Staff Changes
We welcome our new Public Works Operator/Foreman Rob. He brings with him a wealth of experience in this field.
Our previous Public Works Operator, Mike is now our part-time Water Operator. He has a wealth of experience in this field. We would like to thank Mike for the work he has done to date and wish him well in his new position.
We will be looking for Summer Students again this year, please watch for the advertisement.
Welcome to the
Village of Bittern Lake.
Bittern Lake is located on Highway 13 between Camrose and Wetaskiwin.
It is a charming, cozy village that is known for its beauty. Each resident takes pride in generating their personal piece of paradise.
Our lake is not recreational, it is a nature reserve and is not accessible other than by a walking trail, please respect the wildlife in the area. The area is Crown Land and no camping permitted within 1KM of any road, or on any roadway within the Village Boundaries.
Rink
The skating rink is closed for the season.
Please follow Provincial Guidelines and note that the playground, rink and soccer field are for use at your own risk.
Please remember that due to current provincial restrictions, to get all up-to-date information go to www.ahs.ca/covid
Garbage/Recycle Area Users - Transfer site
We have received a warning! Garbage was found in the recycling bin.
Please empty your recyclables into the recycling bin. Do not throw a bag of recycling into it. Please empty the bags into the bin first.
Failure to use the correct bin will result in the loss of the recycling facility.
POST OFFICE
Telephone 780-679-6324
Monday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
AND 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Water Emergencies
If you have a water emergency, please contact Mike 780-672-7373, option 3.
Council Meetings
The Next Regular Village Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers.
Submission deadline: 9 am – Tuesday April 4, 2023 per Procedural Bylaw #01/20.
Please help keep our village tidy by keeping yards neat and clutter-free!
The Village has a local community hall, greenhouse, post office and the Village Administrative Office.
Bittern Lake has a wildlife reserve, not a recreational lake which boasts birds and other wildlife. There is no vehicular access to the lake, however, there is a walking trail, we are waiting for information from the relevant authorities so that our volunteer group can maintain the area. This area is Crown land and as such cannot be used for camping, or use by 4×4 vehicles, ATVs are permitted on the land, however please do not use in the lake bed.
We have household waste transfer and recycle facility for use by residents, it is NOT a dump. Any items for the dump are required to be taken to the City of Camrose Dump on 50th Street, Camrose or to Camrose County Dump (Dried Meat Lake facility off Highway 21) as per Bylaw.
Capital Projects 2022
The waterline mapping and cc location project will continue, weather permitting, again using Municipal Sustainability Initiative Funds. Staff are researching other funding for future projects, more information to follow when available.
Camrose Library
Residents can purchase a library card, Village residents are considered County Residents, there is a charge for this.
Contact Us
(780) 679-2353
Monday – Friday | 9:00am to 4:00pm
P.O. Box 5, 300 Railway Ave, Bittern Lake, Alberta. T0C 0L0
Make Your Home at
Bittern Lake, Alberta
Feel free to browse through our website to find various types of information concerning daily life in our beautiful village. Everything from council meeting minutes, to educational and professional resources to help answer all your questions. We also look forward to having you participating in our various events!