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Making his fourth appearance in the Finals, Ponoka’s Craig Weisgerber can’t wait for Sunday

Making his fourth appearance in the Finals, Ponoka’s Craig Weisgerber can’t wait for Sunday

By Dianne Finstad
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Ponoka cowboy takes stuntman role in movie production

Ponoka cowboy takes stuntman role in movie production

Film crew on-site at Ponoka Stampede during rodeo
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Dean Edge of Rimbey wins reserve champion at World Livestock Auctioneer Championships

Dean Edge of Rimbey wins reserve champion at World Livestock Auctioneer Championships

Born and raised in Rimbey, Dean Edge was this year’s reserve champion at the World Livestock Auctioneer Championships in Arcadia, Florida on June 9.
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PHOTOS: Day 5 Ponoka Stampede Chuckwagon action

PHOTOS: Day 5 Ponoka Stampede Chuckwagon action

After a fourth day of racing, the stage is set for Saturday’s chuckwagon showdown.
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PHOTOS: Ponoka Stampede day five action

PHOTOS: Ponoka Stampede day five action

The picture for Saturday’s semi-finals became clear by the time the dust settled on after day five action of the Ponoka Stampede.
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World Professional Chuckwagon Association day 4 Ponoka Stampede wrapup

World Professional Chuckwagon Association day 4 Ponoka Stampede wrapup

It was a cloudy Thursday night in Ponoka, but once again the racing was outstanding and the near-capacity crowd certainly got top entertainment bang for their buck. Once again, and for an unheard-of third consecutive night, 2023 Grande Prairie Stompede Champion Chanse Vigen posted the fast time of the night with a 1:14.13.
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Ponoka Golf Club raises $100K for two charities

Ponoka Golf Club raises $100K for two charities

200 golfers helped raise funds for Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse Society, Ponoka Victim Services
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Bull rider celebrates birthday with 86-point ride at Ponoka Stampede

Bull rider celebrates birthday with 86-point ride at Ponoka Stampede

By Dianne Finstad
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Chase Brooks leads saddle bronc after big performance on Wednesday at Ponoka Stampede

Chase Brooks leads saddle bronc after big performance on Wednesday at Ponoka Stampede

The 28-year-old has been a pro since 2013
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PSA past president Bruce Harbin: Rodeo is the ‘greatest fraternity on earth’

PSA past president Bruce Harbin: Rodeo is the ‘greatest fraternity on earth’

Local athletes gear up for Ponoka Stampede
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