Resident Satisfaction Remains Very Strong for County of Grande Prairie

Quality of Life: Overall, this area remains remarkably high in the County with 95% of residents believing their quality of life is good. A high percentage (88%) expressed pride in being a resident of the County. 

Safety: An increasing number of residents (92% versus 89% in 2023) agree that the County is a safe region. 

Satisfaction with Programs and Services: General satisfaction with the overall level and quality of County of Grande Prairie services and programs remains notably high (77%) especially when compared with the Alberta benchmark (44% in January 2025). Individual programs and services showing the highest levels of satisfaction among those who provided an opinion include the Fire Department (94% versus 92% in 2023), campgrounds (93% versus 88% in 2023), and waste management (91% versus 88% in 2023). Notably, three quarters of respondents (75%) say they are satisfied with vegetation management, a significant increase over 2023 feedback (69%). 

Important Programs and Services: The Fire Department (99%), paved road upkeep and conditions (97%), and waste management – landfill (96%) are the programs and services most important to County residents. 

Top of Mind Issues: Taxes, budget control, and road conditions are the top three issues on residents’ minds. 

Value for Taxes: The number of residents (28%) who indicate they are receiving good value for the municipal portion of their property tax bill has realigned with 2021 results after a slight increase in 2023 (36%). More residents feel they receive good rather than poor value for their taxes, with most residents expressing neutrality. Key reasons behind the perception of good value in 2025 include well-maintained and cleaned roads, as well as more reasonable taxes than other municipalities. 

Awareness of Wildfire Efforts: County of Grande Prairie residents have a high satisfaction with the County’s performance in responding to wildfires (70%) and report overall high awareness of the following programs: the County’s FireSmart™ program (74%) and Wildfire Mitigation Strategy (73%), and the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (73%). Residents are most aware of the provision of fire safety tips and checklists for homeowners (85%).   

Areas of Success: Residents feel the County is maintaining its effectiveness in actioning strategic priorities when compared with 2023 results: 72% of residents noted the County’s success in providing effective transportation networks such as roadways; 60% say the County has been successful at encouraging economic development; and 52% believe the County is managing land effectively.  

County Operations: Overall satisfaction with County performance, for both Council and administration, has increased slightly (72%) compared with 2023 feedback (69%).