County of GP open house events: connect with councillors and staff

Residents are invited to three County Open House events in June for an evening of connection and information sharing.

From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., join the County of GP for an enjoyable time filled with food, fun, and camaraderie.

Take the opportunity to engage with staff, discover County programs and services, and share your thoughts.

Mark your calendars for these dates and locations:

Clairmont set to welcome new enforcement detachment

Exciting developments are underway as plans for a new enforcement detachment in Clairmont gain momentum. Collaborating closely with the RCMP, efforts are underway to identify the ideal location for the facility. Architects and builders have been engaged to craft a design that meets both operational needs and community standards.

Alberta's trailblazing future: funding boosts outdoor adventures for all

Alberta's diverse Crown land trails are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, catering to hikers, cyclists, skiers, and equestrians. Thanks to the Alberta Public Land Trails Grant Program, 14 trail organizations will receive funding to bolster the upkeep and development of these cherished paths.

173 impaired drivers removed from Alberta roads

From May 17 - 20, Alberta RCMP conducted enhanced traffic enforcement targeting impaired drivers. In part of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day on Saturday, May 18, police efforts this past Victoria Day long weekend focused on removing drug and alcohol impaired drivers from Alberta’s provincial roads and highways.

This year, the Alberta RCMP removed a total of 173 impaired drivers from the roads, 42 of which occurred during National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day across 36 organized check stops.

Over 200 children hostages rescued in Nigeria

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Roughly 350 people including over 200 children were recently rescued after being kidnapped and held as hostages in Nigeria for their Christian faith. 

The radical Islamic group known as Boko Haram has been fighting to overthrow the government since 2009. The group has been terrorizing Christians in the country, which number just over 108 million. 

Fort. St. John residents invited to get involved in Canada Day celebrations

Local organizations are invited to get involved in the annual Canada Day Celebrations.

Planning for the annual Canada Day Celebrations is in full swing and we have lots of ways for the businesses and local non-profit organizations to get involved in the festivities and promote their organizations to the entire community!

CCA meets with American, Mexican counterparts to discuss trade, biosecurity

A joint statement was signed between Canadian, American, and Mexican cattle organizations to better synchronize the industry across North America.

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association met their counterparts as part of a meeting last week, discussing some of the best business practices among them.

CCA President Nathan Phinney says that the meeting resulted in some good conversation.