Hastings Lake

Managed by North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper

Hastings Lake is located about 40km SE of Edmonton. The Cree name for the lake is a-ka-ka-kwa-tikh, which translates to "lake that does not freeze". This is due to underground springs that feed into the bottom of the lake, preventing sections of the lake from icing over during the winter.

The lake is popular among the local residents. Facilities and amenities are limited for visitors which makes the crowds mellow. A rustic campsite is located on the north shore which provides a picnic area, playground, and boat launch. There are designated Natural Areas on the west and east sides of the lake adding to it's undeveloped natural shoreline. The lake is home to many islands making it a popular spot for boating and birdwatching. Sailing, rowing, and canoeing are also popular recreational activites enjoyed on the lake.

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COVID-19

Keep your distance from other people.

Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.

For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.

Water Quality

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Source Information

Privately monitored beaches are not monitored by AHS. Currently, no standardized guidelines for private monitoring exist.

Thus, the Swim Guide does not have current water quality data for beach locations listed as “private.” However, when we receive information that a beach is closed or otherwise unsuitable for swimming, we communicate this with AHS and share the information on the Swim Guide.

We receive notice of a private beach being closed, or “posted,” through one of two means:

An advisory is posted on Alberta Health Services website
We receive a pollution report from a Swim Guide user

We will always list a beach as “posted” when we receive notice of a watershed being contaminated. As well, we communicate this knowledge to AHS if it has been received by a Swim Guide user.

In 2016, AHS is hoping to have standardized guidelines for monitoring water quality. As this information becomes available, we will share it with Swim Guide users.

Monitoring Status

Privately monitored beaches will always posted as “No Data” unless we have received notice that the beach or location is closed.

A beach is marked Green when two consecutive single sample results are under 400 CFU/100 mL AND the geometric mean (average of 5 samples) is less than 200 CFU/100 mL over a 30-day period.

A beach is marked Red when two consecutive single sample results are equal to or above 400 CFU/100 mL AND the geometric mean (average of 5 samples) are equal to or greater than 200 CFU/100 mL over a 30-day period.

A beach is marked Grey if there is no current results or no available information.

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