Canadian Foodgrains Bank receives $100 million over four years to combat food insecurity
The Canadian Foodgrains Bank has once again received federal government funding with a grant for $100 million over the next four years.
Split into $25 million per year, that will go towards their programs which help Candian-produced food go to hungry mouths internationally.
Andy Harrington, the executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, says he's happy to be able to help more people over the next four years.
'Another nail in Justin's coffin': Liberals lose another stronghold in Bloc Québécois byelection victory
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suffered another devastating byelection blow with the loss of a second Liberal stronghold, this one to the Bloc Québécois in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun.
Voters went to the polls Monday in the Montreal riding as well as in Winnipeg's Elmwood—Transcona, where the NDP retained its long-held seat after a tough race against the Conservatives.
Trudeau already faced calls from party faithful to resign as leader after unexpectedly losing Toronto—St. Paul’s to the Conservatives in a byelection this past June.
Canadian Christian artists recognized in new awards celebration
With Christian and Gospel music awards taking a recent hit in Canada, the Gospel Music Industry Hub has stepped up to recognize artists nationwide.
This week, GMIHub, an organization that helps artists get along in their music career by equipping them with people who can help them with things like their business, creativity and production, announced the launch of the inaugural Gospel Music Industry Hub Awards.
Verse of the Day: September 17
Ephesians 5:1
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
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Us and we, not I and me
Romans 12
Nobody is a whole chain. Each one is a link. But take away one link and the chain is broken.
Nobody is a whole team. Each one is a player. But take away one player and the game is forfeited.
Nobody is a whole orchestra. Each one is a musician. But take away one musician and the symphony is incomplete.
We need each other. You need someone and someone needs you. Isolated islands, we're not.
MPs to discuss deaths of First Nations people by police in emergency debate
Members of Parliament will hold an emergency debate in the House of Commons Monday evening on a string of recent deaths of First Nations people during interactions with Canadian police forces.
Six First Nations people have died in the last two weeks at the hands of police officers, which NDP MP Lori Idlout characterizes as a "disturbing pattern."
She wrote a letter to House Speaker Greg Fergus calling for the emergency debate, lambasting what she called a lack of media coverage of the deaths and inaction by the government to pass legislation on First Nations policing.
Food & Beverage service opportunity available at Ernie Radbourne Pavilion
The City of Grande Prairie is inviting interested applicants to submit a Request for Expression of Interest to operate a food and beverage service at the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion, to provide a new and exciting amenity for park patrons throughout the year.
Construction on Range Road 53 begins tomorrow
Construction on Range Road 53 750 meters north of Township Road 714 to City of Grande Prairie limit, is set to start September 17, 2024.
The project is expected to be completed October 31, 2024, weather dependent.
Fort Vermilion RCMP respond to fatal motor vehicle collision
On Sept. 13, 2024, at 5:50 a.m., Fort Vermilion RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 697, north of La Crete. Officers arrived on scene and the initial investigation showed that there was a head on collision between a pick-up truck and an SUV.
Harvest Sample Program back in swing as harvest continues across the prairies
Canadian farmers can take advantage of a program that can give them a leg up this harvest season through the Canadian Grain Commission's (CGC) annual Harvest Sample Program.
Through that farmers get an unofficial grading from the CGC which they can use to help market their commodities.
Program Manager of Analytical Services Kerri Pleskach talks about the program and how it helps out Canadian producers.