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Romans 8:1-2

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."

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2 Samuel 16:10-12

Having just held a memorial service for a friend several years younger than I who had died with liver cancer, I have been thinking about how to respond when struck by an arrow of affliction. Not a little irritating dart, but an arrow plunged deeply.

Effective at 1 p.m. on May 8, 2024 the City of Grande Prairie Fire Department has issued a Fire Ban within the municipal boundaries. The ban is in place due to dry conditions and a lack of significant rain fall in the forecast making conditions in the area an extreme fire hazard.

Residents are advised that the Fire Ban order will:

·Suspend all fire permits currently issued.

·Require all outdoor fires presently burning whether set under the authority of a Fire Permit or not, extinguished.

The City of Dawson Creek is updating the Official Community Plan (OCP), the City’s highest level policy document that will guide future decision-making over the next 15-20 years. The City is inviting community members to create art that visually showcases what they value and love about Dawson Creek, and what their vision is for the community in the future.

Spring seeding is off to a good start across the Prairies, but producers are being reminded to monitor the crop closely for weed, disease and insect concerns. 

Dr. Meghan Vankosky, a research scientist with a focus on entamology at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, says its important that farmers scout their crops on a regular basis.

This Wednesday, May 8th, patrons of McDonald’s restaurants across the nation participates in McHappy Day, an annual event dedicated to supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and local children's charities. At the heart of this initiative was a pledge to donate 10 percent of all menu item sales to these worthy causes.

WEST POINTE COMMUNTY CHURCH!

They enjoyed hot coffee and treats from McDonald's! 

Enter your business and you and your co-workers could win coffee and a variety of muffins, lil donuts, cookies, egg McMuffins and breakfast burritos from McDonald's!

We'll draw a winner every week and will personally deliver McDonald's coffee and treats to the winning business.

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The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is VERY HIGH. Warm weather and windy conditions has increased the wildfire risk in the Grande Prairie Forest Protection Area (FPA). We urge residents and visitors to exercise caution and take steps to prevent wildfires.

Harry Balfour School (HBS) is extremely grateful for the continued support it has received from the community. Two recent donations, nearing $10,000, have been provided to the new Harry Balfour School, moving it another step closer to providing an exceptional experience for its students.

Effective at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, the County of Grande Prairie will implement a fire ban that encompasses the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.  

The Fire Ban was issued due to hot, dry, and windy weather conditions and the lack of forecasted precipitation.

Existing burning permits are revoked, and no new fire permits will be issued until the ban is lifted. All fires currently burning must be extinguished immediately. 

Under the ban, all outdoor fires are prohibited including: