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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.
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.
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.
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)