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Fire Ban in Effect

April 11 2024

Effective Friday April 12, 2024, 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 ban will remain…

Spring Road Ban

April 2 2024

Spring road bans are in effect, trucks entering the Summer Village must follow the maximum allowable weight of 50% of axle weight. Road Ban Order...

Living with Cougars at the Lake

February 20 2024

Evidence of cougar activity has been noted in the Summer Village of Itaska Beach.  Alberta Fish and Wildlife has been notified.  While sightings are rare, the Pigeon Lake area has a stable population of cougars. It is very rare for people to hear the sounds cougars…

Snow Removal

January 11 2024

Residents are reminded the snow plows are back on the road and garbage bins need to be pulled back from the road as soon as garbage pickup is complete.  This keeps the roads clear for the snow plows.  If you are not going to be home after garbage has been picked…

Happy Holidays

December 22 2023

Councillors and Administration wish all residents a happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year!...

Holiday Garbage Pick Up

December 21 2023

The final garbage pick up for 2023 will be on the 30th of December.  You can view the garbage pick up schedule for 2024 on our website under Public Works.    ...

Survey: Local elections and councillor accountability

November 8 2023

The Provincial Government is gathering feedback: https://www.alberta.ca/local-elections-and-councillor-accountability-engagement   If you choose to complete the survey, while there is not a specific question around Summer Villages, we would suggest that you leave…

Reminder- Garbage Collection Schedule

November 3 2023

Friendly Reminder The Garbage Collection Schedule changes on Monday, November 6th, 2023 to bi-weekly schedule. 2023 Garbage Collection Schedule Thank you for your co-operation....

Survey on Algal Bloom Map

October 17 2023

Dr. Vinebrooke made a presentation on his work. As part of his research, they are developing an algal bloom web app that would be available to the public.  They are doing a survey right now to find out what information in the app you would like to see.  To complete…

Fall Leaf Pickup

October 10 2023

Monday, October 16, 2023 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…

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…