Summer Village of
South View
Mailing Address:
Box 8, Alberta Beach, Alberta T0E 0A0
New Office/Courier Location:
2317 Township Road 545
Division No. 13
Lac Ste. Anne County, Alberta T0E 1V0
p: 780-967-0271 f: 780-967-0431
w: www.summervillageofsouthview.com
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT
The Blue Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) Advisory has been lifted for Lake Isle
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A Blue Green Algae Advisory has been Issued for Lake Isle
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Updated: July 10, 2024
New Fire Bylaw
A new Fire Bylaw (256-2025) is in effect as of June 18, 2025. Notable changes in the bylaw include:
- clarification regarding how fire charges are assessed and how they can be added to the tax roll,
- amended fire ratings to match the Province of Alberta and Lac Ste Anne County. New ratings are No Fire Ban, Fire Advisory, Fire Restriction, and Fire Ban,
- clarification on when and where fireworks are allowed,
- clearly laid out fines for not following the bylaw,
- general clean-up of structure and wording.
New Fire Rating System (please see the bylaw for details):
No Fire Ban - Recreational fires in a firepit or use of a portable appliance are allowed. F
Fire Advisory - Fireworks are prohibited. Fire permits may be cancelled. Recreational fires in a firepit or use of a portable appliance are allowed.
Fire Restriction - Fireworks are prohibited and fire permits are cancelled. Recreational fires in a firepit or use of a portable appliance are allowed.
Fire Ban - Fireworks are prohibited and fire permits are cancelled. Use of OHV's and ATV's is prohibited. Fires in a portable appliance are allowed.
The new bylaw can be found on thebylaw page.
2025 Combined Assessment and Tax Notices mailed May 9
Taxes are due Monday June 30, 2025 and the assessment complaint deadline is Monday July 21, 2025. The ANNUAL NEWSLETTER was mailed in conjunction with the combined assessment and tax notices. For more information please visit the ASSESSMENT and/or TAXATION pages of the website or view the ANNUAL NEWSLETTER.
Provincial Municipal Accountability Program (MAP) Review
The Municipal Accountability Program (MAP) is a program run by Municipal Affairs, the purpose of which is to strengthen municipal accountability and transparency, particularly in relation to legislative compliance and best practices. All municipalities with a population of 2,500 or less must participate in the program and undergo a review every 5 years. The Summer Village of South View’s MAP review was done in 2024. As you will see in the report, the review is very thorough. Two legislative gaps were noted for South View:
- Capital Budget (pg. 31 of the report) – was not passed by Jan 1, 2025,
- Municipal Development Plan (pg. 60 of the report) - does not address the protection of agricultural land.
The full report, including administration's response to the noted gaps can be found HERE.
Summer Village of South View enters into Enforcement Services Agreement with Lac Ste Anne County
The Summer Village has gone a number of months without an enforcement services agreement after our previous provider was unable to continue with the contract. We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a new agreement for Community Peace Officer, bylaw enforcement, and animal control with Lac Ste Anne County. Please visit the ENFORCEMENT SERVICES page on our website for contact information.
Summer Village of South View appoints a new Development Officer
Effective May 1, 2025 the Summer Village of South View welcomes Paul Hanlan as our new development officer. Paul brings significant knowledge and experience to the role and we believe he will be a good fit for the community. Council and Administration thank our outgoing Development Officer, Tony Sonnleitner for his work with the municipality. Tony will still be working with the Summer Village until the end of the month. Please visit the DEVELOPMENT AND SAFETY CODES page on our website for updated contact information once it becomes available.
Summer Village of South View appoints a new Chief Administrative Officer
The Summer Village has appointed a new Chief Administrative Officer, Angela Duncan. Angela has been working with the summer village since 2023 as Assistant CAO and is very familiar with the summer village and its operations. Angela's municipal experience as both an administrator and an elected official allows her to bring a unique perspective to the summer village. Previous CAO Wendy Wildman will continue to work with South View as Assistant CAO, ensuring that knowledge is transferred and there is continuity within administration.
2025 Municipal Elections
2025 Municipal Election Information is now available on our election landing page, Election 2025.Visit this page often for updates and relevant election information.
Monthly Tax Payment Plan Accounts
Due to the mail strike, we are asking those residents who are currently on the monthly tax payment plan to contact the Summer Village Office to obtain your tax payment plan amount for the months of January to May of 2025.
Please send an email to: svsouthview@outlook.com
Please provide your name, property address and advise you require your monthly Tax Payment Plan amount for 2025.
If you do not have access to email, please contact the office by phone at 780-967-0271.
Mayor Sandi Benford receives Association of Summer Villages of Alberta (ASVA) McIntosh Bulrush Award
This award is given to an individual or organization who exemplifies lake stewardship activities. Read more here.
Mayor Sandi Benford receives Alberta Municipalities Distinguished Service Award
On September 24, 2024 Mayor Benford was honoured with a Distinguished Service Award from Alberta Municipalities. This award recognizes individuals who have served 20 or more years as an elected official in an Alberta Municipality. Congratulations Mayor Benford!
Reminders
A reminder to residents that ditches and treed areas are not dumping grounds for yard debris - please ensure yard waste is disposed of properly - help keep the Summer Village clean and keep our maintenance crews safe! As well, a reminder that the large waste bins are not for large items like BBQ’s, they are to be used for household waste only. Everyone's cooperation and adherence to the rules allows the Summer Village to continue to provide these services without additional costs.
Coyote & Wildlife Sightings
There has been an increase in coyote sightings in our area lately, some tips below on dealing with urban coyotes(Government of Alberta Website):
Avoid attracting coyotes to your neighbourhood:
Teach your children how to respond to coyote encounters and remind them about the importance of not leaving food or garbage in school yards, parks or in your backyard. If you know there are coyotes in the area, supervise your children when they are outside.
• Do not feed coyotes. Feeding coyotes inevitably leads to unsafe situations that can result in human injury.
• Pet food will attract coyotes. Bring in feeding dishes immediately after your pets have eaten or feed pets inside.
• Dispose of garbage and compost materials in containers that have secure lids, or keep them in the garage or a shed.
• Take your garbage out only on collection day.
• Do not litter in school yards and parks.
• Keep a clean backyard. Remove seeds and suet put out for birds as well as fallen fruit. These foods can attract mice and squirrels, which are prey for coyotes.
• Make sure your fence has no holes or gaps that a curious coyote can use to access your property.
• Trim out thick shrubs and the bottom of trees to prevent coyotes or prey animals, such as rabbits or squirrels, from using those spaces as shelter.
• Coyotes and other wildlife may use the spaces under decks, patios and outbuildings as shelter. Close off these spaces with a durable wire mesh.
• Talk to your neighbours about following the same preventative measures.
For more information: Government of Alberta Brochure - Urban Coyotes
Mayor, Sandi Benford, receives Queen's Platinum Jubilee Pin
Mayor Sandi Benford is the recipient of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee pin which
recognizes residents who have provided exceptional service to the community and to
Canada. The pin celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th
anniversary on the throne, marking her as Canada’s longest sovereign and first to
celebrate a platinum jubilee.
Sandi has been a member of South View Council since 2001 and has been Mayor
for the majority of that time. Sandi also volunteers her time with the Lake Isle Aquatic
Management Society (LIAMS).
Those who received a Jubilee pin were nominated online by local residents as
someone who made important contributions to the community by volunteering,
being a community leader, person of achievement, or someone who represents
the best of Canadians.
Congratulations Mayor Benford!
Rural Crime
Recently, the quick response of a resident from a nearby community who reported suspicious activity to the RCMP led to the apprehension of the responsible individuals. A reminder to all residents that we are the eyes and ears of our communities. If you see suspicious activity, report it immediately to the RCMP or visit the website below and download the Alberta Rural Crime Watch app and report any crime or suspicious activity as it happens.
Alberta Rural Crime Watch Website
Emergency - Police/Fire/Ambulance: 9-1-1
RCMP - Non-Emergency Line Evansburg Detachment: 780-727-4446
Power Outages
Did you know that you can sign up with FortisAlberta for Power Outage Alerts? Power outage alerts will inform you:
-When the power goes out,
-Why the power is out,
-If there is updated restoration information,
-When the power is back on.
Find out more information here
Docks & Mooring Structures - New Provincial Standards
There are now mooring disturbance standards in place for placing docks and mooring structures in the lake! Visit the Docks & Mooring page for more information.
Onoway Regional Fire Services - Now Recruiting Volunteer Firefighters
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter?
Attention Community Groups - Now Accepting FCSS Grant Applications
Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) is:
“FCSS is a unique 80/20 funding partnership between the Government of Alberta and participating municipalities or Metis settlements. Provincially, the FCSS Program receives its mandate from the FCSS Act and Regulation. The Act describes what the Province and municipality/Metis Settlement can do to provide preventive social services. The Regulation describes how services may be provided … Under FCSS, communities design and deliver social programs that are preventive in nature to promote and enhance well-being among individuals, families and communities …”
Note: Applications will be accepted beyond due date providing funding is still available.
Funding Application details here...
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