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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.
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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.
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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
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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
