Local youth will have plenty to keep them busy over the summer months thanks to Ponoka BGC Wolf Creek. “Our summer camps run in Ponoka, Lacombe, and Rimbey starting July 2 and run through to Aug. 23, Monday to Friday in each of those locations,” said Angela Olson, director of child care with the Ponoka Youth Centre/BGC Wolf Creek. “Children have to have completed Kindergarten to come, and the age range includes those who have just completed Grade 6. “In each community, the programs are divided into two age groups between the younger and older kids, and we try to give them some...… Local youth will have plenty to keep them busy over the summer months thanks to Ponoka BGC Wolf Creek. “Our summer camps run in Ponoka, Lacombe, and Rimbey starting July 2 and run through to Aug. 23, Monday to Friday in each of those locations,” said Angela Olson, director of child care with the Ponoka Youth Centre/BGC Wolf Creek. “Children have to have completed Kindergarten to come, and the age range includes those who have just completed Grade 6. “In each community, the programs are divided into two age groups between the younger and older kids, and we try to give them some...WW…

The Town of Ponoka is holding the grand opening of the new Ponoka off-leash dog park on June 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the park which is located at 5609 - 49 St. (on the east side of 49 St. south of 57 Ave.) across from the town’s operations department. “The new dog park has been a popular new attraction in our community since it opened for use late last fall,” said Town of Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson. “I constantly see cars in the parking lot and people strolling along the trails in the new park with their dogs. “I think the location is a big draw because the new park is located up...… The Town of Ponoka is holding the grand opening of the new Ponoka off-leash dog park on June 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the park which is located at 5609 - 49 St. (on the east side of 49 St. south of 57 Ave.) across from the town’s operations department. “The new dog park has been a popular new attraction in our community since it opened for use late last fall,” said Town of Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson. “I constantly see cars in the parking lot and people strolling along the trails in the new park with their dogs. “I think the location is a big draw because the new park is located up...WW…

Ponoka Learning Centre’s Sharon Schwab has been honoured by the Community Learning Network for her tireless dedication to local adult learning. Schwab, the centre’s adult learning coordinator, was awarded at the recent Literacy and Learning Symposium in Edmonton. The network has been presenting the Adult Learning Award since 1996. She was nominated by former colleague Jaime Goudreau-Riopel, plus letters of reference were supplied by her colleague Nicole Braim, Ponoka Library Assistant Manager Janice Baron, and Andrew Jones, the town’s manager of parks, recreation, and facilities....… Ponoka Learning Centre’s Sharon Schwab has been honoured by the Community Learning Network for her tireless dedication to local adult learning. Schwab, the centre’s adult learning coordinator, was awarded at the recent Literacy and Learning Symposium in Edmonton. The network has been presenting the Adult Learning Award since 1996. She was nominated by former colleague Jaime Goudreau-Riopel, plus letters of reference were supplied by her colleague Nicole Braim, Ponoka Library Assistant Manager Janice Baron, and Andrew Jones, the town’s manager of parks, recreation, and facilities....WW…

A diverse range of artists is set to hit the stage for this year’s Music in the Park series, which kicks off June 5 with the Flat Iron Jazz Band. Performances, which are presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), run on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Lacombe Memorial Centre’s Echo Stage. Shows will be moved to St. Andrew’s United Church in case of inclement weather. “I just joined LPAC in August, so this is my first season in coming on the board for Music in the Park,” said Ali Clayton, community programmer with the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre....… A diverse range of artists is set to hit the stage for this year’s Music in the Park series, which kicks off June 5 with the Flat Iron Jazz Band. Performances, which are presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), run on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Lacombe Memorial Centre’s Echo Stage. Shows will be moved to St. Andrew’s United Church in case of inclement weather. “I just joined LPAC in August, so this is my first season in coming on the board for Music in the Park,” said Ali Clayton, community programmer with the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre....WW…

Kicking off this year’s Music in the Park summer series is none other than Lacombe’s own Flat Iron Jazz Band. Performances, presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), run on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Lacombe Memorial Centre’s Echo Stage through to the end of August. Shows will be moved to St. Andrew’s United Church in case of inclement weather. As to the band, its beginnings stretch back to 2005, said Mim Kunz, the group’s pianist. She pointed out that the Lacombe Lions Club’s encouragement and support helped launch the group, and today, trumpet...… Kicking off this year’s Music in the Park summer series is none other than Lacombe’s own Flat Iron Jazz Band. Performances, presented by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), run on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Lacombe Memorial Centre’s Echo Stage through to the end of August. Shows will be moved to St. Andrew’s United Church in case of inclement weather. As to the band, its beginnings stretch back to 2005, said Mim Kunz, the group’s pianist. She pointed out that the Lacombe Lions Club’s encouragement and support helped launch the group, and today, trumpet...WW…