The County of Grande Prairie has scheduled a Public Hearing for the proposed adoption of Bylaw #3255 - The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) in accordance with the MGA.

📅 Date: March 9, 2026

🕐 Time: 1:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Council Chambers, County Administration Building - 10001 – 84 Avenue, Clairmont, Alberta, T8X 5B2

A Final Draft of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is available for review in the Project Documents section of this project webpage.

Participating in the Public Hearing

The exact start times for individual public hearings cannot be provided. Anyone wishing to participate in the hearing may do so by:

• Submitting written comments, or
• Making a presentation at the public hearing.

Written submissions must be received at least five (5) days prior to the meeting date. Late submissions received before 1:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing will be read into the record. Submissions received after the hearing is closed cannot be considered.

Meeting Access and Live Stream

Council Meetings are open to the public and are live streamed through the County’s Council Meeting Portal. Information on how to view the meeting is available at:

👉 www.countygp.ab.ca/council-administration/council/

You may also contact Legislative Services at 780-532-9722 ext. 3393 for more information about the public hearing process.

Need More Information?

For questions related to the Municipal Development Plan, please contact Planning & Development Services:

📞 Phone: 780-513-3950

📠 Fax: 780-539-7686

📧 Email: planyourcounty@countygp.ab.ca

We’re excited to share that the Final Draft of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) has been prepared and uploaded to the Plan Your County project webpage.

What We Heard – Report 3 is also available. This report summarizes feedback received during the Spring 2025 public consultation, including input from residents, landowners, and other stakeholders.

Both documents can be found in the Documents section of the project webpage.

What’s Next?

The Municipal Development Plan project is now moving into the Public Hearing and Approvals stage. This process includes:

• One public hearing before County Council, and
• Three readings of the bylaw by Council prior to a decision on adoption.

Members of the public will have an opportunity to speak at the public hearing before Council makes a decision on the proposed bylaw. The date and time of the public hearing will be confirmed and shared soon.

Want to Learn More?

Have specific questions about MDP policies or how the draft may affect your land? Drop by the County Administration Building, where one of our planners will be available to help — no appointment needed.

Can’t come in person? No problem. You can also reach us by email or phone:

📧 planyourcounty@countygp.ab.ca

📞 780-513-3950

Your feedback continues to help shape the future growth and development of the County.

The latest draft Windsor Area Structure Plan (ASP) is ready and we want your input before it’s finalized!

Built on community feedback and technical studies completed to date, the draft Windsor ASP provides a long-term framework for how the Windsor area will grow and develop. The plan guides future land use, transportation, servicing, and community design.

Public engagement will begin soon, and this will be your opportunity to review the draft and help shape the future of the Windsor area.

🏘 In-Person Open House

Join us at an in-person Open House to review the draft plan, ask questions, and share your feedback directly with the project team.

At the Open House, you can:

• Review the draft Windsor ASP
• Speak directly with County planners and consultants
• Ask questions about future development in the area
• Provide comments in person

This is a drop-in event, so you can attend at any time during the scheduled hours.

📅 Date and Location

Windsor ASP Open House
📍 Whispering Ridge Community , School Library, 10320 149 Ave, Grande Prairie.

📅 February 03, 2026
⏰4pm -7pm

💻 Online Feedback

Can’t attend in person? No problem.
The draft Windsor Area Structure Plan will be available online at Windsor Area Structure Plan | Engage the County of Grande Prairie, and you’ll be able to provide comments.

🗣 Chat with a Planner

Have specific questions about the plan or how it may affect your land?
During the engagement period, you can visit the County office and speak with a planner — no appointment required.

✉ Additional Questions?

If you would like to speak with the project team directly, please contact:

📧 Baily Lapp: Email: bailyl@baseng.ca Phone: 780-512-5818

Taofeek Oladipo: Email: toladipo@countygp.ab.ca Phone: 780-513-3950

We look forward to hearing your feedback and seeing you at the Open House!

Kind regards,

County of Grande Prairie No. 1

📅 Date and Location

Hythe Open House

📧 planyourcounty@countygp.ab.ca

Thank you to everyone who attended one of our information sessions!

For those of you who weren't able to attend but would like to know mor about the project, we have posted a recording of the information session presentation:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO

You can send us your comments or questions to planyourcounty@countygp.ab.ca, or call 780-513-3950 and ask to speak to a member of the Planning team.

We are currently compiling the feedback that we have received to date and preparing revisions to the draft plan based on what we heard. The next step in the process will be to bring the proposed Municipal Development Plan to Council as a bylaw for them to consider adopting.

The Planning Services team is holding MDP Information Sessions in Hythe, La Glace and Teepee Creek.

• June 23 – 6PM to 8PM – La Glace Twilight Centre
• June 25 – 6PM to 8PM – Hythe Community Centre
• June 26 – 6PM to 8PM – Teepee Creek Hall

The in-person events are a drop-in format. You can come any time between 6 and 8, view the panels and draft document and speak with Planning staff about the project. There will also be a more detailed video presentation playing during the event starting at around 6PM and 7PM.

The Planning Services team is also holding virtual MDP Information Sessions along with that.

• June 26 – 12 to 2PM - Online - REGISTER HERE(External link)
• July 3 – 6PM to 8PM - Online - REGISTER HERE(External link)

The virtual session will begin at their stated start times with a presentation giving an overview of the project and updated document. Participants will be able to ask questions and provide feedback.

If you are unable to attend one of the sessions, a video presentation is posted on the project website (www.countygp.ab.ca/planyourcounty). You can also provide feedback by coming in to the County office and talking to someone in person, calling our office (780-513-3950) or e-mailing us at (planyourcounty@countygp.ab.ca).

The Draft Municipal Development Plan update is available to view here: Draft Municipal Development Plan Update.

The Draft MDP Information Session Panels can be viewed here: Presentation Boards

For more information about the MDP and other County Planning projects, go to www.countygp.ab.ca/planyourcounty

If you have questions about the project, please reach out to planyourcounty@countygp.ab.ca

The County Open House events scheduled for June 16, 18 and 19 have been postponed.

The County open houses scheduled for Harry Balfour School, Goodfare Hall and Saskatoon Lake Hall have been postponed due to the current wildfire. The events may be rescheduled for later this year.

The MDP Info Session events on June 23, 25 and 26 are still moving forward.

The Planning Services team will still be holding MDP Information Sessions in Hythe, La Glace and Teepee Creek. The project team is currently planning additional opportunities for consultation.

We’re excited to share that the draft Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is now available for public review!

The MDP is the County’s long-term roadmap for managing growth, development, infrastructure, housing, and land use across our rural and hamlet areas. Built on input from residents, stakeholders, and technical studies, the draft reflects the priorities and values of our community.

🗂️ What’s in the Draft MDP?

• Future land use directions

• Agricultural and environmental policies

• Growth strategies for hamlets and rural areas

👀 How to Review It:
You can now view the full draft MDP document under the “Documents” tab on the right-hand side of this page, or visit this link Municipal Development Plan Draft

💬 We Want Your Feedback!
Your voice matters! Whether you live in a hamlet, operate a farm, or just want to learn more—now’s your chance to review the draft and share your thoughts during our public consultation phase in June.

Visit an in-person Open House or comment directly online. Let's plan our future—together.

The draft Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is almost ready - and we want your input before it’s finalized!

Built on community feedback and technical analysis to date, the draft MDP outlines how the County will manage growth, development, and land use in the years ahead. Public engagement will begin in June, and this will be your opportunity to review the draft and help shape the future of our County.

🏡 In-Person Open Houses

We’ll be attending the County’s annual open houses and hosting additional events across the County. At these events, you can:

• Speak directly with the project team

• Ask questions about the draft

• Share your comments in person

📅 Dates and locations will be posted soon—see the 'Upcoming Events' list on the right side of this page for updates.

💻 Online Feedback

Can’t attend in person? No problem. The draft MDP will be available online, and you’ll be able to provide comments directly on the document once the engagement opens in June.

🗣️ Chat with a Planner

Have specific questions about policies or how the draft may affect your land? Drop by the County office during the engagement period, and one of our planners will be available to help - no appointment needed.

✉️ Additional Questions?

If you’d like to speak with the team directly, feel free to email us at:
📧 planyourcounty@countygp.ab.ca

Stay tuned for more details—and we hope to see you in June!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 engagement on the County’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) update.

The What We Heard Report summarizing the feedback from this phase is now available under the Project Documents tab on the right. 👉

Key Themes from Community Input:

• Rural Industrial Development: Residents emphasized keeping industrial areas away from homes and natural features, focusing development near highways, rail, and existing industrial nodes. Proposals in Hythe, Huallen, and Bezanson were generally supported, while the Demmit option received limited support and will not move forward.

• Country Residential Development: Support was strongest for areas near hamlets like Elmworth, Teepee Creek, La Glace, Valhalla Centre, Bezanson, and Albright, where amenities and infrastructure exist. Preserving agricultural land remained a high priority.

• Natural Areas: There was strong support for clearer and more consistent policies to protect wetlands, riverbanks, and wildlife habitat—even if it makes the development process more restrictive.

• Agricultural Areas: Participants prioritized protecting high-quality farmland and asked for more transparent criteria around what constitutes “better” agricultural land.

This input is being used to refine the draft Future Land Use Concept and policy directions for the next stage of the MDP update.