County Office Closures - Holiday Hours
County offices will be closed to the public from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to Thursday, January 1, 2026. Essential services will continue during the closure. Access online services at www.countygp.ab.ca.
Offices will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.
For landfill and transfer station holiday operating hours, visit:
County of Grande Prairie
County of Grande Prairie Releases 2024 Census Results
(County of Grande Prairie, Alberta) – The County of Grande Prairie has seen significant growth, with the 2024 census recording a population of 26,701 – reflecting a 26 per cent increase since the last municipal census in 2012. Collected with a strong response rate of over 95 per cent, the data highlights the County’s appeal as a vibrant community and an attractive place to live and work, with over 5,500 new residents joining since 2012.
Regional Fire Training Centre Opened, Strengthening Firefighting Preparedness for County and City of Grande Prairie, and MD of Greenview
The County Regional Fire Service, in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie and Municipal District (MD) of Greenview, made a significant step in enhancing regional emergency preparedness with a state-of-the-art Fire Training Centre. The grand opening of the new facility took place at the County Dunes Fire Station yesterday, Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This project was also made possible through the support of our corporate sponsors, TC Energy and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
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
County of Grande Prairie Council acclaimed Division 5 Councillor Bob Marshall as Reeve and Division 1 Councillor Amanda Frayn as Deputy Reeve at today’s organizational meeting.
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
The County of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Palfy as the new Superintendent of Regional Enforcement Services, effective October 21, 2024. With over 26 years of comprehensive policing experience, including 13 years in senior leadership roles with the Grande Prairie RCMP, Palfy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this critical position.
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.
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County of Grande Prairie
Administration Building
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2
Phone: 780-532-9722
Fax: 780-539-9880
Email: info@countygp.ab.ca
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Contact Us
County of Grande Prairie
Administration Building
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2
Phone: 780-532-9722
Fax: 780-539-9880
Email: info@countygp.ab.ca
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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
including over the lunch hour
