Town of Ponoka Council Meeting Highlights - October 14, 2026

These Council highlights are intended to provide a brief overview of the most significant decisions made during the Council meeting. To access more information about the items listed below and to view the full Council meeting agendas, minutes and meeting schedules, please click here.

Regular Meeting of Council:

6.1      National Police Federation Call to Action

Council passed a motion to not support the National Police Federation’s Call to Action. However, Council reiterates their support for the Ponoka RCMP detachment and will continue to work with and support K Division.

7.1      Parkland Regional Library 2027 Proposed Budget

The Parkland Regional Library made a presentation to Council on the proposed 2027 Budget.

Council defeated a motion to approve the Parkland Regional Library Board 2027 Proposed Budget.

Council then passed a motion requesting Town Administration to provide Parkland Regional Library Board with a letter explaining that the proposed 2027 budget was turned down due to the lack of a capital budget.

7.2      Bylaw No. 12-2026 – Repealing of Inactive Bylaws

Council passed first, second and third readings of Bylaw. 12-2026 – Repealing of Inactive Bylaws.

This will improve the Town of Ponoka bylaw index by formally repealing bylaws that are inoperative, obsolete, expired, spent or otherwise ineffective, ensuring that the Town's legislative records remain accurate, current and easy to manage.

11       Information Items

Council accepted the following information items:

• Parkland Regional Library Board Minutes and Newsletter:Click here to view the September meeting minutes and newsletter.
• Rimoka Housing Foundation Board Minutes:Click here to view the April, May and June meeting minutes.
  
  

Next Regular Council Meeting: Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m.

• The public is welcome to attend all Council meetings. Meetings are held in Town Council Chambers on the third floor of the Ponoka Civic Centre (5604 50 Street).