Grande Cache, MD of Greenview

10/17/2026

🏘️ Something for every community organization.

Whether you help run a non-profit, sit on a volunteer board, manage a community facility or spend your evenings volunteering for a group you care about, Mission Possible: Building Better Communities - Together! Conference was designed with you in mind.

What could your organization use some help with?

🙋 Finding and keeping volunteers?
💰 Finding funding and writing stronger grant applications?
📊 Understanding board finances and financial responsibilities?
📋 Strengthening governance, policies and board practices?
🏠 Planning for aging community facilities?
🤝 Building stronger connections in your community?

Spend the day learning from experienced speakers, choosing sessions that fit your organization and connecting with other non-profits and community groups from across the region.

And at just $25 for the full day, including lunch and snacks, it is an affordable opportunity to bring back practical information your organization can put to use.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Evergreen Park
🎟️ Full-day registration: $25, including lunch and snacks

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-better-communities-together-registration-1998392224940?aff=oddtdtcreator



County of Grande Prairie No. 1

10/15/2026

Greenview's next Committee of the Whole Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 9:00 am at the DeBolt Public Service Building.

The agenda package is available at https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/government/minutes-and-agendas/

10/15/2026

A Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 26-1036 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment) will be held on November 24, 2026 at 9:05 am at the Greenview Administration Office in Valleyview.

A draft copy of the Bylaw and information for anyone wishing to speak on the proposed amendment is available at https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/public-hearing-bylaw-26-1036-lua/.

10/14/2026

Highlights from Greenview's Regular Council Meeting held on October 13, 2026, have been uploaded to the website.

Check them out at https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/council-highlights-october-13-2026/

10/14/2026

💰 Looking for funding? Let's talk about what actually works.

Finding grants is one thing. Knowing what funders are looking for and positioning your organization for success is another.

Join Tim Carson for Money is Out There... Now What? at Building Better Communities - Together! Conference.

This practical session will explore:
💡 Where funding comes from
💡 What funders are looking for
💡 Common mistakes that can cost organizations funding
💡 Building a longer-term funding strategy

Whether you're preparing your first grant application or have been doing this for years, there will be something to take back to your organization.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Evergreen Park
🎟️ Full-day registration: $25, including lunch and snacks

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-better-communities-together-registration-1998392224940?aff=oddtdtcreator



County of Grande Prairie No. 1

10/12/2026

Council and staff at the MD of Greenview encourage you to take a moment this Thanksgiving to remember all the good things in our lives, regardless of how small or large they may be. Get out and explore all that the fall season brings to our amazing area. Most importantly, we remind everyone to be safe this long weekend. If you drink, don’t drive; have a designated driver. For ideas of what to do in the area, visit mdgreenview.ab.ca. Please note, Greenview Office are closed on Monday, October 12.

10/10/2026

🤝 How do you build stronger connections in your community?

Sometimes it starts simply. Showing up, listening and taking the time to build trust.

Join Laura LaValley at Mission Possible: Building Better Communities Together for The Power of Showing Up, a session focused on strengthening community connections through consistency, communication and genuine engagement.

Drawing on experiences from across Northwestern Alberta, Laura will share practical approaches organizations can use to build relationships, strengthen trust and better connect with the communities they serve.

If your organization is looking for ways to reach more people and build stronger community relationships, add this session to your conference agenda.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 Evergreen Park
🎟️ Full-day registration: $25, including lunch and snacks

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-better-communities-together-registration-1998392224940?aff=oddtdtcreator



County of Grande Prairie No. 1

10/09/2026

📢 Reminder: Applications close October 9!

We are seeking four (4) members from local business, tourism and workforce development as well as two (2) representatives of local Indigenous nations or organizations to share their knowledge and perspectives as part of the Grande Cache All-Season Resort Advisory Committee.

The Committee will provide local perspectives and advice to Greenview Council as discussions around a potential All-Season Resort Area designation move forward.

📅 Application deadline: October 9, 2026

Visit the Proposed All-Season Resort Area Designation – Grande Cache Area project page on Engage Greenview to learn more about the Committee, submit an application, follow project updates and provide feedback.

🔗 Visit Engage Greenview for details.
https://www.engagegreenview.ca/gc-all-season-resort-area-designation

10/08/2026

Tune in on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:00 am for Greenview's Regular Council Meeting.

Live stream and agenda package links are available at https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/government/minutes-and-agendas/

10/08/2026

Event updated! See original post for details.

UPDATE:
❄️ Mother Nature has apparently decided that October could be the new December! 🥶

With some less than ideal weather headed our way this weekend, we've made a few changes to our FireSmart Curbside Info Session to keep everyone warm and dry!

🔥 UPDATED EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Kikinow Lodge, Victor Lake
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join Greenview Fire-Rescue Services and Alberta Wildfire to learn how you can protect your home and property from wildfire, even if winter seems determined to arrive early!

There will still be great information, free goodies, draws and lunch provided!

Because apparently, in Alberta, you can talk about wildfire prevention while preparing for snow! 🌨️🔥

Did you know.....
Most homes impacted by wildfire are ignited by embers.

Join Alberta Wildfire and Greenview Fire-Rescue Services to learn how our agencies work together to protect communities from fire—and discover simple steps you can take this fall to help protect your home, property and neighbourhood before spring wildfire season.



Grande Cache Firefighters Association
Alberta Wildfire
FireSmart Alberta