The theme of the 2022 Ponoka Stampede Parade, held on June 30, was a “Salute to Canada’s 155th Birthday.”
The winners for the best entries in the following categories were:
Professional: First, Central Veterinary Clinic; second, Brittany Jo & Co. Wellness Clinic.
Non Professional: First, Bobtail Nursery; second, Sommer Home Hardware.
Non Commercial: First, Asikiw Mostos O’pikinawasiwin Society; second, Samson Women’s Advisory.
Mounted: First, VJV Marketing Group and Benchmark Commodities, second, Jordyn Faber.
4H: First, Crestomere 4H Multi Club.
Heavy Hitch: First, Paul Demers (Percheron Horses).
Light Horse Hitch: First, Alberta Friesians.
Antique: First, Paul Moeskate.
Decorated Vehicles: First, Samson Community; second, Altitude Spa.
Sports and Rec: First, Ponoka Riding and Roping; second, Wild Rose Cowgirl Trick Riding.
Best Marching Band: First, Red Deer Royals; second, Cardstone Marching.
Best Non-Marching Band: First, Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (LCI), second, The Techno Fiddlers.
Towns, Cities, Villages: First, Town of Ponoka; second, Stettler Community.
2022 Best Over All: Crestomere 4-H Multi Club.