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A ‘Selfie’ from 1897 of George Bruce Hunter and Daniel James Hunter during a rustic homestead meal Story on page 5
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Town council approves purchase of light duty fire trucks BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE In a 4-3 decision, town council approved the purchase of two light-duty fire trucks at a cost of approximately $90,000. The decision was made Monday, Sept. 21 during council’s regular meeting after hearing from Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson. He said the two trucks required replacement, a 2006 Dodge half-ton extended cab and a 1994 GMC one-ton diesel with both needing extensive repair work. For the Dodge, Wilkinson said there is extensive body work needed and the GMC has a blown head gasket that leaks antifreeze. Coun. Carla Prediger voiced concern over the request considering that both town and county councils are working towards a new agreement as Ponoka County served notice it was terminating the older service agreement. She asked if the county was consulted in the capital purchase. “Have we had a discussion with the county regarding these potential changes?” asked Prediger.
Wilkinson replied that he and the finance department discussed the idea and they felt it was better to purchase the trucks and ask once a new agreement is made with the county. Coun. Loanna Gulka suggested the town has to move forward with the decision considering the aged trucks. “Maybe that’s something that, should we reach an agreement with the county, then we can certainly ask for recovery from them,” said Gulka. Prediger disagreed stating that the town moving ahead without discussions with the county limits consultation moving forward. CAO Rachel Kunz suggested that raising the need for capital costs during negotiations may be seen as the town taking advantage of the county. She added that if discussions are fruitful between the two groups, then the cost of the trucks can be brought up. Coun. Tim Falkiner said the trucks need to be replaced and the town should move ahead as it is a safety concern for firefighters. “If we go to a regional agreement with the
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county, then we can have the discussion … if they say no, fine, we eat the cost of them.” Mayor Rick Bonnett asked if council could wait until after the Oct. 8 meeting between the two groups over a regional system. Wilkinson replied that would have to be council’s decision. “We’re just trying to get this moving when we can,” said Wilkinson. Funds for the capital costs will come from $70,000 set aside for vehicle replacement in 2014 and the rest being added to the 2015 capital budget. Mayor Bonnett and coun-
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Residents will see a new waste reduction program for the Town of Ponoka, however, it does not include any agreement with the Rising Sun Clubhouse. There was no mention of the clubhouse in the town’s proposed waste management plan for 2016 to 2021, which was presented Monday, Sept. 21 during the regular meeting. Dave McPhee, director of operations and property services acknowledged that he did not include the clubhouse, which has been operating a curbside blue box recycle program for the last 18 years in Ponoka. He added the goal is to ensure the town works a deal with the clubhouse. He added that the town did consult with Amanda HendersonKada, executive manager of the clubhouse, however, she
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not related to the town and suggested no one should be appointed to the committee. “I don’t think we should be hiring county employees,” offered Falkiner. “If the talks with the county don’t go the way that everybody hopes they will, I think by adding someone from our council to sit on their hiring committee takes credence to any argument they might make,” he added. One thought was to bring some town administration into the process. Gulka asked if that would be something the town could request. However, for Prediger hav-
ing Mayor Bonnett on the committee is a sign of good faith between the two groups. “I think we should support that.” The final hiring decision would sit with the county, she added. Gulka suggested a councillor, Sandra Lyon, who sits on the town’s protective services committee, should sit on the county hiring committee. Council voted in favour of the motion to have Coun. Sandra Lyon and/or the mayor sit on the county hiring committee. The vote passed 4-3 with Lyon, Falkiner and Gulka against the motion.
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cillors Prediger and Underhill voted against the decision. Council votes on Mayor working with the county Ponoka County recently invited both the Ponoka and Rimbey mayors sit in on the hiring process of a county fire chief. There was some debate by town councillors about how that would look and it was an item agenda for town council. “I like the word ‘appointment’ if they’ve already dictated who they want to be on that committee,” stated Gulka. For Falkiner his concern was over hiring someone
disagreed with the manner of consultation. She told council that a town employee spoke with her for less than 10 minutes about the program. Mayor Rick Bonnett asked that the town give consideration to the clubhouse as it hires individuals who could not be employed in a normal work environment. As for the plan itself, the goal is to consider door-todoor recycling and to divert waste into recoverable waste streams. In August a request for proposals was sent out seeking a curbside collection of waste and recyclables and Green For Life (GFL) was recommended as the most suitable candidate for a contract. McPhee added it is a user pay system, which creates some responsibility for residents to ensure the proper materials are being recycled or sent to the landfill. The downtown recycle centre would be removed with product being destined for the appropriate recycler or landfill. McPhee said no one is accepting glass for recycling right now and it is going into
the landfill. With GFL there is a chance the glass could be stockpiled and recycled when there is a market for it. “They have the space and time to do that, we don’t,” said McPhee. Cost implications shows a potential surplus to the town as residents will pay for the curbside pickup. A cost comparison chart shows the town runs the current program at a deficit of $136,000. With the new plan, there would be an estimated surplus of $19,000 as the users will pay for the system. Council considers implications for the clubhouse Approving the request without adding the clubhouse hinged on a tight deadline and it was requested that council approve the plan at the same meeting. McPhee said the town has a contract for waste management and had already extended several times, which is why he asked for the approval. Coun. Loanna Gulka suggested the program will be a benefit to the community as she lived before in a municipality that had a waste management
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plan in place. She did suggest a partnership of some kind be created with the clubhouse. When asked what she thought, Henderson-Kada said she did not believe the town will work with her considering the clubhouse wasn’t considered in the first place. She suggested the conversation on the matter should have happened months ago and not when a decision was needed at a tight deadline. Her biggest concern is for the quality of life of the club’s members. “It’s wonderful that you (Gulka) lived in a community that provided this service. We also for 18 years have provided this service in the community you live,” stated Henderson-Kada. Council unanimously approved the proposed waste management plan with the condition the town make an agreement with the Rising Sun Clubhouse. A second request was to award GFL the contract with the town, which was approved. Bonnett and councillors Carla Prediger and Teri Underhill voted against the motion.
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Stars called in after head-on collision south of Ponoka Motorist driving at two times legal limit Driving while impaired proved to be a bad idea for an 18-year-old driver. Police stopped the driver of a Ford F150 suspecting he was impaired Sept. 27 at 2:15 a.m. He was arrested and subsequently taken to the detachment where he provided two blood-alcohol samples of .17 and .16. He was charged with impaired driving. Man charged with breach of conditions Reports of a suicidal
male at a residence on 47 Avenue and 55 Street led police to a 26-year-old intoxicated Ponoka man. Police received the call Sept. 22 just after 3:30 a.m. and found the man to be on conditions not to drink alcohol or be in contact with his girlfriend. The man was arrested and received two charges of breaching conditions. If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Stars Air Ambulance was called in to transport a critically injured person to hospital after two vehicles collided head on Thursday, Sept. 24. The collision occurred south of Ponoka on Highway 2A with the road being blocked while crews extricated passengers from the vehicles. Police say a southbound Ford Escape crossed the centre lane and struck a northbound SUV. The driver of the Ford was transported by Stars for treatment while the occupants were transported to the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre for minor injuries. Police say charges are pending from the incident. Vehicle clocked at 176 km/h Members of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit stopped the driver of a white Toyota Corolla travelling at speeds in excess
of 176km/h on Sept. 22 at 8:30 p.m. The driver of the vehicle also had an outstanding warrant out of Edmonton Police Service. While stopped, numerous witnesses informed police of the driver’s bad driving habits. The driver, a 27-year-old from Edmonton, was also charged for speeding and careless driving. The white Toyota Corolla was a rental vehicle and the contract was cancelled immediate-
ly. Semi rollover on Highway 2 It took crews several hours to clean up a spill of long steel beams after a semi rolled Sept. 22 at 9:15 a.m. The driver of the semi tractor, a 54-year-old from Westlock, received no injuries but he was charged with driving at an unreasonable speed. Man found with crystal meth Police responded to a call
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Religion
Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship
CHURCH DIRECTORY
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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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Erin Dirsten - Fac. Youth & Family Min. & James Crosina - Fac. of Community Life
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Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome! phone: 403-783-6962 • www.baptistreformedponoka.org
PARKLAND REFORMED CHURCH South on 2A, West on Spruce Road 403-783-1888 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org
PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur
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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner
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MATT SEALY Church of the Open Bible
Sunday Service 10:00 am. 5020-52 Ave. Ponoka
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through his life in the book of Genesis. He became a wonderful leader that was used greatly by the Lord, but not before he went through trial after trial. Many of the troubles came as a result of the jealousy and dealings of his own family. After years of pain and trials, he gets to see his brothers once again now as a leader in Egypt 22. He had every chance to get them back for all they had done to him. Instead he says “do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent
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me before you to preserve life (Gen 45:6).” After letting his brothers know who he was, he tells them it was God who sent him there. That’s after the envy; after the betrayal, after being thrown in the pit, after being sold into the slave market in Egypt, after being falsely accused of rape, after being unjustly imprisoned, after being forgotten by the cupbearer, after suffering in jail for two more years, after more than 20 years of being forcibly separated from his family and his home. After all that, he still says, it was not you who sent me here, but God. Those are either the words of a madman or a man of faith. If any man ever had a right to be bitter, it was Joseph. But he never utters a harsh word against his brothers. How did he do it? How did he rise above the pain? How did he forgive such
treachery? How did he get past what they did to him? The answer is that he saw God everywhere. His vision of God was so great that it dwarfed the sin of his brothers. It was all and still is a matter of focus. If you stare at the difficulties in your life, you will become bitter. If you see through the trials and troubles to a great God who is still at work in your life, you will find the strength to live each day and move on through the trial. After going through a hard time, a man told me that he had come to the place where he could say, “Lord, I am satisfied with you.” Satisfied with God. Those three words perfectly describe Joseph. How well do they describe you and me? When our vision of God is big enough, we will be set free of bitterness. Let us pray today for a bigger vision of God.
CNIB Store to attend Ponoka White Caners’ October meeting SUBMITTED On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the second meeting of the 201516 season for the local peer support group, the Ponoka White Caners, will be held at 1:15 p.m. at the Anglican Church. At this meeting, the group will host the annual visit of the CNIB store, which will send representatives to Ponoka to demonstrate new and helpful products to assist all disabled people to live more independently in their homes and in their community.
Already on order is a talking scale, a pair of optivision glasses, Pental sign pens, a full sheet magnifier and a computer keyboard with black letters on a yellow background. There will be many more items to peak participants’ interest. All are welcome to attend the meetings of the Ponoka White Caners, which are held at the Anglican Church on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:15 p.m. For more information, please contact Sue Bomen at 783-3194 or Lynn Houcher at 783-2193.
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Reflections of Ponoka
Bruce and Jim Erickson proudly salute their family history BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE PONOKA NEWS How many of us over the years have joyfully realized the fact that ‘a picture is always worth a thousand words’, especially when it comes to generations of families and special events of both yesterday and today? Brothers Bruce and Jim Erickson were born and raised in the Calumet district east of Ponoka, and from the inspiration of so many fond family memories, one of their retirement projects for themselves and their wives Margaret and Susan included arranging a casual visit to the Fort Ostell Museum in Ponoka, where they were able to recreate an amazing piece of their long and colorful family history.
The story of the pictures Photo courtesy of Dawn Kroening
We will ask our readers to take careful notice of the two unique photos in this
week’s Reflections feature in your Ponoka News. The Remember When picture at
Remember When...
Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum
Believe it or not, this black and white photo, taken in 1897 just may have been one of the very first ‘selfies’ to be snapped on the Prairies. On the left is George Bruce Hunter and on the right is Daniel James Hunter, shown enjoying a meal in their first rustic homestead shack at Dog pound, Alberta. The classic picture was taken by a flash bulb time exposure using glass plates and operated by a string to allow both gentlemen to be seated. By the way, Bruce Hunter was the maternal grandfather and his brother Jim was the uncle of brothers Bruce and Jim Erickson, who were born and raised in the Calumet district near Ponoka.
Brothers Bruce, left, and Jim Erickson poised for this classic photograph at the Fort Ostell Museum recently as a splendid recreation and salute to their maternal grandfather George Bruce Hunter and great uncle Daniel James Hunter, who also dined in their first tiny homestead shack in Dog Pound, Alberta in 1895. That first ‘selfie’ photo is featured in the Remember When section at the bottom of this page. the bottom of the page features George (Bruce) Hunter (1871-1963) on the left and Daniel (James) Hunter (18771944), who homesteaded in Dog Pound, Alberta starting in 1894-95. The brothers took this picture of themselves while sitting enjoying a meal in the comfort of their first tiny prairie shack in 1896, and used an early time exposure camera with glass plates which was activated by a long string that was pulled when they were both seated. For those of us who now live in the ‘digital world’ and think that we invented all our flashy new gadgets, this photo that was snapped 119 years ago was probably one of the very first ‘selfies’. The original plate of this picture is now featured in the historical photographical archives of the Glenbow Museum in Calgary. The splendid photo in this week’s Reflections article is of Vernon (Bruce) Erickson (born in 1947), and James William Erickson (1949), the sons of Vern and Doris Erickson, who were born and raised on the family farm in the Calumet district. Their mother, Doris, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hunter of Dog Pound, Alberta, and from her marriage to Vern Erickson the brothers Bruce and Jim Erickson would
many years later become the grandchildren of George (Bruce) Hunter, whose brother Daniel (James) Hunter would become their great uncle, and after whom the boys were aptly named. With the kind assistance of the congenial staff at the Fort Ostell Museum in Ponoka, who graciously created a cozy historical kitchen similar to the 1896 original in Dog Pound, and with the talented photographic touch of Dawn Kroening, this marvellous picture of Brothers Bruce and Jim Erickson, who were appropriately dressed for the occasion, was created in honour of their longstanding family heritage for all family generations to enjoy. The early Erickson family history Jeano and Mary Erickson with children Philip and Lillian moved into the Calumet district in 1914, purchasing a farm from Jeano’s father Charlie. To this union, seven more children were born, including Ethel in 1914, Paul in 1916, Vernon in 1918, Arthur in 1919, Ralph in 1921, Leslie in 1923, and Adelia (Del) in 1925. All were healthy and energetic youngsters, and with five boys very close to the same age, life became very interesting to say the least. The family was very active
in the community, with Jeano always very busy with the outdoor work; while his wife Mary was always going at a hectic pace doing all the household chores that came from having a very large family of nine. They never missed a Baptist Church service at Water Glen, packing them all up together and driving the seven miles with a team of horses pulling the wagon or sleigh, regardless of the weather. When the youngsters became teenagers they looked forward to Sunday afternoons joining all the other fast-growing district families playing ball, picnics, skating, sledding, or hockey on the nearby sloughs. During WWII, three of the Erickson boys, Vern, Art, and Ralph as well as son-in-laws Jack Sundquest and Fred Perlick served overseas with the Canadian Armed Forces and Mary was kept very busy sending letters and care parcels to all of them. Vern Erickson was the only one of the family who continued to reside in the area for many years, farming the S ½ 11-43-23-4 in the Asker district, that was originally owned by his grandfather, and like so many young farmers in the district he would later marry the pretty young local school-teacher. As well as farming Vern also hauled milk to the
Condenser in Red Deer, while Doris started teaching school at Calumet, then later at Mecca Glen from 1966 until 1978. Vern and Doris were blessed with six children, including Bruce (Margaret), Jim (Susan), Patti, Neil (Shirley), Donna (Jerry), and Elinore, who tragically passed away in 1996. In 1972 Vern and Doris moved to the old Ponoka Trailer Court, which Vern managed as well as driving school bus, delivered fertilizer for Shur Gain, and then built their retirement home in Riverside in 1976. In their retirement years, Vern and Doris enjoyed square dancing, activities at the Ponoka Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, camping, fishing trips, travelling, and visiting with their family, many of whom still live in and around the Ponoka district, and continue to carry on the proud Erickson family legacy and traditions. As well as being blessed with a steadily growing nest of grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren, Vern and Doris proudly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 3, 1997, and this milestone in life was also reached along the way by other family members, including Ethel and Fred, Paul and Evelyn, Art and Pat, Ralph and Florence, and Les and Jean.
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Opinion
Why is Harper so desperate to win? MUSTAFA ERIC Editor As the voting day approaches, we are witnessing a stepped up effort in the campaign by the leaders of all three major parties while the number of gaffes and mishaps also rises. Most political pundits believe as the live TV debates get more frequent, the leader with the least number of gaffes and errors in their debate performances will reap the most benefit and may have the chance to break the stalemate in the polls to gain the upper hand. For the moment, NDP appears to have suffered
some, maybe more than some, erosion of its voter support if the polls are to be believed, mainly due to a loss in Quebec of its support because of Tom Mulcair’s stance on the niqab issue, contradicting the strong tendency in the province for a general ban of niqab. Liberals and their leader Justin Trudeau seem to be gaining ground with the young Trudeau’s aggressive debating style appearing more and more effective in shutting up his opponents. It’s the Conservative leader Stephen Harper, however, who appears to be the wildcard of the campaign as he still enigmatically maintains his support base despite all his gaffes since the beginning of the campaign. The Conservative leader’s
every move seemed to lead to a dead end at some point: He tried to associate his image with youth by trying to engage with Boy Scouts, he was rebuffed. Then he changed his campaign manager who signed up another blunder by trying to make political capital out of this country’s single most beloved figure and hero Terry Fox by donating unwanted money to the foundation named after him. And then, after inviting Philippines president and Indian prime minister to Canada for official visits and appearing with them in public meetings and on TV screens just to secure the votes of the immigrant communities of these countries, by simply uttering what probably always was
in the back of his mind (he practically said immigrant Canadians were different from “old stock Canadians”), he antagonized a major portion of the immigrant population. Harper continues his campaign of fear-mongering, witness his latest move to strip a Canadian, convicted for terrorist activity, off his citizenship over the weekend, again waving the flag of terrorism threat which he appears to believe more than anybody else (how sincerely is the question) and has turned it to one of the two main pillars of campaign strategy, the other being economy. All these campaign tactics that Harper’s entourage employ, sometimes at the expense of suffering from
the boomerang effect, suggest that the Conservative leader is ready to go the extra mile for another four years in the highest political office. OK, all politicians vie for power, and once they grab it they want to hold onto it. But why does Stephen Harper look so desperate to win this election after occupying the top government seat for almost a full decade? Does he have a mission yet to be completed? Is there some undertaking or are there promises made to certain quarters that need to be delivered? Let’s face it: Harper has been a prime minister more of corporate interests and conservative ideology than of Canadian citizens. From
the dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board to the income splitting for wealthy families, all of his major decisions served the advantaged and the rich rather than the middle class and low income sections of the population and his support base continues to cover mostly well to do sections of the society It will be interesting to see how Canadian electorate will decide when they cast their ballots: Will they be voting in support of change as the polls suggest they will, or will they be renewing their trust in the Conservative leader for another term? If they take the second option, the federal election in 2019 may take place in a more Americanized Canada.
Does town council have any desire to work with Ponoka County?
JEFF HEYDEN-KAYE Reporter If council is the voice of the people, then do Town of Ponoka residents have any desire to see a regional fire plan with Ponoka County? It’s no secret that town council is split. Clear lines have been drawn in the sand over several important factors, one being an agree-
ment with Ponoka County over a regional fire service. The disagreements may be causing council to become ineffective. One can only hope that council has seen the dysfunction and is putting some plan in place to rebuild trust because a divided council can be easily manipulated into falling down the rabbit hole. If they cannot work as a team, then the last two years of work will have been for nothing and the next two will be a bitter struggle, leaving residents to pick up the pieces. The issue with regional fire services is becoming a bizarre power struggle that has nothing to do with providing a service to the community anymore, but more to do with who has the biggest toys in the sandbox. During the council meeting Monday, Sept. 21, admin-
istration, with support of four councillors, precluded any discussion with the county over a capital investment of $90,000 for new light duty fire trucks. Three councillors tried, to no avail, to convince the others that a conversation must be had with the county if they are to work together. The response was “if” an agreement were made, the town would ask for financial assistance from the county regarding the trucks. There’s an assumption there. Saying “if” rather than “when” on a potential agreement creates doubt and uncertainty whether council does actually want to work as equal partners. With that split of four against the three, a majority decision was made and council directed administration to go ahead with the capital purchase.
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Regardless of whether the vote was unanimous or 4-3, it is ultimately the council’s decision, and it is meant to reflect the will of Ponoka residents. Does it? Another area of ineffectiveness falls on a motion that was made in June, 2014. Imagine being the Ponoka Gymnastics and Trampoline Club that still does not have the title to the property where the club’s building sits on transferred to its ownership. At the time of this writing, Barry Groves, president of the gym club said they were in jeopardy of losing a $200,000 loan by the end of September because of delays caused by the administration. This despite two motions instructing administration make it happen; first in June 2014 and again in July 2015. Administration did confirm the anticipated
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closing date for the transfer is Oct. 15. Even more recently was town administration’s snub of the Rising Sun Clubhouse, a group that has been doing curbside blue box recycling for the last 18 years, by being excluded from the town’s proposed waste management plan. The plan sees curbside recycling of household products with another company. Council’s only saving grace was that the plan was accepted with the provision that an agreement of some kind be made with the club. The only time I saw town and county councils change their tune was when residents spoke up in protest of two separate fire departments at the recent public meeting; the same meeting where an inordinate amount of town staff had nothing better to do on a
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Monday morning but to sit in on the discussions. Residents’ concerns were heard loud and clear — they want the two municipalities to work together. Their worries were over increased infrastructure and taxes to town and county residents. Despite that direction, town council, and administration, appear even more inclined to discount any relationship with the county — unless it comes to asking for money for future recreation in Ponoka. (The county did receive an invitation to attend the recreation open house on Tuesday, Sept. 29, presumably to include them in the conversation.) If residents want the two councils to come to an agreement, then they need to speak loud and clear so that all councillors and both administrations can hear and act accordingly.
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Gym Club remains without land title BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE A year and three months after town council requested two-acres of town land be transferred to the Ponoka Gymnastics and Trampoline Club, that land remains in town ownership. During the club’s AGM Wednesday, Sept. 23, president Barry Groves told members there is a chance they will lose an approval of a $200,000 loan intended to pay back Ponoka County for some bridge funding recently provided. The club has until the end of September to show it has
the land title, which was first approved for transfer in June 2014. That motion was rescinded this year after town council saw the title was never transferred and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) – one of the stipulations of the title transfer – was never agreed upon with the club. Town of Ponoka council directed administration to once again make an agreement with the club where Coun. Tim Falkiner made the motion on June 23 this year to initiate the transfer of the title to the club as a gift in kind, valued at
$160,000. Groves said administration delayed the transfer claiming issues with the club’s registration of its name. Relations have not improved over the months. Administration is no longer dealing directly with Groves or the club. He disclosed that he had since received an email from the town’s municipal lawyer in Edmonton requesting he deal with them rather than the CAO. “The town’s promised a lot, but hasn’t really come through with anything yet,”
Hamilton expresses concern over development designs BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Conceptual designs that would see a new recreation building replacing the Kinsmen Community Centre has Jim Hamilton, owner of Hamilton’s IGA concerned. He took two minutes Monday, Sept. 21 during the public forum portion of town council’s regular meeting to express his displeasure with the plans that do not take into consideration that he has first right of refusal on the Kinsmen building for parking considerations. With the conceptual plans, Hamilton also said they could hurt future expansion. “In
the last 14 days, I have started, and came up with an agreement with a group which will require expansion of my shopping centre to meet their needs.” Hamilton referred to several agreements the town has with him over the property and suggested the consultant hired to formulate the plans should have spoken with him first. Mayor Rick Bonnett said the plans were only conceptual ideas and the town would do its due diligence if the plans started in earnest. He added this is only the first stage of a process that could take years.
said Groves. One attendee at the AGM asked why the club constructed its building without having the land title and MOU with the town. Groves replied the current members of the board were not part of the decision making
process, but added the town also supplied the club with a building permit, adding to the confusion. He suggested the question that needed to be asked is why the town delayed in making the transfer. Part of the issue appears over
negotiations between town administration and the club over whether to gift the land or lease it to the club. Administration did say the anticipated closing date for the transfer of land is Oct. 15 but did not say when the transfer was to be made.
Town moves forward with WCPS lease agreement BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Town council approved a request to enter into a 10year lease with Wolf Creek Public Schools in the old elementary school building. The cost of the lease is $10 a year and would give town staff a temporary home until a more permanent plan can be made. Coun. Tim Falkiner spoke in favour of the agreement. “This is a win-win for us.” Coun. Teri Underhill said her concern was over what the town would be responsible for in those 10 years. Kunz replied that she doesn’t know the full details of the lease, but it is proportional to the space
being used. As for other locations, Mayor Rick Bonnett asked if there were any other places that could be considered. Kunz said there are no other viable options except for the use of the Hudson Green Activity Centre or the Kinsmen Community Centre. Council approved the request with Bonnett, Coun. Carla Prediger and Underhill against the decision. Council looking at new spaces for town meetings One request from Prediger was to have a new home for regular meetings. She feels the Hudson Green Centre is not ideal. “This is not a conducive environment for
council meetings.” Ideas suggested were to ask to use Ponoka County offices and the secondary room at the Kinsmen Community Centre. The suggestion was to find a better, semi-permanent home for town council meetings with the option to use other locations. Council approves formation of a Police Advisory Committee The town is moving forward plans to create a Police Advisory Committee (PAC). Coun. Marc Yaworski made the motion to bring a bylaw to council by Oct. 27 that would see the development of a PAC in Ponoka. The request was approved.
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COMMUNICATING WITH TOWN COUNCIL To have an item placed on a Council Agenda, you may write a letter and address it to: Legislative Services Town of Ponoka 5102 48 Avenue, Ponoka, AB T4J 1P7 This is the first of a two-part series on “Communicating with Council”. This information is intended to let the residents of our community know about the options available to them. The first step in bringing forward any issue or concern to the municipality is to contact Town Administration. Administration strives to address community matters and is open to meeting with the public. However, if at that point you feel your needs would best be met by addressing Town Council, the following options are available. You may mail your letter to the above address or deliver it to Town Office; fax it to 403-783-6745; or email to melodie.delong@ponoka.org What to include in your letter to Council The letter should be typed or legibly written, and be delivered at least eight (8) days before the scheduled Council meeting. Outline the details of your request providing background information or any other details you feel will be helpful in presenting your information to Council, please include in your letter the name of the person who will address Council. For delegations who wish to address Council, Please include contact information so that we may confirm the date your item will be presented to Council. *Please note that this information will be included in the public council package. How much notice is required? Your written request to have an item placed on a Council Agenda must be received at Town Office no later than 1:00 p.m. at least eight (8) days before the scheduled Council Meeting. What types of issues does Council consider? Items brought to Council meetings vary widely. Issues may include request for assistance on
various matters relaying concern or at a more formal level involve the petition process. Are all requests to have an item discussed at a Council meeting granted? Depending on the nature of the item you would like to discuss, Administration may be able to handle your request and it may not need to proceed to a Council meeting. When will the issue be discussed? Once your letter has been received and reviewed, Administration will contact you, either by telephone, letter or email to provide information regarding your request to have your item placed before Council. When are Council Meetings held? Town Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (with the exception of summer months). Committee of the Whole meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month. Meeting locations are posted on the Town’s website. Are Council Meetings open to the public? Yes. You are welcome to attend all Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings. The Municipal Government Act Section 197 (1) provides for the public presence at meetings. 197(1) Councils and council committees must conduct their meetings in public unless subsection (2) or (2.1) applies. (2) Councils and council committees may close all or part of their meetings to the public if a matter to be discussed is within one of the exceptions to disclosure in Division 2 or Part 1 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.” Public Forum Members of the public who attend a Regular Council meeting as part of the audience, may be provided an opportunity to address Council for a period of time not to exceed two (2) minutes per person. The information or comments heard may or may not be actioned by Council.
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The next meeting of Council will be on October 13 at 7 pm at the Kinsmen Community 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. The Budget Survey is also available to fill in by hand at Town Hall, the Aquaplex and at Ponoka FCSS – drop it in the box. 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!
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK! Should secondary suites be allowed everywhere in Ponoka or in particular neighbourhoods, or on parcels of a certain size? Yes No Unsure Please visit Ponoka.ca and tell us! Results revealed next Wednesday.
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The Town of Ponoka Land Use Bylaw is currently under review and your input is highly valued. The Question of the Week relates to Affordable Housing and Secondary Suites.
Ponoka Arena Staff Complex Operator Norm Morrow and staff members Doug Webber, Leslie Robinson, Alan Pabisiak, Daniel Roan (missing) and Micaela Kiss have been working hard getting the ice ready for the upcoming season at the arena. Despite some mechanical issues the team has done an excellent job getting the facility looking great. We are looking forward to a terrific season at the rink.
If you have any questions or wish to provide any comments, please come and see us at the Planning and Economic Development Office. Join the TOP Team – Town of Ponoka Employment – Current opportunities are posted on the website.
The Town of Ponoka office is preparing to move at the end of October to the former elementary school located at 5004-54 Street. Please watch for further updates coming soon.
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Timber Kings build log home in Ponoka BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Fans of HGTV’s Timber Kings were a little starstruck this week after seeing the crew build one of their famous log homes in
Ponoka. Brad and Amanda Kelly have hired Pioneer Log Homes, famous not only for their one-of-a-kind buildings, but also as stars of the popular show
Timber Kings, to construct a new building right in Ponoka County. Ponoka News was able to speak with Swiss-born Beat Schwaller of Pioneer Log Homes about his love
for this type of work. “There’s nothing straight on a log and nothing is machined at all,” said Schwaller. “So every single log actually comes out of the forest and stays the (same) shape more or less.” Each home is custom built to the desires of the client, in this case the Kelly family. “Everybody has different taste and we like to accommodate them.”
Ponoka residents were excited to hear the popular HGTV show Timber Kings and Pioneer Log Homes made its way to Ponoka last week. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
There needs to be a certain amount of love for this type of work, says Schwaller, because this type of trade is unlike most trades out there. “You’re taking a log and you’re making something absolutely beautiful out of it,” said Schwaller. “It’s art. It’s also the passion.” Something Schwaller admits regularly on the Timber Kings show is that this is his dream job and he reiterated that sentiment during the interview. Building a log home isn’t an easy task. The lumber is collected in Williams Lake, B.C. where it is stripped of bark, designed into a structure and built on site. The home is then dismantled and shipped to its new location, which can be anywhere in the world. From start to finish, a project could be seven
to eight months, said Schwaller. Putting the home back together in its permanent location takes a team of four from Pioneer Log Homes and a few contractors. For Kellys’ home, Hulk Enterprises was able to provide services to the crew building the house. Schwaller said the team loves the work they do and a strong sense of teamwork sets into place when building a home. He added that someone looking into buying a log home should research the company they deal with as the wood settles over time and requires an understanding of building with logs. “This house lives. This house means something to Amanda and Brad,” he added. A TV crew was onsite but there is no set date for when the show will air.
Town council deals with tax penalty forgiveness requests BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE There were five tax penalty forgiveness requests presented to town council with some being forgiven and others declined. Council made the decisions at their Monday, Sept. 21 regular meeting with some discussion over whether those requests should be forgiven. The first request for decision was for Prairie Boys Truck Wash that received a penalty of $2,365. In a letter to the town, the company states it did not receive the tax notice due to a clerical error. As soon as they realized the mistake the company paid the taxes. The company did receive the notices that went out in August, explained Betty Quinlan, director of corporate services. Coun.
Carla Prediger asked how the notice works. “How do they not receive their taxes but how do they receive their penalty notice?” she asked. Prediger suggested tax bills are similar to having a utility bill that should be paid. Coun. Loanna Gulka agreed. “It’s your (the company’s) responsibility.” However, Coun. Sandra Lyon suggested if the penalty amount is 10 per cent, then the company’s taxes are relatively high. After some discussion council voted in favour of reversing the penalty with councillors Gulka, Teri Underhill and Prediger voting against the request. The second request was from Sandra Dyck for $274. She asked for forgiveness after not re-
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ceiving the invoice in the mail. The request was approved with the same votes. The third request was from John Menzies over a bill of $149. Menzies had explained to town staff that he had some medical issues. Council did not allow the request with only Falkiner and Mayor
Rick Bonnett in favour of forgiving the penalty. A fourth request was presented to council from Kerry Bonnett over penalties of $401. Mayor Bonnett recused himself from the meeting stating potential conflict of interest. Mrs. Bonnett asked council to forgive the late
payment and stated it was an oversite on her part. Only Falkiner was in favour of forgiving the request. The last request came from Central Veterinary Clinic for a penalty of $402. A letter from the clinic stated they had not received the first invoice and in a penalty letter
from the town had the message: “Correct your address!” written across the envelope. Quinlan said the letter was returned as the postal code the town had was incorrect. Council forgave the request after seeing the address was incorrect with Prediger and Gulka opposed.
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Doug Hart has years of dedication supporting the NDP platform BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE With the federal election campaign in full swing, Ponoka News spoke with the three candidates running for the Red Deer-Lacombe electoral district: Blaine Calkins for the PC Party, Doug Hart for the NDP, and Jeff Rock for the Liberal Party. The same questions were asked of each candidate in an interview setting. There is also one candidate for the Green Party, Les Kuzyk, but requests for an interview were not replied to. An all candidates forum is set for Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Kinsmen Community Centre at 6:30 p.m. Hot off the heals of the recent provincial election is NDP’s Doug Hart, who has long advocated for rural communities. With the new riding of a population over 100,000 people, the change has added new dynamics to how candidates seek votes. “The magnitude of it surprises me still,” said Hart. He has created a process to meet and knock on
doors of constituents with help from a strong group of volunteers while planning for eight forums. “I do not have an established election machine,” said Hart. While he is running for the NDP, Hart suggests party politics is a divisive way to running the country. “I think public servants, including elected officials, need to serve the people that elected them, not just come back from Ottawa and tell them what the party message is,” stated Hart. He said he is fully against the role of the member of parliament that appears to be less listening constituents and more on winning elections. With energy prices at an all time low due to heavy supply from OPEC, Hart suggests there needs to be a balance of energy sources in Canada. “I like to believe we can have clean air and water with a sustainable plan for
“IT’S VIEWED BY LEGISLATORS AS THE STUDENT IS THE BENEFICIARY OF THE EDUCATION AND I WOULD ARGUE THAT IT’S SOCIETY THAT BENEFITS FROM EDUCATION … WE SHOULD INCUR A GREATER PORTION OF THE COSTS FOR EDUCATION.” DOUG HART, NDP CANDIDATE FOR RED-DEER-LACOMBE fossil fuel extraction and at the same time aggressively look for alternative sources of renewable energy,” said Hart. He calls petroleum products “the low hanging fruit” and questions why Canada has no geothermal energy plants yet there are 88 in the world. He suggests Canada can use its advancements in drilling technology and invest in research to develop a geothermal plan. “Why don’t we drill for heat, for heat?” Working with the First Nations communities in Maskwacis, who are also part of the electoral district, is another area Hart wants
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to work on. He suggests the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has shown the serious challenges aboriginal people faced with the Indian residential schools. “I think we need to promote their self-determination, promote their autonomy. We need to apologize sincerely for the atrocities that were inflicted on their parents and grandparents,” said Hart. He added the NDP party has been active in taking steps for reconciling with the First Nations communities. For farmers, Hart says he supports expanding mar-
ket access for a product but suggests the current market access has not increased how much a farmer actually earns. “We need to reexamine the trade agreements and make the farmer the beneficiary.” Hart suggests that money is not staying in the community. He also advocates for ways to promote small, specialized niche family farms. Mental health and senior care are other areas Hart was questioned on. He said the privatization of senior care to for-profit centres is generating high profit for companies but the patients are suffering. “There has not been a national strategy for seniors’ care.” He added that the province has not had a serious discussion of senior healthcare with the federal government for two years. “We are proposing substantial investment for at home healthcare.” Alzheimer’s and dementia care are other areas that
NDP candidate Doug Hart Hart wants to see some focus on and he added the NDP is promoting a plan for those challenges. Hart suggests the riding is winnable but knows there is tough competition against Blaine Calkins who received more than 80 per cent of the vote at the last election for the Westaskiwin riding. “My objective is to reduce that by at least half.” His challenge is to create a name for himself in the north end of Red Deer as he has run for the many provincial elections but never as the federal candidate. He feels his knowledge of central Alberta and the rural areas make him the ideal candidate for the position. “I have two Master’s degrees, one in administration and one in health,” said Hart.
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Speaker urges central Alberta educators to be curious, “get into the right mindset” BY MUSTAFA ERIC More than 700 teachers, school administrators, school board trustees and managers from central Alberta school divisions converged at the Ponoka Secondary Campus last week to get informed and exchange ideas on introducing and using technology in education processes. In the course of the two-day event, 65 separate sessions were held focusing on specific aspects of technology, mainly digital technology, being utilized in facilitating and enriching the learning experience for students at every level. Sessions focused on anything from the use of a digital platform to benefits of specific software in enhancing education. It was the fifth edition of the event, which Ponoka Secondary Campus has been organizing annu-
ally, and the keynote speaker of the event, Mark Garrison, a teacher from Minneapolis, brought some interesting perspectives to the participants basing his presentation on a fourmonth kayaking trip he took with his wife back in 2002. Taking the cue from the trip, rather the curiosity inspired by the trip, Garrison told his audience gathered at the school gym that while technology was a great tool for education, it was rather the mindset that should enhance the learning process. “Boring stuff is still boring on a Chromebook or an iPad”, Garrison said. He urged the participants to “get into right mindset” by exploring how the technology could be used better to enhance the learning experience for the students. “We, as educators, are
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Frank Garrison, the keynote speaker at the fifth annual Technology in Learning sympsioum, addresses the participants on Friday, Sept. 25. Photo by Mustafa Eric
their students as well. He added that teachers should not refrain from learning with their students. Admitting that the current generation of secondary school students was at least as computer literate as their teachers, Garrison said “technology allowed teachers to learn in front of their students” and that was something to be appreciated. He said that would inspire the students to explore and learn by themselves outside the classroom. He listed five elements, vision, skill, incentive, resources and an action plan as the main inputs to the process of education, which he described with the word “change”. Garrison said technology was only one part of the equation and he appealed to the participants to embrace change by expanding their vision.
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Farmers take part in old time harvest BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Farmers familiar with antique farm equipment had a chance to harvest the
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with proceeds from the sale of the almost five acres of oats goping to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Complete with horse
drawn wagons, volunteers harvest the grain into an old threshing machine from 1910. As luck, or bad luck would
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“Our yield was over 80 bushels an acre,” said Pohl proudly. “I’ll probably do a few more acres next year,” he added. As for the Foodgrains Bank, a harvest of land south of Ponoka is set for Friday, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. weather permitting and the organizers are inviting all interested to celebrate the harvest as a community event. For more info, contact Johan Feitsma at 403-7040426 or Peter Doornenbal 403-783-2947.
have it, the machine broke down twice, allowing modern day farmers to feel a greater appreciation for modern equipment. Luckily, Pohl was able to fix the issues and get back to harvesting the grains. “Some people had never seen the threshing machine work,” said Pohl of the day. Despite a few setbacks, Pohl said the enthusiasm from attendees was clear and he intends to continue on with the harvest in upcoming years as well as contributing funds to the Foodgrains Bank.
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PONOKA NEWS 17
Longhorn cattle market seeing growth BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Whether it’s for the look or for the meat, the Texas longhorn cattle market is seeing growth. A horn measuring and auction was held Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre barn
with buyers looking for the best animals available. The measuring was part of a North American measuring event with the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America (TLBAA), explained event organizer Jeff Jespersen of Meridian Longhorns.
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Longhorn cattle Continued from page 17 Ponoka was the only Canadian measuring event for the TLBAA and for Jespersen and his company it’s all about the length and style of horns. “The more horn, the more money they’re worth.” “Another aspect is their lean beef … It’s healthier than chicken,” he added. Texas longhorn beef is generally grass fed, which makes the beef more desirable. Jespersen said there are some people who switch to the longhorn beef in their diet and other customers who want to have them on the farm for looks. “We’re doing a lot of semen and embryo sales,” said Jespersen. Coming up from the United States was Bear Davidson to judge the heifer futurity and to help with the horn measuring. He said the challenge for ranchers is marketing longhorn beef, which competes against Angus beef. One of the reasons he feels longhorn cattle is so desirable is because there has been little human influence on the breed. “Our longhorns are the Spanish cattle,” Jespersen explained. He said the longevity of the longhorn is higher than other cattle that have been bred over the years. Clinton Bezan is the president of the Canadian Texas Longhorn Association and he feels the longhorn market will continue to grow. The association has started a triple crown heifer futurity, with MSW Meats of Ponoka
winning the top spot with two of the crowns, to garner more interest in the market. He also wants to see a youth program to develop future breeders. “We’ve got a lot of young people getting involved. The cattle are, in my opinion, extremely underappreciated based on their temperament, longevity
and producing ability,” said Bezan. He feels that buyers are starting to understand the breed, which is creating a need for more breeders. He added that more youth involvement with judging clinics or other programs could grow the numbers of breeders in Canada.
Ranchers work together to measure the length of a Texas longhorn Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre barn. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Bear Davidson helps measure the horns of a Texas longhorn Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre barn. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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PONOKA NEWS 19
Blaine Calkins seeking re-election in new riding
PC Party candidate Blaine Calkins BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE With more than 80 per cent of the vote in the last federal election under his belt, Blaine Calkins is possibly considered the front-runner in the Red Deer-Lacombe riding. Changes to the electoral district haven’t affected Calkins’ plan much, except to spend time in Red Deer knocking on doors meeting residents. “It’s changed the nature of the riding that I’m used to representing a little bit, because now it’s got a more urban flavour to it,” he explained. Calkins graduated from Red Deer College and he feels he has close ties to the city and suggests the population growth in Sylvan Lake, Lacombe and Blackfalds has also changed the dynamic of the riding. Bringing benefits to farmers is something Calkins feels has already begun with the dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board. “With the majority government, we were able to bring marketing choice and freedom to barley and wheat growers all across western Canada.” While the province is struggling in the energy sector due to over supply from OPEC, Calkins suggests other products such as beef, pork, grain and lumber are doing well. He referred to the Trans-Pacific Partnership as a tool that will benefit Canadians in the agriculture sector. “That’s a good thing for producers … I don’t ever remember a time, in my lifetime growing up on a farm, where we had solid commodity prices in both meat and grains all at the same time.” When asked about balancing a renewable energy source with fossil fuels Calkins suggested the world will not be moving away from fossil fuels anytime soon. “Virtually any so-called renewable energy that’s out there, many of which are made from components of the petrochemical sector, many of these initiatives simply aren’t ready or aren’t cost effective and would need significant government funding to make them viable,” explained Calkins. He suggests the private sector will determine what is economically viable and what the market can handle.
Much of what makes Alberta grow are the fossil fuels, said Calkins. When it comes to senior care and mental healthcare, Calkins said the federal government has almost doubled the health transfers to the province. He added the benefits to seniors comes in the form of tax breaks. “We’ve taken about 400,000 Canadian seniors off the tax
role altogether who, if we had the same policies we had in 2005, would be paying taxes today,” said Calkins. He said the country’s budget is strong with growing economy, which helps provide funds for healthcare and other public needs. “A strong economy and a strong private sector pays for the public sector.” Working with the First
Nations communities in Maskwacis, which is part of the riding, is something Calkins says he has done as the Wetaskiwin representative. He is proud of community initiatives at the reserve to reduce gang violence. One area Calkins feels is important is creating transparency in financial reporting of First Nations councils. “First Nations people living
in these communities should know how the money is spent,” said Calkins. “And the taxpayers frankly, who are sending that money, ought to know how that money is being spent.” He said changes were also made in the Indian Act to allow residents to access human rights complaints and providing women matrimonial rights to their properties.
Calkins said he feels he feels the most important issue for Canadians is the economy. He suggests the PC Party helped grow the country’s per capita GDP. “The Canadian middle class is the richest class in the world.” He suggests the best way for growth and a sustainable economy is a strong private sector that helps the public sector.
New candidate Jeff Rock working to garner strong support BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE Newbie in the federal election is Liberal Party candidate Jeff Rock, who decided to run a year and a half ago. He was inspired by writer Parker Palmer, who advocates that elected officials should be honest and work to benefit the voters. Rock, who is also a minister, feels he would make an ideal candidate for the Red Deer-Lacombe riding. “As we get closer and closer to the election, I’m hearing from more and more people that they’re willing and ready for a change.” Being a reverend is not something Rock sees as an issue if he were to be elected. He said running for office or training to be a minister is a calling and the goal is represent the community. He has made a clear separation with his work as a minister during the campaign. With the changes to the electoral district now including the north end of Red Deer and Sylvan Lake, as well as encompassing Blackfalds, Lacombe and Maskwacis, Rock said he feels there is a balanced number of urban and rural constituents. “To me, it is what Canada is.”
When asked about working with the First Nations communities, Rock said he wants to respect the sovereign territory of First Nations and he enjoys working with community members. “I’ve been on the Truth and Reconciliation local organizing committee here in Red Deer.” “I really look forward to having nation to nation dialogue,” said Rock. He suggests a proper dialogue between the federal government and First Nations in Canada has not occurred in the last 10 years. “I think it would be a mistake to discount the indigenous community; not just for political reasons, but for ethical reasons too,” he added. With the economy struggling, due to an oversupply of oil from OPEC, Rock says the Liberal Party has developed a plan to ensure people can get back to work. He added that unemployment rates are high in central Alberta. “People are really worried right now.” Rock added there can be disagreements over nature with environmental activists fighting oil companies. He said both groups want to see Canada do well and suggests they need to work together
to find a common solution. Issues of climate change are at the forefront of discussion for many groups and Rock suggests the energy sector is vital to Canada’s growth but renewable energy can be included in the discussion. “To demonize the oil and gas industry is, to my mind, completely inappropriate.” He added that climate change is a concern and should not be discounted. For the agricultural sector, Rock said he had seen concern from farmers over the dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board. “I think they (farmers) are outright cheesed off,” said Rock, referring to the Friends of the CWB, a group advocating the restoration of the board. Rock says other areas of concern are the Trans-Pacific Partnership and how it will affect local farm producers. One worry Rock hears is there will be greater competition for farm products and local producers may have to drop their rates. Senior and mental healthcare is an important area for Rock and he wants to see the retirement age stay at 65. Rock says the Liberal
Party proposes enhancing the Canadian Pension Plan that would see better living for retired seniors. “We have vehemently said that we will not cancel seniors’ income splitting,” he added. One of the reasons Rock became a minister was being able to to work with seniors. He added he is delighted to see an increased awareness of mental health issues. “That’s forcing governments to address some of the shortages in mental healthcare.” “There’s no question that addictions and mental health issues lead to homelessness,” said Rock. “I believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” He added that mental health issues affect Canadians of all walks of life.
Liberal Party candidate Jeff Rock Rock suggests Canadian politics has become increasingly polarized over the years and hopes people will realize that anyone running for election is more of a community builder and he feels people should work together. He says he tries to respond to every question or query that comes his way. “I don’t think you win elections, I think you earn the right to represent the people,” said Rock.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
SADDLE HILLS RANCH
- “Ken Stickney Estate�
R.R. #1, Alhambra, AB – “Hwy 11� Rge Rd. 5-5A
To be held on SW 1/4-6-39-5-W5M. From Alhambra Corner Store on Hwy 11, 3/4 mile west, then 1/4 mile north. Watch for sale signs.
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015
Sale starts 10:00 a.m.
Lunch - Two Sisters Catering
VERY CLEAN LINE OF MODERN EQUIPMENT (Majority Shedded) 2010 Kubota M-135X D tractor, 3 pt, hitch, dual hydraulics, 540 & 1000 PTO, rear 520/70R-38, fronts 420/70R-24, c/w Kubota M50 Quick-Attach FEL, bucket & round bale spear. Only 2200 orig. hours. Like new. S/N 50240.
Case IH 3800 10’ field disc. 12’ Culti-Packer brillion on rubber, fitted for hydraulics.
Haybuster 256 Plus II, 1000 PTO, S/N 91626. 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 H-D Cummins D, 4x4, auto., only 82,000 km. S/N 307MX38L19G513818.
IHC 510 24-run wheel drill, G & F, fitted for hydraulics, S/N 510C11. Kuerneland 3-16� 3 pt. hitch plow. J-D 2140 D tractor, umbrella, 540 PTO, single hydraulics, rear 18.4-30, fronts 7:50-16, c/w J-D 148 FEL, bucket & round bale spear. Only 4310 hours. Clean unit. S/N 379152L.
1998 20’ GN FeatherLite stock trailer - like new. S/N 4FGL02027WC216777.
Case IH 10’ D.T. cultivator, S/N 0190000. Flex-Coil post pounder c/w 540 pump.
2009 30’ GN Snake River flat deck trailer - beaver tails. S/N 5PTGF332791012741. N-H 1411 discbine - 540 PTO. S/N 678806. New Kuhn 5R110-G11 Speed Rake, S/N B2273.
MOBILE HOME C-I portable creep feeder, S/N 07083544. H-D Allied Model 100108 8’ 3 pt.hitch angle blade. Horst H-D farm wagon - 20’wood deck, c/w Easy Hook Up hitch. 3 pt. hitch post hole digger - like new. Cosmo 500 3 pt. hitch cyclone seeder - 540 PTO. 6 x 31 Robin grain auger c/w motor. 12’ chain link harrows & steel draw bar.
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SpeedAire compressor, Dewalt 20V Max Air greaser - new. 2000 psi power washer, socket sets, combination wrenches, tool box, 3/4� drive set, hammers, shovels, axe, rake, jack-all jack, tie straps, aluminum ladders, Come-Along, wheel barrow, wire stretcher, Energizer 1300 gen set, Hyundai 2� sump pump, new case of Rotella T15W-40 oil, 5W-40 & windshield wash.
FUEL TANKS HOUSEHOLD 2010 Friendship 16 x 76 mobile home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer & dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher. Vinyl skirting. 2 wood stair cases. Hitch. Excellent shape - very clean - one owner. Model 143016. S/N 32717V.
2012 Case IH RB564 round baler, 1000 PTO, net or twine wrap. S/N YBN047267.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE
The late Ken Stickney was an opportunist. All items are well maintained, clean and looked after. Plan now to have your finances in order. Your attendance will be very much appreciated. See you all sale day. For further information phone Bob Stickney at 403-505-5792.
Wheatland app. 750 bus. hopper bottom bin. H-H Model 120 squeeze & palpation cage, 23 12’ H-H panels, 3 - 12’ H-H walk-through gates. 7 - 10’ H-H panels, 2 - 8’ panels, 1 - 8’ feed panel. 2 - 18’ panels, 2 - 12’ bow gates, 1 - 16’ gate. 16 - 24’ free stand panels, 2 - 24’ free stand bow gates. 2 - 24’ free stand wind fence. 3 - 14’ silage bunk feeders, 8 x 16 shed - tin siding. 3 H-H round bale feeders, mineral feeder & oiler, rubber tub water tanks. Easy-Way cattle oiler, electric fencer & string, 5/8 sheets of plywood, vet items, 37 bags of Taurus salt & supplement - new. Dehorners.
2009 Honda 420 4-Trax - 2500 km, S/N 1HETE35G994200490. Westward quad sprayer, Northtrail utility dump wagon. J-D 325 lawn mower tractor, S/N M00325A040016. Yard-Man push mower, Stihl leaf blower, hedge trimmer, Husqvarna 136 power saw, Power It 2000 watt inverter, Scotts spreader.
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PONOKA NEWS 21
Ermineskin Cree celebrate Treaty 6 anniversary, with Japanese guests BY MUSTAFA ERIC
generations the importance of the signing of Treaty 6, which covers the rights of the First Nations in Maskwacis. As part of the events marking the signing of the Treaty 6 138 years ago,
Ermineskin Cree Nation marked the Treaty Week between September 20 and 25 with several activities with a view to explaining to the younger
children from Ermineskin Elementary School and Junior High School took part in a “racial awareness walk” on Friday, Sept. 25 from their school to the Bear Park, where elders of the First Nation gave speeches to the youth explaining how the treaty helped the Cree protect and preserve their cultural identity. At the Ermineskin High School, there was a demonstration of First Nations’ dances with description of their styles
and meanings aimed at visiting Japanese Grade 10 students from a Japanese town called Ashoro, a sister town with Wetaskiwin. Steve Woods, teacher of Cree language and culture at the Ermineskin High School said it was natural that Japanese students would find the First Nations’ drum and dances interesting. “Drum signifies the heartbeat of the Earth,” he said. “It is the first rhythm every individual hears in their mother’s womb.”
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Two Ermineskin High School students show a chicken dance to the visiting Japanese 10th graders at their gym on Friday, Sept. 25.
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After the demonstration of fancy, grass and chicken dances by Ermineskin High School students, vis-
iting Japanese students also performed a more modern dance for the host school.
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MARKET REPORT SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 1901 head of cattle went through our rings TOTAL - 1901
SLAUGHTER CATTLE D1 - D2 cows D3 - D4 cows Good Holstein cows Medium Holstein cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls
120.00-132.00 115.00-125.00 115.00-128.00 100.00-115.00 140.00-160.00 160.00-172.00
Feeder bulls 170.00-190.00 Good Bred Cows 1700-1700 Older Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers: Cow/calf pairs (younger) 2000-2550 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:
225.00-235.00 234.00-249.00 248.00-253.00 255.00-271.00 273.00-292.00 291.00-320.00 310.00-340.00 340.00-395.00
Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers
Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Hay: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Ways for family to cope with Alzheimer’s BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
takes time before signs show there is an issue
with a person. “It’s hard to know when
it starts but it usually progresses over time,” ex-
Friends and families of people suffering with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia met last week to speak on how to cope Wednesday, Sept. 23. The meeting was held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church as part of the Alzheimer Society’s Coffee Break. Dr. Dale Danyluk spoke with attendees and responded to questions relevant to their situation. He said when people suffer from dementia, the challenge is not only on the patient but also on the family, who may also be the caregivers. While Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, Danyluk said there are other forms and it
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plained Danyluk. He added that doctors try to rule out any other possibilities such as other health issues or the type of medication a person is taking before concluding a definitive diagnosis. One form of dementia is called vascular dementia and usually occurs because there is not enough blood flowing to the brain. Danyluk says in some cases a person’s abilities return after some time and treatment. “Age is probably your biggest factor for Alzheimer’s,” said Danyluk of the disease. Staying healthy and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol low may be one way to minimize the risk of getting Alzheimer’s. One person questioned the benefits of vaccines such as the polio vaccine to help with dementia but Danyluk replied he has seen some discussion on certain vaccines helping but suggests some research shows the vaccines were doing more damage than benefits to patients.
He advocates living an active and healthy life. “That’ll help with your mental health.” “Just because you have a memory problem doesn’t mean you have dementia,” Danyluk added. When it comes to checking a person for Alzheimer’s, Danyluk said there are many mental tests to help find an issue. A CAT scan shows some parts of the brain structure but may not reveal major issues. Danyluk likened it to buying a car that looks good on the outside but the engine and internal parts are not quite the same. Some of the challenges family members who care for someone with Alzheimer’s often feel guilty and they second guess the decisions they have made to ensure care continues. Danyluk replied that families also need a strong support system. The Coffee Break is one such support. Every second Tuesday a support group meets at 2 p.m. at the Northcott Care Centre.
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Dr. Dale Danyluk took some time Wednesday, Sept. 23 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church to speak about dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Drop-ins welcome at all events. Regular Jam session every Saturday at 1pm The first gospel concert of the season will be Oct. 18 entertainment by Gospel 792. Wednesday morning - PIANO LESSONS FOR SENIORS (Sarah Driedger 403-790-1980) PONOKA ART CLUB CLASSES 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 Canasta - 1:00pm Tuesday & Thursday Exercise class 9:30am Tuesday Pickleball 6:30pm Centennial Centre - contact Janice Mackie 403-396-3160 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 Art Club Drop In Noon to 4pm Friday “500” 1:00pm Saturday Yoga 9:30am Memberships available for 2016 - $10.00 per person. To rent our facility contact Dorothy @ 403-783-3027 or George @ 403-7833514 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!
Exercise with a cause: Students at St. Augustine Catholic School enjoyed a fun Terry Fox Run Thursday, Sept. 24 raising $2,004 for the cause. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
PONOKA NEWS 23
Sports
Stampeders in two straight losses against Colts BY MUSTAFA ERIC Ponoka Stampeders lost both of their back-to- back games vs Mountianview Colts on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26 with very similar scores, 9-2 the first one on the road and 8-2 the second at home. Following their less than desirable showing in Didsbury on Friday, Stampeders started their game against Colts on home ice on Saturday with some quite strong motivation. Ponoka boys appeared enthusiastic and energetic, but what plagued the team in the course of the previous seasons still
seemed to hang over the Stampeders: A visible inadequacy in maintaining the possession of the puck, and consequently, failure to execute plays that require possession of the puck. Ponoka boys worked very hard to tackle Colts in their attempts to extract the puck from their control, but an overwhelming majority of those tackles resulted in the visitors keeping the possession. When their inability to close the holes in the defence when their fast skating opponents broke from their half of the rink was added to the equation, the result did not seem to be a great sur-
Ryan Burns of Stampeders takes a short flight as he is tackled by the Colts defence during their game at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Centre on Saturday, Sept. 26. Photo by Mustafa Eric
prise. The only scores for the Stampeders came from Brody Thomas in the first and Kacey Straub in the second. Stampeders coach Tyler Fiveland was not very unhappy with Saturday’ s
performance, though. “We outplayed the other team,” he said regarding the home game. “Our problem is that we are not capitalizing on the opportunities to score.” Fiveland added he was happy that his players
had received fewer penalties in the second game. He admitted that his players made mistakes and described them as “mental mistakes” in that most Ponoka players lost their concentration in switching from offence
to defence, losing track of the attacking players and creating opportunities for them. Stampeders now play four consecutive road games before they host Blackfalds Wranglers on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Midget A build confidence before season BY MUSTAFA ERIC Ponoka’s Fountain Tire Midget A Wolves had a spectacular pre-season game on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Centre winning a convincing 7-1 victory over visiting Lacombe Rockets, building lots of confidence for the regular season. The Wolves started rather slow in the first quarter testing the opponents’ defences and keeping their defence intact not to concede any score before they put numbers on the board. It was Justin Hall who struck first in the 6th minute of the first period, taking the lead for the hosts. The first period ended
Pierce Clemmer of Ponoka Midget A Wolves scores his team’s sixth goal without assistance in the third period of the game against Lacombe Rockets at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex on Sunday, Sept. 27. Photo by Mustafa Eric
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with that score and in the second Wolves slowly started to intensify their attacks while increasing their dominance of the rink, outskating their opponents on both ends of the ice. In the process, Lewis McDowell scored in power play and Quinton Adam while shorthanded, taking the hosts to the third period with a three point-cushion. In the last period, the scores continued to rain on the Rockets’ net with Josh Vold, Rian Van der Westhuizen, Pierce Clemmer and Sean Rowland all adding to the tally with their goals. Rockets scored their only point in the third, five minutes from the end of regulation.
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Over 300 compete in Gold Buckle Rodeo BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE More than 300 cowboys and cowgirls competed in the first Gold Buckle Rodeo held at the Calnash Ag Event Centre Saturday, Sept. 26. The event was part of the Foothills Cowboy Association (FCA) rodeo circuit, said co-organizer Trish Friis. She said the animals provided by Doubletree Ranch and Rodeo Stock was tough enough for the rodeo challenge on the big day. Friis said over 1,000 people came through the doors at the ag centre. While this was a first event, both the entries and attendance were relatively high and she intends to host another similar rodeo next year. The goal with this rodeo was to give con-
testants one last chance to make it to the FCA finals in Red Deer on the weekend of Oct. 9 to 11. The prize money was enough that it did just that. Rodeo results: Saddlebronc: Cole Scott on Midnite Oil Bareback: Justin Myers on Colt 45 Bullriding: Eric Isabelle on Crow Bar Calf roping: Jeff Heggie Steer wrestling: Steven Gilbert Ladies barrel racing: Corina Dixon Team roping: Cory Hines & AJ Sullivan Junior barrel racing: Anna Lauweryssen Boys steer riding: Carter Sahli
Silver Valley 4H Riders 1st CLUB MEETING Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7PM Servus Classroom @ Calnash Ag Event Centre For more information call Jeff at 403-348-3993 Everyone Welcome!
Justin Myers of Lacombe in his winning performance with 78.1 points on Colt 45 at the first Gold Buckle Rodeo which took place at the Calnash Ag Event Centre over the weekend of Sept. 26 and 27. Photo by Mustafa Eric
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PONOKA NEWS 25
Girl Broncs stampede over Wildcats in volleyball action BY STACEY LAVALLIE The Ponoka Broncs senior girls’ volleyball team came away from Stettler without giving up a set on Tuesday, Sept. 22, though the host Wildcats made them work for each successful volley. The girls played at William E. Hay Secondary Campus and decisively won the first set 25-14, keeping control of the ball for most of the set, leaving the Stettler girls to scramble for it. In the second set, Stettler recovered somewhat,
holding on to control of the ball long enough to pull ahead of the Broncs and bring in 12 points. However, once the Broncs regained control of the ball they didn’t let it go often, evening out the score and, with a series of successful blocks and teamwork, won the set 25-12. Knowing the third set would make-or-break the game, the Wildcats rallied, exchanging the ball backand-forth with the Broncs for the first 18 points. At that moment, however, a series of bad serves into the net for both teams saw
the ball eventually end up back in Ponoka’s control, and the Broncs pulled ahead, eventually winning 25-21. A fourth set, for the sake of the game, was played in exhibition before the game drew to a close. “I’m quite pleased,” head coach Ron Labrie said of the Broncs’ performance. “There were some question marks about the team we’d put together this year. It’s very early in the season, but it’s been going well. We’ll see how it goes.” “We were able to get some of our first- and sec-
ond-year players some time on the court,” Labrie said. “Stettler’s rebuilding their program and our younger players are like their team.” “For everything in volleyball, it’s serving and passing,” Labrie said of the areas he’s going to target in practice. “You want to serve into specific areas of the court with aggression and persistence. And if you can’t pass well,” other teams will dominate,” he noted. The Broncs next play at home on Oct. 20, at 6 p.m., against Wetaskiwin.
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In the second match of the night, CACHS were too strong for the Queens and they won the game in straight sets 25-21 and 25-20. “In this match we struggled with consistency of
serving, passing, and hitting, allowing CACHS to come away with the two set win,” said Josephison. “Starting the season at 0-2 is certainly not normal for our Sr. Queens and will make it difficult to win
Ponoka Broncs’ Sawyer Liddle leaps with her eye on the ball in the second of the best-of-five sets game against the Stettler Wildcats on Tuesday, Sept. 22 in Stettler. The Broncs clinched the win after three straight sets. Photo by Stacey Lavallie
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MCLEOD Douglas Alan McLeod passed away September 19, 2015 at the age of 86 years. He was predeceased by his wife Yvonne McLeod (September 6, 2014), parents Prudence and Edward McLeod, and brothers Donald and Maurice McLeod. Doug is survived by his sister Beverly Fleury, his children Paula Madu, Debbie Clutton (Dennis), Doug McLeod, and Barbara McLeod (Stephen); grandchildren Alyson Shore (Collin), Sydney Madu, Tori Madu, Rebecca McLeod, Clare McLeod Smith, Malcolm Knutsen, Ronan Clutton, Ben Clutton, great grandchildren Hannah and Hailey Shore, and numerous nieces and nephews. Doug was born in Calgary February 16, 1929 and spent his early years on the family farm south of Okotoks, and a farm west of Rimbey for a short period of time as well. He began riding steers as a boy and continued on to ride broncs and bulls. Doug has a passion for riding and was a lifelong horseman, a skill he passed along to all of his children. Doug served in the navy out of Victoria, B.C. in the early 1950’s. During that time he married Yvonne Fleury and in 1960 they ventured from Calgary to their home in the Crestomere area. He worked as a stationery engineer, farmed, and operated gas wells until his retirement in 1989. In 2014 he moved to the Parkland Manor in Rimbey. Doug was an active member of the Ponoka Fish & Game Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. In honor of his memory donations to the Ponoka Fish & Game Association and the Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre will be gratefully accepted. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to Dr. Christine Ellis, the nurses and staff at the Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre, the staff at Parkland Manor, and Wayne Clark of Wilson’s Funeral Chapel for his professional guidance. A Memorial Gathering of Doug’s friends and family was held from the Rimbey Royal Canadian Legion on Friday September 25, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Rimbey and Lacombe in charge of the arrangements. Phone: (403) 843-3388 or (403) 782-3366 “A Caring Family, Caring For Families”
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Janice Mae Davies (nee Lien) died on Saturday, September 19, 2015 due to heart failure as a result of complications due to pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband Kenneth C.; two sons, Kyle (Lisa) and Shane (Debbie) and three grandchildren, Wyatt, Kara and Levi. Organs suitable for transplant and/or research will be harvested, the remains returned will be cremated and buried at a later date for the immediate family to attend.
Jessie Schweitzer Aug. 15,1912 - Sept. 23, 2015
Jessie Schweitzer passed away at Northcott Care Centre at the wonderful age of 103! Jessie leaves behind many memories with family and friends. Bert (Roberta), Gladys (Dale Fraser), Joan ( Wayne Emery), Ralph (Carol) and only surviving sisterin-law Caralyn Trelenberg. She took pride in her 14 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren, 2 great-greatgrandsons, along with many nieces and nephews. Jessie was predeceased by her husband Joe, 2 sons, Fred and Raymond, and Grandson Derk. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday October 1, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Tim Graff officiating. The family would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation to the thoughtful care given to our Mom during her long stay at both Rimoka and Northcott.
McCAUGHEY Sharon Amey April 20, 1949 - Lacombe, AB. Sept. 22, 2015 -Calgary, AB It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon McCaughey announce her passing. Sharon passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 surrounded by family. Sharon will be forever remembered by her daughters, Janice McCaughey (Allin Richards) of Lacombe, Jacqueline Earl (Chris) and Michelle Hammond (Adam) of Calgary. Sharon treasured her time with her 5 grandchildren, Qwanell and Gabrielle Richards, Riley and Liam Hammond and Eric Earl. Sharon was predeceased by her husband, Gerald in 2012, who she greatly missed. Our family would like to acknowledge the amazing care our mother received from Unit 37 of The Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. A memorial tea for Sharon will be held at the Ponoka Legion Branch 66 3911 Hwy 2a, Ponoka, AB on Sunday, October 4th at 2pm. If friends so desire, donations in memory of Sharon can be made to the Kidney Foundation or the charity of choice. In living memory of Sharon McCaughey, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Deerfoot South, 12281 - 40th STREET S.E.. Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.
In Memoriam
In Loving Memory of Tony Bos October 2, 2010 No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered. Since we lost you Life has never been the same. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Tony That we do not think of you.
Card Of Thanks
Sylvia, Matt, Scott and Melanie The family of the Late Elsie Wilson wish to extend our sincerest gratitude for the kindness and messages of sympathy following the passing of our dear companion, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. We especially want to thank Pastor Tim Graff for officiating the service, the staff at the Ponoka Funeral Home for their attentive care, the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Auxiliary for the wonderful lunch and the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies who were present as a special Honor Guard. We want to thank the Ponoka Hospital staff and the Red Deer surgical staff for the care that was extended to Elsie when she was in their care. We also wish to thank those who shared in the funeral service, and fellowship at Trinity Lutheran Church and at the internment at the Forest Home Cemetery. Bill Soltis, The Wilson Families, The Henke Family, The Druar Family, The Holmen Family
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Congratulations to George & Sheila Wilkie on your 50th Wedding Anniversary Oct. 2, 2015
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BABY SHOWER for Harper daughter of Jennifer and Tanner Diegel. Sat. Oct. 10, 2 pm. Schultz Community Hall. 6 miles E. of Junction Hwys. 21 & Hwy. 53 or 20 mi. E. of Ponoka. Info: Carol 780-372-2225
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Annual General Meeting Thursday October 8, 2015 at 5:30pm 5216 50th Street
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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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LAKE FRONT HOME at Jackfish Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 6400 +/- walkout bungalow, interior to be completed, 2.08 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate. UNDEVELOPED COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL LOTS at Baptiste Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 2.05+/- and 1.62+/- title acres, power & natural gas at property line. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.
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Auctions
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UPCOMING ESTATE AUCTIONS Wed. Sept. 16, at 6 pm. and Wed. Sept, 30 at 6 pm. both at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A ~~~~~ TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL Big Strapper Auction 403-782-5693 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net
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BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4-6ft. $35.00 each. Machine planting:$10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delvery fee $75-$125/ order. Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0967 WHITE SPRUCE TREES. for sale. 4-6ft. $35.00 each. 6-8ft. $45 each. Delivered and planted. Delivery extra. 403-305-8201
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PONOKA NEWS 31
Memories of the Ponoka Rising Sun Club House work program MIKE RAINONE HAMMERTIME Whenever I drive around Ponoka, my attention span really perks up when I see a blue box packed with recyclables ready for pick-up on the boulevard or in front of many local residences. As a staff member of the Ponoka Rising Sun Club House in the late 1990s, I was so very fortunate to have been involved with many others in the organization of the first Club House and later of a unique new community work program. With the great support and encouragement of the Town of Ponoka, the Alberta Hospital (Centennial Centre), and the community, the
members of the Club House program were given the opportunity to take on the existing blue box recycling service throughout the town. The program was very well accepted and expanded quickly with the addition of weekly cardboard, paper, and bottle and can pick-up at businesses and schools, as well as yard service and odd jobs, which later included assisting with clean-up and other tasks at the new Ponoka Recycle Depot. Through fundraising and grants, the Rising Sun Club House was also able to purchase a trailer and equipment for their work program, as well as a large van which was also used for transportation and other
social activities and events throughout the community. As one of the early supervisors of this busy program for eight years, it was extremely gratifying to see upwards of 30 Club House members a week taking part in the many facets of the work program, each being encouraged within set guidelines to work a certain amount of hours, with all receiving the same hourly pay for their efforts as a team member on a week-day schedule. The Club House staff has always been very impressed by the ongoing enthusiasm of the members of the Rising Sun Community Work Program as they look forward to showing up at the Club House each day on time
Drop by drop BRENNAN TURNER FAMRLEAD.COM Grains have trickled lower to trading sideways over the past few weeks as the complex continues to deal with harvest pressures and solid supply numbers not being offset enough by demand. Wheat and corn continues to look like they’re closer to having a bottom priced in (if not already, while soybeans seemingly have a bit more drip left in the faucet with leaves across the U.S. dropping ahead of what appears to be another pretty big harvest. While managed money remains net short on both soybean and wheat markets, hedge funds did recently move their positions more bearish. Chicago wheat has dropped 17 per cent since the beginning of the year while soybeans are down 11.4 per cent since the start of 2015. Specifically for wheat, there’s a lot of supply out there as three consecutive years of decent production numbers equals three consecutive years of the world carryout number trekking higher. While there are some concerns of dry conditions affecting the winter wheat getting planted into in the Black Sea and parts of the U.S. Midwest, with plenty of supply still available, it’s not hard to see prices where they’re at. If El Nino really comes to fruition though, we could see a 5-10 per cent move higher, possibly more if corn rallies a bit. Speaking of drier seeding conditions, Ukraine is set to plant about 40 per cent less winter rapeseed this fall than originally intended as dry soil moisture profiles have changed the seeded area from 2.033 million down to just 1.22 million acres. This is the second year in a row that rapeseed area in Ukraine will decline as only 1.7 million acres were harvested this past year, compared to 2.14 million acres in 2014. While those numbers aren’t huge when compared to Canada or the E.U. as a whole, what is significant is China eliminating the national floor price for canola, and instead, leaving it up to individual rural provinces to come up with subsidy programs. Why the change all of the sudden? Some speculate that it’s becoming too costly to store China’s huge
stockpiles of canola oil, so, basically, this means that, with less incentive to plant canola, acres should be lower, potentially meaning more imports. Keep in mind that if the country is trying to draw down its current stocks, it may do that first before increasing their import numbers. Statistics Canada came out recently with some new yield and production numbers in a report that mostly went unnoticed by the market. The new numbers, which showed lower yields across the board when compared to last year, were based off of a combination of agroclimatic data, coarse resolution satellite data, and StatsCan’s field crop reporting series. Most production numbers skewed towards higher than what the August report showed (which was based on phone call surveys) but one big difference was this model suggesting that Canadian farmers this year will produce 14.4 million tonnes, a significant hike from the previous estimate of 13.3 million tonnes and well above most other estimates. Meanwhile total wheat production was set 25.3 million tonnes, including 4.8 million tonnes of durum versus previous estimates of 24.6 million tonnes and 4.47 million tonnes of durum. I, for one though, am not sure how much bigger the crop got after August, plus the drop in temperatures haven’t helped those trying to get Harvest 2015 finished up, especially with every incremental drop of rain adding more pain. 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 riskfree, transparent online and now mobile grain marketplace (app available for iOS and Android). His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead Breakfast Brief. He can be reached via email (b.turner@farmlead. com) or phone (1-855-332-7653).
for their shift, proudly put on their coveralls or Ponoka Recycle program jackets, then help to load up the trailer before heading out in the van to pick up the rest of the crew to take part in the job ahead. For more than 20 exciting years, a great number of past, former, and present members of the Ponoka Rising Sun Club House have shared this wonderful experience helping out and enjoying the many support and social programs offered at the bright and happy facility, as well as being a part of the community work program if they were able. It has and always will be a special and exciting treat for each and every one of these men and women of all ages to meet new members and friends, to chat with and assist customers on the work program, to greet visitors and family at the Club House, all of which has greatly contributed to the enhancement of their daily quality of life by becoming an active part of the Town of Ponoka, which they are so very proud to call their home all year round. Over the years, the members, staff, and board of the Ponoka Rising Club House have also willingly volunteered their time and efforts to
countless community events and causes, and have avidly promoted the importance of the Ponoka Recycling programs, as well encouraging everyone to work together to enhance and beautify our family-friendly town and surrounding districts. The Ponoka Rising Sun Club House has proudly been an active and respected part of our community for the past 21 years, have always been made to feel very welcome and have continued to enjoy a great deal of successes and growth in their busy programs and goals over the years. It is the sincere hope of myself and so many others that our Town of Ponoka Council and administration will continue to promote and support the Rising Sun Club House members as a vital part of the local community Blue Box and Recycling programs, both today and long into the future. Everyone is free to pop into the Ponoka Rising Sun Club House at 5216-50 Street, Ponoka or phone 403-783-5810 for more information. Just a little of this and that As our gung-ho political party leaders and the rest of the wanna-be-MPs are busy racing around the hustings putting up signs and knocking doors trying to gather
votes for the forthcoming federal election on October 19, they will as always make all sorts of promises for the future, but will also be quick to remind us that we will ‘have to tighten our belts’ just a little to get through the current economical crisis. The election chatter and finger-pointing is now going hot and heavy in the coffee shops, through the media, and at countless public forums throughout our great nation, and certainly promises to be a great race and a tough choice for all of us who get out and cast our ballots. Just as a little pre-election appetizer I read with great interest the other day that the yearly wages of a retired Prime Minister is $450,000 for life, while those former politicians who have stepped down or lost their post will be able to dry their tears with a hefty compensation of $174,000 a year. In the meantime, the average salary of our soldiers is $40,000 a year, the average yearly pay-perk for us pensioners is $12,000 a year, and so may we dare to ask why the very first cuts and crunch should not come right at the top of that political dynasty? Now just go ahead and have a great week, all of you.
Menapause information night at Ponoka library SUBMITTED BY JACLYN BERRY PONOKA JUBILEE LIBRARY 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 (Registered Nurse), Lori Labrie (Registered Dietitian), and Erika Lutz (Licenced Practical Nurse), 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. The library will be taking part in the Postcards for Peace campaign, created by Veterans Affairs Canada. Postcards for Peace provides an opportunity for youth to send postcards to express messages of thanks to those
who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace, or to still-serving Canadian Armed Forces members. This activity allows youth to actively remember the sacrifices and achievements of Canadian veterans. If you would like to take part, please come by the library to pick up your blank postcard, write your message of thanks and return it to us no later than October 23. Lego Club will be meeting this Friday, Oct. 2 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come on down to the library to build with our massive collection of Lego, create whatever your imagination can come up with, and then leave it here to be displayed for all to see. Lego Club is a program that the whole family can take part in; parents can get down on the floor with their kids and remember just how much fun Lego can be. And for the really little hands we have Duplo. Some come on down and have a great time, it’s drop-in, so no registration or fee is required. Little kids can also take part in Story Time, every
Monday and Friday at 11 a.m. Children ages between three and six are invited to come to the library to hear a story and make a craft with Ms. Lori. Story Time helps introduce children to reading and the library, and starts to prepare them for the world of kindergarten by working on skills like cutting, pasting, and tracing. This is a dropin activity, with a different program each day, so come to them all. Our Book Club will be meeting this Sunday, Oct. 4 to discuss Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts. New members are always welcome, so if you have read the book and would like to join a lively discussion come on down. The November book, A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, will also be distributed. Coming Soon: A master storyteller at his best—the O. Henry Prize winner Stephen King delivers Bazaar of Bad Dreams, a generous collection of stories, , featuring revelatory autobiographical comments on when, why, and how he came to write them.
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