Beyond tact to compassion

Luke 7:12–15

Tact graces a lifelike fragrance graces a rose. One whiff of those red petals erases any thought of the thorns.

Tact is like that. It’s remarkable how peaceful and pleasant it can make us.

Its major goal is avoiding unnecessary offence ... and that alone ought to make us desire it. Remember the teacher you had who lacked tact? Learning was sacrificed daily on the altar of fear. You wondered each session if that was the day you’d be singled out and embarrassed through some verbal put-down in front of the class.

PWPSD receives Design Funding for new Peace Wapiti Academy

The new school will provide students and staff with a modern, purpose-built facility that will serve PWPSD communities for generations to come.

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is extremely grateful to the Government of Alberta for the Peace Wapiti Academy (PWA) capital project’s Design Funding. Since receiving Planning Funding in early 2023, the Division has worked diligently to prepare for this next step.

Fire ban downgraded to fire restriction for City and County of Grande Prairie

Effective 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, both the City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie have downgraded their fire bans to fire restrictions due to improved conditions.

Permitted activities include propane and natural gas barbecues, firepits, and appliances, as well as approved recreational fire pits and burn barrels.

Prohibited activities include open burning, smudge fires, and fireworks without authorization. Residents are urged to remain cautious as wildfire risk remains elevated despite recent rainfall.

Rain delays seeding operations in southeast Saskatchewan

As farmers continue their seeding operations, the latest crop report brings a mix of optimism and caution. 

Crop Extension Specialist Tyce Masich says at this point 72 per cent of the provincial crop is now planted; that's an increase of 23 per cent from last week. 

He notes it's a smaller increase than the week before, largely due to rain delays in parts of the south and east regions of the province. 

Union says Canada Post offers 'fall short' as strike deadline nears

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go until a looming strike deadline.

Canada Post meanwhile said Thursday it's already seeing mail volumes decline ahead of another possible labour disruption and is pushing for an urgent resolution.

Spokesperson Lisa Liu said Canada Post hasn't yet received a response from the union about its proposals issued a day earlier.

The postal service is ready to resume bargaining "as soon as possible" with a mediator at the table, she said.

Game On! donate gear and enjoy a BBQ for a great cause

KidSport Grande Prairie and Sport Central are teaming up to help local kids get off the sidelines and into the game.

From May 29 to May 31, community members are encouraged to donate gently used sports equipment at the Sport Equipment Drive, supporting young athletes in need.

The collection dates and locations are:

· Thursday, May 29 | 3 PM – 7 PM at Evergreen Park (Parking Lot D, 55051 Township Road 710)

· Friday, May 30 | 11 AM – 5 PM at Keddie’s Trailers (9724 132 Avenue)

· Saturday, May 31 | 10 AM – 3 PM at Keddie’s Trailers (9724 132 Avenue)

Podcaster Joe Rogan is consistently 'attending church,' says theologian Wesley Huff

Since Canadian Apologist Wesley Huff was a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast, the host has been 'attending church' and asking more questions. 

The 'Joe Rogan Experience' is the No. 1 listened to podcast on Spotify's platform since 2020. While Rogan has never claimed to be a Christian, he dives theologically deep with many of his guests, including Huff for a three-hour discussion in January