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2026 Tax/Assessment Notices

Tax notices were mailed on April 30 to the address currently on file with our office.  If you do not receive your notice by May 15 please contact us at 403-783-3333.
Please note – your blue sign is not your mailing address.
The deadline to pay taxes is June 30th. After this date, a 10% penalty will be applied to any outstanding balance.

Fire Advisory in effect April 30, 2026

As a result of the forecasted warm windy weather, Ponoka County Regional Fire Services has implemented a Fire Advisory effective 8:00 a.m. April 30, 2026 in their response area (Ponoka County, Town of Ponoka, Town of Rimbey and Summer Village of Parkland Beach). 
 
Under the advisory, open burn and fireworks discharge permit will be approved on a case by case basis and extensions for existing permits may not be granted.    Residents are encouraged to refrain from non-essential burning or activities which may result in a fire until conditions improve.   This includes, but not limited to, heavy fuel burning such as machine piled brush piles and windrows, fireworks & exploding targets.
 
At this time the following is allowed but may also be affected:
  • backyard fire pit and burning barrel (with a mesh screen and attended at all times.  Both can heat the ground around them resulting in a fire)
  • Incinerators (for farm & acreage use),
  • BBQs (propane/charcoal briquette) and smokers.
  • Gas and liquid powered appliances (eg stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings)
 

Notice: Strychnine

For updates on the styrchnine program please visit

https://www.alberta.ca/richardsons-ground-squirrel-control#strychnine-access

New Program Details on the Agriculture Service Board Page


Ponoka County Road Restrictions
 Ponoka County will be lifting 75% legal weight restriction on all gravel roads effective May 15, 2026 at 7:00 am.  All loading restrictions on chip seal roads and previously designated paved roads remain in effect. Overweight and multi-load hauls still require a permit. thank you, For more detailed information on the roads click Road Ban Info. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
If you have any questions in regards to this please contact the office at 403-783-3333.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

​COUNCIL MEETINGS  (click on the meeting to view the agenda)
​June 23, 2026 - Regular business - start time of 9:00 a.m.
July 21, 2026 - 10:00 am - Combined meeting
​August 18, 2026 - 10:00 am - Combined meeting
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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 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

Anyone wishing to attend and participate in a Council meeting virtually, inclusive of public hearings, must provide their name and email address to County Administration prior to the meeting and a link will be provided to join the meeting. Virtual participants must provide written submissions seven (7) days prior to the meeting, allowing Council to rely on the input provided in the unlikely event of electronic failure (poor signal).
 
All documentation provided becomes part of the public record. 

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%.


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​
  • OPTION PAY

​Apply for a: ​
  • FIRE PERMIT
  • FIREWORKS PERMIT
  • ROAD USE PERMIT
  • ​DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
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General: 
  • TAX or PERMIT PAYMENT
          2026 Taxes due June 30, 2026
  • ​TICKET PAYMENT
  • ​COUNTY MAPS
  • REQUEST TAX CERTIFICATE​
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  • Home
  • About
  • Departments
    • Administration & Finance
    • Agriculture Service Board
    • Council
    • Subdivision | Land Use | Planning
    • Building & Development
    • Public Safety / Enforcement
    • Regional Fire Services
    • Taxation & Assessment
    • Public Works
    • Waste Management
  • Forms
    • Development Permit
    • Fire Permit
    • Road Permit
  • Maps
  • Contact
  • 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
  • Job Opportunities