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

North of Grande Prairie  

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

July 31 – 50 sites 

 
Moonshine Lake Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

July 31 – 85 sites 

Dunvegan Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

July 31 – 38 sites 

On July 19, 2025, around 2:31 a.m., Beaverlodge RCMP received reports of males, possibly intoxicated, driving around on ATVs. RCMP responded and confronted the individuals who fled atop an ATV. The suspects then returned on another ATV, driving recklessly, failing to obey stop signs and nearly rear ending the RCMP vehicle, among others. The suspects then fled the scene. Beaverlodge RCMP conducted an investigation and were able to obtain photos of all three males involved.

The Veterans Association Food Bank in Grande Prairie is doing more than stocking shelves, it’s changing lives. 

Events Coordinator Jon Bartlett recently shared how the organization has grown from humble beginnings into a vital support hub for local veterans. “We started with six veterans and were up to 25 by our first Christmas,” Bartlett said. “Now we serve more than 35 veterans and their families each month.” 

The co-founder of Lakewood Church in Texas and mother to Joel Osteen has died. 

On Wednesday, Joel took to social media to share that his mother, Dolores Osteen, had passed away. 

"It is with a heavy heart that Victoria and I, along with our family, announce the passing of our cherished mother and grandmother, Dolores 'Dodie' Osteen," said Joel in a post on Facebook. "She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God.

A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area.

Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments over three days.

Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.

"Preserving a two-state solution means standing with all people who choose peace over violence or terrorism. And it means honouring their innate desire for peaceful coexistence," Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill.

He said Ottawa intends to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.

John 1:12-13

"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God."

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Psalm 31:1

Under heaven's lock and key, we are protected by the most efficient security system available—the power of God.

There is no way we will be lost in the process of suffering. No disorder, no disease, not even death itself can weaken or threaten God's ultimate protection over our lives...

"God stands between you and all that menaces your hope or threatens your eternal welfare," James Moffatt wrote. "The protection here is entirely and directly the work of God."

Alberta's transportation minister says the province plans to learn from an Ontario court ruling that found a law seeking to remove some Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional.

Devin Dreeshen says Alberta will be watching the case with interest, especially since Ontario's government plans to appeal the ruling. 

Dreeshen says being the second province to go down the same path is helpful, as it gives Alberta the opportunity to analyze the "good and bad" parts of Ontario's legislation.

A Christian rock band is asking for prayers after a member suffered a stroke.

Kutless shared on social media on Tuesday that guitarist, James Mead had a stroke. "This post is a tough one to send out, but so many of you have supported us for so many years and today we are asking for your help."