Protective Services

Protective services in the Town of Ponoka are provided by the following organizations to help ensure Ponoka is a safe community for families and all citizens by providing vital emergency protection, public safety and enforcement services.

This includes:

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are contracted by the municipality to provide policing services in the Town of Ponoka year-round. 

For more information about hours and services, please visit the Ponoka Detachment on the RCMP's website

Ponoka RCMP Detachment Office
5120 50 Avenue

Emergency Phone Number: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Phone Number: (403) 783-4472


More information about the Alberta RCMP App, the RAVE Alert Mass Notification System and the RCMP Crime Map for the Town of Ponoka, go to Crime Prevention Apps and Reporting.


Group photo of the Ponoka County Regional Fire Services East District DepartmentFire protection services in the Town of Ponoka are provided under contract by Regional Fire Services through Ponoka County.

For more information, please visit the Ponoka County website.

If this is a fire emergency, please call 9-1-1.




Ambulance services in the Town of Ponoka are provided by Guardian Ambulance. 

For more information about ambulance services in Ponoka, please visit Guardian Ambulance's website.

Ponoka Ambulance Services Office
6502 44 Avenue
Emergency Phone Number: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Phone Number: 403-783-3363

Dog and cat sitting on couchEnforcement of the Town of Ponoka's Animal Control Bylaw is carried out primarily on a complaint-driven basis by Old MacDonald Kennels, which operates under contract for the Town.

To report a concern under the Town's Animal Control Bylaw, please contact Old MacDonald Kennels by calling 403-783-7447 or visiting their website.