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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.
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
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
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
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
Practice makes perfect for Ty Harris at the Ponoka Stampede

Practice makes perfect for Ty Harris at the Ponoka Stampede

By Dianne Finstad
PHOTOS: Ponoka Storm U11 Girls compete at provincial qualifier

PHOTOS: Ponoka Storm U11 Girls compete at provincial qualifier

The Ponoka Storm U11 Girls in a pregame huddle before facing off against Stettler in the provincial qualifier tournament held in Ponoka this past weekend. The girls came out with two losses and one win at the end of three hard-fought games. (Photos by Kyle Jeffrey)
Eckville’s Ben Andersen leads saddle bronc at Ponoka Stampede

Eckville’s Ben Andersen leads saddle bronc at Ponoka Stampede

The hometown kid was fired up on Monday
Ponoka Stampede president: ‘The goal is to keep building on the year before’

Ponoka Stampede president: ‘The goal is to keep building on the year before’

According to the Ponoka Stampede president Jason Cline, the grounds continue getting bigger and better.
2023 Ponoka Stampede: Welcome to the Largest 7-day pro rodeo in Canada

2023 Ponoka Stampede: Welcome to the Largest 7-day pro rodeo in Canada

The 87th Ponoka Stampede is June 26 to July 2.