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Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that began on Saturday morning.

The airline said it will gradually begin operations Tuesday.

The two sides met through the night with a federal mediator before reaching a tentative agreement that will be brought to members of the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

"Your right to vote on your wages was preserved," the union said in a post on its website announcement the end of the strike.

Greg Laurie is giving all glory to God after 2,100 people decided to get baptized at Pirate's Cove Beach this past Sunday. 

Among Christians, a favourite verse of Scripture is Romans 8:28:

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

1 John 5:12

 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

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Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the initial list of regions that will qualify for the Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025.

After years of planning, the City of Grande Prairie broke ground on Monday, August 18, 2025 on the Multisport Dome at Trader Ridge. The dome will provide residents year-round access to a full-size FIFA regulation field with flexible configurations to support soccer, football, rugby, and track & field sports.

Alberta's government is looking to power some of its jails with solar energy.

The province says it's planning to build solar installations at five of its 10 correctional facilities, with early energy cost savings estimated at $1 million per year.

"The solar installations are expected to offset approximately 80 per cent of the energy used at each site," Michael Kwas, press secretary for Infrastructure Minister Martin Long, said in an email.

He said the estimated savings will likely change as the installations are further designed.

The President of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) says he's optimistic that they can reach an agreement that will see the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) remain part of the national organization.

Last week, ABP gave the CCA notice to withdraw from the national organization as of July 1, 2026, citing among its concerns the organization's funding model, board structure, and representation since Alberta producers contribute over 50 percent to the organization.

Tyler Fulton is optimistic they'll be able to agree on a workable solution for everyone.

On Aug. 12, 2025, at approximately 3:10 a.m., Peace River RCMP responded to a complaint of an individual having been shot in the downtown area of Peace River. The individual was conscious at the time of police and EMS attendance. The adult male victim was admitted to the hospital. Tragically he succumbed to the injuries the following day and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) was called in to investigate at the time of admittance to hospital and maintained carriage of the investigation.

A new $50,000 sponsorship was unveiled Saturday morning during the monthly pancake breakfast at the 55 North Community Centre.