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4D Open Champion Paige Sibbet. <ins>(Photo courtesy of Wildwood Imagery/Chantelle Bowman) </ins>

Calgary cowgirl sweeps ABRA Finals in Ponoka

Event sees more open entries than ever before

There was great crowds, entries and weather for the Bashaw Hometown Days parade Aug. 26. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

PHOTOS: Bashaw Hometown Days parade a crowd-pleaser

There was great crowds, entries and weather for the Bashaw Hometown Days…

The second annual Bashaw Medieval Faire and Artisan Market was held at the Bashaw Ag Grounds on July 15 and 16. There was armored combat re-enactment, live jousting, a viking village, magic shows, bardic storytelling, “Fight the Knight” for kids, and many market vendors, from the mystical and magical to the fascinating, and of course, plenty of food and libations. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

PHOTOS: Knights, vikings, fortunetellers and peddlers return to Bashaw

2nd annual Bashaw Medieval Faire and Artisan Market drew good crowds

The second annual Bashaw Medieval Faire and Artisan Market was held at the Bashaw Ag Grounds on July 15 and 16. There was armored combat re-enactment, live jousting, a viking village, magic shows, bardic storytelling, “Fight the Knight” for kids, and many market vendors, from the mystical and magical to the fascinating, and of course, plenty of food and libations. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
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)
Bashaw School held their Christmas concert on Dec. 15. (Photos submitted)

PHOTOS: Bashaw School’s Christmas Concert

Bashaw School held their Christmas concert on Dec. 15. (Photos submitted) (Photos…

  • Dec 24, 2022
Bashaw School held their Christmas concert on Dec. 15. (Photos submitted)
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)
(Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

VIDEO: Bashaw’s Santa Claus Parade

(Facebook video/Bashaw and District Chamber of Commerce)

(Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
Jeff Ellison when he was the manager of Guardian Ambulance in Ponoka. (Photos submitted)

‘Last call’ for Ponoka EMT retiring after 38 years

While there have been many changes and advancements in Emergency Medical Services…

Jeff Ellison when he was the manager of Guardian Ambulance in Ponoka. (Photos submitted)
L-R: Kaia Sylvester as Hei Hei, Elise Wilson as Pua, and Aubrey Wilson as Moana. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

VIDEO: Bashaw Community Theatre presents Moana Junior

The show is coming to Stettler Oct. 28, 29 and 30

L-R: Kaia Sylvester as Hei Hei, Elise Wilson as Pua, and Aubrey Wilson as Moana. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
(Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
(Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer)
Members from Underworld Calgary: Umberfloe Live Action Role Playing pose for a photo at the artisan market at the Bashaw Medieval Faire. See more photos on page 2. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

PHOTOS: Knights, maidens and youth enjoy Bashaw Medieval Faire

Faire and artisan market held at the Bashaw Ag Grounds

Members from Underworld Calgary: Umberfloe Live Action Role Playing pose for a photo at the artisan market at the Bashaw Medieval Faire. See more photos on page 2. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
The present day Corner Grocery Store mural shows signs of weathering. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

Local group aiming to restore piece of Bashaw history

The Bashaw Mural Restoration Project is halfway to their fundraising goal

The present day Corner Grocery Store mural shows signs of weathering. (Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
Up to 72 teams battled the bones for their chance at the first place trophy and grand prize of $1,000 at the Bashaw Curling Club’s annual bunnock tournament, held July 9 and 10 at the Bashaw Ag Grounds. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)

PHOTOS: Bashaw’s annual bunnock tournament

Held at the Ag Grounds July 9 and 10

Up to 72 teams battled the bones for their chance at the first place trophy and grand prize of $1,000 at the Bashaw Curling Club’s annual bunnock tournament, held July 9 and 10 at the Bashaw Ag Grounds. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Bashaw Star)
L-R: Miss Rodeo Stavely Jasmine Dahl, Miss Strathmore Stampede Martina Holtkamp, Miss Rodeo Canada Jayden Calvert and Miss Ponoka Stampede Mackenzie Skeels. (Janaia Hutzal/For Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: The best snapshots from the 2022 Ponoka Stampede

Highlights from the 86th annual Ponoka Stampede, held June 27 to July 3

L-R: Miss Rodeo Stavely Jasmine Dahl, Miss Strathmore Stampede Martina Holtkamp, Miss Rodeo Canada Jayden Calvert and Miss Ponoka Stampede Mackenzie Skeels. (Janaia Hutzal/For Ponoka News)
The Reklaws rocked the Ponoka Stampede stage on July 1 to an enthusiastic crowd. Following the concert, there were Canada Day fireworks sponsored by the Stampede and the Town of Ponoka. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

VIDEO: The Reklaws live at the Ponoka Stampede and Canada Day fireworks

The Reklaws Taking the stage Canada Day is The Reklaws, a sibling…

The Reklaws rocked the Ponoka Stampede stage on July 1 to an enthusiastic crowd. Following the concert, there were Canada Day fireworks sponsored by the Stampede and the Town of Ponoka. (Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Morgan Grant of Didsbury, Alta. has a time of 14.0 in the steer wrestling. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: DAY 5 of the Ponoka Stampede

Women’s ranch bronc riders show what a cowgirl can do

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Morgan Grant of Didsbury, Alta. has a time of 14.0 in the steer wrestling. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
(Janaia Hutzal/For Black Press News Media)

Night 3 of chuckwagon action at the Ponoka Stampede

Chucks recap and more kids day photos from June 30

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(Janaia Hutzal/For Black Press News Media)
(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

PHOTOS: DAY 4 — Kids Day at Ponoka Stampede

A look at the leader board after the fourth pro rodeo performance

(Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Team ropers Shane Hanchey from Sulphur, LA and Beau Cooper from Stettler had a time of 7.1. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Team ropers Shane Hanchey from Sulphur, LA and Beau Cooper from Stettler had a time of 7.1. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)