• 701 building permits issued
• 34 subdivision applications processed
• Airport improvements initiated
• Alberta Summer Games hosted
• Annexation process completed
• Building construction valued at $84,261,433
• Centre 2000 construction commences
• City/County Inter-municipal Development Plan
updated
• City participates in Peace Region Economic
Development Alliance
• Community Health Committee established
• Community Knowledge Campus project proceeds
• Council represented on Federation of Canadian
Municipalities Committees
• Crystal Centre concert, trade show and special event
activities increase
• Economic Developers of Alberta Conference hosted
• Fire dispatch services expanded regionally
• Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association
supported
• Mistahia Health Region review supported
• Regional parades participation continued
• Residential vacancy rate remains under 2%
• Rotary Bus Tours supported
• Unemployment in the region was in the 7% range
• Projects implemented to improve waste water
treatment and extend the life of the landfill |
• Arts Development Funding Programs continue
• Building purchase for use as City Hall proceeds
• City enters into contract with Enmax for supply of
electricity
• Financial reporting was streamlined
• Grande Prairie's population grew to 35,962
• Joint By-election conducted with the Grande Prairie
Catholic School District
• MRI campaign supported
• Municipal debt at $16,451,987
• Operating Budget approved with no increase in the
municipal levy
• Policy Review continued
• Pursuit of Excellence Program continues
• Business Tax eliminated
• Regular assessment re-inspections continued
• South Peace Regional Archives project progresses
• Utilities Corporation potential studied |