Blue-green algae advisory issued for Moonshine Lake

Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Moonshine Lake, in Moonshine Lake Provincial Park. Residents living near the shores of this lake, as well as visitors to this lake, are advised to take the following precautions:

·Avoid all contact with cyanobacterial blooms. If contact occurs, wash with tap water as soon as possible.

·Do not swim or wade or allow your pets to swim or wade in any areas where cyanobacteria is visible. 

Young girl’s faith changes three generations

India is one of the least-reached places in the world with the Gospel. But an entire Indian family’s legacy can change when just one child learns about Jesus.

Maali is a little girl who recently began attending Mission India’s Children’s Bible Club. Regan Miller with Mission India says, there, "She learned how to pray to Jesus. That changed everything."

'Justice was served': Killer of 4 women in Winnipeg guilty of first-degree murder

Cheers erupted in a Winnipeg courtroom, spilling out onto downtown streets Thursday, as family members who lost their loved ones at the hands of a serial killer said they had finally received justice.

A judge convicted Jeremy Skibicki of first-degree murder in the 2022 slayings of four women in a case that put another bright spotlight on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

Jorden Myran, whose sister Marcedes Myran was killed, said she held back tears when the judge delivered the verdict.

Court to hear Saskatchewan's case to stop collection of carbon levy money

Federal Court in Vancouver is to hear a case today from the Saskatchewan government asking for an injunction to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting millions in carbon levy money.

Premier Scott Moe's government argues it's unconstitutional for Ottawa to take from its bank account, and that it's unfair for Saskatchewan to pay.

Earlier this year, Saskatchewan had stopped remitting the carbon levy on natural gas to Ottawa, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exempted home-heating oil users from paying. 

JBS Foods Canada is expanding its beef processing facility at Brooks. 

Work is already underway on a new beef processing line and warehouse expansion.

The $90 million investment includes a new patty processing line and a state-of-the-art fulfillment centre, that is expected to be completed for the fall of 2025.

With the expansion, JBS Canada will produce almost seven million more kilograms of beef patties every year for restaurants in Western Canada.

Premier Danielle Smith says JBS is a cornerstone in Brooks, creating jobs and ensuring Alberta’s world-renowned beef makes it to the millions who love to eat it.

Everybody's treat

Philemon

"My treat!" Nice words to hear, huh? They have flowed into my ears from any number of places. At Thirty-One Flavors on a smoggy, stifling, sweltering August afternoon after I've ordered a double-decker pralines and cream, dark cone with a buddy. He digs deeper, faster. I start licking, smiling. Full of gratitude, I leave wondering why I ordered two scoops. We laugh. I say thanks.

Traffic delays expected in the County of GP as new project gets underway

Construction on Township Road 704, from Range Road 65 to Range Road 70, is set to start Saturday, July 13, 2024.

The project is expected to be completed early August, weather dependent.  

The work will start at the intersection of Township Road 704 and Range Road 70, working east. Work involves construction on the base of the road and new gravel on top.

Speed will be reduced in the construction zone.

Traffic will be asked to use an alternate route. Local traffic will be allowed through periodically.