VISION AND VALUES
Vision
The County is a sustainable, prosperous and safe community.
Values
Respectful - We treat each other, staff, and residents with professionalism and fairness.
Strategic - We make deliberate decisions that consider long-term impact and community sustainability.
Accountable - We stand by our decisions and follow through with integrity.
STRATEGIC PROPERTIES
These strategic priorities articulate Council’s focus for the term and guide decisions, investments, and actions across the County of Grande Prairie.
STRATEGIC PROPERTIES
They reflect Council’s commitment to strengthening quality of life, supporting a resilient economy, sustaining transportation networks, managing land responsibly, and maintaining strong governance.
STRATEGIC PROPERTIES
Together, they align decisions and partnerships to support the County’s longterm prosperity and thriving communities.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Recreation and Community Facilities
Leverage our natural and built amenities to enhance opportunities.
Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Protect residents through proactive safety.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Community Connection and Engagement
Strengthen participation, communication, and community pride.
Health
Advocate for services that support our residents’ health and wellbeing.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Enablement
Provide clear, predictable conditions for growth.
Existing Businesses and Industries
Support core industries and businesses.
Attract Diversified Investment
Promote the County’s competitive advantages.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Road Standards and Service Levels
Set clear road service expectations aligned with resources.
Transportation Infrastructure
Sustainably invest in long-term transportation infrastructure.
Regional Transportation
Advocate for improvements and maintenance on highways, air and rail priorities.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Growth and Infrastructure Alignment
Align land decisions with servicing capacity.
Coordinated Development
Balance development and agriculture in alignment with the County’s land use framework.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Organizational Performance and Service Excellence
Deliver efficient and responsive services within our region.
Fiscal Discipline and Asset Sustainability
Protect long-term stability through financial discipline.
Evidence-Based Governance
Ground decisions in policy and evidence.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Relationships
Advance shared priorities with partners.
Advocacy
Promote County priorities with other governments and entities.
