COVID-19 Coronavirus

Closed

As per the Provincial public health measures announced December 8, the following facilities will be closed until January 12, 2021 or further notice:

• The Elmworth, La Glace and Valhalla community libraries are closed effective December 13. The libraries will be staff during their regular operating hours to provide curbside pick-up and other services by distance
• The Crosslink County Sportsplex is closed effective December 13 
• The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum is closed effective December 13

• County Regional Fire Service facilities (Clairmont, Dunes, Bezanson, La Glace and Teepee Creek fire stations)
• Shelve and Share located at the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management 
• Grande Prairie Animal Care Facility (restricted access)

Open

• The County Administration, Community Services and Public Works buildings are open, with guidelines in place for visitor and staff safety
• The County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Office is open with guidelines in place for visitor and staff safety
• The Wellington Resource Centre is open by appointment
• Some County campgrounds and parks are open for weekend day-use
• Attend County Council Meetings via live stream. Find details to connect to each meeting's live stream on the Events Calendar

Permit applications

Permit applications can be made in-person at the Administration Building.

Applications for subdivisions, development agreements, municipal addressing, development permits, safety codes permits, and compliance requests are being reviewed as normal. To send applications or contact Planning and Development Services by email or call 780-513-3950.

Staff are monitoring emails and phone messages to respond to your needs as soon as possible. We ask for your patience as we work to provide the best possible service while doing our part to protect the community and help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mail will be quarantined for 24 hours to ensure everyone's safety.

County of Grande Prairie No.1
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2

Payment for fees and securities can be made by credit card, by e-transfer on request or in person. 

Safety Code Inspections

Inspectors are following Safety Codes Council and Alberta Health Services public health guidelines, including physical distancing. Inspections may be delayed if required by public health guidelines. 

The most critical inspections are for utility connections and occupancy.

Focus is on commercial inspections and residential foundations, framing, rough-ins, etc. Safety code inspections of occupied interior spaces will be delayed wherever possible.

High-density, multi-family occupancy building inspections may be deferred or postponed.

Inspections may be completed using photos, video and real-time technology including FaceTime, Skype and Google Duo to limit/avoid personal interaction.

Existing permits will be extended if inspections cannot occur at this time.

Family and Community Support Services

• The weekly Seniors Walk and Talk program has been paused until further notice, in line with Provincial public health measures
• Parent and Tot Programs are paused until early January, in line with Provincial public health measures
• Home Support Services has resumed. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and extra safety measures are in place to ensure the safety of staff and clients. County residents can schedule a Home Support Services assessment by contacting FCSS at 780-532-9727 or by email to Dale Bond, Home Support Coordinator at dbond@countygp.ab.ca
• Clairmont residents who need support from the Clairmont location of the Sexsmith and Area Food Bank are encouraged to contact the Wellington Resource Centre at 780-567-2843 or email wrc@countygp.ab.ca to complete their intake by phone
• County Connector Public Transit Service has been suspended