Information and Notices
for the Summer Village of Kapasiwin
Upcoming Council Meeting
We are pleased to announce that our next Council Meeting will be held on October 3 at 6:30 PM. We invite all interested community members to join us and stay informed about the latest developments and decisions affecting our village.
The meeting will be held virtually, you can join us via Zoom. Please contact the Administration office to receive the login information.
Your participation and input are highly valued, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Current Level – Fire Restriction
Current Level – Fire Restriction
The Summer Village of Kapasiwin has implemented a FIRE RESTRICTION, effective immediately.
No open burning fires, major burn operations, fireworks or exploding targets are allowed.
Safe fires in approved fire pits as well as gas/propane stoves, barbeques, and fire pits are allowed (no permit required)
All fire permits remain canceled, and no new fire permits will be issued.
The FIRE RESTRICTION will remain in effect until conditions improve.
For the most current updates, check out www.albertafirebans.ca or download the Fire Bans App.
Thanks, The Summer Village of Kapasiwin
Notice of Public Hearing - Land Use Bylaw
The Summer Village of Kapasiwin Council hereby gives notice of its intention to consider proposed Bylaw No. 280-2024, the Summer Village of Kapasiwin Land Use Bylaw, as amended.
The purpose of the Bylaw is to repeal and replace the Summer Village’s existing Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw No. 242), as amended. The Land Use Bylaw is the primary regulatory document for the development of lands within the Summer Village; the adoption of a Land Use Bylaw is a requirement of all municipalities in the Municipal Government Act.
MANY CHANGES have been made to the proposed Land Use Bylaw which may affect some individuals. These changes to the Land Use Bylaw can be viewed in the document attached.
The Municipal Government Act requires that a public hearing on a proposed bylaw must be held before the second reading of the bylaw.
First reading of proposed Bylaw No. 280-2024 is scheduled to occur prior to the public hearing on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 11:00 AM @ Kapasiwin Comkunity Hall.
Anyone wishing to make a verbal and/or written presentation may do so at the public hearing. All persons wishing to make a presentation at the hearing will be provided the opportunity. It would be beneficial for individuals to provide advance notice to Brad MacDonald (contact information provided below) of their intention to make a presentation at the hearing before Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
To obtain more information regarding the proposed Land Use Bylaw, please contact:
Brad MacDonald,
Planner Municipal Planning Services 7
780.486.1991 | b.macdonald@munplan.ab.ca
Free FireSmart Home Assessments
Parkland County is now offering free FireSmart Home Assessments to residents of Parkland County, including the Summer Village of Kapasiwin, and other Summer Villages.
County residents can get a free FireSmart Home Assessment to learn how to protect their homes from wildfires. Each assessment takes about 30-45 minutes, and it's important that you're there too.
Our FireSmart experts will:
1. Tour the outside of your house and yard for things that increase your risk during a wildfire.
2. Provide a customized report based on what they see with actions on how to reduce the risk of damage by wildfire.
3. Share helpful tips to make your home less susceptible to wildfires.
If you've completed the suggested safety improvements in the report, you can ask for another assessment later if you wish.
Visit Parkland County - Free FireSmart Home Assessments for more information!
Yellowhead Regional Library - YRL 2023 Annual Report
Read the Yellowhead Regional Library's 2023 Annual Report today!
Don't forget to take advantage of the significant resource of knowledge in organized literature!
FireSmart Neighborhood Awareness Workshop
The recording of the FireSmart Neighborhood Awareness Workshop is now ready to be viewed!
Click the Button to learn more about FireSmart
Attention: New Residents!
The Land Title Office is currently experiencing a substantial increase in real estate transactions, which has created a backlog.
Therefore, if you have recently purchased a property in the Summer Village of Kapasiwin (in the past 3 months), we may not have received notification and ask that you contact the Administration Office as soon as possible to provide the new owner and address details.
Please call us at 780.691.4465 between 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Current Level – Fire Advisory
A FIRE ADVISORY is now in effect for the Summer Village of Kapasiwin
Fires in acceptable fire pits and burn barrels are allowed.
Fire permits for open fires and fireworks are being issued but may be restricted if conditions change.
The FIRE ADVISORY will remain in effect until conditions improve.
For the most current updates, check out www.albertafirebans.ca or download the Fire Bans App.
Thanks, Summer Village of Kapasiwin
Notice: Blue-Green Algae Blooms Confirmed
We have been notified by Alberta Health that there have been confirmed blooms of blue-green algae in our area. This algae can produce toxins that may pose health risks to both humans and animals. Please take the following precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of others:
Safety and Health Precautions:
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Avoid Contact with Water: Do not swim, wade, or participate in any water activities where blue-green algae is visible.
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Keep Pets and Livestock Away: Ensure that pets and livestock do not drink or enter the water where blue-green algae blooms are present.
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Do Not Consume Water: Do not use water from affected areas for drinking, cooking, or washing, even if it has been boiled. Boiling does not remove toxins.
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Fish Consumption: If you catch fish from areas with blue-green algae, avoid consuming the liver, and limit the consumption of other fish parts.
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Report Symptoms: If you or your pets experience symptoms such as skin irritation, sore throat, eye irritation, or other health concerns after contact with the water, seek medical attention immediately.
What to Look For:
Blue-green algae blooms often look like scum, grass clippings, fuzz, or globs on the surface of the water. They can be blue-green, greenish-brown, or pinkish-red in color, and they often give off an unpleasant odor.
For more information on blue-green algae and its effects, please visit the Alberta Health website or contact our local health services.
Stay safe and take care of one another.