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Ponoka Stampede Showdown the apex of Stampede Week

After 7 days of gruelling competition, it all comes down to the Pro Rodeo Showdown and the Tommy Dorchester $75,000 Dash for Cash

Jun 24, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Cowboy Church at Ponoka Stampede to feature the Fehr Family Band

The Alberta Cattlemen’s and Alberta Country Gospel Opry will be hosting a pancake breakfast and Cowboy Church Service at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Sunday on June 30, featuring the “Fehr Family Band.” Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.

Jun 23, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Wayne Vold is the 2024 Ponoka Stampede parade marshal

This year’s theme is ’A Salute to Stock Contractors’

Jun 22, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Kaylee Shantz’s reign as Miss Rodeo Canada has been an ‘absolute joy’

Former Miss Ponoka Stampede enjoying time at the helm as national rodeo queen

Jun 22, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Find a pancake breakfast during Ponoka Stampede Week

Several options to enjoy a pancake breakfast during Stampede Week

Jun 21, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Meghan Patrick hits the Ponoka Stampede mainstage June 27

The Nashville-based artist performs June 27 as part of the Ponoka Stampede's main line-up

Jun 21, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

C5’s F13 Virgil: Award-winning bucking horse recognized in Ponoka Stampede’s poster

Vern McDonald: 'You’ll never find another Virgil'

Jun 21, 2024 9:53 AM Read more >

Ponoka Stampede: Rodeo is the ‘greatest fraternity on earth’

Local athletes gear up for Ponoka Stampede

Jun 21, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Temporary road closures planned for Ponoka Stampede Parade on June 28

The annual Ponoka Stampede Parade (hosted by the Ponoka Stampede and Exhibition Association) will roll through downtown Ponoka on June 28 starting at 10 a.m.

Jun 20, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

The Ponoka Stampede: The Wild West of ‘36 Lives On

With its rich history and well-known names in the world of rodeo, the Ponoka Stampede aims to be bigger and better every year

Jun 20, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >