PHOTOS: Canada Day in Ponoka

Published 11:40 am Thursday, July 2, 2026

(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Colourful fireworks explode above the Stampede Grounds and midway June 30. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Jim Hamilton, left, owner of Hammy’s, works the grill during the barbecue July 1. (Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)

Fireworks, co-sponsored by the Town of Ponoka and the Ponoka Stampede Association, lit up the night sky in honour of Canada day over the Stampede Grounds at 11 p.m. on June 30.

On July 1, Hammy’s held its 44th annual Canada Day barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There were burgers, smokies, drinks and ice cream treats.