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

Le Conseil examinera un règlement de garantie (Règlement n° 3268) pour Maskwa Medical Center (Canada) Inc., tiendra des audiences publiques sur plusieurs règlements de rezonage et de fermeture de routes, entendra une demande de financement de la Helping Homeless Restart Society pour l'achat du Dew Drop Inn, et discutera des mises à jour des politiques de vidéosurveillance et de subventions communautaires.

• Règlement n° 3268 – Règlement de garantie pour Maskwa Medical Center (Canada) Inc.
• Audiences publiques : règlements de rezonage pour Pala's Vitamin Honey Farm, Helix Surveys/T-Corp, D. Ray Construction, Bruce and Brenda Reimer, Tim and Donna Boyne ; règlements de fermeture de routes n° 3284 et n° 3285
• Demande de financement de la Helping Homeless Restart Society pour l'achat du Dew Drop Inn
• Politique B17/R4 – Vidéosurveillance dans les lieux publics
• Demande de terminer les tests du système de traitement anaérobie bioélectrique des eaux usées (BEAST)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Le Comité de l'ensemble recevra un rapport d'information sur les efforts continus pour remédier à l'accès non autorisé des véhicules hors route aux terres publiques près du Bear Creek et du Taylor Environmental Reserve. Suite à la publication du Wapiti Trail Management Plan, qui a désigné la zone comme une zone non motorisée, l'administration travaille avec Alberta Forestry and Parks pour explorer des options de parcours pour des traversées de VTT légales. Une séance à huis clos est également prévue pour discuter des priorités de plaidoyer du Conseil pour '26–'27.

• Mise à jour sur l'accès des véhicules hors route au Bear Creek et au Taylor Environmental Reserve (Roll # 2343600) dans Taylor Estates
• Le Wapiti Trail Management Plan désigne la zone au sud de Taylor Estates comme zone récréative non motorisée
• L'administration explore des options de parcours est et ouest pour une traversée du Bear Creek reliant les sentiers motorisés désignés
• Séance à huis clos pour discuter des priorités de plaidoyer du Conseil pour 2026–2027 en vertu de l'exemption de la loi sur l'accès à l'information (Access to Information Act)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

Le Conseil des services agricoles entendra une délégation de la SARDA sur la recherche agronomique et les états financiers. Il recevra des rapports de programme et des mises à jour sur la vulgarisation rurale et la conservation des sols. Le conseil examinera également des politiques provisoires pour la lutte antiparasitaire et contre les mauvaises herbes, la santé animale et les subventions agricoles, et discutera de la visite sur le terrain de l'audit 2026.

• Délégation : Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association (SARDA) présentant la recherche agronomique et les états financiers 2025/2024
• Rapport du Programme des services agricoles
• Mise à jour sur la vulgarisation rurale et les programmes de conservation et de gestion des sols
• Audit 2026 du Conseil des services agricoles avec plan de visite sur le terrain et FAQ
• Examen des politiques : politiques provisoires sur les nuisibles, les mauvaises herbes, la santé animale, les subventions et l'enrichissement communautaire

CANCELLED - Municipal Planning Commission

West Grande Prairie Solid Waste Authority

Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee

Le comité recevra une mise à jour sur l'avancement du projet de construction de la caserne de pompiers de Teepee Creek. Des représentants de Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd. devraient discuter des développements de la construction et du calendrier actuel.

• Mise à jour du calendrier du bâtiment de la caserne de pompiers de Teepee Creek
• Rapport d'avancement sur la préparation de la dalle, le revêtement anti-radon, les armatures et le creusement de tranchées
• Date de remise prévue le 3 octobre 2026

Water and Wastewater Committee

Le comité examine un plan de travail 2026-2027 pour améliorer la précision de la facturation des services publics. Les principaux objectifs comprennent la mise à jour des comptes clients, l'installation de compteurs pour les propriétés non résidentielles et la mise en œuvre de frais d'égout basés sur l'utilisation.

• Plan de travail 2026-2027 sur l'eau et les eaux usées
• Règlement n° 3266 : Barème des frais, taux et tarifs 2026
• Installation de compteurs pour les commerces, les écoles et les unités multi-résidentielles
• Mise en œuvre de frais d'égout basés sur l'utilisation

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Le Comité plénier discutera et recevra des informations sur plusieurs mises à jour politiques clés, y compris la politique des réserves financières et des prélèvements (C27) qui implique des augmentations tarifaires de l'eau et des eaux usées d'Aquatera, et la politique d'attribution fiscale équitable (C40). Ils examineront également les plans de concept de secteur pour les hameaux de Bezanson et La Glace, envisageront des changements aux politiques de subventions pour les loisirs et la culture, et obtiendront un aperçu de tous les programmes de subventions du comté. La réunion se déroulera à huis clos pour discuter des priorités de plaidoyer.

• Examen de la politique C27 – Réserves financières et prélèvements, y compris les lettres d'augmentation tarifaire d'Aquatera
• Discussion de la politique C40 – Attribution fiscale équitable divisionnaire
• Plan de concept de secteur du hameau de Bezanson – Mandat
• Recommandations de politiques de subventions pour les loisirs et la culture (K6, K10, K14, K15)
• Aperçu de tous les programmes de subventions du comté provenant de cinq départements

Municipal Planning Commission

La Commission d'urbanisme municipale examinera deux demandes de lotissement pour des parcelles du comté, y compris des propositions de Helix Surveys Ltd. et Cunningham McKnight Development Inc. Le personnel présentera des recommandations d'urbanisme et des conditions d'accès routier pour chaque site. La commission votera pour approuver, modifier ou refuser les divisions de terrain proposées.

• Demande de lotissement PLSUB20260165 pour Pt. NW-21-74-5-W6
• Demande de lotissement PLSUB20260106 pour Pt. SE-20-71-3-W6
• Examen des demandes de permis de développement (détails non listés)
• Approbation du procès-verbal de la réunion de la MPC du 9 juin 2026