In the 2000's Griesbach began redeveloping as a non-military residential community, as it is no longer part of the Canadian national defense facility. Griesbach takes its name from Major General William Antrobus Griesbach who was a veteran of the Boer War and WW I, as well as a practicing lawyer and Edmonton's youngest mayor in 1907. KENNEDY Real Estate, YOUR source for Edmonton Real Estate and Griesbach Homes For Sale.