Temporary road closure - Effective at 4:30 pm on Thursday (June 8)

The CP Rail crossing on TR 422 (Spruce Road) east of Hwy #2A will be closed while CP works on the site.  The road will re-open late Friday (June 9).  Please use an alternate route while these operations are on-going.
Fire Advisory In Effect
The majority of wildfires recently in the County have started from the wind rekindling long burnt brush piles. If you have one on your property, please monitor it closely and do not hesitate to contact the County with any concerns. Our fire departments have been very active since last Sunday and our resources are becoming very stretched.  Anything you can do to monitor your own land is very much appreciated.

App Update

The App maintenance has now been completed. 
 
Apple Mobile App
Most Apple Users will see the updated version of the app right away should they have the forced auto app update enabled on their devices. For users who have programmed their settings for their mobile device to disable auto app updates, they will need to manually update the app via this link:
https://apps.apple.com/app/ponoka-county/id1166106611
 
Android Mobile App
Due to Google Play Store requirements, Android users will need to uninstall the current app from their Android phones and download the new version of the app. Here is a direct link for your users to re-download the Android app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.smbapps.ponokaco
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 Sorry for the inconvenience.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & HEARINGS

COUNCIL MEETINGS  (click on the meeting to view the agenda)
June 13, 2023 @ 10 am (Combined meeting)
July 18, 2023 @ 10 am (Combined meeting)
August 22, 2023 @ 10 am (Combined meeting)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - Click each one to review the notice
June 13 - 10:45 a.m. - Rezoning request, Pt. SW 7-42-4-W5 (Jaggi)

Council Meetings and Public Hearings are held in the County Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. Combined Meetings include Development/Delegations & Regular Business.
Fire Advisory In Effect (May 24/23)
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 ​As some moisture has been received, Ponoka County, including the Town of Rimbey, Town of Ponoka and Summer Village of Parkland Beach, are now under a Fire Advisory effective Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.
 
Fireworks are still prohibited and residents are encouraged to refrain from non-essential burning on their property.  More moisture is still required to fully mitigate any risks on open burns.
 
Over the next couple days, controlled burns will be conducted with Fire Department supervision at County Waste Management facilities to ensure the residents continued ability to bring in wood to a designated area minimizing the risk to the overall community.
 
The following is permitted, but caution is encouraged as the risk is still there:
-        burns with approved permits;
-        ATV use on private land;
-        internal household fire places;
-        incinerators (for farm & acreage use);
-        bylaw compliant burning barrels and fire pits (with screen in place);
-        fires contained within approved facilities and appliances in designed camping & recreational areas;
-        portable propane fire pits & appliances;
-        BBQ's & smokers using charcoals and pellets;
 
Always remember to use extreme caution while using your fire pits, burn barrels and conducting any open burning. An “under control” fire can change in a matter of seconds or minutes. Thanks for helping keep the residents and community safe!
 
For up-to-date fire status please also visit Ponoka County App Notifications or www.albertafirebans.ca or contact the County office at 403-783-3333.

Upcoming Event: 

Road Use & Permit Requirements

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Road bans on gravel roads and some pavement will be lifted on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Three or more loads in one day requires a Road Use Permit & remains in effect year-round for all travel regardless of commodity or weight. If you have one (or more) load(s) overweight you MUST apply for a permit. *Apply online here or download the Ponoka County App [for free on on your smartphone] and apply there, at anytime. 

​Chip seal roads are always banned at 50%. 

VIEW COMPLETE LIST OF ROAD BANS HERE
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