Notices

Inspection Area – Village of Girouxville ( Tuesday May 5, 2026)

Compass Assessment Consultants conduct rotational inspections of properties to ensure property assessment data is accurate, reliable, and up to date. Assessors can be found walking on site, measuring buildings, photographing exteriors, and speaking with property owners to confirm data related to properties.

Inspections are authorized by the Municipal Government Act (MGA, Section 294), Assessors will be carrying photo ID

The Village of Girouxville kindly asks for your cooperation in keeping dogs away from assessors so they can safely and efficiently perform their duties on your property.

PROPOSED MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.26-03

VILLAGE OF GIROUXVILLE

Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta, notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Girouxville will hold a public hearing prior to second reading of Bylaw No.26-03 for an amendment to Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No.19-09.  The proposed amendment is to correct identified legislative gaps regarding policies respecting the protection of agricultural operations.

First reading of the Bylaw is available here      –      may be viewed on website Girouxville.ca

https://girouxville.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bylaw-No26-03-To-Amend-The-Municipal-Development-Plan-Bylaw-No.-19-09.pdf

Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No.19-09    –  may be viewed on website Girouxville.ca

https://girouxville.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Bylaw-19-09-Municipal-Development-Plan.pdf

The Public Hearing is to be held at 7:00 p.m., May 13, 2026 in the Council Chambers of the

Village of Girouxville Administration Office (4804-50^th Street) Girouxville, Alberta, or via Electronic Means via Microsoft Teams.

Individuals are asked to provide their contact information to be used in the event that they are disconnected from the Public Hearing and to identify them in the hearing proceedings. The Village will make a reasonable attempt to re-connect with any preregistered speaker in the event that they are disconnected but reserves the right to proceed with the Public Hearing at their discretion.

To receive the MS Teams link, please register by providing your information by sending an email to :    girouxvl@iwantwireless.ca

This will allow you to register for participation by electronic means, and you will receive the MS Teams info in reply from the Village of Girouxville administration staff.

Please submit written submissions to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) prior to 3:00 p.m. May 6, 2026.

Via email:

girouxvl@iwantwireless.ca

Mail:

Village of Girouxville

ATTN: Public Hearing MDP 26-03

PO Box 276

Girouxville, AB

T0H 1S0

In person:

Village of Girouxville

Administrative Office

4804-50^th Street

Girouxville, AB

T0H 1S0

Individuals wishing to speak to this amendment in person are encouraged to Pre-Register to Speak to provide for hearing efficiency by submitting their contact information to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) by 3:00 p.m., May 6, 2026

Pursuant to Section 193 of the Municipal Government Act, please be advised that a Special Meeting of Council has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on April 28th, 2026 in the Village of Girouxville Conference Room at the Village of Girouxville Administrative Office. Items on agenda are 2026 Budget and Bylaw No.26-03.

Musée Girouxville Museum

Duties: Coordinate & provide general public tours; Operation of gift shop/admission front desk; Planning of special events & activities; General office duties; Creation of displays; Research & Promotion; General cleaning. Applicant must be interested in enriching their historical knowledge, be self-motivated and able to work on their own; responsible and dependable.

Term of Employment for the following position:
April 27 &/or June 24 – August 31, 2026
For further information and to submit resumes/applications to:

Village of Girouxville
c/o Estelle Girard, CAO
PO Box 276 Girouxville,AB T0H1S0
Email: girouxvl@iwantwireless.ca PH: 780-323-4270

Public Works Seasonal Labourer

– must be self-motivated, responsible and dependable individual

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assist Public Works Foreman in every day activities
• Operate and general maintenance of grass cutting equipment
• Maintenance of municipal properties

Term of Employment for the following position: April 27 &/or June 24 to August 31, 2026

For further information and to submit resumes/applications to:

Adjustment to Water Rates – Effective January 1, 2026

The Village of Girouxville wishes to inform residents and businesses and others that water rates have been adjusted effective immediately.  This change is due to an increase in water supply costs from the Smoky River Water Commission.

We appreciate your understanding as we work to maintain reliable water service for our community.  If you have any questions regarding the new rates or your billing, please contact the Village Office at 780-323-4270 or email girouxvl@iwantwireless.ca

Thank you for your cooperation.

Water Rates

Distribution Charge                  $ 69.50                                           $ 70.00

All other utility rates will remain unchanged.

Please note these rates are for bi-monthly billings

Please be advised that MD of Smoky River No. 130 and the Towns and Villages have been placed under an Fire Risk Advisory.

Under this advisory: 

–          Existing fire permits are valid

–          New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis

–          Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited.

– Small warming campfires are allowed

– Burn barrels with expanded lids are allowed.

Respectfully
Marcel Maure
Regional Fire Chief

Director of Emergency Management
Director of Protective Services

Safety Codes Officer (Fire)
MD Smoky River No.130
Cell: 780-837-0911
Fax: 780-837-2453
Email: firechief@mdsmokyriver.com