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Maskwacis student receives Blue Cross scholarship

Maskwacis student receives Blue Cross scholarship

In 2025, the program received a total of 120 applications
Maskwacis woman dies in car crash near Ashmont

Maskwacis woman dies in car crash near Ashmont

The woman was declared deceased on scene
Battle River Shock Football Club focuses on cooperation and teamwork

Battle River Shock Football Club focuses on cooperation and teamwork

The team is made up of boys in Grade 9 – 11 from the Battle River School District and beyond
Advance polls prove popular in Central Alberta

Advance polls prove popular in Central Alberta

7.3 million electors across the country voted at advance polls
Carey Flewelling appointed assistant principal of Crestomere School

Carey Flewelling appointed assistant principal of Crestomere School

'I look forward to continuing to foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and care'
Ponoka snooker players competing at Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games

Ponoka snooker players competing at Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games

2 Ponoka seniors to represent Zone 7 in Leduc Aug. 21-24
GoFundMe for late Red Deer father raises over $100k in 24 hours

GoFundMe for late Red Deer father raises over $100k in 24 hours

Josh Reimer was a teacher at Rimbey Christian School
Home of Hope to screen 'Meant for More' documentary in Ponoka

Home of Hope to screen 'Meant for More' documentary in Ponoka

There is no cost to attend the event, which starts at 7 p.m., but donations are welcome
Dee Butterfield documentary screening well attended

Dee Butterfield documentary screening well attended

The screening for the documentary about the Ponoka-area barrel racer was held at the Calnash Ag Event Centre on April 18
Central Alberta Fanfest seeking volunteer support

Central Alberta Fanfest seeking volunteer support

The free event is slated to run July 26 at the Ponoka Jubilee Library