Tag: forestry

City, County of GP to provide letters of support, backing AFPA’s efforts to push against American tariffs

GP City Hall Ethan Montague - Mar. 25, 2025

Grande Prairie City Council has directed Mayor Jackie Clayton to write a letter of support indicating the city's desire to back the Alberta Forest Products Association in its efforts to push against American tariffs on Canadian lumber.

Education among key priorities for County of GP ahead of 2025 wildfire season

Fire Ethan Montague - Mar. 4, 2025

The County of Grande Prairie has received the Regional Fire Service's 2024 Annual Report, which identifies several key difference-makers for the county to be mindful of ahead of the 2025 wildfire season.

Local forestry industry concerned about caribou range plan

News Erica Fisher - Feb. 15, 2018

The roughly $200 million a year Weyerhaeuser contributes to the Grande Prairie community could be in jeopardy. The company...

Concerns growing over mounting lumber tariffs

News Erica Fisher - Jun. 28, 2017

The United States' new anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber has industry experts concerned. Co-chair of the Alberta Softwood Lumber...

Local forestry companies, employee honoured for excellence

News Erica Fisher - Sep. 28, 2016

The Peace region's excellence in the forestry industry has been recognized by the Alberta Forest Products Association. Both the...

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County wide fire restriction in effect starting Thursday

County of Grande Prairie Apr. 30, 2025

The County of Grande Prairie has issued a fire...

Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic temporarily closed due to air quality issue

Health Care Apr. 30, 2025

The Grande Prairie Health Clinic in the Grande Prairie...

ANAVETS set for grand opening of new location

Community Apr. 30, 2025

The Army, Navy, and Air Force Veterans of Canada...

Male youth arrested in connection to trio of armed robberies in Grande Prairie

Crime Apr. 30, 2025

A youth has been arrested following three alleged armed...

Grande Prairie MP-elect suspects Canadians will be back to the polls “within a matter of months”

Federal Election 2025 Apr. 29, 2025

MP-Elect Chris Warkentin says it's "likely" Canadians will head back to the polls sooner than later, despite the dust from election day barely beginning to settle.

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