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Traditional Indigenous dancers celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Ponoka Elementary School June 21. Everyone was encouraged to join in. Photo by Emily Jaycox

Ponoka celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

By Emily Jaycox PONOKA NEWS

Ponoka and communities all across Canada celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day Friday, June 21. The pow wow planned for Centennial Park was moved to Ponoka Elementary School due to the weather. The event, co-hosted by Wolf Creek Public Schools, Ponoka Parent Link Centre and the Ponoka Jubilee Library, featured

drummers from Maskwacis and dancers from Red Deer, Ponoka, Maskwacis and Edmonton. The event was also supported by Ponoka ECD Coalition, Canadian Heritage, the Town of Ponoka and Parkland Regional Library. The Maskwacis Education Schools Commission hosted a school-wide pow wow June 21 to celebrate the end of its inaugural school year at Bear Park in Maskwacis. The event included a competition pow wow, career fair and community giveaway.

Alberta Health Services also held a smudge ceremony and drum circle on June 18 and served bannock on June 20 at the Ponoka Centennial Centre and the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre hosted an Elder talking circle and served fry bread tacos in the cafeteria. The Government of Canada declared June 21 of each year as National Indigenous Peoples Day in 1996 and is a day to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and MĂŠtis.

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Petty thefts hallmark of summer season Ponoka RCMP briefs

A Ponoka man will be back in court to face 18 charges relating to several rural break and enters last month. Caleb Shimwell, 20, was arrested June 20 and charged with numerous counts of break, enter and theft over $5,000, possession of stolen property over $5,000, trafficking stolen property and mischief as well as charges for failing to comply with a probation order.

On May 27, a pair of rural properties were broken into. A Yamaha Grizzly 550 quad as well as another Yamaha ATV and a generator were stolen from a Ponoka area property, while a truck and Yamaha 50cc bike along with a welder, tools and other items were taken from a Wetaskiwin area property. A third shop was broken into on May 29 where a vehicle had been stolen.

Fortunately, as a result of the RCMP investigation, all of the items were recovered and returned to the owners. Shimwell had made an appearance already and was released from custody. He is scheduled to appear in Ponoka Provincial Court to answer to the charges on July 19. Briefs Residents are being reminded to ensure their doors, garages and vehicles are all secured following a string of incidents over the weekend. Officers from the Ponoka RCMP were called to four separate residences on June 22 to follow up on a couple of break-ins plus a theft of a vehicle. While nothing was reportedly taken after a garage was broken into along 60 Ave., some small items were missing from a vehicle break-in on 63 St. followed by a licence plate being stolen from another vehicle on that same street.

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Also that day, police attended a property located on Township Road 431 east of Ponoka to follow up on a report of a stolen truck. The 2011 Dodge Ram with a black flat deck is still missing and RCMP are continuing to investigate. RCMP also dealt with a motorcycle crash that day, where a motorcyclist failed to negotiate the Hwy. 53 westbound off-ramp from Hwy. 2.

Officers reported the driver was going too fast entering the off-ramp and going off the pavement into a ditch before winding up in a nearby field. After reaching the field, the motorcycle slid causing the driver and his dog to fall off. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man is facing a count of mischief after RCMP responded to a call of a disturbance in progress on June 24.

As officers arrived at a home on 48 Ave. in Ponoka, a man was seen throwing a chair out of a front window where a number of other broken items were also laying. Upon entering the home, officers found a second man laying unconscious and medical assistance was called. The man, who has not been named pending a court appearance, is now charged with mischief under $5,000.

Traffic safety measures during the 2019 Ponoka Stampede By Emily Jaycox PONOKA NEWS

The Ponoka Stampede is here and that means the Town of Ponoka, along with Alberta Transportation, is once again implementing its annual traffic control plan to help ensure pedestrian and motorist safety. Traffic safety measures will be in place until July 1. “With high volumes of Stampede traffic expected once again, the town is committed to helping ensure the safety of our residents and Stampede guests each year with these increased traffic control measures,” said Mayor Rick Bonnett in a release. “We want to do everything possible to support another successful Ponoka Stampede while helping to protect public safety.” The following measures are being implemented: 1. A reduced traffic speed limit of 30 km/ hr along Hwy. 53, beginning east of Hwy. 2A ending at 46 St. effective from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and continuing until later in the evening as needed during peak traffic hours to accommodate evening events. 2. A reduced traffic speed limit of 50 km/hr along Hwy. 2A, effective from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily or later as needed to accommodate peak traffic hours, beginning south of 36 Avenue to the intersection of highways 2A and 53. 3. A temporary four-way stop at Hwy. 53

and 50 St., effective 24 hours daily. Advanced signage will notify motorists of the upcoming four-way stop on 50 St. and Hwy 53, east and west of the stop signs. An access road to the Stampede will be open to traffic at that intersection, making it a four-way stop. 4. Access to Hwy. 53 will be closed to traffic at 54 St. 54 St. will remain open to local traffic and users of the Ponoka Arena, however access to Hwy. 53 will be blocked to traffic at the south end of 54 St. 5. RCMP will monitor and help direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic as needed at pedestrian crossings on Hwy. 53 during peak traffic volume periods. Pedestrian crossings along Hwy. 53 will be clearly marked with signage and lighting.

EARLY NOTICE DEADLINE Due to the Canada Day holiday, the Ponoka News will have an early deadline for the July 3rd issue. Display & Class Display Advertising Deadline - Thursday, June 27 @ 3:00 pm The Ponoka News will be closed Monday, July 1 and re-open for business Tuesday, July 2 @ 8:30 am

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County receives update from energy lobby group

An update on Alberta’s energy sector isn’t a very cheery thing to listen to these days, but Ponoka County council was able to take away a few interesting items from a presentation at their June 18 meeting. Kelly McTaggart, community engagement advisor for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), came by to provide an industry update.

“THERE IS A NEED TO HAVE POLICY AND TRIGGERS IN PLACE TO FIND OUT WHY THESE COMPANIES KEEP GOING UNDER.” - Kelly McTaggart, CAPP

and a need to push Canadian natural gas in order to keep the industry strong,” she added. “The U.S. is our biggest customer, but also now our biggest competition as they have increased production 35 per cent in the last decade. That is why we need to look elsewhere, such as Asia.” While an International Energy Agency (IEA) supply forecast shows a 400 per cent increase in renewable energy production by 2040, McTaggart explained the broader story demonstrates alternative energy won’t soon be taking on too much of the actual load. “While renewables are and will be an important part of the global energy story, it will by no means outpace oil or natural gas. However, the story does show that natural gas will

dramatically increase over that same time frame,” she said. One other subject that has been in the news and that CAPP is attempting to help with is the growing trend of companies going under and abandoning oil and gas assets. “The substantial inventory of suspended and orphan wells continues to grow as the downturn rolls on. We are looking at a six per cent increase this year and there is incentive for industry to fix this,” said McTaggart, who added the biggest indicator of a company collapsing is non-payment of property taxes. “There is a need to have policy and triggers in place to find out why these companies keep going under. Not paying taxes is a signal to us that there are issues, but ideally the issue would somehow be identified earlier so the province and orphan well association can step in.” She added that CAPP is advocating for the UCP to continue the review on the subject started by the NDP. This particular issue has relevance to Ponoka County as the municipality is among the top 10 in energy activity in Alberta. Reeve Paul McLauchlin referenced the recent bankruptcy of Trident Energy, who received approval to acquire hundreds of wells

Pumpjacks like there are not working as much given the downturn in oil and gas price combined with a lack of capacity to get to market, something Ponoka County heard from a CAPP presentation. File photo

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from a defunct company then cut deals to lower their tax burden only to go belly up within weeks. “They transferred hundreds of wells then literally pulled the plug. The reality is this system is seriously broken. It’s ridiculous to the point where a northern municipality has a company still in operation, yet refusing to pay its taxes to the tune of about $8 million,” he said.

“This county is energy positive, but we are as apprehensive as anyone else, but my biggest question is what can you share with us to make us more aware of things?” McTaggart stated that CAPP is working on a couple of things that may help lobby government and that she would see what information can be handed to the county in order to help both parties stay up-to-date.

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CAPP, an advocacy and lobby group for oil and gas member companies, represents about 80 per cent of all crude oil and natural gas in Canada. McTaggart explained not a lot has changed over the last 12 months, as capacity and access to new markets remain the biggest hurdle for both industries while also awaiting policy and other announcements from provincial and federal governments. Despite the second approval for the Trans Mountain (TMX) expansion just being announced, there is a need for one or both of the other pipeline projects to be approved. “There are some positives with Enbridge’s Line 3 getting U.S. federal approval, but there are still a number of permits from some states that leaves it still up in the air and Keystone XL faces several challenges with environmental reviews,” she said. “The TMX approval still has some hurdles ahead, but Canada needs at least two of these pipelines though TMX is the most important as it is the only one that will provide supply to new markets.” She added that industry is still waiting to see what the new Alberta government will do on rail capacity, as it had previously stated it would kill the deal to lease tanker cars made by the NDP. Natural gas was also a big topic with McTaggart noting it

is in slightly better shape than the oil side. “There remains pipeline room for gas, especially in B.C. and the investor climate is better because there is a lot of conventional drilling ability still in Alberta. It is somewhat good news,” she said. “The markets in China and India are key for Canadian natural gas. China alone is looking to import 41 billion cubic metres per day, so there are huge opportunities available.” However, that’s were the positivity ends as there will soon be some U.S. natural gas pipelines running into Ontario plus new capacity connecting the lucrative U.S. northeast to gas supplies in the U.S. midwest. “Due to that, there is a need for new pipelines to the east

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Read responsibly Letters are a thing of the past. A hand-written note, folded inside of an envelope, licked shut with a stamp in the top, right corner, is almost a historical artifact to younger generations. In stubborn rebellion against the times, I still write letters to family and friends and send them out on the backs of snails. I do this, in part, because of how excited I was as a kid to receive a letter in the mail; a letter with my name on it, written to me. I couldn’t imagine my sister snatching one of those letters and reading it as if it was hers. Besides the passionate

outrage she would feel from me, it wouldn’t make sense for her to just assume that the content of that letter was directed specifically to her. Theft aside, it’s just not responsible reading. There is a song I used to sing when I was younger that went like this, “Every promise in the book is mine. Every chapter every verse every line…” Now, I don’t need to tell you that “the book” this song was talking about is the Bible. And I don’t need to tell you that the tune was especially catchy and that I sang it with vigor. What I need to tell you is that it’s

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just not true. While the Bible was written for us, not all of it is written to us. The Bible is profitable and useful for us because it’s God’s word. Some of the Bible, and the promises within it, are made directly to us as Christians. But many of the promises made in the Bible are not made to us. They are still profitable and useful for us, but they are not our promises. Take for example, Genesis 12:7, “The Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” This is a promise from God. But is it a promise to me? No. It is a promise from God to Abram. And it’s a promise about a specific land. This promise is profitable for us because God is faithful to give Abram (and his descendants) this land but it is not to me. This is just reading responsibly. Let’s take another promise, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The promise in the second half of the verse is made to “whoever believes in him.” This is a promise you and I can claim. One of the consequences of indiscriminate claiming of promises made to other people is that we are going to be

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inevitably disappointed. They might not come to pass and we might lose faith in the one who made the promise. But if it wasn’t made to us in the first place we are free from that expectation and disappointment. When we read promises in the Bible it’s important to ask, at the very least, “Who is it being given to?” “Who is being addressed?” And if it’s to someone else, don’t steal their letter. Don’t be a promise-plucker. Read responsibly.

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Reflections of Ponoka

The continuing saga of the house on 53 Ave. By Mike Rainone for the News

It is so very gratifying when people get in touch with me to thank us for the local stories that we have done over the years for the Reflections and Remember When feature in your Ponoka News. Through these phone calls, emails, and contact with the office there have been those who have so kindly provided me with some more ideas and photos with which I can put together some new tales about the colourful and fabulous history of Ponoka and surrounding districts. There is absolutely no doubt that each and every house could tell us so many great stories if they could talk. Back in 2006 I had the privilege of doing a story on a very interesting and historical home at 5109-53 Ave. in Ponoka, and just recently our office received an email from Evelyn (Harris) Rodney and Ron Harris, the family of Irvin Harris, son of James Harris who wanted to pass on some more information on this long-standing and palatial

dwelling and its residents. James and Annie Harris On April 4, 1892 Miss Annie Morgan was married to James Harris at Newport, Monmouthshire, England, then immediately sailed for the United States, where they settled in Kansas and farmed there for 10 tough years. During that time they would welcome their children, sons Irl and Irvin and daughters Ruth (Mitchell), Gertrude (Hambly), and Florence (Nickolas). In 1903 the family moved to Ponoka where they later purchased a railway quarter near the Hazel Hill School west of Ponoka. Together they gathered logs and shiplap for a granary that would later be enlarged to become the home of their entire family, which would also later include a son Ivor and daughter Lorna (Shearlaw). In those busy years the family pioneered with the Crawfords, the Gees, the Russells, the Morrows, and many others. James Harris would also become the first manager of the farm at the new Provincial Mental Hospital. It

is very interesting to note that James Harris taught himself how to read in his youth during the time he was being raised by his grandmother in Wales, and while working in Kansas on his first trip abroad, he and his friend would baptize themselves in a horse trough after a spiritual renewal. After six or seven years Mr. and Mrs. Harris longed for more land so they filed on a homestead and purchased a quarter section in the Anthony Hill district, which is still known as “The Home Place.” When James and Annie moved into town their son Irvin farmed the homestead and would eventually purchase it, later selling the property to his son-in-law Gawney Hinkey and daughter Shirley, who farmed and raised their children Mark and Christie in the area over the years. While farming in the area James Harris would serve as a Councillor, organized the UFA at Brook’s School House, taught Sunday School, helped build the Brooksona Hall, and would proudly purchase the first Chevrolet

car in the community in 1917 along with the first powerful I.H.C. Titan tractor and separator in 1920. Throughout the years the Harris family took a very active interest in the community, taking part in all sorts of sports, church, picnics, parties, dances, and other events. They always looked forward to loading up the old family organ on the sleigh or wagon and visiting the neighbours or local halls, churches, and schools to share many hours of joyful music and singsongs. The five youngest Harris children would finish public school at Anthony Hill, and several completed high school in Ponoka. In the spring of 1930 James and Annie had a big sale and then moved to Ponoka, where they had purchased the Old Primary Cottage School on 53 Ave., which had been built in 1915 west of the Ponoka United Church across from the white school. James Harris would turn the former school/teacherage into a triplex, creating unique and comfortable upstairs apartments, all with private entrances. Along the way some have told the family that the main initial Ponoka School was located across the street to the south of the white cottage, but that the remaining shed behind the home was originally the school outhouse, with a backdrop for emptying pails for many years until indoor plumbing arrived in town. Mr. and Mrs. Harris lived in the main floor apartment, which became the joyful center of family activities until Ann passed away in 1953 at the age of 85. James Harris sold the house in 1954 and spent his years living with his children until his death in May 1960 at the age of 95 years. In those early years there would

be many tenants who lived in that big and friendly home on 53 Ave. Granddaughter Evelyn (Harris) Rodney lived with her grandparents for eight years until the school bus finally connected to their farm home, while two other granddaughters Shirley (Harris) Hinkley and Margery (Harris) Fenske, the young daughters of Irvin and Alice Harris of Rimbey stayed there when they were employed in the Ponoka telephone office and bank. Many years later a granddaughter of the Irl Harris family Elsie (Harris) Strause lived in that always busy “House on 53rd” while attending school. There were other couples who started their young lives there and likely have so many wonderful tales to tell, and these included son Ivor and Millie Harris, Leighton and Elsie Hinkley, and later the Joe Ronnie family, and we have only just mentioned a few. The ongoing generations of the Harris and other town and district families are very proud and grateful for the countless accomplishments of theirs and so many other pioneer families in and around the Ponoka town and district over the past twelve colourful decades. They would love to hear from other families or individuals who may have lived in that popular house on 53 Ave., which was apparently renovated in 2006, or out in the county over the years so that we might be able to tell their stories, and then I’m really looking forward to what great stories our houses might tell over the next hundred years. Please bring your story ideas and old photos into the Ponoka News office on Chipman Ave. or contact the families or Mike Rainone at 403-341-5750 or email jrainone@telus. net.

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This amazing summer scene has unfolded for the past 83 years up at the Ponoka Stampede grounds, where thousands of avid fans of all ages have gathered to take in seven thrilling days and nights of rodeo and chuckwagon action and a whole lot more. As is always the case the grandstands and grounds are full, the midway is in full swing, and the infield, racetrack and our entire community will be willing and ready to host another fun-filled family show from June 25 until July 1.. Photo courtesy of the Fort Ostell Museum

This historical house at 5109-53rd Avenue Ponoka has a great story to tell. It is still standing today, although the house’s colour is now blue. Photo submitted

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Opinion The antics of Premier Jason Kenney The 914,749 Albertans (54.8 per cent) who voted UCP may be having some “buyer’s remorse” or at least feeling some unease with Jason Kenney’s recent antics, questionable decisions that impact hardworking Albertans and seemingly picking fights with the federal government and provinces. Alberta has a big PR issue with the rest of Canada — this is nothing new. We’re seen as the “dirty oil,” rich-yet-always-complaining, backwards province, the so-called “embarrassing cousin” of Canada. It doesn’t help when Red Deer city Coun. Dianne Wyntjes goes to Twitter to declare, “I’m a Canadian and I’m Albertan and I’m sorry,” apologizing on behalf of the west, in essence validating the perceived slights from Kenney’s recent remarks in PEI. There’s no doubt the Alberta energy industry is under attack, with anti-Alberta and anti-energy bills such the passing of federal Bill C-69, which aims to phase out oil and gas in Canada. Alberta needs our leader to make some noise federally and make us heard, without further fraying already strained relationships in the east. The UCP are fighting these attacks, but there isn’t a lot of confidence with how successful they will be. Alberta needs some wins, and soon. The TMX being approved is a potential step

forward, but it’s been approved porting themselves or maybe before, and what is needed is even their family and age is not actual construction to begin. a reliable measure of responsiThe Royalty Guarantee Act may bility or ability. be a positive step in restoring Then there is the cancellainvestor confidence in Alberta, tion of the superlab project in if passed. Edmonton. The UCP say the The majority of Albertans, decision was made in order to based on the outcome of the focus on patients, calling it “exelection, wanted the carbon tax pensive and disruptive.” gone. But is what we’re facing Friends of Medicare, hownow any better with the federal ever, find the explanations government posed to impose inadequate, and say that the one of its own? lab would have increased The minimum wage cut for quality of services in the face students comes into effect June of growing demands and the 26. current public laboratory has Emily Jaycox The NDP hiking the minbeen neglected for years and Editor imum wage, from a practical that the decision seems to be economic view, was irresponbased more on corporate profsible and a burden that had repercussions with its rather than patient care. many small businesses in the province. Cutting The Health Sciences Association of Alberta it back though for minors, based purely on age, is also against the decision, saying it was made seems arbitrary and unfair. against expert advice and “any kind of fiscal Once it was done, it should have stayed done. common sense.” The province already went through the “growing His recent antics in the legislature with handing pains” and hardships it caused. Some young out ear plugs to his fellow MP’s is also having a people who work are saving for college, or sup- mixed response with Albertans. Some seem to

think it was hilarious and others are angered by the implicit lack of respect for the democratic process. Although some have argued that the incident happened while there was no one speaking, or that no UCP’s actually wore the plugs, NDP MP Thomas Dang stated he was in the middle of making a speech to the house when the ear plugs were handed out and that at least six UCP members put them in their ears. Kenney’s office responded, not with a denial, but with the explanation that, “This was a harmless and light-hearted attempt to boost government caucus morale after being forced to listen to the NDP’s insults, lies and over-thetop rhetoric for hours on end.” This was an important bill and the UCP had already limited debate on it three times. The legislature was debating Bill 9, which was passed early June 20. The bill halts union wage negotiations, which has the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees up in arms, stating that once the bill receives royal assent, they will be filing with the courts. So the unions are angry, the health care sector is angry, the energy industry is at best uncertain, and a lot of Albertans in general are uneasy or upset. That’s a lot of upset people.

All it takes is something simple Most people can understand that, sometimes, things are going to go off the rails and there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. In a lot of those cases, the people pick themselves up and dust themselves off before trudging off to the next task without giving a second thought. However, there are times where circumstances take place that send a person for a loop and they are left wondering what truck is going to hit them next. Worse yet, if that individual is up against some time constraints or a job that needs done, the stress and anxiety tend to take over and leave that person in a muddle. It is times like that when I am more than grateful for the helpful nature and hospitality of those living in small prairie towns. Yes, even in these days, there remain communities that showcase what living in rural outposts used to be like — neighbours helping neighbours and being kind to strangers that were in need of some assistance. Places like this still put others above themselves — providing a ride to someone in need, working hard to find a solution to someone’s problem even at their own expense, apologizing when what they try doesn’t work, trusting someone with a vehicle and not expecting any compensation or thanks in return. It’s not that larger towns or cities don’t have peo-

ple that exhibit this spectacular service personnel from around selfless, considerate and sense of the province are once again generosity toward others. The showing how much they care huge difference is that this apfor the greater community after proach and mindset is exemplithe call went out last week to fied by nearly every person in the protect vulnerable communicommunity, instead of standing ties in the far northern reaches out as a distinct contrast to the of Alberta. majority of the population. This is the second time in a Many of us that now live in few short weeks that the same larger populated centres and places are being evacuated due who grew up in communities to aggressive forest fires and that exuded what generations municipal firefighters along today call “old-fashioned values” with other emergency workers long for the days when politehave answered the request to ness, warmth and caring for all help stave off the threat. And things was done because it was for most of them, it’s at a cost Jordie Dwyer how life was — not due to it — be it having to take vacation Reporter being written into law. days from work, being far away So, to all of those that helped, from family for some time or attempted to assist, made an even a financial hit. offer and even did something as simple as exFor one like myself, it’s difficult to sit back and tended some kind words to a person that found watch when all I want to do is get up there and themselves in a tough situation far from home do what I could. — thanks. It is also wonderful to see many surrounding It was all definitely appreciated and restored communities and organizations stepping up to a sense of positivity in that individual, at least provide what assistance they can to these evacuees. for a while. However, even with all of that kindness in the Selfless vs selfish face of tragedy, all it takes is a lone act of narSomewhat along that same line, emergency row-minded self-interest to distract the public

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and send society back into wrapping itself up in its “all for me” mood. Two recent news items highlight this — the latest Trans-Mountain pipeline approval and a debate in the provincial legislature. On the pipeline announcement, the divisiveness started even before the official press release was presented, with opponents questioning the legitimacy of consultations and vowing to fight tooth and nail on some alleged moral high ground. Over at the Alberta legislature, the proclamation following the election that a new era where the government “will raise the bar of civility and decorum” has allegedly been tossed aside faster than most drivers fly on the QEII at the start a long weekend. In an all-night debate over a bill that is said to defer union contract negotiations, though opponents allege it’s designed to bust up previous contracts to help cut costs, Alberta’s Premier was busy handing out ear plugs to his party’s MLA to help them not listen to the NDP’s comments. Both of these situations go to show that, while society has progressed in so many different ways, many other sectors and individuals are choosing to remain swimming in the selfish pool instead of crawling out, cleaning off and doing what is in the best interest of all — as shown by most small town residents. But that is…just an observation.

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Seasons Ponoka Retirement Community is hosting a Stampede pancake breakfast in support of the Ponoka Food Bank. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, June 27 at Seasons, at 4004 40 St., Ponoka, from 8 to 11 a.m. The cost per person is $4. Half of the proceeds go to Ponoka Food Bank and the other half will offset the costs of hosting the breakfast. All community members are welcome to attend. “At Seasons, we believe that taking an active role in our local communities is important because it

is meaningful to our residents and staff members alike who live and work in these small towns,” said Taylor White, communications coordinator. “The team at Seasons Ponoka decided that they also wanted to make this a charity event to support their local food bank, as we do corporately, at a time during the summer when donations are more urgently needed.” According to White, the 2018 Daily Bread report has shown that a growing number of seniors, often living in single-person households, are accessing food banks more so now than ever before. The numbers have increased five per cent over the last ten years and appear to be on the rise.

“This is the first Stampede Pancake Breakfast that Seasons Ponoka has hosted, and the team is looking forward to the event.” In the past, Seasons donated turkeys, hams, and cash to food banks during the holiday months. “Upon learning that food bank donations drastically decline over the summer, we shifted our corporate giving efforts to a time when donations are more urgently needed. We also want to use our platform to remind people that food insecurity exists all year-round, with a rising number of seniors among those accessing food banks,” said

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• Green Carts should be placed at the curb for pick up on June 26, 27 and • Ponoka Stampede Traffic Control 28 – depending on what Zone you live in. Grey Carts, Green Carts and Plan – During the Ponoka Stampede Recycling should be placed at the curb for pick up on July 3, 4, and 5 – watch for pedestrians and reduced depending on what Zone you live in. speed limits on Hwy 53 & 2A and a • Please Retrieve Carts from Curb – Residents are reminded to please temporary 4-way stop at Hwy 53 & retrieve their grey and green carts from the curb on collection day after 50 St. (from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily they’ve been emptied by the contractor. or later as needed). It’s all part of • Missed Pickups – If the Town’s curbside collection contractor misses your the annual Traffic Control Plan that home while picking up waste, recycling or compost, please call the Town to is in effect from June 22 – July 1 report the missed pickup at 403-783-0159. to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety during the Stampede. Full details at www.ponoka.ca. • Town Office hours – The Town • Next TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 @ 7 p.m. Office will be closed from 10 a.m. • Next COMMITTEE Of ThE WhOLE MEETING: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 to 1 p.m. on June 28 for the Ponoka Stampede Parade. The Town Office will @ 7 p.m. also be closed Monday, July 1 for Canada Day. The Ponoka Arena Complex will • The public is welcome to attend all Council meetings. All meetings will have a Western Art and Gift show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 1 that is free be held in Town Council Chambers on the third floor of the Ponoka Civic to the public. The Aquaplex will be having a Toonie Swim on July 1 from 1 p.m. Building (5604-50 St., Ponoka). to 5 p.m. and will be closed on July 2. • Waste Transfer Station Extended hours – During Stampede Week, the Waste Transfer Station will be opened on Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. in addition to its regular hours Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Ponoka Stampede Parade June 28 – The annual Ponoka Stampede Parade will roll through town on Friday, June 28 at 10 a.m. The parade begins at the Ponoka Arena Complex and loops through the Downtown area heading north on 51 St, east on 57 Ave and then south along 50 Street as it returns to the Arena. • Ponoka Community Market June 28 & July 1 – Come enjoy the Ponoka Community Market (5110-48 Ave) during Stampede Week on June 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and again on July 1 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.! There will be crafts, home baking, food trucks, and fruits and vegetables. Proceeds from table rentals are donated to the Ponoka Arts, Recreation and Cultural Society to fund future recreation facilities in Ponoka. • Ponoka farmers Market June 26 & 27 – Come enjoy the Ponoka Farmers Market during Stampede Week on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the curling rink in the Ponoka Arena Complex! • ENTER ThE BUILDING NAMING CONTEST BY JULY 5 – There is only one July 1 in Lions Centennial Park! week left to enter the Building Naming Contest for the new Ponoka Civic Building located at the north end of 50 St. in Ponoka. The contest is open until July 5, 2019 so hurry and get 2 – 5 p.m. Kids Activities, Games & Bouncy Castle your entries in! To enter the contest and for full 2 – 5 p.m. Klaglahachie Photo Booth details, please visit www. 3 p.m. Dignitary Greetings ponoka.ca. The winning name will be awarded a 3:15 – 6 p.m. Entertainment by Tap 9 $200 Town of Ponoka gift certificate that can be 4 – 6 p.m. Free Community BBQ applied toward a Ponoka Aquaplex membership or a Town of Ponoka utility bill credit. The Ponoka Civic FIREWORKS to follow at 11 p.m. over Building is a public-use building and a community the River Valley in the Downtown Thank You to hub that is home to the area! Our Sponsors! Ponoka Jubilee Library; the Ponoka Learning Centre operated by Campus Alberta Central and the Ponoka- Rimbey Adult Learning Society; and Town of Ponoka Barry Buss Chain Link and Construction Council Chambers and administrative office.

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Adriaan Both (500016 Alberta Ltd.) has filed application RA19032 with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) to obtain an approval to construct a new confined feeding operation (CFO) on the NE 13-44-27 W4M in Ponoka County of Alberta. The application is to construct two barns to house 140,000 broiler chickens.

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Wombold Family Funeral Homes are proud to announce two newly licensed Funeral Directors and Embalmers as part of our team. Kati-Ann Kirchner of Ponoka and Jeff Fipke of Wetaskiwin completed their two year program from Canadian College of Funeral Service and have received their license from the province of Alberta. During the graduation ceremony Kati-Ann Kirchner gave the Valedictorian address and also received the Kynda Award exemplifying selfless giving, making a difference and active involvement in the community; the characteristics of Henry Bartsch - a man who dedicated his life to serving others and making a difference. Jeff Fipke received the Funeral Service Achievement Award for the graduate who best exemplifies integrity, honesty, and teamwork amongst their peers, educators and the funeral profession. We look forward to Kati-Ann and Jeff’s continuation of serving families and being a support and guidance to all.

Any person who is directly affected by the application may submit a statement of concern to the NRCB. The statement of concern must be received by the NRCB on or before July 25, 2019. Submissions should be made to the NRCB address provided below. A copy of the statement of concern will be sent to the applicant for review and comment. Statements submitted regarding the application are public records. Your statement of concern should include your name, the legal land description of your residence or landholdings, mailing address, phone number, fax number, email address, and a detailed summary that describes how you would be directly affected by this application. For further information please refer to the fact sheet “The Permitting Process for Confined Feeding Operations in Alberta” at www.nrcb.ca. Failure to submit a statement of concern may affect your rights to apply for an NRCB review.

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A complete copy of the application and supporting documents submitted by the applicant under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act may be viewed on line at www.nrcb.ca or during regular business hours at the Red Deer office of the NRCB until July 25, 2019. If you require further information, please contact the approval officer listed below. Jeff Froese, Approval Officer #303, 4920 - 51 Street Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8 Jeff.Froese@nrcb.ca T 403-340-5795 F 403-340-5599

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The Brick Learning Centre celebrates 2019 graduates

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The Brick Learning Centre held its 17th annual graduation recognition at the United Church on June 22. This year’s theme was “Good Old Days.” The welcome was given by assistant principal Erin Freadrich. Principal Ian Tisdale spoke about the brick school building and that by September of this year, it will be 90 years old. When it was first constructed, it was ridiculed as being too large, with too many rooms that would never be filled. Tisdale compared the graduates’ futures to the building, saying there will always be people in their lives that will ridicule their efforts and try to discourage them, but he told them to follow their hearts, adding that some of the students may be the first in their families to graduate high school. “There’s probably not a lot of schools in Alberta that will be celebrating 90 years,” he said, noting that the building has stood for that long because it has a strong foundation. The graduates likewise have a foundation that got them to where they are today — kindergarten teachers, parents, family and communities. Greetings from Wolf Creek School Board were given by trustee Lorrie Jess and assistant superintendent of People Services Corrine Thorsteinson. “I actually hope these aren’t the only ‘good old days’ of your life,” said Thorsteinson, adding she hoped when the grads were older they could look back on all their life experiences, the good and bad, and take it all as a lesson and part of what makes them who they are. “Time stamp this day as one of the ‘good old days’ of your life.” Elder Bert Bull performed an honour song before he and Shelia Potts presented the Indigenous, Inuit and Metis graduates with an eagle feather. An eagle feather is a sacred and honoured gift to First Nations, as it is believed eagles carry prayers to the Creator. An eagle feather can only be obtained from an elder. After the feather ceremony, all the learning centre’s 36 graduates walked the stage to receive their diploma to the song “Good Old Days” by Macklemore. For one student who would have found it difficult to make it to the stage, the presenters came down and gave her the feather and her diploma. The banquet was held at the Ponoka Legion later that evening. The toast to the parents was given by Julia Hopkins and Macy Jensen and the toast to the staff was given by Rosyln Gibson and Jordan Crawford. There was a PowerPoint presentation of the graduates, a hoop dance and a round dance.

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VODKA WHITE ZINFANDEL

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750ml 750ml

GREY BERINGER MAIN & VINE GOOSE

IRISH WHISKY

750ml

99 99

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JAMESON

IRISH CREAM

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RED

LINDEMAN’S LINDEMAN’S

99 $7 $7 $10 CARNIVOR

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BAILEY’S ORIGIANL

RED

BIN 45 CAB SAUV BIN 45 CAB SAUV

BIN 65 CHARD BIN 65 CHARD

750ml 750ml

APOTHIC APOTHIC

LINDEMAN’S LINDEMAN’S

SMOOTH RED SMOOTH RED PINOT GRIGIO PINOT GRIGIO

EACH

MOSCATO MOSCATO ROSE ROSE

750ml 750ml

99 99 EACH

EACH

JACOB’S JACOB’S 750ml CREEKCREEK

SAUV BLANC SAUV BLANC

EACH

$66 $66

750ml EACH

BRANCOTT BRANCOTT 750ml ESTATEESTATE

EACH

750ml EACH EACH

750ml750ml

EACH

GORDON’S PINK GIN & TONIC

$19 $19

EACH

750ml

MOSCATO ROSE

99 99 $11 $11

750ml CAPTAIN CAPTAIN DISARONNO MORGAN MORGAN

$6$6

JACOB’S CREEK

SAUV BLANC CAB MERLOT CAB MERLOT

Limit 6Limit per customer 6 per customer

EACH

50ml

EACH EACH

EACH

750ml750ml

$36APPLETON $49 BOMBAY 99 BOMBAY APPLETON

EACH

APPLETON

750ml ESTATE BACARDI BACARDI RUM WHITE WHITE

EACH

Limit 6 per customer

$17 99

VODKAVODKA

VODKA VODKA

$19

EACH

BRANCOTT SUMAC SUMAC ESTATE RIDGERIDGE

BLACK LABEL BLACK LABEL

99 99 EACH

VODKA

RUM

750ml

JOHNNIE JOHNNIE WALKER WALKER 99

Limit 6Limit per customer 6 per customer

ETON TATE

EACH

BLACK LABEL

Limit 6 per customer

750ml750ml

SAM SAM

$16 $16

EACH

CROWN CROWN1750ml ROYAL ROYAL 99 EACH 750ml

$15

$18

EACH

WISER’S RUSSIAN SPECIAL 750ml PRINCE SMIRNOFF BLEND SMIRNOFF SILENT SILENT VODKA

JOHNNIE WALKER Limit 6 per customer

$16

$18

750ml

EACH

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PINOT GRIGIO PINOT GRIGIO MALBEC MERLOT MALBEC MERLOT

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SPICED RUM

RUM

EACH

750ml

BLACK LABEL

PALM BREEZE

VODKA

$11

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750ml

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CAPTAIN MORGAN

BACARDI WHITE

VODKA

$16

LAMB’S

SMIRNOFF

SILENT SAM

EACH

24 PACK CANS

24 PA

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Ponoka News

A12 Wednesday, June 26, 2019

SUMAC RIDGE

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750ml

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1.75L

JOHNNIE WALKER

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MERLOT SAUV BLANC

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IRISH CREAM IRISH CREAM

$24 $24 $10 99

CAB SAUV

750ml

$27 $27

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GREY 99 GREY GOOSE EACH GOOSE

VODKA VODKA

$38 $6

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MOOSEHEAD PEACH MANGO RADLER

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PACK CANS MIKE’S HARD MIXER TWISTED TEA ORIGNAL 12 PACK CANS TWISTED TEA ORIGNAL

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$22 $11

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12SMIRNOFF PACK BTLS ICE MIKE’S HARD MIXER 12 PACK BTLS

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$22 $22 99 EACH

EACH

99 EACH

750ml

$16 $23 99

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$22 $22 99 EACH

99 EACH

750ml

INNIS & GUNN

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12 PACK BTLS

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$23$23 EACH

EACH

99 EACH

CIRCUS MALBEC

$9 COORS SLICE

12 PACK CANS 12 PACK CANS

12 PACK BTLS COORS SLICE 12 PACK BTLS SMIRNOFF ICE COORS SLICE 12 PACK BTLS SMIRNOFF ICE

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CORONA PILSNER CORONA

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CORONA

12 PACK PACK CANS 12 24 PACK BTLS BTLS 12 PACK BTLS

EACH DOLCIANDO

$26$26 99

VINO ROSSO 99 DOLCE

BELLE DE PROVENCE

EACH

99 EACH

15 PAC

99 EACH

LUCKY LAGER 15 PACK CANS LUCKY LAGER15 PACK CANS

BERINGER MAIN & VINE

JACKSON TRIGGS PS MERLOT SAUV BLANC

CAB SAUV WHITE ZINFANDEL

$19$19$6 $6 12 PACK CANS 99

EACH

750ml

MOOSEHEAD

12 PACK BTLS

99 EACH

$34 MASI

CAMPOFIORIN

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$36

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MEIOMI

$36$36

CHARD

PINOT NOIR 99 EACH

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$14

$11

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MOOSEHEAD MOOSEHEAD12 PACK BTLS 12 PACK BTLS

$34$34 ROSE

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750ml

12EACH PACK BTLS 12 PACK BTLS

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15 PACK CANS

750ml

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$10 99

MGD

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DISARONNO

12 PACK CANS

750ml

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CAB SAUV

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$19$19 COORS SLICE

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RUM

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APPLETON ESTATE

12 PACK CANS

750ml

BREWHOUSE PILSNER

99 EACH 750ml

99 EACH EACH

EACH

$19

EACH

$16

15 PACK CANS BREWHOUSE PILSNER PILSNER 15 PACK CANS BREWHOUSE

$49 $19 $19 BUD LIGHT ORANGE

$20 $25 $25

EACH

$22

KNIGHTSKNIGHTS VALLEY VALLEY

EACH

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BERINGER 750ml BERINGER

VARIETY $17OKANAGAN CIDER $21

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750ml

8 PACK EACH CANS

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SPECIAL BLEND

TEQUILA

EACH

$16$16

$66 99

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$15

EACH

$19

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$15$15 99

WISER’S

12 PACKVODKA CANS 99

$15

EACH

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12 PACK CANS BELGIAN MOON 12 PACK CANS BELGIAN MOON

$23$23

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SILVER 99 EACH

BELGIAN MOON

8 PACK CANS

7 DEADLY 750ml ZINS

7 DEADLY 7 DEADLY 750ml ZINS ZINS

RUSSIAN PRINCE

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CAB SAUV CAB SAUV

750ml

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750ml

$23

$13

1750ml

GOOSE

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INNIS & GREY GUNN INNIS & GUNN 6 PACK BTLS PATRON 6 PACK BTLS

$25

BLACK LABEL

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750ml 750ml

$13$13

PALM BREEZE

1884 1884

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JOHNNIE WALKER99

VODKA

$18$18

GUINNESS DRAUGHT

CHARD PINOT NOIR

CAMPOFIORIN

99 99

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GUINNESS DRAUGHT

MALBEC MALBEC

$20 $12$12 $10$10 99

TWISTED TEA VARIETY PACK

LAMB’S

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12 PACK CANS 99

$12

CAB SAUVCAB SAUV

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750ml

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ROSE

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99 $16 $22

$18

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$9 $9 $18

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750ml 750ml MALBEC

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CARNIVOR CARNIVOR 750ml

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6 PACK CANS

BELLE DE PROVENCE

VINO ROSSO DOLCE

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CORONA

DOLCIANDO

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$10

EACH

ROSE

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8 PACK CANS GUINNESS DRAUGHT 8 PACK CANS GUINNESS DRAUGHT

MOOSEHEAD MOOSEHEAD PEACH MANGO 6 PACK CANS PEACH RADLER MANGO RADLER 6 PACK99 CANS

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SMIRNOFF ICE BERRY BLAST 6 PACK CANS

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MALBEC

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PALM BAY VODKA SODA VARIETY PACK

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GREY BERINGER MAIN & VINE GOOSE

IRISH WHISKY

750ml

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99 $7 $7 $10 CARNIVOR

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BIN 65 CHARD BIN 65 CHARD

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LINDEMAN’S LINDEMAN’S

SMOOTH RED SMOOTH RED PINOT GRIGIO PINOT GRIGIO

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MOSCATO MOSCATO ROSE ROSE

750ml 750ml

99 99 EACH

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JACOB’S JACOB’S 750ml CREEKCREEK

SAUV BLANC SAUV BLANC

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$66 $66

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BRANCOTT BRANCOTT 750ml ESTATEESTATE

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750ml EACH EACH

750ml750ml

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GORDON’S PINK GIN & TONIC

$19 $19

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750ml

MOSCATO ROSE

99 99 $11 $11

750ml CAPTAIN CAPTAIN DISARONNO MORGAN MORGAN

$6$6

JACOB’S CREEK

SAUV BLANC CAB MERLOT CAB MERLOT

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50ml

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750ml750ml

$36APPLETON $49 BOMBAY 99 BOMBAY APPLETON

EACH

APPLETON

750ml ESTATE BACARDI BACARDI RUM WHITE WHITE

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$17 99

VODKAVODKA

VODKA VODKA

$19

EACH

BRANCOTT SUMAC SUMAC ESTATE RIDGERIDGE

BLACK LABEL BLACK LABEL

99 99 EACH

VODKA

RUM

750ml

JOHNNIE JOHNNIE WALKER WALKER 99

Limit 6Limit per customer 6 per customer

ETON TATE

EACH

BLACK LABEL

Limit 6 per customer

750ml750ml

SAM SAM

$16 $16

EACH

CROWN CROWN1750ml ROYAL ROYAL 99 EACH 750ml

$15

$18

EACH

WISER’S RUSSIAN SPECIAL 750ml PRINCE SMIRNOFF BLEND SMIRNOFF SILENT SILENT VODKA

JOHNNIE WALKER Limit 6 per customer

$16

$18

750ml

EACH

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PINOT GRIGIO PINOT GRIGIO MALBEC MERLOT MALBEC MERLOT

EACH

SPICED RUM

RUM

EACH

750ml

BLACK LABEL

PALM BREEZE

VODKA

$11

EACH

750ml

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CAPTAIN MORGAN

BACARDI WHITE

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Ponoka News

A14 Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Don’t miss Canada Day celebrations around Ponoka

By Emily Jaycox PONOKA NEWS

There’s no shortage of exciting activities around town on Canada Day, whether it’s partaking of some delicious

food, rodeo action, live entertainment or fantastic fireworks. Town of Ponoka The Town of Ponoka is hosting Canada Day celebrations in Lions Centennial Park with an afternoon full of family-friend-

VJV MARKET REPORT MarkeT rePorT June 19, 2019

on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 1143 head of cattle went through our rings ToTaL - 1143

SLauGHTer CaTTLe

D1 - D2 Cows D3 - D4 Cows Good Holstein Cows Medium Holstein Cows Heiferettes Bologna Bulls

80.00 - 94.00 72.00 - 79.00 70.00 - 80.00 60.00 - 69.00 110.00 - 135.00 100.00 - 123.50

SToCkerS anD FeeDerS

Feeder Bulls Good Bred Cows older Bred Cows Good Bred Heifers Cow / Calf Pairs (Younger) Cow / Calf Pairs (older)

100.00 - 130.00 —-— —-— —-— —-—

Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:

—-— 150.00 - 160.00 155.00 - 179.00 160.00 - 195.00 180.00 - 215.00 195.00 - 217.00 200.00 - 230.00 —-—

Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers

—-— 135.00 - 145.00 140.00 - 164.50 160.00 - 182.00 163.00 - 183.50 165.00 - 185.00 165.00 - 189.00 —-—

Dairy Steers Baby Calves Dairy Type: Baby Calves Beef Type: Hay: Sq Bales Straw: Sq. Bales Greenfeed: Sq. Bales

100.00 - 130.00 100.00 - 175.00 200.00 - 500.00 —-— —-— —-—

Hay: rd Bales Straw: rd. Bales Greenfeed: rd. Bales

—-— —-— —-—

ly activities from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be free children’s activities including bouncy castles and games from 2 to 5 p.m. in the park, as well as a photo booth run by the Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society. Mayor Rick Bonnett and some other dignitaries will say a few words at a brief ceremony at 3 p.m. on the main stage in the park. Immediately following, Tap 9, a local modern day classic rock band, will provide live entertainment, kicking things off on stage at 3:15 p.m. After all that, grab a hot dog at the free community barbecue, served by Ponoka Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee from 4 to 6 p.m. To finish off Canada Day with a spark, make sure to take in the fireworks show over the River Valley in the downtown area, sponsored by the town, at 11 p.m. IGA Canada Day Barbecue The IGA will be holding its 37th annual Canada Day celebration barbecue on July 1 in the IGA parking lot, starting at 11 a.m.

Ponoka Stampede Of course, the Ponoka Stampede rodeo finals and Showdown and the chuckwagon Tommy Dorchester Dash for Cash are all on the last day of the Ponoka Stampede on Monday, July 1. Three local vets have been selected to receive “golden tickets” (free rodeo tickets) and the Ponoka Legion Branch 66 members will be marching in

at the start of the rodeo finals at 1 p.m. Gord Bamford and Corb Lund will be singing the national anthems on Canada Day to start off the rodeo performance. Ponoka Legion Branch 66 The Ponoka Legion has a number of activities throughout Stampede Week, including Canada Day. All events are open to the public.

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The Will Braun Band will play on July 1 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The cover charge for Legion members is $2 who show their cards and guests are $5. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served on Canada Day from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for $7 per person and a Alberta Beef Smorg from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at $18 per person. There will also be door prizes and a 50/50 draw.

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Unreserved Farm aUction rolly & mardel Balzer PlUs GUest consiGnors - rick rota

CALNASH AG EvENtS CENtrE

Friday, June 28, 2019 • Time: 10:00 a.m. • Leduc, aLberTa

July

direcTions: From Hwy #2 & THe GLenpark/cavanaGH overpass (exiT 508), easT To rGe rd 253 (penTaGon Farm cenTre road) or From Hwy #2a, wesT on Twp rd 490 For 4.3 kms To rGe rd 253. souTH on rGe rd 253 For 2.5 kms, easT side oF THe road. bLue siGn - 48433 rGe rd 253 TracTors

JD 4105 FWa Tractor w/ JD 300cX FEL & only 500 Hrs (Like New)

case IH 7110 FWa Tractor w/ case 710 FEL, Grapple & 4600 Hrs IHc 966 2wd Tractor w/ 2900 Hrs Farmall a 2wd Tractor IHC W6 2wd Tractor AC B 2wd Tractor Ford 8N & 9N’s for Parts sEEDING & TILLaGE EquIpmENT Morris 36’ Vibrashank Cult w/ Mtd. Harrows JD 31’ DT Cult w/ Anhydrous & Harrows IHC 14’ Vibrachisel Cult IHC 10’ 3 pth Cult IHC 6200 2x14’ Press Drills w/ Fert & Drive On Mover Morris 7 Bottom Plow w/ Trip Back Bottoms IHC Breaking Plow on Steel 2 - Crowfoot Packers HayING EquIpmENT Laurier 14 Bale Rd Bale Mover NH 258 & NH 260 Rakes w/ Dual Hitch

NH 166 Hay Inverter

NH 499 Haybine 2 Wheel Hay Rake Antique Cockshutt Horse Drawn Sickle Mower HarvEsT EquIpmENT MF 220 25’ SP Swather w/ Rotoshear Farmking 10”x50’ Swing Auger Vers 7”x37’ Auger Allied 6”x25’ Auger 2 - New Powerfist 13 Hp Auger Engines 2 - Canola Swath Rollers Grain Gravity Box Westeel Rosco Grain Bin Doors macHINEry Eversman 650 Scraper w/ 6.5 Yard Capacity Degelman 12’ Land Levelor w/ Apron

Truck w/ 6.5 Ltr Diesel & 5 Spd Volkswagen 2wd Diesel Truck 1996 Oldsmobile 88 Royal 4dr Sedan southland 14’ T/a Dump Trailer 27’ Custom Made T/A BP Enclosed Car Hauler w/ Shelving & Cupboards, Ramp Door 22’ Tri-Axle BP Flat Deck Trailer rEcrEaTIoNaL Kodiak 22’ T/a 5th Wheel Holiday Trailer w/ roof ac & awning Galaxy 8’ Truck Camper Zodiac 12’ Boat Hellman 16’ Canoe Electric Trolling Motor Argo 8 Wheel ATV 1989 Honda 4x4 Fourtrax Quad - Very Clean Plastic S/A Quad Trailer Suzuki 185 Dirt Bike w/ 518 Miles Skidoo Alpine Twin Track Snowmobile Hunters 10’x12’ Tent w/ Camp Stove Jiffy 10” 3 pth Ice Auger LaWN & GarDEN Cub Cadet 54” Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower w/ Grass Catcher Lawn Genie 3 pth Flail Mower & Catcher Farmking 72” 3 pth Finishing Mower Baltric 5.5’ 3 pth Rototiller McLeods 5 Hp Rototiller 2 - Sml Sprayers (1-Like New) Grass Seeder w/ Hitch Lawn Roller Dandelion Soaker 46 - 36” Tree Baskets mIscELLaNEous 6 - Saddles Horse Collar Large Assort. of Horse Tack Treated 6”x6”x16’ Timbers Quantity of Various Lengths of Pealed Pine Rails Burly Tree 500 & 1000 Gal Fuel Tanks w/ Stands 250 Gal Tidy Tank w/ Pump 250 Gal Fresh Water Tank 2 - Water Pumps w/ Motors

Camping Equipment & Stoves Outdoor Covered Swing Smoker & Horse Shoe Set 2 - Fishing Tents HD Blocks 3 - Wedges Hazard Reflectors Nuts & Bolts Trouble Lights 2 - Propane Torches 2 - Sml Tires TooLs Large Assort. of Shop Tools & Supplies 20 Ton Hyd. Jack Scaffolding Rod Bender Anvil Chain Saws Chains & Boomers Tap & Dye Set 3” Clamps Brace Sledge Hammers Bolt Bin aNTIquEs 2 - 5 Gal Crocks (1 w/ a Lid) Milks Can Milk Can to Hang in Well Cream Separator Butter Churn Meat Grinder Wash Tub 2 - Lanterns Coal Oil Lanterns Antique Bicycles Singer Portable Sewing Machine Beam Scale Wood Plain Grub Hoe Assort. Shovels

www.allenolsonauction.com

NH 795 T/a manure spreader w/ Top Beater, Floatation Tires & No rust Vers 64’ Sprayer Trail Type Post Pounder Bale Forks for JD FEL 3 pth Bale Forks Several 4 Wheel Wagons Truck Mtd Picker w/ Winch caTTLE HaNDLING NH 359 Mixer Mill McLeods Grain Grinder Cattle Squeeze & Calf Tipping Table Elk Squeeze w/ Scale 20’ Rd Bale Feeder 2 - HD Rd Bale Feeders Sml Dehorner Emasculator Horn Weights Calf Puller w/ Chains LumBEr HaNDLING D&L Double Cut Saw Mill w/ 32 Hp Diesel Engine Norwood Band Saw Mill w/ Honda 20 Hp Motor Wooden Elevator Leg vEHIcLEs & TraILErs IHC 1700 T/A Truck w/ Tag Axle, 18’ Wooden Box & Hoist, Stock Racks, 345 V8 Gas Engine, 5&2 Spd Trans 1992 GMC 3/4 Ton 2wd Reg Cab

Terms & conditions: cash, cheque or Debit card, 3% administration Fee Will Be charges on credit cards. G.s.T. Will apply on all Items, all Items must Be paid For on sale Day. owner’s phone Number: (780) 986-3794 & rick rota - (780) 387-4862 Listings are subject to additions & Deletions Lunch Will Be available

SALE CONDUCTED BY:

allen B. olson aUction service ltd.

Rimbey, AlbeRtA • License No. 165690 • (403) 843-2747 • 1 (855) 783-0556 Toll Free E-mail:

abolson@telusplanet.net • Homepage: allenolsonauction.com

Calendar

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WeDNeSDAY ThUrSDAY 3 4

Canada Day Arena Closed Arena Closed Arena Closed for Maintenance for Maintenance Concession Open 7am-2pm

Barrel Practice/ AB Reined Cow Arena Closed Open Ride Horse Assoc. for Maintenance 9am – 4pm @8am

14 Arena Closed for Maintenance

21 Four in One Open & Pinto Horse Show @8:00am

28 Leather N Lace The Runaway Slot Race @11am

10 Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am – 4pm

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am – 4pm

FriDAY

SATUrDAY 6

AB Reined Cow Horse Assoc. Clinic & Practice Works

AB Reined Cow Horse Assoc. @8am

Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am – 4pm

Open & Pinto Horse Show @8:00am

Four in One Open & Pinto Horse Show @8:00am

www.ponokaageventcentre.com Friesian Horse FHANA Anniversary Four in One

Celebration Assoc of Arena Closed AB Pinto Show – Programs @10am, for Maintenance America – Move In Move in & Setup 1:30pm & 7pm

22 Arena Closed for Maintenance

29 Arena Closed for Maintenance

23 Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am – 4pm

30 Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am – 4pm

Open for Breakfast 7am & Lunch Wednesday - Friday & Show Days

24 Barrel Practice/ Open Ride 9am – 4pm

13 Calnash Summer Barrel Series Jackpot #1 & #2 Double Header @ Noon

Barrel Practice/ Leather N Lace Barrel Race – Open Ride Move in & Setup 9am – 4pm

Leather N Lace – Open Jackpot @8am 7pm – ‘Splash & Dash’ and ‘The Vegas’ Jackpots

Zone 10 Paint Horse Show – Move In July 31 Zone 10 Paint Horse Show August 1 – August 4

Please check website regularly for information & updates ‘Subject to change’

www.ponokaageventcentre.com 403-755-8490 | 3611 Hwy 2A, Ponoka

Ponoka News

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019 A15

Support 2 local non-profitS by taking on our Dunk tank HeroS! Friday, June 28th • 11 am - 5 pm

• Encompass Credit Union at 11 am • Scotiabank at 1 pm • Wetaskiwin Soccer Club at 1:30 pm • Wetaskiwin Fire Department at 2 pm • Mayor Gandam at 3 pm • CIBC at 3:30 pm

Chicks for Charity’s “Champagne High Tea” an elegant success By Emily Jaycox PONOKA NEWS

Chicks for Charity’s ninth annual fundraising event on June 22, “Champagne High Tea” was an elegant success enjoyed by guests in support of women and children that also touched on the serious topic of domestic violence and homicide. Guests enjoyed flutes of champagne, a live and electronic auction, high tea and raffles. Tea hats and fascinators (a formal headpiece alternative to a hat) were encouraged. Since its beginning Chicks for Charity has had the mandate of helping women and children and the charity is a way to hold a classy event to support that cause within the community, says Jane Wierzba, president. The charity has raised over $200,000 for women and children since it began. Every year, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Central Alberta Women’s

Emergency Shelter (CAWES) and the remainder goes to a different organization. CAWES offers a safe refuge, counselling and other supports for families experiencing domestic violence, serving central Alberta, including Ponoka. This year the remaining proceeds will be donated to the Stepping Stones program here in Ponoka. Stepping Stones is a non-profit program of Central Alberta Youth Unlimited that supports pregnant and parenting youth through a community of peer support, helping to develop essential life and parenting skills and offering one-on-one support to young parents. In the past, the Chicks have also made donations to the Go Girl program through Big Brothers Big Sisters, KidSport, and made a sizeable donation to the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre for the purchase of a fetal monitor and has purchased

automated external defibrillator’s (AED’s) for local schools and the youth centre and donated to the development of a community playground. The amount raised this year was not available at press time. The auctioneer for the event was Jon Radcliffe, an award-winning auctioneer from Torrington, Alberta, and the younger brother of Wierzba. Chicks for Charity is supported by the Ponoka Stampede Association, which provides the location of the Stagecoach Saloon every year and volunteers. Guest Speaker Guest speaker Racha El-Dib of Calgary shared the harrowing story of how her sister Nadia was brutally murdered on March 25, 2018 in a case of domestic violence. El-Dib spoke of how it felt to realize her sister was missing, and then to identify her at the crime scene. “That day changed our lives forever,” she said. After the suspect, Nadia’s

ex-boyfriend, was killed in a police shootout as he attempted to flee and led the police on a chase, it left Nadia’s family without answers. “We realized that was only the beginning of the horror movie we were living.” El-Dib spoke of the bystander effect, and how everyone can be a part of preventing domestic violence and how it’s important to recognize the signs before it’s too late. In Nadia’s case, her friends supported the abusive ex, misconstruing the

Shantelle Berry, from Duchess, Alberta (a village north of Brooks) lifts her glass and shows off her door prize gift basket June 22 at Chicks for Charity. This was her first time at this event. controlling and abusive behaviour as being loving and devoted. Women are six times more likely to be the victim of a domestic homicide when they decide to leave, says El-Dib, which is why she works now to spread awareness of domestic violence, the red flags and how to support them, and of the resources available to victims of domestic abuse in the hopes that we will become more engaged as a society in preventing domestic violence.

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Several local teams Storm-ed toward a championship over the weekend. Ponoka played host to the Central Alberta Soccer Association (CASA) Tier IV provincial qualifier tournament June 21 to 23 and saw the U17 boys and U19 girls earning the chance at the provincial championship. The U19 girls faced off with Rocky Mountain House in a two-game series with the visiting squad coming out on top, taking the top spot 4-3 on aggregate. Despite the result, both teams already knew they had a berth into the provincial tournament, as Rocky Mountain House will host provincials July 5 to 7. Meanwhile, the U17 boys managed to comeback from a one-goal deficit in the second half to beat Wetaskiwin 5-4 in their semi-final match. That got

them a berth in the provincial championship, set for Fort Saskatchewan July 5 to 7, as CASA had been allotted two spots this year. Whether knowing they were “in” played into the final against Camrose or if the Storm were simply running low on steam, Ponoka walked off with the silver following a 4-2 loss. Storm clouds The U13 girls weren’t able to win any of their three games at the qualifier, as Camrose dominated the event by shutting out each team they faced in the round robin event. As for the U13 boys, who came into the qualifier ranked second, it was a tough weekend as the club failed to advance after making it to the final. Meanwhile, both U11 boys squads came away from the district tournament, hosted in Ponoka, with medals. Coming in ranked third, Team Bendera powered through the competition to capture the gold which in-

cluded edging the other Ponoka squad, second ranked Team Yeo, 5-4 in the semi-final then beating top-ranked Camrose for the title. Bendera’s club, along with Camrose, will represent the district at the rural challenge event next month. Team Yeo did, however, earn themselves a bronze medal. League success Ponoka has enjoyed some similar success in league play as the season wraps up. The U19 girls as well as U11 Team Yeo captured their respective league titles while the U17 boys ended up with silver and it was bronze for U11 Team Bendera. Three other teams, U13 boys and girls plus U11 girls, were slated to play their final games this week. The U13 clubs both played for bronze June 24 at home while the U11 girls went to Stettler June 25 in search of gold. The results of these contests were not available at press time.

The Ponoka Storm Under 19 girls are the CASA league gold medallists for 2019. Photos submitted

The Ponoka Storm Under 17 boys are the CASA league silver medallists for 2019.

Ponoka Storm Under 11 boys teams. On the left (green jerseys), the 2019 league gold medallists team Yeo, also CASA Under 11 district tournament “B” side winners. On the right (white jerseys), the 2019 league bronze medalists team Bendera, also the CASA Under 11 District tournament winners. They will continue to the Under 11 rural tournament July 13 and 14 in Camrose.

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38-3 loss puts Central Alberta into second place in the AFL By Todd Colin Vaughan BLACK PRESS NEWS SERVICES

The Central Alberta Buccanneers and the Cold Lake Fighter Jets came into their matchup both looking to lock up first place in the Alberta Football League. The Buccaneers — tied with the Fighter Jets at 3-0 — unfortunately came into this one slightly behind the 8-ball due to the absence of starting pivot Jarrett Burzuk. His absence was felt in the first, with the Jets scoring early and often against a stunned Bucs’ defence — leading to a 23-3 halftime lead for Cold Lake. Backup pivot Mustapha Yekini was under pressure from the Jets defence. “We had a young fella’ in there that we have to get under fire,” Coach Gary LaGrange said. “He is not getting it in practice and he isn’t feeling the pressure. He has a good arm, he is an athlete but he is young. He needs to calm down and execute.” Dlan Neidermier and Tendayi Jozzy would both score for the Cold Lake, with the Bucs’ only managing to capitalize on a single field goal early in the first quarter. The Bucs’ came into the second half with the lone bright spot being their defence managing to create three Jets turnovers. The bright spot wouldn’t shine enough in the second

half, with the Jets immediatly running home another touchdown putting the essentially out of reach at 30-3. The rest of the third quarter would actually be controlled by the Bucs’, but they would be unable to capitalize on their extended possesion time. The score would remain our of reach at 30-3 heading into the final quarter. “Our defence had to settle down and they did. We had our chances if we would have got our conversions and actually executed some plays,” LaGrange said. The failure to capitalize late in the third would result in another Fighter Jet touchdown

early in the fourth by reciever Jordan Moss, extending the lead to 38-3 after the two-point conversion. Neither team would manage to ad to their tallies, resulting in the final dissappointing score for the Bucs’. LaGrange credited the Jets for the win. “We knew they would have a solid run game and they have one pretty good reciever and they picked on our corner. In the third quarter, they didn’t do much. We just gave them the ball in scoring positions,” he said. The 3-2 second place box now head out on the road to play the Fort McMurray Monarchs on July 6.

The Ponoka Minor Ball U11 boys won the silver medal at a tournament in Blackfalds June 14 to 16. Photos submitted

The Ponoka Minor Ball U12 girls won the gold medal at a tournament in Blackfalds on June 14 to 16.

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A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka his daughters Darlene Funeral Home on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with (Ron) Feniak of Drayton a Memorial Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Valley and Valerie (Mike) Legion. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to Prociuk of Kamloops; his partner Susan Krest the Alzheimer Society of Alberta or the Ponoka United of Rimbey; Darlene’s children Morgan (Jessica) Church. To express condolences to Ed’s family, please visit Feniak of Drayton Valley and Katie (Blair) Troock www.womboldfuneralhomes.com It is with sadness that we announce the of St Albert; Valerie’s children Jillian and James passing of Elaine Saley on June 14, 2019. She Prociuk; his sister Carol Soli of Edmonton; had been battling severe COPD and ultimately Arrangements Entrusted To Ponoka Funeral Home and four great-grandchildren. Don was succumbed to the disease. Elaine was born ~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~ predeceased by his wife Adele and parents Carl in Lethbridge in1940, grew up in Exshaw/ and Violet. Canmore, took nursing at the University of Alberta and moved to Ponoka to train and Don will be remembered for his love of Betty Lou Hauser work at the Alberta Hospital and then at woodworking, antique cars, and exploring April 20, 1932 – June 19, 2019 the Ponoka General Hospital. She raised her Alberta. As per Don’s wishes, there will be no family in Ponoka and enjoyed the benefits of service. Betty passed with peace and grace on living in a smaller community for 58 years. As As long as hearts June 19 with her family at her side. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. requested by Elaine, no formal funeral service remember, If anyone wishes, memorial donations can be will be held. 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• Snow Removal • Driveways & Parking Lots • Post-Hole Augering - 6, 9, 12, 15 • Corral Cleaning • Grading & Construction

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Call Jack Surbey Call Jim Ashbough 783-2764783-5283 or Cell: 588-0599 or Cell: 588-0597 Jack Surbey 783-5283 Cell: 588-0597

DENTAL CARE

BOTTLE DEPOT

PONOKA BOTTLE DEPOT

Keeping Your Community in Touch!

Open Monday - Saturday

Dr Bueckert • Dr Negm New Patients Welcome! Services provided by General Dentists. Open Fridays • Direct Insurance Billing • Oral and Gas Sedation IV sedation • Invisalign • Dentures • Implants If you have a Dental problem, we have the solution!

403-843-2173 Formerly Rimbey Dental

DENTAL CARE

DENTAL CLINIC

403-783-5225

5118 - 51 Ave., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R5

www.birchlanddental.ca

DR. BARR, D.D.S. DR. SCOTT, D.D.S. DR. DAVID, D.D.S. DR. REDDY, ORTHODONTIST “WE ENTHUSIASTICALLY WELCOME NEW PATIENTS”

DENTAL CARE

• Dr. Deb Crowfoot • Dr. Henry Young • Dr. Alyssa Orobko • Dr. Steven Sorenson • Dr. Ravneet Mehta • Dr. Eddie Pavlenko

780-585-2113

Located in the Maskwacis Health Centre www.hobbemadental.com Complete dentistry for the whole family Everyone Welcome

Emergency appointments & walk-ins welcome

DENTURE CARE

Countryside Dentures 403-790-2700 Bay #2, 5012 - 48 Ave

Located next to Ponoka Dental Centre Janice K Cameron, DD New patients always welcome

10 am - 5 pm

For the Ponoka location Class 1 or Class 3 require

Closed Sundays & Holidays

No experience required. Will train suitable candidates

We Now Recycle Milk Cartons for Deposit

ATTN: Leonard or more information call Leonard 403-588-2834

3, 5520 Hwy 2A

Please fax resume to: 403-783-3134

Career Opportunities

(Across from Husky)

YOUR NEW CAREER

WITH BLACK PRESS STARTS HERE

Black Press Media is the leading North American local news champion with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Washington State, California, Alaska and Hawaii. Over 2,000 talented employees work with us delivering unique community news and information across a full suite of digital and traditional media channels. We value diverse viewpoints, new ways of thinking and a collaborative approach to delivering results.

MULTI-MEDIA SALES CONSULTANT (LACOMBE, RED DEER)

Black Press Media has an exciting opportunity for a Community Multi-Media Sales Consultant that will be focused on providing digital and print solutions for our local clients. This individual will be a high energy, enthusiastic go-getter to take our leading print and digital advertising solutions to market. You will put your multitasking skills to good use as you balance dayto-day advertising requirements for existing customers with growing business through discipline and dedication to acquiring new customers.

Trouble Walking? Hip or knee replacement, or conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,500 tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/rebates. Disability Tax Credit. 1-844-453-5372.

Personals “ON THE DAY CALLED SUNDAY is an assembly of all who live in the city or country and the memoirs of the apostles and the writings of the prophets are read. It was the day on which the creation of world began and on which Christ arose from the dead. Justin Martyr”.

Red Deer Advocate has an opening for a part-time Shipper/Receiver. This is a permanent part-time position. A successful applicant needs to be reliable and self-motivated. Valid forklift certification is required. Tentative work schedule - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:30 am to 5:30 am.

APPLY today WITH YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO CAREERS@BLACKPRESS.CA , BE SURE TO REFERENCE THE JOB AND LOCATION YOU’RE APPLYING FOR. PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

403-783-2454 Locally owned & operated info@doorsondemand.ca www.doorsondemand.ca

SALES & SERVICE

Motorcycles & ATV’s

Manitoba FarmLIFE, a division of Black Press Media and Farm Press Media Group, is currently taking applications for an EXPERIENCED SALES REPRESENTATIVE. Travel is required servicing our existing clients and developing new business. Understanding of digital media an asset.

SHIPPER / RECEIVER (RED DEER)

OVERHEAD DOORS

Information

TERRITORY SALES REPRESENTATIVE (LETHBRIDGE)

Natural looking smiles - ALWAYS! It’s the VITA difference. www.countrysidedentures.com

403-783-6875

403-783-5185 Tues - Fri: 9 am-5:30 pm • Sat: 9 am-3 pm PONOKA GOLD RUSH 50/50 TICKETS ARE $5.00 EACH, WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITING LOCAL YOUTH PROGRAMS. THE MONTHLY WINNER IS GUARANTEED $1500.00 MINIMUM!

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$35 per week this space could be yours! Plus $5.25 webcharge

For more information on these vacancies and other regions throughout BC visit: www.blackpress.ca/careers

403-783-3311

Ponoka News

A22 Wednesday, June 26, 2019

HEATING & EAVESTROUGHING

Sports & Recreation Sports & Recreation Merchandise for Sale Merchandise for Sale

Commercial - Residential Installations - Repair

3912 - 66 St, Ponoka www.wcmltd.ca

403.783.3501 wcmltd@telus.net

CONCRETE SERVICES

This space could be yours for

Specializing in • Curbs • Sidewalks • Driveways • Basement Floors PER WEEK • Stamped & Exposed plus $5.25 webcharge Concrete

Call 403-783-3311

Leo Cabral

Free Estimates

Serving Ponoka & Area Ph: 403-783-6428 Cell: 403-783-1905

plUmbING

PLUMBING, HEATING GASFITTING, MAINTENANCE

24 HR. Emergency Service Doug Johnson/Owner 403-304-6909

Reaching you day or night, 24/7. Ask us how!

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VETERINARy SERVICES

www.centralvetclinic.ca 6610-46 St., Ponoka

403-783-5200

8 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon. to Sat. • Open late Thursday 24-hour Emergency Call

• Dr. Kelly Loree • Dr. Leighton Coma • Dr. Trevor Hook • Dr. Sam Felker • Dr. Carling Matejka • Dr. Julianna Wilson • Dr.Kirstie Rissling

Reaching 6000 households weekly

For just

$35 per week this space could be yours! Plus $5.25 webcharge

403-783-3311

Misc. for Sale

FOR SALE: 6.25 ACRES, 25 KMS north of Westlock on Hwy 44. Asking $57,900.00. Phone 780-349-0560.

Metal Roofing & Siding

37+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 24-48 hour Express Service available at supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254

Information

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

Mon. - Fri. 24 Hr. 8 am - 5403-783-4348 pm Emergency Murray Jacobson, DVM Sat. Mon -403-783-4348 Fri 8 am - 5 pm West, 9Clayton am - 4:30 pmDVM Sat 9 am - 4:30 pm Grainne Pierse, DVM

Employment Help Wanted HELP WANTED

Part-time carpenters helper 403-391-8385 JOB HUNTING? Read the Classifieds.

Services Get Back On Track! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

New to your CommuNity ? Our Representative will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information.

Be sure to call

Criminal Record? Why suffer employment / licensing loss? Travel / business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US entry waiver. Record purge. File destruction. Free consultation 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalmjf.com

Medical Health GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know have any of these conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and hundreds more. All ages and medical conditions qualify. Call The Benefits Program 1-800-211-3550 or send a text message with your name and mailing address to 403-980-3605 for your FREE benefits package.

SMART shoppers read the Classifieds. SAVE $$$$ prepay your Classified ad.

Misc Services Unplanned pregnancy may be difficult to face. We care. For confidential help call 1-844-343-1611 (24 hrs.) www.pregnacycare.ca Buying or Selling? Look in Classifieds!

PER WEEK plus $5.25 webcharge

Call 403-783-3311 a

Misc. for Sale For SALE

1 20’ x 8’ Sea-Can Excellent shape. Can be seen in Ponoka $3,000 Call 403-357-7882

Call NOW for details 1-800-282-6903 ext 200;

elena Payan 587-409-7242

elenapayan@yahoo.com.mx

Agriculture

Livestock

Purebred yearling and 2 yr old Red & Black Angus READ the classifieds to find bulls for sale. Call 780-986just what you’re looking for. 9088

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

This space could be yours for

Blanket The Province with a classified ad. Only $269 (based on 25 words or less). Reach over 100 weekly newspapers.

Start your career! See Help Wanted

Legal Services

ON-LINE or IN-PRINT

Estate Sales

VETERINARY SERVICES

5502 - Hwywww.ponokavet.ca 2A Ponoka, AB T4J 1M1

Financial Services Serving Central Alberta

www.ponokanews.com

Willow Cattle Centre RED POLL BULLS Semen tested, excellent testicle measure and semen scores. Yearlings are growthy and well muscled. 2 year olds 1800-2000 lbs. Excellent performing, very quiet. Roger Fleming

403-783-5951

Merchandise for Sale

www.awna.com

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php.

READ THE CLASSIFIEDS & find just what you’re looking for.

Janitorial

STEEL BUILDING SALE...”Mega Madness Sale - Big Crazy Deals on all Buildings!” 20X21 $5,868. 25X27 $6,629. 30X31 $8,886. 32X35 $9,286. 35X35 $12,576. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036; www.pioneersteel.ca. WHITE SPRUCE TREES. 5’ average: $50. Installation: $19 includes: hole augered, Wurzel Dip enzyme injection, bark mulch application, staking. Minimum order 25. One-time fuel charge: $125-150. Crystal Springs. 403-820-0961. Quality guaranteed.

Misc. Wanted

PLUMBING PLUMBING

PONOKA PONOKA PLUMBING PLUMBING & & HEATING HEATING •• JOURNEYMAN JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER PLUMBER REQUIRED REQUIRED We We now now carry carry a a complete complete line line of of Ritchie Ritchie Stockwater Stockwater parts parts

5110 5110 -50 -50 Street Street Box Box 4414 4414 Ponoka, Alberta Ponoka, Alberta T4J T4J 1R7 1R7

Hours Hours of of Business: Business: Monday Monday -- Friday Friday 8:00 7:30 7:30 am am -- 5 5 pm pm 8:00

JESSE JESSE ZINTER ZINTER Offi Office ce -- 403-783-5489 403-783-5489

wATER wEll dRIllING SERVICE

Iron Man Scrap Metal Recovery

We are picking up scrap metal again! • farm machinery • vehicles • rail-road • industrial.

403-318-4346

Janitorial

Casual Call-in Cleaning Positions St. Thomas Aquinas RCSRD No. 38 is seeking applicants for casual call-in cleaning persons for the school division in Beaumont, Drayton Valley, Lacombe, Leduc, Ponoka and Wetaskiwin.

Auctions

Key attributes for the successful applicants will include previous cleaning/janitorial experience. The ability to work as part of a team is essential.

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION for Knud Sorensen Saturday, June 29th, Paradise Valley, Alberta. 11AM. Combine, Balers, Swather, Cattle Handling, Tools, Farmall, Quads, etc! Scribner Auction www.scribnernet.com; 780-842-5666.

Successful applicants must be prepared to supply a recent Criminal Record Check (inclusive of a vulnerable sector check) and a Child Welfare Intervention Check. Individuals who are interested in this position must submit a Casual Support Staff Application which can be found on the STAR Catholic website under the career section. www.starcatholic.ab.ca

UNRESERVED TIMED LAND AUCTION, Gadsby, AB, Bidding Opens June 21, Closes June 27/19 @ 12 Noon. Selling 4.04 Acres +/- on the NE Edge of the Village of Gadsby. Features 6-Serviced RV Sites, Fishing Pond, Green Area. www.montgomery auctions.com 1-800-371-6963.

Susan Baudin Human Resources & Benefits Administrator Email: susan.baudin@starcatholic.ab.ca Phone: (780) 986-2500 Fax: (780) 986-8620 St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools appreciates and considers all applications and resumes, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Water wells drilled • Water wells serviced 403-783-2220 websiTe@darcysdrilling.com

WATER WELL SERVICE

ECKLUND

Water Well Service • Install & Service Pumps • Shock Wells • Pressure Systems Serviced & Installed Home: (403) 783-3712 Cell: (403) 704-3413

ON-LINE or IN-PRINT

Reaching you day or night, 24/7. Ask us how!

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Ponoka News

www.ponokanews.com

Merchandise for Sale

WHAT CAN THE CLASSIFIEDS DO FOR YOU??? Coming Events Obituaries Memorials Pets Lost/Found Classes Vacation Homes Personals Fitness Arts/Crafts Realtors Babysitters Condos Volunteers Career Planning Legal Aid Tutors Oilfield Announcements Trades Vehicles Public Notices Rentals Acreages Motorcycles Business Opportunities Cottages Livestock Grain/Feed/Hay Tractors Pasture land Campers/RVs Extra Income Security Registrations Meetings Repairs Farmers Markets Trade Fairs Rodeos & MUCH MORE!

Misc. Wanted LIL MULE LOGGING INC. Buying timber in your area again. We are looking for: Spruce, Pine, Tamarack and Poplar Minimum 20 acres. Call Shawn 403-318-4346.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale

Find it in the In Need Of Selling Your RIDE? Classified Vehicle Package

This space reserved for

YOU Real Estate Acreage for Sale

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 A23

ANNOUNCE YOUR NEW ARRIVAL!

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2 column (2.83 inches) x 3 inch ad

1 x 1 Boxed Ad - With photo / 3 Neighbouring papers /2 weeks

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15.00

Per publication

Includes photo Any Black Press publication.

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For more information contact:

To Book Your Space

Call 1.866.865.4460

1.866.865.4460

Career Opportunities

* private sales only

TO A LOCAL BUSINESS WITH EVERY AD PLACEMENT

Career Opportunities

Duplex/4 Plex Full Duplex For Sale in Ponoka $170,000 or assumable mortgage. 403-963-0204

Rentals Suites, Lower Spacious 2 BDRM Apt. well maintained 11/2 bath $820/month. Available Immediately Call 403-348-6594

Want to Rent Wanted to Rent Single non-smoking mature renter looking for pet friendly home with fenced yard for July 15. 780-803-2350

Fruit & Vegetables HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Garage Sales GARAGE SALE

Friday, June 28 & Saturday, June 29 8 am – 6 pm First Chain Lakes Road – 4220091 – RR250 #105 Tires & rims, bikes, roll-end carpets, tools, lawnmower, work signs & more!

Department of Psychiatric Nursing PONOKA CAMPUS

Applications are invited for the following position at MacEwan’s Ponoka campus:

•

Nurse Educator (clinical faculty) teaching medical surgical nursing

For more information or to apply, go to www.macewan.ca/careers. Questions about this opportunity may be directed to Ann Ranson Ratusz, Chair, Department of Psychiatric Nursing, at: ransonratusza@macewan.ca MacEwan University is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage Indigenous people, persons living with a disability, sexual and gender minorities, women, and members of all minority groups to apply and self-identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

www.macewan.ca/careers

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