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County council grants well-planned applications

Ponoka County councillors tabled April 23 rezoning application for seven parcels of land near Gull Lake.

Second meeting on bylaw

A second public meeting has been planned by councillors over the town’s controversial business hours bylaw.

Local street improvement contract amended

Town councillors had a challenge with the wording in a budget amendment during a regular meeting April 23.
High-speed driver stopped

High-speed driver stopped

A 18-year-old woman from Calgary was stopped southbound on Highway 2 near Menaik Road after travelling at 175 km/h.

Town financial situation sitting well

“That’s an inflationary increase, it’s an indication of good stewardship and controlling costs.” Gord Parker.

Global video set for release

Town councillor’s approval of an advertising video campaign is about to come to fruition.

Museum request denied after budget hit economy

Since the Alberta government made many cuts to its budget this year the Fort Ostell Museum is finding more financial challenges

Rimoka Lodges receive funding

One of Ponoka’s seniors’ lodges is going to receive some much needed funding from the government.
Sold out trade fair incites positivity

Sold out trade fair incites positivity

The arena was a packed house April 19 and 20 during Ponoka’s It’s a Jungle in Here themed trade fair.

Albertans upset with Internet service

Wildrose Service Alberta critic Rod Fox is calling for immediate changes to the way the province delivers high-speed Internet service