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CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY
Close games forKings at Shine tournament
Story on page 23
The early invasionof the telephone linesStory on page 5
Water main breakA water main break Monday, Feb. 22 affected businesses at the 50 Street and 51 Avenue intersection. Crews were on scene early in the morning to deal with the issue and were there through most of the day. Some buildings in the area were without water while crews searched for the cause and fi xed the issue. While it is unclear what caused the break, town staff say there are several possible reasons why this would happen, such as pipe age, pipe material and soil conditions, ground and water temperature and changes in pressure.
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Trade show prep moving along
Work on the annual trade fair is right on tar-get.
That was the word from Les Jaster, executive manager for the Ponoka and District Chamber
of Commerce at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
“Preparation for the trade fair is continuing. This year’s theme - Star Wars - is garnering a lot of excitement about this year and gaining us some referrals,” Jaster
explained to the small crowd gathered at the Kinsmen Centre.
As of the time of meet-ing, there had been 52 booths paid for with Jaster hopeful about 80 per cent being sold out by the middle of March. A number of sponsors
FCSS informs Chamber on its programsBY JORDIE DWYERPONOKA NEWS
for the fair and various events have also been secured, though he is continuing to search out other opportunities.
He added there will be a bit of a different look this year as they are mov-ing the market square and creating something interesting toward the main entrance of the fair that will feature a Star Wars-themed activity.
“It’s going to be great,” he said, while also put-ting out the call that more volunteers are going to be necessary for
this year’s fair due to the extra events and activi-ties that are planned.
Jaster also stated that membership activity re-mains steady.
End of year fi nancialsPast president Jim
Hamilton spoke on the changes and challenges facing the Chamber in the 2016 budget while also presenting the audi-ence with the fi nal num-bers from 2015.
One big issue was that they made nearly $7,000 less from the 2015 trade fair than was budget-ed, but Hamilton stated they are optimistic the new theme, and the fact that they are on pace in selling booths, can help them achieve at least the $10,500 in revenue that has been budgeted for this year.
The other difference is that there will be no $5,000 grant from the Town of Ponoka in 2016.
Hamilton explained the money was to help the Chamber with operat-ing funds and since the group is now on more stable fi nancial ground, the grant has been elim-inated.
However, that loss has been more than offset by the Chamber offi ce mov-ing last year to free space provided at the Ponoka County municipal build-ing. The Chamber was previously in the Visitor Information Centre and was paying $9,000 in rent annually.
Some of those savings, though, are now being spent on storage space the Chamber no longer has available at its offi ce, as well as a small in-crease in travel expenses for Jaster to attend the Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual meet-ing that is being held this year in Regina.
Featured speakerShannon Boyce-
Campbell, executive director of Family and Community Support Services in Ponoka was the guest speaker at the meeting and talked to the crowd about an important, but not well known, project that FCSS operates.
Through their partic-ipation in the Ponoka/Rimbey Palliative Care Council, FCSS provides reusable items such as sheepskin overlays and low pressure air mat-tresses to patients and families giving care to someone who is termi-nally ill. They also assist individuals in fi nding any specialized equipment that isn’t covered under other programs and work with people to provide palliative care training for volunteers.
“We help people who have made that decision to be at home and with a defi nitely aging pop-ulation in the area, our role is now even more important,” said Boyce-Campbell.
She added that while the programs are there, they are not as visible to the majority of the public and presently they feel they are being underuti-lized since a lot of people who could use them are not aware they are avail-able.
That includes a pair of funds that provide money to people for ser-vices that aren’t covered in other fashions as well as to help cancer patients with certain expenses.
“We have a couple of unique funds that serve to provide access to items and services that people who need medi-cal help can’t otherwise pay for plus help those going through cancer treatment and diagnosis with related expenses,” she said.
FCSS also has funds available for those suffer-ing from MS and diabe-tes with Boyce-Campbell giving a nod of thanks to Shoppers Drug Mart for the tremendous fund-raising support they have received from the store for these programs.
She concluded stating, “If you or someone you know in need with medi-cal issues, please contact us and also help spread the word that these pro-grams are available.”
For more information about these programs, contact Ponoka FCSS at 403-783-4462.
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Residents warned of CRA telephone scams
Police suggest if someone claiming to be from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) calls demanding money to clear up a past debt, you may want to check with them before acceding to their demands.
Ponoka RCMP have received numerous complaints recently from residents who fell victim to a telephone scam where fraudsters demand money for overdue back taxes or other debts associated with CRA.
In a press release, police state that culprits claim vic-tims owe a substantial amount of money.
“The caller claims that payments must be made imme-diately via e-transfer, MoneyGram or Western Union by using threats of arrest, court or jail,” explain RCMP.
In some cases victims have been kept on the phone for hours making threats of arrest, or other serious action,
until the amount is paid.Police suggest one course of action if this is to occur
is to immediately hang up and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreanti-fraude.ca or call toll-free at 1-888-495-8501.
Investigators offer several tips to avoid being a victim of this type of fraud:• Treat identity information as valuable;• Never give personal information to people you don’t
know;• If someone claims to be from the CRA, ask yourself
why they are calling;• Do not be afraid to call the CRA directly who usually
communicate via mail and never demand immediate payment;
• Police and the RCMP do not call demanding immedi-ate payment for fi nes over the phone;
• When in doubt, hang up and call the police.
Fraudsters claim debts owed
WCPS rejects inclusion request from Rimbey
Christian
Citing their own hard economic situation com-bined with a number of cost concerns, Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) has decided it will not ab-sorb an area independent school into its fold.
Earlier this year, the in-dependently operated Rimbey Christian School put forward a request to become part of Wolf Creek as an alternative educa-tion opportunity. As a re-sult, WCPS administration undertook a comprehen-sive review of the school - which included taking a look at everything from its fi nancial situation to bussing, staffi ng and the building.
That review was com-pleted and presented to the WCPS board of trust-ees at its meeting on Feb. 18, when the board went with the recommendation of superintendent Larry Jacobs to not go forward with taking on the school at this time.
Along with WCPS cur-rently in the midst of at-tempting to solve its own defi cit of more than $2 million, Jacobs concluded they would need to signifi -cantly subsidize the oper-ation of Rimbey Christian as well as inject a large amount of funds for a number of upgrades.
“Their special needs
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22-year-old charged with possession of child pornographyAfter several months of
investigation, police have charged two men with pos-session of child pornog-raphy.
One 22-year-old Ponoka man was charged as well as a man from Fort McMurray, say police. Initially inves-tigators received a report Sept. 11 that the Ponoka man, whose name was not released, was found to be in possession of child por-nography.
Further investigations led to the charge of a Fort McMurray man as well. The fi rst court appearance of the accused is set for Friday, March 4 at Ponoka Provincial Court.
Theft of animal tagsPolice are investigating the
theft of animal tags from VJV Auction Mart.
The incident occurred sometime between the dates of Jan. 20 to Feb. 18.
Traffi c lights mischiefAfter traffi c lights on
Chipman Avenue and 50 Street stopped functioning Thursday, Feb. 18 motorists called police to determine the issue.
It is believed culprits may have scampered up the traffi c lights and unplugged the camera. Police are inves-tigating.
Jack-knifed semiWintry road conditions
are believed to have been the cause of two collisions Feb. 19 on Highway 2.
Members of the Ponoka Integrated Traffi c Unit were called to jack-knifed semi tractor just north of Secondary Highway 12 and while enroute, a call came that another semi was blocking the lanes at the Highway 53 exit. No injuries were reported from the incidents.
Impaired driverPolice charged a woman
with impaired driving after a vehicle check found her to have a warrant for her arrest.
The offi cer pulled the driv-er of the vehicle over on Feb. 20 and she was also charged with driving without a li-cence. the passenger was arrested for possession of a weapon after fi nding brass knuckles on their person.
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BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYEPONOKA NEWS
area is underfunded, we would need to extend our educational psycholo-gist to include them, they need upgrades in staff training especially on in-clusion of special needs students into the regular classroom,” Jacobs told the board.
“The staff are paid on a different grid than our current staff so we would need to work directly with them on making the nec-essary adjustments. Also right now, they don’t pay for bussing and we provide it for free. They couldn’t afford a transportation in-frastructure, so that would need to be accommodat-ed.”
In addition, Jacobs ex-plained the technology in the school is extremely out of date and would mean signifi cant spending to replace the entire system plus install new access points for the Internet; as well, there would need to be something worked out
for use of a gymnasium as the school doesn’t have one.
The building is also in need of new windows, has no phone infrastructure like WCPS schools and a number of other mainte-nance work equirement since that work has so far been done on a purely vol-unteer basis.
“The facility is in need of a lot of work and their overall budget is only about $800,000, so that means parents and volun-teers have been subsidiz-ing it a lot,” said Jacobs.
“There is no upside for the board and in the short term, you would be on the hook for a considerable amount of money.”
Trustee Bob Huff was not enamoured with the thought in the fi rst place and the review just ce-mented his belief.
continued on page 4
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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
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
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Religion
Look past the negativity and good
will come
I love Ponoka. From the fi rst day I moved here in November of 1997 to now, I can emphatically declare “I love this community”. However, I am saddened as I refl ect on 18 years and recognize that at this present moment there is a higher level of negativity fl oating around our town than I have ever seen be-fore. I, for one, will not succumb to the negativity trying to envelop the place I have made my home. Will you?
As I think of how people are responding to things like garbage pickup and the fi re department con-fl ict between town and
ROB MCARTHUR
Word of Life Church
county, I can’t help but recognize that negativity has an uncanny ability to magnify and distort the truth. Proverbs 12:25 says, “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad”. Anxiety is built upon what might happen. It has the ability to affect every area of life and thrives off of “what if”. If you are looking at circumstances within our community or in your life with cynicism and/or bitterness, your perspective of the truth more than likely has be-come magnifi ed and dis-torted in a destructive way.
Secondly, negativity is a refl ection of inner de-feat. You can easily tell the content of a person’s heart by listening to the words they speak (or post on Facebook!). In your day
to day life, do you listen to the words you speak? Jesus said, “for out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks”. Are we aware of the anxiety we express or the hopeless-ness we confess when we complain?
Lastly, I have found that negativity makes sweep-ing statements and harsh judgments. What’s the real issue? It is easy to watch people from a distance, whether they be our neigh-bors, our elected leaders or government administra-tors, and make sweeping judgments about them. Sadly, the need to criticize or pull down comes from a negative condition within our own hearts.
Negativity will rob you of the great future God intends for you. I believe God wants to make our
town great, so challenge the negativity in your life. You can begin to change things by choosing to see the good in every circum-stance. Develop a lens that sees the good rather than the negative. Overcoming negativity is much like put on a pair of polarized lens-es. The fi rst time I put on a pair of glasses with polar-ized lenses, I was shocked at how well I could see everything. I suddenly saw details that I had over-looked before. They had al-ways been there, but now I could see them.
In the midst of some of the speed bumps Ponoka has run into in the last year or two are some good things. Choose to look past the negativity and see the good that can and will come from every circum-stance.
“It’s in competition with our current schools in Rimbey and I’m not sure it would even survive.”
Another trustee, Barb Walker, added that it isn’t pru-dent or a good choice for WCPS to take on another small school at this time.
Trustees then approved a motion to reaffi rm they re-main with the status quo compliment of schools for the next school year.
Budget assumptionsAn attempt to get some feedback on the current as-
sumptions administration makes when it draws up its budget fi gures generated some discussion about the present economic reality facing WCPS.
Secretary-treasurer Joe Henderson presented trustees with a list of assumptions administration uses in dif-ferent areas to come up with estimated fi gures for the budget it presents annually and asked for some feedback
continued from page 3 on them. He also included some assumptions that some larger school boards use that may have less impact on WCPS than others do.
However, the issue went a bit sideways briefl y when Huff began focusing on the division’s present defi cit and how their reserves are continually being eaten away at.
“If this trend continues, we are going to lose our re-serves in a few years. Once we get to that point, we will have no more money to maintain things without cuts,” he said.
Huff added that increased pressure from a rising pop-ulation, more special needs and English as a Second Language instruction and the push toward lower or no school fees - without a jump in provincial funding - is putting school boards in a tough spot, especially with the way the economy is now.
“With all of this, I think we need an assumption that we use our reserves cautiously. With the economic situ-ation, we may not be able to collect those fees anyway,” he said.
In the end, all of the assumptions that were presented - with an additional one concerning the judicious use of reserves - were approved by the board.
ConcussionsThe issue surrounding concussions among youth ath-
letics was brought forward at the request of Trustee Donna Peterson, though there is still more work to be done.
Administration was handed the issue earlier this month and requested to see what is being done by school divisions in the province on the issue.
Jacobs explained to the board that no divisions in Alberta have a policy or protocol regarding concussions, nor do the provincial associations that look after school boards or school athletics. He stated there are some in Ontario, and that he is continuing his search for more information on the topic and will stay in contact with the Alberta Schools Athletic Association as they may be building something that mimics what is being done in Ontario.
WCPS rejects inclusion request
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Refl ections of Ponoka
Remember When...Photo courtesy of Fort Ostell Museum
The farm at the Provincial Mental Hospital near Ponoka was built in 1915 and would soon become the largest operation of its kind in Alberta. As well as the modern buildings and equipment, the hospital farm played host to a prime herd of Holsteins, pigs, 10,000 chickens and turkeys, and a colony of bees, featured dorms for the working patients and homes for the staff, and was surrounded by 100 acres of potatoes and vegetables. It would all close in 1970.
The early invasion of the telephone linesWhen the fi rst telephone rang in the
busy old workshop of Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, it would mark the humble but exciting beginnings of the amazing new era of communications that would spread rapidly across the urban and rural areas of our nation as well as throughout the world from the early 1900s and up to the present day.
As early as 1881, the newly formed Bell Telephone Company of Canada had grabbed most of the telephone interests in Canada, but many of these were de-clared void in 1885 and would open the door allowing several hundred smaller companies to acquire the rights to in-stall and operate the vital services to all areas. Historical decisions in 1908-1909 included the purchase by the provin-cial governments to purchase all of the Bell Telephone Company operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
The formation of AGTIn Alberta, the powerful pressure of
our fi rst provincial government, under the leadership of fl amboyant Premier-elect Alexander C. Rutherford would force the Bell Telephone Company to sell off all their holdings in the province for $675,000. The government then began to operate the telephone service as a public utility, which would be known as Alberta Government Telephones. At the time of the takeover, Bell had completed only a few lines between Edmonton and Calgary, but with rapid expansion and re-organi-zation the AGT would hire many talented power line crews made up of young men from Canada, the USA and throughout the world to proceed with the rapid ex-pansion of the telephone services.
These hardy crews worked long hours in all seasons and faced all sorts of ter-rain and challenges as they erected the poles and strung thousands of miles of lines across our province. In some of the early photos that I found, these brave
cable men were shown hanging above a raging fl ooded river repairing a broken telephone pole and living in rough camps in the wilderness as they cleared the way and sunk the tall wooden poles into the ground. By 1922, over 20,000 Alberta farmers had the joy of a telephone, and thousands of other families and busi-nesses were receiving service from over 8,000 miles of long distance lines. This AGT ‘telephone mania’ continued to sweep through Alberta until 1991 when it was purchased by Telus for $870,000,000.
Telephones arrive in Ponokaand districts
Before Ponoka had a telephone exchange or any telephones at all, there were two toll stations at Water Glen and Asker, both operated through Wetaskiwin. It was indeed an exciting day in 1908 when the fi rst Ponoka Telephone Exchange was opened in the dispensary of McKinnell’s Drug store, which would serve 35 tele-phones and two country lines under the direction of Miss Lillie Sayers (Goodman). By 1950, the local telephone offi ce had expanded to include fourteen operators working fi ve boards and grew rapidly as our population had zoomed from 836 in 1931 to 3244 in 1953.
Out in the districts, the farmers used the ‘crank phones’, controlled by a series of ring codes, which would get the neigh-bour along the always busy and open to all party line or connect to a usually friendly operator in town. Eventually, all the old style phones were being replaced by the modern dial models in the 1960s, but sadly, over the years, most of the original lines and poles were rotting or had fallen down and were only used by the birds. In the roaring 70s, the Alberta Government Telephones were putting all their lines underground, which, over the years, have been rapidly expand-ed by Telus to serve close to 14 million Canadian customers with all sorts of wild and wonderful electronic services and toys.
Photo courtesy of Alberta Picture History
This amazing early 1900s picture shows one of the many hardy crews who set the poles and strung thousands of miles of telephone lines throughout the province for the Alberta Government Telephones Public Utility Company.
BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS
6 PONOKA NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016
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As you may have seen on the front page, we have had a second water main broken in Ponoka in less than a month, caus-ing fl ooding and requir-ing some serious repair work. Monday’s second incident follows the one
Ponoka’s possible infrastructure woesat the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex two weeks prior, which forced the postponement of the Ponoka Stampeders’ last game of their hockey sea-son.
While the breakdowns of the water mains coming one after another in such a short span of time may, of course, be purely coin-cidence, they might also be giving us some signals as to whether there is a need for a comprehensive review of where the town’s infrastructure stands with regard to its lifespan.
Readers should remem-ber that in our stories re-fl ecting the town council discussions on the matter of North Bridge replace-ment, we have extensively reported on the conversa-tions at the council cham-bers referring to how the renovation of the structure had been delayed for years
and how the bridge is still being used despite having exhausted its originally planned lifecycle and how previous councils and ad-ministrations have failed to set aside/allocate funds for the bridge and more generally for infrastruc-ture renovation.
So one would be fairly justifi ed to think that the same negligence shown in the matter of the North Bridge could have been the case for the broader infra-structure picture.
If the latest two instanc-es of water main break-downs are in fact signs of things to come, they cer-tainly come at a bad time, bad because the town is already preparing to spend some, actually more than some, a lot of money to es-tablish its own full-fl edged fi re department.
Currently we don’t know if the town administration
has a study, either planned or recently conducted, to depict a realistic picture of where the town’s infra-structure currently sits in view of its history.
One hopes that with a new chief administrative offi cer and a new commu-nications offi cer installed at the town offi ce, resi-dents might be better in-formed about how town business is planned and conducted and then we may be in a better position to see whether we are in for some serious tax hikes to pay for the upgrades in addition to the fi re service expenditures.
But we also need to re-member that infrastruc-ture renovation is some-thing that is on the agenda of all three levels of gov-ernment in the country.
The federal government has already made known its plans to spend up to
$10 billion in the next budget cycle to stimulate economic growth while also serving the purpose of infrastructure renewal. And in the course of the meetings the federal cab-inet ministers have been having with provincial and municipal government representatives over the last several weeks, there appears to be emerging a tendency on the part of the feds to directly chan-nel funds to entities, either provincial or municipal, but mostly municipal, for so called “shovel-ready” projects.
One would think it would be good for the Town of Ponoka to be a in a po-sition to be able to pro-duce a few plans for such projects as that kind of readiness would undoubt-edly put the town in an advantage to solicit funds under whatever program
they might be offered.But as far as the avail-
able information is con-cerned, the town council and administration have been mostly busy since the 2013 municipal elections with a recreation master plan, which is nowhere near being shovel ready, and lately, with the sepa-ration of the fi re services from the county, which would hardly be seen as justifying new resources by any funding authority as it contradicts the trend of unifying service provi-sion in the name of cutting costs.
When the budget is an-nounced in full details on March 22, we will be in a better position to know if the lost time over con-troversial matters in the last two and a half years in Ponoka will also be the reason for missing much needed funding.
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County learns of plans to improve water quality
Efforts to improve the quality of water in one of two area lakes has taken a leap forward while work on another has stalled somewhat.
Craig McLeod, Ray Prins and Doug Bradley - represen-tatives of the Gull Lake Watershed Society - made a pre-sentation to Ponoka County council at its Tuesday, Feb. 9 meeting in order to provide them with information on what steps are being taken to better manage the quality of the lake’s water to the benefi t of all users.
Called the Gull Lake Wetlands Project, the society has teamed up with a number of stakeholders in the area in hopes that improved stewardship of the sensitive ecological region will sustain the lake for years to come and not fall into a similar cycle that has befallen nearby Pigeon Lake.
“This (project) is a win-win scenario. We have a good relationship developed with the local agriculture commu-nity and a willingness to work together,” McLeod stated.
“Wetlands and settling ponds are more than something that is simply annoying, it’s amazing what cattails and reeds can do to improving the quality and cleaning water.”
The overall project will see the society, the Summer Village of Parkland Beach, some area farmers as well as potentially Ducks Unlimited working to create some set-tling ponds and enhanced wetland habitat. Some of the work will be done on municipal reserve land set aside with the Twin Creeks subdivision with other work set for the east side of the lake near Raymond Shores and further work to divert runoff in the summer village to a more natural area where it can be fi ltered somewhat before entering the lake.
“From the fi elds that are plowed, there is a strong runoff into the lake. The highest fl ows are from the creek at the north end. The work being planned will help prevent the blue-green algae formations by allowing the two main nutrient loading factors that cause it - phosphorus and nitrogen - to settle out,” McLeod explained.
“The wetlands and settling ponds will also replenish and restore groundwater in addition to other benefi ts.”
McLeod stated the group’s wake up call came two years ago when the lake was hit with its fi rst blue-green algae warning by Alberta Health.
“We wanted to be proactive in turning this ship around,” he said.
That’s when they began to look at what options there were, since many of the problems causing the issue of poor water quality stemmed from development plans from the 1970s.
“The agricultural development done back then - by taking out natural wetlands to expand culivated land - created a lot of the problems that we need to fi x by restoring the constructive wetlands to store water and let those nutri-ents settle,” Prins said.
McLeod added that they approached Ducks Unlimited as a way of being able to tap into some available money for the estimated $61,000 project. Although, the group may down the road ask the county for either fi nancial or in-kind assistance.
“That cost is with all of the excavating and fi nishing work, which could be cut down if some of the work doesn’t have to be contracted out,” he said.
“If all of the sites in our inventory were completed and implemented within Lacombe and Ponoka counties over the next fi ve to seven years, the lake would be healthier than it has been in years. There has been good buy-in (from all stakeholders) and the projects I mentioned could be kickstarted very quickly.”
The one suggestion the group had for Ponoka County was that they continue to implement the best practices of road construction and subdivision development in their projects in order to better assist with natural wetlands and drainage patterns so as not to negatively affect the lake.
Reeve Paul McLauchlin did have one additional sugges-tion for the group to consider and that would be to engage Ducks Unlimited to perform a wetlands assessment as it might be helpful in future planning and potentially provide ideas to further improve water fl ows and quality.
Meanwhile, Joanne McMillan from the stakeholders group at Chain Lakes explained they are continuing efforts
Gull Lake to get work done, Chain Lakes is hopeful
Gull Lake is coming under threat of pollution from various sources. File photo
BY JORDIE DWYERPONOKA NEWS
to address water quality issues, but are struggling with membership and they are curious as to when a hydrogeo-logical assessment of the lakes will be done.
County chief administrative offi cer Charlie Cutforth noted that there are presently fi ve water quality monitor-ing stations around Gull Lake and that something similar could be done at Chain Lakes.
“We are quite a bit behind where the Gull Lake group is and our group is diminishing,” McMillan said.
“It’s been helpful to have Craig (McLeod) as a contact and we’ve been in touch with the technical people at Alberta
Environment that have been assigned to look at the data. We are in the beginning stages and then we can begin to look where the contamination is coming from. Ultimately it comes down to land stewardship and I anticipate it being a rough go with nearly 100 per cent of the area running intensive livestock operations.
“In order to try to give value to water, we all need to work together so that both can thrive.”
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AQUAPLEX UPDATE
Last Week The Ponoka Fire DepartmentLast Week The Ponoka Fire Department responded to 4 Emergency calls. responded to 4 Emergency calls.
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Ponoka Season Ender 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament will be held March 21 – 24. Please contact Wes Amendt at [email protected] or 403-783-0118 for more information.Volunteer Opportunities – volunteers are needed for the following events. If you are interested, please contact [email protected] or call 403-783-0118• Community Wellness Fair• Canada 150 Mosaic• Two Special Event Planning Committees for (Canada Day & Ponoka Day in the Park)Westview Park & Co-op Park Playground Development Meeting - March 9, 7:00 pm at the Hudson’s Green Activity Centre. Design options available from 5 different playground companies. Everyone welcome.Ponoka Parks, Recreation & Culture Advisory Committee - Accepting application for Town & Country representation. Applications available on Town of Ponoka website. Next meeting Wednesday, March 9 5:00-7:00 pm at Hudson’s Green Activity Centre.Ponoka Community Program Guide Spring/Summer Edition - Deadline for Submissions is March 31, 2016For more info on any of these items contact [email protected]
COUNCIL UPDATESNext meeting of Council: Tuesday, March 08, 2016, and Committee of Whole on March 17, 2016. Please note these meetings will be at 6 pm at the Ponoka County Boardroom. Agenda packages are posted on the website under ‘Town Hall’ in advance of
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• Designated lap lane all day (except during morning aquasize and swim club), pools are open all day (except during swim club).
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• We are offering a National Lifeguard course from March 28 - April 1, the cost is $225.00.
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There have been some exciting changes at the Ponoka Aquaplex in the past few months. After discovering that two thirds of our patronage stems from leisure use, we raised the main pool temperature to eighty-six degrees and added public swims from 9:30am to 11:30am and from 1pm to 4pm Monday to Friday. We also added a designated lap lane during every public swim and family swim. In addition to increasing availability, the extra swims and designated lap lane have allowed us to advertise private swim lessons for any age, at any time (except during swim club and aquasize). We also
now offer more daytime pool rentals for local schools (Ponoka, Clive, and Rimbey) and user groups such as the Ponoka Youth Centre, Catholic Social Services, and FCSS. These rentals included open swims and swim lessons. Patron response to these initiatives has been very positive. The additional daytime swims and programing would not be possible without the addition of our new Head Lifeguard and additional daytime staff members.
In February, we began a Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC). We currently have twenty participants coached by two of our Aquaplex supervisors who are Red Cross and Lifesaving Society certifi ed instructors. The JLC will run until April 29 after which we will be offering Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, and Bronze Cross courses throughout the summer. Our intention with these courses is to aid JLC members maintain lessons learned in the JLC and to encourage local youth to pursue a career as professional lifeguards (hopefully with the Town of Ponoka). The JLC will resume in September after our annual shutdown.
In April, we are hosting a National Lifeguarding (NL) course. So far, we have three local registrants and with an advertisement on the Lifesaving Society website we are hoping to gain more. We are planning to run another NL course in the middle of the summer. Last year we had the most swim lesson registrations ever and we are very excited to continue that trend this summer. None of the items mentioned would be possible without the help of our wonderful community, so thank you Ponoka for all of your support.
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Young Ponoka woman takes fi rst step in modelling career
A chance click on a webpage ad for models and singers landed one young Ponoka woman in an experience of a life-time, and it’s only just begun.
Stefanie-Ann Rose was sitting on her comput-er back in August when she saw an offi cial ad on Facebook from a variety of modelling and sing-ing agencies looking for talent. For some reason, Rose decided to click on the ad, which provided her with an application form.
She sat and stared at the application for more than an hour before tak-ing any action.
Fast forward to today, Rose has already taken two trips, the most re-cent of which was to
New York City for a sing-ing and acting workshop. Her ability to sing was what she felt would give her an edge.
“I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember,” said Rose in an interview.
After fi lling out the application to a Los Angeles agency called Undiscovered Talent Group (UTG), Rose was picked to go to auditions in Calgary. She cleared the first hurdle and travelled to Los Angeles for the International Presentation of Performers early this year where judges and agents from around the country checked out the talent.
The showcase required candidates to sing, act and model. Rose got seven call backs and she was one of 12 who were picked by talent
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYEPONOKA NEWS
In just six months after fi lling out a modelling application, Stefanie-Ann Rose has been signed with Crawford, an international modelling and acting agency. Here she poses Friday, Feb. 19 before her trip to New York City for a modelling workshop. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
agents. Since then she has signed non-exclusive
contracts with three dif-ferent agencies including The Crawford Agency, an international talent group.
“The Crawford Agency
has United States offi ces in New York, Miami and Hollywood, and works with both actors and models,” states a press release from the group.
Rose hopes to leverage the strength of each of these agencies to grow her singing and acting career. The whole expe-rience has so far devel-oped relatively quickly and while it was nerve wracking at times, she also feels it is something to remember.
“Somebody pinch me,” she joked.
She said the agents felt her looks were ideal to play parts as a teenag-er or slightly older and despite being 24, and although most talent scouts look for young-er talent, they found her adept at auditions.
For mother Diane, this has been an exciting time. “I always knew that Stefanie had a talent be-hind her.”
Rose’s most recent trip to New York gave her a chance to learn more about her work and in-cluded courses in sing-ing, monologues and commercial work.
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When we were kids, and for me that was about 60 years ago, you and I lived by a pretty strict set of day-to-day rules, where the cardinal household ultimatum was to do as you are told or face the consequences. Some of these old time rules of growing up may have in-cluded chores and home-work fi rst and play later, keep your room clean, be polite and respect your elders, eat what is put in front of you for meals after you have washed your hands, in bed by 8 p.m. on weekdays ex-cept for holidays, share, no lies, and be nice, es-pecially to your little brothers and sisters. The bottom line of our very existence and survival in those wild and won-derful days of our youth was that excuses and tall tales usually never worked around parents and teachers, and if we crossed the line, the pun-ishment wasn’t far be-hind.
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hard and compromise, manage to survive, and stay friends for life. The greatest reward as we look back is sharing the memories of our magic journey of ‘all in the fam-ily’ with our own chil-dren and grandchildren, as well as always striving to be loyal neighbours and friends. Bottom line, has it really changed that much from yesterday to
today? Probably a little more complicated with a whole lot more 24-7 at-tractions and distractions for all ages, which only clarifi es the upmost im-portance of keeping the ‘family circle’ intact to cope with it all. Maybe it all can be accomplished by simply following ‘Noah’s’ rules from many centuries ago before that lifesaving arc set sail.
*Don’t miss the boat; remember that we are all in the same boat togeth-er; plan ahead…it wasn’t raining when the arc was built; don’t listen to critics…just get on with the job and get it done; build your future on high ground; for safety’s sake travel in pairs; speed isn’t always an advantage…the snails were on board with the cheetahs; when
we are stressed, fl oat awhile; always remember that the arc was built by amateurs and the Titanic by professionals; no mat-ter what the storm, there will always be a rainbow waiting; and always try to stay fi t, because like good old Noah, when we are 60 years old, someone may ask us to do something really big. Have a great week, all of you.
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Seatbelt safety winner poster
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A campaign to create seat belt safety aware-ness on the Ermineskin Cree Nation proved fruit-ful with winners an-nounced Monday, Feb. 22.
A collaborative effort between Masckwacis Health Services (MHS), RCMP and Len Wagner of Alberta Traffi c and Safety hosted a seat belt safety poster competition that had submissions from children. Among the peo-ple involved were Phyllis Rattlesnake of MHS, Luci J.Johnson of the Samson Court Worker-Justice Initiative, Andrew Fulks, Ermineskin Elm Counsellor, Elder Cecil Crier and RCMP con-stables Lin Tuapolo and Nicholas Fetterman.
First place winner was Nolan Omeasoo-Minde who received a cash prize of $90, plus his art-work on a billboard on Highway 2A.
Second place was Evanice Ermineskin with an 11x17 poster and $60 prize and third place was awarded to Brooklyn Wolfe with a poster and $50 prize.
Rattlesnake was pleased with the day say-ing they haven’t hosted a contest like this since the 1980s. “We are very ex-cited to see this happen and I’m very honoured to have been a part of this pilot project.”
“To each and everyone out there, thank you to the Creator for giving us another wonderful day. Be safe, buckle up, and drive safe,” added Rattlesnake.
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Folks at the Ermineskin Cree Nation unveiled the winners of their seat belt awareness poster competition Monday, Feb. 22. (l-r) Const. Nicholas Fetterman, fi rst place winner Nolan Omeasoo-Minde - Grade 2 Ermineskin Elm, Kokum Lucinda Minde, mother of the winner Nicole Minde, and Constable Lin Tuapolo.
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Young 4-Hers had a chance to show off their speech making abilities during a close competition that saw six members move forward in the challenge.
The Ponoka 4-H District East Zone Communications Event brought four clubs to-gether for the public speak-ing competition Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Drop-in Centre with 13 speakers vying for the top two spots in the each of the junior, interme-diate and senior categories.
Those four clubs were the East Ponoka Beef Club, Renegade Riders, Silver Valley Riders and Rebel Riders and the best speak-ers will be moving forward to the district competition set for Sunday, March 6, explained organizer Sharon Haines. The competition will be held in Ponoka with members from the whole district competing.
Competitors presented a prepared speech for judges and they were then faced with the challenge of a giving an impromptu speech that tested their ability to think on the fl y. Haines enjoyed watching the kids present their speeches after researching the topics.
“I think it’s just a great gift because, I mean you’ll always use it,” said Haines.
She grew up as a 4-H member and is grateful for the skills the speech com-petition provided her in life. Another skill that comes from the competition is the ability to research. Members have to ensure their speech-es are accurate and research is an important component
of the competition.As for the judges, there
was a strong voice of sup-port on their part as well as positive criticism for the competing 4-H members who will face stiffer com-petition in a few weeks. Juniors’ judge Althea Lewis praised the members but also advised them to slow down their speech as well as work to memorize what they have to say.
Intermediates’ judge Kiara Moshansky advised that practice makes perfect and to avoid using the words “uh” and “like.” “Confi dence is so key, both in impromptu and in prepared.”
For the senior group, Laureen Thiessen suggested the members avoid writing their speech in full sentenc-es and use point form to make it easier to give the speech more naturally.
Haines said she was also grateful to the judges and sponsors who helped en-sure the competition could be hosted. The location of districts competition is yet to be determined.
Winners:Junior first: Macey
MacPherson, West Central Rebel Riders. Speech: Black and Yellow.
Second: Nathalie Devet, Renegade Riders. Speech: My Best Friend.
Intermediate fi rst: Rachel Devet, Renegade Riders. Speech: Reaching for the Impossible.
Second: Mady Asante, Silver Valley Riders. Speech: Viva Mexico.
Senior fi rst: Megan Bolron, East Ponoka Beef. Speech: Brave or Confused.
Second: Brydelle Wardley, Renegade Riders. Speech: Taking Care of Our Own.
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Brooklynn Olson of the East Ponoka Beef 4-H Club gives an impromptu speech Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Drop In Centre during a speech competition.
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Megan Bolton accepts the fi rst place certifi cate from Kristi Padgham for the senior group in the 4-H speech competition Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Drop-in Centre. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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in th
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stom
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nam
e fo
r the
pre
viou
s co
nsec
utiv
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) mon
ths.
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or 2
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2 a
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ebru
ary
29, 2
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man
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r to
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cent
ive
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usiv
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ue d
epen
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n m
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pur
chas
ed: $
750
cred
it av
aila
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on e
ligib
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vehi
cles
(exc
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anyo
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A, S
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edit
avai
labl
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and
201
6 GM
C Si
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mod
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trans
fera
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to a
fam
ily m
embe
r liv
ing
with
in th
e sa
me
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roof
of a
ddre
ss re
quire
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s pa
rt of
the
trans
actio
n, d
eale
r may
requ
est d
ocum
enta
tion
and
cont
act G
ener
al M
otor
s of
Can
ada
Com
pany
to v
erify
elig
ibili
ty. T
his
offe
r may
not
be
rede
emed
for c
ash
and
may
not
be
com
bine
d w
ith c
erta
in o
ther
con
sum
er in
cent
ives
. Cer
tain
lim
itatio
ns o
r con
ditio
ns a
pply.
Voi
d w
here
pro
hibi
ted.
See
you
r GM
Can
ada
deal
er fo
r det
ails
. GM
Can
ada
rese
rves
the
right
to a
men
d or
term
inat
e of
fers
for a
ny re
ason
in w
hole
or i
n pa
rt at
any
tim
e w
ithou
t prio
r not
ice.
16 PONOKA NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016
TO VIEW A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR PROPERTIES AND VIRTUAL TOURS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.remax-ponoka.com
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
- 791 sq ft Bungalow- 2 B/R, 1 Bath- Numerous Upgrades- Single Car Garage$125,000 Call Deb
LOTS OF POTENTIAL
FANTASTIC STARTER OR REVENUE! - Over 2100 sq ft developed- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths- Bright & open floor plan- Newer furnace & hot water tanks- Asphalt driveway & great outdoor
spaces.$239,900 Call Lisa
FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME - 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths- Lots of room for the family!- Exceptional Lucas Heights
location- Fully fenced yard, brand new roof- Must be seen to be appreciated$345,000 Call Lisa
UPDATED BUNGALOW IN SERENE LOCATION - 5 bedrooms, 2 baths- Lots of cosmetic updates!- New roof in 2015- Incredibly private location
near walking trails- Double garage$219,900 Call Lisa
IMMACULATE LUCAS HEIGHTS BUNGALOW- Built in 2007, 1275 sq. ft.
on main- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths- New carpets and all fresh paint- Fully fenced yard on quiet street- Move in ready!
$339,900 Call Lisa
- 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- 3 spacious bdrms, 2 baths
- Functional floor plan- Deck, landscaped, fenced-24x26 det’d heated garage$315,000 Call Todd
FULLY FINISHED BI-LEVEL
AFFORDABLE LOT TO BUILD ON! - Oversized, zoned 2 lot- Mature trees- Ideal location$75,000 Call Jane
- 2004 mobile with addition
- 3 beds & 1 bath- Nice open floor plan$65,000 Call Jane
WELCOME HOME! - 1248 sq ft with 4 beds & 3 baths
- Move in ready- Offers quick possession!
$289,900 Call Jane
INCREDIBLE VALUE
DOWNTOWN LOCATION - 3 bdrm 1½ storey home- Appliances included- Fenced yard, Garage$199,000 Call Todd
REDUCEDNEW LISTING
- 32 acres, mostly cleared- Good dugout; 2 deep wells- Serviced & partially fenced- $970 annual rental income$230,000 Call Bob
PRIME ACREAGE- 2120 sq ft fully finished- Beautiful walkout, 4 bdrm, 3 bath
- Kitchen w/granite & islad- Open floor plan, freshly painted- Fenced yard, backs onto field$269,000 Call Bob
AFFORDABLE HOME
- Good dugo- Serviced &- $970 annuSOLDSOLDNEW LISTING
NEW PRICE
NEW PRICE
LAKE FRONT LOT- Thinking about summer- Gladdon Estates on Red Deer Lake- Fully treed ½ acre lot!- Very private, shared driveway- Services @ property edge$69,900 Call Bob!
- 1299 sq. ft., 3 bdrms & 2 baths- Beautiful ½ acre lot!- Large Sunroom w/ Great views!- Detached double garage- Quiet area, close to Golf Course$299,000 Call Bob
GREAT PROPERTY
- Two 1 bedroom suites & One 2 bdrm suite
- Fully rented- Extensive upgrades$295,000 Call Deb
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY- 1404 sq ft Mobile on its
own lot- 3 B/R, 2 bath- Open living space- Double garage
$229,000 Call Deb
GREAT VALUE- 1393 sq. ft. bungalow - 9.51 acres
- 6 bedrooms, 3 baths- 26x32 garage, 40x60 quonset & much more
$529,000 Call Deb
PERFECT FAMILY ACREAGE
LLOYD’S SUGAR BEAR ESTATES- Lots with a phenomenal view of the Battle River valley- Perfect for your dream home!- From $165,000 - $189,900
Call Jane
Fun and fi t: Andrea Ramage leads her HipFit class Monday, Feb. 22 during a regular session. Classes are Monday and Wednesdays and are co-ordinated through Ponoka Adult Learning.Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 PONOKA NEWS 17
JOHN W. LOW Agencies Inc.5118 - 50th Street, Ponoka 1-800-392-8658 403-783-5512
WAYNEMcGARVEY
SHAWNA LOWBroker
BRIANHATALA
LOOKING TO BEYOUR OWN BOSS?
DEER CREEKChoice country
acreages, close to town. Sizes vary – some treed, others open with walk-out
potential.
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 Wayne 403-704-0864Call Wayne 403-704-0864
This well established health food business with steady clientele is your opportunity. Business is a turnkey operation with quick possession.
Call Brian 403-704-7018Call Brian 403-704-7018
RED DEER LAKELAKE FRONT
CABINBeautiful setting on just under 1 acre. Priced at $159,000
Call Brian 403-704-7018
Call Brian 403-704-7018
NORTH END
13.5 ACRESClose in
Call Brian 403-704-7018
Call Wayne 403-704-0864
PROFESSIONAL REALTORS OFJOHN W. LOW
AGENCIES INC.
duplex unit 2 - 3 bdrm units fully rented.
Asking $257,000
SOLDSOLD
403-783-8881 #3, 5012-48 Ave in the Wedin’s Prof. Bldg.
Brand new 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. VIEW TODAY!
Call Rizwan 403-783-0898
RIVERSIDE (PANORAMA RIDGE)
$384,900
Lot in a newly developed fully serviced subdivision. Beautiful views of Battle River valley & town. Cul-du-sac, ready for immediate possession. MLS CA0072786.
Call Rizwan 403-783-0898$79,900
RIVERSIDE (PANORAMA RIDGE)
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 Rizwan 403-783-0898
RIVERSIDE
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REDUCED
REDUCED
Acreage living on the edge of town! This 1250 sq. ft. home is fully fi nished top to bottom and has many wonderful features. 5 bdrms & 3 baths. Logix block from the basement to the rafters, extensive concrete work and beautiful landscaping. Call Sandra Lyon or Tyler Fessler.
$535,000
NEW LISTING
SANDRA LYONBroker/Owner
RIZWAN SYEDAssociate
CHANELLE LYONAssociate
LISA BONEAssociate
TYLER FESSLERAssociate
Beautifully fi n’d 2 bdrm townhouse, single att’d garage, appliances included. Located in Lucas Heights. Reasonable condo fees. Ready to move into. $230,000 + GST Call Sandra Lyon or Chanelle Lyon for more information
$230,000 + GST
LUCAS HEIGHTS
Over 1200 sq ft. home with everything on one level. 3 bedrooms and a 5 pc. bath, open concept, double attached garage. Located in the north end of Ponoka.
$225,000
NORTH END
utifully fi n’d 2 bdrm townhouse, single age, appliances included. Located in Lghts. Reasonable condo fees. Ready to m
$230 000 GST C ll S d L
SOLDSOLDSOLDSOLD
Petulance: The English way
What would you call a country that called for “a structure under which [Europe] can dwell in peace, in safe-ty and in freedom… a kind of United States of Europe” at the end of the Second World War (Winston Churchill, 1946), but refused to join that structure when its European neighbours actually began building it (European Economic Comunity, 1957)?
What would you call that country if it changed its mind and asked to join the EEC in 1961, a goal it fi nally achieved in 1973 under Conservative prime minister Edward Heath – only to demand a renegotiation of its terms of membership and hold
GWYNNE DYER
Think Globally
an In/Out referendum on EEC membership under a Labour government two years later?
What would you say if that country then de-manded another rene-gotiation of the terms of membership under Conservative prime min-ister Margaret Thatcher in 1984, and insisted on opting out of the planned single currency when the countries of the European Community (as it now styled itself) signed the Treaty of Maastricht in 1992?
And what would you say about that country’s behaviour if another Conservative prime min-ister, David Cameron, de-manded ANOTHER rene-gotiation on the terms of membership in what is now called the European Union in 2013, and prom-ised ANOTHER referen-dum once the results were known?
The word “ambivalent” would certainly spring to mind. “Capricious” also has a strong claim to be the right word. But the adjective that real-ly sums up Britain’s be-haviour in its 70-year love-hate relationship with the European proj-ect is “petulant”.
There’s going to be another referendum on whether the United Kingdom should stay in
the European Union on 23 June. Not that Prime Minister Cameron wants to leave the EU, of course. His 2013 promise of a referendum was main-ly an attempt to steal votes from the United Kingdom Independence Party, which did indeed want to leave, in the 2015 election.
But Cameron couldn’t walk away from his promise after he won the election, because half of his own party wants to leave the European Union. Jeremy Corbyn, the new leader of the Labour Party, is at best lukewarm about the the EU, viewing it essential-ly as a capitalist plot that has some positive side-effects. And recent opinion polls suggest that the referendum could go either way.
These are not the best of times for the EU. It has not responded well to the wave of mostly Midde Eastern refugees that began rolling across its frontiers early last year. It is suffering from chronic low growth and high unemployment (although the United Kingdom itself is doing quite well on both fronts). It is becoming clear that the adoption of the euro common currency by 19 EU countries was a major mistake.
There is therefore a lot of disillusionment about the EU even among its core members on the European mainland, and some people fear that “Brexit” (a British exit from the Union) would start to unravel all the other deals and compro-mises that went into the construction of this his-torically unlikely struc-ture. But why are the British always the most disaffected ones?
All the countries on the west coast of Europe lost their overseas empires in the decades after the Second World War, and Britain is not the only one to cling to delusions of grandeur in the after-math. France, too, has a highly infl ated view of its own importance. But the French understand the cost of European dis-unity much better than the British, because they paid a higher price.
It has to do with the fact that Britain is an is-land. Almost every other European country except Switzerland and Sweden has seen serious fi ghting
on its own soil in the past hundred years. Many of them have seen it sever-al times, and about half of them have been part-ly or wholly occupied by foreign troops for long periods, whereas Britain has not been successful-ly invaded for almost a thousand years.
Britain is not alone in seeing the follies of the EU bureaucracy and re-senting the cost of the compromises that have to be made to keep the enterprise alive. It IS alone, or almost alone, in seeing European unity purely as an optional project, to be reassessed from time to time by calculating its econom-ic benefi ts and weighing them against its political and emotional costs for Britain.
EMOTIONAL costs? Yes, and this is where the petulance comes from. There is a fanta-sy, still quite prevalent in England, that the coun-try could have a much more satisfying future as a fully independent play-er, unshackled from the
dull and stodgy European Union and living by its wits as a swashbuckling global trader; to which one can only say: Good luck with that.
This romantic vision is not shared by the Scots, who would certainly break away if English votes took the United Kingdom out of the EU. But an independent Scotland might fi nd it hard to claim EU mem-bership after the divorce, as Madrid would not want to establish a prec-edent that Catalonian separatists could use to argue that breaking away from Spain would be painless.
Most British lead-ers have worked hard to manage the infl ated expectations of English super-patriots and keep the country more or less on track. Cameron has dropped the ball, and the consequences for both Britain and Europe may be quite serious.
Gwynne Dyer is an in-dependent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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The Bookworm
You can’t help who you fall in love with.
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fall in love with some-one because…. well, just because. And in the new book “Be Frank with Me” by Julia Claiborne Johnson, that someone might be a little boy in
spats.In a long line of boss-
es, Isaac Vargas was the one Alice Whitley liked best: he was genuinely nice and he had faith in her. So when he asked
A demanding love storyAlice to go to California and work as a temporary assistant to famed but reclusive author M.M. “Mimi” Banning, she ac-cepted the assignment, even though she really didn’t want it.
When Alice ’s moth-er was a teenager, she read Banning’s book, The Pitcher. Everybody did; it was a best-sell-er-cum-high-school-re-quirement. But Banning hadn’t written a word since and Vargas, as her editor, was eager for a second novel. Alice ’s help would make Banning’s life – and her work – as easy as pos-sible.
But it wasn’t going to be easy for Alice.
Her fi rst moments at the Banning estate set the tone: M.M. Banning was a blunt woman, not at all prone to social niceties. She called Alice homely, then tasked her with fi xing things, meals, and caring for Frank.
At nine years old, Frank Banning liked sophisti-cated pretend games and black-and-white movies. He wore old-fashioned clothes (the kind Alice would expect a grandfa-ther to own), and hats to match – sometimes with gloves or a pince-nez. Frank didn’t understand jokes. He had no friends, and the household ran by two rules: nobody touched Frank, and no-body touched Frank’s things.
It took awhile to em-brace those rules, and Frank was certainly a challenge, but as Alice settled into her job, she had to admit that life was interesting with
him around. It was an adventure, in fact, made better by the presence of Banning’s handsome friend-turned-handy-man, Xander, who cer-tainly liked Alice very much. Frank seemed to like Alice , too, (though he sometimes said he didn’t).
Now, if only Alice ’s new boss did…
Imagine what happens if you’ve got a handful of BBs, and you throw them into the air. That’s kind of what it’s like to read “Be Frank with Me” – and that’s okay.
Mostly.To be sure, the book
scatters: author Julia Claiborne Johnson’s
main character, the boy to whom the title refers
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Spring time fun to be had at Ponoka Jubilee Library
Well, Balzac Billy didn’t see his shadow this Groundhog Day, which means early spring for us. With spring in the air, we have been doing some planning of events at the library.
Don’t forget tomorrow night, Feb. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. is our fourth annual ‘Dinner at the Library’. It’s a potluck, so we ask every person/family to bring an item to share, the library will provide drinks, buns, plates and
cutlery. And yes, your kids are more than wel-come. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
In March, we join with Ponoka Parent Link in presenting our very im-portant program ‘Coming Together: Legacy of Residential Schools’ at the Ponoka Elementary School on March 12 at 2 p.m. Come listen to a Maskawacis elder as she relates her story of the time she spent at one of these schools, followed by a presentation about that part of our history and how we can come together to work on rec-onciliation. Please sign up at either the library or the Ponoka Parent Link Centre. We also have our free family movie
on March 18 at 2 p.m., where we will be show-ing ‘Inside Out’ for every-one. Popcorn will be pro-vided, bring any drinks you’d like, and pillows and blankets to make the library fl oor comfy.
In April we are part-nering up with Ponoka Adult Learning to offer a ‘Technology Petting Zoo’ on Thursday, April 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. If you’ve ever wanted to try a tablet or eReader, now is your chance. We will have a wide array of items on hand at the library to play with, as well as staff from the li-brary and Adult Learning on hand to answer your questions. We will also be offering a non-re-stricted and restricted Canadian fi rearms safe-ty course on April 10. Please visit http://www.
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For May we are work-ing on a special day of pampering for the ladies of Ponoka, to be held the day before Mother’s Day, May 7. Details are still to come, but think spa, manicure, pedicure, and all the nice stuff that goes with. And by popular demand, we are running a ‘Board Games & Pizza’ day for tweens and teens (9-14) on Saturday, May 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Pizza and pop will be served, games will be played, and fun
will be had. Make sure to register at the library. And don’t forget our free family movie on May 20 at 2 p.m., we’ll be show-ing ‘The Goosebumps Movie’.
Of course we also have all of our regular pro-grams like Story Time, Lego Club, Book Club and Makerspace, check out our Facebook page or website for more details.
Coming soon: From debut author Richard Fifi eld, comes ‘The Flood Girls’, a snappy, sassy redemption story fi lled with an uproarious and unforgettable cast of characters you won’t want to leave behind.
Love storyand who drives this book, caroms from subject to subject like an out-of-control pinball machine. Johnson stops short of giving him a label of any sort but Frank is the epitome of eccentric, which wouldn’t be nearly as endearing without the charac-ter, Alice , who takes the edge out of this story. Her acceptance of his peccadilloes – and her patience – ultimately made me happy.
Though I thought this book ended too abruptly, I don’t think that’s a deal-breaking fl aw. The charm of it overcomes that aspect enough that I can recom-mend this novel; in fact, “Be Frank with Me” is a book I think you just might love.
“Be Frank with Me” by Julia Claiborne Johnsonc.2016, Wm. Morrow $25.99 / $31.99 Canada
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On the weather front, the US Climate Prediction Centre is tracking con-ditions that would sug-gest La Nina hitting the Northern Hemisphere in fall 2016 while El Nino-induced weather will disappear by spring or early summer. The for-mer, AKA “The Girl” in Spanish, typically brings
cooler, wet weather to Western Canada and drier conditions to the U.S. southwest, while wetter than normal conditions are usually seen in Australia, parts of Southeast Asia, and northern Brazil. Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. says that the lon-ger it takes for El Nino to dissipate, the likeli-er that we’ll see a drier spring in western areas of the Canadian Prairies. Conversely, Lerner sug-gested that when La Nina does make landfall, it will likely result in wet-ter conditions in Western Canada.
India’s wheat crop isn’t looking as bad as once feared according to the USDA’s attaché there, whereas there’s a bit of a spotlight on the dry conditions in Morocco, a major grower AND im-porter of durum. While I have to remind you that wheat is a weed and can weather many types of storms (pun in-tended), this is a bit of a
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now had a little time to recover from the puzzling pitch for public cash that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman delivered when he came to town. Bettman may have left, but the ask is still on the table.
In January, Bettman told us we must “embrace” the idea of handing hun-dreds of millions of dol-lars in corporate welfare to a wealthy pro sports franchise for a downtown arena project.
He proclaimed that when the owners of the Calgary Flames group are asking taxpayers to fund their pro sports arena complex, they’re actually the ones investing in us.
Take a minute to get your head around that one.
In Opposite-Land, where Mr. Bettman clearly re-sides, the Flames own-ers asking cash-strapped Calgary taxpayers to cough up the money for a pro sports arena is actual-ly the Flames owners giv-ing something to Calgary.
It’s not about the own-ers wanting a glittering new arena with oodles of corporate box seats.
It’s about the Flames owners earnestly wanting to make an investment in Calgary’s infrastructure … with our money.
Bettman said on CBC Radio Calgary that the Flames ownership group was “willing to make a sensible investment in the infrastructure of Calgary.”
Facts are facts: The Flames owners are willing to put up $200 million for a $890 million project.
For the remaining $690 million, they’re asking taxpayers to front the cash in one way or an-
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PAIGE MACPHERSON other.They’re not exactly do-
nating infrastructure to the City of Calgary.
The estimated $890 mil-lion is a lowball as it is. It doesn’t include the cost of cleaning up the cre-osote-contaminated land the owners have cho-sen as their desired site, pegged between $50 mil-lion and $300 million.
Ironically, it doesn’t cover the likely costs of (actual) infrastructure surrounding the site, ei-ther.
Nor does it account for the assumption that the owners wouldn’t pay a penny in property tax, since they’re suggesting the city own the building. We’ll assume that means taxpayers will also pay for the eventual demolition when the owners grow tired of this arena, too.
Heck, we might as well write a big cheque for a new one in 2045 while we’re at it.
If the owners wanted to build their professional arena and stadium, then donate or rent out the space to local teams, they could call it an invest-ment in Calgary’s infra-
structure.For now, that assertion
is as smooth as sandpa-per.
On the radio, Bettman dodged the question of why Calgarians should be expected to hand a tax-payer subsidy to some of Calgary’s wealthiest indi-viduals (many co-owners of the Flames group).
When asked if the Flames hockey team was profi table, he said: “Frankly the question is irrelevant,” again show-ing us some of that good old-fashioned Opposite-Land charm.
Fortunately, that charm did nothing to mystify the mayor.
“I know that Calgarians require very wealthy people from New York to come and tell us what we need to do in our com-munity because they un-derstand vibrancy better than we do,” said Mayor Nenshi after declining a meeting with Bettman.
The city has already heard the proposal from the Flames owners. Thanks to Mr. Bettman’s interjection it’s look-ing more like a demand than an ask. As with any
use of public funds, that shouldn’t sit well with taxpayers.
At the best of times, there are certainly higher priorities for tax dollars than a big fat subsidy to moneyed pro sports own-ers. Don’t forget, the own-ers’ proposal puts provin-cial and federal taxpayers
on the hook, too.But with unemployment
spiking in Calgary and an economic slump across the province, our current climate makes the pro-posal additionally absurd. Perhaps the owners would accept one of Calgary’s soon-to-be-empty offi ce towers instead?
Thankfully for taxpay-ers, we’re not in Bettman’s Opposite-Land. We’re in Calgary, where corporate welfare is still corporate welfare. And the answer should still be no.
Paige MacPherson is Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
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How do we grow the social fabric of communities?
A complex, invisible but powerful web of relations profoundly shape us from individual to city levels. But how do we foster these relations?
Organizations like the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are helping to answer the question, to the betterment of us all.
My exposure to the FCM began in 2001 as a newly elected municipal councillor in Vegreville, Alta. The physical infrastructure advocacy that FCM has built a solid reputation on was quickly apparent. Fast forward to today and the FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference, where I was a workshop moderator.
What was remarkable was that the
capacity-plus workshop audience wasn’t there to talk about physical infrastructure or ways to generate new revenues - they were there to talk about the role that human con-nections in our communities play in solving some of our most pressing problems.
The session was called Turning Social Capital into Sustainability Success. It featured panelists who are leaders in attending to the relations that shape us.
Although urban planners Horst Rittel and Melvin Webber gave us a good look at the concept of “wicked problems” in their treatise in 1975, we’ve been slow to catch on. Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna reminded us during her address that “no one on their own can address
Human connections play a profound role in solving our most pressing problemsBY MILTON FRIESENTROY MEDIA COLUMNIST
climate change” and a quick perusal of her mandate letter as a member of the federal cabinet refl ects a deeply relational dynamic that is sobering in its challenges and imaginative in its feasibility. Without a robust social in-frastructure, Canada’s goals will not be met, however well-meaning we may be.
That’s what made this workshop linking social capital and sustainabili-ty unique. It was clear from presenters and participants alike that it is very diffi cult to bring about change when the social fabric is thin or doesn’t exist.
When we don’t have suffi cient trust or connection as individuals or organi-zations, we become preoccupied with who (other than us) is responsible for our various messes. If you are a municipality, it’s the province or the federal government. If you’re a busi-ness owner, it’s all of government. If you’re a citizen, it’s business and gov-ernment, and so on. We need greater clarity on responsibility and with it, more effective ways of identifying if we have the resources to deliver what we’ve been asked to shoulder. Without that, frustration will increase as the dreams of the future get bigger.
Elected municipal offi cials and ad-ministrators identifi ed how critical community groups of all kinds are in facilitating democratic process. In many cases, strong community groups are more trusted than local offi cials, given their service to people at im-mediate, neighbourhood levels. Every municipality has a local, street-lev-el dynamic. What happens at those levels is vital, even for global issues, because democratic governments at all levels need a civil society that can enable their governing.
One participant asked: what hap-pens if the social capital isn’t present or is very thinned out? A local govern-
ment can’t just “increase social fabric by 5.9 per cent this year” in the same way that a water main project can be undertaken to shore up physical in-frastructure. We need to spend more time and energy in answering that insightful question and its fl ipside: how do we protect, nurture and grow the social fabric of our communities where it already exists?
The workshop presenters provided some answers:
• we need spaces designed for more than one mode of transportation
• we need spaces designed for hu-man-scale interaction that includes investment in programming and so-cial use
• we need to identify barriers to social connectivity and remove them (e.g. fi lling out a stack of paperwork to host a simple block party)
• we need faith communities that are generators of public good in our neighbourhoods.
Closing keynote speaker Charles Montgomery (Happy City) makes it clear that sociable spaces, strategies and our happiness are clearly related. Is there a role for happiness (as a kind of proxy for well-being) in approach-ing our collective challenges? Could it be more effective than grim determi-nation? It must surely be better than uncaring resignation.
While these are clearly valuable con-versations to have at a conference dedicated to communities and sus-tainability, the deeper gains will be found in expanding these conversa-tions where they are already well un-derway and carrying them to other places in government, business and our communities, where they are des-perately needed.
Milton Friesen is the program director of Social Cities at Cardus, a think tank ded-icated to the renewal of North American social architecture.
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in loss for Broncs
It was almost a heroic battle for JV Broncs on Wednesday, Feb. 17, when they had to fi nish a full 40-minute basketball game against Stettler Wildcats without a single substitute, inevitably losing with a score of 91-54 at the Ponoka Secondary Campus gym.
Scheduled for a week when the school was closed throughout, only fi ve mem-bers of the JV Broncs team showed up for the game and they put up a great performance, at least in the fi rst quarter. The visitors started storming the Broncs’ defence in the fi rst fi ve minutes and taking a nine-point lead. Ponoka boys responded with a stepped-up defence and a few three-pointers by Cameron Walsh and strong penetration into the paint by Clayton Raugust to establish balance by the end of the fi rst: 19-19.
Second quarter, however, turned out
to be the beginning of the demise of the local squad when poor ball handling and resulting turnovers allowed the visitors to score a lot of points and start to open a comfortable lead. By the end of the fi rst half, the score was 46-30 for the Wildcats.
The second half saw the visitors pull further away with both pick-and-roll points and long-range shots while the hosts, with the added burden of apparent exhaustion, continued to turn the ball over and lose valuable possessions. When the fi nal buzzer went off, Broncs were visibly relieved to have brought the game to a close without a bench.
“The second half was diffi cult, as the boys lost more of their energy, they started making more mental errors, bad passes, and failed to block out many times,” said Broncs’ coach Ryan Newman. “All in all, I was pretty impressed with the effort they put forth considering they were extremely exhausted.”
Close games for Kings at Shine tournament
Eight teams came head to head during a week-end of basketball at the St. Augustine Senior Kings’ Shine tournament, which started Friday, Feb. 19 and ended Saturday. For the Kings, the games were close with them team being able to come out on top in one of the three games.
Their fi rst game against the JV Camrose Trojans was a spirited competition that set the tone of the tourna-ment for the Kings. They lost 71-64, however, the margin doesn’t give a true picture of the game, which had the Kings trailing 32-30 at the end of the fi rst half.
A supportive home crowd
buoyed the Kings’ spirits who fought every inch of the court to stay close to the Trojans. Coach Adam Bowie said it was the fans who were their biggest strength over the course of the tour-nament.
“They helped us through every moment of our ups and downs. The fans were wonderful at being encour-aging and supportive. They helped the boys maintain composure and energy,” ex-plained Bowie in an email.
Adding to that support was a team that is performing better than when the season fi rst began. Bowie said his team has come a long way since November.
The Trojans were an adept team that appeared reju-venated after the fi rst half.
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Kings’ Airon Balatbat sneaks for a layup past a JV Camrose Trojans player Friday, Jan. 19 during the fi rst game of the Shine tournament last weekend. The Kings won one and lost two games over the weekend. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Clayton Raugust attempts a pick-and-roll basket past a Stettler Wildcats defender during the fi rst quarter of their game at the Ponoka Secondary Campus gym on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Photo by Mustafa Eric
They were able to adjust their game to the Kings’ plays creating an eight-point lead for themselves by the end of the third quarter. This added pressure on the Kings in the last quarter.
Much of the fourth quarter showed the Kings clawing their way back to closing the gap. With two minutes left, the Kings were down 65-58. Extra effort dropped that defi cit and with just under 40 seconds left, the score was 66-64 in favour of the Trojans. The Kings had a chance.
The team could not cap-italize on the opportunity, however, and a few foul shots later the Trojans se-cured the win.
Intensity on the court is what Bowie suggests is a challenge for his team. “We have had stints and streaks of this happening and we have surprised a lot of teams in the second half of the season because of it. Their job is to try and create this communication and energy for 40 minutes.”
Bowie did add that he is pleased the team had strong games over the course of the weekend. Their second game was against Ermineskin where the Kings earned a solid win.
The consolation game was against Pigeon Lake which the Kings lost by 1o points. The Kings face Pigeon Lake again tonight (Wednesday) as a league fi xture and need a win to make it to playoffs. Bowie expects their last sea-son game against Pigeon Lake to be a good one as the Kings have won two of the last three games with them.
For next year, Bowie said he looks forward to what this team will be able to bring to the courts.
“We will have 12 returners next year as we are only los-ing three players. We have a very young team and most of the year has been learning how to play at this level and move with more continuity on offence and defence,” said Bowie looking to the future.
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Fierce competition:Broncs’ Lindsey Gartner takes on some strong opposition from a Medicine Hat Colts player as she attempts a layup Friday, Feb. 19 at home. The Broncs competed in a Wetaskiwin tournament, which had one game in Ponoka. The girls had tough competition during this game losing to a strong offence and defence from the Colts.
Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Ponoka on the map with Alberta Sports Hall of Fame inductees
Several athletes put Ponoka on the map after the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2016
inductees.Among those from
Ponoka were Marilyn Chidlow for the Figure Skating Builder.
In the Pioneer Award,
Rodeo category were Brian, Tom and Bud (Vernon) Butterfi eld.
Stay tuned for more in the next edition of Ponoka News.
Queens are making progress
Improvement was certainly seen, though it may not have shown up in the fi nal results.
The St. Augustine Queens senior girls basketball squad played host to their an-nual Shine tournament on the previous weekend and ended up losing all three of their games.
The girls opened up the tournament on Friday, Feb. 12 with a 42-26 defeat at the hands of Breton and followed that up early the next morning by falling 59-53 to Caroline before losing in the seventh-place game later in the day by a score of 39-33 to a club from Airdrie.
While the fi rst two games were never
really in doubt, the Queens held a 20-10 halftime lead in their fi nal game only to have things go sideways over the last 20 minutes.
“The girls really played hard, but we took 37 fouls in that game,” said head coach Katherine Bergum-York.
“They did the best they could, espe-cially with seven of the 13 girls never having played basketball before.”
She was also impressed with the im-provements the girls made during the tournament, noting that two of their losses were only by six points and that the team was able to run a full court press to a degree of success in those two games after only trying it in practice just the week before.
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The Lacoka Bantam girls celebrate Thursday, Feb. 18 after defeating Warburg to land a spot at provincials set for March 17 to 20 in Hinton. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Lacoka’s number 14, Racheal Wood, watches as the puck fl ies through the air Thursday,Feb. 18 during a playdowns game against Warburg. The girls won the game and are heading to provincials in Hinton March 17 to 20. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
Lacoka Bantam girls heading to provincialsThere was little doubt
the Lacoka Bantam girls would secure a spot at the Bantam B provincials set for March 17 to 20 in Hinton.
All they needed to do was beat Warburg in their second playdowns game on Thursday, Feb. 18 in Ponoka and they did just that, winning the second 5-1 in a two series game.
Lacoka had a reason-able cushion going into their second game after defeating Warburg in the fi rst game of the se-ries 7-1. That meant that Warburg had to beat Lacoka by seven points if they were going to land a provincials spot. Coach Tim Falkiner was proud of his players’ efforts to get to this point.
“The girls skate if they work hard. Everything falls into place,” said Falkiner. “It all depends on them. It all depends on their effort.”
He said the team put in a wholehearted effort in both of their play-downs series. The fi rst round was against Rocky Mountain House, where Lacoka secured two solid wins.
Ponoka player Cheyenne Avery and Lacombe’s Camryn Fodor both suggest the team’s unity has been a great part of their success thus far. Going into the play-downs series, Fodor said their goal was to be safe and healthy throughout.
“So that we could all
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYEPONOKA NEWS
share the experience with each other,” said Fodor.
Playing Warburg did create some uncertainty for the Lacoka girls who had lost a league game against Warburg coming into their playdowns se-ries against them. Avery said they had to play strong hockey through-out the series other-wise they knew Warburg would take advantage.
Asked about their focus during practices, Avery replied that she hopes they continue to work on puck and stick handling. Fodor added that this is her second chance at pro-vincials and she intends to stay focussed as every game counts.
The team hosted pro-vincials last year and
Fodor feels that experi-ence will help them this time around. Her focus will be to win each game.
Coming into provincials Falkiner said the team has had little chance to play any of the other Alberta teams and he preaches: “effort, effort, effort.”
Falkiner said between breaks against Warburg, coaches didn’t have any-thing to point out that needed attention.
Falkiner’s betIt started last year when
Falkiner made a bet with his team: if they win pro-vincials, he will let them shave his hair off.
For a year and a half Falkiner has been grow-ing his hair in prepara-tion.
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Ponoka to host high school curling zones and provincials challenges
High school curlers are working diligently in prepara-tion for zones and provincials, which are to be hosted right here in Ponoka.
Zones are set for Friday, Feb. 26 and 27 with the girls’ and mixed teams looking for a strong showing although all three — boys’, girls’ and mixed rinks — landed a pro-vincials berth for being host town teams.
Girls’ skip Nikki Smith said her team performed well enough in areas to land a spot at zones and now her goal is for the team to maintain a strong focus throughout the competition. The challenge will be keeping a positive focus.
“In a way it could be our mindset, because the last cou-ple years, we’ve gotten really close,” said Smith.
She wants the rink to go into zones with the goal that they will do well. All four curlers have been together as a unit for the last two years and they have a strong rap-port with each other. “As a team we can work pretty well together,” said Smith.
The mixed team was pulled together in a relatively short time, having had little more than a few weeks as a group. Considering how much time they had to train, the team was able to land a spot at zones, said skip Riley Deleeuw.
“I’m excited about being able to represent Ponoka,” said Deleeuw. “We’ve had a few challenges because our mixed team was thrown together a few weeks ago.”
“At areas, for only having everyone at one practice, I think we did pretty good,” he added.
The challenge going into zones he feels will be to keep a positive focus whether curlers miss shots or lose a game.
Despite missing out for a chance to compete at zones, the boys’ team had some positive lessons during areas,
Fountain Tire Midget Wolves goalie Justin Hyink saves a short range shot from Stettler Storm offence in the fi rst period of their penultimate regular season game on Friday, Feb. 19 at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex. The game ended in a 4-4 tie although Ponoka boys started the third period with a 3-2 lead, but could not hang on to it in the face of aggressive offence from the visitors. In their last game of the regular season, the Wolves defeated Lacombe Midget A Rockets 8-5 on the road. Ponoka boys start their fi rst playoff series with Lacombe Rockets on Tuesday, March 1. Photo by Mustafa Eric
BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYEPONOKA NEWS
said Skip Matthew Jones. Like the mixed team, the boys have only been together for a few weeks and they are working on their team unity in preparation for provin-cials.
The boys’ team is comprised of fi ve players and Jones said after the fourth end, they may switch a player out during a game.
Provincials are set for Thursday, March 3 to 5.
Quinten Bunz takes aim Wednesday, Feb. 17 during a high school curling practice session. The Ponoka Secondary Campus teams are gearing up to host zones and provincials.
Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye
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evening classes in Red Deer and Central Alberta
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca
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
403-783-2454
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.
#4, 3616 67 St. Ponoka, AB
Gerald
& Tina
Owners
403-304-7770
Business Services#1000 - #1430
HealthCare 1210
HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions
in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit.
$20,000 lump sum cheque. Disability Tax Credit.
Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.
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
HealthCare 1210 Health
Care 1210
Misc.Services 1290 Misc.
Services 1290
Misc.Services 1290
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REACH OVER 1 Million Readers Weekly. Advertise Province Wide Classifi eds. Only $269 + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call
now for details 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228;
www.awna.com.
Misc.Services 1290
NEW INTOWN?LET US PUT
OUT THE MAT
FOR YOU!Be sure to call
Heather Goodwin
Painters/Decorators1310
F.J.B. PAINTINGINT • EXT RESIDENTIAL
• COMMERCIAL
Quality First Always • Free Quotes
PersonalServices 1315
Unplanned
pregnancy may be
diffi cult to face.
We care. For
confi dential help call
403-343-1611 (24 hrs.)
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or
someone you know suffer from a disability? G
et up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll free 1-888-511-2250
or www.canadabenefi t.ca/free-assessment.
WellDrilling 1400
Pet Services 1318CLINKERS
KENNELS
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
Plumbing& Heating 1330 Plumbing
& Heating 1330
Welding 1410 Welding 1410
WellDrilling 1400 Well
Drilling 1400
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.
DENITAS 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. 6:00AM TO 5:30PM. References available.
Call Denita at 403-704-1061
Call 587-991-4132For An AppointmentAileen Charchun LPNMobile Foot Care [email protected]
Professional Foot Care for Seniors and Diabetics
Two StepFoot Care
Clinics at Ponoka Professional Pharmacy
Attention: Farmers
Berni'sRefrigeration and Appliance Service
783-4880
We can deal with your refrigeration problems quickly, efficiently and reasonably
Complete NEW HOT WATER TANK40 Gallons, Gas or Electric
Installed and removal of old tank
ONLY $949* (*some conditions apply)
Call 403-913-4217 or 403-783-7417
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Need a WATER WELL but short
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RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)Iron Filters • Softeners • Reverse Osmosis • “Kontinuous ShoK” Chlorinator
Time Payment Plan O.A.C. for water wells and water treatment
• 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]
PONOKA NEWS 29WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016
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READERS
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Misc.Help 880
ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY
long established in Edmonton requires
Salesman, Foreman and Workers for work in the
city. Must have extensive experience with all aspects of paving and equipment operation. 780-466-7763.
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!
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EmploymentTraining 900
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career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today; www.canscribe.com.
1-800-466-1535; [email protected].
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!
Employers have work-at-home positions
available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or
1-855-768-3362 to start training for your
work-at-home career today!
Truckers/Drivers 860
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 153017 QUARTERS OF FARM-LAND near Brant, Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Unreserved Auction, March 24 in Lethbridge.
Quality land, good perime-ter fences, lots of water &
surface lease revenue. Jerry Hodge:
780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.
AUCTION SaleSunday Feb. 28 - 10 a.m.
Bowden Lions Hal Bowden AB
Furniture, Household, Collectibles, New
merchandise & giftware, Jewelry, Coins. Just too
much to mention. Check web for full listing
& picturesPilgrim Auction Service
403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com
Auctions 1530BIG STRAPPER
AUCTIONS at The Moose Hall,
2 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A.
Resuming weekly sales Wed.’s @ 6 pm.
Antique sale 1st. Sun. of Month
Mar.6 @ 1 pm.
TO BOOK YOUR SALE CALL 403-782-5693 or
403-304-4791 Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net
COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. 10th Annual Red Deer Collector Car Auction & Speed Show.
March 11 - 13, 2016, Westerner Park. Special
Guests: Dan & Laura Dotson - Storage Wars; “Horny” Mike - Counting
Cars; Chris Jacobs - Over-haulin’. Consign today.
1-888-296-0528 ext. 103; egauctions.com.
SHOP & OFFICE COMPLEX - Millet,
Alberta. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved
Auction, April 27 in Edmonton. 27,730+/- sq. ft. industrial shop & offi ce
complex - 40 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge:
780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.
Equipment-Misc. 1620
A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ &
53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers.
Modifi cations possible windows, doors, walls, as offi ce, living work-shop, etc., 40’ fl atrack/bridge.
1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.
GardenSupplies 1680
REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of
hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or
landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree.
Free shipping. Replacement guarantee.
1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.
Misc. forSale 1760
SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money &
save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd:
www.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT.
1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT
TravelPackages 1900SAVE 30% on our Heart of the Arctic Adventure. Visit
Inuit Communities in Greenland and Nunavut aboard the comfortable 198-passenger Ocean Endeavour. Call for
details! 1-800-363-7566 or visit www.
adventurecanada.com. (TICO#04001400).
WantedTo Buy 1930
WANTED - SHED ANTLERS. Buying shed
antlers all sizes and conditions. Paying top
dollar for elk, deer, moose. Buying all the time.
Phone, text, email: 403-352-9397 or
WantedTo Buy 1930WANTED/BUYING Alberta Antler. Buying shed antler
of all species/grade. Competitive pricing & fair
grading. Will buy deer, elk, moose - all grades & all amounts. Keep this ad - buying all the time. Herb
780-385-0076.
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
Livestock 2100CHARLOIS bulls, Red
Angus bulls, Red Angus X Simmental 780-582-2254
ForestburgPUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year
olds. Semen tested and delivered.Vicwin Farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.
Horses 2140WE BUY HORSES: broke,
un-broke, or unwanted. Jerry Dodds 403-783-0303
Pasture/Land Wanted 2180
WANTED PASTURE TO RENT unsupervised or
supervised. Interested in long term rent. 403-740-5197
Grain, FeedHay 2190
HAY FOR SALEFirst & second cut round bales
No rainAlfalfa/timothy
Can deliver
Call 403-704-0158HEATED 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.
WANTED. Hannas Seeds seeking distributors for forage, turf, native and
reclamation seed. Good commissions. Contact
Esther at 1-800-661-1529 or [email protected].
Houses/Duplexes 3020AVAILABLE NOW
2 bdrm housewith single car garage
$850/mnth plus$850 D.D. N/S, N/P
5004 56 Ave, Ponoka CALL 403-588-0597
This Is A Volunteer Position With Honorarium• Class 1 license• Clean abstract required• Mechanically inclined• Shared schedule with other drivers
Apply with resume and abstract toPonoka Lions Club – ponokalions.ca
or phone 403-340-9247 for more info
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
PONOKALIONS CLUB
REQUIRES
BUS DRIVERS
DENTISTRY
Family Friendly Dentistry
Box 11004905 50 St.Rimbey, ABT0C 2J0
RIMBEYDENTALCAREDR. STEVE CALDER BSC DDS
Ph. (403) 843-2173Fax: (403) 843-2607
HEATING
“Committed to your comfort”
Advertise your business
in the Business
Directory!
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
DENTAL CARE
Ph: 403-782-7722Fax: 403-782-7499
Robin Esau
This space could be yours for
$30PER WEEK
Call 403-783-3311
- 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. STELIAN LISMANwww.birchlanddental.ca
DENTAL CLINIC403-783-5225
5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5
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 • Dr. Candace Wenzel
Southwest Industrial Park 4102-64 St., Ponoka
403-783-5200
Commercial - ResidentialInstallations - Repair
3912 - 66 St, Ponokawww.wcmltd.ca
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
This space could be yours for
$30PER WEEK
Call 403-783-3311
TREE SERVICE
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• STUMPSMULCHING TO SUIT ALL NEEDS Can do trees up to 15” wide
30 PONOKA NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Business getting nowhere?
ADVERTISE!
Houses/Duplexes 3020
3 BDRM. DUPLEXIN PONOKA, large kitchen,
dining and living room,4 appls., rent + utils. Avail.
immed. 403-783-3860
PONOKA NEWER 3 bdrm. townhouse, 6 appl., 3 bath,
Available immediatelyPhone 403-704-1221
PONOKA, Duplex 3 bed-room. $950. rent/dd, no pets, 4 appls. + drapes.
403-346-3943 or 403-358-9179
Condos/Townhouses3030New Blackfalds Condo. 2 Bdrm/2 Bath. Main fl oor & 2nd fl oor options avail. 2 powered parking stalls. Rent $1,400. Pets nego-tiable. Ask about rent incentives. 403-396-1688.
Suites 3060PONOKA
1ST MONTH FREE3 bdrm., 4 appl., n/s, no pets, new paint, lino and blinds, in Riverside area,
avail. imm., $995/mo., d.d. same, heat incl., 1 yr. lease min. 403 -619-5758
PONOKA 2 bdrm. well maintained quiet adult
building, no pets $790/mo. + power, heat/water incld.
avail. immed. Brian 403-348-6594
PONOKAlarge 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite $950 incld’s
util’s, 403-704-1645
PONOKA, 2 bdrm. suite in Riverside. Fridge, stove,
shared laundry. $675.. rent/dd. gas & water incl’d.Absolutely N/S, no pets,
Avail. imm. 780-242-0924
* RIVERSIDE APTS. *Newly renovated
1 & 2 bedroom units in Ponoka: 3724-45 Street.
403-357-0287
Houses/Duplexes 3260
FOR SALE1084 SQ FT ½ DUPLEX
Built in 2004Located near IGA
403-785-6616
Condos/Townhouses4040Need to Downsize? Brand New Valley Crossing Con-dos in Blackfalds. Main fl oor is 1,119 SQ FT 2 Bdrm/2Bath. Imm. Poss. Start at $219,900. Call 403-396-1688.
Farms/Land 4070PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres of year round water supply. Full
operational with manage-ment available. Central Saskatchewan. Cross-fenced and complete infrastructure. Natural
springs excellent water. Shortly ready to locate cattle. Other small and large grain and pasture
quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Call Doug Rue 306-716-2671;
ManufacturedHomes 4090
NO MATTER WHO you are, we have a home that fi ts your lifestyle at United Homes Canada. Over 40
years of experience in providing the best value in
quality modular and manufactured housing. Call 1-800-461-7632 or
visit www.unitedhomescanada.com
to discover how we can help you fi nd your new
home.
BuildingsFor Sale 4150
POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation.
Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@
advancebuildings.com.
STEEL BUILDING SALE “Really Big Sale - Extra winter discount on now!” 21X22 $5, 190. 25X24 $5,988. 27X28 $7,498. 30X32 $8,646. 35X34
$11,844. 42X54 $16,386. One End wall included.
Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422
www.pioneersteel.ca
Financial#4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410Money Wanted ................4420Money to Loan ................4430
MoneyTo Loan 4430
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.
Stores/Commercial 3120
Cars 5030
PublicNotices 6010
Public Notice#6000
Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050
PublicNotices 6010
TENDER FOR CARETAKERS
OPEN CREEK DAM
CAMPGROUNDFrom May 1, 2016
to September 30, 2016
For contract details please contact:
MARC DUBIELEW Phone: 403-704-3780
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Rimbey Fish and Game Association
PO Box 634 Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0
Lowest tender will not necessarily
be chosen.
DEADLINE FOR TENDERS
MARCH 15, 2016
NOTICE OF APPLICATIONConfined Feeding Operations
Ron Bennik (Bennik Dairy Ltd.) has filed application RA15055 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain approval to expand a confined feeding operation on NE 14-42-03-W5M in Ponoka County. The application is to expand the existing dairy operation to a 140 milking cow dairy by constructing a new dry cow/heifer barn (100’ x 104’).
Filing a Statement of Concern Any person who is directly affected by these applications may submit a statement of concern to theNRCB. The statement of concern must be received by the NRCB on or before March 23, 2016. Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the statement ofconcern will be sent to the applicant for review and comment. Statements submitted regarding theapplication are public records.
Your statement of concern should include your name, the legal land description of your residenceor landholdings, mailing address, phone number, fax number (if applicable) and a detailed summary about how you would be directly affected by this application.
Failure to submit a statement of concern may affect your rights to apply for an NRCB review.
Viewing the Application A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted to the NRCB underAgricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed on line at www.nrcb.ca or during regularbusiness hours at the Red Deer office of the NRCB. If you require further information, please contact the approval officer listed below.
Jeff Froese, Approval Officer #303, 4920 - 51 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8 [email protected] 403-3405795 F 403- 340-5599
The closing date for submissions: March 23, 2016 Dated at Red Deer, AB, on February 24, 2016
www.nrcb.ca
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
in the Business
Directory!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
• Water wells drilled• Water wells serviced
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
• Murray Jacobson, DVM • Clayton West, DVM
• Nicole Macdonald, DVM • Katie Graves, DVM
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE
FOR JUST$30
PER WEEK.REACHING 6000 HOUSEHOLDS PER WEEK.
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PONOKA NEWS 31WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016
For Rent#3000 - #3200
Real Estate#4000 - #4190
CLASSIFIEDS . . . 1-877-223-3311Working for both buyers and sellers!
32 PONOKA NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016
OPENOPEN10 AM - 11 PM10 AM - 11 PM
77 Days Days A WeekA Week
Hammy’sHammy’s SPIRITS
Bay #5, 4502 - 50th St. • 403-783-2333Prices in effect Wednesday, February 24 to Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Prices do not include GST or deposit. We reserve the right to limit quantities
KEYSTONE ORKEYSTONE LIGHT
355 ML 15 CAN
$17 99EACH
CEILI’S IRISH CREAM LIQUOR
750 ML
$13 99EACH
PHILLIPS BUTTER RIPPLE
SCHNAPPS750 ML
$18 99EACH
BACARDI WHITE RUM
750 ML
$19 99EACH
SKYY VODKA750 ML
$19 99EACH
CANADIAN CLUB WHISKY750 ML
$19 991.14 L
$29 99
EACH
EACH
THE FAMOUS GROUSE SCOTCH
750 ML
$24 991.14 L
$35 99
EACH
EACH
BEAR FLAGRED OR WHITE
750 ML
2/$17 00
OR $8 99
EACH
TWO OCEANS CAB SAUV/MERLOTOR SAUVIGNON BLANC
750 ML
2/$16 00
OR $8 49
EACH
MONKEY BAY PINOT GRIGIO OR SAUVIGNON BLANC
750 ML
2/$22 00
OR $11 49
EACH
ENIGMA CABERNET
CHARDONNAYOR SAUVIGNON
750 ML
2/$16 00
OR $8 49
EACH
