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Ponoka
Ponoka
	Town
	Town of Ponoka
	; 2018 Ponoka Stampede;
	; ; ; ; Ponoka; ; ; ;
	Coordinates: 52°40′32″N 113°34′49″W / 52.67556°N 113.58028°W / 52.67556; -113.58028;
Country	; Canada;
Province	; Alberta;
Region	Central Alberta
Census division	8
Municipal district	Ponoka County
Incorporated
• Village;	October 19, 1900
• Town;	October 15, 1904
Government ;
• Mayor	Rick Bonnett
• Governing body	Ponoka Town Council
• MP;	; Blaine Calkins (Conservative)
• MLA;	; Ron Orr (UC)
Area (2016);
• Land	17.33 km2 (6.69 sq mi)
Elevation ;	807 m (2,648 ft)
Population (2016);
• Total	7,229
• Density	417.1/km2 (1,080/sq mi)
Time zone	; UTC−7 (MST)
• Summer (DST)	; UTC−6 (MDT)
Forward sortation area	T4J
Area code(s)	; +1-403, +1-587;
Highways	; Highway 2A ; Highway 53;
Waterway	Battle River
Website	Official website

Town in Alberta, Canada

Ponoka /pəˈnoʊkə/ is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located at the junction of Highway 2A and Highway 53, 59 kilometres (37 mi) north of Red Deer and 95 kilometres (59 mi) south of Edmonton.

The name Ponoka is Blackfoot for "elk",^[5] which is the animal depicted in the town flag. Ponoka County's municipal office is located in Ponoka.

History

Ponoka originated in 1891 as a waypoint for the railway from Edmonton to Calgary; the town was formally incorporated in 1904.^[5]

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Town of Ponoka recorded a population of 7,229 living in 3,010 of its 3,301 total private dwellings, a 7000670000000000000♠6.7% change from its 2011 population of 6,778. With a land area of 17.33 km² (6.69 sq mi), it had a population density of 417.138417.1/km² (1,080.3821,080.4/sq mi) in 2016.^[3]

In the 2011 Census, the Town of Ponoka had a population of 6,773 living in 2,785 of its 3,047 total dwellings, a 3% change from its 2006 population of 6,576. With a land area of 13.05 km² (5.04 sq mi), it had a population density of 519.004519.0/km² (1,344.2141,344.2/sq mi) in 2011.^[6] In 2012, Statistics Canada adjusted Ponoka's 2011 population by an additional 5 people to 6,778 to reflect its 2011 annexation.^[7]

Economy

Industries are agriculture (grain and cattle production) and oil and gas production.

Arts and culture

Ponoka is home to the Ponoka Stampede, a seven-day rodeo^[8] held at the end of June or beginning of July, usually coinciding with the Canada Day long weekend. This annual event attracts rodeo competitors and fans, and features a midway and other activities.

Attractions

The Wolf Creek Trail starts at the southern end of Ponoka near the Ponoka Community Golf Course and travels northwards along the Battle River for several kilometres. Informational signs are posted along the trail featuring descriptions of various local wild animals and historical facts. Several baseball diamonds, benches and picnic tables are also located along the trail.

Lions Centennial Park is a major park located along the west side of Highway 2A. It features a pond with a dock, several bathroom facilities, a stage, "The World's Largest Bucking Saddle Bronc and Rider",^[9] the Centennial Time Capsule, several gazebos with picnic tables and the Fort Ostell Museum, as well as a splash park.

Notable people

Jim Butterfield, computing author^[10]^[11]

Marcel Comeau, ice hockey coach and National Hockey League team executive^[12]

Harry York, former professional hockey player

Infrastructure

Health care facilities in Ponoka include the Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre, the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury, the Northcott Care Centre, and the Rimoka Housing Facility. The Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre is responsible for general health care, while the Centennial Centre serves as a care and treatment facility for mental health and is known for its brain injury program (the Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury). The Northcott Care Centre and Rimoka Housing Facility both care for the elderly, with the Northcott Care Centre focusing on care for handicapped individuals.

Services

Fire service is provided by the Ponoka Volunteer Fire Department. Policing is the responsibility of the Ponoka Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Detachment. General bylaw enforcement is undertaken by the town's special constable in collaboration with the RCMP.

References

^ "Location and History Profile: Town of Ponoka" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 492. Retrieved October 11, 2016..mw-parser-output cite.citationfont-style:inherit.mw-parser-output qquotes:"""""""'""'".mw-parser-output code.cs1-codecolor:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registrationcolor:#555.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration spanborder-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-errordisplay:none;font-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-errorfont-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-formatfont-size:95%.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-leftpadding-left:0.2em.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-rightpadding-right:0.2em

^ "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 22, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.

^ ^a^b^c "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.

^ "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 9, 2013.

^ ^a^b "History/heritage". Town of Ponoka, Alberta. Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)

^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.

^ "Interim List of Changes to Municipal Boundaries, Status, and Names From January 2, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (Table 1 - Changes to census subdivisions in alphabetical order by province and territory)" (XLSX). Statistics Canada. November 14, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2012.

^ The Ponoka Stampede

^ The Ponoka Statue

^ "Win Scholarships". The Lethbridge Herald. 22 June 1953. p. 10. Retrieved 1 January 2015.

^ "Frank Butterfield". The Edmonton Journal. 14 July 2007. Retrieved 28 December 2014.

^ Rainone, Mike (January 9, 2013). "Former Ponokan still enjoying exciting hockey career!". Ponoka News. Ponoka, Alberta: Black Press. p. 19. Retrieved 2018-09-30.

External links

Official website

Coordinates: 52°41′N 113°34′W / 52.683°N 113.567°W / 52.683; -113.567 (Ponoka)

[AMATownProfiles-1] "Location and History Profile: Town of Ponoka" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. October 7, 2016. p. 492. Retrieved October 11, 2016..mw-parser-output cite.citationfont-style:inherit.mw-parser-output qquotes:"""""""'""'".mw-parser-output code.cs1-codecolor:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registrationcolor:#555.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration spanborder-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-errordisplay:none;font-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-errorfont-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-formatfont-size:95%.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-leftpadding-left:0.2em.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-rightpadding-right:0.2em

[2] "Municipal Officials Search". Alberta Municipal Affairs. September 22, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.

[2016censusABmunis-3] "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 8, 2017.

[4] "Alberta Private Sewage Systems 2009 Standard of Practice Handbook: Appendix A.3 Alberta Design Data (A.3.A. Alberta Climate Design Data by Town)" (PDF) (PDF). Safety Codes Council. January 2012. pp. 212–215 (PDF pages 226–229). Retrieved October 9, 2013.

[history-5] "History/heritage". Town of Ponoka, Alberta. Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)

[2011censusABmunis-6] "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 and 2006 censuses (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.

[2011censusadj-7] "Interim List of Changes to Municipal Boundaries, Status, and Names From January 2, 2011 to January 1, 2012 (Table 1 - Changes to census subdivisions in alphabetical order by province and territory)" (XLSX). Statistics Canada. November 14, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2012.

[8] The Ponoka Stampede

[9] The Ponoka Statue

[lethbridge-10] "Win Scholarships". The Lethbridge Herald. 22 June 1953. p. 10. Retrieved 1 January 2015.

[obituary-11] "Frank Butterfield". The Edmonton Journal. 14 July 2007. Retrieved 28 December 2014.

[Rainone-12] Rainone, Mike (January 9, 2013). "Former Ponokan still enjoying exciting hockey career!". Ponoka News. Ponoka, Alberta: Black Press. p. 19. Retrieved 2018-09-30.

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