A portion of the land originally purchased as the site of a new Clairmont RCMP Detachment building has been sold and the County of Grande Prairie believes it will break even if the remainder is eventually sold. The county purchased NE-22-72-6-W6 in June 2024 for $1,879,055 after Clairmont’s population reached more than 5,000 residents, and […]
Sewer replacement work in La Glace will take place in 2027, a year ahead of schedule to coincide with highway work being completed by Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (ATEC). County of Grande Prairie councillors approved the request from administration to move the work up from 2028 to 2027 at the Oct. 20 regular meeting, […]
Fairview College is back up and running after the community rallied to keep the beloved institution open. Premier Danielle Smith and hundreds of people attended the college’s grand opening on Aug. 26, and classes have been underway since September. “The campus, I believe, is really important because I think it's a major strategic institution and […]
Leadership around the County of Grande Prairie’s council table won’t see any changes in the coming year as the current reeve and deputy reeve both received votes of confidence from their peers as the council term moves into its second year. Division 1 councillor Amanda McDonald will remain reeve, while Division 9 councillor Bob Chrenek […]
Residents in Hythe will notice lower utility bills in 2027 after County of Grande Prairie council voted to cut ATCO franchise fees on gas and electricity to zero. The fees were set at their current rates of 12 per cent and 10 per cent to help pay off the debt absorbed by the county when […]
Following the passage of first reading of an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) that will create a new district specifically for data centre campuses, County of Grande Prairie councillors are looking with new eyes at rezoning proposals. Bylaw 2680-26-046, a proposed amendment to create a Data Centre Campus (DAT) district, was brought before […]
The County of Grande Prairie already gets good grades in its ample recreational opportunities but a new strategic plan for recreation will provide decision-makers with an evidence-based understanding of the county’s strengths, challenges, and emerging priorities while creating a strong foundation for future recreation planning over the next decade. Councillors approved the 10-year Recreation Strategic […]
A leaky roof at the Clairmont Food Bank won’t be a concern for much longer after Grande Prairie county councillors decided to replace the building altogether. At the Oct. 5 regular meeting, council approved the procurement of a 14-by-62- foot temporary office building for the current site of the food bank on 103 Ave. in […]
