Bentley lost part of its history last night !! 😪 The Alberta Wheat Pool elevator which was one of the last ones still standing and in use by a local feedmill. It had even survived the @TomSteveWHTBLY demolition days ! Lots of memories up in smoke.

Help us in preventing false alarms. Common causes include: bumping the alarm during cleaning, forgetting the code, moving into a new house with an existing alarm, not being familiar with the system, and settings that don’t accommodate pet or child activity.

A Good Samaritan found this child's "Monster High" suitcase on the side of the highway near #Ponoka on January 2nd. Near the Intersection of HWY 53 & 21. If it's yours, please contact me and I'll try to connect you. #yeg Global Edmonton Please RT :)

ICYMI: (CASA) is pleased to announce that over 600 firefighters from 25 fire departments were trained on how to respond to grain entrapment incidents through BeGrainSafe! 2022 marks a 30 percent increase of firefighters trained from 2021. bit.ly/3XdAdVE #BeGrainSafe

When we receive calls from cellphones your location is an estimate which can make locating you difficult. The diagram shows how we receive your info from a cell vs. a landline. Knowing your location when calling 9-1-1 saves valuable time. If a landline is available, use it.

A provincial (Alberta) test of the emergency alerting system will happen Wednesday, March 1 at 1:55 pm. Check your phone’s compatibility at alertready.ca. Visit Albert.ca/BePreoarrd for tips to help you and your family become more prepared.

Due to hot and dry conditions this upcoming week, we are expecting to see more extreme wildfire behaviour. It is extremely important for Albertans to respect the fire bans and off-highway vehicle restrictions in place to help reduce human-caused wildfires.

Own a piece of Ponoka Stampede history. Our famous Ponoka Stampede Bucking Chutes will be for sale at Allan B Olson auction starting June 16 in Cattle Handling Ring Lots 529y to 535y. Visit allenolsonauction.com for more info!

In 2022, Tennessee fire departments responded to 245 fires started by fireworks that caused an estimated $1.13 million in direct property damage. Avoid the risks and leave fireworks to the professionals on #JulyFourth! Visit: ow.ly/PrIC50OZT0K

Starting Sept 1, drivers must slow down when passing a vehicle with its lights flashing. Drivers must move over to the far lane when safe to do so. Failure to comply with these rules can result in a fine & 3 demerit points. Learn about these changes: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

#DYK: Grain in motion is extremely dangerous because it acts like quicksand and pulls a person down. Once trapped, it’s impossible to get out on your own. Learn how to #BeGrainSafe at casa-acsa.ca/BeGrainSafe #FarmSafetyEveryday

This Sunday is the start of NFPA #FirePreventionWeek, "Cooking safety starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention." This year, FSRI is releasing the following PSA to teach the public to "Stay Aware. Cook with Care." Watch and RT to share important #firesafetytips!

Today is #NationalFirstRespondersDay, where we recognize the brave men and women who jump into action when disaster strikes. Thank you to the firefighters, police, paramedics and emergency technicians who have answered the call to serve.

Everyday Canadians Answer the Call. CAFC/ACCP, meet Sebastian, reg. nurse & volunteer firefighter, who answers the call as it allows him to make someone’s worst day better: cafc.ca/page/Canadaans… Gord Johns Harjit Sajjan #Cdnpoli Chrystia Freeland Rob Evans, ECFO, EMR 👨🏻‍🚒📸🎸 #WhyIAnswertheCall

STAR-3 (Edmonton) has been dispatched for a scene call emergency in the Ponoka, AB area

Daylight Saving Time starts tomorrow! Check your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed. Fire is fast — you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape. Share this reminder with a friend: nfpa.org/smokealarms #DaylightSavings #SmokeAlarmSafety

Today we recognize the work and sacrifices of firefighters across the globe in keeping their communities safe. The #TownOfPonoka would like to honour this day by thanking our local firefighters for their continued dedication in keeping our community safe. #Ponoka

Join TRANSCAER in Ponoka, AB for hands-on training with our new CCPX 911 tank car! Aug 22–23 | CPKC Rail Yard 4 sessions 8AM-12PM & 1PM-5PM Register here: bit.ly/TRANSCAER-Even… #TRANSCAER #RailSafety #PonokaAB

UPDATE: TRANSCAER Safety Training Aug 22-23 in Ponoka, AB has been CANCELLED. Registered participants will be contacted directly. We apologize for any inconvenience & will announce future training opportunities soon. #TRANSCAER #SafetyTraining #Alberta