Message From Council
The Summer Village of Mewatha Beach was incorporated in 1978 as a summer village under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act at the time.
At that time it was essentially a place folks spend weekends and possible some summer vacation. Prior to the incorporation it was part of the County of Athabasca but those owning property at the time felt they wanted direct control over the area that now comprises the Summer Village. The village has grown over the years with a vast number of people building modern cottages.
Slowly over time some folks decided to retire at the lake and have become permanent residents. The number of permanent residents has grown to well over 125 people. The Summer Village, the lake and surrounding area has become a year round recreational area with summer activities like swimming , boating , quading, fishing ( although there are many that also ice fish ). In winter snowmobiling and other winter activities take place.
The residents and Summer Village Council are dedicated to making the village a safe enjoyable area and one that respects the environment and the abundant wildlife.
COUNCIL MEETINGS
Below is a schedule of the regular council meetings for the Summer Village of Mewatha Beach.
Council dates are subject to change and should be confirmed 24 hours prior to the meeting time.
Regular Meeting - July 26, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Boyle Community Centre - 5002 Third Street
Current Fire Rating : Fire Restriction
FIRE CONTROL ORDER #2025-07
FIRE RESTRICTION
In accordance with Athabasca County Fire Services Bylaw 015-2023 section 8, a Fire Control Order is now in effect for lands within Athabasca County located outside the Forest Protection Area.
Due to increasing wildfire risk, a Fire Restriction is now in effect.
Under this Restriction:
- New fire permits will not be issued.
- Existing fire permits will not be renewed.
- The discharge Fireworks and Exploding Targets is prohibited.
For greater clarity, this Restriction does not include:
- Fires in Bylaw compliant Fire Pits
- Fires in Bylaw compliant Burn Barrels
Residents are urged to use extreme caution when recreating outdoors. Motorized vehicles travelling through dry grass can quickly start a fire with hot exhaust components. Campfires, while still allowed, are only permitted in designed fire pits and must comply with conditions listed in Section 7 of the Fire Services Bylaw. Agricultural operators are encouraged to routinely check equipment and have fire extinguishers readily available.
This Fire Control Order comes into effect at 2 o’clock p.m. on the 24th day of July 2025 and will remain in effect until amended or revoked by the proper authority of Athabasca County.
For information on the various levels, please view the Fire Level Explanations PDF.
For more information, or to view the alert, please visit Alberta Fire bans. While there you can sign up for alerts through email to be notified when the status changes. You can also download the Alberta Fire Bans app and sign up to receive notifications on your phone.