From Spring Lake’s peaceful meadows to its abundance of birds that call the lake home, the Village of Spring Lake is a quaint, tranquil community nestled along the shorelines of Spring Lake, Alberta. Known for its natural beauty and the wonders that have been preserved and protected over many decades, it has been described as a Nature Lover’s Oasis.
It is the perfect place for enjoyment and relaxation for all ages. So when you hear the call of the loons, take a moment to sit back and enjoy it and all that Spring Lake has to offer.
Announcements
Join Us for the Village of Spring Lake’s Regular Council Meeting
Date: August 11th, 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Village Council Chambers
990 Bauer Avenue, Spring Lake, Alberta
Stay connected and involved with your community! The Village Council meeting is your chance to receive updates and provide feedback during designated discussion periods.
Council Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Residents wishing to address Council must submit a request to the Village Office by 12:00 noon on the Wednesday prior to the meeting, including a brief description of the topic and any supporting documentation.
Spring Lake Council is currently considering an update to the Village’s Fire Advisory, Restriction and Ban Policy and would like to hear from residents before making a final decision.
The proposed policy provides a framework for determining when a Fire Advisory, Fire Restriction or Fire Ban may be implemented within the Village and outlines the factors that may be considered when determining the appropriate fire status.
The proposed update also addresses how changes in fire status are communicated to residents and recognizes that decisions may need to be made based on local conditions, fire risk, available firefighting resources and information received from the Village’s fire service provider and other agencies.
Council wants to hear from you
Residents are invited to review the proposed policy and provide any comments or suggestions for Council’s consideration.
Please submit your written feedback to villageoffice@springlakealberta.com by September 1, 2026.
All feedback received by the deadline will be provided to Council for consideration as part of its review of the proposed policy.
Thank you for taking the time to participate and provide your input.
🌻 Calling all Spring Lake gardeners! 🌱
The Spring Lake Environmental Advisory Committee and the Master Gardeners of Alberta are teaming up for an evening all about Fall Gardening! 🍂🌿
Learn some great tips for extending your growing season and getting your garden ready for winter.
📅 August 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
📍 Spring Lake Village Office
🌼 Space is limited, so be sure to register soon!
Come learn, ask questions, and get your garden ready for the season ahead! 🌱🍁
Municipal Accountability Program
The Municipal Accountability Program (MAP) Audit is a provincial initiative introduced by Alberta Municipal Affairs in 2018 to support municipalities with populations under 5,000. The program provides a comprehensive review of bylaws, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with the Municipal Government Act and promote strong local governance.
This audit is a valuable tool for municipalities, offering expert guidance and recommendations to strengthen operations, enhance transparency, and support elected officials and staff.
The Village of Spring Lake participated in a MAP Audit in March 2025 and achieved excellent results, with only two very minor deficiencies identified, demonstrating strong compliance and a high standard of municipal operations.
Reminder: Get Your Burn Permit!
Planning any open burning? Make sure to get a burn permit to keep our community safe and compliant!
How to Apply:
- Fill out the burn permit application at the Village Office.
- Keep the permit on-site during your burn.
Why It’s Important:
- Ensures safety
- Protects the environment
- Promotes community responsibility
For more info, contact us at villageoffice@springlakealberta.com.
Stay safe and responsible, Spring Lake!
INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN OVERVIEW
The ICSP is a long-range plan that consists of five dimensions – environmental, governance, economic, social, and recreational/cultural – to be developed through public consultation and will provide direction to their Multi-Year Capital Infrastructure Plan.
The five dimensions of a Sustainable Community are:
• Environment – Preserving quality and natural built environments that minimize the negative impacts of development.
• Governance –Ensuring transparent, collaborative, and inclusive decision-making in which representation and leadership are accountable to the community.
• Economy – Creating a flourishing and diverse local economy through decisions that create conditions conducive to economic development and communities in which people want to live and do business.
• Social – Allowing the growth of communities that promote stability, diversity, and a high quality of life for all.
• Recreational/Culture – Celebrating vibrant and festive communities for the expression and enhancement of a distinct identity and strong sense of place.
This report is an updated version of the ICSP that was first developed in 2009 and provides a summary of what the community’s vision for Village of Spring Lake is in the future, how we will achieve this vision, and how we will ensure its sustainability.
To read the entire 2024 ICSP, please open the PDF