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Chief Desmond Bull, left, signs the agreement with Catherine Lappe, assistant deputy minister for Indigenous Services Canada, Feb. 1. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Louis Bull Nation signs agreement to have autonomy over own child, family services

Coun. Wayne Moonias: ‘You must make this place worthy of such a gift’

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Crestomere School class pilots successful virtual lunar rover mission simulation

Student: ‘It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience’

L-R: Penelope and Hiro Kaquitts pose for a photo in the ice sleigh at the downtown plaza. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

UPDATE: Town of Ponoka covering Iice sculptures during heat of the day

UPDATE The Town of Ponoka is actively monitoring the sculptures and will…

  • Jan 9, 2023
(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Ladies Wine Night black dress event

Event 3 of Ponoka Festival of Trees

(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka’s Festival of Trees opens with sombre note on state of health care system

Among the glitter and excitement, appeal to attendees included a serious message

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Buddy, right, hugs his father Walter Hobbs after meeting him for the first time at his office in New York. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

VIDEO: Opening night of ‘Elf! The Musical’

Ponoka Community Theatre presents Elf - The Musical

Buddy, right, hugs his father Walter Hobbs after meeting him for the first time at his office in New York. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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PHOTOS: Ponoka Legion’s Remembrance Day ceremony

Lest We Forget: The Ponoka Legion held a full, in-person Remembrance Day…

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Jonah Harrison, 2, is all ready for Trick or Treating Oct. 31. All around Ponoka, houses were decorated for Halloween. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Ponoka’s spooks haunt Halloween night

Some of the decorations, costumes and spooky hangouts seen Halloween night in…

Jonah Harrison, 2, is all ready for Trick or Treating Oct. 31. All around Ponoka, houses were decorated for Halloween. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Jeff Ellison when he was the manager of Guardian Ambulance in Ponoka. (Photos submitted)

OUR COMMUNITY: ‘Last call’ for Ponoka EMT retiring after 38 years

While there have been many changes and advancements in Emergency Medical Services…

Jeff Ellison when he was the manager of Guardian Ambulance in Ponoka. (Photos submitted)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: 2022 Ponoka chamber business award winners

The moment members of the Ponoka business community have anxiously awaited for…

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka Legion honours veterans on Decoration Day

Tiny pennants of patriotism, dozens of miniature Canadian flags snapped smartly in…

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: ‘The Educators’ perform at Ponoka’s Music in the Park

On Sept. 18, local country/rock bank “The Educators” performed for Music in…

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Pope Francis spends a few minutes praying alone at the Ermineskin Cemetery July 25. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Pope Francis spends a few minutes praying alone at the Ermineskin Cemetery July 25. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
The pinnacle of the Bashaw Medieval Faire was the jousting, judging by the cheers from the crowd July 17. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

PHOTOS: Knights, maidens and youth enjoy Bashaw Medieval Faire

Faire and artisan market held at the Bashaw Ag Grounds

The pinnacle of the Bashaw Medieval Faire was the jousting, judging by the cheers from the crowd July 17. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
The storm caused flash flooding in downtown Ponoka on July 16. (Photos submitted)

PHOTOS: Storm does damage to Ponoka area

A thunderstorm with heavy wind, rain and hail ripped through Ponoka Saturday evening

The storm caused flash flooding in downtown Ponoka on July 16. (Photos submitted)
L-R: Miss Rodeo Stavely Jasmine Dahl, Miss Strathmore Stampede Martina Holtkamp, Miss Rodeo Canada Jayden Calvert and Miss Ponoka Stampede Mackenzie Skeels. (Janaia Hutzal/For Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: The best snapshots from the 2022 Ponoka Stampede

Highlights from the 86th annual Ponoka Stampede, held June 27 to July 3

L-R: Miss Rodeo Stavely Jasmine Dahl, Miss Strathmore Stampede Martina Holtkamp, Miss Rodeo Canada Jayden Calvert and Miss Ponoka Stampede Mackenzie Skeels. (Janaia Hutzal/For Ponoka News)
The Reklaws rocked the Ponoka Stampede stage on July 1 to an enthusiastic crowd. Following the concert, there were Canada Day fireworks sponsored by the Stampede and the Town of Ponoka. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

VIDEO: The Reklaws live at the Ponoka Stampede and Canada Day fireworks

The Reklaws Taking the stage Canada Day is The Reklaws, a sibling…

The Reklaws rocked the Ponoka Stampede stage on July 1 to an enthusiastic crowd. Following the concert, there were Canada Day fireworks sponsored by the Stampede and the Town of Ponoka. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Midway at Ponoka Stampede is largest travelling midway in Canada

With over 30 major rides and Kiddie Land, The West Coast Amusements…

(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Morgan Grant of Didsbury, Alta. has a time of 14.0 in the steer wrestling. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: DAY 5 of the Ponoka Stampede

Women’s ranch bronc riders show what a cowgirl can do

  • Jul 1, 2022
Morgan Grant of Didsbury, Alta. has a time of 14.0 in the steer wrestling. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)