Boat Launch – IMPORTANT NOTICE: Boat Launch will be CLOSED from June 23 through June 25, 2017 for the Dragonfly Festival and Upfest

The Boat Launch is open 7 days a week except as noted above. From May 1 – September 30 parking fees are in effect for the Boat Launch area. Anyone wishing to use the boat launch, launch a boat,  park their boat trailer or park for day use at the park is required to pay a fee at the automatic pay machine, fees can be paid with one or two dollar coins, 5,10 or 20 dollar bills or credit card. The lot is patrolled – offenders will be subject to a minimum $150 fine as per 01-2016 WATERFRONT PARK BYLAW passed Feb. 2, 2016 (. If you plan to enjoy time at the lake frequently, you can purchase an annual pass for $300. Passes are available at the Village Office during regular business hours.

Overnight parking or boat mooring is not allowed. Water tank filling at the launch area is not permitted on Saturdays, Sundays or on Statutory Holidays. Water tank filling requires a provincial water diversion permit and a Waterfront Park parking pass.

Waterfront Park User Fees approved April 4, 2017

Animal Control

Animal Control Officer
780-892-2699

License Fees
The owner of a dog or cat shall apply for a one-time animal lifetime license for each dog or cat. All license fees go towards the cost of administering and enforcing the licensing system and assisting with the costs of impoundment and disposal of unclaimed animals.

To register your domestic animal in the Village, please complete the Dog Cat Tag Form and call the Village Office to make an appointment.

Important notes on Blue Green Algae

About Blue Green Algae

If there is a blue green algae advisory for a body of water you plan on visiting, take these precautions:

• Avoid all contact with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.
• Do not swim or wade (or allow your pets to swim or wade) in any areas where blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is visible.
• Do not feed whole fish or fish trimmings from this lake to your pets.
• Consider limiting human consumption of whole fish and fish trimmings from this lake, as it is known that fish may store toxins in their liver. (People can safely consume fish fillets from this lake).

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is naturally occurring, and often become visible when weather conditions are calm. Appearing like scum, grass clippings, fuzz or globs on the surface of water, blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can be blue-green, greenish-brown, brown, and/or pinkish-red, and often smell musty or grassy.

Advisories are in effect until rescind notices are issued.

People who come in contact with visible blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), or who ingest water containing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), may experience skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and/or diarrhea. Symptoms usually appear within one to three hours and resolve in one to two days. Symptoms in children are often more pronounced; however, all humans are at risk of these symptoms.

If you suspect a problem related to blue-green algae, or if you require further information on blue-green algae, please call Health Link at 811.

Learn More

• Frequently Asked Questions
• MyHealth Alberta

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST

Select the appropriate Development Permit Application type, and submit required documentation listed with a complete application. Upon verification of complete application and calculation of permit cost,payment will be required.

All Development Permit Applications require the following:

• Certificate of Title or Land Title Search of the property obtained no more than 3 weeks prior to the date of application.   The Title or Search may be obtained from any Alberta Registries Office.
• Authorization from the Registered Owner.   The titled owner may appoint an agent.
• A complete application form.
• A complete Right to Entry form. 
• A complete Electronic Communication form.

New Residential Developments require all of the following 

• Site Plan outlining the proposed development including front, side and rear setbacks, including eaves, as well as dimensions of the proposed development (pdf preferred; 
• Exterior elevation drawings showing height, horizontal dimensions and finishing materials of all buildings, existing and proposed (pdf preferred;
• Interior floor plans, including the basement (pdf preferred); 
• Site Servicing and Grading drawings (if applicable).   Note: For lakefront properties the finished first floor elevation, or opening in the building, shall be greater than the 1:100 flood plain contour of 725.42 M ASL.;
• Location of all easements and utility rights-of-way; and
• Location of existing or proposed access points to the property.

New Non-Residential Developments require all of the following

• Site Plan outlining the proposed development including front, side and rear setbacks, including eaves, as well as dimensions of the proposed development (pdf preferred);
• Exterior elevation drawings showing height, horizontal dimensions and finishing materials of all buildings, existing and proposed (pdf preferred);
• Interior floor plans, including the basement (pdf preferred); 
• Site Servicing and Grading drawings (if applicable).   Note: For lakefront properties the finished first floor elevation, or opening in the building, shall be greater than the 1:100 flood plain contour of 725.42 M ASL.; 
• Landscaping Drawings; 
• Location of all easements and utility rights-of-way; 
• A storm drainage plan; 
• Location of garbage containment areas, off-street loading and parking areas; 
• Vehicular and pedestrian circulation on the site and to adjacent sites or public rights-of-way; 
• A lighting plan; and
• Location of existing or proposed access points to the property.

Change of Use on the land or within a building (commercial/industrial/institutional/residential day home) requires the following:

• Site Plan showing –  location of the use, location of the use within the existing building, interior floor plan

Additional information may be required during the processing of the development permit application, including but not limited to the following: 

• Geotechnical reports;
• Traffic Impact Analysis

Development Permit applications may be circulated to other municipal departments or to third parties (i.e. Provincial departments or Utility Providers) for comment or concurrence, at the discretion of the Development Officer.

Fishing Regulations on Lake Wabamun

2018/2019 Fishing Regulations

Disclaimer: Although we strive for accuracy in our content, the following rules and regulations should only be considered a reference. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance with all current rules and regulations. We assume no responsibility or liability for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information. Official information can be found www.albertaregulations.ca or call Alberta Sustainable Resource Development information centre at (780)-944-0313.

CLOSED April 1 -to- May 14

OPENED May 15 -to- March 31

BAIT Allowed (including dead bait fish)

Zone 2 - PP2

Disclaimer: Although we strive for accuracy in our content, the following rules and regulations should only be considered a reference. It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance with all current rules and regulations. We assume no responsibility or liability for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information. Official information can be found www.albertaregulations.ca or call Alberta Sustainable Resource Development information centre at (780)-944-0313.

General Regulations:

Lakes:

Open April 1st -to- January 31st  Bait Allowed

February 1 -to- March 31    Bait Allowed

Streams:

Closed April 1 -to- May 14

Opened May 15 -to- January 31

Bait Allowed

Opened February 1 -to- March 31

Bait Allowed

Fish & Wildlife District Office Numbers

If you are uncertain about any of the information regarding the rules and regulations for PP2, contact one of the district offices that are listed below.

• Camrose - (780)-679-1225
• Drumheller - (403)-823-1670
• Edmonton - (780)-427-3574
• Hanna - (403)-854-5540
• Oyen - (403)-664-3614
• Ponoka - (403)-783-7093
• Provost - (780)-753-2433
• Red Deer - (403)-340-5142
• Stettler - (403)-742-7510
• Stony Plain - (780)-960-8190
• Vegreville - (780)-632-5410
• Vermilion - (780)-853-8137
• Wetaskiwin - (780)-361-1250

Stock Report

The Alberta government stocks various bodies of water throughout the province. This helps maintain fish populations and provides better, more diverse fishing opportunities, and in some cases, establish new populations. For a full report on all stocked bodies of visit mywildalberta.com