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Safeguards have been written into the government's border bill to ensure civil rights and due process are upheld in proposed immigration regulations, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Wednesday.

Critics and advocacy groups are calling the wide-ranging border security legislation a threat to civil liberties in the immigration and asylum system.

One proposed change in the legislation would prevent people from making asylum claims if they've been in Canada for more than a year.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

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Psalm 62:8

You and I could name things, specific things that we've gone through in the last several years that make no logical sense whatsoever...but that's OK. We can't figure them out.

But let me assure you, God is at work doing His mysterious plan (mysterious to us), which defies human logic.

So quit trying to make it humanly logical. Trust Him...

Do you realize what a peaceful life you can live if you decide to live like this? Do you realize how relaxed you can be, how free of stress?

Honestly.

The government's reply to the throne speech was adopted in the House of Commons Wednesday. 

It was adopted "on division," meaning no recorded vote was held. It does not need a vote in the Senate.

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon said on social media that the adoption of the speech sets the stage for a "strong and focused agenda."

"We have a clear mandate to deliver on priorities for Canadians and build a strong Canada — and we're going to do just that," MacKinnon said. 

Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a high-profile federal politician, has died at 76 years old.

MPs rose for a moment of silence in the House of Commons tonight at the request of government whip Mark Gerretsen.

Garneau was a pioneer in Canada's space program.

He later entered politics, serving as a Liberal member of Parliament for a Montreal-area riding between 2008 and 2023. 

He held many cabinet positions in Justin Trudeau's government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Transport.

Information Sessions Set for Prospective County Council Candidates

The County of Grande Prairie is offering information sessions for residents interested in running for County Council in the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election.

What: Municipal Government 101

Date: Wednesday, June 25

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm

Location: Ovintiv Room at Evergreen Park

A second session will be held on Wednesday, September 3 at the same time and location. There is no need to register.

The Dawson Creek Emergency Reception Centre has relocated from Sudeten Hall to City Hall, 10105 12A Street for the duration of Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 6. The Dawson Creek ESS Team will be on site to continue supporting Kelly Lake and One Island Lake evacuees with food, lodging and supplies. 

• Location: Lower Level, City Hall, 10105 12A Street  

• Hours: 9:00hrs to 13:00hrs - Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 6

• ESS Support Line: 1-250-784-4681 – support will be available from 8:00hrs to 17:00hrs  

The County of Grande Prairie has issued an expanded evacuation alert area for a wildfire burning southwest of Kelly Lake due to significant fire growth. The evacuation alert area has been expanded north and south to include everyone north of Township Road 710 to Township Road 740, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 130. No evacuation is required at this time. If an evacuation order is issued, residents will have 30 minutes to evacuate. 

Grande Prairie Alliance 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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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will take "some time" on its response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States increased to 50 per cent on Wednesday after President Donald Trump followed through on his vow to double the duties.

On his way into the weekly Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa today, Carney said Canada is in "intensive" discussions with the U.S. on trade.