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Ponoka is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located at the junction of Highway 2A and Highway 53, 59 kilometres north of Red Deer and 95 kilometres south of Edmonton. The name Ponoka is Blackfoot for "elk", which is the animal depicted in the town flag. Ponoka County's municipal office is located in Ponoka.
Steeped in western heritage and agricultural roots, Ponoka is the proud home of the Ponoka Stampede, Canada's largest 7-day pro rodeo. Since 1936, the Ponoka Stampede has been thrilling fans with jaw-dropping pro-rodeo action.
On Oct. 19, 1900, the hamlet of Ponoka became the Village of Ponoka. Four years later almost to the day, the community became the Town of Ponoka. The first mayor of the community would be John D.It's among the top rodeos in the world.Elevation: 807 m
Area: 13.05 km²
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Population: 7,229 (2016)
Mayor: Kevin Ferguson
Local time: Sunday 3:20 p.m.
Area code(s): +1-403, +1-587
Province: Alberta - CANADA.