Notice of Decision for Discretionary Development Permits – May 15, 2024
Development permit applications for discretionary uses or permitted uses requiring a variance were approved on May 15, 2024, and are effective June 5, 2024 Notices of decision have been issued in accordance with Greenview's Land Use Bylaw No. 18-800 and Grande Cache Land Use Bylaw 799. Notice of Decision 2024-05-15
GCU-007 Update #6: North Goodwin Area 11:00 AM
Update #6 - May 14, 2024 - 11:00 am *This will be the last update on Wildfire GCU 007 - North Goodwin Area Intense firefighting operations continued through yesterday, with night vision-equipped helicopters seeing a significant reduction in active hotspots compared to the night before. Yesterday, firefighters experienced challenging fire behaviour with high winds at times. The fire was very active and additional firefighting resources arrived to help cold trail and extinguish hotspots and work to extinguish the [...]
GCU-007 Update #5: North Goodwin Area 11:00 AM
Update #5 - May 14, 2024 - 11:00 am Intense firefighting operations continued through yesterday, with night vision-equipped helicopters concentrating on the SW side of the fire with a significant reduction in active hotspots compared to the night before. Yesterday, firefighters experienced challenging fire behaviour with high winds; at times, the fire was very active, with visible smoke columns and flames. Today, additional firefighting resources will be arriving to help cold trail and extinguish hotspots and work to [...]
AgricultHER School – Event
WHEN: June 18, 2024, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm LOCATION: Goodfare, AB COST: $68.57 Join us for a guided farm tour discussing holistic farm management practices on a private farm near Goodfare, Alberta before heading to the Demmitt Hall for an informative and interactive afternoon delivered through multiple keynote speakers and a mini workshop focusing on farm finances, soil, livestock and mental health. Lunch and supper is provided. Pre-registration is required: Register Here! The ticket sale ends on June [...]
Notice of Construction – Ridgevalley Lagoon
A contractor will mobilize to the Ridgevalley Lagoon on May 17, 2024. to commence desluding work. During this time, construction activities will be underway in the area, and you may observe trucks and equipment being delivered to the site. Please use caution while travelling in the area, watch for personnel and equipment working and obey all posted construction signs. If you have any concerns, please contact us at 780.524.7600.
Grande Cache Sani-Dump opens Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The Grande Cache RV Sani-Dump Station, located on 98 Street, in front of the Operations Yard, will be open for the summer season on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Please be reminded that it is available all hours until mid-October; ensure the area is tidy upon departure, and exercise caution for everyone’s safety. Please note that the station is exclusively for residential use; commercial access is not allowed. If your RV features a flush system for the black water holding [...]
Wildfire GCU-007 Update #4: North Goodwin Area 11:00 AM
Update #4 - May 13, 2024 - 11:00 am Intense firefighting operations continued through yesterday, with night vision-equipped helicopters successfully extinguishing hotspots overnight. Ground crews have also been diligent in securing the fire's perimeter. To bolster the response, AB Forestry is establishing an incident camp to accommodate additional resources arriving today and tomorrow. The first meal served will be supper on Tuesday, May 14th. Today, firefighting teams are focused on reinforcing fire guards, cold trailing, and extinguishing remaining hotspots. [...]
GCU-007 Update #3: North Goodwin Area 11:00 AM
Update #3 - May 12, 2024 - 11:00 am Last night, areas north and northeast of the wildfire experienced scattered showers, leading to a slight improvement in visibility. AB Forestry has deployed helicopters with buckets, actively identifying targets for air tankers. Despite challenging winds anticipated from the southwest over the next few days, clearer skies are expected, enhancing visibility for our firefighters on the ground and in the air. Significant progress has been made with a dozer guard now [...]
GCU-007 Update #2: North Goodwin Area 3:30 PM
Update #2 - May 11, 2024 - 3:20 pm Wildfire GCU 007 travelled 12.8 km yesterday in an eastward direction crossing the Smoky River on Friday May 10, 2024. The fire is approximately 1 km on the other side of the river in the North Goodwin Area. The fire has not reached farmland and is currently in the valley. Area residents should stay alert for local updates for more information. Residents should be aware that much of the smoke [...]
GCU-007 Update: North Goodwin Area
Update #1 - May 11, 2024 - 9:25 am Last night, an evacuation zone was declared in the North Goodwin area. RCMP notified a small number of residents who were evacuated to Valleyview. Fire growth overnight was minimal, and Greenview will provide an update at 3:00 pm on May 11, 2024. For information regarding the response on the west side of the Big Smoky, please follow the County of Grande Prairie website www.countygp.ab.ca.
Evacuation Order: North Goodwin Area
MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency Issued: May 10, 2024, 11:59 pm Ends: 24 hours Area: Everyone in the North Goodwin area, West of Range Road 21 between Township Road 734 and Township Road 741. Description: Wildfire GCU-007 is burning out of control west of Range Road 21 between Township Road 734 and Township 741. Residents are required to evacuate to the Paradise Inn located at 3609 Highway Street in Valleyview. Instruction: Everyone in the affected area should evacuate now. [...]
Construction Notice: Grande Cache 98 Street & 104 Avenue
Please be advised that construction crews will be conducting water and sewer upgrades on 98 Street and 104 Avenue in Grande Cache. The work is scheduled to start on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, and will take place daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Estimated Completion Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Travellers in the area are urged to exercise caution, watch for equipment and work crews, and adhere to all posted construction signs [...]
