FAQs About the Community Learning Centre Project at the North End of Downtown Ponoka on 50 St.
The Town of Ponoka has signed a lease agreement for up to 28,000 square feet of floor space in a new three-storey Community Learning Centre building that will be constructed by a developer, Landrex Inc. The building will be constructed on the old hospital site at the north end of Downtown Ponoka on 50 Street.
Demolition of the old hospital building and construction of the new Community Learning Centre began in 2017.
To help keep the public informed of the details around this project, we have compiled the following FAQ sheet with answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
**Note: The precise amount of floor space to be leased by the Town in the Community Learning Center building will be determined once final construction plans are completed.
FAQs:
The Town's Lease Agreement:
Q 6. How did the Town determine the lease rate it will pay to lease space in the new building?
Q 7. Can I see a copy of the Community Learning Centre Lease?
Campus Alberta Central and its role in the project:
Q 12. Has a sublease been finalized yet with Campus Alberta Central?
Q 13. What do we know about Campus Alberta Central?
Q 14. What kind of post-secondary programs will CAC offer in Ponoka?
Plans for a new Library in the Community Learning Centre building:
Q 17. What will happen to the old Library?
Development plans for the old hospital site:
Q 19. What's happening with the existing trees on the old hospital site?
Q 20. How will parking be managed once the redevelopment on the old hospital site is completed?
Other important questions about the project:
Q 21. When will the new building be completed?
Q 23. What has the Town been doing to keep the public informed about this project?
Ponoka Family & Community Support Services
Ponoka FCSS has an established history in Ponoka, offering a wide variety of programs, services, events, funds, and partnerships for the community.
For more information, please click here.
Health Care in Ponoka
For Emergencies dial: 911
For 24/7 Health Advice Call HEALTH Link Alberta 811
Health Care Provider
Alberta Health Care is the Alberta’s provincial health care provider that covers the costs of necessary medical procedures. Click here for more information.
Health Services Administrator
Formerly known as the David Thompson Health Region Alberta is now governed by Alberta Health Services.
Overview of Local Health Services
- Ponoka Hospital & Care Centre has 34 acute care beds and a STARS helipad.
- Ponoka’s Community Health Centre offers community health nursing, dental health, immunization, community nutrition, environmental health, home care and rehabilitation services.
- Ponoka’s Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) also offers many services to the community, including home support, a Healthy Families program, Meals on Wheels, family counselling, and a volunteer program. Call 403-783-4462 for more information or click here.
- The Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury, (formerly known as Alberta Hospital Ponoka) known as a leading centre for psychiatric health care, brain injury research and rehabilitation treatment. Click here for more information.
Complete Listing of Health Service Providers in Ponoka
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HEALTH FACILITIES / SERVICES |
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Centennial Centre for Mental Health |
46 Street South |
403-783-7600 |
| Battle River Medical Clinic | Bay 2, 4502 50 Street |
403-783-3399 |
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Birchland Dental Clinic |
5118 - 57 Avenue |
403-783-5235 |
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Guardian Ambulance |
6502 - 44 Avenue |
403-783-3363 |
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Ponoka Community Health Centre |
5900 Highway 2A |
403-783-4491 |
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Ponoka Dental Centre |
A5012 - 48 Avenue |
403-783-5012 |
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Ponoka Family Chiropractic |
4912 - 50 Street |
403-783-3481 |
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Ponoka Hospital & Care Centre |
5800 - 57 Avenue |
403-783-3341 |
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Ponoka Mental Health Clinic |
5115 - 49 Avenue |
403-783-7903 |
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Ponoka Physiotherapy & Acupuncture |
5101 - 52 Avenue |
403-783-4702 |
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Altitude Laser Spa |
6110 - 48 Avenue |
403-783-2999 |
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Kim Green Dental Hygiene |
6110 - 48 Avenue |
403-783-4004 |
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Mallis Chiropractic |
2 5012 48 Avenue |
403-783-9343 |
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5610 40 Avenue, Wetaskiwin |
780-361-4301 |
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| Vantage Physiotherapy Clinic | 5022 50 Avenue | 403-790-2229 |
Seniors Drop In Centre
Location: 5015 - 46 Avenue
Phone: 403-783-5012
Ponoka Senior’s Activities for those who are 55 Years +.
Please visit the Drop In Centre website for up to date information and activities.
Ponoka Jubilee Library
Located: 5604 50 Street
Phone: 403-783-3843
Website: www.ponokalibrary.prl.ab.ca
Library Hours:
| Monday | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
*Please Note: The Library will be closed on Sunday’s, Statutory Holidays and Saturdays preceding a holiday Monday or following a holiday Friday.
Library Members can Access:
| Interlibrary loans | A full eLibrary including eBooks, eAudiobooks & Movies |
| Province-wide book returns | Access to on-line database |
| Tours | Internet access |
| Public computer access | Photocopying and Laminating |
| Books on CD/MP3 | Movies on DVD/Blu-ray |
| Magazines and newspapers | Telephone and business directories |
| Display of local interest | Local History |
Programs:
- Story Time for Tots (0-5 yrs)
Thursdays from 11-12
- Fairy Tale Picnic
Fridays 10:30 – 11:30 am
- Book Club
1st Sunday of the month at 3:30 pm (Sept-June)
- Family LEGO Club
Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Sept-June)
- Maker Space
Third Tuesday of the Month 3:30 - 5:00 pm
- Tech Sessions
Third Monday of the Month 2:00 pm
- Children’s Movies
Every 2nd Friday 1:30 pm
Check for Dates
- Documentary Screenings
Last Thursday of the Month 6:00 pm
- Crafty Saturday
Last Saturday of the Month 1 - 3 pm
Membership Fees:
Memberships are FREE of CHARGE for anyone who lives in the Town or County of Ponoka, or the Community of Maskwacis. Members must be of legal age (unless card is issued with permission of parent/legal guardian) and provide proof of residency.
Membership will also allow you access to a ME Library Card, which can be registerd to use in any public Library in Alberta through melibraries.ca
Library Cards
- Must always be presented when checking out items
- The person named on the card is responsible for all items checked out under their membership.
- Please report lost or stolen cards immediately to 403.783.3843
- Replacement cards can be purchased for $1.00