Local Business

Tom Harris memorial fundraiser supports kids camps

Tom Harris Legacy Fund sends over 200 underpriviledged local kids to camp this summer.

Special review for confined feeding operation goes to NRCB

The request for 125 cow dairy operation west of Ponoka will wait 4 to 6 weeks for a decision

First auction of 2018 has solid numbers: auction market

Stettler Auction Mart sees 700 head move through Jan. 9

PHOTOS: Ponoka’s old hospital goes down

In progress: Crews were busy last with the demolition of the old Ponoka hospital

Blast from the Past: Celebrating the Elks barbecue

This Bashaw Star archive photo celebrates an Elks barbecue. There is a fundraiser coming up too

Ponoka County brothers celebrate 100 year farm

It was in 1917 this family farm started between Bashaw and Ponoka

Mineral rights owners in competition with the Crown

Ponoka plays host to meeting on understanding mineral rights

Excessive heat getting to crops in Bashaw, Ponoka areas

Moisture and cooler temperatures needed to help improve central Alberta crop conditions

PHOTO: Hauling hay the old way

A team of horses stay in shape hauling hay during the summer months

Central Alberta farming moving along nicely

Timing of weather ensuring crops in Ponoka area are doing well