Racoons at Pigeon Lake
February 1 2022There have been several racoon sightings in the Pigeon Lake area recently. Alberta Fish and Wildlife confirms racoons have been in the area for more than 30 years. Information regarding racoons can be found on the Alberta Environmental Protection website. Be sure…
Responsible, Accountable and Collaborative Government
December 9 2021Alberta Municipal Affairs has measured the performance of the Summer Village of Itaska Beach and the Assistant Deputy Minister has given us a clean bill of health! 2020 Municipal Indicator Results...
Pigeon Lake "Smart" Buoy Update
December 7 2021The data is in from the Smart Buoy monitoring Pigeon Lake. This raw data was collected over the open water season in 2021. In Lake Technical Committee scientists are reviewing the data, and will be able to provide interpretation over the coming months. Here is…
Maintaining and Protecting your Water Well
December 2 2021Fresh clean water can sometimes be taken for granted. Here in the Summer Village each property has its' own private water well. These wells are the responsibility of the property owner. It's important to know how to protect and maintain your well. The Alberta…
Playground Temporarily Closed
November 23 2021The playground will be temporarily closed until further notice. We had an inspection completed, and there were a few items that need to be addressed; they are considered hazardous and playground use must be restricted until we are able to get the repairs completed.…
Zebra Mussels in Aquariums
November 12 2021Alberta Environment wants your help to destroy zebra mussels before they reach our waterways. Please read the ALERT....
Smith Park Upgrades
November 5 2021In the summer of 2021, Smith Park was given a bit of a facelift by someone with close ties to the space. Angela Smith, great granddaughter of Robert and Elizabeth Smith, Founders of the Summer Village of Itaska Beach, along with her partner Mike and daughter Lily,…
Garbage Collection Changing
October 19 2021Just a reminder. The winter garbage collection schedule begins Monday, October 25th. After that collection weekly service ends, and the garbage will be collected every second Monday until spring....
New Bridge at Schlosser Park
September 28 2021Thanks go out to Summer Village Council, and a special thank you to Archie Deering for organizing the purchase and installation of the new bridge at Schlosser Park. Looking good!...
Senate & Referendum Vote
September 21 2021Elections Alberta has announced the candidates for Senate. Please see our Elections 2021 web page for further information...
Wasp Woes
August 11 2021Wasp and hornet populations are high this year, due to dry conditions. The City of Calgary has an excellent article on what to do when you find a nest on your property. Alberta Health Services has advice about treating stings. Be careful out there!...
Senate & Referendum Election Proclamation
August 11 2021Your vote matters. October 18, 2021 at the Sundance Beach Community Centre permanent residents of the Summer Village of Itaska Beach will have the opportunity to vote in the provincial Senate and Referendum Election. Take a look at the proclamation for details and…
Councillors Acclaimed!
July 24 2021Nominations for municipal council are officially closed. Three nominations were accepted, and are therefore acclaimed to council: C. Anne Agnew David Alton Csilla (Sheila) Fee The organizational meeting will be held August 25th, 2021....
Beware Pests in Firewood
July 23 2021From the Alberta Invasive Species Council: "With summer in full swing, transporting firewood may seem harmless when you’re out camping or enjoying the smoky flavour on a sweet s’more, but moving firewood from one location to another can inadvertently move invasive…
Fortis Pole Testing
July 22 2021Keep an eye out for Fortis workers in the coming weeks and months. They are performing regular maintenance by checking power poles in the area to see if any poles need replacing. Replacement work will be done if necessary. Fortis says it will be applying safe…
Fish Kill
July 13 2021Pigeon Lake has had a substantial kill of white fish due to the hot weather. If you find a few fish on your beach, you can put them in with your regular trash for pick-up on Mondays. Please contact our office if the number of fish washing up on our shores becomes…
Volunteers Needed!
July 7 2021Summer Village / Audubon Society Work Bee Volunteers requested, please come! Saturday, July 17 Meet 10am at Schlosser bridge We will be: Working on the path, bench, and gate For more information you can contact: David Alton (780) 938-9207...
Fire Ban Removed
July 5 2021The fire ban has been lifted as of 10 am this morning. Please continue to follow fire smart procedures whenever having a fire. For more information on FireSmart. Check out this link....
TOTAL FIRE BAN
June 30 2021Due to recent hot, dry temperatures and future forecasted weather conditions: Effective Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 3:00 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…
Restricted Use of Fertilizers and Herbicides
June 22 2021The Summer Village of Itaska Beach has been proactive in promoting measures that would help protect and / or improve the health of the lake. In 2008, the Summer Village of Itaska Beach was one of the first municipalities to ban the use of fertilizers, showing leadership…
