County of Grande Prairie and Town of Sexsmith IDP

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Consultation has concluded. The IDP was adopted.

The County of Grande Prairie, in partnership with the Town of Sexsmith has engaged ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. to prepare an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) between the two municipalities.

The Province of Alberta, as part of the updated Municipal Government Act, now requires all municipalities that share a boundary to prepare an IDP by April 2021. This plan is intended to address future growth opportunities and other development-related matters of joint interest between the municipalities.

The proposed IDP identifies a 50 year development strategy between the County and Sexsmith. It is a collaborative plan that is intended to address the long-term growth and development of lands that are the joint interest to the municipalities, in a coordinated fashion, and to promote regional partnerships. The plan covers land use, transportation, servicing, future growth, economic development, intermunicipal programs, and the funding of future growth.








The County of Grande Prairie, in partnership with the Town of Sexsmith has engaged ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. to prepare an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) between the two municipalities.

The Province of Alberta, as part of the updated Municipal Government Act, now requires all municipalities that share a boundary to prepare an IDP by April 2021. This plan is intended to address future growth opportunities and other development-related matters of joint interest between the municipalities.

The proposed IDP identifies a 50 year development strategy between the County and Sexsmith. It is a collaborative plan that is intended to address the long-term growth and development of lands that are the joint interest to the municipalities, in a coordinated fashion, and to promote regional partnerships. The plan covers land use, transportation, servicing, future growth, economic development, intermunicipal programs, and the funding of future growth.








Consultation has concluded. The IDP was adopted.

  • Public Hearing Scheduled for April 20, 2021

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    The Town of Sexsmith and the County of Grande Prairie will be holding a joint public hearing on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 6:30 pm.

    Tell Us What You Think:

    Submit written comments by 4:30 pm the Thursday before the hearing to be included in the Council agenda. If you wish to speak at the hearing, visit the County Events Calendar and select the Meeting or call 780-532-9722 for information on how to participate.

    Any information you provide may be made public subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.


  • Sexsmith IDP Comment form

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    Please take the time to fill out the Sexsmith comment form now available in the downloads section. Once the form has been completed you can send it to plan@countyp.ab.ca or to claurence@islengineering.com by November 30, 2020.

  • Public Meeting Presentation November 18

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    Please look to the downloadable content to get the latest presentation from the County and Sexsmith Public Meeting. You can also join in person on November 18th, 2020. If you would like to register, have any concerns, or would like to set up an in person meeting feel free to contact Stuart Wraight the senior planner with the County of Grande Prairie by phone at 780-513-3950 or by email at swraight@countygp.ab.ca

  • News Release – Intermunicipal Development Plans Underway between County of Grande Prairie, Towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, and Village of Hythe

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    The County of Grande Prairie, in partnership with the Towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, and the Village of Hythe, has engaged ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. to prepare Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDPs) between the County and each of the partner municipalities.

    The Province of Alberta is implementing new changes to the Municipal Government Act, which now requires all municipalities that share a boundary with another municipality prepare a joint IDP by April 2020.These plans are intended to address future growth opportunities and other development-related matters of joint interest between the municipalities. An IDP between the County and the City of Grande Prairie has been in effect since 1982 and is updated as needed.

    “Each municipality makes significant contributions to the overall success of our region,” said County Reeve Leanne Beaupre. “The County is committed to capitalizing on those strengths and to advancing our shared interests throughout the IDP process by maintaining municipal autonomy and fostering ongoing collaboration.”

    “The IDP is a good tool for municipalities to project proper development”, said Sexmith Mayor Claude Lagace. “Also, it provides a channel for residents to voice concerns on applications on zoning that might not be compatible to certain areas.”

    “In keeping with the changes to the Modernized Municipal Government Act, Wembley is looking forward to working towards completing an IDP with the County of Grande Prairie”, said Wembley Mayor Chris Turnmire. “To identify future growth for Wembley, and how that fits in with the overall regional growth in the County is vital for Wembley. I look forward to working through this process in developing a plan that is beneficial to both parties.”

    “The planning for growth and sustainability of communities is core to future success, the continued partnerships and progressive working relationships with our municipal neighbours will serve the IDP process well,” said Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft.

    "The Village of Hythe looks forward to discussions regarding the Intermunicipal Development Plan for our area" said Hythe Mayor Brian Peterson. “Council welcomes this collaborative approach in dealing with the development of the land surrounding our community."

    IDPs are beneficial tools for neighbouring municipalities to provide guidance for future growth areas, development of policies that are mutually beneficial, facilitate joint economic development initiatives, and provide mechanisms for cooperation in delivering services.

    Throughout the process of preparing the IDPs, landowners located within the plan areas, stakeholders and residents of the County, Beaverlodge, Hythe, Sexsmith and Wembley will be provided with multiple opportunities to share their input on land use policies, land-use concepts and their long term vision for their community.

    More information will follow about the first round of landowner and public engagement, anticipated to begin in April-May 2018.

    To learn more about the project and the purpose of the IDPs, visit engage.countygp.ab.ca or contact Planning & Development Services at 780-513-3950.

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    Media Contacts:

    Reeve Leanne Beaupre
    County of Grande Prairie
    780-814-3121

    Mayor Claude Lagace
    Town of Sexsmith
    780-512-4904

    Mayor Brian Peterson
    Village of Hythe
    780-228-0034

    Mayor Gary Rycroft
    Town of Beaverlodge
    780-933-4954

    Mayor Chris Turnmire
    Town of Wembley
    780-766-2269