This board advises on weed and pest control, soil and water conservation, animal disease control, and supports sustainable agriculture to help farmers.

Chairperson: Bob Chrenek

Members: All of Council, Merlin Juneau (October 2025), Graham Powell (October 2026), Cori Blum (October 2027)

Purpose:

The Clairmont Detachment Building Project Committee will plan the construction of a rural detachment in the Hamlet of Clairmont.

Leanne Beaupre

Kurt Balderston

Bob Chrenek

Purpose:

To review the existing Council and Board/Committee remuneration and expense reimbursement policies with assistance from Administration prior to the 2025 municipal election. 

Leanne Beaupre

Steve Zimmerman

Public Members:

Karen Egge

Cameron Donald

Mabel Sudnik 

Council Internal Advocacy Committee

Purpose:

To identify and address Council's operational concerns with matters relating to:

• Electronic meeting process and voting software;
• Connectivity in Council Chambers;
• Functionality of computer systems;
• Council Chambers and lounge requirements; and
• Council supplies. 
  
  

Peter Harris - Chairperson

Steve Zimmerman - Vice Chairperson

Brian Peterson

Purpose:

To provide Council with strategic recommendations relating to reduction of crime, engaging and educating the community on crime prevention and reduction.

Bob Marshall (Ex-officio)

Kurt Balderston

Brian Peterson

Karen Rosvold

Steve Zimmerman

Family and Community Support Services Board (FCSS)

Purpose:

The FCSS Board advises the Council on human services policies in the County. It is responsible for ensuring high-quality community services for all age groups within its boundaries. The board creates and enforces FCSS policies and procedures within the framework of the FCSS Act and regulations, oversees the FCSS program activities, and provides advice to the County administration on social issues and concerns.

Karen Rosvold – Chairperson

Brian Peterson - Vice Chairperson 

All of Council

Historic Resources Committee

Purpose:

To oversee developments with respect to the identification of historic resources within the County and make recommendations for their designation as Municipal or Provincial historic resources.

Peter Harris

Bob Chrenek

Historian

David Leonard (2025)

Members at Large

Wanda Zenner (October 2026)

Meaghan Peuramaki-Brown (October 2026)

Peace Country Historical Society Representative

Ron Thoreson (2025)

The business of Hythe-Net Co. is the operation of a fibre optic network within Hythe, Alberta and surrounding areas and all activities related thereto.

Bob Marshall

Peter Harris

Municipal Library Board

Purpose:

To ensure the provision of comprehensive and efficient library services to the residents of the County of Grande Prairie.

Brian Peterson

Leanne Beaupre

Members at Large

Tanya Bain-Leuchter (October 2025)

Judy Hein (2026)

Kristen Yaceyko (2026)

Leanne Germann (2027)

Sharon Mittelstaedt (2027)

View more information about the Municipal Library Board 

Municipal Planning Commission

Purpose:

The role of the Municipal Planning Commission is to make decisions on all subdivision and development permits of various uses under the Land Use Bylaw.

All of Council

Leanne Beaupre - Chairperson

Bob Chrenek - Vice Chairperson

View more information about the Municipal Planning Commission.

Staff Accommodation Space Needs Analysis Committee

The Staff Accommodation Space Needs Analysis Committee reviews and provides recommendation plans for current and potential new buildings to accommodate staff and public access needs in the County.

Bob Marshall (Ex-officio)

Amanda Frayn

Brian Peterson

Peter Harris

Steve Zimmerman

Teepee Creek Firehall Building Project Committee

The Teepee Creek Fire Hall Building Project Committee reviews and provides recommendation plans for the Teepee Creek Fire Hall Building. 

Bob Marshall (Ex-officio)

Amanda Frayn

Bob Chrenek

Leanne Beaupre

Water and Wastewater Committee

The Water and Wastewater Committee researches and provides Council with recommendations for water and wastewater infrastructure fiscal planning.

Bob Marshall (Ex-officio)

Amanda Frayn

Brian Peterson

Karen Rosvold

Steve Zimmerman

Weed and Pest Appeal Committee

Purpose:

The Weed Notice Appeal Board is composed of up to five area producers familiar with weed issues. This Board hears appeals and makes rulings that are then binding on the Agriculture Department and the appellant.

Non-Council Members only:

Kelvin Kirkham (October 2025)

Garth Isaac (October 2025)

Jack Oatway (October 2025)

Dennis Nordhagen (October 2025)

Clint Slette (October 2025)

Purpose:

To manage and control the City of Grande Prairie Library and organizes, promotes and maintains comprehensive and efficient library services in the City. 

Leanne Beaupre (2025)

Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Management Committee

Purpose:

To advise Council on the development of emergency plans and programs.

Karen Rosvold

Amanda Frayn - Alternate

Grande Prairie Regional Recreation Committee (GPRRC)

Purpose:

The general purpose of this Council committee is to provide a mechanism for the implementation of the Grande Prairie Area Joint Recreation Master Plan – 2016 including inter-municipal information sharing, collaboration, and identifying special projects concerning regional recreation facilities, services and programs. The Committee will work in consultation with current Municipal Government Act and Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework legislation.

Amanda Frayn

Bob Marshall

Kurt Balderston

Steve Zimmerman

Purpose:

An intermunicipal Board to hear subdivision and development appeals within the municipal boundaries of the County, Wembley, Sexsmith and Beaverlodge.

Erin Schroeder (October 2025)

Mabel Sudnik (2025)

Herb Pfau (2026)

Jenna Hildebrand (2027)

Terry Tissington (2028)

Clerks

Carol Gabriel

Mary Kukulski  

Tatiana Catana 

Sabina Mose

Selina McDonald

Joint Assessment Review Board (Local and Composite Assessment Review Board)

Purpose:

Intermunicipal Board that hears assessment appeals within the municipal boundaries of the County, Wembley, Sexsmith, and Beaverlodge.

Members at Large

Niki Morrison (2025)

Cameron Donald (2025)

Karen McGriskin (2025)

Danielle Commandeur (2026)

Emalee Wiebe (2026)

Karen Egge (2026)

Stephanie Evans (2026)

Tamara Lunde (2027)

Clerks

Carol Gabriel

Mary Kukulski  

Tatiana Catana 

Sabina Mose

Selina McDonald

To work with P3 Capital Partners Inc. to identify and recommend to Council the process to attract capital and negotiation with partners in a joint venture agreement for the West County Health
Complex.

Bob Marshall

Peter Harris

Regional Competitiveness / Intermunicipal Initiative

The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice, input, and feedback to the Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) Planning team for consideration while the team drafts the Wapiti Recreation and Trail Management plan. This includes identifying issues and opportunities, defining planning priorities, exploring management options, and supporting the development of draft recommendations for the plan.

Leanne Beaupre

Amanda Frayn

West Grande Prairie Solid Waste Authority

Purpose:

Joint authority to construct, maintain, control, and manage a regional solid waste landfill system in the West County.

Bob Marshall

Peter Harris

Karen Rosvold

Brian Peterson

Member at Large

Duane Paulson

Purpose:

To deal with those matters permitted to be dealt with under the Business Corporations Act as they relate to Aquatera Utilities Inc, including but not limited to financial and general approvals. 

All of Council

Purpose:

To foster entrepreneurial development by providing both financial and technical support to new and existing small businesses. Community Futures utilize their loan investment funds to achieve the strategic objectives established by their Boards with inputs from the communities they serve.

Board members represent the region’s population and main economic sectors. The role of the Board is to establish priorities, monitor performance, and be accountable to key stakeholders, such as local, provincial and federal governments.

Leanne Beaupre (2025)

Grande Prairie Region Agricultural and Exhibition Society

Purpose:

The Grande Prairie Regional Agricultural and Exhibition Society is a not-for-profit organization which oversees the development and daily operations of Evergreen Park.

Leanne Beaupre

Peter Harris

Bob Chrenek (alternate)

Grande Spirit Foundation

Purpose:

The Grande Spirit Foundation was formed in 1960 with the commitment to housing and caring for area Seniors Citizens. The Foundation’s mandate expanded in 1993 to include housing services for low-income families / individuals.

Karen Rosvold

Hythe and District Pioneer Homes Advisory Committee

Purpose:

A management body that is responsible for the operation and administration of the housing accommodation at Cozy Corner Apartments, Happy Valley Homes and Hyalta Apartments.

Karen Rosvold

La Glace Regional Recreation Centre Building Committee 

An external Committee facilitated by the La Glace & District Ag. Society to oversee the construction and budget of the current build phase of the La Glace Recreation Centre in accordance with Policy K16 – Funding of Major Community Projects.

Karen Rosvold

Bob Chrenek

Brian Peterson

Purpose:

To provide comprehensive and efficient regional library services in collaboration with other municipal members.

Leanne Beaupre 

Karen Rosvold - Alternate 

River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum Society

Purpose:

A not-for-profit society formed in 2010, the River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum Society (RDDDMS) operates the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum under a tenancy lease agreement with the County of Grande Prairie No.1 and extends an endowed professorship in paleontology with the University of Alberta. Membership with the society is open based on an annual membership fee.

Bob Marshall

Steve Zimmerman 

Purpose: 

To advise the Beaverlodge Community Program Coordinator about community issues, upcoming projects, and any other topics that may be brought forward by the Beaverlodge FCSS department.

Bob Marshall

Purpose:

To provide a quality recreation experience for people of all ages.

Amanda Frayn

Leanne Beaupre - Alternate

Purpose:

A not for profit specialized, Alberta Health Services (AHS) funded medical clinic, is designed to meet specific needs of the residents of the Peace Country by connecting patients to the right expertise in a timely manner for complex medical cases.

Bob Marshall

Leanne Beaupre

Brian Peterson

Purpose:

The mission of PREDA is to grow a vibrant economy that explores, promotes and facilitates new emerging opportunities, competitiveness and innovation. This Alliance is a consortium of municipalities, businesses and business groups across northwest Alberta having an interest in designing and managing a regional economic development strategy for the area.

Brian Peterson

PREDA Northern Transportation Advocacy Bureau

Purpose:

The Northern Transportation Advocacy Bureau (NTAB) is a joint committee created through a partnership of The Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA) and Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI).

The focus of this committee is to highlight the need for transportation infrastructure in Alberta’s Northwest to ensure our region is competitive and efficiently access the global markets.

Leanne Beaupre

Brian Peterson - Alternate

Purpose:

Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association (SARDA) AG Research is a non-profit organization directed by producers from the Municipal Districts of Smoky River, Greenview, Big Lakes County, Northern Sunrise County and the County of Grande Prairie to facilitate the transfer of unbiased ideas and information between research institutions, industry and agricultural producers.

Bob Chrenek

Purpose:

Working with staff members from Alberta Health Service and Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RHPAP) to ensure a coordinated approach to physician attraction and retention. Ensuring that all physicians in the communities affected are recognized for their efforts, and comfortable in their communities. Ensuring all new physicians feel welcome in their new communities. Making recommendations back to the municipalities, community groups, and health facilities, for actions or assistance that would help the committee fulfill its mandate.

Bob Chrenek 

Amanda Frayn - Alternate

One County Administrative Member 

Member at Large

Sandy Baker

Water North Coalition 

Purpose:

To ensure that sustainable water systems are available to every northern community; To find and implement northern solutions to water sourcing and water challenges through advocacy, education and awareness, recruitment, training and retention.

Bob Marshall 

Steve Zimmerman - Alternate

Purpose: 

The goal or purpose of the Canfor Grande Prairie Forest Management Advisory Committee is to provide a forum for discussion of local forest management topics and issues, as well as provision of educational opportunities, in an effort to promote sustainable forest management.

Karen Rosvold

Amanda Frayn - Alternate

Purpose: 

To develop a supportive culture and hospital compact agreement for all staff, physicians, and volunteers that aligns with the vision of: GPRH will be an employment location of choice for providers and a healthcare location of choice for patients and families.

Leanne Beaupre

Purpose:

To influence and support the growth and enhancement of sport in the Grande Prairie Region.

Kurt Balderston 

Purpose:

The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association is committed to boosting local business revenue by promoting the Grande Prairie area through various marketing channels. The association consistently seeks out new opportunities to showcase the region. It functions as a tourism destination marketing organization (DMO) in collaboration with Travel Alberta as a Tourism Destination Region (TDR). This involves promoting tourism through negotiation and investment in marketing programs and partnership proposals.

Steve Zimmerman

Amanda Frayn - Alternate 

Purpose:

International Paper Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) is the public consultation group for International Paper which was formed to gather input and share information with a broad spectrum of the public in the Grande Prairie area. The committee reviews the process operations of International Paper and the Government representative members of the committee advise on matters relating to government policy. 

Brian Peterson 

Leanne Beaupre - Alternate 

Purpose:

PAZA is a nonprofit, multi-stakeholder organization that conducts ambient air quality monitoring in northwestern Alberta.

Amanda Frayn

The purpose of the South Peace Regional Archives (SPRA) Society is to gather, preserve, and share the historical records of municipalities, organizations, businesses, families and individuals within the region, both now and in the future. These records reflect the personal, cultural, social, economic, and political life of the South Peace River Country of Alberta and are in all formats and media, including textual records, maps, plans, drawings, photographs, film and sound recordings. 

Peter Harris 

Kurt Balderston - Alternate

Purpose:  

The vital signs Committee shall undertake those functions that are related to the facilitating and management of the Grande Prairie Area’s Vital Signs® project as supported by Community Foundations of Canada, and to enhance the Foundations ability to provide community leadership.

Amanda Frayn 

Karen Rosvold 

Purpose:

To support early multi-stakeholder input into the companies project development processes and to facilitate communication among stakeholders and the operators on important issues. Subjects for discussion could include but are not limited to: specific project proposals (seismic activities, well sites, access roads, pipelines, and facilities, etc.), long-term development plans, and on-going operational issues.

All of Council 

Bob Chrenek - Sexsmith

Peter Harris - Wembley

Kurt Balderston - Alternate

Bob Chrenek

Brian Peterson

Steve Zimmerman