News

Noxious Weed Control

September 7 2023

Controlling the spread of noxious weeds along our shoreline and residential lots helps to protect the lake.  Many of the weeds have large root systems, produce extraordinary amounts of seed. Those plants can choke out native plants which typically help with shoreline…

Watch Out for Downed Power Lines

August 25 2023

With strong winds and old or dying trees, the danger of power lines touching the ground is a dangerous situation. It's important to know what to do when the power lines come down. Both Fortis and Epcor have excellent instructions to avoid getting hurt. Take at these…

Blue Green Algae Advisory

August 18 2023

Alberta Health Services has informed us of a blue-green algae advisory for Pigeon Lake.  You can find their notice here: Advisory For help identifying blue green algae you can visit the Watersheds Canada website....

Boulevard Tree Planting

August 16 2023

The tree planting project is progressing.  By the end of August, the remaining trees will be available to us.  Then they will be planted, and the project can be finished.  The contractor will have a few people at the site this week to prepare the beds, and clean…

Volunteer for CRASC Assessment Review Board

July 27 2023

At the present time Capital Region Assessment Services Commission has 5 qualified Assessment Review Board (ARB) Panelists. 10 Panelists are needed to effectively operate the ARB program. The time commitment is minimal, and the hearings are usually held from July to…

Mulhurst Daze

July 21 2023

Lots of fun coming to Mulhurst Bay on the August long weekend. The day begins at the Royal Canadian Legion with a pancake breakfast from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. The parade staging begins in front of the Legion with bike decorating at 9 am.  The parade will start at 10:30. …

Certification of Mailing of Tax Notices

June 16 2023

Certification of Mailing of Tax Notices This is notification under Section 336 (1) of the Municipal Government Act that Combined Tax Notices & Property Assessments were mailed to all property owners in the Summer Village of Itaska Beach on June 16, 2023. Please note:…

2023 Taxes E-transfer Payments

June 16 2023

As a reminder, if making payments by e-transfer, please comment on what the payment is for. If you are paying taxes, if you could please include your roll or property number, that will help to ensure payment is applied to the proper account....

Learn to Sail on Pigeon Lake

June 2 2023

Here's a great opportunity for kids who wish to learn sailing. Argentia Beach has organized the program.  If your youngsters are interested, please contact using the information on the poster....

Dust Control

June 2 2023

Every year, the Summer Village prepares our gravel roads to ensure dust control and road stabilization. We are now using MG-30 (calcium chloride/magnesium hydroxide). It is an approved product through Alberta Transportation, and is becoming the industry standard because…

Fire Ban Comes Off

June 1 2023

The Fire Ban has been lifted, effective June 2, 2023 in the Summer Village of Itaska Beach. Continue to follow fire smart procedures whenever having a fire. For further information please contact the Summer Village at 780-312-0928...

Road Ban Lifted Monday

May 12 2023

Spring road bans will be lifted on Monday May 15th. Be advised our regular axle weight is 75% of the axel weight of the hauling truck....

Spring Leaf Pick Up

May 3 2023

Tuesday May 23rd have your bagged leaves ready for pick-up.  This is to assist in getting yards cleaned up. The leaves must be placed in a clear bag, and placed at the front of your driveway, the same place you normally put your trash bins.Any material other than…

Total Fire Ban

April 30 2023

Effective Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., the Summer Village of Itaska Beach declares a TOTAL FIRE BAN within the entire Summer Village of Itaska Beach boundaries.  This ban includes any open fires, including: camp and recreational fires, and fireworks. The…

Spring Road Bans in Effect

April 5 2023

There is a road ban in effect for Beach Avenue.  The maximum allowable weight is now 50 percent of the axle weight on trucks entering the Summer Village.  Please see the attachment for the official order and more details about exemptions. 2023 Spring Road Ban...

Easter's on its' Way!

March 16 2023

Saturday, April 8th, the Mulhurst Bay Community Hall is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt.  It's a free event where families can hunt for the eggs the Easter Bunny left behind.  There will be wagon rides and hotdogs for all who register.  Check out the poster for all the…

Sewer - Lift Station Maintenance

February 7 2023

The lift station across from ~ 51 Itaska Beach will undergo regular maintenance and cleaning on February 15/16, 2023 from 8am - 6pm.  Please do not block this area....

RCMP Town Hall Meeting

January 5 2023

Thorsby and Breton RCMP detachments will be on hand to discuss crime trends in the area, policing priorities and crime reduction strategies. Everyone is welcome to attend on Tuesday January 17th, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Buck Lake Seniors' Drop In Centre....

Planned Power Outage

December 2 2022

Fortis has a power outage planned at Itaska Beach this Monday, December 5th from 9:30 am until 12: 00 noon....

Recreation Property Owners Grant

November 16 2022

The Land Stewardship Centre has funding available to property owners who wish to enhance the natural watershed function of their property. It's called the Green Acreages Program Check out the online application In addition. the Pigeon Lake Watershed Association (PLWA)…