Confident Contentment
Psalm 143:10
When Christ becomes our central focus—our reason for existence—contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.
This cannot help but impact three of the most prevalent joy-stealers in all of life.
1. He broadens the dimensions of our circumstances. This gives us new confidence...
2. He delivers us from preoccupation with others. This causes our contentment level to rise...
3. He calms our fears regarding ourselves and our future. This provides a burst of fresh hope on a daily basis.
Today's Campground Report, June 25, 2025
The campground report is sponsored by Happy Trails Campground and Cabins.
North of Grande Prairie
Happy Trails Campground and Cabins (https://htcampground.com)
June 25 – 72 sites
Moonshine Lake Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)
June 25 – CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE
Dunvegan Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)
June 25 – 54 sites
Alberta panel member says ask Premier Smith about idea to cut aid to some newcomers
A key member of Alberta's new panel fighting federal overreach says Canada's immigration system needs fixing, but couldn't comment on the panel considering an idea to cut supports for some newcomers.
Business Council of Alberta president Adam Legge says questions about potentially excluding certain immigrants from services like health care should be addressed to Premier Danielle Smith.
Barring services to some newcomers is a solution being put forward on immigration on the panel's website.
Nicole Troyer’s trek for mental health reaches Grande Prairie tomorrow
Nicole Troyer’s inspiring journey across Alberta in support of mental health awareness is nearing its final stretch, and she’ll be making her way through Grande Prairie tomorrow, June 26.
In a quick update from the road, Nicole shared she left the Bezanson area this morning and plans to wrap up tonight’s leg at Ritchie Bros. Tomorrow, she’ll depart from there at 9:00 a.m., heading toward the city.
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St. Catherines Catholic School!
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Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social services for immigrants
Whether Alberta should withhold social services from immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult citizens on potential referendum questions.
The tour is part of what Smith has dubbed the "Alberta Next" panel. At a news conference Tuesday, she announced details of its work and named its 15 members.
At the same time, six online surveys were launched on the panel's website, which are to help inform what questions the government puts to a referendum next year.
Steady May inflation figures don't make the case for rate cuts: economists
May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada's closely watched price figures — a step in the right direction, some economists say, but likely not enough to convince the central bank to cut interest rates.
The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7 per cent last month as cooling shelter costs helped tame price pressures, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.
The Chosen cast asks for prayers while filming the crucifixion scenes
The filming is underway for The Chosen Season 6, which means they're stepping into the crucifixion story.
The film and cast for the TV series depicting the life of Jesus and his followers are currently in Italy.
"I'm filming and I've got some pretty intense crucifixion stuff this week, including mostly night shooting," says Director Dallas Jenkins on social media. "So it's going to be an intense week, very difficult. So please keep us in mind and in your prayers for that."
Crime bill with tougher bail, sentencing provisions coming in fall: justice minister
The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said in an interview.
"It's perhaps obvious, given the tenor around the criminal justice system, that reforms are in order," Fraser told The Canadian Press.
From the church to the charts: Vancouver pastor gains national recognition
Pastor Terrance Richmond not only leads his congregation in Vancouver on Sundays through sermons, but he also shares the gospel through his hip-hop music.
Richmond and his wife planted the church, Love Quest International, in Vancouver in January 2016. Even before this time, Richmond has been writing and releasing Christian hip-hop music, including with Scribe (AKA Troy Lydiate), who attends his church.