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Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Town of Ponoka Council Council Highlights
The Council reviewed and acted on several items, including receiving a presentation from STARS, approving a road rehabilitation project, and updating utility rates via Bylaw 13-2026, which includes a refund for recycling fees. Council also authorized platinum sponsorships for the Annual Firefighter Gala and the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards of Excellence. Other actions included rejecting a tax penalty waiver, deferring a safety policy for revision, accepting various correspondence items regarding provincial resolutions and housing concerns, and approving the Town's Surplus Lands List following a closed session.
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The council meeting addressed several legislative and administrative items. Key decisions included the rescinding of the Flag Display Policy, the passage of a bylaw to repeal inactive legislation, and the approval of a new Commemorative Town Naming and Sponsorship Policy. The council also endorsed new governance bylaws for the North Red Deer River Water Services Commission and proclaimed Mental Illness Awareness Week. Additionally, the meeting involved processing various tax penalty and adjustment requests, reviewing correspondence from the Mayor to provincial and federal ministries regarding public safety and infrastructure funding, and hearing notices of motion concerning updates to the town crest and industrial park road rehabilitation.
Aug 31, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Council Special Council Meeting
The council convened a special meeting which included a land and treaty acknowledgement. The primary business conducted was entering into a closed session to discuss legal matters concerning the Ponoka Civic Centre pursuant to the Access to Information Act.
Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Town Of Ponoka Council Council Highlights
The council held a public hearing regarding a land use bylaw amendment for direct control zoning, which was subsequently passed. A presentation was received from the North Red Deer River Water Services Commission concerning bylaw updates to align with legislative requirements. Council advanced the repeal of inactive bylaws to improve legislative record accuracy and defeated a motion regarding a tax forgiveness request. Correspondence was reviewed concerning grant funding for wastewater upgrades, public safety concerns, and health campaign information. Additionally, the council discussed the status and future restoration plans for a property acquired through the tax forfeiture process.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
