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Kids attending Vacation Bible School at the Ponoka First Baptist Church collected a wagon’s worth of non-perishable food items, for a total of 485 pounds of food for the Ponoka Food Bank. (Photo submitted)

PHOTO: Wagon full of donations for Ponoka Food Bank

Kids attending Vacation Bible School at the Ponoka First Baptist Church collected…

Kids attending Vacation Bible School at the Ponoka First Baptist Church collected a wagon’s worth of non-perishable food items, for a total of 485 pounds of food for the Ponoka Food Bank. (Photo submitted)
The third annual downtown Ponoka ringsteken (ring riding) event was held on July 16 on Chipman Avenue. (Photos submitted by Shelley Goodale)

PHOTOS: 3rd Annual Downtown Ponoka Ringsteken Event

The third annual downtown Ponoka ringsteken (ring riding) event was held on…

  • Jul 18, 2022
The third annual downtown Ponoka ringsteken (ring riding) event was held on July 16 on Chipman Avenue. (Photos submitted by Shelley Goodale)
Vehicles line up to board B.C. Ferries sailing at Tsawwassen. British Columbia has the longest free ferry ride in the world. Do you know where this ferry can be found? (Black Press Media)

QUIZ: Are you ready for some summer driving?

How much do you know about roads and cars in Canada and beyond?

Vehicles line up to board B.C. Ferries sailing at Tsawwassen. British Columbia has the longest free ferry ride in the world. Do you know where this ferry can be found? (Black Press Media)
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Busted Ladies Lingerie held a community barbecue on June 29, raising $1,450 for the Ponoka Food Bank. (Photo submitted)

PHOTOS: Busted Ladies Lingerie raises money for Ponoka Food Bank with barbecue

Busted Ladies Lingerie held a community barbecue on June 29, raising $1,450…

  • Jul 14, 2022
Busted Ladies Lingerie held a community barbecue on June 29, raising $1,450 for the Ponoka Food Bank. (Photo submitted)
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Community-Wide Garage Sale planned in Ponoka

Ponoka residents are invited to host a garage or yard sale on…

  • Jul 14, 2022
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Ponoka winner of the 2022 Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffle is keeping the cash

Ponoka resident Brent Hellyer has won the 2022 Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffle…

(Photo submitted)
Curtis Compton, Tanner McLaren and Larry Thompson were busy grilling burgers and hot dogs at the 11th Annual Adams Stampede Barbecue on June 30. Adams was fundraising in support of the Ponoka Youth Centre. The barbecue raised $811.10 and Adams matched the donations for a total of $1,622.20 going towards youth programming in the community. (Christina Komives/Ponoka News)

PHOTO: Annual Adams Stampede Barbecue

Adams raises funds for youth programming in Ponoka

  • Jul 6, 2022
Curtis Compton, Tanner McLaren and Larry Thompson were busy grilling burgers and hot dogs at the 11th Annual Adams Stampede Barbecue on June 30. Adams was fundraising in support of the Ponoka Youth Centre. The barbecue raised $811.10 and Adams matched the donations for a total of $1,622.20 going towards youth programming in the community. (Christina Komives/Ponoka News)
On Friday, July 1, Canada will celebrate its 155th birthday. How much do you know about Canada, its history and its people? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada?

Canada’s 155th birthday is on Friday, July 1

On Friday, July 1, Canada will celebrate its 155th birthday. How much do you know about Canada, its history and its people? (Black Press file photo)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka holds teepee village in spirit of reconciliation in lieu of Canada Day activities

Daily powwows, Elder greetings, until July 3

  • Jul 1, 2022
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Forshee Ladies Group celebrates a century of community involvement

Anniversary will be marked by a luncheon for members, past and present

(Facebook photo/Forshee Hall)
Young dancers give it their all during the Similkameen Powwow of Champions. June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is designated as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Indigenous people

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada and June is National Indigenous History Month

Young dancers give it their all during the Similkameen Powwow of Champions. June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is designated as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. (Black Press file photo)
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Ponoka Piston Poppers thrill seniors with parade

Vintage vehicles toured seniors facilities and hangouts for Seniors’ Week

  • Jun 18, 2022
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Maskwacis paints crosswalk for Pride Month

Advocates, allies actively working towards more inclusive Maskwacis

  • Jun 13, 2022
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Cycling is a popular summer activity and takes various forms including mountain biking and road cycling. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: Are you ready for some summer sports?

The summer months are a time to enjoy outdoor sports and recreation.

Cycling is a popular summer activity and takes various forms including mountain biking and road cycling. (Black Press file photo)
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Ponoka Legion congratulates all Literary and Poster Awards winners

Royal Canadian Legion Ponoka Branch No. 66 hosted the Literary and Poster…

  • Jun 10, 2022
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Silver Valley 4-H wrapping up season

Silver Valley 4-H report

  • Jun 9, 2022
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Steel Wheel Stampede returns for the 13th year in June. (File photo)

Stettler Steel Wheel Stampede returning for 13th edition in June

Rodeo action is just days away from returning to the Town of…

Steel Wheel Stampede returns for the 13th year in June. (File photo)
<strong>Donation to PARCS:</strong> Mayor Kevin Ferguson, left, presents the cheque to Justin Kelly from PARCS. (Photo submitted)

PHOTO: PARCS donation

The Ponoka Community Market donated $15,215 to the Ponoka Arts, Recreation and…

  • May 16, 2022
<strong>Donation to PARCS:</strong> Mayor Kevin Ferguson, left, presents the cheque to Justin Kelly from PARCS. (Photo submitted)
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Ponoka Jubilee Library to dedicate children’s corner in honour of ‘Miss Eva’

The Ponoka Jubilee Library is inviting interested Ponoka public to attend a…

  • May 15, 2022
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