Boards and Committees

Boards and Committees review material, weigh alternatives, and make recommendations to Council. Council is then able to make more informed decisions while substantially expediting the decision-making process. 

Some Boards and Committees may also fill a quasi-judicial role, which means that the Committee has the authority to make decisions and judgments as provided for in the Municipal Government Act. 

Agricultural Service Board

Purpose:

This board advises on weed and pest control, soil and water conservation, animal disease control, and supports sustainable agriculture to help farmers.

The Chairperson will be appointed at the first Board meeting following the 2025 Organizational Meeting.

All of Council

Public Members

Cori Blum (October 2027)

Ashley Heft (October 2028)

Rick Slater (October 2029)

Clairmont Municipal Policing Committee

The role of the Clairmont Municipal Policing Committee is to: 

• Oversee the administration of the Municipal Police Service Agreement; 
• Represent the interests and concerns of the public and Council to the Detachment Commander; 
• Assist in selection of the Detachment Commander; and 
• Carry out such duties as required by the Police Act or the Police Governance Regulation, as
  amended from time to time. 

Councillor Kurt Balderston

Councillor Karen Rosvold

Public Members

Jamila Ames (October 2028)

Kristen Yaceyko (October 2028)

Robin Coward (October 2028)

Sean Rattray (October 2028)

Council and Board Remuneration Review Committee

Purpose:

To review the existing Council and Board/Committee remuneration and expense reimbursement policies with assistance from Administration prior to the 2029 municipal election. 

Appointments will be made at the 2028 Organizational Meeting. 

Council Internal Advocacy Committee

Purpose:

To identify and address Council's operational concerns with matters relating to:

• Electronic meeting process and voting software;
• Connectivity in Council Chambers;
• Functionality of computer systems;
• Council Chambers and lounge requirements; and
• Council supplies.

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Marty Tissington

Crime Prevention Committee

Purpose:

To provide Council with strategic recommendations relating to reduction of crime, engaging and educating the community on crime prevention and reduction.

Reeve Amanda McDonald (Ex-officio)

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Karen Rosvold

Councillor Kurt Balderston

Family and Community Support Services Board (FCSS)

Purpose:

The FCSS Board advises the Council on human services policies in the County. It is responsible for ensuring high-quality community services for all age groups within its boundaries. The board creates and enforces FCSS policies and procedures within the framework of the FCSS Act and regulations, oversees the FCSS program activities, and provides advice to the County administration on social issues and concerns.

The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson will be appointed at the first Board meeting following the 2025 Organizational Meeting.

All of Council

Historic Resources Committee

Purpose:

To oversee developments with respect to the identification of historic resources within the County and make recommendations for their designation as Municipal or Provincial historic resources.

Councillor Bob Chrenek

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Historian (vacant)

Public Members

Wanda Zenner (October 2028)

Vacant (October 2028)

Peace Country Historical Society Representative

Ron Thoreson (October 2027)

Hythe Net Co

The business of Hythe-Net Co. is the operation of a fibre optic network within Hythe, Alberta and surrounding areas and all activities related thereto.

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Brian Lieverse 

Municipal Library Board

Purpose:

To ensure the provision of comprehensive and efficient library services to the residents of the County of Grande Prairie.

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Karen Rosvold 

Public Members

Leanne Germann (2027)

Sharon Mittelstaedt (2027)

Tanya Bain (October 2028)

Cameron Donald (October 2029)

Kristen Yaceyko (October 2029)

View more information about the Municipal Library Board 

Municipal Planning Commission

Purpose:

The role of the Municipal Planning Commission is to make decisions on all subdivision and development permits of various uses under the Land Use Bylaw.

All of Council

Deputy Reeve Bob Chrenek - Chairperson
Councillor Brian Grant - Vice Chairperson 

View more information about the Municipal Planning Commission.

Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee

Purpose:

The Teepee Creek Fire Hall Building Project Committee reviews and provides recommendation plans for the Teepee Creek Fire Hall Building. 

Reeve Amanda McDonald (Ex-officio)

Councillor Bob Chrenek

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Councillor Marty Tissington

Water and Wastewater Committee

Purpose:

The Water and Wastewater Committee researches and provides Council with recommendations for water and wastewater infrastructure fiscal planning.

Reeve Amanda McDonald (Ex-officio)

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Karen Rosvold

City of Grande Prairie Library Board 

Purpose:

To manage and control the City of Grande Prairie Library and organizes, promotes and maintains comprehensive and efficient library services in the City. 

Councillor Brian Peterson (October 2029)

Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Management Committee

Purpose:

To advise Council on the development of emergency plans and programs.

Councillor Karen Rosvold

Councillor Brian Lieverse - Alternate

Grande Prairie Regional Recreation Committee (GPRRC)

Purpose:

The general purpose of this Council committee is to provide a mechanism for the implementation of the Grande Prairie Area Joint Recreation Master Plan – 2016 including inter-municipal information sharing, collaboration, and identifying special projects concerning regional recreation facilities, services and programs. The Committee will work in consultation with current Municipal Government Act and Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework legislation.

Councillor Amanda McDonald

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Kurt Balderston

Councillor Marty Tissington 

Invest NW Committee

The Purpose is to identify and pursue issues of economic competitiveness of the Grande Prairie Region while addressing these with one voice. 

Councillor Terri Beaupre

West Grande Prairie Solid Waste Authority

Purpose:

Joint authority to construct, maintain, control, and manage a regional solid waste landfill system in the West County.

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Karen Rosvold 

Member at Large

Duane Paulson (October 2028)

Aquatera

Purpose:

To deal with those matters permitted to be dealt with under the Business Corporations Act as they relate to Aquatera Utilities Inc, including but not limited to financial and general approvals. 

All of Council

Community Futures Grande Prairie and Region

Purpose:

To foster entrepreneurial development by providing both financial and technical support to new and existing small businesses. Community Futures utilize their loan investment funds to achieve the strategic objectives established by their Boards with inputs from the communities they serve.

Board members represent the region’s population and main economic sectors. The role of the Board is to establish priorities, monitor performance, and be accountable to key stakeholders, such as local, provincial and federal governments.

Councillor Karen Rosvold

Grande Prairie Region Agricultural and Exhibition Society

Purpose:

The Grande Prairie Regional Agricultural and Exhibition Society is a not-for-profit organization which oversees the development and daily operations of Evergreen Park.

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Terri Beaupre 

Councillor Bob Chrenek (Alternate)

Grande Spirit Foundation

Purpose:

The Grande Spirit Foundation was formed in 1960 with the commitment to housing and caring for area Seniors Citizens. The Foundation’s mandate expanded in 1993 to include housing services for low-income families / individuals.

Councillor Karen Rosvold

Hythe and District Pioneer Homes Advisory Committee

Purpose:

A management body that is responsible for the operation and administration of the housing accommodation at Cozy Corner Apartments, Happy Valley Homes and Hyalta Apartments.

Councillor Brian Peterson

La Glace Regional Recreation Centre Building Committee 

An external Committee facilitated by the La Glace & District Ag. Society to oversee the construction and budget of the current build phase of the La Glace Recreation Centre in accordance with Policy K16 – Funding of Major Community Projects.

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Councillor Marty Tissington

Councillor Karen Rosvold

Peace Library System Board

Purpose:

To provide comprehensive and efficient regional library services in collaboration with other municipal members.

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Karen Rosvold (Alternate) 

River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum Society

Purpose:

A not-for-profit society formed in 2010, the River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum Society (RDDDMS) operates the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum under a tenancy lease agreement with the County of Grande Prairie No.1 and extends an endowed professorship in paleontology with the University of Alberta. Membership with the society is open based on an annual membership fee.

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Councillor Marty Tissington

Beaverlodge Family Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Committee

Purpose: 

To advise the Beaverlodge Community Program Coordinator about community issues, upcoming projects, and any other topics that may be brought forward by the Beaverlodge FCSS department.

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Grande Prairie Ski Club (Nitehawk) Board of Directors

Purpose:

To provide a quality recreation experience for people of all ages.

Councillor Terri Beaupre

Councillor Amanda McDonald (Alternate)

Maskwa Medical Center

Purpose:

To have a County representative attend meetings of the not for profit specialized, Alberta Health Services (AHS) funded medical clinic.

Reeve Amanda McDonald
Deputy Reeve Bob Chrenek

Maskwa Medical Center Construction Committee

Purpose:

A not for profit specialized, Alberta Health Services (AHS) funded medical clinic, is designed to meet specific needs of the residents of the Peace Country by connecting patients to the right expertise in a timely manner for complex medical cases.

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Brian Peterson

Northern Medical Program Community Advisory Committee 

Purpose:

To be a consultative body that connects the Northern Alberta Medical Program (NAMP) with the communities it serves. The intent is that the Committee membership will provide strategic guidance, regional insights, and diverse perspectives to assist NAMP leadership in developing, implementing, and strengthening the medical education program that is responsive to the unique needs of rural Northern 
Albertans. 

Councillor Terri Beaupre 

Peace Regional Economic Development Association (PREDA)

Purpose:

The mission of PREDA is to grow a vibrant economy that explores, promotes and facilitates new emerging opportunities, competitiveness and innovation. This Alliance is a consortium of municipalities, businesses and business groups across northwest Alberta having an interest in designing and managing a regional economic development strategy for the area.

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Terri Beaupre (Alternate)

PREDA Northern Transportation Advocacy Bureau

Purpose:

The Northern Transportation Advocacy Bureau (NTAB) is a joint committee created through a partnership of The Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA) and Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI).

The focus of this committee is to highlight the need for transportation infrastructure in Alberta’s Northwest to ensure our region is competitive and efficiently access the global markets.

Councillor Brian Grant 

Councillor Terri Beaupre (Alternate)

Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association (SARDA) AG Research Board of Directors

Purpose:

Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association (SARDA) AG Research is a non-profit organization directed by producers from the Municipal Districts of Smoky River, Greenview, Big Lakes County, Northern Sunrise County and the County of Grande Prairie to facilitate the transfer of unbiased ideas and information between research institutions, industry and agricultural producers.

Councillor Marty Tissington

South Peace Physician Attraction and Retention Committee (SPPARC) 

Purpose:

Working with staff members from Alberta Health Service and Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RHPAP) to ensure a coordinated approach to physician attraction and retention. Ensuring that all physicians in the communities affected are recognized for their efforts, and comfortable in their communities. Ensuring all new physicians feel welcome in their new communities. Making recommendations back to the municipalities, community groups, and health facilities, for actions or assistance that would help the committee fulfill its mandate.

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Karen Rosvold

One County Administrative Member 

Water North Coalition

Purpose:

To ensure that sustainable water systems are available to every northern community; To find and implement northern solutions to water sourcing and water challenges through advocacy, education and awareness, recruitment, training and retention.

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Councillor Brian Peterson (Alternate)

Wembley Health and Wellness Society

Purpose:

The Wembley Health & Wellness Society focuses on supporting accessible, timely, and holistic healthcare services for the Wembley community and surrounding region, while addressing identified gaps in rural healthcare. 

Councillor Brian Grant

Canfor Grande Prairie Forest Management Advisory Committee (FMAC)

Purpose:

To provide a forum for discussion of local forest management topics and issues, as well as provision of educational opportunities, in an effort to promote sustainable forest management. 

Councillor Karen Rosvold

Reeve Amanda McDonald (Alternate)

Global Cellulose Fibres / Weyerhaeuser Environmental Advisory Committee

Purpose:

To gather input and share information with a broad spectrum of the public in the Grande Prairie area. We review the process operations of International Paper and the Government representative members of 
the committee will advise on matters relating to government policy.

Councillor Terri Beaupre

Councillor Brian Peterson (Alternate)

Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection

Purpose:

To influence and support the growth and enhancement of sport in the Grande Prairie Region. 

Councillor Kurt Balderston

Grande Prairie Regional Tourism

Purpose:

A tourism destination marketing organization working in conjunction with Travel Alberta as a Tourism Destination Region helping to promote tourism by negotiating and investing in marketing programs and partnership proposals.  

Councillor Brian Peterson

Northern Alberta Elected Leaders (NAEL)

Purpose: 

NAEL offers a venue for northwestern municipal leaders to gather and share current practices and seek opportunities to collaborate NAEL advocates for change on numerous issues of common interest in the 
northwest. NADC is the secretariat for the Northern Alberta Elected Leaders since the group’s formation in 2004. 

Reeve or Deputy Reeve

Peace Airshed Zone Association (PAZA) 

Purpose:

PAZA is a nonprofit, multi-stakeholder organization that conducts ambient air quality monitoring in northwestern Alberta.

Councillor Brian Lieverse

South Peace Regional Archives 

The purpose of the South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA) Society is to gather, preserve, and share the historical records of municipalities, organizations, businesses, families and individuals within the region, both now and in the future. These records reflect the personal, cultural, social, economic, and political life of the South Peace River Country of Alberta and are in all formats and media, including textual records, maps, plans, drawings, photographs, film and sound recordings. 

Councillor Kurt Balderston

Councillor Brian Grant (Alternate)

Spring Lake Ski Hill Association Board of Directors

Councillor Brian Peterson

Wapiti Area Synergy Partnership (WASP) 

Purpose:

To support early multi-stakeholder input into the companies project development processes and to facilitate communication among stakeholders and the operators on important issues. Subjects for discussion could include but are not limited to: specific project proposals (seismic activities, well sites, access roads, pipelines, and facilities, etc.), long-term development plans, and on-going operational issues.

All of Council 

Wembley & Sexsmith Seed Cleaning Plant 

Councillor Brian Grant (Wembley)

Councillor Bob Chrenek (Sexsmith) 

Councillor Kurt Balderston (Alternate)

Wetland Centre at Evergreen Park Advisory Group 

Councillor Terri Beaupre

West Fraser Public Advisory Committee 

Councillor Karen Rosvold

Councillor Brian Peterson (Alternate)

Appeal boards provide an impartial process for citizens to challenge property and business assessments, decisions of the development and subdivision authorities, and certain other decisions made by the County of Grande Prairie.

At the County there are currently the following appeal boards:

​Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

An intermunicipal Board to hear subdivision and development appeals within the municipal boundaries of the County, Wembley, Sexsmith, Beaverlodge.

Members at Large:

Jenna Hildebrand (2027)

Danielle Commandeur (2028)

Erin Schroeder (October 2028)

Leanne Beaupre (October 2029)

Mabel Sudnik (December 2030)

Clerks

Mary Kukulski  

Tatiana Catana 

Sabina Mose

For more information contact Legislative Services.

Local and Composite (Joint) Assessment Review Board 

Intermunicipal Board that hears assessment appeals within the municipal boundaries of the County, Wembley, Sexsmith, Beaverlodge.

Members at Large

Danielle Commandeur 

Deborah Gibeault

Emalee Wiebe 

Karen Egge 

Tamara Lunde (2027)

Cameron Donald (2027)

Jenna Hildebrand (2028)

Leanne Beaupre (2029)

Clerks

Mary Kukulski  

Tatiana Catana 

Sabina Mose

For more information contact Legislative Services or visit the Assessment Appeals page. 

Weed and Pest Appeal Committee

The Weed and Pest Appeal Committee is established as an independent appeal panel to determine appeals of inspector's notices, local authority's notices and debt recover notices.

Purpose:

The Weed Notice Appeal Board is composed of up to five area producers familiar with weed issues. This Board hears appeals and makes rulings that are then binding on the Agriculture Department and the appellant.

Non-Council Members only:

Clint Slette (2029)

Deborah Gibeault (2029)

Kody Wilson (2029)

For more information contact the Agriculture Department.

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Brian Lieverse 

Tanya Harvey (Town of Beaverlodge)

Members at Large 

Monique Hommy (2028)

Julie Reeme (2028)

Dean Cooper (2029)

Amanda Longson (2030)

Councillor Amanda McDonald

Councillor Kurt Balderston

Members at Large

Donna McNally (2029)

Tanya Bain (2029)

Jeff Taylor (2030)

Councillor Marty Tissington

Councillor Terri Beaupre

Wade Pilat (Grande Prairie)

Members at Large

Kristen Yaceyko (2029)

Leanne Beaupre (2029)

Neil R. Weston (2029)

Travis Duncan (2029)

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Karen Rosvold  

Members at Large

Cori Blum (2028)

Mabel Sudnik (2028)

Krystal Miller (2030)

Teresa Boucher (2030)

Councillor Bob Chrenek

Councillor Karen Rosvold

Chrystal Widsten (Town of Sexsmith)

Members at Large

Zach Dzuba (2027)

Cassie Larka (2028)

Josiah Gill (2028)

Tamara Lunde 2028)

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Councillor Marty Tissington 

Shaun Baker (Councillor - Town of Wembley)  

Members at Large

Cameron Donald (2027)

Jenna Hildebrand (2028)

Kristy Williams (2028)

Bob Marshall (2029)

Reeve Amanda McDonald (Ex-officio)

Councillor Brian Grant

Councillor Brian Lieverse 

Councillor Bob Chrenek

Councillor Kurt Balderston

Reeve Amanda McDonald

Deputy Reeve Bob Chrenek

Councillor Terri Beaupre

Councillor Amanda McDonald

Councillor Brian Peterson

Councillor Brian Peterson 

Councillor Karen Rosvold 

Reeve Amanda McDonald (Ex-officio)

Councillor Bob Chrenek

Councillor Kurt Balderston

Reeve Amanda McDonald (Ex-officio)

Councillor Brian Lieverse

Councillor Marty Tissington