Nakamun Lake is an attractive lake set in rolling hills in the counties of Lac Ste. Anne and Barrhead. It is located about 95 km northwest of Edmonton and 28 km south of the town of Barrhead. To reach the lake from Edmonton, take Highway 16 west to its junction with Highway 43. Turn north on Highway 43 and drive north and then west to Highway 33. Turn north and drive 17 km to Secondary Road 650, then drive east along this road to the west end of Nakamun Lake. The north and south sides of the lake can be reached by municipal roads running west from Secondary Road 777.
Nakamun is Cree for “song of praise” or “songbird” (Geog. Bd. Can. 1928). Settlers arrived in the area at the end of the nineteenth century and began clearing land for agriculture to the east and northeast of the lake. Most of the land around the lake is privately owned and the south shore is extensively developed. The first subdivision was established in 1960; it was incorporated as the summer village of Nakamun Park in 1966. Four Oakes subdivision was founded in 1962 about 400 m east of Nakamun Park, and Nakamun Court subdivision (also called Losie Glade) was built in 1975 adjacent to the west side of Four Oakes. The north shore is mostly undeveloped except for the Camp Nakamun bible camp and a few cottages.
Excerpt from Atlas of Alberta Lakes.
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Council Meetings
Regular Council Meetings are held at the Onoway Civic Center located at 4812-51 Street in Onoway, Alberta.
The next meeting is scheduled for the following date:
Regular Council Meeting – Aug 17th, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m.
Road Ban Notice
Earlier this week the Summer Village of Nakamun Park, along with other regional municipalities, received notice that Lac Ste. Anne County would be implementing a road ban/restriction throughout their jurisdiction. This road ban will take effect on March 23rd, 2022 and expire June 1st, 2022 (unless lifted earlier by the County). The ban applies to all County roadways, with full details on the weight restrictions, etc. in the attached Road Ban Notice.
Please be mindful of these restrictions as you venture out to the Summer Village this spring, particularly if you are planning on doing any development, or hauling to or from your property, which might require the movement of heavy material. In such a case please ensure you, or your contractor, takes a moment to speak with Lac Ste. Anne County to ensure compliance.
Thank you,
Summer Village Administration,
Summer Village of Nakamun Park
Rural Crime – Rural Crime Map Link, Community Awareness and Prevention
The Summer Village of Nakamun Park reminds all residents to be extra vigilant in protecting their property during the off-season/winter months. This includes taking preventive measures to help deter property crime: check your property regularly, ensure doors and windows are locked, store valuable items out of sight, and ensure vehicles and ATVs are kept in a secure location when not in use.
Over the past several years, the RCMP have been working to keep the public better informed/engaged on local crime activity. A network of regional crime maps has been launched; these maps keep a running account of any reported property crime, criminal activities, etc. within the region and can help property owners assess and adjust to trends in their communities. The Summer Village of Nakamun Park is part of the Parkland Regional Map (hosted through Parkland County’s website, follow the link below to view the map):
https://www.parklandcounty.com/en/live-and-play/rcmp-crime-map.aspx
Instances of trespass, property crime or other suspicious activity/criminal activity are best reported to local law enforcement for follow-up: Community Peace Officer 1-780-786-2416 ext: 232 or RCMP (Parkland Detachment) 1-825-220-7267, or 9-1-1 in case of emergency.
Fire Ban Information
June 2nd, 2023
Residents and guest of the Summer Village of Nakamun Park:
Re: Fire Ban and ATV Ban Lifted – Effective Immediately, June 2nd, 2023
Please be advised that the Fire Ban and ATV Ban for the Summer Village of Nakamun Park, issued on May 1st, 2023 and modified on May 19th, 2023, is hereby lifted on June 2nd, 2023.
In consultation with our regional fire service partners, Council is now assured that we have returned to a normal range of ambient conditions, with a moderate fire fuel hazards and higher relative humidity than in recent weeks. With the risk of fire minimalized Council is now able to lift the referenced bans.
Council thanks everyone for their cooperation in adhering to the restrictions while in place. Now that the bans are lifted, we also remind all residents and visitors to the village to be vigilant in practicing fire safety at all times: never leave a fire unattended, make sure fires are in an approved fire pit and use a spark screen, and always keep a water source or fire extinguisher nearby.
Thank you,
Adminsitration
Summer Village of Nakamun Park
For all other Provincial Fire Ban Information please visit the following website: www.albertafirebans.ca
Fire Recruitment info
Reminders
Unauthorized Tree Removal from Municipal Lands: Reminder
The Summer Village of Nakamun Park has been made aware of a few instances over the past number of weeks whereby trees have been removed from municipal properties. The purpose of this notice is to remind residents and guests that trees on municipal reserves, whether standing or felled, may not be harvested, or otherwise removed, without expressed written consent from the municipality.
Similarly, please respect private property owners and ensure that if you are removing trees on your property that the trees are, in fact, on your property (or a property to which you have been given consent to access for that purpose by the owner).
If you witness any further occurrences of unauthorized tree removal, please contact the administration office at 780-967-0271 for our records. Instances of trespass, property line violations or other “neighbour disputes” are best reported to local law enforcement for follow-up: Community Peace Officer 1-780-786-2416 ext: 232 or RCMP (Parkland Detachment) 1-825-220-7267, or 9-1-1 in case of emergency.
Reminder to Cut your Grass – Untidy/Unsightly Property Concerns
The Summer Village of Nakamun Park reminds all property owners to ensure their lots, whether improved or vacant, are maintained throughout the year. This includes keeping the grass cut, vegetation/trees trimmed, removing noxious weeds, and ensuring buildings, vehicles and other items on the lot are kept in a neat and tidy manner.
We appreciate that cutting the grass may not be the first thing on your mind when your out at the lake, and the wet conditions this season may make property maintenance a challenge, but please continue to do your best to keep the village looking great.
The municipality has issued enforcement orders on some properties already, and we will be sending out additional enforcement orders over the coming weeks, as needed. The enforcement process can be costly and time consuming for both parties, so please help us avoid that step.
If you receive an order please contact the designated officer named within to address the matter, and if you need help finding contacts for local yard care contractors/landscapers/storage facilities/etc. contact the administration office to get you started
– 780-967-0271.