Ponoka News Staff

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
Cover art by Black Press Media’s production team.

VIDEO: PSC congratulates class of 2020

Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) posted a video on its website, psc.wolfcreek.ab.ca, on…

Cover art by Black Press Media’s production team.
Town’s 2020 roadway infrastructure improvement program underway

Town’s 2020 roadway infrastructure improvement program underway

Town of Ponoka announces locations for pothole and frost boil repairs

Town’s 2020 roadway infrastructure improvement program underway
OUR COMMUNITY: A tribute in honour of Bob Hepp

OUR COMMUNITY: A tribute in honour of Bob Hepp

Popular Ponoka citizen Mr. Bob Hepp passes away at the age of 65 years

OUR COMMUNITY: A tribute in honour of Bob Hepp
Drug trafficking charges laid in central Alberta investigation

Drug trafficking charges laid in central Alberta investigation

Investigation included Ponoka, Brazeau, Leduc counties

Drug trafficking charges laid in central Alberta investigation
Ponoka BBBS takes mentoring virtual

Ponoka BBBS takes mentoring virtual

Staff assisting matches to ensure weekly meetings happen

Ponoka BBBS takes mentoring virtual
Town of Ponoka approves zero per cent tax rate increase 2020 budget

Town of Ponoka approves zero per cent tax rate increase 2020 budget

Ponoka town council followed through on its commitment to deliver a zero…

Town of Ponoka approves zero per cent tax rate increase 2020 budget
This year’s Leaders of Tomorrow winners.

2020 Ponoka Leaders of Tomorrow winners announced

The winners of the 24th annual Leaders of Tomorrow awards were finalized…

This year’s Leaders of Tomorrow winners.
Busted Ladies Lingerie nominated for Intima award

Busted Ladies Lingerie nominated for Intima award

Busted Ladies Lingerie in Ponoka has been nominated for the Best of…

Busted Ladies Lingerie nominated for Intima award
Ponoka RCMP make arrest after child threatened with bear spray

Ponoka RCMP make arrest after child threatened with bear spray

Warrant, police dog needed in order to make arrest

Ponoka RCMP make arrest after child threatened with bear spray
Four young males arrested after shots fired on Ermineskin First Nation

Four young males arrested after shots fired on Ermineskin First Nation

Complaints of shots fired at around 2 a.m. April 29

Four young males arrested after shots fired on Ermineskin First Nation
Darren Josephison. Photo submitted

Ponoka teacher nominated for Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching

Darren Josephison at St. Augustine School has been nominated for the award

Darren Josephison. Photo submitted
Jayson Lovell, Superintendent of Wolf Creek Public Schools

School community comes together to continue learning through COVID-19

WCPS Superintendent Jayson Lovell’s column

Jayson Lovell, Superintendent of Wolf Creek Public Schools
STAR Catholic issues 147 temporary layoffs

STAR Catholic issues 147 temporary layoffs

Numbers for Ponoka won’t be released

STAR Catholic issues 147 temporary layoffs
OUR COMMUNITY: Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 70 years

OUR COMMUNITY: Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 70 years

Auxiliary was founded in April, 1950

OUR COMMUNITY: Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 70 years
Ponoka male, 21, charged with assault on a police officer

Ponoka male, 21, charged with assault on a police officer

Ponoka RCMP briefs from April 14 to 20

Ponoka male, 21, charged with assault on a police officer
Big cuts coming next year to WCPS

Big cuts coming next year to WCPS

Minimal reductions to classrooms come September

Big cuts coming next year to WCPS
Flooding closes trails, public lands in River Valley

Flooding closes trails, public lands in River Valley

Town of Ponoka issues release on closures due to flooding concerns

Flooding closes trails, public lands in River Valley
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