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Town staff explain plans to improve downtown atmosphere

Wednesday June 19, 2013

After controversy was sparked by the Town of Ponoka using a Lacombe company to install trees along 50 Street, town staff stepped forward to explain the purpose behind the project.

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Operations director Mike Lewis resigns position

Wednesday June 19, 2013

Less than one year after being hired, Mike Lewis, Ponoka’s director of operations and property services, has handed in his resignation.

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Michener Centre plea receives no support from Ponoka town council

Wednesday June 19, 2013

As Michener Centre’s closing dates comes closer, the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) opposes the decision.

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Ponoka Masons seek tax break from town

Wednesday June 19, 2013

Councillors were asked to reduce the tax roll from the Masons’ Britannia Lodge for their property on 5115 60 Avenue.

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Communication request confuses town council

Wednesday June 19, 2013

A request to support communication with the town and Canada Post over changes to the Ponoka post office

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Teen driver caught speeding almost twice highway limit

Wednesday June 19, 2013

The Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit conducted a speed and aggressive driving operation June 12 and issued 65 tickets.

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Boardwalk protects wetlands

Wednesday June 19, 2013

JJ Collett Natural Area recently finished a new boardwalk, giving access to a section of the trails that, due to flooded lowlands,

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Businesses concerned with contractor hired by the town

Wednesday June 12, 2013

The Town of Ponoka’s decision to use an out-of-town company has left some businesses wondering why they weren’t consulted.

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Additional construction project for county

Wednesday June 12, 2013

Ponoka County council is adding another construction project to its fall program, pending available funding.

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Elementary schools reduce instruction

Wednesday June 12, 2013

Four Lacombe kindergarten to Grade 9 schools will be allocated one additional Professional Development (PD) Day

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Disqualified driver loses ’69 Mustang for 30 days

Wednesday June 12, 2013

A 30-year-old man from Drayton Valley faces a charge of possession of a controlled substance after he was caught speeding at 131km/h

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Ponoka baby born on Highway 2, healthy and strong

Wednesday June 12, 2013

The well known rock song Life is a Highway by Tom Cochrane may be an appropriate song for newborn baby Pieter Boyes to sing

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Changes coming to Ponoka’s fire and EMS dispatch

Wednesday June 12, 2013

The fire and ambulance dispatch centre for Ponoka is closing this year.

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Councillors attend FCM conference in Vancouver

Wednesday June 12, 2013

Networking is a staple practice for businesses but the idea also translates for town councillors.

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Native caravan journey incites treaty fires

Wednesday June 12, 2013

A journey across Western Canada is lighting the hearts of First Nations people.

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Booze bylaw passes

Wednesday June 5, 2013

Last call for alcohol. Ponoka’s business hours bylaw has passed by a vote of 4-3; liquor stores and off-sales liquor outlets must close

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Edmonton man charged in chop shop crime ring

Wednesday June 5, 2013

A month-long police investigation has acquired large amounts of anabolic steroids and cocaine.

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Land sale $

Wednesday June 5, 2013

Coun. Rick Bonnett has made his second notice of motion to council.

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Town helps with business costs

Wednesday June 5, 2013

Despite the issue not being on the agenda, councillors were asked to assist Eagle Builders with the installation costs of a Telus line

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Reserve funds cover school board deficit

Wednesday June 5, 2013

Wolf Creek Public School’s (WCPS) $1.62 million deficit for the upcoming academic year is completely covered by reserves.

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