Public Notices – Village of Alberta Beach

REGULAR COUNCIL & ROUND TABLE MEETINGS

Regular Council Meetings are normally held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

The Informal Council Round Table Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Council meetings and Round Table meetings are held in the Alberta Beach Council Chambers located at 4935 – 50 Avenue.

For Regular Council Meetings if you wish to address Council on a certain subject, please email your request to aboffice@albertabeach.com or call 780-924-3181 to schedule attendance as a delegate. Include your name, email address, and a brief description of what you would like to address Council on. You will need to contact the village office by 4:00 P.M. on the 2nd Thursday of the month to be included in the next Council meeting agenda, the following Tuesday.

Council Meetings are open to the public and are held in-person as well as electronically via Zoom however we do have limited seating space available and therefore we ask that you either call our administration office at 780-924-3181 or email aboffice@albertabeach.com to register your attendance.

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS: QUESTION PERIOD
The public is invited to address Council on questions arising from the meeting. Council will only take questions at the end of the meeting, during the question period.

If anyone from the public would like to address Council on another matter, please contact or email our administration office to schedule attendance as a delegate at our next Council meeting. Council may not respond to an item during question period, if the question did not arise from the meeting, as Council has not had an opportunity to discuss and/or prepare for the question.

Agendas and Minutes can also be found under the – Village Council tab on the home page. The Zoom meeting link will be posted below shortly before the meeting.

Please note that the agenda is subject to changes up to and or during the meeting.

NEXT ROUND TABLE & COUNCIL MEETING DATES:

ROUND TABLE MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. (CANCELLED)

AGENDA
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING:
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA
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March 3, 2026

📢 Public Notice – Round Table Meeting Cancellation

Please be advised that the Round Table Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, has been cancelled.

The next scheduled meeting of Council will be the Regular Council Meeting on March 17, 2026.

February 25, 2026

Service Delay – Garbage Collection

Please be advised that garbage pickup scheduled for today has been delayed due to the collection truck slipping into a ditch.

Our service provider will return later this week to complete the remaining collections; however, the exact day has not yet been confirmed. The attached map identifies the areas still requiring pickup. If possible, please leave your carts until collection has been completed.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Posted: February 11, 2026

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE CLERK

The Village of Alberta Beach is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to fill a casual clerical position in our municipal office.

Posted: January 20, 2026

🚓 WE’RE HIRING!

COMMUNITY PEACE OFFICER (CPO-1)

Alberta Beach is looking for a motivated, responsible, and energetic professional to join our enforcement team!

Details are below

Tax Recovery Public Auction

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Village of Alberta Beach will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Alberta Beach Municipal Office at 4935 50 Avenue (Ste. Anne Trail), Alberta Beach, Alberta, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the following lands:

Legal Description	Civic Address	Roll Number	Property Description	Certificate of Title	Reserve Bid
Lot 6, Block 11, Plan 3321BQ	4808-51 St.	#127	Has dwelling	162242396	$81,050.00

Lot 2, Block 7, Plan 7821242	4811-59 St.	#829	Vacant	112316338	$70,000.00

Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservation and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title. The land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis, and Alberta Beach makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by Alberta Beach.

Alberta Beach may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.

Terms: Cash, certified cheque or bank draft. 10% non-refundable deposit on the day of the sale and balance due within 14 days of the public auction. GST will apply if applicable. Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.

For Inquiries please contact:

Village Administration Department
📞 780-924-3181
✉️ aboffice@albertabeach.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE: DEVELOPMENT OFFICER TEMPORARY CONTACT INFORMATION

January 8, 2026

Community Futures Yellowhead East

We are pleased to announce that Community Futures Yellowhead East has launched the Regional Investment Attraction & Marketing Initiative!

Please follow this link to read a news release from CFYE on the RIAMS project: https://yellowheadeast.albertacf.com/news/community-futures-yellowhead-east-launches-regional-investment-attraction-marketing-initiative

December 23, 2025

🎄 25th Annual Christmas Light-Up Contest Winners 🎄

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who participated—there were so many outstanding displays!

Council also extends a sincere thank you to our judges: Donovan Boggs, Ken Anderson, and Councillor Daryl Weber.

Mayor Elwood will be hand-delivering prizes tonight to the winning participants.

Winners
🥇 1st Place: 4512 – 46A Street
🥈 2nd Place: 4804 – 59 Street
🥉 3rd Place: 4523 – 50 Avenue

Honourable Mentions
✨ 54 Street (between 50 Avenue & 51 Avenue)
✨ 4840 – 59 Street (50′ tree)
✨ 5008 – 51 Street

December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025

December 2, 2025

The Tri Village Regional Sewer Services Commission owns and operates the sewer system – What are you putting down the drain?

Posted: November 24, 2025

Lac Ste. Anne East End Bus Society – Upcoming Schedule

November 10, 2025

September 23, 2025

2025 General Municipal Election – Notice of Election by Acclamation

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the conclusion of Nomination Day, held on September 22, 2025, for Alberta Beach’s 2025 General Municipal Election, the following nominations were accepted for the five (5) vacancies on Alberta Beach’s Municipal Council:

Candidates Nominated (as of September 22, 2025)

Vacancies to be Filled: Five (5)

BURNS, DecolynneJo
DUROCHER, Debbie
ELWOOD, Taralyn (Tara)
MUIR, Kelly Brian
WEBER, Daryl

NOW THEREFORE, I declare that the above candidates, having been duly nominated for the position of Municipal Councillor in Alberta Beach’s 2025 General Municipal Election, are hereby elected by acclamation.

As a result of this acclamation, no election will be held.
The term of office for these Councillors will begin once they are sworn in at the Organizational Meeting of Council, scheduled for October 21, 2025, and will continueuntil the next general municipal election in 2029.

Cathy McCartney
Returning Officer
2025 General Municipal Election
Alberta Beach

Alberta Beach 2025 Municipal Election
Nomination Day Unofficial Results

Please be advised that Nomination Day for the Village of Alberta Beach concluded on September 22, 2025. At the close of nominations, five (5) nominations for the position of Councillor were received and duly accepted by the Returning Officer.

In accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act, as the number of nominated candidates equals the number of available council positions, the 2025 municipal election is concluded by acclamation.

Nomination Day results become official at 12 pm (Noon) Tuesday,
September 23, 2025, once the 24-hour withdrawal period has expired.

Name	Position	Incumbent	Acclaimed
Burns, DecolynneJo	Councillor		X
Durocher, Debbie	Councillor	X	X
Elwood, Tara	Councillor	X	X
Muir, Kelly	Councillor	X	X
Weber, Daryl	Councillor	X	X

Nominations for the Alberta Beach 2025 Municipal Election are now closed as of 12:00 noon, today, September 22, 2025, in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act.

🚨 NOMINATION DEADLINE IS TODAY 🚨
If you’re planning to run in the upcoming Municipal General Election, nomination papers must be filed by 12:00 noon TODAY — Monday, September 22.

📍 Learn more: albertabeach.com/municipal-elections
📞 Questions? Contact Returning Officer Cathy McCartney at 780-924-3181.

September 6, 2025

LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY ANNOUNCES COALITION WITH REGIONAL PARTNERS ENDORSING DEVELOPMENT OF LAKE MANAGEMENT PLAN:

Lake Isle Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society (LILSA) to lead collaborative stewardship initiative with full provincial regulatory alignment.

To learn more, please visit LSAC.ca/news.

Posted: September 1, 2025

September 4, 2025

Public Notice – Upcoming 2025 Roadwork Paving Projects

Please be advised that the 2025 roadwork paving crews will begin the end of September/early October.

Key areas impacted include:

47A Avenue (from 53 St. to 52A St.);

49 Avenue (from 51 St. to the north edge of 50 St.);

56 Street (east of 49 Ave to the alley);

58A Street Cul-de-sac;

59 Street Crescent;

Ste. Anne Crescent; and

46 Street (east end of 46 Street – 344’ x 26’ area)

Traffic Disruptions:

There will be traffic disruptions as crews carry out the paving work on these streets. Residents are asked to be patient, as access to properties may be temporarily restricted during the work. The contractor will work closely with residents to ensure property access wherever possible and minimize disruption.

If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming work or how it might affect you, please contact the Village Office at 780-924-3181.

July 30, 2024

📢 FRIENDLY REMINDER: GARBAGE AND ORGANICS COLLECTION

We’ve received numerous notifications from our service provider about missed pickups due to improper cart placement.

To ensure your garbage and organics are collected:

✅ Place carts out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day
✅ Ensure at least 1 metre (3 feet) of clearance on all sides and above the cart
✅ Keep carts away from parked vehicles, fences, other carts, or obstacles
✅ Make sure the cart is facing the correct direction with the lid closed

Proper placement is crucial for the automated collection system to work effectively. Carts that are blocked or not positioned correctly will not be picked up.

For Inquiries, please contact Integrity Waste Solutions at 437-5000.

Thank you for your cooperation!

July 14, 2025

PRESS RELEASE – Community Futures Yellowhead East launches ExitNavigator, a new pathway for Alberta Rural Business Owners to Buy and Sell.

June 21, 2025

Alberta Beach proudly recognizes June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and outstanding contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples of Canada.

On this day, we acknowledge and pay our deepest respect to the First Peoples and their relatives who have cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for their enduring presence, wisdom, and traditions that continue to enrich our community and nation.

Let us all take this opportunity to learn, reflect, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in the spirit of reconciliation and shared respect.

June 13, 2025

Due to recent precipitation and the forecast of moderate temperatures with expected showers in the coming days, the fire ban for Alberta Beach has been lifted.

While recreational fires are now permitted, residents are reminded to remain vigilant and exercise caution. Fires must be contained in approved fire pits and comply with Burning Bylaw 298-24.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to community safety during the fire ban.

June 5, 2025

May 26, 2025

Fire Rescue International 2024 Call Statistics – January -December

Posted May 5, 2025

May 5 – National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S

Today is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People in Canada. This day is about remembrance, reflection, and standing up against the ongoing violence faced by Indigenous communities. Their stories matter. Their lives matter. Their families matter.

Property Tax Sale

Notice is hereby given that, under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Village of Alberta Beach will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Alberta Beach Municipal Office at 4935 50 Avenue (Ste. Anne Trail), Alberta Beach, Alberta, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the following lands:

LOT	BLOCK	PLAN	C. OF T.	ASSESSED VALUE
3A	11	7720268	892237665	$159,670.00
3A	15	6476MC	972134540	$61,390.00

Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.

The land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis, and Alberta Beach makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted where the
bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by Alberta Beach.

Alberta Beach may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.

Terms: Cash, certified cheque or bank draft. 10% non-refundable deposit on the day of the sale and balance due within 14 days of the public auction. GST will apply if
applicable.

Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.

Dated at Alberta Beach, Alberta, January 21, 2025.
Kathy Skwarchuk, Chief Administrative Officer.

What Does This Mean?
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) provides municipalities with the authority to enforce payment of taxes that are in arrears through the Tax Recovery Process (Sections 418-425). Taxes are in arrears if they remain unpaid after Dec 31 of the year in which they are imposed. If taxes remain in arrears for more than one year, they are placed on the Tax Arrears List submitted to the Registrar at the Land Titles Office by March 31 each year.

Once the registrar has endorsed the tax recovery notification, the owner of the parcel and anyone with an interest in the property is sent a notice from Land Titles advising that if the taxes are not paid by Mar 31 of the following year, the municipality will offer the parcel for sale at public auction.

Notice of the auction must be provided to the Alberta Gazette and also placed in the newspaper within a certain number of days before the sale date. Alberta Beach must also send a letter to the owner, advising that the property will be offered for sale at auction.

As per Section 419 of the MGA, Council must set a reserve bid that is as close as reasonably possible to the market value of the property. The 2024 assessed value will be used as the reserve bid.

The owner may pay the tax arrears, penalties, and costs at any time prior to the auction.

Contact Information
For queries:
Email: aboffice@albertabeach.com or
Call: 780-924-3181

Update: March 10, 2025
Alberta Beach – Val Quentin -Sunset Point Residents
Q&A: Bringing Next-Generation Fiber Internet to Your Community

We’re just 200 households away from moving forward with the fibre optic installation! If you’re still
undecided, check out the Q&A: Bringing Next-Generation Fiber Internet to Your Community, HERE where common questions and concerns are addressed. If you need more details or have any additional inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Connect directly. You can contact them at 1-587-287-0131 or email support@connectmobility.ca.
Thank you for your support!

Thank you, Lac Ste. Anne County!

Alberta Beach would like to recognize and express our sincere appreciation to Lac Ste. Anne County for
the financial support received in 2024. The Lac Ste. Anne County’s Recreation Facility & Program
Assistance Grants provided financial assistance towards the maintenance costs for the Alberta Beach
Boat Launch Park as well as the Alberta Beach Main Beach Park in the amount of $10,000.00 for each
facility. The program also supported $1,000.00 towards maintenance costs for the Alberta Beach Ball
Diamonds. It’s through working together that our community and the region will continue to benefit
from these recreation facilities.

January 7, 2025

A New Era of Internet Speed and Reliability Is Coming!
Serving Alberta Beach | Val Quentin | Sunset Point

SEE Q & A ABOVE

Fiber Internet Service Offer – Clarification and Additional Information

We understand there may be some skepticism or questions circulating on social media regarding the recent offer we posted for Fiber Internet Service from Connect Mobility Inc. (Connect), for homes and businesses in Alberta Beach, Sunset Point, and Val Quentin. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify and try to address any concerns that may have arisen. The exclusive early sign-up offer and other important details are listed in the attachment.

Connect Mobility Inc. (Connect) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Fiber Internet Service for homes and businesses in 2025! This is a major step forward in internet technology, and your community is poised to experience a new era of internet speed, reliability, and performance.

This groundbreaking development will bring significant benefits to Alberta Beach, but we need your support to make it happen. 400+ residents and businesses are needed to sign up in the next 45 days to ensure this project moves forward.

A Collaborative Effort for a Stronger Community
Alberta Beach has been collaborating with Connect Mobility since 2022 to improve internet service throughout the tri-municipal region. After a year of careful planning, engineering, and design, the installation process is ready to begin in late February 2025.

This major upgrade, designed to enhance connectivity in our communities, will provide lightning-fast, reliable internet speeds delivered through a cutting-edge fiber network. Using FortisAlberta poles, this infrastructure will bring high-speed internet directly to your door, revolutionizing the way you experience the internet.

Why Fiber Internet?
Fiber-optic technology offers significantly faster speeds and greater reliability than traditional copper or wireless networks. Whether you’re streaming, working from home, or running a business, this upgrade will ensure you have the bandwidth you need.

No-Cost Installation – Limited Time Offer!
We’ll connect aerial fiber to your property at no cost while our crews are in your community.

There is no obligation to activate service right away.
Did you know? High-speed Internet boosts property value.
Future installation requests will cost $1,000 per property, so don’t miss this opportunity!

How You Can Help
To make this project a reality, we need your support! By signing up for Fiber Internet, you’ll help ensure the success of this initiative and bring faster internet to everyone in the community.

How to Sign Up:

Visit: signup.connectmobility.ca/signup
Enter your address to grant Connect Mobility access to your property.
Select your preferred internet plan or TV service.
Once your service is activated, your plan will begin.

Need More Information?
Should you need further clarification or assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Connect directly at:

Phone: 1-587-287-0131
Website: www.connectmobility.ca
Email: support@connectmobility.ca

WEST INTER LAKE DISTRICT (WILD) WATER COMMISSION
NOTIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION

The West Inter Lake District (WILD) Water Commission will be completing Construction on a Regional Waterline extension from Alberta Beach to Darwell in early 2025. The work will begin on January 6th, 2025, in Alberta Beach and continue for about 1 week within the Community. Construction signage and road safety signage will be present in work zones and speeds will be reduced temporarily near active work. Temporary road closures, if necessary, will be identified and detours provided.”

December 29, 2024

December 23, 2024

Congratulations to the winners of our 24th Annual Christmas Light-Up Contest.
Council would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the residents who participated in this year’s contest. A special thank you goes to Donovan Boggs, Ken Anderson, and Councillor Daryl Weber for their invaluable contribution as judges.

November 25, 2024

SOLD

November 14, 2024

Alberta Beach is conducting a Survey
Possibility of Sea Cans in R-1 and R-2 Residential District

Add your voice to this current engagement activity to help advise Council and Administration of your thoughts. Your input can help shape local decisions, so make sure to take part! Residents are asked to complete an anonymous survey. The survey will be open for 30 days (October 14, 2024). THIS SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED

During the August 13th, 2024, Council “Round Table” a decision was made to engage with residents of the Village regarding the possibility of amending Land Use Bylaw 252-17 to allow Sea Cans – in the R-1 or R-2 Residential Districts as sheds. The Land Use Bylaw currently restricts placement of Sea Cans as Accessory Structures (Sheds) to just these three (3) districts:

CI – Commercial;
C2 – Commercial – Mixed Use; and
M1 – Light Industrial

Please click for detailed information and the Survey, thank you for your participation.

Notice of application to be filed for approval of the natural gas distribution franchise agreement between Alberta Beach and ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.

Posted on: September 16, 2024

Application summary

The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to approve the existing current and valid natural gas distribution franchise agreement with Alberta Beach. This application for approval is required due to changes made by the Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, to various statutes governing franchise agreements.

The current franchise agreement, which took effect in March of 2020, grants ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of Alberta Beach for approximately ten years.

No changes to the franchise agreement or to the franchise fee rate rider percentage are being made as part of this application. The franchise fee rate rider percentage will remain at its current rate, which is 8%. Including linear taxes, the resulting average monthly franchise fee for an average residential customer will remain the same at approximately $5.79. The franchise fee is calculated based on distribution charges. An average residential customer uses about 105 gigajoules per year.

You may send your concerns about, objections to, or support for the application in writing to Alberta Beach or to ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. on or before September 30, 2024, at:12:00 PM.

Alberta Beach
Contact Name: Kathy Skwarchuk,
Box 278, 4935-50 Avenue, Alberta Beach, AB, T0E 0A0
Phone: 780-924-3181
E-Mail: aboffice@albertabeach.com

ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd.
Attn: Franchise Agreement Coordinator
5302 Forand Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T3E 8B4
Phone: 310-5678 or 1-888-511-7550
Email: franchisecoordinatorgas@atco.com

Any submissions received, unless you request otherwise, will be part of the application submitted and will become part of the public record.

For more information on franchises or to receive a copy of the franchise agreement please contact either Alberta Beach or ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. at the addresses listed above.

For more information:

For more information about the AUC or its approval process associated with franchise applications, please contact the AUC directly at 310-4AUC or at info@auc.ab.ca.

The Alberta Utilities Commission is an independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body responsible for making decisions about utility-related applications.

Issued on September 16, 2024

Alberta Utilities Commission

DID YOU KNOW?

WILD Water Commission Truck Fills – Fire Response Priority

As a member of the WILD Water Commission, Alberta Beach would like to remind our residents and stakeholders that active fire/emergency responses in the region must be afforded priority access at WILD truck fill stations. If you notice a fire truck with lights flashing and sirens on in line at a water station, please pull aside to give them immediate access to the site. If you are filling your water tank and must vacate to accommodate a fire response unit, note the time and location of the incident and contact the Commission to discuss compensation for resulting water loss/costs.

Please also consider signing-up to the Commission’s stakeholder (email) notice board for live updates on any restricted access/response impacted/closed stations throughout the year. Visit the Commission website at https://www.wildrwsc.com/ for more information or contact the office at 780-967-0271 for more information.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR BYLAW 295-24

DATE POSTED DETAILS DATE OF HEARING
JANUARY 22, 2024 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 20, 2024

295-24 BYLAW AMENDMENT

Alberta Beach is proposing amendments to Land Use Bylaw 252-17 to address affordability of new residential construction. A Public Hearing as required under Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act (Sections 632, 639 and 692), will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024 to hear any written or oral submissions on the proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment. Written submissions will be heard first; oral submissions will be heard during the Hearing.

The NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING with details and the PROPOSED AMENDMENT (Bylaw 295-24) to Land Use Bylaw 252-17 are also available for viewing above.

If you have any comments regarding the proposed Land Use Bylaw amendments, please submit them to the Village of Alberta Beach during office hours, Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or contact the Village’s Development Officer Paul Hanlan RPP MCIP CMML, at (780) 994-1883 or by email at development@albertabeach.com.

PUBLIC HEARING MEETING AGENDA – FEBRUARY 20, 2024
ITEM 5.a – LAND USE BYLAW PUBLIC HEARING POWER POINT PRESENTATION

TAX RECOVERY SALE
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT
DIVISION 8
RECOVERY OF TAXES RELATED TO LAND

ALBERTA BEACH

Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act Alberta Beach will offer for sale, by public auction, at the Alberta Beach Municipal Office at 4935-50 Avenue (Ste. Anne Trail), Alberta Beach, Alberta on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. the following lands:

LOT	BLOCK	PLAN	C OF T	RESERVE BID
1	19	6269CG	042289457	$51,940.00
3A	3	9925067	992241755	$85,800.00

Each parcel will be offered for sale subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing Certificate of Title.

The land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis and Alberta Beach makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence, or presence of environmental contamination, or the developability of the subject land for any intended use by the purchaser. No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by Alberta Beach.

Alberta Beach may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land not sold at the public auction.

TERMS: Cash, certified cheque, or bank draft. 10% non-refundable deposit on the day of the sale and balance due within 14 days of the public auction. GST will apply if applicable.

Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale. If the auction is cancelled because of all tax arrears being paid, Alberta Beach will post a notice in the Village Office Administration Building lobby.

Dated at Alberta Beach, Alberta January 16, 2024

Kathy Skwarchuk, Chief Administrative Officer

What Does This Mean?
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) provides municipalities with the authority to enforce payment of taxes that are in arrears through the Tax Recovery Process (Sections 418-425). Taxes are in arrears if they remain unpaid after Dec 31 of the year in which they are imposed. If taxes remain in arrears for more than one year, they are placed on the Tax Arrears List submitted to the Registrar at the Land Titles Office by March 31 each year. Notice is sent to the property owner at the same time.

Notice of the auction must be provided to the Alberta Gazette and also placed in the newspaper within a certain number of days before the sale date. The Village must also send a letter to the owner, advising that the property will be offered for sale at auction.

As per Section 419 of the MGA, Council must set a reserve bid that is as close as reasonably possible to the market value of the property. The 2023 assessed value will be used as the reserve bid.

The owner may pay the tax arrears, penalties, and costs at any time prior to the auction.

Posted January 22, 2024
REMINDER: SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY G.3.5
Alberta Beach maintenance crews follow a priority system based on Snow and Control Policy G.3.5 to manage snow and ice on winter roads.
The full Snow and Ice Control Policy can be viewed HERE.

Snow Removal Schedule

Emergency services
Truck routes
Main arterial roads
School Bus route (46 St. & 45 Ave)
Residential streets
Alleys
Municipal parking lots
Windrows

Please be patient as there may be slight delays while crews are removing snow.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Please be advised that this schedule is subject to change without notice.

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR – Local Community Groups are invited to contact the Village Office at 780-924-3181 or via email at aboffice@albertabeach.com for instructions on how to get access to the Community Events Calendar on our website for posting your community events.

FIRE RESCUE INTERNATIONAL/ONOWAY REGIONAL FIRE SERVICES
Our local fire service has published their response and service statistical information report summary for January 1 through June 30, 2023.
Please click to view the report.

We are always looking for new team members – volunteer, paid on-call, and staff positions. Whether you’re looking for a new career, a career change, or just wanting to be a part of team we’ve got a solution for you!

Currently we have these excellent staff positions open for applicants:

Please view the attached postings above for more detail.

Public Notice – Waste and Organics Collection Change: Effective July 17, 2023
If your residence is in the affected highlighted area on the maps below your Waste and Organics collection has been changed to front curb pick-up. If you notice your cart isn’t where you placed it out for collection, it has been moved to the front curb. Your residence has a small alleyway and to avoid unnecessary resident property damage in the alleyway your waste and organics cart collection has been changed to front curb pick-up. Please take note of where you find your cart(s). This is where they will be picked up from now on. Affected residences will also be receiving a flyer with details. If you have any questions, please contact the Village Office at 780-924-3181.

June 21, 2023

**UPDATE**
Internet Speed Test Extension:
Unless you have already done so, don’t forget to submit your internet speed test results to aboffice@albertabeach.com along with your municipal address. We need a minimum of 150 more participants for our application!
We thank you for your support in this initiative.

Town of Onoway FCSS Administration
On behalf of the following municipalities

Lac Ste. Anne County provides internal Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) programming for its residents and has offered availability to the following programs for local residents:

Home Support Program offers light housekeeping services such as dishes, laundry, vacuuming and much more for senior clients. This program is available for residents of the following municipalities:

Alberta Beach
Town of Onoway
Summer Village of Castle Island
Summer Village of Silver Sands
Summer Village of Southview
Summer Village of Sunrise Beach
Summer Village of Sunset Point
Summer Village of Val Quentin
Summer Village of West Cove

Preventative Counselling Subsidies is a program provided to eligible individuals, couples or families in the region who find themselves struggling to afford the cost of short-term preventative counselling services and who meet specific income thresholds. This program is available for residents of the above municipalities (with the exception of the Town of Onoway).

These programs are available on a first come first served format, as funding permits.

Please contact Lac Ste. Anne County (LSAC) to access these services or if you have any questions.
Phone: 780-785-3411 (toll-free 1-866-880-5722)
Email: recreationFCSS@LSAC.ca
Visit: lsac.ca

DID YOU KNOW? Alberta RCMP has a mobile app to help keep Albertans informed.

A number of people have expressed concerns about crime in the community. Council shares the same concerns. The easiest, most impactful thing you can do is report any and all crimes. Even if it is just the theft of an extension cord. The RCMP has developed an app that allows you to quickly and easily report a crime. You can find more info at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/…/alberta-rcmp-launch-mobile….
This is important because RCMP resources are allocated based on call volume. The more crime is reported, the more RCMP resources are available to our community leading to higher levels of responsiveness in our community.

LIFETIME DOG LICENSE FEES

Male or Female unaltered dogs $20.00
Neutered male or spayed Female dogs $10.00
Vicious Dog $250.00
Replacement Tag $5.00

REMINDERS:

All dogs must be leashed and under your control at all times whenever in public and you are not on your own property.
Dogs are NOT permitted to run at large
Dogs are NOT permitted on the main public beach area or in parks; however they can be taken to the beach access road points.
No more than two dogs per residence
If a dog defecates on any public or private property other than the property owner, the owner shall remove such defecation immediately. Pet waste stations are located in Gazebo Park, Boat Launch Park, 47th Street and along the walking paths – these rules are in place for the enjoyment and safety of everyone.

EXPECT FINES IF YOUR DOG IS FOUND RUNNING LOOSE OR UNLICENSED
If you have a concern or a complaint please call the Patrol Department by phone at 780-924-3434 or by email at patrol.albertabeach.com.

SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD

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

2020 Municipal Accountability Report Program (MAP REVIEW) – Letter of Completion. 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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REMMINDER: FIREWORKS BYLAW #232-11

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.

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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Partner Regions

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Partners In Progress – Economic Development Initiative

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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