- Advocate for the Province to adopt a new electricity pricing model for distribution that eliminates the disparity in pricing across Alberta.
- In northern communities, residents and businesses face significantly higher rates.
Advocacy
Advocacy Priorities and Progress
The County of Grande Prairie wants citizens, businesses, and community members to be aware of the efforts underway to raise the profile and secure support for key projects and infrastructure in our communities. County Council annually reviews and updates its advocacy plan to reflect the needs and priorities of residents, businesses, and those who have an interest in the County. We advocate to the provincial and federal governments on several issues that impact community well-being and quality of life.
The advocacy priorities outlined below address infrastructure needs and the urgent health care and economic challenges facing residents and businesses across our region. County Council and senior administration are working collaboratively with other municipalities, industry members, community groups, and other stakeholders to meet and/or share information with Alberta Ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and senior staff to raise awareness of the County’s needs.
2026 Key Advocacy Priorities
Electricity Distribution Disparity
- Advocate to the provincial government to prioritize and allocate capital funding for Highway 40X construction.
- This vital connection between Highway 40 and Highway 43 would improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and strengthen economic supply chains throughout the region and Alberta.
- Support Maskwa Medical Center’s advocacy for approval of an Alternative Relationship Plan for its specialized diagnostic clinic.
- Advocate for the Province to establish a catheterization lab at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
Other Priorities
The County will keep the following topics top of mind and communicate their importance to the County of Grande Prairie with appropriate levels of government as opportunities come up. Topics include:
Northern Edge Technology Center
- Supporting Northwestern Polytechnic’s advocacy to expand skilled trades programming in Grande Prairie through the development of the Northern Edge Technology Centre.
- Advocating the Province and Federal governments for additional weather stations throughout the County.
- Seeking increased provincial funding for core infrastructure including roads, bridges, and utilities.
- Advocating for no further increases to the municipal share of policing costs.
- Requesting increased funding for provincial road maintenance and a review of secondary (three-digit) highway classification in the Grande Prairie region.
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