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One of the brothers in the Christian band for KING & COUNTRY is expanding his talents once again, starring in an upcoming movie alongside A-listed actors. 

Joel Smallbone will be acting in the upcoming film Young Washington, alongside well-known actor Sir Ben Kingsley of Gandhi and Schindler's List, as well as Andy Serkis of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. 

Production of the film depicting a young George Washington will begin later in August. 

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says it's time for Ottawa to stop studying the idea of a national forest fire co-ordination agency and take action.

The organization's president wants the federal government to take inspiration from the U.S. Fire Administration to establish a similar office in Canada.

The U.S. office is part of Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, but Ken McMullen says a Canadian version could be simpler and less costly.

Psalm 32:5  

Like a cool, cleansing shower on a hot, sweaty day, God's forgiveness washes away not only sins but their tormenting guilt.

God goes into the depths of our inner being and provides that magnificent relief that only He can bring: PEACE . . . .

If you are harboring some sin—if you are keeping hidden a few secret regions of wrong—don't expect to enjoy freedom from guilt, child of God.

There is an unspoken axiom threaded through Scripture: secret sin cannot coexist with inner peace.

 Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.

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City of Grande Prairie residents are encouraged to register to vote in advance of the 2025 Municipal Election by August 15, 2025. Advance registration helps ensure a quicker, more convenient voting experience by reducing wait times and streamlining the process at the polls.

Residents can check their registration status or register easily by visiting voterlink.ab.ca. The process is simple and takes just a few minutes.

The campground report is sponsored by Happy Trails Campground and Cabins.  

North of Grande Prairie  

Happy Trails Campground and Cabins (https://htcampground.com)  

August 7 – 40 sites 

 
Moonshine Lake Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

August 7 – 78 sites

Dunvegan Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

August 7 – 47 sites 

With increased traffic expected over the Heritage Day long weekend, Grande Prairie Enforcement Services carried out enhanced traffic enforcement across the city to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians. This increased presence resulted in 274 violation tickets, aimed at reducing high‑risk driving behaviours and preventing collisions.

The campaign targeted speeding, seatbelt infractions, distracted driving, and vehicle equipment violations related to noisy and illegally modified vehicles. Charges for open liquor in motor vehicles were also issued.

Please be advised that due to forecasted rainfall, the Range Road 63 closure between Highway 43 and Township Road 724 is delayed until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8. The section will remain closed until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, then reopen with single lane alternating traffic.  

During the closures, access will be granted to residents and business employees located along the affected route. The route will be closed to all other traffic.  

Administrators say federal government needs to build more trust into the Advance Payment Program

Administrators of the Advance Payments Program say Ottawa should stop treating farmers as if they are going to default on repayments.

They said the application process should be streamlined and the program made simpler and more consistent.

Dave Gallant, vice-president of finance and APP operations at the Canadian Canola Growers Association, said the CCGA administers about $2.5 billion in advances each year on behalf of the federal government.

A chance to give hope to children hurt by war is too precious to miss.

“Their children often will panic; some will wet themselves. They struggle with sleeplessness and emotions every time the siren goes off…”

Eric Mock from Slavic Gospel Assosiation recounts conversations he had with Ukrainian families and children about how they endure the war. The situation is grim, as Russian attacks intensify, wiping out families and stealing nights’ rest.