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In preparation for an address I was to give at a Women’s Conference recently, in which I was going to speak about the culture in which we live, I came across a poem on the internet by a self-professed “atheist.” In this poem, entitled God Isn’t Real, the author proclaimed the uselessness of praying, going to Church, or reading the Bible because, well, God isn’t real. The poem could be viewed by some as arrogant and bombastic.

Fifty years ago, when the current compliance and enforcement portions of the Food and Drugs Act came into effect, the natural health products most likely found in Canadian homes were vitamin C and cod liver oil.

TIFFANY WILLIAMS/Ponoka News The Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce held an open house on May 29 at their new location located at 5102-49 Ave. Murray McKay, left, Bill Tozer, Melanie Helm , Marion Raugust, chamber president, Sherry Gummow, Marg Barr and Tamara Huzar, some treats at the new location. Their new home has two office areas, business information, tourist centre and a conference room that can fit 20 to 30 people for the members to use.

The Battle River Watershed Alliance will be conducting an important study to produce results that will help better the state of the watershed. From mid-July to mid-August a helicopter will be flying over the area to carry out an aerial videography capture and riparian health and integrity assessment in the watershed.

The Anglican heritage dates back to the earliest days of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England. During the Reformation of the 15th century the Church of England separated from the Roman Catholic Church, and Anglicanism quickly spread as British colonists settled in North and South America, Africa and Asia.

The Ponoka Youth Centre recently held a food drive and collected they 216 pounds of food. Beside, are members of the centre with some of the food that was collected for the Ponoka Food Bank.

Emergency vehicles took over the parking lot at the Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex for the Second Annual Emergency Services Day on June 1. Ponoka residents brought their families and friends to see what the event offered and to get information on emergency services.

On June 29 during the Ponoka Stampede spectators will see more than cowboys and horses, they will see a whole arena of support. The Ponoka Stampede Association has declared June 29 Wranglers Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day to enhance breast cancer awareness and everyone that comes out is encouraged to wear pink.

Wherever you live, chances are you benefit from the contributions of Alberta’s 370,000 seniors. Seniors’ Week 2008, from June 2 - 8, is a great time to let all seniors know how much we appreciate them.

Students of St. Augustine School will be given the opportunity to strengthen their skills and discover new areas of learning thanks to two substantial grants given by Skills Canada and Alberta Education.