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Next Round of Crime Prevention Town Halls Coming to Dimsdale and Webster

The County of Grande Prairie continues its crime prevention efforts with two additional town halls scheduled for April in Webster and Dimsdale:

March 27, 2025

Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan Proposal — The Committee received a proposal from Administration highlighting the importance of creating a 2026 Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan. The Committee directed Administration to develop a work plan for a Recreation master plan and bring it back to a future Council meeting. The intent of the proposed strategic plan is to provide guidance for an overall vision for all Recreation and Culture initiatives within the County

City, County of Grande Prairie celebrating Earth Day on April 26

(Grande Prairie, Alta. – March 27, 2025) – Join the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie in celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 26 at the Montrose Cultural Centre in Teresa Sargent Hall from noon to 4 p.m.

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: GPREP Enhances Emergency Communications with Centralized Social Media Accounts

Residents across the Grande Prairie region now have a direct source for emergency updates. The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) has launched dedicated social media accounts to provide timely, accurate information during wildfires, floods, and other large-scale emergencies.

March 24, 2025

Hommy Park Management Plan and Lease Transfer — Council received an update from Administration regarding the Hans O. Hommy Memorial Society’s desire to transfer the ownership of Hommy Park’s recreation lease to the County. The Society highlighted its challenges with aging volunteers and limited capacity over the years. Mr. Milton Hommy was in attendance and Council thanked him and his family for their dedication and hard work over the decades. Council approved the Hommy Park and Campground Management Plan as presented and directed Administration to request that the Society transfer the Provincial Recreational Lease 88024 to the County.

Updated Road Ban Taking Effect Monday, March 24, 2025

Starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 24, the existing road ban currently in place on all County of Grande Prairie gravel roads will be updated. All gravel roads will now be at 75 per cent axle weight 24 hours a day unless otherwise posted.

UPDATE: Friday, March 21, 2025 3:28 p.m.

Correction Notice – Incident on Range Road 63

Please be advised, this is a correction notice regarding the timing of the single-vehicle accident on Range Road 63, north of 132 Avenue. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, March 21, and not this afternoon, as previously stated.

County Honours Fire Graduates, Emergency Service Achievements at Annual Award Ceremony 

Road Ban Taking Effect Tuesday March 18, 2025

Starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, a road ban will be in place on all County of Grande Prairie gravel roads. During the road ban, all gravel roads will be at 75 per cent axle weight between the hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted.  

March 10, 2025

Updated Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Saddle Hills County — Council approved the updated Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) agreement between the County of Grande Prairie and Saddle Hills County as presented. The Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires that an ICF exist between municipalities that share common boundaries. Due to an amendment to the MGA, a bylaw is no longer required to approve an ICF.