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Town pays $112,000 after home fire for uninsured building

Town pays $112,000 after home fire for uninsured building

The Town of Ponoka has agreed to pay $112,107 in repairs after fire damaged the interior of one side of a duplex it owns seven weeks ago.

Council wants to increase communication with residents

In an effort to open dialogue with residents, town councillors are looking at changing how their regular meetings are held.
Watson says leaving office his head held high

Watson says leaving office his head held high

The decision to release Ponoka’s chief administrative officer did not come as a surprise for some and most especially for the CAO himself.

Chromebook project grant for Mecca Glen

Mecca Glen School has received a $4,000 grant from Direct Energy for Chromebooks, which will go a long way in supporting
Former county Coun. Hinkley looks back at years of service

Former county Coun. Hinkley looks back at years of service

After 24 years of service, former Ponoka County Coun. Gawney Hinkley has many stories to look back on.

Impaired driver clocked at 196 km/h

Quick action by the Ponoka Integrated Traffic Unit helped nab a drunk driver Jan. 16 after being clocked at 196 km/h.

Growing programs to enhance Blackfalds schools

Both of Blackfalds schools, the Iron Ridge Junior and Elementary campuses, continue to grow and prosper
Teammate lovingly remembered after vehicle crash

Teammate lovingly remembered after vehicle crash

The Ponoka Stampeders are feeling the loss of a teammate and friend after 19-year-old Damian Pannenbecker was killed in a fatal crash

Ponoka town council fires CAO by unanimous vote

After a unanimous decision, Ponoka town council has dismissed CAO Brad Watson.

Rising Sun looking at open house for February

On the eve of its 20th anniversary, the Rising Sun Clubhouse is preparing to host an open house mid-February