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The Grande Prairie Forest Area is currently facing an unprecedented wildfire crisis, with multiple blazes raging out of control. Authorities have declared the wildfire danger as extreme, prompting urgent response measures amidst challenging conditions.

Helicopter and air tanker operations are severely hampered today due to limited visibility, exacerbating efforts to contain the infernos. The situation is further compounded by smoke drifting in from wildfires in neighboring British Columbia, where previous season's remnants have been rekindled by dry, windy weather conditions.

As of 10:30 pm, Friday, May 10th, good progress is being made to contain the wildfire located approximately 13 kilometres north west of Valhalla. This fire is approximately 90 hectares. County of Grande Prairie and Alberta Wildfire crews are responding with helicopters bucketing. Heavy equipment will work through the night to build a fire guard and crews are working to protect structures.
 

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reopened an iconic Byzantine church in Istanbul as a mosque on Monday, four years after his government had designated it an Islamic house of worship.

When Blessing Offor is not working on music, the artist has a special cause that he is passionate about helping others with.

The 'Brighter Days' singer was born blind in one eye and had limited vision in the other due to congenital glaucoma, which is a rare genetic congenital ocular disorder that affects children at birth. 

Offor now uses his platform to bring awareness and help others who face the same challenges that he does, by creating Offor Mercy Fund.

Ephesians 4:32

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

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Isaiah 29:13-16

Fresh-fallen snow blanketed the range of mountains on the northeast rim of the Los Angeles basin. When I caught my first glimpse of it in the distance, I found myself smiling and saying aloud, "Beautiful!" Seventy-five miles away, it was beautiful. Up close, well, that was an entirely different matter.

Northwestern Polytechnic is rooting for a beloved Women’s Volleyball Coach. After five impressive seasons with the Wolves, Lauren Hale-Miller has been appointed as the Head Coach for the University of New Brunswick (UNB) REDS Women’s Volleyball team.

“We are extremely grateful for the energy and leadership that Lauren has shared with our athletes and learning community,” says NWP President and CEO, Dr. Vanessa Sheane. “Naturally we are sad to see her go, but we understand that this is a tremendous opportunity for career advancement in a location that is close to her heart.” 

The City’s Grande Prairie Museum has partnered with the Boreal Wetland Centre, Philip, J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre to celebrate International Museum Day (IMD) on Saturday, May 18.

Each museum has free admission from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers the following:

·Free shuttle service between locations between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

·Special feature exhibits or activities.

·Event passport with a prize valued at $200 for a randomly selected winner.

·Free cupcakes, while supplies last.

The City of Grande Prairie is seeking Requests for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) from artists for the creation of a local monument celebrating the 125 anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing.

The anniversary takes place this year on June 21, and is a significant event for Grande Prairie to commemorate as we live, work and play on Treaty 8 territory.

About the Opportunity

The City of Grande Prairie is conducting its bi-annual Resident Satisfaction Survey from May 13 to 31.

The Resident Satisfaction Survey provides an unbiased assessment of how satisfied residents are with municipal services. It helps the City understand residents' priorities and allows for tracking changes in community satisfaction over time.