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Join Volunteer Alberta for Enabling Meaningful Youth Engagement 👇 📅 May 4 | 6–8:30 PM 📍 Design Works Centre Reflect, collaborate & explore what real youth engagement looks like 🎟️ Free 👉 Register: ow.ly/XOBv50YMPj6

🦟 Mosquito control operations begin May 2 in Grande Prairie to help reduce mosquito populations and make the most of the warmer months ahead. To learn more about the program, visit ow.ly/7O6S50YT0RL

Supporting volunteers takes skill—and the right tools 👇 Join our 2-day Volunteer Management Workshop 📅 May 4–5 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 📍 Design Works Centre Perfect for staff, coordinators & leaders 👉 Register: ow.ly/Mtei50YImyj

Let’s get growing. 🌱 GP Grows: Dig It returns May 9, noon to 4 p.m. at Keyera Place. Seed potatoes, seed onions, bare-root strawberry plants and triple-mix soil available while supplies last. Bring a container (max 20 gallons). Details: ow.ly/Kjos50YRlCB

Elm pruning ban in effect Apr 1–Sept 30 across Alberta. Helps prevent Dutch elm disease spread. Report tree concerns to 311 or online. 🌳Details: ow.ly/usOa50YRjOY

Road closure and transit impacts April 28 to 30 🚧🚌 88 Ave. and 98 St. closed due to a water main break. Transit service is also impacted, with temporary route adjustments in place for some stops on Routes 2 and 5 in the area. Details: ow.ly/pxzb50YRbKj

Council is now adjourned for the evening. Full highlights available here: ow.ly/zMLP50YQR8k #gpab

Council approved Policy 220, being the Fair Access Policy, as presented. #gpab

Council approved a lease agreement with ATCO Gas & Pipelines Ltd. for a portion of Plan 8721915, Block 1, Lot 94 PUL. #gpab

Council directed the Mayor to write to the Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services regarding proposed changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Act and the transition to Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) in July 2026. #gpab

Council approved the audited consolidated financial statements of the City of Grande Prairie for the year ended December 31, 2025. #gpab

Council approved the transfer of the 2025 operating surplus of $3.78M to the Community Enhancement Reserve, Financial Stabilization Reserve and the Facility Renewal Reserve. #gpab

Council received the unaudited financial statements and supporting information for the year ending December 31, 2025 for information. #gpab

Council gave three readings to Bylaw C-1395S, being an amendment to the Fees, Rates & Charges Bylaw. #gpab

Council appointed members to the Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee for terms ranging from 2026 to 2028. #gpab

Council appointed Barb Welander, Avery Morrow, Jaden Carroll, and Jaydon Bayer as Weed Inspectors under the Weed Control Act of Alberta for the 2026 season; and appointed the General Appeals Board as an Independent Appeals Panel for 2026. #gpab

Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 4-10 as Mental Health Week in Grande Prairie. During Mental Health Month, we come together to raise awareness, support one another, promote access to resources, and encourage open conversations about mental health. #gpab

Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed May 1-8 as Youth Week in Grande Prairie. Youth week recognizes & celebrates the contributions, achievements & potential of your people in our community & encourages collaboration in our community to build a thriving environment for youth. #gpab

Today’s Council meeting is now starting. Follow live here: youtube.com/user/GrandePra…. #gpab

Work with youth? This one’s for you 👇 Enabling Meaningful Youth Engagement 📅 May 4 | 6–8:30 PM 📍 Design Works Centre Learn how to create spaces where youth lead—not just attend 🎟️ Free 👉 Register: ow.ly/5m1V50YMOLk