Reach

Can't seem to get where you want to go fast enough? Leave it to God.

Worried about your kids? Leave it to God.

Living in a place you'd rather not be? Leave it to God.

Looks like you won't graduate with honours? Leave it to God.

Found a lump and you see the doctor tomorrow? Leave it to God.

A mid-career change seems scary? Leave it to God.

You did the job but someone else got the credit? Leave it to God.

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Psalm 94:18-19

When I said, “My foot is slipping,”
 your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
 When anxiety was great within me,
 your consolation brought me joy.

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Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The City of Grande Prairie has planted 263 new trees in parks, boulevards and civic spaces to expand the urban canopy and strengthen long-term forest health. The project was made possible through City capital funding and a $125,000 grant funded by the Government of Canada through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Growing Canada’s Community Canopies program.

The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to celebrate Alberta Day on Saturday, August 30 with free opportunities to play, skate and swim at local facilities.

To mark Alberta’s 120th anniversary, the City is offering complimentary access at the Eastlink Centre, Keyera Place and Design Works Centre, along with a special public skate with the Grande Prairie Storm at Bonnetts Energy Centre. Visitors can also explore local history at the Grande Prairie Museum and Reverend Forbes Homestead, where admission is always free.

The County of Grande Prairie is advising residents of a planned water service outage in the Hamlet of Bezanson on Monday, August 25, 2025, due to the ongoing water main and curb stop replacement project.

Water services will be unavailable between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for households located within the red area shown on the outage map below. The Bezanson Truck Fill will also be unavailable during this time.

Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF), currently a division of International Paper, has announced it will be acquired by American Industrial Partners (AIP), a private equity firm specializing in long-term investments in industrial businesses.

AIP expressed strong confidence in GCF’s future, citing the company’s sustainable wood supply, robust markets, industry-leading innovation, and deep local expertise. The acquisition will enable GCF to further invest in operations, accelerate innovation, and strengthen its capabilities.

United Conservatives are increasing funding for eight child and youth advocacy centres by $330,000 to better address the rising caseloads of children and youth experiencing abuse in Alberta. This brings the total amount of money invested in these centres in 2025 to $3.7 million.

The Caribou Child and Youth Centre in Grande Prairie will be receiving over $10,000 as part of this targeted investment. This organization serves children and youth who have experienced or witnessed sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, exploitation, or neglect.

An NBA veteran is reminding Christians and young athletes to embrace their faith boldly, despite what others think. 

Jonathan Isaac from the Orlando Magic unveiled a signed pair of Judah 1 sneakers as part of the latest addition to the Museum of the Bible. 

The shoes are part of the "Impact of the Bible" exhibit, which shows how God has influenced different aspects of life such as art, education, and architecture.

For the first time in three years, four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae has released a new studio album.

Reconstruction features several collaborations, including Madison Ryann Ward, Torey D’Shaun, Jackie Hill Perry, Propaganda, MEEZO!, Aklesso, and Hollyn.

"When life feels like it’s unravelling, God may be shaking the foundations, not to destroy us, but to rebuild something deeper, truer," Lecrae said on social media. 

Author and singer Tasha Layton has released a new single ahead of the upcoming album, Life In Me.

The new track, "The One You Love," features fellow powerhouse, Rachael Lampa.

"This song really speaks to who we are in Christ," shares Tasha Layton. "When the world says so many things about who I am and who I'm not, I can rest in the beautiful truth that...I am the one He loves. Nothing else matters more than that. It's a soul-satisfying truth that brings us peace despite our circumstances."