Grande Prairie’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is moving virtual this year, with a livestreamed event.

Mayor Bill Given is officially lighting the tree at Revolution Place at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29. The event will be available to livestream on the DownTown Association and City of Grande Prairie Facebook pages.

Following the tree lighting, Santa Claus is joining with a special message for all of Grande Prairie.

Mayor Bill Given has spoken with Council and informed them that he plans to step down later this year to accept a position as the top administrator (Chief Administrative Officer) for the Municipality of Jasper. Formal notification has not yet been received by the City. 

Delegations

Renee Charbonneau presented as a delegate regarding security solutions for the Veterans Memorial Garden and Interpretive Centre.

Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter presented as a delegate to request an extension of use of capital funds.

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta presented to propose adding pararamps from City sidewalks to business entrances.

BILD Grande Prairie presented regarding secondary suites.

Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-126 (Rezoning to Accommodate Permanent Supported Housing)

Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held October 19, 2020:

Delegations

Representatives from the Grande Spirit Foundation presented to City Council to share future plans of the land nearby and express concern of the Activity & Reception Centre site in the Smith neighbourhood.

Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held October 5, 2020:

Delegations

International Coliseums Company presented as a delegate in regards to development of a new multi-purpose arena complex and mixed-use development.

A resident presented as a delegate regarding an outdoor skating rink in Signature Falls.

Residents presented as delegates regarding cannabis business licensing.

Community Knowledge Campus Advisory Committee

Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held September 21, 2020:

Municipal Stimulus Program

City Council approved $8.2 Million in Capital Construction projects to be funded from the Municipal Stimulus Program (MSP), with one amendment to reallocate $200,000 from road rehabilitation to crosswalk improvements.

The total funding allocations are as follows:

Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held September 8, 2020:

Delegates

A number of residents presented as delegates regarding mandatory masking.  

Expression of Interest - South Montrose Site

Council approved an Expression of Interest to explore development of the South Montrose Site located at 9839 103 Avenue.

Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held August 10, 2020:

Delegations

Elkan Environmental Engineering presented as a delegate to Council regarding mandatory masking.

Residents from Mission Heights presented as delegates regarding naturalization and park spaces.

Economic Recovery Program

Council approved the Economic Recovery Program, and funding up to $500,000 from the Economic Recovery Fund to provide support to businesses during the pandemic.

Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held July 13, 2020:

Delegations

The following delegations attended City Council today:

Here are the highlights for the City Council Meeting held June 15, 2020:

City Manager Update on COVID-19

The City Manager provided an update on the City’s COVID-19 Response. The City continues to provide valuable core services to residents and is taking a phased approach to re-opening more services and facilities.