CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY Vol. 68, No. 30 | WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM
Sports
Field lacrosse teams working their way to provincials Story on page 23
Reflections
Saluting our early war brides of Ponoka and County districts Story on page 5
Vintage motorcycle enthusiasts enjoyed seeing David Lieu’s collection of high performance vintage motorcycles during the Ponoka Bike Rally from Friday, July 22 to 24. Here Lieu shows off his unrestricted 2-stroke 1985 Yamaha TZR 250. Please see our story on page 16. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Rimoka hires new CAO Ponoka’s Pete Hall named for the top seat BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS
Ponoka’s Pete Hall hired for the CAO seat to manage the Rimoka Housing Foundation affairs. Photo submitted
Rimoka has hired a new CAO to take the top seat of its operations. Ponoka’s Pete Hall was hired by the Rimoka Housing Foundation board with a start date of Tuesday, Aug. 2. Hall comes with a strong background in banking after managing the commercial division of Bank of Montreal until 2000. At the time Hall said he had a choice to expand on his career but that would mean longer hours and moving to the east coast, he explained. Rather than go that route Hall chose to leave the banking business to spend more time with his kids and bought his father’s Central Sharpening business. He was also working as an entrepreneur with Aspart-X in Ponoka. For Hall the change came at the right time in his career path. “It’s just exciting to be part of a senior management opportunity close to home,” said Hall. Along with his home
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businesses, Hall is a community volunteer as treasurer of the Ponoka Golf Club plus a coach in the Lacoka minor hockey program. He hopes to continue with these community efforts while being Rimoka’s CAO. “I’m really looking forward to being part of a team again,” said Hall of the change. When asked about his plans for Rimoka, Hall answered that his main goal is to engage with residents and staff on their needs. His goal is to hear that feedback and build a unified team to ensure residents in Rimbey and Ponoka are taken care of. Rimoka chairperson Paul McLauchlin said the board was unanimous in its vote for Hall but added there were two candidates that could have managed Rimoka’s businesses effectively. It just came down to having to make a decision on the matter. He suggests Hall’s management abilities are ideal for taking on this new role. “He’s a people guy,” said McLauchlin simply. There are three groups of people a CAO needs to make happy, says McLauchlin: residents first, staff second and the board and government
Town of Ponoka has acted quickly on a request from garden and flower enthusiasts in arranging a tour of the winners of the “Pride in Your Property” contest organized by the
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Rimoka chairperson Paul McLauchlin as a surprise to the Rimoka board but the group hired an interim CAO until they could find a new CAO. At the time of Bethany’s announcement Rimoka appointed finance manager Wendy Sheppard as the interim CAO. With Hall taking over in August, Sheppard will continue in her capacity as the finance manager for Rimoka.
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third. “He’s just the type of guy that gets stuff done. A great representative within the community,” said McLauchlin. The big elephant in the room, as McLauchlin puts it, is the fact that Rimoka’s senior self-contained facilities — Reid Manor and Legion Arms — are no longer managed by Rimoka. Some years ago under a different board, control of the those facilities was passed on to Bethany Group. “It’s definitely a motive of the board and we made it clear to the Ministry (of Seniors and Housing) we want them back,” offered McLauchlin. He added that Rimoka’s management team is strong and will be able to provide the operational supports while Hall can provide them the leadership needed to get back the senior self-contained facilities. The need for a CAO came after Bethany Group, the company hired to manage the affairs for Rimoka some years ago, gave notice of its intention to remove itself as the managing body at the end of October last year. Bethany’s decision came
town. A press release from the town said those wishing to take part in the tour will be able to do so on Wednesday, Aug. 3 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The town’s statement described the event as a
“self-guided garden tour” and advised those wishing to take part to pick up their tour maps listing the properties from the town office. More information on the tour can be obtained by calling the town office at 403-783-4431.
Clarification and correction In the article ‘Pay for town councillors’ extra functions finalized’ on page 10 of the July 20 edition, Ponoka Mayor Rick Bonnett in explaining why he wanted to see committee of the whole as a regular paid meeting stated the cost at a per diem rate of $35/hour would be about $1,200 per member, $12,000 to $15,000 per year. The annual amount is a reference to the sum to be paid for all of the members of council for the committee of the whole meetings throughout the year. In addition, the original motion to approve the meeting and sub-committee
remuneration was made by Councillor Marc Yaworski while Councillor Prediger proposed the change for reducing the number of missed meetings from five to three before $200 deduction from a council member’s honorarium is imposed for every meeting missed thereafter. Councillor Underhill moved that the Per Diem Claim Form be amended by adding the Economic Development Board and the Ponoka Jubilee Library Board as per diem eligible meetings. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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PONOKA NEWS 3
MP hosts summer worker students’ tea
Ponoka Plaza on 50 Street will see two new retail stores for the downtown. Main Street Hardware, a division of Peavey Mart, and Pet Valu are moving in with an expected opening by the end of the summer or early fall. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
New national chain store outlet coming to downtown BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS
Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins hosted a special tea Tuesday, July 19 to celebrate the summer workers who help ensure local museum programs continue. Federal programs help fund the summer students. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Summer students at area museums shared their new projects and plans with peers during a special tea hosted by Red DeerLacombe MP Blaine Calkins. For the past several years, Calkins has hosted these small tea events to celebrate two federal grant programs that pay for students’ summer work; Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works. This year’s tea was hosted at the Fort Ostell Museum Tuesday, July 19 and brought museum staff and student workers from around Calkins’ riding and other parts of Red Deer. Museum representatives from Millet, Bentley, Alix, Ponoka and Red Deer’s Waskasoo Museum, the Museum and Art Gallery and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame attended to share some of the projects underway, including archiving old photographs in a digital format, looking at bridal styles from the early 20th century or old bridges from the 1900s. Calkins feels it is important to highlight the importance of museums saying they have important stories to tell their home communities. “It’s just nice to let people know there are summer students here. Their tax dollars are coming back to the community,” said Calkins. Plus the tea gives students a chance to share new ideas
and collaborate on innovations at their respective museums with other staff, he added. With museums operating on tight budgets, these grant programs help ensure important projects can be managed during the summer months, according to officials. “Not only remembering our past, but learning the various ways to preserve it, protect it and display it in a way that is informative and interactive,” added Calkins. While the summer employment programs offer a modest amount of money, Calkins says museum directors have been able to take those dollars and stretch them into valuable community assets.
Most residents will have seen the paving being done on the parking of the large retail space on 50 Street downtown. This is in preparation for Main Street Hardware — a division of Peavey Mart — and Pet Valu to move in to their new premises within weeks. The hardware store is leasing 11,100 square feet while Pet Valu is leasing 4,100 square feet, explained Brandon Rosser, senior associate for Cushman and Wakefield, the company managing the
This plan of Ponoka Plaza on 50 Street shows new retail stores for downtown. Main Street Hardware, a division of Peavey Mart, and Pet Valu are moving in with an expected opening by the end of the summer or early fall.
building. “It’s exciting when national retailers see the importance and opportunity that a smaller market like Ponoka presents,” he added. “They will be joining the Ponoka Plaza roster of Shoppers Drug Mart, The Source and Liquor Depot.” Rosser says the hope is to have the stores ready to open their doors for customers in the late summer or early fall. Improvements have already begun on the interior of the building. “We look forward to seeing these ‘new kids on the block’ bring some new offerings to the community,” offered Rosser.
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CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE 3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. • churchoftheopenbible@telus.net
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKA Sr. Pastor Paul Spate
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NEW COVENANT BAPTIST REFORMED CHURCH Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St. Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome! phone: 403-783-6962 • www.baptistreformedponoka.org
PARKLAND REFORMED CHURCH South on 2A, West on Spruce Road 403-783-1888 Worship Service 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon www.parklandurc.org
PONOKA UNITED CHURCH ponokaunited@shaw.ca Sunday Service 10:30 am. 5020-52 Ave. Ponoka
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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH PASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN 6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 Noon dsjjb@xplornet.com ponokaadventist.ca
SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor W. Delleman Worship Service 10:30 a.m. ½ mile south of Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury
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ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH Fr. Shimit Abraham CFIC Mass Times: 7:00 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday
5113 - 52 Ave., Ponoka, T4J 1H6 403-783-4048 stachurch@shaw.ca
ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Rev. Donna Willer Rev. Marty Tuer, Honourary Assistant 5120 - 49 Ave. Ponoka
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TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 5501 - 54 Ave. Ponoka 403-783-4141 Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 10:30am Pastor Tim Graff • trinityponoka.ca
ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Fred Knip 9 miles east on Hwy 53 403-782-9877 Jr. Church during service for children Sunday Service 10:30 am
Two weeks ago, two Ponoka soccer passion. teams did the improbable and won proOn this topic, the Bible likens unity to vincial gold medals. Each team winning the holy and revered anointing oil the a championship was not in and of itJewish priests would use to signify God’s self improbable. Both teams had strong blessing touch and empowerment on an seasons, collecting far more wins than individual. Psalm 133:1-3 says “How wonlosses. What made these wins special derful, how beautiful, when brothers and was the fact both teams won at home in sisters get along! It’s like costly anointing the same age category, something that oil flowing down head and beard, flowing had not been done in Alberta in a long down Aaron’s beard, flowing down the time. As the present President of Ponoka collar of his priestly robes. It’s like the Minor Soccer, I take great pride in our dew on Mount Hermon flowing down young athletes, from every age category. the slopes of Zion. Yes, that’s where God However, I am especially excited when commands the blessing, ordains eternal our teams experience great success on life.” Did you catch that? God commands ROB MCARTHUR the soccer pitch. his blessing on unity. God loves it when Home Church Reflecting on the provincial championpeople live and walk in unity and harmoship weekend and conversing with the ny and he actually commands blessing, respective winning coaches, one over(good things), on unity. riding theme emerged; it is awfully hard to win a proHere’s the thing about that oil the scripture references. vincial championship, let alone two. There are so many It was holy. It was Godly. It was precious. It wasn’t to elements that need to fall into place to see a team suc- be taken lightly. But it also smelled good! It brought joy ceed. Whether it be in the professional ranks, amateur and as it was poured out over a person it was a picture athletics or in youth sports, there are keys that every of God’s abundance and blessing being placed on somesuccessful team needs: hard work, determination, vi- one’s life. sion, passion, accountability, structure. All of these things point to what God wants to do in However, in my opinion, perhaps the most powerful your life. In 2 Corinthians 13:11, we are told “Finally, foundational elements, that can be so often overlooked, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, is the element of unity. Without unity, a team is simply encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. not a team. It is nothing more than individuals trying And the God of love and peace will be with you.” The God to reach a goal; but a group of people united in purpose of peace and love wants to bless your marriage. Christ with complementary skills can be almost unstoppable in wants to pour his life into your children and your family. reaching the same goal. Unity is defined as the state of God wants to bring great success to your team, whethbeing united and joined as a whole; one. Unity and har- er that be in the workforce or out on a grass field. God mony takes all of the other elements and makes them wants to bless and strengthen Ponoka. one: singular determination, singular vision, singular All it takes is unity and harmony.
Looking back at STAR Catholic school year BY DAN SVITICH Busy school year draws to a close for STAR Catholic As another school year has drawn to a close for STAR Catholic School Division, looking back at the year we have a lot to celebrate and be proud of. With 10, soon to be 12, Catholic schools across six communities, STAR Catholic continues to grow, see broad support from our families and see successes throughout our classrooms. It has indeed been a busy year. This past school year, STAR Catholic had the honour of strengthening a partnership with Miyo Wahkotowin Educational Authority in Maskwacis. This partnership allows us to share ideas and collaborate as we continue our efforts in regards to a top Board Priority to strengthen student learning and wellbeing. A key point in that priority is a focus on improving educational outcomes for our First Nations, Metis and Inuit students and to foster greater appreciation amongst all stakeholders for FNMI culture. A partnership such as this helps to move us, and most importantly the students we serve in a direction of success. STAR Catholic continues to grow and in September 2016 we will add Father Leduc Catholic School to our family of schools. The new school in Leduc is truly a blessing for the Leduc
community and for STAR Catholic, as it will add much needed classroom space, and be a place with dedicated leadership and devoted staff serving students. The additions continue for STAR Catholic as we were excited to officially break ground on Ecole Mother d’Youville School in Beaumont. Provincial and local dignitaries joined a large number of parents, local staff and students for the event as we celebrated and blessed the site for this new school. The grades 5 to 9 school in now under construction and is expected to open in September 2017. We have expanded French Immersion programming in STAR Catholic, adding French Immersion to Notre Dame School in Leduc for Kindergarten and Grade 1, which will commence this fall, and has received strong community support. In the classroom, our students continue to perform extremely well in relation to the rest of the province. Our Accountability Pillars, which measure student achievement, show that our students continue to be strong academically. This is a testament to the wonderful and devoted teachers and staff, and of course the hard work of our students. Many other events have highlighted the year, as STAR Catholic continues a strong focus on faith. We celebrated
Reflection Day, as staff gathered to hear the inspiring messages of faith from world -renowned speaker David Wells. We launched a divisional prayer book, which can serve as a guide for STAR Catholic staff and families in their faith lives, and again brought students from across the Division together for STAR Light Day, a day of faith, sharing and reflection. Our proudest achievement is the way our stakeholders came together to help the division revisit and ultimately bring about new Mission and Vision Statements. This was done through extensive collaboration with parents, students, staff, clergy and our parish communities. These statements speak to who we are as a school division and what we want our division and most importantly our students to achieve. With the summer holidays here, the Board of Trustees would like to thank all our teachers and staff for their tireless efforts and unflinching dedication to STAR Catholic, its schools and our students. Thank you to our parents and families for your commitment and trust in STAR Catholic, and congratulations to our students for your achievements this school year. Have a wonderful summer, and God Bless! Dan Svitich (dan.svitich@starcatholic. ab.ca) is a Ponoka Trustee on the STAR Catholic Schools Division Board.
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PONOKA NEWS 5
Reflections of Ponoka
Saluting our early war brides of Ponoka and County districts BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS During one of my regular and always enjoyable Wednesday visits to the Fort Ostell Museum, I was delighted to see that the ladies have been working very diligently to put together a unique display that will honour those
very brave and hardy war brides who settled in Ponoka and districts so many years ago. Over a period of four rugged decades, these vibrant ladies from Great Britain and other European countries would meet and marry our young Canadian soldiers who were serving over-
Remember When...
Roy Burns was one of the first pioneers to settle in the Lonesome Pine district west of Ponoka in 1915, served in World War I and then returned home with his English bride. Together they established their homestead at N.E. 35-44 and their pristine home at SE 22-44, where many a neighbour and friend over the years enjoyed a jolly good laugh and a great cup of tea.
seas during World Wars I and II. Their colorful and very touching stories tell of how they sadly but willingly left everything behind in their homelands to follow the men they loved, and together they would start a new life and raise their families throughout the bountiful and growing nation of Canada. Immigration records show that in the late 1940s, over 50,000 war brides and 22,000 children made the extremely long and arduous trip to Canada, mostly by boat, either accompanied by their husbands or joining them to share newfound homes, occupations and everchanging seasons while facing countless highs and lows and extreme challenges. Heritage Weekend tea The coveted ‘War Bride’ scroll will be unveiled at the annual Heritage Weekend tea on Sunday, July 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fort Ostell Museum along with the vintage ‘Once upon a bride’ display and everyone is welcome to attend. This special 2016 casual event will proudly honour our gala Heritage Day celebrations as well as marking the 100th anniversary of WW I and also reflect on the amazing adventures of those large immigrant groups of frightened but excited war brides. The names of these early war brides and their husbands who ‘came home to Ponoka’ are Harry and Jenny Bailey (1919), Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burns (1918), Margaret (Kerr) and Allen Crawford (1920), Chris and Janelle (Burnside) Dalgaard (1919), Robert and Mary Jane (Thane) Dick (1918), Albert and Minnie (Clarke) Gibbling Jr. (1940), Mr. and Mrs. George Graham (1919), Lynn and Helen Kemp (1946), Carl and Betty Larson (1945), Jack and Florence (Adams) Lewis (1921), Debs and Mary (Hughs) Nelson (1921), Jess and Eileen (Henderson) Northcott (1921), Richard and Catherine (Jones) Priebe (1943), Michael and
Audrey Coutts met and married Canadian soldier Howard Rowland in Scotland during WW1 , and then later on an extremely cold night in 1946, she and her little son ‘Howie’ arrived in Ponoka to join her husband and begin their new life together in Canada. Irene (Brown) Rainone (1940), Howard and Audrey (Coutts) Rowland (1942), Roy and Lily (Avis) Whitten (1919), Martin and Mary Stokes (1945), and Lawrence and Jean (Ait kens) Williams (1944$. The museum staff are still browsing through the early Ponoka Herald files in search of more war brides, and anyone who may have any other information are urged to get in touch with them at 403783-5224 weekdays. Story of a Scottish war bride Audrey Coutts was born on July 2, 1922 in Banchory, Kincardeneshire, Scotland into a family of six girls and six boys, and they lived on the estate grounds of Blackhill Castle. In her great story, which is also
available at the Fort Ostell Museum wedding display, she recalls that when the World War I came, most of the men joined the services, including four of her brothers, and their town was always full of troops, and then came the Canadians. She met her future husband Howard Rowland at a dance in 1941, and finally after getting his birth certificate sent from Canada and receiving permission from the church, they were married in January of 1942. Their little son Howie was born in November, and then Howard was posted to North Scotland but was sent home in 1945 with a badly injured knee. In January 1946, Audrey received her papers to go to Canada, left Liverpool
on the Maurentania on Jan. 7, and arrived in Halifax on the 23rd. After a very long train trip to Calgary, they eventually arrived in Ponoka at 4:30 a.m. where it was 30 degrees below zero and the only person stirring was the town policeman. But after many hardships and a little homesickness, the extended family would eventually fall in love with this always friendly community that would serve as their home for so many memorable decades. Please plan to visit the Fort Ostell Museum to enjoy the ‘rest of the story’ of our early war brides and all the many other memorable vignettes of the long and colorful history of the great Town and County of Ponoka.
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Opinion
Carbon tax: Is it worth the trouble? Last week, UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that the world is living through its hottest year on record. It said June 2016 was the 14th straight month of highest temperatures ever recorded with the melting of the Arctic ice speeding up in unprecedented fashion. This only confirms what is a concluded debate among scientists: Man made global warming is threatening the future of the planet and time is running out to stop the world from coming to a point of no return whereby climate disasters will bring about massive loss of life, incalculable economic damage and eventually the potential for major wars, regional or global, for the control of natural resources. While big oil and politicians allied with them continue to dispute what science has conclusively decided, men of wisdom, even from the finance sector, which is naturally a good bed fellow with big oil, are admitting that climate change is a factor that seriously needs to be taken into account in looking at the future of global economy. One example is Mark Carney. Former governor of Bank of Canada, whom the British government didn’t hesitate at all to
recruit as the governor of house gas (GHG) emission Bank of England and give reductions from the two the control of the Sterling programs would be only as well as its citizenship, “insignificant and undehas been speaking about tectable.” And this group the potential financial and also alleges that warmeconomic risks from the ing of earth’s climate is uncontrollable process of caused by the sun, but not climate change since last the CO2 emissions from year and he did so again our industrial plants, cars even a few days ago during and planes. a visit to Toronto. Alberta’s conservative But apparently some politicians keep singing messages are failing to the same tune when it reach the addresses they comes to the issue of carshould. bon tax, but what about Just below this column, the federal government’s MUSTAFA ERIC there is an opinion piece commitments made at Editor authored by the Alberta international fora, includdirector of Canadian ing last December’s UN Taxpayers’ Federation, an article that Summit on Climate in Paris? apparently takes pride in bashing the Under the promises made there, Canada Rachel Notley government for the carbon will soon have to tax carbon emissions tax her government will start to collect in every province and territory. There is next year. talk of federal government imposing a Lately, another group called “Friends of mandatory price for carbon emissions if Science Society” has begun to campaign an agreement on the matter cannot be against not only the carbon tax but also reached through negotiations among the plans to phase out coal-based energy provinces, territories and the feds. production by claiming that any greenThankfully, awareness on the dan-
gers of the global warming and climate change is reaching new heights throughout the world, but the question is whether it is fast enough and if we are able to catch the increasingly fast runaway train of record breaking temperatures. And in this environment of ongoing political debates, perhaps carbon tax does need to be criticized, but not from the same angle as adopted by the business world and conservative political camp. Carbon tax is way too slow and ineffective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions threatening the future of the earth. It is a kind of solution developed for politicians to be able to keep saying that they are addressing the problem within the framework of free market, and that the principles of the free market will bring about the “balance” by making the use of emission producing practices more expensive and deter the use of it. But that kind of free market has been dead for a long time already. The new market works in different ways, with lots of distortion and it creates most of our current problems. It doesn’t take rocket science to see that solutions based on old thinking will not be enough to bring new problems to an end.
The ripple effect of the carbon tax on Alberta’s homegrown industries BY PAIGE MACPHERSON AND ROBIN SPEER Alberta’s carbon tax will have a stinging effect that will ripple through countless industries across the province, increasing costs every step of the way. Each day, January 2017 inches closer. From individuals and families to charities and schools, from farmers and landscapers to restaurant owners and small brewers – nearly everyone will be impacted. This is the “new Alberta Advantage,” as Alberta’s finance minister declared it. In reality, it’s more like a slap in the face to many of Alberta’s industries that will be punished with the tax despite their successful efforts in reducing carbon emissions. For local restaurants, keeping the heat and lights on, running the kitchen appliances throughout the day, paying increased property taxes as a result of the carbon tax, and purchasing food will all cost more – surely meaning increased costs for customers. So, you might decide to eat at home. Sitting on your deck, enjoying your backyard, you wonder how your landscaper buddy is going to simply ‘green’ his lifestyle to avoid the tax. Sure, the 1 per cent small business tax cut helped, but what is he expected to do? Schlep trees, cement blocks and equipment onto multiple solar-powered busses? Shaking your head, you turn to your fantastic meal: Alberta steak and potatoes, some veggies and bread from the market, and a craft beer. It all started on the
farm. Take that warm fresh loaf of bread. Alberta growers of grain and oilseeds have been reducing carbon for decades. With modern crop protection products, no-till agriculture, and new cleaner burning engines, growers use less fuel and fewer inputs while producing exceedingly more food. Yet the carbon tax will make producing that grain – and therefore that bread – more expensive. And most of us love our delicious Alberta beef. Improved pasture management and efficient feeding practices have made our livestock sector stand out for reduced environmental impact. Alberta farmers and ranchers are feeding our families, yet they’re being perversely punished for doing so while actually reducing carbon. Marked farm fuel was exempted from the government’s carbon tax, but the impact will still be felt. Transporting livestock, grain and other produce by large trucks will become more expensive. Properly caring for livestock in Alberta year-round means spiking heating and electricity costs won’t help. Even at the literal ground level, the carbon tax will increase costs, potentially even pushing business outside of Alberta to where practices are far less environmentally conscious. Nitrogen fertilizer is a main source of plant nutrients used for Alberta agriculture. Alberta is a world leader in producing fertilizer, combining our innovative technology with products from the oil and gas sector. Nitrogen
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production is emissions intense, but it’s essential for growing food. And yet with some of the cleanest and most efficient facilities in the world, nitrogen producers may face unrealistic burdens from the carbon tax, ultimately making them uncompetitive. If positive environmental results are the desired public policy outcome, years of successful emissions reductions and cleaner production should be rewarded and promoted for export around the world as best practice, rather than being unfairly taxed here at home. Alberta is home to several breweries, distilleries and malt plants responsible for crafting that beer you’re sipping on. If your brew of choice was from out-of-province, the government has already slapped you with unfair beer taxes. But, the carbon tax will further increase costs from growing grains to distilling spirits – meaning higher prices for consumers. Imposing the carbon tax simply means local producers will be less competitive. In Alberta, we have many homegrown industries to be proud of, creating thousands of jobs. And whether it’s a local brewery or distillery, restaurant, landscaper, charity, school, farmer or rancher – and whether they’ve already been innovating to reduce carbon emissions for decades – everyone will be punished by the Alberta carbon tax. Now go enjoy your tasty Alberta meal before the price goes up. Paige MacPherson is Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and Robin Speer is Executive Director of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association.
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Province, First Nations agree renewed action needed on children in care Pair of reports show First Nations a disproportionate number in care
Ermineskin First Nation chief and Treaty 6 grand chief Randy Ermineskin answers a few questions from the media during a press conference at the Ermineskin First Nation council chambers on Tuesday, July 19. Alberta’s Indigenous Relations minister Richard Feehan was also on hand to respond to the release of two damning reports on Alberta’s child care system, specifically in regards to First Nations children. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS Discussions will begin almost immediately between First Nations and the provincial government on how to best address the situation facing Aboriginal children in care. Alberta’s Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan and Randy Ermineskin, Treaty 6 Grand Chief and chief of the Ermineskin First Nation, appeared at a press conference on Tuesday, July 19 at the Ermineskin First Nation’s council chambers to respond to a pair of reports from the provincial auditor general and Alberta’s Child and Youth Advocate. Both reports are extremely critical of the way
Alberta has operated its children-in-care program, especially when it concerns Aboriginal children and the fact this population is vastly over-represented in the system. Chief Ermineskin welcomed the results of both reports, stating there is nothing new to First Nations described in either report and all of the concerns that have been expressed over the years were legitimized by the two reports. He also stated the immediate need for changes to be made in partnership with First Nations. “There is a dire need for legislative and policy change within the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. In partnership, First Nations expect full engagement in making fundamental
changes to assist in reducing the over-representation of First Nations children in the child intervention system,” Ermineskin said. He added that challenges and barriers - such as jurisdictional delineation, poverty, social needs and the lack of proper resources - still prevent First Nations children from accessing the right services and lead to failure in addressing their best interests. According to figures released by province, as of last March, a total of 5,783 aboriginal children were in the system - making up 60 per cent all children needing intervention. The amount increases to 69 per cent - for a total of 4,753 - when figures for aboriginal children actually under government care - statistics that have seen no change from the previous year. Richard Feehan, minister of Indigenous Relations and a former social worker for over 30 years, called the report a significant call to arms for discussion and action on making improvements for children in government care. “Front line workers strive to help at-risk children, but it’s abundantly clear the status quo isn’t working and that more still needs to be done,” he said, adding the need to move forward and make improvements. Feehan also expressed the need to proactively address the areas where systematic and structural failures have occurred to eliminate the discriminatory practices that have been a hallmark of the child intervention system in Alberta. “We need to move forward
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in a respectful way and jointly manage as equal partners,” he stated. The minister explained the process of discussions will start this summer regarding the issues at hand and hope that over the next three years decisions will be made and protocols signed off on to improve the situation. Both reports came up with a list of recommendations with a focus on enhanced supports and service delivery for aboriginal children and families involved in the system; better overall monitoring and reporting on plans, services and results; more child-centred approach to care with specific goals and standards in place while involving First Nations in delivering programming on and off reserve; better staff training on the history and culture of First Nations using their expertise; and for government to review
and improve department practices when it comes
to First Nations children in care.
Alberta’s Indigenous Relations minister Richard Feehan speaks to the media about the government’s response to the release of two damning reports on the province’s child care system and specifically in regards to First Nations children in care. Feehan joined Randy Ermineskin, chief of Ermineskin First Nation and Treaty 6 grand chief, in the band council’s chambers for a press conference on Tuesday, July 19. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
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Water quality continues to be a constant concern in the Battle River which is why even one project can make a difference. That’s exactly what the Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWA) took to celebrating and demonstrating a riparian project at the farming operation of Mark Stewart - who runs MSW Farms along the Battle River northwest of Ponoka. The event - which included a supper and tour along the river bank on their property - took place on Tuesday, July 12. Stewart’s family-run operation involves a number of livestock - including longhorn cattle and elk - as well as hay and pasture land with huge focus on production of quality products while preserving the environment around them. That’s why, when the BRWA came up with its Ponoka Riparian Restoration Project a lit-
tle more than one year ago, Stewart made the decision that their operation needed to be a part of it. “We made the decision to help make the river healthy again,” Stewart told a crowd of about 30 people that turned out. “It was educating us about what rolls down hill and it’s much better now.” He added the work they did included installing solar watering systems for the animals, leaving more vegetation around the river and ensuring that the people that come to their camping facilities use the area appropriately. “This was the first spring our cattle were not drinking straight out of the river. It’s better now since they always made a mess,” he stated. “The cattle are getting more water and we’ve learned how to improve the quality of the river. It also showed me that I can make a big difference and that’s been proven by seeing an increase in the fish that are hanging out in our section of the river. “The work done really helps, it’s hard and you need a little knowledge, but it can be done.” BRWA did provide some financial compensation to Stewart through their two year riparian restoration project in the region, something he said was one incentive for doing it. “We also wanted to show our children to raise them in the right way, to raise our animals in the right way and use our land and recreation in the right way,” he said. “But, it was also just knowing how important the river really is and that if I’m doing what I can, there is a better chance I have of convincing my neighbours to do the same. We need to share with everyone all that we can learn and work together to improve the river.” More information on the BWRA and their Ponoka Riparian Restoration project can be found by going to www.battleriverwatershed.ca.
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Long-Time Residents Share Stories of the Old 50 Ave. Bridge With the new 50 Avenue bridge almost finished, a ribbon cutting ceremony and community BBQ are being planned not only to celebrate the opening of the new bridge, but also to pay tribute to the old bridge – which has served Ponoka for more than 100 years. When Frank Mickey moved to Ponoka as a young boy 80 years ago, he says the 50 Ave. bridge “was the busiest bridge in town” and an essential river crossing that connected the east and west sides of Ponoka. Mainly Horse and Wagon Traffic “There was mainly horse and wagon traffic on the bridge back then,” says Mickey, who recalls helping friends drive cattle across the old bridge to the stockyard located across from where the IGA is now. The livestock were then loaded onto railcars and shipped to market.“Wednesday was hog day,” recalls Mickey. When the old bridge opened in 1909, the Riverside area was all farmland. “The old bridge gave rural residents quicker access to the downtown and the railway to get their produce to market. It also provided easy access to the town’s three sawmills and became a well-used route for visitors, staff and patients travelling to the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury when it opened in 1911,” says Fort Ostell museum curator Sandy Allsopp. Favourite Bridge Memories
A ribbon cutting ceremony and community BBQ are being planned to celebrate the opening of the new 50 Ave. bridge (shown on the right), and to commemorate the old bridge which has served Ponoka for 107 years.
Ilona Carter says her favorite memory of the old bridge is as a little girl delivering mail with her grandfather to residents living northeast of town on Saturday mornings in the crossing in Ponoka.“It’s very important to traffic flow in Ponoka,” says Mickey, who will be early 1930s. She remembers crossing the 50 Ave. bridge in a cutter pulled by horses using it to visit his granddaughter and her family in Riverside. through the snow. “We always stopped at a little store owned by the Paulsons, and they The exact date of the new bridge opening will depend on weather, which determines always had a chocolate bar for me which was a pretty big thing in those days.” how quickly contractors can finish the remaining bridge and road work. The work still to The bridge later became essential to her family’s downtown store – Classic Ladies Wear be completed includes paving, installation of guard rails and approach rails, painting – which she and her husband bought in 1974.“We had a lot of very good customers on crosswalks, installing a four-way stop at the bottom of Chicken Hill (46 St. and 50 Ave.) the east side of the river,” she says. and landscaping on the side slopes of the roadway. The 50 Ave. bridge survived several floods and intense weather over the decades. When Ribbon Cutting and Bridge Naming Contest he became superintendent of Public Works for the Town of Ponoka in the 70s, Mickey says Watch the Hometown Weekly page and the Town’s website and social media pages for it was his job to inform the provincial highways department of any maintenance needed more details about the bridge opening date, the ribbon cutting ceremony and the bridge on the old bridge. naming contest that are being planned. Over the years, repairs were done on the bridge deck and the bridge substructure was Facts about the New 50 Ave. Bridge reconstructed twice. After 107 years of use, the old 50 Ave. bridge is now in a highly deteriorated state and must be replaced for safety. It is scheduled to be removed in • It has been built a full metre higher than the old bridge to protect it from severe August by the contractor that has built the new bridge, and its steel and timber materials flooding. will be recycled. • It is constructed of durable, high performance concrete and steel with an 80 New Bridge Expected to Open in August tonne weight limit, compared to a 3 tonne limit on the old bridge. The new 50 Ave. bridge and realigned roadway are expected to open in early-to-midAugust. Frank Mickey and Ilona Carter have been invited to cut the ribbon officially opening the new bridge. Mickey says the new bridge will continue to be a vital river
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~ TOWN NEWS ~ • Old Town Hall Demo – Demolition of the building begins this week. The building is being demolished due to extensive asbestos and mould issues. • Kinsmen Community Centre and Hudson’s Green Activity Centre are both available to rent for your special occasion. Please contact 403-783-4431 to book and for more information. Garden Tour – You are invited to participate in a self-guided garden tour of our 2016 Pride in Your Property contest winners’ yards on Wednesday, August 3 from 3-7 p.m. A map of the tour is available at Town Hall and the Visitor Information Centre for pick up. For more info, call 403-783-4431.
• Community Program Guide – The deadline for advertising submissions for the fall issue of the Ponoka Community Program Guide is July 31. The Program Guide will be circulated at the end of August. Promote your event, community program or service by submitting ads to wes.amendt@ponoka.ca. For more information, visit www.ponoka.ca • Day in the Park – Ponoka’s annual Day in the Park festivities will take place on Aug. 26 in Centennial Park. Join us for fun children’s activities, live music, a movie in the park, and fireworks! Watch for more details in the coming weeks. • Aquaplex Schedule – The Aquaplex will be closed the following days: Aug. 1 due to the civic holiday; Aug. 12, 13 and 14 due to the Gators Regional Swim Meet; and Sept. 5-18 for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
~ COUNCIL UPDATES ~ NEXT MEETING OF COUNCIL: Tuesday, August 9 @ 7 p.m. 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.ca
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Photography project designed to bring out life from students BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS A recent photography exhibit is proving that success can be found if youth are provided with a chance to focus on the positive and given an opportunity. A project called Photovoice that involved 11 youth from 15 to 19 years of age being provided their own camera to shoot whatever they wanted has recently exhibited the artistic product created by the young photographers. Manisha Khetarpal, chair of library studies and scholarly research at Maskwacis
Cultural College, put together the project with the partnership of the University of Alberta Department of Pediatrics and the Nehiyaw Kakeskewina Learning Society in Maskwacis after the elders and community members recognized the need to address negative perceptions. “It was really about portraying that the present and our future is our youth,” said Khetarpal. “We wanted to be proactive and there are a lot of talented young people here that can learn, if they are given the opportunity, that they can do anything that they want in life.” She added that Photovoice encouraged
the youth to promote their own strong identity along with the strengths of themselves and their community. “The photos that they all took really show the similarities that there is between the youth (here) and those in any community, that we shouldn’t be placing labels on things or people. It was that focus of projecting a positive image that they all succeed in doing,” Khetarpal said. One young woman, Maria Buffalo, got involved because she really wanted to learn photography and show off what she sees. “What attracted me was what we never see can be something special. The entire concept of my show was that there is beauty out there, but we need to look for
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Maria Buffalo, one of the 11 youth that participated in the project, shows off some of her photos while holding onto her favourite during the exhibition of all of the photography work on Wednesday, July 13 at the Mackwacis Cultural College. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
it,” said Buffalo, a 15-year-old student at Ermineskin Junior-Senior High School and a member of the Samson Cree Nation during the photo exhibit held at Maskwacis Cultural College on Wednesday, July 13. Her favourite shot is one she took of some berries that she still doesn’t know what kind they are, but that isn’t what really matters. “This photo really helped me understand a lot about composition. Red is my favourite colour and there is just a simple beauty about it,” added Buffalo, who is planning to study film and literature at university followed by going to the prestigious Vancouver Film Academy. Her dream is to be among the first Indigenous filmmakers nominated for an Academy Award. Khetarpal also explained they also used the project as an opportunity to implement an OER (Open Educational Resources) program that uses freely accessible, openly licensed documents and media for use in teaching, learning, assessment and research. “The advantage is that it’s all free plus the documents and textbooks are flexible and can be adapted for the student and how they learn,” she said. Some of the photographs will be on display at Wetaskiwin Hospital, the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, the University of Alberta Hospital After Hours gallery along with permanent displays at the Red Deer Hospital and the Maskwacis Health Centre.
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Sharpee tie-dye fun: Kids (l-r) Jordan, Kallie and Brody Parsons have fun Friday, July 22 during the Ponoka Visitor Information Centre’s Sharpee tie-dye craft session. The event was free to attendees who left with a colourful shirt. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Program offers different take on child internet safety BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS With the growing use of technology combined with younger children quickly becoming very good at operating in the online environment, it’s hoped a recently developed program will help educate everyone about the new dangers out there. Called Power off Predators and founded by a social worker that saw a gap in the services and knowledge being used in battling the luring of children over the Internet, the program is aimed at giving children, parents and communities the ammunition and power back into their hands to fight off online predators. Landa O’Neill, executive director of Power off Predators Foundation (www. poweroffpredators.com), explained in an interview earlier this month that the program was done as a pilot during the last school year with about 25 presentations being made and hopes that once the word gets out, they can bring their unique educational experience to more places. “The program helps with recognizing the signs of an online predator as well as signs a child is either conversing with or being targeted by one,” she said. “It involves a five-step learning process with programs aimed at three different levels - grades 4 to 6, 7-9 and 10-12 - with each with a different focus and approach.” And what they found in just those few presentations, would be shocking to most adults that may think that having spent some time on internet security and safety would suffice. “What we discovered is that quite a few have been approached online as technology grows. Children don’t need parents to access computers or the Internet. It was
amazing to see how many Grade 4 to 6 kids raised their hands when asked who had their own cell phone or had a computer or laptop in their room,” O’Neill added. “The targets are also getting younger, since they are spending as much or more time online now simply because parents are handing over their phones to the little ones to play online games.” However, that’s exactly where the online predators lurk and children all too often easily hand over information that they shouldn’t. “(These predators) want pictures and in one example we show - a man pretending he liked trading cards then targeted some young children and we found it was amazing how easily how he got a photo and an address,” she stated. “These kids wouldn’t be friends with these people in the real world. It’s not like stranger danger from the past, it’s more about interests and their chain of friends. These people are not always deceitful or lie and are most times well-educated, savvy and smart in how they hide.” O’Neill added one recent example nearby showed it’s not just the creepy old man from down the street, but that the largest demographic is 18 to 45 year olds. Earlier this year, a 45-year-old Edmonton man was arrested after being suspected of luring young children through online gaming activity. He drew them in by stating he was in Italy and compiled a list of 35 children in the city, complete with their addresses, phone numbers and schools that was found by police on his computer. “Kids are having conversations with people from all over. The end game for predators is to get a meeting with the children and it involves a grooming process through gaming, Facebook, Tumblr, etc,”
she explained. “That’s why we use interactive learning to show what to watch for, what the signs are and then provide the child, parents and those in the community with information and some tools to deal with if they believe a child is engaged with an online predator. “The big focus is really letting everyone know would you want your parents, friends or family to see what you are going to share, offer or post online? As well, we do talk a bit about cyberbullying, and with that, would you forward something like a
photo that you wouldn’t want people to see you doing?” While the organization is hoping to include more schools in their presentations starting this fall, O’Neill explained there are places parents, children and community members can turn to such as Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868 or kidshelphone.ca), the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (www.cybertip.ca) and the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) police investigation units that operate in the province.
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It’s OK to reminisce…but always try to enjoy the best of today It doesn’t really matter how old one may be, we should always try to find a little time to take a short stroll down memory lane with family and friends, remembering the good times along with all those amazing people and great ‘characters’ that we grew up with. For those of us who are now seniors, we know that on most days we have to try to adjust just a little and then patiently accept those often wild, occasionally weird, but mostly wonderful changes that are invading our usually organized lifestyles. Please allow this often melancholic and sometimes forgetful, but still spunky (between naps) 73-year-old to share some of these favourite old ‘Wasn’t this us?’ memories with all of you and insisting that we always need to keep on sharing lots of smiles whether we have all our teeth in place or not. *We only had a living room where we would all congregate, unless it was meal-time, and then we all gathered at the kitchen table for three meals a day, for games, and for ‘family chats’ to solve the day-to-day problems and skirmishes. *We only had one television set with maybe two channels that featured mostly fun ‘family programs’ with no remote controls, but our homework and chores
had to be done first before record called a 45, which it was turned on. dropped down on a record *I remember going to the player one at a time. store and shopping casu*There never really ally, paying for the goods needed to be a reason with one’s own money, to organize picnics at with nothing to swipe, the peak of the summer and the cashier had to season, where everyone really know how to count. packed a lunch to share, *There was a time so and then found a patch many years ago when of grass, some trees or a the milkman and the lake to get together. Later postman both came to we found a baseball or a the door, they knew your football and got a game name, petted the dog and together with all the famdidn’t deliver ‘junk mail’ ily and friends we knew, or letters addressed to the there were no game vid‘present occupant.’ eos, the rules were fair, *There was a time when and everyone got to play, MIKE RAINONE just one glance was all it even the grandparents. HAMMERTIME would take to know the *Remember when the kind of car, the model doctor, the minister, the and the make, and they policeman, the teacher, didn’t look like turtles trying to squeeze the coach and the neighbour were all out every mile. In our days, they were streamlined with white walls, fender skirts, fins, beads, and blue lights too, really set up the mood and the style of the roaring 50s and 60s. *Our music for dancing and romance came from a radio or a vinyl big-holed
Bentley & District Ag Society 50th Town & Country Fair August 4 - 7th, 2016 Thursday, August 4 7:00 am 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:30 pm
Pancake Breakfast Parade Senior’s Pie Social Face Painting Bench Show Museum Open Kid’s Wool Bustin’
Saturday, August 6 7:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
9:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 1:30 pm 5:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:15 pm
Pancake Breakfast Horseshoe Tournament Kroozin’ West Show & Shine Museum Open Kids Fun Zone Bazaart Show & Sale / Beer & Wine Tasting Bentley Fire Department BBQ Bentley Library Kids Craft Zone Bentley Farmer’s Market Rodeo Cabaret Dance Fireworks
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Pancake Breakfast Museum Open Bench Show Bench Show Presentations Kids Fun Zone Rodeo Drive-In Movie Good Dinosaur
Sunday, August 7 9:00 am 10:00 am 1:00 pm
Horseshoe Tournament Church Service Museum Open
Salute to Bentley’s 50th Rodeo
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family friends, and never needed insurance or a lawyer to defend them? *For snacks, we had potato chips that tasted like a chip, but if we wanted flavour there was always onion dip. Shop bought snacks and take-out were rare because moms always liked to cook, and nothing could compare to what they created in the kitchen out of Betty Crocker’s book. *Like all the rest of you, I will learn to love all the new technology perks once I can figure it all out or get help from my grand-children, but I will always look forward to sitting back and browsing through the old photo albums going down memory lane. Then how sweet it is to rub shoulders with the next generation and say, ‘Hey look, guys, that was us’. Please try the nostalgia rush once in a while because it is a real blast, and then just go ahead and have a great week, all of you.
Exciting summer continues at library
Summer Reading Club 2016 is well the library or give us a call and we can underway and what an exciting summer reserve a copy for you. The library has a great space in the it’s been. So far we have covered topics such back room that has been used only for as the jungle, your own backyard, the storage, mostly books for the yearly book ocean and the forest. The five to eight sale. It has been decided that this space age group loves playing games and mak- could be better utilized for programing crafts, while the nine to 12 year olds ming, meetings and other ventures. So, could sit and listen to Charlie and the with that being said, we no longer will Chocolate Factory by Ronald Dahl all day. be having a one-time book sale in the A huge thank you to goes out to each fall, instead we will have an ‘ongoing person and business that donated to the book sale’. We have dedicated a section Reading Club. Your support has made for this on the shelves, which includes books for all ages and inthis one of the most sucterests. We will change cessful years yet. Another BY JANICE BARON out the selection every big thank you to the few weeks so make sure Medicine River Wildlife you check it out often. We Centre that came yesterwill maintain the same day and had an incredible system we used for the session. It was great getbook sale, ‘take what you ting to see Sophia the Owl want, donate what you and learn all about her can’. All proceeds go to and the habitat she came from. Summer Reading Club participants the free membership program. The microfilm machine was returned have already read roughly 19500 minback to the Fort Ostell Museum after utes. Keep up the good work. With summer in full swing, the library being housed at the library for quite a is busier than ever. Many patrons are few years. It will still be available for use coming in to take out DVDs for their at the museum at 5320 - 54 Street (north camping trips, audio books for the long end of Centennial Park). Looking for some tips on gardening or drive to their holiday destination and, of course, books to enjoy for a lazy summer reaping the rewards of your gardening? day. This is the perfect time to read that The library has several books on gardenbook you have been wanting to read but ing, landscaping, flower arranging, cannever had the time to read it. If you do ning/preserving, not to mention cookhave a book in mind, please stop in at books for new recipe ideas. Check us out.
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Vintage motorcycle collectors come with stories to tell BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Vintage motorcyclists were in their own heaven last weekend during the 20th Ponoka Vintage Bike Rally held from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24. Each collector took great pleasure in recounting how they found, rebuilt, modified or purchased their motorcycles. This year’s theme was Twins Are In, which celebrated twin engine motorcycles. Along with the many vintage motorcycles found at the rally was one man who had the idea to make a one-of-a-kind trike with an Oldsmobile engine in the back. Ken Forster, of Leslieville, came up with the idea over a 15 year period and slowly collected all the necessary parts to put it all together. “The back end of this trike is the front end of a 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado 455 engine. And the front end is a 1978 Honda Goldwing. “It’s very comfortable to ride on,” said Forster. To cover the engine,
Forster cut the back half of a 1963 Chevy half-ton box, which includes two stacks for the exhaust. Princess Auto trailer fenders make up the back end of the trike, which also comes complete with a trailer hitch. “It tows trailers fantastic.” The trike has only been on the road this year with Forster clocking about 600 kilometres, however, it is roadworthy and passed a vehicle inspection before he was able to make his first ride. To cap it all, the trike has a Yamaha gas tank and two old steel tractor seats with Princess Auto seat cushions. The trike brings to mind the well-known Johnny Cash song One Piece at a Time. The inspection sheet mentions the trike was modified and home built and then the sheet was sent to insurance for approval and Forster has a trike that no one else owns, which also happens to be able to haul a trailer behind it. continued on page 17
Vintage motorcycle enthusiasts couldn’t take their eyes off of Ken Forster’s one-of-a-kind homemade trike complete with Oldsmobile engine and trailer hitch during the Ponoka Bike Rally from Friday, July 22 to 24. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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Vintage motorcycle collectors continued from page 16
Another collector from Calgary brings a portion of his 63 different vintage motorcycle collection to the rally every
year. David Lieu has always loved street motorcycles. He showcased several motorbikes including an unrestricted 1985 Yamaha TZR 250. The 2-stroke motorcy-
cle is the only one of its kind in Canada as it was only released in Japan. This motorcycle was purchased in Japan before the 2011 tsunami that hit Japan. Had
Karen Cobetto of Lacombe asks Milos Krivka of Edmonton about his special vintage motorcycles Saturday, July 23 during the Ponoka Bike Rally. Krivka showed off his Eaton’s Road King and Čezeta motor scooter made manufactured in what is now the Czech Republic. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye The Čezetas were made from 1957 to 1964.
he not bought it, the Yamaha would be lost to the sea. “What I enjoy most about riding this is actually not the bike. It’s knowing I remember owning the poster as a child and now I am the poster,� said Lieu. The 45-year-old collector has always had a love of high performance motorcycle racing. “My heroes were always MotoGP racing stars.� Not only does he own the motorbikes his stars rode on, but he also has the original team uniforms and memorabilia. The stories behind the motorcycles is what drives him to collect, which started out small but has now become a full-fledged passion. You won’t find any Harley Davidsons in Lieu’s collection, not because he doesn’t appreciate the bikes, but because those were not the bikes he grew up watching. “They make me happy and I enjoy tinkering with them,� said Lieu.
The Ponoka Bike Rally is part of the Central Alberta Vintage Motorcycle Group, which is a chapter of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group, explained chapter president Craig “Bentley�
Cooksley. The goal of the rallies is to get collectors out to share stories and motorbikes and they take donations, from these rallies and other event such as swap meets, to food banks in the area.
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Montana Band continues solar installation training program BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS
Montana Band Chief Darrell Strongman speaks to attendees of a special information session Tuesday, July 19 at the Montana Band office in Maskwacis. Montana Band has set up a company called Green Arrow specializing in solar energy. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE SALE GARY & BONNIE MUZYLOUSKI
LAND LOCATED NEAR RIMBEY, AB. SALE CONDUCTED JUST EAST OF RIMBEY AT OUR SALE SITE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 • TIME: 12:00 NOON
Selling In Conjunction with the 36th Annual Pre-Harvest Machinery Consignment Sale. Directions: From Rimbey, South on the Lockhart Road, 14.2 Kms (8.8 Miles) to the Centerview Road, West on the Pavement for 3.2 Kms (2 Miles) to Rge Rd 3.1, North on the Dead End Road, to the End of the Road. From Bentley, North on Hwy #20, 6.43 Kms (4 Miles) to the Centerview Road, West 16 Kms (10 Miles) to Rge Rd 3.1, North on the Dead End Road, to the End of the Road. Selling - SW 24-41-3 W5M - Being 150 Acres M/L Selling a Stunning Home Built in 2013 that is approx. 1700 Sq Ft of Living Area on the Main Floor plus a 300 Sq Ft Sun Room with a Fully Developed & Finished Walk Out Basement and a 1100 Sq Ft Attached Garage. This is a Truly Fabulous, Executive Built Home with No Details Forgotten (A Must See), overlooking the 12’x14’ Pond Stocked with Rainbow Trout. Plus a Fully Insulated & Winterized 12’x20’ Cabin. The Home & Cabin will Sell Totally Furnished other than the Master Bedroom & Personal Items. The Shop is 40’x60’ Insulated & Finished Shop with a 14’x16’ Overhead Door with 16’ Walls, In Floor Heating, 220 Wiring, a Bathroom with Shower and a 12’x40’ Mezzanine. Plus 20’x60’ of Cold Storage in a Lean To. The Yard is Beautifully Landscaped with 2 Retaining Walls plus Approx. 100 to 120 Acres of Crop Land (Rented). All other Realtors are welcome with a referral fee paid providing they register their Prospective Buyers 24 Hrs in Advance with Allen B. Olson Auction Service Ltd or Morrison Realty 1990 Ltd. Open Houses: Saturday, July 23rd & Sunday, July 31st from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or by Appointment - Contact Allen B. Olson at (403) 783-0556. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser. Real Estate Transaction are being Handled by Morrison Realty (403) 783-0556 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before September 19, 2016. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by September 19, 2016 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.
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A second wave of First Nations students are on their way to being full fledged solar panel installation experts, thanks to a Montana Band training program. Organizers held a special information session Tuesday, July 19 at the Montana Band office to celebrate the 18 students soon to graduate from the course. Classroom time is approximately nine weeks and when complete, the students will have all the skills needed to work in the solar panel industry. This group of students are not only from Montana Band but also from areas such as Ermineskin, Samson, Saddle Lake and even Manitoba. Montana Band Coun. Brad Rabbit spoke first at the graduation ceremony and suggested the technology used to harness the power of the sun through solar panels is important for the band, and all First Nations, to move forward. “I’m very thankful that we have come to this point to be able to share what we have learned,” said Rabbit. The Montana Band was the first in Maskwacis to begin this process and now Samson planners are looking into creating a solar power plan. Montana Chief Darrel Strongman is pleased to see such growth within the program. The first round brought positive responses and further funding to continue. He advised the students to continue through and complete the training. “Do your best. That’s the best advice I can
give you.” Without support from the province, who helped provide funding for training, and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, who provided financial support as well, the project would not have been possible, added Strongman. Samson Chief Kurt Buffalo praised the students for their dedication and said that First Nations collectively have a responsibility to Mother Earth and having skilled technicians to install solar panels is one way to make that happen, said Buffalo. Student David Buffalo offered a few words about the process and while it took some time to complete the application, he feels it is an opportunity to give back to the community. What impressed him most was the inclusive nature of the application, which allows for applicants from any location. Ermineskin Coun. Daniel Wildcat offered his thoughts on solar energy stating that the Ermineskin Cree Nation is also looking into developing solar energy. “I really do believe the future is in green energy.” Heading the company implementing the solar panels project, Green Arrow, is CEO Barry Wheaton, who told attendees that the solar panels on the Montana Band administration building have reduced electricity costs by 50 per cent to $1,500 per month compared to $3,000 per month. His hope is to develop a 2-megawatt solar energy farm in the area to bring power to residents.
UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE SALE THE ESTATE OF VERA GULDBRANSEN LAND LOCATED 4646 52ND AVE, RIMBEY, ALBERTA SALE CONDUCTED JUST EAST OF RIMBEY AT OUR SALE SITE
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Legal: Lot 12, Blk 16, Plan 234KS Selling an Approx 878 Sq Ft 3 Bedroom Home on a Large Lot with Fridge, Stove, Washer & Dryer, Plus Partially Finished. With a 12’x24’ Single Car Garage c/w Overhead Door. Lot Size: 50’x120’ Viewing by Appointment - Contact Bill Needham at (403) 704-0465 or Allen B. Olson at (403) 783-0556. All measurements are approximate and need to be verified by the purchaser. Real Estate Transaction are being Handled by Morrison Realty (403) 783-0556 Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before September 19, 2016. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by September 19, 2016 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages. SALE CONDUCTED BY:
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Batter-up For the last 3-4 weeks, grain prices have been moving lower. At beginning of this week, new weather models suggested to the market that scorching heat would hit the U.S. Midwest the last two weeks of July (albeit not record heat). The 90-100-degree temperatures forecasted in the long term has reiterated the “La Nina is coming!” declarations by the bulls, but rain is failing in these areas ahead of the heatwave, likely alleviating some of the incoming stress. Also, the U.S.D.A. is still rating 76 per cent of U.S. corn good-to-excellent and 71 per cent of soybeans as G/E (the best since 1999). All things being equal, even with some heat, the crop today looks like it’s about to swing for the fences. Our call here at FarmLead since spring has been that while we don’t doubt that La Nina is making its way into the game, just that it won’t have a massive impact on the North American crop potential this year. More specifically, the N.O.A.A. dropped their expectations of a fall/winter La Nina to 55 per cent-60 per cent (from 75 per cent last month) and the latest forecasts
from the International plan on that. More speResearch Institute for cifically, unless it rains Climate and Society like it did in the first are expecting a weak half of June during the event by early August or end of August / early September. Accordingly, September, we won’t we continue to think 2014-like variances (anySouth American crops one calling for $20/bushare likely the first to feel el durum like they did pain from The Girl and that year should use histhat the 2017/18 North tory as a lesson). American crop could On durum specificalpossibly be impacted a ly, European farmers bit. are selling as quality is Yes, in Western Canada, coming in better than the wet weather has put expected with 2/3s of a damper on crop potenthe crop harvested. Sure, tial in Western Canada, the North American crop BRENNAN TURNER but quality effects are isn’t in the bin yet, but FarmLead still uncertain. Given just like the market is the speed of crop develremoving more weather opment this year, most risk the closer we get fungicide spraying were likely done to harvest, you need to think about before the rains came, but that doesn’t swinging your bat effectively – hithelp lentils or peas standing in water ting a few singles, instead of trying to for more than 2 days. For those think- swing for the fence and hoping for a ing about grade and protein spreads home run. With the hectic nature of for wheat starting to widen, it’s just harvest time, things to keep in mind too early to bet your grain marketing for the next 18 months of grain mar-
keting include: 1. Take swings at singles when you can (making sales in block increments of 10-20 per cent); 2. Know the quality of your bat (know what’s in your bins); 3. Know the tendencies of the pitcher on the mound (what are your cashlow needs going to be at specific points over the next 6-18 months); and 4. Be realistic and understand that you may strike out (meaning the market is more than likely NOT going to hit the price that you’re “hoping” for). To growth, Brennan Turner President & CEO | FarmLead.com Brennan Turner is originally from Foam Lake, SK, where his family started farming the land in the 1920s. After completing his degree in economics from Yale University and then playing some pro hockey, Mr. Turner spent some time working in finance before starting FarmLead.com, a risk-free, transparent online and mobile grain marketplace (app available) that has moved almost 300,000 MT in the last 2.5 years. His weekly column is a summary of his free, daily market note, the FarmLead.
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Some questions on business affairs and social programs Dear Editor, A word of caution: even though my remarks are primarily directed to business people, people who manage or own businesses, I have never managed or owned a business . There are two reasons for addressing this sector: a) In the fall of last year the Alberta government announced plans to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour and 2) the Federal government has recently implemented the new Canada Child benefit which the government believes will push “tens of thousands of Canadian children above the poverty line and could help stimulate an economy that could use a jolt in the arm”. According to the CBC “the poorest families will see the biggest boost while the wealthiest families will see their child benefit disappear completely.” Both governments suggest that these policies will significantly reduce poverty in Alberta and in Canada. I wonder what the impact on businesses will
be. As I mentioned earlier I have no business experience ; what experience I do have, was as a laborer during my student days, working in sawmill , taking 2 by 4’s off a conveyor belt, as a rock picker for a farmer and work as a janitor. In all those environments there naturally was an owner or a manager, whose salary or income I was not aware of, though I believe their average monthly incomes were significantly larger than mine. I am not sure how government analyzes or assesses the impact on businesses of social policies they create. Certainly as a private citizen, I have no idea what the revenue flow in any business might be. Few businesses I suggest would offer me specific information. I’m assuming that most well run businesses have a good handle on expenditures and income. Unless you run a business by the skin of your teeth, I imagine there’s some profit to be made and some discretionary spending at times
. How do businesses identify their profit margin, how do they use their discretionary spending and on what basis do they pay their employees? Typically this is a private affair between the business owner and Revenue Canada, unless the company has shares that are
on public offer, where you might have limited access to information. So when businesses challenge governments about social policy, what happens in the dialogue? Who shares what, and how much do they share? And is it a mutually beneficial affair or is it one
sided? I have absolutely no idea what the answers are . I can speculate all I want. There is a reality though in which businesses and employees live and in a democracy, I can assume, it is not a deeply held secret.
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Musician Jamie Woodfin part of Project WILD 12 artists compete for $100,000 first prize BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS
program.” His goal is to glean as much information as possible out of the event, which includes artists Amy Metcalfe, Musician Jamie Woodfin is in a competition that Brad Saunders, Cole Bradley, Dani-Lynn, Domino, Ken could bring him and his band a $100,000 prize while at Stead, Midnight Lights, Shantelle Davidson, Sykamore, the same time developing his musical abilities. The Dungarees and Trevor Panczak. Called Project WILD, the competition starts in August The artists have already been awarded with a $5,000 in Princeton, B.C. with an intense week long boot camp development award. Project WILD is administered by bringing top music professionals to help out 12 emerg- Alberta Music and is funded by WILD 953, Calgary’s ing artists, including Woodfin. Each morning will bring new country radio station. Woodfin applied to be part classes, followed by some free time at lunch and then of this project back in April. back to business in the afternoon. In the evening the “I’m just really excited to see what we can learn,” said musicians will have a chance to work Woodfin. on some recordings and improve their Woodfin is busy vocal abilities, says Woodfin. There’s not much time for Woodfin in “I’M JUST REALLY The project doesn’t end after the boot his personal life as he has been busy camp. Artists will then have four dif- EXCITED TO SEE WHAT with other major projects. ferent showcases to sing at starting in Most recently he and the band were WE CAN LEARN.” September followed by creating an event invited for a private VIP showcase at the for a charity of their choice. Along with MUSICIAN Big Valley Jamboree. While they are not the showcases and branding exercises performing on the main stage he looks JAMIE WOODFIN artists will also be interviewed for radio. forward to playing new music for the VIP First place for the entire project is attendees. $100,000, second place is $75,000 and He was also invited to play at the third place is $50,000. Canadian Country Music Awards in London, Ont. in Woodfin says he does not expect to win although September for two showcases as part of the awards he is excited for the opportunity, not just for the prize weekend. “It’s going to be a fairly full calendar in the money, but for the wealth of advice and lessons he can next few months,” he said. learn from top professionals in the industry. “I’m just super excited to be in the
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Jamie Woodfin performing at an earlier event in Ponoka. Woodfin is now in preparations for a competition called Project WILD with a top prize of $100,000. File Photo
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Eating up the memories Just An Observation For some people, memories are about the times they spent with people or the places they have been or even the sounds they heard. Sure, there are times that I remember who was there and what was going on. However, for the most part, the majority of the memories I have revolve around one thing - food. From the earliest time I can remember, it was always the food - whether good or bad - that was burned into my brain. It certainly isn’t the only thing I remember about significant life events or even the most insignificant ones, but it almost always is the first one that trips into my thoughts. As clear as the sun has shone lately, I can remember the first big trip I took with one of my sets of grandparents to visit a great uncle and aunt out near Vegreville when I was probably about five. Though, it wasn’t the trip that was memorable. It was the horrible mess I made
of the pancakes, syrup animals had to be preand plate smashing to pared for a future meal. floor in the restaurant I think my favourite we stopped at half way memory remains of the there. It was the homemany breakfast times I made perogies that my spent over many years great aunt made and the out at the farm with the borscht I tossed them fresh eggs cooked anyinto during dinner beway I wanted, bacon cause they looked so done to perfection comneat and tasted even plete with toast sprinbetter. kled with cinnamon and Now that I think about sugar then capped off it, a lot of my early memwith the best thing of all ories are from my grand- a freshly baked chocopa and granny as I called late cookie. JORDIE DWYER them, whether it was There a lot of other Reporter out on the farm or doing good memories that something else. are invoked just by my I can still remember sneaking un- thinking about the food - my wedding baked cookie or bread dough when with the simple turkey dinner and granny was doing her baking, putting rather plain cake that reminds me of butter on the bread when it had finally just how good things can be in spite cooled out of the oven, helping grand- of hardships and trials so long as you pa collecting eggs or when one of the can be happy with what you’ve got; the
free roast beef meal I got at a meeting I was reporting on because it meant I arrived and was doing what I wanted to do; and, savouring the orange juice and waiting to try the never before thought of pumpkin chocolate chip cookies (which to this day I can’t resist) that my future wife brought to me as I was sick with the flu and wasn’t able to leave my house. Although, you can’t have the good without the bad and there are a lot of those memories too. Fortunately, most of those memories are only painful due to what was going on or what occurred, not because the food was bad. Well, there was one time though, but that memory is likely best left where it was flushed. So, while I may remember things slightly different than others, one thing is certain - my memories will continue to create something delicious for me to relish and chew on well into the future. But that is…just an observation.
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Field lacrosse teams working their way to provincials BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Lacoka’s field lacrosse team Gators are making their way to provincials followimng the first of three field days before the main event that pits the best teams against each other. Held at the Ponoka Secondary Campus soccer pitches Saturday, July 23, the tournament hosted teams from as far as Cranbrook, B.C. and Saskatoon, Sask. plus the big cities of Calgary and Edmonton who joined to attend the challenge. Three teams played at once with more than 40 teams taking in the whole day. The field day was packed with parents, families and close to 800 athletes, explained Mike Wood, president of the Lacoka Lacrosse Association. “It’s an amazing big family. All of us, we work together to try to make these as successful as possible,” he added. With lacrosse being one of the fastest growing sports in North America, Wood said these field lacrosse days are a way to ensure more kids get involved in the sport. Growth is coming and Lacoka wants to be ready for it. “We’re going to see our biggest growth in field lacrosse and girls’ lacrosse,” said Wood. “So now we’ve got girls lacrosse playing today and it just keeps growing.” Indeed, in speaking with the Mustangs organization in Calgary, Wood says they have seen 100 new players in their program just this year. “It’s days like this, where we all barbecue together. Just in Lacoka we have kids that travel from Brooks. We have kids from Medicine Hat, Didsbury, Olds,” he explained. “That’s kind of what builds this great big family.” He was pleased to host the field day in Ponoka as last year the event was held in Lacombe as there are players from both communities.
Goalie Declan Petersen of the Lacoka Gators keeps his eye on the ball Saturday, July 23 during a special Lacoka Lacrosse hosted field lacrosse day. Teams across Alberta are playing three different field days before heading to provincials. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
College showcase makes a big start From Ponoka, 11 players got new opportunities MUSTAFA ERIC PONOKA NEWS The inaugural Crazy 8 Sports College Showcase, organized at the end of last May by Lonny Behm, the vice president of the Ponoka Minor Soccer Association has already made its mark in the lives of at least a few dozen soccer players, promising to become a major event in the coming years. Behm said in an e mail that already a total of more than $80,000 had been awarded in scholarships to some 30 players who took part in the event and that this figure did not include the information from all the coaches and/or
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schools represented at the event. In addition, Behm said more than 20 players who took part in the collage showcase event were invited to ID camps by several schools. From among those who received either scholarships or invitations to ID camps, 11 are Ponoka players, Behm added. “Ponoka minor soccer has benefited and will continue to benefit from the event as we have had Olds College coach Macky Singh come in and run technical sessions with our U10 and U12 players and ran extra session for players that were identified during the Crazy 8 Sports College Showcase,” said Behm. Touching on the organizational side of the
event, he said participants at all levels, from players to coaches and scouts, were very much impressed with the way the showcase was managed and conducted. “We are also hosting a ACAC college exibition game between Kings University and Red Deer College because they were so impressed with Ponoka and the facilities,” Behm added. The time of the game is not yet known. “We are working on our second annual Crazy 8 Sports College Showcase and are looking forward to making next year’s event bigger and better.” He said they were also looking for sponsors for next year’s event.
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Gators gobble up gold, silver and bronze BY JORDIE DWYER PONOKA NEWS It was a madhouse of activity that resulted in a number of top finishes for local swimmers at the Ponoka Gators Summer Swim Club meet earlier this month. The meet, which took place on Saturday, July 16, saw the local club send 39 swimmers diving into the pool at the Ponoka Aquaplex with several paddling away with medals. On the boys’ side, Brock Corbett and Reef Lehocky each earned five medals, while Daniel Lehr-Nichols and Aiden McTaggart walked off with four apiece. Corbett, in the six-year and under class, grabbed silver in the 25m flutter plus the 25m and 50m free to go with two bronze in the 25m and 50m backstroke with Lehocky taking gold in 200m, 100m, 50m and 25m free in the 9 and 10-year-old class as well as silver in the 25m butterfly. In the 13 and 14-yearold class, Lehr-Nichols took first in the 200m free, second in the 100m and 25m free then third in the 100m breaststroke while McTaggert earned a pair of silver medals in the 200m and 50m free along with a bronze in the 25m free as well as winning the 14 and under 800m free. The rest of the boys’ medals came from Ocean Lehocky in the 7 and 8-year-old class with first in the 25m free and second in the 50m free and
Ponoka’s Darcy Hoogers glides through the pool in the 50m breaststroke at the Gators swim meet at the Ponoka Aquaplex on Saturday, July 16. Although he would end up fifth in this race, Hoogers would earn a bronze in the 100m breaststroke. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
Ethan Smith with bronze in the 25m flutter, Owen Thompson taking third in the 13 and 14-year-old 50m backstroke and Darcy Hoogers with bronze in the 15 to 17-year-old 100m breaststroke. The girls results were also really promising with 10 individuals capturing medals. Emma McCormick showed she was a force to be reckoned with by going home with five golds in the 18 and over class, post-
ing victories in the 50m breaststroke, 50m and 100m butterfly, 25m free and 200m individual medley. Katelynn Korchinski, in the 15 to 17-year-old class, along with Aspen McTaggart in the 11 and 12-year-olds each captured four medals. Korchinski took second in the 25m and 50m free, the 50m breaststroke and 50m butterfly with McTaggart getting silver in the 50m backstroke and third in
the 50m butterfly and the 200m and 100m free. Ponoka did very well in the 13 and 14 year-oldclass with Mariah Chishom winning the 200m free, Emily David taking third in the 100m butterfly to go with her gold in the 14 and under 800m free and Paisly Wilson finished second in the 100m backstroke and third in the 50m free. The rest of the medal haul was courtesy of Tori Christiansen with a first in the 25m free in the
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11 and 12-year-old class while Kate Hollingsworth was second in the 200m IM and 50m breaststroke plus third in the 50m free, Laura Wilson winning the 9 and 10-year-old class 50m breaststroke and silver in the 25m breaststroke and 100m free and NauticaPearl Lehocky with gold in the 7 and 8-year-old 25m Free and silver in the 25m breaststroke and 25m backstroke The Gators also ate up the competition in the re-
lays, garnering five golds, three silver and a pair of bronze medals. Gold came from the girls in the 10 and under 100m medley and the 200m open free and medley relays and in the boys 14 and under 100m medley and 200m free. The silver was in the 12 and under girls 200m free and the boys eight and under 100m free and medley while the bronze came via the 10 and under class in the girls and boys 100m free.
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Number 12 Jared Bussiere played with Zone 4 at the Alberta Summer Games held Thursday, July 14 to 17 in Leduc. Zone 4 placed fourth in football. Photo submitted BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS Ponoka had its fair share of representation for Zone 4 at the Alberta Summer Games in Leduc from Thursday, July 14 to 17 as well as in the honour roll of medal winners. One of two medalists from Ponoka was Kris Malterer with a silver in beach volleyball. Kris and his partner, Cale Kooyman of Lacombe, made it to the gold medal game against Zone 8, Peace Country. Getting there meant playing strongly in the eightteam round robin. Malterer knew they had a challenge against Zone 8 as that same team beat them in the round robin. The first loss was during a rainy match, which created trouble for Malterer and Kooyman’s spirits. The final game, while still a loss, was a better performance. “It was a lot better game. It was pretty close,” said Malterer. He praised coach Gallen Donaghy for helping them get through to the finals. His goal is to continue with beach volleyball. Lacrosse In lacrosse action, Joel Hollingsworth was picked
for the Zone 4 lacrosse team and helped them earn the bronze medal against Zone 1 (southern Alberta). The team came into the bronze medal game with a round-robin record of 2-1. The only team Zone 2 lost against was Zone 5, with many of their players coming from Leduc. “We didn’t have a lot of shots in that game,” said Hollingsworth. However, an 11-9 win against Zone 6, Edmonton, boosted the players’ confidence and landed them in the bronze medal game. “We started to move the ball around and get shots on net and they (Edmonton) started to fall apart,” explained Hollingsworth. Getting the win against Zone 1 was important to the team, says Hollingsworth, as many of those athletes play for Lethbridge, who defeated players from Lacoka Lacrosse at provincials recently. Football Jared Bussiere was Ponoka’s first football play-
Thank You Our recent Alberta Soccer Association Under 18 Rural Tier IV Provincials tournaments were a resounding success. Ponoka Storm teams captured Gold Medals in both the boys and girls divisions! Ponoka Minor Soccer Association and the Local Organizing Committee appreciate the support of the community and many local businesses who sponsored our event. Visitors who attended the tournament were impressed by the hospitality they were shown over the weekend. •Crazy 8 Sports •Royal Canadian Legion •Wespro •County of Ponoka •Capitol Theatre •Town of Ponoka •Ponoka Bottle Depot •U.F.A. •Husky •Shoppers Drug Mart •Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse
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er to represent Zone 4 at the games. With defensive back coach Todd Lewis and defensive co-ordinator Cody Baird coaching, the team represented Zone 4 strongly with their first game a solid win against Zone 6. Bussiere is a wide receiver, who is coming into his third year of football, and he was proud of the team’s performance against Edmonton after winning 17-0. He credits the coaching staff. “There’s a lot of really good coaching there.” Each football team was guaranteed three games and a win each time also
meant the team would move forward. It was in the second game that Zone 4 had some trouble. They played against Zone 5, Black Gold, who were also the favourite to win overall. “We did really well in the first quarter,” said Bussiere. After the first quarter however, Zone 5 managed to change its defense and win the game. The last game against Zone 1, Sunny South, was a battle for the bronze but Zone 4 couldn’t keep up. “We just started getting behind and more behind later in the game.” Despite the fourth place
final spot, Bussiere feels the team performed well. He intends to continue with his love of the sport and will be playing with the senior Broncs next season. Coach Lewis says it was the first game that will be the most memorable for the rural community players defeating Edmonton. “We came firing on all cylinders,” Lewis said of the game. He praised all the players on the team but added his excitement to see how Bussiere will do on the senior Broncs team in the upcoming season.
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Pirates eye first undefeated finish to regular season SUBMITTED BY TODD LEWIS On July 23, the Central Alberta Buccaneers were finally back in Lacombe after four weeks of road games – they were determined to not only put on a show for their fans but to continue their undefeated winning streak and improve to 7-0. In addition to kicking off against the Airdrie Irish on-field, the Bucs were striving to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in the two teams’ annual Pink Game matchup. The Buccaneers offense showed up early (once again); moving the ball down field with pinpoint passes and huge gains, the Bucs found themselves in the Irish endzone often. “We moved the ball extremely well throughout the game,” said #5 Tylor Johanesson. “We had eight different guys record a catch – this is a very rare thing in football. Josh Blanchard even tied the AFL record for most receiving touchdowns in a single game (with four TDs).” QB Brandon Leyh was brilliant once again and was at the helm of the offense for the first half. During the second half, quarterback duties were split between #10 Andrew Stannix (who threw for 63 yards and a touchdown) and #13 Judah Knip (who threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns). “I was really impressed with Judah today. He made some great throws and a few runs that were exciting to watch on the field,” said #15 Jesse
McPhail. Johanesson added that Knip “looked like a ten year vet. This isn’t an easy league to play QB in, yet he did just that. Phenomenal job.” Knip is a hometown Lacombe player and started his career on its minor football teams. The defense and special teams components of the pirate crew were firing on all cylinders as well. “I think that every squad (offense, defense, special teams) came out strong and hungry for another W, which definitely translated to some big plays early on,” praised McPhail. “I personally believe our ‘Spades’ (Bucs’ special teams) put on an absolutely lights-out performance.” Tylor Johanesson was able to break the long-standing AFL interception record in only seven seasons (whereas the last player took nine); he has 32 interceptions so far. “I hope to play for another ten seasons and make the record unbreakable,” he joked. Other notable performances included Steven “Sonic” Adu, who made two interceptions; he scored on both and ran for 101 yards. Ian Keetch had another big game – he made six tackles (two for a loss of yards) and recorded one sack. Jesse McPhail, another Lacombe resident, is playing his first season as a Buccaneer. McPhail played for Concordia University as a receiver and the Bucs have made use of that experience and talent; he has made 10 touchdowns and recorded 697 yards in only seven games. Regarding
Volleyball athlete helps team win silver BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE PONOKA NEWS While several Ponoka athletes competed at the Alberta Summer Games, one volleyball player helped her team earn silver at a national competition. Tess Pearman went to the U17/18 National Team Challenge Cup nationals July 13 to 17 in Richmond, B.C. The gold medal game ended up being an Alberta final with Pearman’s U18 team vying for gold against Alberta’s U17 team. Both teams were ready to win but that all changed when Pearman rolled her ankle in the first set. “I was done in the first set, which was quite disappointing,” she recalled. Another key player was out of the game due to an illness and after Pearman, who was a captain, a hitter and main blocker, was injured the team fell apart eventually losing the match in the fourth set. Their effort did end up bringing them a silver medal. Getting to finals was no easy feat, with the ath-
Ponoka’s Tess Pearman (front row- far left) celebrates with her volleyball teammates recently after earning silver at the National Team Challenge Cup held Wednesday, July 13 to 17 in Richmond, B.C. Photo submitted letes winning all six of their round robin and playoff games to make it to the finals. “Everything just came together at the right time. We were all relaxed.” The six foot tall Pearman said despite the injury she stuck it out with the team and tried to encourage teammates to stay in the game but by the fourth set the U17s ended up securing the gold medal. Pearman is at a bit of a crossroads with her athletics career. She is known
for her strong speed skating abilities as well as having a passion for volleyball and has to decide whether to go to school in Calgary to push for skating and volleyball or to go to another college for volleyball. Volleyball is a strong potential for her as she was also invited to the junior national team tryouts vying with 39 other athletes. While she didn’t make the cut for the junior team, Pearman said she is excited to continue on with the sport.
Ian Keetch of the Buccaneers brings down the runningback of the Airdrie Irish during their Submitted photo game in Lacombe on Saturday, July 23. his “rookie” year as a Buc, McPhail said “I think this is one of the closest teams I’ve ever been on in my time playing football. I have so much fun every week at practices and games. I think because we’re so close knit as a team that we are sitting at 7-0 right now.” At the end of the game, the Bucs topped the Irish, 77-10. In addition to on-field success, the team was able to raise over $1200 to support the fight against breast cancer (the total was well over $1500 with contributions from the Airdrie Irish). Fans, players, and local businesses all contributed to the Pink Game. On the Bucs’ community efforts, Johanesson said “we are always looking for ways to give back to our home towns and community – it’s a big part of being a Buccaneer and we are proud to do it.”
The season-long fundraiser “Romance Galore with #24,” put on by the Bucs and Whisker Rescue, saw tons of attention as well. The fundraiser has people entering a raffle to win a date with #24 Ryan Miller of the Bucs (as well as win other prizes). The raffle can still be entered at the Bucs next home game - the winner will be announced Aug. 20 during the semi-finals. Proceeds from that fundraiser support Whisker Rescue, an organization that rescues stray cats in Central Alberta. The Bucs last regular season game is set on Aug. 6th in Lacombe. The team will be looking to continue its winning streak and finish with its first-ever undefeated season. For more information on the Bucs, Like its facebook page, follow on Instagram/twitter @CABucs, and visit www.cabucs.com.
The Ponoka Horseshoe Club held two successful tournaments July 16th & 17th. 30 pitchers come from all over Alberta to participate Saturday, with numbers being down to only 20 on Sunday.
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Your generous donation and support is greatly appreciated. Thank you to the Town workers for cutting the grass and keeping the pits trimmed. Thanks also to Inland Concrete for donating sand for the pits. The subs were delicious and enjoyed by all, so mega thanks to Subway as well. Thanks to our members for all your hard work, time, and contributions over the weekend hours. We’re still throwing shoes Thursday evenings at 7:00. Come on down and join in the fun. Everyone is welcome!
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DEDIO Jason Thomas Dec. 17, 1976 - June 23, 2016 With shock and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son Jason on June 23, 2016 at the age of 39 years. Devastated are his wife, Christina, loving mom, Shelley, and his siblings, Anna, Jade and Mike. Jason was predeceased by his Uncle, Richard Dedio in 1994 and is survived by his grandparents, Stan and Marion Dedio and grandmother, Esther Cook as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends and co-workers who loved and respected him. Jason loved his family and enjoyed visiting them as much as possible. Jason enjoyed his work and valued the people he worked with. He was caring and soft hearted and helped many people. He assisted with fund raising for charities such as Zebra Child Protection Center, Scars for abused animals and the Ft McMurry fire disaster. as well as Ride for Prostate cancer. A celebration of life for Jason was held on June 28, 2016. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Ride For Dad - Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation at support.pcff.ca or Scars for abused animals.
BELL Laura Bell (nee Johnston), long-time resident of Ponoka, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2016 at the age of 76 years. Laura, or Lou as she was known to family, was born on January 20, 1940 in Lamont, Alberta to Everett and Louise Johnston. She was the third of four children, and the only daughter. Laura studied nursing at Lamont and moved to Ponoka with daughters Julia and Jennifer in 1976. Laura was very active in sports and treasured the friendships she made through curling, bowling, fastball and skiing. After retiring from nursing in 1998, she began a rewarding career as a matron at the Ponoka RCMP detachment. She held this position until early 2016. The members and staff held a very special place in her heart. Laura will live on in the hearts of daughters Julia Bowie of Dawson Creek, BC and Jennifer Chick of Ponoka; grandchildren: Emma Bowie (Jon Bowerman), Abigail Bowie (Adam Huttema), Piper Bowie and Jessie Chick; as well as her brothers Bill (Wyn), Gordie (Shirley) and Ferg (Betty). A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. To express condolences to Laura’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
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Barney Gostola On July 17, 2016 Barney (Byron) Michael Gostola passed away at the age of 65 years. Barney will be lovingly remembered by his wife Sheila; daughter Lindsay and Kris and grandsons Reed, Karson and Jaxson; daughter Tami and Trent; son Mike and Carla and grandchildren Noah and Maelle; brothers Harold and LaRae, Les and Barb, Danny and Shirley, and Ron and Wanda; sisters Terri and Spencer, Carolyn and Bruce, and Marilyn and Rick; mother-in-law Margaret Langmuir; brother-in-law Roger Engleson; sister-in-law Sharon; very special aunts Liz, Marg, and Goldie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary; brothers Frank and Donald; and uncles Ken and Hal. Barney’s life was celebrated at a Memorial Reception at the Royal Canadian Legion in Ponoka on Saturday, July 23rd. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or any charity of your choice. To express condolences to Barney’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
PREDIGER Katie Ellouise Prediger was born on November 12, 1941 in Vermillion, Alberta and passed away at the Northcott Care Centre in Ponoka, Alberta on July 19, 2016 at the age of 74 years. Ellouise leaves behind her children Harley (Carla), Arnold (Linda), and Cindy (Joe); her grandchildren Amanda (Chad), Holly (Darren), Katie, Colten, and Josh; her greatgrandchild Ty; sisters Carolyn and Alpha; as well as numerous other family members and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon and her parents Beryl and Kay Swanson. A Funeral Mass was held at the St. Augustine Catholic Church on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed in the Forest Home Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the COPD Society or to World Vision. To express condolences to Ellouise’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
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3, 5520 Hwy 2A (Across from Husky)
403-783-6875
1260
CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon. U.S. travel waiver. Divorce? Simple. Fast. Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000. Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.
Misc. Services
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NEW TO YOUR COMMUNITY ?
Misc. Services
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REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifieds. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228; www.awna.com.
Personal
1315
Be sure to call
in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque. Disability Tax Credit. Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.
Pet Services Elena Payan
1318
Misc. Services
HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm; Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon; Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.
Misc. Services
1290
Used appliances available Six month warranty
Berni's Refrigeration
and Appliance Service We deliver and install your purchases.
403-783-4880 Well Drilling
SALES & SERVICE
1400
Well Drilling
1400
* Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats *Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required
METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254
Well
1400
TRY
Classified Advertising
CALL 1-877-223-3311 CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE SERVING CENTRAL ALBERTA RURAL REGION
Well
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• Water Well Pump Testing & Monitoring
• Shock Chlorination • Backhoe Service
24 HOUR SERVICE TRUCK Domestic, Industrial & Oilfield
24 HOUR Red Deer 403-343-6266 Bentley 403-748-2955 admin@tallpinedrilling.com
www.tallpinedrilling.com Water Incentive Programs for Farmers Welding
1410
Welding
1410
403-783-6272
Rental Misc
Need RV or Self Storage?
First Call Towing
783-3636 Well Drilling
1400
Big Iron Drilling’s patented
Tues - Fri: 9 am-5:30 pm Saturday: 9 am-3 pm
403-783-5185 1-800-662-7135 Fax: 403-783-4635
Auctions
BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS
Weekly sales Wednesdays @ 6 pm On Vacation ~ No Sale ~ July 27 & Aug. 3 No Antique Sales for summer. Upcoming Estate Sale
Sun., Sept. 11 TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL 403-782-5693 or 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net Like us on Facebook
• B-PRESSURE • PIPELINE • OILFIELD • ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL FABRICATION & PIPING • SHOP/PORTABLE • CNC PLASMA CUTTING • ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING
MAIN: (403) 783-7591 FAX: (403) 783-8178
Website: www.harbinwelding.com E-mail: bharbin@telus.net
The right place to find the right person for the job.
EquipmentMisc.
View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at
www.1800bigiron.com
403.783.3311
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A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers. Modifications possible windows, doors, walls, as office, living work-shop, etc., 40’ flatrack/bridge. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
Firewood
1660
LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar, birch. Price depends on location of delivery. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Misc. for Sale
1-800-BIG IRON (244-4766)
1530
CANADIAN PUBLIC AUCTION. We now do Farm Sales. Complete dispersals, appraisals & net minimum guarantees! For a free, no obligation quote call today! 403-852-8721 or www.canadianpublicauction.com
1350
8’ X 10’ mini storage units available for rent. Also RV storage. Secure compound. Call Keith at
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990
Ponoka, AB
Also: Rural Water Treatment (Province Wide) Motorcycles & ATV’s
WHATEVER YOU’RE SELLING... WE HAVE THE PAPER YOU NEED!
at The Moose Hall, 2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A.
www.clinkerskennels.ca
NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN Tell them Danny Hooper sent you
1370
900
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-athome positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
CUSTOMER N SATISFACTIO
CLINKERS KENNELS
1290
Roofing
Drilling Drilling Our Services Representative ALBERTA Unplanned FREE will bring ESTIMATES pregnancy may be TALL PINE 100% gifts and difficult to face. DRILLING LTD. We care. For greetings, along OVER 40 YEARS confi dential help call with helpful OF DRILLING EXPERIENCE 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.) • Water Well Drilling • Submersible Pump community • Steel or PVC Casing Sales & Installation HIP OR KNEE • Pre Drilling Piles • Well Abandonments information. Replacement? Restrictions
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or 587-409-7242 someone you know suffer elenapayan@yahoo.com.mx from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250 CLASSIFIEDS Sell it Best! To or www.canada place your ad phone 1-877benefit.ca/free-assessment. 223-3311
Since 1999
• Finishing • Stairs • Decks • Basement Framing • Exterior Carpentry & more Brian Worth 403-302-1518 (cell) 403-783-4728 (office)
1170
Financial
1290
Employment Training
1760
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.
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DENTISTRY
Tractors
RIMBEYDENTALCARE DR. STEVE CALDER BS C DDS
Box 1100 4905 50 St. Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0
Ph. (403) 843-2173 Fax: (403) 843-2607
DENTAL CARE
DENTAL CLINIC 403-783-5225
5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5
www.birchlanddental.ca • DR. RICK BARR • DR. STELIAN LISMAN
- General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers - Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings - Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”
EYE CARE Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal 403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168 WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA
-
•
FOR SALE Agricultural #2000 - #2290
Family Friendly Dentistry
5120-51ST AVE, PONOKA
ADVANCED EYE HEALTH & VISION EXAMS CONSULTATION & REFERRAL SERVICES DESIGNER EYE WEAR & CONTACT LENSES INSURED MEDICAL EYECARE SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES
NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday
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Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
AN EXCELLENT CHOICE WHERE YOUR AD REACHES RURAL READERS
CALL 1-877-223-3311 CLASSIFIEDS HOT-LINE Business Opportunities
1975 International diesel tractor • Model 674 78 HP, 2441 hrs • 4 spds low range/ high range • 7 ft snow blower – front or rear mount • 5 ft trailing mower Call Bill 403-783-6519 or 403-340-4176
Misc. Help
Grain, Feed Hay
the
+
A Star Makes Your Ad A Winner! CALL:
1-877-223-3311
880 LIBRARY PAGE
Ponoka Jubilee Library requires a student (age 15 or older) to fill the position of Page. This position offers 15 hours every two weeks (some evenings and Saturdays required). Duties include shelving, shelf-reading, shifting books, assisting staff with special projects and other related duties as assigned. Candidate will have a good command of English and math, the ability to assume responsibility and work independently and a willingness to learn. Position to commence the middle of August. If you are interested in becoming the library’s newest team member, please drop off your resume by August 12, 2016 to: Janice Baron, Ponoka Jubilee Library, 5110 – 48 Avenue or email: jbaron@prl.ab.ca.
MOST out of your advertising dollars with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...
This space could be yours for
Call 403-783-3311
995 plus GST/HST
Misc. Help
880 Finance Technician (Temporary, Full-Time)
“Committed to your comfort”
Robin Esau
Ph: 403-782-7722 Fax: 403-782-7499
robin@KlesAir.com www.KlesMechanical.com
IRRIGATION Ponoka Irrigation
Rick Bonnett
(403) 783-1944
• Underground Irrigation • All Makes/Models • Expocrete Retaining Walls
4204 38 Street Ponoka, AB T4J 1A8
Lacombe County has an opportunity for a Finance Technician to join our team, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. This is a temporary replacement position that will continue until the end of December 2016. We’re seeking an individual who has a strong accounting/financial background and who is detail and task oriented. As our ideal candidate, you will bring personal drive, initiative, and strong computer skills (especially in Excel and in windowsbased accounting software). You enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment, but you are able to rely on your knowledge of accounting principles and on your technical confidence to work independently and make informed decisions . Apply via e-mail to: hr@lacombecounty.com or via fax to: 403.782.3820. Additional details of this position may be found under Employment Opportunities on our website at www.lacombecounty.com.
Career Planning
920 RUPERTSLAND INSTITUTE MÉTIS JOB FINDERS CLUB Finding employment is in itself a full-time job, which may be easier if done with a group of people. This three-week program is designed to teach you the most effective means of finding work in this tough economy. Learn how to tap into the “hidden job market”! Call Métis Training to Employment for details:
1-888-48-MÉTIS Aspartxrick@gmail.com
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
(1-888-486-3847) online at: www.metisemployment.ca
Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair
3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca
Funded in part by the Government of Canada.
403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net
CONCRETE SERVICES
CABRAL CONCRETE Ponoka / Wetaskiwin, AB
Leo Cabral
Free Estimates
SPECIALIZING IN: ~ Curbs / Sidewalks ~ ~ Driveways ~ ~ Basement Floors ~ ~ Stamped Concrete ~ ~ Exposed Concrete ~
Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905
VETERINARY SERVICES
Bovine Veterinary Services On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
Available Now! 2 bdrm partially furnished house Centrally located W/D, N/S, N/P $975/mo + D.D. 403-396-0075
Condos/ Townhouses
3030
Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email andrea@awna.com or visit this community newspaper
Employment Opportunity
HEATING
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
Value Ad Network
$
PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge
For Rent #3000 - #3200
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
Place your ad in this newspaper and12345 province wide $
8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM
35
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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.
870
Squeeze
HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING
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. $1,100/mo. & $1,100 DD Call Mary @ 403-783-6609.
Suites
3060
ONE & TWO BDRM APARTMENTS FOR RENT - Close to schools - Includes heat & garbage
Rent $700 - $775/month CALL IRENE AT 403-913-5550
AVAILABLE AUG 1 Large 2 bdrm suite
403-790-6011 FURNISHED BACHELOR SUITE FOR RENT IN PONOKA. TV & utils. incld. $700/mo. 403-963-0204
Ultrasound-aided ReproducƟve Programs CETA CerƟĮed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer Herd Health
Phone 403-391-1684 ʹͶ
Dr. Bruce Wine
TREE SERVICE Hillbilly Tree Mulching Ltd. • FENCE LINES • CUT LINES • POWER LINES • PIPELINES • BRUSH & BUSH • STUMPS MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS
Doug Casey
Can do trees up to 15” wide
1.403.318.0498 1.403.358.0452
VETERINARY SERVICES
Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka 403-783-5200 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call • Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma • Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Jasmine Hardy • Dr. Candace Wenzel
Reaching 6000 households weekly
For just
$35 per week this space could be yours! Plus $2.25 webcharge
403-783-3311
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016
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VETERINARY SERVICES
Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray • Murray Jacobson, DVM • Jacobson Clayton West, DVM Dr. Clayton West • Nicole Macdonald, DVM • Katie Graves, DVM Dr. Ashley Shannon
Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm Sat. 9 am - 4:30 pm
24 Hr. Emergency 403-783-4348
5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB
T4J 1M1
Suites
3060
35
$
PER WEEK plus $2.25 webcharge
Call 403-783-3311
• JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REQUIRED We now carry a complete line of Ritchie Stockwater parts 5110 -50 Street Box 4414 Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1R7
Hours of Business: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm 8:00
JESSE ZINTER Office - 403-783-5489
WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE
• Water wells drilled • Water wells serviced 403-783-2220 WEBSITE@DARCYSDRILLING.COM
WATER WELL SERVICE
PONOKA newer 3 bdrm. townhouse, 6 appl., 3 bath, walk-in closets, deck, 403-704-1221
35 PER WEEK. $
PLUS
$2.25 WEBCHARGE
REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.
3050 • Available 4 - 2 bdrm, 1 ½ bath • 5 appliances • N/S, small pets • $1000/mth plus D.D. plus all utilities
Call 403-704-0310 Public Notices
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Manufactured Homes
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Motorcycles
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
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TENDER FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES for PONOKA JUBILEE LIBRARY Tender documents and instructions are available at Ponoka Jubilee Library. Sealed Tenders marked “Ponoka Jubilee Library Janitorial Tenders” will be received at Ponoka Jubilee Library, 5110 – 48 Avenue, Ponoka, AB, T4J 1J3 until 12:00 p.m, August 12, 2016.
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Ponoka County
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Public Notice #6000
Public Notices
BRAND NEW 4-PLEX
WOODRIDGE VILLAGE : 2 bedroom apartments $800 per month, include water, heat, garbage and parking. SD $800. Kids welcome, no pets no smoking. Please call Sandra Lyon at First Choice Realty (Ponoka) Ltd. 403-783-8881
Water Well Service
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR JUST
4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes
Newly renovated 1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street. 403-357-0287
ECKLUND
• Install & Service Pumps • Shock Wells • Pressure Systems Serviced & Installed Home: (403) 783-3712 Cell: (403) 704-3413
HOUSE FOR SALE • 1/2 duplex • 1084 sq. ft. • Close to IGA 403-785-6616
PONOKA lrg. 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite avail. for quiet working people. 403-704-1645
PLUMBING
PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING
4020
PONOKA 2 bdrm. well maintained quiet adult building, no pets $790/mo. + power, heat/water incld. avail. July 1. Brian 403-348-6594
* RIVERSIDE APTS. *
This space could be yours for
Houses For Sale
PUBLIC NOTICE
Amendment to Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU The Council of Ponoka County has been asked by Jent & Michelle Hoekstra to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt. SW 35-42-25-W4 (10 acres) from Agricultural District to Country Residential District to allow for future subdivision of the rezoned area into 2 five-acre residential acreages. Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 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.
Our Wildrose Official Opposition’s vision for the future is as it has ever been: An Alberta, strong and free, where hard work and dedication bring new hope and new opportunity. These are true Albertan values. Albertans recognize it’s time to get back to what works. That’s exactly what we’re going to do. Please, enjoy your summer. Take some time to reconnect with family and friends, and if you have the chance, do something to help your friends and neighbours who need a helping hand. We will get through this recession the same way we always have – together. Yes, it does feel good to be Alberta bound. Fishing, camping, summer games, stampeding, playing baseball or soccer, Alberta is home. Congratulations to Ponoka on another great Stampede, to Alix for the successful Ag Farm Safety Fair, Nova on the dedication of their Nature Trail (check it out), graduating students (cheering parents & teachers too), Ellis Bird farm for hosting the International Bluebird Society Conference, Chamber of Commerce ACE Conference in Lacombe, a successful Clive FunFest, Blackfalds Days and the City of Lacombe for Lacombe Days. I hope to see you at the various upcoming events throughout this great constituency – stop and say hello ……. and have a great summer!
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Charlie B. Cutforth Chief Administrative Officer Ponoka County 4205 - Highway #2A PONOKA, Alberta T4J 1V9 Phone: 783-3333 Fax: 783-6965 e-mail: PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com
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Hammy’s SPIRITS
OPEN
10 AM - 11 PM 7 Days A Week
KEYSTONE LAGER OR LIGHT & LUCKY LAGER
SMIRNOFF VODKA ASSORTED FLAVOURS
355 ML 15 CAN
750 ML
$
$
99 EACH
22
$
$
1049
EACH
WINDSOR CANADIAN RYE WHISKY (PET)
CAROLANS IRISH CREAM 750 ML
750 ML
1999
21
AMERICAN VINTAGE HARD ICED TEA LEMON
OR
$
99 EACH
00
2/ 20
17
750 ML
750 ML
$
99 EACH
BACARDI WHITE, GOLD OR BLACK RUM
APOTHIC WHITE, RED OR DARK
$
1799
EACH
EACH
355 ML 12 CAN
$
22
99 EACH
BEAR FLAG RED OR WHITE
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2/$1700
2/$1600
750 ML
OR
$ 99 EACH
8
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OR
KIM CRAWFORD PINOT NOIR OR SAUVIGNON BLANC
$ 49 EACH
8
Bay #5, 4502 - 50th St. • 403-783-2333
750 ML
$
15
Prices in effect Wednesday, July 27 to Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Prices do not include GST or deposit. We reserve the right to limit quantities
99 EACH