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Reflections
The glorious saga of the thrilling sport of chuckwagon racing Story on page 5
PSC Grad PSC graduates celebrate Friday, June 3 at the Ponoka Curling Rink. The ceremony was standing room only with presentations from dignitaries and principal Ian Rawlinson. Please see our story on page 2. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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PSC graduation ceremonies honour students BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS
“I left feeling like I have lied to just about every graduation class I have ever talked to,” said Rawlinson. He spoke of coming to the realization that he cannot With the 2016 school year nearly over Ponoka Secondary change the world or impact other events such as the Campus’ Grade 12 students had a chance in the spotlight struggles in Fort McMurray, as an example. “But, what if I shifted my thinking and thought about during graduation ceremonies held Friday, June 3. It was standing room only at the Ponoka Curling Rink what I can change, not what I can’t? What if I made a during the ceremony, which brought dignitaries from choice,” he asked in his address. The smallest decisions may have long term effects. Wolf Creek Public Schools as well as First Nations repRather than staying on his phone, Rawlinson says he can resentation. Principal Ian Rawlinson said in his address to grad- turn it off and watch the sunset with his family or speak uands that the biggest challenge of being an educator is with his kids or buy a coffee for someone he knows to there are times when it appears there is little success in cheer them up. “Maybe, just maybe, if we take a little time. Not give up certain endeavours. He gave the account of a recent two-hour conversation on others. Care more, listen more,” suggested Rawlinson. with a staff member, which showed him that there are “Share some kindness and talk, not text or Snapchat.” He referred to a popular quote that while he cannot times when, even after hours of work and effort, the outcome didn’t seem successful. He says he wondered how change the world, he can cast a stone to create many he could change the world when students struggle with ripples. This year’s valedictorian is Isabell Stamm and she their math homework. praised parents, teachers and administration for Ponoka Sonrise CRC getting graduates to this stage. “You have played a WOULD LIKE TO INVITE huge role to all our lives,” you for a week to: said Stamm. “Our future is right around the corner,” she added. She told graduates that while there remains uncertainty and change in their future, they will know the right path forward. “You’ll always know the path you were meant to be on.” The next day graduates Come join us for Games, Snacks and Story Time and families gathered for a banquet and dance in the to wnd the Right direction to Jesus. main arena.
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PONOKA NEWS STAFF Skid steer and trailer stolen Ponoka RCMP is investigating the theft of a skid steer and continuous trailer from a Ponoka residence on 51 Avenue overnight of May 20th. The trailer has a license plate of 5CL744 and investigators say two men were seen driving a Ford F150 XTR to take the equipment. Break-ins continue Police had to deal with several reports of breakins in Ponoka. In one case officers received a report of a break and enter to the Ponoka Coin Laundry, which occurred Monday, May 30. The side door was destroyed and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the office. The file is currently under investigation. Another case dealt with a complaint of break and enter on May 31 at approximately 12:43 a.m. Two men attempted to break into the Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse. When the complainant went out to see what was going on, the suspects fled the scene. Police located two male youths a short distance from the clubhouse. Both suspects were arrested for attempting to break in. In another incident on
May 31, police received a report of a break-and-enter to Andy’s Barber Shop. Suspects pried open the front door and approximately $500 worth of merchandise was taken. The file is under investigation. The next day investigators received a complaint of a break and enter to GN Transportation. A number of oilfield sheds had been gone through and the doors left open. One truck was searched but there was no damage and nothing taken. The file currently remains under investigation. Again on May 31, the Ponoka RCMP responded to a complaint of mischief on 48th Avenue. The complainant’s car was egged and the front windshield was smashed out. Nothing was missing from the vehicle. The file is currently under investigation. Threats on person On Thursday, June 2, at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Ponoka RCMP responded to a complaint of assault at a residence on 56 Avenue. Police say the suspect threatened to stab the complainant. Police attended the scene and arrested a 19-yearold female from Ponoka for assault and uttering threats. Stolen vehicle on Highway 2 On Monday, May 30, at approximately 2:30 p.m. the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit received a complaint of a stolen vehicle broke down on the side of Highway 2 in the southbound lanes. The vehicle was examined by the traffic members and did not appear to be damaged. The vehicle was subsequently towed and the owner notified. The file is currently under investigation.
Driver receives ticket for distracted driving Members of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit handed a ticket for distracted driving to a motorist on their cellphone. On Wednesday, June 1 the call came in that a white Ford F150 was driven in an erratic manner. Police say the driver was on a cellphone and went off the road into the ditch almost rolling the vehicle. The driver later regained control and came back onto the road. In the process, the vehicle sent a spray of gravel which broke the windshield of the complainant’s vehicle. Abandoned vehicle found stolen On Saturday, June 4 at approximately 4 a.m., police responded to several complaints of a vehicle that was left abandoned in the middle of the road by the Riverside Inn on Highway 53. The vehicle lights were left on but no one was around the vehicle. Upon further investigation it was found that the vehicle was stolen out of Lethbridge. The file is currently under investigation. Woman found with crystal meth Ponoka RCMP responded to a report of voices heard coming from the bush by Highway 2A near the Moose Hall. Police attended to the scene and approached a female walking northbound on Highway 2A. The female was visibly upset and crying. She said she was in an argument with her boyfriend and
had told him to drop her off on the side of the road. Upon further investigation, it was realized that she had thrown something into the ditch. Police determined that it was a pill bottle containing what appeared to be crystal meth. The female then provided a false name to police. She was subsequently arrested and lodged into the Ponoka detachment cells. It was later determined that the female suspect had warrants for her arrest out of Red Deer. File is currently under investigation.
Ponoka RCMP is investigating the theft of a skid steer and continuous trailer from a Ponoka residence on 51 Avenue overnight of May 20th. Photo submitted
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I live in Riverside. My home is situated close to the in a line to go on Space Mountain while at Disneyworld. entrance to the Riverside ball diamonds. As such, the Literally, three hours). That day, as my children stood in process of getting from one side of Ponoka to the other line for their favorite rides and encounters, occasionally has been lengthened considerably by the bridge work they would grumble. Why is it taking so long? Why must happening on the north end of town. Rather than drive I go through this inconvenience? over the old green bridge, the detour requires us to drive The only plausible answer we had (and we still have) south to Highway 53 before we can drive West. The detour was/is this: There is something at the end of this process adds a minimum of 5 minutes to each trip. I should con- of inconvenience that will be worth the wait. There is a sider myself fortunate. My brother and his princess who wants to meet you. There is family live north of Chicken Hill. He has ride experience you will love. There will be 10 minutes added to his trips across town. a brand new road and bridge on the north end of town. Last week, a gas line break shut down 46 Often people will ask me tough quesStreet, the main route through Riverside tions. Why is our world in the shape it is further exacerbating driving issues on our in? If God is real, why wouldn’t He just end of town. swoop in and fix the mess? The answer A quick survey of social media or a casual talk will show that most people don’t very much reflects this principle of patience. In 2 Peter, Jesus’ right hand discihave a lot of patience for things that inconple Peter wrote, “The Lord is not slow in venience them. Me, neither. I find that the keeping his promise, as some understand littlest things can set me off in the wrong slowness. Instead he is patient with you, direction. My thoughts and attitudes stir not wanting anyone to perish, but everyand find themselves being put into words. one to come to repentance.” Words find their way into conversations or ROB MCARTHUR Simply put, there is something at the written messages. As they are spoken or Home Church sent, we hear or read them all over again end of this process of inconvenience in the responses we receive. A nasty downthat will be worth the wait. That someward spiral of negativity can ensue. Most thing is a relationship with Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, just as some people will slip out of the of it is the result of us not practicing patience. A few weeks ago, I had the joy of taking my three chil- queue because they are tired of waiting for a ride, some dren to Disneyland for a day while on a family vacation. people will give up on their pursuit of God because of the Disneyland considers itself the “happiest place on earth”, inconvenience. It usually happens just as they are about while I consider them the ultimate masters of the queue. to reach their breakthrough and meet Christ. Jesus is Lineups zig and zag and can seem to go on endlessly, es- patient for us. Be encouraged. Allow your attitudes and pecially for certain rides and on certain days of the year. words to reflect Christ attitude of patience, so you can (Two years ago, my wife and a friend spent three hours reap the rewards in the end.
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Response to God in Ft. Mac fire Dear Editor, I write in response to the May 25 edition wherein Mr. Brad Overeem asks “Where is God in the fire?”
He asks and attempts to answer the question that fundamentalist Christians can’t get around, namely, why does a loving god allow
so much suffering. (In this case, where is god in the Ft. McMurray fire?) As an atheist, I am interested in this discussion as I
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believe the question is central to my contention that there is no god. Mr. Overeem’s answer seems to be twofold. One, God is in the firefighters, god is in the kindness of strangers and so on. The other is that we know god loves us because the Bible says so. Mr. Overeem cites plenty of verses to this “prove” this. What if I believed in some other myth (instead of the Christian one)? Let us say I believe in the wonder working power of Santa Claus and I tell you that Santa Claus is in the caring people and brave first responders who worked so hard in Fort McMurray. Surely, that is not proof that Santa Claus is there helping even though we don’t see him. Or what if I tried to convince you that Santa Clause loves and cares for us even though our homes are burning to the ground, and all you have to do is look at various quotes from whatever children’s bedtime story I may produce? Mr. Overeem may be comforted by his woolly-headed rationalizations about god. But whether we pretend that Zeus, Santa Claus or Jesus is helping us in a crisis is just silly. Scott Lewis Ponoka
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Reflections of Ponoka
The glorious saga of the thrilling sport of chuckwagon racing BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS The flash, dash and thrills of the long-standing and overwhelmingly popular sport of professional chuckwagon racing likely had its roots deeply set in the wild and wooly history of the old west dating all the way back to the late 18th century. Legend has it that in this very early era out on the rolling prairies, the rugged ranch hands would work long hours tending to the massive and wandering herds, and at the end of each day those rugged cowboys always looked forward to returning to camp. After shaking off the dust and maybe even a quick dip in the nearby creek, those hardy lads loved to gather around the chuck wagon for a bountiful meal of beef, beans, biscuits and coffee. It was then the best time to relax around the roaring fire for some grand old songs and stories with friends followed by a few hours of well earned rest. At the end of the week all the cowboys in the area would meet up and head to town for some entertainment and fun, with the rule being that the last one in would buy the first round at the local saloon. This would result in an exciting session of hustle and bustle as everyone rushed to break camp, loaded up their wagons and headed out onto the dusty road to race into town. That same keen spirit of camaraderie and competition to show the best team would carry on each and every summer, and would magnificently result in Alberta’s first official chuckwagon racing competition at the Calgary Stampede in 1923, with six outfits competing for over $200 in prize money. This initial dream of early rodeo legend Guy Weadick created instant success, attracting avid family fans from near and far and encouraging many communities in Alberta and beyond to add chuckwagon racing to their local rodeos and fairs in the exciting years to follow. The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association started in the late 1940s in farming communities all across Alberta and Saskatchewan, where farmers and ranchers would gather at a local track in a level field and race horses hitched to a grain wagon. Some of the early legends of the track included Josh Delaronde, John and George Stupka, Glen Ronald and the Ouelettes, and then heading in the mid-60s, the more serious chuckwagon rigs such as Allan Bensmiller from Dewberry and Slim Helmig of Esterhazy, Saskatchewan began showing up at the races. As the sport became more popular and the prize money grew into the late 1960s and early 70s, an Association of Rodeo Committees was formed and organized racing events in many new towns and cities throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Probably the most significant occurrence in the colorful history of
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This classic 1978 photo shows legendary Chuckwagon ‘king’ Tommy Dorchester reining in another winner in front of a packed and thrilled crowd at the Ponoka Stampede. The late Mr. Dorchester’s long and colorful rodeo and racing career began at the Ferrybank Stampedes in the 1930s, then roared on into an illustrious chuckwagon dash across the prairies for several decades….a powerful tradition that his family has proudly carried on to this day.
chuckwagon racing came in 1995 when the Canadian Professionals Chuckwagon Association was formed as a new image and concept going into the 1990s and roaring into the 21st century. When the chucks came to Ponoka The 5 cent Souvenir program of the July 1-2, 1942 Ponoka Stampede announced that the thrilling spectacular of the first covered wagon races of 1887 would be enacted in front of the big grandstand in traditional western style and starring Alberta’s finest chuck wagon outfits driven by Tom Lauder, Slim Swain and Theo Thage. As our local stampede and fair grew by leaps and bounds so did the wagon racing programs, with six to nine heats a night of thundering hooves and wagons, all vying for a piece of the prize money, that grew rapidly from $300 in 1953 to the present day purses of many thousands of dollars. Over the years the 5/8 of a mile track at the Ponoka Stampede has been carefully groomed to become one
of the finest in the world of professional chuckwagon racing, which has attracted the very best wagons, drivers and highly skilled outriders on the prairies for nine thrilling four wagon heats before huge and avid crowds every night. Household and legendary family names on the summer chuckwagon circuit for many decades have included Shecktar, Shantz, Burkinshaw, Vigen, Glass, Dorchester, Cosgrave, Normand, Sutherland, Sandquist, Bawden, Wagenbach, Fraser, Bensmiller, Johnston, Gorst, Flad, Bremnar, Knight, Irvine, Tournier, McGillivray, Motowylo, and on and on, with the keen and thundering competition getting tougher each and every season thanks to the dedicated generations and a host of gung-ho newcomers, who can’t wait to circle the barrels and hit the track at every meet. So get ready to relax in the stands from June 28 to July 3, pick your favourite rig, brings lots of toonies, and cheer on the greatest wagon racing sport in the world.
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The perfect opening compliments to each thrilling evening of wagon racing at many decades of Ponoka Stampedes has been the exciting chariot and pony chuckwagon events. The chariot events, whose origin was in the early Roman era, features two powerful horses pulling the light two wheel rigs and drivers around the big track, while the pony chucks are the showdown of the smaller horses and rigs, whose drivers are very skilled in that traditional dusty dash in front of thousands of avid fans.
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Opinion
Where has the decency gone? After the so-called “Elbowgate” scandal raised some eyebrows and questions about the level of civility in the conduct of federal politics a few weeks ago, we have had some more disturbing instances of lack of respect and courtesy in provincial politics. First, as it was widely reported, Wildrose MLA and the party’s finance critic at the Legislature Derek Fildebrandt strongly criticized visiting Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne for her fiscal and environmental policies as she sat in the Legislature following the debate. It was a political move and that was all right. What was not all right, however, was his adoption of a social media comment by a Wildrose supporter who referred to the visiting premier as “Mr. Wynne or whatever the hell she identifies as”, insulting the Ontario politician for her sexual preference. Fildebrandt responded to the comment by saying “Proud to have constituents like you!.” After the incident Wildrose Party announced that Fildebrandt was suspended from the caucus, a decision that lasted only 24 hours; probably a very good example, worthy of being a dictionary definition, of the phrase “paying lip service.” Secondly, there was the weekly edi-
torial from the group of intended: It backfired and Wildrose MLAs, which apdid so strongly, so much peared to push the limits so that some of the MLAs of reasoning by drawing attempted to have a rea parallel between the vised version of the text carbon tax of the Rachel published instead of the Notley government and original one. the famine-genocide sufInterestingly enough, this weekend Reuters news fered by Ukrainians under the rule of Soviet dictator agency published a commentary titled “Political deJoseph Stalin. The famine was caused by Stalin’s decency is going to hell”, listcision to drastically cut ing the less than appropriate remarks and analogies food rations to mainly rural Ukrainians after a uttered by political leaders poor harvest in 1932, but throughout the Western also part of his design to world. It asked: “What do MUSTAFA ERIC kill Ukrainian nationalthese politicians do if they Editor ism. Millions of Ukrainians take power? How do they died, the number is estigovern diverse, largely free societies, and interact with those who mated at between two and 12 million. It was clear that the weekly Wildrose do not share their views —and whom MLA editorial, drafted by a group of some they have grossly insulted?” (http://www. eight members of the Wildrose caucus for reuters.com/article/us-politics-popupublication in community weeklies, was lism-commentary-idUSKCN0YP1H7) aimed at creating some kind of reaction Upon reading the article, one realizes within the province’s influential and size- that Donald Trump and his theatrics in able Ukrainian community in the hope of the ongoing US presidential campaign are mobilizing more support against the NDP just a continuation of a deteriorating style government. of political discourse, which is gaining And create a reaction, it did, but not as ground in much of the western world.
As newsmakers and opinion leaders, politicians are supposed to behave and live as exemplary citizens to inspire the masses they claim to be leaders for. In that effort, they are expected to act rationally and refrain from agitating their supporters to take extreme actions. Resorting to sensational language and trying to make political capital out of such human tragedies as famine will hardly serve the purpose of keeping cool heads and maintaining political debate within the confines of courteous conduct. By the way, one should also take note of a new development at the House of Commons in Ottawa: The Liberal caucus under the leadership of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stopped applauding speeches by the members of their caucus during the widely followed Question Time. The move, welcomed by many political observers as a positive step aimed at bringing about a more serious atmosphere for discussions at the lower house of the legislature, shows that it is possible to draw some pretty decent conclusions from mistakes made earlier. We will need to wait and see whether our provincial opposition will also follow suit.
To share what we have learned is the best gift Life would be perfect if every day was a great day, but we all know, no matter how old we may be, that this will never happen. While we love to celebrate the good times with others, when we are down we need to reach out to family and our real true friends for a helping hand, just like we would do for them. No matter what our day may bring, our free and gracious gift to others is to simply share what we have learned along the way, and then strive to enjoy the ongoing challenges and stay on the same path of life. What we have learned… *That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person; *That when you are in love it shows, and that no one is perfect until you fall in love with them; *That just one person expressing to us, “You’ve made my day’ makes our day; *That having a child fall asleep in our arms is one of the most peaceful things in the world that we should never say no to a gift from a child, and when our newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, and then we are surely hooked for life;
*That we can always cause the closer it gets to pray for someone when the end the faster it goes; we don’t have the strength *That when we plan to to help them in any other get even with someone, way, and that because we are only letting that sometimes all a person person continue to hurt needs is a hand to hold us, simply because when and a heart to understand; we continue to harbor *That no matter how sebitterness, happiness will rious our life requires us dock elsewhere; to be, that everyone needs *That a smile is an insome friends to be goofy expensive way to improve with, and that being kind our looks, and no matter is way more important what, everyone we meet than always being right; deserves to be greeted *That we found out later with that same smile (and in our lives that walks what better way is there with our father around to surround ourselves with the block on cool summer good and happy people); MIKE RAINONE nights when we were kids *That life can be tough, HAMMERTIME did wonders for us as an but we can be tougher, but adult, and that it is usually along the way we should those little daily happenings that make always keep our words both soft and life so spectacular; tender, because tomorrow we may have *That love and not time heals all to eat them; wounds, and that money does not buy *I wish that I could have told my mom class; that I love her one more time before she *That life is like a roll of toilet paper, be- passed away, but we must all carry on and
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cherish those very precious memories; *That everyone wants to live on the top of the mountain, but that all of the happiness and growth occurs while we are climbing that amazing ladder of life; that opportunities are never lost, and thank goodness that someone else will always come along and take the ones we missed; We have all learned somewhere along the line that to ignore facts does not change the facts, and that on many occasions the less time we have to work with, the more things we will get done.. There is hope and even a little humour as thousands of residents slowly return to fire-ravaged Fort McMurray after a month away. One gentleman claimed that after cleaning out his fridge and cutting his grass his house was just fine, with the only thing he found wrong was that his bathroom scales had gained 15 pounds while he was away. Another lady claimed that now that we are all finally coming home we are not just a community, we are an extended family. Enjoy the sun but expect some rain and a few rumbles, and have a great week, all of you.
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Ponoka Air Cadets celebrate busy year BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS
The Ponoka Air Cadets held two days of awards last week. First on Tuesday, May 31 and then Saturday, June 4. Here (l-r) Flt. Sgt. Cody Johns, Sgt. Luke Watson and Sgt. Nicholas Greenlees stand at attention June 4 during O Canada. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Ponoka’s Air Cadets have seen so much growth that the group had to hold two days of awards this year rather than just one. The first day was Tuesday, May 31 and the second day of ceremonies, which included a parade and presentation of further awards, was held Saturday, June 4. Commanding officer Capt. Tracy Fiedler said it is important to acknowledge the dedication of cadets after a busy year. The number of accomplishments is something to be recognized. She credits a strong staff team and parent support. “We have two pilots on our staff. We have two band officers. We have three range officers, so that means both range and marksmanship are successful,” said Fiedler. Scheduling is designed in such a way that would allow cadets take part in every activity they are able to if they wanted. “We have really great resources,” she added. This year, registering 52 cadets with a strong attendance record in Ponoka, marks the 75th anniversary of the cadet program in Canada and Fiedler said Ponoka’s 65 squadron was one of the first 79 squadrons in the country. Among the many
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accomplishments for Ponoka’s cadets is seeing recipients of the Duke of Edinburgh medals. “I do know that we have a very strong presence.” The Duke of Edinburgh program is part of an athletic and community program that gets youths involved in the community and physical activity. Ponoka’s cadets have been well represented over the years in the bronze, silver and gold medals. The Ponoka Legion sponsors the cadets, which helps promote what the group is doing. The
Legion and Air Cadets work closely together supporting each other when possible. Legion president Sybil Evans is proud of the fellowship between the two. “It’s a way of keeping young people cognizant of what’s happened in the past,” said Evans. Stan Monkman, director of public relations for the Alberta Provincial Committee, was commanding officer in Ponoka some years ago. He is proud to have been associated with the cadets. He said the parade is an ideal opportunity to show off what
they have learned and for the band to have its time in the spotlight. “Every time they accomplish something, bring them out and recognize them in front of their peers,” said Monkman of the importance of the awards. “That really builds up their self-esteem.” In the end, the hope is to foster self-discipline in cadets but more importantly to develop good citizens, explained Monkman.
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County firefighters honoured by the Lieutenant Governor BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Long standing firefighters with the Ponoka County East District Fire Department were recognized for decades
of service. East District Fire Chief Dale Morrow received his 30 year service medal from Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell during the Alberta Fire Chief’s Association’s (AFCA) annual conference held Sunday,
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May 29 to June 1 in Calgary. Along with Morrow, deputy Fire Chief Murray Dux received his 20 year service medal from Mitchell and former Town of Ponoka Fire Chief Ted Dillon received a lifetime membership to the AFCA after 28 years of dedicated work. There was a lot to be thankful for, explained Regional Fire Chief Dennis Jones. “If you think about it to have that much experience available to use, and for these guys to be able to share their knowledge, and to make sure our existing firefighters safe,” it is something Jones is proud of. He said the average volunteer firefighter lasts about five years. “To have guys at 20 and 30 years is pretty huge.” For Morrow, who started in 1985, he couldn’t believe how fast the time has passed by. “Where did the time go?” He said the work is rewarding and whatever the call — whether it is home fires, accidents or other calls — being able to help others is why he signed up.
Looking back at the last 20 years Dux said he wouldn’t do anything different. “I started in 1996 and it feels like it was last week.” “It’s good people, and good people wanting to do good things,” added Morrow. He feels firefighters get into this line of work because they want to help others. Dux agreed adding that they don’t do the work for the medals but to be of service to the community. What Morrow enjoyed about the conference was being able to network with other firefighters. Jones said having the opportunity to get new techniques and ideas from other fire halls helps the fire department come up with new ways to fight fires. West District Fire Chief John Weisgerber also received his 15 year certificate from the AFCA. And for Dillon, he said is grateful being recognized with the lifetime membership with the AFCA.
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East County Fire Chief Dale Morrow (middle) received his 30 year service medal recently during the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association conference in Calgary. The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Lois Mitchell (right of Morrow) presented the pin to Morrow. Photo submitted
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50 Ave Bridge and Road Alignment Progressing On Schedule New Bridge Expected to Open Around the End of July Construction of the new 50th Avenue bridge and road realignment continues to be on schedule and on budget. As long as the weather cooperates, the new bridge is expected to be completed and open to traffic around the end of July. “The contractors and subcontractors on site are working diligently to complete construction of the new bridge and road realignment so 50 Ave. can be reopened to traffic as soon as possible,” says Justin Caslor, an engineering technician with the Town of Ponoka who is overseeing the bridge construction project. Over the past few weeks, the following work has been completed: • Concrete approach slabs have been poured at both ends of the new bridge. Wet weather helped the concrete to cure quickly. • Bridge drainage was installed. • Rebar was laid for the 2.5-metre-wide sidewalk on the bridge. • The asphalt has been removed from both intersections at either end of the new bridge at 46 St. and 49 St. • A new fire hydrant has been installed at the 49 St. and 53 Ave. intersection. • Storm pipes and manholes have been installed at the 46 St. and 50 Ave. intersection. During June and July the following work will be done: • The bridge’s concrete sidewalk will be poured. • Waterproofing membrane will be applied to the concrete base of the bridge. • A gravel base will be laid for the newly realigned 50th Ave roadway near the end of June. • Paving of the new bridge and 50 Ave. is expected to start by early July. • Deck rails and guard rails will be installed on the bridge. • A crosswalk and overhead pedestrian light will be installed on the west side of the bridge where the Diamond Willow Trail crosses the roadway. • Once the new bridge opens, the walking trail section that has been closed during construction will be reopened. • The old 50 Ave. bridge will be removed in August.
The following roads and intersections continue to be closed to traffic until the new bridge is completed: • The old 50 Ave. bridge • The intersection at 53 Ave. and 49 St. • The intersection at 46 St. and 50 Ave. (Chicken Hill) • 50 Ave. (Chicken Hill) on the east side of the river from 46 St. to 42 St. “We will continue to allow local residents in the affected area to have ready access to their homes and parking throughout the construction project,” says Caslor.
Motorists are asked to drive with caution in construction zones and observe road signs. Access across the Battle River continues to be available via Highway 53 during construction of the new 50 Ave. bridge. Drivers are advised to expect intermittent delays at intersections near the Highway 53 bridge due to temporary traffic pattern changes Residents are cautioned not to enter fences and barricades surrounding the construction until the new bridge is completed and opens to traffic later this summer. Thank you for zone at the new bridge and 50 Ave. road realignment work sites for safety reasons. your cooperation and patience.
~ TOWN NEWS ~ • Green Carts – We would like to give a BIG thank you to Ponoka residents for ensuring only yard waste is placed in your Green Carts. Town staff are seeing considerably less unacceptable material being thrown into Green Carts lately. Great job, Ponoka! Acceptable yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, plant debris, and small branches less than 1” in diameter. No garbage, plastic bags, recyclable materials or food waste are permitted in Green Carts. Residents are reminded that the Green Carts are a weekly program. You can place your Green Carts at the curb every week on your scheduled collection day with your grey bins and recycling. To report missed pickups, please call 403-783-0159. • 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. Ponoka Mosaic Mural prints (12” x 13”) are for sale at Town Hall and the Visitor Information Centre for $20 each.
~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~ • 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.
~ AQUAPLEX NEWS ~ • Fort McMurray residents are being offered free swimming, free swim lessons and free water fitness classes. • Free Friday Family Swim: June 17 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. Town of Ponoka C, 4900 - 54 Street, Ponoka, AB T4J 1N8 Town phone: 403-783-4431 Town email: town@ponoka.org
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Tech-savvy youths take part in technology conference BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Students with Wolf Creek Public Schools took part in a Youth Tech Nation conference Friday, June 3 at Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC). The all-day event had students teaching students several aspects of how technology can enhance their education. Getting the day started were Joe Whitbread and Jo Phillips, of Jo(e) Social Media in Red Deer,
with a keynote speech that highlighted the benefits and challenges when using technology in social media settings. One lesson from both of them was understanding that digital citizenship requires empathy and understanding of the technology available to everyone. Whitbread said that as parents get older, it is their children who tend to be the ones to show the adults how to use them. Websites such as Instagram and Snapchat continue to evolve and change
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and it is the youths of today who embrace this technology. There are several reasons why people want to be social on these websites: * A great way to connect with others; * A way to learn new things such as news information; * Personal branding; * Because their friends are on the sites. “A lot of these platforms attract you because you’re not there,” explained Whitbread. * Used for feedback such as showing skills in an area; * Used to snoop on others. Whitbread suggested this is not always a negative connotation. Prospective employees may do this to ensure the company interviewing them values workers; * Used to kill time when bored; * To feel good about yourself; * Or because people are lonely. Phillips said the last three are popular reasons to go onto sites like Facebook but warns against using it for this reason. She recommends, if a person is bored, to put the phone down and visit with friends and family. Despite some of the pros and cons of social media platforms, technology allows
people to see news in real time. Some of the challenges people face, however, can be in hurt feelings from others. Interacting with so-called cyberbullies is, in a way, allowing that form of abuse to continue. “It makes you feel awful,” said Whitbread. Both he and Phillips recommend ignoring those individuals who want to argue frivolously or who have no desire at a solution to a problem. Whitbread says if they are the only ones arguing a point, it’s not a fight. Another form of abuse is called subpost, which is when a person vaguely mentions someone they are displeased with but does not explicitly mention their names. Whitbread says this creates hurt feelings and causes others to questions themselves. The other area Phillips advised youths be educated on is that once something is put out online, whether it is a public post or direct message, there is a chance it could be made public. “If you don’t have the guts to mention somebody you’re talking about then you probably shouldn’t post,” said Whitbread. The key, says Phillips, is to have empathy for the other people on these sites.
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Macy Jensen of Crestomere School demonstrates the steps needed to use a 3D printer Friday, June 3 at Ponoka Secondary Campus. Jensen and other youths took part in a Youth Tech Nation hosted by WCPS. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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The Ponoka Kinettes and Ponoka Lions joined forces 2 years ago and worked together to complete our goal of improving the Lions Centennial Park. We are sincerely grateful for everything the people and businesses listed below have done to help with this project! Bringing families outdoors to be able to spend more time together is something we hope that this latest addition to Centennial Park accomplishes! Whether you could only help for a couple hours or literally slept there for 4 days straight we are unbelievably grateful beyond a simple thank you!! The way a small town comes together is one of it¼s greatest assets! Be proud of where you live Ponoka. VOLUNTEERS - All of the people you see below took time out of their own lives to do something for others. We wouldn’t have been able to complete this task without each and every one of you. Your dedication is admired and very much appreciated!!
Adams, Vance Almita employees - Aaron & Kyle Amendt, Haley Amendt, Tamara Anderson, Lois Andrews, Jon Auten, Don Auten-Dye, Tammy Bartel, Jay Beach, Cindy Bosch, Allie Bowick, Jaye Boyes, Graham
Boyes, James Braun, Derek Campbell, Melody Carroll, Aaron Carson, Jason Cire, Carlen Classic Granite employees - Kyle, Mike Cline, Rick Cline, Tamara Crisona, James Dool, Lloyd Dool, Rita Dwyer, Jordie
Dye, Joshh Dykstra, James Dykstra, Tina Escrbano, Phil Flaman, Kim Flaman, Tyson Flaws, Brant Gardipee, Mitch Gemini employees -Jeannie, Maria, Lucas, Lindon, Kevin, Taylor Graham, Justin Griffiths, Elisha Groot, Ken Haley, David Hall, Katie Hallworth, Dawn Hamilton, Amanda Hansen, Jennifer Henderson, Tyler Henkelman, Larry Hitchcock, Sylvia Hoffmann, Ernie Hoffmann, Freida Hollman, Mark
S Sincerely, CCentennial Playground Committee BBarry, Lindsey, Theresa & Leanne Holmberg, Karii l b Hurst, Glynn Irwin, Jenni Irwin, Ty Jacobson, Mack Jenn & Nerissa Johnston, Theresa Jorgenson, Grant Kaupp, Cody Kaupp, Lindsey Kreil, Esther Kusiek, Elmer Kusiek, Margo Larsen, Courtney Larsen, Janet Lentz. Bernard Maas, Darlene Maas, Paul Mandanas - Fairclough, Lydia Mass, Sandra Mass, Sharon Moench, Cody Neath, Barry Neath, Jason Neath, Sam
Neilson, Donna il Neilson, Tim Oandasan, Novelle Penales, Bennie Penales, Polly Penales, Rosy Petreman, Tracy Peters, Bob Phase 3 employees - Chris & Clayton Pischke, Mark Poulson, Harrison Raugust, Denise Rausch, Donna Rausch, Dwayne Read, Karen Reed, Beth Reed, Kelsie Reed, Leanne Reed, Todd Reed, Travis Ririe, Jordan Ronnie, Justin Ronnie, Shealyn Rousseau, Nicole
Schmidt, Richard Servus employees - Craig, Tanya, Angie, Andrew Sherwin, Brendon Smith, Dallas Sperber, Richard Stebner, Keith Stevens, Barry Szumick, Lance Troman, Gina Tulp, Tony Tyndall, Dixie Waldern, Kevin Wickberg, Stan Wiecek, Ed Wilkinson, Jamie Woods, Melodie Yellowbird, Brentyn Zinter, Brandi Zinter, Jesse
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT - Without the generosity of these wonderful sources this new Playground and Gazebos would not have been possible! Ponoka Kinettes Ponoka Lions
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BUSINESSES - These fantastic businesses either lent us their employees for the day or volunteered their own time away from their work to help with this worthwhile cause! Aaron’s Carpentry & Roofing AFSC Almita Battle River Insurance /Co-operators
Classic Granite First Call Towing Gemini Hamilton’s Hair
Home Furnishings Gallery Jorgenson Construction Kenny’s Bobcat Phase 3 Electric
Ponoka Kinsmen Ponoka Plumbing & Heating Rowland Parker & Associates Servus Credit Union
EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES - So much appreciation goes to these great people who either lent us equipment, donated supplies & material or gave us their time and expertise! 7N Enterprises / Tim Neilson Above or Below Landscaping & Irrigation Alberta Transportation
Big Lake Sod Farm County of Ponoka Chuck’s Concrete
D&M Concrete Products Ltd. Element Builders Galloway Oilfield Construction Inland Concrete
Kenny’s Bobcat Ponoka News Sommer’s Home Hardware
Strand Media Stretch Construction Town of Ponoka WS Foods / Stan Wickberg
MEALS & REFRESHMENTS - To the wonderful businesses and individuals that supported this playground build by donating meals, snacks or beverages! Thanks so much… you were the highlight of each day and kept our hard working volunteers fuelled up and able to keep on going! Bob Hepp & Co Bob Ronnie Catering Darlene Maas
Elsie Unger IGA
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Gull Lake Deer Creek Gas Co-op Ltd. will be holding a Special General Meeting at the Leedale Hall on June 15th, 2016 7:30pm. June 15th, 2016 – Leedale Hall, NW 35 41-04-W5M Registration for voting begins at 5:00 pm, with an opportunity for you to meet and talk to your Directors from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, dinner from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm and the Special General Meeting from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. At the close of the Benjamin Gas Co-op Ltd. 2016 Annual General Meeting, a Special General Meeting will be held to vote on the following. Notice of Extraordinary Resolution That Gull Lake Deer Creek (G.L.D.C.) Gas Co-op Ltd., pursuant to section 24(1) of the Rural Utilities Act, Alberta, amalgamates with Benjamin Gas Co-op Ltd. on the terms and conditions set out in the Amalgamation Agreement.
BBQ Dinner and meetings are open to Gull Lake Deer Creek G.L.D.C. Gas Co-op Ltd. members, Benjamin Gas Co-op Ltd. members and invited guests only. G.L.D.C. members are requested to R.S.V.P. for the BBQ by June 9th, 2016, by calling 403-843-1050.
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Mayor seeks clarification on MGA review BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Proposed changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) could substantially alter the way municipalities work together if they are passed at the Legislature. The provincial government’s new local government bill passed first reading of proposed changes to the MGA Tuesday, May 31 giving municipalities and Alberta residents a chance to review those changes, which fall under three key areas: collaboration and planning, governance and funding. Mayor Rick Bonnett said he would like to see some guidance on how those changes will look. Intermunicipal collaboration is going to become a requirement, which provides for mandatory regional planning mechanisms for land-use planning and requires neighbouring municipalities to work together on providing services to residents. This would require the town and county of Ponoka to formalize collaboration processes and address regional funding and service delivery. Bonnett wants to know how that collaboration is supposed to look and suggests future community sessions with the province will help him provide that feedback. New councillors would be required to undertake orientation training within 90 days. and adoption of a code of conduct is also goning to be mandatory. Bonnett questions whether a person can be forced
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to abide by that code. He understands from his communication with the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) it appears a municipality can’t force a person to go to training. “What good is a code of conduct if it has no teeth?” asked Bonnett. He added there are several unknowns in the proposed changes and despite Ponoka council and other municipalities seeking other ways of taxation, the province did not make provisions for that potential in the new draft. It did, however, allow the use of offsite levies in building community centres due to community growth and greater demand for community buildings. In recent years, Municipal Affairs has seen increased requests for the ministry to step in when residents feel councillors are not acting in the community’s best interests. The proposed changes will mandate that the Alberta Ombudsman objectively investigate incidents. There have also been concerns raised by commercial/industrial stakeholders over an imbalance in residential versus non-residential taxes. The MGA review proposes linking both to the highest non-residential tax rate can be no more than five times the lowest residential tax rate. Mayor Rick Bonnett said he would like clarification on several portions of the proposed changes considering the province has indicated a desire to have this ready for the next municipal election.
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MGA changes not big concern to county BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS The plethora of proposed changes in the provincial government’s revised draft of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), tabled at the Legislature last month, weren’t as bad as they might have been, according to Ponoka County Reeve Paul McLauchlin. McLauchlin explained in an interview early this week that no changes have been suggested to the way agricultural land and farmers’ homes are assessed as well as how linear property (pipelines, wells, power lines, etc) is taxed, meaning the county will continue to see the same amount of revenue from those items. Another area that won’t see any change is how intensive livestock operations are governed. “I thought it was interesting to see the province decided not to make any change to the way farmland was assessed, since
it hasn’t changed since sometime in the 1980s,” McLauchlin said. What could become a critical piece of the new legislation is what the proposed changes to non-residential taxation, McLauchlin mused. Currently, the MGA only allows for residential and non-residential classes. The new legislation would see municipalities allowed to set separate classes for various kinds of non-residential, as well as to see residential and non-residential taxation linked so that the highest non-residential class is no more than five times higher than the lowest residential tax class. “Right now, the county is at a ratio of 5.85 to 1, so if this goes ahead we would be required to revisit our mill rates,” he stated. “We know, at first, we are going to feel it a bit, but I also know that I think we can absorb that in our budget right now if we had to.” One wish that McLauchlin and the other
rural municipalities had that wasn’t in the new MGA was some mechanism for municipalities to recover taxes owed on linear property, something Ponoka County is presently looking at legal options for, in order to recover about $450,000 from two bankrupt oil and gas companies. There is one change suggested in the bill that McLauchlin is certain will be contentious - inter-municipal collaboration. “While I’m certainly not against it, I think it’s all going to be about managing expectations,” he said. “Historically, the belief is that counties have a lot of cash, but believe me we have not buckets filled with money. Yes, Ponoka County is debt free, but it leaves me wondering if the province wants financial integration, then when is the big ask going to come.” McLauchlin added though it makes sense to come together on large infrastructure and transportation projects, as will be a requirement for provincial fund-
ing for these type of projects should that clause remain when the MGA is passed. “To provide some context, it would make sense to work together on servicing the industrial lots out on Highway 2,” McLauchlin stated. “Putting services like that and regional infrastructure on the table is good financially and makes for good planning. That said, the trend in a lot of places - including the U.S. and Europe - is small communities are being absorbed by counties and I think this is a first step to future amalgamation whether anyone likes it or not.” The new MGA has passed first reading in the Alberta legislature and officials from Municipal Affairs have begun meeting with municipal officials and the public at 20 different locations to receive any feedback and discuss the proposed changes. It’s anticipated the new act will be approved next spring and taking full effect prior to the next set of municipal elections slated for October 2017.
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work together to enhance success for all students in Wolf Creek.” What Tisdale brings to the job is described as a unique perspective Coming from the mountains to the that will suit the students needs at prairies can be somewhat akin to the change coming to Ponoka Outreach the Outreach - having been a career counselor as well as an assessment School this fall. Current principal Scott Lewis is and literacy coordinator. He is also said to be an avid coach with experistepping away from school adminisence in hockey, volleyball, basketball tration duties to focus more on being a teacher, which meant Wolf Creek and cross country running. Corrine Thorsteinson, current Public Schools (WCPS) had to find a replacement. WCPS acting assistant superintendent of People Services, stated it was WCPS announced last week they had hired Ian Tisdale to take on that Tisdale’s varied expertise that drew him to the top of the selection pack. role starting in September. “Ian is clearly a passionate leader For the past year, Tisdale was the who brings with him a diverse teachassistant principal at the high school ing background that will support the in Princeton, B.C. - a small community in the southern interior. very positive directions at Ponoka Outreach School,” said Thorsteinson. The move for Tisdale marks a re“Ian will be a wonderful addition to turn to Alberta, having taught for Ponoka Outreach School and to our eight years in the Chinook’s Edge School Division - that surrounds Red Wolf Creek administrative team”. Ian Tisdale The move will also bring him back Deer to the east, west and south - as Photo Submitted home, sort of, as his wife Marcia well as six years in the Wild Rose is presently an educational assistant and librarian at School Division that is based in Rocky Mountain House. “I am excited to become part of the Wolf Creek family Eckville Elementary and he is working on completing his and absolutely thrilled to be joining the incredible team Masters of Education in Educational Leadership through the University of Lethbridge - which he is slated to finish at Ponoka Outreach School,” Tisdale said. “I am looking forward to the upcoming years as we in the fall of next year.
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PONOKA NEWS 15
Over 90 In Stock Vehicles at 20% Discounts Only a Limited Amount Available and Are Going Fast!!! STK# MAKE/ MODEL MSRP SALE PRICE 16022 . . . . . . Buick Verano Sedan . . . . . . . . . $27,185 . . . . . . . . . . . $21,978 16174 . . . . . . Buick Regal G/S AWD . . . . . . . $46,080 . . . . . . . . . . . $36,978 16233 . . . . . . Buick Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,705 . . . . . . . . . . . $41,695 16052 . . . . . . Chevrolet Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,995 . . . . . . . . . . . $27,476 16047 . . . . . . Chevrolet Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,995 . . . . . . . . . . . $27,476 16073 . . . . . . Chevrolet Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,225 . . . . . . . . . . . $24,530 16129 . . . . . . Chevrolet Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,650 . . . . . . . . . . . $25,670 16270 . . . . . . Chevrolet Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,345 . . . . . . . . . . . $27,826 16355 . . . . . . Chevrolet Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,810 . . . . . . . . . . . $24,998 16204 . . . . . . Buick Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,455 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,314 16439 . . . . . . Buikc Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,365 . . . . . . . . . . . $28,642 16226 . . . . . . Buick Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,260 . . . . . . . . . . . $29,950 16345 . . . . . . Buick Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,495 . . . . . . . . . . . $31,940 16368 . . . . . . Buick Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,620 . . . . . . . . . . . $31,940 16470 . . . . . . Buick Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,455 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,314 16475 . . . . . . Buick Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,510 . . . . . . . . . . . $29,548 16020 . . . . . . GMC Terrain FWD . . . . . . . . . . $33,190 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,950 16025 . . . . . . GMC Terrain FWD . . . . . . . . . . $34,335 . . . . . . . . . . . $27,799 16026 . . . . . . GMC Terrain FWD . . . . . . . . . . $34,335 . . . . . . . . . . . $27,799 16517 . . . . . . GMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,770 . . . . . . . . . . . $35,356 16362 . . . . . . GMC Terrain Denali . . . . . . . . . $47,405 . . . . . . . . . . . $38,264 16395 . . . . . . GMC Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,495 . . . . . . . . . . . $31,136 16389 . . . . . . GMC Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,040 . . . . . . . . . . . $30,772 16419 . . . . . . GMC Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,740 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,499 16444 . . . . . . GMC Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,195 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,896 16445 . . . . . . GMC Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,040 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,899 16029 . . . . . . Chevrolet Equinox FWD . . . . . . $33,265 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,965 16143 . . . . . . Chevrolet Equinox . . . . . . . . . . $39,460 . . . . . . . . . . . $31,918 16041 . . . . . . Chevrolet Equinox FWD . . . . . . $33,265 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,965 16042 . . . . . . Chevrolet Equinox FWD . . . . . . $33,265 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,965 16040 . . . . . . Chevrolet Equinox . . . . . . . . . . $40,495 . . . . . . . . . . . $32,665 16062 . . . . . . Chevrolet Equinox . . . . . . . . . . $32,120 . . . . . . . . . . . $25,995 16087 . . . . . . Chevrolet Equinox . . . . . . . . . . $35,415 . . . . . . . . . . . $28,682 16122 . . . . . . Chevrolet Equinox . . . . . . . . . . $33,215 . . . . . . . . . . . $26,965 16004 . . . . . . GMC Acadia Denali . . . . . . . . . $62,950 . . . . . . . . . . . $50,525 16376 . . . . . . GMC Acadia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,020 . . . . . . . . . . . $42,766 16408 . . . . . . GMC Acadia Denali . . . . . . . . . $63,120 . . . . . . . . . . . $50,936 16520 . . . . . . GMC Acadia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,370 . . . . . . . . . . . $37,436 16335 . . . . . . GMC Acadia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,740 . . . . . . . . . . . $41,736 16276 . . . . . . Chev Traverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,355 . . . . . . . . . . . $36,634
STK# MAKE/ MODEL MSRP SALE PRICE 16351 . . . . . . Chev Traverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,550 . . . . . . . . . . . $45,590 16352 . . . . . . Chev Traverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,550 . . . . . . . . . . . $45,590 16363 . . . . . . Chev Traverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,500 . . . . . . . . . . . $45,540 16374 . . . . . . Chev Traverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,005 . . . . . . . . . . . $45,944 16387 . . . . . . Chev Traverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,480 . . . . . . . . . . . $43,924 16382 . . . . . . Chev Traverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,695 . . . . . . . . . . . $46,496 16366 . . . . . . Chev Traverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,480 . . . . . . . . . . . $31,924 16466 . . . . . . Buick Enclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,620 . . . . . . . . . . . $46,190 16138 . . . . . . Buick Enclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,435 . . . . . . . . . . . $51,098 16142 . . . . . . Buick Enclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,885 . . . . . . . . . . . $43,458 16183 . . . . . . Buick Enclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,340 . . . . . . . . . . . $48,622 16232 . . . . . . Buick Enclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53,885 . . . . . . . . . . . $43,458 16275 . . . . . . Buick Enclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,520 . . . . . . . . . . . $48,766 16313 . . . . . . Buick Enclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,615 . . . . . . . . . . . $51,242 16379 . . . . . . Buick Enclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,375 . . . . . . . . . . . $47,840 16386 . . . . . . Buick Enclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,375 . . . . . . . . . . . $47,840 16061 . . . . . . Chev Colorado 2WD . . . . . . . . . $30,565 . . . . . . . . . . . $24,801 16075 . . . . . . Chev Colorado 2WD . . . . . . . . . $31,965 . . . . . . . . . . . $25,921 16057 . . . . . . GMC Yukon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,050 . . . . . . . . . . . $71,589 16398 . . . . . . GMC Yukon XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . $77,745 . . . . . . . . . . . $62,535 16468 . . . . . . Chev Tahoe LTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,320 16024 . . . . . . Chev Suburban . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,010 . . . . . . . . . . . $68,357 16164 . . . . . . Chev Silverado 1500 Dbl Cab . . $50,410 . . . . . . . . . . . $40,677 16106 . . . . . . Chev Silverado 1500 Dbl Cab . . $54,275 . . . . . . . . . . . $44,923 16113 . . . . . . Chev Silverado 1500 Crew Cab. $61,390 . . . . . . . . . . . $49,415 16114 . . . . . . Chev Silverado 1500 Crew Cab. $61,585 . . . . . . . . . . . $49,571 16267 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 1500 Reg Cab . . . . $47,665 . . . . . . . . . . . $38,481 16298 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 1500 Reg Cab . . . . $41,005 . . . . . . . . . . . $32,950 16141 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 1500 Dbl Cab . . . . $57,880 . . . . . . . . . . . $46,607 16185 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 1500 Dbl Cab . . . . $59,265 . . . . . . . . . . . $47,761 16454 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab . . . $60,490 . . . . . . . . . . . $48,426 16173 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab . . . $60,160 . . . . . . . . . . . $48,162 16294 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab . . . $60,180 . . . . . . . . . . . $48,447 16292 . . . . . . Chev Silverado 2500 Dbl Cab . . $60,335 . . . . . . . . . . . $48,617 16299 . . . . . . Chev Silverado 2500 Dbl Cab . . $64,015 . . . . . . . . . . . $51,561 16149 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 2500 Dbl Cab . . . . $66,680 . . . . . . . . . . . $53,616 16476 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 2500 Dbl Cab . . . . $59,385 . . . . . . . . . . . $47,847 16140 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab . . . $67,125 . . . . . . . . . . . $53,950 16217 . . . . . . GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab . . . $72,945 . . . . . . . . . . . $58,690
SALES: 1-877-465-8279
ADAMS CHEVROLET BUICK GMC 6305-44 Ave., Ponoka, AB
HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday: y Closed
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PONOKA NEWS 17
36TH ANNUAL SUMMER MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION '3*%": +6/& o 3*.#&: "-#&35" t 5*.& " .
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-0$"5*0/ +645 &"45 0' 3*.#&: 0'' 0' )8: t -*45*/(4 "3& 46#+&$5 50 "%%*5*0/4 "/% %&-&5*0/4 t '$$ '*/"/$*/( *4 "7"*-"#-& DISPERSAL FOR THE ESTATE OF ARNOLD GREENWOOD, FARM SALES FOR ART DREICHEL, JOE GUNTER & DARCY THOMPSON ***Partial Listing Only, View our Website at www.allenolsonauction.com for More Information*** Hesston 560A Rd Baler 1996 Dutchmen Aristo 26' T/A Holiday Snowco Grain Cart c/w Approx. 60 Bu Case IH 4000 16.5' Sp Swather c/w 1984 Chev S/A Grain Truck c/w 16' Steel Whacker Neuson LT N6 Light Tower Vers 875 4wd Tractor c/w Series III, TRACTORS 2012 Case IH Magnum 260 FWA Tractor c/w 18 Spd Full PS, 3 Hyd., Fenders, 710/70R42 & 600/70R30 Metric Rubber, Only 580 Hrs 2014 Case IH Maxxum MX125 FWA Tractor c/w PS, 3 pth, 3 Hyd, Metric 38" Tires, Case L755 FEL & Bucket, Joystick & Only 330 Hrs Case IH JX1100U FWA Tractor c/w 24 Spd Trans, 3 pth, 18.4x34 Tires, Case L730 FEL & Bucket, Only 1218 Hrs Case IH 3594 FWA Tractor c/w Blade & Duals JD 7420 FWA Tractor c/w Leon 12' Blade w/ Silage Guard, 3 pth, Joystick & Only 3672 Hrs JD 7200 FWA Tractor c/w JD 740 FEL, Grpl, Power Quad JD 6410 FWA Tractor c/w JD 640 FEL, Grpl, 3 pth JD 2950 FWA Tractor c/w JD 265 FEL, Grpl, 3 pth JD 2950 FWA Tractor c/w JD 260 FEL, Grpl, 3 pth JD 2950 FWA Tractor c/w JD 260 FEL, Grpl, 3 pth JD 8400T Tractor c/w 250 Hp, 16" Tracks, 16 Spd Trans, 1600 Lbs Front Weights, 4616 Hrs JD 4020 2wd Tractor c/w Case IH LX116 FEL & Bucket, Only 2353 Hrs JD 3010 2wd Gas Tractor c/w FEL NH T7.210 FWA Tractor c/w NH 850 TL FEL, Grpl, 3 pth, 520/85R 38 Tires, Only 1682 Hrs NH TV6070 Bi-Di Tractor c/w FEL, Grpl & 4132 Hrs NH TM155 FWA Tractor c/w Quicke FEL, Grpl, 3 pth NH TC26DA Sub Compact FWA Tractor c/w NH 230TL FEL, Cab, 3 pth & Only 530 Hrs Ford 8210 FWA Tractor c/w FEL, 3 pth, New Motor & Trans w/ Low Hrs ($17,000 Work Order) Ford 5000 2wd Tractor c/w FEL, Post Pounder
5000 Hrs, 15’ Manual Angle Dozer, Duals Vers 700 4wd Tractor c/w 14’ Manual Angle Dozer, Big Singles Agco Allis 9635 FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, 3 Hyd Deutz D6207 FWA Tractor c/w Boss FEL IHC 844S FWA Tractor c/w 3 pth, Leon FEL, Grpl IHC 560 2wd Tractor Farmall A 2wd Tractor Farmall H 2wd Tractor McCormick Super W6 2wd Tractor Kubota 3202 4wd Tractor c/w FEL, 3 pth & Rototiller
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 2012 Cat 924K Wheel Loader c/w 3 Yard Bucket, 3rd Valve, Fusion Quick Attach, Fully Loaded, Only 582 Hrs & 1 Owner 8.5 Yard Snow Bucket w/ Fusion Quick Attach 12’ Hyd. Blade w/ Fusion Quick Attach 2002 IT 38G Wheel Loader c/w Bucket, Grpl, Forks, V Plow & 20.5x25 Tires Case 580 Super M 4x4 Series II Extend-A-Hoe Komatsu D65EX-12 Crawler Dozer c/w 7000 Hrs on Rebuilt Engine, Ripper, Good Undercarriage & Good Running Order Cat 312B Track Hoe 1980 JD 755 Track Loader c/w Good Running Condition Doepker 5.5 Yard Land Scraper Bobcat 5600 Tool Cat c/w Hyd. Box & 2800 Hrs 2014 Cat 287D Tracked Skid Steer c/w 1700 Hrs Case 1845B Skid Steer Tomahawk 8’ Snow Bucket - Fits Skid Steer New 4 in 1 84� Skid Steer Bucket New Hyd. Skid Steer Trencher 4 - New 94� Hyd. Skid Steer Blade 2 - New 72� Fork Lift Extensions Pallet Forks, Bobcat Auger Drive, Auger Extensions, 9�, 12� & 18� Auger Bits, Pallet Forks, Bale Spear, Universal Plate, Root Grpl & Bucket Grpl & Assort. Attach.
Whacker Neuson LT N8 Light Tower
SEEDING & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT Ezee-On 7500 43' Air Drill c/w Ezee-On 2250 TBT Air Cart, 10� Spacing, Single Chute, NH3 Kit & Openers, No Control Box JD 331 30' Double Wing Disc White 253 12' Disc c/w Knotched Front Blades MF 12' 3 pth Disc AC 12' Disc IHC 55 32' DT Cult c/w 3 Bar Harrows JD 1600 20' DT Cult IHC 16' Chisel Plow JD 14' DT Cult Oliver 5 Bottom Plow JD 4 Bottom Plow c/w Coulters Deerborn 2 Bottom 3 pth Plow c/w Coulters 3 pth Breaking Plow 13 - Sections of Harrows & Draw Bar
HAYING & SILAGE 2013 Case IH DC102 Discbine c/w 10' 4" Cut, Steel Conditioners, Done Only 400 Acres NH H7450 Discbine c/w Only Done 200 Acres JD 930 MoCo JD 920 9' MoCo - Field Ready Case 1490 12' Haybine Gehl 2240 12' Hydroswing Haybine NH 492 Haybine 2011 Case IH SBX520 Sq Baler c/w 1/4 Turn Chute & Like New JD 336 Sq Baler Claas Quadrant 1200 Big Sq Baler c/w Field Ready JD 568 Rd Baler JD 566 Rd Baler 3 - JD 535 Rd Baler Case IH 8465 Rd Baler Case IH 3650 Rd Baler c/w Very Clean Unit NH 660 Rd Baler c/w Auto Wrap, Good Condition Vermeer 605H Rd Baler c/w Tandem Axle Wheels Vermeer 605 Super C Rd Baler
MF 1560 Rd Baler Ford 552 Rd Baler McKee 1578 Rd Baler 2005 Reeves 2555 Rd & Sq Bale Wrapper Mac P 10 Wheel V Rake Alteen 10 Wheel V Rake Otma 10 Wheel 3 pth V Rake Sitrex MX8-10 8 Wheel V Rake 6 Wheel Rake NH 56 Side Delivery Rake Sitrex 2GL-302 Hay Tedder NH 1032 Sq Bale Wagon NH 1002 Sq Bale Wagon Farmhand 10 Bale Accumulator Hesston 30 Stackhand JD 200 T/A Stack Wagon - Very Good NH 80 3 pth Rd Bale Mover Case IH 8750 Forage Harvester
HARVEST EQUIPMENT 2005 JD 9760 STS Sp Combine c/w GPS & Auto Steer, Hopper Topper, 3200 Eng. Hrs, 2300 Thr. Hrs, 914P P/U Header JD 9650 STS Sp Combine c/w Long Auger, 914 P/U, 3166 Eng. Hrs & 2366 Thr. Hrs JD CTS Sp Combine c/w 914 P/U, Axle Extensions, Big Top Hopper & Air Foil Chaffer JD 9500 Sp Combine JD 8820 Sp Combine c/w 4431 Hrs JD 7721 PTO Combine JD 7721 Titan II PTO Combine - For Parts Case IH 2388 Sp Combine c/w 1317 Thr. Hrs NH TX66 Sp Combine c/w 1805 Thr. Hrs & 2383 Eng. Hrs NH TX66 Sp Combine c/w 2213 Thr. Hrs & 2856 Eng. Hrs NH TX36 Sp Combine c/w 3105 Thr. Hrs MF 8560 Sp Combine c/w Westward Header & 2566 Hrs JD 450D 30' Sp Swather c/w P/U Feel, Hyd. Fore & Aft, Auto Height Control, Climate Control, Auto Steer Ready, 24.5x32 Tires & Only 750 Hrs Case IH WD1203 Sp Swather c/w Deluxe Upgraded Cab w/ Suspension, Header Quick Latch, 30' P/U Header & Only 180 Hrs
Draper Header, Done Very Little Work & Shedded Vers 400 Sp Swather c/w 18' Batt Reel MF 36 14' Sp Swather c/w P/U & Batt Reel 2012 Challenger Dyno 30' Flex Header 2 - Honey Bee SP 30 30' Headers JD 936D 36' Straight Cut Header JD 936D 35' Header JD 930D Header JD 230 30' Straight Cut Header c/w Batt Reel Spray Air 10" x 61' Swing Auger Westfield 10" x 60' Swing Auger Brandt 10" x 60' Swing Auger Westfield 7" x 46' Grain Auger c/w Kohler Engine Brandt 7" x 41' Grain Auger c/w Engine & Electric Start Sakundiak 6" x 36' Grain Auger c/w Kohler Engine 6" x 27' Grain Auger Westfield 6" x 21' Auger
OTHER EQUIPMENT 2 - New 2016 Leon 425 T/A Silver Manure Spreaders c/w Hi-Floatation Tires, Slurry End Gate, 425 Bu Capacity, Twin Vertical Beaters, Hydra Push Floor & Full Factory Warranty NH 519 S/A Manure Spreader NH 185 Manure Spreader Spray Air 56' Sprayer c/w 400 Gal Tank Flexicoil #60 82' Sprayer Grouser 14' 4 Way Dozer Blade 12' Hyd. Angle Dozer Farmking 8' 3 pth Rear Blade Sovema 10' 3 pth Rototiller 3 - New 82" HD 3 pth Rototiller New 7' 3 pth Rototiller Tillet MDT600 6' 3 pth Rototiller 2012 JD MX15 PTO Rotary Mower c/w Only Used 2 Seasons & Done Only 300 Acres JD CX15 PTO Mower Farmking 620 6' 3 pth Rotary Mower King Kutter 6' 3 pth Rough Cut Mower Ditch Hitch 3 pth Offset PTO Enrossi 3 pth 3 Wheel Swath Turner 24' Land Roller c/w Folding Hitch
Capacity Viking Fanning Mill Chipper King 4" 3 pth PTO Wood Chipper New 3 pth HD Wood Chipper Ezee-On 60 FEL JD 4A FEL
LIVESTOCK HANDLING Selling at 9:30 a.m. Highline 6600 Bale Processor Jiffy 220 Feed Wagon c/w Scales NH 359 Mixer Mill Modern Mill 10" Roller Mill - Regrooved 40 Ton Ago Renn Roller Mill Hi-Hog Hoof Trimming Chute, Calf Cradle & Palpation Cage Palpation Cage Deer Handler Squeeze Cattle Squeeze 4 - Hi Hog 16' Panels w/ 4' Walk Thru Gate 4 - Hi Hog 12' Panels w/ 4' Walk Thru Gate Quantity of 24' Standup Panels, Gates & Panels 8' x 32' x 2' HD Stock Water Trough 2 - 7' x 24' HD Stock Water Trough Agrowest HD Rd Bale Feeder 24' Rd Bale Feeder 20' Rd Bale Feeder 80 Bu Calf Feeder New 20' Cattle Guard
TRUCKS & TRAILERS 2012 IHC Pro Star Maxx Force T/A Hi Way Truck c/w 550,000 Kms, 18 Spd Trans, 13 Ltr. Diesel Engine, HD Suspension, 5th Wheel, Sleeper, Loaded & Navigation System 1994 Kenworth T/A Picker Truck c/w 25 Ton Picker, Series 900, CVIP till June 2016 1987 Peterbuilt Conventional T/A Gravel Truck c/w 15' Gravel Box, 3406 Cat Engine, 15 Spd Fuller Trans, New Post Hoist & Fresh CVIP Good Till April 2017 1986 IHC S2500 T/A Gravel Truck c/w Cummins Engine, 13 Spd, 14' Box & CVIP Till June 2016 1980 Ford 9000 T/A Gravel Truck c/w Detroit Diesel, 13 Spd & Safety Inspection
Box & Nordic Hoist, 366 V8 Engine, 5&2 Spd, 1 Owner & Only 16,680 Original Kms 1988 GMC T/A Topkick Truck c/w 20' Grain Box, Hyd. Wet Kit, 3208 Cat Engine 1967 Chev C50 S/A Grain Truck c/w V8, Gas, 5&2 Spd, 14' Wooden Box & Hoist, Tarp 2013 Cargo Mate 26' T/A Enclosed Car Hauler Trailer c/w Top of the Line Package with $7,000.00 of Options, Shelves & Cabinets 2014 Charmac 16' T/A Bumper Pull Stock Trailer c/w 2 - 7,000 Lbs Axles Charmac 20' T/A GN Stock Trailer 2000 Bergen 18' T/A GN Stock Trailer 1993 Diamond C Road Clipper 20' T/A GN Flat Deck Trailer 2010 20' T/A Equipment Trailer c/w Stand Up Ramps Miller 20' T/A Tilt Deck Trailer 27' T/A Dually Pintle Hitch Trailer c/w Ramps & Beaver Tails 52' Hi-Boy Tri-Axle Trailer c/w CVIP till June 2016 Load King Super B Grain Trailers c/w Roll Tarps
MISCELLANEOUS Selling at 9:00 a.m. A Huge Selection of Misc. including Antique Pump Engines, New Auto Lift, Tools, Cabinets, Tool Benches, Shop Supplies, Tools, Sucker Rod, Cement Jersey Barriers, Assorted Building Materials, Plus Many Many More Items too Numerous to Mention
CARS, TRUCKS & RV’S Selling at 1:00 p.m. Approx. 150 to 200 Vehicles from Trucks, SUV’s, Cars, Holiday Trailers, Motorhomes, Lawn & Garden, ATV’s, Many More Items Including: 2010 Ford F150 4x4 Truck 1996 Ford F350 Service Truck c/w 11.5' Service Body, 7.3 Ltr Diesel, Auto 2003 Ford Expedition 4x4 SUV 1999 Rockwood 25' T/A Bumper Pull Holiday Trailer
Trailer 1985 The Executive 30' Motorhome c/w Chev Chassis, Roof Air, Gas & Auto 1997 Explorer 8' Truck Camper c/w Fridge, Stove, Furnace & Bathroom 2014 Arctic Cat Wild Cat 1000 CC Side by Side ATV c/w Low Hrs
TREES Selling at 12:00 Noon 10 - 7' to 11' Spruce Trees, 20 - 6' to 7' Spruce & Pine Trees, 60 - 4' to 5' White Spruce Trees & 40 - 2' to 3' Spruce Trees
BUILDINGS 12' x 14' Cabin w/ 4' Veranda & Porch, Insulated & Wired 10' x 16' Log Cabin New 40' x 80' x 22', 30' x 65' x 15', 30' x 40' x 15' & 2 - 20' x 30' x 12' Storage Shelters 2 - 20' x 40' Full Enclosed Party 800 Sq Ft Tents 4 - New 16' x 22' Marquee Event 320 Sq Ft Tents 12' x 16' Metal Clad Building c/w 9' Walls 2 - New 8' x 10' Green House Log Dog House 2 - Rustic Log Benches Decorative Wishing Well New 20' HD Bi-Parting Wrought Iron Driveway Gate 40' High Clearance Sea Can
LUMBER Selling at 9:30 a.m. 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12 8' to 20' Lengths of Spruce & Fir, All grades Including Construction. Approx. 250,000 FBM, Assort. of Used Fence Posts Terms & Conditions: Cash & Cheque, G.S.T. Will Apply on Some Items, All Items Must Be Paid For On Sale Day. All Items Must Be in The Sales Yard by Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.!!!!!!! 3 Rings Will Sell Simultaneously
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Ponoka teacher recognized for excellence BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A local teacher has been recognized among the top six in Alberta. Courtney Longjohn, who teaches Grade 1 at Ponoka Elementary, received the Edwin Parr Award for Zone 4 at a ceremony in Innisfail on Monday, May 30. The award is presented to an outstanding first year teacher in each of the six zones that make up the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA). Longjohn was se-
lected as the nominee from Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) after the WCPS board of trustees sorted through the numerous nominations it received back in March. “I am honored to be this year’s Zone 4 Edwin Parr winner from among a group of incredibly talented young teachers,” Longjohn said while accepting the award. “A huge thanks goes to my colleagues, school administration, Wolf Creek Public Schools and my mentor teacher - Courtney Larsen.
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(L-R) Ponoka Elementary Grade 1 teacher Courtney Longjohn stands with Wolf Creek Public Schools board chair Trudy Bratland and acting superintendent Jayson Lovell after being presented the Edwin Parr award for Zone 4 at a ceremony in Innisfail on Monday, May 30. The award is presented to a first year teacher in each of six zones across the province. Photo Submitted
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volunteer throughout high school in order to keep working with kids,” she stated. “I also had a few teachers within Wolf Creek Public School who made a positive impact on my life. I wanted to be able to make the same impact on students.” And what really got her hooked was what she could do for kids. “I learned that with lots of time and effort I really could make a difference
in a child’s life - not just academically,” she added. A total of eight teachers were nominated for the award in Zone 4 - which is made up of school divisions from across central Alberta. Ponoka Elementary principal Lois Spate stated, “Miss Longjohn is very deserving of this prestigious award as she is an outstanding, gifted educator who shows both professionalism and dedication to the teaching profession. She is an invaluable player to have on our Ponoka Elementary team.” Meanwhile, WCPS acting assistant superintendent of People Services Corrine Thorsteinson explained the division is proud that one of its teachers was so deserving. “Wolf Creek is truly honored to have Courtney receive the Zone 4 Edwin Parr Award. She represents what great teaching is all about in our school division - an unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of all her students in a diverse learning environment,” she said. “We are incredibly proud of all of our new teachers and this presti-
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Couple’s alpacas face attacks from unknown dog BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS In the last eight months a Ponoka County couple has lost three alpacas to attacks by an unknown dog. Kevin and Rema Marney have been farming with a small number of alpacas for the last 15 years but recent attacks on their animals by an unknown dog has forced the couple to put down several of their alpacas. The issue started last November, explained Rema. She came home on Remembrance Day to find one alpaca had been attacked and severely wounded and another had died as a result. She said the attacks are so severe that one of the alpacas hind quarters were ripped up. In an attempt to heal the animal the wounds were sewn up but the animal died the next day. When asked if the issue could be because of coyotes, Kevin said his neighbour saw a dog close to
the alpacas during one incident. Kevin said he has found dog fur in the southeast side of the 20-acres property in several spots along the fence. “We’ve lived here 15 years and never had an issue with coyotes,” he said. One of the alpacas had just been healed after five years of therapy when it was attacked. Rema recalls another time where she found dog footprints along the outside of their barn after a snow storm, which is where the alpacas are now placed at night for their protection. She says coyote prints have a longer base than dogs. She has seen a dog around during other times when there was a commotion and it has always been close to the barn and house. In one case Kevin said the wounds were so bad large holes of skin were ripped up. He feels strongly that there is a dog on the loose that is terrorizing his alpacas. With so many acreages in the area, Kevin says it has been hard to find the dog or its owners. Calls
to the police and Fish and Wildlife leaves him few options as the latter can only step in if there is a wild animal attacking the alpacas. A call to Ponoka County confirmed that he can use a firearm on the dog so long as it is to protect the alpacas and proper safety steps are taken. For Kevin and Rema, their hope is to raise some awareness and see the attacks stop. “To me, I hope the owner of the dog will have enough integrity to come forward,” said Kevin. He is concerned that the dog will continue to terrorize their alpacas and they will face not only worry over their animals but their deaths and veterinary costs. “It’s the broken heart and the loss of the animal and the fact that they suffer,” added Rema. For Kevin the biggest challenge is that the attacks are occurring on his land. The alpacas are not leaving his property or going out of bounds. “We just want it to stop,” stated Rema.
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Canada first to implement verifiable sustainable beef program BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Canada is on the leading edge of a verifiable sustainable beef program, according to a recently concluded initiative. Helping drive the program forward was McDonald’s Canada, which spent the last several years working with a group called the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). The company, and stakeholders with CRSB, including World Wildlife Fund, Loblaw, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Cargill and JBS Food Canada, concluded a pilot project Wednesday, June 1 in Calgary. After 30 months of working with industry leaders, the program, dubbed the Verified Sustainable Beef Pilot Project, is the first of its kind that has a system in place that can trace and verify a sustainable system. Why did McDonald’s choose Canada to develop the project considering there were several countries vying for the opportunity? For Jeffrey Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, senior manager of sustainability at McDonald’s Canada, the decision was a relatively easy one to make considering Canada already has many of the systems developed in the pilot in place.
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Very few fields left to be seeded BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A warmer than usual spring combined with a dry first part of May has meant not much seed is left to be sowed in the area. According to the latest Alberta Agriculture and Forestry crop report issued last week, Ponoka and area farmers are 98 per cent finished with their overall seeding program - just one per cent less than the same time last year. The report stated producer have completed seeding of dry peas, mustard, durum, corn, lentils, chickpeas and potatoes with spring wheat, canola and flax just a few acres away from 100 per cent. Meanwhile, there are still a few crops that need some work done. That includes
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barley sitting at 93 per cent and oats at 92. With the area getting upwards of 150 per cent of normal rainfall during the last part of May, crop information specialist Harry Brook explained fields are now off to a much more even start than last year. “Moisture was so short last year that many crops were in three or four different stages of development in the same field,” Brook said. “The rain was very timely with farmers getting the seeding done at just the right moment. That’s given the majority of fields a good start and means they are growing fairly evenly.” Brook added many fields are beginning to look really good, despite the frost events on a few nights early on in May. “That frost didn’t have an appreciable effect since the seed had not emerged or wasn’t high enough to be susceptible, meaning the crops were more resistant,” he said. That early seeding and the welcoming rain that followed has seen crops emerging at a fairly good rate in the area. Overall, 79 per cent of crops have come up with durum being the highest at 89 per cent, followed by spring wheat at 85, canola at 78 and barley at 69. The big rains late last month also improved the subsoil moisture levels jumping several points to 76 per cent of fields rated good to excellent. However, surface moisture did decline slightly to 79 per cent rated good to excellent due to the hotter than normal week. continued on page 30
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Finding ways of dealing with trauma BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS “The best way to get over a personal traumatic event is to deal with it rather than let it sit and stew” is the advice that was heard by the participants in a gathering in Ponoka last week. The resounding message passed on by psychologist and motivational speaker Dr. Bobby Smith was for anyone, including police officers, who find themselves in the middle of a tragic event to find a way to manage the pain that it caused them. Smith spoke Thursday, June 2 at the Ponoka Legion during an event hosted by Ponoka Victim Services. Smith is no stranger to personal suffering. He was a police officer in the United States in the 1980s when he was shot in the head and lost his eyesight as a result. An accomplished police officer, the shooting changed his life forever. “We don’t know how these things affect us and are we emotionally prepared?” No one is exempt from emotional stress, says Smith, and he recommends taking the time to talk with loved ones. “It’s important to talk. We need to learn to be intimate.” “If your wife is not your best friend, you’re screwing up. That’s a fact,” said Smith about the need for intimacy. While taking time for oneself is important, Smith says he and his wife speak with each other every night. Change doesn’t come overnight. Smith suggests a person needs to ask themselves two questions: do they like who they are based on their own behaviours and are they willing to change themselves for the better. Smith spoke in Toronto, Ont. recently and he said three police officers committed suicide in a 90 day period. The trouble, he said, is that law enforcement officers have been told that it’s not OK to have feelings. Yet when dealing with traumatic events, there is no outlet to deal with their feelings. He used the analogy of an auto repair shop. General car maintenance is cheaper than repairing if something breaks down. Smith called it a “Pay me now, or pay me later” situation, except the cost is higher the longer a person waits. Alcohol makes the situation worse as it is a depressant. After being shot, his superiors told him they had no use for him. That caused Smith so much grief he contemplated committing suicide. Smith says he was on the verge but decided to speak with a nurse friend. It was her words that helped him turn his life around. “She said, ‘Bobby, if you don’t let us help you, you’re not going to make it,’” he explained. Through therapy Smith was able to deal with past personal traumas such as his mother dying when he was 10. It helped him deal with the loss of his daughter who died in a car accident and it helped him deal with the loss of his son, who died of a drug overdose. Life isn’t fair, he said, but it is what a person does with their lives that makes the difference. Anger and pain are things he realized there was no point in holding on to. The pain of the events were bad enough that Smith prefers to deal with them as they happen rather than pretending they didn’t occur. In his words, Smith said he had to forgive those people who caused him suffering, not for their sake, but for his. “Something good can come from the losses in your life if you let them.”
Ponoka Air Cadets continued from page 7 Tuesday awards: Best Dressed and Deportment Jr: Corporal Fiona Nobles Best Dressed and Deportment Sr: Warrant Officer Second Class Josiah Thompson Espirit de Corps (peer nominated): Warrant Officer Second Class Mitchell Pierce Top Marksman: Sergeant Luke Watson Outstanding Bandsman: Flight Corporal Dylan Jeffcott Top Musician: Sergeant Johnathan Wessel-Ford Most Improved: Flight Sergeant Dean Black Commanding Officer’s Award: Warrant Officer Second Class Joel Paquet Top Attendance pins and promotions were also given out. Saturday awards: Top Level 1: Corporal Madison Ford Top Level 2: Flight Corporal Callum Gruber Top Level 3: Sergeant Carter Brouilette Top Level 4: Flight Sergeant Trevor Scharf Top Level 5: Warrant Officer Second Class Mitchell Pierce Top Overall Cadet: Flight Sergeant Trevor Scharf Jim Pratt Memorial Award: Flight Sergeant Trevor Scharf Lord Strathcona Trust Fund Medal: Warrant Officer Second Class Josiah Thompson Legion Medal of Excellence: Flight Sergeant Trevor Scharf
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Superintendent hiring process moving forward Wolf Creek Public Schools briefs BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS The work on hiring a new leader for Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is taking another step up. WCPS board of trustees will be getting together later this month to pour over the applications for the job as superintendent, a post that has been vacant since Larry Jacobs took a leave of absence at the end of February followed by the sudden announcement of his retirement on April 15. Since that time, Jayson Lovell has moved from his assistant superintendent of People Services role to fill in as acting superintendent. The board is expected to look over the results of the interviews done with the candidates that were selected to participate in the process, but it isn’t known if trustees will make a decision at that time on who they would like to hire. However, it’s anticipated a preferred candidate will be offered the post before the end of June as the board wants to have the new superintendent in place - if possible prior to the start of the new school year in September. Need an alternative At the WCPS board of trustees meeting on Thursday, June 2, a decision was made to seek options to producing and distributing a division-wide Back to School flyer this fall. Citing the high cost of $8,000 for 34,000 copies of the glossy full colour four-page flyer, trustees asked administration to head back to the drawing board and bring back some alternatives to what was described by trustee Bob Huff as, “not the wisest use of our money.” Trustee Pam Hansen was the first to question the flyer’s effectiveness noting that, “it’s quite a bit more money than I first thought and maybe we should be looking for something more economical considering the financial situation we are facing.” That comment was a nod to the fact WCPS has approved about $2.6 million in cutbacks for the 2016/17 school year in order to balance the budget. Trustee Donna Peterson added having the flyer has always been an issue since she’s been on the board as parents get more use out of the calendar from their specific school, in addition to the fact many people at the east side of the division area never receive them because the flyer is distributed via local newspaper inserts. “Now might be the time to stop doing the things the way they were normally done and look at a different way of doing things,” she stated. Huff then chimed in, “If its costing us $8,000, then you add in the cost and the time of our staff to do this, then I have to ask why we are doing it if there is no real value.” WCPS acting superintendent Jayson Lovell admitted the
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U18 boys take out Camrose PONOKA NEWS STAFF Inclement weather continued to plague soccer schedules last week but Ponoka Storm teams still managed to get some games in. For the U18 boys the Wednesday, June 1 was a strong performance defeating Camrose 6-0. Goal scorers were Lewis McDowell (4), Dillan Bouma (1) and Jarret Henderson (1). Under 18 girls The U18 girls managed to hold a game to a close 1-0 loss against Rimbey June 2. Under 12 girls For the other teams the U 12 girls lost both their games last week. First on May 31 Ponoka lost 3-0 to Camrose and then June 2 lost a close 1-0 versus Lacombe. Under 12 boys The U12 United boys continue to show strength. The team played Stettler May 31 and won 7-2. Goal scorers were Luis Baitinger (2), Levin Spitzer (2), Brayden Lubach (1), Ben Hinton (1) and Denzell Wolfe (1). Ponoka Y’s game June 2 proved a challenge with the team losing 6-0 against Red Deer. Under 14 girls The U14 girls had a close 2-1 loss against Camrose June 1. Nicole Lagarde scored their goal of the game. Under 16 boys Tyler Lagarde performed well for the U16 boys May 31 against Lacombe by scoring the team’s two goals, however the team lost 4-2 when the game was said and done. Their June 2 game against Sylvan Lake proved a challenge where the boys lost 4-0. Men’s team forfeits As for the twice double champion Ponoka men’s Storm FC, the team had to forfeit their game against Diablos because they couldn’t gather the minimum seven players to show up at the game in on Sunday. According to international and local rules, a team cannot play with less than seven players on the field.
Colin Sim of U 12 PonokaY drives the ball towards the Red Deer net Liam Bishop and JanHendrik DeVries trying to catch up to create a scoring position. Ponoka boys lost the game 6-0. Photo by Mustafa Eric
Track meet brings young athletes from Wolf Creek BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS One of the benefits of Ponoka Secondary Campus’ (PSC) running track is it can play host to many different track and field events. For the last few weeks several key track and field events have been happening, with the latest one, the junior high track meet for Wolf Creek — including St. Augustine Catholic School — held on Thursday, June 2. Organizer and Grade 8 teacher at PSC Adrian Paolinelli said the goal is to improve on the school’s track team.
“Our track team is in the development stage. We want to develop it up a little bit.” His hope is to eventually rubberize the entire track to draw even more events to the school and give young Ponoka athletes a feel for how the rubberized track works. He suggests some athletes perform better in an individual sport and being part of the track team would allow them to represent the school but run on an individual basis. “Track is open to more of a wide skill-set.” Paolinelli’s goal is to develop strong interest in the program to improve on the program.
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St. Augustine Catholic School athletes take part in the Wolf Creek Junior Track meet Thursday, June 2 at Ponoka Secondary Campus. All Wolf Creek junior high athletes, including St. Augustine took part. Here in white (l-r) Philip Ayuno and Hendrix Derepite take part in the 100m sprint. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Arabian horse show brings equine beauties to Ponoka BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Lots of horse lovers filled the stands at the Calnash Ag Event Centre last weekend for the Aurora Arabian Horse Association’s (AAHA) Summer Horse Show. The event brought exhibition riders who showed off not just their skills in liberty, western pleasure, Arabian hunter pleasure and ladies side saddle, but also brought in young kids to try their hand in the discipline. Judge Duane Esser and sport horse judge Sue Hewton Waters covered the weekend giving away awards and handy tips on how riders could improve their skills. Along with the many different riding disciplines, Arabian horse fans were treated to a liberty showcase where horses were let free to run within the arena and show off their majesty. Fans were encouraged to hoot and holler their excitement and provided cheers to which horse that they thought performed the best. Lorie Fisher, communications and marketing co-ordinator for AAHA, said the group is working to bring more interest to the sport. To help drive interest, kids from the Ponoka Youth Centre were invited Saturday, June 4 to shadow other riders and get a behind the scenes look at an Arabian horse show. She suggests caring for horses is a great character building exercise. “It just builds up all kinds of characterstics you need in life skills.” Proceeds from the event will go to the Ponoka Youth Centre, she added. “It was magical actually, seeing them at the event.” While the sport has been dwindling over the years, the AAHA has been developing ways to engage a younger audience to drive interest. Fisher suggests with further engagement, the program will grow and develop further.
Horse trainer Katelyn Carter shows off her training skills with an Arabian horse Saturday, June 4 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre. Carter showed how a gentle training can get a horse to ride liberty with a loud tarp around it. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Junior Broncs hopeful for next football season SUBMITTED BY TODD LEWIS
Time for running: Nathan Kennedy gives it all he’s got Thursday, June 2 at Ponoka Elementary School’s track and field day. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
The 2016 Bantam Broncs football team strapped on their pads to kickoff against an opposing team for the first time on June 4. Held at Lacombe’s MEGlobal Athletic Park, an eight-team jamboree allowed teams to get some pre-season action and experience for new players. For Ponoka, this was crucial as they have approximately 25 new players with zero football experience. Going into the jamboree, the coaching staff and players agreed that success in the jamboree was not on the scoreboard, but rather found in improvement as a team. The Broncs coaching staff were extremely pleased with not only the composure and hustle in which their athletes played on-field, they were also impressed with the team’s behaviour off-field. The players conducted themselves with respect and maturity greater than their years. While winning games at the jamboree was a secondary goal, the Bantam Broncs were able to take home one victory and three very close losses. Those included both the Lindsay Thurber Raiders and Hunting Hills Thunder out of Red Deer. The scores were 0-6 and 7-21, respectively. These margins are a huge improvement over the 2015 season. “The difference comes down to experience,” said a member of the Broncs coaching staff. “We have excellent returning players from last season. Not only do they bring their talents to the team, but they are leaders and examples for the new guys. Routines, rules, etc are learned much quicker when half the team already know the little stuff.” The team is holding an inter-squad scrimmage next Thursday at 4 p.m. After that, the team takes the summer off and will resume practice in late August. Interested players are more than welcome to tryout in the fall. Boasting an already large roster at 35, the Broncs have some space for more. Anyone interested should contact head coach Todd Lewis at Ponoka Secondary Campus.
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Board to await communications recommendations BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS It could be a couple of months before Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) has a new communications strategy. Heather Massell, the current acting director of communications for the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA), met with trustees during their regular meeting on Thursday, June 2 at the request of the board in hopes of examining how they can make improvements to how the division as a whole can do a better job at getting out their messages. Massell has done some previous consulting work on the topic and, instead of leading off with talking about what WCPS could do, she put the ball squarely back in the court of the trustees by asking what they want to see their communications do for them. “Being aware that you want to do something to reach out with those positive ideas and stories is great and I’m all for sharing those kinds of stories, as that’s what media in the community, such as a local newspaper, is always looking for,” Massell said. “If you can build on those positives, it raises the value so when something negative does happen, the good news may somewhat balance that out.” As for what the trustees envision as necessary in their communication strategy, the overarching theme was being able to reach all of their stakeholders with the positive things going on in WCPS in a timely manner in order to really save some schools. “We need to celebrate the good things that are going on in the division in order to promote our schools and program,” stated board chair Trudy Bratland. Trustee Bob Huff added the landscape is changing and the public school system is no longer the only choice for students. “Potential students are going other places and we need to be the place they want to come,” he said. “We need to market our rural schools since people vote with their feet and if we don’t promote it who will? Plus, social media is driving a lot of this change too.” Trustee Donna Peterson put it all in perspective with reference to social media stating, “Everyone wants things so fast, this instant, so it’s important that we know how to deal with this correctly.” The discussion turned to the fact WCPS hasn’t had a full time communications position for several years, with many of those duties being rolled into other people’s job descriptions over time, begging trustees wonder whether bringing back that job would be prudent. Massell indicated she has always been an advocate of there being one central communications position in an organization, simply because it can help cut through the noise. “I think back to when most of us went to school as compared to the abundance of media choices there are now, including social media. A communications person has value in being able to push through all that noise and emphasize the pointed information you want people to receive,” she said. “They also play a big role in an emergency situation, but it has to have value and its much easier now to quantify it with the facts and statistics we can access now. With the technology and tools that are around today it’s almost a full time job just doing that, so I can’t say enough how much I believe a communications person is important to any organization.” She added that position can also help keep the messaging consistent, streamline the process, make things concise and timely plus bridge the perceived gap between how different generations receive their information. Massell will now take all of the ideas, suggestions and comments from the trustees and administration under consideration along with looking at how the division presently performs their communications functions before putting together a road map the division could follow to achieve their objectives and goals. There is no set timeline for when the board will receive or review any recommendations.
The patient nurturing of the Mountain Bluebird pictured sitting on her eggs two weeks ago has now paid off with the eggs hatched producing a healthy brood of nestlings. Photo by Murray Mackay
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RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS
Family Friendly Dentistry Box 1100 4905 50 St. Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0
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DOUBLE ESTATE AUCTION Sunday June 12- 9:30 a.m. with coins Bowden Lions Hall Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Yard & Garden JD Lawn tractor, Medi scooters, Tillers, Hand & Power tools, Rifles, Lots of misc. items, Check web for full listing & pictures Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com
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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.
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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.
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LAKE FRONT UNRESERVED RESIDENCE - Pigeon INDUSTRIAL & Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Agricultural Equipment Bros. Auctioneers Auction. Tuesday, June Unreserved Auction, June 21, 2016, 8 a.m. 15 in Edmonton. 1313 +/Aldersyde, Alberta. To sq. ft., 1 1/2 storey home consign call Canadian 0.2 +/- acres. Jerry Hodge: Public Auction 780-706-6652; Broker: 403-269-6600 or see All West Realty Ltd.; www.canadianpublichauction.com rbauction.com/realestate.
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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING
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TREE SERVICE Hillbilly Tree Mulching Ltd. • FENCE LINES • CUT LINES • POWER LINES • PIPELINES • BRUSH & BUSH • STUMPS MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS
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EquipmentMisc.
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Seed Grain
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A-STEEL SHIPPING SEED Barley & Seed Oats CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ for Sale. 2 Row & 6 row & 53’. 40’ insulated high yielding varieties reefers/freezers. available. Suitable for grain Modifications possible or silage. High germination windows, doors, walls, & vigour. Seed treating as office, living work-shop, available. On Farm scale. etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. Larry Trautman, 1-866-528-7108; 403-783-1564 www.rtccontainer.com. Mark Trautman 403-704-3157
Firewood
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LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch. Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Garden Supplies
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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.
Lawn Tractors
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FOR SALE L-130 John Deere lawn mower 48” deck, 22 HP, hydrostatic trans Good condition 403-704-3252
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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.
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
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Livestock 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
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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.
Grain, Feed Hay
Houses/ Duplexes
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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
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• Floater • Pasture • Crop • Sprayer • Hayland Land • Tillage - Kello Disk - Lemkin
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Dr. Murray • Murray Jacobson, DVM • Jacobson Clayton West, DVM Dr. Clayton West • Nicole Macdonald, DVM • Katie Graves, DVM Dr. Ashley Shannon
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Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 MATURE couple, 1 bdrm. Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 2 baths in Rimbey Mobile Businesses for Sale..........4140 Home Park. Ref’s required, Buildings for Sale ............4150 n/s, no pets. Fridge, stove, Lots for Sale ....................4160 washer, dryer. $500./mo. Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 1-780-465-7107 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Manufactured Homes
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Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street. 403-357-0287 YOU DESERVE THE BEST!! Picture yourself relaxing in this 3 bedroom PONOKA town home is only 9 years old and is complete with laminate flooring, main floor laundry, 6 appliances AND the landlord pays the water sewer and garbage. Plenty of storage and comfortable deck. No pets and smoking on deck only helps keep this home pristine for people like you. Call Mary at 403-783-6609.
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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.
403-913-5550
PONOKA large 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite $950 incld’s util’s, 403-704-1645
Renovated, clean, bright, spacious, 3 bdrm in 4 plex. 1½ baths, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, stove. Rent $1100 incl. utilities Phone or text
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Condos/ Townhouses
$750/mth plus $750 D.D.
Available June 15
ONE & TWO BDRM APTS FOR RENT
PONOKA 1 bdrm. well maintained quiet adult building, no pets, $735/mo. + power, heat/water incld. avail. immed. Brian 403-348-6594
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
Spacious 3 bdrm duplex with large front deck
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NEWER 3 bdrm. townhouse, 6 appl., 3 bath, walk-in closets, deck, lrg. laundry storage room, $1195. 403-704-1221
4 appliances N/S, N/P, quiet adult only, references required
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Suites
Farms/ Land
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5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Hondo, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction on June 9. Over 475 acres of Farmland & Grazing Lease. Contact Cody Rude: 780-722-9777; rbauction.com/realestate. ESTATE OF David ESTATE OF David Campbell offers the following parcels of land for sale. SW 8, Range 22, Township 33, W4 assessed at $500,000. SE 32, Range 22, Township 32, W4 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 first 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”. 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.
We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7
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Public Notices
Manufactured Homes
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MOBILE HOME 2003 SRI. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, on own lot in Boyle, Alberta. Upgraded appliances, Áooring and deck. Transportation Immediate possession. #5000-5300 Owner may Ànance. Automotive Services ........5010 780-482-5273. Antique & Classic Autos ....5020
Businesses For Sale
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RESTAURANT FOR SALE by tender, closing on June 17, 2016. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Seating capacity for 100. Fully equipped with grill, deep fryer, coolers, freezers, walk in cooler, chairs, tables, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, Áatware, etc. Located on three lots on the corner of Highway 3 and 24, Saskatchewan. Contact Ron Radke at 306-883-4321, by email at ron.radke@spiritwood.cu.sk.ca or Lola Lapesky at 306-883-4322 or by email at lola.lapesky@ spiritwood.cu.sk.ca for further information.
Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
Trucks Buildings For Sale
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STEEL BUILDING SALE “Super Savings-Additional 10% off now!” 20x21 $5,794. 25x25 $6,584. 30x31 $9,600. 32x35 $10,798. 42x51 $16,496. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.
Investment Opportunities
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PRAIRIESKY ROYALTY LTD. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/ Selling-Your-Royalties .
Financial #4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
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Farms/ Land
5050
1974 250 Ford Truck with 9 ½ ft camper for sale No rust $5500 403-598-1170
PUBLIC NOTICE 2016 ASSESSMENT/TAX NOTICES 2016 combined assessment/tax notices have been prepared and mailed to all property owners in the Town of Ponoka. The assessment and taxroll is open for inspection during business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday until June 30, 2016. Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, all assessed persons are deemed to have received their assessment/tax notices as a result of the publication of this notice. If you have not received your 2016 assessment/tax notice, please contact the Town Office in person or by calling 7830127. Dated at Ponoka, Alberta this 6th day of May A.D. 2016.
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:
Public Notice #6000
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
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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:
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4070 2 ACREAGES FOR SALE
North of Ponoka bordering town limits services to property edge $99,000 each
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Sophia the rescue owl comes to Ponoka Jubilee Library Medicine River Wildlife Center and ‘Sophia’ the Great Grey Owl will be visiting Ponoka Jubilee Library on Tuesday July, 26 from 10:30-11:30. This is part of the ‘Wild’ themed Summer Reading Club, and the program is focused for ages five to seven, but all children in the community are invited to come to the presentation. They will be introduced to the concept of wildlife rehabilitation through pictures, storytelling, and ‘Sophia’, the great grey owl. Sophia joined the education program in 2013. She was admitted into the hospital after being hit by a vehicle and sustaining non-repairable eye and brain damage. Her disability will keep her in captivity for the rest of her life but also makes her unafraid around people. She sits calmly, allowing the audience to observe and appreciate her. Jackie has met her, and she is a beautiful and serene animal. The Medicine River Wildlife Centre is a registered charity and their hospital and education programs are supported by donations. They feel that educating the public about wildlife rehabilitation and respect for nature is critical for the future of our planet. If you are able to provide a cash donation to them on the day of the presentation, it would be much appreciated (but not necessary), or feel free to bring any of the items on their wish list such as animal feed (chicken scratch, mixed seeds, poultry diet, trout pellets and frozen berries), hospital/animal care (oil of oregano, Vetwrap, syringes, vet scissors, and gloves), office and kitchen supplies. We had Medicine River Wildlife Centre at the library approximately four years ago, and they brought their other education animal Otis with them at that time. He was a huge hit with all the children, and the presentation done by the rehab team was great. We hope everyone is able to come join us that day, but if not you can always head out to the rehab centre sometime this summer to check out their nature trails. If yourself or your family are really interested in wildlife rehabilitation and birds of prey such as owls, hawks and eagles, head way south to Coaldale to check out the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation visitor centre. It’s an amazing place where they help all different varieties of birds of prey, and you can see animals such as a bald eagle up close, get your picture taken holding an owl, or be greeted at the door by a baby barn animal hissing at you as it wanders untethered through the gift shop. It’s a great summer holiday adventure, go check out what our beautiful province has to offer. Coming soon: ‘The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu’ by Joshua Hammer vividly captures the history and strangeness of Timbuktu in a fast-paced narrative that gets us behind today’s headlines of war and terror. Part reportage and travelogue, part intellectual history, part geopolitical tract and part out-and-out thriller, and it’s all true.
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One thing Brook has noticed is the pea leaf weevil has stretched its territory northward from its usual haunt in southern Alberta, something that may concern some producers. “(The pea leaf weevil) really seems to come out of nowhere,” he said. “The Three Hills area was a real hot spot last year, but now it’s reached as far north as the Barrhead and Westlock areas.” On the hay and pasture front,
improved moisture levels have benefited those areas as both were reported as good to excellent in 76 per cent of the region. That being said, Brook cautioned producers to use good pasture management practices as many of those fields were heavily used last year to the point where they need to recharge before they should be put back into production. “Giving it a rest will allow it to recover and provide the opportunity for grazing throughout the rest of the summer,” he said.
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Passing on the reigns: Members of the Ponoka Wheelchair Van Society and FCSS met Monday, May 30 in a final handover of the van operations to FCSS. Van society members will be working closely with FCSS to ensure the transition is smooth. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Everett Linnen was the holder of the winning ticket in the draw on Wednesday, June 1, when the raffle for a hand made, wooden truck decided its new owner. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka raised $715.00 raffling the truck, donated by Ponoka Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Submitted photo
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32 PONOKA NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016
C I T N A G I G
-ROCK BOTTOM PRICING2010 NISSAN SENTRA
SALE
C1241A
8,995
T0678A
11,951
SALE
SALE
T1137A
9,200
$
L0517A
19,004
SALE
C0752A
12,900
$
T1303A
29,991
SALE
T0637A
9,991
SALE
P0484
21,991
$
T1291A
31,900
$
SALE
L0509C
17,900
SALE
$
C1171A
10,200
SALE
$
T0912A
25,994
SALE
C0698A
17,951
T1288A
33,991
SALE
SALE
$
11,494
T1409A
18,695
$
2011 DODGE RAM 1500
P0527
25,995
SALE
$
2014 FORD F150 XLT XTR
$
L0522
$
2015 FORD FOCUS
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
$
2014 FORD F150 XLT
SALE
SALE
2013 DODGE DART
2013 FORD FUSION
2011 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED
2012 FORD F150 FX4
$
SALE
2011 FORD FIESTA SE
$
2014 FORD FOCUS
2014 FORD TAURUS
$
2013 FORD F150 XLT XTR
2010 HYUNDIA ELANTRA
2012 FORD FOCUS
$
2012 DODGE JOURNEY
SALE
SALE
$
2011 FORD FUSION SE
SALE
2012 FORD FOCUS
ALL UNITS INSPECTED AND COME WITH CAR PROOFS
L0459
26,444
$
2014 DODGE RAM 1500
T1148A
33,991
$
SALE
L0550
42,901
$
*ALL PRICES PLUS $499 ADMIN FEE, $6.25 AMVIC FEE, AND 5% GST
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