Ponoka News Staff

Kiya Bruno. Photo submitted

Samon Cree Nation youth sings anthem for CBC’s Canada Day special

Kiya Bruno, 14, sang national anthem in Cree for CBC The National’s Canada Day Special

Kiya Bruno. Photo submitted
Temporary road closures due to paving work

Temporary road closures due to paving work

Temporary road closures will take place in Ponoka into next week as…

Temporary road closures due to paving work
AHS confirms Ponoka Hospital staff case

AHS confirms Ponoka Hospital staff case

Lab worker tests positive with low risk of transmission to others

AHS confirms Ponoka Hospital staff case
Phased reopening of pool to begin July 13

Phased reopening of pool to begin July 13

The Town of Ponoka Aquaplex is reopening in stages, beginning on July…

Phased reopening of pool to begin July 13
Ponoka foursome wins qualifier

Ponoka foursome wins qualifier

A local team has advanced to the next stage in a national…

Ponoka foursome wins qualifier
Ponoka RCMP lay charges following home invasion

Ponoka RCMP lay charges following home invasion

On July 2, the Ponoka RCMP located and took one male into…

Ponoka RCMP lay charges following home invasion
Man arrested in Maskwacis for second degree murder

Man arrested in Maskwacis for second degree murder

42-year-old Arthur Trinity Brown was located and arrested on June 30

Man arrested in Maskwacis for second degree murder
PHOTOS: FCSS movie night

PHOTOS: FCSS movie night

Secretariat played for drive-in movie June 30

PHOTOS: FCSS movie night
Movie night set for tomorrow

Movie night set for tomorrow

FCSS presenting Secretariat on the big screen June 30

Movie night set for tomorrow
Zane Lambert got off to a good start at the CFR, riding White Tie to a 86.5 score on opening night Oct. 29, 2019 - good enough for second place in the round. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

The 2020 Canadian Finals Rodeo has been cancelled 

CFR47 postponed until 2021

Zane Lambert got off to a good start at the CFR, riding White Tie to a 86.5 score on opening night Oct. 29, 2019 - good enough for second place in the round. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
Family and youth recreation a priority for Ponoka

Family and youth recreation a priority for Ponoka

The Town of Ponoka has exciting recreation opportunities for active families and…

Family and youth recreation a priority for Ponoka
Trails and adventure for all

Trails and adventure for all

Getting outside for a walk, to enjoy the beauty of nature and…

Trails and adventure for all
Ponoka RCMP arrest drunk driver, lawnmower theft foiled

Ponoka RCMP arrest drunk driver, lawnmower theft foiled

Ponoka RCMP briefs June 16 to 22

Ponoka RCMP arrest drunk driver, lawnmower theft foiled
RBC Scramble qualifier hits Ponoka

RBC Scramble qualifier hits Ponoka

Registration deadline is June 27

RBC Scramble qualifier hits Ponoka
Ponoka LPN redeployed north to care for residents

Ponoka LPN redeployed north to care for residents

On the road to McLennan and recovery for pair of Ponoka sisters

Ponoka LPN redeployed north to care for residents
Graduating students from left to right are: Evan Louis, Jade Rabbit, Shaneek Roasting, Tessa Pots, Elise Roan and Taleisha Roan. Photo by Kelly Stickle

Mamawi Atosketan Native School celebrates six graduates

Grad ceremony held on June 16 for Indigenous school north of Ponoka

Graduating students from left to right are: Evan Louis, Jade Rabbit, Shaneek Roasting, Tessa Pots, Elise Roan and Taleisha Roan. Photo by Kelly Stickle
Ponoka, Bashaw pastor celebrates 10th anniversary of ordination

Ponoka, Bashaw pastor celebrates 10th anniversary of ordination

Rev. Robin King has served Bashaw for 12 years, and Ponoka for three

Ponoka, Bashaw pastor celebrates 10th anniversary of ordination
Ponoka-raised Kathryn McCaughey, top left, in a promotional image with her band NOBRO. Web photo

Ponoka native making a name on punk scene

Montreal-based all-female band led by former Ponoka resident

Ponoka-raised Kathryn McCaughey, top left, in a promotional image with her band NOBRO. Web photo
Betty Clark. Photo submitted

WCPS: Betty Clark appointed assistant transportation manager

Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of…

Betty Clark. Photo submitted
Extensive improvements nearly complete at pool and arena

Extensive improvements nearly complete at pool and arena

Town of Ponoka has been busy during closures

Extensive improvements nearly complete at pool and arena