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A jersey ceremony was held March 10 at the Ponoka Arena Complex for former Ponoka players Sam Neath and Levi Busat. Number 12 was Busat’s number. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

VIDEO: Memorial jersey ceremony held for two Ponoka players

The Ponoka Minor Hockey Association held a memorial jersey ceremony on March…

A jersey ceremony was held March 10 at the Ponoka Arena Complex for former Ponoka players Sam Neath and Levi Busat. Number 12 was Busat’s number. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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PHOTOS: U11 Ponoka Stampeders crush Stettler Storm

The Ponoka U11 Stampeders routed the Stettler Storm, defeating them soundly 15-4…

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<strong>January Jump start:</strong> The Pacific Equine ‘January Jump Start’ Show was held at the Calnash Ag Event Centre from Jan. 27 to 30. A variety of classes were held each day. Pictured here are competitiors from Saturday, Jan. 29. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: January Jump Start in Ponoka

At the Calnash Ag Event Centre Jan. 27 to 30

<strong>January Jump start:</strong> The Pacific Equine ‘January Jump Start’ Show was held at the Calnash Ag Event Centre from Jan. 27 to 30. A variety of classes were held each day. Pictured here are competitiors from Saturday, Jan. 29. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

VIDEO: Vehicle convoy pulls out of Ponoka

The convoy is heading to the Alberta Legislature Building

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

Rally held in Ponoka against COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Group gathered, held vehicle convoy through town

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
L-R: Trevor Cromartie, Mayor Kevin Ferguson, and Rizwan Syed cut the ribbon for the grand reopening on Jan. 20. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka’s Capitol Theatre celebrates grand reopening with ribbon cutting

After a nearly two-year hiatus, the new owners of Ponoka’s Capitol Theatre…

L-R: Trevor Cromartie, Mayor Kevin Ferguson, and Rizwan Syed cut the ribbon for the grand reopening on Jan. 20. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
The Ponoka Minor Hockey Association hosted a U11 tournament at the Ponoka Arena Complex Jan. 14 to 16. In Game 8 on Jan. 15, the Ponoka McDonalds came up against the Grande Prairie Knights. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: PMHA hosts U11 tourney

Home tournament held Jan. 14 to 16

The Ponoka Minor Hockey Association hosted a U11 tournament at the Ponoka Arena Complex Jan. 14 to 16. In Game 8 on Jan. 15, the Ponoka McDonalds came up against the Grande Prairie Knights. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Youth centre anniversary. September

Year in review: 2021 was a year of moving forward despite challenges

For some, 2021 may have represented a year of continued struggles, and…

Youth centre anniversary. September
Skate Ponoka held its annual Charity Skate at the Ponoka Arena Complex on Dec. 17. Pictured here, the jumpstart group, ages six to 11, performs a number. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Skate Ponoka held its annual Charity Skate at the Ponoka Arena Complex on Dec. 17. Pictured here, the jumpstart group, ages six to 11, performs a number. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Ponoka Cadets attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy in 2014. (Photos submitted)

65 Ponoka Air Cadet Squadron celebrated 80th anniversary

By Captain Michelle Comeau Over the course of eight decades, an Air…

  • Dec 21, 2021
Ponoka Cadets attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy in 2014. (Photos submitted)
Sleigh Run: Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC), the coordinating body for the annual Santa’s Anonymous program in Ponoka, held their first annual ‘Sleigh Run’ food and gift drive on Dec. 2, with the help of members of Ponoka County Fire Services. A total of $924 was raised that evening, along with many food and gift donations. Approximately 140 Christmas food and gift hampers were delivered on Dec. 15. This year is PSC’s 40th year of coordination Santa’s Anonymous. (Facebook photo)

PHOTOS: Santa’s Anonymous Ponoka’s first annual Sleigh Run

Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC), the coordinating body for the annual Santa’s Anonymous…

Sleigh Run: Ponoka Secondary Campus (PSC), the coordinating body for the annual Santa’s Anonymous program in Ponoka, held their first annual ‘Sleigh Run’ food and gift drive on Dec. 2, with the help of members of Ponoka County Fire Services. A total of $924 was raised that evening, along with many food and gift donations. Approximately 140 Christmas food and gift hampers were delivered on Dec. 15. This year is PSC’s 40th year of coordination Santa’s Anonymous. (Facebook photo)
Blaze Rain holds some of the donated food items while the bus is loaded Dec. 14. St. Augustine School’s “Pack the Bus” campaign on Dec. 14, 2021 brought in a total of 1,769 lbs of donated food items. The total cash donations recevied has not been totaled yet. The high school students organized a school-wide food bank drive. Each class took a turn brining their donation items to the bus and loading them on. (Photos submitted/Dustin Ellingson)

PHOTOS: St. Augustine’s ‘Pack the Bus’ for the food bank

St. Augustine School’s “Pack the Bus” campaign on Dec. 14, 2021 brought…

Blaze Rain holds some of the donated food items while the bus is loaded Dec. 14. St. Augustine School’s “Pack the Bus” campaign on Dec. 14, 2021 brought in a total of 1,769 lbs of donated food items. The total cash donations recevied has not been totaled yet. The high school students organized a school-wide food bank drive. Each class took a turn brining their donation items to the bus and loading them on. (Photos submitted/Dustin Ellingson)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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<em>“When I Grow Up”</em> from <em>Matilda</em>. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
<em>“When I Grow Up”</em> from <em>Matilda</em>. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka Legion holds Remembrance Day ceremony

Recently lost veterans and members honoured

(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Diane Rose
Inger Laing Memorial Business Person 
of the Year

PHOTOS: 2021 Ponoka chamber business award winners

READ MORE: Ponoka chamber congratulates 2021 business award winners

Diane Rose
Inger Laing Memorial Business Person 
of the Year
Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson is sworn in Oct. 26. (Photo submitted)

Ponoka mayor, councillors sworn in

Ponoka’s new mayor and councillors were sworn in on Tuesday, Oct. 26,…

Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson is sworn in Oct. 26. (Photo submitted)
Ghouling it up: Wonderfully spooky houses seen around Ponoka the weekend before Halloween. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: Ponoka sets the scene for Halloween

Ghouling it up: Wonderfully spooky houses seen around Ponoka the weekend before…

Ghouling it up: Wonderfully spooky houses seen around Ponoka the weekend before Halloween. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka FCSS’ Empty Bowls sale to continue this week

Ponoka Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) held its annual food security…

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

PHOTOS: Ponoka hosts Battle River High School Rodeo

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  • Sep 17, 2021
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