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PHOTOS: Ponoka Skate carnival brings hundreds to the stands

Ponoka and area folks just loved seeing the young figure skaters showcase their skills
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Perfect performance: Yanis Tapel shows off her Star 2 Freeskate performance during the solo showcase.

By Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Ponoka and area folks just loved seeing the young figure skaters showcase their skills

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Full smiles: It’s hard to miss the big smile on Mallory McNalley’s face during her solo showcase. Here a slow shutter speed highlights the speed and motion of the her skating.
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High flyer: Guest skater Bailey Rush showcases strong spins and moves to open up the carnival showcase.
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Cutest bunnies: These young skaters are in full synchronization giving parents an exciting opportunity to watch their young ones on the ice March 10 at Ponoka Skating Club’s “Just Believe” carnival.
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Easter bunny: This Easter bunny skater is outlined by the light of the Maple Leaf flag colours.
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Skating leprechaun: This little leprechaun is one of a set of twins (either Elizabeth or Emily Very) in the performance. Here she keeps full control while on the ice while catching up to the rest of the group.
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Boogieman skaters: In a dramatic showing, the older skaters presented a pitch black/boogieman group performance for parents. In the lead here is Kaitlyn Korchinsky,