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Emily Jaycox

Emily Jaycox

I’m Emily Jaycox, the editor of Ponoka News and the Bashaw Star. I’ve lived in Ponoka since 2015 and have over seven years of experience working as a journalist in central Alberta communities. I want to tell your story and give a voice to issues that matter in your community.

Phone
403-783-3311
Email
emily.jaycox@ponokanews.com

Recent Work by Emily

Summary judgement scheduled for Wetaskiwin man accused in downtown Ponoka shooting

Summary judgement scheduled for Wetaskiwin man accused in downtown Ponoka shooting

Preliminary hearing set over until 2025 for second accused
Frustration, questions arise after Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools announces removal of modified calendars

Frustration, questions arise after Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools announces removal of modified calendars

WRPS says calendar alignment will be treated as a one-year pilot program
Teen from Samson Cree Nation receives conditional discharge in online child pornography case

Teen from Samson Cree Nation receives conditional discharge in online child pornography case

Judge opted for cultural support, conditional discharge over probation
Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools removing all modified calendars division-wide for 2024-25

Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools removing all modified calendars division-wide for 2024-25

Board also announced upcoming closure of two City of Wetaskiwin schools
No verdict yet in killing of Grande Prairie man in Ermineskin

No verdict yet in killing of Grande Prairie man in Ermineskin

Tyler Johnson’s remains were found in a burned out house on the First Nation three years ago
2 convicted in manslaughter of elderly Wetaskiwin man will serve less than 2 years

2 convicted in manslaughter of elderly Wetaskiwin man will serve less than 2 years

Victim was robbed, assaulted and his house was burned down in summer, 2021
Sentencing circles, personal circumstances taken into consideration at Pigeon Lake woman’s sentencing

Sentencing circles, personal circumstances taken into consideration at Pigeon Lake woman’s sentencing

Defence: ‘She’s taking responsibility for her actions’
Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort to open spring 2024

Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort to open spring 2024

Project was a dream 30 years in the making
Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort to open spring 2024

Bear Hills Casino and Travel Resort to open spring 2024

Project was a dream 30 years in the making
Sentencing set for 2 charged with manslaughter of County of Wetaskiwin senior

Sentencing set for 2 charged with manslaughter of County of Wetaskiwin senior

Ponoka, Wetaskiwin and Maskwacis court briefs
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