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Communities

Today the lake is shallow and canoes replace pleasure boats but
flocks of pelicans and swans still visit in summer. Moose, deer or
coyote are also commonly seen taking a stroll to the lake; this
area is full of wildlife! For Instance, Cooking Lake is on the
migration route of millions of waterfowl and birds and
many stay and nest in ideal locations in and around
The Cove.
Since 1990, there have been several new
developments in the hamlet, such as new
homes, a modern playground with basketball
hoops and a seasonal ice surface.
Today there are spectacular sunsets and a lifestyle
only found in a small community.
For hall bookings see page 43.

Half Moon Lake
The hamlet of Half Moon
Lake is on a picturesque
crescent-shaped body of
water located just north of
Highway 629, approximately
13 kilometres southeast of
Sherwood Park. The lake is about
2km long, end to end, 250 metre wide,
with a maximum depth of 8.5 metres.
In the late 1950s, the land north of the lake was subdivided into residential
lots, with the subdivision of the south side following soon after. Currently,
the hamlet of Half Moon Lake is home to approximately 226 residents,
who enjoy the quiet of rural life along with a strong sense of community.
Each spring, the residents get together for a day of road-side and lake
clean-up followed by a community BBQ.
Although the hamlet is surrounded by private land, visitors to
Strathcona County will find the commercially run Half Moon
Lake Resort at the south end of the lake, which provides access
to the lake. The resort, open during the summer months, has
campsites, a developed beach, and boat launch, for those looking for
some summer water activities. Repeated attempts have been made to
stock the lake with fish, but the only species capable of survival through the
winter in the lake is the tiny brook stickleback.
For hall bookings see page 43.

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