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Temporary road closure planned today for CP Holiday Train, fireworks

Updates on light tour and Lions Centennial Park light disaply

  • Dec 8, 2022
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Ponoka Festival of Trees Family Fun Day enjoyed by all

Family Fun Day during Ponoka Festival of Trees, sponsored by the Town…

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PHOTOS: Ladies Wine Night black dress event

Event 3 of Ponoka Festival of Trees

(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Do you know when the Slinky was first created? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about toys and games?

This is the season when new games and toys capture the attention of young and old alike

Do you know when the Slinky was first created? (Pixabay.com)
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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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Ponoka town, county partnering to sponsor fireworks next week

Fireworks will follow the CP Holiday Train’s stop in Ponoka Dec. 8

  • Nov 28, 2022
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Canada’s Scott Kennedy, left, and El Salvador’s Nelson Bonilla compete for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about world cup soccer?

Soccer is enjoyed around the world and is played by people of all ages

Canada’s Scott Kennedy, left, and El Salvador’s Nelson Bonilla compete for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
Vera McGill will be turning 100 on Nov. 26. She is a resident at Golden Leisure Lodge and has had many passions in life including golfing and going on cruises. She will be celebrating the day with her family. (Photo submitted)

PHOTO: Ponoka resident turning 100

Happy Birthday Vera!

  • Nov 25, 2022
Vera McGill will be turning 100 on Nov. 26. She is a resident at Golden Leisure Lodge and has had many passions in life including golfing and going on cruises. She will be celebrating the day with her family. (Photo submitted)
The Loyal Order of the Moose Branch No. 633 Ponoka donated $500 to Ponoka Elementary School’s meal program on Nov. 22. Right, board member Rose Nicholson presents the cheque to principal Nathan McEntee. (Photo submitted)

PHOTO: Ponoka Elementary School’s meal program receives donation

The Loyal Order of the Moose Branch No. 633 Ponoka donated $500…

The Loyal Order of the Moose Branch No. 633 Ponoka donated $500 to Ponoka Elementary School’s meal program on Nov. 22. Right, board member Rose Nicholson presents the cheque to principal Nathan McEntee. (Photo submitted)
The <em>Ponoka News</em> food drive during Almost Midnight Madness on Nov. 18, collected 444 lbs of food for the Ponoka Food Bank, as well as some cash donations. Right, <em>Ponoka News</em> publisher Christina Komives presents Violet Smith, food bank manager, with the cash on Nov. 21. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTO: Donations weighed from Ponoka News’ food drive

Ponoka News collected food bank donations during Almost Midnight Madness

The <em>Ponoka News</em> food drive during Almost Midnight Madness on Nov. 18, collected 444 lbs of food for the Ponoka Food Bank, as well as some cash donations. Right, <em>Ponoka News</em> publisher Christina Komives presents Violet Smith, food bank manager, with the cash on Nov. 21. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
A home decorated for Christmas in Ponoka. (File photo)

Ponoka’s annual Christmas lights tour begins soon

The Town of Ponoka’s annual self-guided Christmas Lights Tour starts on Dec.…

  • Nov 21, 2022
A home decorated for Christmas in Ponoka. (File photo)
(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Ponoka celebrates Almost Midnight Madness

Photos from Almost Midnight Madness in Ponoka Nov. 18. There was a…

(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Members of the community can enjoy shopping locally at the Rimbey Twilight Holiday Shop Night. (Photos by Leah Bousfield/Rimbey Review)

Twilight Holiday Shop Night good for local businesses

Business owners love seeing everyone out and about

  • Nov 18, 2022
Members of the community can enjoy shopping locally at the Rimbey Twilight Holiday Shop Night. (Photos by Leah Bousfield/Rimbey Review)
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PHOTOS: Ponoka Legion’s Remembrance Day ceremony

Lest We Forget: The Ponoka Legion held a full, in-person Remembrance Day…

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St. Augustine School marks Remembrance Day

St. Augustine School held two Remembrance Day assemblies with their staff and…

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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)
Remembrance Day services will take place across Greater Victoria on Nov. 11, 2019. (Victoria Tronina/Unsplash)

Seasons Ponoka honours veterans with annual Pennies for Poppies fundraiser

Fundraiser raises money for Royal Canadian Legion, celebrates stories of local heroes

Remembrance Day services will take place across Greater Victoria on Nov. 11, 2019. (Victoria Tronina/Unsplash)
Jonah Harrison, 2, is all ready for Trick or Treating Oct. 31. All around Ponoka, houses were decorated for Halloween. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Ponoka’s spooks haunt Halloween night

Some of the decorations, costumes and spooky hangouts seen Halloween night in…

Jonah Harrison, 2, is all ready for Trick or Treating Oct. 31. All around Ponoka, houses were decorated for Halloween. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Do you know the correct name for these carved pumpkins? (Pixaby)

QUIZ: How much do you really know about Halloween?

Oct 31 is a time for candy, costumes and scary movies

Do you know the correct name for these carved pumpkins? (Pixaby)
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