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Canadian grain customers like the quality and consistency of our crops.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) provides customers with statements of assurance and letters of analysis.

Derek Bunkowsky,  the CGC's chief grain inspector says statements of assurance are based on cargo monitoring on all bulk vessels of grain that are leaving Canada.

Caleb & John have joined forces with a popular Christian band in their latest collaboration.

On Wednesday, the duo announced they're working on a song with their good friends, Cain.

Genesis 44:1–16

Joseph was still in his palace when Judah and his brothers arrived, and they fell to the ground before him. “What have you done?” Joseph demanded. “Don’t you know that a man like me can predict the future?”

1 John 4:18

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

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We’ve been made aware of suspicious activity where scammers are targeting ATCO Electric customers via phone calls. These scammers often pose as ATCO representatives and threaten to disconnect or withhold power unless customers provide them with payment.

This is a scam - please be cautious and aware of this suspicious activity.

Note that ATCO Electric would NEVER ask customers for payment, as they do not collect money directly from customers for utility bills. ATCO Electric will NEVER ask you to provide payment by any method, including by telephone or in-person.

The Alberta Government is hoping to help cut down on job vacancies in the trucking industry by helping to pay for training.

Currently, there are roughly 4,260 transport truck driver job vacancies throughout Alberta.

With only 2.9 per cent of the commercial trucker workforce being women, the Alberta government is hoping to increase that number to help fulfill those vacancies.

This year's wildfire season will start 10 days earlier than usual, according to the province's announcement on Tuesday afternoon. In addition to the early declaration, Forestry and Parks is preparing for additional firefighters.

If passed, Budget 2024 will include funding to hire 100 new firefighters, which will result in five additional 20-person crews.

Please be advised that 99 Avenue east-bound between 99 Street to 98 Street in Grande Prairie is closed and traffic is being redirected north-bound and south-bound on 99 Street until further notice.

Those travelling in this area are asked to use an alternate route, obey all signage and be mindful of workers in the area.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

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Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has officially opened Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in the Philippines.

"I’m so pleased to be in Manila to open Canada’s first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office. We export nearly half of what we produce in Canada and the global demand continues to grow. I have no doubt this office will play a central role in growing export markets for our world-class Canadian farmers and increasing collaboration and cooperation in this important region.”

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's 2023 National Survey for Potato Wart shows the pest was not detected in any of the soil samples tested. 

Over 2000 soil samples were collected from fields in key potato-growing areas like PEI, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

The national survey results have been provided to provinces, the Canadian Potato Council, and the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.