The Summer Village of Grandview is located on the south shore of Pigeon Lake, 60 km south of and 40 km west of Edmonton, Alberta. Grandview offers boating, swimming, fishing, sailing, and windsurfing in the summer, with four golf courses inside a 10-km radius. Winter activities include skating, skiing, and ice fishing.

Summer Village News!
 

2010 Municipal Election

Elected by Acclamation

Your new council members, elected by acclamation are:

Becker, Cory
Davidson, Donald
Johnston, Lloyd

We thank them for accepting this responsibility for this term.

Potential Amalgamation of 3 Summer Villages
Please read attached for new information on the potential amalgamation.
Amalgamation Intro      Amalgamation Q&A    Amalgamation Letter to Residents
 

 Click here to view the Amalgamation Plebiscite Results

2010 Property Tax due June 30th

The Combined Assessment and Tax notice for 2010 was mailed on Tuesday May 18, 2010.  Please advise the Summer Villages Office if you do not receive your copy.

Please Note that you are responsible to pay your property tax (whether or not you receive your copy) prior to the deadline date of June 30th to avoid any late payment penalty.  Late payment penalties do not apply if you are on the instalment plan.

Please follow this link to a Government of Alberta Information Bulletin regarding Low Lake Levels and Boat Launches.

Regional Wastewater System Update
Please view the attached Executive Summary from Associated Engineering's Pigeon Lake
Regional Wastewater System Preliminary Design for an update on the sewer project. 

Family and Community Support Services (F.C.S.S.)
F.C.S.S. now offers homemaking to the senior citizens, handicapped individuals or those in need of the
special services that a homemaker can offer.  The homemaking duties may include:  general homemaking,
laundry, cleaning bathrooms and floors, dusting, vacuuming, fall & spring cleaning.  The program
allows clients to remain in the comfort of their own home.  The time period of help can vary according to
each situation of need.  This service is provided at a reasonable rate. 
Please contact Sharon Lock at 780 586-2523 on Thursdays. 

2010 Garbage Collection
Attached is the 2010 Garbage Collection Schedule for your convenience.

Holding Tank Specifications
Please see attached holding tank specifications.

Approved Wastewater Haulers
Please do not forget that the authorized service providers that are allowed access to the
Mulhurst Lagoon are:

Grandview Future Vision
2009 has been a very busy year for your Council members.  Please review Grandview Future Vision
to see a summary of the projects they have been working on.  You will also be interested in reviewing
the Strategic Plan, including future Recreational Plans.  Your Council has also been very involved in
planning for the future Wastewater Collection System.  

Wastewater Bylaw #258
A resolution was passed at the June 27th, 2009, Council meeting to revise Waste Water Bylaw #258.
A member of Alberta Municipal Affairs was present at the Council Meeting to offer advice to
Council on how best to protect the lake environment with a recommendation to revise the existing
Waste Water Bylaw keeping consistency with other Summer Villages around the lake.  Council
will waive the $100.00 permit fee, however, Alberta Permit Pro will charge a fee.  Please
watch the website for updated information as it becomes available.