10+ hour, 8+ min ago  (599+ words) Published 5: 00 am Monday, May 4, 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) Award-winner auctioneer Dean Edge led the sale. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News) Miss Ponoka…...

2+ week, 6+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (163+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The 16th Annual Lakedell Bullridin" and Bootscootin" event was hosted by the l in Westerose on March 21. A total of 973 people came through the door (not including contestants and production crew), according to ag society treasurer and…...

2+ mon, 2+ hour 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…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (421+ words) Published 1: 15 pm Wednesday, February 25, 2026 A Go Fund Me account has been set up for the family of Kayla Peacock, Rimbey's Rodeo Queen, who passed away on Feb. 23. "We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Rimbey Rodeo…...