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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 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.

Unemployment in Grande Prairie economic region sees year-over-year decline

The region that includes Grande Prairie reported the second-lowest unemployment rate across Alberta in September. According to Statistics Canada,...

Big drop in western Alberta unemployment rate

Unemployment in western Alberta dropped significantly last month. In September, the rate was 5.2 per cent, down from 5.9...

Western Alberta unemployment rate unchanged in October

The unemployment rate in western Alberta held steady at 5.8 per cent last month. That's one per cent less...

Canada’s jobless rate drops to lowest level since 2008

Canada's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis. It now sits at 5.7...

Grande Prairie employment insurance recipients nearly double

Employment Insurance claims have nearly doubled in Grande Prairie. 1,640 people collected EI benefits in April, according to the...

Alberta’s unemployment rate reaches 30 year high

The unemployment rate in western Alberta has again gone up. The number of people looking for work in the...

Unemployment rate increases in the Grande Prairie region

The Grande Prairie region unemployment rate has increased. March had a rate of 7.2 per cent went up to...

Decision to leave EI out of EI changes mathematical: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending leaving the Edmonton region out of extended employment insurance benefits. Speaking in the...

Alberta EI claims double by end of 2015

The number of people on EI in Alberta has doubled over the past year. In December 2014 just over...

Local unemployment rate more than double last January

Unemployment in Alberta is higher that the national rate for the first time in 27 years. It hit 7.4 per...

Local unemployment nearly doubles in 2015

The unemployment rate in the Peace region has jumped by more than one per cent and is now higher...

2015 Top Stories: Low oil prices lead to layoffs, rise in suicide rates

Each day for the rest of the year, 2day FM will be looking back on some of the biggest...

Alberta loses another 11,000 jobs

The unemployment rate in Alberta continues to rise. It moved up one percentage point last month to 6.6 per cent,...

Unemployment rate climbs in western Alberta, Canada

The country's unemployment rate has gone up for the first time since January. After holding steady at 6.8 per cent...
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GP-RAVO closing its doors after more than 50 years of volunteer support in Grande Prairie

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

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

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

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

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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