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Grande Prairie economic region continues to report lowest unemployment rate in the province

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

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

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

Grande Prairie region unemployment lowest in province

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

Grande Prairie economic region reports lowest unemployment rate in November

The economic region including Grande Prairie recorded the lowest unemployment rate in the province in November.

Grande Prairie region continues to be amongst the lowest unemployment rates in Alberta

The region that includes Grande Prairie reported the second-lowest unemployment rate across the province in October.

Local charity encourages youth employment in the Peace Region

The "CAREERS: The Next Generation" charity foundation will host a Community Reception to continue its mission of encouraging youth...

Northwest Alberta has highest percentage of low-wage female workers in province

Northwest Alberta has the most low-wage female workers in the province. Out of the 19,700 people making less than $15 an hour...
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More than 100 participate in NWP-hosted multi-agency mass casualty event

NWP, along with numerous community partners came together for a mass casualty training event on April 24th, ending the school year with a bang, and establishing connections between prospective workers and potential future employers. 

Peace River man charged for stealing a fire truck across the province

A situation one would think to find in a movie or television script involving an alarm, stolen fire truck and police dogs happened in southern Alberta over the weekend, leading to the arrest of a 25-year-old man.

Grande Prairie riding sees more than 19,000 ballots cast in early voting

Roughly 200,000 more Albertans cast their ballot during early voting during this election than the number of people who did during the 2021 election. 

County crews begin street sweeping, parking restrictions active in some neighbourhoods

Street sweepers are operating throughout the County of Grande Prairie, with a focus on the neighbourhoods of Wedgewood, Taylor Estates, and Maple Ridge in the coming days. 

PRSD announces nominee for 2025 Edwin Parr Award

The Peace River School Division has announced their pick for the Edwin Parr Award.
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