2026 Poppy Campaign
Grande Prairie Legion Branch #54 presented Mayor Jackie Clayton with a poppy to mark the 2026 Poppy Campaign. The annual campaign honours Canada's Veterans and raises funds to support Veterans, serving military members and their families.
Delegations
Representatives from Grande Prairie Live Theatre presented the organization's sustainability plan, outlining its financial recovery efforts and strategies for long-term stability. The delegation also requested additional financial support from the City to help implement the plan. Council received the report for information.
Representatives from Helping Hands provided Council with an update on the organization's food security initiatives and community partnerships. The presentation highlighted its growing network of 43 partner organizations, support for more than 1,200 people each month and recent accreditation through Food Banks Canada's Standards of Excellence Program. Council received the report for information.
The Napichew Program was presented to Council by its founder, Darry Willier. The proposed initiative aims to support individuals transitioning from treatment and recovery programs toward long-term stability through a dedicated aftercare facility. Willier sought opportunities for City advocacy and collaboration to help advance the program's development in the Grande Prairie area. Council received the report for information.
Public appointments – Youth Advisory Council
Council appointed Tarandeep Namsot, Ava Moulton, Kennedy Borle, Hallie O'Toole, Emma Dwyer, Rocky Rupana, Rowan King, Alex Caron, Pearce Porter-Ward, Jayda Savard, Lucy Warren-Gear, Brian Otoh, Nahani Wuttunee-Campbell, Saira Haseeb, Van Goss, Henry Middlestaedt, Jon Catillones and Nimratpal Namsot to the Youth Advisory Council for the 2026-2027 term.
Reports
CUPE Local 787 Collective Agreement
Council ratified a four-year collective agreement between the City of Grande Prairie and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 787, covering the period from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2028.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Resolution – 2027
Council directed Administration to submit a resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for consideration at its 2027 convention, advocating for dedicated federal funding for cadet facilities operated by societies and municipalities. The resolution follows a delegation from the D Company Armouries Foundation on Oct. 19.
Indigenous Relations Framework – progress update and ongoing priorities
Council received an update on progress made through the City's Indigenous Relations Framework and reviewed outstanding action items. The report sought Council's direction on prioritizing remaining initiatives to inform future Indigenous Relations service delivery decisions.
Committee Business
Shared E-Scooter Engagement Plan
Council directed Administration to bring a report back to the appropriate Standing Committee following anticipated provincial regulatory changes related to e-scooters. The report will help inform future considerations for shared e-scooter services in Grande Prairie.
Policing Committee disestablishment bylaws
Council approved amendments to the Police Commission Bylaw C-1455B and Boards and Committees Bylaw C-1422F to formally disestablish the Grande Prairie Policing Committee following the Grande Prairie Police Service becoming the City's police service of jurisdiction.
Public Hearings
Wastewater lift station rezoning
Following a public hearing, Council approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-217, rezoning 1.50 hectares of land from Muskoseepi Park (MP) to Direct Control District 43 (DC-43).
The rezoning establishes a specific land use district for the proposed wastewater lift station, allowing the site to be developed for wastewater infrastructure. The amendment changes the land use designation of the affected area but does not apply to Muskoseepi Park as a whole.
Hotel building height amendment
Following a public hearing, Council defeated Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-216 at second reading. The proposed amendment would have increased the maximum permitted hotel building height within Direct Control District 12 (DC-12) from four to six storeys.
Council also directed Administration to bring a report to the appropriate Standing Committee outlining future access within the Stoneridge Outline Plan.