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The Grande Prairie fire ban is now reduced to a fire restriction due to the recent rainfall. Residents are reminded that despite rainy conditions over the past few days, wildfire risk across the region remains high.

The City of Grande Prairie asks residents to take all proper precautions by being informed and following the fire restriction guidelines outlined below.

Prohibited:

·All outdoor fires not contained within a non-combustible fire pit.

·Wood campfires in backcountry or random camping areas.

·Fireworks and exploding targets.

Following the successful commencement of Phase 1 last year, the City of Grande Prairie is set to begin Phase 2 of the 116 Avenue construction project. This next phase will start on May 27, 2024, focusing on the stretch between 102 Street and 100 Street, with completion aimed for September 2024.

Scope of Work:

·Underground storm replacements

·Geometric improvements

·Traffic signal upgrades at 102 St & 116 Ave

·Roadway asphalt milling

·Full depth reclamation

·Paving and line marking

Beaverlodge local Chris Schmidt has been promoted to head coach of the Storm for the 2024-2025 season, following three years as assistant coach.

Schmidt, who also directs hockey at the Grande Prairie Public School Division Academy, has an extensive hockey background, including playing U15AAA in Grande Prairie and four years with the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL. He was drafted by the LA Kings in 1994 and had a successful 17-year professional career, including playing for the Kings and representing Canada internationally.

Ukraine is preparing to lower the age of conscription for its military, and some Christians are worried it will take pastors away who are already on the frontlines ministering to people

As a worship leader and songwriter, Sarah Kroger has always had a great relationship with God.  

When COVID hit in 2020, Sarah's calendar was wiped out and her career was put on hold. This led her to question God. 

"It was such a season of everything else being stripped away and just being in this awe and wonder at the presence of God being renewed in my life," said Kroger. "At the same time, I found myself walking through a season of deep questioning and wondering at God for the first time in my faith journey."

Romans 11:33

"Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!"

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Psalm 146:8

Do you know what God's fresh, new morning message is to us? Whether the sun is shining brightly or whether it's pouring down rain? Whether the morning is bright or whether it's grey and overcast?

His promise is the dawn itself...

Every morning the Lord comes through with His encouraging message, "We're still on speaking terms, you know! I'm here. I haven't moved. Let's go together today."...

Trust God to remember you.

He won't forget your name. He won't forget your circumstances, He certainly won't forget your prayers....

The Grande Prairie Fire Department reminds residents that despite the wet weather, the Fire Ban remains in full effect.

The Fire Ban is citywide, encompassing all fire pit areas, including those on public lands and campsites. The risk of wildfire remains high, and adhering to the ban is essential for the safety of our community and natural surroundings.

Manitoba Chicken Producers (MCP) have committed $60 thousand dollars over the next three years to Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M) program.

The funding will help AITC-M expand its programs and resources, develop more educator workshops and student experiences as they work to promote agricultural education and awareness.

Executive Director Wayne Hiltz says the AITC-M initiatives are closely aligned with MCP's strategic plan.

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

Listen for the Campground report at 2:20 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on Reach FM.

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