RCMP: businesses lock up after downtown break-in

By Jasmine Franklin Businesses are being warned to properly secure their property and finances at the end of each day after Tangles Hair and Salon was broken into March 14. Employees of Tangles showed… more

AHS, UNA begin new deal talks

Provincewide negotiations between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) began recently with an exchange of opening proposals. The UNA also proposed wage increases of fou… more

New accounting creates “distorted” county surplus

By George Brown A change to the way municipalities report the value of their capital assets is leaving Ponoka County councillors shaking their heads and wondering how they’ll explain an $8.8-million… more

Downtown heritage buildings attract interest

Ponoka residents are proud of their historic downtown buildings and they’re interested in seeing them preserved. The Tow… more

Students of PES bring tears to Olympian’s eyes

By Jasmine Franklin As hundreds of children filled the Ponoka Elementary School gymnasium with the sounds of Olympic the… more

RCMP: Buckle up or pay up

By Jasmine Franklin Buckle up behind the wheel. March is designated as occupant restraint month and Ponoka RCMP Sgt. Gle… more

Trial set for alleged sexual interference case

Jasmine Franklin A 21-year-old Ponoka man accused of sexually touching a teenage girl last November will stand trial. Du… more

If Alta Ed doesn’t pay, Wolf Creek may cut jobs

By Jasmine Franklin Teacher positions in the Wolf Creek School division may be at risk depending on a pay out from Albe… more

Seven towers planned to bring hi-speed Internet to county

Broadband Internet availability for Ponoka County rural residents and businesses may be just a few steps away. CAO Charl… more

Ponoka County council briefs

Ponoka County backs handicapped van society County council will help to keep the wheels on the Ponoka handicapped bus go… more
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