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

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Advance voting open for 2026 Alberta referendum

Community
Advance voting for the Alberta referendum opened on Tuesday. 

Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.
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