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Wolf Creek Public Schools route Ponoka 6 September Rider of the Month is Callie Yager, nominated by bus driver Jerry Witvoet. The new program honours the good deeds, attitude and behaviour of students riding a bus in Wolf Creek Public Schools. (Photo submitted)

Wolf Creek Public Schools launches Rider of the Month program

School bus drivers in Wolf Creek Public Schools have a new positive…

Wolf Creek Public Schools route Ponoka 6 September Rider of the Month is Callie Yager, nominated by bus driver Jerry Witvoet. The new program honours the good deeds, attitude and behaviour of students riding a bus in Wolf Creek Public Schools. (Photo submitted)
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)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Maskwacis job fair well attended

About 80 vendors were onsite

  • Oct 27, 2022
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Jeff Ellison when he was the manager of Guardian Ambulance in Ponoka. (Photos submitted)

OUR COMMUNITY: ‘Last call’ for Ponoka EMT retiring after 38 years

While there have been many changes and advancements in Emergency Medical Services…

Jeff Ellison when he was the manager of Guardian Ambulance in Ponoka. (Photos submitted)
Members of the Ponoka Legion Branch No. 66 with members of the Ponoka County Regional Fire Services East District and other community volunteers secured 100 Canadian flags along the fence at Lions Centennial Park on Oct. 22, in preparation of Remembrance Day next month. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Flags up for Remembrance Day

Members of the Ponoka Legion Branch No. 66 with members of the…

Members of the Ponoka Legion Branch No. 66 with members of the Ponoka County Regional Fire Services East District and other community volunteers secured 100 Canadian flags along the fence at Lions Centennial Park on Oct. 22, in preparation of Remembrance Day next month. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
The 20 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal recipients from Lacombe-Ponoka. (Photo submitted)

Lacombe, Ponoka volunteers, community builders honoured

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal awarded to 20 individuals in Lacombe-Ponoka constituency

The 20 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal recipients from Lacombe-Ponoka. (Photo submitted)
L-R: Beryl Moore and Alicia Sanderson. (Photo submitted)

Seasons Ponoka builds community garden

In response to the Canadian Garden Council proclaiming this year as the…

  • Oct 19, 2022
L-R: Beryl Moore and Alicia Sanderson. (Photo submitted)
The picture taken at the class's 50th reunion in 2017. (Photo submitted)

Ponoka’s graduating class of 1967 holds 9th reunion

Reunion raises funds for local community groups

  • Oct 17, 2022
The picture taken at the class's 50th reunion in 2017. (Photo submitted)
(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)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Shown here is the 1972 Psychiatric/Registered Nursing graduation class from the Alberta Hospital Ponoka. (File photo)

50th reunion for the Psychiatric nurses of Ponoka

The 1972 graduating class of psychiatric nurses of Ponoka celebrated their 50…

  • Oct 11, 2022
Shown here is the 1972 Psychiatric/Registered Nursing graduation class from the Alberta Hospital Ponoka. (File photo)
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The Ponoka Piston Poppers are at it again

Group tours Lacombe, Wetaskiwin and Ponoka

  • Oct 10, 2022
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(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka Kinettes cut a rug at ‘Resurrect the Dress’

Dinner and dance raises funds for scholarship program

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Indigenous Health Coordinator Doug Longmore, right, helps serve bannock Sept. 29, at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury. (File photo)

UPDATE: Ponoka’s Centennial Centre holds event for TRC

Indigenous Health Coordinator Doug Longmore explains more about ceremony

Indigenous Health Coordinator Doug Longmore, right, helps serve bannock Sept. 29, at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury. (File photo)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka supports return of in-person Empty Bowls event

Ponoka Family and Community Support Services’ (FCSS) first full, in-person Empty Bowls…

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
L-R: Adam, 5, Megan, 8, and Kaley Wassink, 10, came out to the pumpkin patch on Oct. 1. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Ponoka Pumpkin Patch

Crystal Hamm said she had a steady flow of customers to her…

L-R: Adam, 5, Megan, 8, and Kaley Wassink, 10, came out to the pumpkin patch on Oct. 1. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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St. Augustine School holds welcome back barbecue

As a way to build community spirit after the last two years,…

  • Sep 28, 2022
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Ponoka Elementary School raised $11,414.50 for cancer research for their Terry Fox Run Sept. 23. (Photos by Vince Burke/Wolf Creek Public Schools)

PHOTOS: Ponoka Elementary School has successful Terry Fox Run

Ponoka Elementary School students and staff had a successful fundraiser and Terry…

Ponoka Elementary School raised $11,414.50 for cancer research for their Terry Fox Run Sept. 23. (Photos by Vince Burke/Wolf Creek Public Schools)
The Ponoka Composite High School class of 1972. (Photo courtesy of the PCHS yearbook)

PCHS class of 1972 to hold reunion

The Ponoka Composite High School class of 1972 is celebrating their 50th…

  • Sep 27, 2022
The Ponoka Composite High School class of 1972. (Photo courtesy of the PCHS yearbook)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka Legion honours veterans on Decoration Day

Tiny pennants of patriotism, dozens of miniature Canadian flags snapped smartly in…

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)