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Booze bylaw passes

Last call for alcohol. Ponoka’s business hours bylaw has passed by a vote of 4-3; liquor stores and off-sales liquor outlets must close

Post office challenged with changing times

Postal outlets in small towns are changing and Canada Post is having to meet changes in how people send their mail.

Town helps with business costs

Despite the issue not being on the agenda, councillors were asked to assist Eagle Builders with the installation costs of a Telus line

Halt PDD Transition, consult with Albertans first

The Progressive Conservative government should immediately halt its ill-conceived restructuring of persons with development disabilities

Land sale $

Coun. Rick Bonnett has made his second notice of motion to council.

Town website located, updated for users

Last year a Google search for Ponoka would result in anything Ponoka except for the town’s website, www.ponoka.ca.

Edmonton man charged in chop shop crime ring

A month-long police investigation has acquired large amounts of anabolic steroids and cocaine.

School initiatives take flight on budget surplus

A budget surplus of more than $200,000, from the current school year, is enabling Wolf Creek Public School (WCPS) board to move forward

Michener Centre closure sparks provincewide fight

Michener Centre in Red Deer is closing and municipalities have been asked to speak against the decision.

Calkins explains federal funding

Town councillors had an opportunity to speak with Wetaskiwin MP Blaine Calkins in an open forum.