Summer Villages are an institution in Alberta, nearly as old as the province itself. Traditionally evolved from cottage summer resort areas where seasonal residents wanted a role in local government or were dissatisfied with the level of service and taxation provided by their local municipality. There are now five Summer Villages on Sylvan Lake, Birchcliff (1972), Half Moon Bay (1978), Jarvis Bay (1986), Norglenwold (1965) and Sunbreaker Cove (1991) all sharing an administration office since 1991. Your Summer Village maintains bylaws to protect the watershed, water quality, bank and shoreline, flora and fauna of the natural setting in which we live. Lake access for near lake residents is via road allowances and environment open spaces which are to be left in their natural state.
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Hello All,
As summer is approaching and we all wish things would go back to normal as quickly as possible, it is important to listen to the advice given to us from our Government, including our Chief Medical Officer of Health. Please note the following excerpt from her update earlier this week:
“This is also not the time for people to go out to their summer cottages or seasonal villages to self-isolate. Services and supports are limited in these communities. Please stay in your own home, and away from others, if you are feeling unwell. Each of us must continue to do everything we can to flatten the curve and keep our friends and family healthy.”
You can read her comments in full here: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=69961C8FA869F-A2ED-1F01-91C6C6B3800FCC51
Canada's chief public health officer also weighed in on the subject Sunday, making it clear in no uncertain terms that this is not the time to head for a cottage, cabin or camp.
"Urban dwellers should avoid heading to rural properties, as these places have less capacity to manage COVID-19," Dr. Theresa Tam said at a press conference in Ottawa. There are also supply-chain issues to consider. Retailers across the country have found it difficult to keep food, cleaning supplies and other highly-demanded products on their shelves. For stores in remote areas that are used to serving small populations at this time of year, a sudden influx of cottagers can make it even more difficult to meet the needs of their year-round customers. https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/don-t-head-to-your-cottage-to-wait-out-covid-19-pandemic-canadians-warned-1.4873267
Thank you,
Tanner Evans
Chief Administrative Officer
Summer Village Administration
As summer is approaching and we all wish things would go back to normal as quickly as possible, it is important to listen to the advice given to us from our Government, including our Chief Medical Officer of Health. Please note the following excerpt from her update earlier this week:
“This is also not the time for people to go out to their summer cottages or seasonal villages to self-isolate. Services and supports are limited in these communities. Please stay in your own home, and away from others, if you are feeling unwell. Each of us must continue to do everything we can to flatten the curve and keep our friends and family healthy.”
You can read her comments in full here: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=69961C8FA869F-A2ED-1F01-91C6C6B3800FCC51
Canada's chief public health officer also weighed in on the subject Sunday, making it clear in no uncertain terms that this is not the time to head for a cottage, cabin or camp.
"Urban dwellers should avoid heading to rural properties, as these places have less capacity to manage COVID-19," Dr. Theresa Tam said at a press conference in Ottawa. There are also supply-chain issues to consider. Retailers across the country have found it difficult to keep food, cleaning supplies and other highly-demanded products on their shelves. For stores in remote areas that are used to serving small populations at this time of year, a sudden influx of cottagers can make it even more difficult to meet the needs of their year-round customers. https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/don-t-head-to-your-cottage-to-wait-out-covid-19-pandemic-canadians-warned-1.4873267
Thank you,
Tanner Evans
Chief Administrative Officer
Summer Village Administration
Summer Village Office - COVID - 19 NOTICE
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS PLEASE CALL 403-596-1084. We remain open for business, but our physical location has been closed. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
For the most accurate and up to date information please visit this website: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx |
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