Ponoka News Staff

The Ponoka hospital emergency department will once again be closed for the day on Tue, March 28, 2023. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

UPDATE: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre emergency department to be closed Tuesday

The closure will run from 6:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Ponoka hospital emergency department will once again be closed for the day on Tue, March 28, 2023. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Preliminary hearings set for several Ponoka-court cases

The following are court updates on recent police reports and crimes related…

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Swimming lesson registration at the Ponoka Aquaplex will open soon. (File photo)

Ponoka swimming lesson registration to open soon

The Town of Ponoka has announced when registration will open for the…

Swimming lesson registration at the Ponoka Aquaplex will open soon. (File photo)
Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)

Ponoka RCMP charge two after executing search warrants

RCMP seek assistance locating individual

Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)
Jay Adamson

Crestomere School has a new principal

There is a new head of Crestomere School. Wolf Creek Public Schools…

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Naya Mellersh from Calgary won the Jump Shop 4-Bar Spectacular high jump competition on her horse Nick on Feb. 5. (Facebook photo/Rylee Smolarchuk)

PHOTOS: Ponoka hosts Jump Start Horse Show

Show part of Pacific Equine Sport’s Ponoka Indoor Series

Naya Mellersh from Calgary won the Jump Shop 4-Bar Spectacular high jump competition on her horse Nick on Feb. 5. (Facebook photo/Rylee Smolarchuk)
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Alberta RCMP and partners launch Operation Cold Start

With the cold winter temperatures, the Alberta RCMP and their law enforcement…

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The Calnash Ag Event Centre. (File photo)

Calnash Ag Event Centre looking for solutions to rising utility costs

Ponoka County council briefs from Dec. 13, 2022

The Calnash Ag Event Centre. (File photo)
Turkey might be in short supply this Christmas. (Special to Black Press Media)

Organizers prepared for Ponoka Community Christmas Dinner

A long-standing tradition in Ponoka, the community Christmas dinner is returning full…

Turkey might be in short supply this Christmas. (Special to Black Press Media)
Ponoka's Liam Wittal takes in a breath as he pushes himself in the 100m backstroke on Dec. 10, taking bronze with a time just a shade under two minute at the Cookie Classic in the Aquaplex.
Photo by Jordie Dwyer

Town of Ponoka gives update on recreation facilities to county council

Town chief administrative officer (CAO) Sandra Lund and Andrew Jones, recreation director,…

Ponoka's Liam Wittal takes in a breath as he pushes himself in the 100m backstroke on Dec. 10, taking bronze with a time just a shade under two minute at the Cookie Classic in the Aquaplex.
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PHOTO: Purses of Love donates to Ponoka women in need

The third annual Purses of Love campaign donated over 100 purses filled…

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Bidding open now for ‘Santa’s Bids for Kids,’ benefiting Ponoka, Rimbey youth

Wolf Creek Youth Foundation’s online auction runs Nov. 29 to Dec. 2

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The Remembrance Day march is returning to the Ponoka Legion this year, as well as an in-person Remembrance Day ceremony open to the public. (File photo)

Remembrance Day services in Ponoka

Although it may be a low-key affair this year, the Ponoka Legion…

The Remembrance Day march is returning to the Ponoka Legion this year, as well as an in-person Remembrance Day ceremony open to the public. (File photo)
The overnight reception area at the Calnash Ag Event Centre Nov. 5. (Photo submitted/Donna Noble)

UPDATE: Ponoka buses dozens to reception area after multiple collisions on weekend

Those stranded included the Sherwood Park Crusaders hockey team

The overnight reception area at the Calnash Ag Event Centre Nov. 5. (Photo submitted/Donna Noble)
Ponoka Legion executive Marlene Perry, left, presents Shelley Stebner, PES admin assistant, with a cheque for $200 for the school’s meal program. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Local groups support Ponoka Elementary School’s meal program

Every school day, Ponoka Elementary School (PES) provides about 180 hungry students…

Ponoka Legion executive Marlene Perry, left, presents Shelley Stebner, PES admin assistant, with a cheque for $200 for the school’s meal program. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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PHOTOS: Ponoka hosts ‘From War Horse to Movie Star’

AFHA celebrates 25th anniversary Friesian Horse Show

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Ponoka Legion holds candlelight vigil

The Ponoka Legion Branch No. 66 held its annual candlelight vigil at…

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Logan and Keely Bonnett. (File photo)

Ponoka locals take home CPRA year-end awards

Bonnett brothers win animal of the year selections — again

Logan and Keely Bonnett. (File photo)
L-R: Bill Hoar, president of Ponoka Co-op Oils, Scott Brown, assistant general manager, Shelly Hammell, convenience store supervisor, Clayton Morrow, general manager, Brent Walker, retail advisor, Curtis Topham, director, Ron Sperber, director and Rob Hagemann, director. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
L-R: Bill Hoar, president of Ponoka Co-op Oils, Scott Brown, assistant general manager, Shelly Hammell, convenience store supervisor, Clayton Morrow, general manager, Brent Walker, retail advisor, Curtis Topham, director, Ron Sperber, director and Rob Hagemann, director. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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PHOTOS: Ponoka Youth Centre’s family fun night

Party was also a farewell to Jesse Vaudry

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