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New Ermineskin chief and council take their oaths

New Ermineskin chief and council take their oaths

The smell of sweetgrass filled the room of the Ermineskin Elders’ Centre last week during a ceremonial oath of office

Postal worker charged, sentenced for possession of missing gift cards

A woman has been fined $300 after being caught using gift cards being sent through the mail and pleading guilty to possession.

Multiple break-ins in Ponoka rural area last week

A rash of break-ins last week has Ponoka RCMP working on several investigations that may be related.

WCPS staff raise questioned months after the fact

“They weren’t being compensated the same as some other (similar) positions in other jurisdictions.” WCPS board chair Trudy Bratland
Anglin challenges AUC on proposed ALTALink sale

Anglin challenges AUC on proposed ALTALink sale

The proposed sale of ALTALink to billionaire Warren Buffett has Rimbey/Rocky Mountain House/Sundre

PSC Council holds first meeting of the new school year

Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC) School Council held its first meeting of the school year on Wednesday, Sept. 24

Dangerous driver given months of incarceration

After being charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, obstruction of a peace officer, breach of probation
Councillors find CAO to fill administration’s top seat

Councillors find CAO to fill administration’s top seat

After searching for eight months, town council has hired a new chief administration officer for the Town of Ponoka.
EdTech quickly becoming a staple in schools

EdTech quickly becoming a staple in schools

Software applications, originally designed for businesses and Internet connectivity, are quickly finding their way

Speeder nabbed by police on Highway 2

Quick action by members of the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit resulted in the stop of a vehicle travelling