Ponoka

• Alberta RCMP look for vehicle in connection with Ponoka homicide

  RCMP said Monday that they're treating the death of a man found in his home in Ponoka on Nov. 10 as a homicide. 

  Crime

  Nov 20, 2023
  
• Ponoka RCMP investigate man’s death as homicide

  RCMP were called Friday to a home on 57 Street in Ponoka, Alta., where they found a deceased man. Police are appealing to the public for information relating to the homicide.

  Crime

  Nov 11, 2023
  
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• 10-vehicle pileup and fatal crash closes QEII near Blackfalds: RCMP

  A stretch of the busiest highway in Alberta was closed Monday evening due to a 10-vehicle pileup and a fatal crash near Blackfalds, north of Red Deer.

  Traffic

  Oct 23, 2023
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• ‘It’s a human right’: Ponoka, Alta. bakery told to remove Pride flag from window

  A bakery owner in Ponoka has been told to remove the Pride flag from her window and stop hosting Pride meetings as it violates multiple aspects of her lease.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2023
• 2 men in hospital after stabbing and crash on highway north of Ponoka: RCMP

  Ponoka RCMP said it's believed the crash was caused by an "altercation" in the moving vehicle, and two men were taken to hospital with apparent stab wounds.

  Crime

  Aug 29, 2023
• Lacombe community holding MLA-elect accountable for comments against LGBTQ2 community

  The Lacombe Pride Society is speaking up and holding MLA-elect Jennifer Johnson accountable for derogatory comments against trans kids that came to light mid-election.

  Canada

  May 31, 2023
• RCMP make arrest in connection with ‘shelter in place’ in Ponoka County Sunday

  Ponoka RCMP made an arrest after a shelter in place order was enacted for Ponoka County and Maskwacis on Sunday, when police said they were looking for Zachary Dylan Littlechild.

  Crime

  May 8, 2023
• Shelter-in-place order lifted for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Ponoka County: police

  RCMP lifted Monday a critical alert and shelter-in-place order that was put in place for Ponoka County Sunday evening for an 'armed and dangerous' suspect. 

  Crime

  May 7, 2023
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• TSB points to steep climb, accelerated stall as cause of fatal 2022 plane crash in central Alberta

  A TSB report ruled out weather, mechanical failure, technical malfunctions or medical issues as reasons for a fatal plane crash near Donalta, Alta., in September 2022.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2023
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• Charges laid after fires set at churches in 3 Alberta RCMP jurisdictions

  An 18 year old and a young offender are facing charges of arson, 13 counts of mischief and 10 counts of breaking and entering for church fires in Alberta.

  Crime

  Feb 28, 2023