Notices

NEW PROMOTIONAL PRICING IN EFFECT UNTIL
JUNE 30TH, 2025

Shelterbelt trees sold in bundles of 10 or 15 depending on the species and pricing between $3.00/bundle to $7.50/bundle for shelterbelt species and fruit trees $17-17.50/bundle for 10 trees plus $5/bundle shipping charge.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Village of Girouxville, made under provisions of the Municipal Government Act has been prepared and is open to inspection at the Municipal Administration Office in Girouxville during business hours.

Combined Assessment/Tax notices were mailed May 29, 2025.  All assessed persons are deemed to have received their assessments and tax notices 7 days after being sent.

Any person who desires to object to the entry of his/her name or that of any other person upon the said roll or the assessed value placed upon any property must lodge their complaint(s) in writing, by August 5, 2025 on the approved form available at the Village Office or online on the Village of Girouxville and Municipal Government websites.

Complaint forms must be completed and accompanied with the following appeal fees no later than August 5, 2025, before 4:00 p.m. Complaint form : http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/documents/as/LGS1402.pdf

  Appeal Fees:

  Single Family Residential and Farmland $50.00 per roll account.

  Multi-Family Residential (more than 4 units) $350.00 per roll account.

  Non-Residential (Commercial/Industrial) $350.00 per roll account.

   Clerk, Assessment Review Board

   Village of Girouxville

   PO Box 276

   Girouxville, AB T0H 1S0

Due to ongoing very dry conditions, hot temperature and lack of moisture, the Fire Hazard is now Extreme. As a result, open burning is not allowed within the borders of the MD of Smoky River No. 130, Effective Immediately.

NOW PROHIBITED:

All outdoor wood fires, including designated firepits, backyard firepits, burning barrels, and any wood campfires on public or private and,

BBQ charcoal briquettes, fireworks & exploding targets, burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.

Allowed With Extreme Caution!

·           Portable propane fire pits, gas or propane stoves and BBQs that are CSA or ULcertified and are designated for cooking or heating, Catalytic or infrared style heaters.

·           Wood fires in an enclosed facility or device, which has a chimney with a spark arrestor.

·           OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES ARE ALLOWED ON CROWN LAND. This can change dependent on fire orders issued by the provincial Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. Remember to check the hot spots on your vehicle and remove debris before and after use.

The FIRE BAN will remain in place until conditions improve.  Fire danger levels are reviewed daily. The Fire Ban will be downgraded when conditions improve.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 or 310-FIRE

Please contact the MD Fire Chief @ 780-837-0911, if you have any questions about this ban.

To view all provincial/municipal fire restriction status visit the Alberta Fire Ban website at https://albertafirebans.ca/

The next municipal general election will be held on Monday, October 20th, 2025.

The Village of Girouxville is informing all residents that nominations are officially open January 1st, 2025, however as the office will be closed for the holidays, the earliest a nomination paper may be filed is January 6th, 2025.

The nomination period will run from January 1st, 2025 until noon on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Candidates may submit completed nomination forms in person at the Village of Girouxville Administration Office prior to noon on Monday, September 22, 2025 to be eligible to run for municipal office.

Nomination Packages are available at the Village of Girouxville Administration Office at 4804-50th Street. Excluding Nomination Day, candidates must make an appointment with the Returning Officer by calling 780-323-4270 to file their Nomination Papers.

The Village of Girouxville voters will elect:

• 5 Councillors

Voters are encouraged to register in advance to make the voting process quicker and more convenient, eliminating the need to register at the voting location. Registration can be completed at Register to Vote

Nomination Period: January 1st to September 22nd, 2025

Election Day: October 20th, 2025

Returning Officer, Estelle Girard may be contacted at Ph: 780-323-4270 or email: girouxvl@iwantwireless.ca

Municipal Government Act: https://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/acts/m26.pdf

Running for Municipal Office in Alberta – A Guide for Candidates: https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections-overview.aspx