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Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, is a celebration of Ireland and Irish culture

These two RCMP officers were among the more than 50 people who dropped into the frigid waters of Sylvan Lake, Feb. 18 for the annual Polar Bear Dip. The event raised funds for multiple charities in the community. (Mark Weber/Black Press News Service)

$18K raised for 19 non-profits during annual Sylvan Lake Winterfest Polar Bear Dip

Fifty-five individuals registered for the Polar Bear Dip and raised $18,365.59 during this year’s Winterfest

Canadians are making their final Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions, in advance of the deadline. (Black Press Media file)

QUIZ: How much do you know about money and savings?

In January and February, Canadians make their final savings contributions for the tax year.

The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about your freedom to read?

Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada

The week of Feb. 19 to 24 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. (Black Press file photo)
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Seasons Ponoka makes Your Valentine’s Day sweet with ‘Seasoned with Love’ cookbook

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and everyone is thinking of the perfect…

  • Feb 10, 2023
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Old MacDonald Kennels ‘bursting at the seams’

Several fundraisers being held this spring to help with operating costs

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Ribbon cutting and grand unveiling of new name for Civic Centre: Twin Arenas and Drill Hall Tuesday Jan. 17. The city-owned facility is now Co-op Place as part of a 10-year naming sponsorship. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)

City of Wetaskiwin reveals new name and partnership for the Civic Centre

The Civic Centre: Twin Arenas and Drill is now Co-op Place after a sponsored rebrand

Ribbon cutting and grand unveiling of new name for Civic Centre: Twin Arenas and Drill Hall Tuesday Jan. 17. The city-owned facility is now Co-op Place as part of a 10-year naming sponsorship. (Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
Members of staff place the copies of the new book by Prince Harry called “Spare” at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” went on sale in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

QUIZ: How well do you know the royals?

Prince Harry’s book, Spare, has been attracting plenty of attention

Members of staff place the copies of the new book by Prince Harry called “Spare” at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Prince Harry’s memoir “Spare” went on sale in bookstores on Tuesday, providing a varied portrait of the Duke of Sussex and the royal family. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Pastor Jay Lutz, centre, with church volunteers Jodie Schumacher, Shirley Paul and Robbie Provost. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Soup’s on at Ponoka’s Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Church near Lions Centennial Park providing weekly soup kitchen

Pastor Jay Lutz, centre, with church volunteers Jodie Schumacher, Shirley Paul and Robbie Provost. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Ponoka Lions Club president Don Bergsma, right, presents Kari Davidson of St. Augustine’s school with a professional Vitamix blender for use with their breakfast program. Left is Lion Gay Taylor. (Photo submitted)

PHOTO: Donation to St. Augustine School’s breakfast program

Ponoka Lions Club president Don Bergsma, right, presents Kari Davidson of St.…

  • Jan 2, 2023
Ponoka Lions Club president Don Bergsma, right, presents Kari Davidson of St. Augustine’s school with a professional Vitamix blender for use with their breakfast program. Left is Lion Gay Taylor. (Photo submitted)
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Remembering Treena Mielke

It was with sadness that I heard the news of Treena Mielke’s…

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Full crowd for 2022 Ponoka Community Christmas Dinner

The 2022 Ponoka Community Christmas Dinner was one to remember. Serving about…

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Mother with her 5 years old kids cooking holiday pie in the kitchen, casual lifestyle photo series in real life interior

Cooking as a family over the holidays: how can the kids help?

Why not let the kids help you tackle your holiday to-dos by…

  • Dec 25, 2022
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How to prove that Santa stopped at your home on Christmas Eve

Are your kids looking for proof that the presents under the tree…

  • Dec 24, 2022
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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)
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OUR COMMUNITY: Ponoka volunteer Donnie Lewis remembered

At age 68, Donnie Lewis has passed away. His sudden and unexpected…

  • Dec 21, 2022
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Ponoka RCMP ‘thrilled’ with generosity for Stuff the Cruiser event

Ponoka detachment hoping to make the food and toy drive an annual event

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A man pauses while digging out snow from under a car stuck on a street in the aftermath of a snowstorm, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

QUIZ: Are you ready for winter weather?

Winter begins later this month, but is already on the ground in many parts of the country

A man pauses while digging out snow from under a car stuck on a street in the aftermath of a snowstorm, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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PHOTOS: Fireworks display after CP Holiday Train

A fireworks display, sponsored by the Town of Ponoka and Ponoka County,…

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PHOTOS: CP Holiday Train comes to Ponoka

A full crowd came out for the live concert event

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