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Proverbs 28:1

When will we ever learn that there are no hopeless situations, only people who have grown hopeless about them?

What appears as an unsolvable problem to us is actually a rather exhilarating challenge. People who inspire others are those who see invisible bridges at the end of dead-end streets.

There was a Cabinet meeting in London during the darkest days of the Second World War. France had just capitulated. Prime Minister Churchill outlined the situation in its starkest colours. Quite literally, the tiny British Isles stood alone.

Hebrews 6:10

"God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them."

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Proverbs 31:27-28

What does motherhood require?

Transparent tenderness, authentic spirituality, inner confidence, unselfish love, and self-control

Quite a list, isn't it? Almost more than we should expect. Perhaps that explains why Erma Bombeck used to say that motherhood takes 180 movable parts and three pairs of hands and three sets of eyes...and, I might add, the grace of God.

If you happen to be a mother, here's one guy who applauds your every effort. Five cheers for all you do!...

Protein Industries Canada has announced a new project focusing on the spread of herbicide-resistant weeds in Canada.

The project will focus on the development of an AI-powered early detection system.

Founder and CEO of Precision AI Dan McCann says by using AI to detect resistance early and provide precision herbicide application, we have a realistic path to reducing or even eliminating resistant strains in Canada.

The Wheat Growers Association is calling on the federal government to take immediate action to prevent a shutdown of the Canadian rail system.

It says a potential strike by employees at both railways would cause long-term damage not only to Canada's agriculture sector but to our economy.

The County of Grande Prairie is thanking the brave firefighters and those who helped from the County of Grande Prairie, the City of Grande Prairie, Sexsmith, Bezanson, Teepee Creek, La Glace, Hythe, Wembley, Beaverlodge, Smokey River, Big Lakes County, the Town of Slave Lake, Municipal District of Greenview, and Alberta Wildfire.

Crews worked tirelessly to contain the fire in Teepee Creek and Valhalla. No properties were damaged due to fire, no one was injured, and the health and safety of residents was prioritized during the entire operation.

The ice surfaces located at the Design Works Centre are fully closing for facility maintenance from May 21 to June 15, 2024.

The closure affects all drop-in programming including public skate, stick & puck, figure skating and shinny.

“It’s important for us to provide enjoyable experiences for everyone who uses our building for play or spectating,” said Angela Redding, Community Knowledge Campus Director.

“This important, required maintenance helps achieve that by providing top-quality ice surfaces and recreation services at our facility.”

With increasing costs on the farm and ranch, the federal government's Advance Payments Program (A-P-P) has been a popular choice for producers as they focus on the financing needs.
 
The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) is one of several groups administering the cash advance program.

Under the program, producers can apply for a cash advance, with the first $250,000 being interest-free and the interest-bearing portion charged at prime less 0.25%.

Effective at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will replace its Fire Ban with a Fire Restriction for the entire County, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley. 

Westlock RCMP have received several reports of attempted grandparent scams in the community and surrounding areas. The victims received a call from a suspect claiming to be a loved one, who’s voice was most likely spoofed by AI, stating they were arrested by RCMP and needed help and money. A suspect then claimed to be a lawyer and asked for bail money. In some cases, they told the victims to withdraw money and deposit it to a crypto-wallet through a bitcoin ATM. In others, they stated someone would come to their residence to collect the funds.