Sports

their goal was to get people off the golf course, and into the arena, then the weather certainly co-operated for the Ponoka Stampeders last weekend.

The Ponoka Junior Open, the 25th and final stop on the McLennan Ross Sun Junior Golf Tour, was played at the Ponoka Community Golf Club Aug. 25 under a clear sky and a temperature nearing 30 degrees.

onoka native Cameron Kusiek returned from the Old Golf Course in Scotland a couple weeks ago where he had helped prepare for perhaps the biggest golf event in the world.

Ponoka had more than 300 athletes from aged four to 45 years participating in house league and competitive play this year, with 17 house league teams, seven tier 4 youth teams, and an adult group.

PYC is tackling the growing problem of electronic waste and literally turning it into cash.

The Ponoka Stampeders junior B hockey club is gearing up for what should be a great year as the building blocks seem to be falling into place.

Three Ponoka athletes showcased their talents at the Alberta Summer Games in the Peace Region July 19 to 25.

Isatu Fofanah is striving to be one of the best in Canada and she is busy participating in some major track meets.

Kelly Budd teamed with four other Alberta participants to strike down the competition at this year’s Master Nationals.

A trio of Ponoka athletes will compete in this year’s Alberta Summer Games.