SUMMER VILLAGE

A 'summer village' is a form of municipal government used in Alberta, Canada beginning in 1913. It was used in resort areas that were mainly active in the summer and where most residents were seasonal. Cottage owners did not want to pay for municipal services that they didn't need and wished to have a voice in local government of the resort area.
Changes were made to the provincial laws to allow elections to be held in July and to allow seasonal residents to run for office and vote in the summer village without losing these same rights in their place of permanent residence.
In 1995, provincial legislation was changed to prevent the creation of new summer villages. The 51 existing summer villages would be allowed to continue to operate as before.
Examples include:

★ Ma-Me-O Beach

★ Lakeview

★ Rochon Sands