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Nationally awarded Young Amber Bartley was awarded with several certificates after her poster for the Legion’s poster contest won second place at the national level. Bartley receives the awards from district commander Rosalind Larose Friday, May 8 at the Ponoka Legion. Please see our story on page 2. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Grade 8 girls vying for $10,000 with school project
Young artist takes second spot in national Legion contest BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
This poster by Grade 2 student, Amber Bartley, won second place in the national poster contest hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion. Image courtesy of the Royal Canadian Legion
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Two St. Augustine Catholic School Grade 8 girls are combining their concern for the health of the watershed and their love of golf in a school project that could potentially earn $10,000 in sponsorships. Brooklyn Green and Mina Shin are part of the Caring for Our Watershed Battle River Watershed competition, which includes 300 students in a series of schools stretching from Fort McMurray to Lethbridge. The girls decided on setting up a series of birdhouses on golf courses to help control the insect population of the area so pesticides would not be needed as much. About two weeks ago, the girls found out their project, which includes a multi-page proposal and pamphlets, had made the top 10 in the competition. “We were really excited,” said Shin. The competition includes grades 7 to 12 and the girls figured only Grade 12 students would make the top 10. On May 23, the two will partake in the final competition with a speech and power point presentation based on the proposal. If the girls take first place, they will be awarded $1,000, the school will receive $1,000 and they will be given up to $10,000 in sponsorships to produce the bird houses. In early spring, Green and Shin spoke with the Wolf Creek Golf Resort and the Ponoka Community Golf Course and both have agreed to put the birdhouses on their courses if the girls win. “And then they get to choose the birdhouse design,” said Green Green and Shin began working on their project in January, using the time provided in class and two to three weekends per month. “We started earlier than the rest of the class,” said Shin. “We knew we had to get a whole bunch done,” Green added. The girls want to use their project to provide homes for birds, improve the environment and provide the beauty of nature for golfers. “We both love golf and we want to see less pesticide use,” said Green. “It’s kind of our thing,” Shin added.
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Inspired artwork by a Grade 2 student has earned her second place in the Royal Canadian Legion’s national poster contest. Amber Bartley was recognized Friday, May 8 at the Ponoka Legion for her work depicting the phrase “Lest We Forget” with a cross and poppies. The phrase is commonly used at Remembrance Day ceremonies. Bartley was one of several Ponoka and area youths who were recognized for their work in the Legion’s annual poster, essay and poem contest for youths. Some years ago a Ponoka youth won honourable mention for their work, but this is the first time someone from Ponoka was granted one of the top two spots, explained longtime Legion member Gladys Davenport. She says for the last 27 years, the Ponoka Legion has had many submissions for the contest. To make it all the way to the national awards level, Bartley’s work first had to pass the branch level judges. From there, her work was judged at the area level, then district level, a provincial level and
then to the dominion. It is now displayed in Ottawa, ONT. District commander Rosalind Larose passed the certificates out to the young artists, and their families. She enjoys the contest. “It’s a way of teaching our students to remember,” she told attendees. She says judging the artwork and written works is always a joy but some stand out more than others and Bartley’s was one to remember. Legion president Sybil Evans said their goal is to continue strong remembrance of past wars and the efforts of the youths involved in the contest should be recognized. “Each of you should be proud to have received an award in our annual poster contest,” said Evans. For her part, Bartley received a certificate and prize money for each level of competition she passed. She said she enjoyed the background portion of her poster, which used the phrase “Lest We Forget” as an acronym to show the importance of remembrance. Evans said the Legion is active with many Ponoka youths and many come to the Legion to play pool or billiards.
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Mina Shin (left) and Brooklyn Green (right) are Grade 8 students at St. Augustine Catholic School. The girls devised a birdhouse project meant to help improve the health of the Battle River Watershed. Their project was named one of the top 10 out of a series of 300 students’ projects. Photo by Amelia Naismith
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Woman suffers seizure while driving
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Emergency crews responded to a call of an unconscious woman who was found in her vehicle after it rolled in Ponoka. A witness stated he found the woman in her 2010 Mazda Tribute but she did not respond to questions provided to her and her body was stiff and shaking Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. He had to turn off the engine as her foot was pressed down on the gas pedal. Upon arrival, police say
the 35-year-old Red Deer woman was unable to remember her name and provided three different names when asked and could not remember her age or destination of travel. There were no signs of intoxication and she declined medical attention but she was taken to the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre for evaluation. Shortly after being released, a friend was taking her home and police responded to a call that she was having another seizure. Her name was submitted to the driver review board. Suspended driver caught With mere days left on his suspended driving sentence, a 47-year-old Ponoka man was found driving. Police say a broken taillight was the reason he was pulled over in a parking lot on Highway 2A May 8 at 12:45 p.m. Upon investigation it was determined the man had a suspended driving
sentence that was set to end Monday, May 11. His vehicle was towed and seized for 30 days. Police looking for truck thieves Police are looking for suspects involved in the theft of a pickup truck, trailer and a yellow skid steer last week. Sometime overnight of May 8, culprits broke into an oilfield construction site in the Southwest Industrial Park and stole a white Ford F250, with a trailer and skid steer in tow. The truck was found the next morning in Red Deer thanks to a GPS device in the truck. Police later found the trailer and skid steer in a parking lot. No one was in the vehicle at the time. Impaired driver stopped on Highway 2 A Calgary driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving May 9 at 12 p.m. after providing two blood-alcohol samples of .10
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Religion
What not to forget in the midst of life’s storms
Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship
CHURCH DIRECTORY Associated Gospel Churches of Canada
CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE Pastor Jerry Preheim • Pastor Matt Sealy 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. • churchoftheopenbible@telus.net
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NEW COVENANT BAPTIST REFORMED CHURCH Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome! phone: 403-783-6962 • www.baptistreformedponoka.org
PARKLAND REFORMED CHURCH South on 2A, West on Spruce Road 403-783-1888 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org
PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur
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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN 6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 Noon dsjjb@xplornet.com ponokaadventist.ca
SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor W. Delleman Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
Matt Sealy Church of the Open Bible The disciples of Jesus went through a great storm. It scared them enough to question the compassion of Jesus. In Mark 4, the disciples got
into a boat with Jesus and he said “Let us go to the other side.” As they traveled the winds arose and the waves became great. The boat began to fill with water and they began to be afraid. All this time Jesus was sleeping in the stern. They ran to him and asked “do you not care that we are perishing?” Jesus got up and rebuked the storm with those famous words “Peace! Be Still!” Instantly the wind ceased and calm came over the water. They were all amazed that even the wind and sea obeyed him. We, too, face storms in life. Not storms of snow, hail, wind or rain. Storms of trial, pain, loss and difficulty. We, too, in the midst of our storms, can fear, doubt, and even question the goodness of God. And, so often in life, as soon as we make it through
one storm another comes. Trials in life come. They come often, and they come when we least expect them to. How then can we make it through life’s storms? In Mark 4, there are three things that I see that we must remember when the storms come. We need to remember the presence of Jesus. Jesus was in the boat with the disciples. They were not facing the storm alone and neither do we. He promises to be with us always and that He will never leave us or forsake us. He is always a present help in time of trouble. When the storm comes, we also need to remember the power of Christ. Jesus stood and calmed the storm with His voice. Often times it seems like we may never make it through the storms. It seems impossible. We need to remember that
Defining the word Christian Dear Editor, There are two formats of the word Christian. Used as a adjective: From yahoo.com 1. Professing belief in Jesus Christ or following the religion based on the life teaching of Jesus. 2. Relating to or derived from Jesus or Jesus’ teachings. 3. Manifesting the qualities of spirit of Jesus; Christlike. When society uses Christian as an adjective, it normally doesn’t require a belief in Christ. If there was
a comment that World Vision of the Canadian Blind Mission were Christian organizations, the expectation would be the that the organization would have a strong Christian leadership group, but the organization would reach out to individuals of every race and belief system without bias. Furthermore, society would be comfortable commenting that Santa’s Anonymous has the Christian emphasis in its operations. Christian as an adjective is really quite acceptable. Used as a noun: From yahoo.com
1. One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. 2. One who lives according to the teachings of Jesus. When society uses Christian as a noun, it is a designation. He/She is a Christian clearly defines certain expectations. You would expect that these people could be trusted. You would expect them to be full of love, joy, a peace you can’t explain, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and
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God can do all things and there is nothing impossible with Him. There are times when He will stop the storm and other times when He will carry us through. But we must remember that God is more than able. The third thing we need to remember when the storms come are the promises of Jesus. He told the disciples they would get to the other side. In the midst of the storm they forgot that and so do we. When we face life’s greatest challenges we must cling to the promises of God. They alone can carry us though. The storms will come. How will we respond? Will we fear? Will we doubt? Will we question? Or will we remember where Jesus is, what Jesus can do, and what Jesus has promised. May you find peace in the midst of your storm through trusting Jesus.
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self-control. Unfortunately, you have witnessed many professing Christians that have not portrayed these characteristics. The title “Christian” somehow distances you from these people. It’s like their claim to Jesus as their Savior and Lord makes them elevate themselves to be “HOLIER THAN THOU” or that “THEY KNOW THERE THEY ARE GOING.” So if someone professes to be a Christian, what do they believe? Will it vary from congregation to congregation, from mass to mass, from meeting to meeting? Is there a single information package that would help you understand how and why they think the way they do. The answer is yes, and that’s the Bible. So the common thread between all “Christian” churches is the bible. Gordon Liddle
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The caption of the frontpage photo in our last week’s edition was misplaced. It should have read: Ron Orr, newly elected Wildrose MLA for LacombePonoka, and his wife Donna Marie Orr celebrate as Orr’s numbers increased over the course of the Tuesday, May 5 election evening. Photo by Amelia Naismith We apologize for the error.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Reflections of Ponoka
Bedrock Fitness was Ponoka’s family fun centre BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS
Many of us who may now be just a little bit out of shape will fondly remember when Bedrock Fitness Ltd. opened in the refurbished old Ponoka Arena in 1988. This family fun centre gave individuals, families, teams, and groups of all ages a unique and challenging way to exercise, to work off some pounds, and to have fun getting into great form and maintaining good health at their own pace and schedule.
The original 1200 square foot Bed Rock Gymnasium was located in the southeast bay of the completely renovated 1947 arena structure, which was owned by the Moussa Brothers, operators of Ken’s Furniture. This brightly lit and fully equipped fitness facility quickly became very popular for patrons from throughout the town and county of Ponoka, and in order to accommodate shift workers and everyone’s busy schedules, Bed Rock owners Billy Jean and Kevin Rowland added a coded door lock to the south entrance and eventually the addition of a 24-hour pass for regular members. Kevin Rowland firmly believed that fitness was not just a craze but a way of life for everyone from youth to
In 1998 Bedrock moved just 150 feet south to this old iconic Ponoka building, which after extensive renovations featured a fully equipped fitness facility and family fun and recreation centre that served our community and districts until 2008. Photo submitted
The original Bedrock Fitness Ltd. Centre was opened in 1988 in the southeast bay of the refurbished old Ponoka Arena. Photo submitted
seniors to have fun exercising their way into good health at a vigorous or casual pace among friends, neighbours and teammates. Bedrock was always a great and friendly place to stretch and squat and strain, to clean and jerk and pump some iron, to run a few miles on the treadmill, and to work up a real good sweat. Each day, the congenial supervisors were always pleased to see their ever growing list of local members huff and puff, vibrate and vent, while working hard through their various programs and challenges. Even though there may have been just a little stiffness and pain at the end of the workout, they usually came back feeling real good about their ongoing efforts and accomplishments. It was also super to see community sports teams come down with their coaches to workout and to see the mothers come in with their children for some fitness fun. The operation of Bedrock Fitness was quickly blessed with a warm and friendly family type atmosphere, with Kevin and Billie Jean running the noon and evening fitness classes as well as floor hockey sessions, while Bobbi-Jo was the massage therapist and organized the aerobics sessions, Reid had a big hand in the development of the building and heavy maintenance, and Bill and Marlene Goodbun looked after the office and other daily needs, as well as watching the grandchildren. With Bedrock Fitness and Goodbun’s Bakery in operation, the locals often joked that the family was fattening the people up at one end of town and thinning and slimming down at the other. In 1989, local athlete Wade Kroening approached the ‘Bedrock Bunch’ with the idea of starting an annual 10-kilometre running race in and around Ponoka, with the proceeds going to community and national causes. Before you could say ‘ready-steady-go’, the Bedrock Fitness 5 and 10K Fun Run was hosted every spring for 17 years, with close to 120 men, women, children and families participating in the always popular event. A major milestone for Bedrock Fitness came in 1998 when they moved 150 feet south to an old iconic local building that had served the community under several businesses for a number of decades. Through extensive renovations the new
facility included a licensed deli, which was later changed to a 10-person Swedish steam bath, a large under heated floating floor, which played host to the Shotokan Karate Society, floor hockey, dances, and many other fitness orientated groups. In 1997, Bedrock Fitness Centre became a major sponsor for the start up of the Ponoka Stampeders Junior ‘B’ Hockey team and supported their operation for several seasons. They also promoted the very popular Summer Kid’s Fitness Camp programs, which were hosted the ever-enthusiastic Chris Backus and Rick Camp. Along the way, owner Billy Jean Rowland avidly competed as a body-builder, winning the Northern Alberta Championships in March 1990, and grabbing a second in the Alberta Championships in April 1990, and a third in the Western Canadians in 1991. Bedrock was also proud to play host to up and coming local athletes like former National Hockey League player Harry York, who trained hard at the facility for many summers, and encouraged others to do the same. After Bill and Marlene Good Bun sold their bakery, they took over the food concession at Bedrock Fitness, and when Kevin and Billie Jean Rowland and their family moved to Shiloh, Manitoba in 2006, BobbiJo Christensen ran the centre until it closed in 2008. Kevin served in the Canadian Army for eight years at Camp Shiloh and later Gagetown, New Brunswick, including two stints in Afghanistan, then after retirement he went to work for Invesa Systems, while Billy Jean owns her own home business and still enjoys assisting up and coming young swimmers. The Bedrock Fitness Centre family will always be very proud and will always cherish the fond memories of being able to be a part of the vibrant Ponoka community for many years, while establishing their busy fitness facility as a sounding board for the ever-changing ideas that the staff would introduce to people of all ages promoting the countless fun and benefits of enjoying an active lifestyle. This same building still operates today as a new energetic entity called Dirty Deeds and Detailing, while the spirit and tradition of family fun and fitness still carries on in our community at Curves and Rip-N-Ronnie’s.
Remember When... Photo courtesy of Charles Park
This 1960 photo was taken during a Ponoka Stampede parade through the residential section of town, and one of the featured entries was this massive buffalo pulling a cart. The once mighty bisons roamed throughout Alberta in the hundreds of thousands at the end of 18th century, but were massacred by trophy hunters early in the 19th century before being granted protection in the Provincial Parks, as well as later being raised on farms for their meat.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
NDP’s gigantic task
Mustafa Eric
Editor
What happened last week is nothing short of a tectonic shift in Alberta’s political landscape and it will probably remain a topic of discussion for weeks and months to come. There are several broad repercussions that will emanate from this result both provincially and nationally. First within our own neighbourhood, it has emerged that everybody, including local politicians; failed to read the changing mindset of the electorate: In the Lacombe-Ponoka riding there were four candidates for nomination as the PC candidate, but many people learned the name of the new MLA Ron Orr only a few days before the
polls opened. That certainly strengthens the view that the outcome was the result of a protest vote against the PCs, their complacency, their taking of the electorate for granted and very poor communications skills of the now former premier Jim Prentice, the man who PCs turned to as a savior but turned out to be the unwitting grave digger. Nationally, NDP victory in Alberta could turn out to be a major wind to fill the sails of the national NDP ship, but Tom Mulcair and his leadership should be very careful not to be complacent about how much they can hope to win from their Albertan cousins. They should remember that NDP’s success in the province was at least partly the result of the division of the right of centre vote between the Wildrose and PCs whereas in the federal elections next fall, Harper’s conservatives will be the sole political force vying for the right wing vote with Liberals and the NDP dividing the left. Coming back to the province, PCs will probably have a very hard time to rebuild their strength after this disastrous showing.
They have announced that Ric McIver was named the new PC leader, but let’s just remember that McIver was one of the least popular contestants for the PC leadership race, which brought Prentice to the head of the party. PCs might find their ranks further weakened by those who will hope to revive their political fortunes with Wildrose in the future. As for Wildrose, they have probably been heartened with the voter support they received from Albertans and they will hopefully take their role of official opposition at least as seri-
ously as they did during the time of PC governments. That will be very welcome news and it will probably prove once again that an effective opposition is one of the best mechanisms to create vibrant and sound democratic governance. With regard to Premier-elect Rachel Notley and her party, they have a gigantic task in front of them and very little experience to handle it with the required seriousness. Coming from a family involved in provincial politics for many years, Notley should be able to command
respect from the people of the province if she can overcome one big hurdle, one that was key in the collapse of the PC dynasty of 44 years: Communication. There are a lot of cynics drawing parallels between the Notley’s NDP and the NDP experience in Saskatchewan, which is not fondly remembered by a lot of people. Notley and NDP leadership could be successful in building up and implementing sound policies but success will never stick to their names unless they manage to tell all stake-
holders what they are doing and why they are doing it. Engaging the population of the province, rural and urban, and making people believe that there is a government listening to them will be vitally important for the Orange leadership to generate a feeling of trust in them, something PCs forgot to do for the last decade or so. But in order to be able to have the ears of the population, NDP has to be the party of all Albertans, including corporate Alberta and not only of unions.
Omar Khadr case and what’s in Harper’s mind Dear Editor, Mr. Edney, Omar Khadr’s lawyer, made remarks after his client’s successful bail hearing that reflect his frustration with the federal government’s insistence on “punishing a terrorist.” As I’ve followed this story, I can’t help but believe that the federal government was pursuing its law and order agenda irrespective of the merits of Mr. Khadr’s case. Mr. Harper, by all accounts, is a consummate politician and tactician. Like any
politician, a significant objective of his is to maintain power. I believe that this case represented for Mr. Harper a symbol of his law and order ideology and possibly an attempt to demonstrate to his constituency that he is ideologically consistent. If you use a case, though, to push your political agenda and ideology irrespective of the merits of the situation, it suggests an inflexibility that does not recognize the human or legal implications of your beliefs. In Omar Khadr’s case, for instance, he was 15 at the time he was captured. Com-
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batants are regarded as child soldiers up till age 18. Since he was 15 till a week ago, he was imprisoned first in Guantanamo, then Millhaven, Edmonton Institution and then Bowden- a total of 13 years. If you read the details of Mr. Khadr’s case, you’ll find that the original judgment of guilt was based on circumstantial evidence that subsequently changed when more evidence was presented. Another combatant, who died in the firefight, was also present at the time of the U.S. medic’s death. Despite the fact that he
is reported to have been a model prisoner and of no harm to the community, the federal government seems to have had a knee jerk response to any favourable legal outcome. One wonders whether the human and legal dimensions of this case was lost by the federal Department of Justice and whether beliefs and judgment trump other notions like rehabilitation and international law. George Jason
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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ***STAFF TRAINING*** – Wednesday, May 20, 2015: Please be advised that all Town of Ponoka Departments will be closed from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 20th for Staff Training. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. 2015 TAX NOTICES have been mailed out. If you have not received your Tax Notice please contact Val @ 403 783 0127 “NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK” May 17 – 23rd “Proclaimed as Public Works Week” in Ponoka Appreciating all the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, engineers and administrators who are responsible for building, operating and maintaining the public works systems that serve the citizens of Ponoka
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Canada Day “Largest Human Canadian Flag” Record attempt, July 1st. & Ponoka Day in the Park , August 29th. For more information please contact Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services (403) 783-0118 or email wes. amendt@ponoka.org
Spring Clean-Up The Annual Town of Ponoka Spring Clean-Up is scheduled to begin May 19 and will continue until completed. Pick up is restricted to compostable materials (e.g. landscaping waste such as leaves & grass clippings) and small amounts of tree branches that are no longer than 3 feet. Materials not picked up include: rocks, construction material, wood, household waste, and pet excrement. Preference is to have all materials in a pile and not bagged. Make sure your yard waste is set out adjacent to your normal household garbage pickup location. If yard collection is not completed that week - it will continue the following week. The Town will only make one trip per street/avenue. ***Please do not throw grass, leaves and compost materials into the garbage*** Job Opportunities:
-Volunteer Fire Fighters -Manager of Operations For more information please visit the Town website and apply to hr@ponoka.org
PONOKA RECREATION COMMITTEE VACANCY (Senior & Youth)
Cupcakery sweetness: Brandi Rausch decorates some freshly baked cupcakes during the grand opening of Totally Baked Cupcakery Friday, May 1. Rausch says people were so excited she sold out of cupcakes by the afternoon. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
PSC Broncs News Ms. Jacobson Cosmetology Teacher Come on in to Winning Streaks Salon from now until the end of May for great deals on product!!! 25% off! Also offering Hair & Scalp massage for $10!
The Ponoka Recreation Committee is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and community-minded individuals to join the Recreation Committee as the Senior’s and Youth Representatives. Any persons interested in serving on the Recreation Committee are requested to submit a completed Board Application Form to the Town of Ponoka. For more information please contact Wes Amendt at 403-783-0118 or Wes.Amendt@ponoka.org Board Application Forms are available at: Town Office: 5102 - 48 Avenue, Ponoka Town’s website: www.ponoka.ca
EVENTS AND RECREATION Library News CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE: Ponoka Jubilee Library is hosting a Non-restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Course on Sunday, May 24th from 8:00am-5:30pm. You must pre-register, cost is $120/person. Space is limited. Go to www.albertafirearmscourse.com for more information, or contact the Library at (403) 783-3843. COMMUNITY GARDEN: The Community Garden located behind Ponoka Jubilee Library/Town Hall is getting prepped for another season! If anyone has any plants they are willing to donate to be planted in the garden please contact Jaclyn Berry at 403-783-3843 or jberry@prl.ab.ca. Thank you. BILLYCO JUNCTION GARDENS: The Ponoka Friends of the Library Society invite you to support the Library, while receiving the benefits of fresh vegetables/fruit. Buy a Community Shared Agriculture share from BillyCo Junction Gardens, and have fresh organic fruits/veggies brought to Ponoka for you, plus choose to donate a portion of your cost back to Ponoka Jubilee Library. This donation will help to continue the free library membership program. On farm purchases can be put towards the fundraiser as well. Go to www.billycojunction.com for more information, or call the farmers at (403) 782-4263. Thank you!
FCSS – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Volunteers are needed for the “Lifeline Monitoring Installations” and we are in search of more volunteers for our “Friendly Visitor Program”. Please contact Shelly Van Eaton at 403.783.4462 www.ponokafcss.net Ponoka FCSS has room for a few more responsible gardeners in the Community Garden this year. Please call Shelly for details 403.783.4462
Aquaplex: Tennis Courts are now open. Membership and user fees can be paid to the Aquaplex. Looking for a Tennis partner to two? Call (403) 783-0131 to have your name added to a list! PD Days public swim 1-3pm. STAT swim May 18th 2-4pm family, 4-6pm public.
Need a fresh spring look? Come in for a fresh colour and/or cut! Call the salon at 403-783-4411 ext. 4623 to book an appointment!
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Are you a good artist or have some great ideas and would like to see that put into art? The Aquaplex is looking for someone to help design a mural for the blank wall space over the whirl pool. The top 5 will then be selected and voted on by you the public and painted by a professional artist. Have the designs water related and of course appropriate. You can tie in the town theme and logo, or go a who different route. Submit by July 2nd to the Aquaplex front desk. Thank you!
Ponoka Youth Centre 2015 Summer Program (July 6 - August 28): Registration starts May 4th, contact (403) 783-3112 or visit www.ponokayouthcentre.com. Brand New Field Trips! Launchpad Trampoline Park, PC Cooking School, Bowden Sun Maze, Devonian Botanical Garden, Bowling, Swimming, Theme Days and much more. Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm $25.00 – $40.00 a day, Youth ages 6-13 RACE FOR THE KIDS: Fundraiser on June 6, 2015. Support your local youth programs. Enter a team of 4, raise money & compete for great prizes!!! Anyone who can walk can be involved there are 10 locations in the town of Ponoka to start from. For more information please contact 403-783-3112 or visit www.raceforkids.ca to register online.
COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO Next Town Council Meetings May 26th @ 7:00 pm
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.” ~ Ruth Stout
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
McHappy Day in Ponoka focusses on the PES playground BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
McHappy Day brought many individuals and local celebrities together to raise money for the Ponoka Elementary School (PES) playground committee and the effort paid off with $3,000 being raised for the kids’ recess-time entertainment. One dollar from every Big Mac, Happy Meal, ice cream cone or any hot McCafe beverage sold at the Ponoka McDonalds Wednesday, May 6 went directly to supporting the purchase of equipment for and
construction of a brand new playground for PES students. As students have made their way into their new school, much of the playground amenities could not be relocated as they were too old to be moved. As students are not allowed to use old equipment in the old playground, the elementary school is having to stagger when kids are allowed to use equipment that is still considered usable. Playground committee member Layna Palecheck said she was excited to be picked as the local charity for the McHap-
py Day fundraiser. Palechek said the biggest challenge teachers face is giving students an opportunity to use the existing equipment but also ensure proper supervision. Teachers are alternating students’ lunch and recess times. During the McHappy Day, customers could also buy special cardboard shoes or bags to increase the money going to the project. “We’re getting closer to our goal and it’s more of a reality for me for the playground now that the kids are at their new school. So we’re working as hard as we
can,” said Palecheck. Melissa Manalo, assistant manager at Ponoka’s McDonalds says she enjoys McHappy Day. “It’s a fun day and gives us a way to reach out to the community.” That community support is strong and Manalo says staff are twice as busy as usual during the day. She enjoys bringing in community members as they help serve customers. Those community members also get to be part of the team and have a chance to see behind the scenes at the fast food restaurant. “They see that we are selling healthy, hot and fresh products,” said Manalo.
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Seating improvements underway for Klaglahachie Fine Arts BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Seating is taking on a new meaning this year for the Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society (KFAS) that has garnered enough money to build theatre seating at its main stage at the United Church. Construction is already underway, says KFAS president Richard McKelvie during an interview. The society was able to raise $131,000 for the job with $30,000 coming from KFAS, $30,000 from Ponoka County and the rest coming as a grant from the Community Facility Enhancement Program of the provincial government. KFAS hired Leroy Rempel Construction, owned by Leroy Rempel, and his wife, interior director, Jill, to complete the work in the theatre space. “They were looking for someone to kind of pull the field in a professional way,” said Jill. She sees the project as a way to revive the church and to also bring in community events. “We’re going to invite all community groups to use it,” said McKelvie.
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This composite image shows a 180-degree view from the balcony of changes being made at the United Church. The seating area is being upgraded to resemble theatre seating for the Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Jill added she enjoys working in the space as there are some key historic qualities that she will highlight in the design work. Rempel said he started construction and already the theatre seating is starting to take shape. He hopes to have the work completed by July unless there are unforeseen issues. While the lower area is being built to allow theatre goers a better view of the stage, the balcony will remain relatively unchanged. Jill says new paint and sound proofing boards will be installed in the balcony. She added that a big part of the budget is flooring. “There are things Klaglahachie may do in the future, but we’ve had to prioritize our wants.” McKelvie said there are many pews that have been donated by members of the community over the years and in an effort to honour those donations, a special board with all the dedication plaques on the pews will be framed together. “Right from the very beginning, we looked at those pews as material, in an honouring way,” added Jill. Rempel, Jill and McKelvie have already spoken with members of the congregation to explain the changes that were going to come. The new seats will be cushioned.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Intoxicated man provides police with false names BY AMELIA NAISMITH
A man who provided a false ID to police several times after being found walking intoxicated along Highway 2 has been sentenced to a $500 fine for obstructing a peace officer. On June 11, 2014 RCMP were dispatched to a suspicious male walking along the highway north of town. When they arrived, a sheriff was already talking with the man, Abdefati Hassan. He gave police a name and said he was a wanted man in the United States. The name matched a man wanted in Minnesota. He also gave a second false
name. However, his fingerprints confirmed who he was and told police he is from Edmonton and there were warrants out for his arrest. By the time Abdefati Hassan was sentenced, he had been in custody for four days. He was given credit for six days and Andreassen decided the time served had fulfilled his obligation to pay the fine. Impaired driver given high fine A woman who pled guilty to driving while over the legal limit was sentenced to a one-year driving prohibition and a $1,950 fine in Ponoka provincial court of Friday,
May 8, but she has the possibility of working her sentence off. On March 27, 2015 Ponoka RCMP responded to a complaint of a grey van traveling on Highway 2 and Highway 53, swerving all over the road and hitting ditches on both sides. En route, the officers were advised motorists concerned with driver Michelle Strawberry’s driving pattern had blocked the van and forced it to stop. They had also taken her keys while waiting for the police to arrive. When RCMP approached the vehicle they smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from the
High voter turnout keeps election officers busy BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
A higher than usual voter turnout kept elections officers busy Tuesday, May 5. Officers were so busy in fact that they had to scramble to find enough registration forms for people not on the registration list in the riding. Approximately four people were unable to vote later in the day at the Mecca Glen School polling location as forms had run out earlier on. Marla Kikel and her son were at the polling station later
in the day and were told they would have to wait. She was unhappy as she had to wait and eventually left without voting. “I’d like some answers. My only concern (is) was this the only polling station?” asked Kikel. The difficulty for returning officer Margaret Devries was that there was a higher than normal voter turnout, especially among younger generations, and once officers realized they were running out of forms, they had to travel
quite a distance to get more of them. Devries says in Blackfalds turnout was so large that there was a line up out the door for many hours. “We had way more voters that weren’t on the voters’ list,” said Devries. “We had forms going all over the place,” she added. She believes there were four people at Mecca Glen who were unable to vote on Tuesday. Devries said she called the individuals who couldn’t vote at Mecca Glen and apologized for the mishap.
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interior. Strawberry, 25, admitted to having a few drinks a few hours before being stopped and RCMP noticed about 10 open cans in the vehicle. She was taken back to the detachment, where she provided two breath samples: .17 and .18. “You’re very lucky you weren’t killed, or dealing with a serious offence,” said Judge W. Andreassen. “You’re not going to be eligible for the driving interlock ignition program,” he added, referring to her probation. Intoxicated driver admits to drinking A woman who was approached by Ponoka
RCMP after failing to signal and found to have been driving in an intoxicated state was sentenced to a $1,300 fine and a one-year driving prohibition. On April 24, Ponoka RCMP followed a vehicle that had failed to signal when turning into a parking lot downtown. When RCMP approached the vehicle an odor of alcohol could be smelled. Joy Simon, 49, stepped out of the vehicle and admitted to drinking.
She was taken to the detachment and provided two .12 breath samples. “I‘d just like to say I’m really sorry for the mistake I made,” Simon told the court. Simon pled guilty on her first appearance and had the matter pushed forward from the original first appearance date. Simon has the opportunity to apply for the Ignition Interlock Program three months into her probation.
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Chain Lakes see healthy and unhealthy aspects BY AMELIA NAISMITH
While the riparian area surrounding the Chain Lakes is healthy and pike numbers are flourishing, the water quality of the lakes is poor. A Friends of the Chain Lakes water health discussion was held at Scott School Community Centre on Wednesday, April 29, when three speakers, one each for the riparian, water and fish studies, made presentations. Riparian study Cows and Fish riparian specialist Kerri O’Shaughnessy told the participants that Friends of the Chain Lakes had partnered with Cows and Fish in 2014 for a Project Area Riparian Health Inventory. In July and August of 2014, seven sites were chosen for study. Of those sites, some were in Ponoka County and some in the County of Lacombe. Two were along the Upper Lake, one sat on the banks of the Lower Lake and four were along Parlby Creek. O’Shaughnessy says one of the most unique aspects of the Chain Lakes is the high, steep banks of the valley the lakes are situated in. This leaves little area for the green fringe of the riparian area that sits between the water and the banks. The riparian area varied from 1 meter to 200 meters wide, with an average of 10 meters. However, the banks hold heavy amounts of vegetation, which aids the riparian area as a whole because of the buffer it provides. “Healthy riparian areas provide a whole bunch of things to us as a society,” said O’Shaughnessy. She listed clean water, abundant water, good soil, hunting and fishing as a few examples. Of the seven riparian sites, six (86 per cent) scored healthy. One (14 per cent) scored healthy but with problems. The av-
erage riparian site score of the project was a healthy 85 per cent. “Compared to the provincial average, which is 69 per cent . . . the seven sites averaged out 85 per cent,” said O’Shaughnessy. “According to our category, it’s functioning properly,” she added. The scoring of the sites is based on a visual, categorical scoring system. “It’s a combination of things that make up a healthy riparian area,” said O’Shaughnessy. Along the banks of the valley, within the seven sites, 167 different species of plants live. O’Shaughnessy says 81 per cent are native species, approximately 4 per cent are invasive. “All sites had at least one invasive plant species on them.” She added, 76 per cent of the project area is trees and shrubs. “And there’s lots of young plants.” Browsing and utilization of plants is in a healthy but with problems state. The removal of non-browsing plants is healthy. Six per cent of the project area has alterations to the plant community by human causes. Approximately 1 per cent of the project area is bare soil, which is a healthy number. The number of streambank and floodplains alterations are healthy but the severity of the alterations are unhealthy. “There is a small number of sites (that) skewers the results,” said O’Shaughnessy. “So what has been achieved with all this? Hopefully we’ve increased awareness,” said O’Shaughnessy. “And you’ve also created an ability to monitor progress,” she added. Water studies In 2001 and 2014, the Alberta Lakes Water Management Society analyzed the water of the Lower Chain Lake. In 2001 and 2013, the middle lake was tested and in 2011 the
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upper lake was looked at. Friends of the Chain Lakes member Pat McMillan explained the variables measured through the analyses that are sensitive to human contact and will affect the quality of the water. One of the aspects of the lakes noticed was they have almost no thermal stratifications; the water is the same temperature throughout the depth of the lakes. The lakes sit between a 21.4 and a 23. 2 max temperature, which he noted is fairly high. McMillan says higher temperatures promote bacteria and stress fish while cooler pockets are needed for the health of fish. The water density of the lakes is also not good. “It measures how far light will travel through the water for photosynthesis. And we need that,” said McMillan. Light only travels into the water approximately 2 meters; mostly because the lakes do not clear of silt on the average schedule most do. The depths of the lakes measure between 20 and 30 feet. The amount of dissolved oxygen in the lakes is at an unhealthy state. “All had very poor water concentrations and it went down the entire depth,” said McMillan. He says the lakes are iced over for approximately six months of the year, six months with no new oxygen reaching the lakes. “Overall we come out very pro-oxygenation.” In 2014 the lower lake scored a 112 for phosphorous, in 2013 the middle lake had a 260 and in 2011 the upper lake was at 345. “The upper lake is almost three times higher than the lower lake,” said McMillan. “Phosphorous is normally in very short supply for lakes,” he added. Even a slight increase can promote unhealthy algae blooms. Once phosphorous is in a lake is stays, recycling through the water depths and silt, says McMillan. In summary, McMillan says the Chain Lakes are high in nutrients, high algae concentrations, low dissolved oxygen, no heavy metals, and extremely poor water quality. The lower lake in the best state and the Up-
per Chain Lake the worst. Fish studies Jason Cooper, fisheries biologist with the Government of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, prairie areas, spoke during the presentations evening. “We conducted the work in September.” “Basically it set a new record in Alberta,” he added. Using a netting system, an average of 38.7 pike per net were caught in the lower lake between Sept. 16 and 19. Cooper says the provincial average is seven per net. In the Lower Chain Lake seven age groups were represented in the fish caught. They averaged between 400 and 600 millimeters, with a few over 700 millimeters. “We find fish are maturing by age one,” said Cooper. The number is a bit earlier than the provincial average. In the middle lake, surveyed at the same time, pike averaged 11. 8 per net. They were predominately one-year-old fish. Cooper says this might be a result of the lower water quality of the middle lake. Also, the fish feed mainly on fresh water shrimp, Copper says fish that do not feed on other fish generally have smaller growth rates. The Upper Chain Lake was not properly surveyed. “We didn’t have time for that,” said Cooper. Two nets were placed in the lake and a maximum of seven fish were caught, not enough to make any determinations. Participants questioned how the fish numbers were so high when dissolved oxygen levels in the lakes are poor. “We do know that pike can live in two milligrams per liter,” said Cooper. Friends of the Chain Lake chairperson Joanne McMillan says the next steps are to continue with education and public awareness, to make the actions of people in the area health contentious for the lakes. The group is also considering a point investigation for water pollution in Upper Chain Lake. “Because the upper lake is so high we feel there’s a source. If we can find it, we can deal with it.”
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Please join us in wishing Bill all the best and thanking him for providing our animals with the best care all these years. SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015 OPEN HOUSE 1:00PM – 4:00PM STAGECOACH SALOON (STAMPEDE GROUNDS)
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Members of the EDB retire: After years of service members of the Economic Development Board were thanked by town councillors Tuesday, April 28 at Town Hall. (l-r) Councillors Teri Underhill and Carla Prediger, EDB member Gary Colyn, Coun. Marc Yaworski, Mayor Rick Bonnett, Coun. Tim Falkiner, EDB member Peter Oakes and Coun. Underhill pose. Missing from the photo is EDB member Dennis Jones who also retired recently. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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The Mecca Glen Fundraising Society would like to thank the following sponsors who made our Spring Banquet and Auction a big success. All proceeds will be used to support the Mecca Glen Playground Project. CashChem Country Gardens and Greenhouse Red Deer Rebels Sunshine Ski Resort Black Elk Hockey Camp Royal Tyrrell Museum ATB Ponoka Market Master Spirit Creek Golf Course Altitude Laser Spa McDonald’s Ponoka Gemini Corp. Bayer Crop Science Legacy Ford Ponoka Ponoka Chrysler Jeep Dodge Banff Lodging Co. Ponoka Stampede Association UFA Ponoka Jones Boys Tantec Electronics Calnash Ag Event Centre The Brick The Liquor Depot Glen and Gail Zerbe Cervus Equipment John Deere Ponoka Rocky Mountain Equipment Panhandle Productions Camrose
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Top prize of a pair of tickets Rising Sun Clubhouse for Race for Kids competition member inspiring cheer, BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
This year’s Capital One Race for Kids will not only benefit programs at the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Wolf Creek, but it will also bring fun and exciting challenges for teams entering an Amazing Race style competition. The top prize is a pair of tickets to anywhere that West Jet travels, explained fundraising co-ordinator Paige Raugust. The race is set for Saturday, June 6, which is intended to benefit BGC programs at the Ponoka Youth Centre, added Raugust. Locations are top secret, she said, to ensure teams enjoy a challenging competition. “Once you complete the challenge you get to move,” says Raugust. Each check stop may have a physical,
mental or team building challenge. Up to 20 teams of four can compete and she says they already have 13 signed up. Each team is asked to raise a certain amount of money and top prizes will be awarded for a variety of categories including teams that raise the most money, have the best costumes or for individuals who raise the most money. “The benefit for sure is the money comes back to the youth centre,” said Raugust. Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada are taking part in the event and Ponoka’s goal is to reach $25,000. Last year the centre raised $28,500. June 6 is also National Health and Fitness Day. For more information on the race or to sign up, contact Raugust at 403-7833112.
one person at a time Danny Hansen, with the Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse poses Thursday, May 7 with lollipops they handed out for Mental Health Week. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
The Boys and Girls Club Capital One Race for Kids is set for Saturday, June 6. The Ponoka Youth Centre is looking for teams to join in on the fundraiser. Here a team moves a large tire as part of one of the team challenges. File photo
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bers of the Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse canvassed the town Thursday, May 7 handing out cards with fun jokes and lollipops. The event was organized by the members themselves, said Amanda HendersonKada, clubhouse executive director. She is a facilitator for a mental health awareness group at the clubhouse and she said for the last two years, members have met and discussed about all areas of wellness. “Mental health is not about an illness, it’s about your whole makeup of your wellness. We’re talking about staying active, healthy eating, being kind, being grateful,” said Henderson-Kada. In Ponoka’s wellness group, members discussed what makes them feel positive. Ideas such as being kind, smiling at a person or even holding the door open can go a long way to making a person feel good about themselves. “Just the simple act of kindness is free,” she added. To follow through with those ideas, the group came up with a plan to print out
cards that have a funny picture and anecdote on them as well as lollipops with a card attached that jokingly states, “Don’t be a ‘fun sucker.’ Smile and pass on kindness.” She hopes the initiative will start a chain reaction in town and create moments of happiness in people’s lives. “It takes no effort to put a smile on your face and be kind to somebody you may not know.” Other discussions the group has relate to quality of life, their mental illness and social isolation. Usually members spend approximately three weeks on a specific topic and then move on to different discussions. “By doing it as a group and really keying in on certain areas the members are really engaging in topics with each other,” she explained. Henderson-Kada says positive peer support such as this allows individuals to feel safe to discuss important issues with each other. “The peer support that they have fostered in this group is amazing.”
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
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After a provincial election that had most everyone quite shaken up by late Tuesday evening, the New Democratic Party had swept away the opposition with an overwhelming majority (also referred to as the Orange Crush) and will now lead our government for the next four years. Meanwhile, as spring slowly sneaks in, pausing only for a few annual wet snow squalls, the trees are becoming buddies, and the first flowers to pop up on the scene, as always, are those beloved dandelions. In the meantime, what’s left of the devastated Alberta Progressive Conservative party will now gather to attempt to pick up the pieces and try and put their longstanding political dynasty back together again, while the rejuvinated Wildrose Party are really looking forward to becoming a progressive and pesky opposition. As usual, those PCs who lost their seats or retired before the election will be quietly cleaning out their desks and will then walk away with a hefty farewell package that is claimed to be over $13 million. continued on page 16
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Alberta colours continued from page 15 The colourful campaign signs have long been taken down, but the coffee shop chatter will still go on hot and heavy full of questions and suggestions of what is going to unfold for all of us along the political trail in the not so distant future? I think, in all fairness, that we need to give these newly elected MLAs and their newfound fair leader and Premier-elect Ms. Notley a chance to get settled in their plush chairs in the Legislature before we make too much judgement. Win or lose, congratulations to all those candidates who threw their hats in the ring in this red-hot 2015 election and were willing to represent our province in this most vital political role. Welcome to a new golfing season. Just about now, our golf courses will be full of exuberant swingers and duffers of all ages and personalities,
and this week I will devote half of this column with this just for fun tribute to all of you. Most of all, while you are out there in the fresh air, please have fun and if you get to stressed with your swing or your score, please stop at the ‘beer tent’ to calm your nerves and remember that there will always be another better day out on the links. *Golf is the art of playing ‘fetch’ with yourself. Typical club house chatter. ‘I was one under today...one under a tree, one under a bush, one under the water, and one under a car somewhere in the parking lot.’ *Suggestive signs on the golf course. At the tee box.... you are now 150 yards from the centre of the green and 175 yards from a $200 picture window, so please choose your club carefully. Deep in the rough....you are now 87 yards off line. Golf instructions and lessons are available at the Pro Shop. Half way through the front nine....If you are not at this point one hour after you teed off you are
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either lost or you are playing way to slow. *Best Golf Quotes. ‘If I’m on the course and lightning strikes, I get inside fast. If God wants to play through, let him. (Bob Hope). ‘They call it golf because all other four letter words are already taken. (Ray Floyd). *On some days out there on the course, we will hit a two-acre fairway 10 per cent of the time and a two-inch tree branch 90 per cent of the time. The game of golf is quite often referred to as the adult version of an Easter egg hunt. *Question to caddy....’Do you think I can get there with a five iron?’ Best politically correct answer from his caddy …’eventually sir.’ *Wife out golfing for the first time. ‘I’m so sorry dear, I lost the ball again in that little hole with the flag in it.’ *The room was full of pregnant women with their husbands, and the instructor constantly reminded the ladies that exercise was very good for them. She stressed that walking is especially beneficial because it strengthens the pelvis muscles and will make delivery that much easier. It is important to pace yourself, make plenty of stops, and always try to stay on a soft surface like grass or a path. The instructor also reminded the gentleman that each couple were in this together, and that it wouldn’t hurt for them to go walking with her, and in fact that shared experience will be very good for them both. The room suddenly became very quiet as the men carefully absorbed all this information, and after a few moments a young man at the back of the room slowly raised his hand. “Yes?” said the instructor. “I was wondering if it would be all right if she carries a golf bag while we walk?’ Kind of brings a tear to your eye, doesn’t it? This kind of sensitivity just can’t be taught.. Whatever game or event you take part in this spring/ summer, please have a great season, share the experience with others, and also have a great week, all of you..
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PONOKA NEWS 17
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Months of work culminate at 4-H Beef Club show and sale BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
After months of hard work raising steers and heifers, members of the 4-H Beef Club were ready for their big show and sale Monday, May 4 to Tuesday May 5 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre barn. On the first day of the event, members were busy with their heifers and cow/ calf pairs preparing them for judging and the second day was the big preparation day for the steers with long-time member Tyson
Matejka earning the grand champion steer. This is Matejka’s last year with the 4-H and the last nine years with the club has been a positive experience. “There’s so many things I’ve taken away from 4-H,” he said. “It’s a combination of values that I’ve learnt,” he added. Matejka says preparing for the sale requires some responsibility on the part of the member and that has helped him grow over the years.
He suggests young members of the beef club should continue working hard at raising cattle; eventually they will start to understand the best practices to raising them. He feels his steer was judged highly due to gaining weight well throughout the year. “The biggest challenge is halter breaking. Getting a 1,300 pound steer to follow you, to follow a 150 pound man is kind of difficult.” He says it is always impressive to see young 4-H
members halter-break a steer that is quite a bit larger than they are. He recommends taking the proper time to do that so it is done well. While it’s not part of the judging it does help quite a bit to keep the animal relaxed when presenting it. Matejka’s 1,329 pound steer sold for $4.30 per pound and Patrice Stalder, who had the reserve grand champion steer, saw his 1,387 pound steer sell for $3 per pound. Stalder said he had been with 4-H for the last seven years. He said the judge liked the form and muscle of his steer and to accomplish growing the steer over the past months is a good feeling. “The challenge at first was he (the steer) wasn’t very tame.” Stalder was able to calm and train the steer to be more comfortable around people. Sales did well with the average on 31 steers being $3.03 per pound during the live auction on May 5. This year’s charity steer, Bolt, raised $7,290 with money
going towards the Ponoka and District Health Foundation. Keith Kjenner, a member of the 4-H Beef Committee, said they were down only one steer compared to last year. “We’ve got a lot of kids that have put in a lot of years with 4-H,” said Kjenner. He says selling the steers is a small part of the club. The biggest lessons come with taking care of the animals and working together to learn about be-
ing part of a committee and running meetings. “So that later in life they end up volunteering at their home school or they end up on the Stampede Association or any other organization,” said Kjenner. “And they’re familiar with how to run an organization.” He said the other benefit of raising the steers is that it gives members hands on training with the animals as well as exposure with marketing.
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with Horses in southern Alberta last year, and after coming back from thrashing with his wife Verna, he decided to bring the event to central Alberta. “I said to her ‘we’re going to do this on our farm’,” said Pohl. “It was so neat to see how the people really enjoyed watching the horse drawn equipment,” he added. Pohl had been involved with the Foodgrains Bank in the past and knew a field working in conjunction with the one south of town would be appreciated. “I thought that would be a nice little extra twist. In the fall, Pohl will sell the oats, targeting equine owners, and the proceeds will be donated to the Foodgrains Bank. As with the field south of town, each dollar donated is matched in a four to one ratio by the federal government. The equipment used during Farming with Horses included sulkey plows, walk behind plows, disks and harrows. Pohl says this kind of equipment was at its prime use 40 to 50 years ago. “Modern equipment would do this in minutes,” said Pohl, referring to the five-acre field.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Fun events planned for Walk for Dog Guides event Last year, the Lions Club raised just over $5,500 but Tyndall says interest is higher than in previous years. The club will also be hosting a raffle with tickets costing $2. The winner will walk away with a new dog house, said Tyndall. Training programs for dog guides includes: Canine Vision, Hearing Ear, Service Dogs, Seizure Response, Autism Assistance and Diabetic Alert Dogs. Tyndall said the event is open for all dog owners and for more information or to donate, those interested should call her at 403-7040304.
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
For a third year in a row, the Lions Club of Ponoka is hosting a dog guide event aimed at recognizing the hard work our canine friends do to protect or save human lives. Called the Purina Walk for Dog Guides, the event is set for Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. at Centennial Park and is intended to be a fun day for all dog owners and for people who need help from professional canines everyday of their lives, explained organizer Dixie Tyndall. The event is also a
fundraiser for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides school, which is a special program funded solely through donations and other fundraising efforts. “What a lot of people don’t realize is the Lions Club Dog Guide program is zero per cent government funded,” explained Tyndall. In an effort to show just how hard these dogs work, Tyndall says they will have a mock rescue where a dog guide will help a person out of an area. “The dogs will actually go in and find someone in our rubble pile,” said Tyndall.
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“Mary Poppins” Thursdays, May 21 & 28 at 6:00 – 8:30 pm Ponoka United Church 5020 - 52 AVENUE
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Drop-ins welcome at all events. Regular Jam Session every Saturday at 1:00pm May 16 - Gospel Concert 7:00pm May 29 - Pot luck & General meeting 5:30pm Bring a dish to share, table service and enjoy good company Billiards - Weekdays 1:00pm. Mon through Sat – 50 cents per game. Honour system Monday Bridge 1:00pm Monday Whist - 1:30pm Monday Yoga - 6:30pm Tuesday Canasta - 1:00pm NEW PROGRAM Tuesday & Thursday Exercise class 9:30am Tuesday Shuffleboard - 7pm • FINISHED UNTIL FALL ON APRIL 28 Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30am to 4pm Wednesday Cribbage 1:00pm Wednesday Yoga - 6:30pm Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 7:00pm Thursday Floor Curling - 1:00pm • FINISHED UNTIL FALL ON APRIL 30 Thursday Weaving 1:00pm Welcome to drop-in to see how it’s done Thursday Bridge 1:00pm Thursday Pickleball 7pm - contact Janice Mackie 403-396-4315 for location Thursday Art Club Drop In Noon to 4pm Friday “500” 1:00pm Saturday Yoga 9:30am Memberships available for 2015 - $10.00 per person. 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 early in their planning. We may fit your bill!
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Top 10 performers will appear at the Ponoka Stampede on Monday, June 29 on the big stage with a full band.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Spa-tacular Spring Event celebrates five years BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Eric Stephenson was one of two speakers Altitude Laser Spa brought to this year’s annual Spa-tacular Spring Event. Stephenson spoke to the women about reducing stress and drama through self-care, massage and aromatherapy. Photo by Amelia Naismith
The Altitude Laser Spa’s annual Spa-tacular Spring Event, held at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort on Saturday, May 2, was the five-year anniversary of the event and for the spa team that meant amping up the extravagance even more. “It’s a year of giving back,” said spa owner Kim Green. “That’s why we brought in the health and wellness speakers.” In a different take from last year, the event only featured two speakers for the majority of the day: Eric Stephenson and Debra K. ‘They travel internationally and speak on anything that has to do with wellness,” said Green. Green says K, who spoke during the afternoon session, was there to teach the woman overall wellbeing, manifest-
ing their own journey and five food swaps that could be made to defeat bloating. Stephenson talked about drama reduction to help manage stress levels through self-care, massage and aromatherapy. “Essential oils were used in ancient medicine and it’s unique because it’s used for both emotional and physical needs,” said Green. She added the whole event is always about teaching woman new ways to improve their own wellbeing. “I want women to be inspired to manage their own journey with their health at heart.” Also in the spirit of giving back, the proceeds of the raffle tickets and $5 from every Body Bliss sale made during the event will be donated to the Ponoka Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury. More than $500 was raised for the donation.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Lots of Fish and Game information to share We are now in the second quarter of 2015 and here are a few of the regular programs that we do all of the time: -Archery is now in progress every Wednesday evening and so far has been well attended. -Trap shooting is on Monday evenings so come on out and join the fun and test your shooting skill on the clay pigeons. -Pistol shooting is on Tuesday evenings and rifle shooting is on Thursdays. Follow all of the range rules when attending any of these events or you can lose your membership and range privileges. There are a great many things going on in the Alberta Fish and Game and all clubs are working toward the preservation of our fish and wildlife, so our future generations will have the wildlife to enjoy in the future. We have some great fishing in Alberta as we still catch some record breakers on occasion - for example, this past year there was a new provincial record walleye caught in the Pembina River by Bob Walker. It weighed 13 lbs. 3 oz. I talked to him at the Trophy Ball and he said he caught one bigger than that last year, but did not weigh it in. The winning elk measured 401 2/8 inches - not a record but a great trophy for Kent Waddell. It was taken from the Medicine Hat country. As you can see from these trophy sized fish and elk, we have some great game to enjoy, so let’s help preserve some for our grandkids to enjoy in the future.
At our April club meeting, our membership for this year, so far, was over 600. Our kids’ camp is in July so there should be lots of people from this amount of members, to volunteer to help out at Kids’ Camp. Give the club a call and let our Kids’ Camp chairman know you are willing to help out. Our lake will be stalked with fish very soon, so there will be fish to be caught. The club still holds Firearms Safety courses, so if you plan on hunting this season and you need a course to get your license, you should keep in mind that it takes about 45 days after you send in your paper work to get your license back. If you wait until September or October to take the course, you will have a short hunting season. In the Outdoor Canada magazine, which our members now receive, there is an article written by our Alberta Fish and Game First Vice President, Doug Butler about fishing and hunting when he was growing up. I thought it was interesting and reminded me of when I was growing up. Lots of things he talked about, I also did back then. My Dad never took me hunting or fishing as he was always busy working, but he taught me how to clean my fish and how to skin and cut up my bigger game. The weather is improving now, so come on out and shoot some archery and trap. See you soon Robert Greene Publicity Chairman
Bobtail Nursery owner Tine Roelofsen spent time at the Ponoka Jubilee Library on Thursday, May 7 answering the questions such as how to trim a hanging basket and how much to water it for those who attended her informal session Wake up Your Garden. Photo by Amelia Naismith
RECYCLE Crestmere 4H Multiclub News YOUR PAPER! SUBMITTED BY AIDEN MCTAGGART
April showers bring May flowers, and also the annual highway garbage clean-up. May 2 was the big day this year. Once again 4H clubs from across Alberta along with many other service clubs were out cleaning out our ditches. The Crestomere 4H Multi-club was out in full force, 45 members and parents braved the wind and cleaned a 15km stretch. We found many disgusting items: carcasses and diapers topped the list. Most often found items were empty cigarette packages, Tim Hortons cups, lots of fast food garbage and so many strange pieces of cardboard; it is amazing how many items are carelessly tossed. Amongst the unwanted items a few treasures were discovered like an iphone and amazingly, money! A five dollar bill, a ten dollar
bill and a hundred dollar bill, this was a huge surprise. These treasures along the way motivate us to bend down and get our hands dirty again next year. My mom says this is good for us and builds character; all I felt after was tired and dirty. 4H is starting to wrap
up its 2014-15 year, one more charity event to go, this Thursday at the Rimbey nursing home plus a tire recycle fundraiser and then achievements day. Feel free to come to Crestomere School on May 23 at noon to see what we have been working on all year.
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On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 1443 head of cattle went through our rings TOTAL - 1443
SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Good Holstein cows Medium Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls
135.00 -150.00 120.00-135.00 120.00-130.00 90.00-115.00 140.00-180.00 160.00-185.00
Feeder bulls 180.00-210.00 Good Bred Cows 2200.00-2800.00 Older Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers: 2200.00-2500.00 Cow/calf pairs (younger) 2850.00-3400.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) N/A
STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:
210.00-223.00 225.00-238.00 235.00-251.00 280.00-296.00 285.00-305.00 320.00-340.00 340.00-360.00 350.00-380.00
Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales
180.00-210.00 200.00-360.00 385.00-700.00 5.00-8.25 1.00-
Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers
200.00-212.00 210.00-225.00 215.00-235.00 225.00-260.00 270.00-295.00 290.00-315.00 300.00-335.00 320.00-350.00
Rd Bales Rd Bales Rd Bales
50.00-105.00 NONE
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Ponoka businesswoman nominated for Women of Excellence BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Ponoka businesswoman Inger Laing has been nominated for a Women of Excellence award.
Ponoka businesswoman Inger Laing, owner of Don Laing Trailers, has been nominated for the Red Deer and District Community Foundation Women of Excellence awards. Laing was nominated under the Business and the Professions category and she said she was surprised and honoured to be nominated. “We’ve got a lot of great women in this province,” said Laing. She feels there has always been a large number of women doing positive work in their professional lives but they are now being noticed more for their work. Laing has a long list of accomplishments including being a banker, flower shop owner in Rim-
Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
bey, farmer and presently as the owner of Don Laing Trailers. In 1983, Laing and her husband Don, who passed away in 2009, opened up a successful equipment parts business that was eventually sold in 2007. In 1994, they expanded the business to include trailer sales and rentals, which has become the main part of her business. Eventually Laing expanded her business to include off-road vehicles, lawn mowers and accessories. Laing’s community influence is quite large with work on the Economic Development Board, the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce and as a director of the Ponoka Agricultural Society. She is a big supporter of the Calnash Ag Event Centre with the Don Laing Trailer Series winter barrel racing event and is one of the founding members of the Ponoka Festival of Trees. The awards gala is set for Tuesday, June 9 at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer.
Shoppers enjoy first Farmers Market of the season BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
A rainy spring day did not stop shoppers from visiting the fine vendors at the first Farmers Market of the season Wednesday, May 6 at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex. Manager Donna Merrill says demand for fruits and vegetables is high this year and vendors are already preparing to be ready with some fresh produce for their May 13 market. “I’ve got several new vendors this year,” added Merrill. From home crafted fire pits to hemp products to bath products, Merrill feels this will be another fun year for the market. “Bedding plants will also be in next week,” she predicted. She says they continue to raise money for local nonprofit groups with their 50/50 ticket sales with the month of May focussed on Hope Trimble-Willis’ cancer fund. June is for the Wheelchair Van Society, July is for the Hospital Auxiliary, August for the Seafield Social Workers and September for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Merrill says it has also been great to see regular customers come in to the market and she likens vendors and customers as one extended family. Among the many other items people can find are home baked treats, farm fresh eggs, jewelry and a variety of other vendors.
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@PonokaNews Betty Rondeau (left) of Betty’s Jam sells some homemade jam to Heather and her son Myles Baich Wednesday, May 6 at the Farmers Market first day of the season. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Ponoka Elks Club President, Jim Wing (right) is shown presenting a cheque in the amount of $500.00 to Mecca Glen Playground Committee Chairperson Janny Liebeton. The monies will help with the Mecca Glen Playground Project.
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Sports
The backbone of the Storm U16 defense Robert Wareham (# 21) proves his versatility as he scores the last goal for the Ponoka side with a classy header against Stettler on Thursday, May,7. Photo by Mustafa Eric
Jasmin Joha of Stettler U-12 girls take a shot at the Stettler net in the early minutes of their first away game of the season on Thursday, May 7 at the Stettler soccer field. Photo by Mustafa Eric
Ponoka teams return from Stettler with one win and one loss BY MUSTAFA ERIC
Two Ponoka minor soccer teams travelled to Stettler on Thursday, 7 and one returned with a win and the other with a loss, but both games displaying good soccer skills of the teams involved.
U16 Storm repeated their win over their Stettler opponents, winning their first regular season game 3-0 just like they did in Camrose a week earlier during the Sunbreaker tournament. Ponoka boys started to impose their pace to the hosts after the first 10 minutes
of play and never looked back. With superb passing and ball control skills, the Storm pounded the Stettler net with shot after shot and easily found three goals. Sean Rowland and Dylan O’Connor scored in the first half and Robert Wareham sealed the score in the second half
with a classy header from a corner kick. U12 girls, however, were not really lucky in their game against their hosts. Stettler girls took control of the field shortly after the game and found easy scores. The game ended 7-0 for the Stettler side.
Locos take on undefeated team in tough game BY AMELIA NAISMITH
It was a hard fought loss the junior Locos lacrosse team faced in a Sunday, May 10 home game when the team lost 20-10 to the Calgary Axemen. “Axemen is undefeated so we knew they’d be a tough team,” said head coach Mike Wood. The first period went well for the boys, as Wood says his team was able to keep up fairly well with the Axemen. “We have a good group of kids,” said Wood. “The lacrosse knowledge just needs to grow a bit.”
During the second period the Axemen were able to take a large lead on the Locos as a series of penalties continually left the boys shorthanded. Wood says as the game slid away from the Locos, they got more frustrated, which led to more penalties. The third period picked back up for the Locos and they were able to close the gap. “It was a much closer of a period,” said Wood. This year the Locos are a young team and Wood feels as the boys knowledge improves so will their game. “We have kids who have never played before, so starting at junior is tough.”
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Junior Locos player Cooper Smyth moves unopposed to the Calgary Axemen net during the Sunday, May 10 home game. Photo by Amelia Naismith
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Hundreds of team ropers hit qualifier in Ponoka
Jim Hamilton (right) presents DJ Horne (left) with the Tom Hamilton Rookie of the Year Award at the annual Broncs Football Banquet, held at the Ponoka Secondary Campus on Monday, May 11. Please see our story on page 25. Photo by Amelia Naismith
Katy Lucas (header) and Don DePaoli (heeler) were one of hundreds of team roping teams competing in the qualifying World Series of Team Roping event held at the Calnash Ag Event Centre, May 8 to 10. Photo by Amelia Naismith
Greetings from the Ponoka Gymnastics & Trampoline Club!
Vandalism to new clubhouse in April
We would like to give the Community an update on our progress and thanks since our unfortunate vandalism a month ago. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the support the community has offered us in kind words, donations and all those who worked alongside at our clean up. Special thanks to Sommer Home Hardware for donating materials needed that day to right the wrongs that were done. Bob Ronnie and In Dey Go Fundraising jumped in and donated snacks, refreshments and pizza for all our volunteers that day which was so greatly appreciated. To ensure the security of our building, a system has been loaned to us free of charge by Video Security Solutions until our permanent system is installed. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the County of Ponoka for their continued support and involvement in our project, they have been with us from the beginning and we really appreciate their loyalty. Our spring classes are in full swing at our downtown location and the long awaited dream of our new building is getting closer to being a reality every day. Drywall is finished and we hope to have a painting bee after the long weekend, which UFA is graciously sponsoring all the paint and materials needed. The outpouring of support and strength from this community is overwhelming and without it we wouldn’t be where we are today.
Club members shown in front of repaired wall
We are currently holding a raffle to raise more funds and first prize is a Samsung 58” Smart TV, second prize is $500.00 cash and third and fourth prizes are $250.00 cash each. If you wish to purchase tickets they are available at The Brick or contact Deanna Groves (403)-396-1756.
A huge thank you goes out to a group of businesses that have stepped up and sponsored our permanent security system from Phase 3 Security. These people have gone above and beyond what we expected and we owe our gratitude to the following businesses: Will’s Welding, TNT Electrical, Westcan Plumbing, Elite Integrity, Phase 3 Security, Phase 3 Electrical, Morskate Mfg, Harbin Welding, Galloway Oilfield, Wespro, Prairie Point Quilt, Accu-Publishing, Reflections on 66, Ponoka Towing, First Choice Auto, Cervus John Deere, Big Country & First Call Towing
BY AMELIA NAISMITH
More than 600 roping teams converged upon Ponoka for a World Series of Team Roping qualifying event, May 8 to 10 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre. “There’s some from the (United) States, B.C., Saskatchewan and Alberta,” said producer Ray Lane. Lane says the event holds to a handicapped system that allows teams and ropers to compete against others close to their own caliber. “It equalizes everybody’s chance to win some money,” he explained. Ropers sit on a scale of one to 10, 10 being in the elite, the scores of the two ropers on a team are added together and that gives them their class. Lane says while the World Series qualifier had no 10s in attendance but there were some eights and nines. “They’re very good,” he added. At the qualifier there was approximately $160,000 up for grabs, according to Lane. While the qualifier was well attended by ropers of
all skill levels, it’s the Las Vegas finals they are all gunning for. “This is the 10th year,” said Lane. “It’s a really big roping event, the third highest paying equine event in the world.” Over the course of the three days, the teams had a chance at three long gos and a short go. “If they miss one, they’re out,” said Lane. For teammates Kevin Slot and Dustin Hummer, both from Longview, they are hoping to make it to Las Vegas. “I’ve been down to watch it a bunch of times, but I’ve never qualified for it. That would be the ultimate goal,” said Slot. Together the two compete in class nine and Hummer says, for him, the attraction to the sport is the money. “Not many people do this for a living,” said Hummer. Both men agree it is the world’s best ropers who are able to make a full time job out of the sport. Slot and Hummer hit three to four rodeos and jackpots per month to keep their hobby lucrative.
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PSC football players celebrated at annual banquet BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Players, coaches, sponsors and volunteers all
came together at the annual banquet on Monday, May 11 to honour the hard work each one contributed
to making the Broncs junior and senior football teams a success. “The reason why we
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have our annual banquet every year is to recognize the program and what it does for the boys in our
community,” said former head coach Scott MacGregor, who returned to the school for the event.
“This group of boys that we had were very dedicated to the team,” he added, referring to the junior players. While it was the first time playing for many of the young members, MacGregor told those who attended the banquet the team still saw its share of successes, including touchdowns and a defensive touchdown. “We were pretty excited about that,” he remembered. “With both teams, I was probably the most proud of their no-quit attitude,” he added. During the banquet he also took time to thank the volunteers and sponsors who make the program possible. This includes the Rookie of the Year Award, dedicated to Tom Hamilton, who died in March in an avalanche. MacGregor says when he first approached Tom and his father Jim, who owns Hamilton’s IGA as food sponsors, Tom encouraged him to also make a presentation for the Kinsmen for more funding. “This gentleman went out of his way to help us and that’s just the kind of guy he was,” he recalled. “What makes this community special and important is people like Tom Hamilton,” MacGregor added. Award recipients: Allstars – Dallon Perry, Kellyn Pritchard, Ashton Soosay, Ethan Pylypow, Calvin Turner, Ashton Sandin, Sean Rowland and Noah Longjohn. Jr. Broncs: Offensive Player of the Year – Sean Rowland Defensive Player of the Year – Noah Longjohn Sr. Broncs: Tom Hamilton Rookie Player of the Year – DJ Horne League Trophy Special Teams Player of the Year – Dallon Perry Special Teams Player of the Year – Cameron Kirstein Lineman of the Year – Ashton Soosay Feschuk Passion Award – Casey Cohoe Defensive Player of the Year – Braeden Korchinski Offensive Player of the Year – Kellyn Pritchard Goody MVP Award – Dallon Perry
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MUELLER Wilfred Richard April 29, 1940 May 4, 2015 After a long goodbye Wilf Mueller lost his battle with dementia at the age of 75 years. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Joan; children Lisa (Les), Travis (Dawn), and Holly (Graeme); grandchildren Emily, Tyler, Jaxon, Coral, and Kye; brother Ernest (Irene); sister Elsy; and numerous family and friends. He was predeceased by his son Andrew in 1996. Wilf was a free spirit who was an inspiration to all those who knew and loved him. Wilf was a hard worker and accomplished many great things in his lifetime. He had a positive and unique look at life that will be dearly missed. A special thank you to the incredible staff at the Centennial Centre (Apollo Ward), Home Care, and all those who assisted with their loving and gentle care. In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully accepted to the Alzheimer Society, SPCA or any charity of your choice. Please join us for a Celebration of Life from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22nd at the Royal Canadian Legion in Ponoka. To express condolences to Wilf’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A WOMBOLD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME ~
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In Loving Memory of Morna Chorney May 16, 2005 We who loved you, sadly miss you, As it dawns another year (10th) In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are ever near. Gone but not forgotten. Forever loved and remembered, Bill, Darcy, Lore & grandchildren Melissa, Shelby, Carlen, Baily, Chelsea, Holly & Lyla
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DALE HENRY Blanche Henry and the Henry and Derwantz families want to thank everyone who attended the services. It was a wonderful tribute. Thank you for all the many donations cards and kind words. We want to thank Reverend Jack Schulze for the special service for Dale. Thanks to everyone who sent flowers food and cards. Thanks to Stettler United Church women for the lovely lunch. A big thank you to the staff of the Horizon Unit at the Ponoka Centennial Centre for the Mental Health and Brain Injury, they gave Dale wonderful care from the first part of October until the end of April. They were so caring and thoughtful for his last few days to Dale and to me and all our families. Thank you to Stettler Funeral Home for all the help and care for the cremation and service.
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The families of MARIE THOMPSON wish to extend our sincere thank you to all for the many expressions of support and kindness in the loss of our mother, Marie. We are grateful for the exceptional care given to her by Dr. Bunting and the nurses of Ponoka Hospital. Thank you to the Legion for the farewell and Honour Guard, and Ladies Auxillary for hosting the luncheon. To Marlon and staff, for every detail. Very special thanks to all the grandchildren that with much love, gave the moving tributes, and laid Grandma to rest. All has meant a great deal to our family during this time.
Thank you I would like to thank everyone for all the cards and beautiful flowers in remembrance of Sheila Kraft. Your kind words have been very consoling. Also, to the A & W coffee gang for your thoughtfulness, which is greatly appreciated. Dorothy Kraft
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HIP OR KNEE Replacement? COPD or arthritic conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1, 500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average) Apply today! 1-844-453-5372.
Pet Services 3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca
403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net
ROOFING
ROY’S ROOFING & SIDING • Siding • RooÀng • Fascia • SofÀt • Windows • Sheds
403-740-6081 VETERINARY SERVICES
Bovine Veterinary Services On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services Ultrasound-aided ReproducƟve Programs CETA CerƟĮed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer Herd Health
Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ
Dr. Bruce Wine
TREE MULCHING Hillbilly Tree Mulching Ltd.
1315
* Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.
403-783-6272
www.clinkerskennels.ca
1350
Need RV or Self Storage? 8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent. Also RV storage. Secure compound. Call Keith at
First Call Towing
783-3636 Welding
1370
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.
1318
CLINKERS KENNELS
Rental Misc
Roofing
1410
Doug Casey
1530
UPCOMING ONSITE AUCTIONS SUNDAY, MAY 24 – 12 NOON
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
Auctions
1530
MAJOR ANNUAL Spring R.V. Repossessed & Consignment Auction Sale. Saturday, May 23, 2015. Sale at 10 a.m. Viewing Friday, May 22, 2015 from 1 - 4 p.m. 5th wheel trailers, conventional trailers, tent trailers, motorhomes, motorbikes, etc. Consignment are welcome! Gary Hanna Auctions, 11303 - Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton, Alberta. Check our website on sale week for photos & listings at www.auctions.ca. Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 8th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction June 12-14, Indoors Convention Center Grey Eagle Casino. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-8880296-0528 ext. 102: EGauctions.com.
Welding
1410
1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 – 12 NOON Hwy 53 W to Parkland Beach Rd., south to Parkland Beach, west to RR15, south 1.5km. Watch for signs Western Star picker truck and all kinds of tools
NO BUYERS PREMIUM - Cash or cheque only Regular sales every Wednesday at Moose Hall Ponoka Presented by
BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Linda Dunbrack 403-304-4791 (cell) To view items: www.bigstrapperauctions.net
• B-PRESSURE • PIPELINE • OILFIELD • ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING • SHOP/PORTABLE • CNC PLASMA CUTTING • ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING
MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178 Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net
• Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma • Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Jasmine Hardy
TREE SERVICE
BEST PRICE TREE SERVICE
Misc. for Sale
• Topping • Dropping • Slashing • Stump Grinding & Tree Disposal • Tree Chipping FREE Estimates | Fully Insured
AUTO & BODY SHOP Equipment. Classic Dream Machines Ltd. Sat., May 23, 2015 at 10 a.m., MAS Sales Centre, Blackfalds, Alberta. Selling: Paint booth, shop equipment, 1955, 56, 57, body & mechanical parts, skidded office, Hummer kit SUV, trailers, police seizure items, police, fire and EMS clothing, boots, accessories, & paraphernalia See www. montgomeryauctions.com or 1-800-371-6963.
1620
A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG $2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
1660
LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
1760
403.396.7623
Agricultural #2000 - #2290 Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Livestock
WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.
2100
BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN, ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls for sale at the farm. Fully guaranteed. Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825, Terry 403-740-5037 Ricky 403-740-5711. email bardale@xplornet.com BLACK LIMOUSIN Bull, long yearling, semen tested, Sires, Kajo Responder Dam Greenwood Gypsy stock, reg’d. 403-540-5951 FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www. simmeronranch.ca. LIMOUSIN BULLS Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Red Angus Yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211 SHORTHORN bulls for sale, reds, roans and whites, 2 yr. old yearlings. Semen tested and delivery within 100 miles. www. prospecthillshorthorns.com Les & Shelley Peterson 780-877-2444.
Grain, Feed Hay
2190
OR SALE F 1 cut timothy/alfalfa st
round hay bales No rain Can deliver
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403-704-0158
Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace. Steel containers from 8' to 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.
Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon
Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm Sat. 9 am - 4:30 pm
24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348
5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB
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OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
SPECIALIZING IN DANGEROUS TREES COMPLETE REMOVAL & CLEANUP
VETERINARY SERVICES
T4J 1M1
LEAKY BASEMENT? Derek Wallace 587-340-2830 1-800-587-7325 www.edmontonwisecracks.com
“Professional cost effective solutions for wet basements”
Serving Ponoka & Area F R E E E S T I M AT E S
PLUMBING
2010 PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING
Firewood
8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call
BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75 - $125/order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961.
AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south Farm Equipment of Ponoka on 2A. UPCOMING SALES LOCATION AUCTION FUTURE steel building, 5222-51 St. Ponoka, AB ready to be erected, 26’ x Sun. May 24, 12 noon 25’ x 19’, located in Central Sun. June 7, 12 noon AB, great for farm or small West of Ponoka Hyw. 53 acreage, must sell, Parkland Beach south. reduced $11,000 Watch for signs. 403-485-2532 Check website for full listings
EquipmentMisc.
Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200
1680
Riding mower, many household items and tools! tools! tools!
Can do trees up to 15” wide
VETERINARY SERVICES
Garden Supplies
5222 – 51 AVE. Ponoka
• FENCE LINES • CUT LINES • POWER LINES • PIPELINES • BRUSH & BUSH • STUMPS MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS
Auctions
780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM
HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.
• JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REQUIRED We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7
Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 8:00 am - 5 pm
JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489
WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE
• Water wells drilled • Water wells serviced 403-783-2220 WEBSITE@DARCYSDRILLING.COM
WATER WELL SERVICE
ECKLUND
Water Well Service • Install & Service Pumps • Shock Wells • Pressure Systems Serviced & Installed Home: (403) 783-3712 Cell: (403) 704-3413
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PONOKA NEWS 31
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Grain, Feed Hay
2190
SEED GRAIN WHEAT CERT. HARVEST, REDWATER, FOREMOST BARLEY CERT. COPELAND, COWBOY, COALITION SEED,OATS SEED, FAVA BEANS PH. 780-855-2240, CEL, 780-678-6329
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
HOUSE RENTAL 2 bdrm., single garage N/P, N/S
SELLING ORGANIC/ AVAILABLE conventional Sweet Clover, Red Clover, Alfalfa, JUNE 1 Smooth and Meadow Rent $850 Brome, Crestedwheat, Timothy, Sainfoin. Milk DD the same Vetch. Free delivery on 5006- 56 Ave. larger orders! Pasture and hay blends. Birch Rose 403588-0597 Acres Ltd., Star City, SK. Phone 306-863-2900; ivanaudrey@sasktel.net. MATURE couple. 1 bdrm. house, 2 bath, in Rimbey, SQUARE hay bales, horse 4 appls, no pets, n/s, ref’s hay quality, 90% meadow req’d, $500/mo. DD $500 brome, 10% alfalfa, no 780-465-7107 rain, plus second-cut alfalfa. 403-741-4353
Seed Grain
2200
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
3050
RIMBEY: QUIET 2 bdrm., building, new paint & Áooring, corner kitchen, laundry SEED Barley & Seed Oats & storage on site, heat & for Sale. 2 Row & 6 row water included. high yielding varieties 403-704-6949 available. Suitable for grain or silage. High germination & vigour. Seed treating available. On Farm scale. Suites Larry Trautman, 403-843-2733, Mark Trautman • BACHELOR SUITE 403-704-3157
3060
SEED for sale. Oats and wheat. No Sun. calls. 403-704-4333 843-4506
available June 1 • ONE BEDROOM SUITE available June 1 UTILITIES INCLUDED Phone 403-790-6011
For Rent #3000 - #3200
Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
Houses/ Duplexes
Large 2 BDRM bsmt. suite in PONOKA incld’s util’s, washer/dryer, no pets, non partier, N/S. Working tenant only. Avail immed. 403-704-1645
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Manufactured Homes
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1980 14’ x 68’ SAFEWAY Canadiana, 2 bdrm., fridge, stove, washer, dryer, in the Rimbey mobile park. Immd. possession. $35,000. 1-780-465-7107
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Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
5030
Cars
2014 Red Chev Sonic LT 1.8 Hatchback, only 7,527 KM’s. Air, Tilt, Cruise, Heated Seats, Traction Control, Backup Camera, Sirius Sat Radio / CD, My Link Touch Screen, USB Port, Onstar, Remote Start, Blue Tooth, RV Flat Towable comes with hitch, new Summer radials and winter Studded ice radials, Warranty. $17,500.00 OBO 403-844-1954 Rocky Mountain House
Motorcycles
5080
2008 SUZUKI Boulevard C109RT, loaded with saddle bags, windshield, cruise (manual), running lights, back rest, 44,500 kms. Excellent Condition! $8200. o.b.o. 403-318-4653
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GET FREE vending machines. High cash producers. $1.00 vend = .70 proÀt. Can earn $100,000.+ per year. Be Àrst in your area. No competition. Protected territories. For full details call now 1-866-668-6629; www.tcvend.com.
4150
BUILDING FOR SALE To be moved. A variety of sizes and styles available. Please call 403-279-6395 or visit: www. mccannsbldgmovers.com.
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$1200/Month plus dd
FOR RENT
4020
RIMBEY HOME FOR RENT - 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 app, fenced yard, oversized, double, detached garage. Available immediately. Rent and DD are $1250 with a one year lease. A lease is preferred, however IF YOU DO NOT SIGN A 1 YEAR LEASE it is $1500 / mo. We require 1st month, last month and DD prior to move in. A pet may be considered for an additional fee. 250-488-0025 or terisaad@telus.net
Buildings For Sale
AVAILABLE JUNE 1
Attached single garage. Fenced yard. References required. CALL EVENINGS 403-783-8727
Houses For Sale
Businesses For Sale
2 bedroom house for rent near Ponoka. Fridge, stove, water & sewer. N/P, N/S. Suitable for mature tenant, no children. Require references.
3 BEDROOM HOUSE
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
20 wide to be moved in county of ponoka. wood stove, jetted PONOKA newly reno’d 2 tub kitchen island bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, clean and theater room quiet building, no pets, bal- $96000 0BO 403 598 6076 cony $695/mo. plus utils, avail. Apr. 1, 403-348-6594 THE HEART of Every Home is in its Kitchen. * RIVERSIDE APTS. * Kitchen specials starting at Newly renovated $138,500. Upgrades 1 & 2 bedroom units in include full backsplash, Ponoka: 3724-45 Street. stainless steel appliances 403-357-0287 & more. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit our site at www. unitedhomescanada.com.
3020
403-783-4554
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Mortgages Bought/Sold
4190
BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca. 587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage
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A decent man’s daughter takes the helm in Alberta Former Alberta NDP leader Grant Notley bequeathed to his young daughter the idea of standing and fighting for a coherent set of beliefs BY PETER STOCKLAND
On an October day three decades ago, I watched aboard a plane taxiing for takeoff at Edmonton’s Municipal Airport as the body of then NDP leader Grant Notley was off-loaded from another aircraft. In the wildest of dreams, I could not have imagined a day when Notley’s daughter Rachel would bury the most dominant dynasty in Canadian political history. What happened Tuesday night in Alberta would have been dismissed as crazy talk had it been prophesized even six months ago, so it’s natural that the narrative around the NDP landslide has been political shock and awe. How could this happen in Alberta, proudly and perpetually Conservative since 1971? And now that it has happened, what’s next? What’s next? What’s next? Yet it’s also a family story, a personal story, a story of a father, untimely taken, bequeathing to a young daughter the idea of standing and fighting for a coherent set of beliefs, and doing so with integrity and publicly unflappable calm in the face of impossible odds. It’s about, in many ways, the long view and the way history’s vagaries are so integral to its outcomes. Grant Notley died in a plane crash on October 19, 1984. He was returning to his Spirit River-Fairview constituency when the plane went down near Grande Prairie. I got a phone call at home - it was my birthday - and not long afterward was on a plane flying to northern Alberta to cover the story for the Edmonton Sun. Covering the Alberta legislature, I was no champion of Notley’s party but liked him immensely as a person. He was one of those people you just know isn’t simply for show. The true test of that was the treatment he received from the legendary Premier Peter Lougheed. Lougheed showing contempt could be a fearsome thing. Yet although his Tory party had an almost preposterous 75-4 seat advantage over the Opposition, he showed Notley only genuine respect, even affection. Why? Because whatever their political differences, they were both intrinsically and implacably decent men. And the reality is their differences weren’t all that different. For all its
mythological status as an unassailable right-wing fortress, Alberta has long hewed to a communitarian oriented centre, and at times has skidded left even under the Conservative banner. As Lougheed himself would say candidly, the Conservative name was chosen in the late 1960s as a reliable and comfortable brand in a province that wanted good government managers, not fervent ideological partisans. The evaporation of the Alberta Conservative party’s aura of managerial competence, which endured for almost 44 years, meant the end of the Alberta Conservative party era. As I wrote to a Facebook friend last week, even living in Central Canada, I could smell the grey water stench of entitlement wafting across the Great Lakes and Canadian Shield. What’s compelling is that it is Rachel Notley, and not Danielle Smith, who has gained the reward. Smith made an opportunist’s bold move in crossing the legislature floor to sit with the governing Conservatives, abandoning her leadership of the Wildrose Party. She gambled, lost, and is now, in the immortal words of Alberta’s great Ian Tyson “gone like summer wages.” Notley, doubtless distilling her father’s example, waited patiently for the moment to come to her. Now it has, born in grief, nurtured through belief, culminating in unimaginable triumph. What’s next? What’s next? What’s next? We’ll see. Bold predictions that the breaching of Fortress Alberta bodes well for federal NDP fortunes in Alberta may have the luck of good timing, or maybe mumbles best forgotten on election day, October 19 - the 31st anniversary of Grant Notley’s death. The vagaries of history, particularly political history, can make everything sound like crazy talk six months on either side. For now, a dynasty is down. A decent man’s daughter has made her own way to fulfill her father’s promise. The long view has much to recommend it. Peter Stockland is a senior fellow with Cardus, and publisher of Convivium magazine.
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