Town of Sylvan Lake

13/11/2026

UPDATE | November 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM

We know it's not snowy yet, but Sylvan Lake's Winter Village is back!

Enjoy the twinkling lights and ambient music from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM from November 13 to December 4.

🎶 What about the light shows?

Starting December 5, flashing light shows to music will begin at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 PM.

🎄 Sensory hour will be from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - enjoy an hour of lights and ambient music, without lights flashing. The lights turn off at 9:00 PM.

12/11/2026

The results are in, Lakers! The 2026 Lakers Feedback Survey results are live. Your responses have been shared directly with Mayor and Council, and it's clear you are passionate about our town! See what the community had to say: engage.sylvanlake.ca/2026-laker-feedback-survey

The winners of the gift card drawing have been contacted directly.

12/11/2026

📚 Education Property Tax: What is it and who sets it?
You may notice an education property tax amount on your municipal tax bill. But did you know this is a provincial tax?
Under Alberta legislation, municipalities are required to collect education property tax on behalf of the Government of Alberta.
The Province determines:
• The total education tax revenue required
• The provincial tax rates
• The amount each municipality must collect
The Town of Sylvan Lake does not set the education tax rate, keep the revenue, or determine how it is spent. These funds are sent to the Province to support education, including teacher salaries, textbooks, and classroom resources.
🏫 Why is it on your municipal tax bill?
Municipalities are legally required to collect the provincial education tax through the municipal property tax system. A separate education tax bill cannot be issued.
Have questions about education property tax? Learn more at

How the education property tax is calculated, collected and used to support education funding.

11/11/2026

10/11/2026

Ever wonder how your tax dollars are allocated? Here’s a visual example from 2026 of how your tax dollars get spent across all Town departments. Learn more about how the 2027 budget process works and ask questions at engage.sylvanlake.ca/2027-budget.

10/11/2026

Did you know you can pay your property tax in monthly installments?

Learn more about the Tax Installation Payment Plan (TIPP) and how to sign up: sylvanlake.ca/paytaxes

10/11/2026

Officially, official. 🎉

Councillor Sean McWade - Sylvan Lake Town Councillor is officially a sitting member of Council after being sworn in on Monday, November 9.

Council is whole, once again! 😁

09/11/2026

Some MAJOR news in Sylvan Lake this morning! MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, the Honourable Devin Dreeshen and Hospital and Surgical Health Services Minister, the Honourable Adriana LaGrange, were in Sylvan Lake this morning to make a HUGE announcement on behalf of YourAlberta (Government of Alberta).

A new urgent care centre is coming to Sylvan Lake!

Read more, watch more, and learn more here: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9810287C81C71-C809-E605-3A70AEA5F0FB60A9

09/11/2026

SO MANY PUMPKINS! 🎃🎃🎃🎃

06/11/2026

Did you know? The Off Highway Vehicle bylaw is in effect once again this winter.
Learn more about the bylaw, where and how OHV vehicles can operate, and additional details you need to know! https://tinyurl.com/4x7rrj38