News

Fire Ban Comes Off

June 1 2023

The Fire Ban has been lifted, effective June 2, 2023 at 10 am in the Summer Village of Silver Beach. Continue to follow fire smart procedures whenever having a fire. For further information, please contact the Summer Village office at 780-389-4409....

Road Ban

May 24 2023

On June 1st, 2023, the spring road bans will be lifted.  The maximum axle weight will return to 75%....

Certification of Mailing of Tax Notices

May 18 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 Silver Beach on May 18, 2023. Please note:…

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal

May 3 2023

Deputy Mayor Robert Gibbs has received the Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of his work to protect the Pigeon Lake watershed.  He co-chaired the Pigeon Lake Watershed Management Committee and educated residents around the lake on beneficial practices, and worked…

Summer Job for Students

May 3 2023

We are looking for a student to work this summer. If you are a student, or know one who needs a job this summer, take a look at the full job description and give us a call! Summer Student Job Description...

Total Fire Ban

April 30 2023

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

Office Closed Good Friday

April 6 2023

The Summer Village office will be closed April 7th for Good Friday. It will open again on Wednesday April 12th.  Happy Easter to all!...

Spring Road Ban

April 5 2023

There is a road ban in effect for Silver Beach Road and Silver Bay Road.  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.…

Easter's on it's' 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…

Proposed ASP for Development on the Pigeon Lake Golf Course

December 2 2022

Here is the proposed ASP for development on the golf course land. Council will be reviewing the information and putting together a response. You are welcome to submit your own questions and responses to Robert Riddett: rriddett@gmail.com. Comments will be received…

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)…

Biweekly Garbage Collection

November 9 2022

Every second Monday garbage collection is in effect during the winter.  Please visit our Public Works page for a complete schedule....

County of Wetaskiwin MDP Open House

November 4 2022

An open house for the County of Wetaskiwin's Municipal Development Plan will be held on November 14th at the Mulhurst Bay Community Hall from 7 to 9 pm. This is a change from the original date announced by the County. For more information about the County's plan you…

Remembrance Day Ceremonies

November 4 2022

The Mulhurst Legion is hosting Remembrance Day Ceremonies. For details, please see this link.  ...

Hiring - Administrative Assistant

November 2 2022

The Summer Villages of Silver Beach and Sundance Beach have a part-time Administrative Assistant position. We would like to start training someone to be able to fill in for that position as needed.  Right now, it will be on a casual basis, to fill in on days when…

Forest Assessment

October 28 2022

The Forest Assessment prepared by the ATTS Group Inc. as part of a grant from the Association of Summer Villages of Alberta has been completed. Throughout the report, there are descriptions and recommendations for different areas within the Summer Village.  Council…

Remembrance Day Approaching

October 26 2022

If you are looking to purchase a poppy for Remembrance Day, you can find them at our office starting Friday.  The Royal Canadian Legion in Mulhurst Bay has provided our office with a donation box for poppy sales. Our office will be closed on Friday November 11th to…

PLWA Award

October 25 2022

The PLWA has won the Association of Summer Villages of Alberta “McIntosh Bulrush Award”.  The award recognizes the Caring for the Lake stewardship program.  This program brought all Pigeon Lake Summer Villages together to help educate residents and complete projects…

Halloween Party!

October 25 2022

Don't miss out this Saturday night from 6 - 10 pm a family friendly event with a potluck, costume prizes and candy bags.  No alcohol will be served. Fire trucks will be on site for tours....

NRCB Rejects Feedlot Decision Review

October 11 2022

The Natural Resources Conservation Board has rejected a request for review of the decision to deny G&S Cattle a permit for a Confined Feedlot in the Pigeon Lake area. NRCB Letter CBC News Article Pigeon Lake Watershed Association Response...