County of Grande Prairie Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Growth, Investment and Regional Collaboration

County of Grande Prairie Releases 2025 Annual Report Highlighting Growth, Investment and Regional Collaboration 

The County of Grande Prairie has released its 2025 Annual Report, outlining a year of continued growth, strategic investment, and strong regional collaboration. The report reflects progress across key priorities, including infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and community wellbeing. 

“The past year was one of growth, collaboration, and progress,” says Reeve Amanda McDonald. “We have continued to focus on what matters most to residents, safe communities, strong infrastructure, and sustainable growth, while working together as a region to deliver results.” 

The 2025 Annual Report highlights the County’s priorities and achievements, including: 

Growing communities: The County’s population reached 26,701, representing an 11.88 per cent increase since 2021.  

Transportation and infrastructure investment: Approximately $58.9 million was invested in the transportation network, including $37.2 million for capital road and bridge projects, with 70 per cent of the capital budget directed to roads and bridges.  

Economic development and regional collaboration: The County advanced job creation, workforce development, and investment attraction through partnerships such as Invest NW Alberta, while supporting business growth through new grant programs.  

Emergency preparedness and public safety: The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership was activated twice in 2025 in response to wildfire events, while ongoing investments in FireSmart™ programming, emergency communications, and fire services strengthened regional readiness.  

Community investment: More than $10 million in grants and contributions supported local organizations, recreation, social programs, and regional partnerships.  

Responsible fiscal management: Council approved a balanced $216.5-million-dollar budget, including a 2.4 per cent municipal tax rate increase to maintain service levels and respond to resident priorities.  

Planning for the future: Continued progress on Plan Your County included advancing the now-approved Municipal Development Plan and ongoing work on the Land Use Bylaw to guide long-term growth and development. 

The report also reflects the County’s commitment to collaboration, highlighted by new and renewed intermunicipal agreements, regional advocacy efforts and investments in health care recruitment, housing, and recreation infrastructure.  

The 2025 Annual Report is available at www.countygp.ab.ca/annualreport. Residents are encouraged to explore the report to learn more about the County’s work to build sustainable, prosperous, and safe communities. 

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Media Contact:  

Amanda McDonald 
Reeve, County of Grande Prairie 
Communications@countygp.ab.ca 
780-532-9722