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Effective 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, both the City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie have downgraded their fire bans to fire restrictions due to improved conditions.

Permitted activities include propane and natural gas barbecues, firepits, and appliances, as well as approved recreational fire pits and burn barrels.

Prohibited activities include open burning, smudge fires, and fireworks without authorization. Residents are urged to remain cautious as wildfire risk remains elevated despite recent rainfall.

As farmers continue their seeding operations, the latest crop report brings a mix of optimism and caution. 

Crop Extension Specialist Tyce Masich says at this point 72 per cent of the provincial crop is now planted; that's an increase of 23 per cent from last week. 

He notes it's a smaller increase than the week before, largely due to rain delays in parts of the south and east regions of the province. 

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go until a looming strike deadline.

Canada Post meanwhile said Thursday it's already seeing mail volumes decline ahead of another possible labour disruption and is pushing for an urgent resolution.

Spokesperson Lisa Liu said Canada Post hasn't yet received a response from the union about its proposals issued a day earlier.

The postal service is ready to resume bargaining "as soon as possible" with a mediator at the table, she said.

KidSport Grande Prairie and Sport Central are teaming up to help local kids get off the sidelines and into the game.

From May 29 to May 31, community members are encouraged to donate gently used sports equipment at the Sport Equipment Drive, supporting young athletes in need.

The collection dates and locations are:

· Thursday, May 29 | 3 PM – 7 PM at Evergreen Park (Parking Lot D, 55051 Township Road 710)

· Friday, May 30 | 11 AM – 5 PM at Keddie’s Trailers (9724 132 Avenue)

· Saturday, May 31 | 10 AM – 3 PM at Keddie’s Trailers (9724 132 Avenue)

Since Canadian Apologist Wesley Huff was a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast, the host has been 'attending church' and asking more questions. 

The 'Joe Rogan Experience' is the No. 1 listened to podcast on Spotify's platform since 2020. While Rogan has never claimed to be a Christian, he dives theologically deep with many of his guests, including Huff for a three-hour discussion in January. 

Light of the World is a new Christian animated film set to hit theatres this fall. 

The Salvation Poem Project produced the film, as they are a team of filmmakers, game developers, and multimedia storytellers whose goal is the share the gospel through media. 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named 73 MPs to his party's leadership team and critic roles ahead of next week's return to the House of Commons.

He has named 48 Conservative members of Parliament to critic roles, while another 14 will become associate critics.

Most of them are returning MPs, though some have been shuffled to new positions left by people who were not re-elected on April 28. 

Canadians could soon find out if there will be another labour disruption at the national postal operator.

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has said it is reviewing a set of proposals for urban workers, along with rural and suburban carriers.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a 72-hour strike notice on Tuesday, and the deadline is Friday at midnight.

Canada Post says the new offers address several concerns, and it is offering a wage increase of 13.59 per cent over four years.

Galatians 5:13

"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love."

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1 Peter 2:9

There are few things more frustrating than encountering individuals content to remain living in the status quo. I call those folks people with a “No” face! Many are so fearful of change, they cocoon themselves in well-guarded shelters of skepticism, doubt, rigidity, and even fear.

Even worse are those who for unknown reasons choose to remain in bondage to their sin—huddled in dark shadows of unbelief. But as followers of Christ, none of that ought to describe you or me.