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Residents speak up on business bylaw

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Town council gave its business hours bylaw a second chance, inviting public comment on proposed revisions.

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PES building future’s uncertain

Wednesday May 15, 2013

As of September 2014 Ponoka Elementary School’s pink building will be empty, and Wolf Creek Public Schools is searching for options.

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Reitz receives provincial award

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Only 10 recipients have been awarded the Crime Prevention Award this year and Ponoka is on the map for one.

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Education minister forces contract

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Alberta Education Minister Jeff Johnson will force rogue school divisions and teachers’ locals to accept the four-year framework

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Hobbema man charged in Crier murder investigation

Wednesday May 15, 2013

RCMP have charged 26-year-old Clifford Soosay of Hobbema with first degree murder in connection to the death of Winston Crier

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Accepting students’ sexual orientation

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Superintendant Larry Jacobs and Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) are creating a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity administration

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McHappy Day raises millions of dollars across Canada

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Business doubles at McDonald’s restaurant in Ponoka during McHappy Day, the company’s annual fundraiser.

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First Nations included in planning

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Alberta’s First Nations will be supported in the planning process to develop the province’s natural resources

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Youths help beautify streets of Ponoka

Wednesday May 15, 2013

The streets of the Ponoka were cleaner after hundreds of youths conducted some much needed garbage pick up May 10.

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Grass fire conditions ignite Ponoka County

Wednesday May 8, 2013

“Grass is one of the hottest fires you can get but it’s one of the shortest burning.” Ted Dillon

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Town balks on school resource officer

Wednesday May 8, 2013

Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is going to have to look for another option to pay for a school resource officer (SRO).

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Councillor announces mayoral intentions

Wednesday May 8, 2013

Town councillor Rick Bonnett has announced his candidacy for mayor of Ponoka.

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New legislation bolsters 911 centres

Wednesday May 8, 2013

New legislation will ensure Albertans in an emergency have improved access to 911 services.

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Rural fire levels garage to ground

Wednesday May 8, 2013

Ponoka RCMP and firefighters responded to a call of a garage fire April 30 at 4 a.m.

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Alix school receives new principal

Wednesday May 8, 2013

Brenda Massing has been appointed the new assistant principal for Alix-MAC School, effective at the beginning of the 2013-2014

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Loved chuckwagon driver Mullaney dies

Wednesday May 8, 2013

The World Professional Chuckwagon Association was saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of former chuckwagon driver

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Local street improvement contract amended

Wednesday May 1, 2013

Town councillors had a challenge with the wording in a budget amendment during a regular meeting April 23.

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Second meeting on bylaw

Wednesday May 1, 2013

A second public meeting has been planned by councillors over the town’s controversial business hours bylaw.

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County council grants well-planned applications

Wednesday May 1, 2013

Ponoka County councillors tabled April 23 rezoning application for seven parcels of land near Gull Lake.

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Ponoka News photo contest

Wednesday May 1, 2013

Ponoka News is kicking off its new monthly photo competition.

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