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2017-2019 Business & Community Guide
2 The Town of Ponoka
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The Town of Ponoka
5102 - 48th Avenue
Ponoka, AB, T4J 1P7
Bus: 403-783-4431
Fax: 403-783-6745
town@ponoka.ca
www.ponoka.ca
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4 Our History
10 Town of Ponoka
Map
Marketing Director
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Graphic Designer
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Marketing
Eva Stefansson
5 Business &
Financial Resources
12 Important
Contacts
Accounting & Administration
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Business & Community Profile 3
Our History From 1891 to Today Originally called “Siding 14”, Ponoka was renamed and established as a settlement in August 1891. The word Ponoka is Blackfoot for elk, although the Blackfoot tribe had left the area by 1830 and were followed by the arrival of Cree tribes. The rail station that was built in 1892 was used as a house for rail workers and the windmill caretaker for several years. It later became Ponoka’s first store in 1895. Ponoka was incorporated as a Village in 1900, and obtained official status as a Town on October 15, 1904. Lumber was an important local industry at that time, with three saw mills located here and several million board feet of lumber cut annually. The local lumber industry declined in 1905 when the Battle River was lowered and could no longer be used to float saw logs to the mills. Agriculture filled that void to become the next cornerstone of the local economy. Alberta’s first provincial mental hospital was completed in 1911, and initially provided care to 164 patients. Even in its early years, the Alberta Hospital Ponoka was a progressive medical facility with fully sustainable, onsite facilities that included gardening, farming, and Today, Ponoka is a thriving community with a diverse local economy caring for livestock. Now known as the Centennial Centre for Mental that enjoys a vibrant rural and urban lifestyle along with deep-rooted Health and Brain Injury, the facility employs nearly 1,000 staff and ties to agriculture. For more information on the history of Ponoka, continues to be an economic pillar in Ponoka and an integral part of the please visit the Fort Ostell Museum at 5320-54 Street in Ponoka. community. The Centennial Centre offers onsite psychiatric nursing programs delivered through MacEwan University, and is renowned for its world-class brain injury rehabilitation programs. 4 The Town of Ponoka
Business & Financial Resources
Community Futures East Town of Ponoka
Parkland C, 4900-54 Street
5020-50 Avenue Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1N8
Box 250, Mirror, Alberta, T0B 3C0 Ph: 403-783-4431
Ph: 403-788-2212 Fax: 403-783-6745
Toll Free: 1-888-788-2829 Email: town@ponoka.ca
Fax: 403-788-2199 Website: www.ponoka.ca
Email: mbailly@albertacf.com
Website: www.eastparkland.albertacf.com Business development information is available
through the Town of Ponoka Planning and
Community Futures are non-profit organizations Development office and on the Town website.
guided by a volunteer board of directors and For online information, click on the ‘Business’
staffed with business professionals. They tab to access Ponoka business licence fees, a
provide user-friendly business development checklist for starting a business, information
resources, financing to new and existing about the Ponoka Economic Development
businesses unable to obtain financing through a Board, a searchable Ponoka Business Directory,
traditional bank, and one-on-one business and other resources.
training to assist individuals who are interested
in self-employment or in expanding their
business. Business services include:
AFSC – Agriculture Financial
• Business advisory services Services Corporation
• Business training and #250, 5110-49 Avenue,
workshops Ponoka, Alberta, PO Box 4426, T4J 1S1
• Business resource library Ph: 403-783-7071
• Programs for entrepreneurs Fax: 403-783-7925
with disabilities Website: www.afsc.ca
• Programs for youth
entrepreneurs Business Development Bank
• Business lending program
of Canada
4900-50 Street, Suite 200
Ponoka Chamber of Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 1X7
Commerce Ph: 1-877-232-2269
4205 Highway 2A Fax: 403-340-4243
Ph: 403-783-3888 Website: www.bdc.ca
Fax: 403-783-3886
Email: chamberp@telus.net Business Link
Website: www.ponokalive.ca Ph: 1-800-272-9675
Ph: 780-422-7722
The Ponoka and District Chamber of Commerce Website: www.businesslink.ca
is a Local Business Network comprised of
businesses and residents working together;
their mission is to support business members by
Community Learning Council
teaming together to promote business and for Wetaskiwin & Area
economic growth in the Town and County of PO Box 6960
Ponoka through: Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2G5
• Expanding public awareness of member Ph: 780-361-6241
products and services. Fax: 780-352-3486
• Providing member networking and Email: info@clcwetaskiwin.ca
learning opportunities.
• Enhancing services to increase Canada Business Network
membership value. Ph: 1-888-576-4444
Website: www.canadabusiness.ca
Alberta Small Business
Resources
Website: www.smallbusiness.alberta.ca
Business & Community Profile 5
Health & Social Services
Family & Community Support • Wheelchair Van Ponoka Food Bank
• Friendly Visitors 4612-50 Street
Services (FCSS) & Parent • Volunteer Income Tax Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1S7
Link Centre • Inter-agency Gatherings Ph: 403-783-5910
5006-52 Avenue • Resource Referrals
Ponoka, Alberta
Ph: 403-783-4462
Ponoka RCMP Victim
FCSS Lacombe
Fax: 403-783-4483 #201, 5214-50 Ave
Services
Email: info@ponokafcss.net Lacombe, Alberta, T4L 0B6 Ph: 403-783-6539
Website: www.ponokafcss.net Ph: 403-782-6637 Fax: 403-783-2840
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am 4:30 pm. Fax: 403-782-6639 Email: ponokavictimservices@shaw.ca
Email: info@lacombefcss.net
FCSS supports organizations to design and Ponoka Rising Sun Clubhouse
deliver preventative social programs that
promote and enhance the well-being of
Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Society
individuals, families and addresses the needs of Ponoka 5216-50 Street
the community. Contact us for information on #4, 5004-54 Street P.O. Box 4515
upcoming events. Ph: 403-783-3112 Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1S1
Fax: 403-783-3108 Ph: 403-783-5810
Contact Ponoka FCSS to learn more Email: beth@ponokayouthcentre.com Fax: 403-783-5232
about: Website: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/ponoka Email: prsclub@telus.net
• Home Care
• Home Support Ponoka Adult Learning and Ponoka Youth Centre/Boys &
• Family Counselling Learning Girls Club of Ponoka
• Meals on Wheels
Family Literacy
Ponoka Provincial Building, Main Floor #4, 5004-54 Street
• Lifeline Ph: 403-783-3112
• Road Trips 5110-49 Avenue, South Entrance
Ph: 403-783-3285 Fax: 403-783-3108
• Tools for School Email: beth@ponokayouthcentre.com
• Senior Assistance Events Email: ponokaadultlearning@gmail.com
Website: www.ponokayouthcentre.com
• Donation Accounts
• Fundraisers Ponoka Literacy Project
• Workshops Ph: 403-783-5211
• Community Garden
• Support Groups
6 The Town of Ponoka
Seniors Services general medicine, obstetrics, surgery, pediatrics Ponoka Community Health Centre
and emergency use. It is also supported by an in- 5900 Highway 2A
house laboratory and radiology facility. Services Ph: 403-783-4491
Golden Leisure Lodge
provided include: Fax: 403-783-3825
5608-57 Avenue
Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1P2
• 24 Hour Emergency Services Dental Services
Ph: 403-783-3940
• Asthma Education Program
Fax: 403-783-6656
• Continuing Care Counseling
Email: rimoka@telus.net Birchland Dental Clinic
• Crisis Response Team Rural
Website: www.rimokahousing.ca 5118-51 Avenue
• Diagnostic Imaging
Ph: 403-783-5225
• Laboratory
Northcott Care Centre Web: www.birchlanddental.ca
4209-48 Avenue
• Long Term Care
Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1P4 Kim Green Dental Hygiene Centre
• Nutrition Counseling
Ph: 403-783-4764 #3, 6110-48 Avenue
• Obstetrics
Website: Ph: 403-783-4004
• Occupational Therapy
www.qualicarehealthservices.com/northcott/ Fax: 403-783-6911
• Palliative Care
Email: kgdh@shaw.ca
• Physical Therapy
Ponoka Seniors Drop In Centre Website: www.kimgreendentalhygiene.ca
• Recreation Therapy
5015-46 Avenue
• Respiratory Therapy
Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1J5 Ponoka Dental Centre
• Speech Language Pathology
Ph: 403-783-5012 5012A-48 Avenue
• Surgical Services
Ph: 403-783-5844
• Volunteer Resources
Ponoka Covered Wagon Handicapped Transport Website: www.ponokadental.com
Society
Community Mental Health Services
5310-64A Street Alcoholics Anonymous
Ponoka Provincial Building
Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1T9
5110-49 Avenue
Ph: 403-783-2517
Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1R6 AA Contact: 780-980-8100
Ph: 403-783-7903
Sunrise Village Ponoka
Fax: 403-785-7926 Monday Night No BS Group
4004-40 Street Close
Anglican Church 5120 49 Avenue
Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 0A3 The Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain @ 8:30 p.m.
Ph: 403-783-3373
Injury
Email: TBristow@seasonsretirement.com
P.O. Box 1000 Thursday Night Book Study Group
Website: www.sunrisevillages.com/ponoka/
46 Street S Anglican Church 5120 49 Avenue
Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1R8 @ 8:30 p.m.
Medical Services Ph: 403-783-7600
Fax: 403-783-7786
Ponoka General Hospital, Care Centre Auxiliary & Web: www.rehost.ca/mental
Gift Shop
5800-57 Avenue Battle River Medical Clinic
Ph: 403-783-3341 Bay 2, 4502-50 Street
Ponoka, Alberta, T4J 1J5
The Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre is an acute Ph: 403-783-3399
care and continuing care facility equipped for
Service Clubs
Ponoka has a number of service clubs, for full listings please
see our online directory on www.ponoka.ca
• Ducks Unlimited • Ponoka K-40’s
• Elks B.P.O.E. • Ponoka Kinette Club
• IODE • Ponoka Kinsmen Club
• Knights of Columbus • Ponoka Lions Club
• Loyal Order of the Moose • Ponoka Lions Community Bus
• Masons Britannia Lodge • Rotary Club of Ponoka
• Order of the Eastern Star • Royal Canadian Legion
• Ponoka Citizens on Patrol • Welcome Wagon
• Ponoka Fish & Game • Ponoka Community
Association Christmas
Business & Community Profile 7
Economic
Information
50 km radius shown
Location
Ponoka boasts a growing and dynamic community, offering its 7,229
residents a vibrant rural and urban lifestyle in the heart of central Alberta.
Located along the thriving Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, downtown Ponoka
is located only 3 minutes from Queen Elizabeth Highway 2. Nestled in the
picturesque and lush Battle River Valley, Ponoka offers centrally-located
access to: a local airport with CANPASS* certification; the Edmonton
International Airport (45 minutes); the City of Edmonton, (Alberta’s capital,
1hr); the City of Red Deer (40 min); and the City of Calgary (2hrs).
Transportation
Road: Queen Elizabeth Highway 2 (Calgary-Edmonton)
Highway 2A (Secondary Highway)
Highway 53 (East-West)
Air: Labrie Field Ponoka Industrial Airport - 3088 ft.
lighted runway (CANPASS* Certified)
Edmonton International Airport - 45 min.
Rail: CP Main Rail Line (limited spur line access) Utilities
Electricity and natural gas are deregulated in Alberta.
*CANPASS is a Canadian Border Services program that offers customs
The Alberta government provides a website to assist consumers with
checks locally for pre-scheduled flights between Canada and the U.S.
choosing an appropriate provider for their residence or business. To learn
more about electrical or natural gas providers visit
www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca
Population and Trading Area
Electricity: ENMAX (regulated): 403-310-2010 or
Ponoka continues to experience a steady population growth rate, which
www.enmax.com
was 6.7% between 2011 and 2016.
7,500
Natural Gas: Direct Energy (regulated): 1-866-420-3174 or
Year Pop. directenergyregulatedservices.com
Municipal Rates (2017)
7,000
2001 6335
Water: rates based on meter size, billed monthly – Residential base
service charge $18.33; consumption rate is $2.65 / cubic metre.
2006 6576 6,500
Sewer: rates billed monthly – Residential base charge $20.28; consumption
rate is $0.49 / cubic metre.
2011 6773 6,000
Garbage (residential): Solid waste disposal monthly charge is $18.02 – A
2016 7,229 5,500
three-stream, curbside collection program is provided to
residents. Household waste placed in a grey bin and recycling
2001 2006 2011 2016
placed in transparent bags are collected every second week on
an alternating basis (recycling one week, household waste the
Trading Area next week) on a designated collection day. Yard waste placed in
A trading area population of 75,000 is based on Ponoka’s function as an a green bin is collected at curbside weekly from May 1 to
agricultural hub and proximity to rural and aboriginal populations. This October 31.
includes Ponoka & Ponoka County, Lacombe & Lacombe County,
Wetaskiwin & Wetaskiwin County. For exact rates, please contact the Town Office or visit www.ponoka.ca
Sources: Statistics Canada, Town of Ponoka
8 The Town of Ponoka
Employment Base Education(2011)
Commercial services (retail, business/community services), professional Without High School Certificate
and finance services, health care, agriculture, manufacturing, 15%
construction, oil field service and supply, transportation, hospitality & 30% With High School Certificate
tourism 29% With Trade or non-University Certificate / Diploma
26%
Future Growth Sectors With University Certificate or Diploma
Projected future growth sectors include (but are not limited to) retail and
niche business, tourism and hospitality, health and wellness services,
value-added agriculture, highway commercial / industrial, manufacturing, Average Temperatures
warehousing / transportation / logistics, professional services, home- January -13.7
based business and telecommuting, regional commuters, and seniors / April 3.7
retirees services. July 15.8
October 4.6
Population Age Structure (2016)
80 Climate
Precipitation: 52 inches
Percent of Rain: 150 inches
60
Population
(Ponoka - 7,229)
40 Distances
City of Red Deer 60 km
20 Percent of Edmonton International Airport 78 km
Population
18.4% 19.2% 63.6% 68.4% 18% 12.3% 3.5% 1.6% (Alberta -
City of Edmonton 105 km
0 4,067,175) City of Calgary 203 km
0-14 15-64 65+ 85+
Lodging
Ponoka has five hotels, one bed & breakfast, one campground (*Free
camping in select areas during Stampede Week). For more information
see the Visiting section at www.ponoka.ca
Nearby Facilities & Attractions
Ponoka CalNash Ag Event Centre (Local)
Klaglahachie Dinner Theatre (Local)
JJ Collett Nature Area (10 Minutes South)
Numerous lakes, Golf Courses, and campgrounds
Lacombe Corn Maze (25 Minutes)
Ellis Bird Farm, Lacombe (39 Minutes)
Reynolds Museum (35 minutes)
Wetaskiwin Air Show (37 minutes)
Discovery Canyon, Red Deer (42 Minutes)
Heritage Ranch, Red Deer (45 Minutes)
Tax Rates (2017) Residential 9.6036% Non-Residential 12.8268%
Municipal 7.1029% Municipal 9.2694%
*No Business Tax
Rimoka (Senior) Foundation 0.1036% Rimoka (Senior) Foundation 0.1036%
Education Taxes 2.3971% Education Taxes 3.4538%
Constuction Values Residential Housing Starts New Business Start Ups
10 60 150
9
8
45 112
7
Value ($) in Millions
6
(data not available)
5 30 75
4
3
15 38
2,962,502
8,800,676
9,647,466
8,213,686
2
1 16 18 16 36 59 21 87 124 81 78 96
0 0 0
$
$
$
$
2013 2014 2015 2016 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Sources: The Weather Network, Statistics Canada, Town of Ponoka
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Town of Ponoka Map 10 The Town of Ponoka
Legend Business & Community Profile 11
Important Contacts
Organization Description Phone Number
Town of Ponoka General Information: C, 4900-54 Street; www.ponoka.ca 403-783-4431
Mayor & Council 403-783-0123
Planning & Development Building Permits, Subdivisions, Planning Services 403-783-0119
Superior Safety Codes Building, Plumbing, Gas & Electrical Inspection Services 403-358-5545
Welcome Wagon www.welcomewagon.ca 403-704-3647
Utilities Set-Up and Billing 403-783-0111
Road Maintenance, Public Works 403-783-0148
Property Services
Water Works, Sewer 403-783-0150
Electrical 403-783-0147
Alberta One Call Call Before You Dig! www.alberta1call.com 1-800-242-3447
Taxation & Assessment Services Property Taxes 403-783-0127
Bylaw Enforcement Online service request form at www.ponoka.ca 403-783-4431
Old McDonald Kennels Animal Control 403-783-7447
Aquaplex 5315 - 46 Avenue. 24-Hour Information Line 403-783-0131
Arena Complex 4310 - 54 Street 403-783-0134
Recreation & Parks Facility Bookings, Parks 403-783-0118
Visitor Information Centre #1, 4900 Highway 2A 403-783-6363
Provincial MLA #101, 4892 - 46 Street, Lacombe 403-782-7725
Federal MP #201, 5025 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds 587-621-0020
ATCO Gas www.atcogas.com 403-783-4479
Shaw Cable Phone / Internet / Cable: www.shaw.ca 1-888-472-2222
www.telus.com Mobility: 1-866-558-2272
TELUS
Internet/TV/Home: 1-888-811-2325
Enmax Electricity Inquiries 310-2010
Direct Energy Natural Gas Inquiries 1-866-420-3174
Ponoka County Office 4205 Highway 2A 403-783-3333
Ponoka News Local Newspaper www.ponokanews.com 403-783-3311
Financial
Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce 4205 Highway 2A 403-783-3888
Institutions:
Family & Community Support Services 5006 - 52 Avenue 403-783-4462
ATB Financial
5018 48 Avenue Central Alberta Realtors Association www.carassociation.ca 403-343-0881
Phone: 403-783-3301 Ponoka Food Bank Tuesday & Friday 10 am-1 pm 403-783-5910
www.atb.com
Wolf Creek Public Schools www.wolfcreek.ab.ca 403-783-3473
BMO Bank of Montreal Ponoka License & Registry Driver’s Exams, Licenses, etc. 4902 - 50 Street 403-783-5525
5101 50 Avenue
Phone: 403-783-4401 Canada Post www.canadapost.ca 403-783-4544
Ponoka Funeral Home 5115 - 50 Avenue www.womboldfuneralhomes.ca 403-783-3122
CIBC
5002 50 Street Ponoka Jubilee Library 5110 - 48 Avenue 403-783-3843
Phone: 403-783-5581 Fort Ostell Museum 5320 - 54 Street 403-783-5224
www.cibc.com
Ponoka Stampede Association www.ponokastampede.com 403-783-3120
RBC Royal Bank Calnash Ag Event Centre 3611 Highway 2A www.ponokaageventcentre.com 403-755-8490
5031 51 Avenue Centennial Centre for Mental Health &
Phone: 403-783-4417 www.mentalhealthexcellence.ca 403-783-7600
Brain Injury
Servus Credit Union Ponoka Hospital & Care Centre 5800 - 57 Avenue 403-403-3341
4780 Hwy 2A Guardian Ambulance (non-emergency) www.guardianambulance.com 403-783-3363
Phone: 403-783-4466
www.servus.ca Fire Hall (non-emergency) 5401 - 48 Avenue 403-783-0112
5120 - 50 Avenue
RCMP (non-emergency) 403-783-4472
Please dial 911 for all Emergencies
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Tourism, Arts & Culture
Visitor Information the Mentally Ill in Alberta”. This collection The Centre is an 'anchor attraction' as well as a
consists of artifacts and archival material from tourism and economic driver for Ponoka. These
Centre 1911 to present from the Alberta Mental Hospital. four organizations believe in the advantages that
4900 Hwy 2A a multipurpose agricultural recreation facility will
Phone: 403-783-6363 Farmers Market provide in the form of recreational, entertainment
The Town of Ponoka’s Visitor Information Centre and educational activities for the community,
Phone: 403-783-6776
is conveniently located near the south end of region and province.
The Farmers’ Market features over 85 tables of
Centennial Park off of Highway 2A. Tourists and
agricultural produce, home-baked and
local business information, public washrooms
homemade goods, food and entertainment. The Klaglahachie Fine Arts
and maps are available year round.
market is held 9:00 am to 1:00 pm each Society
Wednesday (May to October) in the Ponoka
“The Legacy” 5020 52 Avenue
Culture and Recreation Complex
Phone: 403-783-4087
World’s Largest Bucking Saddle Bronc Horse & Rider
Email: www.kfatheatre.com
Centennial Park on Hwy 2A Ponoka Stampede & The Klaglahachie Fine Arts Society is a group
In celebration of Ponoka’s 100th Anniversary this
Exhibition Association dedicated to family theatre and local talent
monument was dedicated to the strength of the
development. They host a Canada Day Children’s
pioneer families, the vision of the founding Phone: 403-783-3120
festival and Dance, Summer Drama camps for
fathers and the dedication of residents of the Email: stampede@ponokastampede.com
children and youths, and produce theatrical
Town and County of Ponoka. For more Website: www.ponokastampede.com
productions. The Society has gained much
information contact the Visitor Information Since 1936 the Ponoka Stampede has portrayed
regional recognition for the prominence of its
Centre. the colourful tradition of rodeo and western
Christmas Dinner Theatre.
community family spirit. Not only does the
Fort Ostell Museum Ponoka Stampede play host to major rodeo
events and World Professional Racing, chariots Ponoka Fine Arts Club
5320 54 Street
and pony carts, it also brings in a first-class 5015-46 Avenue
Phone: 403-783-5224
midway, specialty acts, stage entertainment, and Ph: 403-783-1887
Email: fom01@telus.net
many other attractions for the entire family. Email: llangf@telus.net
Website: www.fortostellmuseum.com
Camping is offered on a first come, first serve Drawing and painting classes are held at the
Open from Victoria Day long weekend – Labour
basis so show up early and reserve your spot! Ponoka Drop In Centre (5015-46 Ave., Ponoka) for
Day long weekend.
a nominal fee. These classes are sponsored in
The name comes from the original Fort Ostell that
Calnash Ag Event Centre part by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
was built near Ponoka in 1885. While nothing
Qualified instructors are brought in from across
remains of the Fort today, a model of the Fort, the 3611 Hwy 2A
Alberta to lead the classes. Scheduled events
history of Captain Ostell and the original flag that Phone: 403-755-8490
are posted on the Town of Ponoka website
flew over the Fort, can be viewed in the Fort Website: www.ponokaageventcentre.com
calendar at www.ponoka.ca.
Ostell Museum. The Museum Collection offers The Calnash Agriculture Event Centre is a new
agricultural and household objects of the early and unique partnership between the Ponoka
pioneers and natives from the late 1800’s to the Agricultural Society, Ponoka Stampede
present. One of the few collections of its kind is Association, Ponoka County and the Town of
the Fort Ostell Museum’s “History of the Care of Ponoka.
14 The Town of PonokaPonoka Potter’s Guild
Phone: 403-877-4471
Annual
Website: www.ponokapottery.weebly.com
The Ponoka Potters Guild offers classes in hand building and wheel work.
Information on the classes can be found on the Adult Learning Society
Events
website for Ponoka and area.
For specific dates or more information visit: www.ponoka.ca
Siding 14 Art Gallery &
Those Great Little Books
5214 50 Street
Phone: 403-790-5386
Email: siding14@shaw.ca
Siding 14 Gallery adopted their name from early CPR days when Ponoka January August
was a waterstop on the Edmonton-Calgary mainline. It features artwork • Minor Hockey Week • Ponoka County Fair &
from Western Canada, across the country and beyond. At its core, the • Town and Country Bonspiel Horse Show
studio of Mary MacArthur and Danny Lineham proudly showcases their • Children’s Festival at
classic book reproductions using the 'ancient book arts', with Ponoka Aquaplex
specialization in Coptic Christian Binding.
February
• Welcome Wagon Bridal Fair • Day in the Park Festival
• Ponoka Fish & Game Banquet • Heritage Tea
Wait there’s more! • Ponoka Pool Sharks at the
A unique and historic prairie town, Ponoka has many niche and family run Aquaplex September
shops offering a variety of specialty items along with a slice of old • Family Day Celebration • Fish & Game Riflemans Rodeo
fashioned hospitality. Ponoka is a town that believes in keeping it real; • Battle River High School Rodeo
from how the locals share a well told story to how many of our merchants March • Downhill Soapbox Derby
still offer hand crafted items made by local artisans. We invite you to • Figure Skating Club Carnival
explore our many exclusive shops! • Bowl-athon October
• Chamber of Commerce
April Awards Banquet
• Annual Easter Egg Hunts • The Great Pumpkin Hunt
• Legion Old Tyme Dance • Scoutacular Haunted House
• Ponoka & District Chamber of
Commerce Trade Fair November
• Spring Twist-off Bullarama • Fireman’s Ball
• Moonlight Madness
May • Passport to Christmas
• Farmers Market starts Wednesdays • Christmas Tree Lighting
1 pm to 4 pm, May – September
• 4-H Show & Sale December
• Ponoka Art Show & Sale • Children’s Shopping Party
• Fort Ostell Museum opens • Christmas Farmers Market
• Community Christmas Party
June • Montana Band Christmas
• Seniors Week Pow Wow
• High School Rodeo Championships • Passport to Christmas
• Jace Harty Memorial Bull Riding • Holiday Train
• Ponoka Stampede Parade
• Ponoka Stampede – Pro Rodeo &
Chuckwagon Races
• Ride for Sight
July
• Canada Day Celebration
• Ponoka Stampede – Pro
Rodeo & Chuckwagon Races
• Giant Garage Sale
• Ponoka Piston Poppers
Hog Root Rod Run
• Vintage Motorcycle Rally
Business & Community Profile 15Recreation Information
Ponoka Culture & Outdoor Sports Fields
Recreation Complex Phone: 403-783-0134
• Two ball diamonds located on the
4410 54-Street
grounds of the Ponoka Culture &
Ph: 403-783-0134
Recreation Complex.
Home to Ponoka’s Skating Club and many hockey
• Three diamonds and a regulation
teams. Off season users include the Lacoka
size soccer pitch located in the
Lacrosse Association, Farmers Market, Chamber
River Valley, on 46th Street and
of Commerce Trade Fair, Ponoka Stampede
44th Avenue.
Cabaret and other special events. The Complex
• One ball diamond is located on
consists of:
59 Avenue next to a playground.
• Two ice surfaces
• Six sheet curling rink and lounge Golf
– Ponoka Curling Club. Contact: Diamond Willow Trail Ponoka’s Community Golf Club
403-783-2370 Phone: 403-783-4626
• Two Racquetball, wallyball, squash courts
System Website: www.ponokagolf.com
The Trail System offers: • 18 holes on tree-lined fairways
• Meeting rooms and the Kinsmen
• 8 Km of trails that weave through with rolling terrain
Clubhouse.
the beautiful Battle River Valley
• Scott Seaman Full Size Outdoor • Cross Country Ski Trails - when
connected to the Trans Canada
Sports Rink sufficient snowfall has
Trail System. accumulated, in collaboration
o Artificial ice from December to
• Trails ideal for walkers, joggers, with the Town of Ponoka,
March, weather permitting
cyclists and in-line skaters to enjoy contact 403-783-0118
o Ball hockey, roller hockey and
the benefits of a natural area
lacrosse: April-October
• Interpretive and directional Wolf Creek Golf Resort
signage, benches and picnic Phone: 1-866-783-6050
Kinsmen Community tables. Website: www.wolfcreekgolf.com
Centre • The beloved “Thinking Tree” as • 36-hole Scottish-links style course
featured on the cover of Heritage located just 10 minutes south of
5009 46 Avenue
Trees of Alberta. Ponoka and is rated the 16th best
Phone: 403-783-4431
Banquet facility and meeting rooms available for course in Canada by Score Golf
special events and group functions. Onsite Hudson’s Green Nature in 2012.
catering available, contact: 403-783-6165. and Activity Centre
6210 61 Street
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Ponoka Aquaplex Phone: 403-783-4431 JJ Collett Nature Preserve
5315-46 Avenue Special events, meeting rooms, group functions Website: www.jjcollett.com
Ph: 403-783-0131 Located 10 minutes south of Ponoka; this nature
Ph: 403-783-0110 preserve features 635 acres of rolling landscape
Lion’s Centennial Park with trails for orienteering, hiking and nature
Facility offers:
Located in the center of Ponoka along Highway observation.
• Diving tank with 1 metre springboard
2A, this 3 acre park has several amenities
• Aquatic climbing wall and swing rope
• 5-lane 25 metre swimming pool,
including: Leisure Lanes Bowling Centre
• Open air stage – to book free of 4812 50 Street
wading pool, whirlpool and sauna
charge contact the Town Hall at Phone: 403-783-4515
• Swimming lessons, aquafitness,
403-783-4431
birthday parties, public & family
swimming
• Covered picnic areas and Capitol Theatre
washrooms with flush toilets 4904 50 Street
• First Aid and CPR Courses
• Playground and paved trails Phone: 403-783-3639 for show times.
• Meeting room rentals
• Stocked trout pond Website:
• Ponoka Kin-Courts – Four
• Mini golf www.cinemaclock.com/theatres/capitol-
plexplane surface tennis courts.
• Splash Park (Open 10:00 a.m. – theatre-ponoka
8:00 p.m. during the summer
Hamilton Skateboard months)
Park
Downtown on 50th Street and 46th Avenue.
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