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Community elects new leadership By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Voters will be making their top picks for town and county candidates Oct. 21 and for the first time in nine years residents will choose a mayor. As advanced voters have already put their choice candidates in for municipal office, the majority will be casting their vote Oct. 21. Voting booths will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Brad Watson, returning officer for the Town of Ponoka says there are some rules voters and candidates must follow when voting. Regarding limitations for candidates, they are restricted as to where they campaign. “I’ve said, ‘Why stand on the curb and push the limit?’ I’ve said, ‘One block folks,’” said Watson. For voters Watson advises being prepared: identification must show the civic address for a resident and not a P.O. Box number. For those who are renting, a landlord can provide an attestation stating they are a resident. No electronic devices are allowed while voting “Please, cellphones off, not even on vibrate. You must not bring your cellphone out when in the voting booth,” says Watson. “That’s the law.” Most mobile phones are equipped with cameras and taking a picture of the ballot is not allowed. The Local Authorities Election Act states that no person shall print or distribute or cause to be printed or distributed in any advertisement, handbill, placard, poster, a form of ballot printed by the returning officer, indicating or showing it to be marked for any candidate or candidates. “The act says there can’t be anything that identifies the voter,” added Watson. Of the 5,100 eligible voters in the last election, 1,581 voted in the Town of Ponoka. Ponoka’s voting system is computerized and voters will be given an opportunity to select six candidates and one mayor. A person must be at least 18-years-old, a Canadian citizen, have lived in Alberta for six months and has a residence in town. At Ponoka County, there was competition for council seats in divisions 2, 3 and 4 in the last election, and this year division 1 will see a race as well. Nancy Hartford is acclaimed in division 5. Since the county is using ballots rather than a computer to tally votes, returning officer Charlie Cutforth advises voters put a clear mark on their candidate of choice. “As long as it’s a clear indication of that person’s intent who they want to vote for,” the vote would be valid, according to Cutforth. Any other comments or names will spoil the ballot, he added. Voters in Ponoka County can go to county offices for division 1, 2 and 3 or Asker Church for division 1 and Crestomere School for division 3. Division 1 voters can travel to the Bluffton Community Centre or the Rimbey Community Centre. Ballots in 2010: • Division 2: 486 including 51 advanced votes. • Division 3: 623 including 29 advanced votes. • Division 4: 281 including six advanced votes. Cutforth will have the unofficial votes ready shortly after election closes. As the Town of Ponoka’s system is computerized, Watson expects to have information after voting closes.

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McKenna Christensen, a Grade 9 student at Ponoka Secondary Campus, received an academic gold medal, the award for highest average in all subjects and first place for the highest average in the four core subjects for her Grade 8 year held at Diamond Willow Middle School. Photo by Amelia Naismith

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School has always been easy, and now that she’s reached high school, a Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) Grade 9 student has no plans of slowing down academically. McKenna Christensen spent her Grade 8 year at Diamond Willow Middle School and on Oct. 8, during an award ceremony at PSC, she received three prestigious academic awards for her Grade 8 marks. Christensen accumulated an academic gold medal, the award for highest average in all subjects and first place for the highest average in the four core subjects. “On certain things I have to work for it, but mostly it’s pretty easy,” she explained. Although they’ve never been a part of school, Christensen has stressed the importance she attaches to her grades: “I want to go to a good college and getting good grades makes me happy because then I know I’m doing well.” Despite her lofty grades, Christensen doesn’t spend her free time on homework, as she gets most of it done during school hours, instead the provincially competitive swimmer uses her time to train. “Usually I get my assignments done pretty quickly, but if it’s a little bit harder, I’ll take a little bit longer.” With her astute mind, Christensen finds herself excelling at math and science classes but you won’t find her in any lab or mathematical institute in the future. “I love to cook,” said Christensen, hoping to attend a culinary arts school after she graduates.

While they’re now attending Ponoka Secondary campus, students who came from Diamond Willow Middle School attended an award ceremony on Oct. 7 for last year’s academic performance. More than 90 per cent of the students from the middle school received awards. Grade 6 Gold medal recipients: Alexi Buffalo Jerilee Buffalo Thomas Crawford Ceanna Feldberg Melanie Kebel Chloe Labrie Grace Sporea Sara Zimmerman Silver medal recipients: Carissa Bleskie Joel MacLeod Sierra Manchini Sydney Pylypow Aidan Stiles Kiana Weed Ethan Verheire Native Academic Achievement Award: Alexi Buffalo Highest average in four

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core subjects: First – Thomas Crawford Highest Academic Average (three-way tie): Alexi Buffalo, Chloe Labrie and Thomas Crawford Grade 7 Gold medal recipients: Emma Bendra Roslyn Gibson Emily Rodriguez Silver medal recipients: Mikhel Bruneau Tyson Cunnington Jonathon DeLeavey Owen Feragen Randy Goldspink Tyler Hosler Travis Hyink Tori McNalley Kelsey Stretch Native Academic Achievement Award: Faith Saddleback Highest average in four core subjects: First – Owen Feragan Highest Academic Average: Owen Feragen Grade 8 Gold medal recipients: McKenna Christensen Kros Van Dyck Arrianna Gibson Justin Hyink Samantha Jones Brynne Louis Hannah Louis Cassandra Moulton Silver medal recipients: Jesse Chick Sabrina Foulkes Hector Ibarra Shawn Jones Emily Mueller Sarah Nicholson Kristen Riguidel Sarah Willier Native Academic Achievement Award: Brynne Louis Highest average in four core subjects: First – McKenna Christensen Highest Academic Average: McKenna Christensen (Because there was an outstanding number of recipients, Ponoka News is running only a portion of the list of award winners. For a complete list , contact Ponoka Secondary Campus.)

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Hobbema youth found shot to death in open area an unlocked garage on Range Road 254 and Township Road 441. There was nothing else taken and the vehicle was found sometime later on in the Louis Bull reserve. The second theft was from a locked garage on Range Road 254 and Township Road 442. A 2007 Honda TRX was taken between Oct. 11 and 13 and was later found stripped down on the Louis Bull reserve. Hobbema RCMP are investigating the matters. Two-semi collision A collision between two semi tractors Oct. 10 at noon is still under investigation. The two trucks were southbound on Highway 2, south of the Matejka Road exit when a 47-year-old driver hauling a full load of lumber rear-ended a gravel truck. The driver had to be extricated by firefighters and was sent to the Lacombe hospital with undetermined injuries. It took emergency crews approximately six

hours to remove the trucks. Safety check A vehicle safety check operation held Oct. 7 by the Integrated Traffic Unit has resulted in 37 tickets in two hours. Some motorists received tickets for load and excessive noise; five vehicles were towed and one was sent for salvage. Parking at elementary school crosswalk Police are asking parents who drop off their children at Ponoka Elementary School to not park their vehicles in the crosswalk as it blocks the lane and becomes a safety hazard for students. If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Hobbema RCMP and EMS crews responded to a call Oct. 12 at 8:43 a.m. of a youth found unresponsive in an open area of the Samson Cree Nation town site. The victim was identified as Teagan Johnson, 15, and it was confirmed by the medical examiner that the cause of death was a gunshot wound. Hobbema police, the general investigation section and the major crimes unit are all investigating. Police traffic stop yields $17,000 worth of marijuana A routine traffic stop Oct. 10 has resulted in the seizure of approximately six pounds of marijuana valued at $17,000 and a large sum of cash. A 46-year-old British Columbia driver produced a licence to have marijuana but the amount in the vehicle was more than his permit allowed. The man had outstanding warrants for his arrest for impaired driving in Bonneyville in 2008. There was also a 48-year-old woman from British Columbia and a 33-year-old man from Wetaskiwin in the vehicle. There was also hashish and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. There were charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marijuana and possession of stolen property. GDL driver caught impaired A 24-year-old man from Red Deer received a suspension of his driving licence Oct. 8 at 4:45 p.m. after providing two blood alcohol samples of .08 and .07. The man was driving a 2005 Pontiac Grand Am when he was pulled over. Impaired at midnight Ponoka RCMP pulled over the driver of a blue Ford F150 Oct. 14 at 12:50 a.m. on 54 Street. The driver had no licence and failed the roadside

screening test. He provided two samples of .14. Drunk speeder stopped on the highway Police have charged a 25-year-old man from the Siksika Nation with impaired driving and dangerous operation of a vehicle after being stopped for speeding. The man was southbound on Highway 2 Oct. 10 at 9 p.m. and was reported to be travelling at 150 km/h. He admitted to no licence and being a suspended driver and was arrested and taken to the detachment. He then provided two blood alcohol samples of .14 and .13. Edmonton woman arrested for impaired driving The driver of a Dodge Ram pickup Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. was in for a surprise after police pulled her over for erratic driving. A 30-year-old woman was stopped near Ponoka and provided samples of .13. She was charged with impaired and breaching probation conditions. Suicidal woman saved Police prevented a 39-year-old Ponoka woman last week from attempting to commit suicide in a motel room. Officers responded after hearing she locked herself in a room and threatened to kill herself. They broke into her room and found her with a knife trying to cut herself. She was taken to the hospital for treatment. Quad thief nabbed After noticing a blue 2006 Yamaha Raptor missing last week, the owner followed the tracks of the stolen quad into Hobbema. The vehicle was taken from a home on Township Road 455 and Range Road 254. With the help of the Hobbema RCMP, an 18-year-old Hobbema man was charged with possession of stolen property. He also had warrants for his arrest for possession of stolen property and breaching conditions. Two quads stolen Police are investigating two quads being stolen last week. The first was between Oct. 11 and 12 where a 2011 red, white and black Polaris Razor 800 was taken from

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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.

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

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

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Thanksgiving spirit marks Foodgrains harvest By Amelia Naismith In the true spirit of Thanksgiving and giving back, the Ponoka County community once again came together to combine the field of dreams, for the 16th year. Each fall eight to nine combines and close to 150 people gather just south of Ponoka at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) Ponoka Chapter field to reap the global aid springing from the dirt. This year’s harvest day fell on Oct. 11 — the beginning of Thanksgiving weekend. “It’s truly a Thanksgiving event here today,” said Larry Henderson, Foodgrains Project member. “It gets the community working for a common good,” added Andre Visscher, Canadian Foodgrains Bank regional co-ordinator for Alberta. In Visscher’s four and half years with CFB he’s seen the projects bring county and town residents together as well as businesses and churches that usually wouldn’t partner. “They all agree hungry people in this world are not acceptable. It’s great to see that we’re celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend and they realize how good they have it in Canada.” Last year, Ponoka’s project raised $85,000. “We’re hoping to beat that,” said Henderson. Across Alberta $2.8 million was raised, across Canada it was $11 million and 137 countries came together to generate $43 million. “More than 2 million people benefited from these projects,” said Visscher. Henderson says early estimates show the crop looks good, with approximately 50 bushels per acre. “We’ve good donations throughout the year . . . We’re ahead of the game right now.” For the first time in several years, Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins was also able to attend the event. “It’s a great opportunity to share the bounty we have here in Canada with those less fortunate,” he said. Calkins, who grew up on a small family farm, said he was delighted to see the neighbor-help-neighbor mentality can be achieved on a global level.

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beginnings? Instead, politicians and we, the electorate, work to protect the status quo which has often meant more for the richest and less for those most vulnerable. As Jesus calls people to faith, it is a call to be transformed by God’s dream. This dream is what the Scriptures refer to as the “kingdom of God” and is experienced as people enter into the life, death and resurrection of Pastor Tim Graff Christ through baptism and faith. It is a dream of shalom, wellness, wholeness and salvation for all people. It is a dream of forgiveness and sharing in the abundance of God’s provision. It is a dream of justice – the bringing back into balance so that none are in need. It is a dream that rejects all that would divide and replace God’s dream: nationalism, consumerism, hedonism, conservatism, liberalism... The Scriptures point out that God’s dream will prevail (Proverbs 19:21) in spite of what we as politicians Ponoka United Church and citizens may decide. 2013 ANNUAL God has a dream and God’s dream has a church and it is through us that God has chosen to unfold his life-giving dream that we may extend God’s blessing in a Monday, October 28 world of brokenness. Yes, God has a 5 – 7 PM dream that I hope and (Doors open at 4:45 PM) pray we will not just Adults $15 | Children 6-11 $7 vote for or believe in, Preschoolers FREE but ultimately give our lives to. Enjoy turkey will all the trimmings For more about and pie for dessert! God’s dream see trinityEveryone welcome! ponoka.ca or visit your 5020 - 52 Avenue, Ponoka local congregation. - Pastor Tim Graff

Martin Luther King Junior declared on August 28, 1963, “I have a dream.” It was a dream inspired by God’s dream; a dream that was far greater than one man’s vision or even an entire nation’s. As we fast approach another election we have heard from men and women who want to represent us in public office. In last week’s paper I read about the candidates’ views on current issues (taxes, recreation, the downtown core), but there was very little there I would consider “visionary” except perhaps for the one person who decided to leave the race for a vision of life that took seriously the needs of his family. On that summer day 50 years ago Martin Luther King Junior proclaimed, “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.” Now that is a dream and one that continues to reverberate, unfold and yes, meet resistance. What politician today though, would be so bold as to declare a vision that fearlessly and openly identifies the wounds and divisions of a town, county, province or nation and then invites opponents and enemies to come together to find healing and new

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Reﬂections of Ponoka

The glory days of boxing in and around Ponoka By Mike Rainone and Gerry Dahms At the end of World War 2 our soldiers returned home to Ponoka and districts to seek out their future livelihoods as well as to get involved in the sports and social activities of this vibrant and friendly community. As the little town started to grow and progress rapidly, many jobs became available in both the urban and rural areas, while the popular sporting events were baseball and hockey. At that time the rugged sport of boxing was looked upon as a test of physical fitness and prowness, at first used as a way to display strength, bravery, and courage, as well as a gentleman’s way to settle disputes in a spirited and fair fight. Many of the returning soldiers had enjoyed some boxing training while in the forces, so a keen interest was shown in forming a club in Ponoka. The first active promoters of the avid pugilistic sport in town were the 17th Field Dressing Station and the Ponoka Air Cadet Squadron in 1947, with Frank Roosa and Frank Coulson handling the promoting, and Sonny (Harry) Frizzell taking on the coaching and training from 1946 to 1948. There would be an immediate interest of 13-20 year old boys who turned out for the boxing action, with the initial ring being set up on the stage of the Capital Theatre and later in the Elks’ Hall on Chipman Avenue. Resident chiropractor John Third came on board as Ponoka Boxing Club Coach from 1951-52, during which time many local sponsors were welcomed to help with the expenses and promotions, as well as volunteers to assist with the training and exciting matches before big crowds of avid fans. A large 1950’s poster would announce a gala 38 round amateur boxing card and entertainment at the Elks’ Hall on Chipman Avenue Ponoka. The Main event would be a 10 round spat between Pte. Schamhorn and Pte. Hayes from the Calgary Army base, with the semi-final being a classy six round match featuring lightweights Bud McElroy of Red Deer and Sonny Frizzell of Ponoka. Also included would be a two round battle royal with six boys, as well as lots of our local boxers facing each other in the big ring. Reserved seats were selling for $1.25 at ringside and 75 cents to $1.00 for the rest. The rules of the early Ponoka Boxing Club were very strict, stressing that all members maintain a regular conditioning program of land training, weights, as well as looking after themselves with a healthy diet and lifestyle. No person would be allowed to remain as a member

of the local team if he or she used their skills to bully, or were guilty of unnecessary street fighting. As well as the local matches, many of the young boxers were given the opportunity to fight in other area towns, as well as taking part in Provincial competitions. As the sport progressed and gained exposure over the years, boxing would become a unique combination of skill, ability, and commitment, and not just a show of brute force. Club activities continued well into the 1960’s, with boxing training and matches hosted at the old Ponoka Arena (I.G.A.) and at the first Curling Rink, which was across from the present Town Offices. Following are some of the high-lites, pugilists, and great characters who worked hard to make our local boxing program very successful, while producing many young athletes and receiving countless awards over the years. • The Frizzell Brothers....Gordon, Sonny (Harry), Webb, and Lyle were rambunctious farm boys who grew up west of Ponoka. Both Gordon and Sonny were WW2 Regimental and Provincial boxers, then Sonny coached the first Ponoka Club from 1946-1949. Webb Frizzell began his illustrious boxing career in the army, then later captured the Canadian Light Weight Championship, and for his amazing record of 114 wins out of 117 bouts was inducted into both the Canadian and Alberta Boxing Hall of Fame as a featherweight and a lightweight. Lyle and Webb also helped out with the new Ponoka club, and when he wasn’t in the ring Webb was a bouncer at the Leland Hotel. • Gerry Dahms...moved into this area in 1943, took up boxing with the Air Cadets, and then joined the new Ponoka Club. After graduation from P.C.H.S. in 1944 Gerry went on to the U of A but continued to box, and managed to win a Collegiate Title, Provincial Championships in both Bantam and featherweight classes, as well as a spot in the pre-Olympic Diamond Belt competitions in Vancouver in 1948. Gerry would teach for 37 years in Ponoka and district schools, and still loves all sports. • Harold Gordanier...was a rugged 147 pound Ponoka lad who won a Central Alberta High School Boxing Championship; Frank (Fiz) Leadley...was a Ponoka Comp grad who went on to box at the U.O.A. and won the Northern Alberta Provincials; and hard-nosed characters like Sam Lee, Tom Bell, Bob Crandall, The Richmond boys, and on and on. • Frank Palechek... was a selftaught farm lad who boxed in the Calgary area in the mid-1930’s,

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Early members of the Ponoka Boxing Club in the mid-1940s were Gerry Dahms, left, who won several Bantam and Feather Weight Provincial Championships; and Webb Frizzell, right, who had an amazing career record of 114 wins in 117 bouts, including a Canadian Championship! then settled in the Ponoka area and served for many years as a County Councillor. • Jerry Fraser...was an outstanding welterweight boxer in the early 1950’s, but health problems unfortunately ended his colorful professional Metis career. • John Kocyba...gained his boxing experience during WW2 while serving with the Polish army. After moving to Alberta he appeared on many fight cards in Central Alberta, but his new bride finally put a halt to his future in the ring. • A host of young Ponoka boys who really got the boxing fever going in and around Ponoka during the ‘dirty 30’s’ were Dick Byers, Harvey Seagrave, Ron Blasner, Ray Thomas, Ian Adam, Preston Twa, Jerry Webber, Chester Seifert, the wild swinging Adams brothers, and many others. There would be many other young boxers, volunteers, and sponsors who promoted and carried the torch for the great and gritty Ponoka Boxing tradition from the early 1930’s and into the sixties, and hopefully their efforts and their successes will never be forgotten. At the present day there are still close to 50 active Boxing Clubs in Alberta, and information can be acquired at wwwboxingalberta. com/clubs.

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George ‘Oswald’ Shorty Longman was one of Ponoka’s earliest hockey stars, and as a member of our first organized team in 1923-24, which later won the Intermediate Championship of Alberta in 1924-25. Shorty was a farm boy who grew up in the Sharphead district, but always found away to get into town to play games on the outdoor rink or on ‘road trips’ , with the team first travelling in horse drawn wagons. Please note that George is wearing very little padding and not too much tape on his stick.

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Next Monday is voting munities: Sylvan Lake grew day, one that offers the opby 20 per cent only between portunity of changing what 2006 and 2011 censuses has been described as the and Blackfalds by about 35. “negative in the community And Lacombe, which is lothat has lasted the last 20 cated on Highway 2, just like years” Ponoka, was incorporated as by the outgoing Mayor a city three years ago. Larry Henkelman. One cannot help asking: I am referring to the What do those communities interview the mayor gave to have that Ponoka doesn’t? Ponoka News, which you Could it be the “posican read on page 8 of this tive” that Mayor Henkelman Mustafa Eric week’s issue. says has been missing for the I believe there is a very last 20 years? strong message in those Given the reality of urwords, maybe an appeal for ban life, it is only natural a radical change of direction that there will be various in managing the affairs of the community. positions, based on differences of opinion, Before my arrival, having known contradicting commercial/financial/business Ponoka for several years, not least because of interests and/or divergent visions for the futhe Stampede, I conducted a quick research ture in any community. on the web to look at a bit of the history of The function of the elections is to identhe town. tify which way the majority wants to go, The more interesting aspects of the out- allowing the proponents of one or the other come of the research were in relation to the party to implement their strategies as they lay recent past of the town. out to the community. It was, for example, surprising to see In that context, municipal elections have that the population of Ponoka had grown by a particularly strong role in determining not only about 3.5 per cent between 2001 and only the way to go, but also how to proceed 2006 and by 3 per cent between 2006 and on the path chosen. 2011. Then I compared those figures with In a provincial or federal election, a the population growth in neighbouring com- voter may never have the chance to meet the

MLA or the MP s/he has cast the ballot for; but when you vote for a councillor or mayor in municipal election, you have the right and the opportunity to call your local politician to account at a townhall gathering or a council meeting. Monday’s voting, therefore, is the excellent opportunity to claim the right to call the local politicians to account over the four years that they will be in their seats if they are elected. But in order to be able to call them to account, the electorate will have to go to the ballot box to select which politician

they find worthy of the responsibility to administer the community’s affairs. Having been acclaimed twice and therefore not having had to face the electorate for almost 9 years, Larry Henkelman’s observation that the community is becoming more demanding in terms transparency looks like a very good sign that “positive” is on its way to replace the “negative” gradually.

Time to make up our mind and vote.. It is that crispy but glorious time of October when Jack Frost comes nipping, the geese are flocking, the plump pumpkins are ripe for the carving, and there are multi-colored piles of leaves to be patiently raked and bagged, or left for the kids to romp and roll in. While the wicked winds of winter will soon be blowing, the rich rewards of the harvest are all safely packed into the bins, and the ‘icy sports’ are now in full swing. Meanwhile, our wanna-be politicians are out and about on their final campaign swing, with hopes that they have collected enough support to earn them a spot on the Town of Ponoka and County of Ponoka Councils and School Boards for the next four years. Bottom line is that the Municipal Election that will go a long in establishing our future is set for Monday-October 21st. If we really care about our communities and where our taxes are being spent, we need to get out and vote for a new set of leaders....which is participating in our right of freedom and fair choice. Sneaking back to our childhood. I am quite sure that all of us as grandparents really look forward to occasionally babysitting our children’s children, but this weekend adventure in patience is a whole lot easier when the weather is nice and you can let them loose outside. At this time of the year the outdoor pools are closed, the lakes are too cold, it gets too dark way before their allotted bedtime, and that same old question always pops up......What are we going to do now, I’m bored? So now for this last week-end sleep-over we put together a new plan to keep them busy come rain or shine. Friday night I was allowed to sneak away to a hockey game while grandma and the boys played monopoly,

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which was a win-win situation for my wife, the banker. By the time I got home they were all tucked into bed, then early Saturday morning they agreed to go grocery shopping, as long as they got to push the cart and could pick out a treat. Everything went really well until the youngMike Rainone est grandson touched a Hammertime humungous double stack of toilet paper packages, which immediately started to topple onto to the floor, much to the amusement of other shoppers, while grandpa’s blood pressure began to rise. Somehow we got them all put back together, took the groceries home, and sat down for a stiff shot of coffee. Meals are always real easy for these boys, because what they like most are....hotdogs, chicken and fries, tacos, egg whites, rice crackers, ice cream, and apple juice. In the afternoon we were able to go for a walk, and then let them wear themselves out at the playground for a couple of hours. After watching a couple of kid’s movies that we have seen at least ten times they wanted to try the game of Scrabble, which yours truly hasn’t played for years because I don’t have the patience and have been a terrible speller since grade school. This turned out to be a real blast, as they invented new and weird words that broke all the rules of the legendary game, we travelled all over the big board, and everyone was the winner of a treat of their choice.

Sunday morning we were off to the swimming pool for the ‘toonie swim’, which consisted of the boys going up and down the slides and frolicking in the wave pool while grandma and grandpa relaxed in the hot tub. The only mishap was when they tried to empty the flow-bowls in the little tots section with pails and ended up dousing several disgruntled mothers who were watching their children. Then it was home for a nice lunch, after which mom and dad arrived, packed up the clothes and toys and headed for home, after which our condo suddenly became quiet, and we took a nap. Like all of you, no matter how old we get, we will always look forward to babysitting our grand or maybe even great grand children, as long as you have a plan, and lots of treats available. The C.E.O. with the big ego. The owners of a steel company felt that it was time for a shakeup so they hired a new Chief Executive Officer, who immediately went on a rampage and was determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities the new boss noticed a guy leaning against a wall doing nothing and as the room was full of workers he wanted to show them that he meant business. He asked the guy “how much money do you make a week?’, and a little surprised the young man looked at him and replied, ‘about $400.00 a week...why?’ The pompous CEO disappeared, returned with $1600.00 cash and loudly announced, ‘Here’s four week’s pay, now get out and don’t come back.” Feeling pretty good about himself the new boss looked around the room and asked, ‘Does anyone want to tell me what that goof-ball did here?’ From across the room a voice replied.....’He’s the Pizza delivery guy..’ Please don’t forget to vote, and have a great week, all of you.

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No Frills welcomes customers after grand opening By Mustafa Eric Both provincial and local politicians were on hand on the morning of Wednesday, Oct 9, for the grand opening of “No Frills”, the renovated, remodeled and renamed grocery store at the centre of Ponoka, a facility whose owner promises will bring better value to consumers. Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Rod Fox, Mayor Larry Henkelman, and several members of the town council joined Colin Mackenzie, the owner/franchisee of the new store, to cut the ribbon at the new facility, which used to be “Extra Foods”. Several representatives of Loblaw, the mother company to the chain of grocery stores throughout Canada were also present.. Even before the ribbon was cut, first customers started to roll in with their shopping carts as the speeches continued. “One of the biggest changes when we do the transition from Extra Foods to No Frills is that we remove some of the convenience areas,” said Mackenzie in an interview. “We’ve removed the clothing and

much of the merchandise is gone. What that does is to allow us to focus on the core business, which is food.” He said they had spent “an enormous amount of money” for refrigeration and that they had improved the presentation. “So we can offer a lot more frozen products and fresh produce to customers.,” Mackenzie said. But more importantly, Mackenzie said consumers would spend less. “They will see the difference in pricing,” he stressed. “But we can only deliver that by losing some of the merchandise.” The new store will provide a much bigger variety in fresh produce, according to Mackenzie. He also said that there would be gluten-free food products on offer. Remodeled on an area of almost 28,000 sq. ft, Mackenzie’s No Frills becomes the 47th store of the chain in Western Canada. The franchisee Colin Mackenzie has been with Loblaw Companies Limited since 2008 when he worked as the Store Manager at Real Canadian Superstore in Calgary.

Notice of Election and Requirements For Voter Identiﬁcation Local Authorities Election Act (Section 12, 35, 46, 53) LOCAL JURISDICTION: TOWN OF PONOKA, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the following offices: Office(s) Number of Vacancies Mayor 1 Councillors 6 Voting will take place on the dates and the locations as indicated below: Location Advance Vote Ponoka Town Office (5102 – 48 Avenue) Institutional Vote

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Date Wednesday, October 9, 2013 and Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Thursday, October 17, 2013 Ponoka Auxiliary Hospital (5800 – 57th Avenue) Golden Leisure Lodge (5600 – 57th Avenue) Sunrise Village (4004 – 40 Street Close) Northcott Care Centre (4209 – 48 Avenue) Monday, October 21, 2013 Kinsmen Community Centre 5009 – 46 Avenue

Time 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

In order to vote, you must produce identiﬁcation for inspection. This identification must be: one piece of photo identification with name and address that is issued by a Canadian Government (federal, provincial, local or an agency thereof) Operator/Driver’s License, Government photo identification card (for non-drivers) OR One piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act with name and address: Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque, correspondence issued by a school, college or university, government cheque or cheque stub, income/property tax assessment notice, insurance policy or coverage card, letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee, one of the following issued by the responsibility authority of a shelter or soup kitchen; attestation of residence, letter of stay, admission form or statement of benefits, pension plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation, residential lease or mortgage statement, statement of government benefits, i.e., employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit, utility bill, i.e., telephone, public utilities commission, television, hydro, gas or water, vehicle ownership or insurance certificate, attestation of identity and residence issued by the authorized representative of a correctional institution; attestation of residence issued by the authorized representative (landlord) of a commercial property management company; attestation of residence issued by the responsible authority of a supportive living facility. As required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act. DATED at the Town of Ponoka, in the Province of Alberta, this 26th day of September, 2013. Brad Watson Returning Officer

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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Voter Identification Requirements • In order to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, voters will be required to provide proof of their name and home address. The following types of verification meet the standard provincial requirement for one piece of identification: • Identification issued by a Canadian government, whether federal, provincial or local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the elector and his or her name and current address • Attestation of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Tenant Elector issued by the authorized representative of a commercial property management company • Attestation of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Incarcerated Elector issued by the authorized representative of a correctional institution • Attestation of Identity and Ordinary Residence issued by the authorized representative of a First Nations band or reserve • Attestation of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Post-Secondary Student Elector in Residence issued by the authorized representative of a post-secondary institution • Attestation of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Homeless Elector issued by the authorized representative of a facility that provides services to the homeless • Attestation of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Elector in Long Term Care or Supportive Living Facility issued by the authorized representative of a supportive living facility or treatment centre • Bank/credit card statement or personal cheque • Correspondence issued by a school, college or university • Government cheque or cheque stub • Income/property tax assessment notice • Insurance policy or coverage card • Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee • Pension Plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation • Residential lease or mortgage statement • Statement of government benefits: e.g. Employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support, or child tax benefit. • Utility bill: e.g. Telephone, public utilities commission, television, hydro, gas or water Vehicle ownership, registration or insurance certificate If a voter’s identification shows a post office box number as the address instead of a residential or legal address, it can be accepted as verification of current address if it is in reasonable proximity to the voting jurisdiction. An elected authority could, by bylaw, require additional verification or a combination of verification to establish the person’s specific current address.

Employment Opportunities RINK ATTENDANT PT/SEASONAL: For the upcoming 2013-14 ice skating season at the Arena Complex. Hours of work will be primarily evenings and weekends. For more details on these positions, contact 403-783-0118. Application forms are available at www.ponoka.ca. Submit your application to the Town Oﬃce at 5102-48 Avenue or email HR@ponoka.org.

Fall Cleanup Is This Week Town staﬀ will pick up compostable items and tree branches free of charge. The items for pickup must be placed next to your garbage receptacle for pickup no later than October 15th. Crews will only make one trip per street or avenue. Regulations when putting out your yard waste for pickup are: Do not bag leaves; Branches no longer than 1.5 metres (5 ft.) in length; and absolutely no pet excrement.

EVENTS AND RECREATION Technology Petting Zoo Have you ever wanted to try out an eReader or tablet? Ponoka Jubilee Library and Ponoka Adult Learning are partnering up to allow you to do so! Come to the library on Saturday October 19th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and get to see how they work; staﬀ members will be available to oﬀer help with any questions.

Aquaplex Update • Looking for qualiﬁed Lifeguard and swimming lesson instructors! • Now oﬀering Red Cross Sport/Strokes program for kids who have completed level 10 in swimming lessons, and want more!

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COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Council Meeting Update Please Note: The organizational meeting originally set up for October 22nd will now be held on October 29th.

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Mayor urges end to negativity in Town of Ponoka By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye After many years of public service, Mayor Larry Henkelman is taking time for himself. First and foremost on Henkelman’s mind was gratitude to residents of the Town of Ponoka. “I definitely would like to thank the community for the support they’ve given me,” he said. Henkelman first became a councillor in 1980 and was part of the town’s growth and decision-making process for Ponoka for three terms. In 1989 he moved to Red Deer to help his daughters and wife through college but still operated his business, Home Furnishings, while they finished their post-secondary education. He returned in 2001 after a 12-year hiatus and later won the top seat as mayor in 2004. A quick review over the years helped Henkelman realize that change in Ponoka came at a slow pace. Sometimes projects one council worked on saw the light of day only after new councillors had stepped in. “Some things you won’t see change for a couple of years,” said Henkelman.

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Through past councils the town has seen an economic development board organized, an economic development officer and an active chamber of commerce. Industrial land was made available after the town invested and developed a large area in the Southwest Industrial park and more annexed on the Highway 2 and Highway 53 intersection. There were “a lot of projects that I was privileged to see happening.” “The town will continue to grow but it needs the positive support of the community, not the negative,” he added. Service clubs such as the Kinsmen and Kinette clubs, the Rotary Club and the Lions Club and others have been a big part in helping the town grow, said Henkelman. He feels their contributions have made the Town of Ponoka a better place to live. “A lot of organizations work really hard in our community,” said Henkelman. Sometimes growth comes from individuals, too. He referred to late Don Laing for his vision of an industrial park on the

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Highway 2 corridor; Laing’s wife, Inger, continued that vision and the industrial park has seen significant growth in recent years. “The growth out there has just been tremendous.” Henkelman’s toughest job: “The biggest challenge was trying to maintain a sustainable community with growth.” Despite empty buildings in the downtown core, new commercial industrial companies have set up shop in Ponoka. He feels council will have to decide whether it wants to develop more land for commercial use if developers are unwilling to. Things have changed for today’s local politicians. “At one time people had a lot more faith in council.” Henkelman feels the community would stand by a council’s decision but there are more groups who advocate their needs. “They are more vocal and demanding a lot more transparency and sometimes, as transparent as a council would like to be, sometimes they can’t,” he explained. There are times a council must make a decision incamera; usually when dealing with land, personnel or legal issues, according to the outgoing mayor. For the near future however, Henkelman intends to take time for his family and his business and looks forward to semi-retirement. For new councillors and the new mayor, he advises people get oriented with the Municipal Government Act and what council’s responsibility is. “Be prepared to commit your time.” He recommends councillors consider the benefit to the whole community and what the public wants. And despite differences of opinions during discussions, support council’s decision. “Once a decision has been made they have to get behind that decision and back it. And hopefully the community will back their decision,” offered Henkelman. He expects strong growth in Ponoka in the next few years and looks forward to a positive environment. “As a community and as a council we have to get over the negative in the community that has lasted the last 20 years…Because it does wear on councils and does wear on the community. And it’s something that has to move forward.”

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Outgoing councillor will miss meetings After 12 years and many sleepless nights Councillor John Jacobs is taking a step back from municipal politics. The decision was not an easy one but Jacobs said he would not run as a councillor this year if at least 10 people put their names in; and on Sept. 23 those 10 showed up. Some pulled out however and Jacobs wishes he would have entered his name as a town council- John Jacobs lor to give voters more options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It definitely bothers me because had I known that I ning. definitely would have run.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quite often we did not have as Jacobsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career as a councillor many meetings as we should haveâ&#x20AC;Ś started in 2001 after being recruited by Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good that councillors have Ken Greenwell, the mayor at the time. the time,â&#x20AC;? Jacobs advised. Jacobs had been volunteering his time Some of the best times as a counon the Ponoka Jubilee Library Board cillor were when he was able to help and with the trail committee. He was someone with their needs. He sugable to use the experience to help his gests anyone who has an issue contact endeavours as a councillor. Town Hall and go through the process; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think when you join council, my if their issues are not handled in a satown personal feelingâ&#x20AC;ŚYou should be isfactory way then seek a councillorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on a board of some kind,â&#x20AC;? explained feedback. Jacobs. What will he miss most: Council He is proud of bringing the Trans meetings and gathering information Canada Trail through Ponoka, which for upcoming council requests. His was not the plan at the time. Jacobs hope is for Ponoka to continue on a also advocated strongly for other rec- positive path, whatever that may be. reation amenities such as the skate â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ninety-five per cent of the people park and the north trail bridge. Credit are really goodâ&#x20AC;ŚBut you do have a for those projects belongs to the entire small per cent of the population that is council though. very cynical,â&#x20AC;? explained Jacobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of a team. When Jacobs recommends future counyouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of a team you can take cillors take the proper time to consider credit,â&#x20AC;? says Jacobs. issues and says most people want a One of the biggest challenges he positive outcome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quite often the saw was bringing a consensus from right decision is not going to be the councillors on difficult decisions. Ja- popular decision.â&#x20AC;? cobs referenced the recent passing of He may run for council again but the business hours bylaw, which was for now Jacobs intends to take a threea close vote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With close votes, there month vacation with his wife and is an underlying unhappiness,â&#x20AC;? he said. enjoy some family time.

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Time for Ponoka to embrace the young generation Dear Editor, In an effort to act as a responsible citizen and to do my due diligence as a voter by researching candidates for the upcoming municipal election, tonight I attended the candidate forum in Ponoka. There was only enough time allotted for 3.5 questions to be addressed, each of which by all of the 8 town council candidates and the 2 mayoral candidates. One of these questions was asked by a spiteful, current town councillor, and the other by the current mayor. Both of these questions could not possibly have been answered by prospective councillors who have not been privy to the same information as the current council, and wasted everybody else’s time listening to each person say they would need more information before they could answer the questions. Not to mention, how inappropriate it is for those two gentlemen, who currently hold positions within the town council, to put new candidates on the spot for issues they still cannot address after holding these positions for multiple terms. Meanwhile, some of us had legitimate questions. Every single candidate spoke about improved communication and engaging the community, and about reaching out to the young people. No disrespect to the people in the room tonight, but very few of us young people were present. Clearly these forums are not the most appropriate avenue to address the audience we are so desperately

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Town candidates weigh-in on key issues for Ponoka By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Town residents packed the Kinsmen Community Centre to hear what 11 people had to say about the future of Ponoka. There were nine candidates in the hot seat for town council and two facing off for mayor during the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce’s Oct. 10 open candidates’ forum. There is one incumbent in the race for council while councillors Rick Bonnett and Doug Gill are running for the mayoral position. Council terms have been extended to four years from three under an amendment to the Local Authorities Election Act last December.

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Bonnett said if the town is going to buy land, then it should be sold as quickly as possible. “If we’re going to do any land purchase, I want to see it turned within three to five years.” Gill disagreed saying Red Deer had been banking land for some years for future development. “They can control the type of development in that area…I think land banking is a good idea.” Incumbent Coun. Loanna Gulka suggests there should be pride in the sale. “To me it speaks of pride in our community when we don’t have land for sale.” Sandra Lyon agrees. “It just shows that we do have progress out there.” Although Dave McPherson is not involved with land development he would “like to see land sold in the town.” Carla Prediger wants to know why this question should be answered now. She feels there should be more planning for the future. “As we move forward we should be looking at gaining land but I guess I’m kind of wondering why are we asking that now?”

“Why is the town getting into real estate? It doesn’t seem to be a good venture for us,” stated Craig Saunders. Marc Yaworski feels Ponoka should have a fully serviced industrial park ready for business. “That’s what the other towns are offering when these companies are coming in looking to settle.” He suggests the question people should be asking is why the land sat for so long. “The town wasn’t doing its job trying to sell to businesses.” Tax increases and a multiplex Another question from the crowd was from Coun. John Jacobs who is not running this time. He wanted to know how candidates would expect to pay for a new multiplex, which he estimated at $20 million. “How much of a tax increase are you prepared to give the taxpayer to have this?” Underhill did not feel enough information was provided with the question and Jacobs’ estimate that taxpayers would see approximately $500 to $800 tax increase per household. continued on page 15

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Candidates want to see planning for recreation

Town residents listen to candidates for town council during an open candidates forum Oct. 10. The event was hosted by the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

continued from page 14 “Do you have other grants that you’re including? Are you looking at a debenture? Have you gone to the county for money? Without that information I don’t feel I can answer that question adequately.” Lyon agreed with Underhill; she wants to speak with residents on their wants. A tax increase may come with a new multiplex, said McPherson but he did not feel one would be at five per cent as was suggested by Jacobs. Gulka feels a multiplex is something the community wants. “We owe it to our community. We have a responsibility to provide services that the people in our community are asking for.” Falkiner feels the different stakeholders must come together to leverage funding. “There are groups in Ponoka that are fighting little individual battles.” Behm wanted clarification on what was actually in Jacobs’ proposed multiplex. He suggested the town could start small to help organizations flourish and even consider corporate sponsorship. “Our organizations in town cannot grow because we do not have the facilities.” Yaworski says planning now for the building is important. “It’s not going to cost us a lot of money to start planning for this facility.” “Recreation facilities have been on the radar for the last three councils,” stated Gill. He says the town must pay for

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maintenance. “Are we prepared to sustain the facility once it’s built? Bonnett says there are not many government grants available and wants a long-term plan. He sees the town, county, the province and service groups working together with the plan and making an early investment. “We do have to acquire a place where it could be going.” He wants to see the population increase to help with the cost with minimal tax increase. “We don’t need to raise taxes if we can get that tax base built up,” added Bonnett. Policing costs during the Ponoka Stampede There were some written questions provided but most had to be read at once as the forum ran out of time. One question seemed to stir passion among some candidates, which was: “What is your position on the town paying for policing during the Ponoka Stampede when it’s the Stampede board that makes the profit on the event?” Falkiner took a first stab at the question. He suggests a fee for parking for trailers will help pay for the cost. “Why don’t you charge each trailer $25?” Saunders feels strongly about the association and suggests the group should pay for policing. “The Stampede Association can open up their wallets son, because you’ve got some bills to pay.” No other candidate spoke on the question.

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Warmer welcome for newborns at Ponoka Hospital

Baby Payton Dykstra takes a look at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre’s new Panda Warmer Oct. 11. Pictured are Leanne Reed and Tina Dykstra of the Ponoka Kinette Club, Lisa Barrett, manager of acute care and Brenda Verheire with the Ponoka and District Hospital Foundation. The two groups raised $30,000 for the Panda Warmer.

VOTE Lorrie Jess County Councillor Division 2

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On October 21st VOTE VERHEIRE, George

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Newborn babies at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre will have a more welcoming introduction to the world. With the help of the Ponoka Kinette Club and the Ponoka and District Hospital Foundation a new $30,000 Panda Warmer has been purchased. The instrument has many functions that help doctors ensure a newborn is healthy, says Lisa Barrett, manager of acute care. “The baby never has to leave the room.” Parents are able to watch as a baby gets weighed and checked. The device has a heated pad, a thermometer and can provide blended air and oxygen if needed. There is also the option to purchase an X-ray machine with the Panda Warmer, although that was not part of the purchase. Kinette Leanne Reed was proud to see the unit in the hospital. “For us, it was just kind of doing something neat. Women doing something for women.” Bringing a new Panda Warmer to the hospital was something Brenda Verheire, director with the Ponoka and District Hospital Foundation, felt was an important need. “When the Kinettes approached us as a brand new foundation, we were happy to help.” The Hospital has since retired its oldest Panda Warmer, which was first purchased in 1977. There is another unit that is several years old and will be used in the operating room. For Dr. Schalk Greyling, the new Panda Warmer is a welcome tool in caring for newborns. “It’s more technologically advanced.” Physicians can provide accurate care and specialized care to babies but despite the Panda Warmer’s sophistication, it is user-friendly, he added.

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Elections 2013

Craig Saunders Age: 35 Occupation: Divisional Safety Advisor Marital Status: Married with 3 children Why are you running for town office? I’m running to provide the Town of Ponoka with some authentic common sense perspective. It’s time we base our decisions on principals of substance and not the superficial. We have made bylaws for the alleged interest of public safety that are voided when our families and neighbors are at their greatest risk to line the wallets of a few. We have shuffled business from one spot to another and declared that to be growth. We have been guided by the self-promoting, special interest, and ethically challenged long enough. What sacrifices are you willing to make? The most precious commodity in life is time; it can’t be banked only spent. Anyone who is willing to accept a council seat has already demonstrated their willingness to sacrifice for concerns beyond their personal endeavors, or at the very least we hope that’s their motive for stepping up. Under what circumstances would you allow urban farming such as raising chickens? I see a variety of concerns that may arise such as noise, odour, health concerns, the animal’s care and acceptable limits of stock, serious considerations are needed, most importantly the community would need to bring forward their thoughts and feelings on the issue. Where do you see recreation in Ponoka in the next five years? Ponoka currently has a variety of recreational groups and facilities. We need to take a serious inventory of the pros and cons of the situation. It’s great to have newer facilities and an all-in-one concept would no doubt be beneficial but at what cost to the taxpayer? What are the people

Carla Prediger

of Ponoka willing to sacrifice to accomplish this is the question that needs to be asked? How would you revitalize the downtown core? Growing up in Ponoka I was fortunate to see Ponoka when it had a thriving downtown, however to look at the issue in perspective, the viability of bringing the core back to its former glory may be just a notion. We have tried the “lipstick on a pig” approach with Chipman Avenue. Maybe a broader view of the situation is in order. The core is ideal for niche market shops, banking, accounting, lawyers etc., but for retail applications it has been engineered to fail. Economic anchors such as fuel, fast food, and grocers are no longer located in the core; transportation routes through the town don’t direct traffic to downtown. The core of retail business is along Highway 2A and 53. To grow Ponoka we may need to look in a different direction. Where would you open a business?

Age: February 15th, 1965 Occupation: Alberta Health Services Care Manager – Addiction and Mental Health- North Area, Central Zone. Marital Status: Married Why are you running for town office? Time to pay it forward What sacrifices are you willing to make? I shouldn’t have to make sacrifices if I am working towards an end goal that I believe in. What I will need to balance in running for town council? I will need to work hard to balance the demands on my time given my family, work, other committees and social ties. Under what circumstances would you allow urban farming such as raising chickens? I would look at Urban Chicken Farming only if every other major issue in our community was addressed or dealt with. Singular items such as this specific issue will not be a part of my platform in this election. Really?????

Where do you see recreation in Ponoka in the next five years? I would like to have that discussion with our town employees who are responsible for this service. Once a strategic plan has been developed, we will need to review resources, partnerships and grant availability. In the meantime, we need to engage our community to become involved and utilize the services that we have.

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION Local Authorities Election Act (Section 11, 35, 46)

Ponoka County, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Offices

On October 21 Re-elect

GORDON SVENNINGSEN County Councilor Division 1

With 18 years of experience as a Ponoka County Councillor, I would be honoured to continue to represent the residents of Division 1. My priorities are low taxes, growth while protecting agriculture, road improvements and good relationships with our towns.

GORDON SVENNNINGSEN

How would you revitalize the downtown core? We need to review what has been tried and what direction our businesses want to go. Economic development was a goal of our previous council. What did that discussion look like? We have both downtown and highway businesses. Is that part of the plan? What have other communities done? More questions than answers at this time….

Electoral Division Number of Number Vacancies

Polling Stations Located At:

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Bluﬀton Community Centre Rimbey Community Centre

Voting will take place on the 21st day of October, 2013 between the hours of 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be Photo I.D., as required by Section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act. DATED at the Town of Ponoka in the Province of Alberta this 1st day of October, 2013. C.B. Cutforth, Returning Officer Note: Councillor for Division 5 was elected by acclamation

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Elections 2013

Teri (Erickson) Underhill Age: 39 Occupation: Stay at Home Mom – used to be a Legal Assistant Marital Status: Married Why are you running for town office? I am running for town office because there needs to be some fresh ideas brought to the council and I believe that instead of complaining about it, you need to step up and see if you can make a difference. The town has not grown in population and business sufficiently in my opinion in the last 10 years and that needs to change. There needs to be better communication between the citizens of Ponoka and the town council. I am hoping to improve all of that with my hard work and dedication to this Town. What sacrifices are you willing to make? I don’t think this is a fair question. I think everyone running is willing to make certain sacrifices to ensure they have the time to spend on town council and do the job but I don’t think anyone would be willing to sacrifice everything to be on town council. Under what circumstances would you

allow urban farming such as raising chickens? That is something I am very interested in exploring and talking with other towns that allow it, but I am not opposed to allowing some urban farming in the town provided that there are very specific guidelines to be followed. Where do you see recreation in Ponoka in the next five years? My hope is that in five years, the town will be well on it’s way to a multiplex, which includes a running track, indoor soccer facilities, skating arena and pool. I also want to see our trails expanded for our runners with perhaps some lights installed on the trails as I am a runner and I think that would be very beneficial to all who use the trails. How would you revitalize the downtown core? One of my ideas for the downtown core is to introduce festivals to the downtown (for example “A Taste of Ponoka”, Fall Festival, Spring Festival), maybe try and have bi-weekly music concerts, have a park area downtown set up for these festivals. By having those, then I think people will be more likely to shop. I also think we need to encourage businesses to move to the downtown area by introducing tax incentives to open a business downtown.

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Age: 56 Occupation: Manager Leland Hotel Marital Status: Married to Abby Yaworski Why are you running for town office? To develop a wellness plan that will over the long term, give sustainability to our economy and encourage young families to plant roots here. What sacrifices are you willing to make? I do not feel by becoming a councilor I would be making any significant sacrifice. This is part and parcel of being a member of this community. It is my wife who is willing to make the sacrifices. She will be doing all her work and mine while I am on town business. Hiring extra staff at this point is not feasible. She is going into this campaign with me, with eyes wide open. Abby is prepared and willing to do what is needed, if I am elected to council. Under what circumstances would you allow urban farming such as raising chickens? It is a growing trend across the country. There is a concern over antibiotics, chemicals and chicken feed used in industrial production. I feel it would be fine to have a law on the books that state, six chickens maximum per household, no roosters. Fenced yards, covered runs, heated or insulated coops. Eggs would

be for personal consumption only and not for revenue. We would develop a system to allow for health inspections, and bylaw enforcement. Ponoka should follow the pilot project currently running in Red Deer. Their report will be tabled in January. Where do you see recreation in Ponoka in the next five years? I believe we need a long-term plan for a multiplex that will encompass most of the programs run in our town. A central location is preferred for gymnastics, dancing classes, recreational programs, for adults, seniors and youth. This facility would bring our townspeople together in a healthy environment. More interaction will lead to a friendlier community as well. How would you revitalize the downtown core? Before the downtown can be revitalized, we have to improve the branding of our town. By convincing industry to invest here we would have a population increase that raises the viability of investing in small business. In the short term we need to work with downtown landlords, to come up with a formula that is mutually agreeable to them and the town which would allow entrepreneurs and or artisans to move into our downtown.

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Age: 53 Occupation: Bookstore Owner/ Mom/Cook/Gardener/School Board Trustee/Volunteer Marital Status: Widow Why are you running for Ponoka County? I decided to put my name forward as a county councillor because I believe it is time for a change. I have been a county resident for most of my life, have raised three kids on the Fam-

decision making with the future direction of the county. How would you strengthen relationships of community organizations? I strongly believe that communication is the key in strengthening community relationships. Individuals with these organizations not only need to listen to each other but also “hear” what each other are saying in a dia-

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How would you balance development along the QE2 corridor and the wants/needs of landowners? I would work alongside landowners to encourage economic growth and understanding the benefits of having this growth in industry in our community. I believe development can be good, but along with the development there needs to be more thought put into the planning for good highway access. A prime example of this is Range Road #261 (aka Access Road), where Don Laing Trailers, LKQ, and Almita have set up shop. Traffic has increased and there are often vehicles of all sizes parked along the exit from Highway 53 onto this new paved stretch of road plugging traffic flow. There is not a turning lane coming off of Highway 53, creating a potential safety hazard for drivers. How do you propose the county handles large farming operations that are damaging roads? I see this as a tough problem with no easy solutions. Farmers need access to county roads with a multitude of farm equipment in order to farm! Council added amendments and a plethora of new rules to two of the bylaws pertaining to weight restrictions in trying to address this problem. I am just not sure how these bylaws are being monitored or enforced! How do you wish Ponoka County council to move ahead with Rimoka and Bethany Group? I would like to see representatives from council, Rimoka and Bethany sit down with the Residents of Rimoka and listen to their concerns and needs. The residents should feel safe, well taken care of, and be happy in their homes!

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Why are you running for Ponoka County? I’m running for Ponoka County because I think we need a change, also I believe we need some younger representation with the county. How would you strengthen relationships of community organizations? With community groups, we need to keep in touch with the leaders to know what is going on as well as how the county could help. How would you balance development along the QE2 corridor and the wants/ needs of landowners? I think we should develop the QE2 corridor in a way that access off the Highway works and that it is done in a tidy way. Don’t have stuff all over. How do you propose the county handles large farming operations that are damaging roads? I think the permit idea that the county put in for large hauls makes sense. We can then know where the problems may be and keep the roads in good shape as well as letting farmers get their work done. How do you wish Ponoka County council to move ahead with Rimoka and Bethany Group? There needs to be a clear breakdown on where the money is going and what it is being spent on.

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to Kathy, with 3 children Why are you running for Ponoka County? If you want to belong to a great community, you have to be willing to be part of the maintaining and development of the community. My parents have been strong volunteers and my wife Kathy and I have continued to raise our children in the same manner. Through the past 25 years I have been involved with many organizations that either had an impact on my business or on the sport and community groups my family was involved with. Now that our children are becoming more independent, I am ready to branch out to the greater community and utilize my experience to benefit the County of Ponoka and its residents. My background in business management, agriculture, community service, and communication make me an excellent fit to serve as a county councilor. How would you strengthen relationships of community organizations? Teamwork and communication are two of the vital key components of good

relationships in any successful organization. We need to assure our community groups that we will listen to their plans, goals and objectives and work together to help them achieve success. My experience with the wide range of boards and committees would help to create policy that is mutually beneficial to all parties involved. How would you balance development along the QE2 corridor and the wants/needs of landowners? The County of Ponoka is fortunate to have this potential opportunity for growth and development; however, it must be tendered with extensive planning and vision for the future. As with all landowner’s rezoning requests, there are many factors to be considered in allowing development, the county has an excellent Municipal Development Plan and Land use Bylaw. The key to success would be to continue to ensure an open communication with all those affected. How do you propose the county handles large farming operations that are damaging roads? Agriculture has changed dramatically over the years, larger, heavier and faster moving equipment traveling greater distances throughout the county. We need to effectively assess, question, and determine a direction to follow in order to best maintain our roads. Responsibility to

maintain roads needs to become both a county and a landowners concern. My agricultural understanding would assist in creating and improving road policy. How do you wish Ponoka County council to move ahead with Rimoka and Bethany Group? We need to strive to provide economical housing and lodging for our senior residents while ensuring that high care and living standards are continually maintained. In speaking with several Rimoka residents, along with past and present board members, it appears the relationship between Bethany, the Rimoka board and the county is a contentious issue. Cooperation and communication that flows from residents’ concerns to the administration and to board members is a must. It is important that we continue to provide our residents with various living options.

Paul McLauchlin – Division 4 Age: 43

Occupation: Environmental Scientist (I own an Environmental Consulting Company). Marital Status: Married with 10 year old daughter Trelaina and 8 year old son Adam. Why are you running for Ponoka County? To provide service to my community. My professional experience in business and the environment, combined with my passion for agriculture, allows me to work with Ponoka council to make community interest based decisions, while ensuring sustainable land use and financial resolutions. continued on page 20

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Paul McLauchlin – Division 4 continued from page 19 How would you strengthen relationships of community organizations? Communication and cooperation comprise the largest gap between local government and community organizations. In the current political and fiscal climate we are asked to do more with less, and collaboration and strategic planning are the only ways to achieve our goals. We are all on the same team to make this a better place to live, and we need to work together to do it. How would you balance development along the QE2 corridor and the wants/needs of landowners? Further development of the area structure plan that highlights the future development potential to the landowners is critical. The corridor represents an economic pressure that will have the long-term obvious effect of changing the land use in the corridor. However, we need to be reasonable and take on a phased approach. A solution cannot be developed in isolation of stakeholders; after all, “we still need to feed ourselves”. How do you propose the county handles large farming operations that are damaging roads?

As one long term farming family said to me: “We are hauling more than 200 loads of silage to run our operation. If you think I need a permit for every load and an inspection of my road damage, you are not respecting our farming heritage”. The typical farming cycle narrows the impact to roads to a finite time in the seasonal farming cycle. However, situations of year round road use by intensive operations may trigger the use of an industrial model (e.g. oil and gas) that exercises discretion, accountability and reasonableness. How do you wish Ponoka County council to move ahead with Rimoka and Bethany Group? Firstly, Ponoka County must shore up support for the Foundation as this is the governing body to address issues and concerns raised by staff and residents. Secondly, working with the board, Ponoka County and the other partners must revisit the relationship with Bethany and provide the feedback and support necessary to move forward. The charter of Rimoka Foundation is based upon “finding a better way” while remaining “accountable to the clients, their families and the community for the trust and confidence placed upon them.” This Foundation needs the support of Ponoka County to continue finding a better way.

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need to respect everyone’s opinion for the good of the whole community not just a specific organization. How would you balance development along the QE2 corridor and the wants/needs of landowners? Keep bureaucracy at a minimum. The county has hired a planner to prepare and draft a development plan for the corridor. It is complete and will be made available for public input this winter before it is considered to be adopted. The intent is to respect the rights of all parties. How do you propose the county handles large farming operations that are damaging roads? Ponoka County has developed a policy in regard to road damage. continued on pg 21

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George Verheire – Division 3

Age: 68 Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married to wife, Brenda for 27 years. Why are you running for Ponoka County? I have been in politics for a few years now. My experience lies with labour law and also with the Municipal Government Act, which the county is governed by. I have chaired many boards; local and provincial. I believe I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer to the county and the ratepayers of Division 3. How would you strengthen relationships of community organizations? I bring a wealth of knowledge with regards to leadership, having been in politics as long as I have, so I would use this knowledge to help these community organizations strengthen their relationships and move forward. How would you balance development along the QE2 corridor and the wants and needs of landowners? Development along the QE2 corridor is already in the works. We have zoned land for industrial, but the county is not in the real estate business however, the county is open to and invites

Gordon Svenningsen – Division 1 continued from page 20

This policy requires that farmers hauling multiple loads notify the county, so the County Public Works Crew is aware of silage and manure hauling. Soft spots will occur on some roads, which need to be repaired during the operation to prevent excessive damage later. How do you wish Ponoka County council to move ahead with Rimoka and Bethany Group? Bethany Group has been hired to manage the day-to-day operation of Rimoka. Ponoka County expects first class service from our Ponoka County staff, therefore, we expect nothing less from the Bethany Group. I feel they need to improve communication with the staff and employ local expertise for maintenance of the buildings, grounds, and etc. I am committed to providing the best care to all seniors. This is their home and they need to be treated with care and respect.

sound business ideas which are for the betterment of our county without jeopardizing agriculture land as much as possible. How do you propose the County handle large farming operations that are damaging roads: The same way we handle industry that are damaging the roads. To me there is no difference. We presently have moved forward with a new bylaw whereby heavy farm equipment requires permits and overloads will receive fines. This will be a constant struggle to manage as many of our roads were built in the 50’s and need to be maintained or rebuilt to meet future needs. How do you wish Ponoka County Council to move ahead with Rimoka and Bethany Group? Rimoka has been a contentious issue within the Ponoka County for years and there has always been problems such as staffing, empty residences, poor meals, poor staff morale and Rimoka Board has never been able to resolve these issues. I am in favour of the recommendation made recently by Ponoka County to give Bethany their 30-day notice and hire a competent manager to run our lodges. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all in favour of affordably providing a nice clean room, good food and good surroundings for our seniors. This is their home and it should be treated as such, with respect.

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Doug Weir – Division 3 Age: 63 Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married to Lauraine for 37 years Why are you running for Ponoka County? I think it’s important to have new ideas coming to the forefront in organizations, be it a Board, a company or a municipality. Stagnation occurs when it’s “same old, same old.” I have skills & ideas that will benefit the community as a whole, as a Ponoka County councillor. How would you strengthen relationships of community organizations? Council should provide encouragement, an attitude of cooperation, and where possible, help with infrastructure costs to facilitate “working together. We need to work together for the good of the whole community, as we use each others’ facilities & infrastructure. County residents work & play in our towns and visa versus; many county residents own property and businesses in our towns. With regards to non-profit community organizations, municipalities should help fund projects that are for the betterment of the community; these projects need to be evaluated from an economic & social welfare point of view, amongst others. The costs should be included in the annual Budget planning, with a contingency fund for things that come up during the course of the year. How would you balance development along the QE2 corridor and the wants/needs of landowners? Council’s responsibility should be to develop fair and equitable policies. These polices should be based on: a) consultation with the various stakeholders; b) a vision or plan that has been developed on information provided by provincial regulators, our CAO, developers & landowners. We have a Municipal Development Plan that has been adopted by Council. We need to regularly review this plan, making sure it keeps pace with provincial regulations, and the changing needs of our residents. How do you propose the county handles large farming operations that are damaging roads? County policy regarding road use should be fair & equitable to all users; building & maintenance of roads within the County is an ongoing concern to all users, including oil companies, gravel haulers, rural businesses & farmers. Council & the road manager should iden-

tify high use roads, and have a long term plan regarding upgrading & maintenance. Our road system should be part of the MDP. How do you wish Ponoka County council to move ahead with Rimoka and Bethany Group? This is an important issue, which I am not privy to all the information. I need correct historical background regarding any agreements & concerns. I believe that the Rimoka Board exists to make autonomous decisions that are best for that organization, employees and the residents of their facilities. The County rep to the Rimoka Board needs to keep County Council informed of arising issues. As a governance board we must let them make the necessary decisions. County councilors should not be dictating to them to take a particular course of action.

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Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Beebe to leave the province By Amelia Naismith

Now that’s a carrot: Marie Bougerolle was baffled as she kept “digging and digging and digging” to take out this 18-inch carrot while she was clearing her garden. “I have never seen such a long carrot,” she said. Photo by Mustafa Eric

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After nine years on council, Keith Beebe of Ponoka County Council has decided not to return and instead will set out for Saskatchewan and a slower paced life. He tried to retire several years ago when he gave up farming and decided it wasn’t for him yet. Beebe is going to give it another go; focus on fishing, gardening and his grandchildren in the Yorkton area. Beebe decided to first run for council when his neighbours kept asking him to. “I was always interested in local politics. I was interested in any politics, I’d just never done anything about it.” During that first campaign Beebe spent a week driving door-to-door with an honest message and strategy. He told ratepayers he would make no promises about progress but would work hard and when concerns needed addressing, they would appear before council.

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Keith Beebe One of the factors that made his time on council so enjoyable was the people he worked with. “As far as I’m concerned I had a perfect staff over at the office . . . Also my working crew.” Beebe calls his time on council a “great experience”, but for him there’s no looking back. “After I get over the feeling I’m not wanted anymore I don’t think I’ll miss it.” “I spent a lot of sleepless nights . . . You’re not supposed to take it to bed but I did. My stomach couldn’t take it anymore,” he added. Advising the new council, Beebe says members should learn to compromise. “Make sure to place principles before personalities, because that’s where everybody goofs up.” Out of the five council members Beebe is the only one not seeking reelection.

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“Now some of them are calling me a liar because I got stuff done,” said Beebe with a laugh. Beebe learned neighbors don’t vote someone in as councillor because they’re smarter than everyone else, they vote for that person because they feel the candidate is just smart enough to take their concerns to council. Over his years on council, Beebe achieved many accomplishments for the ratepayers. “I helped get Secondary Highway 607. I just worked with the government to get it. It really wasn’t a councillor’s job.” Beebe also assisted with rural addressing, high speed Internet towers and, as a member of council, helped support the ag building in Rimbey. ‘The first year we got the Leedale Road built, it was a slop hole before that.” Looking back, he says one of the biggest frustrations for him was the fact the seniors’ lodge he had worked for four years on wasn’t realized in his time on council. “I’m very disappointed it didn’t work. It’ll still go but it might take another two years,” he said. While he enjoyed his time on council Beebe says he wouldn’t call every day fun. “You can please some of the people some of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time but you can’t please all of the people all of the time,” said Beebe, playing on President Lincoln’s “Fool” quote.

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Aboriginal work force could save Alberta from labor shortage By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye There are many ways to tell a story but using numbers is the last way most people would think of. For Kristen Cumming, a career consultant and teacher at University of Alberta, Augustana Campus, numbers have helped her gather a picture of the labour market in Alberta. She presented her information as part of an Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) workshop held Oct. 9 at the Kinsmen Community Centre. Engaging Our Alberta Workforce was the theme of the workshop and more than 90 people attended from central Alberta communities and students of the Maskwacis Cultural College. Cumming, who gathers population statistics on the labour force, provided important data to attendees: Alberta shows strong economic growth with a predicted annual increase of 2.4 per cent in the labour market, but the province’s labour supply grows at 1.9 per cent. “We don’t really know where our limit is in terms of economic growth,” she said. There is an expected shortfall of 120,000 workers by 2021 and Cumming wants people to be aware of the consequences. “What we have to think about is not whether Tim Hortons is open 24 hours or not. We have to ask ourselves if hospitals are open 24 hours or not.” With this potential shortage in the workforce, Cumming says people need to look at the province’s aboriginal workforce. She provided some statistics on the labour population for consideration. “We focus on aboriginal populations because their demography is so different.” Children 14 years and under representing the Alberta population: • Non-aboriginal:

16.5 per cent. • Aboriginal: 28 per cent. “The monster gap is in that under 14 number,” says Cumming. “And so that is important to conceptualize.” Youths 15 to 24 years: • Non-aboriginal: 12.9 per cent. • Aboriginal: 18.2 per cent. She believes there is an assumption that whatever the socioeconomic position from one generation — when they were younger — is similar to a current generation. Seniors over 65: • Non-aboriginal: 14.2 per cent. • Aboriginal: 6 per cent. Cumming then calculated the median age for Alberta; where half the population is older than the other half: • Non-aboriginal: 41-years-old • Aboriginal: 28-years-old. She then presented statistics coming from First Nations communities in central Alberta and data shows a baby boom over recent years. Cumming feels aboriginal communities will play a big part in the labour force but companies must consider how they employ people. “Today we know that are working in a model that is increasingly part time

to temporary, casual, contract, season, project based. We call it the contingency workforce,” explained Cumming. A recent survey in Toronto, Ont. shows the contingency workers account for 50 per cent of the workforce and in the United States the number is similar, she said. The workplace has become less stable for employees. Cumming suggests employers must be mindful that employees have a family outside of the workplace that they must consider. First Nations people make up nine per cent (360,000) of the Alberta population. With such a disproportionate composition of population, she feels the best way to work with the aboriginal workforce is to build meaningful and sustainable jobs. “We’re looking to find ways that match supply and demand in a way that strengthens communities, communities’ families,” explained Cummings. Bridging the communication gap. Wayne Reindeer, life skills co-ordinator for literacy programs at the Maskwacis Cultural College, enjoyed seeing such a large group of people attending the workshop. He feels this will open up communication and opportunities for ev-

eryone involved. There is an assumption from Hobbema residents that businesses will only hire Maskwacis Cree for temporary work, added Reindeer. He feels Cumming’s presentation reminds First Nations what is available to them. “I liked her performance because it convinces our guys…These people want to hire them and they have a chance at a career.” “Aboriginal people need to be utilized and need to get out in the workforce in the next decade,” added Josh Littlechild, another attendee. “If they’re looking for the labour market then their definitely looking in the right spot,” he offered. Many Maskwacis Cree do not realize that employers are eager to

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cohesion, what’s going on right now.” “We have to be involved in the planning as well,” added Reindeer. “It’s the lack of understanding from both sides,” said Littlechild.

Kristen Cumming explains where Alberta’s aboriginal workforce sits in relation to the rest of the province. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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work with the First Nations, says Reindeer. He suggests employers and aboriginal people should be included in the planning process. Reindeer enjoyed Bruce Cutknife’s presentation (see page 39) as it helps the Cree realize more of their history. “We’re out there trying to figure out what the outside workforce needs of our people,” explained Reindeer. “Everyone’s guessing but nobody’s talking to each other,” he added. He also feels neighbouring communities to Hobbema should make an effort to learn more about their culture. He used to teach a native studies program at the Ponoka Composite High School 25 years ago and was surprised at how little people

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A mix of routine and exciting thrilling to listen to. Given All But 6ix’s slow start, the album’s sixth track, Gonna Get There, comes as a complete and delightful surprise. The bluesy, country vibe is executed well in terms of vocal talent, instrumentation and authenticity, and easily does the genre of county music proud. However, All But 6ix opens on a Christian music vibe and ends with a tropical island groove. With jazz and adult contemporary undertones also running throughout the album, there are too many genres of music for just one disc and the need for consistency leaves listeners feeling All But 6ix really don’t know who or what they are yet. Listened to on their own, without the context of the entire album to influence their own individual flavour, most of the album’s songs are a treat to listen to. While the lyrics of Honeydew are a little too cheesy, the remix, the last song, is one of the best songs on the album. It contains a vibrancy and energy not found in any of its predecessors. With its infectious happy beats Honeydew Remix makes for the perfect summer song — or works perfectly to inject a bit of summer into Alberta’s 25 months of winter. The song however, is still mellow enough to be enjoyed by older music fans who like a slight variation on their contemporary adult music. The cover art does nothing to showcase the few real gems the album produced and doesn’t seem to relate to any of the songs. Looking just at the cover, I conjure up images of soft song designed to lull a baby to sleep; not something I’d rush to blast through the headphones. Overall the album grew on me and it deserves at Saturday at 1:00 pm - Jam and Dance. Would some of you bring treats for our coﬀee break? least one listen if happened Please? We are celebrating 10 continuous years of Jamming at the Drop-In Centre. Celebrate upon. with us on October 19th. Come on out to hear good music and song. Bring a partner if you

By Amelia Naismith

All But 6ix’s self-titled album is a musical mash up of tremendous talent, both vocally and instrumentally, and a disappointing display of songs. The first portion of the album’s songs is homogonous in tone and tempo. The distinct lack of variation between the songs makes it hard to distinguish them from each other — or even work up the enthusiasm to try. The songs also don’t show off any great range in the singer’s voice, which is clear and attractive—definitely talented with much potential. The last half the album boasts a much more exciting array of songs and there’s a possibility had the track list order been different the album would have been more

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can. ** Tuesday, Oct. 29, Servus will present an Information Session on Estate Planning. General public are welcome to attend. R.S.V.P. to Ulla Thomsen, 403-783-3860 or Mary Stoltz @ 403-783-5030. Time of presentation 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Pickle Ball will join our list of activities starting Thursday @7:00 P.M. Thursday. Monday Billiards 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. .50 cents per game Honour. Monday Bridge 1:15 p.m. - M. Huysmans, Jerry Reynolds, Helen Minde. Monday: Whist 1:30 p.m. – Janet Merritt, Isabel Odgaard Tuesday and Thursday Exercise class 9:30 a.m. fun exercise Tuesday Shuﬄeboard 7:00 p.m. - Bill Vold Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Cribbage 1:00 p.m. – Herb Vandersteen, Helen Murray Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 7:00 p.m. Thursday Floor Curling 7:00 p.m. Starts Oct. 10th Thursday Weaving 1:00 p.m. Phone Betty @ 783-3029 Thursday Partner Bridge 1:15 p.m. – Albert Fierbeck, Jerry Reynolds, Jimmie Rawji Thursday Pickle Ball 7:00. p.m. Friday “500” 1:00 p.m. – Cathy Mass, Herb Vandersteen 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.

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cal director Althea Lewis, more than 30 singers, actors, dancers and muUnder the superb leadership of sicians are busy with rehearsals for director Kevin Ferguson and musi- another Broadway extravaganza in our community. “I’m truly amazed at the level of talent of our cast” says Erna Get the Boss to take you to Marburg, director of Hawaii for the Christmas costumes and chief coParty this year with ordinator. “I thought we had reached the best possible in our production last year of Fiddler on the Roof, but once again we’re at a new high in terms of acting and singing abilities. It blows me away.” It is 1938 and Captain von Trapp (played by Kevin Debree) faces the dilemma of standing true to his principle at the of loyalty to his beloved Austria, or capitulating to the inevitable November 14 through advances of Nazi Gertill December 13 many.

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Meanwhile, Back in Iraq... By Gwynne Dyer The media spotlight on the Arab world rarely stays on Iraq for long, because the violence there has been going on so long that it has become part of the scenery. But just be patient a little longer. Five months ago, a British fraudster called James McCormick was jailed for ten years for selling novelty handheld golf-ball detectors (cost $20) to the Iraqi government as bomb detectors (cost $40,000). Yet the Iraqi security services are still using the preposterous devices, which don’t even have a power source. This tells you all you need to know about the situation in the country. Iraq is currently losing about a thousand lives a month to terrorist bombings. True, five times as many people are being killed each month in the civil war in neighbouring Syria, but civil wars always kill many more people than mere terrorism. And the fear now is that Iraq is drifting towards a sectarian civil war as well. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s government, which is dominated by politicians from the Shia majority of the Arab population, effectively controls only about half the country. The Kurds, who would really rather be independent, control the north, and have little interest in inter-Arab disputes. And the Sunni Arabs deeply resent being under Shia rule. Mass Sunni protests began almost a year ago, and until last April they were almost entirely non-violent. Sunni terrorists belonging to al-Qaeda-related jihadist organisations – another by-product of the American occupation – were killing about 300 Shias a month, but they had little support in the broader Sunni community. Then in April the Iraqi (i.e. Shia) army raided a peaceful protest camp in Hawijah, killing about 50 Sunnis, and suddenly the violent minority of Sunni jihadists came to be seen as defenders of Sunni rights. In May the death toll from terrorism leaped to 700. By June it was almost a thousand, and by now some of them were Sunnis killed by Shia

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by the government’s own senior officials. The fake bomb detectors are part of that vast haemorrhage of cash, and one possible reason that they have not been replaced yet is that some people will obviously make a lot of money out of the contract for whatever replaces them. Until the question of which group of people in the government will strike it rich has been decided, nothing will be done. The soldiers and police using them in the streets don’t mind. If they should find a bomb in a car, the suicide bomber driving it will almost detonate the explosives and kill them. So a bomb detector that doesn’t detect bombs is just fine with them. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Meanwhile, his personal life is no less complicated. After the death of his wife, he is pursued by wealthy widow Elsa Schraeder (Lori Gartner) but the Captain has misgivings. His 7 children have taken a strong liking to their new governess, Sister Maria (Megan Sweet), who seems somewhat unsuited to the life of a

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Ponoka’s “Read my Hips” belly dance troupe would like to thank all the ladies that attended our Hafla and supported our efforts to fundraise for the DaVinci Robotic Surgery System at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women. In Particular we wish to thank and acknowledge the following merchants, organizations, and individuals: Our Dancers Belly Elegance of Red Deer, Captivation of Wetaskiwin, Desert Rose of Edmonton, TriDevi Tribal of Edmonton, Three Eyes Tribal of Edmonton, Aradia Fitness of Edmonton Our Volunteers Robyn O’Connell, Evan Hudson, Jessica Kolar, Cary Wells, Jeff Ramage

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On Wednesday, November 6, the Ponoka News, with the generous supportof the local business community, will pay tribute to those who have answered Canada’s call in time of need by publishing a very special pictorial section honouring our veterans.

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Stampeders coach stresses team spirit after heavy loss By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Penalties in the first period of any hockey game make it tough to win. The Ponoka junior B Stampeders inflicted just that on themselves with 17 penalties against the Red Deer Vipers Oct. 13. Of those penalties 15 were unnecessary, says coach Mark Dobler. “As a group as a whole, we were not disciplined.” The Vipers are known to take advantage of power plays during a game and they did just that beating out the Stampeders 12-2. “Basically then the penalty parade started.” With that many penalties, Dobler says players lose their focus on the game, and rather than working as a team, some individuals choose a different route. “The top players that we have are not doing what they’re

supposed to be doing,” he stated. He is most proud of the first eight minutes of the game; the Stamps executed plays they have practiced and it worked enough to give the team a 1-0 lead in the first period. But penalty trouble cost them four goals. Dobler compared this game to a recent Medicine Hat game where the Stampeders lost 3-2. Despite losing, the team worked hard and had pride in their effort. The game against the Vipers was a different story. “Red Deer did not beat us. We beat ourselves. That is the sad part…That’s what hurts the most,” explained Dobler. He is taking a disciplined stance with players and if they take unnecessary penalties, he intends to bench them for the rest of the period. Dobler has some players who were intended to be first-string players but have not been performing well.

“To me we’re doing a lot of undisciplined things after the whistle,” he said. He plans to have most of the roster ready for the season at the end of their fifth game Oct. 23 at 7:45 p.m. The Stamps play Stettler and he wants his goalies, defensemen and forwards set. For Dobler the most important thing is “guys that want to buy-in and play.” The goal should be to make the team better rather than focusing on individual ideals. “Those are things that are fully in your (players’) control, 100 per cent,” said Dobler. Once he has a team put together, the goal is to start winning games to build players’ confidence. “Once you win the first one then you start to learn the little things you have to do to win the next one.”

The Stampeders’ goalie watches the puck fly in front of him after saving a goal against the Red Deer Vikings Oct. 13. The team lost 12-2. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Referee with Ponoka County roots eyes NBA career

Josh Carothers was the only representing Alberta referee at the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, QU over the summer. Photo submitted

By Amelia Naismith A high school basketball player and referee, now reffing gold medal games broadcast by TSN, was one of two Albertans to win an Award of Recognition at the national level last month. Josh Carothers, who grew up in Ponoka County, officiated at the Canadian Summer Games, held in Sherbrooke, QC in August, and recently received the award during a provincial basketball clinic. The unexpected award both surprised and honoured Carothers. “I had some guy come up and say ‘you better stick around tonight because I think you’re winning an award’ and I was like, yeah right.” Carothers applied to ref the gold medal game that was broadcast by TSN and spent a year being watched and judged to see if his skills matched what the game needed. “It was kind of up in the air . . . There was quite a few of us who wanted to go,” said Carothers. “Alberta is known across the province for having the top referees in Canada,” he added. Because the games where held in eastern Canada, this year Alberta could have only one representing referee. “The coolest part, besides being on

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TSN and the honour, was that my nieces and nephews got to watch Uncle Josh on TV,” said Carothers, who is entering his ninth year of reffing and won the provincial Award of Recognition two years ago. Central Alberta is a geological disadvantage, says Carothers. Since there are already many referees in Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge, when he signed his first contract to ref at the university level last year, Carothers knew that by being chosen and paid to ref in those cities, he had reached a milestone in his career. Alberta has 550 reffing officials. “It’s a very tight-knit bunch, especially in Alberta . . . It’s a home away from home as far as I’m concerned,” he said. Now that he’s a national referee, Carothers’ next goal is to reach the international level. Applications and tryouts for an International Basketball Federation (FIBA) card are hosted every four years, and Carothers’ next opportunity is 2016. By 2016, he will be 33 years old and running on a tight timeline to achieve the status. “They won’t even consider you if you’re older than 35. “So I only got a one-shot deal,” he added. Last summer Carothers also attended a Division 1 Basketball Hiring Camp in Sandy, Utah. Refs apply to the camp and, if

they impress the director, are hired and given the opportunity to referee in the United States. While Carothers wasn’t hired, he did ref with WNBA referees during the course of the camp and he hopes to return to the camp in the future but doesn’t expect to go this summer. Each camp and clinic refs attend, they have to cover their own expenses. “It’s just a lot of time and energy and effort. Especially in Alberta and Canada because we sure don’t referee for the money,” said Carothers. In the United States basketball refs can make a living officiating games alone. “I just do it because I love it,” he explained. Carothers felt the pressure to perform on the court, but he says it was nothing compared to reffing. “Being a referee is way harder. You got fans yelling at you, you got coaches yelling at you and you got players yelling at you.” The key to dealing with the demands is patience and experience, “learning from your mistakes and learning from others’ mistakes.” Although he sometimes still plays men’s league basketball, Carothers isn’t playing as much as he did in high school and uses refereeing to stay active and keep in touch with the game. “The social aspect is really good. Especially at the national level, I’ve got friends in pretty much every province.”

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Preseason games start strong for Ponoka Minor Hockey By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye The first game for the peewee B Stampeders hockey team showed a strong team ready for the season. The team won a respectable 4-1 pre-season game against the Daysland West County Thunderstars Oct. 12 at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex. Players appeared confident in their skating and were working on their puck handling skills, says coach Curtis Huchkowski. “We’re trying to implement a new system.” With three more classification games to play, he feels the team would do well as a tier three. His goal is to show players the importance of passing and staying in formation. “We have a lot of kids that love to score…It’s a learning that we have to do,” says Huchkowski. For now, he wants players working on those skills so they can compete with the same goal in mind. The atom B Stampeders lost 6-4 against Daysland Oct. 13 but coach Geoff Tatlow was impressed with players’ performance. The team was down by a large margin in the third period until some key plays brought them tied up the game in the third. However, the atom Thunderstars fought back to earn them a win in this first classification game. Tatlow intends to work on strengthening core hockey skills. “We’re looking at positioning, de-

Ponoka’s Midget B team overpowered their guests from Red Deer 6-5 on Friday night, Oct. 11 in a thrilling game that saw intense competition from the beginning to the end. Photo by Mustafa Eric

fense, handling the puck and footwork.” Despite the loss, he looks forward to training his players. “We’ve got kids that can move up to forward and defense.” His main focus though is for kids to enjoy while they learn.

Dex Wager of the atom B Stampeders works to keep control of the puck against the Daysland Thunderstars Oct. 13. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Senior and junior Broncs to end season on positive note By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Bringing 12-man football to Ponoka Secondary Campus was meant as a way to get kids involved in a team sport but it did so much more. The senior Broncs may have finished their second season in 12-man football without winning a single game but that hasn’t stopped fans from showing their support. The two home games they played showed moments of clarity in their plays. A stronger defensive line appeared to boost players’ confidence, which seemed to bring the offensive line together to complete some solid first down plays too. “The key is to string those moments of brilliance together,” says coach Scott MacGregor. The last regular season game held Oct. 11 against the Camrose Trojans started sluggish and a turnover after a team kick caused MacGregor to call a time out. “We seem to be a second-half team…And we want to change that for our playoffs,” explained MacGregor. The Broncs have one last consolation playoff game in Red Deer Oct. 16 and MacGregor wants to finish strong. He looks forward to working with new players, some of which will be coming from the junior Broncs bantam football team. One aspect of the football program MacGregor is most proud of is in retaining students. He sets rules for players that they must do well in school if they are going to play on the team. Quarterback Ruger Dye, Grade 12, says players look past the colour of their skin and think only as a team. There is an even mix of First Nations and Caucasian players and Dye is proud of what the team has done to strengthen bonds. On bus trips to games players all sit together. “Everyone’s everywhere. They’re all just dudes,” said Dye. He feels this has helped him grow and mature and players have graduated because

they wanted to continue with the team. “This team helps you find the person as you are.” When Jacobi Buffalo, Grade 12, started in the six-man football team three years ago, his grades were dropping. Playing for the Broncs helped him focus. “After I joined football, I felt I was doing good.” Carson Louis, Grade 12, has never looked back after joining. He has enjoyed the experience and finds he is tougher mentally and physically. Lessons learned in football transferred into his schoolwork, explained Louis. He feels several students would have dropped out of school had they not joined the team. “The team has definitely helped them a lot,” says Louis. This is Ashton Soosay’s first year on the team. He is in Grade 10 and looks forward to seeing how much better the team can get in upcoming years. “I just hope we get better and stronger.” Junior Broncs looking forward to next season Coach Cody Baird says despite having a winless regular season, players did not lose sight of their goals. The junior Broncs players are still learning how the game works and yet players are excited to learn more. “I think we’re way ahead of where we thought we would be,” said Baird. Coaches have been working closely with Grade 9 players, who will be moving into the senior Broncs team next year, to prepare them for the experience. “That helps take fear away.” Players have also shown resolve in their games despite losing some tough games. They shook off the loss and were ready to face their next opponent. “Whether you lose or come out close or just get stomped,” explained Baird. The junior Broncs have a playoff game but Baird has not yet been given a date.

Marvin Potts sets himself up for a block against the Notre Dame Cougars Oct. 11. The team lost 60-6.

Senior Broncs player Dallon Perry tackles the Camrose Trojans’ quarterback during their last regular season game Oct. 11. Photos by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC.

Come for the visiting, goodies, 50/50, raffle and door prizes! Can’t wait to see you!

of Ponoka, Lacombe, Stettler and Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) are now hiring FULL TIME AND PART TIME Food Counter Attendants. Basic duties include making food and serving customers. All stores are 24 hours, except Stettler, which has extended late night hours and applicants must be willing to work flexible shifts, including evening, weekends and nights shifts. Students, stay home moms, retired persons, we offer part time flexibility to fit your lifestyle, as well as scholarship programs for students. Wages range from $10.50 to 11.00 per hour and we will train. Benefits are included and we offer opportunities for advancement. Apply in person at the store, on line at cbay22.telus.net or mail resume to 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, AB, T4J 1J8

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, October 24 • 7 PM Ponoka Stampede Office Everyone welcome!!!

810 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE Class 1 or 3 Operators. Full-time and part-time positions available. Openings in several Alberta areas. Fax resume to Carillion Canada 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca. Positions to start Oct. 15, 2103. Please state what position and location you are interested in.

LPN

PERMANENT PART-TIME EVENINGS Salary commensurate with training and experience.

Must have a valid LPN license. Criminal record check will be required To apply forward your resume to: Attn: Donna Lantz, R.N., Care Manager Email: dlantz@northcottcarecentre.com Ph: 403-783-4764 | Fax: 403-783-6420 We thank you in advance for your interest. Applicants for interviews will be contacted.

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Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta Janitorial

770

Sales & Distributors

830

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!

PONOKA LIVESTOCK CO-OP LTD.

Professionals

850

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5608 - 57 Avenue Golden Leisure Lodge

Meetings

AUTOMOTIVE & HD TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@ denhamford.com.

Trades

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October 23 at 1:30 PM

850

Trades

operating as

MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS

General Club Leader: Laurie Montgomery 403-783-1282

Rimoka’s Fall Tea & Bake Sale

810

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/resumes_add.php

Medical Friday & Saturday SO007488

Saturday, October 26th 10 AM – 3 PM Proceeds will help offset the cost of many club-scheduled events

Professionals

Wolf Creek Public Schools invites applications for the following positions:

Relief Cleaning Personnel For further specifics, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact Mel Henderson 403-783-5441 Ext 323 email: mhenderson@wolfcreek.ab.ca

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 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.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Professionals

810

Ponoka FCSS is accepting applications for a

BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE. Applications available at the office

5006 – 52nd Ave. Or by contacting shannon@ponokafcss.net Phone: 403-783-4462

Sales & Distributors

830

Adams Chevrolet is Expanding and Looking to Add to Our Team Looking for out-going professional, self-motivated individuals to join our SALES TEAM! We offer leading edge, flexible pay plans as well as group benefits, and a savings plan program. If you are interested in joining our dynamic dealership family, please send resume to hr@adamsgm.com or stop by in person and ask for Steve Wolbeck

Red Deer’s #1 Tool Store – KMS Tools & Equipment is looking for individuals who are passionate about tools, and are committed to exceptional customer service. If you enjoy a fast paced environment, and have a can-do attitude, we have the role for you. Employee pricing, extended health bene¿ts, competitive hourly rate and training provided for the right candidate.

PONOKA NEWS Page 35

850

Trades

AFTERNOON SHIFT CNC LEAD HAND/SUPERVISOR Nexus Engineering is currently looking for Afternoon shift Lead hand/supervisor. Duties include, ensuring production flow on Mazak C.N.C lathe and mills, trouble shooting, min 1 years experience as a lead hand/supervisor in a machine shop. We offer competitive wages, company paid benefits and a RRSP matching plan. Please forward resumes to resume@ nexusengineering.ca AN ALBERTA OILFIELD Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call 780-723-5051 Edson, Alberta. Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Trades

850

AUTOMATED TANK MANUFACTURING INC. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-846-2231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED. Prefer certified or minimum 3rd year. Track record of quality workmanship & job efficiency. Excellent compensation & benefits. Email: info@ southridgechrysler.com. Fax 403-938-7199. Southridge Chrysler, Okotoks, Alberta.

Trades

850

HVAC Service Person required for busy well established company in Red Deer. Attractive wage and benefit package. Full hours guaranteed. Start immediately. e-mail: brad@comfortecheating. com Phone: 403-309-8301 or Fax: 403-309-8302 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from HOW can you make your major urban centres. More phone ring and make some info at: hannachrylser.ca. quick cash? Fax 403-854-2845; Place your ad here . . . Email: Phone 1-877-223-3311 chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Trades

850

Maximum Controls Inc. is looking to hire Journeyman Instrumentation & Electricians, as well as 1st to 4th year apprentices to work in Central Alberta. H2S, WHMIS, TDG, CPR/1st Aid an asset. Competitive wages & benefit package offered. Email resumes to maxcon@platinum.ca or fax to (403) 784-3163. Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

MOTIVATED individual required to work as apprentice in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning trade. Good mechanical and people skills an asset. Clean driver’s license mandatory. email: info@ comfortecheating.com fax: 403-309-8302 PARTS SPECIALIST REQUIRED. Professional individual who can multi-task & meet all deadlines. Must be customer focused & reliable. Experience preferred. Email: info@southridgechrysler.com or fax 403-938-8627, Southridge Chrysler, Okotoks, Alberta.

We Are Different At Aspen Ford!! We offer a 3 day work week!!!

We are only looking a for technicians that strive to be the best and want to work in an environment that it fast paced and a lot of fun! We offer the excellent compensation and beneﬁt plans. If you want to be a leader and have the opportunity to grow then you must reply to this Today!!!! Call or text Tim Berry @ (403)430-0255. Don’t miss out limited space available.

Trades

PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions: * General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler * Automotive Electrical Technician * Journeyman Welder / Apprentice * 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience * Production Manager Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com

850

Maintenance Service Worker II – FTE 1.0 Ponoka, AB - Two Full-Time Positions Under supervision, this position performs a variety of maintenance duties on various types of equipment, buildings; and grounds under the direction of the Department Supervisor and/or other maintenance workers in accordance with acceptable standards, regulations, safety, policies and procedures. The work is defined as semi-skilled, routine, manual, becoming somewhat independent.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Would you like a change in career, or a new employer? Due to an increase in volume we find ourselves in need of a

Email in confidence to: Attn: Craig Pateman cpateman@ponokachrysler.com

DELIVERY DRIVER - Must have own vehicle - Clean license

Misc. Help

880

TIRE REPAIR PERSON

Required for maintenance and repair of truck and trailer fleet. Experience is an asset, but will train right candidate. Excellent wages and company benefits. Calnash Trucking Ltd also has immediate openings for

SWAMPERS Please submit applications to: Calnash Trucking 6526 44 Avenue Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1J8 Fax: 403-783-3011 E-mail: hr@calnashtrucking.com (Re: Tire Person or Swamper) Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No Phone calls please.

The Bethany Group

Qualifications:

If you are a hard worker that takes pride in your workmanship we can teach you the rest.

Must have experience moving heavy equipment that is related to pipeline construction. Clean abstract. Competitive wage. Benefits available. Please fax resumes to 780-372-4238 Or email to: jobs@abpipeliners.com

DANDY

positions, apply in person 53 Burnt Park Drive or email employment@kmstools.com

DETAIL DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR in our clean up department.

CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER

Pizza D’Oro #7 5103 - 48 Ave.

Sales and Cashier

850

Arnett & Burgess is now accepting applications for the following:

850

Trades

860

Please reply in person with resume to

Now accepting resumes for full time or part time

Trades

Truckers/ Drivers

Closing Date:

High School diploma Three years operations experience with maintenance management and periodic maintenance program experience Knowledge and/or experience with computerized control systems and maintenance management would be beneficial 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate (preference given to 3rd Class) Until suitable candidates found

Please direct applications to: Human Resources - lacombe.foundation@bethanygrp.ca A current Police Information Check is a pre-employment requirement for new employees to The Rimoka Housing Foundation We sincerely thank all candidates for their application; however only those selected for interview will be contacted

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Electrical Enclosure & Power Division

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

JOHN DEERE SALES & SERVICE

24 Hour Emergency Call 403-783-3337

850

Trades

SERVICE ADVISOR REQUIRED. Must be an organized and sales-minded individual able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Experience preferred. Email: info@ southridgechrysler.com or fax 403-938-8627, Southridge Chrysler, Okotoks, Alberta.

Home Page: www.cervusequipment.com

Hwy. 53 Ponoka

Toll Free 877-783-3338

Ph. 403-783-3337

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York

General Manager Cell: (403) 783-0593

860

Truckers/ Drivers

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.

Business Opportunities

870

VOTED BEST side business in Canada. Guaranteed to receive your full investment back. Minimal time required. Pay after machines are installed. Exclusive rights available; www.locationfirstvending.com 1-855-933-3555.

Call 403-783-3311

VET SERVICES

EXPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D PARTS PERSON reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d by Chrysler Dealership. Apply in person with resume at: Northwest Motors 3115 Gaetz Ave. R.D. REQUIRED Production Welder Painter Shop Laborer Polisher Full or Part Time Crestomere area BANDIT INDUSTRIES 403-783-4284

EASY! The easy way to find a

we can with

HELP

FREE services at

Ponoka Employment Center 5002-52 Ave, Ponoka Or give us a call

403-783-6702

DISPATCHER

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

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Legal Services

1260

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

Misc. Services

1290

NEW BABY

1290

Misc. Services

Start your career! See Help Wanted

Furnace Cleaning

1193

TRUE PSYCHICS! For Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca

Furnace Cleaning

HIâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;TEK

1193

FURNACE AND DUCT CLEANING

Complete furnace and duct cleaning includes: â&#x20AC;˘ Furnace â&#x20AC;˘ 10 Air Ducts â&#x20AC;˘ Hot Water Tank â&#x20AC;˘ Rotary Brushing System

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13tim9.95 e oďŹ&#x20AC;er

*limited

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

1290

Misc. Services

1290

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

Berni's

1290

Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca

Well Drilling

1400

We deliver & install your purchases.

403-783-4880 Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

1400

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide) ,

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Unplanned pregnancy may be difďŹ cult to face. We care. For conďŹ dential help call 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.)

Misc. Services

At Your House?

VERBRUGGEN Veterinary Services â&#x20AC;˘ Beef preg-checking with ultrasound â&#x20AC;˘ Mobile service for all large animals â&#x20AC;˘ Medication & Vaccines â&#x20AC;˘ 24/7 on call

1315

THERE IS NO bulwark that parents can build up around their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s religion and morality like a well-kept Sabbath day: and there is no surer sign that a young man/woman is declining from faith and personal religion than when they begin to find their own pleasure and do their own way on the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holy day. By Alexander Whyte C.L.D.A., Box 1396, Picture Butte, T0K 1V0.

and Appliance Service

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

Misc. Services

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+).

Central AB. 403-318-4346

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

1315

Refrigeration

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

1290

Personal Services

403-783-8333 â&#x20AC;˘ 1-877-494-8384

COMPETITIVE WAGES & BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDED

Misc. Services

1290

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving

Personal Services

buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-2233311

Calnash Trucking has an immediate opening for the following position:

PER WEEK

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

GED preparation to start November 5

Misc. Services

Looking for a Job Looking for Employees

FALL START

880

Misc. Help

920

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t of Alberta Funding may be available.

PARTS COUNTER PERSON

Career Planning

Academic Express

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

A & J AUTOMOTIVE A & J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Call Valentin 403-783-5805

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Please send resume to: Parts Manager Phone: 403-783-4494 Fax: 403-783-8000 Email: dstolson@adamsgm.com

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

Starting wage $14.50/hr depending on experience

To feed horses and clean the barn. 2 - 3 hrs/day Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fri or Sat & Sun Experience an asset 403-783-0257

Adams Chev in Ponoka is looking for a Parts Counter Person. Experience is preferred but we will train the right candidate. If you have a positive attitude, are organized and excel working in a team environment, we want to hear from you.

This space could be yours for $

General Labourer

BARN HELP WANTED

Fax: (403) 843-3430

ANIMAL SERVICES

in Ponoka County is looking for a

880

Misc. Help

Bus: (403) 843-3700

Rimbey, AB

880

40 HRS/WEEK

880

Misc. Help

Call 877-787-1682

4IME 0AYMENT 0LAN / ! # FOR WATER WELLS AND WATER TREATMENT

")' )2/. View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

PONOKA NEWS Page 37

BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

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

Pet Services

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS * Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required

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

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.

OVERHEAD DOORS

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

Rental Misc

1350

Need RV or Self Storage?

BOTTLE DEPOT

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT

8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent. Also RV storage. Secure compound. Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636

Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875 Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$30 per week this space could be yours!

403-783-3311 SALES & SERVICE

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

PER WEEK

This space could be yours!

403-783-3311

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

1530

COLLECTOR TOY AUCTION for Gerald Bailey & guest cosigners Sunday October 20, 10 am Bowden Lions Hall Bowden, AB Auto memorabilia, Collector cars, trucks, semi’s, John Deere tractors, Display cabinets, Furniture, Collectibles, China, Glassware, Metal pedal cars, Antique JD petal tractor, Motor scooter, Check web for full listing & pictures.. Sale is subject to additions & deletions. Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, wildlife mounts, hunting and fishing equipment. To consign 780-440-1860. UNRESERVED AUCTIONS. Sat., Oct. 19, Radway, Alberta, 780-220-3798; JD 2305, 4x4 tractor; JD 6x4 Gator; Ford tractor. Sun., Oct. 20, Newbrook, Alberta, 780-576-3066; IH 1086, 3533 hrs.; D4D Cat; 19 collector tractors; farm equipment, antiques. Wed., Oct. 23, Simmons Roofing, 14609 - 119 Ave., Edmonton, Alberta, 780-455-5376; Complete Close-Out Sale. View online: www.prodaniukauctions.com

Building Supplies

1550

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.

1610

Event Tickets

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS tickets, Tuesday, October 29 Edmonton Oilers sold out game, including a pre game in arena VIP dinner and optional hotel accommodations. These tickets are for hockey fans in rural Alberta/NWT only. Call Dash Tours and Tickets 1-800-265-0000. One call and you’re there.

Firewood

1660

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. FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877223-3311.

Welding

1760

Brand New - 48 inch leaf sweeper - $175

1st. Antique sale Oct. 6 @ 1 pm. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listing www.bigstrapperauctions.net

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

Brand New 6-bottle wine cooler, computerized $200

1410

Piano & Organs

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

DENTAL CARE BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC

1790

PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

4037835225 • 4037835235

MASON RISCH

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

upright piano

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

Excellent condition $ 1200 Call 403-704-3252

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

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

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

Welding

1410

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

•

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

ADVANCED EYE HEALTH & VISION EXAMS CONSULTATION & REFERRAL SERVICES DESIGNER EYE WEAR & CONTACT LENSES INSURED MEDICAL EYECARE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

CONCRETE SERVICES

• Residential • Commercial • Agricultural OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY Ph: 587-786-3142 780-352-4301 Email: dmarkevich@wetaskiwinrm.com

• B-PRESSURE • PIPELINE • OILFIELD • ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING • SHOP/PORTABLE • CNC PLASMA CUTTING • ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING

HEATING

“Committed to your comfort”

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

1760

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

WETASKIWIN READY MIX

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

Misc. for Sale

RIMBEYDENTALCARE

10 HP Coleman 5000 watt generator $350

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. STEEL BUILDING - The great super sale! 20x20 $4,070. 25x26 $4,879. 30x32 $6,695. 32x40 $8,374. 35x38 $9,540. 40x50 $12,900. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca

DENTISTRY

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THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS FOR UN Rapporteur James Anaya (far left) stands next to Grand Chiefs of Treaty 6 Nations before the start of the consultation meeting at the Ermineskin High School gym. Photo by Mustafa Eric

First Nations’ concerns under UN spotlight By Mustafa Eric Federal government came under severe criticism on Friday, Oct . 11 from the people and the chiefs of Treaty 6 Nations when they met UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya who visited Canada on the invitation of the leaders of the First Nations in various parts of the country. At a consultation meeting at the Ermineskin High School gym in Hobbema, First Nation chiefs and elders accused the Harper government of intimidation and bullying in order to turn First Nations administrations to municipalities through “manufactured consent” by employing tactics that ignored the sovereign rights of the First Nations. During the presentations which followed private consultations and a pipe ceremony involving special rapporteur Anaya and the chiefs of the

Treaty 6 Nations, speakers said exploitation of resources on their territories was harming natural life and people who were consuming meat and fish hunted in those areas were getting sick. Speakers stressed that the Canadian government was ignoring its responsibilities under the UN Declaration governing the rights and privileges of the indigenous peoples and called for international adjudication on how those rights should be exercised and guarded. Chief Craig Mackinaw, Grand Chief of Treaty 6, said the consultation was organized with the participation of several Grand Chiefs from Alberta and representatives or chiefs of some nations from Saskatchewan. “What we are hoping for is that we bring to the table our concerns and the Special Rapporteur will take our issues to the UN,” said Mackinaw. He said the visit was important in that Anaya

An Anthropological Approach to Aboriginal Workforce Engagement By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye Engaging the aboriginal workforce: It’s a great term but a significant understanding of the First Nations’ culture is an important aspect of this idea. Enter Bruce Cutknife, who presented a history of the Maskwacis at an Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) workshop Oct. 9. The event was co-hosted by the Town of Ponoka and the Ponoka District and Chamber of Commerce bringing more than 90 representatives from Hobbema, Rocky Mountain House, Wetaskiwin and students from the Maskwacis Cultural College. Cutknife started a historical presentation with a quote from Spanish philosopher George Santayana. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” So Cutknife proceeded to explain how archaeologists believe people first made their way into

North America when land formed thousands of years ago. At first it was unclear why Cutknife explained some of the history but as world explorers started travelling by ship across the globe, specific religious documents helped shape the way First Nations people were treated. The first he spoke of was the Ostiensian Doctrine, written by Cardinal Henry of Susa in the 1200s, which stated that, “When Christ became king of the earth, the heathens lost their right to a political jurisdiction and to worldly possessions.” “This was one of the first doctrines, Christian doctrines, that determined that Christ and Christianity would rule the earth,” explained Cutknife. Later the Portuguese would travel the globe and would claim land for themselves and would compete with Spain over land. Eventually the two countries disputed over land and they asked the

was specifically assigned to look into the issue of the rights of Aboriginal peoples unlike the previous UN representatives who visited Canada for the same purpose but under different mandates. James Anaya, for his part, told journalists that he had come to Canada on the invitation of First Nations to listen to their concerns. He said he would prepare a first draft report in a few months and submit it to the Canadian government to get a response on the issues raised in the draft and accommodate that response in the final version to be submitted to the UN Human Rights Council. Asked how effective he thought his mission could be, Anaya said he hoped he could “shine light on the issues and help to focus greater attention on them.” Apart from Alberta, Ayana also visited First Nations in Quebec, Ontario and B.C.

Catholic Church to step in. The Discovery Doctrine of 1454, a Papal Bull was established, allowed the State of Portugal to establish, capture or vanquish and subdue all Saracens...And other enemies of Christ” This allowed explorers to take possessions without fear of punishment and could sell anything taken for profit. “The Discovery Doctrine is still in effect today,” said Cutknife. He referred to Charles Mann, who wrote 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus. about life before Columbus’ arrival. European doctrine was strongly based on the Bible at the time, which made no mention of First Nations people. This made it difficult for explorers who were unsure whether the people they met were human, he says. “The Spanish were able to enslave them and kill with impunity.” If the First Nations did not bring as much gold as possible to the Spaniards, their hands would be chopped off. Eventually a Papal Bull called Sublimus Dei was written in 1537 stating that indigenous people were considered not allowed to be enslaved but this was difficult to police as Europe and North America were so far

apart. “There are a large number of documents that affected us through history.” “In the past there has been a lot of misunderstanding, a lot of mistrust that has separated us as peoples,” added Cutknife. The Royal Proclamation of 1793 and Treaties also affected First Nations, he explained. Cutknife said in an interview the purpose behind his presentation is to provide a better understanding of the how the Maskwacis were affected. Much of his presentation is not taught in schools either. “I think it’s important to realize the social problem. A lot of dysfunction in First Nations communities is a product of the colonization process,” said Cutknife. He said there are also many First Nations people who do not know the full history, which is important to learn. When he was younger older folks did not even talk about residential schools either. But speaking about what happened may be one way to learn from the past. Alberta Works, the Government of Alberta and the Maskwacis Employment Centre also sponsored the event.

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