Local Business

Tom Harris memorial fundraiser supports kids camps

Tom Harris Legacy Fund sends over 200 underpriviledged local kids to camp this summer.

Gemini Corporation goes into receivership order

Operations at the Ponoka plant continue while management of assets is handled

Special review for confined feeding operation goes to NRCB

The request for 125 cow dairy operation west of Ponoka will wait 4 to 6 weeks for a decision

Ponoka and area farmers can hit yield targets by finding the right variety

Canola producers need to closely look at operations to help improve yields by 2025

PHOTOS: Ponoka’s old hospital goes down

In progress: Crews were busy last with the demolition of the old Ponoka hospital

Ponoka and area farmers facing weather challenges again

AFSC, the province’s crop insurance and financial specialist, hopes producers consider their needs

  • Aug 23rd, 2017

Ponoka Ag Society gearing up for home, hobby show

Crafters and growers of all ages are excited for this year’s Home, Hobby and Horticultural show

  • Jul 31st, 2017

Ponoka County brothers celebrate 100 year farm

It was in 1917 this family farm started in Ponoka County

Mineral rights owners in competition with the Crown

Ponoka plays host to meeting on understanding mineral rights

Stettler outpacing Ponoka in Walk’n’Roll challenge

Town calls on residents to log their walks

  • Jul 30th, 2017

Excessive heat getting to crops in Bashaw, Ponoka areas

Moisture and cooler temperatures needed to help improve central Alberta crop conditions

PHOTO: Hauling hay the old way

A team of horses stay in shape hauling hay during the summer months

Central Alberta farming moving along nicely

Timing of weather ensuring crops in Ponoka area are doing well