Mayor Angela Duncan, Alberta Beach

Congratulations to the Town of Onoway on your Centenial and thank you for inviting Village of Alberta Beach to be a part of it.

There is so much going on in Onoway this weekend. Be sure to check it out!

Alberta Beach would like to recognize that June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and outstanding contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We are pleased to acknowledge, honour, and celebrate the First Peoples and their relatives. With today marking the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, it is fitting to celebrate these two occasions together. The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year, where the Sun remains in our celestial sphere for the most amount of time all year and holds cultural and spiritual significance to Indigenous Peoples. However, we cannot gather to celebrate Mother Earth and the gifts she gives, as well as the language, cultures, and ceremonies of Indigenous People around Canada without taking pause and acknowledging the hundreds of graves, long known but only recently found, at Canada’s residential school sites. We must reflect on both, the unfortunate history, as well as, the future and all its potential with our Indigenous brothers and sisters, if we are to commit to truth and reconciliation.

It's a pleasure to welcome Sun & Sand Beach Boutique to Alberta Beach! Located in the old church on Main Street, this local shop sells clothing, swimwear, swim toys, accessories, etc. I highly recommend stopping by.

Also, drop off a painted rock for their painted rock collection and be entered to win a prize! Draw will be on Jul 1.

Help us stuff our trailer to the rafters! The library is doing a Value Village FUNDraiser to support our programs and buy new items. Drop off your unwanted items to us and Value Village will turn it into cash for us. We will accept almost anything: clothes, shoes, household items, decorations, kitchen items, small appliances, tools, costume jewellery, pet supplies, toys, books, dvds, you name it..... You can drop items off to us any time from now until August 9. No item is too small! Pick up can also be arranged. Contact us on fb, at [email protected], and 780-924-3491. Thank you for your generous and continuous support of our small library.

I was happy to share some municipal perspectives on Alberta Primetime yesterday.

Kara Westerlund & Angela Duncan - June 5 Municipal Panel with Kara Westerlund & Angela Duncan on June 5, 2023.

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I am very excited to be providing commentary on Alberta's election results Monday night on CBC! Looking forward to bringing both municipal and rural perspectives as the night unfolds. Here is info on how to watch...

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Congratulations Onoway Public Library on your 50 Year Anniversary. Library's are vital community spaces that provide easily accessible services and opportunities and I was so happy to be able to join your celebrations.

It was an honour to attend Onoway Legion Branch 132 's Veterans Dinner on behalf of Alberta Beach. Thank you to all those who serve and sacrifice for our Country.

BRING ON THE RAIN🌧

Village of Alberta Beach has been assisting Lac Ste. Anne County as much as we are able and as requested during these unprecedented wildfires and will continue to do so. Thank you to all our residents who have expressed their concerns during this time. Our thoughts are with those impacted by these devastating wildfires.

Updates and info on the situation in Lac Ste Anne County are available at lsac.ca.

Please read my statement regarding crime in the community.

Yesterday was our first garbage pick up with our new contractor, Integrity waste.

If you have questions or concerns regarding actual pick up, please contact the village office, as they can help sort out issues.

If you have questions or concerns regarding why we are moving to contracted service delivery or how it will impact your taxes, please feel free to message or email me ([email protected]) or get in touch with a Councillor of your choosing.

Thank you.

Alberta Beach Softball registration is OPEN! Link and information below, and please share.

http://albertabeachminorball.rampregistrations.com/

Changes to garbage pick-up happen this week. We look forward to working with our new garbage contractor, Integrity Waste.

The deadline for tests has been extended. Please get your internet speed tests in asap and help us improve internet service in the area.

**EDIT**
Unless you have already done so, don’t forget to submit your internet speed test results to [email protected] along with your municipal address. We need a minimum of 150 more participants for our application!

We thank you for your support in this initiative.

Internet Speed Test Extension:
Residents and Businesses of Alberta Beach, Val Quentin, and Sunset Point. We need your support! We encourage everyone to do a speed test, if you haven’t already done so, please complete the Internet Speed Tests and send us the results. We are required to provide a speed test from one in five households throughout our communities. We need these Speed Tests to complete our application for Alberta Broadband Funding.

We thank you for your support!
See details below.

Our sewer system is a significant investment on behalf of the residents of Alberta Beach, Val Quentin, and Sunset Point. When items that don't belong are put down the drain there are environmental concerns, but there's also a potentially HUGE bill for the homeowner and we all get to pay the costs of repairs through our taxes.

Take a read and know what you can and cannot put down the drain to help protect the environment, our sewer system, and our pocket books!

On behalf of Alberta Beach, I express our sincere condolences to the families, friends, and coworkers of the 2 Edmonton Police Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Thank you to all those who face such sacrifices for our safety. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

Do you want better internet service or more options for service providers in the Beach?

Help us get a large grant to make this happen!

We are applying for a grant to increase access to high speed internet in all three villages. We need 1 in 5 houses to complete an internet speed test and submit to the village office. Information is below...

CHANGES COMING FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION

Starting in April the village will be contracting out garbage collection. Pick up days will change to Wed for garbage and Mon for organics. Keep an eye on your mail or visit albertabeach.com for more info.

We are looking for Minor Softball Coaches! If you are interested and willing to coach this year, Please get in contact with us at [email protected]

Alberta Beach Community Groups, please get your FCSS applications in as soon as possible. Please note the deadlines and that there is a new form.

NOW ACCEPTING FCSS GRANT APPLICATIONS.

Alberta Beach thanks Lac Ste Anne County for their ongoing Recreation Grant assistance supporting our regional boat launch, Boat Launch Park, Main Beach Park, and Ball Diamonds. It’s through working together that our community and region will continue to reap the benefits of our recreation facilities. For more information visit http://www.albertabeach.com/publicnotices.html

Hello Alberta Beach Softball families, new and returning it’s that time of year again.
🥎Softball registration will be opening up on February 15th. More information and online registration link to follow!
🥎Please watch our page for updates!!
🥎We hope to send information home with the Grasmere School Students as well!
🥎If you are interested in helping out with coaching, or just volunteering for a team job please email us at [email protected]
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Thank you to everyone who came out to last night's RCMP Townhall and for sharing your thoughts and concerns. All the Councillors from Alberta Beach were in attendance and we will be discussing the information and concerns that we heard.

Some key takeaways about what we can all do now to help prevent crime include:
Report ALL crime
Utilize lights, alarms, and cameras
If you have a camera, register it at https://parklandcapture.ca/
Join LSA North East Rural Crime Watch (AGM Feb 15 at 7pm at the Onoway Heritage Center)
Look out for your neighbours
Lock your doors and gates, even when you're home
Take pictures and mark/engrave valuable property

The RCMP Parkland Detachment will be hosting a Town Hall on January 26, 2023.

I know that many people have concerns about crime in our community. The Parkland RCMP will be holding a townhall on January 26, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Alberta Beach Heritage Centre (50+ club).

I encourage everyone who is concerned to come out.

Only 10 more days to complete our Regional Trails Masterplan Survey. Make sure your thoughts and input are included!

Interlakes Regional Trails Master Plan Interlakes Regional Trails Master Plan.

One of my favourite weekends is right around the corner!

Congratulations to our Christmas Light-up contest winners! What an amazing job you all did.

Thank you to our judges, who had their work cut out for them with so many wonderfully decorated houses this year, and thank you to everyone who put up decorations. The village looks so festive!🎄