PHOTOS: DAY 6 of the Ponoka Stampede

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Rodeo, chuckwagon races, and professional bull riding take over the arena June 2 at Ponoka Stampede

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, June 10, 2022. Last week, almost 250 AIDS organizations from around the world sent a joint letter to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser calling on him to take action to ensure participants can attend the International AIDS conference in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

People planning to attend AIDS conference in Montreal still struggling to get visas
A shopper wipes down a handle as they select a cart at an Ikea furniture store in Ottawa, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Canadian retailers are struggling with higher shipping costs as couriers tack hefty fuel surcharges onto shipping rates to recoup record gas prices. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canadian retailers grapple with soaring fuel surcharges to ship online orders
WNBA’s Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court

WNBA’s Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russian court
Saanich Police joined by Victoria Police and RCMP respond gunfire involving multiple people and injuries reported at the Bank of Montreal during an active situation in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Woman held hostage during B.C. bank shooting experiencing roller-coaster of emotions

Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, speaks during press conference in Ottawa on July 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Anti-Taliban law could be tweaked to get more humanitarian aid to Afghans: minister
An Edmonton Police Service logo is shown on a lectern at a press conference in Edmonton, Oct. 2, 2017. Police say a missing 13-year-old Edmonton girl has been found alive in the United States. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Missing 13-year-old Edmonton girl found alive in Oregon, 41-year-old man arrested
RoseAnne Archibald, the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, is photographed in Toronto on Friday, August 6, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension
Signs are pictured on Parliament Hill prior to Canada Day in Ottawa on Monday, June 27, 2022. Downtown Ottawa is once again awash in red and white and crowded with people draped in the Maple Leaf. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Police, heavy security greet protests and celebrations alike in downtown Ottawa
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Vancouver firefighters responded to a fire at Value Village at 1820 East Hastings around 10 p.m. on Wednesday June 29. (Shane MacKichan photo)

VIDEO: Fire rips through East Vancouver Value Village

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VIDEO: Mounted shooters at the Ponoka Stampede

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti rises during Question Period, Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Ottawa. Liberal Justice Minister David Lametti is expected to table a bill as early as Friday that would respond to a Supreme Court ruling to allow voluntary extreme intoxication as a defence for serious crimes.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Liberals table bill responding to Supreme Court decision on ‘extreme intoxication’

People wait in line to check in at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Sources confirm the federal government is putting an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic and outbound international travellers and public sector workers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates to be suspended for domestic, outbound travellers

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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, left, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, center left, Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, center, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir pose for a group photo with Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia and NATO leaders before a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. North Atlantic Treaty Organization heads of state will meet for a NATO summit in Madrid from Tuesday through Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Ernst/Pool via AP

Canada to lead upgraded force in Latvia, but resists calls to meet spending target

Trudeau said the agreement lays out the next steps for the Canadian-led battlegroup in Latvia

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PHOTOS: Aaron Goodvin in concert at the Ponoka Stampede

Goodvin performed on June 30

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    The Bareback riding event had the crowd on it’s feet at times during the Ponoka Stampede on Wednesday. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)

    ‘It’s an electric crowd:’ Central Alberta riders succeed at Ponoka Stampede

    Day three featured tough competition

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    On Friday, July 1, Canada will celebrate its 155th birthday. How much do you know about Canada, its history and its people? (Black Press file photo)

    QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada?

    Canada’s 155th birthday is on Friday, July 1

    (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

    Ponoka holds teepee village in spirit of reconciliation in lieu of Canada Day activities

    Daily powwows, Elder greetings, until July 3

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      Hilda Woitt

      Jun 15th, 2022

      Parker Kress

      Jun 3rd, 2022

      Sharon Prediger

      May 30th, 2022

      Bruce Lee Wine

      May 28th, 2022

      Joanne Van Gyssel

      May 26th, 2022

      Erin Tracey Chernick

      May 21st, 2022

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      OPINION: Applause to the true north and the togetherness in its diversity

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      OPINION: STAR Catholic School Division wishes all a safe and happy summer

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        First concert was on June 29

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        The 2022 Ponoka Stampede featuring several new events

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