Business

Increase in people moving away from major metropolitans a factor in the increase of residential rental prices

Real Estate Kass Patterson - Mar. 12, 2025

The increase in residential rental prices in February has highlighted Grande Prairie in the top five secondary markets for annual rental growth.

City of GP hosting virtual session for contactors to learn about clean energy financing

Business Ethan Montague - Mar. 12, 2025

The City of Grande Prairie will host a virtual information session for contractors to learn about clean energy financing on March 28th.

Beaverlodge Butcher Shop looking to stay a cut above after 30 years in the Peace Country

Business Ethan Montague - Mar. 10, 2025

A staple in Grande Prairie's small business sector celebrated 30 years in the Peace Country on March 3rd.

Shopping local “always good practice”: GP Chamber of Commerce reacts to US tariffs

Chamber of Commerce Ethan Montague - Mar. 4, 2025

On March 4th at midnight, a blanket 25 per cent tariff on most imported Canadian goods to the US took effect, leaving many wondering how this will affect businesses at the local level.

Downtown Association announces 2024 Art Ouellette Award and Downtowner of the Year winners

Business Ethan Montague - Feb. 26, 2025

Grande Prairie's Downtown Association has announced the winners of the 2024 Art Ouellette Award and the 2024 Downtowner of the Year.

Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce announces Wendy Bosch as new CEO

Chamber of Commerce Ethan Montague - Feb. 25, 2025

The Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce has announced Grande Prairie City Councillor and Downtown Association Executive Director Wendy Bosch as Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber.

Unemployment up from December to January in Grande Prairie economic region

Business Kass Patterson - Feb. 24, 2025

The economic region which includes Grande Prairie continues to report the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in January.

Mercer Peace River joins the ranks of Alberta’s Top Employers

Business Ethan Montague - Jan. 30, 2025

Mercer Peace River Pulp has announced its selection as one of Alberta's Top Employers for 2024.

Aquatera named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for a fourth consecutive year

Business Ethan Montague - Jan. 29, 2025

Aquatera Utilities has been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for the fourth year in a row.

Mercer Peace River, Woodland Cree extend Peace River Logging co-ownership agreement securing upwards of 80 local jobs

Business Ethan Montague - Jan. 22, 2025

Mercer Peace River Pulp and Woodland Cree First Nation will continue their co-ownership of Peace River Logging after signing a "historic agreement" extending their relationship.

Grande Prairie region unemployment lowest in province

Business Kass Patterson - Jan. 20, 2025

The economic region which includes Grande Prairie continues to report the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in December.

- Advertisement -