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City Hall flags flew at half-mast on Tuesday, November 10, in honour of former city councillor Alex Gustafson. He died earlier this year at age 56. (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith.)
By Curtis Galbraith
City Hall

Funeral held Tuesday for former city councillor Alex Gustafson

Nov 10, 2026 | 3:14 PM

A funeral has been held today (Tuesday, November 10) for former city councillor Alex Gustafson. 

He passed away in September at the age of 56. 

A statement from Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton says Gustafson was on council from 2007 to 2013. 

The statement says Gustafson “gave his time, his attention and his voice at the council table.” 

The statement calls Gustafson “a passionate advocate for recreation, sport hosting and public safety.” 

Flags at City Hall have been flown at half-mast in Gustafson’s memory.

The full statement appears below:

“On behalf of City Council, I extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of former City Councillor Alex Gustafson, and to all those in our community who knew him. Mr. Gustafson served on Grande Prairie City Council from 2007 to 2013, bringing a strong commitment to his community and the people he represented.

He gave residents his time, his attention and his voice at the Council table. He was a passionate advocate for recreation, sport hosting and public safety, and cared deeply about Grande Prairie’s continued growth and success. Mr. Gustafson worked closely with our local business community and championed efforts to make Grande Prairie a more business-friendly city for small businesses and investors alike. Above all, he listened to residents and took seriously the responsibility of representing what mattered to them.

Mr. Gustafson’s years of public service are part of his lasting contribution to Grande Prairie. We are grateful for the time and energy he dedicated to our city, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and all those mourning his loss.

A memorial service for Alex will be held at Peoples Church, Grande Prairie on November 10 at 2 p.m.

In honour of Alex’s service to the community, flags at City Hall will also remain half-mast on November 10 in his honour.”

by Curtis Galbraith