Grande Prairie plants 386 new trees with $222,000 federal grant
The funding also covered a new water truck to help establish the trees in parks and boulevards across the city.
The City of Grande Prairie has planted 386 new trees in parks, boulevards and other public spaces as part of a federally funded urban forestry project.
The $222,000 came from the federal government through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Growing Canada's Community Canopies initiative. Of that total, $185,000 went toward tree planting and $37,000 toward purchasing a water truck to support the new trees as they establish.
Mayor Jackie Clayton said growing the urban forest is an investment in spaces residents use daily, supporting neighbourhood livability while planning for long-term maintenance. FCM President Tim Tierney said the initiative helps municipalities of all sizes plant trees in the right places to create cooler streets, cleaner air and healthier neighbourhoods.
Grande Prairie's urban forest includes all publicly and privately owned trees and supporting vegetation within city limits. The Growing Canada's Community Canopies initiative, announced in 2024, aims to support the planting of at least 1.2 million new trees across Canada by March 2031.
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