Union says Canada Post offers 'fall short' as strike deadline nears

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go until a looming strike deadline.

Canada Post meanwhile said Thursday it's already seeing mail volumes decline ahead of another possible labour disruption and is pushing for an urgent resolution.

Spokesperson Lisa Liu said Canada Post hasn't yet received a response from the union about its proposals issued a day earlier.

The postal service is ready to resume bargaining "as soon as possible" with a mediator at the table, she said.

Game On! donate gear and enjoy a BBQ for a great cause

KidSport Grande Prairie and Sport Central are teaming up to help local kids get off the sidelines and into the game.

From May 29 to May 31, community members are encouraged to donate gently used sports equipment at the Sport Equipment Drive, supporting young athletes in need.

The collection dates and locations are:

· Thursday, May 29 | 3 PM – 7 PM at Evergreen Park (Parking Lot D, 55051 Township Road 710)

· Friday, May 30 | 11 AM – 5 PM at Keddie’s Trailers (9724 132 Avenue)

· Saturday, May 31 | 10 AM – 3 PM at Keddie’s Trailers (9724 132 Avenue)

Podcaster Joe Rogan is consistently 'attending church,' says theologian Wesley Huff

Since Canadian Apologist Wesley Huff was a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast, the host has been 'attending church' and asking more questions. 

The 'Joe Rogan Experience' is the No. 1 listened to podcast on Spotify's platform since 2020. While Rogan has never claimed to be a Christian, he dives theologically deep with many of his guests, including Huff for a three-hour discussion in January

Poilievre names 48 Conservative MPs as critics, announces House leadership team

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named 73 MPs to his party's leadership team and critic roles ahead of next week's return to the House of Commons.

He has named 48 Conservative members of Parliament to critic roles, while another 14 will become associate critics.

Most of them are returning MPs, though some have been shuffled to new positions left by people who were not re-elected on April 28. 

Here's what to know if Canada Post workers go on strike again

Canadians could soon find out if there will be another labour disruption at the national postal operator.

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has said it is reviewing a set of proposals for urban workers, along with rural and suburban carriers.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a 72-hour strike notice on Tuesday, and the deadline is Friday at midnight.

Canada Post says the new offers address several concerns, and it is offering a wage increase of 13.59 per cent over four years.

Verse of the day: May 22

Galatians 5:13

"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love."

---

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

Coming into the light

1 Peter 2:9

There are few things more frustrating than encountering individuals content to remain living in the status quo. I call those folks people with a “No” face! Many are so fearful of change, they cocoon themselves in well-guarded shelters of skepticism, doubt, rigidity, and even fear.

Even worse are those who for unknown reasons choose to remain in bondage to their sin—huddled in dark shadows of unbelief. But as followers of Christ, none of that ought to describe you or me.

G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit

Top economic officials from the G7 were locked in a full day of closed-door discussions Wednesday to examine pressing topics, including the global economy and the war in Ukraine. 

The meeting between the group's finance ministers and central bank governors in Banff, Alta., is a prelude to the G7 leaders summit in June in nearby Kananaskis. 

It comes in the wake of the U.S. imposing global tariffs that have resulted in many countries reconsidering their trading relationships. 

Today's Campground Report, May 21

The campground report is sponsored by Happy Trails Campground and Cabins.  


North of Grande Prairie  

Happy Trails Campground and Cabins (https://htcampground.com)  
May 21 – 60 sites available  

 
Moonshine Lake Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  
May 21 – 100 sites  
  

Dunvegan Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  
May 21 – 62 sites