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January 5, 2026 by

Village of Girouxville – Adjustment to Water Rates Notice

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.

                                                2025 Previous Rates        2026 – NEW Rates

Water Rates

Water Rate                              $  6.25  /m3                                    $   7.25    /m3

Distribution Charge                  $ 69.50                                           $ 70.00

Truck Fill Rate                        $   9.25 /m3                                     $   9.50    /m3

All other utility rates will remain unchanged.

Please note these rates are for bi-monthly billings

October 9, 2025 by

Fire Risk Advisory -Effective October 9, 2025.

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

May 7, 2020 by

Fire Pits and Burning regulations in the Village of Girouxville.

Bylaw No.18-04 – Fire Services in the Village of Girouxville in the M.D. of Smoky River #130 provides regulations regarding “Acceptable Fire Pits”. Please take notice that “Burnable Debris” materials permitted to burn in fire pits are:

– Wood material from construction or demolition not containing wood preservatives

– Wood material which does not contain wood preservatives or laminates

– Solid waste from the pose and pole operations that does not contain wood preservatives; or

– Solid waste from tree harvesting operations.

” PROHIBITED Debris” meaning any materials that when burned, will result in the release to the atmosphere of dense smoke, offensive odors or a substance, the release of which is regulated, prohibited, or controlled by the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.E-12 or regulations there under, and includes but is not limited to:

– Household refuse – Used oil – Leaves, and/or organic materials – Rubber or plastic – Animal manure – Paints and painting materials – Tires – Non-wooded material – Chemicals and chemical – Animal cadavers – Combustible material in automobile bodies – Pathological waste – Solid waste from sawmills

A full copy of the Bylaw may be viewed under on this website under “Bylaws”

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