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Alberta, Canada – The City of Grande Prairie, the County of Grande Prairie, and the Municipal District of Greenview are proud to announce a united initiative to showcase the exceptional investment opportunities in Northwest Alberta. With rich natural resources and thriving communities, this region offers immense potential for businesses and investors.

September 9, 2024

Electoral Boundary Review Recommendation – Council directed Administration to prepare the Divisional Boundaries Bylaw, based on the existing electoral boundaries, for first reading on September 23, 2024.

Starting today, Tuesday, September 3, 2024, County offices will now be open over the lunch hour.  

Fire Restriction lifted for Entire County and Surrounding Towns 

Effective at 2:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service has lifted the Fire Restriction that was put in place on July 29 for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley. This change aligns with Alberta Wildfire’s move to lift all advisories today.  

August 22, 2024 

Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Member Advocacy Letter Request for CN and CPKC Rail Shutdown – Council supported the RMA’s request to send a letter to the Federal Minister of Labour calling on him to implement binding arbitration to resolve the dispute, while emphasizing the local risks and impacts that a rail work stoppage will have on the rural economy and communities.  

County of Grande Prairie Hosting Festival to Celebrate Alberta Day 

UPDATE at 4:00pm, August 16, 2024: Water Services Restored in the Hamlet of Bezanson   

Water services in the Hamlet of Bezanson have now been restored. Repairs will continue Monday, August 19, and we will share a more accurate timeframe on our social media channels once this has been confirmed.