Deputy Mayor and Board/Committee Appointments
Council approved the Deputy Mayor schedule and appointments to Standing Committees, Council Committees and Council Representative positions for October 2026 to October 2027.
Council also confirmed the appointments of Councillor Bressey and Councillor Pilat to the Grande Prairie Police Commission, with terms expiring in October 2027 and October 2028, respectively.
Council Meeting Schedule
Council approved the schedule of Council, Council Committee of the Whole and Standing Committee meetings for October 2026 to October 2027.
Small Business Week Proclamation
Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed Oct. 19 to 25, 2026, as Small Business Week in Grande Prairie.
The proclamation recognizes the contributions of small business owners and employees to the local economy, including their role in job creation, innovation and economic development.
Delegations
Glenda Farnden, representing STARS, presented Council with a gift in recognition of the City's contribution to the organization's new fleet.
Bruce Tattrie, representing the D Company Armouries Foundation, spoke to Council about a request for additional funding to complete the restoration and renovation of the historic D Company Armouries building. Council directed Administration to bring forward a resolution for FCM advocating for dedicated funding for cadet facilities and a report on the operation of D Company Armouries, both to the appropriate Standing Committee.
Grande Prairie Policing Committee and Grande Prairie RCMP Updates
Council received updates from the Grande Prairie Policing Committee and Grande Prairie RCMP for information.
The updates included policing priorities, crime trends and progress on the transition to the Grande Prairie Police Service.
Grande Prairie Police Commission and Grande Prairie Police Service Updates
Council received updates from the Grande Prairie Police Commission and Grande Prairie Police Service.
Council also referred the Police Service's 2027-2030 operational funding request and 2027-2031 capital funding request to fall budget deliberations.
The proposed 2027 operating budget reflects the transition to the Grande Prairie Police Service as the City's police of jurisdiction on Oct. 21, 2026. It includes funding for staffing, equipment, records management and ongoing operational requirements.
2026 Resident Satisfaction Survey Follow Up
Council received a follow-up report on the 2026 Resident Satisfaction Survey for information.
The report examined feedback from residents who contacted the City in the past 12 months. Among those residents, 84 per cent agreed that City staff are courteous, helpful and knowledgeable, while lower satisfaction levels were reported for responsiveness and how resident feedback is used in decision-making.
84 Street and 116 Avenue Preliminary Engineering Report
Council received the 84 Street and 116 Avenue Preliminary Engineering Report for information.
The report recommends shifting portions of the proposed 84 Street roadway east to reduce wetland impacts by more than 50 per cent compared to the original 2012 alignment, while supporting future development and transportation connections.
Community Group Funding Recommendations
Council referred the proposed 2027-2029 community group operational funding and amended grant allocations, along with the 2027 capital funding requests, to fall budget deliberations.