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Councillors approve updated snow clearing policy

After months of planning — and just in time for winter — Ponoka’s new snow removal policy has been approved by council.
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Town works to promote Ponoka

Town works to promote Ponoka

Empty stores, a slow growing population and limited shopping. These are some of the issues Sarah Olson, economic development officer
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Modular classes requested for bursting Blackfalds school

Iron Ridge Elementary School in Blackfalds has reached its capacity and with limited options
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Drugs, weapons found in Samson First Nation search

Maskwacis RCMP and the Community Response Unit, along with Police Dog Services, conducted a search warrant Oct. 18 at 3:45 p.m.
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Ag event website receives an update

Town councillors had a firsthand look at a new addition to the Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society (PAECS) website
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Fire in Hobbema claims lives

Hobbema RCMP along with Muskwachees Fire and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to a house fire on the Samson First Nation
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Council sponsors pageant star for finals

County council is sponsoring Miss Teen Canada World Regional Finalist, Ann-Marie Rogers Cooper, for $500.
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Ponoka News manager honoured for 25 years of service

Ponoka News manager honoured for 25 years of service

It may not have always been this way but women are now part of a driving force in hundreds of industries, including newspapers.
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Alberta’s students’ performances continually increase

Students in Alberta’s schools are increasingly demonstrating excellence in provincial achievement tests and diploma exams.
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Outreach school gives flight to community’s dream

Outreach school gives flight to community’s dream

“It reminds me of that Kevin Costner film, Field of Dreams, build it and they will come,” said Principal Jason Seright.
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