75% Loading restrictions will be placed on all gravel roads effective March 21, 2019. For the full list of restrictions, click here.

Effective immediately, Ponoka County will be implementing frost moves for all heavy equipment/frequent users. Please ensure that all moves occur between 10:00 p.m. and noon the following day.
This will remain in effect until March 21st when loading restrictions come into effect.

During the Fire Season (now starting March 1st), any person lighting a fire for any purpose, other than for burning household garbage or campfires in approved containers/methods, must have a valid fire permit.  You may be liable for fire suppression costs and/or penalties as provided by law for any damage or suppression that may occur while burning without a valid permit.
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Fire permits may be obtained free of charge by:

1. Using the new Ponoka County Mobile app (free app) available at Google Play and the App Store.
2. Attending or phoning the Ponoka County Administration Office at 4205 – Highway 2A in Ponoka, 403-783-3333, during regular business hours (Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 4:30pm).
3. Phoning the Regional Fire Chief, Dennis Jones, at 403-913-5105.
4. Phoning the East District Fire Chief, Dale Morrow, at 403-913-4038.

Fire permits are not required November 1 to February 28 of the following year, but it is appreciated if you would still contact the office to notify of a controlled burn. This assists the applicable Fire Department should they receive an outside fire call. 

Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

You can download the app from the Apple Store for use on an iphone or the Google Play Store for use on an Android.

Apply for fire permits or road use permits on-line, get the latest updates on road conditions or let us know about a dangerous situation. Connect with staff immediately - with all of the ease you're accustomed to in your cell phone.