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Upcoming Council Meeting

The next Regular Meeting of Council is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 at 11:00am at the Community Hall. Agenda will be posted 2 days prior to the meeting.

Land Use Bylaw Update

Council adopted Land Use Bylaw 2026-01 at the March 8, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council. Any Development Permits filed after 12:00pm on March 8, 2026 must meet the requirements of Land Use Bylaw 2026-01, those filed prior to 12:00pm on March 8 will need to meet the requirements of Land Use Bylaw 195. Thank you to the residents who volunteered their time on the Land Use Bylaw Update Committee and to everyone who took the time to provide input into the new Land Use Bylaw! 

Boat Storage Area Clean-up

There will be a cleanup of the Boat Storage Area this summer. If you currently have anything stored in this area you are asked to remove your items by August 3, 2026.  The clean-up will be completed in August with items able to be returned prior to the September long weekend.  Details of the clean-up are still being finalized and will be shared closer to August 1.
To understand what is currently being stored in the Boat Storage Area and what residents would like to store there if it were enlarged, can you please email finance@ghostlake.ca by May 15, 2026 the following:
  • What you currently have stored in the Boat Storage Area (if you have pictures, please send)
  • What you would like to store in the Boat Storage Area if there was room (if you have pictures, please send)
 We will use this information as we plan the August clean-up and potential expansion of the area.  
Policy 09-01 is the current policy governing the Boat Storage Area.

Council Committees & Boards – Volunteers Needed

Council has approved new Terms of References for the Dock Committee, the Natural Environment & Lake Stewardship (NELS) Committee and the Public Works Committee.  We are now ready to take applications from residents who are interested in volunteering for these three committees and the Assessment Review Board and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB).  If you are interested in volunteering on any of these committees or boards, please complete the Council Committee Application Form and return to finance@ghostlake.ca by May 1, 2026.  Council will review all applications at their meeting on May 9 and will appoint members to the Committees and Boards.  More information on the Committees & Boards can be found on the website Boards, Committees and Appointments | Summer Village of Ghost Lake.

2026 Property Assessment Notices

 

The 2026 Property Assessment Notices were mailed on Wednesday February 25.  Your property assessment for 2026 reflects the estimated market value of your property on July 1, 2025 and the physical condition as of December 31, 2025.

Review your assessment notice for accuracy, if there are mistakes in address, name or school support contact Suzanne Gaida, Finance Manager at finance@ghostlake.ca 

Review your assessment value and if you have concerns or questions, please reach out to Christopher Snelgrove, the Assessor, to discuss. If you are not satisfied with your Assessment and wish to file a complaint, you have until Monday May 4,2026 to file. Contact information for the Assessor and information on how to file a complaint can be found on the website HERE   

Tax Notices will be mailed out in May.

Non-Certification CPR Course
A free non-certification CPR course is being offered on Saturday, April 11 from 2-4:00pm at the Community Hall.  The course will be taught by Matthew Foudy and will include hands-on instruction as well as an overview of how to use the AED (Automated External Defibrillator).  While there is no cost to attend, there is a limit of 30 spaces, so registration is required.  If you would like to attend, please text Karen Foudy at 403-971-0342 or email Karen at karenfoudy@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!

Ghost Lake Village Community Association Memberships

Your 2026 membership is now due.  To renew your membership, please send the $20 membership fee to glvca19@gmail.com.

Village Entrance

One of the wooden uprights at the entrance to the Village was hit by a vehicle, causing damage which for safety reasons, required the removal of the entrance gateway. We do not know who hit the post, as they did not stay on site and/or report the damage.  There will be discussion at Council in 2026 about what a replacement entrance will look like as we have an opportunity to design something that could deter people looking for the public access to Ghost Lake from coming into the Village.  If you have any ideas, please share them with Administration and/or Council.

Potential Ghost Reservoir Infrastructure Project / Revised Dam

The Government of Alberta’s proposed Ghost Reservoir Infrastructure Project includes the construction of a new dam structure downstream of the existing structure. This will allow for an increased capacity within the reservoir. The design of the new dam would also focus on the considerations for flood and drought management.  The project is in Phase 3 and information on the project can be found HERE.

Council and Administration are working to ensure any impacts to the Village are identified during the consultation being conducted as part of Phase 3.

If you have any questions on the project, please email the Province directly at tec.ghostreservoir@gov.ab.ca.

 

  

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LEADERSHIP

MEET THE TEAM

Meet the dedicated administration team of Ghost Lake Summer Village, Alberta, led by Mayor John Walsh. Committed to enhancing the community, Mayor Walsh and his team work tirelessly to ensure a vibrant, well-maintained environment for all residents and visitors. Together, they focus on preserving the natural beauty of Ghost Lake while fostering a welcoming and connected community spirit.

JOHN WALSH

Mayor

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