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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.
Former British spy couple lived out their days under the radar in Ponoka County

Former British spy couple lived out their days under the radar in Ponoka County

Real-life British spies Pete and Pru Mason lived out their days in quiet anonymity right here in Ponoka County
QUIZ: Thrills and chills for Halloween

QUIZ: Thrills and chills for Halloween

On this spooky day, test your knowledge of Canadian Halloween facts
PHOTOS: Ponoka residents getting prepared for spooky and fun Halloween

PHOTOS: Ponoka residents getting prepared for spooky and fun Halloween

Get ready, set, trick-or-treat!
PHOTOS: Ponoka volunteers raise flags ahead of Remembrance Day

PHOTOS: Ponoka volunteers raise flags ahead of Remembrance Day

On Oct. 19, members of the Ponoka Legion Branch No. 66 and other volunteers put up Canadian flags along the fence at Lions Centennial Park, honouring the sacrifices of service men and women ahead of Remembrance Day.
QUIZ: A celebration of pumpkins

QUIZ: A celebration of pumpkins

During the fall, pumpkins are plentiful and pumpkin spice flavouring is common. How much do you know about pumpkins?
Seasons Ponoka celebrates International Day of Older Persons

Seasons Ponoka celebrates International Day of Older Persons

Seasons Ponoka Retirement Community celebrated International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) on Oct. 1.
QUIZ: How much do you know about beer and wine?

QUIZ: How much do you know about beer and wine?

The fall season is a time for wine and beer festivals
QUIZ: How much do you know about Prince Harry?

QUIZ: How much do you know about Prince Harry?

On Sept, 15, the member of the British royal family will celebrate his 40th birthday