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A desperate search and rescue effort is underway in the Texas Hill Country, where 20 girls remain missing after flash flooding swept through Camp Mystic, a private Christian Bible camp along the Guadalupe River.

Update:

• 4 children from Bible camp among 27 confirmed dead in Texas flooding

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to strengthening local supports and services—and they want to hear from you.

This is your opportunity to share your thoughts, highlight community needs, and help set priorities that align with your vision for a healthy, connected Grande Prairie.

Your input will directly support the City’s goals to:

• Enhance quality of life

• Build an inclusive and caring community

• Foster strong, engaging relationships

County of Newell takes over Crop Diversification Centre South and hopes to attract dozens of tenants for the $100 million facility

Like the mighty Phoenix, the County of Newell is hoping the Crop Diversification Centre South in Brooks, Alta., will rise from the ashes and regain the prominence it once had in agricultural research.

June brought its share of thunderstorm activity to the Prairies.

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says mid-June thunderstorms damaged crops across Western Canada, dropping pea- to toonie-sized hail.
 
CCHA member companies are investigating more than 900 claims of crop damage from hailstorms that occurred June 13-20. The majority of the claims were filed in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Farmers have been out evaluating crop damage to determine the impact, as some crops can recover depending on the damage and the stage of the crop.

With the grazing season underway there are some things producers can look at to help gauge the health of their rangelands. One indicator is the species composition; this includes which species and types of plants you are seeing as well as amount of each species. 3 terms that we often hear when talking about range health are decreaser, increaser, and invader which can be used to describe how plants respond to grazing pressure.

The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels, boots and buckles march through city streets today to kick off the Calgary Stampede.

Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and lead the parade on horseback before performing Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Stampede runs until July 13.

The “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” singer, who was raised in Timmins, Ont., last took the stage at the Stampede in 2014.

Psalm 33:12

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance."

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Proverbs 15:15

Many folks eat their hearts out, suffering from the contagious "If Only" disease. Its germs infect every slice of life.

If only I had more money.

If only we owned a nicer home.

If only we could have children.

If only he would ask me out.

If only I had more friends.

The list is endless. Woven through the fabric of all those words is a sigh that comes from the daily grind of discontentment.

As summer heats up, so do our opportunities to enjoy lakes, pools, and all things water-related. But with fun comes responsibility. That's why Drowning Prevention Week is making waves across the region from July 20–27, bringing free, family-friendly events and activities to raise awareness and build water safety skills that save lives.

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is pleased to announce a new addition to the Spartan Controls Northwestern Centre for Industrial Automation & Innovation, thanks to a $250,000 boost aimed at enhancing and supporting the student experience.

Recognizing the value of peer-to-peer interactions, teamwork, and community-building, AltaGas has committed to establishing the AltaGas Collaboration Corner within the leading-edge 15,565 sq ft facility.