On June 4, 2025, representatives from the MD of Greenview, City of Grande Prairie, and County of Grande Prairie participated in a tri-municipal meeting with representatives from the Government of Alberta (GOA) to discuss the draft Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan (USSRP). This session took place as part of the 90-day public consultation period (March 28–June 25, 2025). GOA confirmed that the current draft is not final and remains subject to change before Cabinet approval.
The USSRP aims to balance economic development with environmental and habitat protection, particularly for woodland caribou. However, several concerns were raised regarding the impact on industry, municipal operations, and public land use, along with data accuracy, communications gaps, and the need for local input.