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Pictured here is Stettler’s Jenner Smith with a guide dog from Aspen Service Dogs. An online auction will be running soon to help raise funds for Jenner to receive his very own service dog later this year. Jenner, who is four years old, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2019. photo submitted

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On Feb. 20, Ponoka resident Noreen Gorman celebrated her 99th birthday outside, getting some fresh air and enjoying the warm sunny day. Gorman and her late husband Lou, have lived in Ponoka since 1954 and raised six children while operating the Ponoka Pharmacy. Gorman currently resides at Seasons Ponoka, where remains healthy and safe during the pandemic, says her family. Family members were able to sing Happy Birthday to her outside, where she had her own tent/wind breaker set up for the occasion. Gorman’s family delivered cupcakes for all the residents and staff to enjoy. (Photos submitted)

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