4+ hour, 42+ min ago  (789+ words) Published 8: 20 am Saturday, June 27, 2026 After two performances, Ponoka's Jestin Jacklin is one of only three qualified bull rides vying for a spot in the top 12 returning for the July 1st finals, sitting second behind leader Griffin Koester's 85. (Mark Weber/Ponoka News)…...

10+ hour, 1+ min ago  (520+ words) Published 5: 00 am Saturday, June 27, 2026 Brooke Baehl's passion for all things rodeo " not to mention her winning personality and natural charisma " all helped her land the title of Miss Ponoka Stampede 2026. "The Ponoka Stampede has been a huge part of my…...

1+ day, 24+ min ago  (387+ words) Published 2: 30 pm Friday, June 26, 2026 By Ponoka News Staff Ponoka Stampede royalty alumni ride in style in the 2026 Ponoka Stampede Parade saluting "The Year of the Cowgirl." (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) The Flying Cross Jockeys. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) 2026 Miss Ponoka…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (1031+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 Few can say they have landed in the line of work that suits them in every conceivable way quite like Katy Lucas, this year's Ponoka Stampede parade marshal. An accomplished western sports journalist, since 2020 she has…...

2+ day, 19+ min ago  (342+ words) Published 2: 30 pm Thursday, June 25, 2026 One of the Ponoka Stampede's signature events " the Ponoka Stampede Parade " is set to run Friday, June 26, starting at 10 a. m. This year's theme is "Year of the Cowgirl' and leading the way as parade marshal is Cowboy…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (539+ words) Published 2: 45 pm Saturday, May 2, 2026 The 2026 Ponoka Stampede canvas auction, held May 1 at the Stagecoach Saloon, broke all previous sale records, bringing in over $900, 000. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) Miss Ponoka Stampede 2025 Kyla Lightfoot introduces the newly crowned queen May 1, at the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (372+ words) Published 11: 12 am Tuesday, April 14, 2026 By Stettler Independent Staff Rodeo season is underway, and local competitors are already making moves. Stettler's Beau Cooper took top money in tie-down roping with a speedy run of 9. 1 seconds at the Broncs and Honky Tonks…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (912+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Thursday, April 9, 2026 Brooke Baehl's passion for all things rodeo " not to mention her winning personality and natural charisma " all helped land her the title of Miss Ponoka Stampede 2026. Selection day was held April 8 at the Calnash Ag Event…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (414+ words) Published 5: 00 am Wednesday, March 25, 2026 The goal is simple: end the two-year drought that has seen one of Canada's top team-roping teams, Logan and Keely Bonnett, on the outside looking in at CFR time. The talented Ponoka, Alta. duo took an…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (423+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Back for its 35th year, the West of the 5th Pro Rodeo heads to Rimbey for a full slate of events March 20-21 at the Rimbey Agrim Centre. The rodeo, which used to be held in Winfield, started taking…...