What's New
2017-2018 Lake Fees - Please remember that fees were due July 1, 2017 and they must be paid before members will be allowed into the park. Forms of payment accepted: Cheque or Cash. We do not accept credit cards or debit cards. Unpaid accounts will be sent for collections. All costs associated with collection will be charged to the homeowners.
Property Tax Update
The Sundance Lake Residents Association (SLRA) currently does not pay City of Calgary property taxes on lands such as the lake, park and 9 ornamental green spaces in the neighborhood.
The Provincial Government is looking at changing regulations that could have a significant impact on our tax exempt status.
What does this mean to you as an owner and resident of Lake Sundance?
Why sign the petition?
We need your support to urge the Government to reconsider the proposed changes to COPTER that would result in the taxation of previously tax-exempt land. Please drop by the lake office to sign a petition by October 19 so we can continue to lobby to keep your well invested dollars in your community. If you have any questions OR are interested in helping us collect signatures from the community, please call our office 403-256-4728 and speak with Terri, our Office Manager, or email lakesundance@telus.net.
Who can sign the petition? Anyone who is at least 18 years of age and a resident of Alberta.
A copy of the petition can be found here.
Thank you for your support.
Message from the Board of Directors about the Cyanobacteria in the lake
Lake Sundance agreed to voluntarily participate in an Alberta Health Services (AHS) cyanobacteria study in 2017 in order to better alert lake users to potential hazards. Monitoring started June 5, and on July 7 AHS issued a water advisory for Lake Sundance due to rising cell counts. AHS has also been monitoring toxin levels in the water, and to date toxins have not been detected.
The Association's Board of Directors is working to understand this issue and met with members of AHS on July 18. In this meeting, the Board heard that the lake is currently safe for human use for activities such as swimming and fishing as long as increased surface concentrations of cyanobacteria do not occur.
What does this mean for users of our lake?
The information provided by AHS also states that use of back yard fertilizer can be a cause of the problem and continued use will make it worse. Therefore use of granular fertilizer is strongly discouraged and liquid fertilizer should be used sparingly.
Changes in conditions can occur in days and photos of these conditions are also present in the AHS FAQ document on our website.
The Boards first and foremost concern is safety and we are continuing to work with AHS to monitor and understand this issue. Our next steps are to gather knowledge from experts in cyanobacteria and determine what steps can be taken and what preventative measures can be implemented. The lake staff will also do their best to keep an eye on the lake and report any changes to AHS for further review. Our website www.lakesundance.org can also be monitored for updates.
Whirling Disease - Whirling Disease affects salmonid fishes, including trout, and has been found in many locations in Alberta and in the Calgary area. It can be transmitted through spores that attach to equipment used for swimming, paddling, boating, and fishing. Please help stop the spread of Whirling Disease by making sure that any boats, fishing gear, water toys and life jackets that you will be using on multiple water bodies are cleaned of all debris, washed and drained. Please also allow your equipment to dry for a minimum of 24 hours before using it on a new body of water.
Message from the Board of Directors regarding guest policies:
In recent years, our facility has become increasingly crowded, mainly because we have never had a limit on the number of guests our members can bring into the lake. Although we are very happy to see everyone enjoying our lake facilities, it has become difficult for our members to find space for their families. After much research and debate we have developed what we feel is a very reasonable limit to the number of guests our members can bring into the lake. This will ensure that the facility and the park are available for the enjoyment of our residents. Effective immediately, adult members may bring in up to a maximum of 12 guests per household per day. Groups of 13-30 guests must be pre-approved by management and guest lists must be submitted to the office at least 3 business days in advance of your function. Guest forms will be available on our website and can be submitted via email or dropped off at the office. As always, members must be present in the park at all times while their guests are using the facility.
Guest Policies
Disc Golf - We are pleased to announce that a 6 hole Disc Golf Course has been installed in the park. Course maps and discs are available at the office.
Tennis Courts & Pickleball - 2 of our 4 tennis courts were resurfaced last summer and pickleball lines were added to those 2 courts. All courts are available on a first come, first served basis. Please be sure to limit your time on the courts to 45 minutes during busy times.
Fun Facts - Click here to read some fun facts about Lake Sundance
Volunteers Needed to Help with Events
Our Social Committee is working hard to bring some new and entertaining events to our lake, but some of our future events are ambitious and will require a "network of community volunteers" to make them a success. Your involvement in our community events is critical! If you or someone in your family can volunteer a little bit of time during these events please fill out the electronic form at the bottom of this page and check the box "I am interested in volunteering at upcoming events. Please add me to your list of potential volunteers." Signing up to be part of our "network" does not mean you are committed to helping out for a given event. It just means that your name will be in our volunteer bank, and if we are in need of volunteers then you will receive notice of what is happening and what we need. Volunteering is completely optional. Volunteers that donate a minimum of 5 hours of their time per year will be invited to "Volunteer Appreciation Night". Thank you in advance from the Social Committee!!
Electronic Notices
-If you would like to receive notices about upcoming events at the lake via email, please fill out the form below.
-Have you signed up for electronic notices but aren't receiving them? Please make sure you add us to your address book so the emails aren't being rejected as "spam". Don't forget to notify us if your email address changes.
-We are currently investigating the possibility of sending future annual invoices out via email. Not only would this be more environmentally friendly, but it would be much more cost effective as well. We would like to start collecting your email addresses for this purpose so please fill out the form below.
Other Happenings at Lake Sundance
Fitness and Mind/Body Classes - Mona Power will be offering Fitness, Yoga and Pilates classes for the fall season. Click here for more details.
Property Tax Update
The Sundance Lake Residents Association (SLRA) currently does not pay City of Calgary property taxes on lands such as the lake, park and 9 ornamental green spaces in the neighborhood.
The Provincial Government is looking at changing regulations that could have a significant impact on our tax exempt status.
What does this mean to you as an owner and resident of Lake Sundance?
- You already pay your residential Property Taxes on properties you own. Home prices and property taxes are higher in lake communities because of the lake and other amenities (double taxation).
- You pay your annual SLRA encumbrance fees to support the operational and maintenance costs of the park and amenities.
- It is anticipated that if this becomes a bylaw it could potential cost the SLRA upwards of $80,000+ annually as it is based on building structure and size. This could have a 5-10% (or greater) impact on current operating budgets. The levels of service and programming will be impacted by this potential City of Calgary property tax.
Why sign the petition?
We need your support to urge the Government to reconsider the proposed changes to COPTER that would result in the taxation of previously tax-exempt land. Please drop by the lake office to sign a petition by October 19 so we can continue to lobby to keep your well invested dollars in your community. If you have any questions OR are interested in helping us collect signatures from the community, please call our office 403-256-4728 and speak with Terri, our Office Manager, or email lakesundance@telus.net.
Who can sign the petition? Anyone who is at least 18 years of age and a resident of Alberta.
A copy of the petition can be found here.
Thank you for your support.
Message from the Board of Directors about the Cyanobacteria in the lake
Lake Sundance agreed to voluntarily participate in an Alberta Health Services (AHS) cyanobacteria study in 2017 in order to better alert lake users to potential hazards. Monitoring started June 5, and on July 7 AHS issued a water advisory for Lake Sundance due to rising cell counts. AHS has also been monitoring toxin levels in the water, and to date toxins have not been detected.
The Association's Board of Directors is working to understand this issue and met with members of AHS on July 18. In this meeting, the Board heard that the lake is currently safe for human use for activities such as swimming and fishing as long as increased surface concentrations of cyanobacteria do not occur.
What does this mean for users of our lake?
- AHS has not closed the lake to recreational use, so use of the lake by home owners remain at the sole discretion and risk of the home owner.
- Individual users should be aware of the risks and signs that the lake conditions (not unlike any lake in Alberta) may warrant refraining from use. This information and answers to questions about cyanobacteria is found on our website, http://www.lakesundance.org/uploads/6/1/2/7/6127370/cyanobacterial_info_ahs.pdf . It should be read by all residents and guests using the lake. Any signs of exposure symptoms or problems should be referred to Health Link Alberta at 811 and your doctor if needed.
- Swim in areas that do not have a scum layer on top, or visible algae bloom
- As you wade out, ensure the swim area is visually clear to the bottom of the lake (seeing your toes at 1 meter is a reasonable indicator)
- Rinse off or shower after swimming
- Do not drink the water. This would apply to pets as well and it is the home owner’s responsibility to keep pets away from the water.
The information provided by AHS also states that use of back yard fertilizer can be a cause of the problem and continued use will make it worse. Therefore use of granular fertilizer is strongly discouraged and liquid fertilizer should be used sparingly.
Changes in conditions can occur in days and photos of these conditions are also present in the AHS FAQ document on our website.
The Boards first and foremost concern is safety and we are continuing to work with AHS to monitor and understand this issue. Our next steps are to gather knowledge from experts in cyanobacteria and determine what steps can be taken and what preventative measures can be implemented. The lake staff will also do their best to keep an eye on the lake and report any changes to AHS for further review. Our website www.lakesundance.org can also be monitored for updates.
Whirling Disease - Whirling Disease affects salmonid fishes, including trout, and has been found in many locations in Alberta and in the Calgary area. It can be transmitted through spores that attach to equipment used for swimming, paddling, boating, and fishing. Please help stop the spread of Whirling Disease by making sure that any boats, fishing gear, water toys and life jackets that you will be using on multiple water bodies are cleaned of all debris, washed and drained. Please also allow your equipment to dry for a minimum of 24 hours before using it on a new body of water.
Message from the Board of Directors regarding guest policies:
In recent years, our facility has become increasingly crowded, mainly because we have never had a limit on the number of guests our members can bring into the lake. Although we are very happy to see everyone enjoying our lake facilities, it has become difficult for our members to find space for their families. After much research and debate we have developed what we feel is a very reasonable limit to the number of guests our members can bring into the lake. This will ensure that the facility and the park are available for the enjoyment of our residents. Effective immediately, adult members may bring in up to a maximum of 12 guests per household per day. Groups of 13-30 guests must be pre-approved by management and guest lists must be submitted to the office at least 3 business days in advance of your function. Guest forms will be available on our website and can be submitted via email or dropped off at the office. As always, members must be present in the park at all times while their guests are using the facility.
Guest Policies
- Members under the age of 18 may take 3 guests (Non-Sundance residents) into the facility.
- Adult members are permitted up to a maximum of 12 guests per household per day.
- If you have 12 or fewer guests you must sign them in at the gate.
- Groups of 13-30 guests/household must be pre-approved by management and guest lists must be submitted to the office at least 3 business days prior to the function. Guest lists not submitted within the specified time period will not be accepted.
- Guests cannot be admitted until the member has entered the park.
- Members must be present in the park at all times while their guests are using the facility.
- Members are responsible for their guests at all times.
- The SLRA reserves the right to limit the number of guests and to refuse guests access to the park.
- Residents eligible for membership cannot be signed in as guests.
Disc Golf - We are pleased to announce that a 6 hole Disc Golf Course has been installed in the park. Course maps and discs are available at the office.
Tennis Courts & Pickleball - 2 of our 4 tennis courts were resurfaced last summer and pickleball lines were added to those 2 courts. All courts are available on a first come, first served basis. Please be sure to limit your time on the courts to 45 minutes during busy times.
Fun Facts - Click here to read some fun facts about Lake Sundance
Volunteers Needed to Help with Events
Our Social Committee is working hard to bring some new and entertaining events to our lake, but some of our future events are ambitious and will require a "network of community volunteers" to make them a success. Your involvement in our community events is critical! If you or someone in your family can volunteer a little bit of time during these events please fill out the electronic form at the bottom of this page and check the box "I am interested in volunteering at upcoming events. Please add me to your list of potential volunteers." Signing up to be part of our "network" does not mean you are committed to helping out for a given event. It just means that your name will be in our volunteer bank, and if we are in need of volunteers then you will receive notice of what is happening and what we need. Volunteering is completely optional. Volunteers that donate a minimum of 5 hours of their time per year will be invited to "Volunteer Appreciation Night". Thank you in advance from the Social Committee!!
Electronic Notices
-If you would like to receive notices about upcoming events at the lake via email, please fill out the form below.
-Have you signed up for electronic notices but aren't receiving them? Please make sure you add us to your address book so the emails aren't being rejected as "spam". Don't forget to notify us if your email address changes.
-We are currently investigating the possibility of sending future annual invoices out via email. Not only would this be more environmentally friendly, but it would be much more cost effective as well. We would like to start collecting your email addresses for this purpose so please fill out the form below.
Other Happenings at Lake Sundance
Fitness and Mind/Body Classes - Mona Power will be offering Fitness, Yoga and Pilates classes for the fall season. Click here for more details.
