City Council officially adopted the City of Grande Prairie 2026-2029 Strategic Plan at the City Council meeting held March 30, 2026, guiding Council and Administration’s decision making over the course of the Council term. 

The Strategic Plan is based on the vision of Grande Prairie as a thriving city known for resilience, innovation and people who empower their community. As Northwestern Alberta’s vibrant centre, the City builds opportunity by working together and embracing the north.

The plan rests on a foundation of shared values focused on being:

The City of Grande Prairie is proud to announce the speaker and panelist lineup for the upcoming State of the City: Grander Conversations event, focused on sharing perspectives and priorities shaping the community.

This year’s event will include regional perspectives from Reeve Ryan Ratzlaff of the Municipal District of Greenview and Deputy Reeve Bob Chrenek, highlighting key initiatives and major projects underway across the region, like Wonder Valley.

A growing coalition of residents, businesses, organizations, and municipalities across Alberta, the Fair Electricity Distribution Alliance (FEDA), is raising awareness about the unfair electricity distribution rates experienced by many Albertans.

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Introduction of Chief Superintendent Marsden
RCMP Chief Superintendent Marsden introduced himself to City Council and provided background on his role in Grande Prairie.

Presentation of Volunteer Awards
Council presented the 2025 Volunteer Awards today, recognizing Margaret Bowes with the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award and the Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation with the Bill Bowes Volunteer Organization Award.

Delegations 

Sarah Card, on behalf of the Bear Creek Folk Festival provided an update on festival plans for 2026. Council received the presentation for information. 

Public Member Hearings 

Council rescinded the appointments of Kalib Thomas and Karanjot Singh Rakhra to the Youth Advisory Council and appointed Tristan Paragas to the Youth Advisory Council for the 2025-2026 term.

2025 Service Plan

Council approved the Audit Service Plan as presented.

The Grande Prairie–Greenview Corridor is leading Alberta in housing growth outside of the Edmonton and Calgary metropolitan areas, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained regional demand.

When combined, the region recorded 579 housing starts in 2025, representing over 60 per cent increase from 2024.  This marks the highest housing growth rate and largest net increase in starts among all non-metro regions in the province.

Public Hearing: Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-207

Council gave three readings to Bylaw C-1260-207, being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. 

The rezoning is proposed to allow the existing building to be repurposed for post-secondary trades programming by Northwestern Polytechnic.

Delegations 

The City of Grande Prairie presented a cheque to the local Special Olympics chapter as a legacy of the 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games.

Holly Sorgen, Executive Director of Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region provided an update on Community Futures activities and community impact, along with plans to celebrate the organization’s 40 year Anniversary. Council received this presentation for information.

"It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the passing of Elder Angie Mercredi-Crerar, a leader, advocate and long-time Grande Prairie resident.