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Major road closures across the province as well as west of Hinton are impacting traffic on Highway 16 and Highway 40.

Westbound Highway 16, past the junction with Highway 40, is completely closed. Only evacuees are permitted on the eastbound lanes to exit the area.

There is no estimate for when the highway will reopen. Westbound traffic is being redirected back to Hinton or onto Highway 40N. Additionally, Highway 40 is closed between Highway 16 and Highway 47, with access only for residents and permit holders.

The results of the City of Grande Prairie’s 2024 Resident Satisfaction Survey are now available to review.

Completed from May 13 to 31, 2024, the survey collected an unbiased assessment of how satisfied residents are with municipal services. The survey’s findings were presented to the Strategy and Communications Services Committee on July 23, 2024.

Highlights include:

High quality of life rating:

The City of Grande Prairie begins its annual Bridge Repair and Maintenance Program on July 26. This initiative aims to ensure the safety, functionality, and longevity of the city’s bridge infrastructure by addressing various repair needs at several identified locations throughout the city.

On Tuesday, the Canadian Grain Commission revoked the grain dealer licence of LSM Grain Ltd. in Saskatoon.

Grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta may be owed money by this company for grain deliveries.

According to the company's website they handle Organic and Conventional cereals, pulses and oilseeds.

Grain farmers who may be affected could be eligible for compensation through the CGC's Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. 

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate for a second consecutive time on Wednesday, but warned the path back to two per cent inflation may be uneven and would ultimately determine the pace of future rate cuts.

The central bank says its decision to lower its policy rate by a quarter percentage point was motivated by easing price pressures and weakening economic conditions.

Its key interest rate now stands at 4.5 per cent.

A search and rescue team in Kentucky started praying on the last day of their two-week search for a lost hiker, at which time he was miraculously found alive. 

Situated on the southern coast of China, Hong Kong is neither a city nor a country, per se. Instead, it is a special administrative region of China, and it has been so since July 1, 1997. 

Hong Kong is also a stop along the way to bring the Bible deeper into Asia. 

Psalm 112:5

"Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice."

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If you aren't already doing so, I would strongly urge you to begin keeping a personal journal and write in it daily. This will not only help you focus your thoughts during and after your quiet time with God, but will enable you to look back on His footprints in your life.

Make sure this journal includes your prayer diary. Spend time in prayer every day—every single day.

As David, who knew what it meant to be alone with God, wrote:

The Eastlink Centre annual maintenance shutdown is scheduled to take place from September 3-27. 

The shutdown maintenance helps ensure the facility’s longevity by completing preventative work, repairs, a deep clean and upgrades to amenities. By prioritizing repairs and maintenance to happen during the annual shutdown, the Eastlink Centre can provide a superior experience for residents while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Contractors and City staff will prioritize the following tasks during the shutdown: