News

March 6, 2025

County Residents to Register to Vote in the 2025 Municipal Election

(County of Grande Prairie, AB) – New in 2025, County residents need to register to vote in the 2025 municipal election being held on October 20.

March 3, 2025

Regional Fire Service Presents 2024 Annual Report — The Committee received the 2024 Annual Report from County Regional Fire Service which highlighted the serious drought conditions in the Spring of 2024, creating the ideal scenario for the spread of wildfires across the County. Major impacts on the community included the 2024 Kleskun Creek wildfire and the Jasper evacuation. The Service also deployed resources to support partners across Alberta including the Municipal District of Peace, Zama City in Mackenzie County, Saddle Hills County, Municipality of Jasper, and Garden River.

Update: 3:50 p.m., Wednesday February 26, 2025 – County crews have confirmed that the gas release in the area of Highway 674 (Teepee Creek Highway) and Range Road 54 has been contained and is no longer releasing.

February 24, 2025

2024 Innovation Awards Winner Recognition — The County of Grande Prairie aims to foster a culture of innovation within its organization. A campaign between June and November 2024 encouraged staff to nominate individuals and teams who demonstrated exceptional innovation within the County. A total of 27 nominations were received for the three award categories: Best Created Solutions, Best Drivers of Change, and Best Positive Impact. 

Family Winter Frostival Brings Seasonal Fun to Hommy Park Campground 

The County of Grande Prairie’s Family Winter Frostival is back, bringing seasonal fun to Hommy Park Campground! Join us on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for an afternoon of winter activities for all ages. 

2025 Passionate Heart Awards Recognizing Compassionate Leaders in Social Services 

Today, six individuals and two organizations were recognized at the 19th annual Passionate Heart Awards for their incredible efforts to improve social services and enhance the well-being of communities across the region. 

County of Grande Prairie to Launch 7th Annual Business Retention & Expansion Survey 

February 10, 2025 

Veterans Memorial Garden and Interpretive Centre Funding Awarded — Council approved the $5,000 funding request from the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association (CMTA) for the Veterans Memorial Garden and Interpretive Centre. CMTA runs the Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre in the City of Grande Prairie. The project started in 2017, as a place to teach the community about the military history in northwest Alberta. Since 2019, the County has awarded $20,600 in grants to the initiative.

County Opens Nominations for Third ‘It Takes a Volunteer’ Campaign  

The County of Grande Prairie is once again celebrating the dedication and generosity of volunteers with the return of the 'It Takes a Volunteer' campaign. Now in its third year, the program continues to shine a light on the individuals, groups, and organizations that make a meaningful impact through volunteerism.