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Ponoka County Regional Fire Services
Fireworks & Fire Permit Information
(Ponoka County, Town of Rimbey, Town of Ponoka & Summer Village of Parkland Beach)


Ponoka County Regional Fire Services would like to remind residents, although fire permits are not required for County residents, from November 1 to February 28, those burning are responsible for the fire which includes the resulting smoke.  The lack of moisture has made the ground conditions extremely dry and recent burns have resulted in underground fires. The usual conditions imposed during fire season are still in effect including burning of prohibited debris.  

With the holiday season just around the corner it is anticipated some residents will want to start &/or end the holiday season with a "bang".   Ponoka County Regional Fire Services has put together an information notice for anyone wanting to discharge fireworks.    Please click on  Fireworks Safety to read the full details.

We thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our municipality safe!
For up-to-date fire status please visit www.ponokacounty.com, Ponoka County App Notifications or www.albertafirebans.ca or contact the County office at 403-783-3333.

Calnash Ag Event Centre - Job Posting, General Manager

Click here to see the posting

Road Closure Notice
​TWP RD 424 (Matejka Road) from RGE RG 262 to RGE 261 will be closed to accommodate a bridge replacement January 5, 2026 to February 6, 2026.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

​COUNCIL MEETINGS  (click on the meeting to view the agenda)
January 13, 2026 - Regular Council
January 27, 2026 - Regular Council
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - Click each one to review the notice
​Jan 27 - 11:30 am - Casey Page, reclassification request, Pt. SE 34-44-4-W5
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​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 commencing at 10:00 am unless otherwise noted. Combined Meetings include Development/Delegations & Regular Business. To be added as a Delegation, please contact Debbi Raugust at 403-783-3375

Road Use & Permit Requirements

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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%.

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Click here for a list of the banned roads

Click here for a list of the roads that remain banned year-round

Click here for the most current weight restriction by-law (By-Law 8-24-WR)
QUICK LINKS
​​View adopted: 
  • FINANCIALS
  • MINUTES & BY-LAWS​
  • SUBDIVISION & APPEAL BOARD MEETINGS

​Apply for a: ​
  • FIRE PERMIT
  • FIREWORKS PERMIT
  • ROAD USE PERMIT
  • ​DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
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General: 
  • TAX or PERMIT PAYMENT
         taxes due June 30, 2025
  • ​TICKET PAYMENT
  • ​COUNTY MAPS
  • REQUEST TAX CERTIFICATE
  • ​2025 Election Information
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  • Home
  • About
  • Departments
    • Agriculture Service Board
    • Administration & Finance
    • Council
    • Subdivision | Land Use | Planning
    • Building & Development
    • Public Safety / Enforcement
    • Regional Fire Services
    • Public Works
    • Taxation & Assessment
    • Waste Management
  • Forms
    • Development Permit
    • Fire Permit
    • Road Permit
  • Maps
  • Community Info
    • Affordable Housing
    • County Churches
    • County Cemeteries
    • Dakota Community
    • Gull Lake North Citizen on Patrol
    • Johnsons Beach Campground
    • Hall Booking Information
    • Ponoka Live
    • Ponoka Stampede
    • Service Alberta
    • Town of Ponoka
    • Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce
    • Wolf Creek Public Schools
  • Contact
  • Job Opportunities
  • 2025 Municipal Election
    • Candidate Profile Tom Kootstra
    • Candidate Profile Doug Weir