County Open Houses

County Open House Events Returning in 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the restrictions of the pandemic, County Council members and staff look forward to connecting with area residents during three County Open House events in June.

Join us from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for fun, food and friendship while learning about County programs and services. Stop by the location nearest to you:

1. Demmitt Cultural Society Hall, Monday, June 20 2. Webster Community Hall, Wednesday, June 22 3. Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, Thursday, June 23 *All events are subject to current COVID-19 protocols.

Looking back at the three 2019 County Open House events – Whispering Ridge Community School, South Peace Centennial Museum and Knelsen Centre, Bezanson.

Find Great Deals on GovDeals.ca

Have you ever wondered what happens to the County’s computers, equipment, and other gently used assets when it’s time for an upgrade?

• As a first option, the item is reassigned to another County department or donated to charitable or not-for-profit organizations. • Assets may be offered at their current value to local area municipalities. • Larger items, such as vehicles or graders, are sold at traditional auctions. • County departments may list items on GovDeals.ca – an online auction website that sells government property. GovDeals.ca is open to anyone who wishes to register and ensures all bidders are equal – the person with the highest bid at closing owns the item.

HOW TO REGISTER AS A GOVDEALS.CA BIDDER:

1. Visit www.govdeals.ca/register 2. Complete the form 3. Sign in with your temporary password 4. Bid! Win! Enjoy! Donations and sales of County assets are covered under Policy C21 – Disposal of Surplus Assets and Goods found at www.countygp.ab.ca/policy.

To learn more about the County’s sale of surplus items, visit

www.countygp.ab.ca/bidding.

Unused Internet Tower? We’ll Take It!

Do you have an internet tower on your property that is not being used? Have you purchased property with an internet tower that you do not need? If you answered yes to either of these questions, please contact the County. We remove internet towers at no charge!

For more information and to schedule a removal, contact the Information Systems department at 780-532-9722 or email servicedesk@countygp.ab.ca.