County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB

Regular Council Meeting

The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 council will hold public hearings for three rezoning bylaws (2680-26-034, 2680-26-035, 2680-26-036) at 1:00 p.m., followed by new business including updates to policies on bond agreements and gravel donations, setting the 2026 tax sale date, and a request for tax penalty relief. The council will also hear a funding request from the South Peace Regional Archives and receive various reports.

• Public hearing for Bylaw #2680-26-034 (rezoning, Pt. SE-13-73-6-W6, Plan 1420563, Block 1, Lot 1, Ground Level Land Corp.)
• Public hearing for Bylaw #2680-26-035 (rezoning, Pt. SE-3-74-3-W6, Plan 1822160, Block 1, Lot 2, Josiah Gill)
• Public hearing for Bylaw #2680-26-036 (rezoning, Pt. NE-10-72-3-W6, Plan 0022162, Block 2, Lot 14, Darren Norman / Michele Dedora)
• Policy N49 - Bond Agreement and Policy N3 - Gravel Donations for Community Facilities updates
• 2026 Tax Sale Date and Request for Tax Penalty Relief (Roll 2501300)

Municipal Planning Commission

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

Regular Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

FCSS Advisory Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

Regular Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Regular Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

Municipal Planning Commission

Regular Council Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Budget Council Meeting (Pre-Budget)

This is a pre-budget council meeting where administration will present the 2027 preliminary budget and seek direction on budget guidelines, including a tax rate strategy. Council will also receive informational updates on asset management, a service inventory, and reserves and accumulated surplus. A closed session is scheduled for engineering shovel-ready project planning.

• 2027 Preliminary Budget Presentation with motions to direct preparation of 2027-2029 Operating Budget and 2027-2031 Capital Budget
• Asset Management Update: $600K earmarked in capital funds, up to $2M more potentially needed for software licensing and implementation
• Service Inventory Update: 9 programs, 39 services, 100+ sub-services being reviewed
• Reserves and Accumulated Surplus: total accumulated surplus $649,270,982, restricted surplus (reserves) $90,493,658
• Closed session: Engineering Shovel Ready Project Planning under Access to Information Act

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications and one development permit. One subdivision would adjust boundaries for an agricultural parcel, and the other would create eight residential lots. The development permit is for a honey farm operation.

• Subdivision PLSUB20260281: boundary adjustment to add 16.19 hectares (40 acres) from SW-15-74-9-W6 to Pt. SE-15-74-9-W6, creating a 71.50-hectare agricultural parcel
• Subdivision PLSUB20260303: proposed 8 residential lots and an internal road on Pt. NW-26-71-13-W6 and Pt. SW-26-71-13-W6 for Good-To-Fare Ranch Ltd.
• Development permit PLDEV20260112: Pala's Vitamin Honey Farm Ltd. seeking permit for honey farm on Pt. SE-9-72-8-W6

FCSS Advisory Board Meeting

The FCSS Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on the rural housing insecurity task force, a proposed service agreement with the Town of Wembley for the Home Support Program, and various program reports. The board will also hear information items from the FCSS Association of Alberta and review the 2026-2028 operational business plan, which is noted as under revision.

• Update on Getting to the Root of Rural Housing Insecurity Task Force, including housing waitlist data
• Home Support Program Service Agreement between County and Town of Wembley (Jan 2024 to Dec 2026)
• 2026-2028 FCSS Operational Business Plan (under revision)
• FCSSAA Provincial District Representative Report and committee updates
• Closed session on Program Service Level (Access to Information Act)

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting includes decisions on unfinished business items such as completing testing of the Bioelectrical Anaerobic Sewage Treatment (BEAST) system, approving several rezoning bylaws, and adding amenities to off-leash dog parks in Clairmont and Whispering Ridge. Council will also consider new business including a Clairmont Municipal Policing Committee bylaw, a request for community peace officer services from the Town of Beaverlodge, and the 2026-2027 advocacy priorities. Public hearings are scheduled for four rezoning bylaws in the afternoon.

• Request to finish testing the Bioelectrical Anaerobic Sewage Treatment (BEAST) system
• Bylaw #3276 – Windsor Area Structure Plan Bylaw
• Additional funding request for the Hythe Brine Line Project
• Bylaw #3273 – Clairmont Municipal Policing Committee Bylaw
• Request for Community Peace Officer Services from the Town of Beaverlodge

Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee

The Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee will receive an update on construction progress. Since July 6, 2026, the concrete slab has been poured, ground-floor wall framing is underway, and exterior light pedestal framing has occurred. The contractor targets a September 30, 2026 turnover date. The committee may also move into a closed session to discuss a project scope change request and legal matters.

• Concrete slab for the firehall has been poured
• Framing is underway for ground-floor walls and exterior light pedestals
• Contractor targets September 30, 2026 as project turnover date
• Closed session planned for a project scope change request (Access to Information Act s. 19)
• Project is currently within approved budget

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider a guarantee bylaw (Bylaw #3268) for Maskwa Medical Center (Canada) Inc., hold public hearings on several rezoning and road closure bylaws, hear a funding request from the Helping Homeless Restart Society to purchase the Dew Drop Inn, and discuss updates to video surveillance and community grant policies.

• Bylaw #3268 – Guarantee bylaw for Maskwa Medical Center (Canada) Inc.
• Public hearings: rezoning bylaws for Pala's Vitamin Honey Farm, Helix Surveys/T-Corp, D. Ray Construction, Bruce and Brenda Reimer, Tim and Donna Boyne; road closure bylaws #3284 and #3285
• Funding request from Helping Homeless Restart Society for purchase of Dew Drop Inn
• Policy B17/R4 – Video Surveillance in Public Areas
• Request to finish testing the Bioelectrical Anaerobic Sewage Treatment (BEAST) system

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive an information report on ongoing efforts to address unauthorized off-highway vehicle access to public lands near Bear Creek and the Taylor Environmental Reserve. Following the release of the Wapiti Trail Management Plan, which designated the area as a non-motorized zone, administration is working with Alberta Forestry and Parks to explore route options for legal OHV crossings. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss Council's 2026–2027 advocacy priorities.

• Update on Off-Highway Vehicle access to Bear Creek and Taylor Environmental Reserve (Roll # 2343600) in Taylor Estates
• Wapiti Trail Management Plan designates area south of Taylor Estates as non-motorized recreational zone
• Administration exploring eastern and western route options for a Bear Creek crossing connecting to designated motorized trails
• Closed session to discuss Council's 2026–2027 Advocacy Priorities under Access to Information Act exemption

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will hear a delegation from SARDA on ag research and financial statements. They will receive program reports and updates on rural extension and soil conservation. The board will also review draft policies for pest/weed control, animal health, and agricultural grants, and discuss the 2026 audit field visit.

• Delegation: Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association (SARDA) presenting ag research and 2025/2024 financials
• Agricultural Services Program Report
• Rural Extension and Soil Conservation and Stewardship Programs Update
• 2026 Agricultural Service Board Audit with field visit plan and FAQ
• Policy review: draft policies on pests, weeds, animal health, grants, and community enrichment

CANCELLED - Municipal Planning Commission

West Grande Prairie Solid Waste Authority

Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee

The Committee will receive a progress update on the Teepee Creek Firehall Building project. Representatives from Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd. are expected to discuss construction developments and the current schedule.

• Teepee Creek Fire Station Building Schedule update
• Progress report on slab preparation, radon liner, rebar, and trenching
• Targeted turnover date of October 3, 2026

Water and Wastewater Committee

The committee is reviewing a 2026-2027 working plan to improve utility billing accuracy. Key goals include updating customer accounts, installing meters for non-residential properties, and implementing usage-based sewer fees.

• 2026-2027 Water and Wastewater Working Plan
• Bylaw #3266: 2026 Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges
• Installation of meters for commercial, schools, and multi-residential units
• Implementation of usage-based sewer fees

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and receive information on several key policy updates, including the financial reserves and levies policy (C27) which involves Aquatera water/wastewater rate increases, and the equitable fiscal allocation policy (C40). They will also review area concept plans for the hamlets of Bezanson and La Glace, consider changes to recreation and culture grant policies, and get an overview of all county grant programs. The meeting will go into closed session to discuss advocacy priorities.

• Review of Policy C27 – Financial Reserves and Levies, including Aquatera rate increase letters
• Discussion of Policy C40 – Divisional Equitable Fiscal Allocation
• Hamlet of Bezanson Area Concept Plan – Terms of Reference
• Recreation and Culture Grant Policy Recommendations (K6, K10, K14, K15)
• Overview of all county grant programs from five departments

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review two subdivision applications for county parcels, including proposals by Helix Surveys Ltd. and Cunningham McKnight Development Inc. Staff will present planning recommendations and road access conditions for each site. The commission will vote on whether to approve, modify, or deny the proposed land divisions.

• Subdivision application PLSUB20260165 for Pt. NW-21-74-5-W6
• Subdivision application PLSUB20260106 for Pt. SE-20-71-3-W6
• Review of development permit applications (details not listed)
• Approval of June 9, 2026 MPC meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning bylaws and the Windsor Area Structure Plan. They will also consider funding changes for a land purchase, water well drilling, and FireSmart vegetation management, as well as various funding requests and committee appointments.

• Public hearings on rezoning Bylaw #2680-26-024 (Pt. NW-21-74-5-W6) and Bylaw #2680-26-025 (Pt. SW-15-73-6-W6)
• Public hearing on Bylaw #3276 Windsor Area Structure Plan
• Request for change of funding source for NE-22-72-6-W6 land purchase
• Request for additional funding for Teepee Creek Water Well Drilling Project
• Request for additional funding for FireSmart Vegetation Management Project

Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee

The Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee will receive an update from Beairsto & Associates Engineering on project progress and discuss upcoming work. They may also move into a closed session to discuss contracts under Alberta's Access to Information Act.

• Project update from Beairsto & Associates Engineering
• Committee scheduled meetings every three weeks starting June 19, 2026
• Closed session for contract discussion (Access to Information Act s. 19)
• Project within approved budget
• May 28, 2026 minutes approval and agenda adoption

West Grande Prairie Solid Waste Authority

The West Grande Prairie Solid Waste Authority will hear a delegation from Sean Ward of Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP for an Authority Overview. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Delegation: Authority Overview by Sean Ward, RMRF (1:00 p.m.)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications: a farmstead separation in NW-21-73-5-W6 and a residential subdivision in Pt. SW-24-71-5-W6.

• Review subdivision application for 9.08 hectares in NW-21-73-5-W6
• Review subdivision application for 23.91 acres in Pt. SW-24-71-5-W6
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026 meeting
• Review of development permit applications
• Agenda approval and call to order

Regular Council Meeting

Council will discuss an amendment to the Maskwa Medical Facility Lending Bylaw and consider a public engagement plan update. They will also hold public hearings on two rezoning applications, consider an intersection improvement at RGE RD 53 and TWP RD 714, and review speed limit revisions in Hamlet of Hythe. Additionally, council will consider various grants and funding requests, including cemetery improvement grants, recreation operating assistance, and sponsorship requests from local organizations.

• Amendment to Maskwa Medical Facility Lending Bylaw #3280
• Public hearing for rezoning Bylaw #2680-26-022 (Boyne property)
• Public hearing for rezoning Bylaw #2680-26-023 (Cunningham McKnight Development)
• RGE RD 53 and TWP RD 714 intersection improvement including roundabout
• Hamlet of Hythe speed limit revision

Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee (ICC) Meeting

The joint committee will discuss updates to the Intermunicipal Development Plan and review several expiring collaboration agreements including mutual fire aid and traffic signal maintenance. Closed session items cover recreational programming and infrastructure. Old business includes physician retention and the Wapiti Bridge Trail Connector update.

• Intermunicipal Development Plan update
• Review of Mutual Fire Aid agreement expiration
• Signal Light Pre-emption agreement expiration (Dec 2026)
• Traffic Signal Maintenance agreement expiration (Dec 2026)
• Physician Retention and Attraction programs discussion

Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee

The Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee will hear an update on construction progress including schedule delays and interior color scheme from Beairsto & Associates Engineering. They will also decide whether to hold monthly committee meetings until project completion.

• Beairsto & Associates Engineering to present project update on Teepee Creek Firehall
• Discussion of schedule delays and anticipated progress
• Interior colour scheme to be reviewed
• Proposed change notices and unforeseen site conditions discussed
• Committee to vote on switching to monthly meetings until project completion

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three subdivision applications and two development permit applications. No details are provided in the agenda beyond the application identifiers.

• Subdivision NW-21-73-5-W6M by Donna and Robert Debre (PLSUB20260071)
• Subdivision Pt. SW-24-71-5-W6 by 1254748 Alberta Ltd. (PLSUB20250405)
• Subdivision Pt. SW-12-71-8-W6 by George and Susan Fehr (PLSUB20260046)
• Development permit Pt. NW-31-73-4-W6 by Liam Danard (PLDEV20260004)
• Development permit Pt. NW-25-72-6-W6 by Leona Balfour (PLDEV20260034)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will discuss an amendment to Bylaw #3280 for the Maskwa Medical Facility lending and review a public engagement plan. Three rezoning public hearings are scheduled for properties in different areas. Other items include a Hythe Arena brine line update, a Clairmont off-leash dog park proposal, and sponsorship requests for local events.

• Bylaw #3280 amendment for Maskwa Medical Facility lending (borrowing)
• Public hearing for rezoning at Pt. SW-12-71-8-W6 (Helix Surveys/Fehr)
• Public hearing for rezoning at Pt. SE-5-74-3-W6 (Helix Surveys/Fianna Capital)
• Public hearing for rezoning at Pt. NW-11-73-6-W6 (Beairsto/Knobloch)
• Development permit for PMC Peaskie Transloads Ltd at SE-29-72-10 W6

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear updates from Northwestern Polytechnic and the County Library Board, including a $53,182 grant for a pop-up library pilot. They will discuss operational impacts of rescheduling municipal planning and council meetings, and review business cases for healthcare professional recruitment and retention. The committee will also consider revisions to the Physician and Nurse Practitioner Grant Policy and review first quarter financial reports.

• Northwestern Polytechnic update on programs and skilled trades expansion
• County Library Board annual report and $53,182 grant for Bezanson Pop-up Library pilot
• Operational impacts of rescheduling Municipal Planning Commission and Council meetings
• Business cases for healthcare professionals recruitment and SPPARC participation
• Revision of Policy M13 Physician and Nurse Practitioner Grant

Special Council Meeting

Council will review Bylaw #3268 that would authorize the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 to guarantee up to $5,836,825 of a $23,347,283 construction loan for the Maskwa Medical Center. The guarantee is limited to a fractional share, will not cause the County to exceed its regulated debt limit of $223,542,551, and would be funded from general taxation if the borrower defaults. The agenda also includes a closed‑session update on the Maskwa Medical Center and a new‑business item to discuss a partnership with Horse Lake First Nation under the Green Municipal Fund Sustainable Buildings Program.

• Bylaw #3268 – Maskwa Medical Center (Canada) Inc. Guarantee Bylaw authorizing up to $5,836,825 loan guarantee
• Debt Capacity and Servicing report as of December 31, 2025 attached
• Municipal Borrowing Timelines attachment
• Closed session: Maskwa Medical Center update (Access to Information Act)
• New business: Horse Lake First Nation partnership under Green Municipal Fund Sustainable Buildings Program

ISDAB Hearing - PLDEV20250411

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations on the Canadian Northern Corridor Initiative, a proposed multi-modal infrastructure project led by Pisim Power, and consider issuing a letter of support. Other discussions include the Clean Energy Improvement Program, an economic development update, and a letter opposing proposed library changes in Bill 28. Closed sessions will address an Aquatera shareholder addition and wildfire parametric insurance.

• Request for letter of support for Canadian Northern Corridor from Pisim Power
• Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) presentation
• Letter of opposition to proposed library changes in Bill 28
• Wembley Health and Wellness Society delegation
• Closed session: Aquatera shareholder addition and wildfire parametric insurance

FCSS Advisory Board Meeting

The FCSS Advisory Board will receive an update on the 2025 Alberta Provincial Housing and Service Needs Estimation, a survey on homelessness and housing challenges in rural communities including the County of Grande Prairie. They will also review the FCSS 2025 Annual Program Report with unaudited revenues and expenditures, and consider a proposed community consultation to guide future FCSS programming. Other items include updates on volunteer programs and various FCSS services.

• 2025 Housing and Service Needs Estimation update (pages 10-114)
• FCSS 2025 Annual Program Report with unaudited statement of revenues and expenditures (pages 118-143)
• Proposed community consultation to support FCSS programming and priority setting (pages 144-176)
• FCSSAA proposed bylaw changes (pages 177-201)
• Updates on Community School Liaison Counsellor, Home Support, Summer Youth, and Early Childhood programs

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review three subdivision applications, including a boundary adjustment for the Glen Leslie Cemetery, and two development permit applications for residential lots. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes approval. Decisions will be made on the proposed subdivisions and permits.

• Boundary adjustment for Glen Leslie Cemetery expansion (PLSUB20260024)
• Subdivision application for Darryl and Angela Tetreau (PLSUB20260068)
• Subdivision application for Josef and Angelica Knobloch (PLSUB20250604)
• Development permit for Heather Maclean, Lot 7 (PLDEV20260092)
• Development permit for Bradley Lynk, Lot B (PLDEV20260086)

Regular Council Meeting

The council will approve agenda items, including minutes from previous meetings and several unfinished business reports such as road construction and landfill locations. Public hearings will be held on two rezoning bylaws. New business items include funding requests for a fireguard program, a physician grant, and a residential waste cart collection program. Delegations will review a cellular connectivity contract with TELUS and other sponsorship requests.

• Cellular Connectivity Contract with TELUS for Evergreen Park (Delegation 9.1)
• Funding Request for 2026 FRIAA Community Fireguard Program and Fire Smart Media Grant (New Business 8.1)
• Public hearing on Bylaw #2680-26-018 rezoning (Public Hearings 7.1)
• Bylaw #3282 – Rescinding of Village of Hythe Land Use Bylaw (New Business 8.2)
• Request for Residential Waste Cart Collection Program for Flyingshot Lake Estates (New Business 8.5)