Welcome to the Summer Village of Rochon Sands

​The Summer Village of Rochon Sands is a lakeside municipality located on the south shore of Buffalo Lake. This website provides residents, visitors, and property owners with access to municipal services, Council information, and community updates.

Important Notices

Rochon Sands Bay Projects – Important Construction Updates

The Province has removed the legacy Streit/Zender rock pile as planned for this winter.

Important Safety Notice

For the safety of residents and visitors, please follow these important precautions:
  • Stay clear of the excavation zone at all times.
  • Do not walk or drive on the excavated areas.
  • No pedestrian or vehicular traffic is permitted within the excavation area.
  • The Bay boat launch is currently closed and off limits to all lake access traffic.
  • Residents and visitors wishing to access Buffalo Lake for ice fishing or to remove ice fishing structures should use the Rochon Sands Provincial Park boat launch.

  • Please respect all posted signage and barriers in the area.

Construction Updates (#1 & #2 & #3) -  February 24 & February 28 & March 7 - 2026

The Summer Village of Rochon Sands wishes to provide residents with an update regarding the three coordinated projects in Rochon Sands Bay:
  • Removal of the legacy Streit/Zender rock pile (Provincial project)
  • Maintenance excavation of the municipal boat launch
  • Maintenance excavation of the marina basin

Following extensive coordination with the Government of Alberta regarding removal of the legacy rock pile, and several months of detailed regulatory permitting to position the boat launch and marina excavation for winter construction, the projects successfully progressed during the 2026 winter construction window.

For background information and earlier progress reports, please review the previous construction updates below.

Click on the link below to view:
  • February 24, 2026 – Construction Update #1
  • February 28, 2026 – Construction Update #2
  • March 7, 2026 – Construction Update #3

​Now Hiring: Summer Students – 2026

​The Summer Village of Rochon Sands is hiring four Summer Students for the 2026 season. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in municipal operations and provincial campground services while working in a beautiful lakeside community.
2026 - 2029 Summer Village of Rochon Sands Strategic Plan
Council would like to thank residents who took the time to complete the 2025 Your Voice, Our Future community survey. Your feedback played an important role in shaping Council’s Strategic Plan and helping to guide priorities for the coming years.

The Strategic Plan 2026–2029 establishes the Village’s direction for the next four years. It reflects what residents value most — our lake, our environment, our small-village character, and our strong community connection — while ensuring Council and Administration maintain responsible, transparent, and sustainable governance. It is a practical, measurable guide for municipal decision-making, resource allocation, and community priorities.

​​The 2025 Winter SVRS Newsletter is Available - Now

❄️ Winter Road Maintenance in Rochon Sands ❄️
We’re here to help keep everyone moving safely all winter long!
Our Snow Removal Operator works hard to plow, sand, and manage ice on municipal roads.

Here’s what you can expect:
  • Plowing usually begins once about 7 cm of snow has fallen or if roads become slippery
  • Most main roads are cleared within 24 hours after the snowfall ends
  • Emergency and high-use routes are our top priority
  • We do our best to minimize windrows, but some snow across driveways is normal
  • Private driveways and walkways are the responsibility of homeowners

How We Prioritize
1️⃣ Main roads, hills & essential access routes 
2️⃣ Residential streets & cul-de-sacs
3️⃣ Parking areas & public spaces
4️⃣ Trails & pathways 

What Residents Can Do
  • Please keep snow on your own property when shoveling
  • Avoid piling snow on roads or blocking sightlines — safety first!
  • If you can, give our operator a friendly wave! 👋

A quick reminder
Snow removal on Sands Street (Highway 835 all the way to Rochon Sands Provincial Campground) is handled by Alberta Transportation — not the Summer Village.

We appreciate your patience during big snowfalls — we’ll be out there as soon as it’s safe and practical. Together, we’ll keep Rochon Sands winter-ready!
Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)
Paying your taxes in monthly installments is a great way to help your budget!   ​The Tax Installment Payment Plan simplifies your tax bill, allowing you to pay your property taxes on a monthly basis instead of one payment in June.  Payments are automatically withdrawn from your account each month. TIPP makes budgeting easier and helps you avoid the risk of penalties. There are no extra fees or interest charged on the TIPP program. 
Rochon Sands Regular Council Meeting Date:
Second Tuesday of the Month
Time: 6:00 pm 
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7911650799?pwd=T1J2cC83WVB2TS83Z2VRdGQ1by9xdz09
Meeting ID: 791 165 0799
Passcode: 471717
  • The April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council has been moved by Council to April 21, 2026

Questions or Assistance

​Have a question or need assistance? Contact the municipal office during regular business hours.