Business

Grande Prairie region reports increase in unemployment rate

Business Kass Patterson - June 6, 2025

Unemployment in the economic region that includes Grande Prairie reported a 7.5 per cent unemployment rate in May.

Work NW Alberta to hold workforce focused info luncheon

Business Kass Patterson - May 14, 2025

Workforce trends across Northwestern Alberta are being highlighted at an upcoming luncheon being put on by Work NW Alberta.

Grande Prairie home sales up in March

Real Estate Kass Patterson - May 1, 2025

Home sales across the Grande Prairie region saw an increase in March, while the number of new properties put on the market was down.

GP Chamber of Commerce to host online all-candidates election forum on April 15th

Chamber of Commerce Ethan Montague - April 10, 2025

The Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all-candidates federal election forum on April 15th.

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

Business Kass Patterson - March 21, 2025

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

Cold Shot busses no longer providing service between Grande Prairie, FSJ

Business Ethan Montague - March 21, 2025

"Skyrocketing" costs, inflation, and reduced ridership have forced Cold Shot rural busses to remove service between Grande Prairie and Fort St. John.

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

Real Estate Kass Patterson - March 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 - March 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 - March 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 - March 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 - February 26, 2025

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

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