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Highlight: One of the year’s most spectacular views in the night sky will be a grouping of the two brightest planets with the moon on Monday evening, Dec. 1. Jupiter, Venus and the moon will meet in the southwest just after sunset.

The world-renowned Hobbema Cadets will be put in the spotlight on Nov 15 at a prestigious gala event in Toronto, Ontario.

Among the many services and events to remember those who have fought for Canada’s freedom, Remembrance Day is the most recognized and celebrated time of the year that honours those who have fought.

Keeping the environment healthy and protected is on the minds of many in this day and age and Ponoka and the province of Alberta are working together to keep the water and land safe by learning how to deal with emergencies.

With the unstable economy and the fast pace of everyday life, it’s important to keep healthy in order to maintain an active life, especially for children. A healthy lifestyle can take time and work and the staff and parents at Ponoka Elementary School are taking action to ensure that the students are receiving the right foods.

Small business awards week in Alberta may have come to an end but the recognition of excellence in the business community most definitely has not.

With the winter weather upon us, more and more people will be retreating indoors and the flu will sweep communities once more during the year. Influenza usually only affects a person for a couple of days, but in extreme cases it can cause severe symptoms, which is why it is important to get the flu shot to help avoid getting sick.

After much anticipation, cooperation and hard work, Ponoka can look forward to adding a brand new building to its skyline. The Ponoka Agricultural Society, Ponoka Stampede Association, Ponoka County and the Town of Ponoka have partnered together to form the Ponoka Ag-Event Centre Society (PAECS) to work towards building a new Ag-Event Centre.

More than 1,400 single Albertans who are working and receiving income support have been given an additional incentive to remain in the workforce. Effective Nov. 1, 2008 their earning exemptions will increase from $115 a month to $230 a month, which means they can earn more before their benefits are affected.