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A former deputy premier's petition to have Alberta declare that its official policy is to remain in Canada can start rolling out across the province.

Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says canvassers with the Alberta Forever Canada citizen initiative can begin gathering signatures.

Submitted by Thomas Lukaszuk, a former Progressive Conservative cabinet minister, the petition is for a policy proposal asking people: "Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?"

Canvassers have three months to gather around 294,000 signatures on the petition.

Alberta has announced plans to invest $1.3 million to strengthen the health, biodiversity, and long-term resilience of the province's rangelands. 

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says healthy rangelands are the foundation of a strong agricultural sector. 

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We'll draw a winner every week and will personally deliver McDonald's coffee and treats to the winning business.

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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 30 –  50 sites 

 
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July 30–  95 sites 

Dunvegan Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

July 30– 49  sites 

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Peace Country as daytime temperatures are expected to reach near 30°C, with overnight lows between 14°C and 18°C.

The heat wave will start today and continue through the week, ending sometime this weekend when temperatures are expected to return to the mid-20s.

Residents and visitors are urged to take precautions, including staying hydrated, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat, and never leaving children or pets in vehicles.

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the nominations for this year's 56th Dove Awards show.

Brandon Lake has the most nominations this year with nine, including Artist of the Year. The others in the same category include CeCe Winans, Forrest Frank, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle, and Phil Wickham.

This year's theme for the awards show is Creation Sings. Tauren Wells will be hosting for the third year in a row. 

A 12-year-old girl who survived the Texas flash flood that claimed the lives of 130 people, including 27 young campers and counsellors at Camp Mystic, is now using music to honour the victims.

Skyler Derrington has been attending Camp Mystic for four years, but this year will be one to remember. 

Derrington says on July 4, 2025, the sky was dark and the floodwaters rose quickly. She says the girls in her cabin began singing songs to the Lord, and as they sang, the water receded, taking the lives of 27 people at the camp, including the owner. 

The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate decision this morning.

Economists and financial markets widely expect the central bank will keep its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent.

A surprisingly strong June jobs report and signs of stubbornness in core inflation convinced many economists the bank would remain on hold.

The Bank of Canada left its key rate unchanged at its two most recent decisions as it waits for more clarity on how Canada's tariff dispute with the United States will affect inflation and the economy.

British Columbians are being urged to stay away from coastal areas that remain under a tsunami advisory, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded triggered warnings and alerts around the Pacific.

The District of Tofino says beaches are closed, while the province's emergency information agency says people in areas covered by the advisory should stay away from shorelines, with strong waves and currents possible.

Matthew 5:14,16

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

AND

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

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