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Three dead in vehicle accident

Three men are dead after a vehicle collision on April 28. The collision occurred at an intersection on Hwy 611, five kilometers east of Hobbema.
Stampede grounds vandalized

Stampede grounds vandalized

The Ponoka Stampede executive sponsored suites were vandalized causing approximately $10,000 worth of damage.

Ponoka’s hebdomadary composition on homegrown law-breaking

Trade Fair captivates town

Trade Fair captivates town

Mardi Gras was alive and well during the Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair.

New provincial budget to be put into effect

The 2008 provincial budget promises improvements to highways, infrastructure, hospitals and schools to manage the growth of Alberta.

RCMP complete bus collision investigation

It was a hectic week for members of the Rimbey Detachment of the RCMP as they were involved in both the investigation of a bus collision that occurred on Wednesday, April 9 and a suspicious car fire north of the community the following day that has resulted in a homicide investigation.
Federal swine cull executed in an attempt to help producers

Federal swine cull executed in an attempt to help producers

The dwindling hog industry has caused a reaction from the federal government. Canadian pork producers will be paid $50 million to kill off 150,000 of their pigs by the fall as the industry continues to try and fight against economic collapse.

Charges laid in Hobbema shooting

Three men have been charged in Hobbema after gang related incidents. Hobbema RCMP arrested and charged a 15 year-old male in regards to the shooting of the 23-month old toddler who was shot on April 13 on the Samson Cree First Nation.

Throne speech focuses on health care and economy

The 27th Alberta Legislature was opened with the throne speech on April 15 delivered by Lt.-Gov Norman Kwong.

Winter weather causes many accidents

ne person is dead after a car crash on April 18 that occurred at the Blackfalds overpass on Hwy 2.