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Weyerhaeuser reports first quarter profit
Weyerhaeuser is reporting a first-quarter profit of $156 million on sales of $1.7 billion. The company says in a news release that it recorded an $83 million profit over the same time last year and a ...
May 03, 2026
County of Grande Prairie launching 8th Annual Business Survey May 4
Business owners in the County of Grande Prairie can participate in a survey to help establish business priorities.The county is launching the eighth annual Business Retention & Expansion survey to...
May 02, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 58436830 © Gajus | Dreamstime.com)
Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch taking place in Grande Prairie May 3
A brunch event is taking place Sunday, May 3, in Grande Prairie to honour mothers who experienced the loss of a child.The Bereaved Mother's Day Brunch is organized by Peace Diagnostic Imaging and Tiny...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Tiny Hands of Hope/ Peace Diagnostic Imaging)
West Fraser releases first quarter results
West Fraser Timber is reporting a first-quarter loss of $133 million on sales of $1.334 billion. The company says in a news release that it saw better prices over the first three months of the year. I...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: West Fraser.)
PRRD launches survey and in-person meetings for Hazard Analysis tool
The Peace River Regional District is seeking input on their tool for calculating the risks of certain hazards.PRRD is developing a Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis system through an online surv...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: Peace River Reginal District)
Alberta RCMP increasing highway patrols Saturday, May 2
Over 12,000 youth will be cleaning up Alberta highways on Saturday, May 2.Multiple youth clubs and programs, including 4H Clubs and Junior Forest Wardens, are expected to take part in the province's a...
Apr 30, 2026 EGP Staff (Image Credit: EGP Staff)
Grande Prairie beginning pest control operations in May
The City of Grande Prairie is set to begin pest control operations in May.Crews will be working from May to October, weather depending, to target noxious weeds, insects and plant diseases from city-ow...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Grande Prairie)
PWPSD grad ceremonies begin May 1
Graduation for Peace Wapiti Public School Division's Grade 12 students begins Friday, May 1.A combined total of 466 students will be graduating this year, with ceremonies taking place from May 1 to Ju...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Peace Wapiti Public School Division)
Province-wide measures to limit Dutch Elm Disease in effect
A province-wide elm pruning back is now in effect until Sept. 30.The City says this is done to prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), as elm bark beetles are attracted to freshly cut or damage...
Apr 30, 2026
GPPSD student recognized with provincial Indigenous Student Award
Grande Prairie Public School Division is praising one of their students for her meaningful impact within her school and community.Arianna LaBrecque-Demerais is a Grade 11 student at the Grande Prairie...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Grande Prairie Public School Division)