Ponoka

Habitat for Humanity Red Deer

Habitat for Humanity looking to build duplex in Ponoka next spring

Town of Ponoka donating land for the project

 

4D Open Champion Paige Sibbet. <ins>(Photo courtesy of Wildwood Imagery/Chantelle Bowman) </ins>

Calgary cowgirl sweeps ABRA Finals in Ponoka

Event sees more open entries than ever before

 

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Ponoka ‘not alone’ in physician shortages as ED closures continue

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA says recruiting physicians to Ponoka ‘top priority’

 

The Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

AHS announces Ponoka ED closures for the weekend

Emergency department will be closed Friday, Monday during the day

The Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Central Alberta Fanfest is slated to run on Aug. 19 at the Ponoka Jubilee Library. Things kick off at noon and run through to 4 p.m.
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Central Alberta FanFest set to run next month in Ponoka

Described as a high-quality anime, comic book, sci-fi, and fantasy expo, Central…

Central Alberta Fanfest is slated to run on Aug. 19 at the Ponoka Jubilee Library. Things kick off at noon and run through to 4 p.m.
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Leanne Firingstoney, right, the mother of Chantelle Firingstoney, raises a fist outside the Wetaskiwin Court of King’s Bench, following Applegarth’s guilty verdict May 5. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Leanne Firingstoney, right, the mother of Chantelle Firingstoney, raises a fist outside the Wetaskiwin Court of King’s Bench, following Applegarth’s guilty verdict May 5. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Carbon monoxide leak at Ponoka apartment brought back feelings of fear for Ukrainian refugee family

Yuliia Zdolnyk: ‘I again felt despair; fear of loss’

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Ronald Klinger of Ponoka took home the second-highest EXTRA prize for the November 30 LOTTO 6/49 draw. (Photo by Western Canada Lottery Corporation)

Two Ponoka residents celebrate lottery wins days apart

Two men from Ponoka won a cool $100k just days apart in…

Ronald Klinger of Ponoka took home the second-highest EXTRA prize for the November 30 LOTTO 6/49 draw. (Photo by Western Canada Lottery Corporation)
Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman (right) along with teammates Béatrice Lamarche and Valérie Maltais celebrate 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 earns gold at international speed skating event

Ponoka speed skater Maddison Pearman did her country, province and hometown proud…

Ponoka’s Maddison Pearman (right) along with teammates Béatrice Lamarche and Valérie Maltais celebrate gold in the women’s team pursuit at the ISU Four Continents Speed Skating Championships in Quebec. (Photo by Greg Kolz/ Speed Skating Canada)
Jenelle Louis, left, with her grandmother Joyce Crier-Tootoosis. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Samson Cree Nation grandmother of homicide victim speaks up for others suffering

Sister of Wetaskiwin homicide victim: ‘I’m still waiting for him to call me’

Jenelle Louis, left, with her grandmother Joyce Crier-Tootoosis. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
The overnight reception area at the Calnash Ag Event Centre Nov. 5. (Photo submitted/Donna Noble)

Ponoka buses dozens to reception area after multiple collisions on weekend

Those stranded included the Sherwood Park Crusaders hockey team

The overnight reception area at the Calnash Ag Event Centre Nov. 5. (Photo submitted/Donna Noble)
(Facebook photo/Wolf Creek Golf Resort)

RV lease holders react after Wolf Creek Golf Resort announces receivership

Golf resort is located in Morningside, Alta.

(Facebook photo/Wolf Creek Golf Resort)
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Ryan Applegarth sentenced to 8 years for Wetaskiwin manslaughter

Applegarth also awaiting trial for second degree murder of Ponoka woman

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Hospital personnel pose for a photo with one of the cardiac monitoring cubes in emergency. (File photo)

Ponoka hospital to join province-wide electronic medical record system

The Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre is joining Connect Care, a province-wide…

Hospital personnel pose for a photo with one of the cardiac monitoring cubes in emergency. (File photo)
Jeff Ellison when he was the manager of Guardian Ambulance in Ponoka. (Photos submitted)

‘Last call’ for Ponoka EMT retiring after 38 years

While there have been many changes and advancements in Emergency Medical Services…

Jeff Ellison when he was the manager of Guardian Ambulance in Ponoka. (Photos submitted)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(File photo by Advocate staff)
(File photo by Advocate staff)
Dr. Wilton Littlechild
Dr. Wilton Littlechild
Border services have been allowed to resume at the Ponoka Industrial Airport and others. (File photo)

Border services resume at Ponoka Industrial Airport

Canada Border Services Agency announcement applies to 55 small Canadian airports

Border services have been allowed to resume at the Ponoka Industrial Airport and others. (File photo)
Ryan Jake Applegarth. (File photo/RCMP)

Convicted in Wetaskiwin manslaughter case awaiting sentencing

Applegarth is also awaiting trial for the second degree murder of Ponoka woman

Ryan Jake Applegarth. (File photo/RCMP)