Delegations

Wendy Evert presented as a delegate regarding garbage dumpster pick-up concerns behind Sunrise Towers. Council accepted the presentation as information.

County/City Cost-Sharing Agreement Mediation Protocols

Council endorsed the 2024 Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing Committee Mediation Protocols

Emergency Community Group Funding

Council approved Emergency Community Group Funding in the amount of $16,000 to the Cairn Housing Society, from the Future Expenditures Reserve.

During their meeting held March 11, City Council approved the 2024 Advocacy Priority List.

The key advocacy priorities for 2024 are:

• Electricity Distribution Costs;
• Health Care Supports;
• Medical First Response Funding;
• Northwestern Polytechnic Support; and
• Provincial and Federal Funding for Housing Needs

Other advocacy priorities include:

Delegations

Sarah Card from the Bear Creek Folk Festival presented to Council regarding funding for this year's festival, as well as support for future infrastructure purchases.

2024 Advocacy Priorities

Council approved the 2024 Advocacy Priority List.

Since 2021, City Council has published an annual list of its advocacy priorities. These priorities outline the actions Council would like other orders of government to take to improve the lives of City residents.

The key advocacy priorities for 2024 are:

The City of Grande Prairie has been informed that its application to the Government of Canada's Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) has not been successful.

HAF is a national funding program aimed at helping municipalities address housing supply problems.

The City of Grande Prairie invites everyone to join them for the new State of the City: Grander Conversations event happening on March 26 featuring a panel discussion with community leaders on what’s happening around the city and a look ahead to the future.

Featured speakers include City of Grande Prairie Chief Administrative Officer Shane Bourke, Northwestern Polytechnic President Dr. Vanessa Sheane, Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Tanya Oliver and Grande Prairie Police Service Superintendent John Respet.

“On behalf of our community, I want to thank and welcome the 2,500 athletes, coaches and referees along with the many spectators to our northern city for a weekend celebrating competition and camaraderie at the 2024 Alberta Winter Games.

For the meeting held on January 29, 2024

Delegations

Susan Schneider, Ken Westguarde and Colin Woodcock presented to Council regarding the cricket pitch and batting cage in Northridge. Council directed Administration to investigate the possibility of moving the batting cage to another location in the park, and report back to the appropriate Standing Committee. 

Reports

Council passed amendments to the Utility Bylaw C-1365D to allow Aquatera to adjust fees and commercial terms.