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Yesterday Grande Prairie Council unanimously passed the transfer of title of ownership for the property that Rising Above is on to the organization for $1.  

The intense heat we've been dealing with over the last couple of weeks has resulted in signs of heat stress starting to show up in some crops.

There's a real concern about the potential impact on canola crops at the flowering stage.

Curtis Rempel, vice president of crop production and innovation with the Canola Council of Canada says when the temperatures are in the 30's, it's especially hard on flowering canola plants.

Drivers are being reminded to slow down and obey the posted speed limit after a recent incident.

Grande Prairie Enforcement Services fined a driver caught speeding 41 km/h over the speed limit through the busy intersection of 84 Ave and 116 St.

Excessive speeding increases the risks of crashes that can lead to damage, injuries, and fatalities.

The driver was issued a fine of $385.

Information provided by the Grande Prairie Police Service

This year marks the 10th Anniversary for Ag in Motion. 

Western Canada's largest outdoor farm show at Langham, Saskatchewan, features over 600 exhibitors and is expected to attract about 32,000 visitors over the three days.

Show Manager Rob O'Connor says Ag in Motion is also attracting a number of international visitors with over 230 guests coming from Australia, Africa, Europe, Mexico and the United States.

He notes what sets this show apart from others is the crop plot trials, live equipment demonstrations, and the always popular ride n drive area.

Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the Nawican Shelter opened up a cooling centre on July 10, 2024. The centre will continue to be open for those in need of a space to cool down until July 22, 2024.  

The shelter can provide water, cool drinks, snacks and a cool place to shelter over the next week.

If you or someone you know is in need please go to:

Nawican Shelter
1401 102 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC
Open Daily from 8:00am to 12:00am (Midnight)
(778) 843-1722

CAIN is preparing to add a new member to their band. 

Earlier this month, Taylor Cain Matz announced she is expecting her second child. 

"Celebrated the 4th by adding a 4th," said Taylor in a post on Instagram.  

Award-winning Christian band, Sidewalk Prophets is celebrating two huge milestones. 

Last week, the band made their Grand Ole Opry debut performing their current single 'Hurt People (Love Will Heal Our Hearts).' They also surprised the audience, performing 'Looking Up,' with American Idol Season 21 runner-up Meagan Danielle. 

"Our Opry debut experience was such a blessing," said the Sidewalk Prophets on social media. "We could not have asked for a more special evening."

A Pennsylvanian family is mourning the loss of their husband and father after he threw his body over his family when shooting broke out at a Trump rally. 

At just 50 years old, Corey Comperatore from Butler, PA, died while protecting his family on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was the former fire chief of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company.

"Corey was the very best of us," said Gov. Josh Shapiro during a press conference. "May his memory be a blessing."

Mark 2 

While travelling across northern California several years ago, I tuned in a radio talk show where the host had just conducted a poll of his listeners regarding job satisfaction. Some sort of questionnaire had been mailed to folks within a broad radius of several cities along the San Francisco peninsula and East Bay region. The show's host had gathered and compiled the answers and was, that day, announcing the results.

Colossians 2:9-10

"For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority."

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