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Lakedell seniors Bocce team takes home the gold medal

Lakedell seniors Bocce team takes home the gold medal

A seniors bocce team from Lakedell took home the gold medal this June at the 55 plus years Provincial Games in Peace River on June 17 and 18. The team competed in the 70 plus category. The Mishio/ Anderson team won six out of eight games and beat out the Calgary Zone by one point to win the gold.
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PHOTOS: The best snapshots from the 2022 Ponoka Stampede

PHOTOS: The best snapshots from the 2022 Ponoka Stampede

Highlights from the 86th annual Ponoka Stampede, held June 27 to July 3
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PHOTOS: Ponoka Stampede Showdown wrap up

PHOTOS: Ponoka Stampede Showdown wrap up

The Ponoka Stampede wrapped on July 3 with their always popular showdown.
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PHOTOS: DAY 5 of the Ponoka Stampede

PHOTOS: DAY 5 of the Ponoka Stampede

Women’s ranch bronc riders show what a cowgirl can do
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Night 3 of chuckwagon action at the Ponoka Stampede

Night 3 of chuckwagon action at the Ponoka Stampede

Chucks recap and more kids day photos from June 30
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PHOTOS: Day 1 — Ponoka Stampede opening night

PHOTOS: Day 1 — Ponoka Stampede opening night

June 27 evening pro rodeo performance
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Triathletes compete in Wetaskiwin Triathlon Saturday morning

Triathletes compete in Wetaskiwin Triathlon Saturday morning

If you were out and about in the City of Wetaskiwin the morning of Saturday June 11, you may have seen athletes competing in the Wetaskiwin Triathlon on their race route through the city.
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Wetaskiwin Warriors girls football teams finish season on a high note

Wetaskiwin Warriors girls football teams finish season on a high note

The Wetaskiwin Warriors girls football teams have wrapped up their first post-pandemic season with some big wins.
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Two Strathmore trick riders to perform at Ponoka Stampede

Two Strathmore trick riders to perform at Ponoka Stampede

By John Watson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Strathmore Times
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Ponoka Stampede Tarp Auction raises about $390K for world’s top chuck drivers

Ponoka Stampede Tarp Auction raises about $390K for world’s top chuck drivers

The Ponoka Stampede Association (PSA) Tarp Auction, held at the Stagecoach Saloon on May 6, brought in a total of $389,750 for drivers and their teams — $13,500 over what was raised at the last Stampede in 2019.
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