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Philippians 3:20

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Several years ago I asked the ministry staff at the church I was pastoring to reflect on how their mothers had influenced their lives. Here are a few of the responses I received.

"The interest, concern, and care for older people that my mother modelled in a Christlike manner impacted my life to the extent that today I am involved in a ministry with senior adults" (Dave Jobe).

Peace Wapiti Academy’s (PWA) new rugby jerseys represent more than just Titan pride. Thanks to rugby coach Ms. Sandboe-Goleniec and a dedicated team of staff, students and community members, PWA rugby players have brought Indigenous heritage to the field.

The City of Grande Prairie is providing motorists and commuters with updates to traffic patterns starting tonight, June 13, 2024. These changes are necessary to accommodate ongoing construction work.

Updated Traffic Impact:

Starting June 13, 2024, the following traffic pattern changes will be implemented:

The campground report is sponsored by Happy Trails Campground and Cabins. 

Listen for the Campground report at 2:20 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on Reach FM.

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After a series of wild events, Christian artist Francesca Battistelli is introducing the world to her seventh child. 

"I’ve been quiet here because we have been soaking in almost five days with our newest SON!" says Battistelli on Facebook. 

Her seventh child, a boy, is Henry Barrett “Bear” Goodwin, and was born on June 8. 

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) have reached tentative agreements with the Treasury Board and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

A media release from  PSAC notes that the agreement, representing over 9000 CBSA members was reached after nine days of around-the-clock negotiations.

The new four-year agreement running until June 2026 includes a total compounded wage increase of 15.7 per cent, enhanced protections relative to technological changes, and better shift scheduling and leave provisions. 

The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to join in the celebration of Pollinator Week, taking place from June 17 to June 23.

As a dedicated Bee City, Grande Prairie is committed to promoting and protecting vital pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other essential creatures that support our ecosystems, food production, and biodiversity. Residents are encouraged to plant pollinator-friendly gardens, reduce pesticide use, and spread awareness about the importance of these creatures.

The numbers are in Cargill Case Ready workers  (members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 401) have voted 100 per cent in favor of a strike.

The Calgary based plant produces counter ready meat from Cargill's beef plant at High River cutting, weighing and packaging it for retail.

Key issues in the negotiations focus around income security, overtime and a lack of guaranteed hours.

The union - UFCW Local 401 - has applied to the Provincial Government for secondary picketing at every Wal-Mart, Sobeys and Loblaws location in Alberta.

The Grande Prairie Public School Division proudly announces that Kairoh Winiandy, a Grade 6 student at Hillside Community School, has been awarded a distinguished 2024 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Student Award.

Kairoh received the award during a ceremony on June 10, 2024, at the Government House in Edmonton, which honoured nine students from across Alberta — three each from Grade 6, Grade 9 and Grade 11. The Lieutenant Governor's Office and The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) hosted the ceremony.