Message from CAO

Earlier this year I had the privilege of working with City Council and the Corporate Leadership Team as we imagined and developed the 2022–2025 Council Strategic Plan.

Council and their management team worked collaboratively and tirelessly in crafting strategy that aligns with the aspirations and expectations of local residents and businesses for quality of life in an inclusive and caring community. The City’s 2023 budget embraces these priorities with particular focus on innovative efficiencies, economic readiness and engaging relationships that continue to make Grande Prairie the best place to live, learn, work, and play.

As the world slowly recovers from the social and economic crisis the COVID-19 pandemic created, the City’s team of dedicated employees commit to continuing to serve our Council and community. Our efforts will be relentlessly focused on creating a sustainable path forward for your local government to ensure that Grande Prairie residents receive vital services that enable a quality of life that is enjoyable, vibrant, and inclusive. Grande Prairie enjoys an extraordinary level of community engagement that has been invaluable in helping us deploy Priority Based Budgeting techniques that help to ensure resources are dedicated to where they will be most effective and valuable to our community. This feedback is essential in ensuring that our residents identify with the work of their local government and feel proud that this work reflects local values, priorities, and choices.

On behalf of your team of City employees, it is an honour and our pleasure to submit this budget to Council and Grande Prairie residents. We look forward to delivering the services you value throughout 2023 and beyond.

Robert Nicolay

City Manager