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Listen for the Campground report at 2:20 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on Reach FM.

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The City’s annual free outdoor concert and block party, Experience Grande Prairie, returns to the City Centre on Friday, August 30 for its third year.

The event highlights Grande Prairie as a fun, youthful and vibrant community, featuring live music, food trucks and community booths. The event also features a cultural area, facilitated by the Grande Prairie Multicultural Association (GPIA), who will be on-site with vendors.

CN will be working on the railroad crossing on RGE RD 64 at the intersection of TWP RD 712A in the County of Grande Prairie.

The road will be closed on Friday, August 9th from 6:00am to 8:00pm.

The road will be closed to all traffic, and motorists will need to use an alternate route.

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie

Starting today, the City of Grande Prairie begins a comprehensive road rehabilitation on 92 Street between 74 Avenue and Woody Channel (south of 84 Avenue).

The project aims to accommodate both current and future traffic needs, fostering economic growth and enhancing the overall quality and longevity of our roads.

Scope of the Project:

As a result of the communities assistance Beaverlodge RCMP have charged four youth, ranging from 12 to 15 years of age, with the following offences:

• Mischief – damage to property over $5000
• Mischief – damage to property under $5000
• Mischief – obstruct enjoyment to property

All four youth were released with conditions and are scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on September 25, 2024.

The Canadian Cattle Association has laid out its nominees for The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) with farming operations across Canada being nominated.

Carol Reynolds, the CCA's communications manager, talked about how they've been supporting those farmers with the awards.

After spending 20 years with Atlantic Records, Skillet is going off on their own new label and releasing a new single at the same time. 

The frontman of the Christian rock band is starting his own music imprint called Hear It Loud. 

 Psalm 149:4

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

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Why should we be willing to drop everything and follow Jesus Christ? And what happens when we do? I can think of at least six reasons.

    1. Jesus chooses not to minister to others all alone 

He could, but he deliberately chooses not to. He could have rowed that boat Himself. He could have dropped those nets over the side Himself. He certainly could have pulled up the nets choked with fish. Instead, He had the disciples do it. And He specifically stated, "From now on you will be catching men." 

    2. Jesus uses the familiar to do the incredible

Power line safety is one topic farmers should memorize as harvest approaches with plenty of work on the horizon.

Many farmers will be moving giant machinery across fields for over 12 hours a day, and between the stress of harvest and fatigue, there's a lot of room to make a mistake.

SaskPower Spokesperson Scott McGregor talks about how farmers can prepare for the upcoming season.