Forest Tent Caterpillar Outbreak Alert for more information www.ponokacounty.com/agriculture-service-board.html
ROAD CONSTRUCTIONBeginning May 20, 2025 Ponoka County will be doing Frost Heave Repairs on 2 miles of Elkhorn Road (RGE RD 270) from Township Road 424 south to Township Road 422. Detours will be required during the project.
Contact Ponoka County office at 403 783-3333 if you have any questions or concerns. UPCOMING MEETINGSCOUNCIL MEETINGS (click on the meeting to view the agenda)
May 27, 2025 - 10:00 am June 10, 2025 - 10:00 am June 24, 2025 - 10:00 am July 22, 2025 - 10:00 am (Combined meeting) August 19, 2025 - 10:00 am (Combined meeting) PUBLIC HEARINGS - Click each one to review the notice Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) Hearings None at this time. Council Meetings and Public Hearings are open to the Public and held in the County Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. Combined Meetings include Development/Delegations & Regular Business. Fire Advisory Updated (June 11, 2025)The Fire Advisory ( open burn and fireworks permits will be approved on a case-by-case basis only) continues in the response area for Ponoka County Regional Fire Services with the exception of those County residents who reside west of Rge Rd 44. Those residents are impacted by the Forest Protection Area and under a Fire Ban imposed by the Province of Alberta. Rain is forecast for the next couple days.
The County Fire Advisory permits the use of backyard fire pits, BBQ, burning barrels with a screen, incinerators (for farm and acreage use), smokers and gas powered appliances are not affected at this time. Residents are encouraged to refrain from non-essential burning or activities which may result in a fire (eg. fireworks/exploding targets). Road Use & Permit Requirements![]() Five 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%. Click here for a list of the banned roads |
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