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

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.

Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce announces Wendy Bosch as new CEO

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. 

Alberta Chambers honour Grande Prairie businesses

Two Grande Prairie businesses have been recognized by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce. Both the Bear Creek Funeral Home...

Local businesses up for Alberta Awards of Distinction

Three local businesses are being recognized as some of the best in the province. Bear Creek Folk Music Festival,...

Premier to announce GP infrastructure improvements

Premier Rachel Notley will be in Grande Prairie Friday for what's billed as an "important announcement about infrastructure improvements...

Dan Wong named 2019 Chamber Board Chair

Dan Wong's year as chamber chair is expected to be an important one. Wong was named Chair of the...

Chamber president running for Sexsmith mayor seat

The president of the Sexsmith Chamber of Commerce is looking to take on a different leadership position. Jacqueline Jensen...

Local small businesses celebrated as “backbone” of economy

The best way to support small business in Grande Prairie is to shop local. That's the advice of Chamber...

New chamber CEO takes the helm

Local business owners have a new voice in the community. Tanya Oliver officially took over as CEO for the...

Chamber finds new CEO

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce has found its new CEO. Tanya Oliver will be joining the...

Growing the North Conference gets underway

The Growing the North Conference has once again descended on Grande Prairie. The 9th annual event kicks off with...

Pipeline projects could improve jobless rate: Chamber chair

More pipeline projects could help improve Canada's unemployment rate. That's the idea from Cris Seppola-Podsada, chair of the Grande...

Dan Pearcy retiring as chamber CEO

After 12 years as CEO of the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, Dan Pearcy is set to...

Local businesses up for Alberta Awards of Distinction

Three local businesses have been named finalists for the 2018 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction. The provincial awards will...

Grande Prairie’s best businesses recognized

Nitehawk Year Round Adventure Park has been named Grande Prairie's Business of the Year. It took home the prize...

Dennis Bell to head up Grande Prairie Chamber Board for 2017

The Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce has six new members on its board of directors, and a...
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RCMP describes collaboration between GPPS as “ongoing” and “consistent”

The Grande Prairie RCMP and the city's newly established Grande Prairie Police Service have been working together for several weeks now and officials say collaboration between the two agencies has become much more consistent.

GPPS Community Standards Unit, GPFD board up flop house in Cobblestone

The Grande Prairie Police Service's newly established Community Standards Unit and the Grande Prairie Fire Department worked together to board up a vacant home that was posing safety concerns to the community. 

Dust the shoulders off: City begins spring street sweep

As the last remnants of winter melt away across...

Weapon, drugs seized following suspicious vehicle complaint

Various amounts of drugs, and a rifle were among...

New GPPS fleet hits the road around Grande Prairie

Members of the Grande Prairie Police Service have started...
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