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Philippians 4:8

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

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The Canadian Cattle Association has been actively working on some key issues of concern for producers here at home, in the U.S. and internationally.

The CCA's general manager Ryder Lee says they're closely monitoring what's happening south of the border with their 'voluntary' Product of the U.S. Labeling legislation. 

He says they're watching to see if it changes how cattle are procured or beef is sold.

On January 12, 2024, members of the Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (WAD CRU), with the assistance of RCMP Air Services, took two individuals into custody following a several-month-long investigation into thefts from oil and gas sites throughout the region. WAD CRU began the investigation in the fall of 2023, monitoring the suspects for involvement in crimes targeting oil and gas sites in the County of Grande Prairie, the MD of Greenview, Big Lakes County, Woodlands County, Parkland County and the Peace River District of BC.

Late last year, Council awarded Canadian Ramp Company from Oakville, Ontario, a contract to design and construct an asphalt pump track in Kin Park. As we begin the design phase of this project, Canadian Ramp Company and the City of Fort St. John invite all potential users to complete a five-minute survey to provide their input into the design.

The forecast for tonight and tomorrow is showing a risk of freezing rain for Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek as temperatures rise. 

Grande Prairie has a 30 percent chance of flurries overnight with risk of freezing rain. Fog patches developing this evening. Tomorrow, mainly cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries in the morning and early in the afternoon and risk of freezing rain.

Greenview’s Dust Control program applications are now being accepted.

The program allows residents and property owners the opportunity to apply for dust control on rural roads in front of residences.

Dust control involves the application of a dust control agent to gravel roads to minimize dust. The costs for the program are shared between the Municipality and the applicant. Fees vary according to the length of the treatment area.

Results from last summer’s Food Access and Affordability Survey conducted by the City and Grande Prairie’s Food Access & Security Taskforce show that 57% of residents said they find food expensive.  

Almost 2200 Grande Prairie residents took part in the survey. 19% of respondents say they frequently encountered challenges affording food with 33% of residents spending more than $200 a week on groceries.  

The City of Grande Prairie’s committee report on the Stormwater Utility Charge has recommended Council approve Bylaw C-1443, moving the discussion to a future Council meeting for decision, scheduled for February 12, 2024.

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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 pulse market has been relatively strong compared to most other crops.

That was the message Jonathan Driedger with Leftfield Commodity Research delivered to pulse growers this week during the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Regional Meeting in Swift Current.

Driedger told the group online and in person that while the pulse market has been doing well,  he's not sure just how much upside is left for old crop prices.

He points out that one of the challenges for buyers right now is being able to make commitments that they don't know, they can source.