County of Grande Prairie

Day 2 at the Grande Prairie Home and Garden Show has been amazing! We're here until 5pm today so don't forget to enter our draw for the summer kick off prize package as shown which also includes a weekend pass to any County of Grande Prairie campground of your choice! Come and visit us and say hi to Council members and staff: ♻️ Municipal Utilities 🚒 Regional Fire Service 🏗 Planning and Development 🌾🐮 Agriculture ⛺️ Recreation and Culture 💬 Communications and Marketing ✅ Legislative Services

IT'S HERE! The 2025 Grande Prairie Home and Garden Show has officially opened! Stop by the County’s booth before 9 p.m. and learn about: ✅ Fire prevention ✅ Safety code permits ✅ Weed control ✅ Recycling ✅ County parks, campgrounds and trails ✅ And more! We’re proud to present this year’s show and can’t wait to see you there! Learn more: https://loom.ly/3UW9UN4

Northwest Alberta is bringing home three awards from the 2025 Economic Developers of Alberta Conference! We’re proud to share that: ✅ Work Northwest Alberta received the Regional Collaboration & Partnerships Award ✅ Invest NW Alberta – Site Selector Forum Event also received the Regional Collaboration & Partnerships Award 🌟 AND Work NW Alberta was honoured with the prestigious Alex Metcalfe Award – Best in Show for Large Community/Region! These wins are a testament to what’s possible when regional partners come together with a shared vision. This recognition wouldn't have been possible without the dedicated collaboration between: 👉 County of Grande Prairie 👉 City of Grande Prairie 👉 Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 👉 Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce 👉 Northwestern Polytechnic A heartfelt thank-you to the Government of Alberta for their vital support through NRED funding from the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade, and to Minister Matt Jones for championing regional economic development across the province. These awards are more than accolades—they represent the commitment, innovation, and passion driving real impact in our communities. Here’s to continued growth and future success in Northwestern Alberta!

Seven days until our Dimsdale Crime Prevention Town Hall! Open to all County of Grande Prairie residents & business owners, please join us: 📅 April 17 in Dimsdale 📅 April 23 in Webster Learn crime prevention strategies & connect with local security experts. Details: www.countygp.ab.ca/events

County of Grande Prairie Councillors hosted an Advocacy Day at the Alberta Legislature, engaging in productive discussions with Premier Danielle Smith, Ministers and MLAs. Thank you for taking the time to meet and discuss the priorities and challenges impacting the quality of life in our region.  Hon. Martin Long, Hon. Muhammad Yaseen, and MLAs Glenn Van Dijken, Nolan Dyck, Ron Wiebe, Jennifer Johnson, Tany Yao, Scott Cyr and Grant Hunter. Special thanks to Alberta Counsel for facilitating this event!

Do you know about the County’s Livestock Emergency Response Plan (LERP)? County residents can register their domestic livestock and equipment for assistance during an evacuation. Learn about LERP and more Agriculture programming in the digital version of the Winter 2024 County Connections! Download the newsletter & subscribe for the e-mail edition: https://lnkd.in/dwXF-DDU.

Read about the replacement of specialized fire equipment for the County Regional Fire Service, a letter of commitment to the Grande Spirit Foundation for new affordable housing in the Hamlet of Clairmont, support for youth sports in the region, and more in Council Highlights: https://loom.ly/Wlkf_Rg

Join the County and City of Grande Prairie in celebrating Earth Day on April 26 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Montrose Cultural Centre in Teresa Sargent Hall!

The County of Grande Prairie Regional Enforcement Services will host their next round of Crime Prevention Town Hall meetings in Dimsdale on April 17 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and in Webster on April 23 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Join us to learn effective crime prevention strategies, explore property safety measures, and connect with local experts offering security-related services. For full event details, visit: www.countygp.ab.ca/events

County Council has proclaimed April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in the County of Grande Prairie! Help us celebrate at the Montrose Cultural Centre on Saturday, April 26, from 12 to 4 p.m.! Join us to learn about small changes you can make in your day-to-day that will have a positive impact on our communities. https://lnkd.in/g8_QPtex