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Ponoka businesses give back during the holiday season

Ponoka businesses give back during the holiday season

'Community Magic' event in downtown Ponoka raised funds for the food bank
Ponoka Tim Hortons raises funds for fire services with Holiday Smile Cookie campaign

Ponoka Tim Hortons raises funds for fire services with Holiday Smile Cookie campaign

The Ponoka Tim Hortons location raised $8,304.62 during its Holiday Smile Cookie campaign
Club report: What the East Ponoka 4-H Club has been up to lately

Club report: What the East Ponoka 4-H Club has been up to lately

We had our first meeting on Sept. 24. At this meeting we met all returning and new members. Our club has grown significantly in size as we have 26 members and six cleavers. Also, on Oct. 14 we had our official steer weigh-in.
PHOTOS: Lots of variety at Ponoka Christmas markets

PHOTOS: Lots of variety at Ponoka Christmas markets

Donations for the food bank, Santa's Anonymous and Old MacDonald Kennels were accepted during the markets.
Ponoka’s annual Christmas light display kicks off in Lion’s Centennial Park

Ponoka’s annual Christmas light display kicks off in Lion’s Centennial Park

Ponoka Lions Club donation expands the light display once again this year
QUIZ: Are you ready for a Taylor Swift concert experience?

QUIZ: Are you ready for a Taylor Swift concert experience?

The iconic performer is wrapping up The Eras Tour in Vancouver in early December
Central Alberta Vintage Motorcycle Group donates $500 to Ponoka Food Bank

Central Alberta Vintage Motorcycle Group donates $500 to Ponoka Food Bank

The Central Alberta Vintage Motorcycle Group recently donated $500 to the Ponoka Food Bank. The group raises money by holding two swap meets a year. They also put on the Ponoka Vintage Bike Rally near the end of July at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds.
Seasons Ponoka pays tribute to veterans with 'Pennies for Poppies' program

Seasons Ponoka pays tribute to veterans with 'Pennies for Poppies' program

In honour of Remembrance Day, Seasons Ponoka Retirement Community held its annual Pennies for Poppies program earlier this month to pay tribute to veterans.
Ponoka News collects nearly 500 lbs of food for the Ponoka Food Bank

Ponoka News collects nearly 500 lbs of food for the Ponoka Food Bank

Ponoka News collected 469 lbs of non-perishable food items and $130 in cash for the Ponoka Food Bank during our annual food drive on Nov. 15, thanks to the generous donations of community members. This tops the 2023 total of 440 lbs collected.
QUIZ: Time for safe winter travel

QUIZ: Time for safe winter travel

As the temperatures drop, it is time to prepare for the season of snowy roads, blizzards and other winter driving challenges.