By Sheldon Spackman

February 2025 Incident

Two-year conditional sentence for man convicted in Ponoka robbery

Mar 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM

A two-year conditional sentence has been given to a man convicted in a Ponoka robbery last year. 

Preston Terrance Saddleback, 36, of Ponoka, was also given three years of probation to follow his two-year conditional sentence and 10-year firearms ban during his sentencing in Wetaskiwin Court of Justice on March 17, 2026. 

Saddleback was convicted on counts of robbery and flight from peace officer, while three other charges were withdrawn. 

Kayla Ann Currie, 41, was ordered to stand trial in Ponoka Court of Justice on Oct. 17, 2025, however, a trial date has yet to be set. 

It was on Feb. 18, 2025, at about 8 p.m., when Ponoka RCMP responded to reports of an armed robbery at 38 Avenue Close, where a male and female suspect allegedly stole a white Pontiac Vibe at gun point. 

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Police say they pursued the suspects through Ponoka County and Montana First Nation until the vehicle crossed a frozen river and became stuck on a berm. According to the report, the female suspect was quickly arrested, however, the male suspect fled on foot before being apprehended by AIR 1 and the Police Dog Service. 

RCMP report the male was then taken to Ponoka General Hospital by Emergency Medical Services to be checked for exposure injuries. 

While the individuals were under pursuit, RCMP issued an advisory for the area asking residents to stay inside, away from their windows, and lock their doors until the situation resolved. 

As a result, Preston Saddleback was originally charged with: 

• Robbery with a firearm 

• Flight from a peace officer 

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle 

• Resist/obstruct a peace officer 

• Assault with a weapon 

• Mischief 

Co-accused, Kayla Ann Currie, 42, also of Ponoka, was originally charged with: 

• Robbery with a firearm 

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle 

• Flight from a peace officer 

Currie’s matter returns to Wetaskiwin Court of King’s Bench on April 14, 2026. 

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