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January 27, 2025

Aquatera Utility Bylaw Approved — Council gave final reading to Bylaw #3246 Aquatera Utility Bylaw as presented. The new bylaw includes a 4.5 per cent annual increase in water and wastewater utility services, effective March 1, 2025. Residential Clairmont customers are expected to see an increase of approximately $5.69/per month, while remaining County residential customers on Aquatera systems will see an increase of approximately $5.34/per month. While Aquatera continues to explore opportunities to avoid increasing costs, periodic increases are required to ensure the rate matches the cost of delivering essential services. Over the next four years, Aquatera will be undertaking a significant capital infrastructure addition and replacement cycle.

Alde Family Recognized as the County's 2025 Farm Family of the Year

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes Kreg and Lee-Anne Alde, owners of Broken Tine Orchard, as the 2025 Farm Family of the Year. This fourth-generation farm has evolved over nearly a century, blending history and innovation with a steadfast commitment to agriculture, sustainability, and community. 

Clairmont Crime Prevention Town Hall Rescheduled 

The County of Grande Prairie has rescheduled the Clairmont Crime Prevention Town Hall after last week’s cancellation due to winter weather. 

UPDATE January 16, 2025 4:49 p.m. – Emergency crews have left the scene of a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 672 (Emerson Trail) and Range Road 74. Traffic control is still in effect as tow trucks clear the scene. Motorists are advised to continue to approach with caution, drive slowly and follow the directions of the on-site traffic control personnel.

January 16, 2025

Hythe Heritage and Historical Society Request — The Committee received a letter and presentation from the Hythe Heritage and Historical Society Board requesting that the County assume the assets owned by the Society. The Committee recommended to Council to take no action on the request from the Society and directed Administration to assist with the process of dissolution or finding other organizations that may be willing to assume the Society's assets.

County Crews Responding to Multi-Vehicle Accident 

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1:27 p.m.: Motorists are advised to use extreme caution and slow down or avoid the area when approaching the scene of a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 672 (Emerson Trail) and Range Road 74. Emergency crews are traveling to the scene, but visibility is very low and roads are extremely slippery.

Alberta, Canada - In a groundbreaking move to foster economic growth and regional collaboration, municipal leaders from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grand Prairie, and the Municipal District of Greenview have launched a powerful new video to highlight their collective efforts in promoting Northwest Alberta as an investment hub.

January 13, 2025

Clairmont Municipal Police Service Agreement — Council approved signing the Clairmont Municipal Police Service Agreement as received from Public Safety Canada, permitting the County of Grande Prairie to enter into the agreement establishing the municipal RCMP service contract in the Hamlet of Clairmont, effective April 1, 2025. The Alberta Police Act indicates that when a village (the Act treats hamlets as if they were villages) reaches a population greater than 5,000, the local municipality is required to provide policing services. The Act provides some options for doing so, including contracting the RCMP. In 2022, the Province of Alberta provided an estimated population for Clairmont at 5,135. In response, County administration worked alongside representatives from Public Safety Canada to formalize the new agreement.

Motorists should avoid travelling on County roads 

January 8, 2025

Nomination period now open for the County of Grande Prairie’s 2025 municipal election

The County of Grande Prairie is now accepting nominations for candidates in the 2025 municipal election, which will take place on October 20, 2025.