My vision for grande prairie

Our Community's Future is Our City's Business.

I immigrated to Grande Prairie over 50 years ago, and since then I have built businesses that employ more than 300 local residents across retail, construction, freight and logging, hospitality, and automotive industries. My priority is to bring strong business acumen and practical experience to City Council to ensure our city runs more efficiently—with you, our residents, at the heart of every decision.

My family is firmly rooted in this community, and I could not imagine having raised my children anywhere else. The legacy of this city now lives on in my children and grandchildren, and I want that same sense of pride to be shared by the entire community. I have always believed in giving back and helping others. In 2016, my wife Shaminder and I, together with the Sikh community, raised over $200,000 for the new hospital’s trauma room. I have also proudly served on City Council (2007–2010, 2017–2021), on the Chamber of Commerce board, and through many other community initiatives.

What we build today will shape Grande Prairie for generations to come. From expanding trades training and strengthening programming at our college to creating more grant opportunities, I believe investments in education must be a cornerstone of our city’s future—and it will be a key priority when I am elected. I will continue to advocate for growth and opportunity that includes and benefits all residents.

This will not be my first experience on City Council. I had the honour of serving Grande Prairie from 2007–2010 and again from 2017–2021. My background in business, my proven experience in municipal governance, and my engagement at provincial and federal political levels—combined with a lifelong commitment to community building—have prepared me to serve you effectively on City Council once again.

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On Monday, October 20th, 2025 Vote for me, Yad Minhas, to ensure our city runs that much better.

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