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County of Grande Prairie Council Acclaim Reeve, New Deputy Reeve

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.

County of Grande Prairie Announces New Superintendent of Regional Enforcement Services

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 Council Highlights

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 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

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.

Amended Fire Services Agreement between County of Grande Prairie and Town of Wembley

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

In a cooperative effort to share costs for mutually beneficial recreational and fire services, the County of Grande Prairie and the Town of Wembley have finalized two official agreements. These agreements outline joint funding and support for various recreational and fire services in both communities for the coming years, including funding arrangements for green spaces and public parks, recreational programming, and the Wembley Arena (Agricultural Society).

County of Grande Prairie Welcomes Lee Brachmann as New General Manager of Community Services

County of Grande Prairie Welcomes Lee Brachmann as New General Manager of Community Services

The County of Grande Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Brachmann, MA, as the new General Manager of Community Services. With nearly two decades of experience in policing, primarily in rural communities, Brachmann brings a strategic and community-focused approach to his new role.

Public hearing on Intermunicipal Development Plan set for October 15

Public hearing on Intermunicipal Development Plan set for October 15

(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 25, 2024) The City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie invite community members to a joint public hearing on October 15, 2024, regarding the draft Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).

County celebrates Fire Prevention Week with community events

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County Regional Fire Service Recruiting Local Responders for Rural and Town Stations

County Regional Fire Service Recruiting Local Responders for Rural and Town Stations

The County Regional Fire Service is seeking dedicated individuals from rural areas to join our team as paid response firefighters and medical first responders. Only those living within 15 kilometres of our stations in Bezanson, Hythe, La Glace, Teepee Creek, and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley can apply.