CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 67, No. 38 | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM
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Budget open house brings residents’ concerns to the table BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
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during an open house session. One of the biggest challenges for council, says Coun. Marc Yaworski, and deputy mayor as Mayor Rick Bonnett was away, is planning for projects without stable funding from the federal and provincial governments. “We have provincial money that we may or may not get,” said Yaworski. He added that whether money is provided or not, council must still act on important projects such as the
Carlen Cire checks out some of the Town of Ponoka budget considerations Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Hudson Green Centre during a budget open house. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
North Bridge and road realignment project. To help deal with those challenges, council is looking at different ideas to gain more revenue such as the town owning its own utility ser-
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vices, explained Yaworski. “It’s something that we talk about.” Betty Quinlan, director of corporate services for the Town of Ponoka, said planners will take the information provided at the open house and look at how it fits with the operation and capital budgets for the town. As an example, one resident had concerns over speeding. “By hearing people’s concerns, it highlights areas we need to address,” explained Quinlan. “So we might change our service delivery or create higher priorities within them,’ she added as an example. The goal is to respond to residents’ needs in all areas of the town. Balancing wants and needs can be a tough challenge for budget
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planners and Quinlan says it becomes a question of prioritizing projects. “There’s never enough money for everything. Capital budgets, usually we have to cut as much as we keep,” explained Quinlan. In its strategic planning, the town has created guiding pillars that help provide structure in the budget deliberation process. Areas such as quality of life and infrastructure are addressed in these pillars. Quinlan added that infrastructure needs such as water and sewer tend to be the priority as they are a necessity. The four pillars are: • Vibrant lifestyle infrastructure • Economic growth • Operational excellence • Leadership and good government Yaworski added that recreation is an important aspect of the planning process for council. He feels recreation will become a necessity due to aging recreation facilities such as the aquaplex. “We need to have facilities for young families who want to move to Ponoka,” said Yaworski. He feels offering those amenities will help the town grow. A survey is available for residents to add their thoughts to the process. Find the link here: http://www.ponoka.ca/ town-hall/333-2015-budgetsurvey.
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Ponoka RCMP are looking for two Caucasian men involved in a gas and dash on Saturday, Sept. 12. At approximately 9:30 a.m., police received reports of a white Ford SRW driving away from a Highway 2A gas station with $109 worth of fuel. Two Caucausian men wearing ball caps were involved in the theft, say police, and the truck was reported stolen out of Stettler. Police say a vehicle matching that description has been seen in nearby towns related to criminal activity. A short time later police received reports of two men
attempting to steal a truck. They were driving a stolen white Ford F350 with a licence plate of BPM 6557. Driver on prohibition Members of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit conducted a check stop on Highway 2A on 50 Street on Tuesday, Sept. 8 nabbing a driver without a valid license. After stopping the 40-year-old Edmonton driver of a 2008 silver Nissan Altima, officers found the man had a Canada-wide driving prohibition and no drivers licence. He was charged and released on a promise to appear for driving while prohibited and the vehicle was seized for 30 days. Intoxicated woman lodged in cells Ponoka RCMP received a complaint of a woman walking in the middle of the road on the yellow lines on Sept 8 at 9 p.m. Members attended and located a 27-year-old Maskwacis woman who was
intoxicated walking in the middle of the lane at Hwy 2A and 50 Street. The woman was arrested for public intoxication and held in custody until she was sober. Lifetime ban from store After attempting to steal $20 worth of Advil, an 18-year-old Maskwacis woman received a lifetime ban from Shoppers Drug Mart. Police say they received a call from the store and that the woman was in custody at the store. It is reported she was co-operative with staff and police. Warrant issued for resident Police conducted two curfew checks on a Ponoka man on conditions to stay in his residence. The checks were held Sept. 11 and 13 during the times he is required to be home and he wasn’t. Police issued warrant for the arrest of the 40-year-old Ponoka man and he was charged with failing to comply with conditions.
Town resident seeks solution to speeding on north end of town BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Speedsters along 64 Avenue and 51 Street has one town resident looking for increased RCMP presence. Richard Klassen spoke with town council Tuesday, Sept. 8 during the regular meeting, with the hope that council would take some action to help curb speeding and noisy vehicles. “We seem to have a lot of problems in the (Co-Op) subdivision with noise and speed,” stated Klassen. He wants the speed limit be dropped to 40 km/h along the road and requested RCMP increase their presence there. “We want some co-operation from the RCMP to have regular patrols there.” One of his concerns is the speed; there are many children in the area and he worries for their safety when motorists speed by. Klassen told council he has recorded licence plate numbers but does not feel any action will be taken.
Speedster loses licence after pleading guilty BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Travelling at speeds in excess of 177 km/h landed a motorist with a $2,000 fine and a 90-day driving suspension in provincial court Friday, Sept. 11. Crown prosecutor Steve Degen told the court that members of the Ponoka Integrated Traf-
fic Unit pulled Edmonton driver Chris Smith over on Dec. 9, 2014 after clocking his speed at 177 km/h on Highway 2. It took officers several minutes travelling at more than 200 km/h to catch up to Smith, added Degen. He said they travelled 18 kilometres in seven minutes before closing the gap.
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The 32-year-old computer technician regrets his decision to travel that fast, explained defense counsel David Paull. “There’s just no good excuse for driving that fast on the highway.” When asked by Judge James Glass if he wanted to say anything about the actions that day, Smith said he won’t be speeding in the
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future. He was given until Nov. 30 to pay the fines and surrendered his licence to the court. Man receives fines for vigilante justice Burning a tent that belonged to two youths brought a Ponoka man
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Coun. Tim Falkiner asked about the process to change the speed limit, which is currently 50 km/h. CAO Rachel Kunz replied that the speed limit is governed by the town’s bylaw. Coun. Teri Underhill mentioned that 38 Street has a speed limit of 40 km/h and asked why. Coun. Loanna Gulka offered that she believes it is because there
are no sidewalks on the street. Kunz added that she spoke with Ponoka RCMP officers about the issue and says investigators are working on a plan for the area. Klassen had presented a petition to town administration but as the proper steps were not followed in the petition, it could not be acted on.
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CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE Pastor Jerry Preheim • Pastor Matt Sealy 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. • churchoftheopenbible@telus.net
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How was your summer? For lots of us it spells good times at the lake, and some family outings, and even the odd family reunion to attend (whether we want to or not). We’ve had a good summer with lots of happy memories. I’d like to tell you about a big highlight of my summer! — It was even greater than that — it was a “oneof-a-kind” milestone. Let me start at the beginning. In March of 2013, two and a half years ago, I felt in my heart that it was time to send in some important paperwork to the govern-
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ment. It was my application for Canadian Citizenship. YUP — I’m an import! So it was with much anticipation (and a little fear) that I took the plunge. I couldn’t believe how much joy and relief. Really, Canada has been our home for many years, and I’ve always felt at home here. I couldn’t figure out why I hadn’t done it sooner. Two of our children call Alberta home and almost all our friends are here, too. It just felt right. It was the right time — the right everything. They sent me a confirmation letter, stating that my application had been received, and with a newly acquired file number. Then came the waiting … and more waiting. Of course, if you’ve ever dealt with the government, you know that is par for the course. It can be stressful. There is an internet address you can check on it, but it doesn’t tell you much — only that they are “Now processing applications submitted before
Degen said the police were called in when the firefighters saw Lyle and two youths fighting and had to break up the fight. “Mr. Lyle was intoxi-
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________” (your date). At that, it was seven months before I saw my application date arrive on that very important line. The day finally came (after 27 months) that I was given an appointment for my “Immigration Interview” which took place at Canada Place in Edmonton. (Thankfully I didn’t have to sit the test. If you’re over 55 — they let you skip that part). A few weeks later, on July 28, I , along with 113 other “aliens” were sworn in as brand new Canadians. WOW — is all I can say to describe the feeling. It is more than just relief or happiness. I felt sheer joy flood my soul. And lots of excitement, too. We had a small party with some friends on that day; and then the following Sunday (Heritage Day) we spilled the beans to our church (it was a carefully guarded secret) and had a coffee and cake celebration with them. It’s amazing that the Bi-
ble even speaks about this — Talking about believers in Jesus, Paul the Apostle tells us that “our citizenship is in heaven”. This means that we might say that we have “dual citizenship”. Not only do we have responsibilities to and privileges granted by the Canadian government, but also to the “government” of heaven. We need to be both loving and very loyal to both, because the Bible says that “Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of Lords” It’s also interesting that we also need to make an “application” for our heavenly citizenship. The only requirement is to “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved…” (Acts 16:31). Also the verse I referred to is Philippians 3:20, it says this — “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ…” (NKJV) Thanks again for this short visit. Hope to visit with you again sometime.
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fine and 12 months of probation. Defense counsel Paull said the incident was not a result of an alcohol problem but the alcohol put Lyle over the edge. “He had $12,000 worth of tools stolen from his shack,” said Paull. “It certainly has been an eye-opener for him. He has to continue to report activity to police,” he added. Paull suggested probation was not necessary and added that one of the individuals he confronted had been arrested for a break and enter offense. Lyle said it was the wrong thing to do and said he would call police if he suspected criminal behaviour in the future. Judge Glass granted a fine and did not put Lyle under probation. He was given until Oct. 30 to pay $950 in fines. Man given opportunity to clear record After being charged with mischief for damaging Town of Ponoka security cameras at the Ponoka Culture and Rec-
reation Complex, Ponoka resident Dustin Baird was given a chance to clear his record. Degen told the court that Baird was seen in surveillance footage Oct. 16, 2014, with five individuals smoking and drinking. Footage shows Baird and a friend throwing rocks and a beer bottle before eventually knocking it out of focus. A restitution request of $956 to replace the camera and the labour was made by Degen. “Paying the restitution just corrects the wrong.” He added that Baird should have a conditional discharge and advises community service. Judge Glass recommended Baird follow through with the requirements. “The benefits of a conditional discharge to you is if you complete it you won’t have a criminal record,” explained Glass. He has six months to pay the restitution and fines and 20-hours of community service.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Reflections of Ponoka Air Cadet Squadron for Ponoka girls started in 1954 BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS
With the ongoing support and encouragement of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #66 and the community, our Ponoka Air Cadet squadron #65 has hosted thousands of young boys and girls to a unique training and social experience for 74 exciting years and counting. Some of the activities that those young lads from Ponoka and districts took part in the early days of the thriving cadet movement included....marksmanship, drills, health and safety programs, band, summer and winter campouts, social and community activities and lots more marching and drills.
Cadet squad for girls formed in 1954 There would be a lot of excitement in and around town in September 1954 when Orton Dodds, a Ponoka butcher and chairman of the local civilian committee for the Air Cadet League of Canada announced the plans to form the very first air cadet squadron for the girls living in and around our town and surrounding districts. The initial parade was held on Sept. 14 in the local armories on the south end of Railway Street, which would serve our local air cadet program and many other activities for many decades. As early as 1946, the Royal Canadian Air Force had nationally introduced flying scholarships and gliding training at little or no cost to the families of young participants, while active school life and guidance programs were also in place for all students. Although the newly formed Ponoka Girls’ Air
Cadet Squadron, with over two dozen energetic young ladies 14 years of age and over taking part was not officially affiliated with the Royal Canadian Air Force, it did receive every assistance and encouragement from Flt. Lieutenant G.G. Ranks, who headed the local boys’ cadet squad and would serve as the RCAF liaison for both groups. Members of those first Ponoka lady cadets included Maxine and Yvonne Pelletier, Mavis and Norma Stuart, Bev Rimbey, Delores Abt (Somshor), Audrey Burchnell, Florence Guertin, Jean Strause, Violet Cleveland, Judy Clissold, Arlene Klein, Jewel Baisley, Heather MacLeod, Peggy Wiggins, Marjorie Young, Carol Mattern, Lesley Drummond, Carol Mattern, Joan Kerns, Myrna Donnelly, and Joan Trainor (Staldecker), who was one of the first to get her sergeant stripes.
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Ponoka’s first all girl Air Cadet Squadron was formed in 1954 by Orton Dodd’s, G.G. Ranks and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Ellis. The names of the first two dozen ‘lady cadets’ shown above are listed in the story below, the squad lasted for two years and then later joined the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #66 Squadron for a proud tradition that has thrived in our community for 74 years.
In chatting with Joan Staldecker and Del Abt, they both fondly recalled their weekly sessions with the Ponoka Girls’ Cadet Squadron, looking resplendent in their blue skirts, straight black ties, wedge caps, black nylons, and black Cuban heel shoes. Instructors included Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Ellis, Orton Dodds, G.G. Ranks, and others, who led them through courses in physical training, photography, St. John’s Ambulance, marksmanship and drills, as well as a special course in first aid and home nursing. They also really looked forward to parading once a month with the boys’ air cadet squadron in the field behind the armories, in the arena or around the community for special events. The girls also enjoyed socials
and pot-luck suppers, and really looked forward to the shooting competitions in the basement of the armories with the boys of #65 squad, who they were quite often able to beat, then enjoyed the bragging rights, and in later years would use these ‘eagle eye’ skills to go out hunting with their fathers. The Ponoka Girls’ Air Cadet Squadron operated for about two years, but during that time, over 60 young ladies from Ponoka and districts enjoyed the training programs and various social, sports, and community involvement. Following several years of ‘unofficial participation’ by some all Girl’s Air Cadet Squadrons throughout the Province, The Air Cadet League of Canada approved the formation of combined boys’ and
girls’ air cadet squadrons on July 3, 1975. Over the years, the Royal Canadian Legion Air Cadet Squadron #65 Ponoka has hosted hundreds of 12 to 19-year-old boys and girls from community and districts to a rewarding experience of vigorous training, social activities and keen camaraderie. Thanks to the ongoing traditional support of the Ponoka Legion and the community as well as the dedicated leadership of officers, instructors, volunteers and parent groups, our local squadron has thrived and continued to be one of the most active air cadet movements among the 458 currently operating in Canada. As a proud member of the air cadets, the young participants are given the unique opportunity
of extensive training programs that include aviation, citizenship, drills, fitness, sports, band program, marksmanship, discipline, survival and team-work, with amazing benefits such as scholarships, awards, medals, promotions, national courses, International exchange programs, and camps at Sea Island, Penhold, Camp Borden and so much more. The Ponoka Air Cadet Squadron have just moved from their long-standing 5006-51 Avenue location into new headquarters at the former Ponoka Elementary (pink) School, and meet every Tuesday night. For a ‘youthful experience of a lifetime’ in the Air Cadets please contact Phone 403783-4181 or Email: 65Air@ cadets.gc.ca.
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This 1980s photo shows the young girls and boys of the Royal Canadian Legion Air Cadet Squadron No. #65 Ponoka poising in front of ‘old blue’ the Legion bus on their way to a fun gliding session in Olds. The local squadron meets every Tuesday evening at their new home at the former Ponoka Elementary (pink) School, with many activities planned, new members always welcome, and information available at phone 403-783-4181.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Opinion Is economy for people or politicians?
Mustafa Eric
Editor
Conservatives pulled it off again; with the announcement of a single statistic, they changed the main topic of discussion in the election campaign and steered it in the direction, which they think they can benefit from.
The statistic is the (alleged?) budget surplus: Just under $ 2B. When? Last year. How? No one knows. Is this surplus the result of another set of unspent allocations, which were returned to the government? One might remember that in the course of the past six months alone, journalists uncovered millions of dollars, originally slated for First Nations housing and RCMP investigations to create databases being returned to the federal coffers. The fact that this figure was released at the request (!?) of Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, right at the midpoint of the election campaign is stinky enough and it should call for some questions. But there may be something else that we as
electorate should be asking, a broader question, which is: Why are we judging economy using the same yardsticks as the economists, government spokespeople or so called analysts do? Why is a budget deficit or surplus important for a resident of, say, Alix or Red Deer or Calgary? Yes, we have been led to believe for a very long time now that budget management is the most important function of a government and that the failure of a government to pass a budget means that very government is unable to govern. But with so many detailed pieces of legislation that no lay man can comprehend without guidance, with so much fraud and wrongdoing (Senate
scandals, abuse of privileges, nepotism etc.) and so many intricate governance regulations, who can say that budget is really being implemented as it is promised? Are we really supposed to decide whom to vote for by comparing how much budget deficit or surplus this or other leader is promising? One major problem with the kind of election campaign that we are going through now is that with all the publicity campaigns and the impact of the media, we, as individuals, are prone to becoming extensively influenced by herd mentality when it comes to making political decisions. And political leaders, well aware of their power to swing individuals’ psy-
chology with a few phrases that touch their softer sides, exploit that ability to the maximum in order to transform the sympathy to votes on the balloting day. Returning to the matter of budget, I am wondering why none of the leaders have been touching on the matter of widening poverty among the seniors? Why is budget surplus or deficit, as a figure, taking precedence over some poor kids’ inability to afford to enroll in a hockey or extra curricular program? Unless the voters push for it, political leaders will never put a human face to their election promises, in other words, they will keep treating economic statistics as the priority over what the economy is for, the people. As long as $15 daycare
continues to be a statistic to be aimed for in the eyes of NDP leader Tom Mulcair, $10 million as an annual target for deficit for Justin Trudeau and $1.9 billion surplus a good thing in and for themselves, regardless of the methodology the government is elected, the democratic nature of the system of governance will likely to continue to weaken in the years and decades to come, as it has been doing for decades. We might be complacent in our comfort zone, content with the thought that our system of checks and balances will save the representative form of government from being degenerated, but that complacency may cost us big time even in the lifetime of the next generation.
West should not accept Muslim refugees Dear Editor, After having read the recent letter in the Ponoka News of Sept. 9 in which an attempt was made to draw a comparison between the Muslim refugees of today and the Jewish Holocaust of WWII I was left dumbfounded. It seems to me that there is a constant and misguided penchant for those who sympathize with the Muslim cause to draw parallels that don’t exist between their plight and the serious wrong that was done to others in history. I find the attempt to draw a parallel between the Jewish Holocaust of WWII and the Middle East refugees of today to be seriously disturbing and out right wrong. The Muslim refugees who are flooding into Europe are not victims of persecution by anyone other than their own government or economic hardship. No one is hunting them down and placing them into concentration camps. No one is doing experiments on them and nor are any of them wearing government issued identification documents that prevent them from being able to hide amongst the general population. Every single Muslim who has made it to Europe has previously spent part of his/her journey in a country of safety. The same cannot
be said of the Jews of WWII. The Syrian refugees are victims of their own failed government and their attempt to overthrow that government. To compare the Muslim refugees with the Jewish Holocaust victims of WWII when you consider that the followers of Islam reject the historical occurrence of the Holocaust as a Jewish deception. Also Islam considers Jews to nothing more than infidel dogs and Islamic governments have historically persecuted Jews after having decimated their numbers in a Muslim led Holocaust. On the same day as this letter to the editor was published the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stated that Israel will not be around in 25yrs. http:// www.nytimes.com/2015/09/10/world/ middleeast/iran-ayatollah-khamenei-israelwill-not-exist.html Now some may jut want to dismiss this as simply hyperbole but the Iranian leadership has historically been consistent in dedicating itself to the destruction of Israel. There is also a big difference in the historical relationship between the Jewish religion and the West as compared to the Muslim religion and the West. The Judaeo/Christian religion is the bedrock upon which Western culture is based. It has given
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us modern science, pluralism, technology etc. In other words all of the things that are beneficial to human life and the things that draws people to live in the West. Sadly though these are the very things that are anathema to Islam. Islam is not a democratic, tolerant religion. As proof all that you have to look at is the fact that the Muslim refugees are not pushing their way into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Afghanistan. Instead of FLEEING to other Muslim countries that are a lot closer and that share a common culture and make a less dangerous trip overland they are going out of their way to Europe where there is no Sharia law and where they have to live with pigs, dogs, free speech etc. It is the obligation of any state to control its own borders. The government which has control over a given geography has an immediate moral obligation to its residents before anyone else. A government also has an obligation to preserve the integrity of its culture and society. It is a telling indictment of Islamic societies that people aren't flocking to them as places to live as landed immigrants or citizens. There are many people who go to the oil producing states because of work but it is notable that most
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of those states have laws which bar access to citizenship for these workers. Even if the workers wanted it. It is also notable that Islamic countries restrict any exercise of the freedom of religion and some even ban the construction of churches. In Islam conversion to any other religion is punishable by death for the convert the one who assisted in the conversion. Blasphemy laws are in place and are a definite restriction on freedom of speech. For any Western nation to welcome in people who follow a religion that is dedicated to destroying that nation is a foolish thing to do. Liberals know this but to admit it would conflict seriously with their liberal idea that all cultures and religions are equal in value. So even though such things as Islam's murderous teachings, Fascist underpinnings and misogyny etc. are not a secret yet they still feel compelled to advocate for it. Sincerely, Julian Ross Hudson Editor’s Note: It is saddening to realize that some people can still look at a humanitarian tragedy from an angle of religious animosity.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
PONOKA RIMBEY ADULT LEARNING & FAMILY LITERACY WINTER/SPRING 2015
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COMPUTER BASICS LEVEL 2 If you want to learn a little more in depth about computers, you HIP FIT can continue with Level 2. You must have taken Level 1 in order to Hip Fit is a dance workout that blends hip hop, salsa, strength, take this class. burlesque, belly dance with a little bit of cardio kickboxing thrown • October 24, 10 am – 1 pm, $35 per person in for flavour. This is a fun, non-competitive, welcoming class that • Senior’s Drop In Centre will really rev you up. All levels welcome because you set your own EXCEL limits. In this beginner class you will learn about rows, columns, cells, At the Ponoka Elementary School Gym. worksheets (spreadsheets), and workbooks. You will learn how • Mondays, 7 pm – 8 pm, 10 classes, Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 19, 26, to add rows and columns, and how to move data around in a Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23; $87.50 worksheet. This is a perfect class to take to get you started using • Wednesdays, 7pm – 8 pm, 10 classes, Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, Excel. 21, 28, Nov. 4, 18, 25; $87.50 • November 21, 10 am – 1 pm, $35 per person • All Monday & Wednesday classes for $155 • Senior’s Drop In Centre COMPUTER BASICS LEVEL 1 MY FIRST BOOK FOR BABIES An overview of the very basics of computers. Literacy and learning start from infancy. • October 3, 10 am – 1 pm, $35 per person • Date and location to be announced. • Call us 403-783-3285 for more information • Senior’s Drop In Centre
RIMBEY CLASSES FIREARMS SAFETY This is the course you need to obtain you’re your Firearms License. Guy offers non-restricted, restricted or combined. • November 22, 2015, $120 per person • Guy Morrison • Rimbey Provincial Building
POSITIVE PARENTING SEMINAR The Triple P Seminar Series® provide tips on general parenting issues and common everyday behavioural issues. • Starting September 22, 10 am – 12 pm • FREE but you must register • Ponoka ParentLink Centre BALLROOM DANCE FOR BEGINNERS Have you ever wanted to learn how to ballroom dance? Now’s your chance to join professionals Christie and Tyson Wilson. • Tuesday evenings; 6:45 – 8:15 pm starting October 6 • Registration Deadline September 30 • 10 lessons • United Church Hall • $220 per couple NEED RESUME HELP? Mondays 9 am – 3 pm we can help you with your resume writing skills and print out resumes for you.
COMPUTER BASICS LEVEL 1 An overview of the very basics of computers • October 7, 6 – 9 pm, $35 per person • Rimbey Provincial Building
LOOKING FOR A JOB? Make an appointment with Rimbey Adult Learning 403-843-3201 We can help you with: - Job search skills - Resume writing skills COMPUTER BASICS LEVEL 2 If you want to learn a little more in depth about computers, you - Interpersonal skills can continue with Level 2. You must have taken Level 1 in order to - Self Presentation skills Call to book an appointment or stop in Wednesdays from 12 – 4 pm. take this class.
TAI CHI While there are many ways to participate in the training, most people begin with the physical practice of Tai Chi. Taoist Tai Chi™ arts include a gentle set of movements that promote well-being for people of all ages and in all conditions. • September 10 – December 17 • 7 – 9 pm 4 month session, $170(Sr $125) • Rimbey Drop In Centre
• October 14, 6 – 9 pm, $35 per person • Rimbey Provincial Building
PONOKA ADULT LEARNING
EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS You will learn about rows, columns, cells, worksheets (spreadsheets), and workbooks. This is the class to take to get you started using Excel. • October 28 & 29, 6 – 9:30 pm, $40 per person • Rimbey Provincial Building
Coordinator: Tanjia Heyden-Kaye Provincial Building, Main Floor 5110—49 Ave., South Entrance OPEN: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9 am – 3 pm 403-783-3285 ponokaadultlearning@gmail.com Box 4386, Ponoka AB, T4J 1R7
WONDERFUL WINTER BAKING EXTRAVAGANZA Bring your children and bake some delicious treats! • December 16, 10 am – 12 pm • Ponoka Parent Link Centre • Rimbey Provincial Building • Free but please register Call Parent Link Centre 403-843-2030
GED PREPERATION Presented by Academic Express. Included in the class is: 100 hours of GED prep instruction via videoconferencing, books and calculator, GED exam fee. Free but please call to register. • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5 – 8 pm • September 16 – November 27 • Rimbey Provincial Building
RIMBEY ADULT LEARNING Coordinator: Shirley Winter Provincial Building , Main Floor OPEN: Tuesday & Thursday 9 am – 3 pm Wednesday 9 am – noon (September – April only) 403-843-3201 rimbeyadultlearningcouncil@gmail.com
8 PONOKA NEWS
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Residents want town and county to work together on fire department dispute BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
After hearing from concerned residents, town and county of Ponoka councillors are working towards a new fire services agreement. Councils of both municipalities came together at a public meeting Monday, Sept. 14 with residents of both communities and members of the Ponoka Fire Department (PFD) in attendance. Also in attendance was a full cohort of town employees. Mayor Rick Bonnett opened the meeting saying the town is interested in keeping the same service agreement, which was signed in 1994 with Ponoka County. “Our position is obvi-
ously status quo,” the mayor emphasized. The county’s position, however, is to regionalize fire services within the county, which would include the Town of Ponoka. “We’re looking at regionalizing fire service … We’re looking at hiring a regional fire chief. We’d like to hire the chief with the mayor of Ponoka,” explained Reeve Paul McLauchlin. One message that came across clearly to councillors is residents don’t want to see unnecessary duplication of infrastructure. Oliver Mickey suggested separating the departments would bring unnecessary costs to taxpayers.
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Bill Crawford, a former deputy chief with the PFD, suggested the cost to the town separating from the county and not receiving financial support would bring a negative effect. “As a town, we cannot afford to have a disagreement with the county.” The biggest concern for one resident was how that decision would affect the PFD. Former PFD captain Kelly Moore spoke plainly about his opinion of the situation. “You guys gotta pull your heads out of your asses and talk,” he stated. How would a regional/collaborative service look? Determining what a regional service would look like remains unclear with both councils suggesting more information is needed before coming to an agreement. Town Coun. Carla Prediger provided council and attendees with a list of fire departments across the province that are regionalized and those that are not. On the list are only three communities that do not have a regional service agreement: Blackfalds, Grand Cache and Hanna. Prediger suggests both councils need to research how the regionalization has worked, a stance the county has been taking since these discussions began. She also provided an idea of how the organization of the regional service could look. Prediger suggested a regional board with a district/regional fire chief who would answer to that board and be provided administration support. Within the municipalities there would be a Ponoka deputy fire chief, or fire chief, and the same for Rimbey and Ponoka County. “Each fire chief would be responsible for their own facility,” Prediger offered. While he didn’t provide an
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exact idea, McLauchlin said a new agreement could look similar to that model. “I don’t think we’re going against an advisory function,” he said in response to the idea of a collaboration board. To help with the negotiations of how the agreement could look, the county is going to hire a fire chief as soon as possible, he added. McLauchlin suggested the two municipalities have mutual goals. “It fits your structure other than some autonomy,” said McLauchlin. Town Coun. Marc Yaworski disagreed stating the county’s needs are in the west near Gull Lake, which may not apply to the town but McLauchlin replied that west of Ponoka is an important area for both municipalities. “The Highway 2 corridor is a huge benefit to both of us,” said McLauchlin. County wants more say One of the reasons Ponoka County provided notice to the aged service agreement was over concerns it had no say in the town’s operations. Town Coun. Loanna Gulka suggested the agreement does not state anywhere that the county is required a say. “It’s driving a wedge, especially between our firefighters. You’re asking them to choose.” McLauchlin replied that the goal is to remove that wedge. He added that the two councils met last May to ensure there is more communication between the two municipalities on the department. Yet when two firefighters, Donna Noble and Dennis Jones, both 10 year veterans, provided notice of their retirement from the department a week prior to the meeting, county council and administration were not notified. Coun. Teri Underhill suggested that if she provided half the funding for something and was not allowed any say in its operation, she would be upset as well. “Let’s think about our
side.” “They (Ponoka County) want a say. Why shouldn’t they have a say?” asked Underhill. An area of large growth in the county is west of Ponoka near Meridian Beach and Gull Lake areas, offered Bonnett. He suggests the county is trying to ensure fire protection of its residents and not to fight with the Town of Ponoka. “The growth in the county is bigger than the growth in the town,” said Bonnett. County CAO Charlie Cutforth suggested over the years the service agreement has been mutually beneficial in such a way that it was followed in Alberta. “We’ve been considered a model for the province in communities of this size.” While the county is considered a client, it was always treated like a partner, he added. Regardless of the county’s relationship in the agreement, he said the county should have some opportunity to ask questions and receive answers on agreements. The firefighters’ perspective From an operational perspective, Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson’s biggest concern is to keep his department unified. “Going forward, we have to have a department built on trust,” he explained. Some firefighters also raised their concerns over how this agreement would look. Deputy chief Kelsey Hycha suggested having multiple fire chiefs in different jurisdictions under the same building would create confusion for firefighters. “Sharing the roof, that’s like having two coaches on a hockey team.” He did, however, add that a regional fire chief, similar to that of Lacombe County’s does bring benefits to operations. Hycha suggested that each community would have their own fire chief and they would take care of their operations but answer to the
regional chief. “That way you have one leader,” said Hycha. This would ensure firefighters know who to answer to at any emergency scene. As for the management of the department some firefighters spoke in favour of the new modus operandi. In a clear demonstration of how high emotions have been running among the firefighters, PFD member Derek Lewis alleged a wedge was created by former Fire Chief Ted Dillon and that he felt county council is getting misinformation from other parties. He also alleged that Dillon played favourites within the department and neglected to maintain equipment. Having recently retired, Dillon was not present at the meeting. In another expression of a personal standpoint, PFD member Ken Kraft claimed the two firefighters who resigned recently were “two cancers” to the fire department. He was also concerned Dillon would be hired to work for the county. County Coun. Bryce Liddle reassured the PFD members that the services provided by the department is not, and has never been the issue. “We’re getting too personal here,” he suggested. County invites mayor into hiring process McLauchlin said that the county wants to conduct an open bid for the new fire chief position and he invited Bonnett into the hiring process. “This is our most important service … we need the town.” “Our goal is to do what’s right for everyone,” he added. Ponoka County CAO Charlie Cutforth later reported that county council had decided following an emergency meeting to advertise a fire chief position for the county with the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association. He said mayors of Rimbey and Ponoka and a consultant Ken Kendall would be invited to be part of the hiring process.
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A “No Kill” shelter for homeless dogs in Ponoka County is having its 7th Annual Fund & Donation Raiser. The shelter is in need of: Blankets - Fleece if possible, Laundry Detergent, Dry Dog Food, Adult & Puppy Treats, Biscuits, Chewies, Kennels & Crates. Cash donations or gift certificates to Central Vet Clinic for emergency care are greatly appreciated. If you can help with any of these items, please drop them off Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Ponoka Farmers’ Market 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Kennel staff will be present with information on adoptions.
For further info. or pick up of donations call Laurie at 403-304-9806 or 403-786-9987
PONOKA NEWS 9
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
50th Avenue Bridge and Road Project has started! The original bridge on 50th Avenue was built in 1908 and has served us well. It is being replaced for safety, transportation improvements and to align the roadway over the Battle River. The new bridge will have improved construction methods and will be safe for vehicles, pedestrians and bicycle traffic. It will be built to withstand water levels as well.
The walking trail is closed in the construction area – please use alternate entrances to enjoy the trail. The Road Contractor is In-Line Contracting. The Bridge Contractor is Volker Stevin. They will post signs and plan for traffic accommodation during the project. Watch for future updates, and thank you for your patience during the construction.
Project timelines: • Earliest date of bridge construction commencement: October 1, 2015 • Conditional Construction Completion: May 31, 2015 • Construction Completion: July 31, 2016 (Bridge) • Bridge Removal: August 31, 2016 (3 weeks after road completion and after migratory bird act (i.e. June 30th) Highlights of new bridge include: • 14m - 20m - 14m SLC Girder Bridge • 9.94 metre clear roadway width • 2.5 metre sidewalk with lots of room for people and bicyles • Bridge barriers and 1.37 metre high pedestrian/cyclist rail • 150mm concrete deck with water proofing membrane and 80mm ACP The road re-alignment will make the approach to the bridge safer and straighter.
Ponoka Fire Department Weekly Report PONOKA FIRE WEEKLY REPORT: SEPT. 3 – SEPT. 9
PFD responded to 4 emergency calls.
• 2 Alarms ringing • 1 MVC • 1 HazMat Incident
Question of the Week - With Fire Prevention Week coming up soon, how happy are you with the Ponoka Fire Department? Please visit the website - Ponoka.ca - and let us know!
Safety Reminder: Please obey School and Playground speed zones. Now that children are back at school it is important to keep an eye on crosswalks in these areas and drive the speed limit.
HOMETOWN NEWS COUNCIL UPDATES
The next meeting of Council will be on MONDAY September 21 at 7:00 PM, Hudson’s Green Activity Centre. Agenda packages are posted on the website in advance of every Council meeting. You are welcome to attend all Town Council meetings to listen to discussions and decisions.
GET INVOLVED! What matters to you? Survey Says! Your opinions matter to us! Visit the home page of the website to take the 2016 BUDGET SURVEY and the RECREATION AND CULTURE SURVEY. Help shape Ponoka’s future. Land Use Bylaw – Planning and Economic Development is reaching out to the community over the coming month. Watch for notices and please come chat about this important update. Look under Events for information about Morning Coffee with Trish and Stephen on September 23! RECREATION MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, Tuesday, September 29 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Kinsmen Community Centre. We would love to see you there!
TOWN NOTICES Aquaplex - Annual maintenance is completed! The Aquaplex is open again, and the diving board is fixed! Check the website at Ponoka.ca for the Fall swim schedule. Did you know the Aquaplex schedule is the most popular page on the Town’s website! We know you love it, and we love it when you come out. Join the TOP Team – Town of Ponoka Employment – Current opportunities are posted on the website. The Aquaplex is looking for Lifeguard / Instructors and a permanent part-time casher.
HOMETOWN EVENTS
September 23 - Morning Coffee is on us! Trish and Stephen are live on location at the Calnash Ag Event Centre from 7:30 – 9:30 AM – Drop in and chat with the Town’s Director of Planning and Economic Development Officer about planning, economic development and of course, the Land Use Bylaw! U of A vs U of C Ladies Hockey Game – September 18 at the Arena hosted by Ponoka Minor Hockey. Puck drops at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 in advance and at the door. Check the Town Calendar on the Ponoka.ca for details. Good news! Arena will be open starting September 16.
NEW QUESTION OF THE WEEK! With Fire Prevention Week coming soon, how happy are you with the Ponoka Fire Department? Visit www.ponoka.ca and tell us!! Results will be revealed next Wednesday.
WEEKLY PROFILE Sandra Lund, Finance Manager, Corporate Services Last week, we shared a profile of Betty Quinlan, the Director of Corporate Services. Sandy is a crucial member of Betty’s Finance team! Sandy’s grandparents settled in this area and she was born and raised in Ponoka with strong ties on both sides of the family. Not only that – but Sandy is the 3rd in her family to work for the Town – her father and her aunt both worked for the Town of Ponoka too. Sandy supervises the Finance team. She is currently completing her Accounting degree and is known as a numbers wizard who plays important role in preparing and presenting the budget every year. Sandy and her husband Doug just settled their daughter Alex in at Red Deer College. No surprise to learn that Alex also worked for the Town for one summer! Thanks to Sandy for her great work for Ponoka residents!
10 PONOKA NEWS
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Town council approves $120,000 funding reallocation Tuesday, Sept. 8 regular meeting, council reallocated $120,000 set for the roof repairs and main floor renovations at Town Hall. As the building is being vacated this fall over safety concerns, CAO Rachel Kunz requested the reallocation
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Funding set for the Town of Ponoka’s administration was reallocated to help pay for the temporary move to the old Ponoka Elementary School building. In a vote of 4-2 at the
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to allow for the move and setup of equipment. Kunz said the majority of costs are not overly high but the technology being moved is costly. “What’s expensive is the security system, moving (computer) servers. A simple discussion with phone lines is not simple … everything goes through Town Hall to get to the building,” she explained. “What kind of money are we talking about spending?” asked Coun. Sandra Lyon. Kunz believes it will cost about $9,000 to move technology cables, plus another $20,000 to move files and furniture and another $10,000 to refurbish the space. Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) just entered into a 10-year lease agreement with the town for the library space, the music room and one classroom at the former elementary school (pink) building for $10 a year. In the WCPS meeting, it was indicated that some repairs to the north side façade
and improvements to the security system would be a proviso in the lease agreement as well. Coun. Carla Prediger took issue with the 10-year lease and reallocating the entire $120,000 but Coun. Tim Falkiner said because of the health worries detailed in a recently released report, he did not feel it would benefit town staff to work in the building. “I don’t think we would want to work in a building in January or February with the windows open,” stated Falkiner. “I think there has to be some trust in this . . . we need to expedite this,” added Coun. Marc Yaworski. Councillors Teri Underhill and Prediger voted against the request. Mayor Rick Bonnett was away during the meeting. Town eager to move ahead with airport plans Town council approved the airport development bylaw, which sees the creation of the Ponoka Airport Development Board. Second and third reading of the bylaw was passed
during the meeting and sets the stage for the future of the airport. Underhill suggested the sooner the town can move forward with plans for the airport, the better. “We do have people interested in buying lots,” she stressed. She has heard developers cannot take any action until the plan gets underway. She added that Ponoka County – the airport sits on county land – is eager to work with the town to develop the airport. Tax forgiveness tabled Council received two tax penalty forgiveness requests. The first from Prairie Boys Truck Wash for $2,365 and the second from resident Sandra Dyck for $274. In previous years, councillors have not been wont to forgive these requests but there was some question on how the town provided the notices. “What were the actions from the town in regards to this?” asked Prediger. For the truck wash, Kunz said notices were sent
but the company’s bookkeeper and the company were unaware that the notices were not received. In a request to the town, the company states this was the first time this mistake occurred and taxes were paid as soon as possible, the hope was to have it forgiven. Falkiner stated he usually wishes to forgive these types of requests but suggests council will be setting a precedent if these are forgiven. Lyon feels the amount of the penalty shows the company pays a significant amount of taxes and forgiving the penalty may be worthwhile. As there was little information on how the town proceeded with the notices, Prediger requested the decision be tabled. Council approved the request. Coun. Loanna Gulka was against tabling the decision. Budget deliberations Budget deliberations for town council and administration is set for two days: Friday, Nov. 12 and 13.
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12 PONOKA NEWS
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
County approves Westlake boat launch project BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Ponoka County council approved a $523,000 boat launch project for Gull Lake. The decision was made Tuesday, Sept. 8 during a regular meeting after hearing Al Saunders Contracting provided the lowest bid for the Westlake project. CAO Charlie Cutforth said the next lowest tender was from Iron Horse Earthworks at $616,000 and the
highest was from Tyschuk Construction at just over $1 million. Besides being the lowest bid, Al Saunders also has experience with work in the area, he added. “Al Saunders contracting did the work on the east boat launch,” said Cutforth. One of the biggest costs of the project is for $130,000 worth of dirt to build up the launch, which put the project over the budgeted $400,000. Cutforth said the actual boat
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“We just want to find the least painful way that the town can have development authority at the airport.” Charlie Cutforth
launch construction is under budget but the dirt work raised the cost. Development authority for the Ponoka airport County planners are working with Town of Ponoka planners over the Airport Development Board. The town is working on a new development plan and needs some changes made to the county’s area structure plan as the airport is on county land but Cutforth is hoping to accommodate those changes with a bylaw rather that amending the structure plan. “We just want to find the least painful way that the town can have development authority at the airport,” explained Cut-
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forth. He is waiting for more details from the lawyers involved in the drafting process, the same lawyers who deal with the county’s bylaws. Coun. Mark Matejka was appointed by council to the new airport development board. County ceases sewage dumping at Bluffton site In an effort to reduce unpleasant smells in homes in Bluffton, Ponoka County has stopped the practice of dumping sewage at that site. Cutforth received complaints from residents when septic trucks would dump sewage into a manhole to be treated in a sewage treatment facility.
Sewage odors were reported to be felt in the homes. The county now has an agreement with the Town of Rimbey to allow contractors to dump the product, which will then be treated at the Rimbey facility, explained Cutforth. He added the county may still have to use the Bluffton site, but only in an emergency situation. Public hearings County council approved first reading on a reclassification request after hearing no opposition to change approximately 12-acres to country residential hobby farm from agricultural district. The request was made by William Beekman with the intent to sell the 12-acres and keep the remaining land for farm use. “We’d like to move closer to our work,” he explained to council. The area is on Range Road 40 near Rimbey. Another request came from Brad and Billie-Jo Poitras to close one mile of road on Range Road 240
and Township Road 434. Mrs. Poitras explained in a letter to council that GPS mapping indicates the road goes through their property but she has found that motorists get lost and end up in the farm land. In May her husband’s welding truck was stolen and another vehicle was left burning in front of their property, which has caused the family some concern over their safety. She added in the letter that traffic can be busy in the late hours of the evening. The request was to use a gate on the lot to prevent motorist from entering the property. Council received no protest from neighbours, rather support, to allow the Poitras family some privacy. Council voted in favour of first reading of the bylaw and Cutforth said he would pass the request on to the Ministry of Transportation. As the area is considered a statutory road allowance the minister must make the final decision, he added.
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PONOKA NEWS 13
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
How seniors stay in shape in the winter
Mike Rainone Hammertime
As I watch the kids jumping for joy (??) on their way back and forth to school, as a senior, I wonder if I can ever gain enough energy and enthusiasm to keep busy and staying in some sort of shape during our long winter ahead. Like so many of you who have entered into the golden gates of retirement, we have likely had just a little fear of not having enough to do,
not being able to keep up to our grandchildren, or turning into a couch potato. Yours truly has always been a bit of a ‘worry wart’, but I was quite wrong about fussing over getting bored and ‘seizing up’ in the cold months ahead. After moving into a condo a few years ago, we have had the great pleasure of meeting so many vibrant seniors who are busy having fun doing their own thing on their own time, as well as encouraging others to join in. Here are just a few examples which I am sure are happening each and every day in all of our communities. • At the age of 73, I am one of the youngest members of our Golden Age Bowling League, where we have weekly birthday parties and prizes, and everyone tosses the ball at their own speed and style without worrying about the score. • Several people in our complex go out every morning for their walk
and fresh air, but they faithfully take along a garbage bag and their nifty pick-me-up sniper to clean up the neighbourhood garbage. If the weather is bad or there are some who are unable to venture to far, they put on their ear phones and stroll through the halls in tune to their favourite music. Casual or a little more serious exercise sessions can also be enjoyed at home or at fully
equipped fitness centres around our community, where the hosts of your chosen activity will be happy to organize a program to fit everyone’s age and needs, and all are a great place to meet friends while having a few brisk or layed back laps on the treadmill or bike while watching your favourite soap or sports event. I might even join a water aerobics session at the local
citing action on the big screen TV. Down at the Ponoka Drop-In Centre at 5015-46 (phone 403783-5012) Avenue, the busy schedule of activities for the 55-plus set include billiards, bridge, whist, yoga, excerises, shuffleboard, sewing, crib, pickle ball, floor curling, weaving, and ‘500’ as well as the popular music jam sessions on Saturdays at 1 p.m. continued on page 16
pool, as long as I can keep my feet on the bottom, and do not have to show off my ‘lily white’ aging body to much. • During a delightful visit to the Rimoka Lodge a while ago, it was a real treat to watch many of the guests going through their morning workout with always congenial Christie, while others were playing games and some were getting a workout with some ex-
September 23 Morning Coffee is on Us! Trish and Stephen are live on location at the Calnash Ag Event Centre from 7:30 – 9:30 AM Drop in and chat with the Town’s Director of Planning and Economic Development Officer about planning, economic development and the Land Use Bylaw! We look forward to seeing you there!
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BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express
Two local business ventures are continuing to make a tremendous difference for local residents and business owners in the Central Alberta region. An open house is set for Sept. 25th from 2 to 7 p.m. where visitors will be able to tour our current light industrial projects, the Wood Group Business Centre and Garage World – both operated under the Blackfalds-based Drive Capital Corporation. The event will be held in the upstairs unit #1, at 5220 Duncan Ave. in the Valley Ridge Industrial Park, Blackfalds. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by Sept. 19th by calling 403-506-3373 or emailing contact@drivecapital.ca. Wood Group Business Centre Only minutes from Red Deer, the Wood Group Business Centre has a prime location in the new Valley Ridge Industrial Park subdivision at the south end of Blackfalds. The front of the building faces the QEII Hwy. providing superb visibility and access for vehicles travelling the Edmonton-Calgary corridor. “This commercial space is well suited for light industrial, oilfield, wholesale or retail businesses,” said Jim Armitage, who oversees sales and marketing. “Phase 1 includes four Units and is currently ready for occupancy. The structure will include three
phases with a total of 13 Commercial Units. “One huge advantage here is highway exposure to 30,000-plus vehicles every day. The units can be customized to suit individual business needs. Interior development can include a spacious shop area and offices on the main floor with additional office space on a mezzanine overlooking the QEII.” Garage World Garage World is a safe, secure investment where you can build equity and solve your storage issues as well. Take back your residential garage and yard space by owning or leasing our personalized storage spaces. Garage World continues to solve ‘lack of space’ issues for business owners as well. “Garage units in this secure and private gated community range from 822 to 3,679 sq. ft,” said Armitage, “And the spaces are ideal for a range of storage uses, from parking recreational vehicles, boats, hobby cars, heavy y trucks to storing business equippment.” Garage World is located att 5217 Duncan Ave in Blackfalds. What also makes Garage World d unique is the sturdy and fire reesistant concrete construction. n. d The units can be fully customized n to suit the owner’s tastes and can be used for a variety of purposes. s. “To date the number one storrage item is vehicles - classic cars, s, s,
RVs and even heavy trucks. The space is a lot more than storage as owners enjoy their time there fixing and polishing their prized possessions. The facility really offers them a place to go to and hide from all the noise.” These highly-secured facilities and fully customizable units are the ideal place to create an ultimate hobby space to meet individual needs. This development will be completed in five phases. Phase 1 and 2 are complete and currently 60% sold. Vacant Lots for Build to Suit Option If the above projects don’t suit a client’s specific needs, we also feature 3-7 acre parcels of land zoned Light Industrial that can be purchased or we will build to suit. For more information about the development or the upcoming open house, call Lana Pusch at 403-506-3373 or Jim Armitage at 403-848-4428. Visit www.drivecapital.ca and www.mygarageworld. ca for further details as well.
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Air Cadets celebrate grand opening of new location of their new location located at the old Ponoka Elementary School – the pink building – Tuesday, Sept. 8 with much excitement of parents and the cadets themselves. Commanding officer
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With a new home come new potentials and the Ponoka Air Cadets have both. The # 65 Ponoka squadron celebrated the grand opening
(CO) Capt. Tracy Fiedler said this new location, which includes the gymnasium and five classrooms, allows the cadets to delve further into their programs, training and sports activities.
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“Now we just have more room to get cadets,” added Fiedler. Among the many programs offered at the squadron are flight simulators, speech taking, sports and hosting area conferences. Fiedler said the gym will be host to an area cadet conference for commanding officers in the near future. Another area of excitement this season is the
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Ponoka Air Cadets’ commanding officer Capt. Tracy Fiedler and Grace Durand, chairperson of the parent committee, officially opened up the new home for the cadets Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the old Ponoka Elementary School. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
THANK YOU I would sincerely like to thank Barb and Murray Dux, Kate and Rob Johnson, Donna Noble, Dale Morrow and Dennis and Tara Jones for arranging a very incredible retirement send off for me. Thank you to the Alberta Fire Chief’s Association, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ermineskin Cree Nation Fire Department, Muskwachees Fire Department, Ponoka County as well as the organizing committee for their recognition. To all my family, friends and former colleges, thank you for attending, for your gifts, your kind words and for making the day so memorable. To all the residents of the Town of Ponoka and Ponoka County, it has been a pleasure and an honour to serve you for the last 25 years. To the volunteer firefighters who I have worked alongside during my years as chief – thanks for the memories.
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Graffiti to campaign signs: NDP candidate Doug Hart had to deal with graffiti and spray painted swastikas on his campaign signs last week. While the graffiti was unnerving, explained Hart, the public should know there are individuals “who would impose their beliefs over the beliefs of others.” Photo submitted
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Seniors stay in shape continued on page 16 • For those of us who have had the joy of being a volunteer, we know that there is absolutely no age limit when it comes to helping others or getting involved for a few precious hours a week or month. Many of us have sat in on performances at our hospitals or care centres of happy-golucky bands and groups of all ages playing or dancing to all sorts of music from country rock to old time, where everyone watching can’t help but get their hands a clapping and their toes a tapping. Volunteering is a gift right from the heart that is so appreciated and will never be forgotten, so if you are interested please phone Leanne at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre (403-783-7782) or Janice Mackie at the Centennial Centre (403783-7600). • There are so many indoor hobbies that take up the ‘down time’ over the winter months where individuals or groups are invited to share their skills to make amazing items that can become wonderful gifts for all occasions. Please check the Ponoka News or posters for local registration dates for everything from ballroom dancing to zumba, from cooking to computers, from pottery to photography, and on and on. • Many of us hardy Albertans sneak away from the deep freeze as ‘snowbirds’ into the warmer climates, but if we stay at home there are many bus tours that offer great excursions throughout the province and beyond, while the comfortable Ponoka Lion’s Club Bus hosts many great trips throughout the year, and the Ponoka Legion has a Legion 55 Club, which apparently loves to let loose and have some fun. Fall is also the perfect time to get involved in a church choir or express your acting or musical skills by joining
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the Klaglahachie Fine Arts Group, the Ponoka Art or Pottery Clubs, senior curling or bowling leagues, and many others. • For the outdoorsy types, there are many folks
who have organized ‘coffee groups’ to share the morning news, taking advantage of the special rates for seniors, and maybe even shareing the driving or offering a ride for those
who would like to join in, then maybe later stopping to visit a friend who is confined to home, hospital or special care. Cross country skiing or snow-shoeing around the golf course is
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schools. As we plan our fall and winter activities this time around, let’s make sure to share the fun with family and friends, and then just go ahead and have a great week, all of you.
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PYC program’s growth finds Award-nominated local author at Ponoka need for community volunteers Jubilee Library BY JACLYN BERRY
We’re very excited to have Kate A. Boorman at Ponoka Jubilee Library this Saturday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. Kate’s book Winterkill was nominated as an Alberta Readers’ Choice Award finalist this year; the winner will be announced this Friday and we have our fingers crossed for her. Kate will be doing a media presentation for participants, as well as reading an excerpt from her book, and doing a Q&A session. Winterkill is a novel set in a bleak world, where a powerful enemy lurks outside the walls of Emmeline’s settlement and she is watched closely for waywardness, the rule-breaking behaviour that sent her grandmother to her death. When one of the settlement leaders asks for her hand, Emmeline has the opportunity to wipe the slate clean, ridding herself and her family of the
stain of her grandmother's crimes, even if her heart belongs to another. But before she's forced into an impossible decision, her dreams urge her into the woods, where dangerous secrets lurk. Take this opportunity to interact with an up-and-coming Albertan author and watch for the second part of the series, Darkthaw, which will be available in October. We are very pleased to be offering ‘Menopause 101: Embracing the Change’, an information night at the library on Thursday Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The session will feature presentations from Wendi Lautenbach (RN), Lori Labrie (RD), and Erika Lutz (LPN), all from Wolf Creek Primary Care Network. They will be speaking on how menopause can affect women and different ways to approach it through hormone therapy, diet and a number of other factors. Come take part in this women to women evening, and learn to embrace the next stage in your life. Please stop by the library at 5110 48 Avenue or call 403-783-3843 to sign up.
Don’t forget that next Thursday, Sept. 24 will be our first ‘Makerspace at the Library’. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., come explore your creativity using technology. Play around with our Raspberry Pi, Makey Makey, Kano Kit, one of our three Little Bits kits, or our Intous tablet. Regular Makerspace meetings will be the last Thursday of the month, and are limited to youths 12 and over, due to the fragility of some of the items. This is a drop-in activity, no registration or payment is required. And speaking of Intous tablets, you could win one by entering Parkland Regional Library’s ‘Comic Strip Contest’; all part of Library Card Sign-up Month. Submit your original comic strip between Sept. 4 and 25, and you will be entered for great prizes. Go to www.prl. ab.ca/comic_contest for more information. Coming Soon: From Clara Hughes, one of Canada’s most decorated Olympians, comes Open Heart, Open Mind; a raw but life-affirming story of one woman’s struggle with depression.
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REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 25TH FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 1 of 6 gift certiücates worth $100 each from a local sponsor. Presented by: Thank You to All of our Sponsors including: Platinum: Ponoka FCSS • Co-operators • Sunny 94 Diamond: Ponoka County • Encana Gold: Ponoka Stampede • Will’s Welding • Sunken Bridge Meat
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Ponoka youths are finding a safe place to hang out, but without help from community volunteers, programmers will be forced to reduce the number of kids that can take part. The Ponoka Youth Centre (PYC) is seeing almost double the number of
youths taking advantage of the centre’s teen drop-in nights, held Thursday and Friday nights, explained Andrew Heinrichs, teen program co-ordinator with the centre. This past summer approximately 25 to 30 youths aged from 12 to 18 years old would come to the drop-in nights but with school back, the number has increased to 50 or more kids, said Heinrichs. To help ensure the program continues, the PYC is seeking volunteers to come help out once a month. Beth Reitz, execu-
tive director of the PYC, says having community volunteers be part of the teen night helps bridge the gap between youths and adults. “It’s a safe place in the community for kids to hang out with their peers,” added Reitz. She said the PYC is engaged with students in all schools in Ponoka and that involvement has brought more youths to the centre. Anyone wishing to volunteer should call the PYC at 403-783-3112.
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Welcome back, a new year is here DAN SVITICH STAR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION PONOKA TRUSTEE
When a new year starts many prepare with excitement, hope and optimism! They make resolutions and plans to improve so as to make it the best year it can be. The same can be done with the start of a new school year. It is a chance to look with open wonder about the possibilities that exist for students, as they meet new challenges in academics, extracurricular pursuits and spiritual growth; for staff as they greet a new class of young minds ready to learn, and for parents and families entrusting their most precious gift to our schools. Everyone involved approaches the school year with a renewed energy, ready to do what is necessary to reach achievement goals. Part of ensuring that achievement comes when all involved are on the same page and connected in that common goal of suc-
cess. Getting on that same page comes through open communication and engagement. This past year, STAR Catholic Schools saw tremendous examples of engagement from its parents, staff and students. From our Leduc reconfiguration process, where we examined the grade and catchment structure of our STAR Catholic Leduc schools to the naming of École Mother d’ Youville School, our future school planned for Beaumont, the feedback was invaluable and showed a level of interest that we as STAR Catholic stakeholders can be proud of. The same is true about recent surveys across the school division, which sought feedback on everything from academic achievement to faith to how we can better serve our students and families in transportation. We hope such interest continues this school year as we invite all STAR Catholic stakeholders to take part in
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an online survey (Sept. 14 to 28 on school websites) in review of our Mission and Vision statements. Families are busy. There are demands on parents that were not there only a decade ago. To have continued engagement with parents is the best way to ensure that optimism and resolution for a successful new school year becomes reality. That engagement can come in the form of participating in the public consultations mentioned earlier or it can be simply by asking more questions and having that open dialogue with teachers and administrators at the school or a dialogue around the supper table with your child. For our students and families, we are here to serve you in learning and in faith. Our schools are committed to the academic and spiritual development of our students from Kindergarten to Graduation. As you prepare for a new set of challenges, a new teacher, maybe some new friends and classmates, know that your teachers and our staff care deeply about your education and about you. They are open to listen and to help. Just as parents and families should commit to being involved, so should students be not afraid to engage with their teachers to truly know how well they are meeting academic goals, but also what they
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can do to secure success. For staff, it is a time of excitement. Your ideas, instructional skills and curricular expertise are crucial in bettering our schools across the division with the goal of constantly providing the highest quality faith-filled learning environments we can. As Trustees, the Board wishes to welcome you all back for another exciting school year and we pray we can continue to see an open, caring and welcoming environment at all our STAR Catholic Schools. May you experience the presence of Jesus Christ in the halls and classrooms and may He guide you through another wonderful school year. Dan Svitich dan. svitich@starcatholic.ab.ca is a Ponoka Trustee on the STAR Catholic Schools Division Board. STAR Catholic Schools has more than 3,500 students in 10 schools located in Beaumont, Drayton Valley, Leduc, Lacombe, Ponoka and Wetaskiwin.
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This past week, two members of the Notley government made public statements about spending and debt. The first came from Finance Minister Joe Ceci, who indicated that the government is going to spend $8-$9 billion more this year than it will collect in taxes, fees, and royalties. Wildrose Finance Critic Derek Fildebrandt said his calculations put the shortfall at $9.1 billion. Overall, Ceci said, the NDP plans to spend more than $50 billion. No Alberta government has ever spent $50 billion. As recently as the fiscal year ending in 2007, provincial spending was less than $30 billion. The interest on provincial debt will cost taxpayers over $800 million this year. When politicians and the news media start talking about the millions and billions that are being spent, borrowed, or sometimes wasted, many of us get lost in the numbers. Most Canadians don’t write million-dollar cheques. Individuals and their families buy farms, businesses, and homes — but not regularly. And very few of us even know anyone capable of writing a billiondollar cheque. The gap between spending a million and spending a billion is enormous. If a government department is spending at the rate of a dollar a minute, it takes 23 months to plough through a million dollars. Spending a billion dollars at the same rate would take 1,900 years. And remember, Alberta’s
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NDP government is running a one-year shortfall of $9.1 billion. At the rate of a dollar a minute, it would take 17,000 years to eat through that much money. At $100 per minute, it would take 170 years. The one thing Minister Ceci never mentioned is that Alberta’s government has grown way too expensive. This year, the NDP will spend nearly $50,000 for every family of four in the province. (The actual number is calculated at $48,112.16.) Yet according to Ceci, there is absolutely no way that the Notley government will trim the size of Alberta’s civil service. Apparently, he thinks a top-heavy government should cause every Alberta taxpayer to heave a sigh of relief. The second statement made this week about government spending and debt was trumpeted by Bruce Hinkley, the NDP MLA from Wetaskiwin-Camrose. Hinkley said that ordinary people get mortgages to buy homes (and think it’s an okay thing to do), so why shouldn’t the Notley government go into debt to spend money on programs. Hinkley looks right past the fact that government debt and mortgages are worlds apart. When families obtain a mortgage they gain ownership of an asset that generally increases in value. Monthly payments build equity and pile up net worth. The property can be sold and converted to cash. Parents and grandparents can use the equity to pay for retirement, or else leave it to their estate. Their beneficiaries receive the accumulated value of the asset. When governments borrow and spend, there’s no marketable asset. There’s only debt. It’s like using a credit card to buy pizza. Even when governments borrow to spend on bridges and highways rather than programs, the debt is still not connected to a marketable asset. It’s a liability. Mortgages can be liquidated. Houses can be sold. Who buys used government bridges and worn-out highways? All things considered, it is irresponsible for the NDP to claim that government debt is the same thing as a home mortgage. It’s not.
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Agriculturalists are becoming increasingly concerned over findings of jimsonweed – (a.k.a) Devil’s Trumpet – in areas of Alberta and most recently in Ponoka County. The invasive weed is showing up in canola fields and about 40 plants were found on a farm northwest of Ponoka, explains Justin Babcock, agriculture services manager for Ponoka County. The real concern is the toxic nature of the plant. Farmers are recommended to remove the plant first before combining or swathing as the seeds in jimsonweed are almost the same size of canola. He strongly recommended that when removing
tthe th h weedd ffarmers wear gloves l and have a long sleeve shirt. What to look for: The plant can reach two metres tall and has a trumpet looking flowers and a thick purple stem. Growing within the plant are seed pods with sharp, pointy spikes that can carry up to 600 to 700 seeds per capsule. Leaves are reported as having irregular toothed margins that are 10 to 20 centimetres long. It is said to have a distinct sour odor and the capsule explodes once seeds mature. “If you’re seeing it, let me know, I can come identify it,” said Babcock. The real issue, says Babcock, is Alberta has not really had to deal with jimsonweed before as this is a new issue.
He says agriculture H i lltt planners l in the province are working on a way to deal with the issue. “Make sure you bag it as soon as you keep the plant contained,” said Babcock. He advises against burning the plant as that will release toxic fumes in the air. Alberta Canola Council clarifies concerns over the weed According to the Canola Council of Canada, fear of toxicity in canola oil from jimsonweed is unfounded. “While jimsonweed itself can be poisonous, the heating process in canola oil and meal processing denatures toxic alkaloids, so there isn’t a health concern in processed canola products,” said Curtis Rempel, vice president of
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Reports of jimsonweed in Ponoka County and other areas of the province, have agriculture planners looking at solutions to the problem. Photo courtesy of Alberta Agriculture
heard that some counties post weed notices and require a letter from the farmer stating how they will deal with the issue. Coun. Mark Matejka suggested before any decisions are made, the county seek feedback from Red Deer and Lacombe counties. Babcock
said how he typically deals with the issue is through verbal communication with the landowner. He added that he could create a form letter to provide landowners if the issue has not been addressed after the verbal communication to ensure compliance.
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Dean Hill of Ponoka Food Bank, flanked by Joanne Dartana of Alberta Morgan Horse Club (left) and Betty Tracey of Alberta Morgan Horse Show committee, poses for a photo to mark the $905 and two pallets of food donation to the foodbank on Sunday, Sept. 6, when the Alberta Morgan Horse Show decided to make the donation. The money for the donation was raised through a special event held the previous night in which horse trainers were challenged to ride in “The Trainers Equitation Challenge class” by nomination in return for a fee or in-kind food donation. Submitted photo
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Annual recycle roundup has had its last run BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Thirty-eight drums of household waste, 16,000 litres of paint and six bins of electronics were collected Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Town of Ponoka’s Recycle Roundup. This is the last year of the roundup as materials will now be collected year round at the town’s transfer station northeast of Ponoka, explained Jill Owen, manager of operations. She said a full list of what products can be accepted will be made available soon.
Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson and deputy chief Kelsey Hycha help sort electronics Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Town of Ponoka transfer site. This was the last recycle roundup for the town as materials will be collected year round. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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She added that making the roundup year round enables residents to remove their household waste or paint at their convenience. Paint will be accepted in their cans in large bins near the blue building and will be collected by Clean Harbours. Community groups also helped out with the roundup, said Owen. Ponoka’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teamed up with the Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse to collect materials from residents who have a challenge getting around the community. Also helping out was Paper Cuts who asked for donations to be made to FCSS for their services. Owner Peter Kocher worked with the roundup for the last three or four years. “We service some clients in Ponoka and it’s always good to give back to the community you’re in,” said Kocher. “Lots of times residents don’t have anywhere to take it (paper documents),” he added. Paper Cuts shredded the paper on site and Kocher says it gets recycled. Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson and deputy chief Kelsey Hycha helped collect the electronics recycling. LACOMBE AND DISTRICT SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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A registered nurseturned politician is appealing to people of the province to provide feedback on the quality of mental health services with a view to improving conditions for such services, and making life better for those suffering from mental ailments or addiction. “This is not to build on previous reviews that have been done before, but to come up with clear, actionable items,” said Danielle Larivee, MLA for Lesser Slave Lake with, reference to the new survey which has been open to public participation at https://extranet.gov.ab.ca/ opinio6//s?s=27307 . “The whole focus is now on engagement, trying to listen to a variety of people in the government, NGOs, people challenged with mental issues and addictions and their family members, to get a good picture and come up with the best ideas to make the system better.” Reminded that Ponoka’s Centennial Centre is one of the biggest service providers in the province for mental health patients, Larivee said she would particularly be interested to know what the staff at Ponoka’s Centennial Centre think about the current state of mental health services. “A lot of people at the frontline have great ideas, the problem is we can’t listen to everybody’s ideas face to face, I would encourage them (Centennial Centre staff) to respond to the questionnaire,” Larivee stressed. In addition to the responses to the questionnaire, the review committee is also meeting stakeholders either in groups or as individuals to gather the maximum widest feedback on how the system can be improved.
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Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society celebrates renovated hall
Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society choir performs a musical piece from “The Fiddler on the Roof” at the newly renovated hall of the society at the United Church on Sunday, Sept. 13. Photo by Mustafa Eric BY MUSTAFA ERIC
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There was much joy and a celebratory mood at the United Church on Sunday, Sept. 13, when the Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society held
an hour-long celebration of the completion of the renovations at the auditorium with elevated seating and new furnishing. Chairman of the society Richard McKelvie gave a
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of the volunteers present at the ceremony also thanked the society and the Ponoka community for welcoming them and for appreciating their work. Members of the society, a representative of the Red Deer Presbitary and the executive director of the Pe Sakastew Centre also made short speeches congratulating the accomplishment. McKelvie said in an interview that a good theatre needed three basic features, good sound, good lighting and good sightlines. He said with the elevated seating, they had improved both the acoustics and the sightlines and
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they were in the process of improving the lighting with an added 12 installations of led light bulbs on top of the existing 18. The renovations were funded by money raised by the society, matched by the Ponoka County and the sum of that amount matched by the province’s Community Enhancement Facility Program. The society gathered $30,000, with the county adding a similar amount and the province contributing $60,000. All in all, the renovations are reported to have cost some $130,000 with the seating capacity of the auditorium now standing at 319.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Kid racers tackle Downhill Derby BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Kids of all ages pushed their soapbox racers to the limit Saturday, Sept. 12 during the Downhill Derby on 42 Avenue. One racer made it up to 41 km/h on a 30 km/h zone with his soapbox. Logan Heidt said he has been racing for several years now
and he enjoyed getting up to a high speed. “It’s fun and it gives us kids a chance to race,” said Heidt. His father, Ryan, added the event gives families an opportunity to work together on a fun project. “It’s fun and inexpensive,” said Ryan. But for Heidt it comes down to one simple thing: “It’s racing.”
Co-organizer Greg Rowland said the derby came about as an economic development project for the Town of Ponoka 11 years ago but it has since grown to a fun, family day. It is also an opportunity to give kids some lifelong memories. “I know I’d remember if I was in a derby like this,” Rowland said.
The Downhill Derby committee’s goal is to create lasting memories and create a family environment. While the committee does buy back old soapbox racers, some kids refuse to give them away. “There’s quite a few kids that won’t let it go,” he explained of their desire to have the racer as a keepsake.
To help parents get involved the committee sells front-end steering units, which Rowland says can be tricky to put together. Next year planners intend to work with Red Deer College, which hosts a summer camp for kids to build racers. This year three kids came from the program to race their soapboxes as
their race was rained out, said Rowland. Planners put together a new division to accommodate the Red Deer racers. Rowland is grateful to the residents for allowing the races to continue and for the committee for working many hours to keep the races going. Rowland added that new starting lights and hydraulic ramps were developed by Peter Oakes of Alberta Flares. He said Oakes has been with the committee since its inception.
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No Escape Soapbox racers brought their boxcars to maximum speed Saturday, Sept. 12 during the Downhill Derby. Thirty-two racers competed in the derby. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
RESULTS: • First place, Division A – Reid Klimec • Second place, Division A – Curtis McAfee • First place, Division B – Logan Heidt • Second place Division B – Jack Jones • First place, Division C – Avery Klimec • Second place, Division C – Brayden Jackson • First place, Red Deer College Trades Camp Division – Noah Weir Chaba • First place, Red Deer College Trades Camp Division – Michael Sharp
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Drop-ins welcome at all events. It has been necessary to cancel the Sept. 20 gospel concert. The first concert of the season will be Oct. 18 entertainment by Gospel 792. Sept. 25 - 5:3pm Potluck & General Meeting. Bring a dish to share, table service & enjoy good company. PONOKA ART CLUB CLASSES Sept. 19 - “Watercolor Landscapes” Frances Alty-Arscott Sept. 26 - Coloured Pencil “Wildlife” - Frank Haddock Oct. 3 - Acrylic - choose your subject - Marianne Harris Oct. 24 - Watercolor “Bicycle in back alley” - Willie Wong Contact Lyla Langford 403-783-1887 or Bernice Edwards 403-783-6858 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 - 10am to 2pm “Circle of Friends Senior Support Program” Contact: Angela 403-9630-3052 Tuesday Canasta - 1:00pm • Cancelled Sept. 29 only Tuesday & Thursday Exercise class 9:30am • First class Sept. 22 (cancelled Sept. 29 only) Tuesday Shuffleboard - 7pm • Starting Oct. 6 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 • Starting Oct. 8 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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28 PONOKA NEWS
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Watershed group providing grants to farmers BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
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Sarah Skinner with the Battle River Watershed Alliance spoke with farmers Wednesday, Sept. 2 during registration night regarding a riparian area project. Farmers are eligible for grant funds to develop easier ways for livestock to access river water. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Farmers in the Battle River area may be eligible for financial grants that will help restore its riverbanks. Sarah Skinner is the watershed planning coordinator with the Battle River Watershed Alliance and she took some time Wednesday, Sept. 2 during registration night to speak with farmers about a new program with the alliance. In an effort to restore the riparian areas along the Battle River in Ponoka, the alliance has developed a program that brings water to livestock without the animals having to trek far or too close to the river. Skinner said funds are available to farmers who want to develop ways to do this. “We can fund 100 per cent of projects that they have, up to a certain amount of money. A cap of $5,000 is the limit per project.” She said the alliance
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had developed several ways to not only benefit the farmer but that see improvements in the land and riparian areas along the river. Some of those benefits include cleaner drinking water, said Skinner. The funding application process has been streamlined to give farmers an opportunity to start a program sooner rather than later. The group’s first project similar to this started in the Ferry Point Reach area in Camrose County and the alliance has used the data and findings from that project to build Ponoka’s. This project will continue into 2017 and Skinner recommends farmers interested in the program contact the Battle River Watershed Alliance soon to see its full benefits. For more information visit: www.battleriverwatershed.ca/riparian-areas or call (780) 672 0276.
PONOKA NEWS 29
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Brennan Turner FarmLead On Friday, September 11, 2015 (a historic date in its own right), we got the U.S.D.A’s most recent version of their world agricultural supply and demand estimates, and most expectations going into the report were that the world crop soothsayers would keep things relatively mute on a global level, and downgrade U.S. production. Alas, the boys and girls in Washington, D.C. had other plans in mind, specifically, increasing U.S. soybean yields to 47.1 bu/ac, a full bushel above what the market expected. On corn, U.S. yields were felled to 167.4 bu/ac from the previous estimate of 168.8 but still above the market’s pre-report expectation of 166.6 going into the report. Despite the actual number still being greater than the
lower exports (thanks to bigger competition from other export players like Ukraine, Argentina, and , of course, Brazil), and softer feed demand (mostly because of the plethora of cheap wheat available). While China recently upped its ante to say that they will continue to buy a lot of soybeans (despite their economic troubles, people still want meat and those piggies need to be fed!). However, much like the situation in the Black Sea regarding strong-domestic/weak international wheat prices, the devaluation of South American currencies to the U.S. dollar has created more buying power for the likes of China from those regions, yet giving those producers a better price domestically. On that note, we’ve seen prices in Western Canada generally track sideways with the rest of the market but harvest pressures have started to hit some crops, notably flax, durum, and some of the pulse crops, including small red lentils and yellow peas. Rumours continue float around that India’s back teeth are floating with small red lentils purchases while China’s buying may slow a bit as a result of their strong purchasing. Prices in chickpeas continue to be pressured by decent Canadian yields, but also
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a much bigger acreage and corresponding production number in Australia. Canola and wheat prices should continue to track the broader futures markets but quality coming off this Harvest 2015 continues to be pretty good. Surprisingly, it’s the same theme across all other major growing regions and quality continues to impress. To growth, Brennan Turner President/CEO | FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS and
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market’s pre-report guesstimates, corn rallied on the day, erasing the losses of the previous 2 weeks. All in all, basically, the U.S.D.A. believes U.S. growing conditions are putting things on track for another big crop domestically (not a huge surprise given the conditions to end this year’s growing season). Globally, corn carryout for 2015/16 was seen falling more than the market was expecting to 189.7 million tonnes while soybean 2015/16 ending stocks are expected to grow to 85 million tonnes on bigger U.S. and South American crops. When it comes to wheat, the U.S.D.A. followed the lead of many other analysts/firms and raised their production and ending stocks, both domestically and internationally, with the global inventories at the end of this marketing year climbing to 226.56 million tonnes, up from 2014/15’s 211.3 million tonnes. While more accurate production will be available in another month, given the current outlook of a big global output across all the major row crops, the question is where will demand fit in? For North America, the outlook for corn demand remains relatively bleak, given lower oil prices (affects ethanol),
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On Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 1779 head of cattle went through our rings TOTAL - 1779
SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Good Holstein cows Medium Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls
125.00-135.00 115.00-125.00 115.00-127.00 100.00-114.00 160.00-180.00 150.00-185.00
Feeder bulls 170.00-210.00 Good Bred Cows Older Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers: Cow/calf pairs (younger) -2700.00 Cow/Calf pairs (older) -
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:
228.00-238.00 250.00-261.00 255.00-270.00 255.00-278.00 275.00-302.00 290.00-335.00 340.00-360.00 340.00-360.00
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Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales
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Sports
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Hunter Dedio of senior Broncs lifts the Wildcats ball carrier to throw him down as Jaden Sandin (#87) follows the position in one of the successful defensive moves during the home game on Thursday, Sept. 10. Photo by Mustafa Eric
Broncs keep improving but not enough to win, yet BY MUSTAFA ERIC
As Broncs hosted Stettler’s Wildcats in the second home game of the season on Thursday, Sept. 10, there were more promising signs of improvement in both the defensive and offensive plays, but the scoreboard still showed 37-8 for the visitors at the final whistle. It was clear from the start that it would be a big challenge for the defensive line to stop the taller and faster Stettler offense, and even a bigger challenge for the offense to breakthrough the experienced defense of the visitors. Wildcats did not take long to get on the scoreboard but with only a field goal instead of a touchdown after Broncs defense forced them to resort to a kick when they stopped them beyond their 10-yard line in a second down. Wildcats scored their first touch-
down in final minute of the first quarter and with a two-point conversion the score stood at 11-0. Wildcats scored again twice in the second quarter but failed to convert after each TD to make the score 23-0 as the first half approached its end. In the final minute of the half, as Broncs offense was struggling to approach the Wildcat red zone, a penalty on procedure against the Wildcats put the Broncs offense within six yards of the goal line. Ponoka boys tried hard but could not produce a TD out of the play, instead forcing the Wildcats to a safety, which still put the hosts on the scoreboard with two points:23-2. With the second half, Wildcats kept their intense pace but Broncs also stepped up their game in both offense and defense. The visitors scored two more touchdowns, one in the third quarter and the second in the last, with the converts bring-
ing one point after each one, the score stood at 37-2 as the game went into the last two minutes of the regulation. That was when the Broncs finally managed to penetrate the Wildcats’ red zone and quarterback D.J Horne scored the sole touchdown for the Ponoka side but the two-point convert attempt after that was not fruitful. Offensive coordinator for the Broncs Jamie Blinkhorn was sanguine about the game despite the score. “Our schemes work, offense moved the ball and defense was great,” he said. “We just need better execution of them.” Blinkhorn stressed, however, that conditioning would be a greater challenge as the season progressed because of the limited number of players available for the games. Because some of the players have both offensive and defensive functions, they are likely to get exhausted during the games
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unless their physical fitness improves. Junior Broncs lose to Lacombe As for the junior Broncs, their Saturday, Sept. 12 game in Lacombe ended with a 56-12 loss with A. J. Perez and Jared Bussiere scoring the two touchdowns for the Ponoka boys. Junior Broncs head coach Todd Lewis praised the defense for making several goal line stops again and said the hosts had a big advantage in terms of size and game execution. Howvever, he admitted that they would have to keep working on special teams execution with a few their punts blocked at their own end. Junior Broncs will travel this week to Stettler on Saturday, Sept. 19. Senior Broncs for their part will host the league’s newest team Drayton Valley at 4:30 at the high school field on Thursday, Sept. 17.
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PONOKA NEWS 31
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Battle River High School Rodeo takes place under bright sunshine BY MUSTAFA ERIC
Dozens of competitors converged on the Ponoka Stampede grounds over the weekend of Sept. 12 and 13 for the Ponoka leg of the provincial high school rodeo circuit with young enthusiasts of equine sports showing their talent to a group of spectators composed mostly of their families. Boys and girls from a wide ranging area competed in both timed and rough stock events with pole bending and barrel racing categories drawing most of the competitors, followed by goat tying and breakaway roping. The weather cooperated throughout the weekend and although it turned breezy and cooler on Sunday, the event still went on without any letup in the enthusiasm of all involved. It was no time for all of the competitors in bronc riding throughout the weekend and bareback on Sunday as all of the riders were bucked off, so the winners in bareback were decided on the points earned in the Saturday section of the event.
Wyatt Simpson is in his second ride in the bronc riding event on Sunday after his first horse rolled over as soon as it left the chute. Simpson was not able to finish a qualifying ride in his second attempt, either. Throughout the weekend, there was no qualifying bronc rider.
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The results of the two days of competition are as follows, listed are the top three in each category:
Saturday: Barrels: Madelyn Schauer, Kashley Seitz, Mackenzie Loren; Pole bending: Bradi Whiteside, Cheyenne Klepper, Bailey Hines, Bull Riding: Joey Wolf
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Bareback: Danten Metzger, Jake Plotts Tie-down roping: Luke Skocdopole, Logan Spady, Kagen Schmidt Breakaway roping: Kyla Gordon, Maria Robinson, Cassidy Clark Steer wrestling: Travis Speer, Trey Purdie, Logan Spady Team Roping: Evan Spady- Thomas Grady, Jace Harrish-Dane Harrish, Jason Smith-Kyla Gordon Goat Tying: Bradi Whiteside, Emily Massing, Tory Brower Sunday: Barrels: Cheyenne Klepper, Kylie Whiteside, Kashley Seitz Pole bending: Jamie-Lee Spady, Kashley Seitz, Mackenzie Loren Bull riding: Riley Gagnon, Ashton Sahli Tie-down roping: Shane Smith, Lance Gordon, Logan Spady Breakaway roping: Mackenzie Loren, Bailey Hines, Jessica Gunsch Steer wrestling: Clay Guthrie, Trey Purdie, Kagen Schmidt Team roping: Jackson Braithwaite-Hayden Warren, Lucas Brown-Jessica Gunsch, Tatum Wilson-Paige Wilson Goat tying: Madelyn Schauer, Taylor Schmidt, Kashley Seitz
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WINNERS MEN’S Todd Nabozniak . . . . . . . . Ben Hellervik score. . . . . . Phil Donnelly score. . . . . . LADIES Sherry Thorson . . . . . . . . . Phyllis Walcheske . . . . . . . Sarah Nabozniak . . . . . . . . JUNIOR’S Jessica Nabozniak. . . . . . . Braden Ferris . . . . . . . . . . . Katrina Nabozniak . . . . . . BUDDIES Bryan Walcheske & Todd Nabozniak . . . . . . . . Leonard Davis & Phil Donnelly . . . . . . . . . . . Brent Nabozniak & Ben Hellervik . . . . . . . . . . . IRON SITES Ivar Hellervik . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Thorson . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Hellervik . . . . . . . . . . .
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FAMILY Ben Hellervik & Braden Ferris . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Neil Ferris & Tamara Ferris . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Brent Nabozniak & Josh Nabozniak . . . . . . . . . 57 BALLOON SHOOT Phil Donnelly CROW SHOOT Mel Reins 22 CALIBER SHOOT Under 11 Brodie Ronnie . . . . . . . . . . 98 John Yadlos . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Garrett VanSeggelen . . . . 91 22 CALIBER SHOOT Over 11 Braden Ferris . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Tamera Ferris . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Diamond Reed . . . . . . . . . . 96 22 CALIBER BALLOON SHOOT Under 11 John Yadlos 22 CALIBER BALLOON SHOOT Over 11 Katrina Nabozniak
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Swimmer Cunnington prepares for road to Paralympics
Talbot Walton, the Red Deer College Queens volleyball head coach, showed central Alberta high school volleyball coaches some tips to help improve a team’s performance Wednesday, Sept. 9 at St. Augustine Catholic School. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
St. Augustine hosts coaches’ volleyball camp BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Former Ponoka resident Tammy Cunnington is ramping up her training in her goal to make it the Rio de Janeiro Paralympics in 2016. Photo submitted BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
After the dust settled from the Parapan Am Games, paralympic swimmer Tammy Cunnington has been able to relax and take a break before she ramps up her training. For Cunnington that means 1,400 metres of swimming a day and two low stress workouts a day. “Keeping my heart rate at 130-ish (beats per minute),” she explained. She says serious training routines usually bring her heart rate up to 165 to 170 BPM. “The light training is a chance to focus on your technique,” she added. Training with aerobic: building a heart rate up and anaerobic: building her muscles up, helps Cunnington work on style and form and then push her body to become stronger. These exercises are helping her focus for the next Can-Am parameet set for December in Bismarck, North Dakota. “It will be our last chance to earn a spot allocation for Rio,” said Cunnington. This meet will be a team effort because the better the Canadian Paralympic athletes do, the more spots they will have in the swimming category for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “I’m really excited at the potential of making it to Rio,”
said Cunnington. Her goal is to continue on with the momentum gained at the Parapan Am Games.
More than 45 volleyball coaches from around central Alberta took part in a coaches’ training camp last week. The informal camp was held at St. Augustine Catholic School Wednesday, Sept. 9 and was hosted by the school’s senior girls’ coach Darren Josephison. He invited Talbot Walton, Red Deer College’s female volleyball head coach for the Queens, to provide the training. Walton jumped at the chance to instruct coaches. “I’ve always kind of discussed the possibility of coming up and doing something here,” said Walton. “Hopefully we give them a few different looks at volleyball,” said Walton of the day.
He provided basic coaching skills but also drills conducted at the college level to give coaches an idea the level of volleyball being played. “But also, sometimes let’s not overthink volleyball too much. Just make sure they’re really good at a few basic things,” said Walton. He added that sticking to the basics and working drills around that can always improve a player’s abilities. Josephison said this was a first time bringing Walton to the school to help coaches and he was pleased with the strong turnout. He hopes this can be turned into an annual event. “We just invited anyone who wanted to come.” Players from the senior girls’ volleyball team were there to receive direction from Walton.
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CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full time and part time Food Service Supervisors. Wages are between $13.95 to $16.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications. Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 years previous experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20 crew. Part-time applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents. Apply in person 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.
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The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Todd & Colleen Gadd to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify approximately 12 acres of the SW 33-42-24-W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential District to allow for subdivision of the rezoned areas (2 new parcels to be created). The reminder parcel will be consolidated with the balance of the SW 33.
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Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building. A copy of the proposed by-law may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Cyclists raising awareness for kids’ cancer BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Cyclists from around Canada are taking part in a cross-country trek to raise money and awareness for kids’ cancer treatment programs. A group of 24 cyclists rode through Ponoka Sunday, Sept. 13 and stopped at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort before heading to Red Deer. The group is part of two teams that started just three days prior in White Rock, B.C. Called the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride (SNKCR), cyclists will eventually end in Halifax, N.S. on Sept. 26, just 17 days later. While the organizations are working to raise funds and awareness, it is the cyclists who bring their own stories to the cause. Lynn Fast is a Calgary resident who signed up to do the first leg of the ride last year. This year she is riding completely across the country. She says the physical work is demand-
ing but it is worth the effort. Fast is riding in memory of her daughter who died of brain cancer six years ago. “My greatest reward is to give back; to pay it forward and also by paying it forward it helps me cope with her loss,” explained Fast. Cyclist Hannah MacKenzie was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia in 2009 and her goal is to be able to tell other kids that life goes on after cancer. After two and a half years, MacKenzie completed her treatment and she was recently diagnosed as cancer free for five years. “This is how I’m marking it.” “You can still be active post-treatment,” added MacKenzie. She has volunteered to assist the ride but this year was her first time riding. The only thing she would have done differently to prepare? Train for the ride, she joked. Carlo di Domizio is the crew chief for Team 1 and
he said last year the group raised over $1 million from SNKCR. “One hundred per cent of the donations go to the kids, because it is a volunteer base.” This year’s ride has already raised $1 million and the goal is to bring it to $1.5 million with the money going to oncology centres across the country to help with cancer research in children. Cyclists keep busy by singing while riding along the route and the whole event has created a strong teamwork atmosphere. Just before heading out to Red Deer someone blasted the music and cyclists jumped at the opportunity to dance to the Beach Boys’ Fun Fun Fun. Riding in relay style the teams cover approximately 150 to 220 kms per day depending on the route. The ride is part of the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation, which donated $4.85 million to childhood cancer in 2014.
Cyclists with the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride swept through Ponoka Sunday, Sept. 13 and stopped at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort before making their way to Red Deer. The team is part of a larger crew of volunteers cycling across Canada and raising funds for kids cancer research. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Bucs end season with the semifinals SUBMITTED BY TODD LEWIS
The Central Alberta Buccaneers entered the semi-finals on Aug. 29, they were matched up against the Monarchs in Fort McMurray (the #2 seeded team in the AFL). The Monarchs had handed the Bucs one of their two regular season losses, with a score of 33-9. While the two teams went toe-to-toe for much of the first quarter, the pirates eventually struggled to hold the line against the high-powered Monarchs. The Buccaneer defense (one of the strongest in the AFL) had its hands full trying to contain the power running of the McMurray runningbacks. When on the offensive side of the ball, Buc quarterbacks had little time in the pocket; as a result, running and passing plays were slow to develop. The ball was punted often, which lead to poor field position, which lead to Monarch scoring. The final score was 43-7. Despite playing from behind for the majority of the game, the Bucs “showed a lot of character and stuck together no matter what,” said team captain, Mark Fay. The Monarchs travel to Calgary, September 12th, to battle the Gators for the AFL championship. When the Bucs began their 2015 season, they did so with one goal in mind: win the AFL title. While they did fall short of that goal, there were many positives to take away from 2015. “The level of accountabil-
ity and competition was a lot higher this year. We have gone away from the mentality of being a second tier team and began fostering a championship mindset,” said #21 Brett Lapointe. In addition to establishing a new, winning attitude, the Buccaneers have expanded their roster in terms of numbers and talent; these new Bucs will add to the team’s core, establishing a strong foundation to build upon in 2016. Buccaneer veteran cornerback, Tylor Johnson, said “I feel very optimistic going into next season. Our mistakes will be addressed and I know most of us have already started to hit the gym. We didn’t achieve what we wanted, but I know that will fuel the fire.” Additionally, the Bucs will be building off one of its most successful seasons in franchise history. A regular season record of 6-2 and a semi-final berth can hopefully be a launchpad for success in 2016. The offseason for 2016 began immediately after the final whistle in Fort McMurray – the Buccaneer coaching staff and executive are in the process of recruiting new players as well as new team sponsors and partnerships. The Bucs would like to thank the numerous people and organizations that made 2015 possible. Volunteers donated their time and energy so that gamedays ran smoothly; sponsorship support and investment covered many of the team’s expenses; the Whisker Rescue Society and the Line
of Hope were fantastic partners and coorganizers of key community events; the Lacombe Athletic Park Association was a huge help all season and ensured we had a
place to call home; and, most importantly, the fans showed outstanding support and Buccaneer pride. Thank you, see you in 2016.
There were 597 entries for the Black Elk Cutting Classic Fall Special Show, which took place between Thursday, Sept.10 and Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre in Ponoka. Hundreds of riders and their horses of various categories, coming from Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C. and one from Montana, competed to get a share of the purse, which had an added $40,000 for this particular event. Here Les Timmons is competing in the $15,000 novice horse category on a horse named Rios Destiny. Photo by Mustafa Eric
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