Emily Jaycox

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Lessons on life and grieving from a box of paper

A box of paper. In the end, is that all a life…

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Bashaw School’s Nutrition Breakfast Program is looking for volunteers

The program feeds up to 150 students three times a week

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Chief Desmond Bull, left, signs the agreement with Catherine Lappe, assistant deputy minister for Indigenous Services Canada, Feb. 1. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Louis Bull Nation signs agreement to have autonomy over own child, family services

Coun. Wayne Moonias: ‘You must make this place worthy of such a gift’

Chief Desmond Bull, left, signs the agreement with Catherine Lappe, assistant deputy minister for Indigenous Services Canada, Feb. 1. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Old MacDonald Kennels ‘bursting at the seams’

Several fundraisers being held this spring to help with operating costs

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RCMP Staff Sgt. Bruce Holliday. (Black Press file photo)

UPDATE: Former Bashaw, current Stettler RCMP detachment commander has passed away

Staff Sgt. Bruce Holliday was most recently posted in Stettler

RCMP Staff Sgt. Bruce Holliday. (Black Press file photo)
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Carbon monoxide leak at Ponoka apartment brought back feelings of fear for Ukrainian refugee family

Yuliia Zdolnyk: ‘I again felt despair; fear of loss’

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Jeffery Kraft. (Photo submitted)

Family of Ponoka man grappling with loss, anger after manslaughter sentence reduced on appeal

Jefferey Kraft would have turned 24 today, Jan. 13, 2023

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Sentencing delayed for man convicted of manslaughter of Camrose County grandmother

Nicolas Dagenais to be sentenced in April at Wetaskiwin Court of King’s Bench

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Police, fire and ambulance on scene at an apartment building on 55 Street at about 9:20 a.m. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

8 tenants taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak at Ponoka apartment building

Fire department says more tenants may have driven themselves to hospital for treatment

Police, fire and ambulance on scene at an apartment building on 55 Street at about 9:20 a.m. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
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Top 5 alternative, novelty Christmas songs

If you’re a fan of Santa Claus, this one’s not for you

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Pair convicted in killing of elderly Wetaskiwin man

Court updates on central Alberta homicide cases

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Kids hit the dance floor Dec. 3 during the Sugar Plum Christmas Ball. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

Bashaw’s Sugar Plum Christmas Ball made wishes come true

Bashaw’s Sugar Plum Christmas Ball was a sweet treat for all who…

Kids hit the dance floor Dec. 3 during the Sugar Plum Christmas Ball. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
The Bashaw Youth Centre hosted the Festival of Trees on Nov. 26. There were treat bags and other goodies, a craft table, the decorated trees, and kids got a chance to visit with Santa. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

PHOTOS: Bashaw’s Festival of Trees

The Bashaw Youth Centre hosted the Festival of Trees on Nov. 26.…

The Bashaw Youth Centre hosted the Festival of Trees on Nov. 26. There were treat bags and other goodies, a craft table, the decorated trees, and kids got a chance to visit with Santa. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
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VIDEO: Bashaw’s Santa Claus Parade

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The Bashaw Humbug Bazaar opens Nov. 25

Your one-stop-shop for all things Christmas is finally here

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Jenelle Louis, left, with her grandmother Joyce Crier-Tootoosis. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Samson Cree Nation grandmother of homicide victim speaks up for others suffering

Sister of Wetaskiwin homicide victim: ‘I’m still waiting for him to call me’

Jenelle Louis, left, with her grandmother Joyce Crier-Tootoosis. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
L-R: Brad Raugust, Rick Cline and Greg Gordon were re-elected to three-year terms.

Ponoka Stampede has record revenue year

Three directors re-elected at AGM

L-R: Brad Raugust, Rick Cline and Greg Gordon were re-elected to three-year terms.
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Hometown Bashaw artist’s design featured in national campaign

Artist, comic illustrator and muralist Kat Simmers from Bashaw is representing Alberta…

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RV lease holders react after Wolf Creek Golf Resort announces receivership

Golf resort is located in Morningside, Alta.

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Ryan Applegarth sentenced to 8 years for Wetaskiwin manslaughter

Applegarth also awaiting trial for second degree murder of Ponoka woman

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