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Vol. 67, No. 21 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 | 403-783-3311 | [email protected]
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Up in the airMecca Glen School teacher Jenny Ronnie jumps rope while another student tries a few tricks Tuesday, May 12 during the school’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign. Please see our story on page 16.
Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Print by Gaile Gallup features former Bull Riding Champion
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2 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Former Mayor Larry Henkelman
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Medical condition of former Ponoka Mayor Larry Henkelman, who was injured in a motorcycle accident, is said to be improving and if X-ray results turn out posi-tively, he is expected to be able to return home soon. As of Friday, May 15, he was still in hospital reported to be recovering from the incident.
Details about the circum-stances of the accident have still not been released.
Henkelman improving after collision
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Issues over the presence of Ponoka Gymnastics and Trampoline Club building on property without a title has the Town of Ponoka and Ponoka County squaring off over who is at fault.
Most recently, town council was given two op-tions by administration during their regular meeting Tuesday, May 12 to either:
1 – Offer the land the new building sits on as a lease or
2 – Transfer the title to the club with an agreement in place and a price of $160,000 paid to the town when the land is sold.
Coun. Loanna Gulka, who was in attendance by phone, was uncomfortable
Gym club land remains source of controversy between town and county
moving forward with any decision as Coun. Marc Yaworski and Coun. Teri Underhill and CAO Rachel Kunz and Betty Quinlan, di-rector of corporate services, were not in attendance.
“I just have a concern that we don’t have a CAO and we don’t have an acting CAO present,” said Gulka.
Coun. Carla Prediger made the motion to approve the first option but all discus-sion on the matter was halted as Coun. Sandra Lyon re-quested the motion be tabled to have more time.
Lyon, Coun. Tim Falki-ner and Gulka voted in favour of tabling the motion while Prediger and Mayor Rick Bonnett voted against it.
Ponoka County Coun.
Mark Matejka was in the gallery during the meeting and he voiced his displeasure with the wording in the pre-amble, which states: “Ponoka County did not transfer the parcel in the county to the Town of Ponoka.”
On May 27 2014, town councillors approved a land exchange with Ponoka Coun-ty in exchange of two acres being granted to the gym club. During that same meet-ing town council requested a memorandum of under-standing be made with the gym club before construction took place.
It appears no action was taken on either of those mo-tions and the gym club started construction of their building without a title. Matejka’s is-
sue was with the statement that the county did not trans-fer the parcel.
“We signed it. We deliv-ered it here (Town Hall) and our staff are taking a hit for it,” said Matejka.
He requested the town make a formal apology to the county over the error in the public document. Indeed, an email in April from the town to the county, there was a re-quest for the legal description as town staff were unable to locate it.
Ponoka County staff con-firmed the legal land number and the town replied it had found the transfer documents executed by the county. The county had sent the title to the town some time in the fall of 2014.
“It was not our mistake,” said Matejka.
Coun. Falkiner said the some of the blame for the
dispute falls to the gym club who moved ahead with con-struction without the title. “The gymnastics board has a responsibility as well as
us,” said Falkiner. The request will come
back to town council at its next regular meeting, Tues-day, May 26.
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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Travelling at 143 km/h in a construction zone has landed a Red Deer motorist a mandatory court appear-ance.
On Thursday, May 7, members of the Ponoka In-tegrated Traffic Unit pulled over the 42-year-old driver of a black 2007 Acura after it was clocked at 143 km/h hour near Menaik Road in a posted construction zone of 80 km/h. Speed fines are double in construction zones but travelling over 50 km/h means a mandatory court ap-pearance for offenders.
Another motorist faces a court appearance after trav-elling at 174 km/h in a 110 km/h zone on Highway 2 near Menaik Road.
Officers stopped the 19-year-old female driver from Calgary Friday, May 15 in a blue Chevy Cobalt.
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
The 17-year-old girl that stabbed Brett Wiese in the back two years ago has been
Youth sentenced for lifein Brett Wiese murder
Lowery arrested and re-leased
Police arrested accused child-lurer Daniel Lowery in Airdrie Thursday, May 14 after he failed to show up for his trial May 12.
Lowery was later re-leased on a $3,000 no cash recognizance with numerous conditions. He faces a court appearance Friday, May 29 regarding his case. Man passed out on rub-bing alcohol
Police needed help car-rying an individual to an ambulance after finding him passed out from drink-ing almost three quarters of a bottle of rubbing alcohol.
The 52-year-old Mask-wacis man was taken to the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre May 15 for treat-ment.
Three days later the same man was arrested by police for attempting to steal a bottle of rubbing alcohol from a downtown store. Youth found with knife in room
Police have charged a 16-year-old youth with two counts of failing to comply with conditions after finding a knife in his room.
The boy was arrested May 14 after being found off of school grounds with a cell phone, another breach of conditions from a previ-ous charge.
continued on page 14
A 17-year-old girl involved in the stabbing of Ponoka’s Brett Wiese has been sentenced as an adult. Wiese died as a result of the incident.
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sentenced to life in prison Tuesday, May 15.
The now 19-year-old Jaz-lyn Radke has been sentenced as an adult despite the fact that she was legally a minor at the time of the crime. She is eligible for parole after seven years.
Wiese was 20 the day he died at a house party in Calgary. Radke had returned to the home with a group of friends after initially being kicked out.
Wiese attempted to break up an altercation where he was subsequently stabbed several times by a man and in the back by Radke.
It was the stab in the back that killed Wiese.
The defence council’s request to sentence Radke as a youth was declined by Queen’s Bench Justice Charlene Anderson. She said Radke was the group leader of
the events that transpired that evening and that a youth sen-tence would not be enough to hold the accused accountable.
For Brenda, Wiese’s mother, while there is some closure for the family, it will not get her son back.
“What went through my heart was a piece of relief,” said Brenda.
She and her family has sat through one trial and must now prepare for a second trial involving Mitchell Harkes this fall, the other accused in the incident of stabbing Wiese several times that night.
Brenda said they barely sat down when Anderson passed her judgment but for the next hour, Anderson ex-plained the reasoning behind her decision. Part of that in-volved research in other cases, psychological evaluations and other factors.
“For us to close the door
on this trial … that is a relief for us,” stated Wiese.
She said the family has spent over 40 days in court, partly due to the fact that they wanted Radke sentenced as an adult. Had Radke been sen-tenced as a youth, Brenda said her record would have been cleared after five years.
“This one has been par-ticularly grueling because she is a youth,” she explained.
The family can now go back to honouring and re-membering Wiese. Brenda said the Ponoka community has been a source of strength for the family and she is grate-ful to many residents for their support.
Indeed, Brenda says An-derson took into account the impact of the loss of Wiese’s life and how the community has rallied behind the family. “We were very proud that she (Anderson) took the time to acknowledge Ponoka.”
She added that she is proud her children have been able to be part of living in a small community. “They’ve (members of the community) got our back and they have really supported us.”
Had Radke been sen-tenced as a youth her name would not be allowed to be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The defence has appealed An-derson’s decision to sentence Radke as an adult.
Jason Van Rassel and Kevin Martin contributed to this report.
4 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, May 20, 2015
There are many Chris-tian churches that invite their members to have a “personal relationship with Christ”, or to “invite Christ into your life”. Christian faith, in these terms, in-volves a deep and personal connection with the founder of the faith in the present day. On the one hand, this is a challenging invitation; on the other hand, it’s a warm and personal one. Many
Christ is in our daily lives
James StrachanThe United Church
of Canadanot a member of
The Ponoka Ministerial Association
Religion
people attempt to respond to it fully. Others, of course, find it a bit overwhelming and unrealistic.
Despite the warmth and intensity of that invitation…or that demand, depending on how you hear it…it isn’t all that easy to recognize the Christ with whom you are encouraged to relate. Certainly the friends and followers of Jesus had a very difficult time recogniz-ing him when he reappeared to them after God raised him from the dead.
Mary of Magdala – likely the woman closest to Jesus after his mother - was looking for him in the garden near the tomb. She questioned him as if he was a gardener until he spoke. Toward the end of the day on which some of the dis-ciples discovered that Jesus was no longer in his tomb, two of the larger disciple group were walking sadly home to their town of Em-maus, when they were joined on their journey by a stranger, who apparently knew nothing of all the ex-citement in Jerusalem that weekend. They talked, the stranger reminding them of the scriptural predictions of how the Messiah would die. They hadn’t a clue to whom they were talking until he
broke the loaf of bread at the dinner table.
Thomas, one of his close friends, refused to believe the man before him was Jesus until he could touch the wounds in his hands and side. Talk about being ‘visionless’! Jesus even gave his friends and followers advice on how to catch fish from their boat until they saw him cooking fish for them on the beach.
Let’s face it, it is diffi-cult to ‘have a relationship with Christ’ if you don’t recognize him, if you can’t “see” him when he’s stand-ing in front of you. And virtually all of the people who knew him best didn’t recognize him when they stood or walked in his pres-ence.
That fact got me think-ing. Could it be that many of us, many times, are in the presence of the Christ, even in relationship with him, without being aware of it? Sounds bizarre, doesn’t it? But it’s what happened to them, the followers and friends…the disciples.
That brought to mind something written in the Gospel of Thomas – writ-ten about the same time as the Gospel of John, but not included in the New Testament because Bishop Athanasius rejected it. It was all “sayings”, and was not “orthodox” enough for his liking. In any case, it was Christian literature, and in it, Thomas has Je-sus saying, “Don’t seek to be Christians…seek to be Christs.”
What if the reason we don’t recognize the Christ in our lives today is because Christ comes in the form of
many other people? Your brother-in-law, for exam-ple. Or your pastor! (Yes, even pastors can be Christs, though they are usually im-perfect. But then, so is your brother-in-law.)
Christ might come in the person ahead of you in the line at IGA, or talk-ing to you at Tim Horton’s, or talking to you over cof-fee after church Maybe all have beginning relation-ships with the Christ that we don’t pursue because we don’t recognize him?
What would “the Christ” look like? Well, not only like a Middle Eastern peasant of 2000 years ago. He might wear a ball cap, or a hoodie, or limp with a bad hip, or have a French accent. It could be anyone.
And that’s the point of the stories of Jesus’ resur-rection appearances. He could have been anyone: a gardener, an uninformed traveller on the road or on a horse, a guy who’s good with a barbecue, even?
So keep your eyes open… and your heart. You may have encountered the Christ many times without knowing it. John Wesley, the founder of Method-ism in Britain, went into a strange church one eve-ning, and of that visit, he later wrote, “My heart was strangely warmed…” He had met the Christ, and it changed not only his life, but the history of the Prot-estant churches.
When your heart is “strangely warmed,” look back. The person that car-ried that blessing to you may have been the Christ in one of his many guises in our world.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015 PONOKA NEWS 5
Reflections of Ponoka
John Dodds was born in 1948 in Ponoka, Alberta and grew up on the family farm just south of town. He began his rodeo career at the age of nine in the boy’s steer riding, immediately demonstrating his natural skill for it, and was a quick study. In the follow-ing years, keen competition
would allow John to hone his skills, toughen his mentality and sharpen his strong de-termination to become a top competitor in the rodeo arena. He carried these attributes at his core for the rest of his very active life.
John Dodds became a member of the Cowboys’
Remember When...
John Dodds was a member of a well-known Ponoka district farm family who fell in love with the sport
of rodeo at a very early age, and from 1965 to 1982, enjoyed an illustrious career while competing
in the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association circuit in both the bull riding and bareback riding
events. A well deserved and colorful tribute to this very talented, congenial and dedicated local
cowboy appears on this year’s 2015 Ponoka Stampede poster in the form of a picture of one of his countless thrilling challenges against the
rodeo world’s top bulls, which was magnificently completed by Alberta artist Gaile Gallup.
John DoddsJohn Dodds
Photo submittedThis powerful limited edition print by Gaile Gallup features former multi-Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Bull Riding Champion John Dodds of Ponoka challenging Harvey Northcott’s Confusion. Copies of this colorful action print along with the works of many other talented western artists will be available during the 2015 Ponoka Stampede at the Art Show from June 26 to June 29 at the Complex, as well as at the exciting Art Auction on June 28 at 4 p.m. in the Stagecoach Saloon.
Ponoka Stampede salutes the cowboys and the artists
One of the powerful limited edition prints that will be featured at the annual Art Auction
and Art Show during the 2015 79th annual Ponoka Stampede from June 24 to July 1 will be a magnificent action photo of perennial
CPRA champion Ponoka born Bull rider John Dodds in a rugged 8 second confrontation with Harvey Northcott’s bull Confusion. Exquisitely
prepared by renowned Alberta western artist Gaile Gallup, the limited edition print is a
perfect complement to the ‘working cowboy’ and all of the skilled contestants of the vastly popular rodeo world over the years, as well as to those amazing artists who vividly portray
every thrilling move of both the contestant and the stock in a split second span.
A salute to the great career of John Dodds
Raised in the foothills around Longview, Alberta, a small town situ-ated in the heart of ranching country, Gaile Gallup has a passion to portray the lifestyle of the working cowboy, a way of life frequently romanticized by artists. Referring to the colorful subjects of his many works, Gaile expressed the fact that these are real people doing real things, and as a rancher himself, he draws from his own hands on experi-ences during his work day of branding,
doctoring, and moving cattle to create his images and works of art.
Gallup refers to his style ‘impres-sionism combined with realism, adding that this is what comes most natural to him as he loved working with oil, charcoal, pen and ink, as is witnessed in the many prestigious art shows at which he has shown thoughout Canada and the United States. Adding to his in-spiration are his experiences wrangling on several movie sets, which is where
he crossed paths years ago with John Dodds, and vividly described him as a very congenial man, tough mentally, proficient in the work at hand and possessed with an incredibly positive attitude and a great sense of humour.
The amazing skills of the profes-sional bull rider and the western artist have certainly been combined in the superb creation of this year’s featured limited edition print that will be avail-able at the 2015 Ponoka Stampede.
BY MIKE RAINONE AND INGE SYBRANDI FOR THE NEWS
Protective Association (now Canadian Professional Ro-deo Association) in 1965 and went on to compete in both the bull riding and the bare-back riding events. During his performances, his unique rid-ing skills could all too often make it look too easy because he was blessed with the natu-ral ability to adjust himself to how different bulls moved, understood these powerful animals well, and used that to his advantage. John also owned the great gift of consis-tency, and was able to handle the ongoing pressures of the many different circumstances and experiences of being a highly respected professional bull rider.
‘Spook’, as he was fondly known throughout the rodeo circuit, completely dedicated himself to rodeo, as it had be-come his full time occupation. He competed all year round throughout Canada and the United States, and enjoyed with a passion the travelling and being able to meet so many new people along the way. John went down the road from rodeo to rodeo, mostly with his fellow colleagues, as they excelled competing against each other, occasion-ally finding a little trouble, and ultimately raised their families together.
During his lucrative and colorful career, John Dodds won four Canadian bull riding
titles in 1969,1971, 1972 and 1977 and qualified for the Canadian Finals Rodeo six times in bull riding and once in the bareback riding event in the 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980 and 1982 editions of the competition. The congenial Ponoka cowboy also qualified for the National Finals Rodeo in 1971, 1972 and 1977 and by 1982, he had managed to stake his claim to some of the best bullriding performances and skills in Canadian rodeo history. It was that very same year that he would make the tough but definite decision to end his exciting 15 year career, and in a nonchalant interview plainly stated, ‘I wasn’t cravin’ ‘em anymore.’
Following his retire-ment, John became one of the original members of the Pro Rodeo Official Judging team which was started by the CPRA in 1983, as well as becoming a popular ro-deo school instructor who liked to stress to his young students the right mental at-titude, how to handle different circumstances, and always challenged them to bring out the best in themselves in order to make a good ride. At most rodeos, he was always ready to help out competitors at the bucking chutes, and one of the most consistently mentioned and enjoyed character traits of John Dodds was the light-hearted view he had on life,
his great sense of humour, and his passion for having just plain fun and being a life-long ambassador of the popular and exciting sport of rodeo.
John’s bull riding career peaked around the end of the time period sometimes re-ferred to as ‘the golden age of rodeo’, when cowboys in the movies, on TV, and in the arena were a dominant part of culture in Canada and the U.S. and had reached an almost iconic status. Like so many other colorful and free spir-ited rodeo stars, John Dodds left his permanent mark on rodeo history, and proudly added to his legend in his later career as a stunt performer and wrangler in such movie
classic as Lonesome Dove, Days of Heaven, Legends of the Fall, The Edge and on and on. Considered the epitome of a real cowboy, he was honored as Cowboy of the Year by the Canadian Professional Asso-ciation in 1984, was inducted into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1999, and will always be remembered for his amazing rodeo skills and a great love for life, which he never hesitated to share with family, friends, fans and everyone else who were lucky enough to watch him ride or to make his acquaintance. The Dodds family and so many others have carried on the proud traditions of rodeo and the Ponoka Stampede for over 80 decades.
Gaile Gallup the artist
6 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, May 20, 2015
With the dust of the provincial election hav-ing more or less settled, a polling organization has conducted a survey on the reasons for the fundamen-tal shift in the balance of political forces and an-nounced some results that should be some good food for thought for both win-ners and losers.
As the details below will clearly set out, it looks like Albertans wanted a change “from PC” and not necessarily “to NDP”. One hopes that NDP lead-ership under Notley will realize that this is a one-off chance that they have to make good use of if they would like to remain relevant in the provincial politics in the long run.
The survey conducted among randomly selected 1000 Albertans by a com-
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An in-depth look at the
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pany called Abacus Data has produced the following assessment of the election results in broad strokes: • The vast majority (91
per cent) said the result had nothing to do with preferring a female pre-mier. Only 9 per cent overall and only 10 per cent among women, said it was about elect-ing a woman.
• Overwhelmingly, those surveyed say the result was more about a de-sire for change (93 per cent) rather than a pref-erence for the NDP (7 per cent). NDP voters were as likely as every-one else to say it was more about change.
• Two thirds (67 per cent) say the leaders’ debate mattered; only 34 per cent felt it was not that important. To under-score just how critical it was, those who vot-ed NDP were 9 points more likely to say the debate mattered.
• More felt the result was about “cooling on Jim Prentice” (63 per cent), than “warming to Rachel Notley” (37 per cent). NDP voters were 14 points more likely to say it was about warm-ing to Rachel Notley, while Wildrose voters were 14 points more likely to say it was about cooling towards Jim Prentice.
• More say this election was about anger (62 per cent) than about “hope” (38 per cent). Wildrose voters were more likely than others to say it was about an-ger, while NDP voters were more likely to say it was about hope.
• Most say the election had more to do with leadership (58 per cent) than the economy (42 per cent). Given the economic pressures faced by Alberta in recent months, this is well worth noting.
• The provincial budget was a prominent back-
drop for the election call, and almost half (44 per cent) said the result was about the budget. More (56 per cent) said the election was about other things.
• The election was al-most equally seen as an expression of “mood” (52 per cent) as it was a choice made around “issues and policy” (48 per cent). NDP sup-porters were far more inclined to see it as an issues-based result, while PC and Wildrose voters said it was about mood.
• Finally, Albertans are
equally divided on whether the result was about the province be-coming united (51 per cent) or being divided (49 per cent). Perhaps, given the nature of the result, what is most remarkable is that so many people saw the result as having a unify-ing element or at least being about a shared feeling.It goes without saying
that social scientists, polit-ical parties, lobbyists and even big corporations will continue to analyze the results of one of the most fascinating elections of re-
cent times in the country for a considerable time to come. Some will try ex-trapolate the outcome to the forthcoming national elections.
Regardless of how these assessments end up, there is one major achieve-ment that Albertans can be proud of after this elec-tion: They have showed that they would not be taken for granted and put the politicians on their toes with a big time reminder that the seats they occupy do not belong to them and that they are on borrowed time only to do some good for the people.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 PONOKA NEWS 7
COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO
EVENTS AND RECREATION
NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town TimesPonoka, AB T4J 1P7
Ph: 403-783-4431 | Fax: 403-783-6745 | Email: [email protected] Check us out Online: www.ponoka.ca
Library NewsCANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE: Ponoka Jubilee Library is hosting a Non-restricted Canadian Firearms Safety Course on Sunday May 24th from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. You must pre-register, cost is $120.00/person. Space is limited. Go to www.albertafirearmscourse.com for more information, or contact the Library at 403-783-3843.COMMUNITY GARDEN: The Community Garden located behind Ponoka Jubilee Library/Town Hall is getting prepped for another season! If anyone has any plants they are willing to donate to be planted in the garden please contact Jaclyn Berry at 403-783-3843 or [email protected]. Thank you. GO FUND ME: Did you enjoy receiving your Free Library Membership this year and want to see it continue next year? In order for that to happen Ponoka Jubilee Library needs to raise funds! To donate money quickly and easily, go to GoFundMe.com/tfkcb8. Thank you.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDCanada Day “Human Canadian Flag” Attempt on July 1st
**** Ponoka Day in the Park, August 29th ****For more information please contact Wes Amendt, Director of Community Services
(403) 783-0118 or e-mail [email protected]
Job Opportunities:-Volunteer Fire Fighters -Manager of Operations
For more information please visit the Town website and apply to [email protected]
Next Town Council MeetingsMay 26th @ 7:00 pm
Are you a good artist or have some great ideas and would like to see that put into art? The Aquaplex is looking for someone to help design a mural for the blank wall space over the whirl pool. The top 5 will then be selected and voted on by you the public and painted by a professional artist. Have the designs water related and of course appropriate. You can tie in the town theme and logo, or go a who different route. Submit by July 2nd to the Aquaplex front desk. Thank you!
Looking for a Tennis partner to two? Call (403) 783-0131 to have your name added to a list!Renovations to the Tennis Courts will begin on May 22. Courts will be CLOSED for two weeks.
Aquaplex:
Spring Clean-Up The Annual Town of Ponoka Spring Clean-Up is scheduled to begin May
19 and will continue until completed. Pick up is restricted to compostable materials (e.g. landscaping waste such as leaves & grass clippings) and small amounts of tree branches that are no longer than 3 feet. Materials not picked up include: rocks, construction material, wood, household waste, and pet excrement. Preference is to have all materials in a pile and not bagged. Make sure your yard
waste is set out adjacent to your normal household garbage pickup location. If yard collection is
not completed that week - it will continue the following week. The Town will only make one trip per street/avenue.
***Please do not throw grass, leaves and compost materials into the garbage***
“NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK” May 17 – 23rd“Proclaimed as Public Works Week” in Ponoka
Appreciating all the dedicated eff orts of public works professionals, engineers and administrators who are responsible for building, operating and maintaining the public works systems that serve the citizens of Ponoka.
Ponoka Youth Centre 2015 Summer Program (July 6 - August 28):Registration starts May 4th, contact (403) 783-3112 or visit www.ponokayouthcentre.com.
Brand New Field Trips! Launchpad Trampoline Park, PC Cooking School, Bowden Sun Maze, Devonian Botanical Garden, Bowling, Swimming, Theme Days and much more.
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm $25.00 – $40.00 a day, Youth ages 6-13RACE FOR THE KIDS: Fundraiser on June 6, 2015. Support your local youth programs. Enter a team of 4,
raise money & compete for great prizes!!! Anyone who can walk can be involved there are 10 locations in the town of Ponoka to start from. For more information please contact 403-783-3112
or visit www.raceforkids.ca to register online.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Today…give a stranger one of your smiles; it might be the only sunshine he or she sees all day”
PONOKA RECREATION COMMITTEE VACANCY (Senior & Youth)The Ponoka Recreation Committee is seeking applications for an enthusiastic and community-minded individuals to join the Recreation Committee as the Senior’s and Youth Representatives. Any persons interested in serving on
the Recreation Committee are requested to submit a completed Board Application Form to the Town of Ponoka. For more information please contact Wes Amendt at 403-783-0118 or [email protected]
Board Application Forms are available at: Town Offi ce: 5102 - 48 Avenue, Ponoka • Town’s website: www.ponoka.ca
Nominate a Property for FREE UtilitiesThe Pride in Your Property Contest is open to Town residents and businesses. Here’s your chance to nominate
yourself, a business, or someone you know for having a well-kept property. Prizes are awarded to Residential and Business properties as follows:
Best Kept Residential - 1st Prize $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit 2nd Prize - $250.00 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit
Most Improved Prize of $500 Town of Ponoka Utility CreditBest Kept Commercial/Industrial – 1st Prize $500 Town of Ponoka Utility Credit
2nd Prize - $250.00 Town of Ponoka Utility CreditEntry forms are available at www.ponoka.ca, or pick up at the Town Offi ce.
Reward yourself or someone you know for their hard work and enter today! Deadline for entries is July 31st !
Public Information Awareness NightAutomated External Defibrillators have recently been installed around town. Come out to the Kinsmen Center on May 26
from 7 – 9 for a Public Information Awareness Night.
Ponoka Adult LearningAdult Cooking Class on Wednesday May 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Ponoka United Church. Preparation of two meals and one dessert. Cost $10 per participant.
Race for Kids 2015June 6th at 2:30 pm - The Ponoka Youth Centre/Boys and Girls Club of Wolf Creek is having their 3rd annual Race for Kids fundraiser where 20 teams of 4 adult’s race around town and complete 10 fun and crazy checkpoints!To participate in this event, please go to www.raceforkids.ca and create a team, or call 403-783-3112!
BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Ponoka County councillors heard from the chairman of the Ponoka Recreation Committee firsthand that the multiplex field house the town is striving for may not even be plausible in the next decade.
Chairman Peter Hall briefed the coun-ty councillors during their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12 saying while the field house is one of the biggest wants of the community, it would take a long time to realize.
In 2007 the Town of Ponoka released a needs analysis study to the community. “And it was a really, really good study,” said Hall.
In 2011, and a year and a half ago, the study was updated and on the top of the wish list was the field house.
“That needs assessment took me to-tally by surprise in 2007,” said county CAO Charlie Cutforth. He says about 186 county residents responded to the survey and the biggest want that seemed to be coming out of the county was also a field house.
Hall says as the town moves forward with the field house, a plan is imperative. In the next three to four months an archi-tect firm will be brought in. “They’ll give us an understanding of some options,” he explained.
From there, the rec committee will have sufficient information to take back to the county and present a game plan.
Hall feels even the idea of a field house could bring all the recreational or-ganizations in the community together to take a more “holistic” approach at their operations. In working together, rather than always competing for the same dol-lar, Hall believes it could save everybody money in the long run. “It has to become a partnership,” he said.
“Barry (Neath, the former chairman) used to speak, we need to get a heart in our town. Somewhere along the way we lost the heart and I’d like to put it back in,” said Hall.
He told councillors expecting and construction by the next election is an impossibility. “But we need a plan,” he stressed.
County learns field house a long
way off
8 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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term
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r ava
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qua
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om o
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lend
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trade
and
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re fr
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indi
vidu
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. Lim
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time
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with
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Ponoka Auxiliary Const. Dave Piel (left) poses with Insp. Dave Elliot Friday, May 15 after receiving a framed print in recognition of 30 years of volunteering with Ponoka RCMP. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
For the last 30 years Ponoka resident Dave Piel has volunteered his time as an auxiliary constable to help out the Ponoka RCMP.
Peil was recognized at the detachment for his long-standing efforts Friday, May 15 with many staff and Mounties showing their ap-preciation.
He was presented with a large framed image of a Mountie on a horse and for Peil, the gift was a wonderful gesture. In the 30 years of volunteering as an auxiliary officer, Piel said he has seen his fair share of cases.
“Pretty much anything imaginable, you name it, I’ve been involved with it,” said Piel.
He has assisted inves-tigations of homicides, kidnapping, and says despite the seriousness of some cases, he would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Piel started out working days when he was off from his regular job and he later on decided to work nights
Auxiliary constable recognized for 30 years of volunteering
and weekends when more events occurred. He has also helped out with tri-services (military network involving army and air force) alongside other community events in-volving the Ponoka RCMP.
“Basically you’re sworn in as a peace officer and un-der the members’ direction, you have the authorities to do everything that they do,” said Piel.
He had to undergo train-ing and testing before he could be a volunteer with the RCMP. Piel’s wife Lorna said she is proud of his dedication to the detachment. “He has such a need and want to sup-port the RCMP,” said Lorna.
Insp. David Elliot, op-erations support officer for central Alberta district, was in attendance and he is im-pressed with Piel and his commitment to Ponoka. A Mountie that Elliot works with remembers working with Piel 26 years ago.
Elliot said auxiliary of-ficers are able to provide important help to RCMP members and they can as-sist whenever needed.
Staff Sgt. Cameron Ch-isholm said the auxiliary officers — more than 400 in Alberta — are an important part of a local detachment.
“It serves as a kind of bridge in the community
and the detachment,” said Chisholm.
He said auxiliary officers have background knowledge of their towns and can provide important information to new Mounties. He also praised Piel’s dedication.
“To put in 30 years of volunteer service in the com-munity is outstanding. That’s a huge dedication he’s put forth,” said Chisholm.
“I’m hoping it doesn’t mean I have to quit now,” joked Piel, who says he intends to continue volun-teering at the detachment.
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A 4-H THANK-YOU TO THE 2015 BUYERS
Pictures are generously sponsored by PONOKA CO-OP OILS & VERMILION ENERGYGrateful acknowledgement to photographer Naomi McKinney
Tyson MatejkaBuyer: Mixcor Aggregates
Patrice StalderBuyer: Integra Tire
Quaid McKinneyBuyer: Darcy’s Drilling
Madison FleckBuyer: Cervus Equipment
Brenden GustafsonBuyer: Ponoka Fertilizer
Colby PadghamBuyer: Fountain Tire
Isaac McCaugheyBuyer: Ponoka Stampede
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Brandon ShawBuyer: Wagar Seeds
Dylan GilesBuyer: Ponoka First Call
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Tawni KjennerBuyer: Central Powertrain
Emily HagemannBuyer: Family Meats
Riley DeleeuwBuyer: East Country
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Lindsey GartnerBuyer: Alberta Flares
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A 4-H THANK-YOU TO THE 2015 BUYERS
Megan BoltonBuyer: Hamilton’s IGA
Colter BreseeBuyer: Longvista Transport
Wyatt WilliamsBuyer: Cash Chem
Chase FleckBuyer: Rowland Parker &
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Wyatt McAllisterBuyer: VJV
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12 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, May 20, 2015
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTINGTHANK YOU FOR SUPPORTINGthethe 4-H SHOW AND SALE 4-H SHOW AND SALE
Ponoka Co-op Oils Ltd. sponsorship provides for the Ag Event Centre rental, club banners,a cash prize for champion cow/calf, and the buyers’ thank you ad.
Servus Credit Union Ponoka graciously purchased cattle blowers for each club this year.Th e 4-H members also have sponsors that generously donate to the clubs at our Awards Night. We would be pleased to
acknowledge and invite them to join us June th at the Legion at p.m. RSVP to Laverne Klimec --.
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WE the members of Ponoka 4-H Beef would like especially to thank the following Show and Sale Sponsors whose contributions have made out Achievement Day possible:
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015 PONOKA NEWS 13
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BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Lacombe’s Wolf Creek Academy (WCA) is moving a portion of its resources, in the new school year, for the
Wolf Creek Academy campus coming to Ponokacreation of a Ponoka campus.
The expansion will be housed in the Brick School — the former Ponoka Elemen-tary School — along with the Ponoka Outreach School,
although there will be no con-nection between the two.
A press statement released by Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) states, “There are a number of students who live
in Ponoka and have been part of the local school commu-nity for a significant part of their educational journey but require additional supports to allow them to fulfill their
potential. Based on the needs of this student population, we realize that we need to expand WCA program into Ponoka.”
WCA is not a traditional school, students have to be
placed in the program as a result of collaboration between their original school and the WCPS Inclusive Learning team. WCA is in place to lend additional needed supports to specific students who require time to focus on behavior and social/emotional support program-ming, says the press statement.
“Students who need spe-cialized programming that is more intensive than our regular schools provide attend Wolf Creek Academy for a period of time,” said Amber Hester, assistant superintendent of In-clusive Learning Services, in an interview with Ponoka News.
“Students can remain in the program for a few months or a few years depending on the needs of the student,” she added.
The statement also says, “It is also important to real-ize there has been a reduction of funds supporting WCA so this is not an expansion of the program only a reallocation of some of its resources to another community.”
“The reduction is about 15 per cent of the program’s overall budget,” said Hester.
“The reduction of the funds for the program was part of the complete budgeting pro-cess that we went through once we received our overall WCPS budget a few weeks ago. WE examined all areas of our school system and Wolf Creek Academy was included in that process,” she added.
On Ponoka site, there will be a teacher with a 1.5 full time equivalency alongside school social worker support and edu-cational assistant support.
Some staffing times are also being reduced. “Admin time had been reduced from 1.0 to 0.5. The secretarial reduction has not been finalized. Teaching staff is the same as last year, they are just split between two locations . . . educational assis-tant fulltime equivalency (EA FTE) is reduced by two,” said Hester.
“The secretarial support will remain at the Lacombe site. Administration, teacher secretarial, and EA FTE have been reduced from the current year’s allocation but we are confident that we can provide an excellent program at both sites,” said the press release.
WCPS was concerned, be-cause Ponoka students attending WCA had to be transported there and back, they were not having the same opportunities as other students to engage in other part of school culture. However, having a program in their community alleviates this concern.
The Ponoka campus will service grades 8 to 12, depend-ing on the needs of the students enrolled and has one classroom with a maximum capacity of 10 students.
14 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, May 20, 2015
SELLING 2 PARCELS OF LAND BY UNRESERVED AUCTIONSELLING 2 PARCELS OF LAND BY UNRESERVED AUCTION
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Selling Unreserved for Dorothy DahmsLand Located at 4625 52nd Ave, Rimbey, AlbertaLegal Description: Plan 506HW, Block 15, Lot 18Location: 4625 52nd Ave, Rimbey, AlbertaSelling at 50’x120’ Lot with an Older Mobile Home c/w Addition, Deck, Stove & Fridge, Plus a Storage ShedZoned: R22015 Taxes: $819.79Viewing by Appointment OnlyFor More Information: Allen Dahms (403) 843-6155All measurement are approximate and need to be verifi ed by the purchaser.Real Estate Transaction are being Handled by Morrison Realty (403) 783-0556Real Estate Terms & Conditions: 10 % Down on Sale Day. Balance & Possession on or before July 20, 2015. If Balance is NOT RECEIVED by July 20, 2015 the Deposit will be Forfeited as Liquidation Damages.
Money for Big Brothers: Members of the Dutch community recently celebrated the birthday of Willlem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand, the Dutch king. Money left over from the celebration, called Oranjefeest, was donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ponoka. Each year the group picks a worthy cause to donate to. The donation to BBBS this year was just over $2,000. Here (l-r) Morgen Chernick, program director for BBBS and donors Maaycke Verbruggen and Nieske Schuur pose with the youths at the youth centre. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Two medical students doing their intern-ship at the Ponoka Hospital will be offering to share with the community their knowledge of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) and how the equipment can save lives at a barbeque on Tuesday, May 26 at the Kinsmen Community Centre.
Alyson Kolk and Gregory Sawisky say they will be conducting demonstrations to show how the equipment can be used by any-body without prior medical training. The two interns say this will be their way of saying goodbye to Ponoka at the end of their term.
“Several new AED’s were installed in sev-eral schools this year and we wanted to help raise awareness about these units in town,” said Kolk.
AEDs are located in most major pub-lic buildings in town including the arena, community centre, the Ag Centre and most schools.
The community event will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. with free burgers for the first 50 visitors.
The devices contain two pads that are at-tached to a person’s chest and automatically
detect the presence or absence of a heartbeat. If a life-saving shock needs to be adminis-tered, the device will do that automatically with an electronic voice guiding the user on what to do.
“We wanted to offer people a hands-on opportunity to try using one of the training modules so they know just how simple AEDs are,” said Sawisky.
Each unit contains illustrations on where to place the pads and will walk someone through the steps required to help save a life.
AEDs are typically located in prominent locations in buildings, mainly near major en-trances or gymnasiums. They do not require special permission to use.
“Everything is automatic. If a person col-lapses but doesn’t need an electric shock the unit will not give one,” Sawisky said adding “We want people to feel comfortable know-ing they can use one if they witness a medical emergency even if they are unsure.”
“AED’s can be used by anyone. You don’t need special training to use them,” Kolk said.
For more information contact Sawisky at 587-785-7851
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Youths charged in stabbingMaskwacis RCMP
charged two 17-year-old boys with attempted murder after a stabbing incident May 16 on the Samson Cree Nation.
Police were called to the scene of a serious assault at approximately 4:30 p.m. where a 20-year-old man and a 24-year-old man were stabbed after an altercation.
Both youths have been charged with attempted mur-der of the 20-year-old victim and aggravated assault on the 24-year-old victim as well as being in possession of a weap-on dangerous to the public peace and break and enter to commit an indictable offence.
One youth has also been
charged with six counts of breach of probation. Both youths have been remanded in custody and will appear in youth court May 20.
Both victims are said to be in the stable condition at an Edmonton hospital. Ponoka woman involved in collision with stolen vehicle
Stettler RCMP have charged a 28-year-old Ponoka woman with possession of sto-len property over $5,000 after she was involved in a collision May 9.
The woman was a passen-ger in a stolen 2008 Toyota Yaris when it collided with a 2008 Ford Focus near Stettler.
Driving the Yaris was a 26-year-old Stettler man who also faces charges of driving while uninsured, driving with-
out a driver’s licence, stunting and failing to obey a stop sign.
Stolen property recovered in Boyle
An arrest of three suspects in a rural location near Boyle garnered a number of stolen items from Ponoka, Athabasca and Cold Lake areas.
Police say one of the items recovered from Ponoka was a Kubota generator reported stolen from a Ponoka gravel pit Nov. 28 2014. Police have charged three individuals with break-and-enter and theft.
Ponoka RCMP and the In-tegrated Traffic Unit handled 87 calls for service last week.
If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Cervus EquipmentJorgenson Homes Ltd.
Fort Ostell Chapter IODEPonoka Lions Club
Thirsk Automotive Dist. Ltd.Crawford Agencies
Phase 3 ElectricElite Integrity ServicesSIRRS LLP Law Group
Kinsmen Club of PonokaWill’s WeldingPonoka News
TNT Electric and Controls Inc.
Wedin’s Team & CorporatePonoka Chrysler Jeep DodgeLeisure Lanes Bowling Centre
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 66Rowland Parker & Associates
Ponoka Order of the Royal Purple
Big Country Energy Services Inc.Central Offi ce Supplies Ltd.
Diversifi ed Financial ConceptsClassic Granite Works
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Hamilton’s IGAKinette Club of PonokaPonoka Cabinet Makers
Dittmar Stone & TilePonoka Veterinary ClinicCentral Veterinary Clinic
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Royal Bank of CanadaDr. Martha Du Toit
Buyers Auto SaleDon Pederson Contruction
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BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Ponoka County Council has agreed to pay an additional $120,000 to Missing Link, the Internet service company that pro-vides service to the hard-to-reach locations of Ponoka County, to increase penetration through treed areas.
“We’re running into issues in some ar-eas with trees and other frequencies,” said Phil Swanson of Missing Link at Ponoka County Council’s Tuesday, May 12 meet-ing.
“This new equipment is LTE. It has pretty good tree penetration, it’s proven, it’s been out for a few years now,” he added.
Swanson says one of the biggest ben-efits this will provide Missing Link is the ability to operate on a licensed frequency, which will cut out the issue of having to compete on a frequency.
To continue implementing its agree-ment with the county, Missing Link needs about $120,000 to get this new technology up and running in the way it wants.
Ponoka County Council agreed to write an amendment to the agreement with Missing Link to provide the $120,000 for the purchase of the towers specified in the agreement.
The money will come out of reserves as a capital expense, with a repayment plan. “It’s not a loan,” said county CAO Charlie Cutforth.
“We’re just simply paying for the rest of the towers that will be installed,” he added.
Repayment will come as Missing Link buys the towers back from Ponoka County. Council felt comfortable with this arrange-ment because Missing Link, having already repaid required sums under its contractual obligations, has no debt with the county
BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Rather than building a completely new structure for the Ponoka Air Cadets squadron, the organization is instead moving into the now former Ponoka El-ementary School, widely referred to as the pink build-ing,
Commanding officer Cpt. Tracey Fiedler says 65 Squadron Ponoka is plan-ning on being out of its
current building on June 30 and settling right away into the new one.
“We kind of had three different paths we went down. The final outcome is we found a new building to lease,” said Fiedler.
“There was just a lot to consider and cost was a big part of it,” she added.
The biggest benefit the former school offers the Air Cadets is much needed extra space. With a gym
on hand, Fiedler says the cadets can increase activi-ties, such as sports nights. “It just provides so much more opportunity,” Fiedler explained.
“It just gives up more room to grow,” she added; and pointing out to the fact that the squadron is grow-ing at a fast rate.
“Two years ago we had 29 (cadets),” said Fiedler. The squadron now boasts 55 cadets.
Air Cadets to move to former elementary school
County puts $120,000 into new
Internet technologies
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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Students at Mecca Glen School once again showed
Mecca Glen students jump to keep hearts pumpingtheir commitment to good causes by raising funds for the Heart and Stroke Foun-dation with a Jump Rope for
Heart campaign. The event was held Tues-
day, May 12 at the school and was the culmination of several weeks of fundrais-ing for the foundation, says organizer and Grade 2/3 teacher, Lorraine Stevenson.
While the final dollar amount was not available at press time, Stevenson said the community really comes together for the project and they usually raise more than $2,000.
She says the goal is to have students become global
citizens with the fundraiser, and to keep them active and moving. During the Jump Rope for Heart event, stu-dents skipped ropes, played Double-Dutch, basketball, twirled hula-hoops and even tried out a few large team rope efforts.
“It works really well with our curriculum,” said Stevenson.
Students then did as many skips as possible and kept track of the number. Stevenson said it has be-come a fun day for students
to get outside and be active. Teachers joined in on the fun and played alongside students.
Stevenson said parents are a big support for the pro-gram and while many of the pledges were made online, the parent community still helps out in other areas.
Jump Rope for Heart statistics
The Heart and Stroke Foundation has invested nearly $3 million in research on the topic of children and youth physical activity in the
last eight years. Where your dollar goesFor every dollar that is
spent with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 54 cents goes to the mission: of that 23 cents is spent on research, which funds almost 1,500 researchers across Canada. And 31 cents goes to health promotion such as risk as-sessment and advocacy.
As for the rest, 39 cents is invested in fundraising and managing a large num-ber of programs. Seven cents goes to administration costs.
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Young Cody Buffalo Crier enjoys pancakes with Ken Omeasoo Tuesday, May 12 during the Servus Credit Union pancake breakfast. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Servus Credit Union in Ponoka celebrated a one-stop banking-shop Tuesday, May 12 with a pancake breakfast for the commu-nity.
When several credit unions in Alberta were merged into the Servus Credit Union in 2008, much of their services were a mash up of the different branches, says Ponoka branch man-ager Dennis Jones.
“Last May we got the new system that unified all the banking systems,” said Jones.
Branches across the province celebrated the accomplishment with dif-ferent community events and Ponoka’s was a pancake breakfast with free Frisbees and gifts.
Jones said the accom-plishment is something that took several years to achieve.
“Not only did we have to look between ourselves, but we had to look at the market . . . now it’s all har-monized,” said Jones.
He said the community events are a way to give back to the community and thank customers for their loyalty. “It’s nice to be part of an organization that lets you give back to the com-munity,” he added.
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Boy was I in for a sur-prise: Yours truly, like so many others, I am sure, was under the impression that as we got older and eased into retirement, we should be able to get out of some of those annual spring cleaning chores, and maybe have just a little bit more R and R time. When
A new adventure in spring cleaning
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we were kids, we raked and dug and helped clean up the yard for a meagre allowance, which, instead of saving in the piggy bank, we usually rushed out and spent on treats and junk. Then when we were teens, we got a paper route or rode our bikes around the community looking for odd jobs, and even rather reluctantly, agreed to help our parents for a few hours in order to round up a lit-tle extra cash to spend on a date, and maybe even enough ‘brownie points’ to get the car on Friday night.
As adults, spring clean-ing chores became a way of life and as soon as the snow cleared, we had to clean out the garage, the yard, the BBQ, paint the fence, summerize the ve-hicles and on and on. Of course, there are always the fun things to look for-ward to in the sunshine and longer days, including get-ting the boat, camper and the rest of the family and boy toys ready for camp-
ing, holidays , fishing and all the rest of the summer fun. It’s great in the eve-nings or weekends to take the kids to their ball or soc-cer practises and games, as long as there is a little time left over for a few rounds of golf or to take a cruise in our fancy bikes, ATVs, rag-tops and all the rest.
When I retired a few years ago and we moved into a condo, I really missed hanging around the yard and creating more work, but that didn’t last very long and I enjoyed the extra leisure time going for long walks and drives, at-tended lots more barbecues and spoiled the grandchil-dren even more. Of course, while my wife was still working I did agree to per-form the weekly chores such as vacuuming, dust-ing, windows, cleaning the cars and all the rest, but al-ways found lots of excuses to run an errand so that I could have coffee with the boys, watch an afternoon game on television or even
grab a nap. Whatever the case, no matter how long we have all been married, we have learned way back that our beloved wives or partners will always come up with a ‘secret spring cleaning bucket list’ that they dreamed up over the cold winter.
This year my wife re-tired, and we have really been looking forward to more quality time together, doing a little travelling as well as some enjoying of the other leisure adven-tures or hobbies that all of us yearned for but didn’t always have enough time for on our busy schedules when we were raising kids and working. After return-ing from a short but sweet ‘we are retired’ holiday, my wife suddenly suggested quite vigorously that NOW was the opportunity for US to give our 11-year-old condo a complete spring cleaning and spruce-up. Before this much mel-lowed 72 year old senior could utter ‘where do we
start?’ we were dashing downtown to purchase a handy-dandy new carpet and floor cleaner that was on sale for ONLY one more week.
Even before reading the instructions on this new gadget, the next plan of at-tack, which came as a shock but really made sense, was that we should clean out all of the rooms, one at a time, before we tackled the floors. My blood pressure rose just a little when my beloved spouse informed me that with her new I-pad, she would like to get rid of ALL of her 30-plus years’ collection of 800-plus books, as well as some of the other toys, trinkets and what we believed were inseparable treasures that both of us have been saving (or hoarding) in closets, cupboards, draw-ers and corners since we got here.
After loading up way too many boxes of heavy books to pass along to family and good friends
and making far too many trips to the big garbage bin downstairs, the condo looked quite barren, but we were finally ready to start washing the floor, one room at a time. While mov-ing the furniture around, we both discovered that some of it was getting quite old and tired and needed to be replaced, and so began the next chapter of our spring cleaning adventure. But one week later it was completed with only a few glitches, it looks great and we survived because we worked together as a team from 8 a.m. to noon each day, followed by a little R and R and a few more reno ideas in the afternoon for the rest of our ever-grow-ing ‘honey-do’ list. Now we can relax and enjoy the summer, but wait, I think that WE need to do a little painting. Please enjoy your spring cleaning adven-tures, but always try to take a little time to get outside in the fresh air, and have a great week, all of you..
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 PONOKA NEWS 19
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Friday, May 22In lieu day—no school for students
Monday, May 25All students welcome to attend
Wednesday, May 27Night school– All staff present
Th ursday, May 28Graduation!
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Planners of the 50th anni-versary of the Aurora Arabian Horse Association (AAHA) are pulling all the stops to make a fun, family oriented day.
The show itself is set for Friday May 29 to May 31 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre with Saturday’s event being open to the public, says Lorie Fisher, in charge of marketing and communication for the AAHA.
Fisher said starting at 11 a.m. special guests will speak to attendees and get the day rolling. The event is free to the public and Fisher said they want to give people an idea of what makes the Arabian horse such a well-liked breed. “It’s just going to be a really fun, family focused event.”
She says Arabians are bred to be part of the family and ancient Bedouin tribes would treat them as such.
The 50th anniversary cel-ebration will not only have a photo booth and other activities for families, but it will also include a trick horse, tours and opportunities to learn more
This painting depicts a mare and her pony in an Arab tent, reflecting the place of horse as a part of a family.
Submitted photo
50th Arabian horse show promises fun for the family
about the breed that is consid-ered one of the more beautiful equine stocks.
“We feel the Arabian horse is a family focused horse,” said Fisher.
“A lot of the horses out there come from the original Arabian breed,” she added.
One of the qualities of the breed that Fisher cherishes is that it is considered quite versatile and can handle many
equine disciplines. “If you look at the horses,
you will see that they are en-gaged in jumping … they’re involved in almost every discipline that’s out there,” explained Fisher.
She said there will be an indoor and outdoor ring with horses and the AAHA welcomes the public to come check out their 50th anniver-sary celebration.
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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Plans are already under-way to spruce up the Ponoka Jubilee Library community garden.
Youths with the Ponoka Youth Centre (PYC) put on their leadership hats and helped library manager Jackie Berry paint the flower and
plant beds at the library’s community garden Tuesday, May 12.
The group is part of the Torch Club leadership group at the youth centre that is looking at ways to develop leaders and at the same time give back to the community, said Doris Reich, program co-ordinator with after school
Library prepares community garden for the season
Tanea Podmoroff with the Ponoka Youth Centre helps paint the planters Tuesday, May 12 at the Ponoka Jubilee Library Community Garden. Planting will occur Wednesday, May 27 and is open to anyone wishing to help. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
program at the PYC.“One of the goals for the
torch club is to be involved in community work of some kind,” said Reich.
Working with the library is a match that both Berry and Reich feel works as they both have a strong community focus.
“We just want something that is a nice place for people to come visit,” said Berry. “We’re hoping to get some
benches or a picnic table or something so people can come sit back here and en-joy it.”
Berry says the Keystone Group, another leadership club at the youth centre, will help the community and library with planting Wednesday, May 27. She said everyone in the community is invited to join in on the fun and anyone with extra seeds is asked to donate them to
the library.Reich said she hopes to
have youths with the Keystone group working collaboratively with members of the com-munity. “They’ve got to learn from someone.”
“Really, we want this to become something that every-body can enjoy,” added Berry.
“If anybody has any plants or seeds that are willing to do-nate, we are more than happy to take them,” she concluded.
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Proposals in Bill C-48, an act aimed at amending the Canada Grain Act, could create challenges for grain producers seeking help from the Cana-dian Grain Commission, says the National Farmer’s Union (NFU).
The proposed changes ad-just the wording of the CGC’s mandate that Terry Boehm, chair of the NFU Seed and Trade Committee, states would hurt producers in the event of a dispute over grain.
He said in a press release that, “it would allow govern-ment to end the bond security system that now pays farmers if a licensed grain company de-faults and it would create room for political interference.”
Boehm adds that Bill C-48 would introduce a government run insurance-based payment protection system, which would not be as reliable as the current bond system and would make feed mill licensing more complex.
Elwin Hermanson, chief commissioner of the CGC, feels there are some inaccu-racies in the NFU statement.
Changes to Bill C-48 clarify the role of the CGC, explained Hermanson. He feels it has become outdated. He added there is little change to feed mills licensing. “We have no power over the feed mills.”
The NFU is concerned that proposed changes to the man-date stating the CGC should act “in the interests of Cana-dians and grain producers,” would remove the commis-sion’s obligation to protect farmer’s interests. Hermanson said that is still true now but the CGC needs to be free to make decisions.
“In fact, we have a lot of roles for stakeholders where we have to be an unbiased, arms length regulator and we can’t favour anyone,” said Hermanson.
He said when looking at grain, the CGC will grade it as accurately as possible. “The outcome could benefit either the producer or the buyer.”
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create more protection to pro-ducers than the CGC has in place now, he added.
Proposed changes to Can-ada’s wheat classes
Another concern expressed by the NFU is the proposal to add a wheat class that has a lower-protein milling wheat class.
The proposed addition of a lower-protein wheat class is similar to American Dark North Spring Wheat, which Scott sug-gests would make differentiating U.S. and Canadian wheat prob-lematic in the export market.
Hermanson said the CGC proposed to “tighten up” the qualifications of Canadian West-ern Red Spring (CWRS) and the Canadian Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) class of wheat to ensure quality control.
“The gluten strength, par-ticularly the CWRS, had become too low for customers,” explained Hermanson.
Consultations with stake-holders showed near unanimous agreement in pushing to strength-en the protein in those grain classes, added Hermanson. The CGC has suggested a new per-manent class that is similar to new, low protein wheat varieties.
“If we don’t create a class it would have no home other than feed,” he suggested.
Hermanson says yield does tend to be higher for these lower protein varieties and some pro-ducers may decide to go that route. However, the price per ton would not be as high as the CWRS variety of grain.
There are already interim registrations of some wheat va-rieties, he added, referring to recent decisions by the Prairie Grain Development Commit-tee. The CGC does not control what the committee does, said Hermanson.
He added that there is still some discussion over whether the proposed wheat class ad-dition will need to be identity preserved, which tracks and segregates grains.
If there is no new class then that would not need to occur and Hermanson says the CGC is open to stakeholder feedback.
The NFU’s concern is that this new grain class will affect Canada’s grain reputation in the export market.
“Canada’s comparative ad-vantage in wheat exports has been quality, namely high protein levels,” stated Scott.
Hermanson said during public consultations the CGC received more than 40 official submissions from a variety of groups such as farmers and pro-cessors.
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grain farmers
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Dancers with the Got 2 Dance (G2D) Productions have had a strong season of dancing and awards.
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group award in Camrose, and one dancer, Stefanie Hatala won the top soloist award for 13 years and over in Camrose.
“Competitive dancers spend more hours in the studio each week and are required to take both ballet and jazz in order to branch into additional disciplines like lyrical, modern or tap. We are lucky to have such a talented group of dancers to work with,” explained Saretsky.
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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE
Youths interested in flying are gearing up for a fun avia-tion event that gets kids involved in the fine and technical aspects of soaring through the skies.
Called COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Associa-tion) for Kids, the event is set for Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there are still a few open spots left to register, said organizer Perry Wilson.
“We’re going to have six (planes) and most of them will be able to handle three kids at a time,” explained Wilson.
He said the event is open for kids aged eight to 13 and participants will get a bird’s eye view of the area but will also learn important technical details about aviation. Orga-nizers can have up to 80 applicants. “They’re going to learn from the pilot,” said Wilson.
The goal is to give kids a taste of adventure and if they find some interest in aviation, he hopes they will pursue lessons. “Maybe some of these kids will be interested in pursuing a career in aviation, so this will just give them a little bit of incentive to follow that passion.”
This is Wilson’s second time hosting a COPA for Kids event and he said kids were quite excited about the experi-ence the first time around. He said participants will learn about some of the important aspects of what makes a plane work and will receive a certificate for the event.
He feels this will also give kids an idea of the Ponoka Industrial Airport and when they see a plain active, they will have a better understanding of the infrastructure.
To find out more about the program and for registra-tion check the website: www.copaforkids.org. Interested parents can also email: [email protected].
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BY AMELIA NAISMITH
Ponoka’s U14 girls’ fastball team Bandits tied their first home game of the season 12-12 against Sylvan Lake, Thursday, May 14.
The girls battled the chilly weather and their opponents by cheering each other on and, with the help of coach Lucas Willier, playing smart.
“The score really isn’t why we’re here,” said Willier.This year his team is made up entirely of girls who have
never played at the peewee level before. He is more focused on building the girls’ skills and knowledge of the game.
“I’m sure everybody learned something,” said Willier.Ponoka came out swinging against the evenly matched
Sylvan Lake team. “We came out with a strong first pe-riod,” said Willier.
“Our bats were strong,” he added.
One of his main directions to players was to keep the ball low and drive it along the ground. This allows the girls to make the bases without the fear of a pop fly catch.
However, as Sylvan Lake picked up the pace, the Ban-dits defense slacked off a bit, says Willier. “And that’s where we gave them a tie.”
This year the Ponoka U14 is offering a one-of-kind op-portunity to the girls who play peewee level in the league: the Heart and Hustle Award.
At each home game, one girl from each team is award-ed, and it’s the opposing team who chooses the recipient. For the Bandits, Perjsa Potts was the recipient of the Heart and Hustle Award in Thursday’s game.
Ponoka’s Boston Pizza sponsors the award. “Boston Pizza really stepped up,” said Willier.
The team’s next home game is Thursday, May 21 agaisnt Sylvan Lake’s second U14 team.
BY MUSTAFA ERIC
Ponoka’s representative in the Battle River Men’s Soccer League FC Storm managed to come out with a 3-2 win from their first home game of the season against Camrose on Mon-day, May 18 despite having been left with only nine men on the field after con-troversial officiating led to heightened tensions and ejection of two Storm play-ers.
Camrose struck in just the second minute of the game through a free kick and it took the hosts about 10 minutes to reel from the shock and start to control the midfield. 15 minutes into the first half, Eric Eis-cheid scored from within the 18-yard box and 10 minutes later he added an-other goal to the scorecard from a corner kick. The vis-itors equalized in another 10 minutes through a swift counter-attack and that was when the tensions began to build up.
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U14 Bandits tie season’s first home game
Eric Eischeid’s (#6) second goal finds the back of the Camrose net in the first half of the Storm’s first home Eric Eischeid’s (#6) second goal finds the back of the Camrose net in the first half of the Storm’s first home game of the season on Monday, May 18. game of the season on Monday, May 18. Photo by Mustafa EricPhoto by Mustafa Eric
awarding the ball to the visitors in positions which appeared unjustified, Storm captain Brad Normandeaux disputed both calls and was shown a yellow card in each case and was ejected about eight minutes before half-
time at 2-2. After the halftime
break, Storm returned to the game with a determination to control the midfield and managed to hold the visitors at bay although Camrose did find a few shots at
the Ponoka net. Midway through the second half, Jason Duddy of Storm was brought down in midfield with a hard foul and when he kicked the opponent out of anger, he was shown the red card.
Despite the declining odds of winning the game with nine men, Storm con-tinued to fight for the ball and both the players and the bench breathed a sigh of relief when Storm’s Gurjit Sandhu scored with a 25-
yard shot 15 minutes from the end of regulation.
Camrose put in a great effort to equalize but failed to penetrate the defensive line of the hosts and the game ended with the score of 3-2 for the hosts.
Denver Hillareguy takes a swing during the Bandits home game on Thursday, May 14 against Sylvan Lake. The teams tied 12-12. Photo by Amelia Naismith
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Ponoka’s U16 boys and U12 girls continued on their league journey last week with the boys suffering their first loss of the season in a tight game and the girls repeating last week’s result.
U16 boys’ Storm first travelled to Wetaskiwin on Tuesday, May 12 and returned with a 3-0 win af-ter a game, which saw the Ponoka boys recover from a sluggish first half only in the second part of the game.
“We were flat and lack-ing energy in the first half. But we still kept posses-sion most of the half,” said coach Gurjit Sandhu.
He praised goalie Jus-tin Hyink for a great save 10 minutes from the end of first half, keeping the score goalless until the point the Storm woke up and started to score.
“The second half we came out energized and dominated start to finish,” said Sandhu. Lewis Mc-Dowell scored twice and Dravin Louis added one.
In their second game of
the week on Thursday, May 14, U16 boys hosted La-combe, one of the strongest contenders for the league title this year.
Although Ponoka boys started the game well and secured an early lead through Lewis McDow-ell, the visitors used their size advantage and began to play more physical and found two goals until the end of the first half going into the second with a 2-1 lead.
“The second half we played a little better, we were more composed on the ball,” said Sandhu. Thanks to better execu-tion, Storm equalized early in the second half but La-combe came back to take a 3-2 lead and as Ponoka boys struggled to equalize once again, the holes in the defensive setup allowed La-combe to expand their lead to 4-2 with a score from a swift counter-attack. The absence of Robert Ware-ham in the Storm defence was felt. Just three minutes from time, Lewis McDow-ell scored once again to complete his hat-trick, but it was not enough to save
Alex Mercer of U16 Storm thwarts a Lacombe attack as Jaden Hageman and Rian van der Westhuizen follow the position closely during Ponoka’s home game on Thursday, May 14. Photo by Mustafa Eric
Barrel racing action: Jasmine Dale, on Witchat, takes her first turn Saturday, May 16 at the Calnash Ag Event Centre. The event was full of barrel racers for the FirstCan-Am Barrel Classic. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Mixed results in minor soccer
the game. “The game showed
us what we need to work on after having a few less challenging games earlier in the season,” said Sand-hu. “Great learning curve for us.”
As for U12 girls, they returned from their second trip to Stettler in as many weeks with an 8-0 loss.
Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50Class Registrations....................51Coming Events ..........................52Lost ............................................54Found ........................................56Companions ..............................58Personals...................................60Bingos........................................64Fitness & Sports ........................66Happy Ads .................................70
What’s Happening#50 - # 70
ComingEvents 52
Have you had a spiritual experience?
Learn how past lives, dreams and Soul Travel can help you understand these. Free workshop.
Saturday, May 23, 1 to 3 p.m. Red Deer Library 4818 - 49th St. Free
ECKANKAR’s Spiritual Experiences
Guidebook for all guests. For more information call
403-346-9238 or visit www.spiritualexperience.
org for your free book. Presented by ECKANKAR
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NOTICE
Do you want to reach over 7000
people at the Ponoka Stampede
this year?
To have your ad placed in the2015 Ponoka Stampede Program
which is sold at the Stampede grounds at each performance
contact
Kim Macleod
403-704-1174
EDWARDSConnor Lawrence
Owner / Farmer: Greybanks Ranch
Three Hills, Alberta for 40 years
On April 19, 2015 Mr. Larry Edwards passed away at the ate of 89 years. Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bernice; children Glenn (Kelly) Edwards, Barb (Neil) Jardine, Hal (Bernita) Edwards, Bob Edwards, Michael (Anne)
Gardner, Bruce (Christa) Gardner, and Janice Gardner (Fernando Silva); grandchildren Elizabeth, Michael, Jane, Anna, Doug, Carson, Christopher, Megan, and Mateo; and his brother Art (Laura) Edwards. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th with the Interment Service following on Saturday, April 25th at the Three Hills Cemetery. To express condolences to Larry’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.Accomplishments:• Bachelor of Science, Professional Agrologist (B.Sc.,
P.Ag) • WW2 - Commissioned Offi cer, Canadian Air Force • Nuffi eld Scholar (Agriculture) Great Britain (1960) • Olds College, Board of Governors - Vice Chairman
(6 years)• President - Alberta & Canadian Associated Milk
Foundations • Farmer - dairy, beef, grain • Horseman - raised, trained, rode, and showed
American Saddlebred Horses since 1943; recipient of Award both in Canada and U.S.A. for ASH Associations for promoting the breed
• Volunteer - 8 1/2 years at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury (7 1/2 years with his beloved Boxer dog)
Memorial donations may be made to: David Thompson Health Trust (specify “Senior Mental Health Program CCMHBI in Memory of Larry Edwards).
Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME
~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
Keith & Karen Kjenner announce with great pride the graduation of their daughter, Kiara Moshanksy (Kjenner) from Vanguard College. Kiara graduated with highest honors from the Bachelor of Religious Studies program with a youth ministry emphasis. Upon graduation she was also awarded the Delta Epsilon Chi award.
Congratulations Kiara
Elgie Schirrmacher Elgie Arthur Schirrmacher, age 82, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Ponoka Hospital & Care Centre. He was born on January 10, 1933 in Lac La Biche, Alberta to Ernie and Bernice Schirrmacher. He met his wife Yvette in 1961 and they had four children. They settled in the Ponoka area and eventually retired to town. Elgie
loved music and played with his band The Cowboys, enjoying his time entertaining at parades, volunteer events and senior centres. Elgie was predeceased by his parents Ernie and Bernice and his sister Leola Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife Yvette; his children Suzanne, Kurt (Shelly), Roxanne (Tim), and Troy; and his grandchildren Meagan, Coltyn, and Jordan. The family would like to extend the sincerest thank you to the staff at the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre for their exceptional care. Special thanks to the Acute Care Unit for their compassion to Elgie and the family throughout this diffi cult time. A Funeral Service was held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ponoka at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. To express condolences to Elgie’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME
~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~
Congratulationsto
ROSE RYAN and
MICHAEL GODLEY
Married May 2, 2015Innisfail, Alberta
Couple reside in Airdrie
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Meetings 59AL-ANON WEEKLY MEETING
FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ALCOHOLICS.
Tuesdays 8 p.m.Neighborhood Place
5110 - 49 Ave., PonokaFor more info 403-783-4557
ALATEEN Weekly meetings
Tuesdays @ 8 p.m. Neighborhood
Place5110 - 49 Ave.
PonokaFor more info.
403-783-4557 or 403-783-8371
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Monday night meetings at the Anglican Church Ponoka 8:30 p.m. Phone 403-783-0719 for info.
THURSDAY AA Meetings at 8:30 p.m. in the
Catholic Church basement.52 Street & 52 Ave.
Ponoka. 403-783-4347403-783-3442
Employment#700 - #920
Caregivers/Aides................710Clerical ..............................720Computer Personnel ..........730Dental ................................740Estheticians........................750Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770Legal ..................................780Medical ..............................790Oilfield ................................800Professionals......................810Restaurant/Hotel ................820Sales & Distributors ..........830Teachers/Tutors..................840Trades ................................850Truckers/Drivers ................860Business Opportunities......870Miscellaneous ....................880Volunteers Wanted ............890Positions Wanted ..............895Employment Training ........900Career Planning ................920
ComingEvents 52 Medical 790
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS
are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical
Transcription school. Learn from home and work from
home. Call today. 1-800-466-1535;
www.canscribe.com. [email protected].
Clerical 720Rimbey Implements Ltd.
Al York General ManagerAl York General Manager
Rimbey, AB
Cell: (403) 783-0593
Bus: (403) 843-3700
Fax: (403) 843-3430
AG EQUIPMENT
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
A & JA & J AUTOMOTIVEAUTOMOTIVEREPAIR6701 - 46 Ave.
Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8(403) 783-8755
Al DickhautOwner/Operator
A & J AUTOMOTIVE
Al DickhautOwner/Operator
A & J AUTOMOTIVE
6701 - 46 Ave.Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8
(403) 783-8755
CUSTOM SPRAYING
PLUMBING
ANIMAL SERVICES
Craig FenskeCraig Fenske
CUSTOM SPRAYINGCUSTOM SPRAYINGLicensed pesticide applicatorLicensed pesticide applicator
Competitive ratesCompetitive rates
403-704-0660403-704-0660
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Kidde Canada in conjunction with Health Canada has announced a voluntary recall to replace certain Kidde black
please contact Kidde Canada at 1-844-833-6394
PRODUCT RECALL
Dawn Marie Gillardand Russel Adams
ARE RETIRING FROMCRESTOMERE SCHOOL
Community Recognition EveningTuesday, June 2 - 7pm
at Crestomere SchoolEveryone Welcome!
Ponoka Ponoka
THERE WILL BE:bookcases, tables, chairs,craft items, board games,
and many other items.4209 - 48 AVE., PONOKA
GARAGE SALEFriday, May 22 &Saturday, May 23from 9:30 – 4:00
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SIMPLE!It’s simple to run a Garage Sale Ad in the Classified section and make quick cash. P h o n e C l a s s i f i e d s 1-877-223-3311.
Medical 790LOON RIVER First Nation,
located 170 kilometres north of Slave Lake,
Alberta, requires full-time, permanent Community
Health Registered Nurse. Graduation from
accredited nursing school, current CARNA
registration, immunization certifi cate, three years experience in public or
community health nursing preferred. RAI assessment training considered asset.
Benefi ts, pension, business vehicle,
subsidized accommodation available. Send cover
letter, resume, CARNA registration, RCMP
Information Check and Child Intervention check to
Sales &Distributors 830
UFA RIMBEY is currently seeking Full and Part-Time
Front Customer Service
Representative. Apply in person to the
UFA Rimbey or send by email to
Trades 850QUALIFIED JOURNEY-
MAN Autobody Tech required immediately.
Independent, organized, self-motivated, own tools.
Competitive wages/benefi ts. Apply: Northpark Collision & Frame Ltd., St.
Paul, Alberta. 780-645-5548;
Trades 850
Medical 790
Trades 850United Tank Inspections
Inc. is looking for a Full-Time Heavy Duty
Mechanic or Mechanics Apprentice in our Stettler,
AB shop. We offer competitive wages, group health benefi ts and group
RSP. Please email to [email protected], fax
403-742-4741 or call 403-742-4747
BusinessOpportunities 870
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.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT.
1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT.
WEEKLY NEWSPAPER “Temple City Star” and
Printing Business for sale. Cardston (southern Alber-
ta). Approaching retirement age. Contact
Robert Smith 403-653-4664(w) /
403-653-2443(h). Email: [email protected].
Misc.Help 880
S T A M P E D E
isnow
HIRING
Please drop
off resumes in
person or fax
403-783-8273
P/Tand
F/Tcashiers
PEN CHECKERS. Immediate permanent,
full-time positions available. Wages are negotiable and will
commensurate according to qualifi cations and
experience. Lakeside of-fers an excellent benefi ts package. Fax resume to: Neil Thauberger - JBS
Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231 or email:
THE BASHAW CURLING CLUB is
now taking bids for the following positions : ICE TECHNICIAN
The successful candidate should have training and/or
experience in ice installation & maintenance.
BAR MANAGER No experience necessary. References required. Pro-Serve training a bonus but access to the course will be arranged if needed.
JANITORNo experience necessary. References required. Send
any proposals to bashawcurlingclub@
gmail. com or by mail to PO Box 691,
Bashaw, AB, T0B 0H0. Please call Candace @
780-608-5121 for questions. The closing
date for all positions will be August 1, 2015
Misc.Help 880
EmploymentTraining 900
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator
School. In-the-seat train-ing. No simulators. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Funding options.
Weekly job board! Sign up online! iheschool.com.
1-866-399-3853.
MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals &
doctor’s offi ces need certifi ed medical offi ce & administrative staff! No experience needed! We
can get you trained! Local placement assistance
available when training is completed. Call for
program details! 1-888-627-0297.
MEDICAL TRANSCRIP-TION! In-demand career!
Employers have work-at-home positions
available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or
1-855-768-3362 to start training for your
work-at-home career today!
Business Services#1000 - #1430
Construction 1085
- Mel Hanson -• Renovation specialist• Project management consulting• Carpentry
NEW EDEN WORX
Ponoka Based403-302-7412403-302-8729
LegalServices 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 1290
RESTLESS LEG SYN-DROME & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour.
Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years; www.all-calm.com. Mon-Fri, 8-4 EST. 1-800-765-8660.
Sur-B Enterprises Ltd.
BOBCAT SERVICE• Snow Removal• Driveways & Parking Lots• Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15• Corral Cleaning• Grading & Construction
Call Jim Ashbough 783-2764 or Cell: 588-0599Jack Surbey 783-5283 Cell: 588-0597
BOBCAT SERVICES
SALES & SERVICE
BOTTLE DEPOT
Call Jim Ashbough 403-783-2764or Cell: 587-729-0092
PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT
Open Monday - Saturday10 am - 5 pm
Closed Sundays & Holidays
We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit
3, 5520 Hwy 2A(Across from Husky)
403-783-6875
Tues - Fri: 8:30 am-5:30 pmSaturday: 9 am-3 pm
403-783-51851-800-662-7135
Fax: 403-783-4635
Motorcycles & ATV’s
OVERHEAD DOORS
www.doorsondemand.ca
403-963-5000
5306 - 60 ST, PONOKA, AB T4J 1K7
PH: (403) 783-6372 • FAX (403) 783-6345
“Reasonable rates on all your plumbing needs”Gas Fitting - Home Renovations - Drain Cleaning
-24 HOUR SERVICE-
PLUMBING
SHANDALL PLUMBING LTD.
JAMES AVERY
LANDSCAPING TREES
Ponoka- located 1.5 Miles North of High SchoolPhone (403) 783-5072 Cell: (403) 704-5384
www.brtrees.com
Specializing in Colorado Blue & Green Spruce. Also offering a variety of caliber deciduous trees. Schubert, Royalty, Mountain Ash, Weeping Birch, Norland Apple, Green/Black Ash and many more.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, May 22, 2015 @ 4:00 PM
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Kingland Ford Sales Ltd. Hay River, NTis recruiting for
Journeyman Automotive Technicians or4th Year Apprentice Technicians
Permanent, Full-timeDuties include: Performing repairs, diagnostics, inspections and maintenance on light duty vehicles. Ford experience is an asset. Kingland offers Exceptional wages, Company matched pension plan, above average
Join our team Today!
Send your Resume to our Service Manager.Gord Fraser - Email: [email protected]
Inside Sales PersonRequired for Rimbey Oilfi eld Supply Store
Inside SalesInventory ControlClerical DutiesOperating Forklift
Customer ServiceHeavy Lifting InvolvedDeliveriesShipping & Receiving
Please Send Resume to:
Duties to include:
Email: [email protected] Fax: 403-843-3775In Person: 5618 - 44th St., Rimbey (Behind the A&W)
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FOR fast results: Classified Want Ads. Phone 1-877-223-3311.
Construction 1085
Misc.Help 880
Misc.Services 1290
EASY DIVORCE: Free consultation call
1-800-320-2477 or check out http://canadianle-gal.org/uncontested-
divorce. CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Repu-
tation. In business 20+ years. Open Mon. - Sat.
GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills?
Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you
own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer
Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.
Misc.Services 1290
NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifi eds.
Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only
$269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this
newspaper NOW for details or call
1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.
Electrical 1150
Misc.Services 1290
VolunteersWanted 890
Misc.Services 1290 Misc.
Services 1290
NEW INTOWN?LET US PUT
OUT THE MAT
FOR YOU!Be sure to call
Heather Goodwin403-704-3647
Painters/Decorators1310
F.J.B. PAINTINGINT • EXT RESIDENTIAL
• COMMERCIAL
Quality First Always • Free Quotes
PersonalServices 1315
Unplanned pregnancy may be
diffi cult to face.We care. For
confi dential help call 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.)
GENERAL DUTY SUPERVISOR*Bobcat & tractor experience an asset
*Class 5 license required
PART-TIME CONCESSION HELP*experience an asset
PART-TIME BARN HELPContact 403-755-8490 for more information
or drop off resume to3611 Hwy. 2A, Ponoka
CALNASH AG EVENT CENTREREQUIRES
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Each week the PONOKA NEWS reaches residents where they live, work
and farm. In town our papers are delivered door to door by reliable carriers and WE COULD USE MORE HELP.
If you are interested in a LOCAL ROUTE please contactSUSAN WHITECOTTON at 403-783-3311
Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society (PAECS)
is currently seeking an individual to serve as the“Member at Large” on our volunteer Board of Directors.
The successful candidate should have non profi t board experience, a background in business and/or farming, an understanding of fi nancial & board policy, a willingness to work as a member of a team, be willing to volunteer at some Calnash Ag Event Centre produced events, and be willing to commit to the Vision of PAECS.
Interested candidates can obtain a copy of the Policy & application form for this position by emailing:[email protected] or visiting our website & downloading this information. www.ponokaageventcentre.com.
Applications will be accepted until May 29, 2015.
Completed application forms can be mailed to:PAECS Box 4698 Ponoka AB T4J 1S4
Attention: MAL committee
DENTISTRY
Family Friendly Dentistry
Box 11004905 50 St.Rimbey, ABT0C 2J0
RIMBEYDENTALCAREDR. STEVE CALDER BSC DDS
Ph. (403) 843-2173Fax: (403) 843-2607
HEATING
“Committed to your comfort”
EYE CARE
Drs. Heimdahl, ZoBell & Kallal403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168403-783-5575 1-800-662-7168
WWW.4YOUREYESONLY.CA • 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 HOURSOFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday: Monday - Friday8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM
BIRCHLAND DENTAL CLINIC
- General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers
- Bleaching - White or Gold Fillings- Crown and Bridge - Implant Restorations
“WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”
• DR. RICK BARR • DR. JEFF BARR • DR. STELIAN LISMAN• DR. DAVE CHORKWA • DR. PREETY BACHAN
PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
4037835225 • 40378352355118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5
DENTAL CARE
Ph: 403-782-7722Fax: 403-782-7499
Robin Esau
BOBCAT SERVICES
BRUCE’S BOBCATLarge & Small Jobs
ANYTHING& EVERYTHING
403-783-0663
ANYT& EVER
METAL RECYCLING & MORE
SERVING FARMERS, INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL & THE GENERAL PUBLIC
• Mobile Shears/Magnets/Grapples
• Mobile Flattener/Baler• Mobile Excavators/
Loaders• Scrap Metal Bin Service• Demolition &
Decommissioning• Earth Moving/
Excavating/Landscaping• Scrap Metal Depot
Hwy 12 East Lacombe403-357-4415www.prometalscrap.com
CABRAL CONCRETEPonoka / Wetaskiwin, AB
Leo Cabral
Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905
SPECIALIZING IN:~ Curbs / Sidewalks ~
~ Driveways ~~ Basement Floors ~
~ Stamped Concrete ~~ Exposed Concrete ~Free Estimates
TKSCONTROLS
LTD.
FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
ELECTRICAL NEEDS24 hrs. SERVICE
CALL GLENN AT 403-742-7876
Attention: Farmers
Berni'sRefrigeration and Appliance Service
783-4880
We can deal with your refrigeration problems quickly, efficiently and reasonably
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Construction 1085
Electrical 1150
Over 2,000,000hoursSt. John Ambulancevolunteers provideCanadians with morethan 2 million hours of community serviceeach year.
EASY!The easy way to find a buyer for items you want to sell is with a Classified want ad. Phone 1-877-223-3311
Misc.Services 1290
PersonalServices 1315
HIP OR KNEE Replacement? COPD or arthritic conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,
500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on average) Apply today!
1-844-453-5372.
JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly
newspapers are looking for people like you. Post
your resume online. Free. Visit:
awna.com/for-job-seekers.
RepairService 1360
Misc.Help 880
Pet Services 1318CLINKERSKENNELS
403-783-6272
* Quality Boarding for your dogs & cats
*Proof of vaccinations and advance bookings required
HOURS: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 6 pm;
Fri. 9 am - 12 Noon; 4 pm - 7 pm; Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 noon;
Sun. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.
www.clinkerskennels.ca
Welding 1410 Rental -Misc 1350
Need RV or Self Storage?8’ X 10’ mini storage units
available for rent. Also RV storage. Secure compound.
Call Keith at First Call Towing
783-3636
Roofing 1370METAL ROOFING & SID-ING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40
year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available
at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.
Auctions 1530
UPCOMING UPCOMING ONSITE ONSITE
AUCTIONSAUCTIONS
Presented by
BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONSLinda Dunbrack
403-304-4791 (cell)To view items:
www.bigstrapperauctions.net
SUNDAY,SUNDAY,MAY 24 – 12 NOONMAY 24 – 12 NOON
5222 – 51 AVE. Ponoka5222 – 51 AVE. Ponoka Riding mower, many household Riding mower, many household
items and tools! tools! tools!items and tools! tools! tools!SUNDAY,SUNDAY,
JUNE 7 – 12 NOONJUNE 7 – 12 NOONHwy 53 W to Parkland Hwy 53 W to Parkland
Beach Rd., south to Beach Rd., south to Parkland Beach, west Parkland Beach, west
to RR15, south 1.5km. to RR15, south 1.5km. Watch for signsWatch for signs
Western Star picker truckWestern Star picker truckand all kinds of toolsand all kinds of tools
NO BUYERS PREMIUMNO BUYERS PREMIUM - Cash or cheque only - Cash or cheque only
Regular sales every Wednesday Regular sales every Wednesday at Moose Hall Ponokaat Moose Hall Ponoka
AUCTIONSales Wed. @ 6 pm.
Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A.
UPCOMING SALESLOCATION AUCTION
5222-51 St. Ponoka, ABSun. May 24, 12 noonSun. June 7, 12 noon
West of Ponoka Hyw. 53 Parkland Beach south.
Watch for signs.Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 8th Annual
Calgary Collector Car Auc-tion June 12-14, Indoors Convention Center Grey
Eagle Casino. All makes & models welcome. Consign today 1-8880296-0528 ext.
102: EGauctions.com.
Auctions 1530FARMLAND. 154.19+/- ti-
tle acres w/2210 sq. ft. custom-built home & equestrian facilities in Falun, Alberta. Ritchie
Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June
10 in Edmonton. Jerry Hodge 780-706-6652;
rbauction.com/realestate.
Equipment-Misc. 1620
A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG
$2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
Firewood 1660LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.
Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging
403-318-4346
GardenSupplies 1680
BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 feet, $35 each. Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20
tree minimum order. Deliv-ery fee $75 - $125/order.
Quality guaranteed. 403-820-0961.
Agricultural#2000 - #2290
Farm Equipment ..............2010Haying Equipment ............2020Tractors ............................2030Combines & Headers ......2040Fertilizer Equipment..........2050Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060Equipment Wanted ..........2070Farm Custom Work ..........2080Farm Auctions ..................2090Livestock ..........................2100Livestock - Exotic..............2110Sheep ..............................2120Poultry ..............................2130Horses ..............................2140Horse Boarding ................2150Riding Supplies ................2160Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170Pasture Wanted ................2180Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190Seed Grain ......................2200Seeding & Tillage ............2210
FarmEquipment 2010
FUTURE steel building, ready to be erected, 26’ x
25’ x 19’, located in Central AB, great for farm or small
acreage, must sell, reduced $11,000
403-485-2532
Livestock 2100BAR-DALE LIMOUSIN,
ERSKINE, AB. 40, two year old virgin bulls
for sale at the farm. Fully guaranteed.
Call Carole Barclay at 403-742-4825,
Terry 403-740-5037Ricky 403-740-5711. email
BLACK LIMOUSIN Bull, long yearling, semen tested, Sires, Kajo
Responder Dam Green-wood Gypsy stock, reg’d.
403-540-5951
FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood-
lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.
Derek BergMechanical Services
MOBILE HEAVYDUTY REPAIRS
• HEAVY EQUIPMENT• TRUCK AND TRAILER
• HYDRAULICS• AGRICULTURE
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• CNC PLASMA CUTTING• ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING
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HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING
VETERINARY SERVICES
VETERINARY SERVICES
8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday24-hour Emergency Call
• Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma• Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Jasmine Hardy
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403-783-5200
ROOFING
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On-Farm Mobile Veterinary Services
Ultrasound-aided Reproduc ve Programs
CETA Cer ed Dairy and Beef Embryo Transfer
Herd Health
Bovine Veterinary Services
Dr. Bruce Wine
Phone 403-391-1684
Doug 1.403.318.0498Casey 1.403.358.0452
Hillbilly Tree Mulching Ltd.• FENCE LINES• FENCE LINES• CUT LINES• CUT LINES• POWER LINES• POWER LINES• PIPELINES• PIPELINES• BRUSH & BUSH• BRUSH & BUSH• STUMPS• STUMPS
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403.396.7623
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30 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990
RepairService 1360
309-3300
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Livestock 2100SHORTHORN bulls for sale, reds, roans and
whites, 2 yr. old yearlings. Semen tested and delivery
within 100 miles. www.prospecthillshorthorns.com Les & Shelley Peterson
780-877-2444.
Horses 2140WE BUY HORSES: broke,
un-broke, or unwanted. Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303
Grain, FeedHay 2190SQUARE hay bales, horse hay quality, 90% meadow brome, 10% alfalfa, no rain, plus second-cut alfalfa. 403-741-4353
Misc.Services 1290
WellDrilling 1400
Auctions 1530
Grain, FeedHay 2190
1st cut timothy/alfalfa round hay bales
No rainCan deliver
403-704-0158
FOR SALEFOR SALE
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.
Grain, FeedHay 2190
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SeedGrain 2200SEED Barley & Seed Oats
for Sale. 2 Row & 6 row high yielding varieties
available. Suitable for grain or silage. High germination
& vigour. Seed treating available. On Farm scale.
Larry Trautman, 403-843-2733, Mark Trautman 403-704-3157
SeedGrain 2200SEED for sale. Oats and wheat. No Sun. calls. 403-704-4333 843-4506
For Rent#3000 - #3200
Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390
Houses/Duplexes 3020FOR RENT
½ DUPLEX• 2 Bedroom
• 2 Bath• 4 Appliances
403-783-2918
AVAILABLE JUNE 12 bedroom house for rent
near Ponoka. Fridge, stove, water & sewer. N/P, N/S.
Suitable for mature tenant, no children. Require references.
$1200/Month plus dd403-783-4554
3 BEDROOM HOUSEFOR RENTAttached single garage.
Fenced yard.References required.
CALL EVENINGS403-783-8727
MATURE couple. 1 bdrm. house, 2 bath, in Rimbey, 4 appls, no pets, n/s, ref’s req’d, $500/mo. DD $500 780-465-7107
HomeStaging 4015
4 Plexes/6 Plexes 3050RIMBEY: QUIET 2 bdrm., building, new paint & fl oor-ing, corner kitchen, laundry & storage on site, heat &
water included. 403-704-6949
Suites 3060• BACHELOR SUITE
available June 1
• ONE BEDROOM SUITEavailable June 1
UTILITIES INCLUDED
Phone 403-790-6011Large 2 BDRM bsmt. suite in
PONOKA incld’s util’s, washer/dryer, no pets, non partier, N/S. Working tenant only. Avail immed.
403-704-1645PONOKA newly reno’d 2 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, clean quiet building, no pets, bal-cony $695/mo. plus utils, avail. Apr. 1, 403-348-6594
* RIVERSIDE APTS. *Newly renovated
1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.
403-357-0287
Real Estate#4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010Houses for Sale................4020Houses Wanted................4030Condos/Townhouses ........4040Acreages ..........................4050Acreages Wanted ............4060Farms/Land ......................4070Farms/Land Wanted ........4080Manufactured/Mobile Homes ..................4090Income Property ..............4100Commercial Property ......4110Industrial Property ............4120Cottages/Resort Property ..4130Businesses for Sale..........4140Buildings for Sale ............4150Lots for Sale ....................4160Out of Town Property ......4170Investment Opportunities ..4180Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
HousesFor Sale 4020SILVERWOOD LUXURY
Modular Log Homes. Show Home 311 - 36 Ave. SE,
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ManufacturedHomes 40901980 14’ x 68’ SAFEWAY Canadiana, 2 bdrm., fridge, stove, washer, dry-er, in the Rimbey mobile park. Immd. possession. $35,000. 1-780-465-7107
ManufacturedHomes 4090
ONLY TWO HOMES left for our Spring Blowout.
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1-855-380-2266.
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BuildingsFor Sale 4150
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24 Hr.Emergency403-783-4348
5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB T4J 1M1
VETERINARY SERVICES
Dr. Murray JacobsonDr. Clayton West
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WellDrilling 1400 Well
Drilling 1400
Misc.Services 1290 Misc.
Services 1290
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32 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, May 20, 2015
YOUR LEGACY TEAM
Pat BoardmanSales Manager
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@ 84MTHS@ 84MTHS
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