The County of Grande Prairie is Seeking Feedback from Residents at Two Crime Prevention Town Halls
The County of Grande Prairie Regional Enforcement Services will host two Crime Prevention Town Halls for County residents and business owners in January:
December 19, 2024
Business Incentive Program — The Committee received a presentation from Ernst, Basler and Partner (EBP) on the final draft of recommendations to enhance the County’s Business Incentives Program, part of the 2022 Industrial Investment Attraction Strategy aimed at attracting non-resource extraction investments. The Committee directed Administration to amend the draft and bring it back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting for consideration and discussion.
City and County of Grande Prairie finalize Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing Agreement
The City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie have agreed to share the cost of community services and amenities by signing the Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing (RCC) Agreement.
December 16, 2024
Divisional Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw — Council gave final reading to the Divisional Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw #3236, which takes effect January 1,2025,to determine electoral boundaries for the upcoming 2025 municipal election. Due to the dissolution of the Village of Hythe on July 1, 2021, the County completed a comprehensive review of its electoral boundaries in conjunction with the 2024 Municipal Census. Following public engagement and population analysis, Council’s direction in September was to have the boundaries remain the same and Administration prepared the electoral boundary bylaw using the current boundaries.
County Council focuses on infrastructure, maintaining service levels in 2025 interim budget
County of Grande Prairie Council approved the interim 2025 budget with a $3.96 million deficit stemming from maintaining vital services and programs, including investments in roads, water and sewer infrastructure, and intermunicipal commitments around recreation and culture cost-sharing. On an ongoing basis, Administration identifies areas of savings and ways to offset inflationary pressures.
Wonder Valley Project: A Regional Triumph in Collaboration and Economic Growth
Grande Prairie, AB – The announcement of the world’s largest AI Data Centre Industrial Park, Wonder Valley, within the Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG) marks a monumental milestone, not just for the Municipal District of Greenview but for the entire region. This development underscores the power of collaboration and the shared vision between the Municipal District of Greenview, the City of Grande Prairie, and the County of Grande Prairie.
November28, 2024
Update on Lowered Borrowing Costs for Municipalities — The Committee received an information report from Administration regarding upcoming changes to borrowing costs for municipalities, effective in 2025. According to a Government of Alberta announcement issued on September 26, 2024, municipalities will now pay the same interest rate as the province for loans used for infrastructure and capital projects, leading to reduced borrowing costs.
2025 Passionate Heart Awards Now Accepting Nominations
Joint Media Release – The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) teams from the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley are excited to announce the call for nominations for the Passionate Heart Awards.
Snow removal crews keeping residents moving safely
The County of Grande Prairie’s dedicated snow removal crews have been putting over 30 specialized vehicles to use clearing snow and ice from more than 3,600 km of roads.
Ongoing Hythe Water Valve Replacement Project Nearing Completion
The County of Grande Prairie would like to thank residents of the Hamlet of Hythe for their patience with the ongoing planned water outages which are necessary to facilitate the valve replacement project.
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County of Grande Prairie
Administration Building
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2
Phone: 780-532-9722
Fax: 780-539-9880
Email: info@countygp.ab.ca
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Contact Us
County of Grande Prairie
Administration Building
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2
Phone: 780-532-9722
Fax: 780-539-9880
Email: info@countygp.ab.ca
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Our office is open:
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
including over the lunch hour
