Thursday, June 20, 2013
     
Road Bans and Loading Restrictions
Load restrictions of 75% will be removed from the Lockhart Road within Ponoka County effective Thursday June 20, 2013 at 7:00 am. All other previous bans remain in effect.   Please note - Three (3) or more legal loads traveling together must obtain approval from the County.

Click here for list of banned roads

 
Loading/weight restriction by-law amended

Ponoka County has amended By-Law 30-11-WR establishing weight restrictions for vehicles on highways (roadways) within the County. This includes the transportation of equipment, grain, manure, etc. To familiarize yourself with the contents of the by-law, please click this link.

 
Metal Posts in Ditches - Important Safety Notice

Due to safety concerns, Ponoka County no longer allows the erection of metal posts in its ditches. If you require temporary signage at or near your work site, please use wooden posts or a tri-pod stand, and ensure their removal upon completion of the project. For the full notice, click here.

Please note - rural addressing signs are to be located on private property, not in the County's ditches.

 

FIRE BAN LIFTED - May 24, 2013

Please contact your local fire guardian or the County Office for permits to burn.

 

Click here to go to Rezoning Notices

 

Rural Address Signs

Please note that delivery of Rural address signs is on-going. Installation of the signs will be the responsibility of landowners. Signs will be distributed with instructions for placement.

 

2011 CENSUS

Population and residence information has been received from StatsCan. Click here to see a summary of the 2011 Census.

Adopted minutes, all by-laws and past meeting information can be accessed by clicking this link

 

 

 

 

Internet service is available throughout the County. Contact www.cciwireless.com, www.platinum.ca or www.xplornet.com  for a quote to install this service to your home.


Covering 721,396 acres in central Alberta, Ponoka County embodies the essence of rural Alberta with strong agricultural roots, a commitment to fiscal responsibility and an independent spirit.  Today, the County serves 8,640 residents, providing strong leadership and guiding the municipality through some difficult challenges.  Indeed, the ability of the County to anticipate and adapt to change has contributed to its success in meeting the demands of ratepayers while maintaining one of the most attractive mill rates in Alberta.  This, of course, would not be possible without the commitment and dedication of the individuals who serve the community as County Councillors and those who serve in the administration of the County under the direction of Charlie Cutforth, CAO.
 

Road construction and maintenance are among the top priorities for the County. A significant portion of the annual budget is dedicated to ensuring the transportation system is safe for the traveling public. In total, the County maintains approximately 1,400 miles of road under the direction of Herb Schwingel, Public Works Superintendent. The County employs 9 regular grader operators, 2 upgrading grader operators, and 4 gravel truck operators. Upgrading of roads is done by two crews using a grader and a packer on each crew. The County still constructs many of its own roads using County and contract equipment/operators.
 

4205 Highway 2A, Ponoka, AB T4J 1V9 - located in the Encana building
 
    Phone: (403) 783-3333   Fax: (403) 783- 6965