Councillor Thiessen attended a meeting of the Alberta Seniors Housing & Communities Association, where he was elected as a Director for the North Zone. The September 15 Community Advisory Board on Housing and Homelessness contained many updates. There was a meeting of the Intercity Forum on Social Policy with presentations from Canada Housing & Mortgage Corporation and Alberta Seniors & Housing. He attended the Alberta Munis sessions. There was a meeting of the Grande Spirit Foundation that covered a lot of good information. He also attended the opening ceremonies at Bonnett's Energy Centre, where the PBR recognized the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation with some wonderful presentations.
Councillor Bosch attended a County Road Tour, which was a great event where she learned a lot. The CBC bureau opened at the Grande Prairie Public Library. She attended the Local Immigration Partnership meeting, the Community Futures Board meeting, and the Alberta Munis sessions. Congratulations to Hi-Tech Business Solutions who have been in business for 35 years. On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, she took part in the second annual 5km Friendship Centre Walk. She also had the opportunity to bring greetings for the Louis Hawkes Arena at Evergreen Park. She attended the Mozart Mixer fundraiser, and the Harvest Dinner at 5 Mile Hall with the newest members of our community.
Councillor O'Connor attended the Alberta Care Conference in Nisku, which brings together people from all over the province to discuss recycling programs. He attended the virtual Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee meeting, brought greetings to the Jesus is Lord Church, and attended the Grande Prairie Public Library meeting where they reviewed the efficiency report that was recently completed. The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership meeting was held on September 14; discussion centred on budget and the recent forest fires. The Peace Library System also reviewed the recently completed efficiency report. He attended the Alberta Munis sessions, a virtual Opioid Dependency course, and the Alberta Forestry Products meeting. Kudos to Mayor Clayton for her representation of the City at numerous events.
Councillor Bressey attended the final orchard tour of the season and noted that staff did an amazing job and was very informative. Thank you to Council for all the good work done at Alberta Munis this year. He attended the Wapiti House fundraiser, and the Budget Consultation Workshop, which had a better turnout than usual.
Councillor Berg attended a meeting of the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership, along with the Workplace Culture presentation at the Grande Prairie Museum. He spent National Truth and reconciliation day installing a new sculpture at the Blossoming Garden of Hope. The province held a Mental Health and Addiction presentation online. He is currently the Deputy Mayor and has been attending a few ribbon cuttings and proclamations. He brought greetings at the World Religion Conference at Northwestern Polytechnic, and attended the ribbon cutting of Motion, a new store at Prairie Mall with mobility aids. He attended the Alberta Munis sessions and had a great time; kudos to the amazing representation of our City from the Mayor, Council, and Administration.
Mayor Clayton thanked Council and Administration for all their support. She met with ATCO to discuss the resolution being brought forward regarding distribution fees and noted that industry is supportive. She attended the Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee meeting and the Economic Development Strategic Planning & Advisory Committee meeting. She attended a conference in British Columbia that is similar to Alberta Munis. She is now sitting on the Guiding Coalition Committee with MLA Allard and Reeve Beaupre, which was put together by Alberta Health Services. She had the privilege of dropping the puck at a Grande Prairie Storm game and is excited for this season. She attended the First Responder's Day celebration, the Mini Round Dance at Teresa Sargent Hall, and Neighbourhood Day at the Activity & Reception Centre. She brought greetings and participated in the Terry Fox run. Alberta Munis was a great event with support from Council and Administration. She participated in a public engagement course which was very interesting. There was a small gathering of 50 people who are leading in innovation and investment; Invest GP has had many follow-up conversations already on this matter. She met with Minister McIver, Mayor Potter and Mayor Turnmire regarding the future of the Local Government Fiscal Framework Act. She met with senior RCMP Officers in the Department of Justice along with Minister Shandro. She brought greetings to the Harvest Festival and attended the Budget Consultation session. She attended the Alberta Forestry Products meeting, The Mozart Mixer fundraiser, PBR at Bonnett's Energy Centre, CIBC Run for the Cure, and the Rotary Harvest Dinner.