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Micah 6:6-8

Micah isn't exactly a household word. Too bad. Though obscure, the ancient prophet had his stuff together. Eclipsed by the much more famous Isaiah, who ministered among the elite, Micah took God's message to the streets.

The City of Grande Prairie begins FireSmart Vegetation Management work on October 15, 2024.

In February 2024, the City was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) to action a Vegetation Management Program by December 31, 2024. The goal of this initiative is to mitigate wildfire risks by removing dead or fire-prone trees and thinning dense vegetation.

Two treatment areas, identified in the 2019 South Bear Creek Wildfire Mitigation Strategy, are as follows:

Eligible Albertans are now able to book their immunization appointments through the Alberta Vaccine Booking System, calling Health Link at 811 for pharmacy or AHS clinic appointments, or by directly contacting a nearby pharmacy. Albertans are encouraged to speak with their primary care provider for guidance on immunizations and what options are best for individuals and families.

On Oct. 3, 2024 at around 3:00 p.m., Whitecourt RCMP Traffic Services entered into an investigation of a flight from police after an attempted traffic stop for speeding on Highway 43.  The vehicle had been captured on radar in excess of speeds of 200 km/hr. Whitecourt RCMP soon located the vehicle and the driver at a local gas station. The lone male occupant, was arrested and a subsequent investigation conducted on scene.

On October 9, the City of Grande Prairie is taking part in a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Alberta and Canada as part of the annual Everyone Counts: Point in Time (PiT) Count of homelessness.

The count tracks homelessness in many forms including people staying in emergency shelters, short-term housing and more to improve understanding of the needs and circumstances of the people who are affected by homelessness in the community.

With a loud culture that promotes individualism and materialism, one Christian author is sharing wisdom on parenting a grateful generation. 

Benjamin William Hastings has officially released his sophomore album, giving listeners an insightful look into his faith journey.

The 12-track album, Sold out, sincerely, features several guest artists including Brandon Lake, Aodhán King, and Matt Crocker.

The founder and former lead pastor of Saddleback Church put a call out for prayer over the weekend after a brushfire wiped out a portion of their campus. 

" Please pray: 2 acres of Saddleback Church have already been consumed by wildfire," said Warren in a post on X. "It's our main campus (out of 20) in Lake Forest."

No buildings were damaged. However, this is the second time in weeks that the busy church has had to deal with fire. 

The Oct. 7 attack by Hamas fighters on Israel last year, and the immediate Israeli retaliation that followed, sent shockwaves throughout the world that have shaken Canada culturally and politically.

Here is a look at some of the major developments in Canada related to the conflict.

Oct. 7, 2023 — Hamas-led militants launched air and ground attacks on Israel, killing nearly 1,200 and taking more than 250 hostages. The attacks, followed hours later by Israeli counterattacks in the Gaza Strip, marked the beginning of the current Israel-Hamas war. 

The Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Allégresses Church in Trois-Rivières, QC, is picking up the pieces after a fire ravaged the building last week. 

On October 3, local emergency crews were dispatched to help control and put out the fire that had the whole building up in flames. One of the bell towers ended up collapsing because of the fire. 

According to reports, the building was empty of people at the time of the fire, meaning no injuries were reported.