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New Ponoka car wash

Construction crews work inside and out on the new Prairie Boys Truck and Car Wash in Ponoka Thursday. The 13-bay business is located on the town’s south side just west of Hwy 2A.

Construction crews work inside and out on the new Prairie Boys Truck and Car Wash in Ponoka Thursday. The 13-bay business is located on the town’s south side just west of Hwy 2A.

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