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Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)

Regional animal rescues paint ‘dire’ picture

Animal rescues in the region are sounding the alarm over a “perfect…

Council received a pair of delegates during March 14 meeting. (File photo)

RCMP, Legion present as delegates at latest Ponoka council meeting

By Carson Ellis Sgt St.Cyr presented to Ponoka council during its March…

  • Mar 23, 2023
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Preliminary hearings set for several Ponoka-court cases

The following are court updates on recent police reports and crimes related…

(Josh Berson photo)

AHS announces temporary closure of Ponoka emergency department

The provincial health authority announced the temporary closure of the Ponoka Hospital…

(Josh Berson photo)
Swimming lesson registration at the Ponoka Aquaplex will open soon. (File photo)

Ponoka swimming lesson registration to open soon

The Town of Ponoka has announced when registration will open for the…

Swimming lesson registration at the Ponoka Aquaplex will open soon. (File photo)
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Stettler, Paintearth Counties pleased with announced oil and gas change

The province has announced a fix for an issue long plaguing Stettler…

(County of Stettler photo)
Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development, Brian Jean. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan

CAEP gets more provincial support for workforce development

Alberta budget includes more money for regional economic development alliances

Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development, Brian Jean. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Codie McLachlan
(Facebook photo/Wolf Creek Golf Resort)

Ponoka’s Wolf Creek Golf Resort gets new owners

Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka has been acquired by an Ontario-based…

(Facebook photo/Wolf Creek Golf Resort)
The Rimbey Fish and Game Banquet was held March 11 at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre. (Photo by Leah Bousfield/Rimbey Review)

Lots of awards given out at Rimbey Fish and Game Banquet

It’s been three years since the Rimbey Fish and Game Association held…

The Rimbey Fish and Game Banquet was held March 11 at the Peter Lougheed Community Centre. (Photo by Leah Bousfield/Rimbey Review)
Traffic flow in Millet will be soon changing. (File photo)

Millet council signs traffic light-construction agreement with province

The flow of traffic on Highway 2A through Millet will be changing…

Traffic flow in Millet will be soon changing. (File photo)
Red Deer Polytechnic Kings captain Chance Longjohn hopes to lead his team to victory in the ACAC Men’s Hockey Championship. (Photo by Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics)

Kings captain Chance Longjohn playing for home community in ACAC finals

Longjohn is proud to represent his home community of Maskwacis

Red Deer Polytechnic Kings captain Chance Longjohn hopes to lead his team to victory in the ACAC Men’s Hockey Championship. (Photo by Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics)
Oil and gas companies will now have to confirm that their unpaid municipal taxes across the province do not exceed the maximum threshold allowed or that they have a repayment agreement in place whenever they apply for new licences or for licence transfers because they’re seeking to sell their assets. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Alberta issues directive to require oil, gas companies to pay taxes owed

Rural Municipalities of Alberta pleased with government’s announcement

Oil and gas companies will now have to confirm that their unpaid municipal taxes across the province do not exceed the maximum threshold allowed or that they have a repayment agreement in place whenever they apply for new licences or for licence transfers because they’re seeking to sell their assets. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
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Cody Baird appointed principal at Ponoka Secondary Campus Ponoka

Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) recently announced the appointment Cody Baird as…

  • Mar 20, 2023
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Ponoka Youth Centre requests funding increase from Ponoka County

Changes coming for centre due to funding cuts

  • Mar 20, 2023
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The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. The RCMP says it has opened an investigation into possible violations of the Security of Information Act concerning recent media reports about alleged foreign interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Leduc RCMP seek information on Calmar break and enter

The Leduc RCMP are on the hunt for information relating to a…

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. The RCMP says it has opened an investigation into possible violations of the Security of Information Act concerning recent media reports about alleged foreign interference. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
(File photo from The Canadian Press)

The true increase to crop insurance rates: Horner

By Ian Croft, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Taber Times With the…

(File photo from The Canadian Press)
Red Deer Regional Airport CEO Graham Ingham said a $30 million government investment will help the airport realize its potential. (Advocate file photo)

Red Deer airport poised to become regional aviation hub

Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen formally announces $30 million airport investment

Red Deer Regional Airport CEO Graham Ingham said a $30 million government investment will help the airport realize its potential. (Advocate file photo)
Métis writer Falon Fayant. (falonfayant.com)

Writing scholarship validates the talent of Indigenous mothers

Placing second was Ermineskin Cree Nation member Josephine Small

Métis writer Falon Fayant. (falonfayant.com)
Two peace officer vehicles are seen in front of the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre at about 3:30 p.m. March 17. By then, the lock down had ended. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Temporary closure of Ponoka emergency department March 17

Closure will run from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Mar 13, 2023
Two peace officer vehicles are seen in front of the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre at about 3:30 p.m. March 17. By then, the lock down had ended. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)

Town of Bashaw sued for $4 million over Bear Hills Family Wellness Centre denial

‘I don’t think the indigenous people want to be part of this community anymore,’ said Russell.

Bashaw Sign. (Photo Courtesy of Town of Bashaw)
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