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By Nathaniel Leigh

State of the City

City of Grande Prairie announces State of the City panelist lineup

Mar 25, 2026 | 1:40 PM

The City of Grande Prairie has announced the speaker and panellist lineup for its State of the City event next week.

Mayor Jackie Clayton will be moderating a panel focused on current trends, challenges, and opportunities facing Grande Prairie and the broader region.

The panel will consist of Grande Prairie Police Service Chief Dwayne Lakusta, Northwestern Polytechnic President Dr. Vanessa Sheane, Building Industry & Land Development Association Alberta CEO Scott Fash, and Alberta Chamber of Commerce Vice Chair Cindy Park.

“This event is about bringing people together to hear directly from those working across key sectors in our community,” said Mayor Jackie Clayton. “When you bring together perspectives from across sectors, you get a clearer picture of where we are headed. That’s what State of the City is about, understanding the opportunities in front of us and how we move forward together.”

Municipal District of Greenview Reeve Ryan Ratzlaff and County of Grande Prairie Deputy Reeve Bob Chrenek will also be attending to speak about key initiatives and projects in their community, like Wonder Valley.

The State of the City is taking place Tuesday, Mar. 31, at Bonnets Energy Centre from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.