Ponoka News Staff

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Ponoka RCMP investigate stabbings

On Aug. 27 at 8:30 p.m., Ponoka RCMP received reports of a…

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Pictured here is Keely Bonnett — one of the Bonnett brothers — who all came to the Stampede on Canada Day with hopes of making a pair of runs that could get them into Sunday’s rich finals at the 87th annual event. (Covy Moore photo)

Bonnett brothers take on hometown Ponoka Stampede on Canada Day

Team roping is a family affair when it comes to the Bonnett…

Pictured here is Keely Bonnett — one of the Bonnett brothers — who all came to the Stampede on Canada Day with hopes of making a pair of runs that could get them into Sunday’s rich finals at the 87th annual event. (Covy Moore photo)
Ponoka cowboy Jacob Stemo played a stunt double as a bareback rider during the filming of the event - part of a full movie production filmed during the rodeo on Friday. Covy Moore photo

Ponoka cowboy takes stuntman role in movie production

Film crew on-site at Ponoka Stampede during rodeo

Ponoka cowboy Jacob Stemo played a stunt double as a bareback rider during the filming of the event - part of a full movie production filmed during the rodeo on Friday. Covy Moore photo
In 2017 Michele Greer was Miss Ponoka Stampede. Now she’s making custom pieces of wearable art. (Ponoka Stampede/submitted)

Former Miss Ponoka Stampede creates custom western artwork

In 2017 Michele Greer was Miss Ponoka Stampede. Now she’s making custom…

In 2017 Michele Greer was Miss Ponoka Stampede. Now she’s making custom pieces of wearable art. (Ponoka Stampede/submitted)
An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Ponoka RCMP investigate Highway 53 collision

Incident occurred in the late-evening hours of May 24

An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ponoka RCMP provides details behind recent shelter-in-place order. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP provides details behind recent shelter-in-place order

The Ponoka RCMP has released details surrounding the chain of events which…

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Ponoka RCMP provides details behind recent shelter-in-place order. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Ponoka RCMP detachment is investigating a home invasion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP investigates home invasion

Officers from the Ponoka RCMP detachment are investigating a home invasion which…

The Ponoka RCMP detachment is investigating a home invasion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Ponoka RCMP are investigating an early-hours shooting on May 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP investigate shooting

Officers from the Ponoka RCMP detachment are investigating an early morning shooting…

The Ponoka RCMP are investigating an early-hours shooting on May 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)

Ponoka RCMP charge two after executing search warrants

RCMP seek assistance locating individual

Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)
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)
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Ponoka Stampede’s Cattle Raffle not just for ranchers

The winner walks away with 50-bred heifers or $75k

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(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Shane Yellowbird. (Black Press file photo)

Cree county music singer Shane Yellowbird from Maskwacis passes away

Multiple media outlets have reported that Cree country music artist Shane Yellowbird…

Shane Yellowbird. (Black Press file photo)
About 65 per cent of provincial lab work, or 50 million tests per year, is generated from the community and will be delivered by DynaLIFE under a contract to AHS. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

AHS privatizing majoroty of lab services across the province

AHS says no job losses anticipated in the transition

About 65 per cent of provincial lab work, or 50 million tests per year, is generated from the community and will be delivered by DynaLIFE under a contract to AHS. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Ponoka RCMP arrest male for kidnapping

Dennis Tyler Rattlesnake, 35, is facing charges of unlawful confinement, aggravated assault

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
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Ponoka RCMP investigate armed robbery

Gas station held up on Remembrance Day

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Ermineskin Kindergarten. Web photo

Ermineskin Kindergarten has a confirmed case of COVID-19

The school has shut down and Cohort 2 is in self-isolation

Ermineskin Kindergarten. Web photo
AHS confirms Ponoka Hospital staff case

AHS confirms Ponoka Hospital staff case

Lab worker tests positive with low risk of transmission to others

AHS confirms Ponoka Hospital staff case
Zane Lambert got off to a good start at the CFR, riding White Tie to a 86.5 score on opening night Oct. 29, 2019 - good enough for second place in the round. Photo by Jordie Dwyer

The 2020 Canadian Finals Rodeo has been cancelled 

CFR47 postponed until 2021

Zane Lambert got off to a good start at the CFR, riding White Tie to a 86.5 score on opening night Oct. 29, 2019 - good enough for second place in the round. Photo by Jordie Dwyer
Drug trafficking charges laid in central Alberta investigation

Drug trafficking charges laid in central Alberta investigation

Investigation included Ponoka, Brazeau, Leduc counties

Drug trafficking charges laid in central Alberta investigation