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Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman named to provisional team for the Long Track World Cups

Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman named to provisional team for the Long Track World Cups

Olympic speedskater Maddison Pearman from Ponoka, Alta., has been selected for the provisional team for the Long Track World Cups in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland.
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3 Ponoka junior coaches on Team Alberta 2 going to nationals

3 Ponoka junior coaches on Team Alberta 2 going to nationals

Team DeSchiffart send off event to be held in Lacombe
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PHOTOS: NYE Bull Bash in Ponoka

PHOTOS: NYE Bull Bash in Ponoka

A full house of spectators rang in 2023 at the New Year’s Eve Bull Bash on Dec. 31, at the Calnash Ag Event Centre. Bull riding action was followed by a cabaret. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman is golden once again

Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman is golden once again

She will compete again this weekend in Calgary
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Skating trail opens at Lions Centennial Park

Skating trail opens at Lions Centennial Park

The skating trail that winds through Lions Centennial Park will open to skaters tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 23.
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Ponoka Secondary Campus’ Santa Showdown returns for 27th anniversary

Ponoka Secondary Campus’ Santa Showdown returns for 27th anniversary

By Josh Vold
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Ponoka Pool Sharks host annual Cookie Classic swim meet

Ponoka Pool Sharks host annual Cookie Classic swim meet

The Ponoka Aquaplex was a busy place on the weekend of Dec. 10 and 11, as the Ponoka Pool Sharks hosted their annual Cookie Classic Swim Meet.
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Registration for swimming opening next week at Ponoka Aquaplex

Registration for swimming opening next week at Ponoka Aquaplex

Registration starts Dec. 19 for winter programming
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Ponoka Secondary Campus holding 27th annual Santa Showdown

Ponoka Secondary Campus holding 27th annual Santa Showdown

The Annual Santa Showdown hockey game, where students face off against faculty, will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. at the Ponoka Arena Complex.
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Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston wins third world saddle bronc crown of his career

Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston wins third world saddle bronc crown of his career

Zeke Thurston of Big Valley, Alta., won a world championship in saddle bronc for the third time in his career at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
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