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A top federal official said fixing the payroll problems caused by Phoenix cost taxpayers more than $5 billion — and they'll keep paying extra to run two public service payroll platforms at once as Ottawa weans itself off the problem-plagued system.

Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, said the alternative to running the Phoenix system in tandem with its replacement, Dayforce, would have been worse.

"The unfortunate situation is there's no easy path," he said. "This is the one that's going to impact employees the least."

A survivor of a rockfall last week in Banff National Park is remembering his 33-year-old roommate, who didn't make it out alive from under the rubble, as a kind and generous friend.

Khaled Elgamal says Hamza Benhilal of Surrey, B.C., was one of two people who died after a slab of mountain gave way Thursday, raining rock down on hikers at Bow Glacier Falls, about 200 kilometres northwest of Calgary.

Protein Industries Canada says a new soybean breeding program will open new opportunities for producers and processors.

The new $4.3 million initiative for Canada's identity-preserved non-GMO soybean is being led by NRGene Canada, Pulse Genetics, Hensall Co-op, and Yumasoy Foods Ltd. 

The project, involves the launch of a new breeding program to develop early-maturing, high-protein, non-GMO soybean varieties suited to Canada’s northern climates, including Manitoba and northern Ontario.

2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

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Psalm 86:15

Our Lord understands our limits. He realizes our struggles. He knows how much pressure we can take. He knows what measures of grace and mercy and strength we'll require. He knows how we're put together.

Frankly, His expectations are not nearly as unrealistic as ours.

When we don't live up to the agenda we have set, we feel like He is going to dump a truckload of judgment on us. But that will not happen.

So why do we fear it could?

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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has held Edmonton-Strathcona for the New Democrats in one of three provincial byelections.

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Unofficial results from Elections Alberta put him well ahead of the nearest competitor, United Conservative Party candidate Darby Crouch.

Several road closures and transit impacts are in place throughout the day on Tuesday, July 1 to accommodate the Canada Day Parade taking place downtown.

The parade begins at 2 p.m., starting near Hillside School (108 Avenue and 94 Street) and proceeding along 100 Avenue to Northwestern Polytechnic’s Parking Lot B.

Transportation impacts

Road closures are in effect at the following times and locations to accommodate the parade:

The City of Grande Prairie is completing traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of 97 Avenue and 100 Street on the evening of Tuesday, June 24.

Work begins at 8 p.m. and is expected to continue into the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 25, wrapping up by 1 a.m., weather permitting.

To reduce daytime traffic impacts, the operation is scheduled overnight. During the work, the intersection will function as a four-way stop with signage in place to guide drivers.

Nearby residents may experience some noise from machinery during the switchover.

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Valleyview RCMP responded to a call on Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Upon arrival, one person was located deceased. RCMP Serious Crimes Branch has taken carriage of the homicide investigation.

At this time, it is believed that this was an isolated incident. There will be a heavy police presence on the Nation. Please avoid the immediate area and refrain from posting the actions of police on social media. This is for police and public safety.

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is looking to finally win a seat in the legislature after a year of sitting on the sidelines.

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