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Public hearing on Intermunicipal Development Plan set for October 15

(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 25, 2024) The City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie invite community members to a joint public hearing on October 15, 2024, regarding the draft Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).

September 23, 2024

Divisional Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw — Council gave first reading to Bylaw 3236, Divisional Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw for the County of Grande Prairie No. 1. In July 2021, the Village of Hythe dissolved to become a hamlet within the County of Grande Prairie and a review of the electoral boundaries and number of Councillors was mandated by the Province. Council was presented with a final preferred electoral boundary option at their September 9, 2024 Council meeting which incorporated feedback received through public engagement and achieved a more even population distribution while still prioritizing communities of interest and geographic division size. Council direction at that meeting was for the boundaries to remain status quo and directed Administration to prepare the electoral boundary bylaw using the current boundaries. As required by the Municipal Government Act the Bylaw will be advertised and will receive third and final reading after the 60-day petition period.

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September 20, 2024

Disaster Recovery Program Update – Administration provided an update on the status of Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) submissions related to the Dunes West Wildfire and Kleskun Creek Wildfire. The total cost submitted to the DRP for the Dunes West Wildfire was $7,585,656.33 with just under $1.8 million awaiting reimbursement. The application submitted on August 7, 2024, for the Kleskun Creek Fire is pending approval from the Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program.

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.