Notices

The following Development Permit has been approved in the Village of Girouxville.

Permit No.: 25-02

Legal Description & Civic Address : Lot 10, Block 6, Plan 8021026 (5111 – 52nd Str.)

Proposed Development: Attached covered deck

Date of Decision: April 16, 2025

Any person affected by this decision may appeal to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Village of Girouxville, PO Box 276 Girouxville, Alberta T0H 1S0.

Such an appeal to the Secretary of the Development Appeal Board shall be submitted on the prescribed form – (Development Appeal Form) and shall include the fee for submitting an appeal

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Such an appeal shall be in writing and contain a statement of the ground of appeal and shall be delivered either in person or by registered mail within twenty-one (21) days of the date of decision. A copy of the letter shall also be sent to the development officer

Estelle Girard

Development Officer

April 16, 2025 by webdev in Notices

Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, please be advised the Village of Girouxville will hold a Special Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Village Administration Office Conference Room @ 4804-50th Street @ 7:00 p.m.

At this meeting a public hearing will be held in regards to Bylaw No. 25-02 – Advertising/Public Notification to modernize how we communicate important notices with our residents. The proposed bylaw would give the Village flexibility to use both traditional methods (like newspaper and mail) and modern communication tools (such as our website, social media) to share information. By adopting this bylaw, the Village of Girouxville will gain greater flexibility in how it informs residents while maintaining transparency and compliance with legislative requirements. You can provide feedback by attending the Public Hearing as well as contact the Village Office in advance if you would like to submit written comments or have questions about the bylaw.

A copy of the proposed bylaw is attached for viewing. You may also contact the Village Office at 780-323-4270 for a copy of the Bylaw or to answer any of your questions.

Attachments

• Bylaw-No.25-02-Public-Notification.pdf 

Musée Girouxville Museum Coordinator

Applicant must be interested in enriching their historical knowledge, be self-motivated, responsible and dependable and good public relation skills.  This position will work Monday – Fridays,  10 am to 4 pm

Duties:  Successful candidate will be responsible to coordinate & provide guided tours in museum, responsible for operation of gift shop and front desk admission, general office duties, planning of activities and events, research and promotion, general cleaning

Parks, Recreation & Culture

 Applicant must be responsible, dependable and team player willing to develop skills and gain work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. A valid driver’s license is an asset.

This position will work Mondays – Fridays, 8 am to 4 pm

                Duties: Successful candidate will be responsible for general maintenance of municipal properties & public areas.  Assistant to Public Works Foreman performing variety public works duties.

    Term of Employment for these positions: May 5 – August 31, 2025 June 23 – August 31, 2025

These positions are not subject to students only. 

Resumes may be sent to:

                                Village of Girouxville

                                Box 276

                                Girouxville, Alberta T0H 1S0

                                Attn: Estelle Girard – CAO

Or email: girouxvl@iwantwireless.ca     

Application forms are also available – please call Village Office 780-323-4270

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected will be contacted and interviewed.

The Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program
The Northern Alberta Development (NAD) Bursary Program provides return of service bursaries to students who agree to live and work within the program boundary in their field of studies after they graduate.

Students need to apply for a bursary for each year they want to be considered. Students can apply for more than one bursary but can only accept one bursary in an academic year.

The Northern Alberta Development Bursary (NADB)
Students entering a program of studies that is one or two years long or students entering the last two years of their program of studies can access up to $7,000 per year.

Specialty Bursaries
• Medical or Dentistry Student – $14,000/year.
– Funding available for up to 4 years of program.
• Nurse Practitioner Student – $10,500/year.
– Funding available for up to 3 years of program.
• Pharmacy Student – $7,000/year.
– Funding available for up to 4 years of program.
• Veterinary Student – $7,000/year.
– Funding available for up to 4 years of program.

Application Dates: January 2 – April 30.

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Bursary
Students in a certificate or diploma program can access up to $7,000 per year for their studies. Students in a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program can access up to $11,500 per year for any year of their studies.

Application Dates: First intake February 1 to June 1.
Second intake from June 5 to November 15.

Bursary Partnership Program (BPP) Bursary
Students are sponsored by a business, organization, or municipality. The NAD program does not find a sponsor for students.
• The NAD program will match the sponsor’s bursary amount up to $3,500.00 per student per year.
• Higher matching funds are available for:
– Medical or Dentistry students can access up to $28,000/year.
– Nurse Practitioner can access up to $21,000/year.
– Pharmacy or Veterinary students can access up to $14,000/year.

Deadline for sponsors to provide NAD with required documents is November 30.

For more details visit: Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program | Alberta.ca

Alberta invests in skilled northern workforce – again!

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

Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, please be advised the Village of Girouxville Regular Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Village Administration Office Conference Room @ 4804-50th Street @ 7:00 p.m.

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