County of Grande Prairie No. 1 public meetings in 2025

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive and discuss a series of informational reports. These include the 2025 third‑quarter report from Regional Enforcement Services and the RCMP, the 2025 third‑quarter financial reports, and an update on the Brainard Lake Recreation Lease REC1584. The body may make motions to refer matters to Administration or approve non‑financial letters of support.

• 3.1 – Regional Enforcement Services and RCMP 2025 third‑quarter reports
• 3.3 – Brainard Lake Recreation Lease REC1584 (additional land request and day‑use cost development)
• 5.1 – 2025 third‑quarter financial reports (capital expenditure to budget and financial summary)
• 5.2 – Fleet asset disposal proceeds (budget compared to actuals for 2024 and 2025)
• 5.3 – Town of Beaverlodge bus service to Hythe (promotional poster)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved subdivision PLSUB20250448, a boundary adjustment between Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Pt. SW-16-71-5-W6, with conditions that all outstanding taxes be paid. The commission also approved subdivision PLSUB20250498, a farmstead separation of 6.81 hectares (16.82 acres) in SW-34-70-12-W6, despite exceeding the recommended 15‑acre limit, subject to road‑widening, access, and sewage permit conditions. Board members Brian Grant and Bob Chrenek recused themselves from the items where they were applicants. Agenda and minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting were adopted.

• PLSUB20250448 – boundary adjustment of 0.021 ha (0.051 ac) and 0.043 ha (0.106 ac) approved; condition: all taxes paid in full
• PLSUB20250498 – farmstead separation of 6.81 ha (16.82 ac) approved with road‑widening, access approach, and sewage permit conditions
• Board Member Brian Grant recused from PLSUB20250498 (applicant) and did not vote
• Board Member Bob Chrenek recused from PLSUB20240379 (applicant) and left the meeting
• Agenda and minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting were adopted

Regular Council Meeting

The Grande Prairie No. 1 County Council will consider several items, including a public hearing on Bylaw #2680‑25‑038 that proposes rezoning of the Pt. NW‑12‑71‑8‑W6 parcel. New business includes a designation bylaw for public utility lots (Bylaw #3272), applications for provincial education and industrial tax credits, a request to cancel certain taxes, and a borrowing bylaw for the Teepee Creek Firehall. The council will also review funding requests for community services and adopt policy updates.

• Public hearing on Bylaw #2680-25-038 rezoning plan for Pt. NW-12-71-8-W6
• Bylaw #3272 designating public utility lots in Plan 0922586, Block 5 (Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5PUL)
• 2025 application for Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) and Designated Industrial Requisition Credit (DIRC)
• Request for tax cancellation with accompanying court order and summary of proposed write‑off
• Bylaw #3263 Teepee Creek Firehall Borrowing Bylaw

Budget Council Meeting - December 10 - 12, 2025 (Day 3)

The agenda for the December 12, 2025 Budget Council meeting notes that the session is part of a multi‑day meeting. It directs participants to consult the agenda and minutes of the first day for any listed items or decisions.

Budget Council Meeting - December 10 - 12, 2025 (Day 2)

This document is a placeholder for the second day of a multi-day meeting. It contains no specific agenda items or decisions; refer to the first day of the meeting for the full agenda and minutes.

Budget Council Meeting - December 10 - 12 Dec 2025 (Day 1)

At the December 10, 2025 Budget Council meeting, County of Grande Prairie No. 1 will consider a 2026 capital grant request from the La Glace and District Agricultural Society for Phase 4 of the Tamarack Valley Recreation Centre. The request seeks $2.6 million, with four funding options ranging from a $1.6 million grant to a combined $2.6 million split between Divisional Equitable Fiscal Allocation and the Community Aggregate (CAP) Levy. Council will also review the 2026 interim budget, business cases, and adopt Bylaw #3266 establishing the 2026 schedule of fees, rates and charges.

• 2026 Capital Grant request $2.6 million for Phase 4 of Tamarack Valley Recreation Centre (four funding options)
• 2026 Interim Budget Presentation including variance reports and capital plan
• Bylaw #3266 – 2026 Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges (red‑lined and clean copies)
• Proposed Funding Options for the Asset Retirement Obligations Reserve
• Discussion of Minimum Tax Levy

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive a detailed report on the La Glace and District Agricultural Society’s Tamarack Valley Recreation Centre, covering past funding, Phase 3 completion, and a request for a $2,600,000 capital grant for Phase 4. The council will consider directing administration to pursue the grant and related funding options. No final decision is made at this meeting; the item is presented for information and possible referral.

• Phase 1‑2 construction cost $4,890,023.45; County contributed $3,000,000 (61%)
• Phase 3 construction cost $2,249,403; County funded $1,500,000 (including $500,000 for 2025‑2027)
• Phase 4 estimated cost $2,875,881; Society requests a $2,600,000 capital grant
• County provided $77,738 grant for ice‑plant rental pending new ice plant purchase
• Phase 5 estimated cost $1,313,880 for mezzanine and exterior work (not immediate)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson by secret ballot, as required by Bylaw #3223. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, approve the October 7 minutes, and review three subdivision applications. Additional items include a Planning 101 orientation and a review of proposed future meeting dates.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson by secret ballot (Bylaw #3223)
• Subdivision application PLSUB20250448 – Lot 1 and Lot 2, Pt. SW-16-71-5-W6
• Subdivision application PLSUB20250498 – SW-34-70-12-W6
• Subdivision application PLSUB20240379 – Pt. NW-4-72-8-W6
• Planning 101 orientation presentation

Regular Council Meeting

The Grande Prairie No. 1 Council meeting will consider several public‑hearing items, including a bylaw to close a portion of an undeveloped road allowance west of Pt. SW‑31‑74‑5‑W6. It will also review a notice of motion for an off‑leash dog park in the Hamlet of Clairmont, a request to remove a municipal‑reserve designation, and the rescinding of a staff‑accommodation bylaw. Additional business includes a roundabout illumination project and a procedural bylaw review.

• Bylaw #3265 – Road Closure of a Portion of Undeveloped Road Allowance West of Pt. SW‑31‑74‑5‑W6
• Notice of Motion – Off‑Leash Dog Park in the Hamlet of Clairmont
• Removal of Municipal Reserve Designation – Plan 0424145; Block 1; Lot 46MR Pt. NW‑24‑72‑6‑W6
• Bylaw #3269 – Rescinding of Bylaw #3203 (Staff Accommodation Space Needs Analysis Committee)
• Hamlet of Clairmont Roundabout Illumination – business case and map

Regular Council Meeting

The council will review a 2026 capital grant request from the La Glace & District Agricultural Society for the Tamarack Valley Centre, including an ice‑plant budget and construction quotes. It will also appoint a chair for the Local (Joint) Assessment Review Board. Closed‑session items include the award of audit services and updates on union negotiations and the Alberta Counsel Government Relations Agreement. Additional agenda items cover sponsorship for the 2025 Northern Alberta Tourism Summit and funding for the Peace Country Beef Congress.

• Capital grant request for Tamarack Valley Centre (La Glace & District Agricultural Society)
• Appointment of Chair for the Local (Joint) Assessment Review Board
• Award of Audit Services (closed session)
• Sponsorship request for 2025 Northern Alberta Tourism Summit (Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association)
• Funding request for Peace Country Beef Congress (Peace Regional Beef Promotional Society)

Council Budget Meeting (Business Cases)

The council held a multi‑day budget meeting. No specific business cases or decisions were listed in the agenda; attendees are directed to the first day’s agenda and minutes for details. A live recording of each day is available.