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December 19, 2024

Business Incentive Program — The Committee received a presentation from Ernst, Basler and Partner (EBP) on the final draft of recommendations to enhance the County’s Business Incentives Program, part of the 2022 Industrial Investment Attraction Strategy aimed at attracting non-resource extraction investments. The Committee directed Administration to amend the draft and bring it back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for consideration and discussion.

City and County of Grande Prairie finalize Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing Agreement 

The City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie have agreed to share the cost of community services and amenities by signing the Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing (RCC) Agreement.  

County Council focuses on infrastructure, maintaining service levels in 2025 interim budget

County of Grande Prairie Council approved the interim 2025 budget with a $3.96 million deficit stemming from maintaining vital services and programs, including investments in roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and intermunicipal commitments around recreation and culture cost-sharing. On an ongoing basis, Administration identifies areas of savings and ways to offset inflationary pressures.

Wonder Valley Project: A Regional Triumph in Collaboration and Economic Growth

Grande Prairie, AB – The announcement of the world’s largest AI Data Centre Industrial Park, Wonder Valley, within the Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG) marks a monumental milestone, not just for the Municipal District of Greenview but for the entire region. This development underscores the power of collaboration and the shared vision between the Municipal District of Greenview, the City of Grande Prairie, and the County of Grande Prairie.

2025 Passionate Heart Awards Now Accepting Nominations

Joint Media Release – The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are excited to announce the call for nominations for the Passionate Heart Awards.

Snow removal crews keeping residents moving safely 

Ongoing Hythe Water Valve Replacement Project Nearing Completion

The County of Grande Prairie would like to thank residents of the Hamlet of Hythe for their patience with the ongoing planned water outages which are necessary to facilitate the valve replacement project.

County of Grande Prairie Limiting Disruption to Mailing Services

County residents will continue to receive regular County mail with minimal disruptions in service during the ongoing labour dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW).

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.

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