​We are still here!!!
 
Although our office is closed to the public, staff are available during our usual office hours (8:30-4:30) by phone at 403-783-3333 or email ponokacounty@ponokacounty.com to answer any questions or concerns.
 
Road bans are now on: loading restrictions have been placed on all gravel roads, chip seal roads and some pavement within the county.  Full list is posted on our website www.ponokacounty.com.  Please call in or use the County app/website to obtain permits as required.
 
Waste transfer sites and Bluffton landfill are open regular hours.  To ensure the safety of our staff, please off load your own garbage and follow our staff’s directions at the site.  Safe social distancing is requested.
 
Once again Fire Season is upon us and burning permits are required.  To assist residents, permits can be obtain using our Ponoka County App, on the county website under forms, or call the office 403-783-3333.
 
Looking for something to keep the family entertained.  Check out Sparky’s Schoolhouse website https://sparkyschoolhouse.org/.  Great learning activities for the family.
 
TAX NOTICES are on hold pending a Provincial decision on due dates – we will keep you posted
 
If you have questions regarding COVID-19 please refer to Alberta Health Services Website for information and advice.   
 
The website is:  www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
 
Ponoka Council and staff are working behind the scene to ensure the services to the residents of Ponoka County continue.  Please be patient with the necessary AHS protocols in place.

They need your help . . . 
 
Both the Ponoka and Rimbey Food Banks are in need of support to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both locations are seeing increased need for their service at this time.
 
Please contact Ponoka at 403-783-5910 or Rimbey at 403-843-2030 to make a cash donation. Food donations are being gratefully accepted at the various grocery stores within the communities as well. Alos, when considering your contribution please also keep in mind a family pet may also be impacted. 
 
Thank you for your support.  We can get through this together.

Our landfill and waste transfer sites are open for business for our regular operating hours.

​During this unprecedented time we would ask that all visitors to the site be prepared to offload their own garbage and recycling as directed by our site personnel and maintain required social distancing at all times.