Court action next to get answers on 38th Street?

By George Brown “See you in court.” That might be the response from a group representing 38th Street residents fed up with what they see as stonewalling by the Town of Ponoka. The group was advised to address their request for answers on the costs to install utilities and resurface 38th Street to... more

Wildrose Alliance offers alternative to Ponoka voters

By Dale Cory There’s an air of discontent among Alberta voters these days. That’s the message the Wildrose Alliance party instilled upon the 40 people who attended an open meeting Aug. 25 at the Kinsmen Community Centre in Ponoka. It turned out to... more

• RCMP deal with phone fraud complaints
• Councillor invites competition for seats
• Mayor Larry Henkelman to run again

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Jacobsen top Ponoka golfer at junior tour event

By Dale Cory Golfing with your buddies is one thing. Playing the game with a title and prizes on the line can be something completely different. The Ponoka Junior Open, the 25th and final stop on the McLennan Ross Sun Junior Golf... more

• Stampeders optimistic entering new season

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Skateboarders play under the lights

By Dale Cory If you build it, they will come. If you give it lights, they will hang around longer, and likely stay out of trouble. “It’s nice to have lights now because it gets dark earlier. You can hang around longer and... more

• Medical miracle nominated as Small Town Hero

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It’s time to lead, follow or get out of the way

By George A. Brown, editor A small group of Ponoka residents is upset with some of the financial decisions council made years ago and is now unwilling to talk about. They’re challenging councillors to explain their actions. Council’s annexation plan was challenged... more > more

Thanks for Longears Days coverage

Dear Editor: I want to thank Ponoka News Staff writer Dale Cory for the excellent coverage of Tees Longears Days Mule and Donkey Show, Aug. 21 and 22, published in last week’s paper. Dale caught the spirit of what this show, the... more

• Departing Mountie says his goodbyes
• Former News editor has memories of Dickau twins
• Problems with 38th Street point to town’s incompetence

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