County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB

Regular Council Meeting

The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 holds its regular council meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the County Administration Building and via Microsoft Teams. Council is set to revisit unfinished business including Bylaw #2680-26-046, a Land Use Bylaw amendment creating a Data Centre Campus (DAT) district, plus several rezoning bylaws and a road closure bylaw. Other agenda items include a notice of motion on Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors highway projects (HWY 724 and HWY 43 intersection), a Policy K14 Operating Assistance Grant update, and a Clairmont Foodbank roof rehabilitation update. The agenda also includes routine items such as agenda and minutes approval and staff recognitions.

• Bylaw #2680-26-046: Land Use Bylaw amendment to create the Data Centre Campus (DAT) District
• Bylaw #2680-26-037: rezoning of Pt. SE-23-73-11; Plan 8221690; Lot 2 (Wesley Ganson - Navco Building Consulting Inc.)
• Bylaw #2680-26-038: rezoning of Pt. NE-12-73-11-W6 (Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd. - Anna June Pearson)
• Bylaw #2680-26-039: rezoning of Pt. SW-10-73-6-W6; Plan 2220142; Block 1; Lot 1 (Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd. - Shane Knobloch)
• Bylaw #3285: road closure of portions of Public Works Road (Service Road), Plan 262 0772 within NW-25-72-6-W6, second and third readings

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

Budget Council Meeting (Business Cases)

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

Special Council Meeting

The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 is holding a Special Council Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the County Administration Building and via Microsoft Teams. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive listed item being a closed session on a legal opinion regarding land, presented by Nick Lapp, General Manager of Planning and Development Services. The meeting will not be live streamed, and no public hearings, contracts, or bylaws are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session: Legal Opinion - Land (Access to Information Act, Part 1, Division 2, s. 32), presented by Nick Lapp, General Manager, Planning and Development Services
• Meeting will not be live streamed
• Public hearings section is listed but no hearings are scheduled (noted to begin at 1300 hours)
• No new business, contracts, or bylaws listed on the agenda

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application from Aquatera Utilities for a property at Pt.NE-1-71-6-W6, along with any subdivision applications. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Development permit application PLDEV20260361 by Aquatera Utilities for Pt.NE-1-71-6-W6; Plan 9821275; Block 1; Lot 129MR
• Subdivision application PLSUB20260363 (from prior meeting) for a 7.07 ha farmstead separation near Sexsmith, with condition to upgrade sewage system
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2026 Municipal Planning Commission meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 council will consider unfinished business, including funding a private water well in Hythe and amending a road closure bylaw, then enter closed session for several confidential items. In the afternoon, public hearings begin at 1:00 PM for five rezoning bylaws (2680-26-037 through 2680-26-041) on various properties. New business includes boiler replacement, ATCO franchise fees for Hythe, the 2027 equipment replacement list, and a tender award for the Range Road 53 intersection upgrade project.

• Public hearings for rezoning bylaws 2680-26-037 to 2680-26-041 (multiple properties, applicants include Wesley Ganson, Anna June Pearson, Shane Knobloch, Warmax Enterprises, Michael and Lynelle Brochu)
• Funding a private water well source in Hamlet of Hythe (Plan 682EO; Block 3; Lots 27-29)
• Amendment to Bylaw #3284 – road closure of undeveloped road allowance west of Pt. NW-19-70-10-W6
• Tender award for RGE RD 53 Intersection Upgrade Project (Range Road 53 and Highway 43)
• ATCO Gas and Electric franchise fee 2027 rates for Hamlet of Hythe

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear an annual update from the STARS air rescue foundation, review proposed changes to policies on operating assistance for facilities and capital grants, consider a new event and site use policy, and discuss a pilot project allowing golf carts in Whispering Ridge/Westlake subdivisions. The meeting also includes a closed session on the Fireguard Operational Plan.

• STARS Foundation annual update; County previously approved $200,000/year for 2025-2027
• Proposed changes to Policy K14 (Operating Assistance - Facilities) and Policy K10 (Capital Grants)
• Proposed Event and Site Use Policy
• Pilot project for golf cart use in Whispering Ridge/Westlake subdivisions
• Closed session: Fireguard Operational Plan (FOIP s.29)

Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee

The Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee will receive a project update from Beairsto & Associates Engineering and consider scope change requests in closed session. The agenda includes routine approvals of the agenda and prior minutes, plus a report on construction progress since August 25, 2026.

• Project update from Beairsto & Associates Engineering on Teepee Creek Firehall construction progress
• Closed session to discuss scope change request (Access to Information Act, s. 19)
• Closed session to discuss scope change request for Clerk of the Works (Access to Information Act, s. 19)
• Approval of August 25, 2026 committee minutes

Water and Wastewater Committee

The Water and Wastewater Committee is reviewing an amended working plan for the 2026-2027 period. This follows a previous directive to explore alternative utility rate options based on specific categories rather than just usage. The committee will also consider a four-year residential water and wastewater rates plan.

• 2026-2027 Water and Wastewater Working Plan presentation
• Review of Bylaw #3266 - 2026 Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges
• Discussion of utility rate category options
• Four-Year Residential Water and Wastewater Rates Plan summary

Crime Prevention Committee

The Crime Prevention Committee is meeting to review the second quarter progress report on the 2026 Crime Prevention Work Plan and hear a report on the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA) Annual Conference held in May 2026. The agenda also includes routine items such as agenda and minutes approval. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the main items are updates and reports.

• Second Quarter (Q2) 2026 Crime Prevention Work Plan Progress Report
• Report on Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association (ACCPA) Annual Conference held May 2026
• Approval of March 31, 2026 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the September 14, 2026 agenda

Regular Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications and one development permit application. The first subdivision (PLSUB20260363) is for Robert & Donna Chrenek, and the second (PLSUB20260349) is for Cory and Carol Longmore. The development permit (PLDEV20260380) is for Grande Prairie North Travel Centre Ltd. at 8301 99 Street in Clairmont. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Subdivision PLSUB20260363 for Robert & Donna Chrenek (Pt. SW-28-73-5-W6)
• Subdivision PLSUB20260349 for Cory and Carol Longmore (Pt. NE-5-71-11-W6 & SE-5-71-11-W6)
• Development permit PLDEV20260380 for Grande Prairie North Travel Centre Ltd. at 8301 99 Street, Clairmont
• Approval of agenda and minutes from August 25, 2026 meeting

Regular Council Meeting

The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 council is meeting to discuss unfinished business including disposal of personal property on tax recovery properties, changes to recreation advisory board operating assistance policy, and a revised physician/nurse practitioner retention policy. They will also consider a road closure bylaw, then move into closed session for several confidential items. New business includes a landslide on TWP RD 713, a debt strategy policy, an assessment appeal settlement, and grant applications.

• Bylaw #3288: revised road closure of undeveloped road, Plan 0825282 within SW-6-75-12-W6
• Policy M13/T1: Family Physician and Nurse Practitioner Retention and Inclusion
• Policy K15: Operating Assistance – Recreation Advisory Boards changes
• International Paper / Global Cellulose Fibers Assessment Appeal Settlement
• Multi-use Sports Pad in Whispering Ridge

Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee (ICC) Meeting

The Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee (ICC) between the City and County of Grande Prairie is meeting to review updates on several joint initiatives, including the 55+ Games, physician retention, Montrose Cultural Centre, firebreaks, and mutual fire aid. New business includes discussions on a potential cath-lab, recreation and culture cost sharing, and Land and Property Rights Tribunal delays. The meeting also includes a closed session for municipal infrastructure and intergovernmental relations matters.

• Closed session on municipal infrastructure and intergovernmental relations
• Cath-Lab discussion (City/County)
• Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing Agreement update
• Land and Property Rights Tribunal delays (County)
• Physician Retention & Attraction Programs update

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive quarterly and annual reports from regional enforcement and RCMP, the Peace Library System, RBC Dominion Securities, and the Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection. They will also discuss new business including a dust control program and policy, a family physician and nurse practitioner retention policy, a review of Land Use Bylaw #2680 Section 2, and financial updates. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no decisions listed on the agenda.

• Regional Enforcement Services 2026 Q2 report and RCMP Q1 reports for Clairmont Municipal, Clairmont Rural, and Beaverlodge
• Peace Library System 2025 Annual Report and Return on Investment for County, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley
• RBC Dominion Securities annual investment portfolio presentation
• Dust Control Program and Policy presentation
• Family Physician and Nurse Practitioner Retention and Inclusion Policy (M13/T1) review

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review and decide on three subdivision applications. The agenda includes a boundary adjustment for the Balderston and Curry properties, a subdivision for Ground Level Land Corp., and a farm-related subdivision for Sawchuk Farms Ltd. The meeting will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Subdivision PLSUB20240455: Boundary adjustment for Balderston, Christopher and Pamela; Ryan Curry, involving Pt. SW-14-73-6-W6 and Pt. SE-14-73-6-W6.
• Subdivision PLSUB20260312: Application by Ground Level Land Corp. for Pt. SE-13-73-6-W6 and Pt. SW-13-73-6-W6.
• Subdivision PLSUB20260265: Application by Sawchuk Farms Ltd. for Pt. NE-19-72-10-W6.
• Approval of the August 11, 2026 meeting minutes.

Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee

The Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee will receive a project update from Beairsto & Associates Engineering and the Clerk of the Works, including progress on framing, inspections, concrete, and paving. The committee will also consider two scope change requests in closed session, citing the Access to Information Act. The project is within budget and targets a September 30, 2026 turnover date.

• Project update: framing complete August 18, partial framing inspection August 19
• Concrete pours scheduled: front pad August 28, sidewalks and rear pad later
• Paving scheduled for September 15
• Mechanical and electrical work to start August 24
• Closed session: two scope change requests (Access to Information Act s. 19)

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)

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

Intermunicipal Subdivision & Development Appeal Board - File #CELUB20250067

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