County of Grande Prairie Seeking Feedback from Residents at Crime Prevention Halls

The County of Grande Prairie Regional Enforcement Services will host two Crime Prevention Town Halls for County residents and business owners in January: 

Beaverlodge 
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Location: Beaverlodge Community Centre (NuVista Energy Centre), 
1014 4th Avenue, Beaverlodge 

Clairmont 
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Location: Wellington Resource Centre, 
10407 97th Street, Clairmont 

The events highlight County Council’s commitment to community wellness and safety and are part of the ongoing crime prevention work plan that includes the appointment of Corinne James as the County’s first Community Safety Coordinator. 

“I look forward to engaging with residents and business owners to better understand how we can help enhance their crime prevention efforts,” says Corinne James. 

Attendees will be able to connect with Kyle Palfy, the County’s new Superintendent of Regional Enforcement Services, and Lee Brachmann, General Manager of Community Services, along with representatives from the RCMP, who will share insights about their work in the County and provide key information for residents and businesses.  

The events will also feature booths hosted by local locksmiths, property security experts, and surveillance providers, offering tools and advice to help protect homes and properties effectively. County residents and business owners can complete a short online survey by January 17, 2025,to share their needs and concerns regarding rural crime and crime prevention: www.countygp.ab.ca/crimeprevention. 

Find details on the two town hall events at www.countygp.ab.ca/events.For those unable to attend in person, a recording and a summary of questions and answers will be available on the County's website following the events. 

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Media Contact: 
Corinne James  
Community Safety Coordinator 
County of Grande Prairie  
780-532-9727