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Town of Ponoka expands spring drop-in programming

Drop-in programming begins April 17

  • Mar 31, 2023

 

Red Deer Polytechnic Kings captain Chance Longjohn hopes to lead his team to victory in the ACAC Men’s Hockey Championship. (Photo by Red Deer Polytechnic Athletics)

Kings captain Chance Longjohn playing for home community in ACAC finals

Longjohn is proud to represent his home community of Maskwacis

 

A Central Alberta umpires association is looking for members before the upcoming season. (File photo)

Central Alberta softball umpire association in need of members

With softball season just around the corner, the members of Central Alberta…

 

Mikayla Hoffman and her horse Eli in competition. (Photo submitted)

Ponoka rider wins Florida competition

‘He is an amazing athlete and the best teammate I could ask for,’ Hoffman says.

  • Feb 24, 2023
Mikayla Hoffman and her horse Eli in competition. (Photo submitted)
Naya Mellersh from Calgary won the Jump Shop 4-Bar Spectacular high jump competition on her horse Nick on Feb. 5. (Facebook photo/Rylee Smolarchuk)

PHOTOS: Ponoka hosts Jump Start Horse Show

Show part of Pacific Equine Sport’s Ponoka Indoor Series

Naya Mellersh from Calgary won the Jump Shop 4-Bar Spectacular high jump competition on her horse Nick on Feb. 5. (Facebook photo/Rylee Smolarchuk)
The Ponoka Storm U13 Girls. (Photo submitted)

Ponoka Storm U-13 girls earn silver in Edmonton indoor soccer tournament

The Ponoka Storm U13 Girls have added another silver to their medal…

  • Jan 31, 2023
The Ponoka Storm U13 Girls. (Photo submitted)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Carson Baptiste. (mjhlhockey.ca)

Montana First Nation right winger hopes to crack roster of university squad next season

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Carson Baptiste’s junior hockey…

Carson Baptiste. (mjhlhockey.ca)
Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman (right) along with teammates Béatrice Lamarche and Valérie Maltais celebrates gold in the women’s team pursuit at the ISU Four Continents Speed Skating Championships in Quebec. (Photo by Greg Kolz/ Speed Skating Canada)

Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman is golden once again

She will compete again this weekend in Calgary

Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman (right) along with teammates Béatrice Lamarche and Valérie Maltais celebrates gold in the women’s team pursuit at the ISU Four Continents Speed Skating Championships in Quebec. (Photo by Greg Kolz/ Speed Skating Canada)
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Ponoka Secondary Campus’ Santa Showdown returns for 27th anniversary

By Josh Vold For Ponoka News After a two-year hiatus, people from…

  • Dec 20, 2022
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Ponoka Pool Sharks swimmers on deck. (Photo submitted)

Ponoka Pool Sharks host annual Cookie Classic swim meet

The Ponoka Aquaplex was a busy place on the weekend of Dec.…

  • Dec 19, 2022
Ponoka Pool Sharks swimmers on deck. (Photo submitted)
Game action from the 2019 Santa Showdown. (File photo)

Ponoka Secondary Campus holding 27th annual Santa Showdown

The Annual Santa Showdown hockey game, where students face off against faculty,…

  • Dec 13, 2022
Game action from the 2019 Santa Showdown. (File photo)
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Ponoka Bantam Broncs named league’s most sportsmanlike team for 4th year

Eight Ponoka Bantam Broncs players were named league all-stars at the Central…

  • Dec 7, 2022
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Ponoka outdoor rink. (File photo)

Ponoka’s outdoor rink now open

The Outdoor Rink (ODR) next to the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54…

Ponoka outdoor rink. (File photo)
Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston had a record-setting run of 93.25 on Saturday that pushed him ahead to become the 2022 saddle bronc CFR champion at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Big Valley’s Zeke Thurston had a record-setting run of 93.25 on Saturday that pushed him ahead to become the 2022 saddle bronc CFR champion at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., is set to defend his title at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which begins Wednesday. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
Zeke Thurston, of Big Valley, Alta., is set to defend his title at the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which begins Wednesday. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
Stettler’s Beau Cooper had the fastest run of the evening during the first round of tie-down roping Wednesday night at Canadian Finals Rodeo at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Stettler’s Beau Cooper had the fastest run of the evening during the first round of tie-down roping Wednesday night at Canadian Finals Rodeo at the Peavey Mart Centrium. (Photo by Ian Gustafson/ Advocate staff)
Lacombe-based boxer William O’Keefe spends hours each week in rigorous training sessions. Edward Kim photo

Lacombe boxer William O’Keefe’s sights are set on Olympic competitions

‘Whatever you do, do it with 110 percent. Never settle - always be courageous.’

Lacombe-based boxer William O’Keefe spends hours each week in rigorous training sessions. Edward Kim photo
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Ponoka Bantam Broncs win semi-final in decisive 58-14 victory

Will travel to Olds for the league championship final this weekend

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Sam Leavitt Photography)

Undefeated Ponoka Bantam Broncs heading into playoffs

Will play semi-final against Strathmore at home Oct. 22

(Sam Leavitt Photography)
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