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Graffiti a growing problem in Ponoka say RCMP

Ponoka RCMP have taken in 66 calls of mischief so far this year and they say 12 of those calls are because of graffiti issues.
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Rollover victim survives, but found without registration and insurance

A single vehicle rollover June 11 at 6:45 p.m. could have been much worse for a 49-year-old Lodgepole woman
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Town council tables proposed utility services bylaw

“We don’t want to be discouraging our landlords but we do need to have our checks and balances in place.” Coun. Carla Prediger
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First Nations seek equal health care for special needs children

First Nations seek equal health care for special needs children

“There’s a huge inequality gap between our First Nations children and the children that are not First Nation.” Tashia Swampy
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Town-owned houses need reparations

“I think whoever we’re paying, we’re overpaying.” Coun. Tim Falkiner
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PC candidate Jim Prentice stops in Ponoka

PC candidate Jim Prentice stops in Ponoka

“At the end of the day we’re going to have to borrow money to build that infrastructure over the next five years.” Jim Prentice
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Motorcyclists involved in collision on Highway 2

Traffic is reported to have been busy on Highway 2 June 6 in at 8 p.m., which may have been a factor in a motorcycle collision
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Grants for seniors available from federal government

Agencies have little time to take advantage of a federal grant program that is aimed at benefitting seniors.
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Picking up the pieces in fire aftermath

Picking up the pieces in fire aftermath

“Then I knew something was terribly wrong.” Peter Doornenbal
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Airborne fungi infecting trees throughout town

Black Knot is affecting more and more trees in the Ponoka area and should be regarded as a serious flora problem.
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