Effective September 4, 2021 - Masks or face coverings are mandatory in all indoor public spaces and workplaces.

Notice of Nomination Day - Completed Nominations must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 12:00 noon on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Village Office, 4935 - 50 Avenue.

ALBERTA BEACH – Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in the water at Alberta Beach area located within the North Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS is advising the public not to swim or wade at this beach area, effective immediately.

Elevated levels of fecal bacteria were detected via testing of the lake water at this beach location. At current levels, gastrointestinal illness may result from ingestion of the water at Alberta Beach. As well, there is the possibility of skin, ear and eye infections with water contact.

As always, visitors and residents are reminded to never drink or cook with untreated water directly from any lake or reservoir, at any time. Water-borne organisms, including fecal bacteria, can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

AHS Environmental Public Health officers will continue to monitor the water at Alberta Beach.

This advisory will remain in effect until further notice.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

Alberta Beach Council has returned to in-person Council meetings. Council Meetings are held in Council Chambers temporarily located at 4000 Museum Road, Unit 5A.

Members of the public who wish to attend the Council Meeting, please contact the Village Office at 780-924-3181 to register.

NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 21st, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD

Decision: May 28th, 2021 Subdivision & Development Appeal Board Hearing Decision letter File No. 21SDAB15-01. Click to view

Alberta Environment & Parks: Zebra mussels have been found in moss (marimo) balls imported and sold in Alberta. Please click the Alert link below for detailed information with steps Albertans' need to take to dispose of the invasive species safely and properly.

• Live zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have been detected in moss (marimo) balls being sold at   various plant and pet stores across Alberta.

• Reports from the public of live zebra mussels in moss balls in personal aquariums have also been reported, including one individual who had purchased their moss balls in early February.

• AEP is working closely with jurisdictional partners across Canada.

• As of March 9, Albertans are being asked to destroy moss balls that were purchased after January 1, 2021 to eliminate the risk of zebra mussels being introduced to the environment. Guidelines on how   to destroy moss balls has been provided through an alert.

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Fireworks Bylaw #232-11
Reminder

No person shall:
Display for sale, offer for sale, sell, purchase, possess to sell, transport, store, obtain, give, discharge, or otherwise possess fireworks within the Village.

The Village of Alberta Beach would still like to promote organized professional Firework’s displays at celebrations. Permits may be issued to an individual who has a valid Federal Fireworks Operator Certificate & meets the requirements of  Bylaw #232-11

Permits will only be granted for:
 New years: 20:00 hours (8:00 PM) December 31 – 01:00 hours (1:00 AM) January 1
 Canada Day: 20:00 hours (8:00 PM) – 23:59 hours (11:59 PM) July 1
 Labour Day: 20:00 hours (8:00 PM) – 23:59 hours (11:59 PM) on the first Monday of September
 Special Events specifically approved by a motion of Council

Permits from another municipality are not valid in the Village of Alberta Beach. *** Permits issued in any other municipality may only be used to transport any fireworks through the Village and directly out of the Village without stopping. An individual who is convicted of an offence pursuant to this bylaw for which no specific penalty has been provided is liable to a fine of not less than $250.00 and not more than $10,000.00.

Specified Penalties:
Discharge / Possess Fireworks                                               $250.00
Selling Firework                                                                   $1,000.00
Set up, operate or discharge a pyrotechnic display        $500.00
Obstructs, interferes with, hinders, an Enforcement
Officer                                                                                     $500.00
Offer fireworks for sale                                                           $500.00
Transport fireworks                                                                $250.00

A complete copy of bylaw #232-11 is available for viewing under the bylaw section of the website or copies can be obtained from the village office.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Supporting local business - Keeping communities together

All the Businesses in Lac Ste. Anne at Your Fingertips

Shop the County is an online directory that instantly connects businesses in Alberta’s Lac Ste. Anne region with customers near and far.

Locals, business travelers and vacationers alike can browse and search for regional goods, services and company details, and the owners of these businesses can connect with potential shoppers like never before.

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• Alberta Beach

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COMMUNTY FUTURES YELLOWHEAD EAST
The Community Futures Yellowhead East office is a community driven, non-profit organization staffed by business professionals and guided by a volunteer Board of Directors. They provide a wide range of small business services and business management tools for people wanting to start, expand, franchise or sell a business. We also run a number of specialized business programs, organize exciting business events and actively work with community and business leaders to foster rural economic growth.
Funded in Western Canada by Western Economic Diversification Canada, Community Futures has been supporting small business and rural economic diversification since 1986. There are 27 Community Futures offices in rural communities throughout Alberta, and a total of 269 across the country.

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