Ponoka News, August 26, 2015

Vol. 67, No. 35 | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 | 403-783-3311 | WWW.PONOKANEWS.COM

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY

Alberta Open Farm Days

were marked last weekend throughout the province allowing interested residents to get informed on the agricultural processes that provide our food. Please see our story on page 11.

Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

British-built Baguley ran on the Lacombe and Blindman

Valley Electric RailwayStory on page 5

Ponoka’s Storm aredouble champions

Story on page 23

1-877-465-82796305 - 44 Avenue, Ponoka

2 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, August 26, 2015

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Questions of unfair competition have been raised by the downtown exercise facility Rip’N Ronnie’s Fitness regarding a lease of town property by Gun It Crossfit.

A letter from Rip’N Ronnie’s to the town was presented to town council Tuesday, Aug. 11 during

a public meeting in which owners, Sheldon and Jenny Ronnie questioned improvements to Gun It Crossfit’s lease at the back room of the Aquaplex.

Co-owner Jenny Ron-nie said their issue is not about having competition in town but questioned whether town policies take into account the ramifica-tions if businesses lease a

town-owned space. “The concern is that

it’s a lease with a town property in a public facil-ity,” said Mrs. Ronnie.

The town confirmed that leasing the space costs $750 per month plus utili-ties for Gun It Crossfit and rental agreements do not include paying property taxes, fully or partially.

Another question from

Rip’N Ronnie’s Fitness questions town leasesMrs. Ronnie was whether improvements to the room such as installing lockers were part of the package.

“Obviously, with all these expenses taken care of, and maybe thanks par-tially to our taxes, it’s clear that we are not on a level playing field,” states the letter to the town.

“What is the standard lease rate of town proper-ty for private businesses? There are a lot of empty privately owned commer-cial buildings sitting around town with the aver-age rate of leasing ranging from $8.50 per square foot to $15 per square foot,” continues the letter.

CAO Rachel Kunz said at council’s meeting that the lease for Gun It

Crossfit would expire in June, 2016. She added the leaseholders believe the renovations at the room were part of the lease agreement but said they were wrong in that regard.

Coun. Carla Predi-ger suggested it appeared there were some addi-tions in those renovations to accommodate Gun It Crossfit.

Kunz added a policy is being put together to address the question of businesses renting town property. “The policy will be done before that (end of the lease).”

Prediger added that council asked adminis-tration to provide a draft policy on leasing town properties seven months

ago after changes were made to the Ponoka Cham-ber lease and Bob Hepp Catering, which was oper-ating out of the Kinsmen Community Centre.

Prediger wondered when the draft policy would be complete. “We have questions from our constituents on what we are doing and we still have no response.”

“It’s very difficult to speak to decisions when there’s no policy,” she added.

Kunz replied the town expects a draft to be pre-sented to council this fall.

Gun It Crossfit’s owner declined to comment stat-ing the letter is directed to the town and not to their business.

PLEASE RECYCLE YOUR PAPER!

Here to Serve our FarmersRecognizing our area farmersand agriculture industry for theircontributions to our local community.Farming takes a lot of hard work and stamina

Publishes: Sept. 16Deadline: Sept. 11 at 5pm

Fall Home Renovation & Home CarePlanning on major renovations or

slight touchups to your home?

The Ponoka News is publishing

a special feature on fall home

improvement that will help those

with their renovation work.

Take advantage of this opportunity

to promote your products and services.

Publishes: Sept. 23 Deadline: Sept. 18 at 5pm

October is Breast CancerAwareness Month – Think Pink!Help spread awareness in our community.

It could save someone’s life.

Publishes: Oct. 7Deadline: Sept. 25 at 5pmFire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10, 2015

Hear The Beep Where You SleepDuring Fire Prevention Week, we’d like to take a moment to thank our local fi refi ghters for their hard work, bravery and dedication. Their time-less efforts make our community a safer place to live.

This week, show your appreciation.

Publishes: Oct. 7 Deadline: Sept. 25ThanksgivingPromote your products and services during thisspecial time of year to over 14,000 readers in our area.

Publishes: Oct. 7 Deadline: Oct. 2 at 5pm

Upcoming Promotions

To Book Your Ad Space Call 403-783-3311

Due to the Labour Day holiday, September 7th, the Ponoka News will have an early deadline of

Thursday, September 3rd at 5 pm for display and classifi ed advertising.

Enjoy your long weekend!

EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE

Twp 424

AlbertaHospital

4 way stop

Highway2A

Bobtail Nursery

0.5 km

Ponoka

N

www.bobtailnursery.cawww.bobtailnursery.ca403.704.4008

Open Monday - SaturdayOpen Monday - Saturday10am - 6pm10am - 6pm

Closed SundayClosed SundayFALL MUMS & PLANTERS ARE HERE!

Trees, Shrubs, Perennials

& House Plants 25% OFF

Hanging baskets are still available

if you’re having a special event

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 PONOKA NEWS 3

FREE VISION TESTINGVISIONA child won’t be able to tell you if they are experiencing vision problems on their own, therefore it’s up to the parents to be proactive.

Saturday, August 29, 20151:00 - 3:00

Ponoka Jubilee Library5110-48 Avenue

The Ponoka Lions Club is offering Vision Testing to anyoneover the age of 4 YEARS.

It’s quick, simple and FREE!FREE!

EUROPE 2009 - GREAT BUYS

EUROPEAN 2009 MOTORCOACH TOURS

MAGICAL RIVER CRUISES ON EUROPE’S WATERWAYS

EUROPE 2009 - GREAT BUYS

PHONE: 403-783-4911FAX: 403-783-5222

[email protected]

Take A Different

Route& CRUISE CENTRE

KahlaRamonaRTheresa Amber

LOCATED IN THE LOW PROFESSIONAL BUILDING

DON’T FORGET YOUR OUT OF COUNTRY MEDICAL INSURANCE...

CALL US!

Book by Sept 23 for departures Dec 19 – April 30/16Reduced Deposit $150 pp

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE …Price DropPrice DropGuarantee If the price of your winter vacation drops

GET UP TO $800 PER COUPLE BACK

IXTAPAGreat January

GetawayJanuary 8 or 15

Beautiful beach 4 *$1249 tax $409

LET HAWAII HAPPEN

Great fall & Jan. dealsReturn airfare 7 nights accommodation 3 ½ *

From $1066tax $138.57

FRENCH RIVIERAWinter long stay

Feb 19 – March 1928 nights 4 * StudioReturn fl ight $1539

tax $620

SUBMITTED

Theft of Tools On Aug. 18, RCMP re-

ceived a report of a theft of tools that happened sometime during the night. Various tools were taken from an unlocked shed on a property on Range Road 264. Single vehicle crash

A single vehicle collision occurred on Aug. 18 when a tie-rod end broke on a vehicle forcing the driver into the guard rail on Highway 2A and 53 Avenue.Vehicle was towed and no injuries were reported.Police attend to domestic dispute

On Aug. 19, police re-sponded to a domestic dispute at a residence on 60 Street. A 42-year-old male was charged with assault and mischief af-ter he pushed the victim and smashed her car window.The accused is to appear in court September 18, 2015.Wanted man arrested at vehicle check stop

During a routine vehicle equipment check stop on Highway 604; the 34-year-old driver of a vehicle was arrested on an outstanding

Thefts and domestic disputes keep RCMP busywarrant from the Rimbey area. The driver also pro-duced an expired driver’s license. During the arrest, the individual emitted a strong odor of liquor. He received a three-day seizure of his and a 72 hour IRS suspension. He was also charged with operating a motor vehicle without holding a subsisting operator’s license and having a child passenger in the car not wearing seatbelt. He is to appear in court Oct. 2 in Rimbey.Attempted arson to truck

A Ponoka man reported to police that someone had tried to burn his truck. Culprits stuffed a rag into the gas tank opening and lit it on fire. If anyone has any information in regards to this incident, please call the Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472Dash and grab

On Aug. 22 at approxi-mately 13:40 hours, three young First Nation males entered a liquor store on Highway 2A and stole three bottles of liquor. The males entered the store, grabbed the three bottles and ran out the front door. First male youth was wearing sunglasses, a

grey and black patterned t-shirt and tan color pants. The second male youth was wearing a blue hoodie with “NETS B” on front. The third male youth was wearing a blue and black baseball hat, a grey t-shirt with a black in-signia on front. If anyone has

any information in regards to this theft, they are asked to call the Ponoka RCMP Detachment.Domestic assault

Police responded to a call of a man using a shovel and hammer to smash out the windows of a vehicle with

a female inside screaming. The man opened the door of the vehicle and a struggle ensued. Both parties exited the vehicle whereupon the man punched and choked the female and slammed her head into the pavement. The male then fled the scene. Male sus-

pect is described as wearing a red ball cap and baggy dark pants with a white stripe. RCMP attended the scene and located the female who then refused help. Members made a patrol of the area and the suspect was not located. Investigation is ongoing.

Ponoka integrated traffic unit received a call of a rollover near Lacombe on highway 2 yesterday. The female driver was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries and two children were treated at the scene. Cause of rollover unknown. Photo courtesy of the Ponoka Intrgrated Traffic Unit

Dr. Leslie Gill & Dr. Michelle Hrdlicka

Complete Dental & Hygiene Services

403-783-5844


Religion

“Town staff prepare for move” story on page 11 of Aug. 11 edition of Ponoka News states CAO Rachel Kunz moved and her administrative assistant moved to the town shop. The town clarified that the CAO has been moving from office to office and uses a room at the town shop. Her administrative assistant is on the main floor at Town Hall.

August 3 was Heritage Day in Alberta, so we took some friends and made our way to the festival in Ed-monton. If you’ve never been, I highly recommend it. This is a short bit taken from the festival website.

Servus Heri-tage Festival 2015 is pleased to feature 61 pavilions represent-ing over 85 cultures from all over the world. Sample from over 500 culinary

William Delleman

Sonrise Christian Reformed Church

I saw a glimpse of the futuredelicacies, see cre-ative performances, shop for crafts, art-work, and clothing, or chat with people eager to tell you a little about their cul-tural roots and their present-day com-munities in Canada. Various pavilions will also be showcasing cultural displays with photos, parapherna-lia, and stories about their culture or ethnic background in Ed-monton. Admission is FREE, but a dona-tion for Edmonton’s Food Bank would be appreciated.

So we went and wandered around and dis-covered everything was as promised. As the son of immigrant parents, I enjoyed the mood, the openness and ethnic pride graciously expressed. I also enjoyed the freedom to taste and see what other cultures had to offer. And, at some point during the day, I noticed that on the top of every pavilion was a Canadian flag. I believe the intention was to stress that we are all Canadians, albeit with different heri-tages we cherish. A rather important distinction con-

sidering the state of world politics and the fact that many nations in conflict “over there” were partici-pating together peacefully “over here.”

The Food Bank, rather those who need its servic-es, were also blessed by the event. 65 tons of food donations came in plus about another $120,000 in cash. FYI, the Edmonton Food Bank helps about 20,000 people per year. I am sure the Ponoka Food Bank would love the same kind of outpouring as they compassionately serve our community.

Overall, the picture that formed for me was a great coming together of people from every nation, lan-guage and people (okay, at least 85). Brought together by hospitality, eager to share the abundance they have been blessed with. Racial, social and national boundaries blurred – even suspended for a time - in spite of painful histories, war, suffering and poverty.

And that is the picture I consistently see when I read the stories of Jesus and his promises for the way things will one day be. “After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from ev-ery nation, tribe, people and language, standing

together in heaven.” And they are all united, grateful and giving credit to the one who has made it all hap-pen. (Rev 7.9-10)

The Festival was, for me anyway, a moment of encouragement and hope. I saw in part what one day will be complete. I saw a glimpse of the future: people getting along with compassion, grace and generosity simply because they have accepted the in-vitation into that reality.

It takes courage to ac-cept the past and forgive those who have done harm; it takes the same amount of courage to accept the blame for doing harm. In the festival there were pair-ings of nations who would relate to those thoughts. But Bosnia showed up as did Serbia; Israel and Arab nations, Taiwan and China. It seems to me that what it takes is the will to do it and a common flag (conviction, belief) flying overhead. And I see no reason why the same dy-namics cannot filter down to the level of province, town or family.

The glimpse I saw of the future – reconciling and reconciled people – is coming. I wonder if we all might be better off if we invested a little more intentionally in living that way now.

Clarification:

SIT BACK,RELAX &

READ THERRREEAADDD THE

Ponoka Animal Services(Old MacDonald Kennels)

Sponsored by

Check our website www.oldmacdonaldkennels.ca

PET OF THE WEEKPET OF THE WEEK

To adopt call To adopt call 403-783-7447403-783-7447

403-783-8322

‘Nugget’‘Nugget’is a Coonhound is a Coonhound

who loves everyone!who loves everyone!

Your Guide To Local Houses

of Worship

CHURCH DIRECTORY

PONOKA WORD OF LIFE CHURCHPastor Rob McArthur 403-783-5659

Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.Corner of Hwy 53 & Hwy 2A (former Crossroads Restaurant)

www.wordofl ife.ca

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHPASTOR DAVE BEAUDOIN

6230-57 Ave. Ph. 403-783-6404 Saturdays 9:30 - 12 [email protected]

NEW COVENANT BAPTISTREFORMED CHURCH

Currently meeting at Ponoka Christian School 6300-50 St.Worship Service Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

PARKLAND REFORMED CHURCHSouth on 2A, West on Spruce Road 403-783-1888

Rev. Mitch Ramkissoon Worship Service 10:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.www.parklandurc.org

Associated Gospel Churches of CanadaCHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE

Pastor Jerry Preheim • Pastor Matt Sealy3704 - 42 St. Ponoka 403-783-6500

Worship Service 11:00 a.m. • [email protected]

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PONOKASr. Pastor Paul Spate

Erin Dirsten - Fac. Youth & Family Min. & James Crosina - Fac. of Community Life5109 - 57 Ave. Ponoka www.fbcponoka.org 403-783-5533

Bible Discovery Hour 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

PONOKA UNITED CHURCH Minister: Beatrix Schirner [email protected]

Sunday Service 10:00 am.

5020-52 Ave. Ponoka Phone: 403-783-4087

SONRISE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Pastor W. DellemanWorship Service 10:30 a.m.

½ mile south of Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury 403-783-6012 • www.sonriseponoka.com

ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCHFr. Shimit Abraham CFIC

Mass Times: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:00 a.m. Sunday5113 - 52 Ave., Ponoka, T4J 1H6 403-783-4048

[email protected]

ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCHRev. Donna Willer

Rev. Marty Tuer, Honourary Assistant5120 - 49 Ave. Ponoka 403-783-4329

Sunday Service: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.www.stmarysanglicanponoka.com

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

5501 - 54 Ave. Ponoka 403-783-4141Sunday Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 10:30am

Pastor Tim Graff • trinityponoka.ca

ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPPastor Fred Knip

9 miles east on Hwy 53 403-782-9877Jr. Church during service for children

Sunday Service 10:30 am


Reflections of Ponoka

Remember When...

Photo submittedOne of the first self-propelled passenger gasoline train cars in central Alberta was this British-

built Baguley, which ran on the Lacombe and Blindman Valley Electric Railway beginning in 1917. The line, which was never electrified, offered travel to Rimbey, Bentley and Lacombe, where it

connected with the CPR Calgary/Edmonton main railway. Unfortunately, this nifty wood and steel passenger railcar proved to be very unreliable as it had a tendency to derail on the curves.

In the late 1800s, the only traffic moving slowly along the rugged and dusty C and E trail was by horse-back, horse and cart, or the Stagecoach, but in 1891, it all changed drastically when the main railway line was completed between Edmonton and Calgary. By 1892, many slow mov-ing work crews as well as freight and passenger trains were chugging into Siding 14 Ponoka, and the magnificent new CPR sta-tion was soon built beside the busy track to accept or unload passengers, freight and nervous livestock. The first fancy passenger trains between Edmonton and Calgary were making a dai-ly runs by 1892, which took 12 hours at a fare of $10 a

passenger.With the overwhelming

demand from hundreds of pioneer families and sup-plies moving in and out of this area, the addition of new railway equipment and lines grew at a rapid pace. By 1905, many new railway companies were being formed and funded by businessmen and farm-ers to build and operate branch lines into Alix, Stet-tler, Lacombe, Big Valley, Bentley, Rimbey, Rocky and Drumheller, as well as later serving many other small communities in or-der to allow passengers to connect with the main and now extremely busy C and E main line. The very first ‘high-speed’ multi-car pas-senger train pulled by a

Photo submittedThe fast and colorful Canadian Pacific Railway Day Liner passenger service zoomed up and down the main line between Calgary and Edmonton and throughout the province from August 30, 1954 to September 6, 1985 and will never be forgotten.

There’s’ a fast and flashy new train down at the Ponoka

StationBY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

One of the sweetest memories for many of us who grew up in and around Ponoka or on the prairies many years ago was hearing the eerie and noisy whistle and roar of a train, especially late at night as it approached the lo-cal station. The neatest treat was if you were lucky enough to be downtown or fishing in the river and got to watch that big old train slowly pull up to the platform with dark smoke pouring out of the big stack of the massive steam locomotive, then patiently counted the long line of freight or passenger cars and waved to the neat engineers. Then we patiently waited for the conductor to step onto the plat-form and usher the many passengers and their baggage off the train, while hopefully being able to stick around long enough to hear the loud call of ‘all aboard’ when it was time for it to leave the station bound for an exciting new destination down the line.

Along the historic Edmonton/Calgary railroad

powerful steam engine was the Chinook, which hit the Canadian Pacific Railway line in 1936, could travel up to 100 mph, and the trip from Edmonton and Calgary either way took be-tween 4.5 to 5.5 hours and made 22 stops along the way. The Chinook passen-ger service ran four times a day until 1955, was filled to capacity on most trips, and served full course meals.

August 30, 1954 a milestone for Ponoka

travellersThe Ponoka train station

was jammed with over 200 spectators and dignitaries as Canadian Pacific Railway officials proudly unveiled their sleek and powerful new two-car Day Liner, which was powered by two 275-horsepower diesel en-gines, and was capable of making the trip between Edmonton and Calgary in 3.5 hours with a capacity of 89 passenger in each unit. On that day, a thrilling ‘test

run’ from Ponoka to Cal-gary was hosted for local dignitaries and the media, which featured speeds up to 92 mph on the straight-aways (the fastest in Canada in that era) and a very com-fortable and smooth ride on slick steel and rubber wheels that took two hours and 22 minutes. As the new Day Liner was heading for Calgary, guests on board sat back and watched in comfort as motorists on the Highway pushed their ve-hicles to the speed limit but were no match for the DL, which flashed by at a cruis-ing speed of 75-85 miles per hour, but had to slow down to 50-70 to safely negotiate some of the 165 curves on the CPR main line. Unfor-tunately, one of the ongoing serious problems of the Day Liner system over the years was the many accidents, some fatal, that occurred at the hundreds of crossings along the way as the train approached at very high rates of speed, and quite

often were obscured by the bright Alberta sun.

Outstanding features of the sleek and shiny new Day Liner included a smooth take-off from 0 to 45 miles an hour in one minute, disc brakes, air conditioning, large windows, foam rubber seats, and so much more. The new service carried no checked baggage mail or express, but overhead racks were provided for hand lug-gage. Eight of the nine stops on the daily Edmonton to Calgary run, including South Edmonton, Leduc, Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, La-combe, Innisfail, Olds, and Didsbury were for only two minutes, so passengers had to be ready to hop on and hop off quickly, while the Red Deer stop took a little longer to allow for the ex-change of the train crews.

The speedy Day Liner would run the Edmonton/Calgary Canadian Pacific Railway line until Septem-ber 6, 1985 when it was discontinued due to declin-

ing passenger numbers. Fares at that time were $27 one way per person, but because of strong competi-tion from the airlines and many other forms of trans-portation and new modern highway routes, the amaz-ing and reliable service came to a halt after catering to thousands of passengers of all ages for 94 excit-ing years. A few large and very modern passenger trains still travel through the Rocky Mountains and across Canada today, but most railway lines are now packed with long and pow-erful freight trains roaring through on a 24-7 schedule from coast to coast. This co-lourful and historical era of train transportation has car-ried on across our province and nation for over a cen-tury, and despite so many changes, thank goodness that the shrill sound of the good old train whistle still remains in all its glory, al-though all would not agree with its grand tradition.


Opinion

5019A Chipman Ave., Box 4217, Ponoka, AB. T4J 1R6Phone: 403.783.3311 Fax: 403.783.6300 Email: [email protected] every Wednesday by PNG Prairie Newspaper Group in community with: Regional Publisher, Fred Gorman

Susan [email protected]

Judy DickManager

[email protected]

Karen DouglassSales

[email protected]

Jeff Heyden-KayeReporter

[email protected]

Mustafa EricEditor

[email protected]

All editorial content, advertising content and concepts are protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is forbidden.

Since last week we have been bombarded with the news of declining stock prices and indices from all around the world, with most, if not all, pundits referring to a meltdown in China as the main reason for the selloff in financial markets.

Has the rout begun?

Mustafa EricEditor

On Monday, when these lines were written, headlines from the news agencies and news websites looked almost like reporting a calamity. Quoting a widely followed in-vestment guru, Reuters news agency said there would be a further downward movement in the stock exchanges.

For people who don’t have investments in financial instruments or in stock mar-kets, this may sound an absurd and alarmist way of reporting the news of financial fluctua-tions in the global markets, but when one considers that most of those markets move with sentiment rather than fundamentals, it shouldn’t come as such a big surprise.

Financial media are al-ready reporting a significant loss of investor confidence based on various indexes managed and maintained by

investment firms. And with the possible loss

of the potential to make more money through financial in-struments in times of crises, one can safely bet that the more reporting there is, the further the markets could fall, at least in the short term.

There are several major problems with the way fi-nancial markets work these days. Among them are lack of proper regulation, concen-tration of too much power in certain financial institutions (known as the too big to fail syndrome), manipulation of markets by such institutions with impunity and the imbal-ance of power and influence among the nations that govern the setup of the global eco-nomic order, among others.

But the mother of all problems is that modern economy has become a fic-

titious, lately mostly digital, trade of perceived value rather than real value, thanks the to the process of excessive financialization of what used to be the supply and demand economy.

The symptoms of the cur-rent financial scare do go back to China: That country has been engaged in a process of modifying its economic practices to make them look more like those of the West, with people being encour-aged to invest their savings in stocks and bonds instead of hoarding money under their pillows, thereby contribut-ing to capital accumulation, which is supposed to lead to increased productive in-vestments, which will lead to more employment so on and so forth.

But the problem is that China has been growing

thanks to a strictly controlled command economy and the government is even order-ing pension funds, banks and other big companies to buy stocks when the market seems to be in decline to maintain the appearance and the coun-try is still far, far away from a point where people’s invest-ments in stock markets can really prop up capital accu-mulation processes.

In other words, the capi-talist mode of functioning is not currently suited to the economic basics in China.

Now, there are two main questions that need answers (of course there are a lot more but due to space limitations, just to take two):1. What is it to us: A lot.

Canada being a com-modity economy, mainly selling raw materials and agricultural produce, of

which China buys a lot, loonie has already taken a big hit. If the selloff and scare continues, we will definitely be poorer than we are today.

2. Will it continue: It all de-pends on what the powers that be will decide. If cen-tral banks and investment banks, in other words mar-ket manipulators, decide that more steam should be released from the giant debt bubble we have been in for more than decade, then it will continue with bankruptcies and liquida-tions becoming common place in the weeks and months to come. If they decide that the implosion of the economy will not be conducive to their ben-efits, then popping of the bubble will be delayed until another occasion.



The first recommen-dation from a recent fire services review of the Ponoka Fire Department (PFD) shows the need for the town and county of Ponoka to reassess their Fire Ser-vices Agreement.

The review, recently re-leased at the request of town council, was conducted by Firestorm Consulting Group and provides a total of 43 recommendations in the 59-page document.

The two municipalities have already met to reevalu-ate the agreement and it is believed they are in ongoing negotiations.

Consultants added that the agreement has been mutually beneficial for the years it was active. “The agreement has allowed the opportunity for shared equipment and infrastruc-ture,” states the report in the executive summary.

One area the report suggests the town should consider is the development of a deputy fire chief posi-tion.

“We definitely need one. For the size of our communi-ty, we have a relatively large call volume,” said Fire Chief Jamie Wilkinson.

“Once we bring on a full time deputy, we can start a proactive measurement for inspections and fire preven-tion,” he added.

The City of Lacombe takes in approximately 225 calls for service a year and has just appointed a new deputy fire chief position as well.

Call volumesThe report shows that

the PFD responds to ap-proximately 200 — just 25 less than Lacombe’s — in-cidents per year and serves more than 15,000 residents.

Of those 200 calls, about one third are in town bound-aries, another third in the county and the last in order are emergency incidents, mainly in the Alberta Trans-portation corridor.

With a large number of calls, Wilkinson suggests the deputy chief position will be a benefit to the department, which will then be able to create standard operating procedures, one of the rec-ommendations made in the report.

Other fire departments in neighbouring communities are starting to create a deputy

fire chief position to help deal with daily operations of the respective depart-ments, he added. “If you do research on communities our size, they either have two full time personnel, some actually have three full time personnel,” said Wilkinson.

Firefighter safetyAccording to the fire

chief, several recommenda-tions in the report are already being implemented such as buying new fire safety equipment and testing and certifying their breathing ap-paratus.

Breathing apparatus has a life of approximately 15 years and the turnout gear — bunker gear — should be changed every 10 years. The Firestorm report also recom-mends breathing masks be fitted to the specific fire-fighter.

Along with fire safety, mental health is an important consideration.

The report recommended more members, specifically those who are not chief of-ficers, undertake training in Critical Incident Manage-ment Programs (CISM).

“Success of a CISM program hinges on the con-fidentiality of the individual in addition to the members taking part in these sessions feeling that they can speak openly,” states the report.

One observation in the report is that the Town of Ponoka does not have plans for replacement of bunker gear and other tools and equipment. It recommends a respective budget line be added during town’s delib-erations.

Status of the ladder truck

The older a vehicle gets, the less reliable it will be.

The department’s 1989 Tele-Squirt ladder/pumper truck is being used beyond

its life expectancy, stated the report. Wilkinson said firefighters’ safety has to be given consideration with the same standards as Occu-pational Health and Safety, which has challenged fire departments to have similar standards.

“What we try to shoot for is to keep our frontline engines to a maximum of 15 years and then your second line to a maximum of 20,” explained Wilkinson.

Because of its age, the consultants’ report did not recommend recertification because of the truck’s age, however, Wilkinson said a new truck could cost upwards of $800,000, which was not factored into the 2015 budget.

It appears the vehicle has been well cared for as found by a non-destructive test, which showed minor parts needed to get it up to safety standards. Firestorm report recommends the ladder truck be replaced.

Wilkinson said that the truck has been recertified at a minimal cost, which has helped the PFD buy some time.

Praise for the Fire Bri-gade

The report praised the Fire Brigade, a non-profit fundraising group comprised of PFD members, for out-standing contribution of time and energy to raise money for needed equipment. Contin-ued support is recommended for the brigade to ensure con-tinued success.

The new rescue truck is an example of that, the report finds, with the brigade, the town and county contributing to its purchase.

One recommendation by the report calls for creation of clear policies outlining the brigade’s role in relation to the fire department. “The document should outline that the Ponoka Fire Brigade So-ciety is a support group for the PFD and does not have operational control,” ob-served the consultants.

Other areas recommend-ed in the report were to create a policy that provides on-call firefighters with remunera-tion that is fair and equitable to other departments. “You’re asking them to spend time away from their family,” said Wilkinson.

Another important find-ing in the document is that its members are unanimous in their pride of the work they

Fire service report recommends consideration of full time deputy chief

“What we try to shoot

for is to keep our frontline engines to a

maximum of 15 years and then

your second line to a maximum

of 20.”Jamie Wilkinson,

Ponoka Fire Chief

do for the community. “Each member was proud

of the department, proud of their service to the commu-nity and committed to being

the best firefighter that they could be,” states the report from interviews with the PFD members.

“They love what they do,”

said Wilkinson.Ponoka County and the

Town of Ponoka have split the operational and capital costs of the PFD.

65 ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADET SQUADRONREGISTRATION: TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 • 6:30-9:00PMPONOKA CADET HALL (4900-54 ST, PONOKA)CONTACT 403-783-4181 FOR ALTERNATE REGISTRATION DATES

WHO: Youth 12 – 18 years old, Male or FemaleCOST: FREE to Join

WHAT DO AIR CADETS DO: Marksmanship, Survival, Leadership,Teamwork, Sports, Drill, Aviation, Aerospace, Flying, Citizenship,

Make Great Friends, Have Tons of Fun!

Plus extra activities such as; Band, Biathlon, Ground School, Effective Speaking, Summer Camps, Fun Social Events, so much more…

CADET YEAR RUNS: SEP – JUN. TUESDAYS 6:30 – 9:00PM. PLUS SOME WEEKEND AND OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

REGISTRATION NIGHT (SEP 8):Refreshments will be served during the registration and info session.


ADAMS CHEVROLET BUICK GMC

6305-44 Ave Ponoka AB. T4J 1J8

HOURS:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday: ClosedyySALES: 1-877-465-8279www.adamsgm.com

0% FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHSON MOST 2015 MODELS!

2015 CRUZELT TURBO

6 SPEED AUTOMATIC

AIR CONDITIONING

ONSTAR COMMUNICATIONS

BLUETOOTH

SIRIUS XM RADIO

MSRP: $23,270

SALE: $21,737

$59/WK

2015 SIERRA1500 DBL CAB 4WD

5.3L V86 SPEED AUTOMATIC8” COLOR SCREENAIR CONDITIONING

ONSTAR COMMUNICATIONSBLUETOOTH

SIRIUS XM RADIO

MSRP: $46,950

SALE: $34,999

$99/WK

MSRP: $28,465

SALE: $26,676

$73/WK

2015 EQUINOX 1LS

6 SPEED AUTOMATIC

BLUETOOTH

AIR CONDITIONING

POWER LOCKS,

POWER WINDOWS


Ponoka Fire Department Weekly ReportPONOKA FIRE WEEKLY REPORT: AUG 6 – AUG 12

HOMETOWN NEWS HOMETOWN EVENTSThe next meeting of Council will be on September 8 at 7:00 PM, Hudson’s Green Activity Centre. You are welcome to attend all Town Council meetings to listen to discussions and decisions Agenda packages are posted on the website ‘Town Hall’ in advance of every Council meeting.

GET INVOLVED!Land Use Bylaw Community Session September 2 at 7 pm, Hudson’s Green Activity Centre. Please come share your ideas and learn more about how it affects all of us now and in the future. After you register for community programs please make this your next stop! What a great community-focused evening!Set this date aside! COMMUNITY BUDGET WORKSHOP – September 9 from 4:30 – 6:30, Hudson’s Green Activity Centre. If you are interested in the Town’s Budget for 2016 and budget process, please plan to attend.

TOWN NOTICESRecycling Roundup September 12 - Come out from 9-4 to the Town’s Waste Transfer Site. For details visit the new website page: Working Together (link at the top of our home page on Ponoka.ca. Paper Shredding Service - September 12 from 9 am - 12 (noon). *Donation requested to Ponoka FCSS tools for local programs and services.Community Information & Registration Night - September 2 at 5 pm, Kinsmen Community Centre. Book your table asap: 403-783-0131. After registering at 5, come to the LUB session at 7 pm! Join the TOP Team – Town of Ponoka Employment - Current opportunities are posted on the website.Paving project starting next week - 64 Street and 55 Avenue. Follow Facebook and Twitter for details!

Celebrate our Hometown Together! Ponoka Day in the Park- August 28 from 1 to 10 pm

Why a Day in the Park? The Town decided to choose a day in August where we can celebrate Ponoka as a community. Our town experiences exciting and hectic summer events in July. This event is to celebrate Ponoka as a great place to live and have fun with friends and family. This event is for the entire community! It shows our healthy lifestyle, community spirit and hometown pride. Thank you to the local business and volunteers who are pitching in to make this a fun community event including local entertainers who are volunteering their time.

WEEKLY PROFILE Salute to Operations Summer Staff

Where did the time go? September is around the corner and it’s time to say thanks to the summer staff in the Town’s Operations. All but one of these young people worked for the Town last summer too, and

many are hoping to come back next year too! A team of hard workers who bring a vibrant energy to all they do for the town. Pictured with the summer staff are Christine and Jackie who worked closely with many of these staff as co-workers and mentors. Thank you, Christine, Jackie and all of our staff for instilling in our summer staff the idea of pride in a job well done.

Why should I go to the Land Use Bylaw Community Session?

The Land Use Bylaw is not only about developers, business and industry. It is also about our homes and neighbourhoods. As Ponoka makes plans for positive growth, it is time to update the Land Use Bylaw (LUB). Once approved, the Land Use Bylaw is the key tool used to regulate and direct the use and development of land and buildings in the Town.

The Community Session on September 2 sets the stage for what will come as it is reviewed. Come learn what the LUB is and how potential changes might affect you. At this session you will learn how you can be involved and have your say before revisions are approved.

Homeowners should think about potential changes in your neighbourhood, such as:• Types of buildings allowed • Size and number of buildings allowed• How close, and how high can new buildings in your neighbourhood be?• Land uses in specifi c zones within the boundaries of the Town of Ponoka• Secondary suites

What do you want to see from development? You may have a vision of what Ponoka can be in the future. Perhaps you want to make sure things you love about your hometown are protected as Ponoka grows. Please come share your ideas, learn about the LUB Review, and fi nd out how to stay involved. The fi rst Community Session is one you don’t want to miss:

September 2, 7:00 pm at the Hudson’s Green Activity Centre.

The LUB was last updated in 1997. It’s time to bring it up-to-date to refl ect our goals, plans and wishes for the Ponoka’s future. 18 years have passed since this was updated. We have new people with new ideas, lots of growth and change in town and many long-time residents with great experience to share. Let’s

make sure the updated LUB is a practical, effi cient bylaw that will guide the kind of growth the community would like to see.

For more details please visit our new page Working Together. The link is on our website at the top of our home page – www.ponoka.ca

Let’s Work Together. Have your say!

PFD responded to eight 911 Emergency calls• 1 Structure Fire• 3 Alarm Calls

• 1 Vehicle Fire• 1 Overheated vehicle mistaken for a fi re

• 1 Brush Fire• 1 EMS Assist

Christine Patterson, Sarah Cha, Matthew Rowland,Alyssa-Lyn Perry

Jackie Fleming, Morena Stamm, Lorne Baile, Carmen Lyon,

Jaden Squires, Thomas Halse

NEW QUESTION OF THE WEEK!Visit www.ponoka.ca to answer this week’s question. Results will be revealed every Wednesday in the Hometown Weekly News!


Our friendly and concernedneighbourhood service providers

and merchants have joined together to bring you these

important safety tips. Have a happy, healthy and safe school year!

aALWAYS use the sidewalk when walking

to and from school. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffi c.

Sponsored by

ADAMS CHEVHwy 2A South • 403-783-4494

bBE aware of the street traffi caround you. Avoid wearingheadphones while walking.

Sponsored by

THE BRICK4814 - 50 St. • 403-783-8721

cCROSS in front of the bus, and make

sure the driver sees you pass.

Sponsored by

CRAWFORD AGENCIES5023 - 51 Ave. • 403-783-4033

dDON’T play in the street while waiting

for the bus. Stay on the sidewalk.

Sponsored by

DOORS ON DEMAND403-783-2453 • 403-963-5000

eENTER and exit the bus in a single-fi le line,

letting younger students go on fi rst.

Sponsored by

ECKLUND WATER WELL SERVICE

403-783-3712 • 403-704-3413 (cell)

fFACE forward and remain seatedthroughout the entire bus ride.

gGET to your bus stops fi ve minutes

before the bus is scheduled to arrive.Sponsored by

THE CO-OPERATORSBATTLE RIVER

INSURANCE LTD 403-783-3987

hHOLD onto the handrail when

you are entering and exiting the bus.

Sponsored by

HOBBEMA TRANSPORT3906 - 66 St. • 403-783-5275

iIF you miss the bus, call a parent or

guardian to drive you to school.Never ask a stranger!

Sponsored by

INTEGRA TIRE6220 48 Ave • 403-783-3998

JJAYWALKING is dangerous.

Cross the street at crosswalks.Sponsored by

A&J AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

6701 46 Ave. • 403-783-8755

kKEEP a safe distance between

you and the bus whilewaiting for it to stop.

Sponsored by

MACKENZIE’S NO FRILLSMACKENZIE’S NO FRILLS5561 Hwy 53 • 403-783-9164

lLOOSELOOSE drawstrings and objects should be drawstrings and objects should be secured, so they don’t get caught on the secured, so they don’t get caught on the

handrail or door of the bus.handrail or door of the bus.Sponsored bySponsored by

LKQLKQ430054 Don Laing Business Park • 403-783-5189430054 Don Laing Business Park • 403-783-5189

mMAKE sure to keep your hands to

yourself at all times while riding on the bus.

Sponsored by

McDONALD’S4419 - HWY 2A • 403-783-8927

nNEVERNEVER throw things on the bus throw things on the bus

or out the bus window, and always keep or out the bus window, and always keep your hands and arms inside.your hands and arms inside.

Sponsored by

SOMMER HOME HARDWARE BUILDING CENTREHARDWARE BUILDING CENTRE

6503- 44 Ave. • 403-783-4464

oOBEYOBEY your bus driver’s rules and your bus driver’s rules and

regulations, so he or she can get you regulations, so he or she can get you to school quickly and safely.to school quickly and safely.

Sponsored byREFLECTIONS ON 66REFLECTIONS ON 66COLLISION CENTRECOLLISION CENTRE

6605 - 44 Ave. • 403-783-1896

pPRACTICE good behavior on and off

the bus. Don’t get talked into breaking the rules!

Sponsored by

PONOKA FIRST CALL TOWING LTD.PONOKA FIRST CALL TOWING LTD.6701- 46 Ave. • 403-783-3636

Sponsored byFIRST CHOICEFIRST CHOICE

AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR LTDAUTO & TRUCK REPAIR LTD& PONOKA TOURING& PONOKA TOURING

4215 - 67 St • 403-783-8327

qQUICKLY go to your seat when you

enter the bus, and keep your feet andbelongings out of the aisle.

Sponsored by

QUALITY PAINT & COLLISION REPAIR6403 - 44 Ave. • 403-783-3456

Learn the Learn the ABCsABCs of School Bus of School Bus SafetySafety

rREMEMBERREMEMBER to look to the right before to look to the right before you step off the bus. Careless drivers you step off the bus. Careless drivers

in a hurry may sometimes in a hurry may sometimes try to pass on the right.try to pass on the right.

Sponsored by

4502-50 St. 403-783-5568

sSTAY on the sidewalk, at least 10

feet from the road, while waiting for the bus.

Sponsored by

5034 - 49 Ave. 403-783-6021

tTALK quietly on the bus, so you don’t

distract or annoy the driver.

Sponsored by

TANTEC ELECTRONICSTANTEC ELECTRONICS5027 - 51 Ave. • 403-783-4000

u

v

w

x

y

z

USE emergency exits only in emergencies, and make sure

not to block them.

Sponsored by

R. JOHANSEN SALES LTDR. JOHANSEN SALES LTD 403-783-5185

VACANTVACANT lots and buildings should be lots and buildings should be avoided on your walk to the bus stop.avoided on your walk to the bus stop.

Sponsored by

WOLF CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

6000 Hwy 2A • 403-783-3473

WAIT for a signal from the bus driverbefore you cross the street.

Sponsored by

WILL’S WELDING6506 - 44 Ave. • 403-783-3733

X MARKSX MARKS railroad tracks. Be silent railroad tracks. Be silent when a bus comes to a railroad when a bus comes to a railroad

crossing, so the driver can hear if crossing, so the driver can hear if a train is coming.a train is coming.

Sponsored by

SHOPPERS DRUG MART5010 50 St • 403-783-3240

YOUNG children should be walked to the bus stop by their parents

or an older sibling.Sponsored by

JOHN W LOW AGENCIES JOHN W LOW AGENCIES INSURANCE & REAL ESTATEINSURANCE & REAL ESTATE

5118 50 St • 403-783-5512

Zzzz. Get a good night of sleep, soyou can start each school day

feeling refreshed.

Sponsored by

JONES AGENCIES5012 - 50 Ave. • 403-783-3976


THE FOOT INSTITUTEis pleased to offer

the services ofDR. DARREN WOODRUFF, DPM

Foot Specialist for the Medical and Surgical Treatment

of the Foot and Ankle. Specializing in Conservative Therapy, Biomechanics and

Foot SurgeryDr. Darren Woodruff,DPM

Dr. Woodruff will see patients at:

Medcombe Walk-in Clinic4956 Highway 2A Lacombe

For appointments call

403-342-0566www.footinstitute.com


City slickers and coun-try folk alike had a chance to tour Alberta farms last weekend during Alberta Open Farm Days.

Farms across the prov-ince opened their doors to people interested in their operations Saturday, Aug. 22 and 23. For the Ponoka area, Mark and Tina Stewart of MSW Meats gave attend-ees a chance to see their operation of Texas longhorn cattle, elk, bison and free-range chicken on Aug. 23.

Mark said they decided to take part in the program to get more foot traffic to their area. He has always felt it is important to have a diverse range of products.

“I went to Olds College in 1987 and they told me to diversify and I did, kind of to an extreme,” he ex-plained.

“I’ve always liked the longhorns and my wife had the elk. In certain ways, they’re very good products that mainstream people aren’t familiar with,” he added.

MSW Meats’ longhorns have won international ac-claim and the farm is one of a handful in Canada that can ship the longhorns to Europe. The elk is not only wanted for the meat but for the velvet in the horns.

Next to mushrooms, elk antlers are the fastest grow-ing substance, said Mark Stewart, and many people use the velvet to treat mus-cle aches and pains, high cholesterol and other issues, he explained. The velvet is made into pills or powder. “They’ve really become popular in the local mar-ket.”

Another elk product that is in high demand are

Folks had a chance to check out MSW Meats Sunday, Aug. 23 during the Alberta Open Farm Days. Between seeing live elk, longhorn cattle, bison and free-range chickens, attendees also had a chance to buy organic bison steak for supper.


MSW Meats showcased during Open Farm Daysthe antlers for furniture or smaller pieces as chew products for dogs.

“We find there are peo-

ple searching for healthy products,” he added of the organic meat they sell at the farm store.

He said that many peo-ple want to know where their meat is coming from and smaller family farms

are places customers are turning to.

Adopting the practice of organic and free-range meat is something Tina feels is not only important for a healthier meat product but for her as a parent.

“I only want to sell other people what I feed my fam-ily,” she added.

The meat is leaner and she said that it has to be cooked differently. As there

is less fat on the meat, Tina said the meat is also less insulated, which means it cooks faster.

“Bison, because it has less fat . . . you want to do a shorter cooking time and invest in a meat thermom-eter,” she explained.

After cooking to medi-um-well, she said it needs to be taken off the pan and wrapped in tin foil for 10 to 15 minutes.

The Legion prepares flags story on p. 20 of the Aug. 19 edition of Ponoka News incorrectly states the name of Legion member as Stan Baliant whereas it should be Stan Orlesky. We regret the error.

Correction:

REC

YCLE

YO

UR

PAPE

R!

No Job Too SmallDriveways • WalkwaysPatios • CourtyardsParking Lots • Asphalt Paving

Contact us anytime to arrange a free, no-obligation, on-site consultation and estimate.

587-337-9111

Mention this ad & receive

10% OFF

ASPHALTIC

Commercial & Residential

Hwy. 2A South www.ponokachrysler.com1-800-265-6851 or Local 783-5383

Sean Folkerts, (left ) service manager for Ponoka Chrysler Jeep Dodge presents a $100 gas card to Dave Hummel of Ponoka. Dave won the gas card aft er servicing his vehicle with the dealership and entering his repair order number online.

Th ere is a chance to win 1 of 2 $12,500 travel certifi cates plus 188 subsidiary prizes and a BONUS! Half-Way Prize Trip For 2 To Vegas.


BRIGHT & CLEAN

OPEN 6am-11pm

daily!3 sizes of washers2 sizes of

dryers

Comfortablesitting area

with tv

4205 64 ST., Ponoka • 403-783-8382P o n o k a • W e t a s k i w i n • L e d u c

Owner of Mudd Safety, Jodie Stauffer walks attendees through a scenario of an ATV accident Saturday, Aug. 22 during a safety course hosted by the Ponoka Agricultural Society.


Youths get key safety training for ATV useBY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Youths who are big into off road vehicles were provided with real world teaching on ATV safety Saturday, Aug. 22.

The initiative was sponsored by the Ponoka Agricultural Society, which hired MUDD Safety, a youth ATV safety company, back for a second year in Ponoka. Owner Jodie Stauffer walked kids through scenarios of po-tential ATV accidents to give them a sense of what they will need to do in the event of an accident.

Stauffer said the need for youth safety training with ATVs grows each year and she focuses on kids aged six to 16. “Our morning session is all interactive. Real life. So we talk about what’s happening in their community.”

Providing real world sce-narios to kids gave them a chance to consider what they would need to do if an emer-gency did occur, said Stauffer. “It makes everyone just stop and think. What would I do if that was my mom or that was my sister?”

Stauffer started the pro-gram in 2008 as she realized there was nothing available for educating youths. The program developed and grew over the years.

“One of the biggest take-aways I get, which I always find humorous, is the impact that they (participants) have on their families when they go home,” said Stauffer.

Youths bring the train-ing back to their family and their lessons, raising further awareness among parents and family members.

“Our goal is to get helmets on kids and secondly to keep them alive no matter what, out there in the sport of off-roading,” said Stauffer.

The afternoon session then provided practical training with youths being able to use ATVs on an obstacle course. Each participant received a helmet as part of the course and Stauffer said the afternoon session is one of the exciting parts of the training day for youths.

“We’re actually just going to do some closed course rid-ing with them,” said Stauffer.

She showed participants how to properly size them-selves with a quad and how to use one appropriately if it is bigger than what they need.

“We know that a lot of kids aren’t riding size appropriate (quads),” explained Stauffer.

The key goal is to keep them safe by providing nec-essary tools for riding ATVs. “Our program happens because communities bring us in be-cause they care.”

One area Stauffer feels will need to be addressed is more people are using ATVs and there is more access to equip-ment while the safety training cannot match the expansion of that access. “We’ve had more deaths in Alberta in the first weeks of the season than we had all last year,” she noted.

PPlanning & Development

Has MOVED effective

August 24, 2015

Visitor Information Centre

Highway 2A

Office Hours 9am – 12 & 1pm – 4pm


We have all of your Back to School Supplies!

Exercise Books

Report Covers

Hand Held Calculators

Pens & Pencils

Crayons Zipper Binders

Glue & MORE!

ttors

5026 Chipman Ave. 403-783-2299

www.centraloffi cesupplies.comCentral Offi ceSupplies Ltd.

CHECK OUT THECHECK OUT THE

IN-STORE IN-STORE SPECIALS!SPECIALS!

Books, books and more books: Jimmy Rawji holds up books he distributed throughout town Monday, Aug. 24. The books were donated by the Maskwacis Cultural College library, which had extra books that were donated for its recent summer reading initiative. Bringing the books to the community was made possible through the college and Save the Children Canada.


SATURDAY, SEPT. 12SATURDAY, SEPT. 12WASTE TRANSFER SITEWASTE TRANSFER SITE

9AM – 4PM9AM – 4PMBring your old computers,Bring your old computers,

TV’s & paintTV’s & paint

Paper Shredding ServicePaper Shredding Service9am – 12pm9am – 12pm

Donations for paper shredding requested toPonoka FCSS for local programs & services

For more details visit ponoka.ca or call 403-783-0159

WORRIED ABOUTHIGH GAS PRICES?

Maybe it’s time for a tune up

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALBACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL $$79.9579.95 + GSTSPECIAL INCLUDES - Engine oil & lter change

Free Vehicle Maintenance Inspection ReportWith full vehicle check over of all uids,

brakes, steering, tires, etc.Price is for oil & lter [up to 5L] Synthetic is extra

ALIGNMENT SPECIALALIGNMENT SPECIAL $$79.9579.95 + GSTSave on tire wear and fuel with a properly aligned steering

Phone or stop inPhone or stop inand get our trained specialist!and get our trained specialist!

WAGNER’S AUTOMOTIVE& TREAD PRO TIRE CENTRE

5503 - 54 St. Ponoka 403-783-6804

Your small town reliable Specialists

CHECK US OUT ON


PONOKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL5510-48 Avenue, Ponoka - 403-783-3583

Accepting registrations for Play Academy to Gr. 6

- Proof of residency in the Ponoka area and copy of Birth Certifi cate to be provided at the time of registration

- $50.00 non-refundable registration fee forPlay Academy due at the time of registration

August Office HoursThursday, August 27, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, August 28, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

First day of school is Monday, August 31, 2015

Class lists will be posted in the foyer by the main office

on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.

Plan to join us for the Welcome Back BBQ,

Thursday, September 3, 2015 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Check us out at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca/pe

Stay tuned for more information on theGrade 5 & 6 Chromebook purchases.

Ready for business: Town staff celebrate moving into the Visitors Information Centre Monday, Aug. 24, which now houses staff with the planning and economic development departments. It remains the visitors centre for the town as well. (l-r) Patricia Abdulla, director of planning and development, Karen Juul-Anderson, planning and development technician and Steven Novak, economic development officer. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

4209 Hwy 2A403-783-3831

1959-50 Ave.,Red Deer

403-347-7202jonesboys

westernwear.com

$$55OFFOFFeach paireach pair

Boys & Girls Wrangler JeansBoys & Girls Wrangler Jeans

$$1010OFFOFFeach paireach pair

mens & ladies Wrangler Jeansmens & ladies Wrangler Jeans


n i s s a n s e n t r a s t k . # C 1 2 4 1 A t o t a l p y m t s $ 1 5 , 5 7 2 . 8 8 , i n t e r e s t o v e r 4 8 m o s i s $ 2 0 0 3 . 6 2 a t 5 . 9 9 A P R

If the Legacy Markdown isn’t on it ... you probably paid too much!ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDE ALL GST, FEES AND A FULL TANK OF GAS!ALL PAYMENTS INCLUDE ALL GST, FEES AND A FULL TANK OF GAS!

2015 FORD FIESTA SE 2015 FORD FIESTA SE

OR $117

BW@84 MTHS

EMPLOYEE PRICE

$$15,55515,555

C1265C1265

MSRP $18,114

2015 FORD ESCAPE SE AWD2015 FORD ESCAPE SE AWD

OR $182

BW@84 MTHS

EMPLOYEE PRICE

$$26,98826,988

T1256T1256

MSRP $30,289

2015 FORD FOCUS SE2015 FORD FOCUS SE

OR $129

BW@84 MTHS

EMPLOYEE PRICE

$$19,64219,642

C1170C1170

MSRP $20,964

2015 FORD F150 S/CAB 4X42015 FORD F150 S/CAB 4X4

OR $299

BW@84 MTHS

EMPLOYEE PRICE

$$33,93433,934

T1214T1214

MSRP $44,299

2015 FORD MUSTANG GT2015 FORD MUSTANG GT

OR $243

BW@84 MTHS

EMPLOYEE PRICE

$$36,98836,988

C1226C1226

MSRP $40,799

2015 FORD 250 CREW CAB WESTERN EDITION2015 FORD 250 CREW CAB WESTERN EDITION

OR $292

BW@84 MTHS

EMPLOYEE PRICE

$$42,49242,492

T0845T0845

MSRP $53,574

OVER 200 USED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM..LEGACYAUTOGROUP.CA

2013 ESCAPE SE AWD2013 ESCAPE SE AWD

STK#L048684 months

$29,900B/W PAYMENT

$18800

2013 EDGE LIMITED AWD2013 EDGE LIMITED AWD

STK#T0769A 84 months

$$31,90031,900leather, moonroof, navigation

B/W PAYMENT

$23500

2011 EXPLORER LIMITED AWD2011 EXPLORER LIMITED AWD

STK#T0912A 72 months

$$32,98832,988leather, moonroof, navigation

B/W PAYMENT

$27300

2013 DODGE DART2013 DODGE DART

STK#L052284 months

$15,900Low kms

B/W PAYMENT

$11900

2013 VW JETTA TDI2013 VW JETTA TDI

STK#T1122A84 months

$$23,98823,988diesel, leather, moonroof

B/W PAYMENT

$17700

2011 FORD F350 4X4 KING RANCH2011 FORD F350 4X4 KING RANCH

STK#T1259A84 months

$$39,98839,988loaded, diesel

B/W PAYMENT

$28800

2014 FORD F350 LARIAT DUALLY2014 FORD F350 LARIAT DUALLY

STK#T1309A96 months

$$55,90055,900Diesel

B/W PAYMENT

$35500

2006 BMW 330I 2006 BMW 330I

STK#L043184 months

$$12,90012,900Loaded, low kms

B/W PAYMENT

$16000

“Let your Legacy start here.”

www.legacyfordponoka.ca

YOUR LEGACY TEAM

Pat BoardmanGeneral

Sales Manager

Robin PatrickSales

Consultant

Trevor FeragenSales

Consultant

Bob MassSales

Consultant

Kelly PerrasFinance

Manager


real estate central alberta

6000 - 48 Ave.(Beside The Old Iron Horse

Restaurant)

403-783-5007 TODD REEDAssoc. Broker

DEB STEVENSAssoc. Broker

LISA SMITHAssociate

JANE WIERZBAAssociate

BOB TILTGENAssociate

Proud sponsors ofRDC Arts Programs

TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR PROPERTIES AND VIRTUAL TOURS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.ponokaproperties.com

BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED -1024 sq ft, 3 bdrms & 2 baths- NEWLY fi nished basement- Upgrades will surprise you!- Hdwd fl oors, Granite, NEW appl- New fence & well kept 60x124 lot- Just move in!$239,900 ~ Call Bob

NEW PRICE

- Picturesque River Valley View- 1784 sq ft Executive Hillside Bungalow- Numerous Upscale Outbuildings- Commercial Potential- 81 Scenic acres - Fantastic Location w/ easy access

to Hwy 2$990,000 Call Deb

THIS ACREAGE HAS EVERYTHING

NEW PRICE

A MUST SEE!!- 1253 sq ft Bungalow, 4 bdrms & 2 baths- Beautifully done, numerous upgrades- 10’ ceilings, hardwood & fi replace- NEW appliances & Birch Cabinets- Fenced, Landscaped & detached dbl garage- Close to Hospital & School$339,900 ~ Call Bob

- 10’ ceilings, hard- NEW appliances- Fenced, Landscap

Close to HospitaSOLDSOLD

- Well-treed lot at Johnson Beach- Beautiful vacation retreat- Open areas for home or trailer- Available immediately- Power in place$97,000 ~ Call Bob

RED DEER LAKE ONE OF A KIND - 1882 sq ft Gorgeous Bungalow- 9 ft Ceilings & Large windows- Hardwood, FP, Large Bedrooms- Beautifully landscaped w glassed in deck- Stamped concrete driveway- Many Upgrades in this WOW home!$459,000 ~ Call Bob!

NEW PRICE

- 1,274 sq. ft., 5 bdrm, 2 bath- Renovated bthrms, paint, doors, & trim

- Detached 22'x24' garage- Fully finished up & down- Lrg deck looks over fenced yard$262,500 ~ Call Todd

GREAT FAMILY HOME

- 1997 Mobile Home- Open Floor Plan- 3 B/R, 2 Bath- Vaulted Ceiling and Skylight- Nice, Bright Living Area$59,900 Call Deb

TO BE MOVED

NEW PRICE

- Close to shopping and schools

- Well cared for home- Upgraded exterior- Single garage in the back yard$169,900 ~ Call Todd

DOWNTOWN BUNGALOW - 160 acres with currently 142 acres in pasture & 18 acres treed- Many good building sites- Perimeter fenced$379,000 ~ Call Todd

PASTURE OR REC LAND- 1440 sq ft, 3 bdrm, 2 bath mobile

- 30x60 barn, 32x80 quonset- Fenced & cross fenced- Views in every direction!- Ideal for rec or ranch$650,000 ~ Call Todd

PASTURE QUARTER W/RESIDENCE

- 921 sq ft Bungalow- 4 B/R, 2 Baths- Extensive Upgrades- Single, Attached Garage- Don’t Wait to View$223,9 00 Call Deb

COZY STARTER

GREAT STARTER OR REVENUE! - Over 2000 developed sq. ft.- 4 Bdrms, 3 baths- Double attached garage- Fenced Yard- Downstairs suite$226,900 ~ Call Lisa

AFFORDABLE BARE ACREAGE! - Lone Tree Estates (Gull Lake)- 2.61 acres- Gorgeous Lake View!- Bargain Basement Price!$87,900 ~ Call Lisa

UPGRADED CLASSIC - 4 bedrooms, 4 baths- 3000+ sq ft of developed living space- New Kitchen, some new flooring- Great outdoor spaces as well$355,000 ~ Call Lisa

GREAT STARTER ACREAGE - Minutes to town- 2.65 acres, fenced & cross fenced- 2007 mobile, over 1500 sq ft- Double insulated garage$324,900 ~ Call Lisa

- 4 beds & 2 baths- Some upgrades- Nice sized lot$169,900Call Jane

GREAT STARTER

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

- 1207 sq ft with 4 beds & 3 baths- Open concept with many upgrades!

$398,500 Call Jane

BEAUTIFUL, LIKE NEW! - 1244 sq ft with 5 beds & 2 baths- Tasteful decor & open floor plan

$279,900 Call Jane

EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED GEM!

NEW PRICE

REDUCED

- 2 beds & 2 baths- Open fl oor plan- 3 storage sheds$154,900 Call Jane

MOBILE HOME ON ITS OWN LOT!- Open flo- 3 storag$154 900SOLDSOLD

NEW PRICE

- 2250 sq. ft. bungalow- 4 bdrms, 3 baths- double lot- Great location- Many upgrades- Double att. garage- Pride of ownership$309,000 Call Deb

MAKE THIS YOUR HOME!

2 baths- Tasteful d planSOLDSOLD

403-783-8881

#3, 5012-48 Avein the Wedin’s Prof. Bldg.

RIZWAN SYED CHANELLE LYONAssociate Associate

Prime location lots available to build your new home! Architecturally controlled to protect your investment! Plenty of lot sizes and locations to choose from!

Call Sandra Lyon or Chanelle Lyon for more information.

NEW LISTING - STARTINGIN THE LOW 80,000.00’S

Newly dev’d fully serviced subdivision. Outstanding views of Battle River valley & town. Walk out basement possible. Corner lot, cul de sac, ready for immediate possession. MLS CA0064899

Call Rizwan403-783-0898$99,900

End unit town house backing onto the park. 2 bed with 2 ensuite baths & a half bath, walk in closet. Less than 5 min. walk away from grocery & gas. Near Centennial Center & golf course. MLS CA0058501

Call Rizwan403-783-0898

RIVERSIDE

$234,900

Great bungalow, central Ponoka. Very clean and well maintained home. Some upgrades incl fl ooring, countertops & furnace. 4 bdrms., 2 baths, single car garage.

Call Sandra Lyon or Chanelle Lyon for more information

CENTRAL PONOKA

$225,000

Brand new near completion show home with upgraded contemporary fi nish. 2 bed, 2 full baths, living & den on main fl oor with deck. Triple att’d garage, cul de sac. 1364 Sq. Ft. MLS CA0064935

Call Rizwan403-783-0898

RIVERSIDE (PANORAMA RIDGE)

$389,900

RIVERSIDE (PANORAMA RIDGE)

NEW LIS

TING

NEW LIS

TING

NEW LIS

TING

REDUCED

TO VIEW ALL LISTINGS VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.FIRSTCHOICEPONOKA.COM


The implementation of the First Nations Financial

Transparency Act (FNFTA) last year by the federal govern-ment is being challenged by five First Nations, with the support of Alberta Regional Chief Craig Makinaw of Er-

Regional Chief Makinaw supports Onion Lake Cree action against feds

mineskin First Nation. A hearing was held Aug. 19 and 20 in federal court in

Saskatoon, Sask. with the Onion Lake Cree Nation and four other nations challenging the federal government on the FNFTA, stating the act is unconstitutional and being forced to release their financial figures could be harmful to them.

Craig Makinaw, Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief of Alberta, said the money received from the federal government is only a portion of the financials that are di-vulged.

He said in an interview that by divulging their finan-cial details, the First Nations, that consider themselves as sovereign, are being forced to release corporate financial information. “They are trying to penalize the bands that are successful,” he explained.

“When they report the funds, especially chiefs in other parts of the country, they’re part of corporations, too,” add-ed Makinaw of the consolidated financial statements.

The five nations: Onion Lake Cree Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan, Sawridge Band, Ochapowace First Nation and Thunderchild First Nation state the FNFTA is unconstitu-tional and an unlawful imposition on the nations.

In a separate hearing, the federal government has at-tempted to take on eight First Nations in a bid to force them to surrender the information. The First Nations are calling for a halt in the proceedings with these hearings.

One of the arguments the Onion Lake Cree Nation points out is none of the First Nations were consulted on the FNFTA.

Makinaw said providing these corporate statements, something not required of non-aboriginal corporations, may be harmful should they put in a bid for a project.

continued on page 17


JOHN W. LOW Agencies Inc.5118 - 50th Street, Ponoka 1-800-392-8658 403-783-5512

PROFESSIONAL REALTORS OF JOHN W. LOW AGENCIES INC.

WAYNEMcGARVEY

ANNETTEDODDS

SHAWNA LOWBroker

BRIANHATALA

GREAT FAMILY HOME

COUNTRY LIVING AT IT’S BEST

DEER CREEKChoice country acreages, close to town. Sizes vary – some treed, others open with walk-out potential.

Call Annette for details 403-704-7023

For more details call Annette403-704-7023

GET READY FOR SPRING!6 acreages available. Beautiful building sites just a short drive south of Ponoka in Jada Estates. Building restricitons make this property an exclusive area for upscale homes.

Call Wayne403-704-0864

REDUCED PRICE

Great location on main street of Ponoka. Total space 2750 sq. ft. building and lot only.

$139,000Call WayneCall Wayne 403-704-0864 403-704-0864

COMMERCIAL 4 bdrm, 3 bath bungalow with walkout basement and triple garage. Located on 5.93 acres only minutes from town.

4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, move in ready home located in Lucas Heights on large lot.

Call Brian 403-704-7018

Country residential 5 acre property with a newer manufactured home, quiet setting. Horses welcome. Price reduced to $255,000

Call Brian 403-704-7018

RED DEER LAKELAKE FRONT CABIN

Beautiful setting on just under 1 acre. Priced at $159,000

26 ACRES SE of Ponoka, 1916 sq. ft. home with additional large detached garage. 40 X 78 shop.

Great view, set-up for livestock.Available immediately. Price $649,000.

Call Brian 403-704-7018

Call Brian 403-704-7018

NORTH END

duplex unit 2 - 3 bdrm units fully rented. Asking $257,000

Call Brian 403-704-7018Call Brian 403-704-7018

142 ACRES PARCEL120 acres productive ,balance pasture. Located 10 miles NW of Ponoka. 0ffered for sale at $550,000

Call Brian 403-704-7018Call Brian 403-704-7018

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING!13.5 ACRES

Close inCall Brian 403-704-7018

$279,000 Call Jane

• 1102 sq ft with 3 beds & 2 baths

• Open design, main fl oor laundry

• Low maintenance living at its fi nest!

$$$$$

•

•

•

TRANQUIL, ADULT LIVING!

• 1624 sq ft with 5 beds & 3 baths

• Functionally designed, open fl oorplan

• Attached double & detached oversized garage

•

•

•

NEW LISTINGS THIS WEEK!

MINUTES FROM TOWN, ON PAVEMENT!

real estate central alberta

6000 • 48 Ave, Ponoka

Jane Wierzba403-358-8770

$459,900 Call Jane

continued from page 16

He added that treaty rights were not considered when Bill C-27, which ad-dresses the FNFTA, was adopted. “The government knows our position but they didn’t follow up or consult with First Nations.”

In a press release dated Aug. 18, Makinaw added he spoke against the bill when it was first proposed.

“It is unfortunate that our efforts to engage and provide our positions to the federal government are ignored and First Nations are forced into the courts to resolve issues, creating a greater financial burden on all parties," he stated.

Storm sewer upgrades: Works in the areas of 47 and 48 Avenue along 51 Street are underway to improve storm sewer lines until an expected completion to the end of August. JT Setter and Sons are bringing the project together with an estimated cost of $270,000. The North Bridge road realignment project is also underway.


www.ponokanews.comRE

CYC

LE

YOU

R P

APE

R!


15084MF0

Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfi t Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). **Ford Employee Pricing (“Employee Pricing”) is available from July 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015 (the “Program Period”), on the purchase or lease of most new 2015/2016 Ford vehicles (excluding all chassis cab, stripped chassis, and cutaway body models, F-150 Raptor, F-650/F-750, Mustang Shelby GT500, Shelby GT350, 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Mustang). Employee Pricing refers to A-Plan pricing ordinarily available to Ford of Canada employees (excluding any Unifor/CAW negotiatedprograms). The new vehicle must be delivered or factory-ordered during the Program Period from your participating Ford Dealer. Employee Pricing is not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs.*Until September 30, 2015 purchase a new 2015 F-150 XLT 4X4 Super Cab 300A 3.5L/2015 F-150 Platinum Crew Cab 4X4/2016 F-250 XLT 4X4 Super Cab Western Editionfor $32,887/$57,045/$42,282 aft er total Ford Employee Price adjustment of $10,212/$12,354/$9,317 is deducted. Total Ford Employee Price adjustment is a combination of Employee Price adjustment of $4,712/$8,354/$5,817 and delivery allowance of $5,500/$4,000/$3,500. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price aft er total Ford Employee Price adjustment has been deducted. Offers include freight

and air tax of $1,800/$1,800/$1,800 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fi ll charge, insurance, dealer PDI, registration, administration fees, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes.▲Total Ford Employee Price adjustment is a combination of Employee Price adjustment and available delivery allowance amounts and range from $636 on 2015 Fiesta S to $14,720 on 2015 F-350 Lariat Super Crew Diesel 4x4. Employee Pricing is notcombinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. See dealer or ford.ca for details.^When properly equipped. Max. towing of 12,200 lbs with available 3.5L EcoBoost V6 4x2 engine confi guration. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR vs. 2015 competitors.^^ When properly equipped. Max. payloads of 3,300 lbs/3,270 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR vs.2015 competitors.^^^ LED headlamps, taillamps, and side-mirror spotlights avaialble. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR. ††Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR.‡F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 49 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report up to 2014 year end. ©2015 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. †Offer only valid from August 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with an eligible Costco membership on or before July 31, 2015. Receive $1,000 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015 (and 2016 where the model is available) Ford (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, GT350, GT500, F-150 Raptor, 50th Anniversary Edition Mustang, and Medium Truck) model (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Limitone (1) offer per each Eligible Vehicle purchase or lease, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. Applicable taxes calculated before CAD$1,000 offer is deducted.©2015 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month

pre-paid subscription

2015 F-150 XLT 4X4 SUPERCAB 300A 3.5L

BAILEY P.FORD EMPLOYEE

MAX F.FORD EMPLOYEE

WHEN YOU PAYWHAT WE PAY

2015 F-150 AWARDED CANADIAN TRUCK

OF THE YEAR

THE F-250 WESTERN EDITION PACKAGE COMES WITH:

REVERSE CAMERA TAILGATE STEP REMOTE START FOG LAMPS BLACK PLATFORM RUNNING BOARDS

STEP UP TO A 2015 F-150 PLATINUM CREWCAB 4X4 AND GET UP TO

$12,354*

IN TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

OR

Employee Price Adjustment $4,712*

$5,500*Delivery Allowance

SHARE OUR EMPLOYEE PRICE

$32,887*

TOTAL PRICEADJUSTMENTS

$10,212*

INCLUDES FREIGHT AND AIR TAX OF $1,800

CHOOSE A 2015 F-350 LARIAT CREWCAB DIESEL 4X4 AND GET UP TO

$14,000▲

IN TOTAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

OR

THE NEW2016 F-250 XLT 4X4 SUPERCAB WESTERN EDITION

Employee Price Adjustment $5,817*

$3,500*Delivery Allowance

SHARE OUR EMPLOYEE PRICE

$42,282*

TOTAL PRICEADJUSTMENTS

$9,317*

INCLUDES FREIGHT AND AIR TAX OF $1,800

**

FEATURES:

BEST-IN-CLASS TOWINGˆ BEST-IN-CLASS PAYLOADˆˆ MILITARY-GRADE ALUMINUM ALLOY BODYCLASS-EXCLUSIVE AVAILABLE LED LIGHTINGˆˆˆCLASS-EXCLUSIVE AVAILABLE 360° CAMERA SYSTEM††

‡

SEARCH OUR INVENTORY AT ALBERTAFORD.CA AND VISIT YOUR ALBERTA FORD STORE.

Find your Ford at albertaford.ca

Head to your local Ford Store

Drive awayhappy

ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERSRECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

$1,000†

ON MOST NEW 2015 AND 2016 FORD MODELS

There is no doubt that all of us will have those days when we get into a bit of a ‘grouchy fluster’ where nothing seems to go right ,and instead of taking a deep breath to cool down for a moment, we quite of-ten try to blame it on getting older, on someone else or make some other silly ex-cuse. Last week I had one of those very forgettable mornings, which started off by stubbing my toe jumping out of bed, discovered that I did not have any of my quick acting bran because I forgot to put it on the gro-cery list, went to the store to buy tickets and realized that I had left my wallet in my other pants, and then got home and picked up a message from my favourite doctor that I needed to re-port in soon for my annual 73,000 mile check-up and stress test.

I returned home still grumbling and wondering what might happen next, but thanks to my very pa-tient, younger and also now retired wife, I had a nice lunch, took my noon pills and was sent for a nap in the cluttered little office where I create all these zany col-umns and history stories. An hour later, I woke up on the right side of the bed, scolded myself for having a geriatric meltdown and headed out to enjoy what was left of a great sunny day with family and friends.


Mike RainoneHammertime

Today’s challenges

and changes for all of

us seniors


UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Sign Up Now!Sign Up Now!Don’t miss this opportunity to advertise your fall class, program or sport.

This is an excellent vehicle to get the word out.Publishes: Sept. 2 Deadline: Aug. 28

Reserve your advertising space by calling

403-783-3311

Fall Leagues start Tuesday, September 8

Youth (3 – 19yrs) - Sat, Sun, Tues or Wed

Club 55+ - Tues am or pm and Fri pm

Mixed Adult League - Tues, Wed or Thur evenings

Call NOW to reserve your spot.

Returning bowlers please call to let us know

which night you will be bowling

NEW BOWLERS WELCOME!

For more information call

403-783-4515 or stop in at

4812 50 Street

at

SEE YOU AT COMMUNITY SEE YOU AT COMMUNITY

REGISTRATION NIGHT!REGISTRATION NIGHT!


Conveners at the Home, Hobby and Horticultural Show last weekend were pleased with the large num-ber of entries that came in for the annual event.

Co-convener Donna Rudd said the show, held Friday Aug. 21 and 22 at the Ponoka Legion, had a new metal works category and old trophies and prizes for display. She and co-con-vener Kathleen McKelvie found the “Old as Dirt” dis-play was a source of great history with older Ponoka fairs.

One entry had dresses from three generations. “It shows the family history going down to the roots,” said Rudd.

The oldest entry was a reward wheat sample, which won first place in 1930 by a 14-year-old en-trant. The wheat was in its original bottle and had the original first place card and description.

“We’re really pleased with the community mem-bers bringing their old things from the past,” said Rudd. “So that our younger people … can see some of our history.”

The metal works cat-egory was a new addition to the show and Rudd’s hope is to bring even more cat-egories to the fair to allow for people’s crafting and hobbies to be showcased.

“We realized in our community that there were artisans that do that work,” explained Rudd of the new addition.

New categories a delight for judges at home, hobby show

The Home, Hobby and Horticultural Show brought crafts, plants and vegetables from many people in the area last weekend. The show was held Aug. 21 and 22 and was hosted by the Ponoka Agricultural Society.


“We’re hoping now that every year we can bring on these new categories to get the artisans in our commu-

nity involved in our show,” she added.

As for plants and vege-tables, Rudd said conveners

were quite pleased with the large number of entries. She said they were uncertain how this category would

look considering the rough weather and hail storms.

Conveners, some of whom are also organizers of

the show, select and collect items for exhibition in par-ticular sections of the show.

“It’s bigger even than last year. We just kept on adding tables,” Rudd stated.

A special needs division has also seen some growth. Rudd said that organizers want to celebrate their spe-cial needs participants.

The day also brought lessons for kids who had a chance to build a hob-byhorse and learn how to make lefse, Norwegian flat bread, and learning finger knitting.

Rudd said organizers are looking for conveners to be part of the show and she said it can be a reward-ing experience. Many times a convener already has knowledge of the area they are judging. “They’re ex-perts in their fields.”

Conveners meet ap-proximately once a month and receive training in their scoring system. “You learn a lot about scribing with a judge,” added Rudd.

She said that conveners also learn more about their craft by seeing what other participants work on.

Water Well Drilling & Maintenance

RR1 Falun, ABT0C 1H0

Shawn [email protected]

Warnke Drilling Warnke Drilling (2014) Ltd.(2014) Ltd.


Regular Hockey Season Registration will be accepted on Wednesday, September 2 at Mass Registration at the Kinsmen Community Centre from 5 – 8 p.m. Goalie Skill Development

Check www.ponokaminorhockey.ca for more details.Conditioning Camp

Check www.ponokaminorhockey.ca for more details.Interested in Referring? Referee Clinic is being held on September 19. Contact Scott Bresee [email protected]

Ponoka Minor Hockey Ponoka Minor Hockey

FALL REGISTRATION FALL REGISTRATION INFORMATIONINFORMATION

GGot 2 Dance Productions Experienced instructors. High energy classes. Competitive or just for fun. Toddler to adult! G2D offers classes in:

Acro

Ballet & Pointe

Hip Hop

Jazz

Lyrical

Modern & Contemporary

Musical Theatre & Variety

Tap

FFall Registration August 27: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. G2D studios (5112 50th Ave.)

September 2: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Ponoka Rec Centre

GGive us a shout for more info! www.got2danceproductions.ca

[email protected]

403-963-6789 (Gjenna Saretsky)

403-704-5207 (Anne-Alisa Wiancko)

Got 2 Dance Productions

Fall Registration

GGive us a shout for more info! www.got2danceproductions.ca

[email protected]

403-963-6789 (Gjenna Saretsky)

403-704-5207 (Anne-Alisa Wiancko)

Got 2 Dance Productions

Fall Registration

Give us a shout for more info!

Ponoka Skating ClubPonoka Skating ClubREGISTRATION REGISTRATION

NIGHTNIGHTWednesday, Wednesday, September 2September 25:00 - 8:00 pm5:00 - 8:00 pm

Kinsmen Kinsmen Community Community CentreCentre

Online registration is available at:www.skateponoka.ca

Pre-season sessions also available

Jim E. Lysons,A. L. S., P. Eng. ALBERTA LAND SURVEYORPROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

R.R. #3, PONOKA, ALBERTA T4J 1R3

SUBDIVISIONS, PROPERTY BOUNDARIES, ROAD & DITCH DESIGNS,

MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

RES: 403-783-6756

The grains complex continues to deal with de-cent growing conditions and better than expected crops for the fields that are getting harvested. Canola is following the rest of the vegetable oil complex as they all continue to get kicked in the pants and then dragged through the mud by soybean oil. Corn prices are being support-ed a bit by rumours that China will NOT remove their domestic price sup-ports, which brings favour to more imports. There are some question marks still out there though on Chi-na’s recovery is going and if they’re going to stimu-

Variable predictions

Brennan TurnerFarmLead

late the economy from the inside (i.e. continued government intervention/support) or let the market do its thing and cull the fat. Similarly, we’re still a ways from most of this

year’s North American crop being in the bin so predictions of crop size are far from complete with the variable weather year we’ve had.


A.L.L. STARS REALTY LTD.780-361-2121

www.century21.ca

Audrey Bannister,Agent

780-352-1317

Brent Bannister,Agent

780-893-3400

Free Market Evaluation

THE WIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN

When you purchase this like new 20’ x 80’ modular home, open fl oorplan, 3 bdrms, includes appliances, window coverings, garage, garden shed, coverd deck. With payments less then $600.00 per month.

WHY NOTS-P-R-E-A-D O-U-T ??On this 10 acre parcel not in a subdivision, over 3,000 sq.ft custom built ranch styled bungalow, + 2nd home for the mother in-law,+ 2,400 sq.ft shop, + 6 ft. chain link fence all around. Priced WAY BELOW REPLACEMENT

COME A RUNNIN’Centrally located, perfect starter home 3/1 bdrms, 3 baths, includes all appliances, window coverings, garage, garden shed and a spacious back yard.

REDUCED!


Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: 225.00-249.00Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 245.00-259.00Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 255.00-270.00Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 275.00-300.00Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 295.00-315.00Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 310.00-330.00Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 325.00-350.00Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: 320.00-370.00

Dairy Steers 190.00-230.00Baby Calves Dairy Type: 150.00-550.00Baby Calves Beef Type: 400.00-640.00Hay: Sq Bales 10.00-13.00 Straw: Sq. Bales - Greenfeed: Sq. Bales -

VJV MARKET REPORTMARKET REPORT AUGUST 19, 2015

On Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 1541 head of cattle went through our ringsTOTAL - 1541

SLAUGHTER CATTLE

STOCKERS AND FEEDERS

D1 - D2 cows 135.00-148.00D3 - D4 cows 120.00-136.00Good Holstein cows 125.00-132.00Medium Holstein cows 110.00-125.00Heiferettes 160.00-180.00Bologna Bulls 160.00-190.00

Feeder bulls 180.00-220.00Good Bred Cows -Older Bred Cows -Good Bred Heifers: NONECow/calf pairs (younger) 2800.00-3250.00Cow/Calf pairs (older) -

Rd Bales NONERd Bales NONERd Bales

Heifers 220.00-235.00Heifers 235.00-250.00Heifers 245.00-260.00Heifers 265.00-280.00Heifers 280.00-295.00Heifers -Heifers -Heifers -

Vold Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. | Dawson Creek Auction Vold Jones & Vold Co. Ltd. © 2006

4410-Hwy 2A, Ponoka Alberta, Canada, T4J 1J8

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

www.ponokaageventcentre.com403-755-8490 | 3611 Hwy 2A, Ponoka

OPEN FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH WEEKDAYS & SHOWDAYS

CALNASH AG EVENTS CENTRE

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30

SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERCALENDAR

Please check website regularly for further information & updates as info is.

‘Subject to change’

Alberta Morgan Horse Show

Black Elk Cutting Classic

Alberta Paint Horse Club - Fall Classic

FCA Rodeo - Arena 7pmCdn. Texas Longhorn Assoc. - Measure 10am Heifer Futurity 11:30am Sale 2pm



APHC - Move In

Foothills Cowboy Assoc. - Setup - ArenaCdn. Texas Longhorn Assoc. - Move In - Barn

Alberta Morgan Horse Show - Move In

Black Elk Cutting Classic - Move In

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am - 4pm

Arena Closed - Maintenance



Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am - 4pmSummer Barrel Jackpot - 7pm


Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am - 4pmSummer Barrel Jackpot - 7pm






LABOUR DAYPrivate Booking






Alberta Paint Horse Club - Fall Classic

FCA Rodeo - 2pm


By the time you read this, Statistics Canada will have put out their production estimates, but keep in mind that the sur-vey was done more than three weeks ago and the weather from then til now has been generally fa-vourable across Western Canada. For this reason, we’re starting to see more private estimates trend back towards last year’s production levels (albeit not matching them just

yet) as they’ve been raised with the better growing conditions. Total wheat estimates ranged from 24.8 million to 27.1 mil-lion tonnes (29.3 million last year) with durum out-put forecasts ranging from 4.5 million to 5.2 million tonnes (5.2 million last year). The biggest number that most of the rest of the world will be watching will is the canola number, as pre-report estimates were quite varied, rang-ing from 12.5 million all the way up to 14.5 million

tonnes (15.56 million last year). My guess (and that’s all it is) is that we’d see a “13” in front of whatever was put out, given the ear-ly frost, dryness, and then successive rains in some areas.

On that note, the Pro Farmer U.S. Midwestern Crop Tour started up and ended without too much fanfare as the scouts con-firmed what we already thought: the western corn-belt (Iowa, Nebraska, etc.) is looking pretty decent while the eastern half (Ohio, Indiana, etc.) isn’t

showing much promise. Generally, U.S. crops are starting to more prom-ise than expected and Western Canadian earli-est harvested fields are running decent numbers. With this in mind, grain prices continue to slide lower as Minneapolis wheat and soybeans are sitting near 2010 lows, and compounding things is the oil market now sitting near a six-year low, with some analysts even suggesting WTI crude could fall to $30/barrel (again, will we see that reflected at the

pump!?!). The other factor is whether or not the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise their interest rates while the rest of the world is keeping theirs low or drop-ping them (i.e. China!). While question marks are still raging in the major row crops, there were op-portunities to make sales at elevated prices, specifical-

ly in canola and soybeans, as we correctly pointed out in July. On that note, good sale opportunities are being capitalized on in the pulse crops right on the FarmLead Marketplace, while cereals and other oilseeds get looked to sold later. What’s your plan at this point in the marketing year?

Navigating the internet for local

news can be a jungle.Cut through the brush

and get straight to the facts.Visit us online at

www.ponokanews.comwww.ponokanews.com

Special Summer Rates

For all you excavation needs!- Dugouts - Brushing

- Demolition - Water & Sewer Systems

Call NOW for these great ratesAllen Watson 403-742-3906

or Cell 403-742-9796

For more information or to consign call: ALLEN B. OLSON AUCTION SERVICE LTD.

RIMBEY, ALBERTA(403) 843-2747License No. 165690

E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

35th AnnualFall Machinery

Consignment AuctionFriday, October 16, 2015

Rimbey, Alberta

Pre-Listings Already Include a A Farm Dispersal for Dennis Krompcker with a Cat Challenger MT865 Tractor c/w Grouser 14’ Blade, Case IH MX240 FWA Tractor c/w

Quicke FEL & Only 2200 Hrs & Like New Ezee-On 4600 42’ Disc

Selling equipment to all four Western provinces and the Northern USA. Listings are now being accepted for the Fall Machinery Consignment Auction.

All items must be listed by Wednesday, September 16, 2015 to be included on our Sales Posters, Newspaper, Radio Advertising, Web Page and extensive mailing lists.


Ponoka CapitolTheatre

4904 - 50th St.Ph. 403-783-3639

PLAYING Aug. 28 - Sept. 3Aug. 28 - Sept. 3

AGES 1264 $9.00

AGES 211& SENIORS

$7.00TUESDAYS

& MATINEES $6.00

3D$3 EXTRA

SCREEN #2

American Ultra96 min

2:00 PM Sat & Sun

8:00 PM DailyRated 14A

SCREEN #1

Vacation99 min

2:00 PM Sat & Sun

7:00 PM DailyRated 14A Ponoka Drop-In ActivitiesPonoka Drop-In Activities

5015 – 46 Avenue5015 – 46 AvenueDrop-ins welcome at all events.

Sept. 12 - First jam session 1pm. Donations (cash or food) for Ponoka Food Bank.Sept. 20 - 7 pm Gospel Concert with Steve Potter & Strings n’ Things. $5 at the doorSept. 25 - 5:3pm Potluck & General Meeting. Bring a dish to share, table service & enjoy good company.

PONOKA ART CLUB CLASSES

Sept. 12 - Acrylic “In E J Hughes style” 10am to 4pm - Willie Wong.

Sept. 19 - “Watercolor Landscapes” Frances Alty-Arscott

Contact Lyla Langford 403-783-1887 or Bernice Edwards 403-783-6858

Billiards - Weekdays 1:00pm. Mon through Sat – 50 cents per game. Honour system

Monday Bridge 1:00pm

Monday Whist - 1:30pm

Monday Yoga - 6:30pm

Tuesday - 10am to 2pm “Circle of Friends Senior Support Program” Contact: Angela 403-9630-3052

Tuesday Canasta - 1:00pm

Tuesday & Thursday Exercise class 9:30am FINISHED UNTIL FALL

Tuesday Shuffl eboard - 7pm • FINISHED UNTIL FALL

Wednesday Sewing Guild 9:30am to 4pm

Wednesday Cribbage 1:00pm

Wednesday Yoga - 6:30pm

Wednesday Duplicate Bridge 7:00pm

Thursday Floor Curling - 1:00pm • FINISHED UNTIL FALL

Thursday Weaving 1:00pm Welcome to drop-in to see how it’s done

Thursday Bridge 1:00pm

Thursday Pickleball 7pm - contact Janice Mackie 403-396-4315 for location

Thursday Art Club Drop In Noon to 4pm

Friday “500” 1:00pm

Saturday Yoga 9:30am

Memberships available for 2015 - $10.00 per person. To rent our facility contact Dorothy @ 403-783-3027 or George @ 403-783- 3514 or

leave a message @ 403-783-5012. Rentals are increasing and we would like to invite our town administration, business groups, and general

public (Wedding, funeral, and Birthday groups), to inquire about rentals services and prices early in their planning. We may fi t your bill!

Challenges and changes


A few days later, while browsing through my email, I laughed long and hard at an article from an old buddy that really touches on some of those ‘senior situations’ which we may now have to face in our so-called ‘Golden Years’, and would love to share it with all of you, just for fun with a friendly warning to the younger generation.

Have a nice day....Sir.The gentleman had the

morning planned perfectly as he headed out the door on the way to the fast food shop to buy a breakfast treat for himself and his honey. $5.37, that’s what the kid behind the coun-ter said to him when the order was ready, and after handing the clerk a $5.00 bill, he dug through his pockets for the change and came up with some lint, two dimes, and a couple of very hard sticks of gum and explained that he was going to go out to the truck and grab some change. Right away the kid with the Elmo hairdo came out with the hardest thing that anyone had ever said to him, uttering, ‘It’s O.K. sir, I’ll just give you the senior citizen’s discount.’. The man quickly looked around to see who he was talking to when he heard

The summer has ab-solutely flew by here at Ponoka Jubilee Library, we can’t believe the kids go back to school on Mon-day. We hope everyone’s summer has been as busy and fun as ours has been.

We had a great last week of the Summer Reading Club, with lots of prizes given out to the kids for all of their reading done over the summer. The SRC is a great way to keep your child reading while school is out, keeping their minds ready and willing to learn.

Free vision testing at Ponoka Jubilee

LibraryBY JACLYN BERRY

We would like to thank Ponoka Town Council for chipping in the money to purchase ice cream for the SRC participants, and for Councillor Loanna Gulka for bringing it by the li-brary. We would also like to thank the Ponoka Youth Centre for letting us host our final SRC party at their facility, it was great to have so much space for the kids to run around and play in. And finally a big congratu-lations goes out to our top readers. For the little kids, our top readers are Ezra, Kaine M. and Lauren, and for our older children it is Gideon, Aiken and Gabe. The kids aged five-six read 422 books combined, and the kids aged seven-12 read 55,244 minutes, or 920 hours, which is amaz-ing. And thank you to Emma Neufeld for all of the great work she did with the kids this summer.

We hope to see lots of familiar faces down at Centennial Park this Fri-day for Ponoka Day in the Park. We’ll be reading stories as part of the chil-dren’s activities that run from 1 to 3 p.m. This will be followed by a town vs. county tug-o-war and pie eating contest, a picnic in the park with cultural en-tertainment, and a movie in the park; ‘Epic’ will be shown, starting at 8 p.m.

It should be lots of fun for everyone, and most impor-tantly, it’s free. For more information go to ponoka.ca.

This Saturday, Aug. 29, we are proud to partner up with the Ponoka Lions Club to offer free vision testing for anyone over the age of 4. The Lions Club is hoping to get a lot of chil-dren’s eyes tested before they go back to school; being able to see properly can make all the difference for a child when it comes to excelling in school, or falling behind. Simply drop in to the library from 1 to 3 p.m. to receive a very quick eye scan that will tell you if you need to be referred on to an optom-etrist for further testing. Remember, a child often can’t tell you that they are experiencing vision prob-lems, therefore it’s up to the parents to be proactive.

Coming Soon: The Girl in the Spider’s Web, the highly anticipated follow-up to Stieg Lars-son's The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. In this adrenaline-charged 4th book, genius-hacker Lisbeth Salander and jour-nalist Mikael Blomkvist face a dangerous new threat and must again join forces in an extraordinary and uniquely of-the-mo-ment thriller.

the sound of change hitting the counter in front of him and the server was cheer-fully explaining that it was only $4.68.

He stood there stupe-fied and tried to justify to himself that indeed he was only 56, not even 60, and only just a mere child and certainly not a senior citi-zen. He then took his bag of burritos and walked out to the truck, wondering what was wrong with Elmo, was he blind?, and then as he sat in the truck his blood began to boil once again... Old-me? No way. I’ll show him, he thought, so he headed back inside and strode up to the counter where Elmo was waiting with a big smile and hap-pily explained, ‘Dude, you can’t get too far without your keys, eh?’ He stared at the keys with utter dis-dain, and then began to rationalize in his mind the age old question ‘Leaving keys behind hardly makes a man elderly....it could happen to anyone.’ Now in somewhat of a stress-ful state, he headed out to the truck, slipped his key into the ignition, but it wouldn’t start, and then with extreme shock he no-ticed some purple beads hanging from the rear view mirror, a back seat full of Happy Meal toys, and a half a donut on the dash. Quicker than you can say ‘why me?’ he flew out of the alien vehicle, jumped into his own, dashed out of the parking lot and was

half way down the block when he realized he didn’t have his bag of burritos.

Back at the Fast Food store just when he was about to gingerly ask Elmo if he had left his food be-hind, a nice young lad tugged on his jeans to get his attention and ex-plained, “I think you left your food in my truck by mistake”. As he tried to sheepishly apologize, the boy’s mother offered these kind words.....’That’s OK sir, my grandfather does stuff like this all the time.’ At this most frustrating point, he was ready to ask a boy scout to help him back to his vehicle, and then go straight home and apply for social security benefits.

All of this was to ex-plain how he got a ticket doing 85 mph in a 40 mph zone, and yes he was racing some punk in a Toyota Pruis and he also told the cop that he was not too old to be driving this fast. When he got home he handed his wife a crumpled up bag of cold burritos and a $300 speeding ticket, then rushed over to the couch and covered up his legs with a blankey.

No matter what our age, we should always be proud of our accomplish-ments, cherish our family and friends, and never be too old to ‘let loose’ once in a while. Have a great swinging into fall week, all of you.

@PonokaNews@PonokaNews

PONOKA RISINGSUN CLUBHOUSE

Community BlueBox Program

For $12.00 per month

We will pick up your paper, clean tins, glass, No. 1-5 plastic and cardboard.

We also pick up cardboard from local businesses.

For more information on these programs please call

403-783-5810 Weekdays


Sports

Business Hours:Mon. to Thurs. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bay #2, 5012 48 Ave.(located next to Ponoka Dental Centre)

We Can Restore

Your Smile

Janice K. Cameron, DDDenturist / Owner

Call for an appointment Call for an appointment TODAYTODAY 403-790-2700403-790-2700 SERVICES OFFERED • Personal & Corporate Income Tax Planning

• Tax Return Preparation • Accounting & Audit Services• Estate Planning

• Business Advisory Service• Government Program Assistance

Ponoka Offi ce: 403-783-3315

Bashaw Offi ce (Tues): 780-372-3627

Wetaskiwin Offi ce (Mon & Thurs): 780-352-6488

Storm’s second goal: Having wrestled the ball away, Jarret Henderson (green shirt) sends the ball right into the Manluk net over the head and through the hands of the goalkeeper during the second half of the Battle River League Cup championship game in Wetaskiwin on Sunday, Aug. 23.

Photo by Mustafa Eric

They are the champions: Storm FC with both of their cups won at the end of another successful season (back row) Maarten Opsteen, Jarret Henderson, Jordan Vogel, Mark Lewis, Eric Ehscheid, Christoph Dittmar, Coach Lonny Behm, (front row) Elzard Visscher, Wouter Opsteen, Kian Blanchette, Brad Normandeau, Glynn Hurst, Nathan Huzar, Tyson Klein, Gurjit Sandhu. Several Storm players missed the Battle River Cup championship game.

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Despite all odds against them, Ponoka’s Storm FC men’s soccer team has won the double championship of the Battle River Men’s League by winning the League Cup after defeat-ing Manluk FC 3-2 on their own turf on Sunday, Aug. 23 making it four trophies in two seasons.

The game in Wetaskiwin was a high stakes fixture, with Manluk, having lost their monopoly of league and cup championships of many years to Storm last year, trying to win at least the one title they could have this season.

As for Storm, they appeared to be in a disad-vantaged position: The pitch they were playing on was at least twice the size of their home field at the Ponoka Secondary Campus, which meant a lot longer running distances, but they were also short on the bench with only three substitutes to re-lieve the exhausted players. Several key midfielders and attackers had not dressed up

Storm are double champions, again

for Storm. Coach Lonny Behm

changed the team forma-tion to accommodate the absence of the starters by positioning the youngest player, Jarret (the Bullet) Henderson as the attack-er and pulling back Eric

Escheid and Christoph Dit-tmar to midfield to allow them to assist the defense as necessary.

The new configuration paid off: Storm defense played a solid game, and Henderson did a brilliant job of causing havoc in the

Manluk defense and scor-ing twice in the process, with the match winning goal coming from the back-bone of the Storm defense, Gurjit Sandhu, as he sent a classy header to the Manluk net 10 minutes from the end of regulation.

Henderson created the first opportunity to score in the second minute of the game but it did not come to a score. As both teams test-ed each other’s defenses, the hosts were awarded a penalty in the 15th minute, but Storm goalie Wouter Opsteen made a spectacular save to keep the opponents scoreless.

Ten minutes later Dit-tmar sent a precision pass Henderson’s way on the right flank just outside the 18-yard box and the young-est player of the team struck with a spectacular shot giv-ing the lead to the visitors 1-0.

Things almost got out of hand in the minutes fol-lowing the goal as Storm players, disputing the ref-eree’s calls, were shown yellow cards one after an-other; in just ten minutes six Storm players saw the yellow card, including one after the end of the first half whistle.

With the nerve-wrack-ing confrontation with the officials having caused a distraction among the Storm players, Manluk scored in the last minute of

the first half to equalize the score: 1-1.

Five minutes into the second half, Henderson was at it again; having wrestled the ball away from a Man-luk defender, he sneaked into the 18-yard box and just shoved the ball into the net over the head and in between the hands of the goalkeeper to give the Storm their second lead of the game: 2-1.

About 10 minutes later, Manluk responded with a long range, almost from the midfield, shot to bring balance to the score for the second time: 2-2.

After that goal, Storm intensified their pressure coming in waves, attacking the Manluk net from both right and left, winning back-to-back corner kicks. In one of them, Sandhu jumped high for a magnificent head-er to score the game winner.

Coach Lonny Behm said after the game the change of formation had worked well for the team. He praised the team for a well-played game.

“It is the best effort I have seen from the team,” he said.


REGISTRATION NIGHTREGISTRATION NIGHTWednesday, September 2, 2015Wednesday, September 2, 2015

5:00 – 8:00 pm – Kinsmen 5:00 – 8:00 pm – Kinsmen Community CentreCommunity Centre

PONOKA PONOKA RECREATIONAL HOCKEY RECREATIONAL HOCKEY

ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION

See our website atwww.ponokarechockey.ca

for further information and registration forms

Girl Guidesof CanadaGuidesdu Canada

Join Usfor fun, friends and adventure!

Fall Registration NightWednesday Sept 25:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kinsmen Community CentreFor girls age 5 - 17

New Adult Members WelcomeContact Ina 403-783-5116

or registeronline girlguides.ca

1-800-565-8111

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Todd Lewis may be a fa-miliar name to readers of the sports pages as he is the chair-man, sometimes the captain, linebacker, and publicist of the central Alberta’s amateur adult football team, the Buc-caneers.

Now in his new role as the head coach of the Broncs’ junior team, he is aiming to take the football program to new heights and breadth, in-cluding a vision of a Peewee football program in a few short years.

Speaking in an interview before the onset of the new football season, Lewis, who has recently received his teaching degree and has been hired as Grade 8 teacher at the Ponoka Secondary Campus, said he would remain loyal to the philosophy of Scott McGregor, the founder and former head coach of the Broncs football program to “use football as a tool to turn kids to men as good citizens.”

“I am not looking to having a winning season, although it would be good

2015 Bantam Broncs team with their head coach Todd Lewis.

Submitted photo

New Bantam Broncs coach looks much further ahead than season

to have 10-0 record,” Lewis said.

“It is important setting up kids for success, have them acquire the skills that will make them successful, those skills will help them later in life, too.”

As part of their ap-proach to coaching, he said they would be practicing in a new way as they prepare for their games: Linesmen, receivers and backers will be formed into three groups and each group will be instructed to have both of-fensive and defensive skills. This methodology contrasts with widely used practice of having special teams, defense and offense teams do drills separately.

Lewis is being assisted by Alain Bussiere and Murray Wedin in his new role and he welcomes the presence of non-teachers among the coaching staff.

Both Cody Baird and Jamie Blinkhorn, co-head coaches of varsity Broncs team are full time teachers and they are assisted by only a few former Broncs players.

Lewis agreed that it was desirable for more commu-nity involvement to beef up the coaching of the town’s football teams.

He expressed gratitude to local businesses and commu-nity organizations, including the Ponoka County, which donated generously for new equipment when it turned out that more than 10 kids who turned up for tryouts last spring would have no equipment to go on the field without the donations.

He called for more in-volvement and support from the community, for fans to fill the bleachers during games and interested residents to join the coaching effort.

“Broncs football program could be good source of com-munity pride,” Lewis said.

As for the future, Lewis would like to be able the give younger Ponoka kids an op-portunity he didn’t have.

“I could play football only in my senior year,” he said. “If I had the chance to play when I was in Grade 5, I could have played university football.”

He said a Peewee football program would be a good ground to prepare kids at an earlier phase to be both good players and good citizens.


CANADIAN FIREARM SAFETY COURSEThis is the course you needto get your fi rearms license.

Non-restricted course and exam $120 Non-restricted course and exam $120Restricted Firearms exam available $100Restricted Firearms exam available $100

Combined $200Combined $200

To register call Guy 780-461-7686 To register call Guy 780-461-7686

Saturday, August 29, 8 amSaturday, August 29, 8 amPonoka Legion Ponoka Legion

3911 Hwy 2A3911 Hwy 2A

PONOKAMINOR SOCCER

ASSOCIATION

INDOOR PROGRAMREGISTRATION

Wednesday, September 2

KINSMEN COMMUNITY CENTRE5:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Under 6 mixed (born 2010/2011)Under 8 mixed (born 2008/2009)

Under 10 mixed (born 2006/2007)Under 12 mixed (born 2004/2005)

FOR MORE

INFORMATION CONTACT

GREG BENDERA 403-783-4249 email: [email protected]

www.ponokasoccer.ca or

nd us on Facebook


With over $180,000 in total payouts and prizes, the Alberta Barrel Racing As-sociation (ABRA) Finals is one of the most sought after events for racers.

This year, the associa-tion celebrated 20 years of finals at the Calnash Ag Event Centre from Wednes-day, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 23 with over 1,000 barrel racers competing.

“There’s a lot of extra excitement around the fact that it’s a 20th anniversary,” said Janet Patriquin of the busy week.

Anyone looking for big-ger prize money in North America has to travel to the United States and this year’s 20th anniversary could put the ABRA Finals in the top two payouts.

“We have more contes-tants than we’ve ever had. We have more added mon-ey,” Patriquin added.

Six ABRA members who competed in the 20 finals races each year re-ceived gold cards, which is a lifetime membership with the association.

Among the approxi-mately 800 racers in the open category are also youth, about 270, and about 60 riders in the peewee di-vision. Each competitor had two runs to get themselves into the top 15 spots in their division for the short go on the final day.

The payout goes to the top 15 riders in each divi-sion: 1D to 5D. Prizes for first place include a barrel, jacket, buckle and $2,500, explained Patriquin. If they make it to the short go, or

finals, competitors have one chance to beat out the com-petitors.

The difference can come down to thousandths of a second, explained Patriquin. First place win-ner in the 1D division went to Melissa Harding of Bas-sano. Her time was 17.272, which was just ahead of Rene LeClercq, of Holden, who ran a time of 12.283.

With so many riders ef-ficiency is important.

“We’re probably run-ning the most efficient show yet. We’re getting through 60 to 70 (riders) an hour,” explained Patriquin.

Such growth at the ABRA Finals has given organizers few options for a big enough building. Patriquin says the ag event centre has enough park-ing and stalling for horses

as well as bring the many vendors who show off their wares to potential buyers.

All this growth has giv-en the ABRA Finals some incentive to work with an-other group in the United States to bring in more competitors. One of the rea-sons the finals gets so busy, added Patriquin, is anyone who is able to earn enough money at jackpots can com-pete.

“It’s an equal oppor-tunity for all levels of competitors and horses,” she said.

“The whole family can pack up and come to an event,” added Patriquin.

Since its beginning the finals has grown. Patriquin said the first finals there were 100 competitors, a small amount compared to what they see today.

More than 1,000 riders converged on Ponoka for the 20th anniversary of the ABRA Finals held Aug. 19 to 23 at the Calnash Ag event Centre. Total money and prizes was estimated at over $180,000.


Golfers from Ponoka and Lacombe helped support the Lacombe and Ponoka Rotary clubs raise money Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Wolf Creek Golf Course. The initiative created friendly competition between the two communities. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye


Golfers from Lacombe and Ponoka gathered for a friendly fundraising tournament Tuesday, Aug. 18 to support Rotary Club initiatives in both communities.

This was the second year of the fundraiser, which was held at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort, and brought two teams of four, one per community, playing a Texas scramble game, explained Ponoka Rotary treasurer Melodie Woods.

Funds were to be split 60/40 with the winners claiming the higher amount for their initiative. As it happened, the score was tied at the end of the tournament and the groups split the funds 50/50.

Ponoka’s Rotary is putting the money to the Ponoka Elementary School playground project, which includes wheelchair accessibility plans, and Lacombe’s Rotary Club is forwarding money to the Special Olympics competitors in Ponoka and Lacombe.

There were 17 fun challenges for golfers including a $10,000 hole-in-one challenge and getting the ball closest

Lacombe/Ponoka Rotary golf tournament brings friendly competition

ABRA payout among top three in North America

Results 1D: • First, Melissa Harding• Second, Rene LeClercq• Third, Sheila Chamulke

2D: • Christine Drisner • Cindy Goldsmith• Lana Bohnet

3D: • Jillian Ranks• Jaycee Hunt• Melissa Guenthner

4D: • Kim Meise• Morgan Marquardt• Kathleen Couturier

5D:• Jessica Getz• Michelle MacRae

• Kelli McLeod and Heather Moat

to the wolf challenge. “It’s all going to youth,” said Woods of the fundraiser. “It’s basically youth with disabilities are being thought

of,” she added. “We’re super happy with all the support. We have so

many businesses here, as well as councillors from town and county (Ponoka and Lacombe),” said Woods.

Don Gullekson, co-organizer of the fundraiser and member of Lacombe’s Rotary Club said there were several volunteers with special needs helping out at the fundraiser to support the Special Olympics competitors in Lacombe and Ponoka.

“It’s a way of helping them out and getting their uniforms and what they need for their events,” said Gullekson.

He suggested that both communities had similar goals this year with the Special Olympics and the accessible playground in Ponoka.

Both municipalities’ county and town/city councillors and staff attended the tournament with Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie’s team reportedly beating Ponoka Mayor Rick Bonnett’s team.

Ponoka’s Shoppers Drug Mart also sponsored a $1 million hole-in-one challenge where golfers who came closest to the green on the 17th hole had their name thrown in a hat. One person, Ponoka’s Steven Novak, was picked for a chance to win the prize, however, was unsuccessful in the attempt.

Full numbers were not available at press time but Woods said she expected more than $9,000 was raised through the

golf event. Through various fundraising efforts, including the dueling

pianos, and grant awards, the Ponoka group raised $50,000 so far for the playground

WITVOETRyan

On August 20, 2015 Ryan William Witvoet of Ponoka passed away at the age of 31 years. Ryan is survived by his parents John and Debi Witvoet; twin brothers Jason (Shannon) and Jesse (Sarah); maternal grandfather Roy Hind and paternal grandparents Jerry and Mini Witvoet; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Ryan was

predeceased by his grandmother Darlene Hind. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Ponoka Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S.. To express condolences to Ryan’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME

~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

EDELMAN, Frances

Frances (Fran) Edelman (nee James) passed away at Ponoka on August 18, 2015 at the age of 87 years. We know that she has left this life to be with her saviour, our Lord Jesus. Fran was born to Albert (Ab) and Josephine James near Forestburg, Alberta on August 16, 1928. Fran grew up near the banks of the Battle River where her father and uncle opened up a coal mine on the farm. There she was surrounded by family sharing the farm yard with her aunt and uncle (Hiram and Mable James) and their seven children and Grandma James.Fran met her husband George in Ponoka and they married on December 22, 1947. Fran started her working life as a teacher in 1948 at Dead Wood, north of Peace River. Together Fran and George had four children, Wayne, Darrel, Sharon and Linda. Sharon left this world at a young age but Fran and George,

strong in their faith, continued their commitments to family and God.Fran lived in many communities throughout western Canada including Peace River (Judah), Ft. St. John, Ft. Nelson, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Ft. Simpson and Watson Lake before retiring to Lumby in 1981. In all of these communities, she became an active participant in local churches while working for many different organizations and caring for her family. Fran enjoyed many outdoor activities with her family, grandchildren and friends. Fran’s travels included Europe, Mexico, Australia and the United States.In retirement, Fran and George moved from Lumby to Rimbey, to Morningside and then to Ponoka. While in Ponoka, Fran and George were active in the Church of the Open Bible and worked to establish a new church in Blackfalds and participated to brighten the lives of those less fortunate whenever it was possible. Fran was also a frequent volunteer at the Centennial Centre playing piano and providing ministry and companionship whenever she could.Fran enjoyed a full and productive life and was a great wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to all her family. Fran not only committed herself to her family but was also an very active participant in many churches, hosted many bible studies and always had an open heart and open home to anyone in need. Fran was a central fi gure in all the family gatherings. Her calm presence and pleasant, interested manner will be missed by everyone.True to her nature, while Fran struggled from a prolonged illness, she never complained and always maintained her faith and positive outlook. Fran is survived by George, her husband of 67 years; her children Wayne (Lisa and Laurent), Darrel (Linda, Jeff [Tiffany] and Leslie [Chas]), Linda Graafl and (Nicole [Troy] and Jason [Lynn]); great-grandchildren Cole, Carlee, Seren, Elisabeth and Kaenin; and her nieces and nephews. Fran was predeceased by her daughter Sharon, grandson Jamie and her parents and siblings.In God’s hands now, we know she will leave her impact on Heaven as she did on this earth.In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Ponoka Hospital Auxiliary. Donations marked as Memorial to Fran Edelman will be directed to the Volunteer Program. Donations may be mailed to the Ponoka Hospital or dropped off at the administration desk. A Memorial Service was held at the Church of the Open Bible in Ponoka, Alberta on Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Jerry Preheim offi ciating. To express condolences to Fran’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com

Arrangments Entrusted To PONOKA FUNERAL HOME

~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~

GAGE

George Martin Gage, born Feb 3, 1928 in Hanna, AB, affectionately known as “Marty”; late of Ponoka, Alberta, passed away Aug. 2nd, 2015 at the age of 87 at “The Residence in Mission”, BC. He is predeceased by his parents George Harvey Gage and Gladys Catherine Gage; wife Vivian Gage/Hughes (nee Gould), sisters Dorothy and Murial, stepson James. He is survived by his brother Richard,

sister Helen,son Wesley, daughter Kathy, stepson John, stepson David, stepdaughter Julie, extended family and friends.An outdoor Celebration of Life/Memorial Service will be held Aug. 29, 2015, 11:00am at the Forest Home Cemetery, Hwy #53 at the NW end of Ponoka, AB with a luncheon to follow at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 5120 - 49th Ave, Ponoka. In lieu of fl owers or donations, the family would like you to remember and thank all of the caregivers who work so hard to take care of our loved ones, each and every day.

JACKSHAWKenneth

On August 13, 2015 Mr. Kenneth Joseph Jackshaw of Bashaw passed away at the age of 84 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Reid and Bertha, Candis and Fred, Dev and Brenda, Gary, Teresa and Ken, John, Gord and Sue, and Jean and Fred; 28 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; as well as

many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Elaine; parents John and Amelia; and siblings, Jim, Annie, Walter, and John. A Funeral Service was held at the Bashaw Community Centre at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015 with the Interment Service following at the Bashaw Cemetery. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Lung Association. To express condolences to Ken’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements Entrusted To BASHAW FUNERAL HOME

~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~780.372.2353

PIPKE On August 22, 2015 our family said our fi nal goodbyes to Alfred Pipke; born March 13, 1925. Al’s life was fi lled with love from many family members; brothers Arnold (Jean), Harley (Ev), George and Paul (Jean) and sisters Isabelle (Albert), Lorene, Verna and Irene. Al raised two wonderful daughters, Jacquie (Tom) and Michelle (Russell), in his lifetime and enjoyed his grandchildren, Andrea (Darryl) and Naomi, and his great grandchildren, David and Jaxson. Al was loved by all including his predeceased wife, Llana, and the entire Chambers family; Tom, Bob and Jim. Al enjoyed an active life; loving farming, volunteering and caring for family and friends. He will be fondly remembered in his life and be sadly missed in his passing. Al’s family invites you to celebrate his life at Ponoka United Church on September 2, 2015 at 1:30 pm.

REMILLARD - WEYTS

It is with great pleasure thatthe family announce and

congratulate Chara Remillard

and Colton Weyts

on their marriage August 29, 2015

at 4:30 pm in Ponoka, AB

ObituariesObituaries Obituaries

Card Of Thanks

The family of Frances Edelman

would like to thank Dr. Chan for his exceptional and

compassionate care given to her during

her illness.

1-877-223-3311

County CLASSIFIEDSREACH OVER 217,000

READERS With one of these great deals!

6 PACK8 PACK

ADPACKALL IN 1

CALL TOLL FREE:

26 PONOKA NEWS Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015

Reached a Reached a Milestone?Milestone?

Share it!Share it!

403.783.3311403.783.3311

Announcements

informative choice! Classifieds 309-3300

thethe

Marriages

I would like to thank Dr. Chan and all the friendly nurses at Ponoka General Hospital for caring for

me because of my cracked hip and wrist. Also to our thoughtful neighbors for all the ready made

meals at the farm for brother Adrian at home.

Thanks Again, Bert Swanson

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50Class Registrations....................51Coming Events ..........................52Lost ............................................54Found ........................................56Companions ..............................58Personals...................................60Bingos........................................64Fitness & Sports ........................66Happy Ads .................................70

What’s Happening#50 - # 70

ComingEvents 52BIG BROTHERS

ANDBIG SISTERS

Mentors make a

difference

403-783-3112

GET MORE COVERAGE

WITH YOUR AD

JUST ASK FOR THE CLASSIFIED

N.E. BUY

• Ponoka News• Stettler Independent• Bashaw Star• Castor Advance• Weekender• Lacombe Express• Pipestone Flyer

Starting at 25 words for $53.55

Call toll free 1-877-223-3311

or Local 403-309-3300

GET MORECOVERAGE

WITH YOUR AD JUST ASK FOR THE

CLASSIFIED N.W. BUY

• Ponoka • Rimbey• Eckville• Sylvan Lake• Lacombe• Pipestone Flyer

Starting at 25 words for $45.90

Call toll free 1-877-223-3311

or Local 403-309-3300

Lost 54

REWARDLost two tackle

boxes on Tuesday, Aug. 18403-704-0848

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

Janitorial 770

Start your career!See Help Wanted

Meetings 59ALCOHOLICS 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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYHOUSEKEEPING

PART TIME & CASUALINCLUDING HOLIDAY COVERAGE

Competitive wages & benefi ts

Apply to:Debbie Grimshaw

Northcott Care Centre4209 48 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1P4

Ph: 403-783-4764Email: [email protected]

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.

Caregivers 1060 Caregivers 1060

Misc.Services 1290 Misc.

Services 1290

Roofing 1370 Roofing 1370

Misc.Services 1290

EASY DIVORCE: Free consultation call

1-800-320-2477 or check out

http://canadianlegal.org/uncontested-divorce.

CCA Award #1 Paralegal. A+ BBB Reputation. In

business 20+ years. Open Mon. - Sat.

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or

someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up

to $40,000. from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250

or www.canadabenefi t.ca/free-assessment.

Misc.Services 1290

Our Hostess

will bring gifts

and greetings,

along with

helpful

community

information.

NEW TO YOUR

COMMUNITY?

Be sure to call

Heather Goodwin403-704-3647

[email protected]

ADVERTISE PROVINCE WIDE CLASSIFIEDS.

Reach over 1 million read-ers weekly. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call now for de-tails 1-800-282-6903 ext.

228; www.awna.com.

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper

business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post

your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna.com/for-job-

seekers.

Painters/Decorators1310

[email protected]

F.J.B. PAINTINGINT • EXT RESIDENTIAL

• COMMERCIAL

Quality First Always • Free Quotes

WellDrilling 1400 Well

Drilling 1400 WellDrilling 1400

PersonalServices 1315

Unplanned pregnancy may be

diffi cult to face.We care. For

confi dential help call 403-343-1611 (24 hrs.)

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Arthritic

conditions? Restrictions in walking/dressing?

Disability Tax Credit. $2,000 tax credit. $20,000 refund. For Assistance:

1-844-453-5372.

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 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. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40

year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available

at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

DENITA’S DAYHOMEARE YOU READY

TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS? With over 18 years of childcare experience, this smoke free structured day home will

put your mind at ease. I look forward to having the opportunity to

learn with your child. Available openings: full and part time

Monday to Friday. 6:30AM TO 5:00PM. References available.

Call Denita at 403-704-1061

Used appliances availableSix month warranty

Berni'sRefrigeration and Appliance Service

403-783-4880We deliver and install your purchases.

www.roeroofi ng.ca

ACCREDITED

BUSINESS®

• 10 year warranty on all labour• 35 year, 50 year & lifetime warranty

on asphalt shingles• Fully licensed, insured and coverd by WCB

• Free Hail damage Inspections & Insurance claims

Call for a free, no obligation

estimate today

780242-7877

Services we offer:• RESIDENTIAL RE-ROOFING • NEW CONSTRUCTION

• SOFFIT, FASCIA & SIDING • EAVESTROUGHS

12345

View our 29 patented and patent pending inventions online at

www.1800bigiron.com

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

Tell them DannyHooper sent you

• B-PRESSURE • PIPELINE • OILFIELD • ASME Section VIII Division I VESSEL

FABRICATION & PIPING• SHOP/PORTABLE

• CNC PLASMA CUTTING• ALUMINUM • SHEARING & FORMING

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

Website: www.harbinwelding.comE-mail: [email protected]

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 PONOKA NEWS 27

GET YOURBUSINESSOUT THERE

403.783.3311403.783.3311

This paper is

100% 100% RecyclableRecyclable

Business Services#1000 - #1430

Business and Services Directory

Card Of Thanks

Trades 850

Medical 790Medical 790MEDICAL

TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or

1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-

home career today!

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS

are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top medical transcription school. Learn from home and work from

home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535;

[email protected].

Oilfield 800EXPERIENCED FiberglassPiping Installers Required

for Overseas Project.Please submit a resume [email protected]

and quote “Fiberglass”.

LINE LOCATORASSISTANT

First Aid, H2S and PSTS, valid driver’s licence req’d. Need to be physically fi t.

Resume by fax 403-227-1398 or email

[email protected]

LOOKING FOR Oilfi eld Maintenance

Labourer Must have safety tickets. No experience necessary. Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5131 or email

smittysoilfi [email protected]

Oilfield 800Looking for Maintenance

Truck Operator. Pipefi tting experience necessary.

Must have experience with oil & gas wells. Please

send resume tosmittysoilfi [email protected]

or fax 403-746-5131.

BusinessOpportunities 870

Misc.Help 880

Sales &Distributors 830

The Town of Ponoka has an immediate opening for one Apprentice or Journeyman Power Line Technician for the Town’s Electrical Department. Reporting to the Line Foreman, this position is responsible for construction, operation, maintenance, and metering of the overhead and underground distribution system within the Town of Ponoka.

Required Qualifi cations:• Valid Alberta Powerline Technician Certifi cate or Interprovincial Red Seal

OR Registered 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year Powerline Technician Apprentice• Valid Emergency First Aid Level or above.• Valid Alberta Class 2 Vehicle Operators License with Airbrake Endorsement preferred or willingness to achieve.• Current Criminal Record Check and suitable Driver’s Abstract.

Required Skills:• Excellent organization and planning skills.• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.• Strong interpersonal, team participation and communication skills.• Distribution operations, construction and maintenance knowledge and skills.• Excellent customer relations.• Safe work skills including knowledge of safe work and job planning procedures.• Suffi cient willingness, skills and experience to train apprentices.

Desirable Skills Include:• Experience in the operation of a Digger an asset.• Standby and troubleshooting experience an asset.• 25 kV rubber glove and hotline work knowledge an asset.• Computer knowledge an asset.

Other Duties:Assist other Town Departments with work activities including snow removal, tree trimming and operating other equipment vehicles when required.

Hourly Wage: IBEW $50.89 per hour for Journeyman Lineman $30.53 to 43.26 per hour for Apprentice Lineman

Participation in the On-Call rotation is a requirement of this position and the successful candidate must reside within 10 km of the Town of Ponoka Limits (this item may be negotiated).

Please submit resume and references to [email protected] and direct any questions to Larry Cire, Powerline Foreman 403-783-0147. Open until suitable candidate is found.

The Town of Ponoka thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for

an interview will be contacted. Please note - all applicants must be legally entitled to live and

work in Canada.

APPRENTICE OR JOURNEYMAN

POWER LINE TECHNICIAN

Looking forPART TIME HELP

Saturdays with the possibility of more hours

Apply in person with resume toLYON’S JEWELLERY

5017 50 (Chipman) AvePonoka

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

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE

FOR JUST$30

PER WEEK.REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

The Town of Ponoka is seeking applicants for Lifeguard/Instructors for both short (fall, winter & spring) and long term employment.

Duties and responsibilities of this position may include:• Participate in the delivery of aquatic programs and provide “on deck” supervision of the pool area.• Participate in the daily operation and maintenance of the facility.

The Town of Ponoka supports our staff in certifi cation, training and development. Opportunities for advancement within the Town are available.

To be effective in the performance of this position, an individual would require the following knowledge and skills:• National Lifeguard Certifi cation• Water Safety Instructor Certifi cation (WSI)• Standard First Aid/Aquatic Emergency Care• Basic Rescuer CPR• Lifesaving Instructor would be an asset• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary: Instructor AUPE Class 8 $17.33 to $20.12 depending on experience*plus 10.6 % in lieu of vacation and holidays, as well as evening and weekend shift differential.

Applicants are asked to submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected] available include days, evenings and weekends. Applicants are asked to specify in their cover letter their availability. The successful candidate will also be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Posting will remain open until all positions are fi lled.

The Town of Ponoka thanks all applicants in advance, however, only those being considered

will be contacted.

LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTORS

12345Place your ad in this newspaper and province wide

with a combined circulation of over 800,000 for only...

$995plus GST/HST

Value Ad NetworkAlberta Weekly Newspapers Association toll free 1-800-282-6903 x228 email [email protected] or visit this community newspaper

the MOST out of your advertising dollars Squeeze


Th e right place to fi nd the right

person for the job.

403.783.3311403.783.3311

Welcome Home!

Celebrating the birth of you child? Share your

happy news with family & friends with a special announcement in the

classifi eds.

1.877.223.3311

Reached a Reached a Milestone?Milestone?

403.783.3311403.783.3311

CARRIERS REQUIRED

To deliver theCENTRAL AB LIFE

1 day a week in:

RimbeyPonoka

Please call Debbie for details403-314-4307 or email: dreitmeier

@reddeeradvocate.com

Restaurant/Hotel 820

CAMERON BAY HOLDINGS INC.

o/a McDonalds’s in Ponokaand Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full time and part time Food Service

Supervisors. Wages are between $13.75 to $16.00

per hour, depending upon experience and

qualifi cations. Candidates must be able to work a

variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 years previous experience. Must be

able to supervisor up to 20 crew. Part-time applications will be

accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents. Apply in person 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email re-

sume to [email protected] or fax to 403-783-4251.

Misc.Help 880

Trades 850SPIRIT RIVER MRC Arena requires Level 1 Icemaker. Excellent wages, training provided. Bids to be sub-mitted in writing to: Box

927, Spirit River, AB, T0H 3G0 or email to:

[email protected].

BusinessOpportunities 870

GET FREE VENDING machines. Can earn

$100,000. + per year. All cash-locations provided.

Protected territories. Inter-est free fi nancing. Full

details. Call now 1-866-668-6629. Website:

www.tcvend.com.

Misc.Help 880ACADEMIC Express

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

FALL START

GED Preparation

Would you like to take the GED in your community?

• Red Deer• Rocky Mtn. House• Rimbey• Caroline• Sylvan Lake• Innisfail• Stettler• Ponoka• Lacombe

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca

Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990

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

Auctions 1530AERO AUCTIONS

Upcoming Auctions. Thurs., Aug. 27 & Oct. 22, Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Mining excavation

& transportation equip-ment, rock trucks,

excavators, dozers, graders, trucks, trailers,

misc attachments & more! Consignments welcome!

Visit: aeroauctions.ca. 1-888-600-9005.

MEIER UNRESERVED GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 29, 11 a.m., 6016 -

72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 200 guns - hand-guns, rifl es, shotguns, hunting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

AdvocateOpportunities

CareerPlanning 920

Auctions 1530COLLECTOR CAR

AUCTION. 8th Annual Red Deer Fall Finale Collector Car Auction. Westerner Park, Sept 11 & 12. Last

year sold over 80 percent. Time to consign, all

makes models welcome. 1-888-296-0528 ext 102.

[email protected]. EGauctions.com.

FARMLAND/GRAZING LAND near Keephills, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 inEdmonton. 6 parcels - 855+/- acres West of

Stony Plain. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;

rbauction.com/realestate.

HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL LOTS in High River, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 2 parcels -

Paved street, zoned Direct Control/Highway

Commercial Industrial. Jerry Hodge:

780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

LAKE FRONT HOME at Jackfi sh Lake, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction,

October 29 in Edmonton. 6400 +/- walkout

bungalow, interior to be completed, 2.08 +/- title

acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;


TO BOOK YOUR SALECALL

BIG STRAPPER AUCTION

403-782-5693Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net

UNDEVELOPED COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL

LOTS at Baptiste Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in

Edmonton. 2.05+/- and 1.62+/- title acres, power & natural gas at property

line. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652;


Equipment-Misc. 1620

A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated & 40’ freezers, DMG $2450. Wanted:

Professional wood carver needed. 1-866-528-7108;

www.rtccontainer.com.

Misc. forSale 1760WHITE SPRUCE TREES. 4-6ft. $35.00; 6-8ft. $45.00. Delivered and planted. De-livery extra depending on

area. 403-305-8201.

MusicLessons 1780

PIANO LESSONSFor all ages in Ponoka. 25 + yrs. exp. Grade 10 Royal Conservatory & BA Music.Call Carol 403-783-4478 to reserve your spot for Sept.

WantedTo Buy 1930

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates,

collections, single items, military. We handle all

paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.

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

Horses 2140WE BUY HORSES: broke,

un-broke, or unwanted. Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303

Grain, FeedHay 2190HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Spring-thrashed Canola. Buying:

oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged

or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan

Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Rimbey 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

ANIMAL SERVICES

WETASKIWINREADY MIX

• Residential • Commercial• Agricultural

OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAYPh: 587-786-3142

[email protected]

CONCRETE SERVICES

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION NEEDSFOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION NEEDS

•ELECTRICAL•ELECTRICAL• INSTRUMENTATION• INSTRUMENTATION

Jim KellyJim Kelly403-304-3707403-304-3707

Trent KellyTrent [email protected]@live.com

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Allowance not cutting it ?JOIN THE

PONOKA NEWS Carrier TeamIN THE RIVERSIDE AREA

GET SOME

EXERCISE

EARN EXTRA

MONEY

AND WIN

PRIZES!

Reliable carriers are automatically entered into a monthly drawWIN an additional $50!

Keep up the good work and your name will be entered to win a$400 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

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

12345

Let us amplify your message!

Add this feature to your next career ad booking

Call for more details 1-800-282-6903 ext 235

12345

Fort City Chrysler is expanding.GROW WITH US!

We offer top wages, benefits and moving allowance to Fort St. John. Fax resumes to Dwight:

250-787-5210Or email [email protected]

Toll-free: 1-877-787-5220FORT CITY

* Journeyman Technicians* Parts Manager

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 PONOKA NEWS 29

Grain, FeedHay 2190

ROUND hay bales. Hay, green feed and straw.

Delivery avail. No Sunday calls please 403-704-3509

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 3020

3 BDRM. DUPLEXIN PONOKA,

4 appls., rent $900 + utils. Avail. Sept. 1 403-783-3860

NEWER 3 bdrm. town-house, $1,295/mo. Phone

403-704-1221

PONOKA 5 bdrm. 2 full baths, central location. Avail. imm. 5412-54 St. 403-704-1221

4 Plexes/6 Plexes 3050SPACIOUS 2 BDRM

Apartment in a 4-plexin Ponoka

4 appliancesNon-smoking, No pets

$700/monthnot including utilities

Call 403-302-4679

RIMBEY 2 bdrm., 1.5 bath, 2 levels with balcony,

insuite laundry, inclds. heat and water. 403-843-4894

Suites 30601 BDRM BSMT SUITE FOR RENTSelf contained unit with separate entrance, new

washer/dryer,stove & fridge

Ideal for AISH client

ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED$750/MNTH D.D. $750

Phone before 7pm

403-963-5500

* RIVERSIDE APTS. *Newly renovated

1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.

403-357-0287

PublicNotices 6010DENTISTRY

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: 403-782-7722

Fax: 403-782-7499

Robin Esau

[email protected]

www.KlesMechanical.com

CONCRETE SERVICES

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

LAND USE BYLAWCOMMUNITY SESSION

September 2, 2015, 7 pm, Hudson’s Green Activity CentreCome out and answer these 5 Questions:

• What do we want from development? • What do we need? • What do we want to promote? • What do we want to avoid?• What do we need our plans to do in order to get us from what we

have now to what we want to be?

The Land Use Bylaw is a tool used by municipalities to guide development and growth. The Town is starting a project to update its Land Use Bylaw and we want to hear from you. Please join us for this fi rst session. We hope it will be a great evening of information sharing.

Community Planning Please help us by sharing your ideas. This process will lead to important changes and updates to the Ponoka Land Use Bylaw and other related plans. This is the fi rst of several community sessions you won’t want to miss fi lled with two-way discussions about

• Community growth, character and needs of Ponoka• Sustainability, density and development as the town grows over

time• Keeping Ponoka a safe, healthy and vibrant town today, while

making sure we are ready for the future

As part of the evening, our Planning & Development team will present the Roots of Community Planning; how planning and development decisions are made in Alberta and Ponoka and how zoning and land use policies can help translate plans into reality

With your involvement, we will be able to create policy and regulation that supports the objectives and priorities highlighted.

We look forward to working together!

Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of Ponoka County to consider the following road closure and lease by-law:

By-Law 17-15-RL closing all that portion of the statutory road allowances lying south and east of the SE 25-43-24-W4.

The closed roads will be leased to Brad and Billie-Jo Poitras.

Before considering the by-law, Council will hold a Public Hearing at which any person claiming to be affected may ask questions or make comments. This hearing is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the County Administration Building.

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

Dated at Ponoka, Alberta this 12 day of August, 2015.

Charlie B. CutforthChief Administrative Offi cer

Ponoka County4205 Highway #2A

Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1V9Phone: 783-3333 Fax: 783-6965

e-mail to: [email protected]

ROAD ALLOWANCE LEASE NOTICE

Ponoka County

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Reaching 6000households weekly

For just$30 per week this space could be

yours!

403-783-3311

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

Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka

403-783-5200

ROOFING

Commercial - ResidentialInstallations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponokawww.wcmltd.ca

[email protected]

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

MULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS Can do trees up to 15” wide

TREE MULCHING

ROY’S ROOFINGROY’S ROOFING& SIDING& SIDING

• Roo ng• Sof t• Windows

• Siding• Fascia• Sheds

403-740-6081



Silver and bronze winners for junior girls golf: Ponoka twin golfers Shaye and Daria Ledenius, 18-years-old, placed second and third in the MJT Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge golf tournament Aug. 18 and 19. Shaye shot 83-77 (160) in the two days, four shots behind the leader, and Daria shot 84-77 (161). Here they pose with winner Red Deer’s Clare McMahon in the middle.

Photo submitted

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Tyler Fiveland, the new head coach of Stampeders, promises a rebirth and build-up for the team that should see Ponoka’s representative in the Junior Heritage Hock-ey League at least secure a playoff place this season.

Speaking in an interview as Stamped-ers prepare for their first of two tryouts to take place in Penhold in the coming days, sounded enthusiastic and optimistic about their chances this season with their new recruitment drive and the enthusiasm they have witnessed among the young players expressing their wish to join the team.

The second tryout will take place in Ponoka immediately after the Penhold event.

“We have had one inquiry from Toronto and one from Vancouver,” said Fiveland, re-ferring to the scope of the interest they have seen so far this summer.

“It should look good this year. We had a very good turnout at the spring camp.”

Although he hasn’t had any coaching experience with a Junior Heritage League team before, Fiveland says he has coached quite a number of midget teams in Wetaski-win, Winfield and Millet, leading some of those teams to championship titles, and believes his young age (he turned 30 last Sunday) will be an advantage for him to establish lines of communications with his players.

Asked what he would primarily aim at bringing to the Stampeders team, Fiveland responded “some stability and hopefully some leadership with the kids out there.”

Fiveland says he has talked to some of the players who were members of the Stam-peders team in the last few years to identify the problems that hampered the success of the team and that he plans to change some

of the ways things were done. “It’s a kind of fresh start,” he explained. Her said he was very impressed with the

skills of some of the players he saw at the spring camp and he said he believed most of the players could be taught finer skills to perfect their games.

Looking at last year’s game scores, he said it was so obvious that many of last year’s games were lost with a single goal difference or in overtime and that it showed those games could have been turned into wins.

“If those games were won, Stampeders would have been a playoff team,” Fiveland said.

Underlining that his primary goal this season was to become a playoff team before thinking of targeting league title, Fiveland said he was pretty confident they would have a good performance.

The new coach also said this year and next, the Stampeders would have a rather old team with many 19- and 20-year-olds, but he felt this period should be used to build up a younger team for future seasons.

New Stampeders head coachTyler Fiveland.

New Stampeders coach promises exciting

season

Suites 3060HARVEST MANOR

2 BDRM IN ADULT BUILDING.

Laundry included, all utilities except power & phone.

403-704-3327 DarrenRENTED

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 4020

FOR SALE BY OWNER

4301 - 54th Street 74’ X 148’ lot. Zoned R3.

Close to pool, arena, schools, shopping.

Walking distance to Seniors Drop In, IGA, No Frills.Currently has a rented

2 bedroom home.Ideal for future development.

Asking $95,000.00Call Mary @ 403-783-6609

Farms/Land 4070

EXCELLENT “GREEN” 3000 - 8000 acres of pasture & hay land.

Central Saskatchewan. Fully crossfenced &

complete infrastructure. Natural springs on most quarters with consistent

water supply. Full operation ready to locate

or put cattle with hay. Other small & large grain &

pasture quarters. $1.3 - $2.6m. Call Doug

Rue 306-716-2671.

ManufacturedHomes 4090

REDUCED–MUST SEE–

Newly renovated older trailer.

A steal at $25,000Call to view 403-963-4749

DON’T OVERPAY! rtmihomes.com “Your

Smart Housing Solution” Canada’s Largest provider of manufactured housing.

Text or call (844-334-2960).

In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on Sale Now!

GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES Now Offering 24

X 68 Homes. Starting from $157,900 including

delivery (Conditions apply). Call one of our two

locations for details: 403-945-1272

(Airdrie) or 403-347-0417 (Red Deer).

ManufacturedHomes 4090

SHOWHOME CLEARANCE.

20 X 76 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $129,800. 20 X 76 -

3 bedroom, 2 bath, $159,800. 22 X 76 - 4

bedroom, 2 bath, $162,800.

Immediate delivery. Call 1-855-888-2254.

SILVERWOOD LUXURY Modular Log Homes. Show

Home 311 - 36 Ave. SE, Calgary. Discover how we can design, build & nish your custom log home in weeks. 1-855-598-4120;

www.silverwoodloghomes.ca

BuildingsFor Sale 4150

STEEL BUILDINGS “Summer Madness Sale!” All buildings, all models. You’ll think we’ve gone

Mad Deals. Call now and get your deal. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

Financial#4400 - #4430

Investments ......................4410Money Wanted ................4420Money to Loan ................4430

MoneyTo Loan 4430CONSOLIDATE All loans

with rates from 2.1% business or personal loan bankruptcy or bad credit ok. Call 438-992-5916

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.

Public Notice#6000

Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050

ECKLUNDWater Well Service

WATER WELL SERVICE

• Install & Service Pumps• Shock Wells

• Pressure Systems Serviced & Installed

Home: (403) 783-3712 Cell: (403) 704-3413

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE

FOR JUST$30

PER WEEK.REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.

PLUMBING

5110 -50 StreetBox 4414Ponoka, AlbertaT4J 1R7

JESSE ZINTER Offi ce - 403-783-5489

We now carry a complete line of

Ritchie Stockwater parts

Hours of Business:Monday - Friday7:30 am - 5 pm

PONOKA PLUMBING & HEATING• JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REQUIRED

8:00

WATER WELL DRILLING SERVICE

IRRIGATION

• Water wells drilled• Water wells serviced

[email protected]

Ponoka Irrigation Supplies & Service

[email protected]

* NEW INSTALL* REPAIR

* MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS* SALES & SUPPLIES TO ALL MODELS

403-783-1944

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic Dr. Murray Jacobson Dr. Clayton West Dr. Ashley Shannon

Mon. - Fri.8 am - 5 pm

Sat.9 am - 4:30 pm

24 Hr.Emergency403-783-4348

5502 - Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB T4J 1M1

VETERINARY SERVICES

• Dr. Murray Jacobson • Dr. Clayton West

• Dr. Nicole Macdonald • Dr. Katie Graves

The right place to fi nd the right

person for the job.

403.783.3311403.783.3311


OPENOPEN10 AM - 11 PM10 AM - 11 PM

77 Days Days A WeekA Week

Hammy’s SPIRITS

Bay #5, 4502 - 50th St. • 403-783-2333Prices in effect Wednesday, August 26 to Tuesday, September 1 2015

Prices do not include GST or deposit. We reserve the right to limit quantities

355 ML / 24 CAN

$3899EACH

BUDWEISEROR BUDLIGHT

Enter to WIN a pair of Festival Passes to SONIC BOOM 2015 in Edmonton

Sept. 5 & 6

SMIRNOFF ICE330 ML / 12 BOTTLE

$2299EACH

SMIRNOFF ICEASSORTEDFLAVOURS

330 ML4 BOTTLE

$799EACH

APPLETON ESTATE V/X RUM

750 ML

$24 991.4 L

$37 99

EACH

EACH

JAMESON IRISH WHISKY375 ML

$15 99750 ML

$29 99

EACH

EACH

BEAR FLAGWHITEOR RED750 ML

2/$1900

OR $9 49

EACH

RIGAMAROLEASSORTED VARIETIES

750 ML

2/$20 00

OR $1049

EACH

RELAX COOLRED OR

RIESLING750 ML

2/$20 00

OR $1049

EACH

NAKED GRAPEASSORTEDVARIETIES

750 ML

3/$20 00

OR $7 49

EACH

NEW AMSTERDAM VODKAASSORTED FLAVOURS

750 ML

$18 99 EACH

CROWN ROYAL REGALAPPLE WHISKY

750 ML

$26 99 EACH

Documents

Ponoka News, August 26, 2015