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CORRECTED: Downhill Derby a rolling success

Photos and winners
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The 15th annual Ponoka Downhill Derby was held on Sept. 7 on 42 Ave. in Riverside.

According to event chair Mike York, no top speed was recorded this year as the speed sign wasn’t working.

“It was a great turn out — 20 kids raced and there were lots of spectators,” said York.

This is the second year of the event with the Ponoka Kinsmen Club at the reins, after taking over the race last year.

The even began in 2004 and was hosted by the town, then was taken on by a committee which included community organizations such as the Lions and Kinsmen.

Champions

Division 1: Sloan Kelly. Division 2: Brandt Cabay. Division 3: Mikey Potuin.

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Emily Jaycox

About the Author: Emily Jaycox

I’m Emily Jaycox, the editor of Ponoka News and the Bashaw Star. I’ve lived in Ponoka since 2015 and have over seven years of experience working as a journalist in central Alberta communities.
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