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Wolf Creek Schools wants a handle on disability costs

High payouts for sick leave have left Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) seeking a way to manage the situation.
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County helps fund Air Cadets trip

Based on a unanimous vote, Ponoka County council is donating $4,200 to Ponoka Air Cadets to help fund their spring trip to Europe
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Winter operations guideline to help staff prioritize in extreme events

Heavy snowfall has left municipalities scrambling to keep up and planners wincing as they watch their snow removal budgets drain
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Photo confirmation of cougar near Ponoka

Photo confirmation of cougar near Ponoka

Three months after Ponoka News reported a cougar sighting on the North Trail, a photo has surfaced showing the large cat near Ponoka
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Town approves 5.33 per cent tax increase for 2014

Residents will see a tax increase of 5.33 per cent next year.
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North Bridge has few years left in its life

A recent engineering report shows the North Bridge has only a few years of service life left.
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Debit card fraudsters busy during holiday season

Ponoka RCMP dealt with two calls of debit card fraud last week.
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Utility rates increase by 5 per cent

Residents will see an increase in their utility flat rates in the new year.
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Council waives New Year’s Eve for liquor sales

Almost a year after being passed, the liquor hours bylaw appears to be on the verge of extinction.
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School board questions religious studies

Under the direction of the Wolf Creek Public School (WCPS) board of trustees, Superintendent Larry Jacobs is looking into the validity
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