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Merritt RCMP arrest Alberta fugitive

RCMP have arrested a man wanted in Rimbey and Ponoka before he could become criminally active in Merritt, B.C.

Jul 25, 2012 6:00 PM Read more >

Branding gets mixed reviews

Ponoka’s new brand pre-launch was held last week and the vision of the product received mixed reviews.

Jul 25, 2012 3:00 PM Read more >

Man wanted for pepper-spraying bartender

Police are searching for 20-year-old native man from Hobbema.

Jul 25, 2012 2:00 PM Read more >

New provincial agreement denied by council

Ponoka County council had an agreement with the provincial government saying that once the province rebuilt and paved

Jul 25, 2012 11:00 AM Read more >

Pe Sakastew Centre inmate escapes

An inmate has escaped from Hobbema’s Pe Sakastew Centre.

Jul 18, 2012 2:00 PM Read more >

Post-Stampede security issues discussed by town council

During Stampede Week the RCMP staff were taxed to their limit, according to Coun. Loanna Gulka.

Jul 18, 2012 2:00 PM Read more >

Shoplifters caught in parking lot

In the parking lot of the Bargain Shop, on July 9 at 5:15 p.m., an employee called out to police, “theft” and pointed at two women

Jul 18, 2012 1:00 PM Read more >

Motel development in beginning stages

Western Budget Motel is in the beginning stages of developing a motel beside KFC at Ponoka’s south entrance.

Jul 18, 2012 12:00 PM Read more >

Calnash buys event centre name

One day it was the Ponoka Ag Event Centre, conducting its operations as usual, and then the next thing you know, cranes were on site

Jul 18, 2012 9:00 AM Read more >

Alberta pharmacies expand services framework

Alberta’s pharmacies are now able to provide seven health services, with compensation.

Jul 11, 2012 8:00 PM Read more >