company Offers: • Great work environment • Training • Competitive Compensation, • Comprehensive benefit package, company ownership and pension plan We are a Canadian company that has been in business since 1949. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.
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TREELINE WELL SERVICES
Has Opening for all positions! Immediately. All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL licenses) and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits. Please include 2 work reference names and numbers. Please fax resume to: 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please.
Trades
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Whatever You’re Selling... We Have The Paper You Need! CLASSIFIEDS 1-877-223-3311 Sales & Distributors
THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for a well experienced F/T BARTENDER. GOOD WAGES. Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.
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ARROW ARC WELDING is looking for WELDING APPRENTICE LOCATED BY Gull Lake. Phone Brian 403-318-6760 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.
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DO YOU LIKE WORKING with animals? Do you want to be part of a successful team? Red Willow Pork Farm is now accepting applications for SWINE TECHNICIANS, offering competitive wages, a very good health plan, quarterly bonuses and quarterly free pork incentive. Fax resume with references to 403-574-2334 or email rwp@xplornet.com Equipment Operators, Class 1 Drivers, Directional Drillers, Locators and Labourers req’d immed. Qualified candidates should have a positive work ethic and must possess a valid driver’s license. Email:careers@ minimalimpact.ca or Fax 780-960-2927.We offer competitive wages and are committed to maintaining a positive and safe work environment.
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR Slave Lake Alberta requires Journeymen Heavy Duty Mechanics. Third or fourth year apprentice with experience may apply. Call Herb at 780-849-3768; Fax resume to 780-849-4453; Email herb@hheltd.com. IMMEDIATE OPENING in the Viking areas for full-time Grader Operator. Fax resume to Carillion Canada 780-632-5060 or email: drewega@ carillionalberta.ca. Phone Dwight 780-208-0077 for more information. SHEET Metal Installer for HVAC Company. Residential or retro-fit exp. req’d. Great benefit pkg. ALSO, Shop helper required. E-MAIL resume to: info@comfortecheating. com or fax: 403-309-8302
Sales & Distributors
Employment Opportunity
Sales Consultant for Legacy Ford Ponoka
Are you ready to be a part of a unique and growing dealership? We are looking for a full time Sales Consultant that is/has: - Performance driven and self-motivated - Outgoing and has worked directly with the public - Excellent customer service skills - Ability to succeed in a team based environment - Organized and professional - A valid driver’s license is required We offer an excellent work environment, well above average wages with a competitive bene¿ts package.
Please submit resume attention: Pat Boardman or Ross North Either in person or Fax: 403-783-5504 email: pat@legacyfordponoka.ca
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? ✓Motivated? ✓Goal Oriented? ✓People Friendly? ✓Driven? We have the position for you! Heritage Chrysler Jeep now requires an experienced
SALES CONSULTANT A leader in the automotive industry, Heritage Chrysler Jeep sets the pace for all others to follow when it comes to inventory, customer service, community service and commitment to people. We have premium new and preowned vehicles to help suit any of our customer’s needs!
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JOURNEYMAN H.D. MECHANIC req’d immed. for very busy heavy equip. sales lot in Innisfail. Wage range $25. - $35/hr depending on exp. Preference will be given to those with previous equipment rental service, lifts and off road construction equipment experience. Fax resume to 403-227-5701 or email: bouvier9@telus.net
MILLWRIGHTS & WELDERS for work in Red Deer. Please fax resume to 1-403-229-4079
PLUMBING APPRENTICES WANTED
Busy Local Plumbing Company is currently hiring. Residential experience an asset. Comp wages and group benefits. Email your resume to kafonda@telus. net or fax (403)887-2208.
PART TIME HELP Saturdays with the possibility of more hours Apply in person to
Lyon’s Jewellery 5017-50 Chipman Ave. Ponoka
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Kevin’s Plumbing & Heating is looking for a JOURNEYMAN OR 2nd or 3rd OR 4th year APPRENTICE Please email resume to kwalch@telus.net
FULL TIME LICENSED MECHANIC OR APPRENTICE REQUIRED FOR BUSY AUTOMOTIVE SHOP Drop off resume at 5503 - 54 Street or fax: 403-783-6220
Fax or email resume to:
Heritage Chrysler Jeep General Sales Manager Attention: RYAN BOWES rbowes@heritagechrysler.com Fax: 403.782.3360 We thank all those that apply. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
Trades
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SEARCHING FOR LICENSED Automotive Technician or 4th year apprentice for GM dealer in Whitecourt, Alberta. Preference will be given to those with GM experience and training. Starting wage $35-40/hr. depending on experience. Full benefits after 3 months. Moving allowance provided. E-mail cstieb@smylchev.com or fax 780-778-3398.
Trades
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WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
WATER WELL DRILLERS 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
CLASSIFIED Want Ads do more things for more people than any other form of advertising. Phone 1-877223-3311
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Trades
Now Hiring
Journeyman
Plumbers/Foremen (Construction - Central AB)
Magnum Mechanical Systems Ltd. is a leader in the field of renewable energy and high efficient mechanical systems. Our design-build construction projects are in Central Alberta, from Edmonton to Red Deer. You are a skilled Alberta journeyman plumber (or have a Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Plumber Certificate if you are an out of Province applicant) with foreman work experience. You looking for a place where you can build a career with a secure and stable company, enjoy flexible work hours to meet your family’s needs, earn a competitive wage with great employee benefits, and work for an employer who sees huge potential in you! You are ambitious, not afraid to put in a full day’s work, enjoy working with people, used to getting results by paying attention to the details, and a team player who wants an opportunity to work with some of the best people in this business! If this is describes you, you need to contact us today. We are looking for you! This family owned Alberta business offers a very competitive salary with opportunities to increase your salary based on merit and the skills and expertise that you bring to the job. Magnum Mechanical is a member of Merit Contractors Association and benefits are provided by Mercon Benefit Services.
Please submit your resume and cover letter via Email: contact@magnummechanical.ca Or Fax: 780-352-6260 We thank all applicants for their interest in working for Magnum Mechanical Systems Ltd, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Truckers/ Drivers
860 DRIVERS WANTED
We offer a great compensation package with benefits along with complete training. Sales experience is not a must though preferred. Look at Heritage Chrysler Jeep as the final step to becoming an industry leader in customer service, job satisfaction and income.
Check us out at www.heritagechrysler.com
WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic also required. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780-842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.
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Trades
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Trades
AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake Stettler Sales & Rentals is seeking
F/T Mechanic to service small and medium size equipment. Experience necessary. Email resume to: darryl@stettlerrentals.com or fax to: 403-742-8777
• Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week + Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance 12345 • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.
Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, Careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application
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Trades
- Must have good people skills - Some lifting involved Drop off resume to 5026-50 Ave.
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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 We change daily to serve you better.
Ponoka Bottle Depot has openings for
FULL TIME HELP No experience required Drop off resume at between 10am – 5pm Bay 3, 5520 Hwy 2A Old Theatre seats FREE! Behind Bottle Depot
MIDWEST PROPANE is currently seeking
Gasfitter
To operate in central Alberta. Class 3 Drivers license and all relevant Oilfield Safety Certificates required.
Please apply with resume to:
Midwest Propane Rimbey, AB. Call: 403 843-8430, Fax: 403 843-8460 or by email to: ken@midwestpropane.ca
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FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE
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Petrofield Industries, a Division of Empire Iron Works Ltd., is looking for someone with construction experience, as well as someone with Aluminum welding experience; mostly MIG, but occasional TIG. Willing to train if candidate has related basic skills or experience. Wages would be commensurate with experience/skills. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Email thowarth@ petrofield.com/Fax 403-742-5544. See http://www.tornadotrucks. com for what we build.
Misc. Help
Well established manufacturing shop is looking for a
4th Year Apprentice or Journeyman HET
to diagnose/repair Hydrovac Trucks, forklifts, and shop vehicles, as well as test newly built trucks. Candidate to possess good organizational skills, troubleshooting abilities, and be able to communicate effectively with customers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with an excellent benefit package. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. Please forward resume to hr@petrofield.com or Fax 403-742-5544.
DO YOU WANT YOUR AD TO BE READ BY 100,000 Potential Buyers???
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CALL 1-877-223-3311
Truckers/ Drivers
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CLASS 1 DRIVER to haul petroleum fluids in Provost/Macklin area. H2S, TDG, WHMIS and First Aid an asset. Scheduled days off. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Fax resume and current driver’s abstract to 780-753-2958. Call 780-753-0869. FREIGHTLAND CARRIERS, a tri-axle air ride flatdeck carrier is looking for Owner/Operators to run Alberta only or 4 Western Provinces. Average gross $18 - 20,000/month. 1-800-917-9021. AN ALBERTA OILFIELD Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call 780-723-5051 Edson, Alberta. TRENCHUK CATTLE CO. has positions available at their Feedlot in Smoky Lake. Laborers/feed truck drivers $17-24/hr. Class 1 truck drivers/cattle haulers $23-30/hr. Mechanically inclined $25-30/hr. All the above dependent on experience. Fax resumes to 780-656-3962 or email awbad5@yahoo.ca; Call William @ 780-656-0052.
Business Opportunities
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GET FREE vending machines. Can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website: www.tcvend.com.
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NOW HIRING
Lydell Group Inc. is currently hiring
CLASS 1 DRIVERS FOR LOG HAUL & 12345 PROCESSOR OPERATORS Accommodation and benefits provided. Will pick up & drop off at airport.
Email: info@lydellgroup.ca Fax: 780-542-6739 Alberta
Electrical Enclosure & Power Division
• PARTS PERSON (Experience Preferred)
• TURRET OPERATOR • PANEL SHOP ELECTRICIAN
Full Benefit Package & Production Bonuses. Safe, Warm, Modern Working Environment.
Fax or E-mail your resume in confidence to: A.C. Dandy Products Ltd. Fax: 780-352-2249
Email: acdandy@acdandy.com
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GROW MARIJUANA COMMERCIALLY. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention, October 26 & 27. Toronto Airport, Marriot Hotel; www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882. Start your career! See Help Wanted
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Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FULL TIME TIRE TECHNICIAN - experience is preferred but will train the right candidate - wages based on experience
FULL TIME LUBE TECHNICIAN - will train Please email resumes to allan@legacyfordponoka.ca
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.
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Women in Trades Math and Science in the Trades • GED preparation Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
Al York
INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com /resumes_add.php.
General Manager Cell: (403) 783-0593
403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
Bus: (403) 843-3700
Rimbey, AB
Fax: (403) 843-3430
ANIMAL SERVICES
REQUIRED Production Welder Painter Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284 SHOP HELPER required for busy HVAC company. E-MAIL resume to: info@ comfortecheating.com or fax: 403-309-8302
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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. THERE’S A CRITICAL DEMAND for qualified Medical Transcriptionists in Canada. Enroll today with CanScribe and be working from home in one year. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com. Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!
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AG EQUIPMENT
FALL START
Employment Training
DANDY PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Business Opportunities
Business Services #1000 - #1430
Bookkeeping
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DCR BOOKKEEPING SERVICE
Over 30 years experience with Quick Books, A/RA/P-GST- Payroll-WCBBank Deposits T4’s & T4 Summary & much more
Dallas Ruggles
403-783-5877 403-704-0706
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
BOBCAT SERVICES
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Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.
BOBCAT SERVICE • Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction 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
OVERHEAD DOORS
Private Day Care
Openings Available • $650/Child/Full Time • Healthy meals/snacks • Curriculum offered • Open hours
Call Elizabeth
403-783-8758 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 403-228-1300/1-800-347-2 540; www.accesslegalresearch.com.
BOTTLE DEPOT
PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
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Bringing you Gifts & Greetings
Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit
3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)
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403-913-4217 cell 403-783-7417 home
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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.
Contractors
1100
HAVE YOUR EXTERIOR FINISHED THE RITE WAY! Hail damage | Roofs | Siding | Soffit | Facsia Decks | Custom metal cladding – Whether new construction or renovations – Guarantied workmanship • Fair pricing Friendly customer service Quality control inspections and full consultations with written reports
780-905-2030 Misc. Services
1290
Misc. Services
1290
New Appliances Needed?
Berni's
Motorcycles & ATV’s Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm
403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635
Reaching 6000 households weekly for just
30
$
PER WEEK
This space could be yours!
403-783-3311
ing central AB. 403-318-4346
Well Drilling
1400
We deliver & install your purchases.
403-783-4880 1400
Well Drilling
1400
RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) Tell them Danny Hooper sent you
1530
AUCTION SALE. September 22, 9 a.m., 10021 - 101 St., Morinville, Alberta. Supra ski boat, Ruesch ATV, Polaris quad, antiques & collectibles, much more. For details: www.spectrumauctioneering.com Spectrum Auctioneering 780-903-9393.
Welding
Need RV or Self Storage?
1410
Auctions
1530
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 6TH Annual Red Deer Fall Finale. September 20 - 21, Westerner Park. Last year sold 77%. Only 100 spaces available. Consign today. 403-396-0304. Toll free 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; www.egauctions.com.
Welding
1410
8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent. Also RV storage. Secure compound. Call Keith at
First Call Towing
783-3636
• B-PRESSURE • PIPELINE • OILFIELD • ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING • SHOP/PORTABLE • CNC PLASMA CUTTING • ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
Auctions
MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178 Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net
1530
AUCTION SALE for Sun. Sept. 22, 10 am 3.5 miles North of Olds on Hwy 2A
Furniture, Leather couch & loveseat, China cabinets, Roll top Hoosier, Table & chair sets, Household items, Toys, Collectibles, peddle car, Yard & garden items, Hand & power tools, Just too much to mention.. Sale is outside, so dress for the weather.. 5% admin fees applies.. Lunch available.. See U all out at the sale‌
Music Lessons
1780
Shawna’s Music Studio
PILGRIM Auction Service
Shawna S. Weltz B.Ed, BA Music is now accepting registrations for Guitar, Violin, Piano & Flute Lessons
403-704-1715
403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca
Auctions
1530
2 WEBCAST / ONSITE AUCTIONS
Refrigeration
Well Drilling
Auctions
1350
1100
Contractors
and Appliance Service Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serv-
Rental Misc
403-783-6272
New, dependable, affordable Inglis & Whirlpool household appliances. Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca
Call Brian
www.clinkerskennels.ca
The Most Famous Basket in the World
403-783-3311 SALES & SERVICE
SIMPLE!
It’s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash. Phone Classifieds 1-877-223-3311.
Scott McGill scott_riteway@yahoo.ca
If you have just moved into a new home, or have a new baby, it’s time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess.
1330
FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS
CLINKERS KENNELS
DATING SERVICE. Long-term/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).
Plumbing & Heating
TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca
Pet Services Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face. We care. For conďŹ dential help call 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.) * Quality Boarding for
403-783-6875 Reaching 6000
1315
Personal Services
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E-T ENERGY LTD.
DAVIDSON DRILLING LTD.
Complete $12MM Heavy Oil Extraction & Processing Facility
Late Model Well Drilling & Hydrogeological Equipment
Fort McMurray, AB
Fort McKay, AB
WED, OCT. 2 @12345 10AM THURS, OCT. 3 @ 10AM
Preview: Tues, Oct. 1 from 9am-4pm Preview: Wed, Oct. 2 from 9am-4pm Contact Terrance (416) 736-1367 Contact Danny (604) 675-2234 or Brent (403) 398-6936 or Jay (604) 675-2240 Online bidding available. Register at www.bidspotter.com
maynards.com
managingyourassets.com
32,000 Sq Ft Equestrian Facility & 4190 Sq Ft fully furnished Luxury Home in Bluffton, AB Selling by
Unreserved Auction April 2014
Open House Sept. 25, 5 to 9 pm
For more info visit rbauction.com or call Jerry Hodge: 780.706.6652
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013
Auctions
1530
BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A BIG STRAPPER will be closed till Sept. Resuming weekly sales Wed. @ 6 pm. NO ANTIQUE SALES FOR THE SUMMER 1st. Antique sale Oct. 6 @ 1 pm.
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Travel Packages
1900
SAVE $1,000 or more on your Disneyland vacation. Only $50 to save your seat! Details @ goldentickettours.com or call 587-287-9053.
Wanted To Buy
1930
TAMARACK
Lil Mule Logging Inc. is now buying standing Tamarack. Minimum 10 acres. 403-318-4346
Building Supplies
1550
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in Western Canada. Available at over 25 Alberta Distribution Locations. 40 Year Warranty. Call 1-888-263-8254. RECLAIMED BUILDING MATERIALS. 400 theatre seats $25. 24,000 square foot glue-laminated free span roof. Grain elevator beams. Concrete lego blocks. Lockers $40. Pallet racking. 587-439-7840. 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
1660
LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Garden Supplies
1680
BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $35 each. Machine planting; $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee: $75 $100/order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961.
Misc. for Sale
1760
EVERY WATER WELL on earth should have the patented “Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator from Big Iron Drilling! Why? Save thousands of lives every year. www.1-800bigiron.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.
Dogs
CLAAS COMBINE Model 106 Mercedes engine, 3300 hours, fine cut straw chopper, variable speed pickup, field ready. Asking $8,500.00. In St. Michael. Call 780-896-3829.
Farm Custom Work
2080
Custom Round Baling 2 JD Balers
www.bigstrapperauctions.net
UNRESERVED ACREAGE/Horse Auction. Fourteen quality horses, Model T, trailers, truck, bales, panels, and much more. 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-842-5666. Details: www.scribnernet.com.
2010
$/bale or share
403-304-4791 Check website for full listing MEIER-2 DAY Classic Car & Truck Auction. Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22, 11 a.m. both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-440-1860.
Farm Equipment
Call 403-783-1270
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Farm Equipment
2010
Will custom bale hay or straw
403-963-0454 Grain, Feed Hay
2190
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
Seed Grain
2200
CERTIFIED NORSTAR AERATION HALF CIRCLE WINTER WHEAT perforated duct work 24” Lyster Farms Ltd. system complete, have 403-742-4456, Stettler AB several sets, 403-728-3535
Houses For Sale
4020
3060
Suites
PONOKA
For Rent #3000 - #3200
Acreages/ Farms
3010
NEWLY RENOVATED 2 BEDROOM FARM HOUSE 5 miles west of Ponoka. N/S.
$1700/month plus DD Utilities included References required
403-783-0257
Available Oct 1 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath ½ mile from Ponoka Big yard, N/S, N/P
$1200/mth plus DD includes all utilities plus two appliances
403-783-4397 Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
Large 2 bdrm. basement suite, separate entrance, 4 appls. Reno’d. No pets, N/S, non-drinker. Quiet worker, rental only. $900/mo. Avail. Immed. 403-704-1645
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Houses For Sale
4020
3050
Available Oct 1
CLEAN, BRIGHT 3BDRM APT IN 4-PLEX. 5 appliances, heat & water included. NO PETS 403-783-0471 RIMBEY spacious 1 bdrm. suite in quiet 4-plex. Laminate & tile throughout. Includes heat & water. Parking & laundry provided. $725/month + d.d. 403-843-4894
Awesome New Home
Open concept floor plan, 4 stainless steel appliances, great location in Timberstone close to many amenities. $314,806. Chris 403.392.7118 Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
Houses For Sale
DENTISTRY
RIMBEYDENTALCARE
RIMBEY, INVESTMENT PROPERTY, Full duplex. 4 bdrm., 2 bath, each side. Decks & more. On large lot in residential area. Close to schools & shopping. Has been renovated. Asking $325,000 obo. 403-843-3684 No Agents Please.
DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS
Family Friendly Dentistry Box 1100 4905 50 St. Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0
Ph. (403) 843-2173 Fax: (403) 843-2607
DENTAL CARE
Two Open Houses
ONE STOP Sept. 13 & 14 Friday - Saturday 1-5 pm 7 & 15 Brookstone Dr. Come see 2 brand new move in ready, homes in Sylvan Lake under $300 K Jennifer 403.392.6841
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 “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”
WOW. Brand New Home in Timberstone with many stunning features. Open concept, tray ceilings, 3 bdrm, 2 baths $426,100. Call Chris 403-392-7118
Acreages
4050
HOMES & FARMLAND, Fawcett, Alberta. Ritchie Bros Unreserved Auction. 1 HQ, 1 country residential acreage, 4 parcels farmland. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652; Greg Cripps - Remax 403-391-2648;\ rbauction.com/realestate.
Farms/ Land
4070
LAND FOR SALE
- Central AB. 1 km off Hwy 12. SW21-40-23-W4. Natural subdivision, creek, oil revenue. Call 403-747-2168
4090
Manufactured Homes
“a country guest porch.. ” defined, welcoming space open to the living spaces --to learn more about this country home ph 1-877-887-2254
1840
F1 & F1B LABRA DOODLES & GOLDEN DOODLE puppies. Visit www.furfettishfarm.ca text 306-521-1371 or call 403-919-1370
4020
www.sshomes.ca
EYE CARE Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA
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•
5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA
ADVANCED EYE HEALTH & VISION EXAMS CONSULTATION & REFERRAL SERVICES DESIGNER EYE WEAR & CONTACT LENSES INSURED MEDICAL EYECARE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES
NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM
CONCRETE SERVICES
WETASKIWIN READY MIX • Residential • Commercial • Agricultural 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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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING
Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair 24hr Emergency Service Ph: 403.783.3501 Fax: 403.783.3531 wcmltd@telus.net
Reaching 6000 households weekly
For just
$30 per week this space could be yours!
403-783-3311 CONCRETE
GLENDALE 14 x 66, 3 bdrms, new siding, roof and shed, 9 x 12 addition, 12 x 10 deck $32,900 403-782-6161 403-304-8264 for appointment LAST ONE! SRI 2012 - 4 BR/ 2 Bath - Tons of options. 20’X76’ New stock arriving - must go! Was $127,900. Delivered, Blocked (100 miles) Blow Out - $119,900. 4 Stainless Appliances, etc. Call now! 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca. LOOK HERE! 1344sf basement model RTM, 2 X 8 walls with R-28 insulation, triple-pane windows, built by best builder in industry. $209,500. Delivery included (conditions apply). 1-877-945-1272; 1-855-347-0417; www.grandviewmodular.com. OVERSTOCKED, HUGE DISCOUNTS, all homes must go. Company wide sale and show home clearance until September 21. Toll free 1-855-463-0084 (Edmonton) or 1-877-504-5005 (Grande Prairie); www.jandelhomes.com.
Motorhomes
Financial #4400 - #4430
Money To Loan
4430
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Business getting nowhere?
ADVERTISE!
- Curbs/Sidewalks - Drive ways - Basement Floors - Stamped Concrete - Exposed Concrete
Leo Cabral
Serving Ponoka & Area Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905
This space could be yours for $
30
PER WEEK
Call 403-783-3311 VETERINARY SERVICES
Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call Dr. Bill Frischke • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Emily Ames
Reaching 6000 households weekly
For just
$30 per week this space could be yours!
403-783-3311
4130
Cottages/Resort Property
LUXURY ARIZONA golf course properties from $97,900. Investment or vacation home. Short and long term rental programs. Positive cash flow. Financing available! 604-620-3728; condos.arizona@ gmail.com.
Businesses For Sale
4140
FLOWER SHOP FOR SALE in beautiful central Alberta. 46 years, owner retiring, small business of the year twice. Dennis 1-800-397-8843. Buy business or business & property.
Buildings For Sale
Trucks
5050
2005 HR Imperial
400 HP Cummins, 4 slides, Aqua-Hot Heating, Jake Brake, 10kW Genset 403-887-0911
NEWSPAPER ROLL ENDS 50¢ PER POUND
2010 Toyota Tacoma
4x4 black with grey interior 4 cyl. 4 spd. Clean, great cond. 59,500 kms. REDUCED $21,500 Call 403-396-5516 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.
Motorhomes
5100
Mortgages Bought/Sold
Great For covering Tables, Art Work, Clean Packing Paper, Painting, Playschool, Banners, and Lots More.
VARIETY OF SIZES
Tires, Parts Acces.
SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD. “Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs” Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7 PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345
PLUMBING
PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts
5180
WRECKING AUTO-TRUCKS. Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports. We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff. (Lloydminster). Reply 780-875-0270. North-East Recyclers truck up to 3 tons.
2012 Tiffin Allegro Breeze Breeze 32’ Diesel Pusher, 2 slides, 5200 miles, Onan Genset, Leveling system 403-887-0911
Public Notices
JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489
This space could be yours for $
30
Public Notice #6000
PER WEEK
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
Call 403-783-3311
6010
TOWN OF PONOKA
PUBLIC NOTICE BYLAW NO. 324-13 AMENDING LAND USE BYLAW NO. 013-97
PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS
LittleJONS’ Hand Wash Stations Handicap Units Trailer Units New Solar Powered Units with Running Water
Ponoka Town Council has received a request to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 013-97 as follows: To reclassify 7,765.36 square metres of Block 46, Plan 2584HW to be reclassified from Institutional & Public Uses (IPU) District to High Density Residential (R4) District and 3,062.65 square metres of Block 46, Plan 2584HW be reclassified from Institutional & Public Uses (IPU) District to Low Density Multi-Family Residential (R2) District and 9,216.76 square metres of Block 46, Plan 2584HW shall remain as institutional & Public Uses (IPU) District.
Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm
5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7
403.783.3311
Serving Central Today! Alberta Book On-Line
403.783.8322
www.littlejons.ca
Reaching 6000 households weekly for just
4150
$
30
PER WEEK
This space could be yours!
403-783-3311
4190
FORECLOSURES, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage.
PLUMBING
JAMES AVERY
LOOKING FOR a shop? Post Frame Buildings. AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices. For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com.
RECYCLE
Specializing in:
5100
Transportation #5000-5300
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
TWO ONLY, immediate delivery. 20 X 76, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, four appliances, hardwood cabinets. Delivered for $109,900.; www.sshomes.ca. 1-877-887-2254.
YOUR PAPER!
3912 - 66 St Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8 www.wcmltd.ca
4090
Manufactured Homes
TREE SALES & SERVICE Phase 1 (7,765.36 Sq. M) to be reclassified from Institutional and Public Uses (IPU) District to High Density Residential (R4) District Phase 2 (3,062.65 Sq. M) to be reclassified from Institutional and Public Uses (IPU) District to Low Density Multi-Family Residential (R2) District Phase 3 (9,216.76 Sq. M) to remain as Institutional and Public Uses (IPU) District
Anyone being affected or claiming to be affected by this Bylaw may be heard by Council at the Public Hearing scheduled for 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, 5102-48 Ave, Ponoka, Alberta Information regarding these proposed changes can be received at the Town Office during regular business hours.
Ponoka- located 1.5 Miles North of High School Phone (403) 783-5072 Cell: (403) 704-5384 www.brtrees.com
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013
Public Notices
PONOKA NEWS Page 39
6010
VETERINARY SERVICES
Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon
2ND ANNUAL
Auction
Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm Sat. 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 10:00 am
5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB
$30
Unit 1, Building 1 Savanna West and Carl Von
PER WEEK. CALL 4037833311
1 other unit to be auctioned on the same day, miscellaneous large items.
WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES
* AS SEEN ON TV * * STORAGE WAR AUCTION *
403-783-1150 403-843-3691 587-729-0900
Your water well solution for over 30 years • Specializing in water wells with PVC casing • Government grants in effect for farmers • New pumps & pressure system installation • Same day service - on most pump & pressure system repairs
Call Cliff today for a free estimate (403) 350-0106
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RIMBEY SELF STORAGE
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403.783.3311
WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICES
Darcy’s Drilling Services • water wells drilled & serviced • new pump & pressure system installations • all types of pump repairs • well shocking Darcy Schmidt Ph: (403) 783-2220 Fax: (403) 783-8828 Email: darcysdrillingservices@hotmail.com
WATER WELL SERVICE
ECKLUND Water Well Service • Install & Service Pumps • Shock Wells • Pressure Systems Serviced & Installed Home: (403) 783-3712 Cell: (403) 704-3413
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EMPLOYEE PRICING IS ENDING THIS MONTH
NEVER A BETTER TIME TO BUY H PRICE MATC E GUARANTE er tch ANY oth a m l il w e W ing! dealers pric 2013 FORD F150 XLT S/CAB
2013 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CREW
Stk.#T0295
SALE PRICE MSRP $39,949 $26,985
2013 FORD F350 XLT
2014 FORD ESCAPE
Stk.#T00387
Stk.#T0346
Stk.#T0241
$188 BW
HOME TOW N SERVICE... BIG CITY SE LECTIO ON
YOUR CENTRAL ALBERTA FORD DEALER DEA ALER ALER
SALE PRICE MSRP $45,169 $29,985
$209 BW
SALE PRICE MSRP $54,789 $39,985
$277 BW
SALE PRICE MSRP $26,799 $23,985
$168 BW
USED VEHICLE AUTO OUTLET - OVER 150 USED TO CHOOSE FROM 2005 CHEVY COLORADO DOUBLE CAB
2005 FORD F150 XLT Stk.#T0352A
Stk.#T0326A auto
2003 FORD F150 KING RANCH
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Stk.#L0214
Stk.#T0092A loaded
SALE PRICE $7,995
SALE PRICE $11,995
$99 $99 $9 9 BW BW
$22 $229 $2 29 9 BW BW
2007 MITUBISHI ECLIPSE GT
2009 VW PASSAT 2.0T
SALE PRICE $11,995 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED
2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FEE Stk.#L0215 auto, AWD
SALE PRICE $12,995
SALE PRICE $13,995
$194 $ 19 194 94 4 BW BW
$1 $ $123 12 1 23 BW 23 BW
2011 FORD EDGE SEL
2006 FORD F350 LARIAT
Stk.#L0204 moonroof, leather
Stk.#T0226A leather, moonroof, fully loaded
Stk.#T0087A
Stk.#T0126B moonroof, leather, fully loaded
SALE PRICE $13,997
SALE PRICE $17,997
SALE PRICE $18,995
SALE PRICE $20,995
SALE PRICE $21,995
$142 $ 14 142 42 BW 42 BW
$133 $1 $ 13 133 33 3 BW BW
$14 $141 $ 141 BW 141 BW
$181 $1 $ 18 81 8 1 BW W
$221 $ $22 $2 22 21 2 1 BW W
2007 FORD F350 XLT DIESEL
2009 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SARAHA
2011 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW CAB
2012 FORD F150 XLT
Stk.#T0037A
Stk.#T0047B DUAL TOPS
Stk.#L0206
SALE PRICE $23,995
SALE PRICE $25,995
SALE PRICE $25,995
SALE PRICE $ $25,997
SALE PRICE $32,995
$208 $208 $2 20 08 BW BW
$225 $22 $2 $ 22 2 225 25 BW 25 W
$194 $ 19 194 9 BW 94 BW
$194 $1 $19 $ 1 19 194 94 BW 94 BW
$23 $2 $ $237 2 23 3 BW 37 BW
Stk.#T0112A diesel, leather
Stk.#L0200
2011 DODGE RAM LARAMIE CREW Stk.#L0124 sunroof, nav, leather
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