Reach

Ottawa's new trade minister says he's looking to sign deals in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond — and to convince businesses to actually use the trade agreements Canada has already signed.

"My primary role as Canada's top salesman is to be out there hustling, opening doors for businesses and accessing new markets," Maninder Sidhu told The Canadian Press.

"My phone has been ringing with opportunities because people want to deal with reliable, stable trading partners."

Proverbs 16:19

Someone who is truly unselfish is generous with his or her time and possessions, energy and money. As that works its way out, it is demonstrated in various ways, such as thoughtfulness and gentleness, an unpretentious spirit, and servant-hearted leadership.

When a husband is unselfish, he subjugates his own wants and desires to the needs of his wife and family.

When a mother is unselfish, she isn't irked by having to give up her agenda or plans for the sake of her children.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

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Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.5 per cent of urban mail carriers who voted were against the deal, while their rural and suburban colleagues were 69.4 per cent against.

The offer included wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also added part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The union had urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.

Leviticus 11:44

As Christians we live a life that is different—morally excellent, ethically beautiful.

It's called a holy life. And God honours that. Because it's like He is....

All of our Christian lives we have sung the old hymn "Take Time to Be Holy." Those words are true. It does take time to be holy. It certainly takes time to be mature.

James 1:22

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

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Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Moonshine Lake.

Visitors to this lake are advised to take the following precautions:

The City of Grande Prairie advises of traffic and transit impacts on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 for the Heritage Day Hindu Chariot Festival procession.

The City of Grande Prairie invites residents and visitors to come together in celebration of Grande Prairie’s history, traditions and community spirit at the City’s annual Heritage Day event on Saturday, August 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village.

This family-focused event offers an afternoon of hands-on heritage activities, exciting attractions and community-led experiences that bring the region’s past and present to life.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

There is a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire Peace Country this afternoon (Aug 1, 2025) and this evening. 

Environment Canada is also forecasting the potential for hail in parts of Northeast British Columbia.  The thunderstorm watch is coupled with a heat warning as the mercury continues to hover around 30 Celsius with the humidex.

Complete weather details can be found HERE.