Summer Village of South Baptiste

Just a Reminder...

You may have noticed that some trees were recently removed in the Summer Village. This was done through a council-approved resolution, with a contractor hired for the work.

If you have any concerns about other trees, shrubs, or vegetation on Summer Village property, please email the CAO, and we will review the matter.

A friendly reminder: Residents do not have the authority to remove trees, shrubs, or any other vegetation from municipal reserve areas. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain our community spaces!

SUMMER VILLAGE OF SOUTH BAPTISTE MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2025

This is an Election Year!

Dear Residents of the Summer Village of South Baptiste,

As we welcome another exciting year in our beautiful community, we want to keep you informed about the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election. Your participation is essential in shaping the future of South Baptiste, and we encourage all eligible residents to get involved!

Key Election Details

🗳 Election Date: July 26, 2025
📍 Voting Location: West Baptiste Fire Hall

📅 Nomination Day: June 28, 2025 – 10 AM to 12 PM – 27 Baptiste Drive
🗳 Advance Voting: July 19 at Annual Resident Meeting – West Fire Hall

Who Can Vote?

To be eligible to vote, you must be:

✔️ At least 18 years of age on Election Day
✔️ A Canadian citizen
✔️ Named on a Certificate of Title within the Summer Village, OR be the spouse or Adult Interdependent Partner of a person named on a Certificate of Title, OR reside permanently at a property located within the Summer Village

Interested in Running for Council?

If you’re passionate about your community and want to make a difference, consider running for Council!

Candidates must:

✔️ Be eligible to vote in the Summer Village
✔️ Have resided in or owned property in Alberta for at least twelve months prior to the election
✔️ Submit a completed nomination package before the deadline

For nomination forms, contact Linda at 780-938-4141or southbaptiste@gmail.com

The Summer Village of South Baptiste

The Summer Village of South Baptiste is a small municipality located approximately 170 KM north of Edmonton, Alberta on the South West shore of Baptiste Lake. Baptiste Lake is a medium-sized lake located within the County of Athabasca in Northern Alberta. South Baptiste is located approximately twenty kilometres west of the town of Athabasca.

Baptiste Lake has two basins joined by the Narrows. Both basins are similar in size; the deepest area of the south basin is approximately 28 m, whereas the north basin is shallow at about 16 m deep.

The lake was named after Baptiste Majeau, an early Metis settler in the area. The first permanent native settlement on Baptiste Lake was established in the 1880's by a group of people from Saskatchewan. They lived on long, narrow lake-front lots.
In the early 1900's farming had begun in the area surrounding the Lake, and by 1930 most of the land that was not already settled was available for homesteaders.

Baptiste Lake is a good setting for power boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing and canoeing. Snowmobiling, ice fishing, and cross-country skiing are enjoyed during the winter months. The area around the Lake is a conservationists paradise, with rolling hills and forests filled with wildlife including deer, moose, and many other birds and animals.

The Summer Village of South Baptiste is a combination of full time residents and part time enthusiasts who all share their love for the lake. The residents are proud of the serenity of the lake, and encourage all residents and visitors to take care of the lake they love.