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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.

Minister talks worker shortage, education funding

News Erica Fisher - Sep. 18, 2015

Alberta's minister of Innovation and Advanced Education and Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour has made her first trip up...

Grande Prairie 3rd hottest job market in Canada

News Erica Fisher - Sep. 10, 2015

Grande Prairie is still one of Canada's best job markets. A study by staffing company Express Employment Professionals ranks...

Up to 185,000 oilfield-related jobs could be lost in 2015

News Erica Fisher - May. 20, 2015

As many as 185,000 jobs directly and indirectly tied to Canada's oil and gas industry could be lost as budgets are...

Northwestern Alberta unemployment rate up

News Erica Fisher - Oct. 10, 2014

The unemployment rate in northwestern Alberta is up. It rose 0.2 per cent last month to 4.9, which up more than...

Grande Prairie second hottest job market in Canada

News Erica Fisher - Sep. 4, 2014

A recent survey has found Grande Prairie has the second hottest job market in Canada. The Labour Day study was...

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GP-RAVO closing its doors after more than 50 years of volunteer support in Grande Prairie

Non-profit Feb. 21, 2025

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations will no longer operate by the end of the month.

Albertans encouraged to wear pink and stand together during 2025 Pink Shirt Day

Community Feb. 21, 2025

Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 26th, when Canadians across the country will don their pinkest tops to raise awareness about anti-bullying.

Don’t let the pressure get to you: AMA issues tips for homeowners as Grande Prairie enters freeze-thaw cycle

Community Feb. 21, 2025

Grande Prairie is entering its usual freeze-thaw cycle that comes in the late winter and early spring, and the Alberta Motor Association is encouraging homeowners to be mindful of the dangers that come with freezing pipes.

Peace Regional RCMP thanks community for tips in locating wanted man

RCMP Feb. 21, 2025

The Peace Regional RCMP has located and arrested a man wanted on several outstanding warrants in Peace River.

PWPSD recognizes class of 2024 top students during Academic Excellence Awards

PWPSD Feb. 21, 2025

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board of Trustees is honouring 16 Class of 2024 graduates for their academic excellence in their last year of high school.

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