2020 Events: Black Elk Cutting BBQ, Herb Planting, Crestomere Rink, Mezannine Project, Winter Barrel RAcing Series, November Equine Clinic.
Calnash Ag Event Centre - Cattle Pavilion
July 2019
Donation of $50,000 was made to the Calnash Ag Event Centre to honour our commitment to the construction of the Cattle Pavilion. The Centre is operated by the Ponoka Ag Event Centre Society (PAECS) of which the Ponoka Ag Society and the Ponoka Stampede are deemed Essential Members. Other members are the Town of Ponoka, Ponoka County and a member at large.
The Pavillion was completed by mid-August 2019.
It is a much appreciated and well used addition!
West 4-H Beef, East 4-H Beef, Silver Valley 4-H, Renegade Riders 4-H, Crestomere Multi Club, 4-H District Public Speaking, Ponoka Food Bank, Festival of Trees, Black Elk Cutting, Look Good Feel Better Barrel Racing, Youth Winter Barrel Racing Series, and the AAAS Convention all received financial support from Ponoka's Ag Society. "Request for Funding" available above.
Ponoka Piston Poppers Rally, July 2019
40th Anniversary of Rallies, Cruises, Pig Roasts and Socials
Ponoka Riding & Roping Association
A $1200 donation supported arena rental for their summer event. Some of the events these young enthusiasts participated in included barrel racing, goat typing, pole bending, and various roping events.
Silver Valley 4-H Club hosts Nova Scotia Club
A $600 donation supported the Exchange's Community Service Project. During a visit to the Ellis Bird Farm the group worked with the Battle River Watershed Alliance to build and install birdhouses along the Battle River.
Funding Requests are reviewed at monthly Board of Director meetings.