Where is the village office located?
Summer Village of Birch Cove
Box 7, Site 19, RR 1
Gunn, Alberta
T0E 1A0
What are our village office hours?
Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Call 780.446.1426.
When are Council meetings?
Regular council meetings are held approximately every second
month on the first Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.
Where are Council Meetings Held?
Location to be determined.
Does my dog require a
license?
No, but please recognize that control of your pets and
responsible pet ownership is needed to make our community enjoyable
for all our residents and visitors.
What is the population of Birch Cove?
We are a community of about 38 full-time residents and there are
60 dwellings within our boundaries, according to the Statistics
Canada 2006 census.
If I am building or renovating, do I need a building
permit?
Development in the Summer Village of Birch Cove requires a
permit to be obtained. This pertains to the following:
- Construction or excavation, in, on, over or under land
- In the making of any change/alterations in the use of any
building: also included in this is the removal of top soil; the
demolition of a building, the digging of a well or installation of
a water cistern, erection of a tarped garage and operating a
home-based business.
For all development questions, Development Permits, and
Compliance Certificates please contact:
Tony Sonnleitner
When are Tax and Assessment notices
mailed?
The combined tax and assessment notice is mailed annually no
later than May 31 of each year.
When are my Property Taxes due?
Property taxes are due by June 30 annually. A monthly tax
payment plan is available.
For additional information and topics please browse our
website under the appropriate heading.