News

October 30, 2024

Cellular Upgrades at the County Community Services Building — Council approved a five-year rental contract for a new distributed antenna system (DAS) to enhance cellular service at the County Community Services Building. Council directed Administration to proceed with the procurement process of the equipment and that the project be included in the 2025 operational budget. 

Nominations open for County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Farm Family of the Year  

The County of Grande Prairie is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Farm Family of the Year. This annual award recognizes a local family that exemplifies excellence in agriculture and demonstrates a strong commitment to their community

October 21, 2024

Organizational Meeting – The County held the annual organizational meeting in which Division 5 Councillor Bob Marshall was acclaimed as Reeve and Division 1 Councillor Amanda Frayn was acclaimed as Deputy Reeve. For details, see the media release.  

View and download photos of the October 21, 2024 Council Swearing In Ceremony from our website.

County of Grande Prairie Council Acclaim Reeve, New Deputy Reeve 

October 18, 2024

Television Installation Project Progressing at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital — The Committee received a progress update from the Hospital Foundation regarding installation of television services at the hospital. Council approved a ten-year $1 million commitment for a bedside engagement system to begin in 2020. To advance the project forward in November 2023, Council redirected those funds toward television services and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Foundation. To date, the County has provided $570,465, including $70,000 in 2024. The project, which is expected to be completed in March 2025, will see widescreen TVs installed in patient rooms and common areas, including individual TVs at each treatment chair in the Cancer Centre.

County of Grande Prairie Announces New Superintendent of Regional Enforcement Services 

October 7, 2024

Clairmont Municipal Police Service Multi-Year Financial Plan — The RCMP prepared a Municipal Police Service Multi-Year Financial Plan for the four Clairmont police positions (Corporal and three Constables). Council approved the signing of this Plan which will be in effect from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030.

The County of Grande Prairie appoints Corinne James as first Community Safety Coordinator

The County of Grande Prairie is excited to welcome Corinne James as its first Community Safety Coordinator. With nearly 30 years of experience in public safety and health, Corinne brings a wealth of knowledge, including her recent role as the Government of Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Lead Investigator.

County kicks off Fire Prevention Week with a focus on smoke alarm safety at community events

The County of Grande Prairie is celebrating the 2024 Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) from October 6-12, with community events planned from Monday, October 7 through Saturday, October 12 at County fire stations and partner departments.

Renewed Recreation Agreement, Amended Fire Services Agreement between County of Grande Prairie and Town of Wembley Continues Municipal Collaboration Commitment