In response to the new provincial health measures laid out by the province on November 12th, 2020 regarding COVID-19, the Town of Ponoka has announced some new restrictions that will be in place for the next two weeks.

The Town Office at the Ponoka Civic Centre will be closed to public access beginning Monday, November 16, but will remain open for business by phone, email, fax and online. Citizens can contact the Town Office by phone at 403-783-4431, by email at town@ponoka.ca, or by fax at 403-783-6745.

Citizens are encouraged to make bill payments online through their bank, by mail, by credit card using the online credit card payment slip available at www.ponoka.ca or by phoning the Town Office at 403-783-4431.

 

Aquaplex and Arena Remain Open with New Restrictions

Effective immediately from November 13th to the 27th:

  • Temporary cancellation of swimming lessons, Junior Lifeguard Club and Aquafit classes at the Aquaplex. Lane swimming, Public Swim and Family Swim will continue to be offered but occupancy numbers at the facility will be reduced to a maximum of 20 visitors at one time.
  • No spectators will be permitted at the Ponoka Arena Complex and the Curling Rink. Those facilities will be limited to athletes and support staff only for the next two weeks. All games are temporarily cancelled at the Arena. Only team practices are permitted.
  • Public skating is also temporarily cancelled at the Arena. Arena staff are working to reopen the outdoor rink as soon as possible.
  • The Hudson’s Green Community Activity Centre is temporarily closed to public booking.

 

Santa Claus Parade Postponed

In consultation with the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce, the Santa Claus parade and tree lighting ceremony planned for November 20 will be postponed for two weeks and re-evaluated by early December.

The Chamber’s Almost Midnight Madness event and the fireworks sponsored by the Town and Ponoka County for November 20 will still be happening as planned.