The park
A park among the pines, with a basketball court, right in the community.
The association
About the Pinehurst Homeowners Association
The Pinehurst Homeowners Association is a non-profit run by volunteers for the benefit of all property owners. Formed in 2003, it is managed by a Board of Directors made up entirely of volunteer homeowners, who give their time to running the association’s affairs, overseeing maintenance, managing contracts, and making sure homeowners’ funds are used responsibly.
Aerial tour
See Pinehurst from above
A short drone flight over Pinehurst Drive, the homes and the park with its basketball court.
For agents
Download the clips for a listing or a social post. The portrait version is sized for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
Ownership
What the association looks after
Every homeowner pays annual dues to the association, which pay for the services below. The amount, the June 30 due date and how to pay are in the ownership summary.
Ownership summary · PDFWaste collection · every Thursday
- Garbage collection for every home, arranged by the homeowners association
- Recycling pickup
- Compost collection for organic waste
Grounds and facilities
- Weekly landscaping
- Trees and shrubs watered during dry periods
- Basketball court maintained and repaired, including surface inspections and net upkeep
- Community signage repaired and electrical fixtures replaced as needed
Common-area electricity
- Community lighting for light posts and community lighting features
- Lighting at the main community entrance
Community security
- Video surveillance in the community
Who maintains what
| Service | Responsible | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage, recycling and compost | Homeowners association | Every Thursday |
| Landscaping | Homeowners association | Weekly |
| Park and basketball court | Homeowners association | Ongoing |
| Approval of exterior and landscaping changes | Design Committee | Before any work |
| Community lighting: light posts and lighting features | Homeowners association | Ongoing |
| Snow removal on the main roads | Foothills County | Winter |
| Water | Bluestem Utilities | Metered |
| Electricity and natural gas | Any licensed Alberta retailer | Your choice |
| High-speed internet | Rogers and Telus | Available |
Legal obligations
Registered on title
Two documents are registered on the title of all 26 lots (Plan 0213321, Block 1, Lots 1–26). Please read both before you buy.
- Restrictive covenant · design standards and useNo. 021348318 · 2002 · PDF
- Encumbrance · membership and annual chargeNo. 031300107 · 2003 · PDF
Key points of the restrictive covenant
- One detached single-family home per lot, with ancillary buildings such as a garage, gazebo, guesthouse or pool.
- Any construction, exterior alteration or landscaping change needs the Design Committee’s written approval first.
- Exterior equipment such as satellite dishes, solar-heating units and air conditioners must be shown on plans and approved by the Design Committee.
- Design criteria favour natural materials and earth tones, with at most three exterior materials per home.
- Every home has an enclosed garage for at least two vehicles; exterior lighting must be indirect.
- Minimum ground floor area is normally 2,500 sq ft for two-storey and split-level homes and 2,000 sq ft for bungalows.
- Signs need Design Committee approval, but name or address signs and temporary “For Sale” signs are normally allowed.
- Owners maintain and repair their septic system as the association directs in writing. If repairs aren’t made in a reasonable time, the association may make them at the owner’s expense.
- No livestock. Dogs may not run free; off the owner’s lot, a dog must be on a leash or under the full control of a responsible person. Garbage is kept in closed containers.
- Commercial vehicles may not be stored on a lot, except temporarily for construction or landscaping. Trailers and mobile homes are allowed only when housed in a garage or enclosed storage the Design Committee approves.
A plain-language summary only. The registered documents govern; buyers should have them reviewed by their lawyer.
Questions
Buyer questions
Is membership in the association required?
Yes. Under the encumbrance registered on every title, each owner is automatically a member of the association while they own the home. The encumbrance also asks buyers to check with the association that fees are paid up. Read the encumbrance (PDF).
What is registered on title?
Two documents: a restrictive covenant (registered 2002), which sets design standards and use restrictions, and an encumbrance (registered 2003), which covers association membership and an annual charge. Both apply to all 26 lots.
How are dues paid, and when?
By Interac e-Transfer, the preferred method. Owners find the e-Transfer address on the resident site. Auto-deposit is set up, so there is no security question. Put your house number in the message. Dues are due by June 30 each year; the amount is in the ownership summary.
What happens if dues are paid late?
Unpaid dues are charged interest from July 1 at TD Bank’s prime rate plus 5% a year, under clause 2 of the encumbrance. If dues are still unpaid 90 days after June 30, the account is referred to a collection agency, and the legal costs of enforcement under clause 7 become the property owner’s responsibility. Unpaid dues are also a charge on the property, so buyers should confirm they are paid before closing. Read the encumbrance (PDF).
Who collects garbage, and when?
The homeowners association arranges garbage, recycling and compost collection for every home. Pickup is every Thursday.
Who looks after the landscaping and the park?
The homeowners association. Landscaping is done weekly, trees and shrubs are watered in dry periods, and the park and basketball court are maintained and repaired as needed.
Who clears snow?
Foothills County does snow removal on the main roads.
Is high-speed internet available?
Yes. High-speed internet is available from Rogers and Telus. Check service at a specific address with each provider.
Which schools serve Pinehurst?
Three school boards serve Heritage Pointe. Foothills School Division (public): its school locator lists Heritage Heights School for kindergarten to grade 9 and Foothills Composite High School in Okotoks for grades 10 to 12, with busing available for a fee. Call 403-652-3001 or visit fsd38.ab.ca. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools: 403-938-2659, redeemer.ab.ca. Conseil scolaire FrancoSud (French-language schools): 403-686-6998, francosud.ca. Designations can change, so please confirm with the board for a specific address. Checked September 2026.
Are there guidelines for changes to a home’s exterior?
Yes. Under the restrictive covenant, any construction, exterior alteration or landscaping change needs written approval from the Design Committee before a municipal permit is applied for. Email the association using the contact form to start.
How does Design Committee approval work?
The Design Committee is three people appointed by the association. You first meet the committee to talk through your ideas. Next you submit drawings and a site plan for preliminary approval, then two full sets of architectural drawings, including a landscape plan, for final approval. Committee approval comes before you apply for a municipal permit. If you disagree with a decision, you can appeal with the written support of five other owners; an independent Calgary architectural firm then decides, at the appealing owner’s cost.
Can I put up a “For Sale” sign?
Yes. Signs generally need Design Committee approval, but the restrictive covenant allows temporary signs advertising a property for sale, and name or address signs.
Who supplies water, and how is sewage handled?
Water is supplied by Bluestem Utilities, which serves Heritage Pointe (1-877-577-2112), and each home has its own water meter. Under the restrictive covenant, homes use private septic systems built to engineered standards, with their operation monitored by the association. Owners maintain and repair their own system as the association directs. New wells are not permitted.
Moving from outside Alberta: how do electricity and natural gas work?
Alberta’s electricity and natural gas markets are open, so you can buy from any licensed retailer. If you don’t choose one, you are placed on the default Rate of Last Resort. The province’s Utilities Consumer Advocate keeps a list of the retailers and distributors that serve Heritage Pointe, and has a cost comparison tool.
Is there a block watch?
Yes. Residents run an active block watch, and there is video surveillance in the community. New residents can join the block watch group on WhatsApp; the invitation is shared after resident sign-in.
How do I get the association’s documents before closing?
Download the ownership summary, the restrictive covenant and the encumbrance now. For anything else, including confirmation that fees are paid up, use the document request form below.
Documents
Request the document package
Three documents are free to download now. For anything else, send a request and the association will reply by email.
For agents
Listing description
Approved wording you may copy into a listing. It describes the community only; please confirm details of the property itself.
Pinehurst Estates is a community of just 26 homes in Heritage Pointe, minutes from Calgary and Okotoks. Homes are built to shared design standards registered on title, and the Pinehurst Homeowners Association, a non-profit run by volunteers since 2003, looks after the grounds, waste collection, entrance lighting and a community park among the pines with a basketball court. Neighbours run an active block watch. Shopping in Legacy is about five minutes away, a pharmacy and a gas station are about two minutes away in Heritage Pointe, South Health Campus is about 12 minutes, and Heritage Pointe Golf Club is close by. High-speed internet is available from Rogers and Telus. The documents registered on title are available to download.
Pinehurst Estates: just 26 homes in Heritage Pointe, minutes from Calgary and Okotoks. Well-kept grounds, a park among the pines with a basketball court, an active block watch, and Legacy shopping about five minutes away.
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Contact
Ask the association
For buyers, agents and neighbours. Your message goes straight to the association, which replies by email. Residents, please use Resident sign-in.