Update – June 2023
Hello Jensen Residents, we have a few updates/community info to share with you all, please read carefully;
Watercraft Rentals 2023
The JLHOA Watercraft Rentals will open on Friday, June 9th. On this day Along with extended park hours of 11am-9pm everyday.
For the use and enjoyment of all our residents and guests we would like to remind you of the following rules and regulations for the JLHOA Watercraft & Lifejackets;
- JLHOA-owned watercrafts will be available for rental on a first come first served basis. Watercraft rentals are only available to residents aged 16+, and can only be rented daily, weather and staff permitting. Watercraft rental hours are 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- Lifejackets are mandatory when using all JLHOA-owned watercrafts, and we encourage the use of lifejackets when using personal watercrafts, including paddleboards. JLHOA has a finite number of lifejackets available, so we highly recommend bringing your own to ensure comfort and cleanliness. While we will be sanitizing lifejackets between uses, we cannot guarantee that the lifejackets will be 100% sterile.
- Watercrafts are not permitted within the designated swimming area.
- Battery-operated, electric or motorized watercrafts are not permitted for use in the lake at any time.
2023 Fishing Season
The JLHOA 2023 Fishing Season will start on Saturday, July 1st. A reminder that the 2023 Fishing season will be a catch and release only. Please read the following guidelines for the 2023 Fishing Season;
- For the 2023 fishing season, only catch and release will be permitted. This is important, as it will allow our fish population (school) to grow for years to come.
- Care must be taken to release the fish safely back into the water.
- If a fish is not expected to survive, it must be removed from the lake and disposed of off-site and a JLHOA staff member must be notified.
- Members must be in good standing and their guests are permitted to fish.
- Only one rod is permitted per person.
- No unattended lines are permitted.
- Fishing is permitted in the designated area, at the end of the JLHOA pier, fishing is not permitted from the sides.
- Fish lines/hooks must not enter the designated swimming zone.
- Fishing is not permitted from the JLHOA boat dock.
- Fishing within 5 m of a private or public dock is strictly prohibited.
- NO live bait or any type of food, or nets may be used to catch fish.
- Single barbless hooks only (treble hooks are not permitted).
- Absolutely no LEAD weights are permitted in the lake for environmental reasons.
- Members must leave their membership card with the appropriate JLHOA staff member to check out JLHOA fishing equipment; users must be 12 years of age unless they are accompanied by an adult.
June 24th, Meet Your Neighbour Summer BBQ 2023
Get ready for the Jensen Lakes Meet your Neighbour BBQ happening on Sat Jun 24 2023 18:00:00 GMT-0600 (Mountain Daylight Time) at Jensen Lakes Boulevard, St. Albert, AB T8N 7H5. This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbours and make new friends in the community. Come and enjoy some delicious BBQ food and a bouncy castle for the kids. One $5 ticket will include a burger, kettle chips, and a pop. Let’s gather and have a great time together. Don’t miss out on this fun event!
Please note this event will only be open to Residents Only. We will not be allowing guests for the 3-hour duration of the event and we will not be honoring tickets purchased by non-residents.
This event will take place rain or shine, so come prepared for the weather.
This event will have a charge of $5 per person, and ticket sales will close on June, 19th, so please buy them before then by following the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jensen-lakes-meet-your-neigbour-bbq-tickets-647431193127
Paddle Board Lessons Summer 2023
This summer we will have Paddle A Board Vacations coming in to do paddle board lessons here in Jensen! The lessons will be available every 3rd weekend of the month throughout the summer, which are the following dates: Friday 16th June – Sunday 18th June, Saturday 15th July – Sunday 16th July, Friday 18th August – Sunday 20th August, Friday 15th September – Sunday 17th September 2023.
There will be 7-10 sessions over these weekends on Friday-Sunday. Each session will be 2-2.5 hours long, and participants will learn all the basic skills of paddle boarding! Jensen Residents will get a $10 discount on the price with the discount code JENSEN. To register or find more information go the Paddle A Board Vacations website link below, and find the registration under SUP Lessons.
