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The winnersLacoka Peewee II team brought home

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Parade fun!There were many fun floats and costumes at the Stampede Parade including a couple of clowns imitating folks in the parade as well as cultural displays from the First Nations people from Maskwacis.

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Samson Cree look for sponsorship from town councilBY JEFFERY HEYDEN-KAYE

Town council received a request during a June 23 regular meeting from the Samson Cree First Nation to spon-sor their pow wow in August, but the answer did not come in the form of money.

Coun. Carla Prediger favours work-ing closely with the four First Nations in Maskwacis. “It shouldn’t look mon-etary. There are a lot of ways we can partner without sinking money into it.”

The request from Samson Cree came with different sponsorship levels starting at $500 up to $10,000 or more or to be a category sponsor. Prediger suggests the town should partner but feels it can be done in other ways.

Coun. Loanna Gulka suggests since the Town of Ponoka gets many requests for financial support, she would like to see a process for those looking for funding.

“But I’m wondering (if) it’s at all possible that we have a policy in place…so that we handle things in an equitable and fair manner,” said Gulka.

Mayor Rick Bonnett agreed. He

feels the town could put a certain amount of money aside during budget time. That money could be used for var-ious requests over the course of a year. He referred to the Ponoka County’s practice, which includes applying for funding in accordance with the county’s policy.

Acting CAO Betty Quinlan sug-gested the town could show its support by providing promotional materials such as shirts and other items. “That way we’re getting our name there. We’re showing that we support them and yet we’re not starting to finance.”

Coun. Tim Falkiner disagreed. “Why would we even hesitate to give them $2,500 or $1,000?”

“This is a huge thing for us to step up into that community,” Falkiner add-ed.

But Coun. Marc Yaworski respond-ed against that suggestion. “I would say that we build relationships by establish-ing relationships rather than buying them.”

Falkiner replied that a small amount of money is opening the doors of communication. Council approved

sponsoring the pow wow with prizes rather than with money with Bonnett and Falkiner opposed.

Kinettes and town speak to future play-

ground plans

A delegation from the Ponoka Kinette Club shows some promising developments for the Centennial Park Playground.

Club president Leanne Reed met with council to show them their plans to improve the park. Reed says the Kinettes have joined with the Kinsmen and Lions Club and want to work with the town on this project.

She said the club is in the preliminary stages of the project and they hope to receive a letter of support from town council for a Community Facility Enhance-ment Program (CFEP) grant.

“We feel it’s much easier to draw families to the community when you have great playgrounds,” said Reed.

She asked that council look at setting aside money in the 2015 budget in support of this project. With the three clubs working together and the potential of a matching grant, Reed feels a large playground will draw the eyes of people driving by. Organizers want to save as much money as possible.

“We’re looking to work with volunteers again be-cause it’ll save $25,000 to $30,000,” added Reed.

Thirty to forty people will be needed to help in-stall the playground, said Reed. The project could cost upwards of $140,000 plus planned shelters for moth-ers with young children.

Quinlan said the town does have a playground plan, which did not take into account the Centennial Park Playground but she feels administration will be able to work with the service groups.

“I think more because it’s a showcase for Ponoka…there’s a bit of a tourism impact for this community,” said Quinlan.

“Playgrounds aren’t that high maintenance,” she added.

Mayor Bonnett said the town will write a letter of support for the Kinettes.

Property tax penalty requests

Two requests to cancel property tax penalties were

received and both were turned down by council. The first came from roll number 407660 to forgive

$1,119.79 for penalties in 2013. The property owner claimed they did not know of outstanding taxes, ex-plained Sandra Lund, acting director of corporate services. Notices sent in 2013 were returned to the town as no such address, she added.

Mayor Bonnett suggested council should have in-vestigated more information on why the person missed the penalty but he supported council on the decision.

The second request came from roll number 115600 for penalties of $627.63. Lund said the prop-erty owner claimed he did not receive any notices but a letter to the owner was not returned.

Falkiner proposed to forgive the amount as cour-tesy reminders did not get sent out due to a software conversion. Coun. Teri Underhill suggests that the owner has other properties and should have been aware of the taxes owing. Falkiner’s request was de-feated six to one.

Board appointments

Council approved board appointments for several individuals.

First up was the reappointment of Edlin Ellingson to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board commencing July 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2016. Vera Maureen Chalack was appointed to the same board commencing July 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2017.

Positions for Ellingson and Phil Derksen expired Dec. 31, 2013. There are five members on the board. Other members Joan Linnen’s and Jerry Siemens’ terms expire December 2014 and December 2015 re-spectively.

For the Economic Development Board, council-lors approved the reappointments of Peter Oaks from July 1 to Oct. 31, 2015 and Dennis Jones from July 1 to Oct. 31, 2016. Councillors also appointed Sarah Ol-son from July 1 to Oct. 31, 2016. Rick Cline and Stan Schultz were also appointed for terms starting July 1 to Oct. 31, 2017.

Coun. Prediger asked if there was any perceived conflict of interest appointing Olson, as she used to be the economic development officer for the Town of Ponoka.

Coun. Teri Underhill replied that there is some concern as the town will be hiring a new economic development officer but suggested there will be no is-sues. Coun. Sandra Lyon agreed. “She’s still a resident in the community and these are volunteer positions. I think we should be grateful to have these people to step up.”

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Ponoka woman loses life in Maskwacis

accidentA Ponoka woman was declared deceased at

the scene of a two-vehicle collision last Wednes-day, June 25. The victim’s identity was not know at the time print.

The following statement was issued by the RCMP Maskwacis detachment:

On Wednesday June 25, 2014 at 12:15 p.m. Maskwacis RCMP Detachment, Fire, EMS, and Wetaskiwin Detachment responded to a two-vehi-cle collision, approximately two kilometers north of Maskwacis, Alberta on Hwy 2A.

Investigation found that a southbound car had collided with a northbound semi truck and trail-er. Preliminary investigation, with the assistance of witnesses and a collision analyst, determined that the southbound car crossed over the center line into the path of the northbound truck and trailer.

As a result of the collision, the driver and only occupant of the southbound car, a 61-year-old fe-male resident of Ponoka, Alberta, was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the victim is not to be released until next of kin have been noti-fied. The driver of the truck did not sustain injury.

Road conditions and visibility did not appear to have been factors.

In another development, Maskwacis RCMP Community Response Unit, Wetaskiwin/Mask-wacis RCMP General Investigation Section and Police Dog Services executed a search warrant on Thursday June 26 in the Samson Cree Nation.

A search of the residence resulted in the sei-zure of approximately one pound of cannabis marihuana, $2,000 in Canadian currency and as-sorted drug paraphernalia.

RCMP arrested two adults from the residence. Tyson Victor Johnson is facing the following charges:- Possession for the purpose of trafficking mari-huana. - Possession of property obtained by crime.(Mon-ey earned through the sale of marihuana) - Breach of CSO that was received in a prior mari-huana trafficking conviction.

Unsightly premises issues return to countyBY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

The issue of an unsightly property in Ponoka County has returned to councillors after the dead-line for clean up had passed.

Last October, councillors ordered landowner Albert Brown, who lives on Elkhorn Road south of Highway 53, to organize his yard and clean up old equipment. He was given until May 31 to complete the job, but there is still work to be done.

CAO Charlie Cutforth suggested the county needs to specify what exactly needs to be done if it were to take Brown to court over the issue. “Really what it boils down to is the county is going to have to decide, more specifically, what is acceptable and what isn’t.”

Coun. Doug Weir feels the property is closer to a commercial operation than farmland and suggests Brown should be treated as operating a business, which would increase his taxes.

It is believed Brown sells parts from equip-ment he buys, and Cutforth said the county could adjust the tax levels for the property but Reeve Paul McLauchlin was unsure on that course of action.

He feels if council changes the taxes, the county is endorsing the unsightly yard.

“It’s a slippery slope,” added Coun. Bryce Lid-dle.

The issue of the unsightly premises came when neighbours, Gary and Pascale Duff, made a com-plaint to the county. Since then Brown and the Duffs have had issues over equipment, which can be seen from Elkhorn Road and the Duff’s property.

“Frankly, as long as that stuff is there, I don’t think Mr. Duff will be satisfied,” explained Cutforth.

He does feel Brown has made some significant improvements since the county ordered him to clean up the yard.

County Peace Offi-cer, Les Squires, has been checking in on Brown to ensure the job gets done but tensions are rising with the landowner.

“He basically told me if I came on his land again that one of us would not be walking out of there,” Squires told councillors during the mneeting.

He did add that Brown has made significant

improvements and there are only a few bigger units that need to be moved.

Cutforth said he has since spo-ken with Brown and asked him to move the last of the units on the prop-erty.

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

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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.5109 - 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. Chris Gnanaprakasam, S.A.C.

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

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ZION CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPPastor Fred Knip

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PONOKA ALLIANCE CHURCH4215 - 46 St. Pastor Norm Dibben 403-783-3958

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“Yer Men, Ain’t Ya?”I have a short list when it comes to fa-

vorite movies. I like movies with a story and a theme that pulls at my heart – my masculine heart. I’m not much of a fan of “chick flicks” but I do love a movie where a beauty is “rescued” by a tough man. “Jere-miah Johnson”, “Braveheart”, “Gladiator”, “A River Run’s Through It”, I love them all.

One of my favorites is a movie they shot a few years back on the backside of the Stoney Reserve at Morley. Apart from a tongue lashing that Robert Duvall spews out on the Almighty, this movie has all the fixings for a lesson in manhood. The film “Open Range”, is one of my favorites.

One of my favorite scenes is in the lo-cal saloon. The town is “owned” by a rich cattle baron who happens to have a Scot-tish accent. He has claimed thousands of acres of land surrounding the town for himself and his cows, and has the local sheriff in his back pocket. Along come the “free grazers” made up of the likes of Boss Spearman, Charley Waite, Mose and a Mexican kid named Button. They are mov-ing some cows through the area and just want a little grass and they’ll be on their way. A range war breaks out as the Scots-man tries to drive them back to Texas with his thugs, but Boss’s men choose to fight or die trying.

In the midst of it all there are the town folk who are unengaged. Even though their lives have been taken over by the bad guys, they won’t enter a battle that really could win them their freedom, choosing personal safety instead.

At the saloon, Charley calls for help, and hears their sad story. They have cho-sen to exist rather than to live. Here’s the conversation:

Mack: Shame what this town’s come to. Charley Waite: You could do something

about it.

Mack: What? We’re freighters. Ralph here’s a shopkeeper.

Charley Waite: Yer men, ain’t ya?

Mack: I didn’t raise my boys just to see ‘em killed.

Charley Waite: Well you may not know this, but there’s things that gnaw at a man worse than dying.

One of the things that I know must “gnaw on a man” these days is the powerless-ness we feel as we see the world changing around us. Our world is becoming more and more violent. Almost ev-ery day there is another mass murder somewhere in North America. The “bully” seems to be winning.

Jesus says in John 10:10: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

As men, we have neglected our duty. We have become disengaged, for the most part, and where there is a void, the enemy has tak-en over. Fatherlessness has become a plague and has raised up angry boys. Like wounded bears, the father wounds these boys carry cause them to lash out in violence against anyone who crosses their paths.

In our naivety, we try to enact laws that we think will keep us safe. Take the guns away, they say, and we will be safe. But when guns don’t work, knives will. Or a man can get in a car and terrorize the high-way. Anything can be made into a weapon – it is a man’s heart that needs to change. But that is hard work , and scary, because as men, we would need to look at and deal with our own “father wounds”, and it is hard

to go there. But it needs to be done. And, in some ways, the solution is not as hard as we may think it is.

A few weekends ago, I spent some time with a group of men from a Ponoka church who wanted to connect with their sons and grandsons. They took the time to make a camp on a local lake, get some canoes and fishing poles and spend some qual-ity time with their boys. Old fashioned time, because they were out of cell phone range. Quality time, because it was just a boy and his dad in a ca-noe out on a little lake. All around us the Creator was displaying Himself. Birds of

all kinds flew by, beavers cruised and the fish bit – like crazy! And the sound of joy erupted – not gunfire – joy, as the boys and their dads pulled in the fish and enjoyed the day. It was finished off with a nice campfire and everyone was happy and at ease – this is the way life with our sons is supposed to be.

You see love is caught, not just taught. Love involves relationship, one on one, in the flesh, and it requires one thing that all of us have – time. Time is ours to give, or keep for ourselves. Time is what our sons and daughters need from us.

So what are we going to do, dads? Can we stop this explosion of violence in our society? Probably not. But in our own families, and in our little town we can’t let the Bully win.

Yer men, ain’t ya?“Be on your guard, stand firm in the

faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do ev-erything in love.” 1st Corinthians 16:13-14

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Self-esteem program boosts girls’ individual growthBY AMELIA NAISMITH

Another school year gone and another batch of St. Augustine Catholic School girls moving into Grade 7 with boosted confidence and self-awareness.

Love the Skin You’re In, a self-esteem program for girls, has been offered to Grade 6 girls for a number of years and is mediated by the school’s councillor Tara Newton.

The program works to help young girls cope with depression, peer pressure and the two aspects that follow self-es-teem, self-identity and coping with the

changes of puberty.At the beginning of the school year,

Newton says the girls were uncom-fortable to contribute and share their thoughts. “They were less willing to participate in the beginning, they had to build trust.”

As the year progressed Newton saw many changes in the group’s dynamics and the girls themselves. “They truly cel-ebrate their individuality.”

During the program’s lunchtime ses-sions, approximately halfway through the school year, some of the girls expressed feelings of accepting what would hap-

pen but wished it all would occur over night or that they had been created post-change.

“The teachers have seen such a differ-ence,” she added.

For Newton, the benefit of holding such a program in school allows her to target numerous students. “I got to help. I got to make a difference (for) over 30 girls at a time.”

Peer support is also an instrumental part of the program. “The kids them-selves have lots of wisdom to help each other,” said Newton.


Reflections of Ponoka

BY MIKE RAINONE FOR THE NEWS

At the turn of the century, a wave of immigrants from South Dakota converged into the rich new land west of Ponoka, which was at that time a small village known as a part of the vast North-West Territories. In May of 1900, Eben Olmstead and David Wing decided to go to look at some land in this area. They were so impressed by what they saw that they immediately filed on home-steads for themselves, as well as one each for Frank Cissell, Corl-iss Wing, Allan Olmstead, and Joe Allen. This would be the humble beginnings of the area west of Ponoka that would soon become the popular and flourishing Da-kota district.

In the late summer, the Ol-msteads and Corlis Wing would move their families into Ponoka in what was known in those early days as the settler’s train, which

featured one car for women and one for men, with the elder Ol-mstead looking after both. Their machinery and stock came on the same train under the care of Mr. Wing and the other men, with some willing help from the young lads. There was also a second train, with Mr. Sanford Allison as the only man on board with the Cissells and the Kil-roys, with the rest of the group comprised of 15 women and 25 children. All the food had to be brought along on the long and arduous trip, as money was very scarce, and when they finally ar-rived in Ponoka in October 1900, a small shack was built for the women and children to live in dur-ing the winter. It was later moved out to the Eb Olmstead farm, then to the Nerius Cissell homestead, and eventually became the living room of Lawrence McClaflin’s home.

The men of the district then went to work cutting logs on the spot, and put up small houses and barns on their new homesteads. The Wings and the Olmsteads

moved out to Dakota in the early winter, while Frank Cissell moved into the town house. Hattie Wing was the first white woman to cross the Battle River near Ferry-bank, and when the Cissells moved out in the spring of 1901 the river was flooded and the bridge was float-ing. They bravely took their families over in boats, swam with the horses, and floated the wagons across, while young Jack Lee swam out to examine the bridge and help with the stock. In the spring that followed, many of the horses died of swamp fever and more were bought from the nearby Indians, there were a few Holstein cows, and the heel flies were a horrible problem. Other hardy pioneer families fol-lowed the Indian trails over the high land to reach their new farms, and it would take two or three days to make the trip to Ponoka for supplies, crossing the Battle River and having to open and close 27 gates along the way.

As the population grew quickly in the Dakota dis-trict, there would be many children who would be in need of a school. With the permission of the govern-

ment and the co-operation and hard work of the families, the first Dakota School was completed in 1902, painted a bright red, and became a most colorful and busy landmark until it was rebuilt in 1938. For many years, the school became the heart of the Dakota district, was used for church, fu-neral services, and many other family activities. It was closed in June 1954, the children were bused to Crestomere, and the pop-ular landmark eventually became Harry Miller’s granary.

Out there in that vibrant farming district 15 miles west of Ponoka, there was always lots of work and chores to be done, but the families were always look-ing for and organizing countless social and recreational activities for all ages. In January 1952, the members of the Dakota Farmers’ Union decided to build a commu-nity sports centre, which would consist of a curling rink and an outdoor skating rink. On February 20, 1952, the Dakota Recreation Club was formed and endorsed by the overwhelming ideas and sup-port of the entire district as to its ongoing use, then, and long into the future. Over $3000 was raised by loans and donations, two local farmers provided 35,000 feet of lumber and skidded it to the new sight, where sawing, planeing, and construction started after the spring work, and was completed, mostly by volunteers. Donations and encouragement for the project also came from the residents of the Town of Ponoka and other dis-tricts, and it would be completed

just in time for the grand opening and a gala fun-for-all night early in 1953.

In the beginning, the centre featured men, women, mixed, and family curling, and attracted up to 36 rinks for annual bonspiels. On the brightly lit outdoor rink, there were countless games of skating, broomball, and hockey for the small-fry, then on most events, everyone gathered together for treats, games, and socializing be-side the hot-stove. There was a refreshment booth that sold just about everything, which helped to realize a healthy profit, and allowed the club to pay for their first set of curling rocks, then later purchase 16 sets of new 40 pound rocks for $1000. Additions of a balcony and a full-time caretaker took place in the second summer, with many other exciting events such as picnics, ball tournaments, reunions, and on and on arranged for the centre throughout the year, and attracting visitors and revel-lers from far and wide.

The new Dakota Community Centre quickly became a popular year round haven of activity, and it had come into being simply because the dedicated men and women of the district wanted it, and came together to make it all happen for the pleasure and joy of ongoing generations of the Da-kota district for many decades. All those countless successes and milestones of the family genera-tions of the Dakota District can now be enjoyed by popping in and browsing through their history book at the Fort Ostell Museum.

Photo from Dakota history bookA 1952 photo of the fi rst Dakota Community Centre, which was supported, built, and enjoyed by the spirited and fun-minded residents of the district just west of Ponoka.

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This magnifi cent 1973 photo shows the famous R.C.M.P. Musical Ride in full charge, a colorful tradition that has been performed for hundreds of thousands of fans since 1878. Some of their amazing movements during the exciting show include: the Bridal Arch, Star, Cloverleaf, and the Maze, with riders dressed in bright scarlet uniforms on magnifi cent horses with silver tipped lances fl ashing. The great Canadian feature comes to the Calnash Ag Event Centre in Ponoka on July 19 and 20 (2 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily) and tickets are going fast.

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Opinion

The secrecy surrounding fracking

Dear Editor, I’m surprised by the lack of discus-

sion surrounding the recent Council of Canadian Academies report on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). This independent scientific organization’s assessment states there is reason to believe shale gas development poses a risk to wa-ter resources but the extent of that risk both short and long term cannot be as-sessed with present data. The risks posed by chemicals used in the process, and their ability to persist, migrate and im-pact various types of subsurface systems (aquifers) or to discharge to surface waters are also unknown. The report indicated that we just do not have the sci-entific proof that this practice is safe and it would be wise to slow development until we have a better understanding of the risks and long term environmental impacts.

Predictably, this report has been swept under the carpet and the unprec-edented level of fracking currently being performed in this area carries on at a fran-tic and reckless pace. What is particularly insidious about these current projects is that in every case the well site is placed

on one landowners property while the wells are drilled horizontally for a mile under their neighbors land. This is clearly a divide and conquer tactic designed to pit neighbor against neighbor and gain easier access to the land as a result. How can it possibly be right that the land-owner whose land is being drilled under is expected to bear 100 per cent of the risk without any input in the process and without a cent of compensation?

When something goes wrong and your water supply or land are con-taminated you are on your own. The self-regulation of the energy sector by the industry funded ‘Alberta Energy Regulator” is a joke and the only re-course for remediation or compensation is the lawsuit route being attempted by courageous people like Jessica Ernst and Diana Daunheimer. Sadly, I think their chances of out-lawyering the combined might of “big oil” and government are slim at best.

It is time for all Albertans to wake up to this impending environmental di-saster. Town and city dwellers have to realize that water contamination is not just an issue affecting rural landowners.

Where is transparency?Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Clakins and

Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Di-ane Ablonczy held what was called a “roundtable” in Ponoka last week “with stakeholders” to discuss issues emanating from the use or abuse of the Temporary For-eign Worker Program.

The meaning of the term roundtable goes far back to the time of King Arthur of England and his knights, a table around which the participants can talk without reservation and as equals regardless of their rank or position. In our century, the roundtable is still considered as a gathering where all participants can speak with equal rights and without privileges.

As for stakeholders, the term is broad-ly defined in the Merriam Webster online dictionary as “one who is involved in or af-fected by a course of action.”

But when one looks at the list of invi-tees to that roundtable, it is not possible to see some stakeholders who are seriously af-fected by the discussion on this topic.

The Ponoka News reporter who want-ed to cover this roundtable discussion was ushered out of the meeting on grounds that

it was closed to media. Ac-cording to the observation of the reporter, there was no representative of the Filipino community in that meeting. There is a size-able Filipino community not only in Ponoka but in several communities throughout the province and the temporary workers are also mostly Fili-pinos.

One tends to think that there were not representa-tives of the unemployed people of central Alberta, either.

And Blaine Calkins said at the open-ing of the meeting: ”I didn’t get elected to watch businesses close.”

Good for Mr. Calkins that he is con-cerned about the sustenance of businesses in his riding but he is also supposed to be representing the unemployed people of the region as well as those Filipinos who have received their citizenship and the right to vote. Even if they don’t have the right to vote, Filipinos living and working in this re-

gion and in this country pay their taxes and have the right to be heard

And one cannot help ask-ing what Mr. Calkins and Ms. Ablonczy had to hide from the public that they preferred to hold a “closed” roundtable discussion with only selected stakeholders like business owners and municipal lead-ers.

This is an issue that has become a social problem

and the public has the right to know what the government representatives are telling some stakeholders while they are keeping it from the wider public.

But given the practice of governing with “manufactured consent” that Mr. Harper’s government is so devoted to, one should not be surprised that even damage control strategies of the government is targeting businesses rather than voters.

We should all be concerned about the sustenance of businesses in our com-munities because they are the lifelines of

development and growth, but we should also be concerned about the transparency and accountability because these charac-teristics are indispensable requirements of good governance.

Speaking of transparency, I would real-ly like to know what the explanation would be for the following:

All gas stations in Ponoka raised their prices for regular gas from 120.9 cents to 127.9 cents overnight one week before the start of the Stampede and four days later they all lowered their prices to 125.9 and as of the writing of these lines, the price for regular gas remains 125.9 cents in Ponoka, five cents above the level just before the rise while the price of the same type of gas has not changed by a cent in neighbouring com-munities like Lacombe, Stettler or Camrose over the same period.

Let me finish with a dictionary defini-tion just as I started, from Merriam Webster online dictionary, which defines a profiteer as “one who makes what is considered an unreasonable profit especially on the sale of essential goods during times of emer-gency”.

Mustafa EricEditor

Letter to the Editor:

The aquifers and water bodies being polluted are part of the same water cycle that your tap water in Rimbey or in Edmonton are drawn from, so we are all in this together. In addition to the human water supply, there is the risk to livestock water sources and the land contamination resulting from spreading toxic and likely radioactive drill waste on agricultural land. How can we expect to produce healthy food off the land if the environment is polluted with industrial contaminants?

Where is our collective responsibility as a society

on this issue or have the majority of the population succumbed to the same sense of bloated entitlement that affects our governing party? Is enjoying material prosperity today enough reason to collectively abdicate responsibility for the health and wellbeing of future generations of Albertans leaving them to discover that when the water runs out you can’t drink oil?

Iain AitkenRimbey


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COUNCIL UPDATES & BYLAW INFO

EVENTS AND RECREATION

NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Summer is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces up, snow is exhilarating; there is no such

thing as bad weather, only diff erent kinds of good weather.” ~ John Ruskin

CONGRATULATIONS!To the Ponoka Stampede Association and all of its volunteers for once again “gittin’

‘er done” and putting on a world class Stampede. Job Very Well Done! We look forward to sharing our western hospitality next year at the 79th Annual Ponoka Stampede!

THANK YOU!To all the volunteers that assisted with the Klaglahachie, Hamilton’s

IGA and Town of Ponoka 2014 Canada Day Celebrations.

These events would not have been a success without volunteers!

If You Have Not Paid Your Property Taxes, They Are Now Overdue & Penalties Have Been Applied!

A Penalty of 10% of current taxes will be applied on all Town of Ponoka unpaid Property Taxes (due June 30, 2014). Outstanding amounts after August 31, 2014 will result in another Penalty of 3% of current taxes. If on January 1, 2015 taxes are still unpaid, a Penalty of 15% will be applied to the total amount owed.

Communities in BloomThe Town of Ponoka has registered for the 2014 Canada Communities in Bloom through the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association. We would encourage the citizens of Ponoka along with local industry and businesses to participate in this initiative. This initiative not only enhances the beauty of our community but, promotes civic pride, community involvement, economic development and tourism opportunities. Get involved!

• Tidy and beautify your yard & neighborhood. • Encourage your Block to Bloom! • Support the various community events taking place this summer. • Grow colorful fl owers and plant trees & shrubs. • Garbage cleanup at home and around town. • Judging day is July 29, 2014

Library ActivitiesCOMMUNITY GARDEN: The garden is planted and we are looking for anyone who is interested in helping to periodically tend to the garden with weeding, watering, and harvesting (when the time comes). If you are interested please contact the library at 403-783-3843 or [email protected]. We would like to also send out another big THANK YOU to those who have helped put the garden together: Town of Ponoka; community volunteers; Integra Tire; Bobtail Nursery; Mackenzie’s No Frills; Country Gardens & Greenhouse, Arbutus Nursery; Maverick Supply; and Sommer’s Home Hardware. Without your donations and time the garden would not have been possible.FAMILY LEGO CLUB: Ponoka Jubilee Library invites children & adults to take part in our Family Lego Club. Come build whatever your imagination can come up with! All Lego will be provided by the library, and the masterpieces will be put on display for all to see. Regular meetings are every second week, alternating between Thursday & Friday from 3:30-5:00. July has three LEGO CLUBS: July 3rd, July 18th and July 31st.

Aquaplex & Recreation Update:• Stay in shape this summer with our fun Water fitness classes. Monday – Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 am• Tuesday 7 – 8 pm Aqua Zumba, and Thursday 7 – 8 pm water boot camp with Freedom Fitness

Trainer Heidi Cabay.• Come out and enjoy a water polo lesson July 23rd between 1-2pm from the Alberta Water Polo Association.• To use the tennis courts please pay inside at the Aquaplex.• Daily passes are Adult -$3.25 Youth - $2.25 or Family -$6.50• We have season pass to Adult -$36.00, Youth -$ 26.00 or Family-$77.50• Summer Facility Use Special – Swim to Read, Read to Swim – July 1 – September 1: Buy a

Library Membership and receive 3 free swims ($12 max. use). Buy a 10+ swim pass, and receive a 6 month Library Membership

Summer Council Meeting ScheduleTuesday, July 8 & Tuesday, August 19

Visit our website: www.ponoka.ca for a copy of the agenda.

CLOSURESTown offi ce will be CLOSED July 4, 2014 from 11:00am - 1:00pm for a staff meeting.

The Waster Transfer station will be open from 1:00pm - 6:00pm on July 4, 2014.

The Ponoka Newswould like to thank everyone who volunteered

their time making our 11th Annual

Stampede Breakfast on June 25th such a success.

... and anyone else that may have been missed. Your help was greatly appreciated.

Also ... a great big THANK YOU to Bob Hepp.

Over $1,400 in donations was raised for the Ponoka Minor Soccer Association!

- Barry Neath

- ATB Financial Staff

- Danny Hansen

- Servus Credit Union Staff

- Amanda Henderson

- Town of Ponoka

- Theresa & Kahla

- Direct Travel

- Rosemarie

- Allen Jarvis

- Inger Laing

- Ernie & Lois Anderson

- Lana Johnson & MEC Staff

- Marion & Walter Raugust

- Ponoka Co-op Oils

- Ponoka Stampede Association

Carmen Sim enthusiastically checks out the silent auction items at the Chicks for Charity champagne breakfast fundraiser, June 28. Please see our story on page 23. Photo by Amelia Naismith


ONE DAY ONLY!

Saturday, July 19

4th Annual Town Wide

Garage/Street SaleGarage/Street Sale

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BBQCHAMBER OF COMMERCE BBQ10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Downtown Ponoka - Parking lot at corner of 50th St. & 50th Ave.

Join the town wide fun and register !BUSINESS, HOMEOWNERS, CLUBS...

Everyone is welcome to register.

Cost: $20 at your address or at the downtown location(corner of 50th Street & 50th Avenue)

Chamber members receive a 50% Discount!Register by Friday, July 11

P:403-783-3888 • F: 403-783-3886 • E: [email protected]

GARAGE SALE HOURS: 8:00 am - 3:00 pmStreet sales correspond with business hours

Ponoka Stampede Business

Decorating results

• Best window display: Ponoka Health Food Store

• Best exterior display: Sommers Home Hardware Building Centre

• Best interior: ATB Financial • Best dressed staff: CIBC• Best comedy display: Ponoka News• Closest to the theme: Wy-Co Alcohol and

Drug Testing• Best overall: Wy-Co Alcohol and Drug

Testing

Bonnie Gamble (left) and Ramona Ledouceur (center) receive best overall and closest to the theme prizes from Shelley Schultz representing the Ponoka Stampede Assoc. Photo Amelia Naismith


Ponoka Drop-In ActivitiesPonoka Drop-In Activities5015 – 46 Avenue5015 – 46 Avenue

What is Pickleball? A racket sport similar to badminton & tennis. Join the Drop In group at the Scott Seaman Outdoor Rink (by the arena) Thursday evening at 7pm

Monday Billiards 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday 50 cents per game. Honor system.Monday Bridge 1:00 p.m. - continues through summerMonday Whist 1:30 p.m. - continues through summerTuesday and Thursday Exercise class 9:30 a.m. Last session June 12 until fallTuesday Shuffl eboard - See you in SeptemberWednesday Sewing Guild 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Cribbage 1:00 p.m. continues through summerWednesday Duplicate Bridge 7:00 p.m.Wednesday Floor Curling - See you in SeptemberThursday Weaving 1:00 p.m. Phone Betty @ 783-3029. Welcome-drop-in to see how it’s doneThursday Bridge 1:00 p.m. - continues through the summerThursday Art Club – Noon to 4:00 p.m.Thursday Pickle Ball 7:00 p.m. Continues through the summer!Friday “500” 1:00 p.m. continues through summer

Memberships still available. $10.00 person. To rent our facility contact Dorothy @ 403-783-3027 or George @ 403-783- 3514 or leave a message @ 403-783-5012. Rentals are increasing and we would like to invite our town administration, business groups, and general public (Wedding, funeral, and Birthday groups), to inquire about rentals services and prices early in their planning. We may fi t your bill!

County commits 25 per cent for high load corridor

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

A request to help pay for the burial of power lines on Highway 53 from Ponoka to Highway 21 was approved by county councillors.

The request came from the Gemini Corpora-tion who seeks a high load corridor on the route for its large fabricated oil field units, explained CAO Charlie Cutforth during a regular meeting June 17.

“There’s a general benefit in having this done,” he said.

Companies such as Treo Drilling, Calnash Trucking and Big Country Energy Services could make use of this high load corridor and have also been asked by Gemini to help pay.

Cutforth told councillors that the cost to raise the power lines every time they move a unit is ap-proximately $147,000 and Gemini is struggling to be competitive in the industry.

Ponoka County approved 25 per cent of the cost or up to $200,000.

“No money changes hands until the partners are in place,” Cutforth added.

There are 40 power lines that need to be put underground.

Among the groups involved is the Battle River Rural Electrification Association (BRREA). While Fortis Alberta has six power lines along the route, the BRREA have 34 that they are responsible to move when a high load comes through High-way 53 to Highway 21.

Manager Colleen

Musselman says since the association is not-for-profit, their goal is to get the wires underground at minimum costs to its members. Two represen-tatives from BRREA were at the recent meeting in the Town of Ponoka that Mayor Rick Bonnett facilitated.

County provides gravel for raceways

project

County councillors approved 7,000 tonnes of gravel to help Central Alberta Raceways during their regular meeting June 17.

Herb Schwingel, public works superintendent for the county, said he received the request for gravel in their pit area. Schwingel said the gravel would amount to $70,000 worth of work and prod-uct and would take about one week to complete.

Council approved the request unanimously. Master drainage plan for Wolf Creek

In an effort to ease flooding of the Wolf Creek and Whelp Brook south of Ponoka, county coun-cillors seek to finalize a drainage plan.

The proposed plan was presented to council by Peter Stevens with MPA Engineering who said four local authorities; Ponoka County, City of Lacombe, Town of Blackfalds and Lacombe County have all agreed to a master plan that they all can follow.

The report was approved to be finalized, which will then be sent to Alberta Environment for ap-proval.

County donations drying upBY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Ponoka County has little money left in the coffers to help groups seeking funding.

Of the four requests to council June 17, only two were approved. Council set aside $1.6 million for donations in the 2014 budget, which was finalized in April, and $1.4 million has already been spent, explained CAO Charlie Cutforth.

He said most of the remainder is for the Town of Ponoka, approximately $135,000 for cemetery improvements.

“That budget is pretty much expend-ed,” he explained.

Those lucky enough to be approved were the Mecca Glen Rink with $1,500 for heating for the rink shack in the win-ter. The second was for $250 as a sponsor in the Jace Harty Memorial Bull Riding event.

Cutforth said the county donated $300 last year to the group.

A request from the Ponoka and Dis-trict Chamber of Commerce for $2,500 to help pay for fireworks during Almost Midnight Madness was turned down.

“It’s one of their biggest functions of the year,” explained Cutforth.

He said Ponoka County is a mem-ber of the chamber but feels the county should not sponsor this event.

The last request came for $15,000 for kitchen cabinetry for the Ponoka Par-ent Link Centre, which is currently in the process of moving to 5012 48 Avenue to meet a growing number of clients.

Reeve Paul McLauchlin said the new building will better suit the group as the current location is “getting snug.”

Coun. Bryce Liddle suggested larg-er requests such as this should be seen when council is in the budget delibera-tion process.

Coun. Doug Weir feels there are other ways these groups can get together. “Women with kids, don’t they have peer groups?” asked Weir.

Coun. Nancy Hartford replied that the programs at the Parent Link Centre benefit young parents and single mothers as well. “They offer Triple P Parenting, it’s a good program.”

Council denied the request due to an expended donations budget.

Ponoka CapitolTheatre

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WCPS terminates commitment with regional framework

BY AMELIA NAISMITH

In a unanimous decision, the Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) board of trustees has decided to pull $25,000 from initiatives such as Leading and Learning.

The money, once allocated to the Central Alberta Regional Collaborative Service Delivery (RCSD) framework will now be repurposed in the budget for uses under a broader professional learning initiatives umbrella within the division. “My intention is to no longer name what the professional develop-ment is so that we are not tied to that,” explained trustee Barb Walker.

Superintendent Larry Jacobs told the trustees that the school division has always kept a close eye on any working relationships it has to ensure that the di-rection of the division is reflected in the direction of the other organizations.

“This upcoming year, we’re mov-ing in a pretty dramatically different direction in terms of Inspiring Educa-tion, literacy, numeracy. The framework model and collective response model as

well,” said Jacobs.However, the Central Alberta RCSD

framework is not moving in the exact direction as WCPS. “Their direction is a little bit tangential to ours,” said Jacobs.

In the past the $25,000 subsidy has been used to pay the division’s teachers to attend the organization’s functions. “Is that a valuable expense for us this com-ing year?” Jacobs asked the trustees.

Trustee Lorrie Jess felt spending the $25,000 would be a waste of money with the different direction the two groups are taking.

“I’ve noticed over the years that at-tendance at Leading and Learning has really gone down,” she added.

In terms of financial sustainability WCPS has been the prime supporter of the regional group. “It’ll be a bit of a blow to them,” said Jacobs.

“It’s nothing personal and people are still able to go,” said secretary-treasurer Joe Henderson, clarifying that the di-vision was not banning teachers from attending if they wish.

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Ponoka Emergency Tri-Services Society and Rotary Club of Ponoka would like to thank

the following for their contribution to the Triathlon Plus, helping to make it a success.

RCMP / AuxilliaryTim Horton’sAlberta Highway Services (Al Kraft)

ATB FinancialPonoka Professional Pharmacy

Shoppers Drug MartRoyal BankTravel Only (Sue Lamb)Rowland Parker Crawford Agencies

Ponoka Fire Department

Ponoka FCSSTown of Ponoka Aquaplex

Legacy FordAlmita Piling Inc.World Financial GroupPCHSClassic Granite WorksRemax (Jane Wierzba)McDonald’s

Tantec Electronics Ltd.Town of Ponoka Public Works

Ponoka County7-Eleven Food StoresAltitude Laser SpaFamily MeatsVolunteersResidents/Parents Who Came Out To Support the Participants

We apologize if we have overlooked anyone on the list. Your contribution was greatly appreciated.

Thanks for making this event such a successand look forward to next year!

THANK YOU!

Children with disabilities had their own special day at the Rodeo Challenge June 27 at the Stampede Grounds. There were many modifi ed rodeo games with volunteers and cowboys with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association doing their part to help out. Please see our story on page 23. Photo by Jeff rey Heyden-Kaye


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Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit Youth Dance Troupe performs in Hawaii Submitted byKevin Buffalo

Coordinator/ Vice Principal- Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit School

The Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit Youth Dancers at-tended the World Indigenous People’s Conference on Education from May 19-26, 2014. Our youth group went there to present and to dance for the Indigenous people. There were people from New Zealand, Australia, USA, Brazil, Europe, South America, Asia and other parts of Canada.

While we were there, the 21 youth who attended plus 10 chaperones from Maskwacis were teamed up with 9 youth from Paul Band and 7 chaperones. Our presentation was originally set for a group of 30 on Thursday, May 22 at 11 a.m.; however there were over 75 people trying to observe. They tried to cram themselves into the adjoining meeting rooms and it was too packed. Therefore, adults and youth performers decided to go out into the courtyard to dance, as it was 88°F on that sunny day (36°C). Sud-denly we had over 250 people come out when they heard the drumming.

What a spectacular event! We completed our presentation (that was now

45 minutes longer than slated) with a round-dance and followed-up with pictures. The response was to-tally positive and we welcomed the feedback, which included four invitations to the following places: Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and California.

Later that evening, we did on-stage performanc-es (15 minutes) and although some presenters went over their time limit, people waited for our show-case. There was a standing ovation and we were later invited to come back for the powwow in October at Hawaii (with all-expenses paid as long as we can get there). We will have to see how that goes. Another group went to a remote location to assist in devel-opment of Stone Foundation to protect homes from floods. We thank the people of Hawaii for sharing

their knowledge, their stories, and welcoming us to their traditional territories.

Some of the activities the students participated in were: -La Opio Youth Day at the second richest high school in America; where one of the singers performed there at noon (Emerson Samson *see picture). That was well received and many of the pictures and vid-eos are posted on the WiPCE Facebook page; -Attended the Polynesian Village where the students observed and participated in the dance/ drumming activities, performances, Luau and capped-off with a show performance with the fire-twirling show;-Attended the Weyani School of higher learning and observed the practice of Technology and Media Arts- that group has won seven Emmy Awards for their student-led films and cinematography;-An ecological farm with young people working there that provides organic fruit and vegetables world-wide (we enjoyed dinner there)-Some students went to get a mud bath at Taro Farm-Pearl Harbor Tour-Daily swimming in the Pacific Ocean (Waikiki Beach)-We stayed at the Ohana East hotel (1 ½ blocks from the ocean)-Shopping for treasures and gifts-Many of the students tried surfing and were suc-cessful

It was a remarkable experience that the students will probably always remember their entire lives. We have much admiration and are truly thankful for the support to make this event such a huge suc-cess. This includes all the fundraising and behind the scenes efforts that the parents/adults and even the youth were a part of. It took much planning in order for this to occur. Our youth dancers are now being requested to perform at shows and other venues in the near future.

A Maskwacis Cree dancer awes the audience during their performances in Hawaii in May.

Contributed photo


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Dear Editor,I notice in the current (June

25) of the Ponoka News (under the headline “Town considers bylaw changes”), council had a great debate about speed bumps on our roads.

It was interesting to me that the male members of council opposed these, citing the “fact” that these would punish those who obey the law as well as speeders. “To some-one who doesn’t speed, they are a pain in the ass,” to quote one coun-

cillor.Speed bumps can be engineered

so that at the speed limit, or below it, they are barely felt in a vehicle.

Above the speed limit, they give a small jolt; at 20 km over the speed limit, they might do damage to your vehicle.

How does this punish those who travel through school and hospital zones at the posted speed limit of 30 km per hour?

It punishes only those who choose to speed. It se-verely punishes the thoughtless hotdogs who believe the law is for others rather than themselves.

Speed bumps are there 24 hours per day, at no cost apart from design and installa-tion. Photo radar must be monitored, and the culprits contacted by mail. Speed bumps not only send a message, they deliver a punch to the speeder. C’mon guys, use your famous “male brains” to figure that out.

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Bullfi ghter Brett Monea gets close and into a bull’s face to help protect a bull rider at the Ponoka Stampede rodeo action June 28.

Photo by Jeff rey Heyden-Kaye

Alberta bullfighter rising in the ranksBY JEFFREY

HEYDEN-KAYE

Most people stay as far away from rag-ing bulls as possible, but central Alberta bull-fighter Brett Monea says he likes it best when he’s fighting bulls and protecting bull rid-ers.

The Wetaskiwin bullfighter has recently risen in the ranks of bullfighters and was a proud participant in the recent Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) and this year for the first time in the Ponoka Stam-pede. Monea grew up on a stock farm in the Wetaskiwin area and enjoyed turning cows as a kid.

“My dad has an in-door arena we roped out

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of. We bucked cows all the time and I enjoyed waiving them back making them try to buck rather than go on them,” he explained.

A friend suggested he go to a bullfighting school and in 2001 Monea took some courses at the TJ Baird and Jason Davidson Bullfighting school in Balzac with his friend and fellow bullfighter Randy Thompson. From there, he slowly worked his way up the ranks of local rodeos and then amateur rodeos.

Anywhere Monea and Thompson could fight bulls, they were there and kept up the work. They started seeing more amateur rodeos. “We started do-ing that and paying our dues.”

Art Peters sponsored Monea to get his pro-fessional fighter’s card around 2005 and it took two years to get his pro card with the Canadian Professional Rodeo As-sociation. Monea was also an alternate for two years in the CFR.

He says a strong sense of what is happen-ing during a bull riding event helps guide his actions to ensure those involved are safe.

“Our job is just whatever it takes to read the bull rider,” says Mo-nea.

He says knowing livestock is essential and being able to read how things are unfolding in those brief seconds is important.

Becoming a bullfighter in the CFR comes from the trust of the bull riders themselves. Monea said the top 15 Canadian bull fighters vote for who will be a bullfighter at the finals and he made the list this year, which was a highlight of his career. “It was quite the privilege to go there and be voted for that.”

Rising in the ranks took a lot of work and Mo-nea remembers times that could have gone worse;

he said a few years ago he had to dive under a bull to cut a rope that a rider’s hand was stuck in.

“That was the most intensive wreck I’ve ever been in,” said Monea.

Now that he has had a chance at the Ponoka Stampede, Monea says he is proud of how far he has come. For him the best part of the job is making saves when most viewers would not realize it.

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If there is one thing that re-ally goes for Alberta PC leadership hopeful Ric McIver, it is the way he

thinks and talks, closer to the man in the street rather than a high-flying politician.

McIver lays out his visionA member of Calgary City Council for three

terms and a former provincial minister of transport, McIver says one of his major priorities will be, if he is the premier, to announce a budget that “Al-bertans without an accounting degree will be able understand.”

He was referring to the much criticized budget figures announced during former premier Alison Redford’s tenure, which made citizens confused

rather than enlightened.During a single day whirlwind tour through

Ponoka as part of his campaign travel, McIver stopped by the Ponoka News office and offered to give details of his policy platform, although it ap-peared from the conversation that the platform was still in much need of building.

McIver believes his political experience at the city council and his time as a minister are great assets that will help him fulfill the leadership re-sponsibility more than adequately.

“Excellent,” he replied when asked how he saw his chances of being elected as the leader by the rank and file PC membership.

“I think Albertans want common sense new thinking, they want someone committed to Alberta for a long time.”

“I am probably the best equipped one in the race to this job,” he added.

He stressed “personal accountability” as the most important characteristic of his campaign.

“Controlling of the costs will start right at the premier’s office,” McIver said.

He referred to his track record of completing major infrastructure projects in the Calgary region after securing the consent of the First Nations in-volved in disputes with the provincial government over those projects.

“I will use those skills and that attitude, my willingness to listen and look for the common ground where everybody gets to win,” said Mc-Iver with reference to the major economic projects surrounded by controversy such as building of pipelines and faster development of oil sands.

Asked about his priorities when it comes to the problems of agriculture in Alberta, McIver seemed

to be straying a little bit from the focus of agri-culture and talked about the land ownership rights of the farmers, which he said needed a solution and that he would fix it. But he hasn’t given any details with regard to the solu-tion he would bring in.

Also asked about how he would address the issue of infra-structure, he said his government would con-tinue to build schools and hospitals while he also promised to pursue a balanced budget, but did not give any details of how.

Perhaps the best part of the interview was when McIver said he didn’t know every-thing and he didn’t have any problem admitting that he didn’t know.

“Albertans don’t need a premier that thinks he knows every-thing.”

He said he would listen to expert ad-vice and learn what he would have to learn to lead Alberta.

“I will treat the people of Alberta as the bosses they are with a customer service atti-tude,” he concluded.

VJV MARKET REPORTMARKET REPORT JUNE 25, 2014

On Wednesday, June 25, 2014- 1309 head of cattle went through our rings & 47 horses

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Young Bred CowsOlder Bred Cows 1400.00-1800.00Good Bred Heifers: NONECow/calf pairs (younger) 1700.00-2850.00Cow/Calf pairs (older) 1300.00-1800.00

Rd Bales NONERd Bales NONERd Bales NONE

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: 160.00-184.00Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 185.00-195.00Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 190.00-210.00Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 215.00-220.00Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 225.00-235.00Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 240.00-250.00Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 240.00-258.00Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: 250.00-258.00

Dairy Steers 130.00-138.00Baby Calves Dairy Type: 60.00-175.00Baby Calves Beef Type: 300.00-575.00Hay: Sq Bales 3.00-7.5Straw: Sq. Bales .50-Greenfeed: Sq. Bales. NONE

Heifers 135.00-160.00Heifers 170.00-185.00Heifers 185.00-200.00Heifers 200.00-205.00Heifers 210.00-220.00Heifers 215.00-230.00Heifers 220.00-235.00Heifers 220.00-240.00

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The league champions: (back row/l-r) Head coach Gurjit Sandhu, Markus Baitinger, Zane Fessler, Jarret Henderson, Cole Howlett-McAuley, Hector Ibarra, Josh Parent, Kiearn McGinnis, Dravin Louis, coach Cameron Horan, (front row) Robert Wareham, Dillan Bouma, Jenghiz Eric, Scott Kebel, Lewis McDowell, Cameron Walsh, James Hemingson, Sean Rowland and goalie Justin Hyink. Missing is Rian VanDer Westhuizen. Please see our story on page 16. Photo by Mustafa Eric

Lacoka Peewee II (above) team brought home the gold medal with 6-1 win over Sylvan Lake while the Bantam (left) team scored seven goals against the Lakers’ four to declare their championship.Central Alberta Lacrosse League sends four representatives to provincials in Edmonton on July 4, 5 and 6 and two of the four are Lacoka teams. Contributed photos

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The 12th annual Jace Harty Memorial PBR Bull Riding, the richest PBR event in Canada, is contributing $7,000 back to community-minded projects in the spirit of a central Alberta bull rider who died much too young.

Harty was a passionate bull rider, friend, family member, and a cowboy who always had time for others. “For those who didn’t know Jace he was a friend you just hadn’t met yet,” said announcer Brett Gardiner.

In his life Harty was a giver and each year, at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds, scores of the world’s best bull riders, rodeo fans and those who share the same love of life gather to celebrate the sport and enrich the community.

The first donation was $2,000, given to the Ponoka Stampede Rodeo Challenge and the second was $5,000, to go toward the Ponoka Elementary School’s new play-ground.

In his quest for a chunk of the $40,000 in added prize money, Jace Harty Memorial PBR Bull Riding de-fending champion Chase Outlaw rode his way back to the top for the coveted championship buckle.

The 22-year-old Arkansas cowboy made the PBR his fourth win on Canadian soil, giving him a 100 per cent championship rate, as it was only his fourth event overall in Canada.

Taking home the buckle and bronze, as well as add-ing his reverence to the Harty legacy was the perfect birthday gift for the bull rider. “Ain’t no better feeling than being on top. That’s the best place to be in the world, have everybody else chasing you.”

Outlaw finished the long go with a score of 88, af-ter riding the full eight seconds atop Two Bit Bucking Bulls’ French Connection. The short go saw him further his lead in the average with a 91-point ride.

“(It) had a little bit of power, felt like money,” said Outlaw, referring to his final ride.

Outlaw started riding calves at age four, and then progressed to junior bulls and finally PBR events. For him the draw to the sport has always been knowing he can dominate the bull, “knowing that I did my job.”

Although Outlaw never had the chance to meet Har-ty he can relate to fervor the older cowboy held for bull riding and life. “To be able to wear the buckle with his name on it is just an honour.”

PBR memorial boosts children’s amenities in Ponoka

Johnathon Couling comes down off Morning Breath before the eight seconds are up, ending his run for the championship title of the 12th annual Jace Harty Memorial PBR Bull Riding. Photo by Amelia Naismith

BY MUSTAFA ERIC

Ponoka’s U16 Storm won Central Al-berta Soccer Association Tier IV League championship beating Lacombe 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the game resulted in a 2-2 tie at the end of the regulation, capturing the fourth of the potential five medals they can claim in this season.

The game in Lacombe on Thursday, June 26 started with some novelty for many of the Ponoka boys as they were playing on turf field for the first time. Re-gardless, the Storm opened scoring by a mid-range shot by Markus Baitinger just inside the 18-yard box making it 1-0 but only to see an equalizer in their own net within minutes with the scoreboard show-ing 1-1.

Lacombe used a cross from a corner kick cleverly to score the second just about ten minutes from the end of the first half and the teams went to half-time break with the hosts leading 2-1 over the visitors.

Ponoka began the second half with the determination to quickly bring in an equal-izer but the score did not come until well into the halfway point in the second half of

the game. It was again Markus Baitinger approaching the Lacombe net through a personal effort and kicking the goal.

After that point, it was a half-court game with almost all the players converg-ing on the Lacombe side of the pitch, with Ponoka boys trying to score and Lacombe intensely working to stop them. But the onslaught of the Storm failed to bring the desired change on the scoreboard and the teams went into the penalty shoot-out.

With Storm goalie Justin Hyink be-coming the author of two spectacular saves and Dillan Bouma, Jarret Henderson, LewisMcDowell and Markus Baitinger sending the ball to the Lacombe net in style, it was a time of jubilation for the boys and their parents watching the game.

Lacombe team declared Markus Bait-inger “Most Valuable Player” of the final game on the Ponoka side.

“We were unlucky not to get a win-ner before time was up,” said head coach Gurjit Sandhu.

“In the shootout we scored four out of five. All the shooters went up with ice in their veins and put the ball in the back

of the net.”Sandhu praised Storm

goalie for his saves. “Jus-tin was brilliant in the shootout, saving two shots which was enough to give us the win and fourth gold medal of the season.”

After the champion-ships in the Sunbreaker and Night Classic tourna-ments in Camrose and the top spot at the provincial qualifiers in Lacombe in addition to the CASA league championship just won, the U16 Storm have now set their sights on the provincial championship tournament at Three Hills over the weekend of July 11-13.

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BUCKConstance (Connie)Dec. 21, 1923 - June 24, 2014

With gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Connie Buck (nee Conkey)sadly share news of her passing on June 24, 2014, at Ponoka, Alberta, after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. Connie’s greatest joy in life was getting together and socializing with friends

and family and she could offer everyone just one more coffee and another bite of whatever treat she had on hand from her kitchen. She also took pride in her fl ower beds and garden patch. She enjoyed sharing fresh vegetables, raspberries, and her canning if you stopped by. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved to share stories of how special and wonderful they were with everyone she chatted with. Connie made friends wherever she went and her energetic spark and colourful sense of humour endeared her to many. Connie will be lovingly remembered and missed by her son Lyle Buck (Karen); daughter Margo Dowling (Earl); son in law Steve Bothi; grandchildren Steven Bothi, Kim Bothi (Jason); Brittany Millar (Walt), and Blair Dowling. She also leaves behind her two precious great granddaughters Jordyn and Shae Millar; her dear neighbour and friend Millie Reynolds; special friend Rhonda Spelrem; along with many more treasured family and friends. Connie was predeceased by her parents Frank Conkey and Ruby Miller, and step father Gordon Miller; sister Zona David; brothers Harland, Mervin and Everett John (EJ); husband Elmer and daughter Lynda Bothi. Donations in memory of Connie may be made to the Central Alberta Cancer Clinic and the Rimoka Housing Foundation.

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July 11 - 27. Tickets & info: www.canadianpassionplay.com

1-888-823-2001.Discount Code 15% off:

“Alberta14”. Exp. July 10.

Personals 60THE DISABILITY

TAX CREDIT.$1,500 yearly tax credit.

$15,000 lump sum refund (on average). Covers:

hip/knee replacements,arthritic joints, COPD.

Apply today! 1-844-453-5372.

Farm Work 755HEALTH CREW,

Pen Checkers. Immediate permanent, full-timepositions available.

Wages are negotiable and will commensurate

according to qualifi cations and experience. Lakeside offers an excellent benefi t

package. Will train the right candidate. Fax resume to: Duke Joy - JBS Lakeside Feeders 403-362-8231.No telephone inquiries.

Medical 790MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION

IS AN IN-DEMANDCAREER IN CANADA!

Employers havework-at-home positions available. Get the online

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

1-888-528-0809 to start training for your

work-at-home career today!

Oilfield 800AN ALBERTA OILFIELD

company is hiringexperienced dozer

and excavator operators, meals and lodging

provided. Drug testingrequired. 780-723-5051.

LOOKING FOROPERATOR

for Stiff Boom Picker/Crane.Valid drivers licence

w/clean abstract required.Possibility of

apprenticeship available.Email resume to:

[email protected]

Clerical 720

HairStylists 760

Oilfield 800

IN search of a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our Petrofi eld team. You will responsible for material handling and

deliveries. This positionrequires the following

competencies: vehicle operation, vehicle

inspections, preventative maintenance, administra-

tive reporting, projects and other assignments. The

qualifi cations needed are the following: grade 12,

minimum 2 years’ experience in similar type trucking and experience in a manufacturing environ-

ment, valid driver’s license class 5 and a clean driver’s

abstract. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environ-

ment with advancement for motivated individuals, and

an excellent benefi tpackage. Wage would be

commensurate withexperience/skills. Please email or fax resume to 403-742-1905 or e-mail jnishida@petrofi eld.com

LOOKING FOR Oilfi eld Maintenance Labourer /Swamper Must have safety tickets. No experience necessary. Will train. Fax resume to 403-746-5919 or email

smittysoilfi [email protected]

Oilfield 800WINCH TRACTOR

OPERATORS.Must have experience

operating a winch.To apply fax, email or drop

off resume at the offi ce.Phone 780-842-6444.

Fax 780-842-6581. Email: [email protected]. Mail:

H&E Oilfi eld Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright,

AB, T9W 1L7.For more employment

information see ourwebpage: www.heoil.com.

ZUBAR Production Services

is currently taking resumes for experienced

Production TestingPersonnel

Email resume to: rdzubaroffi [email protected] or fax to (403)346-9420.

Must have all valid tickets.

HairStylists 760

Medical 790

Restaurant/Hotel 820

CAMERON BAYHOLDINGS INC.o/a McDonald’s

Restaurants in Red Deer,Alberta (Gasoline Alley

East and West) requires afull time Restaurant

Manager for each location.Wages are between

$51,000.00 to $55,000.00.Managers are responsible

for full operation of therestaurant, including but notlimited to hiring and trainingof staff, running all programs,

attending meetings,scheduling, ordering,

ensuring safety standards are met, handling customersissues and must be able to

work within budgetsand understand

profi t and loss statements.Both Restaurants are 24

hours and person must befl exible in their working

hours and be willing to workweekends. We offer benefi ts

and bonus incentives.We require previous fast

food managerial orMcDonalds experience or

equivalent education.Restaurants are located at

37479 and 37428highway 2, Red Deer.

Apply by sending resume [email protected] or faxresume to 403-783-2975.

Trades 850Full Time IT Specialist

needed @ Bunch,Leslieville -Strong general

IT knowledge withadvanced networking and

MS Access knowledgerequired. Email jason.

[email protected]

HD LICENSEDTECHNICIAN

FOR SEVERALALBERTA AREAS.

Must have or willing toobtain CVIP licence. Please email or fax

applications to:Carillion Canada Inc.;

[email protected] 780-336-2461.

KPA PRESSURESERVICES LTD.

requires licenced heavy duty/automotive

mechanic. Excellentremuneration and benefi ts package. Fax resume to

780-621-1818. [email protected]

or mail to Box 6357,Drayton Valley, AB, T7A 1R8.

No phone calls please.

Ponoka Offi ce Position Available

Part-timeDuties will include data entry, answering

phones and light cleaning.Applicant must have computer knowledge and a high standard of customer service.

Please drop resume off at#2, 6000 – 48 Ave., Ponoka

Attn: KateApplication deadline July 11, 2014

requires a

FULL TIME/PART TIME STYLIST- Experience with clientele preferred- Must be willing to work every other

Saturday till 4 pm as well as every other Wednesday until 8 pm

Interested applicants please fax resume to

403-783-3457

Closing date July 18, 2014

Only those selected for an interview

will be contacted.

Samson Management Ltd. is a for profi t organizationthat is currently comprised of various different

Business divisions and Real Estate holdings. Ourdivision of Roots & Berries Pharmacy

is currently looking for aREGULATED/LICENSED

Pharmacy Technician• We are an independent pharmacy meeting the needs of the people

in our fi rst Nation Community• One full time position available or up to two part time Positions• Competitive wages, benefi ts and pension plan• Hours of operation Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm.• Closed for all statutory holidays and during Christmas/• New Years break• Kroll computer competency an asset• Candidate must have competed the regulation/licensing process• Complete duties in accordance with those in ACP’s standards of

practiceInterested persons are requested to submit a resume

by mail, email, personally, or fax to the attention of

Stephen Wagner at:Samson Management Ltd.

Box 539, Maskwacis, Alberta T0C 1N0

[email protected]

Telephone: (780) 585-2468 (ext. 228)

Fax: (780) 585-2393 • www.smlcorp.com

Sunny ‘n Shears

Part-Time Stylist required

Must be able to work two Saturdays a month

Apply in person to Danita at

5013 - 50 Ave.

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

A & JA & J AUTOMOTIVEAUTOMOTIVEREPAIR6701 - 46 Ave.

Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8(403) 783-8755

Al DickhautOwner/Operator

Rimbey Implements Ltd.

Al York General ManagerAl York General Manager

Rimbey, AB

Cell: (403) 783-0593

Bus: (403) 843-3700

Fax: (403) 843-3430

AG EQUIPMENT

A & J AUTOMOTIVE

Al DickhautOwner/Operator

A & J AUTOMOTIVE

6701 - 46 Ave.Ponoka, AB T4J 1J8

(403) 783-8755

ANIMAL SERVICES

This space could be yours for

$30PER WEEK

Call 403-783-3311

HOOF TRIMMING

• Equipped for various small hoofed animals

• Portable electronic tilt table• Reliable & efficient• Practicing Animal Biosecurity/

Herd Health

W3 GOAT DYNASTYHOOF TRIMMING

SHANE & DARIA WILLIAMS

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Truckers/Drivers 860

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ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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• Community Support Worker Program

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Our Operations department is seeking an experienced, permanent, full-time Grader Operator for Division 5 (between Bentley and Blackfalds). Responsibilities include: summer gravel road maintenance, dust control applica-tions, and maintaining roads in a logical order to maximize efficiency. Winter road maintenance includes snow removal on paved and gravel roads.

Applicants must be dependable, willing to work 10-hour days (additional overtime may be required) & have a valid class 3 operator’s license with air endorsement. Bring your experience, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and strong mechanical aptitude and join our team.

Apply by July 11, 2014 to [email protected] or via fax to: 403.782.3820.

Application and additional details of this position may be found under Employment Opportunities on our website at www.lacombecounty.com.

Employment Opportunity

Grader Operator

(Permanent, Full-Time)

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 403-783-2764 or Cell: 403-588-0599Jack Surbey 403-783-5283 or Cell: 403-588-0597

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

Reaching 6000 households weekly

for just$30PER WEEK

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403-783-3311

OVERHEAD DOORS

www.doorsondemand.ca

TAXI SERVICES

403-963-5000

New Town Taxi & DeliveryPonoka’s preferred Taxi

& Delivery Service

403-963-2034

• Low Flat Rates• Book ahead for off hour trips• Airport service

• Ponoka• Edmonton• Red Deer• Calgary

YOU CAN BE AN ENTREPRENEUR!Unique opportunity with PrimericaWe are a leading organization in our industry and we are looking for quality people!

Work your own hours at your own pace and be your own boss

For more information callKurt Bloomquist, representive

Offi ce: 403-347-2829Cell: 403-704-4424

Hammy’sSPIRITS

requires an

ASSISTANTMANAGER

This is a FULL TIME (36 hr/wk) position

with full benefi tsApply with resume to:

Hammy’s SpiritsBay 5, 4502 50 Street

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Locomotive Mechanic (Edmonton)Cando Rail Services is seeking a Locomotive Mechanic to repair and service various types of locomotives. The work will be primarily in field environments and may require some travel.

The Locomotive Mechanic will diagnose issues and make repairs to the locomotives along with taking responsibility for all locomotive inspections and preventative maintenance processes.

Full time position with a wage range of

$35-40/hour. Employee Group Benefits Plan

and eligibility to participate in an Employee

Ownership Plan.

Fax 204-725-4100, email employment@

candoltd.com or visit candoltd.com for

more information.

M o r e t h a n a j o b . T h i n k c a r e e r . T h i n k o w n e r s h i p .

RENN MILL CENTER INC.Requires

MECHANICAL ASSEMBLERS (2)for fi nal equipment assemble

Duties & Responsibilities:Assemble, fi t and install prefabricated parts for sub-assemblies of fi nish products using

hand and power toolsExperience is an asset but on the job

training is availableFull Time-Permanent – Benefi ts available

Send resume by Fax: 403-784-2060ATTN: Doug Hilsabeck

Or email: [email protected]

Aralyn Poultry Ltd.Ponoka, Alberta requires:

FULL TIME-PERMANENTPOULTRY FARM LABOURERS

Main Duties include: • Feed and tend animals• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment• Clean barns and barnyards• Detect disease and health problems in poultry• Examine produce for quality and prepare for market• Write daily basic progress reports• Set and monitor water lines, air fl ow and temperature in barns

and chicken coops• Egg picking, barn walking and cleaning

Education and experience not requiredSalary: $10.50 to $12.50 Hourly

40.00 Hours per week plus benefi ts.Schedule will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday.

Start Date: ASAPApply by e-mail to: [email protected]

Mail: Aralyn Poultry, RR 3, Ponoka, T4J 1R3 or fax to: 403-783-8010

FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE IN WETASKIWIN AT

VEHICLE DEALERSHIPRequired to detail vehicles, answer phones,

open & close gates, maintain shop.

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Business Services#1000 - #1430

EmploymentTraining 900

ComputerServices 1110

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TOWN OF PONOKAEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At the Town of Ponoka we are extremely proud of our staff and the service they provide residents. Staff enjoy great pay & benefi ts, opportunities for career growth and the chance to be home with their families every night.

We are currently looking for hardworking, community-minded and enthusiastic individuals for the following positions:

Labourer, Waterworks, Casual Schedule- must possess a valid class 5 drivers license- apply by Thursday July 10th

Equipment Operator I, Parks & Recreation, Temporary Full-time- valid Class 3 Operators License is required- apply by Thursday July 10th

Accounting Offi cer, Temporary Full-time- possess or working towards a CA, CGA, or CMA- apply by Friday August 1st

For more information on each of the positions please visit our website at www.ponoka.ca.

Applicants are asked to submit their resumes to:

Town of PonokaAttention: Human Resources5102 - 48 Avenue; PONOKA, AB. T4J 1P7Fax: 403-783-4086Email: [email protected]

The Town of Ponoka thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

DENTISTRY

Family Friendly Dentistry

Box 11004905 50 St.Rimbey, ABT0C 2J0

RIMBEYDENTALCAREDR. STEVE CALDER BSC DDS

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NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME

OFFICE HOURSOFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday: Monday - Friday8AM - 12:30PM • 1PM - 5PM

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- General Dentistry - Orthodontics - Cosmetic Dentistry - Bonding - Veneers

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DENTAL CARE

Ph: 403-782-7722Fax: 403-782-7499

Robin Esau

[email protected]

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PersonalServices 1315

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

DATING SERVICE.Long-term/short-term

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TOP REAL PSYCHICS Live. Accurate readings

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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.

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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

Welding 1410

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 1530BIG STRAPPER

AUCTIONSSALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

WE BUY FOR CASH.

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Moving AuctionSunday July 6- 10 a.m.

Bowden Lions HallBowden A.B.

Full listing & pictures..www.pilgrimauction.com

Pilgrim Auction403-556-5531

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

BuildingSupplies 1550

METAL ROOFING& SIDING.

Very competitive prices! Largest colour selection in

Western Canada.Available at over 25 Alberta

Distribution Locations.40 Year Warranty.

Call 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS.Summer meltdown sale!

20x20 $5,419.25x26 $6,485.30x30 $8,297.32x34 $9,860.

40x48 $15,359.47x68 $20,558.

Front & back wall included.Pioneer Steel

1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS

60% off!20x28, 30x40, 40x62,

45x90, 50x120,60x150, 80x100,

sell for balance owed!Call 1-800-457-2206;

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Firewood 1660LOGS

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging

403-318-4346

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.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899

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Dogs 1840

AMERICAN BULLDOG PUPPIES.

We’ve got 8 awesome pups (6 males and 2 females)

ready for their forever homes on July 2nd!!!

These ABRA registered purebred American Bulldog pups are beautiful, smart

and make wonderful family pets. Our puppies are raised in a loving home and come from excellent bloodlines!!

Your puppy will comevaccinated, dewormed

and with its papers.Call 403-782-8950 or email

[email protected] inquiries only.

Tractors 2030JOHN DEERE 4320 Tractor. Approx. 6000 hrs. Front end loader, complete w/8’ snow blade attachment. Exc. cond.

Sold farm. $13,500.ALSO John Deere 14’ Disc & Cultivator. 403-350-1007

or 403-782-3617

EquipmentWanted 2070

WANTED THIS FALL by local experienced

seasoned hunters. Goose & duck hunting permission

on fi elds where guides don’t have it fully booked &

sewed up for the whole season. Call Doug at

403-347-7968

Farm CustomWork 2080

Suites 3060

GarageSpace 3150

Livestock 2100Outside Raised Butcher HogsFOR SALE

Cut & Wrappedby Family Meats403-704-7901

FOR SALE.Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh

yearling bulls, polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines,

very quiet, muscled.Website:

simmeronranch.ca.Martin 780-913-7963.

KLIMEC FARMS 2 year old registered

Black Angus bulls.Semen tested.

Phone 403-783-0229

Grain, FeedHay 2190

HEATED CANOLAbuying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged oroffgrade grain

“On Farm Pickup”Westcan Feed & Grain,

1-877-250-5252.

LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE,

Come see us at:4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab

ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED!

403-782-3333Dealer of Masterfeeds

For Rent#3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/Duplexes 3020

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3 bdrm. + den, 1 bath house.4 appls., single garage,

fenced yard. $1100/mo/d.d.Avail. Aug. 1st. 403-783-4993

Condos/Townhouses3030NEWER 3 BDRM. condo, 5 appls., close to school.,

No Pets. $1250/mo.IN PONOKA

403-348-3971

ManufacturedHomes 3040BLUFFTON 3 bdrm. mo-bile home, on horse ranch, 5 appls, 2 bath, 2 decks, small yard, some pets wel-come, bring 1 or 2 horses, riding facilities, all utils. incld’, also board for 1 horse, $1500. rent/dd. 403-843-3684

4 Plexes/6 Plexes 30503 BEDROOM IN 4-PLEX,

IN PONOKA.4 appliances. Close to

swimming pool & seniors drop-in Centre. 403-783-5493

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Real Estate#4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010Houses for Sale................4020Houses Wanted................4030Condos/Townhouses ........4040Acreages ..........................4050Acreages Wanted ............4060Farms/Land ......................4070Farms/Land Wanted ........4080Manufactured/Mobile Homes ..................4090Income Property ..............4100Commercial Property ......4110Industrial Property ............4120Cottages/Resort Property ..4130Businesses for Sale..........4140Buildings for Sale ............4150Lots for Sale ....................4160Out of Town Property ......4170Investment Opportunities ..4180Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

HousesFor Sale 4020

GULL LAKECOUNTRY HOMES

AND LOTS FOR SALE.Lake view and treed

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Acreages 4050

ACREAGE FOR SALEEast of Didsbury, 10.25 acres,exceptionally reno’d main

house, second house, shop,machine shed, barn, other out buildings, fenced, 2 waterers. Quiet, well-treed & landscaped.

Asking $709,000. See ComFree.com #518693 for photos & details. 403-335-3359

ManufacturedHomes 4090

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CommercialProperty 4110

Cottages/ResortProperty 4130

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MortgagesBought/Sold4190

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HousesFor Sale 4020

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BY AMELIA NAISMITH

The Chicks for Charity fourth annual champagne breakfast has proven once again that continual edu-cation on women’s and community issues, plus the classy early morning mimosas are a winning mix when it comes to raising funds for those in need.

This year’s event saw money raised for the Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter (CAWES), Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) and the Ponoka Hospi-tal and Care Centre.

Ponoka Secondary Campus parent council mem-ber Jackie Corkery announced to the women of the event that the school division’s portion of the funds would go toward the installation of automatic AED defibrillators in several WCPS schools.

Each year more than 45,000 Canadians die of cardiac arrest and it is the leading cause of death in women, beating out even breast cancer. The early use of an AED can increase an individual’s survival rate by up to 75 per cent.

Lisa Barrett, the acute care manager at the hospi-tal, took to the podium to thank the women of Chicks for Charity for the new fetal monitor that is going to be purchased.

“I’m really proud to be a part of this organization and a recipient this year,” said Barrett.

Intake numbers of the hospital’s maternity ward have doubled in the last two years.

CAWES is Chicks for Charity’s primary recipi-ent each year as the organization’s women and other women across central Alberta open their hearts and wallets to ensure the much needed resources saving women and children from domestic violence remain available.

In the last three years, Chicks for Charity has raised more than $38,000 in funds for the shelter, which op-erates at full capacity 80 per cent of the time with its 40 beds.

With funds, operations manager Heather Pitt says the shelter hopes to expand. “We’re hoping on the next

two to five years to have a second stage and low in-come housing.”

“This year alone, we’ve housed 82 women and 81 families and three of those families have come from Ponoka itself,” she added.

The event’s guest speaker was Chief Rick Hanson of the Calgary Police Service, who touched the crowd with his own knowledge and experiences when deal-ing with domestic violence on the job.

At his first call to attend a house under the siege of violence, Hanson and his partner entered the house, and he still recalls the smell of alcohol permeating the room. Three children were sitting in the room where the parents were fighting, watching television. As the police entered the children gave a wave and returned to watching their program.

“I looked at my partner, ‘what chance do these children have?’” said Hanson.

“The issue of toxic stress is huge,” he added. “If you don’t intervene early enough, society pays mul-tiple times down the road.”

Abuse and professionally dealing with abuse is a complex matter for both those involved and the police. Hanson says too often when — especially husbands — are being arrested for violence after a first encoun-ter with the law, wives plead not to have the abuser arrested.

“When husbands are arrested they aren’t at work on Monday, they lose their jobs and the bills don’t get paid,” Hanson explained.

In many cases abusers isolate their victims from families to the point where the usually outwardly charming man has complete control over the now de-pendent victim. “Ironically, to many families, to many friends . . . they don’t realize the courage it takes to do that (leave). Too often they’ll go, ‘you know honey every marriage has its rough spots. You get back in there.’”

“What you’re doing here today in raising money for Heather and the women’s shelter is so vital,” he added.

Champagne breakfast helps shelter save abuse victims

BY JEFFREY HEYDEN-KAYE

Children of all ages with special needs had their own special day June 28 at the Stampede Grounds dur-ing the Rodeo Challenge.

The event was an opportunity to give 25 children a chance at some modified rodeo activities with the help of World Professional Chuckwag-on Association (WPCA) drivers and outriders. Kids were able to rope, ride pretend bulls, and even get a ride on a small chuckwagon while volunteers pulled them along.

Co-organizer Ken Krossa says the WPCA has al-ways been a big supporter of the event and children could be seen dragging their charges such as WPCA drivers Jason Glass and Rick Fraser, to each of the dif-ferent events. Parents were given the opportunity to watch from the grandstands while their children took part in the fun day.

“I don’t know a lot of kids that would get the op-portunity to do this,” said Krossa. “It’s kind of their day. They’re the hero for the day.”

For Carmen Bexson, seeing her daughter Taryn in the grounds taking part in the events is a proud mo-ment. This is the third time her daughter has been to the challenge.

“It just gets them out experiencing things they don’t ever get to do,” said Bexson.

Another positive part of the day is being with families who are having similar challenges. It be-comes a day of support for those involved.

“She (Taryn) gets to see other kids like her,” said Bexson.

“This morning she was pretty excited to come,” she added.

Bev Lummis brought her daughter Hailey to the event and was pleased to see her happy and excited to be there.

“She is loving it,” stated Lummis. The Rodeo Challenge is held rain or shine and is

also organized by Marjorie Krossa and Lynden and Diane Vold. The rodeo challenge concluded with tro-phies and the kids were able to speak to the crowd about the excitement of the day.

Proud parents and kids at the Rodeo Challenge

“I don’t know a lot of kids that would get the opportunity to do this. It’s kind of their day. They’re the hero for the day.”

Ken Krossa, Rodeo Challenge co-organizer

HousesFor Sale 4020

PublicNotices 6010

FifthWheels 5110

2011 ALPINE 39’, 4 slides, satellite dish, 7500 w generator, king

bed, $49,900. 403 358-403, 357-9541

Public Notice#6000

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

Lacombe County Council has given first reading to Bylaw No. 1193/14 the purpose of which is to amend the uses, definitions, general regulations and policies in the County’s Land Use Bylaw. The amendments are being proposed to:

Provide clarity on the definitions for campgrounds, where campgrounds can be located and the regulations surrounding their development;

Outline regulations for the level of fire protection services that need to be provided in all higher density and/or serviced multi-lot developments;

Create a High Density Residential District that will allow for smaller lot sizes and a greater variety of multi-unit housing in areas identified by Plan for this purpose;

Strengthen the policy regarding tarp/canvas covered buildings, clarifying that they are not allowed in any residential districts; and

Provide a definition of a nonresident onsite employee to specify when an employee would be considered in the total onsite employee numbers for a business.

A copy of the Bylaws with the proposed amendments may be obtained from the County’s Planning and Development Department or by visiting the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com.

Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed Bylaw amendments will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing which has been arranged for:

Date: Friday, July 11, 2014 Time: 9:00 AM Place: Lacombe County Administration Office

located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12

If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County. You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to [email protected], by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information.

For more information, please contact the Planning and Development Department.

Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP Manager of Planning Services

Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3 Phone: 403-782-6601; Fax: 403-782-3820

Public Notice PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO

THE COUNTY’S LAND USE BYLAW

Bylaw No.1193/14

FOR SALE BY OWNER

4004 – 50 AVENUE3 BEDROOM

$99,500

5117 – 48 AVENUE2 BEDROOM

$92,500

4301 – 54 STREET2 BEDROOM

$98,500Investors – annual gross income of all four properties is $37,200. All properties are currently rented.

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PMT $465 OAC

PMT $430 OAC

PMT $460 OAC

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