Intermunicipal Agreements: Multisport Dome Contribution & Expanded Facilities Framework
Council directed Administration to execute the City County Multisport Dome Capital Contribution Agreement; and the Recreation and Culture New or Expanded Facilities Agreement.
Invest Northwest
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, an annual day of reflection to honour Indigenous communities, walk together on a path to reconciliation and healing, and deliver on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls-to-Action.
(Grande Prairie, Alta. – September 23, 2025) – The nomination period for the 2025 Municipal Election concluded Monday, September 22, 2025, at noon and the official list of candidates for the City of Grande Prairie 2025 Municipal Election is now available.
Candidates running for the position of Mayor (1) are:
The City of Grande Prairie proudly accepted the 2025 Minister’s Award for Municipal Excellence at the City Council meeting held September 8, 2025 for work done to streamline the development permitting process.
The City won in the Red Tape Reduction or Service Delivery Enhancement award category for streamlining the permitting process by consolidating three separate applications - development permit, building permit, and civil site work - into a single, unified application and moving to a digital platform.
Council was presented with the 2025 Red Tape Reduction Minister’s Award by MLA Wiebe, recognizing city efforts to streamline processes and enter creative community partnerships around Grande Prairie.
Welcoming Week
Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed September 12 to 21 Welcoming Week in Grande Prairie.
Welcoming Week is an annual campaign and celebration to showcase the movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for all.
Ken Drysdale presented an update to Council on the Maska Medical Centre and provided them with a ceremonial shovel from the groundbreaking as a token of appreciation for their leadership and contribution to the project.
Edward Peterson presented to Council on behalf of the Bear Creek Village Condo Association regarding maintenance of the creek valley.
Mamisa Robinson requested permission from Council to have the Grande Prairie Fire Department participate in a short educational movie.
Sadie Macklin presented to Council with a proposal to encourage increased ridership on GP Transit. Council directed Administration to bring a report back to the appropriate Standing Committee regarding potential free transit days and a public awareness campaign.
Theresa McNeil presented to Council about fluoride. Jody Dryer presented to Council to discuss engagement strategies for the City. Council received both delegation reports for information.
Helping Hands Society presented to Council with a mid-year update on the progress and accomplishments working with the City to support a coordinated approach to food security. Council accepted the information as presented.
The Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games presented to Council highlighting the weekend of events that took place July 11 to 13. Grande Prairie athletes won a total of 35 medals at the Games. Council accepted the information as presented.
I am honoured to welcome athletes, coaches, families and supporters from across Alberta to Grande Prairie for the 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games, taking place from July 11 to 13.
This exciting event celebrates not only athletic achievement, but the spirit of inclusion, determination and community that the Special Olympics movement embodies. Grande Prairie is proud to host the Games and provide a stage where every athlete is encouraged, supported and celebrated.
The Prairie Gallery Society presented to Council regarding the Montrose Cultural Centre Remediation project.
Brooks Hoffos presented to Council regarding rabbits in neighbourhoods.
Council received the Declaration of Insufficiency of Petition for information related to a petition on feral rabbits in Swanavon.
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