Outdoor recreation facilities reopen June 1 in Ponoka

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“Town staff are busy planning and preparing for the reopening of the Aquaplex. We’re excited to be able to welcome our citizens back to the facility in a safe manner once we’re allowed to reopen,” said Andrew Jones, Town of Ponoka Manager of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, in a press release.

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Officials say the Ponoka Arena Complex will remain closed until early August to allow for the installation of a new ice plant and other facility improvements that are underway at the Arena.

“We anticipate reopening the Arena to ice users in early August – more than a full month earlier than we normally reopen. This will provide our sport user groups with considerably more ice time at the start of the upcoming season,” said Jones.

“The increased efficiency offered by the new ice plant will allow the Town to expand its regular ice season and host summer training camps in Ponoka. This creates an exciting opportunity that will greatly enhance the quality of life benefits that the arena provides to our community,” added Jones.

He noted the old ice plant couldn’t keep up with ice making in warm weather due to its age and inefficiency.

For the most up-to-date information on the reopening of Town facilities, please visit the Town website at www.ponoka.ca. If you have questions, please phone the Town Office at 403-783-4431 or the Aquaplex at 403-783-0131.

In accordance with provincial health restrictions, the Town Office remains closed to the public but is open for business by phone at 403-783-4431, by email at town@ponoka.ca, or online at www.ponoka.ca.

The Town of Ponoka thanks citizens for their continued diligence in following provincial public health orders and directives to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Ponoka citizens are encouraged to continue protecting themselves and others against the spread of the virus by following all provincial health requirements and getting vaccinated as soon as they are able.

A summary of the current provincial health restrictions and information on how to book a vaccine appointment are available online at www.alberta.ca/covid19. If you have questions or concerns about lack of compliance with provincial public health orders, phone 1-833-415-9179.