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City of GP credits collaboration between MD, County with securing Wonder Valley deal

Following the announcement of O'Leary Ventures' intention to build the world's largest AI Data Centre Industrial Park in the MD of Greenview, the city of Grande Prairie has released a statement regarding how the new development could affect the local economy. 

Economy causing local businesses to close: Kenney

The leader of the United Conservative Party says the economy is forcing businesses in the Grande Prairie area to...

Grande Prairie’s economy could continue on 2018’s path

By many indicators, Grande Prairie's economy improved last year. However, it's unclear to the City's Deputy Director of Economic...

Alberta to lead Canada’s economic growth in 2017

Alberta's economy is expected to see the fastest growth in 2017. The Conference Board of Canada says the province's...

Grande Prairie economy looks to be finishing 2016 on a strong note

There's some optimism in the city's economic development department as 2016 comes to a close. Drilling licenses for oil...

Albertans most concerned about jobs: Brian Jean

Wildrose leader Brian Jean has been touring the province, and made a stop in Grande Prairie Wednesday night. When...

Alberta appears to be in one of its worst recessions: report

It's now predicted that Alberta's economic downturn will likely be the province's longest since the 1980's. A new report...

Economy and Taxes highlights at State of the City Address

Mayor Bill Given gave his State of the City Address Thursday afternoon. He spoke on past, present, and future...

Premier establishes panel of experts on the economy

Premier Rachel Notley has enlisted a panel of experts to help her make decisions on the economy. The new...

Wildrose leader hearing concerns about Alberta’s economy

The uncertainty of Alberta's economy is the top concern Wildrose leader Brian Jean has heard on his tour of...
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Grande Prairie RCMP seize imitation weapon, 20-year-old charged

A 20-year-old man is facing charges after police in the city received reports of a man claiming to have a firearm on him while walking through a neighbourhood.

AHS warns of possible measles exposure locations in Grande Prairie, Fairview

A confirmed measles case has prompted exposure warnings in Grande Prairie and Fairview.

Aquatics area at Eastlink Centre set for five week maintenance closure

The aquatics area at Eastlink Centre will be closed from September 1st to October 5th for annual maintenance.

Government programs in place to support Ag producers during tough growing season

The AG Ministers office says they are monitoring the current situation that has resulted in several municipalities declaring an agricultural disaster or state of emergency. 

Too fast, mildly felonious: Fairview man clocked doing 200+ km/h on Highway 2

A Fairview man will be looking to get the lead removed from his shoes after he was clocked doing speeds above 200 km/h on Highway 2 east of High Prairie over the weekend.
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