Business

Alberta proposing changes to attract business to the province

EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government is "Ensuring Alberta is the first choice for business," the provincial release reads."A crucial part of Alberta's Recovery Plan is attracting investment, which wi...

Nov 16, 2021

State of the Region session set for July 14

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce has organized a Zoom session called State of the Region to be held July 14.The online session will include presentations from Grande Prairie Mayor...

Jul 08, 2021

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group rebrands as “Pattison Media” and launches “AMPLIFY Canada – Think Local”

The company that owns EverythingGP, Big Country 93.1, Q99, and GP Auctions has announced a rebranding while also announcing an idea to promote local businesses.The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group will be...

Apr 07, 2021

Federal money to help worker safety at meatpacking plants

The federal government says 24 meatpacking plants in the three prairie provinces are getting $7.8 million in help from the federal government.This is to be used to boost safety measures at plants thro...

Mar 02, 2021

Rising oil prices helping push up gas prices

Gasoline prices have been edging up since the start of 2021.GasBuddy.com's Patrick de Haan says the price of a litre of gas is up 13 cents from a year ago because of a surge in oil prices."A barrel of...

Feb 19, 2021

All-time high OSB prices boost earnings at Norbord

Norbord is reporting earnings of $865 million for 2020, a huge jump from the $138 million reported in 2019.These numbers are earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA).In ...

Feb 12, 2021

Toews optimistic about the future of the energy business

Grande Prairie - Wapiti MLA and Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews says he remains optimistic about the future of the energy industry."I'm encouraged to see that construction is moving forward on E...

Feb 12, 2021

Local sports official says Grande Prairie area needs a sports tourism strategy

The executive director at the Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection says this area needs a sports tourism strategy.Karna Germsheid talked about this idea during a presentation to City Council Monda...

Jan 13, 2021

Province introduces programs to train more truckers

The Alberta government says two new programs will make it easier for drivers to get a Class 1 license and address a shortage of truckers.The province has set aside $3 million for its Driving Back to W...

Nov 27, 2020

Over 3,000 employees laid off amid WestJet restructuring

CALGARY - WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it will lay off 3,333 employees as part of major restructuring amid the coronavirus pandemic that has devastated the travel industry.The company says it will conso...

Jun 24, 2020