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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.

New East End Bus Calendar is available- Access it 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!

Darwell Ag Trunk or Treat!

Tender for Snow Removal 2024/2025 to 2027/2028

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Summer Construction Season is Here!

The Summer Village of South View has a few construction projects planned for this summer which includes the following:

Drainage and road work on Lake View Avenue
Playground and park repairs at Hillside Park
Guardrail installment at the end of Lake Street
Repairs to the Boat Launch

Our construction team will be doing their best to minimize the impacts on South View residents and visitors, however there may be temporary closures as work is completed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding construction, please call the summer village office at 780-967-0271 or email at svsouthview@outlook.com.

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.

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board Hearings

24SDAB001 - Notice of Decision

Tax & Assessment Notices
2024 Combined Tax & Assessment Notices have been mailed effective May 17, 2024. Please contact the Summer Village office if you do not receive your notice or if your mailing address has changed. It is the property owner's responsibility to ensure taxes are paid on time.

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.

Municipal Accountability Program (MAP) Review

Alberta Municipal Affairs recently announced a new program to collaboratively foster effective local governance and build administrative capacity in Alberta’s municipalities. The Municipal Accountability Program (MAP) will review municipal processes and procedures to help develop knowledge of mandatory legislative requirements. This will support municipalities with their legislative compliance.

The Summer Village of South has completed its MAP Review. Letter from the Deputy Minister with respect to this review can be read here.

Onoway Regional Fire Services - Now Recruiting Volunteer Firefighters

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter?