Ponoka News, June 01, 2016

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 68, No. 22 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

Sports

Inaugural soccer camp unqualified success Story on page 29

Reflections

Ilona Carter is the Honorary President of the 2016 Ponoka Stampede Story on page 5

Dog walk fundraiser Several participants begin the annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides at Centennial Park on Sunday, May 29 in support of the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Ponoka’s event this year raised almost $3,800 that will go toward paying the full costs of providing specially trained guide dogs to those with physical or medical disabilities.

Please see our story on page 10.

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Rain no hurdle for playground builder volunteers

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Two years, four long hard days, tons of volunteers and $250,000.

That’s what it took for the Ponoka Kinettes and Ponoka Lions to complete the Centennial Park Playground project, which was finished on Saturday, May 28 and was already being well used by children of all ages an hour after the site was cleared that night.

The project is the largest of the playgrounds that have been constructed in Ponoka with the help of service clubs such as the Kinettes and Lions. The equipment is also among the most up-to-date with regards to giving children opportunities to learn and try various physical and fun activities along with some definite favourites from the past. In addition, the project included the construction of five gazebos, complete with tables, around the splash park and playground for families to use for picnics or simply to sit down and get out of the sun.

That wasn’t an issue for most of the first three days of the construction project, as cool wet weather battered the area and complicated things slightly.

Kinettes Club president Lindsay Kaupp stated the weather was something they had to manage with, even with the fact the area the playground was being placed on was under several inches of water the night before the project was to begin, but the perseverance of the volunteers won out in the end.

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“The rain was definitely a hurdle we had to overcome, but the volunteers got it all done and on time,” Kaupp said.

“The Lions, Kinettes and the businesses worked well together on this project and we even saw people come to help out that had never been out before or were new to the community and want to get involved in this as their way of making a connection to their community. There were also a lot of questions asked about the project and the community, so there was a lot of interest out there in what was being done.”

Kaupp added that with the completion of this playground, there will continue to be future opportunities for people to get involved as there are other playgrounds - she specifically mentioned the one now being planned for Ponoka Elementary and other projects coming up that will need their support.

This specific project was made possible by the financial and other contributions from the County of Ponoka, Town of Ponoka, the Kinettes, the Lions and Chicks for Charity.

“With their support, we were able to receive a Community Facility Enhancement Program grant of $100,000,” said Leanne Reed with the Kinettes.

“Along the huge number of businesses that provided volunteers, equipment, supplies, food, drinks - it was amazing to see what happens in just four days. We are so lucky to live in a small community with a great spirit of volunteering and service.

We are so grateful for that support.”

Better weather arrived just in time on Saturday, May 28 as volunteers work hard to spread the pea gravel base to finish off the new playground at Centennial Park. The four-day building bee saw a variety of weather with everyone working through it so the $250,000 project would be completed on time.

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Couple arrested for possession of stolen property PONOKA NEWS STAFF Quick thinking residents helped police locate suspicious individuals in possession of a stolen truck and license plate.

The incident occured Saturday, May 28 at approximately 6 p.m. on a rural property at Range Road 245.

A man and woman were seen wandering a field and when seen by the complainant, they left the scene.

While police were en route to the location the complainant again caught sight of the couple and followed them westbound on Range Road 432.

Earlier in the day police say the same suspects were reported at a neighbor’s residence who managed to get a picture.

The suspects had stolen a truck and license plate. The police recognized the male and female from the photos taken earlier in the day and they were subsequently arrested for possession of stolen property. The female also had seven warrants that were dealt with.

Motorist evades police Members of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit called off a chase of a suspect in a vehicle after they sped away May 27 on Highway 2.

An officer was called to the area over reports of a silver SUV travelling at speeds estimated at 170 km/h.

Witnesses say the driver was weaving in and out of traffic.

The Sheriff stopped the vehicle by the Bear Hills Travel Centre. Two male subjects were in the vehicle but would not stop for police. The vehicle did a U-turn and drove off in the opposite direction and fled from police. The plate on the vehicle was reported as stolen. The file is currently under investigation.

Bowling balls stolen from vehicle Police are looking for four distinct personalized bowling balls stolen from a vehicle overnight of May 16.

Suspects entered the vehicle and also went through the contents of the console and glove box. There were four personalized bowling balls stolen. The bowling balls had “Maximum 450” engraved in

4 7/8” 3 lbs 6 Oz’ Both balls engraved with a “MAXIMUM 450” symbol like a road sign

4 7/8” 3 lbs 8 Oz’ Both balls engraved with white block letters “MARISSA”

Ponoka RCMP ask anyone who has seen bowling balls similar to these to call as they were stolen from a vehicle overnight of Monday, May 16.

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THANK YOU

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all who have supported our family in many ways throughout Samantha’s new life journey. We know words can’t express our gratitude to you ALL! Here’s an update on the progress of Samantha’s journey. We were blessed to bring Samantha home April 13. She’s taking outpatient therapy in Lacombe Hospital 3 days a week. She’s going to Rip’ N Ronnies to build up her upper body strength so she can start brace walking in June at the Glenrose Rehab Hospital, Edmonton. Samantha continues to have a great positive attitude on her new journey.

We the Wiebe family thank you all for your support!

We especially thank the Lord because without him nothing is possible.

them. The file is currently under investigation.

Vehicle with expired plates During a routine traffic stop on May 27 at 2:13 a.m. Ponoka RCMP stopped a vehicle for displaying expired plates.

The driver was found to be in breach of her conditions to not consume alcohol and she gave a false name to police. She was subsequently arrested and taken into custody. The female suspect was charged with obstructing a peace officer and failing to comply with conditions.

Youths attempt vehicle break in

On May 29, 2016 at approximately 1 a.m., RCMP received a complaint of youths trying to break into a vehicle that was parked on 56 Avenue in the alleyway.

The complainant had one of the youths restrained. The suspects were trying to get into the vehicle using a crowbar.

Police arrested the youth. The file is currently under investigation.

The Ponoka RCMP reminds that due to a series of vehicle break-ins, residents should not leave any valuables inside their vehicles and make sure their vehicles are locked if parked out on the street or any open area.

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Religion

Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

Good bye, Ponoka…

CHURCH DIRECTORY Associated Gospel Churches of Canada

CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 11:00 a.m. • churchoftheopenbible@telus.net

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA Sr. Pastor Paul Spate

James Crosina - Fac. of Community Life

5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org

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Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

HOME CHURCH Pastor Rob McArthur

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BEATRIX SCHIRNER Ponoka United Church

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

Everyone Welcome! phone: 403-783-6962 • www.baptistreformedponoka.org

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

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PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner

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Sunday Service 10:30 am.

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All good things must come to an end. Ecclesiastes, in chapter three, recites the seasons in a life, telling us that everything has its season. My time of ministry in Ponoka is coming to a conclusion. I am retiring at the end of this month. So for me, it is not only an ending of ministry with Ponoka United Church, but also an end to my season of what we call in The United Church of Canada, “paid accountable ministry.” I have served the church in four different capacities over the past 23 years, starting with being a chaplain at the University of Calgary, and then serving congregations in Calgary and Banff before moving here. My first career was as a social worker in

a number of challenging positions that spanned three provinces. (You can read more about that on our new website www.ponokaunitedchurch. ca Look under About Us>Staff.)

It has been my pleasure and honour to serve the wonderful people of Ponoka United Church and Dakota United Church. Although Dakota closed in 2009, I still cherish many fond memories of that small, but vibrant, congregation. As I take on the task, in fits and starts, of dismantling my office in the church, I am reminded that I have served here for thirteen years. Not long, compared to some of the clergy in Ponoka, but longer than many.

Through the congregation here, I have had the privilege of serving a large number of you in Ponoka town and Ponoka County, mainly through funerals, weddings, this column and leading worship in Rimoka, Sunrise Village, Northcott, Long Term Care and the Centennial Centre. I can’t count the number of people I have gotten to know (and my apologies when I don’t remember a face or a name). Whether I remember immediately or not, I have treasured the opportunity to offer you the love of Christ and the embrace of God in your times of special need or celebration.

My time in ministry has reinforced for me that people, all people, are precious and that you never know how you will influence someone in unexpected ways. I remember one

of my first funerals here, and how a widow in the family (someone I hadn’t even met,) sitting through the service of their family matriarch, came to incredible insight about her own life. A few weeks later she made a point of reaching out to me to explain how overcome she was during that funeral. Up until then she had been stuck in her own grief and, suddenly, she knew what she needed to do next in her life.

Although that example is from my formal role, I believe it is true for all of us. Those of us who are people of faith, just in the living of our lives, display the love of God to those around us, even when we are not aware of it. Being part of a congregation means that we are living as the Body of Christ. Sharing in the activities of our congregations means that we are reaching out to a broken world, often from our own brokenness, and bringing about the kingdom of God. That reality has shaped my life; I hope it shapes yours as well.

Many people, learning of my retirement, ask what is next for me. James and I are second on a waiting list for senior’s housing in Wetaskiwin. No idea how long it will take for that to become available. I will continue to explore spiritual accompaniment through a program I graduated from in 2012. I look forward to how my life will unfold in my new community.

In closing, using words from an old hymn, “blessings on your head!”

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SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor W. Delleman Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ½ mile south of Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury

STAR Catholic partnering in myBlueprint for student success

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ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Shimit Abraham CFIC Mass Times: 7:00 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday

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High school and indeed junior high can be some of the toughest years of a student’s school experience. There are increased demands and pressures put on children as they are asked by everyone from parents to career counselors “What are you planning on doing as a career?” It’s not an easy question to answer at the best of times, but when all these new experiences are thrown at a student, it can be a pretty tough inquiry indeed.

At STAR Catholic, we strive to not only provide quality education, but through the gift of Catholic education we help the student grow as a person: socially, academically and spiritually, as they prepare to make that next step from our schools to post-secondary and the workforce.

STAR Catholic has partnered with an extremely innovative program to help make perhaps the toughest question a student will face — “What are you planning on doing as a career?” — a little easier to answer.

The program myBlueprint was launched in 2005, and for the past two years STAR Catholic has partnered in this software that engages students into planning for not only their time in junior high and high school, but for the next step after that and the next step after that.

The software is highly interactive and allows students in junior high and high school to plan school courses, set goals and targets years in advance. Through the software they will track their achievement in these courses and

that tracking links to post-secondary options. With every course completed, more post-secondary options become available through the Pathway Eligibility Indicator, coinciding with what the student has accomplished at the high school level. As they continue on more doors are opened.

There is also a post-secondary and occupation planner, so if the student already knows the answer to that dreaded question — “What are you planning on doing as a career?” — they can explore different paths and plan academically and financially to reach that post-secondary and career aspiration. It’s a revolutionary program to assists students, as myBlueprint also offers students a resume and cover letter builder, as they can track key experiences such as volunteer time, club involvement and work experience.

Today’s students have tough roads to travel, with more competition for post-secondary and careers. STAR Catholic is excited that such programs can assist our school division in paving an easier path for students and helping guide them through this time as they grow as students and as young adults.

Dan Svitich dan.svitich@starcatholic.ab.ca is a Ponoka Trustee on the STAR Catholic Schools Division Board. STAR Catholic Schools has more than 3,700 students in 10 schools located in Beaumont, Drayton Valley, Leduc, Lacombe, Ponoka and Wetaskiwin.

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Reflections of Ponoka

Ilona Carter is the Honorary President of the 2016 Ponoka Stampede

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

Long time Ponoka district resident Mrs. Ilona Carter, 91, was thrilled and honoured to be named as the Honorary President of the 80th annual Ponoka Stampede.

This great lady has always been very proud of the long and colorful history of her early pioneer family, which began when her great-great grandparents David and Annie Wing established their first homestead in the Dakota district in 1901 and raised their children Corliss and Cora. Corliss and his wife Hattie lived on the home-place for many years, and then in 1921 their son Delmar married Cora Jensen from Minnesota, and would later raise their children Ilona and Darrell on the same original family farm, where they also operated a store to serve the new district.

A great place to call home Ilona was born in 1925 on the pristine family farm in the Dakota district, and has many fond memories of her active early childhood, which included living out in the open countryside and then at age four moving into Ponoka with her parents and Photo submitted

In 1963 Ilona Carter of Ponoka was crowned as the Queen of the Alberta/Saskatchewan Flying Farmers, of which she became an avid and active member in 1960. She has proudly made this community her home for nine decades and served in many capacities.

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The congenial staff at Classic Style Ladies’ Shop along Railway Street always looked forward to the annual Ponoka Stampede, decorating the store, dressing up for gala occasion, and taking part in the parade. In this 1970s photo, Ken Sheehan drives the little cart while (from left to right) Classic owner Ilona Carter and staff members Myrtle Fessler, Eva Jorgenson, and Mrs. Don Fessler follow him. Mrs. Carter will proudly serve as the Honorary President of the 80th annual Ponoka Stampede from June 27 to July 3.

brother Darrell. Over the years, one of the grand traditions of the Wing family was taking part in local stampedes, races and picnics out in Ferrybank and other local districts. They all loved to cheer for the amazing skills and antics of such local heroes as Ray Graham, George McKeddie, Tommy Dorchester, Buster Doran, her brother Darrell and many others in the thrilling pony carts, chariot and Roman racing events.

From 1936 and on, the big summer family event for thousands of fans was the annual Ponoka Stampede and Fair, which attracted participants from near and far to take part in an exciting day of rodeo, wagon/horse/running races, games, food and treats, carnival rides, and dancing to the wee hours.

Ilona Carter vividly recalls that her grandfather Corliss Wing was one of the judges in the wagon races, and when the big new wooden grandstand was built in the 1940s, he would have to climb up a shaky retractable ladder to a little shack on the roof.

After the timing of each dusty race, he would place the results in a tomato can and then lower it on a string to a runner below who would dash across to the PA announcer so that they could be passed on to rowdy crowds to see who had won the friendly bets.

Ilona loved taking her entire schooling and making lots of friends in and around Ponoka, later worked for a while at Thirsk’s 5 to $1 Store on Chipman Avenue, and then met and married Mickey Carter on February 7, 1943. The happy couple, who would share their busy lives together for 67 years until Mickey’s passing in 2009, first moved to Ontario for a couple of years while Mickey served with the Royal Canadian Air Force, and then returned to their favourite hometown in 1945. In 1946, they purchased their beloved mixed farming operation just a few miles north of Ponoka along Highway 2 in the Arbor Park

district, and along with their son Barrie, who was born in 1943, and daughter Janet in 1952, they would together expand to over 2000 acres during a span of 50 years as a part of the family.

As a busy farm wife and mother, Ilona and Mickey always spent lots of time with their children, who loved animals and cherished their own pets and horses. Barrie and Janet both went to school in Ponoka, with Barry later playing hockey at Colorado College and Janet attending Notre Dame College in B.C. Barrie currently lives in Las Vegas, and Janet, who went on to enjoy a career as a flight attendant and a lawyer, unfortunately passed away from cancer. With both Barry and Mickey very much involved in hockey and Janet in figure skating, Ilona spent countless hours at the Ponoka arena as a supervisor, a mom and a fan. As well as operating her very successful Classic Style Ladies’ Wear Shop on 50t Street in Ponoka for 20 years, she learned to fly in 1959-60 and spent many happy hours in the air as well as helping to host Ladies’ Fly-in breakfasts and events at the Ponoka Airport.

While Mickey and Ilona were long-time members of the Ponoka Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs, the entire family were avid and dedicated community supporters in countless year-round promotions and activities. During her ongoing love and pride for the ongoing success and friendship of her community, Ilona Carter has always shared a strong passion and keen support for each and every edition of the annual Ponoka Stampede. Along the way, the highlights have included hosting the very first tea for the mothers and contestants running for Stampede Queen, selling tickets and volunteering for many events, dressing up her staff and shop to the theme for entering into all the parades, and on and on. She is really looking forward to meeting friends old and new at this gala 80th edition of the Ponoka Stampede.

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Opinion

Grads facing an uncertain world We are marking the end of another school year with graduation ceremonies at various schools in our town and the neighbouring communities.

That is, we are seeing off another batch of young people as they set out on their next journey, one on which they will make a lot of decisions, will have to take responsibility for them, deal with the outcomes of their choices, some good, some bad and will have to learn to get up after they fall.

Fall, they definitely will, each and every one of them, on various paths, for one reason or another, but they will learn how to become stronger as they learn how to get up each time they fall.

In that process, these young people will have to face much bigger challenges than the previous generation has had to, but they will also have a much wider set of opportunities and a bigger set of tools than even the last generation before them.

Obviously, the wealth of the opportunities they will enjoy stems primarily from the digital information revolution. With the vast ocean of information waiting to be accessed through Internet, it only takes finding right words to search the

topic on the cyberspace as time goes by. and to start building the From the possibility of a proper blocks to take one Donald Trump presidency to advancing on one or in the US to the increasing another path. probability of dissolution It is no secret that the of the European Union availability of such a mass to possible implosion of of easily available inforJapan under its mounmation has also changed tains of debt and to the the way young people potential of military conare shaping the way they flict in the South China think and act; they find Sea in addition to the althe social norms, attiready burning Middle East, tudes and behaviour that the world is awash with marked the development hotspots of instability. At of the generation of their the current level of globalMUSTAFA ERIC parents outdated and ization and swift interacEditor they have no problems tion of all political, social expressing their intention and/or financial factors, to replace them. no one is immune to the In short, they are ready to challenge repercussions of such crises happening the patterns of the old and establish the around the globe, even in our quiet and parameters for the new.

-by most standards-tranquil Canada.

They may be right on the money.

Gone are the days when a university Because the world we have known is degree would mean a lifelong, secure changing brutally fast, and those who income generated by a permanent job, a cannot keep up with the pace of the handsome bank account would provide transformations we have been going the security for a decent standard of livthrough may be unable to survive the ing and the retirement would come with tumult that is likely to be more tangible comfort and ease.

The time is of increasing gaps between haves and have-nots, of rising poverty, malnutrition, insecurity and the danger of being left out.

The question here is a vital one for both those bright young people setting out on their new life paths and those elders who are supposed to be advising them: Who is better equipped to deal with the challenges of so unforgivingly changing times?

Will the ability of the young to seek and find information extend to the point of drawing the right conclusions and make the correct choices in vital matters?

Alternatively, is the older generation really capable of keeping abreast of the transformations in a way that will be adequate to guide the young in an increasingly uncertain world?

Undoubtedly these questions, and their answers, may mean different things to different individuals depending on where they sit on the social or economic scale.

But what is common to all the various versions of the reflection of those questions is the mystery that looks at all of us right in the face: How much are we in control of our own fate?

Letter

Canadians expect sportsmanship in Ottawa Dear Editor, Thanks for your timely, sane handling of the House of Commons Brawl (elbow-gate) before the members of parliament vote on the new law on medically assisted suicide.

I don’t believe for a minute that this incident is being shrugged off by the general public! I think we were all embarrassed and stunned to find out we were watching a very bad “hockey-game” gone wrong. We simply expect some sportsmanship to finally rule on the floor of our elected members, House of Commons, in Ottawa.

We, also expect elected people to do their job in a civil respectful manner and not pander to be in a fan club for rich and famous or to think our elected members of government should be “Hollywood stars” or Princes of Royalty.

“Sunny ways” implies civility and respect. To think mindless kissing and hugging of the women of Canada in the House of Commons or in crowds outside is appropriate behaviours is plain silliness and can stop instantly. If any politician wants to treat women and men equally, a simple handshake is universal with Canadians. More importantly, if women want job equality in government, be competent for the job in the Commons, in the Senate, in the workplace, and the home.

The way the general public really are; we are the unusually “silent” majority.

1) Historically, colonized in the British way - stiff upper lip, morally restrained, stickler for the rule of reason, good example in public, and domestically.

2) Historically, the Canadians - colonists are Victorian, puritanical, and view Canada as a classless, equal society. So, we are amazed that the government has “saved the middle-class” as their task in the House of Commerce.

3) Historically, Canada is an immigrant nation. We fled to Canada from Europe and Asia for freedom from church taxation, royal rulers, strong desire for owned land, less corrupt governance, and less industrial indenture.

Business-wise, if anyone could pay a living wage to their workers and do well for themselves too – they were in business. Now we suffer under “mega”ism.

While we legislate, (often in silly ways) our profit ideas on a large scale of greed that enslaves, our minimum wage, part-time work, no benefits, workers in hard and dirty jobs, we continue to overpay the government civil service workers who, on the job, still read books and waste time on cell phones. They actually occupy spaces with little to do. We call them gatekeepers, who keep people out so that the access to assistance programs stays in their computers.

4) The good ways, we, the general public, really are, are in adversity. We can really respect the general public of Canada for their reactions to:

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1)Fort McMurray fires 2) Slave Lake fires – four or five years ago 3) High River flooding 4)Town of Lamont – no cell phones in work places or in cafes. This gives a warm and welcoming behaviours between the locals and strangers.

5) The general public can really respect dozens of individual heroes, politicians, mayors, and neighbours.

For example, Rosie Barton - CBC Power and Politics Rona Ambrose – Temporary Conservative Leader Brian Jean – Wild Rose Leader RCMP – evacuation 88,000 people with no injuries or deaths reported Town and District of Lac La Biche Truckers - of essential goods to Fort McMurray Elizabeth Mae - in the House of Commons summed up the incident Jennifer from Global News Edmonton – gave her handshake to Mr. Trudeau on the ending of the Edmonton Morning Interview and the compliments she received from Angus Watt for doing so.

In summary Mr. Editor, I think this May 25 copy of your paper is an award winning one for a small town paper.

Sincerely,

Jeff Heyden-Kaye Reporter

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Town working on asset management plan First phase of the plan to create inventory and assess cost

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Town of Ponoka council was recently briefed on the progress of an Asset Management Lifecycle Plan, approved in the 2014 capital budget, which has several phases, according to Dave McPhee, town’s director of operations and property services.

The first phase takes an inventory of all the town’s infrastructure assets and includes buildings/structures, bridges, roads, sidewalks and curbs, water and storm system, sanitary sewer and treatment, electricity infrastructure and the Industrial Airport. To accomplish the task, the town has been working with RPM Consulting to ensure no stone remains uncovered.

Also in the first phase is the breakdown of what it cost to build the assets when first installed and what they would cost to replace.

McPhee was clear on what the asset management plan actually is: a working document that can change over time. He said the best way to have an understanding of the potential infrastructure costs is to know what is there. This is also something that can help council as well during budget planning, added Mayor Rick Bonnett.

“If you don’t know what you have and where you’re going to go, you can’t make good decisions,” said Bonnett.

The second component of the project puts the town’s infrastructure on a maintenance/replacement program.

Where McPhee sees a need for work is in the roadway system. Generally the

underground infrastructure is in good shape, explained McPhee.

While the capital dollars needed to replace infrastructure over a period of approximately 10 years sound as a big number — $9.4 million in roadway rehabilitation, $13 million in roads — the lifecycle plan sets out time lines for maintenance, which could extend the life of the asset, and sets out general time lines for when a replacement is needed.

“If everybody knows (what’s) going in, then we’re way further ahead in the long run,” said Bonnett.

Asset management is a federal requirement for municipalities. McPhee said communities need to include in their statements a list of assets and the value of those assets. In addition, municipalities are required to provide an asset management plan in 2017 to be able to take advantage of the Federal Gas Tax Fund.

Bonnett suggests like any business, or homeowner, when looking at a large capital project requiring grants or loans, a plan is the first thing lenders will look at.

The provincial and federal governments are no different.

The town did conduct an asset inventory in 2002 when it was mandated, but it wasn’t managed over the years as the town grew. McPhee said this new plan helped identify any misses and clarified for planners what is actually in the community. His goal is now to create a longterm capital planning system.

When asked about balancing out requests for improved recreation while ensuring infrastructure is maintained, Bonnett replied that the more people

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that move to town, the more taxes the town generates. By improving on infrastructure such as the new North Bridge, it shows to newcomers the town is ready to provide services to residents.

McPhee says two key things will happen as a result of this study. First it will allow planners to budget and prepare for replacements needed in the future.

The second thing to occur will be for engineers to put together a maintenance plan to get assets to the end, or beyond, of their lifecycle.

Bonnett said the upcoming demolition

of Town Hall is a perfect example of the need for proper maintenance. “If that would have been maintained 10, 20, 15 years ago, or we would have remediated some of the issues going forward, we wouldn’t have had to close it.”

Bonnett said the building is 45 years old and when there were issues of flooding, proper clean up and maintenance could have extended the life of Town Hall.

Council is expected to see the final version of the report in the next few months.

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Council approves plans for preliminary design for new arena

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Town council gave the nod for $88,000 to develop a preliminary design plan for the town’s new recreation building.

Dubbed the Community Wellness and Activity Centre, the decision for planning of the facility was made Tuesday, May 24 during the regular meeting, which will bring further community feedback on the concept designs.

Coun. Loanna Gulka had some concerns over the expense. She said with the recent meeting on asset management, she struggled with the idea of these additional costs. “Our budgets are so tight.”

CAO Albert Flootman said having a plan ready to go is a good first step. “I would make the point that if the recreation facility was to go ahead in this form (with a plan), it would be with senior federal funding.”

Coun. Tim Falkiner agreed suggesting there is a strong recreational culture in Ponoka. He added if the town isn’t ready to go with a plan, if grants do become available, then residents will have missed out.

Other councillors were concerned over the constant change to the plans presented by McElhanney Consulting, the company hired to put together the Recreation, Culture and Master Plan. Coun. Carla Prediger said she has seen several different design ideas, which seem to change each time they are presented.

Gulka reiterated her concern. “Are we relying too heavily on grant money that may or may not come?” she asked.

Completing the project, regardless of grants, was on Coun. Sandra Lyon’s mind.

She suggested even if grants do not come, residents still want to see the project completed.

Mayor Rick Bonnett said the Town of Penhold was able to take advantage of grants from the federal government because they were ready and while Ponoka doesn’t have a solid plan if there is no grant money, the chances are greater.

“We’ve got one shot at this,” said Bonnett.

Money for the project will come from the building development reserve.

Administration working with Ponoka Minor Soccer Coun. Lyon voiced her concern over the upkeep of the Lucas Heights soccer pitches.

The soccer pitches were redone last year with new sod and layout and she worried that with all the money spent to rebuild them it would be a disappointment if they were lost through not being watered.

Before the rains arrived, there was little watering done on the pitches and Flootman said part of the issue was over not clarifying expectations between the town and the Ponoka Minor Soccer on upkeep responsibilities. He said the plan is to meet with Rob McArthur, president of the association, to discuss expectations.

“We need to define expectations about the level of maintenance.”

Change of date Due to the busy Ponoka Stampede week coming up at the end of June, town council will move its regular meeting on June 28 to 5:30 p.m. up from 7 p.m.

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Should you have any questions or wish to apply for one of these Scholarship Awards, the CSA contact is: Leanne Walton at 403-784-3437 Deadline for the Application Form, Essay and Letter of Reference to the CSA contact is June 15, 2016 Transcript of Marks and Proof of Registration Deadline is August 31, 2016

Town supports playground project with letter Town council supported a request for a letter of support for the Ponoka Elementary

School playground committee.

The group is continuing its grant requests for the project, which is expected to start in the fall.

Resident asks council to back down on water meters stance

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS A resident has asked Ponoka town council to change its stance on no options for residents on wireless water meters.

Greg Nelson spoke to town council Tuesday, May 24 during the pubic forum of the regular meeting.

His hope is that council will allow residents an option to have regular water meters rather than the wireless water meters already installed in the vast majority of the residences in town. Nelson has spoken with CAO Albert Flootman as well as RCMP on the issue.

He said his real concern with the water meters is over two specific issues: privacy and health. For the former Nelson said he has always been a private individual and he does not like knowing that someone could monitor his water usage remotely.

His other concern is over health. Nelson said, for him, the issue is about choice. In an effort to stay healthy he has chosen not to have wireless systems in his home, nor does he have a microwave. “Asbestos was once safe…please give us a choice.”

He said knowing that the town allows residents no choices on the matter has caused him some anxiety as he worried he would have his water cut off. Nelson added he would be willing to pay an extra $205 per year to allow him the choice, an amount to ensure cost recovery for manual reading.

Administration looking at options Council was presented with an update on the hard holdouts of the wireless water meter system.

A refusal to complete dangerous work was filed by town utility operators over the last seven water meter installa-

tions in town. The refusal was made after concerns for their personal safety.

Information was presented to councillors stating the last seven residents called themselves “freemen of the land.”

“Their fear stems from recent news stories of deaths from incidents with freemen of the land in Edmonton and Calgary,” the information states.

One employee lives two doors down from one of the hard holdouts and they feared for their safety within the community, it adds.

As a result of the refusal, the town determined it needed to bring in a contractor to do the work, which would involve a hazard assessment of the community, needing to be accompanied by an RCMP officer and Community Peace Officer. The water would then be turned off from the curb and if the resident complies then the water would be turned on.

If they do not comply, the town would notify Alberta Health within 72 hours as per the Housing Regulation under the Public Health Act. The town would then have to proceed with the legal process of access to the property.

Flootman said Nelson’s main concern is over having a choice. There are other municipalities and businesses that allow an opt out program with cost-recovery.

Flootman suggested that while council did make a motion last year, there is the potential to revisit the decision and make some allowance.

Mayor Rick Bonnett suggested if a choice is granted, other residents should have that option.

Council directed administration to come back with some suggestions on how to move forward and what the costs would be for manual reading.

$200,000 from province for Centennial Centre roof PONOKA NEWS STAFF The final touches for roof repairs at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury will ensure patients are taken care of.

In a statement on Monday, May 30 Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced more than $200,000 were spent to repair about three quarters of the whole roof of the facility.

“These investments are an important part of helping our patients stay well,” said Kerry Bales, chief zone officer, central zone. “It is also vital we keep our health care infrastructure up to date and well maintained.”

Funding for these projects came from the Government of Alberta’s Infrastructure Maintenance Program (IMP). In recent years, an additional $400,000 in IMP funding has been invested in other projects at the Centennial

Centre, including repairs to the steam humidification system, doors, electrical panels, staff call system, outdoor awnings, shower room and flooring replacement.

“No matter where you live in the province, it’s important that your health care needs can be met as close to home as possible,” says Sarah Hoffman, Minister of Health. “These projects help make that a reality, and are part of our commitment to manage and improve health infrastructure and capital across Alberta.”

It took about five months to round up the project, which was completed late last fall, with some final inspections and approvals done this spring.

AHS maintains more than 450 facilities throughout the province, including hospitals, clinics, continuing care facilities, mental health facilities and community health sites.

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Ponoka Moves Ahead in Planning of New Recreation Centre Project Will Require Senior Government Funding The Town of Ponoka is moving ahead in the planning process for a new Community Activity and Wellness Centre following a vote in favour of the move by Town Council last week.

“We’re advancing to the next planning stage which will bring us closer to being shovel-ready and in a much better position to qualify for some of the billions of dollars in federal infrastructure grant funding announced in the 2016 federal budget,” says Ponoka Mayor Rick Bonnett. “Ponoka residents identified their desire for new and improved recreation facilities as a priority in our 2015 Recreation Master Plan,” he adds.

Conceptual Design The total estimated cost of the new Community Activity and Wellness Centre is approximately $25 million based on a conceptual design that was created following a public consultation process in 2015. That conceptual design includes a new aquatics centre with a leisure pool and lane pool, an indoor walking track, a new hockey arena, an indoor playground, a curling rink, an indoor wheel park and a multi-purpose fieldhouse equipped to accommodate soccer, lacrosse and up to three gymnasium spaces separated by retractable walls.

“We’re fully cognizant of our fiscal reality.A project of this scale will only be achievable

with the help of considerable senior government funding and partnerships,” says Mayor Bonnett. “That is why moving ahead to Phase 2 of the planning process now is so important. We intend to do everything possible to be ready to apply for that federal infrastructure funding when it becomes available,” he says.

“One way that we’re hoping to manage the cost of the project is to request that the architects develop a design for the Centre that can be built in stages based on available funding,” says Mayor Bonnett.

Public Consultation Phase 2 of the planning process will involve a second, more extensive round of public consultation. “We’ll meet with individual user groups that utilize our recreational facilities, as well as the general public to review the existing conceptual design, and engage in more detailed discussions to ensure we fully understand each group’s wants and needs before completing a preliminary final design of the Centre,” says Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services for the Town of Ponoka. Those public consultation discussions could result in changes to the conceptual design before completing the preliminary final design.

Planning Process There are four phases to the planning process. “Phase 2 will take us from a conceptual design to a more detailed preliminary design that should be

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Conceptual Design - Community Activity and Wellness Centre

completed next spring,” says Amendt.

Phases 3 and 4 are expected to move more quickly – taking about a year to complete. Phases 3 and 4 will provide detailed schematic drawings that include mechanical systems, electrical and lighting, followed by working drawings that can be put out to tender in order to begin building.

Phase 2 will begin with the Town hiring

a consulting firm that will guide the public consultation process and develop the preliminary final design of the Community Activity and Wellness Centre. Phase 2 will also include a proposed capital and operational budget for the new facilities, as well as a site survey and geotechnical study. The total budgeted cost of Phase 2 is $87,750 which will be funded from the Town’s Development Reserve.

~ AQUAPLEX NEWS ~ • Fort McMurray residents are being offered free swimming, free swim lessons and free water fitness classes.

• Free Friday Family Swim: June 3 from 7-9 pm. Sponsored by Ponoka FCSS. • Summer swim lessons – Registration is now open.

• Private swim lessons – Offered all day, every day this summer for all ages.

~ COUNCIL UPDATES ~ NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL: Tuesday, June 14, 2016, and Committee of the Whole on June 23, 2016. Both meetings are at 7 pm at the Ponoka County Council Chambers.

Agenda packages are posted on www.ponoka.ca under ‘Town Hall’ in advance of every Council meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.

• Splash Park – The Splash Park at Lions Centennial Park is open! Enjoy!

• Pride in Your Property Contest – Nominations are open for our annual Pride in Your Property Contest. Residents and business owners can enter their own property or nominate a neighbour. Deadline for entries is June 30 with judging taking place in early July. Town of Ponoka utilities gift certificates will be awarded to the best kept residential and commercial properties.

• Pickle Ball Clinic – Weather permitting, there will be a pickle ball clinic offered on June 18th from 9-2:30 pm with a one-hour lunch break. Everyone is welcome to come out and see what pickle ball is all about. Pickle Ball is every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Ponoka Tennis Courts. For more information, please contact Janice Mackie at 403-396-3160.

~ TOWN NEWS ~ • Green Carts - Please remember, Green Carts are for yard waste ONLY (grass clippings, leaves, plant debris, small branches less than 1” in diameter).

No garbage. No plastic bags. No recycling materials. No food waste, please.

• Communities in Bloom - Ponoka has registered for the Communities in Bloom (Friends category) again this year. The program is run by the Alberta Parks & Recreation Association. Communities in Bloom judges will visit our community on July 14.

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Fundraising walk leashes in cash for guide dogs

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS It was a dog day afternoon of raising funds to support a great need.

The Ponoka Lions Club hosted their fourth annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides at Centennial Park on Sunday, May 29 and collared nearly $3,800 that will go toward paying for specially trained guide dogs for people with physical or medical disabilities.

Dixie Tyndall and Peggy Mouck were the co-chairs for the event this year which, along with the dog walk, also encompassed a youth fishing derby at the park’s pond and a demonstration by the Canadian Search and Disaster Dog Association (CASDDA).

Mouck explained they raised somewhat less than last year, though the number of fishing derby entrants was down while the number of registered walkers was about the same.

The walk is organized nationally to support the Lions Foundation of Canada’s training school and breeding program for guide dogs, stated Tyndall, which provides guide or support animals for several different needs.

Those include guide dogs for the blind or visually impaired, hearing ear guide dogs for the deaf or hard of hearing, autism assistance dogs for families with children ages three to 12 diagnosed with

autism spectrum disorder, service (formerly known as special skills) guide dogs to assist those with disabilities due to physical or medical conditions perform tasks they are unable to do, seizure response dogs that can provide a pre-alert to an oncoming epileptic episode and, the newest category, a diabetic alert dog that can alert a Type 1 diabetic to an possible hypoglycemic event.

Tyndall added everyone of these guide dogs allows the client to have a great feeling of safety and independence, while also giving them more confidence that allows them to be more engaged in daily life outside their homes.

There was also a special guest the Lions Club welcomed to open this year’s walk - Bev Irwin from Calgary, who suffered a serious brain bleed back in January 2015.

“There are times that an event such as the one we have here to raise funds so that people in need of guide dogs can get them and make their lives so much for the better,” she stated.

“And then, this event can help people in other ways. (Bev Irwin) was in hospital for an extended length of time. When going through rehab, she needed to set goals for herself, the biggest goal was to be well enough to participate in this walk. I am very pleased to say Bev was able to be here and take part in the walk as well as cut the ribbon to begin our walk.”

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Splish Splash - Kids of all ages, and a few parents too, took advantage of the wonderful temperatures on Sunday, May 29 for a few runs through the Ponoka Splash Park at Centennial Park. This was the first weekend since it was officially opened on the May long weekend that the weather was good enough to draw people out and provided a good way to cool off after playing on the new playground.

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County budget on track

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Despite financial pressures causing some grief in Alberta, Ponoka County remains on course with their 2016 budget.

Chief administrative officer Charlie Cutforth presented council with an update of the county’s financial situation for the first four months of the

year at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 24, outlining that the majority of revenues and expenses are in line with what was anticipated when the budget was approved earlier this year.

Tax revenue has increased somewhat - by about $340,000 - although Cutforth stated that is a result of the jump in assessment value with the ma-

jority of the hike due to an increase in the school requisition from the province.

He added that there might be a shortfall in the amount brought in through the linear tax assessment - which includes oil and gas wells, pipelines and utilities such as electricity, phone, internet and cable - though it should be minor and not likely to affect the budget.

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“There is some good news on that front though, as revenue from the issuing of drilling permits is up as there is still some activity going on in the county, more than we had expected,” said Cutforth.

Given the economic situation and price of oil and gas coming into 2016, plus the bankruptcy of two companies doing work in the county, the budget only included an extremely conservative $25,000 estimate of revenue from drilling permits. So far, the county has secured more than double that amount.

Among the other budget figures that Cutforth noted was the $90,000 received from the contractor constructing the new bridge in Ponoka to pay for potential damage to the county’s road that was used by heavy trucks to haul material for the project, the nearly $833,000 spent on capital administration and the $90,000 expense for a pair of projects regarding water.

“That money from the contractor was predetermined to pay for that damage, but the road has come through all that work in fairly good shape,” he said.

“The capital includes the purchase and renovation

of the new fire hall, the new county peace officer vehicle and the $120,000 advance that was provided to help with rural high speed internet - something that will be adjusted out later as it is going to be recoverable through a long-term repayment schedule that’s been set up with the company.”

The money being spent on water projects is split between $40,000 to the fund for Gull Lake stabilization and $50,000 for a study on the water supply and quality at Chain Lakes.

“The county’s last payment for Gull Lake will be in 2017, should there be no funds drawn to pay for any work this year as the county portion of that fund will have reached our 250,000 contribution limit,” he added.

In addition, Cutforth told council that the budget for the county’s firefighting service is well in hand, despite the lack of a detailed break down of expenses for both east and west district fire departments. That, he explained, is due to the new accounting system installed last year not being able to do what they need, but that is being worked on for the next report.

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Free flights all about generating interest among kids

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Nearly every kid has dreamed about flying and the hope is an annual event will help give children an opportunity to learn more about it as a potential career option.

A national program run by the Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) has been providing free flights for children from ages 8 to 17 for several years with Ponoka and area pilots, and they took to the sky from the Ponoka airport on Saturday, May 28 for the second straight year.

“The purpose of the event is to help make children aware of aviation, since only about one in every 1,000 people in Canada knows someone that has their pilot’s licence. The hope is maybe this help further develop the interest for those that may never have had the chance to experience

Volunteers escort the first plane filled with kids off the tarmac at the Ponoka airport following their flight on Saturday, May 28 during the COPA Flight for Kids event. The weather was perfect for the second annual event meant to demonstrate how planes fly and possibly inspire children with an interest in the profession.

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being in a plane before,” said event organizer Perry Wilson, who also flew one of the seven planes that participated in Saturday’s

activity.

“Everyone knows about professions like doctors, lawyers and firefighters, but not a lot of children

know or have much information about the number of professions that are employed in the aviation industry. If they can see

some ordinary people are flying, maybe they can see themselves in those shoes and open their eyes to the knowledge that they can

do it too.”

A total of 51 children received a free flight during the day with about 20 volunteers giving their time to help out on the ground with the use of the planes being provided through sponsors. There was also a static display set up near the terminal with a few different kinds of planes the children got a chance to get an up close look at.

“The kids got to go through a mini-ground school where they learned how the planes work and how they are able to takeoff and move through the air,” Wilson said.

“It’s hoped that they came away with a better understanding of how flight happens plus that aviation is one of the career options that are open to them if they choose.

If they aren’t interested, then we hope the children learned that anything is possible and that they should go after whatever career they like.”

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Just like on television, not every challenge in the Race for Kids on Saturday, May 28 was physical as teams had to use their minds at the RCMP station. Teams had to perform an ‘arrest’ then figure out how what charge to lay and fill out the paperwork correctly before getting their next clue.

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Race for Kids raises more than $16K

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Four years and running for a unique fundraiser that piggybacks on the popularity of reality television.

The Capital One Race for Kids brings teams of four together to compete in a series of challenges to earn a clue in order to figure out what and where the next challenge will be with kudos going to the team that finishes the fastest.

This year’s event brought in just under $16,800 with Team Ponoka Elementary School - consisting of Paula Wilkins, Shauna Wessner, Courtney Larsen and Maggie Henderson - taking the title of the fastest squad with Team Let’s Get Physiccal - consisting of Lisa Carr, Kim Roos, Courntey Bowes and Rebecca Cornall - placing second.

“The race was about the same toughness this year as in the past, with just the right mix of physical, mental and pure luck challenges,” explained Paige Brose with the Ponoka Youth Centre/Boys and Girls Club of Wolf Creek.

“All of the teams did extremely well and had a blast” The challenges ranged from having to scarf down a ‘shot’ of various foods or condiments to performing firefighting jobs such as using a fire hose and dragging a ‘dummy’ as well as ‘walking’ in a group on a set of skis to collect pieces in order to complete a puzzle, ‘booking’ a criminal on a mischief charge and executing a successful country line dance.

Brose added it was Team County Cards made up of Debbi Raugust, Donna Noble, Blaine Rose and Paul McLauchlin - that raised the most money for the cause while Team Heppy Feet - consisting of Kailey Wall, Jessalyn Adams, Alty Kanten and Jenna Pickett - bringing the second most funds.

Raugust was the top individual fundraiser with $2,800 with Wall close behind raising $2,146.

“The purpose of the race is to raise funds, as well as awareness, for the Ponoka Youth Centre/Boys and Girls Clubs of Wolf Creek.”

Brose stated.

“We also want it to be an event that gives back to the community as a fun way to say thank you for all they do.”

The race also wouldn’t be possible without the great support of many community businesses, services and organizations who supplied not only donations, but the facilities used for the 10 challenge stations.

“The community business support is essential. We ask the community businesses to sponsor the checkpoints where the teams participate in the challenges,” Brose said.

“We also have many corporate teams sign up and run as a staff group and plenty of local business-sponsored individual racers as well. We are so grateful for the businesses that allowed us to use their facilities for the checkpoints.”

All of the funds raised through the race remain in Ponoka to benefit the 13 different programs the organization offers to children and youth from ages five to 17.

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PONOKA NEWS 15

Local singers to perform at Carnegie Hall

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Ponoka singers with the Willan Choral will soon be able to check ‘singing at Carnegie Hall in New York City’ off their bucket list.

The group is heading to New York City to perform Sunday, June 12 with 200 singers from choirs around the world, explained Warren Mack, conductor with the Willan Choral. He said the trip brings singers from a broader group of choirs in the area: The Choir of Robertson-Wesley United Church, United Voices of Edmonton and KnoxMetropolitan United Church.

The concert is part of the Distinguished Concerts International New York, says Mack, where singers will perform Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aerterna.

Mack had sent an audition tape to organizers and as it turned out, they liked the sample.

“It’s a really amazing opportunity,” said Mack of the trip.

He added that it will give everyone in the choirs a chance to enjoy New York City.

Ponoka singers with the Willan Chorale are heading to Carnegie Hall in New York City with other singers from the Edmonton area. The singers will take part in the Distinguished Concerts International New York and will join voices with singers from around the world. Pictured are Charmaine Arandez, Sue Henderson, Warren Mack, Romeo Mandanas, Lydia Mandanas-Fairclough and Maria Perez Photo submitted “A lot of dedicated team members worked for a year and a half to plan all the

details. We’re all looking forward to sidewalk hot dog stands, Broadway musicals

and shopping in the Big Apple,” said Mack.

“Everyone in the choirs

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sing with a large choir and symphony orchestra at such a prestigious venue.”

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PONOKA NEWS 17

Road construction set to begin near Chain Lakes

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS

Public works superintendent Herb Schwingel presented his monthly report to council at their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 24 with a focus on the work that will be done this summer.

Work is expected to start later this year on upgrading a mile of Township Road 420 in the Chain Lakes area to improve access for the residents on the currently low grade trail, while the county is considering moving over to work on the 2.5 miles of Range Road 273 (Dakota Road) as Schwingel isn’t confident they will get wetlands approval for a project that was planned on RR 282 west of Crestomere.

Other road work that needs to be done is chip sealing on a number of county roads, though Schwingel stated the job on Arbor Park Road could be larger than first thought as the road base is creating issues and it’s likely they may have to dig up and rebuild some of the soft spots.

And council heard that the county’s three used graders each sold for between $40,000 and $50,000 less than the $315,000 that was guaranteed by the auction company. Schwingel stated that was pretty good since the grader market wasn’t great in spite of the auction attracting a record number of items and sales.

Safety concern County councillor Doug Weir expressed to council a concern about buildings being constructed at a couple of cattle CFOs (confined feeding

operations) that seem to be very close to each other and wondered what the county can do considering what seems to be obvious issues with fire and safety regulations. He added that anyone in the county should have a building and/or development permit to ensure they meet the necessary regulations, which would also help to possibly mitigate the potential of insurance rates rising.

Cutforth explained, though, that, unfortunately, the county has no legal recourse as CFOs are regulated strictly by the province’s Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB).

“While they do notify the county of what is taking place when an application is made and we can submit an objection should we have one, but we are also not privy to if any objections are made,” Cutforth said.

“As for the fire code regulations, that’s a good question as there have been a couple of incidents in recent years.”

Cutforth added that making everyone in the county wanting to construct certain buildings would be possibly onerous as farmers only need a permit if it meets certain criteria and it may not work as some people don’t bother getting a permit anyway.

Catching up Council went back to rectify a couple of items that were missed during discussions in the past month.

They approved $7,000 in funding to the Rimbey Historical Society, part of the county’s annual contribution

to certain community non-profits.

Councillor Nancy Hartford brought up the oversight in not including the money during their 2016 budget discussion, after mistakenly thinking they had given the group the money when not approving the society’s $90,000 capital project request.

Cutforth also brought forward an amendment to the county’s recently passed fire protection bylaw to fix a regulation regarding the use of flashing green lights by firefighters.

The bylaw, which was approved on April 26, originally stipulated that only county firefighters were allowed to use the flashing green lights while responding to a emergency call in Ponoka County. The lights are to no-

tify other motorists that a firefighter is responding to a call and to please give them the right-of-way on the road in order for them quickly and safely get there.

However, as much of the bylaw used regulations similar to those in other provincial jurisdictions - including the Town of Ponoka Cutforth explained the intention was never to limit the use of the lights to only county firefighters and that this change was missed in the originally bylaw.

The amendment now clarifies that all fulltime and volunteer firefighters are allowed to operate the flashing green lights in the county while responding to an emergency call.

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Ponoka County tired of issues being recycled Weekly pick-up of cardboard to be considered as option to prevent pile-up at recycling area

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS

Members of Ponoka County council are clearly getting tired of having to discuss a pair of issues that keep constantly resurfacing.

The topics of the recycling bins at the county’s Ponoka transfer station along with the continuing saga regarding Cutting Edge Tire Recycling made their return to the council chamber at their meeting on Tuesday, May 24, leaving the reeve and councillors wondering if they will ever stop finding the issues on their meeting agendas.

On the tire front, county’s Chief Administrative Officer Charlie Cutforth stated there has been a new development, though unfortunately it may just be part of the shell game being played by the company. “(The county) was notified that Cutting Edge was sold to a company called Aboriginal Power Corporation,” Cutforth explained to council.

“However, upon further investigation, it was found that both companies have the same B.C.

mailing address and the same owner.”

He went on to further explain that, in the notice, the new company hoped to establish a new relationship and also requested a development permit for a building that is currently partially constructed on the property.

“We also responded with a letter that said it’s also our hope for an improved relationship and that no permit would be issued until three conditions are met - substantial progress is made on removal of the tires, especially from county property, a bond is provided and that they provide proof of licensing approval by the regulator,” Cutforth added.

“We haven’t gotten a response yet and, apparently, the reason for the permit request is because the building has been paid for and the contractor is waiting to finish it, but there was never any permit issued at all. So, we are continuing to monitor the situation.”

He also stated the county will be meeting with their legal representation shortly to discuss the various options and what would be involved should a stop work and removal order is required.

Council was also informed that a fire inspection has been done and there are a number of items that need to be immediately rectified.

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It’s that success, though, which has become part of the problem, with Weir noting there is so much cardboard that he was wondering if there are enough containers and if the county should be providing more access.

Cutforth stated that administration is aware of the issue, that is more about people not properly breaking down the cardboard so that it fits easier into the containers at the site. There are presently 16 bins for various types of recycling that are available during the two days per week the transfer station is open and are emptied every two weeks.

Aside from the cardboard ended up on the ground, Cutforth explained there are a few other problems driving the issue - that being the huge success of the recycling program along with non-county residents plus some businesses dropping off their recycling at the station.

“It’s one of those things that sounds great, but is not without its problems,” he said.

“We have some commercial businesses using it to drop off cardboard and some of those operate in town, but live in the county. And, while some of the problem is garbage being dumped in with the recycling, the site isn’t just being used by county residents either.”

There was a suggestion made that perhaps the county should hire someone to monitor the recycling area specifically, but Cutforth believes there is another step they could take first that would be more cost effective.

“We should first try moving to a weekly pick up that will cost us slightly more, but will be less than paying someone to look after it. Since the program is in its infancy, if dealing with it this way will solve the problem, then great,” he said.

Council approved that suggestion along with better educating the residents using the site on to properly break down the cardboard.

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PONOKA NEWS 19 Centre of attention Hundreds of people took in the events, displays and the newly constructed playground under a gorgeous, warm sunny afternoon at Centennial Park on Sunday, May 29. The day was the first real chance this year for the public to get out and enjoy the wonderful weather plus put to good use the fishing pond, the splash park as well the playground that was completed a day earlier.

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Mamawi Atoseketan Native School breaks new ground $4m construction expected to be completed in 18 months

Students help break ground at the Mamawi Atosketan Native School Wednesday, May 25 at the site of the school’s new junior/senior high school. The project is expected to take 18 months to complete.

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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Seeds have been planted at Mamawi Atosketan Native School (MANS) intended to bring long term benefits to First Nations students.

A special groundbreaking ceremony was held at MANS Wednesday, May 25 at the site of the school’s soon to be constructed junior and senior high school. The groundbreaking is just one part of an overall goal called the Bridge Campaign. In it, the school hopes to develop special labs and workshops that will give students a vari-

ety of skills before graduating.

The school, located within Ponoka county territory but outside Maskwacis reserves, also seeks to grow its busing program, create scholarships and bursaries, a nutrition program and after-school programs. Completing the project is estimated at $4.9 million, with the majority of the funds — $4.1 million — going to the building of the school.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016

Labrie receives sportsmanship coaching award

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS It takes a special kind of coach who can not only win games but create upstanding individuals in his or her players.

Volleyball coach Ron Labrie has been in the game long enough to know that it’s not just winning that matters, but also how players treat each other on and off the court. That hard work for Ponoka Secondary Campus athletes was recognized this year at the Alberta School’s Athletic Association’s AGM recently where Labrie was presented with the 2016 Most Sportsmanlike Coach Award.

This award comes not long after his Broncs senior girls volleyball team was awarded the most sportsmanlike team at provincials.

For Labrie being nominated and winning the coach’s award was a surprise and honour. “Honestly I was very humbled by it and it’s really awesome to be recognized by the people in your school who are in charge of athletics.”

Labrie was nominated, something he was un-

aware of at the time, by athletic directors Cody Baird and Paula Chapman.

But what is it that makes a coach sportsmanlike?

For Labrie, it’s a way of life, applying an ethical approach to the game, something he feels all coaches should operate on. He credits some great mentors over the years who helped him see that being a leader of youths requires a certain personal code of conduct.

Over the years, Labrie has led his volleyball teams to several provincial competitions, earning the championship in 2003. During those provincials challenges, his teams have received several sportsmanlike awards. Labrie was also recognized as being a sportsmanlike coach at the 2003 provincials.

The biggest lesson to his players? No team member is bigger than the game. That philosophy is modeled on and off the courts, in training and in players’ personal lives.

“There’s just certain things that none of us are above, and that’s the spirit of the game,” said Labrie.

“Integrity and ethics. I think that’s a big part of how I am built.”

Seeing the results of these actions doesn’t happen overnight and there needs to be a balance of sportsmanship and competitiveness. However, it is the kids being coached that need to be considered as they are half of the equation.

Shawna Pearman poses with volleyball coach Ron Labrie recently after he was presented with the Alberta School’s Athletic Association 2016 Most Sportsmanlike Coach Award. Labrie was presented with the award during the association’s AGM. Photo submitted

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Our school track meets were great fun

MIKE RAINONE HAMMERTIME

I guess it was a long time ago for some of us, but how sweet it is when we drive past our local school grounds and see

hundreds of kids rushing around in their shorts and T-shirts taking part in their annual summer track meets. Not only is it a super chance for all the guys and gals and their teachers to get out of class for a whole day and hang out together, it is also a neat way to show off your athletic skills and strut your stuff in the sunshine.

These annual school track and field meets have surely been around for countless decades, and it doesn’t really matter if you are a participant, a judge, a parent, a volunteer at the finish line or the treat shack, or just a real good fan…. each and every student is a big part of ‘the fresh

air team.’ At noon, everyone sits around in a circle for snacks, except for those who sold their bag lunches and snuck out to go to the local pool hall for a quick game.

After the finals in the afternoon, the ribbons are handed out, then it’s time to head to your bus or bike after one of the best days of the year.

Some of our track stars may even get a chance to compete the following week at the central zone meet or the provincials where they will proudly wear the traditional Broncs and Aces colors and letters.

About the only thing that little old me was good at in those classic school track meets

Community garden update from Ponoka Jubilee Library We have had questions from a num- town staff, and have been available for ber of people in regards to our com- library patrons to use since late last munity garden, mainly because it’s a year, will not be available during the frightful mess right now. We realize destruction period. We know that we it doesn’t look very nice, but unfortu- are very limited in available parking nately it won’t be changing anytime spaces, so it’s very tempting to park soon, because the community garden in a staff parking spot (any of the four will not be continuing. There are a spots to the north of our side door), but couple of reasons for this, but by far we do ask that you refrain from doing the biggest is the fact that we will no so. We’re hoping that after the old longer have a water supply for the gar- building is knocked down, the parking den, as the adjacent house which we spots will once again be open for paattached our hose to is being knocked trons to use. Thanks for your patience down this summer. Without water, and cooperation with this. a garden simply can’t happen. The We’re getting super excited about our good thing is that when upcoming TD Summer the house gets knocked Reading Club, which

BY JACLYN BERRY down, the planters are runs in July and August. supposed to go with, This program is to help so the mess will disapkeep school-aged chilpear. We want to thank dren reading and learnthe Town of Ponoka for ing over the summer valetting us use the land cation. The program is for our garden for the offered for children ages past two years, as well five to 12, on Tuesdays as supplying the manpower to build and Thursdays, and is being run by our the planters and all of the water that returning summer programmer, Emma has helped it grow so well. And thank Neufeld. She will be leading the kids you to all the businesses, communi- in activities and games, making crafts ty members and the Ponoka Youth with them, all while encouraging them Centre for their time and donations of to read as much as they can in order supplies. There is still some rhubarb to earn prizes. Registration runs from growing over there, so feel free to pick June 13 to June 30, so come on down some for home use. to the library to fill out your forms, and Speaking of things being knocked pick up your goody bags. down, we’re sure by now that most Coming soon: When two roads dipeople are aware that the old town verge…take the one that leads to the hall, our neighbour to the east, is being beach. Hannah McKinnon delivers a torn down. This means that the park- charming gem of a novel in ‘Mystic ing spots that used to be used for the Summer’, a great summer read.

was running, as fast as I could, because I was always somewhat of a ‘motor mouth’ and was usually being chased by the bigger boys or the tougher girls. As far as the other events the shot-put and the discus were way too heavy, I was so short that I could only run under the high jump bar, if I was allowed to throw the javelin everyone would need a shield, and my best effort at the long jump always had me landing hard on my butt way before getting to the soft sand. Whatever the case, we always tried to give it our very best effort, and win or lose, you cheered for everyone else, whether they were good buddies or not. I will never forget way back in the 1950s and beyond when tough farm boys like Howie Smith, Dick Osokin and Don Trenerry, as well talented young lassies like Lynn Treleaven, Nadine McCoy, Cathy Galusha

and so many others were breaking Provincial High School Track and Field records while they were still competing in junior high. Both the Ponoka Junior High and Ponoka Composite High Schools have always enjoyed great success in track and field and cross country competitions, a proud tradition that carries on to the present day.

What all of our gungho students have always looked forward to down through the ages is that once the invigorating track and field season was over, it is back to the books for a month of heavy study before surviving final exams, and then with great joy, they head out for two glorious months of summer holidays, sun and sand with family and buddies, and absolutely no homework.

Have a great ball season We all watch a lot of baseball these days, and

as proud Canadians, most of us are likely pulling for the Blue Jays.

The umpires, just like our hockey referees, are those brave souls who have to stay out there for the whole game, quite often getting yelled at or hit by a foul tip, but should be allowed to make a few errors just like the players do. After a wild baseball game with lots of ejections and questioned calls three umpires were asked by reporters how they distinguished between balls and strikes. The first umpire explained “Well, some pitches are balls and some are strikes and I call them as I see them.’ The second answered ‘Some are balls and some are strikes and I call them as they are”, and then the third ump replied, “Some are balls and some are strikes, but they ain’t nothin’ til I call em..’ Play hard, play fair, have fun, and always make sure to have a great week, all of you.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016

12 chosen to perform at Stampede Talent Showcase

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Singers will have their chance in the spotlight after showing they have the right stuff to perform in front of thousands.

A total of 13 performers (two sang as a duet) were chosen to show they have what it takes at this year’s Ponoka Stampede talent showcase Wednesday, June 29.

To get to this point, close to 50 aspiring professional singers strutted their stuff Tuesday, May 24 and 25 at the Stagecoach Saloon at the Ponoka Stampede talent show. The top singers were chosen from a panel of three judges.

The winner of that showcase will have the chance at a custom made guitar from Gilmore Guitars in Red Deer or a recording session with MCC Recording Studio in Calgary. Whatever the first place singer decides on, the second place winner gets the other prize, explained Keith Kjenner of the Ponoka Stampede Association.

Started by Don and Althea Lewis 30 years ago, the talent show gave performers a chance to shine. It has been a useful stepping stone for some memorable performers, explained Kjenner. Brett Kissel, Amy Metcalfe, Shane Yellowbird, Adam Gregory, Stacie Roper with Hey Romeo and Gord Bamford, to name a few.

Kjenner suggests this is an ideal showcase to hone one’s skills.

For judges David Gilmore of Gilmore Guitars, Jessica Hoy of CKGY radio and Glen Chidlow of Ponoka, picking the best ones to move forward is a tough challenge.

“The level of talent that comes out each year. It’s pretty consistently good,” said Gilmore. “When we end up with those final 10 (12 this year) it’s really a difficult choice.”

Hoy is always impressed with the strength of performers and their confidence. She noticed several young singers under 10 and said they were able to get on stage and do a strong performance.

Tips for aspiring artists: “Come back year after year,” says Hoy.

She feels the more experience the better for performers who maybe didn’t quite make the cut this year.

Gilmore added that there were several performers who are on the verge of breaking that barrier that takes them to the next level.

Chidlow suggests these talent showcases are a big change for someone used to performing in front of friends or in the shower, he joked. What makes or breaks a performance is song choice, voice tonal quality and pitch, all paramount to a strong performance.

“The overall package of the overall performance,” explained Chidlow.

He suggests working with a band, something that happens at the showcase, creates another challenge and performers need to show they have what it takes.

“And the microphone is an instrument,” added Chidlow.

“You have to play the microphone in accordance with your voice.”

One performance of the evening came from Qian Meng, who rather than singing a country song, chose to showcase her vocal abilities with an Italian opera aria. It took everyone, including the judges, by surprise.

“I don’t think we can ignore that performance,” stated Gilmore.

Performers chosen for the showcase are as follows: * Falen Nelson * Gizelle de Guzman * Josie Bryant * Taylor Pilgrim * Taya and Nikale van der Vlis * Alex Dion * Qian Meng * Preston Cave * Jaret Matthews * Michelle-Laine * David Vold * Devin Cooper

Michelle-Laine performs a rousing song for attendees of the Ponoka Stampede talent show Wednesday, May 25. A total of 12 performers were chosen to showcase their skills at the Ponoka Stampede talent showcase Wednesday, June 29 with the winner walking away with a handcrafted guitar or studio session.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

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Questioning satisfaction

BRENNAN TURNER FarmLead

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marketing year. Finally, the driest of areas in Saskatchewan and Alberta finally got some rain – now it’s a question of how long will it satisfy fields until?

In any commodity market downturn, you tend to see an increased level of merger and acquisition activity (M andA). This year is no different for the ag industry with Syngenta-ChemChina, Dow-DuPont, and now Bayer-Monsanto. The $62 Billion USD bid by Bayer for the St. Louis seed company was rejected initially but there’s likely more to that number (rule of thumb in negotiation: the first offer is never the best). While B.A.S.F. could get in the mix (they have a bigger money chest to work with) and make things a bit more hostile, the final number to close a deal will likely be a lot

Ministry is channeling Statistics Canada by calling for 19.3 million acres this year, a significant drop from the A.A.F.C.’s previous estimate of 20.86 million acres of the oilseed.

With production now pegged at 15.4 million tonnes, consistent demand both locally and internationally will push ending stocks fdown to 700,000 MT, a 48 per cent decline from this current marketing year’s expected carryout.

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of stacks (and I’m not just talking about the dollar bill kind….). The combining of 2 complimentary businesses – Bayer with its chemical game and Monsanto with its seeds – has more than a few farmers worried about the resulting pricing of the new company’s products.

The Western half of the Canadian Prairies got a good shot of moisture over the Canadian long weekend, but those in the northern Peace region got snow while the southern and central areas got “A Billion Dollar Rain”. The A.A.F.C. believes that canola acres have been maxed out due to disease and insects building up over the course of consecutive years of no rotation. That being said, the Canadian Ag

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Area farmers close to finishing seeding

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 alfalfa in the area that has been suffering from damage due to frost.

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time last year with soil moisture levels hovering at 72 per cent rated as good to excellent, three

per cent rated excessive and 25 per cent as fair to poor.

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tions remain poor, with both reported at being rated fair to poor at levels above 50 per cent.

A powerful connection has arrived in Ponoka.

BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS With nearly a month gone in a somewhat expanded growing season this year, farmers have really gone to town in getting the crops in the ground.

According to the latest Alberta Agriculture and Forests department crop report issued last week, producers in central Alberta have nearly completed seeding of the crop varieties that dominate those grown in the region.

The report stated approximately 95 per cent of the spring wheat crop is now in the ground, canola crops are sitting at 94 per cent, dry peas are at 98 per cent, barley is about 85 per cent complete and oats is lagging behind slightly at 74 per cent.

While the steady rainfall that occurred over the May long weekend then carried on somewhat through the week was a huge relief and a welcome sight for farmers, it also put a temporary halt to seeding activity. Several farmers across the region have also reported that some crops had to be reseeded due to some frost damage from two weeks ago.

That said, more than half of the crops that made it into the ground - 55 per cent - have emerged, an increase of 21 per cent from one week earlier.

Also as a result of the precipitation that fell recently, soil moisture levels have improved immensely and are now being rated as good to excellent in 89 per cent of the region as compared to just 23 per cent the previous week. That rain also helped push tame hay and pasture growth along with benefiting

have around 90 per cent of their crops seeded just five per cent behind what they were at this

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Inaugural soccer camp unqualified success

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Ponoka’s Leah Jensen (#71) thwarts an attack from the University of Alberta squad during the exhibition game played Sunday, May 29 between the Showcase black team and the visiting university girls. UoA girls played a shortened exhibition game with each of the three showcase teams assembled for the weekend event.

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BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS The first of its kind soccer camp in Ponoka held over the weekend has come off as a grand success.

The Crazy 8 Sports college showcase soccer camp took place at the Lucas Heights fields over the weekend and generated huge interest from both players and the coaches who attended the event in search of recruiting players.

Organizer Lonny Behm explained the concept for the showcase was a result of wanting to accomplish a couple of goals.

“It was an idea I’ve been working on for a while,” said Behm, who had coached tier I girls in Red Deer before taking on coaching in Ponoka a few years ago.

“I noticed that there were so many good players in Ponoka and other rural areas that weren’t getting the same opportunity, the same shot at being seen by colleges, universities and other elite programs. It’s also something that us in Ponoka can hang our hat on as bringing people here, showing what the community can offer and help continue to grow soccer here.”

The camp drew a lot of local male and female players, but also reached as far away as British Columbia and Saskatchewan in attracting nearly double the number of players Behm anticipated getting for the inaugural camp.

“It was fantastic see the players coming from all over western Canada,” he said.

“Originally, my vision was to have 44 players - 22 boys and 22 girls, but the idea for the camp simply exploded on social media.”

As the word showcase implies, the camp focused on having the players demonstrate their skills and talent through game action in a series of exhibition matches with players being separated into different teams for the weekend.

Behm added it was truly amazing how things came together, having spent many hours on the phone reaching out to coaches and other soccer contacts he has made over the years to gauge the interest level for such a camp.

“Setting this up was tough, spending hours on the phone talking to schools and coaches all over asking them to give the camp a chance,” he explained.

“And they bought it, then told me they were so amazed at how the camp was put on, the support we had from a great group of sponsors and the calibre of players that were there. We have made some big inroads with many of the schools, developed some really good relationships and I hope we have put soccer in our area on the map.”

Behm has plans to bring the camp back again next year, hopefully much bigger and better. It might also include a couple of other initiatives that would further raise the profile of soccer in the Ponoka, but he didn’t want to specify what that would all entail as the details have yet to be worked out with the parties involved.

The camp also handed out a pair of $250 awards with the female award going to a player from Swift Current, Saskatchewan and Ponoka’s Lewis McDowell receiving the male award.

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They played Ponoka ‘Y’ Tuesday, May 24 winning 10-2. Cameron Haagsma and Colin Sim scored the two goals for the ‘Y’ team.

Goal scorers for Ponoka United were Levin Spitzer (3), Luis Baitinger (3), Ben Hinton (3) and Brayden Lubach.

United played Rimbey on May 26 winning a strong 13-0 game. Goal Scorers were Levin Spitzer (5), Luis Baitinger (3), Brayden Lubach (3) and Ben Hinton (2). The match stopped at 42 minutes due to weather.

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Just like the rain, Ponoka U12 boys were relentless in their attacks on the Rimbey goal and their efforts were awarded with a 13-0 score while there was still playtime left in the game, Photo by Mustafa Eric which was stopped by the rain. but is considered a complete match.

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Ponoka’s Taylee Yellowbird fires this pitch past the Lacombe batter and into the glove of catcher Torrence Clelland during Peewee division round robin action on Saturday, May 28. Ponoka would fall later that day in the final to that same Lacombe club.

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BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A week filled with wet, gloomy weather had organizers trembling that they might not get to their first pitch.

However, the temperatures improved and the sun came out for the Ponoka girls’ softball tournament over the weekend with all four local teams getting some work on the diamonds.

The Peewee (Under 14) squad played host to Lacombe and Camrose in a oneday round robin event on Saturday, May 28 with the girls making it all the way to the final before coming up on the short end of a 2-1 score against Lacombe.

“We held them off until the bottom of the fifth. Our defence was incredible and our pitching came up strong,” said head coach Lucas Willier.

“It was just one of those games. They got a pair of timely hits and we twice had the bases loaded, but couldn’t score.”

He added Lacombe’s catcher didn’t let anything get by her and his team couldn’t get the bat on the ball, as the majority of Ponoka’s runners reached base via walks.

Ponoka reached the final by beating Camrose 9-8 in the semi-final after winning big over them in the round robin to go with a large loss to Lacombe.

Meanwhile, Ponoka’s Squirt (Under 12) division team barely missed out on making the final after posting a two win, two loss round robin record. The squad opened their tournament on Friday, May 27 with a 15-9 win over Camrose then followed up the next day with a pair of losses to South Edmonton and Wetaskiwin before defeating Sherwood Park 14-10 on Sunday.

Head coach Ben Quine was very pleased

with how the girls played the entire weekend, but really would have made the final.

“The girls played really well in every game,” Quine said.

“The turning point was giving up an 8 run lead in the final two innings against Wetaskiwin, which ended up knocking us out of contention for the final. It really shouldn’t have had to come down to that, but the girls showed improvement each game out there and that was great to see.”

Two other local teams also hosted their tournament in the Mites (Under 10) division on the weekend, which was more of a fun event as well as chance to get in some action for the girls that are basically just starting out in the game.

The Ponoka Mitey Mites 1 finished off the event with a record of three wins and a loss with the Ponoka Mitey Mites 2 club ending up with one win against three losses.

“The girls played very well and continued to improve after every game. I am pleased that all the girls are willing to learn to play every position and work very hard learn that position,” stated Mitey Mites 1 coach Tina Nielsen, who is also the president of Ponoka Minor Ball.

“The girls were all swinging the bats with confidence, even though they saw some faster pitching this weekend. Our focus is about having fun, improving our skills and working together as a team. In a tournament, we get to work on all three of those goals.”

In addition, in her role as president, Nielsen said the entire tournament was a success due to the work of all of the parents, coaches and volunteers combined with the number of very generous local sponsors.

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Track and field action Dylan Giles and Lochlan Bishop, of St. Augustine Catholic School, jump a hurdle Friday, May 27 at Ponoka Secondary Campus during the Wolf Creek North track and field events. Track and field action continues Thursday, June 2.

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Round-ing up some golf - Two groups at the annual Cattlemen’s golf tournament look to go to school on this player’s putt on the ninth hole on the Links course at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort on Saturday, May 28. The tournament was the first one of what will be a season filled with events, including a prestigious national championship this August.

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Just between me and you - Competitors from around the prairies showed just what it takes for a working horse to separate cattle during the three-day Black Elk Cutting Horse Classic at the Calnash Ag Event Centre over the weekend. The competition featured several divisions from youth to open classes with nearly $20,000 in prizes up for grabs.

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We could not bear to reduce our daughter’s life into words at the time of her funeral. We have had some time to reflect and here it is now…. Virginia Ruth Olson was born in Red Deer AB. She was born five weeks premature, with the umbilical cord around her neck. The umbilical cord restricted the blood flow to her brain during labour. So, as worried prayers were sent skyward, the doctors and nurses brought the birth along quickly and Virginia began her life on earth. Although, she was very mad at the doctor for pulling her out so fast.

Virginia lived out her first three years in the Crestomere area, West of Ponoka, AB on her parent’s feedlot/farm which was just down the road from her Riley grandparents. When Virginia was two, she received the best birthday present ever; her sister Celeste. Virginia and Celeste were constant playmates and partners in crime in their preschool years. Virginia then moved to the “Brager” place (east of Camrose, AB) when her parents moved their farm operation. This farm is only a mile north of Parkland Church where Virginia is buried. At the farm East of Camrose, Virginia lived only a few short miles from her Olson grandparents. Virginia started going to school in Camrose at Sifton.

Her brother, Brendan was born at this time in 2003 and she always felt very nurturing towards him. In fact, Virginia’s mom would have to remind Virginia that she wasn’t Brendan’s mother. Virginia really started to show her love of animals, cooking and gardening in Camrose, and she also started pursuing her passion for figure skating. In grade 5 Virginia moved with her family to Russell, MB where they had bought the Jack Cochrane farm. She started singing lessons with a neighbor for the local festival every year, continued figure skating and started 4-H. Virginia’s parents were able to purchase a pony at that time and she started riding regularly. She kept all these activities throughout her childhood. By grade 12 she went to Provincials with her singing, belonged to Provincial 4-H Council, won several 4-H trips, rode her horse regularly, started breaking her colt, had 4-H heifer and steer projects, and was keenly pursuing her instructor training for CanSkate. Virginia also enjoyed playing high school sports such as basketball, soccer, track and field, and cross-country. She really enjoyed the people that were on her sports teams. Virginia was shy and moving to a new community was hard on her when she was in grade 5. It was a privilege to watch her determinedly work though her shyness and find her place in the world. By the end of grade 12 she had really good friends to have fun with, confide in, help each other out, and have her back. Virginia even got downright assertive and, in grade 12, when she noticed that her school wasn’t organizing track practises, she organized her school track and field team.

Virginia and a Japanese exchange student ended up competing at Regionals and qualifying for Provincials. Even though she was asthmatic, she won her heat at Provincials in Winnipeg and ended up placing 19th overall in the province in the 1600 m. Virginia’s confidence carried with her to University of Saskatchewan where she was studying Agricultural Biology. She quickly amassed a group of friends - her “squad” and was actively involved in organizing intramural sports teams. Undoubtedly, some of these university friends and the special friends she made in the last few years of high school would have been her lifelong friends. We were honored to see so many of them make such a huge commitment, and travel so far to attend her memorial service. Virginia lived out her faith. She tried to bring love and positiveness to everything she did. Virginia always had time for people whether they were young or old. She belonged to a bible study group at university and was actively pursuing the word of God. It is comforting to know that Christ was her savior and she is safe in heaven. Virginia was not perfect; in fact, she was very human. Her family fondly remembers the time she realized her sister, Celeste was taller than her. Despite being 16 she kicked Celeste in the shins and laid down on the floor in a tantrum that ended with all of us laughing. One other time Virginia wanted to know if one of our cattle fence was “hot” so she got her three-year-old sister to be her guinea pig and got her to touch it. Unfortunately for Celeste the fence was “hot” and she got a nasty shock from the fence. Missing Virginia is so painful but we feel grateful to have had her in our lives for nearly 18 years. She taught us so much and we will never forget the life lessons that we learned with her. Virginia’s loss is mourned by her parents Brian and Ronda, sister Celeste, and brother Brendan; grandparents, Donald Olson of Camrose, Keith and Nettie Riley of Ponoka; aunts and uncles, Lana (Kevin) Knopp of Athabasca, Bev (Wayne) Meadahl of Camrose, Darrel (Tracy) Olson of Winnipeg, Robert (Clare) Riley of Ponoka, Cody (Melanie) Riley of St. Paul; and numerous cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her grandmother H. Dianne Olson.

On Saturday morning, May 21st, 2016, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Kornelis Pieter Bouwman went to be with his Lord and Saviour at the age of 72 years after a two year battle with cancer. He was born September 7, 1943 in Winsum, Groningen, the Netherlands to Klaas Bouwman and Grietje MulderBouwman. He was the second of four children. He was born on the Luchtenborg farm and was the ninth generation since the 1600’s on the same family farm. Kor was a big help to his father on the farm from an early age. On May 10th, 1974 he married the love of his life Julie, and they were blessed with four children. They remained on the Luchtenborg farm until June 1996, when the family immigrated to Canada and settled in Ponoka. He continued dairy farming until 2003 at which point he and Julie moved off the dairy farm and began crop farming, bee keeping and gardening while helping out on their daughter’s dairy farms. Kor had a great love for nature, wildlife and all of God’s creation. Kor was a loving, soft spoken and kindhearted man. He always put others before himself and enjoyed the little things in life. He was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his thirteenth grandchild in June. Kor was predeceased by his older sister Martha, as well as his parents and a brother-in-law. Kor will be deeply missed by his loving wife of forty two years, Julie Bouwman (nee Kooistra) and his four children; Klarence Bouwman (Mychal) and their children Zakary and Anneka of Fort Vermillion; Cathy Haagsma (Cornelis) and their children Cayleigh, Cassidi, and Cameron of Ponoka; Margreet Dijkstra (Sipke) and their children Sharissa, Randall, and Amber of Ponoka; and Elizabeth Harkema (Ferdinand) and their children Hunter, Denver, Silver and Summer of Ponoka. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Jan Stol (Roelie) (Martha) of Stitswerd; Gre Grashuis (Roelf) of Aduard; and Ant Nienhuis (Daan) of Winsum, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by the Kooistra family and many friends. As expressions of sympathy, memorial tributes may be made to Christian for Israel. To express condolences to Kor’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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HUGHES, Isabell On Thursday, May 19, 2016 Isabell Hughes of Ponoka passed away at the Northcott Care Centre at the age of 94 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Thomas (Diane) Hughes, Dennis (Paulette) Hughes, and Carol Potts (Al Schierman); grandchildren Terri (Bruce) Wilson, Joel (Helen) Hughes, Todd (Lorraine) Hughes, Jocelyne (Jeremy) Ostrowski, and Carey (John) Mitchell; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother Harvey (Geneva) Seagrave; brother-in-law Karl Johnson; sister-in-law Annabelle Hughes; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Tom; grandchild Ricci; and siblings Clarence (Anne), Irving (Betty), Frances, Janette, and Marjorie (Wally and Don). A Family Graveside Service was held at Zion Christian Fellowship Church Cemetery followed by a Service of Remembrance at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta. To express condolences to Isabell’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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SCHALIN, Gordon On May 22, 2016 Mr. Gordon Schalin of Ponoka passed away at the age of 89 years.

Gordon is survived by his wife of 61 years, Verna; son Douglas; daughter Heather; brother Harvey (Beatrice); sister Myrna (Bert) Harsch; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Fred & Molly Schalin; brothers Sidney and Erven; and sister Bernice Dietz. A private Family Graveside Service at Forest Home Cemetery was followed by a public Funeral Service at the Ponoka First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2016. In lieu of flowers or cards, memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society or any charity of your choice. To express condolences to Gordon’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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He will be lovingly remembered by his children Marjorie, Orville (Lynn), Patricia, Darrell (Joy), Sharon (Ken), Wade (Jackie), and Katherine; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 6 greatgreat-grandchildren; his brother Dennis (Eileen); as well as many other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Marion; great-grandson Jake; his parents George and Teresa Lourance; sisters Noreen and Loreen; and an infant brother. A Funeral Service will be held at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre in Rimbey (5109-54 Street) at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016 with the Interment Service following in the Mount Auburn Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta or the Stollery Children’s Hospital. To express condolences to Alfred’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

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CONTROL YOUR FINANCIAL future selling Watkins products. Watkins has provided stability & high income for its associates for over 145 years. Join for less than $50. 1-800-279-6104.

Email: watkinse@ telusplanet.net.

Misc.

Help

880

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Available! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com.

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free.

Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

PROFESSIONAL FLOORING INSTALLER required in Wainwright.

Experience in all types of flooring and must have own tools and transportation. Submit resume with references to: mcraefl@gmail.com.

Employment Training

900

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

Auctions

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N IQUE ALE

S

SUN., JUNE 5 • 1PM MOOSE HALL

Furniture • Jewellery Glassware • Lamps • Coins And much, much more!

Presented by BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Linda Dunbrack 403-304-4791 (cell) To view items www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Lunch will be available

880

Sales every Wednesday at 6pm

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER Position in the Okanagan Valley of B.C. A Major National Company has a Position for an Experienced and Proven Service Manager in a brand new facility in the Okanagan Valley Competitive Salary, Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Benefits are Offered

Please email your resume to marie.h@shaw.ca Auctions

PLUMBING

870

1530

Squeezthee MOST out of your advertising dollars Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $ with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

995 plus GST/HST

Value Ad Network

Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper

(2) DAY UNRESERVED AUCTION. Industrial Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 8 a.m. Agricultural Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 8 a.m. Aldersyde, Alberta. To consign to these auctions call Canadian Public Auction 403-269-6699 or see www.canadian publichauction.com.

31 FULLY SERVICED LAKE LOTS - Murray Lake, Saskatchewan.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 27 in Saskatoon. Lots range from 0.28 +/- to 0.35 +/- acres. Brennan LeBlanc: 306-280-4878; rbauction.com/realestate.

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A.

SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD. JAMES AVERY “Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs” Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning -24 HOUR SERVICE-

403-304-7770

5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7 PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345

BOBCAT SERVICES Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.

BOBCAT SERVICE • Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction Call Jim Ashbough 403-783-2764 or Cell:783-2764 587-729-0092 Call Jim Ashbough or Cell: 588-0599 Jack Surbey 783-5283 Cell: 588-0597

OVERHEAD DOORS

Gerald & Tina Owners

#4, 3616 67 St. Ponoka, AB www.doorsondemand.ca

403-783-2454 CARPENTRY

Worth While Carpentry Services Since 1999

• Finishing • Stairs • Decks • Basement Framing • Exterior Carpentry & more Brian Worth 403-302-1518 (cell) 403-783-4728 (office)

BOTTLE DEPOT

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT Open Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays & Holidays We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)

403-783-6875

SALES & SERVICE

Weekly sales Wednesdays @ 6 pm No Antique Sales for summer.

Estate Location Auction Fri., June 24, 1 p.m.

6104 - 51 St., Ponoka, AB TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL 403-782-5693 or 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net Like us on Facebook

Motorcycles & ATV’s Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm

403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635

PONOKA NEWS 37

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 Misc.

Services

DENTISTRY

RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS

Business Services #1000 - #1430

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

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

DENTAL CARE

1060

HELPING HANDS Home Support for Seniors • Cooking • Cleaning • Companionship At home or a facility

403.346.7777 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds

DENTAL CLINIC 403-783-5225

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

www.birchlanddental.ca • DR. RICK BARR • DR. STELIAN LISMAN - General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations

“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

EYE CARE

403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 -

•

5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA

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

NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

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

This space could be yours for

1170

GET BACK on track!

Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

Legal Services

Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA

Financial

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.

EASY ALBERTA DIVORCE. Free Consultation 1-800-320-2477; www.canadianlegal.org.

CCA Award #1 Paralegal.

A+ BBB Reputation.

26 Years Experience.

Open Mon. - Sat

Contractors

35

$

1100

1290

NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY ?

1315

confidential help call 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.)

Heather Goodwin 403-704-3647 heathermccg@shaw.ca CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment.

DISABLED? Receive up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

We get you a tax refund or our service is free. Free assessment call 1-888-353-5612. Visit www.dbsrefund.com.

Contractors

1100

• Concrete Formwork Company • Residential, Commercial, Agricultural • House Foundations

HEATING

Call BRUNO

587.991.0140 bruno@nerco.ca

Ph: 403-782-7722 Fax: 403-782-7499

robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com

IRRIGATION Rick Bonnett

Ponoka Irrigation

(403) 783-1944

• Underground Irrigation • All Makes/Models • Expocrete Retaining Walls

4204 38 Street Ponoka, AB T4J 1A8

Misc.

Services

1290

Misc.

Services

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque.

Disability Tax Credit.

Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

Well Drilling

1400

1318

CLINKERS KENNELS * Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.

403-783-6272

www.clinkerskennels.ca

AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS

CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING...

WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!

Well Drilling

ALBERTA

TALL PINE DRILLING LTD.

1400 FREE ES ESTIMAT

100%

CUSTOMER N SATISFACTIO

OVER 40 YEARS OF DRILLING EXPERIENCE • • • •

Water Well Drilling Steel or PVC Casing Pre Drilling Piles Water Well Pump Testing & Monitoring

• Submersible Pump Sales & Installation • Well Abandonments • Shock Chlorination • Backhoe Service

24 HOUR SERVICE TRUCK Domestic, Industrial & Oilfield Red Deer 403-343-6266 Bentley 403-748-2955 admin@tallpinedrilling.com

www.tallpinedrilling.com Water Incentive Programs for Farmers Welding

1410

Welding

1410

1290

Used appliances available Six month warranty

Berni's Refrigeration

and Appliance Service We deliver and install your purchases.

Aspartxrick@gmail.com

REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds.

Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less).

Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com.

Pet Services

24 HOUR

Call 403-783-3311

Robin Esau

1290

EASY! Our Hostess The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to will bring gifts sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-223and greetings, 3311 along with Personal Services helpful Unplanned community pregnancy may be information. difficult to face.

We care. For Be sure to call

PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge

“Committed to your comfort”

Misc.

Services

403-783-4880

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

MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178

Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net

Rental Misc

1350

Need RV or Self Storage?

8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent.

Also RV storage.

Secure compound.

Call Keith at

First Call Towing

783-3636 Roofing

1370

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

WHAT CAN THE CLASSIFIEDS DO FOR YOU???

Coming Events Obituaries Memorials Pets Lost/Found Classes Vacation Homes Personals Fitness Arts/Crafts Realtors Babysitters Condos Volunteers Career Planning Legal Aid Tutors Oilfield Announcements Trades Vehicles Public Notices Rentals Acreages Motorcycles Business Opportunities Cottages Livestock Grain/Feed/Hay Tractors Pasture land Campers/RVs Extra Income Security Registrations Meetings Repairs Farmers Markets Trade Fairs Rodeos & MUCH MORE!

Auctions

1530

CANADIAN PUBLIC AUCTION. We now do Farm Sales. Complete dispersals, appraisals & net minimum guarantees!

For a free, no obligation quote call today!

403-852-8721 or www.canadian publicauction.com.

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, June 4, 6016 72A Ave., Edmonton.

Handguns, rifles, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign call 780-440-1860.

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 9th Annual Calgary Premier Collector Car Auction. Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary, Alberta, June 17-19. Time to consign, all makes & models welcome.

1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; Consign@egauctions.com; EGauctions.com.

ESTATE AUCTION For George (Bill) Wright Sunday June 5, 2016 10 a.m.

Location: 21 miles east of Red Deer On the Delburne Road (Westerner Road-19th Street-#595) to R.R. 243, then south.

Watch for signs.

Antique & Collectibles, Acreage & farm equipment, Livestock equipment, Trucks, Lots of misc. items, Check the web for full listing and pictures.

Sale is subject to additions and deletions.

Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com FARMLAND W/GRAVEL RESERVES - Cardston, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, July 21 in Lethbridge. 130.65 +/- title acres, gravel reserves in excess of 2.4 million m3.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY & SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 2+/- title acres industrial property & 8000 sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

LAKE FRONT RESIDENCE - Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 1313 +/- sq. ft., 1 1/2 storey home - 0.2 +/title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

LORCAM FARMING Ltd Dispersal, Joffre, Alberta.

Friday, June 10, 10 a.m.

Selling Case IH Steiger 435 Quad Trac tractor, JD 7810 MFWA tractor, Case IH 8120 combine, Premier M150 SP Windrower, grain trucks, tillage, grain bins & handling, livestock equipment, 5W stock trailer & more; www.montgomeryauctions.com.

1-800-371-6963.

MACHINE SHOP Closeout Auction for Core Manufacturing Ltd. Tuesday, June 7, 11 a.m., 8124 McIntyre Rd., Edmonton. Milling machines, CNCs, tooling, shop equipment. Details contact Meier Auctions 780-440-1860.

38 PONOKA NEWS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

CONCRETE SERVICES

CABRAL CONCRETE Ponoka / Wetaskiwin, AB

Leo Cabral

Free Estimates

SPECIALIZING IN: ~ Curbs / Sidewalks ~ ~ Driveways ~ ~ Basement Floors ~ ~ Stamped Concrete ~ ~ Exposed Concrete ~

Auctions

UNRESERVED SALE REDWATER. June 11, 8 a.m. For Chedkor (780-689-7170) Komatsu 270 hoe; Komatsu 380 loader c/w 4 attach; JD 872G grader (all one owner). 40 collector tractors. 1932 Dodge 4 door. Case Eagle. Upright gas pumps. 2002 Dodge diesel; 54,000 km. Farm & construction equipment, vehicles, RV’s. Misc is full! www.prodaniukauctions. com.

EquipmentMisc.

Bovine Veterinary Services On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services

1620

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers.

Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge.

1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905

VETERINARY SERVICES

1530

Firewood

1660

Misc. for Sale

1760

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation.

Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@ advancebuildings.com.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext.

400OT

Wanted To Buy

1930

WANTED Old carpet 403-783-5630

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch.

Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Herd Health

Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ

Dr. Bruce Wine

TREE SERVICE Hillbilly Tree Mulching Ltd. • FENCE LINES • CUT LINES • POWER LINES • PIPELINES • BRUSH & BUSH • STUMPS MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS

Doug Casey

Garden Supplies

1680

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each.

Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/order.

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961 WHITE SPRUCE or Lodgepole pine trees for sale. 3’ to 5’ $35 & 5’ to 7’ for $45 each (planted) AB/SK wide delivery.

Cojo Contracting 780-524-2656; cojo.contractors@ gmail.com.

Can do trees up to 15” wide

1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452

Farm Custom Work

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

2080

VETERINARY SERVICES

Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma • Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Jasmine Hardy • Dr. Candace Wenzel

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$35 per week this space could be yours!

Plus $2.25 webcharge

403-783-3311

• Floater • Pasture • Crop • Sprayer • Hayland Land • Tillage - Kello Disk - Lemkin

403-704-4333 4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

BRAND NEW 4-PLEX • Available 4 - 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath • 5 appliances • N/S, small pets • $1000/mth plus D.D. plus all utilities

Call 403-704-0310

2100

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered.

Vicwin Farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.

Horses

2140

TWO miniature horses: two year old gelding; six year old mare, 35 in. high, $550 each. 780-352-4947 WE BUY HORSES: broke, un-broke, or unwanted.

Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Seed Grain

Ultrasound-aided ReproducƟve Programs CETA CerƟĮed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer

Livestock

2200

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

2 BDRM DUPLEX IN QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD IN PONOKA 4 appliances N/S, N/P, quiet adult only, references required

$750/mth plus $750 D.D. water/sewer/garbage incl 780-721-0799

Available Immediately Executive style 3 bedroom upper suite in duplex Suitable for working person or couple Oak kitchen 5 appliances All utilities and cable and internet included $1200 per month plus D.D N/P, N/S Call 403 341-9660 See Red Deer Kijiji for photos and e-mail

Available June 15

Spacious 3 bdrm duplex with large front deck [ 4 appliances ]

VETERINARY SERVICES

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray • Murray Jacobson, DVM • Jacobson Clayton West, DVM Dr. Clayton West • Nicole Macdonald, DVM • Katie Graves, DVM Dr. Ashley Shannon

Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm Sat. 9 am - 4:30 pm

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB

Condos/ Townhouses

T4J 1M1

Advertise your business in the Business Directory!

PLUMBING

PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING • JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REQUIRED

$1050 incls all utilities

N/S, N/P SEED Barley & Seed Oats for Sale. 2 Row & 6 row Call 403.302.4679 high yielding varieties 3 BDRM. DUPLEX available. Suitable for grain or silage. High germination IN PONOKA, large kitchen, dining and living room, & vigour. Seed treating available. On Farm scale. 4 appls., rent + utils. Avail.

June 1. 403-783-3860 Larry Trautman, 403-783-1564 NEWER 3 bdrm. townhouse, Mark Trautman 6 appl., 3 bath, walk-in 403-704-3157 closets, deck, lrg. laundry storage room, $1195.

403-704-1221

24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348

We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7

Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm 8:00

JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

3030

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

3 bedroom town home with 5 appliances. Close to schools/recreation/shopping. $1,100.00/month, $1,100.00 DD. Smoking on deck only, no pets. Water, sewer, garbage included.

Call Mary 403-783-6609

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

3050

FOR RENT

Renovated, clean, bright, spacious, 3 bdrm in 4 plex.

1½ baths, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, stove.

Rent $1100 incl. utilities Phone or text

403-783-0471 *Available in June *No pets

Suites

3060

2 bdrm walk out bsmt suite in Ponoka

AVAILABLE JUNE 1

- 4 appliances

1 – one bdrm suite 1 – two bdrm suite Downtown, N/S, N/P

- Power, heat & water incl $900/month plus D.D.

403-396-1977 or 403-318-1572

403-357-0654

• Water wells drilled • Water wells serviced 403-783-2220 WEBSITE@DARCYSDRILLING.COM

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

Water Well Service

• Install & Service Pumps • Shock Wells • Pressure Systems Serviced & Installed Home: (403) 783-3712 Cell: (403) 704-3413

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST

35 PER WEEK. $

PLUS

$2.25 WEBCHARGE

REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 Suites

PONOKA NEWS 39

3060

ONE & TWO BDRM APTS FOR RENT

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Close to schools Includes heat & garbage Rent $700 - $775/mnth Call Irene at

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 FURNISHED BACHELOR Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ SUITE FOR RENT Mobile Homes ..................4090 IN PONOKA. TV & utils. incld. $550/mo. Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 403-963-0204 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 PONOKA 1 bdrm. well Lots for Sale ....................4160 maintained quiet adult building, no pets, $735/mo. Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 + power, heat/water incld.

Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190 avail. immed.

403-913-5550

Brian 403-348-6594

Farms/

4070

Land PONOKA large 2 bdrm. bsmt.

5 PARCELS OF suite $950 incld’s FARMLAND near Hondo, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. util’s, 403-704-1645 Auctioneers Unreserved Auction on June 9. Over 475 acres of Farmland & Grazing Lease. Contact Cody Rude: 780-722-9777; rbauction.com/realestate.

* RIVERSIDE APTS. * Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

Pasture

3180

160 ACRES of bush pasture at WinÀeld for rent.

1-403-286-1157

Public Notices

4070

Farms/ Land

PASTURE & hay land. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask.

Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available.

Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Doug Rue 306-716-2671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

ESTATE OF David Campbell offers the following parcels of land for sale. SW 8-4-22-33 assessed at $500,000. SE 32-4-22-32 assessed at $615,000 (some surface revenue). Both parcels are 160 acres more or less and are rented for the 2016 season. The executor can accept the Àrst offer that is at assessed value. The property can be sold together or separately. Forward offers or expressions of interest to: Ronc4@telus.net with subject “estate land”.

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Ponoka County ROAD ALLOWANCE LEASE NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of Ponoka County to consider the following road closure and lease by-law: By-Law 14-16-RL closing all that portion of the statutory road allowances lying west of Section 22-44-27-W4.

The closed roads (1 mile total) will be jointly leased to Ryan Smith and Mackenzie Smith.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected my ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

A copy of the proposed by-law may be inspected at the County Administration Building, Ponoka, Alberta during regular office hours.

Dated at Ponoka, Alberta this 25 day of May, 2016.

Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 - Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 783-3333 Fax: 783-6965 e-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com

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Instead, the Wildrose will rise to economy, helping Alberta prosper and the occasion and move to invite and taking care of our most vulnerable.

Transportation There needs to also be a recognition unite conservatives with more than #5000-5300 that PCs are heirs to a proud institution a greeting. The current incarnation of that served Alberta well for a time and the Wildrose can and should become was once a home to the vast majori- a bigger and broader coalition of conTrucks ty of Wildrose conservatives, but that servatives. We will begin a process time has passed. Unfortunately, this whereby all conservatives can come 1974 250 Ford together and be welcomed as equals, legacy carries burdens and baggage.

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Achieving this will be more difficult them. As has been demonstrated, merely changing who leads the PC than just writing out a vision. This 2008 SUZUKI C109, party did not fix this problem. A uni- summer our party will bring people 1800 CC No shortage of power fied conservative movement would together at meetings and townhalls right across Alberta to solicit support ALL the Bells & Whistles!! need to embrace the best elements of 44,600 kms. the Lougheed and Klein legacy while for changes to make our party a home MINT CONDITION rejecting the liberal drift and ques- for all Albertans that reject the overNever laid down. tionable ethics that caused Wildrose spending, overtaxing, and economi$7600. o.b.o. members to leave the PC Party in the cally illiterate NDP. (403)318-4653 Red Deer Together, we will put our children’s first place.

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