Information and Notices
for the Summer Village of Kapasiwin
Summer Village of Kapasiwin
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The Council meeting will be held at the Summer Village of Seba Beach's Council Chambers and Via Telecommunication. |
NOTICE: Kapasiwin is now on a FIRE BAN.
No outdoor fires are permitted until further notice, including screened fire pits, burn barrels/incinerators, recreational fire pits and charcoal briquette barbecues. Only gas and propane appliances such as barbecues, stoves and fire pits are allowed. All fire permits are suspended or canceled, and no new fire permits will be issued.
For the most current updates, check out www.albertafirebans.ca or download the Fire Bans App. Should you have any questions, please contact Village Administration at 780-691-4465.
Thank you,
Summer Village of Kapasiwin
Seba Beach Bioengineering Workshop
When? Saturday, May 11th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where? Meet at Hamlet of Wabamun School (5305 50 St, Wabamun AB)
Who? The FREE workshop is organized by WWMC.
It is recommended for ages 12 and up who are interested in receiving some hands-on training in the fundamentals of bioengineering to restore and stabilize steep slopes and eroding shorelines.
About? Bioengineering is a technique using natural materials to stabilize soils. It offers an economical and sustainable method of stabilizing slopes, while promoting successional reclamation of disturbed sites.
The day will start off with a brief introduction of the fundamentals of bioengineering, followed by hands-on training on willow harvesting and installation methods. (Willows will be harvested near the Hamlet of Wabamun and willow installation will be at a site in Seba Beach). Participants will gain practical experience in the application of bioengineering, and an introduction for how it may be used as an effective alternative to traditional engineering practices while building resiliency into the watershed. This workshop is an extension of the WWMC 2023 bulrush restoration pilot project.
Please bring safety glasses, work gloves, sturdy footwear, and weather appropriate clothing. Participation will be limited to a maximum of 30 people. Water and snacks will be provided. It is recommended that participants bring their own lunch and drinking water.
Presenter: Kristen Andersen, CPWSC, PWS, P.Biol.
Kristen is a certified professional in erosion and sediment control and restoration ecologist with 24 years of experience in stream and wetland restoration. She teaches wetland courses at the University of Alberta Faculty of Extension and is a Technical Specialist in Wetland and Restoration with Associated Environmental.
RSVP to info@wwmc.ca by May 4th/ 2024.
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FireSmart Neighborhood Awareness Workshop
The recording of the FireSmart Neighborhood Awareness Workshop is now ready to be viewed!
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Land Use Bylaw Update
The Summer Village of Kapasiwin is embarking on a project to update the Land Use Bylaw (LUB)!
The Land Use Bylaw, or LUB, is one of the Summer Village’s primary planning documents that regulate the use and development of land and buildings in the Summer Village.
Check out the Project Newsletter to learn more about what a Land Use Bylaw is,
the project timeline, and opportunities for you to get involved.
Click here: Project Newsletter
Read the formal documents as they are released, here:
• DRAFT Land Use Bylaw - Kapasiwin - 2023-06-16
• Summary of Changes - Kapasiwin Land Use Bylaw - 2023-07-05
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!
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.
Waste Management Documents
Lakeshore Guidelines
The Government of Alberta Environmental Protection Officer has issued a Warning Notice to all Municipalities around Lake Wabamun that numerous activities have been potentially done in contravention of the Water Act. Please read the attached PDF for details.
Residents who disregard the health of lake ecosystems may be subject to enforcement action under the Water Act.