FAQs About the Ponoka Civic Building 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 civic building that was constructed by a developer, Landrex Inc. The building was 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 Ponoka Civic Building began in 2017. Construction of the new building was completed in Fall 2018.
To help keep the public informed of the details around this project, we compiled the following FAQ sheet with answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
FAQs:
The Town's Lease Agreement:
Q4. What are the Town's costs to lease space in the new building under the 25-year lease agreement it has signed?
Q5. How different is the current lease agreement that was signed by the Town compared to the preliminary lease agreement that was presented to Town Council and reviewed by the Town Auditor back in February 2017?
Q6. Will the Town be required to pay a penalty to exercise the Buy-out Option in the Community Learning Centre Lease Agreement?
Q7. How did the Town determine the lease rate it pays to lease space in the new building?
Q8. Can I see a copy of the Town's lease for the Ponoka Civic Building?
Q9. Why did the Town have to pass a Borrowing Bylaw before signing the lease agreement for the new building?
Q10. Why are the terms of the lease agreement signed by the Town different from the lease terms outlined in the Borrowing Bylaw (the Community Learning Centre Lease Bylaw) that was advertised to the public in February 2017?
Campus Alberta Central and its role in the project:
Q11. What do we know about Campus Alberta Central (CAC)?
Q12. What kind of post-secondary programs will CAC offer in Ponoka?
The new expanded Ponoka Jubilee Library at the Ponoka Civic Building:
Q13. Why did the Ponoka Jubilee Library need to move from its old building into a bigger space in the new Ponoka Civic Building?
Q15. What will happen to the old Library?
Development plans for the old hospital site:
Q16. What else will be built on the old hospital site in addition to the Ponoka Civic Building?
Q17. What's happening with the existing trees on the old hospital site?
Q18. How is parking being managed on the old hospital site now that the Ponoka Civic Building is completed?
Other important questions about the project:
Q20. What has the Town being 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