Division 3 Councillor Leanne Beaupre has been acclaimed as Reeve and Division 6 Peter Harris as Deputy Reeve at today’s annual organizational meeting.  

“Being supported by my fellow Councillors to serve another term as the Reeve for the County of Grande Prairie is an honour,” said Reeve Leanne Beaupre. “As a Council, we will continue to put the needs of our residents first by investing in the programs, services and facilities that improve quality of life throughout our community.”  

Peter Harris being sworn in as County of Grande Prairie Deputy Reeve by Megan Beson, Legislative Services Acting Manager. (Courtesy County of Grande Prairie)

Deputy Reeve Peter Harris said, “I look forward to working with my fellow Councillors and administration to ensure that the County remains a great place for residents to live and raise a family while maintaining an excellent climate for economic development. Thank you to Council for your vote of confidence for another year.”  

Leanne Beaupre was first elected as the County of Grande Prairie’s Reeve and Peter Harris as Deputy Reeve on October 21, 2019. Beaupre has been on County Council since 2004 as Councillor for Division 3. 

Harris has served on Council since October of 2013 and represents Division 6.  

County Council holds an organizational meeting each year in order to choose a Reeve, Deputy Reeve and make various committee appointments.  

A complete list of committee appointments will be available tomorrow on countygp.ab.ca/committees.