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Council is holding a public hearing on an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to increase the maximum permitted hotel height within the Direct Control District 12 (DC-12) from four to six storeys. #gpab

Following the public hearing, Council approved an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to rezone 1.50 hectares of land from Muskoseepi Park (MP) to Direct Control District 43 (DC-43). #gpab

Council is holding a public hearing on proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment C-1260-217 to rezone 1.50 hectares of land from Muskoseepi Park (MP) to Direct Control District 43 (DC-43) for a wastewater lift station. #gpab

Today’s Council meeting has reconvened for the evening session. Follow live here: youtube.com/user/GrandePrair…. #gpab

The afternoon session of today's City Council meeting has concluded. The livestream will continue at 6 p.m. for the evening session. #gpab

Council approved amendments to the Police Commission Bylaw and Boards and Committees Bylaw to formally disestablish the Grande Prairie Policing Committee following the transition to the Grande Prairie Police Service. #gpab

Council directed Administration to bring a report back to the appropriate Standing Committee following the expected provincial changes to e-scooters. #gpab

Council ratified the collective agreement between the City of Grande Prairie and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 787, for the term of Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2028. #gpab

Council appointed 18 members to the Youth Advisory Council for the 2026-2027 term. #gpab

Council received the Indigenous Framework Progress update for information and directed Administration to schedule a workshop for a discussion of future priorities. #gpab

Council directed Administration to submit a resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for consideration at its 2027 convention, advocating for dedicated federal funding for cadet facilities operated by societies and municipalities. #gpab

Founder of the NAPICHEW Program, Darry Willier, is presenting to Council on a proposed generational trauma aftercare facility and opportunities for City advocacy and collaboration to support the initiative. #gpab

Helping Hands, a division of Northreach Society, provided Council with an update on its food security initiatives, highlighting community partnerships, increased access to food and the impact of its programs in Grande Prairie. #gpab

Grande Prairie Live Theatre presented its sustainability plan to Council, including an update on its financial position, recovery efforts and a request for additional City funding. #gpab

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

❄️ Our free community sandbox is open! 📍 9505 112 St., west side, outside the gates. Bring your own shovel and buckets. Take up to two five-gallon containers. Sand is first come, first served and replenished throughout winter. More details: cityofgp.com/sandbox

🚧 Guardrail repairs begin Oct. 27 at the 116 St. culvert, south of 68 Ave., before moving to other locations across the city. Expect temporary lane closures and reduced speeds. Work is anticipated to finish by week's end. Details: ow.ly/8VCz5101vZG

🏠 Explore opportunities to improve home energy efficiency with free access to specialized tools through the City’s Home Energy Check Kit. Reserve a kit online for pickup at City Service Centre. Learn more: ow.ly/HBxA50ZZNVH

Council is now adjourned for the evening. Full highlights available here: ow.ly/HcHB50ZZa9G #gpab

Council referred the proposed 2027-2029 community group operational funding and grant allocations, along with 2027 capital funding requests, to fall budget deliberations.