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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

Jan 15, 2014 7:00 PM Read more >

Ponoka Fire Department busier than ever

Members of Ponoka’s volunteer fire department are looking back at one of the busiest years in a long time.

Jan 15, 2014 4:00 PM Read more >

Red Deer driver cuts off police, found with marijuana

A Red Deer man faces charges of possession of a controlled substance after being pulled over by police.

Jan 15, 2014 11:00 AM Read more >

Town reps head to Whistler to meet with developers

In an effort to see growth in Ponoka, town representatives are heading to Whistler, B.C. to hobnob with big businesses and developers.

Jan 15, 2014 10:00 AM Read more >

Town staff working long hours to clear snow

More than 100 centimetres of snow has fallen in the Ponoka so far this season; the annual average is 120.

Jan 15, 2014 8:00 AM Read more >

Flu causes worry but numbers are down from last season

A recent increase in the number of people hospitalized due to the flu has caused people some concern.

Jan 15, 2014 6:00 AM Read more >

Federal government provides $2.89m for crime prevention in Maskwacis

The Government of Canada has announced that it is to provide some $2.9m for the implementation of “Maskwacis Youth Initiative”

Jan 8, 2014 8:00 PM Read more >

Nominations open for Community Justice Awards

Government of Alberta has announced that nominations are being accepted for 2014 Alberta Community Justice Awards until Feb. 7

Jan 8, 2014 7:00 PM Read more >

Ponoka man released on conditions after assault charge

A Drumheller woman received several injuries Jan. 3 after her ex-boyfriend assaulted her.

Jan 8, 2014 5:00 PM Read more >

Cree nations celebrate reclamation of Maskwacis name for their territory

Cree nations of Maskwacis, the newly officially recognized name of the territory formerly known as Hobbema, celebrated the restoration

Jan 8, 2014 4:00 PM Read more >