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WestJet is cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike by its mechanics' union.

The Calgary-based airline says in a statement the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has provided them with another notice of strike action.

WestJet says that as a result, it has preemptively cancelled 25 flights between Thursday and Friday, affecting about 3,300 customers.

The Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) is pleased to announce new principal assignments for Aspen Grove, Avondale, Crystal Park and Hillside Community schools, effective August 2024:

• Colin Murphy, Principal, Aspen Grove School
• Tracey Thiemann, Acting Principal, Avondale School
• Josh Hartman, Principal, Crystal Park School
• Mike Humbke, Principal, Hillside Community School

Grande Prairie will soon have a new space dedicated to boosting entrepreneurship and innovation, thanks to a $6.4 million investment.

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) are supporting the establishment of The Side Family Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence, named in honor of local business leader Al Side.

This center aims to enhance local entrepreneurial skills and business capacity, fostering a thriving ecosystem that attracts investment, retains talent, and promotes innovation in the Peace Region.

A rainfall warning has been issued for Grande Prairie and area today.  Heavy rainfall continues today with total amounts of 50 to 70 mm.

Rain will persist through the day today before tapering off tonight. More rain is expected over the long weekend.

For the current forecast, click here.

I understand the upcoming parking lot reconstruction project at the Fort St. John Bulk Water Station has raised concerns. First and foremost, I want to reassure all users that the City has no plans to shut down the Fort St. John Bulk Water Station.

The City of Fort St. John and the Peace River Regional District have a strong, collaborative relationship, working together to provide a wide array of services that benefit all residents, both urban and rural. Our mutual agreements ensure we deliver the best value for our taxpayers while maintaining high-quality services.

Greenview is delighted to announce the grand opening of the "Cache In on Dino Discovery VR Experience," an innovative virtual reality experience that brings the dinosaur era world to life.

Thanks to the generous support of PrairiesCan’s Tourism Relief Fund, this immersive exhibit offers visitors a unique chance to walk among dinosaurs and experience the ancient world like never before.

Whitecourt RCMP are currently on scene at a single vehicle collision on 51 street and Highway 43 in Whitecourt.  Traffic is being affected in all directions. Motorists are unable to access Highway 43 from 51 Street and traffic is being re-routed in the area.  Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes.

An update will be provided once the area becomes passable, and once further details on the collision become available.

Information provided by Whitecourt RCMP

An Elder with Gateway Church in Texas says he is sorry to both the victim of sexual abuse at the hands of the church's founder, as well as to members of the congregation who are victims of abuse from others.

Matthew 16:25

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.

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Matthew 18

Class Action is a class act. It's a film about two lawyers who go head-to-head, both in court and in life. They are father and daughter...on opposite sides of a complicated case charged with the full spectrum of emotions.