http://www.cjgy.ca/ Friday July 30, 2010 Friday July 30, 2010 03:30:01 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/templates/images/RssLogo.gif http://www.cjgy.ca/ Shine FM en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/kids/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/kids/ Tanya Owen 29 Jul 2010 10:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tweeter_Dies/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tweeter_Dies/ She became an online celebrity as a centigenarian in cyber space.  Twitter user Ivy Bean has died at the age of 104.  The manager of the care home where she lived in Bradford, northern England, says Bean died peacefully early Wednesday (July 28).  Bean joined Twitter in 2008...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Jul 2010 07:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/lights/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/lights/ Traffic lights are knocked out along 100th Ave at 106th Street due to damage to some power lines. Drivers are reminded that with the lights out at the intersection near the The Keg Restaurant, to treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Repair crews on the scene hope to have the l...]]> Tanya Owen 28 Jul 2010 13:35 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Girl_OK/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Girl_OK/ Grande Prairie RCMP say that Gabriela CERVANTES was located last night (July 27) by Desmarais RCMP.   There is nothing suspicious nor criminal regarding her absence and police have concluded their investigation.  Cervantes was missing since Saturday night. ]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Jul 2010 07:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/twins/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/twins/   As a mom of "twins" it can be hectic at times, but I thank my lucky stars that they are healthy and happy and woohoo both my husband and I made it to thier 9th birthday so far. I think back of the last 9 years, and wow, they are developing into 2 smart girls, that I'm very pr...]]> Tanya Owen 27 Jul 2010 15:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_for_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_for_Today/ Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”- Hebrews 12:1 ]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Jul 2010 07:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cabinet_Man_to_the_Rescue/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cabinet_Man_to_the_Rescue/ Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement and family members sprang into action Saturday to save a woman in an Ontario river.   Clement says a hysterical young woman banged on his door in Port Sydney Saturday night saying her friend was drowning.   Clement says he dove int...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Jul 2010 07:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/gpfest/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/gpfest/ Tanya Owen 23 Jul 2010 12:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/100_Flags_Heritage_Festival/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/100_Flags_Heritage_Festival/ Head to Muskoseepi Park on Sunday, August 1st from 11:30am to 3:30pm for an afternoon of culture from around the world.  Musician Boris Sichon will be in the park to show off instruments from around the globe along with performances by "All Nations Dummers" and more.&nbsp...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Jul 2010 07:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/roadtrip/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/roadtrip/ When we took our kids last week on our family vacation, kids can get really bored quickly..here are some tips that may make your trip more enjoyable..  A road trip with the kids can be a good bonding experience for the whole family, but if the kids get bored your vacation can quickly bec...]]> Tanya Owen 22 Jul 2010 14:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Thrift_Store/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Thrift_Store/ Donations are up, but shopping is down at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in downtown Grande Prairie.  Money raised at the store helps out the food bank and the soup kitchen in Grande Prairie.  If you're looking for some good used items and want to help out the community, check out...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Jul 2010 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/sale/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/sale/ Tips on how to have a great garage sale!!    Step 1......Decide if you have enough items to hold a yard sale (the more the better).           Step 2.......Choose a date  Step 3........Move all of your yard...]]> Tanya Owen 21 Jul 2010 16:35 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Heritage_Days/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Heritage_Days/ Terry Van Veen 21 Jul 2010 08:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/5_Second_Rule/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/5_Second_Rule/ Terry Van Veen 20 Jul 2010 06:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nominate_Somebody_Today_for_Good_Ribs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nominate_Somebody_Today_for_Good_Ribs/ Terry Van Veen 19 Jul 2010 07:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_at_the_Street_Performers_Festival/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_at_the_Street_Performers_Festival/ Terry Van Veen 16 Jul 2010 11:04 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Parks_Day/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Parks_Day/ Terry Van Veen 16 Jul 2010 08:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Volunteer_at_the_Street_Performers_Festival/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Volunteer_at_the_Street_Performers_Festival/ Terry Van Veen 15 Jul 2010 07:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/More_Rodeo_This_Week/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/More_Rodeo_This_Week/ Terry Van Veen 14 Jul 2010 10:38 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Street_Performers_Festival/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Street_Performers_Festival/ Terry Van Veen 13 Jul 2010 06:56 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Alberta_Summer_Games_Volunteers/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Alberta_Summer_Games_Volunteers/ Terry Van Veen 07 Jul 2010 07:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Go_Oranje/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Go_Oranje/ Terry Van Veen 06 Jul 2010 08:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/farmers/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/farmers/ Tanya Owen 05 Jul 2010 13:22 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dunvegan_Delays/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dunvegan_Delays/ Expect more delays at the Dunvegan Bridge.  Paving crews were delayed by bad weather last week so the project has been extended to this Wednesday (July 7).   Remember, the speed limit through the construction zone is 30 kilometres per hour. ]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Jul 2010 07:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dreamhome_Winners/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dreamhome_Winners/ Terry Van Veen 02 Jul 2010 07:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canada_Day_Events_2010/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canada_Day_Events_2010/ There will be fireworks over the reservoir in Muskoseepi Park tonight (June 30th) at midnight.  Tomorrow, the parade starts at 1pm and will be going through Downtown Grande Prairie on 100th Avenue.  It'll end at GPRC.   Get more details on Grande Prairie Canada Day celebr...]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Jun 2010 06:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/1985_HCCM/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/1985_HCCM/ Terry Van Veen 29 Jun 2010 08:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tanya_Dreamhome_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tanya_Dreamhome_Today/ Terry Van Veen 28 Jun 2010 07:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Diamond_Rio_Faith/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Diamond_Rio_Faith/ Terry Van Veen 26 Jun 2010 09:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Diamond_Rio_in_Town_Tomorrow/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Diamond_Rio_in_Town_Tomorrow/ Terry Van Veen 25 Jun 2010 06:37 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Lord_Will_Protect_You/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Lord_Will_Protect_You/ Terry Van Veen 24 Jun 2010 08:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stars/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stars/ Join me this Friday at the Northside IGA for the  STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society) BBQ ! I'll be live on location from 2 to 6!! BBQ starts at 3 and runs til 7 pm!  Take the whole family for supper and support an awesome cause! See you there! &nbsp...]]> Tanya Owen 23 Jun 2010 17:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dreamhome_Draw_Approaches/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dreamhome_Draw_Approaches/ Terry Van Veen 23 Jun 2010 07:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/results/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/results/ Tanya Owen 22 Jun 2010 15:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Diamond_Rio_Draws/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Diamond_Rio_Draws/ Listen to the morning show on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (June 23-25) for a chance at winning tickets to see Diamond Rio, in concert, this Saturday (June 26) at 7pm at Happy Trails Campground and Cabins.  Your ticket will qualify you to win a Starcraft Tent Trailer or a 26 foot Jayco T...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Jun 2010 12:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations_to_Crystal_Park/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations_to_Crystal_Park/ Terry Van Veen 22 Jun 2010 07:57 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cool_Discovery_in_Rome/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cool_Discovery_in_Rome/ Terry Van Veen 22 Jun 2010 07:54 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canada_Day_Celebrations/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canada_Day_Celebrations/ Terry Van Veen 21 Jun 2010 07:52 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/EcoAction_Challenge/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/EcoAction_Challenge/ Terry Van Veen 16 Jun 2010 07:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/construction1/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/construction1/ Tanya Owen 15 Jun 2010 10:37 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Winner_Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Winner_Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will/ Terry Van Veen 15 Jun 2010 07:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_for_Dad/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_for_Dad/ This week (June 14-18), on the morning show, upon hearing the 'cue to call', tell us what is special about your Dad for a chance at winning a $50.00 gift card for Mr. Mike's Steakhouse!]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Jun 2010 05:22 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Wembley_Volunteer_FD/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Wembley_Volunteer_FD/ Terry Van Veen 11 Jun 2010 06:37 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Update_on_Wapiti_Closure/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Update_on_Wapiti_Closure/ Highway 40 re-opened to traffic shortly after 10:00 a.m. this morning (June 10). Secondary Hwy 666 will remain single lane traffic for the next 2 hours.   The bridge was closed after a semi tipped over and lost its load of plywood on Wednesday evening. ]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Jun 2010 09:39 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Wapiti_Bridge/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Wapiti_Bridge/ Terry Van Veen 10 Jun 2010 07:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Municipal_Government_Day/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Municipal_Government_Day/ Terry Van Veen 09 Jun 2010 07:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/sunscreen/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/sunscreen/ Uh-O..Tanya Got a sunburn...Over the weekend, sitting in my lounger, I totally forgot to protect myself in the front...had everything else covered with sunscreen except for the upper part...well, I’m paying for it now..Ever wonder what the SPF factor means..? The SPF represents the length...]]> Tanya Owen 08 Jun 2010 14:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/This_is_the_Power_Verse/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/This_is_the_Power_Verse/ Terry Van Veen 08 Jun 2010 07:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Relay_for_Life/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Relay_for_Life/ Terry Van Veen 07 Jun 2010 07:21 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/glasses/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/glasses/ McDonald's Canada is telling customers who've bought its ``Shrek''-themed drinking glasses to stop using them. It has joined the U-S in recalling millions of the promotional glasses because of cadmium  in the painted design. McDonald's Canada says it's acting in an ``abundance of caution.'' It ...]]> Tanya Owen 04 Jun 2010 14:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Construction/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Construction/ Terry Van Veen 04 Jun 2010 12:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rally/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rally/ Terry Van Veen 04 Jun 2010 05:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/government/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/government/ Tanya Owen 03 Jun 2010 10:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thanks_for_your_spare_change/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thanks_for_your_spare_change/ Terry Van Veen 03 Jun 2010 09:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Henderson/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Henderson/ Canadian Tire is making a play for one of Canada's most valuable pieces of hockey memorabilia.  The company says it will submit an opening bid of 200-thousand dollars for Paul Henderson's famous goal-scoring jersey.   The Team Canada sweater is up for auction in the U-S. &n...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Jun 2010 06:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Google/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Google/ Terry Van Veen 02 Jun 2010 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/tour/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/tour/ Tanya Owen 01 Jun 2010 17:02 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_June_6/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_June_6/ Terry Van Veen 01 Jun 2010 07:21 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/You_Could_Win_this_Week/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/You_Could_Win_this_Week/ Terry Van Veen 31 May 2010 05:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/foodbank/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/foodbank/ Make a monetary donation to our local Salvation Food Bank between June 1st to the 11th, and Kraft Canada will match your donation dollar for dollar up to one hundread and fifty thousand dollars nationally. To donate through the Kraft Hunger Challenge contact The Salvation Army Food Bank at 780-532...]]> Tanya Owen 28 May 2010 11:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Stompede/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Stompede/ If you don't have wheels and you want to head off to the Stompede this weekend, you can take the bus.  Free bus service will be leaving the Towne Centre Mall beginning at noon today (Friday) with a stop at Southview IGA before heading to Evergreen Park.  Service will run until ...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 May 2010 07:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Cancer_Fundraiser/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Cancer_Fundraiser/ Terry Van Veen 27 May 2010 06:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_Passes_to_the_Chuckwagons/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_Passes_to_the_Chuckwagons/ Today, you could win passes to the final round of Chuckwagon Races at Evergreen Park this Sunday night (May 30).  Listen for the cue to call on the morning and afternoon shows on 96.3 Shine FM.  Click here for more details on the Grande Prairie Stompede.]]> Terry Van Veen 26 May 2010 06:37 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/concerts/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/concerts/ What a great night at the new Grande Prairie Alliance Church on Sunday! Big Daddy Weave/Building 429 and Andy Kirk put on a awesome show! Great to see you there! Hope to see you at the next show! Here are some pics from the meet and greet!! ]]> Tanya Owen 25 May 2010 09:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stompede_Parade_Tonight/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stompede_Parade_Tonight/ Terry Van Veen 25 May 2010 07:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Great_to_see_you/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Great_to_see_you/ Terry Van Veen 24 May 2010 07:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Promo_Code_for_Big_Daddy_Weave/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Promo_Code_for_Big_Daddy_Weave/ Terry Van Veen 21 May 2010 07:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Concert_this_Sunday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Concert_this_Sunday/ Terry Van Veen 21 May 2010 06:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Listen_to_Win/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Listen_to_Win/ Terry Van Veen 20 May 2010 06:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stompede/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stompede/ The Grande Prairie Stompede Parade is on Tuesday, May 25th at 6pm leaving Hillside School, then heading West down 100th Avenue, South on 102nd Street at Centre 214 and ending at the parking lot behind the Second Street Theatre.  Enjoy Rodeo action at Evergreen Park on the follo...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 May 2010 06:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/active/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/active/ Tanya Owen 18 May 2010 13:03 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thank_You_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thank_You_Grande_Prairie/ Terry Van Veen 18 May 2010 06:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jack/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jack/ Over the weekend my husband Paul, picked up a starter kit for a hamster at a yard sale..”it’s a great deal dear, only 7 dollars”. Of course the kids wanted to get a new family pet right away. I was a little hesitant considering we have a dog, cat and a fish already. We headed to th...]]> Tanya Owen 17 May 2010 10:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oasis_Friday_Night_Worship/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oasis_Friday_Night_Worship/ Terry Van Veen 17 May 2010 07:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Benefit_BBQ/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Benefit_BBQ/ Terry Van Veen 14 May 2010 06:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Uganda_Funeral/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Uganda_Funeral/ Terry Van Veen 13 May 2010 06:54 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Patch_Bibles_are_Still_Available/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Patch_Bibles_are_Still_Available/ Terry Van Veen 12 May 2010 07:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Back_on_the_air/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Back_on_the_air/ Terry Van Veen 11 May 2010 08:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Off_the_Air/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Off_the_Air/ The power is out at Shine FM's transmitter site.  This is why you're not picking up the radio station.  You can still listen to us online here at shinefm.com.  Simply click the 'listen live' link located below the ghetto blaster on our main page.  Atco is currently workin...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 May 2010 06:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/BDW_B429_Tickets/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/BDW_B429_Tickets/ Terry Van Veen 10 May 2010 09:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will/ Terry Van Veen 07 May 2010 07:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shredding_Event/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shredding_Event/ Terry Van Veen 06 May 2010 06:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Graffiti_Wipe_Out_Week/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Graffiti_Wipe_Out_Week/ Next week (May 10-15) is graffiti 'wipe out' week in the City of Grande Prairie. To REPORT graffiti call 830-7080.  To VOLUNTEER or for ASSISTANCE to remove it, call 882-7813. ]]> Terry Van Veen 05 May 2010 08:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/COW_Bus/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/COW_Bus/ The Grande Prairie Public Library is pleased to host the C.O.W. Bus on its return trip to the Peace Country. While in Grande Prairie on May 4, the bus will be located in the parking lot next to the Library. Impossible to miss, the C.O.W. (Classroom On Wheels) Bus is painted to resemble...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 May 2010 07:21 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/spa/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/spa/ Tanya Owen 03 May 2010 16:57 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hanging_Baskets/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hanging_Baskets/ Terry Van Veen 03 May 2010 06:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Inspiring_Stories/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Inspiring_Stories/ Terry Van Veen 30 Apr 2010 05:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/relay/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/relay/ Every spring, Canadian Cancer Society volunteers’ organize various events around the community to help Kick Off the Relay For Life to help draw attention and support to the days and weeks leading up to the Relay.  They are teaming up with Freson IGA and Scotiabank to Kick Off&nbsp...]]> Tanya Owen 29 Apr 2010 14:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Winner_of_the_McDonalds_Coffee_Break/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Winner_of_the_McDonalds_Coffee_Break/ Terry Van Veen 29 Apr 2010 07:57 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praying_for_Rain/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praying_for_Rain/ Religious leaders in central Alberta are looking to God for some relief for drought conditions affecting farms in the area.  Pastors in Leduc plan to hold a special service tonight to pray for rain.  The service has been in the works for more than a month.  Environment Canada is forec...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Apr 2010 07:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_News_Day_This_Friday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_News_Day_This_Friday/ Terry Van Veen 27 Apr 2010 07:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rib_Tickler/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rib_Tickler/ Terry Van Veen 27 Apr 2010 06:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Moms_Day_at_the_Spa/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Moms_Day_at_the_Spa/ Terry Van Veen 26 Apr 2010 06:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/jobs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/jobs/ Tanya Owen 23 Apr 2010 17:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/FSJ_in_the_Semis/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/FSJ_in_the_Semis/ At the Allan Cup in Fort St. John, the Flyers take their 2-0 record up against the South East Prairie Thunder in the semi-finals tonight.   Bentley takes on Dundas this afternoon in the other semi-final game.  The finals are tomorrow (Sat) afternoon at 2pm. Get more details by ...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Apr 2010 07:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grand_Opening_of_GP_Alliance/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grand_Opening_of_GP_Alliance/ The Grande Prairie Alliance Church welcomes you to their Grand Opening Weekend - May 7th to 9th! Friday, City-Wide Youth Night, Saturday, Pancake Breakfast and Open House, Sunday, BBQ & Family Carnival followed by the Grand Opening Celebration! For complete details, click here.]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Apr 2010 06:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/QE_II_Birthday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/QE_II_Birthday/ She visited our city for the sod turning ceremony for our current hospital back in 1978 and she's celebrating today.  Queen Elizabeth the Second is marking her 84th birthday with a quiet day with her husband, Prince Philip, at Windsor Castle.  The Queen marks her birthday twice a y...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Apr 2010 08:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hockey_History_in_FSJ/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hockey_History_in_FSJ/ The Troyer Ventures Hockey Hall of Fame display is now open at the North Peace Arena in Fort St. John as part of the Allan Cup.  The display will be open Tuesday April 20th to Saturday April 24th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  The Stanley Cup will visit the North Peace Arena on Wednesday April...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Apr 2010 11:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_News_Day/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_News_Day/ Terry Van Veen 20 Apr 2010 07:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Winner_of_Good_Ribs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Winner_of_Good_Ribs/ Terry Van Veen 19 Apr 2010 08:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Manafest_is_Returning_to_our_Area/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Manafest_is_Returning_to_our_Area/ Canadian Christian Rapper, Manafest is coming to our area.  April 29th at 7pm at Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Sexsmith.   Tickets are $5 at the door. ]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Apr 2010 08:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/bbq/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/bbq/ Sizzling BBQ safety tips  With the warmer temps finally it’s barbecue season! All ready we had a few bbq’s at my house.!   Before you indulge, however, let's review some pre-grill strategies for food safety. There are many simple ways to reduce the risk o...]]> Tanya Owen 15 Apr 2010 13:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Join_Doug_Atha_Prayer_Walk/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Join_Doug_Atha_Prayer_Walk/ Terry Van Veen 15 Apr 2010 10:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/US_Girl_Found_in_Swamp/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/US_Girl_Found_in_Swamp/ Terry Van Veen 15 Apr 2010 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_Diamond_Rio_Tickets/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_Diamond_Rio_Tickets/ You could "Beat the Box Office" and win tickets to the June 26th Diamond Rio concert at Happy Trails Campground and Cabins.  Listen for the cue to call today on the morning and afternoon shows and tomorrow morning on 96.3 Shine FM.   Tickets for this concert go ...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Apr 2010 07:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/This_Will_Make_You_Smile/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/This_Will_Make_You_Smile/ Terry Van Veen 13 Apr 2010 07:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dinosaur_Museum_Exhibit/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dinosaur_Museum_Exhibit/ Terry Van Veen 09 Apr 2010 08:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Code_of_the_West/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Code_of_the_West/ Terry Van Veen 08 Apr 2010 07:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Spring_Camp_This_Weekend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Spring_Camp_This_Weekend/ Four teams of players will be strutting their stuff for Grande Prairie Storm coaches and scouts at the annual Storm Spring Camp being held this weekend in the Canada Games Arena. Camp starts with a mandatory registration at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday in the foyer of the Canada Games Aren...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Apr 2010 07:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/5_Ways_to_Make_Yourself_Really_Happy/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/5_Ways_to_Make_Yourself_Really_Happy/ Terry Van Veen 06 Apr 2010 07:22 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will_Another_Winner/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will_Another_Winner/ Terry Van Veen 05 Apr 2010 07:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Looking_Back_at_2001/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Looking_Back_at_2001/ Terry Van Veen 01 Apr 2010 06:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations/ Terry Van Veen 31 Mar 2010 08:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/spring/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/spring/ Tanya Owen 30 Mar 2010 17:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_this_Week/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Win_this_Week/ Terry Van Veen 30 Mar 2010 06:57 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Big_Daddy_Weave/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Big_Daddy_Weave/ Coming to Grande Prairie's NEW Alliance Church on Sunday, May 23rd, Big Daddy Weave, Building 429 and special guest Andy Kirk.  Tickets will go on sale on April 1st, but you can "Beat the Box Office" this afternoon (Mar 26) between 2pm and 6pm with Tanya Owen on 96.3 Shin...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Mar 2010 08:51 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Office_Supplies_Sale/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Office_Supplies_Sale/ At the Games Store – 11501 100 Street Monday, March 29 & Tuesday, March 30 9:00 am – 6:00 pm All Items Priced to Clear – While Supplies Last – All Sales Final This sale includes office items only. A Warehouse Sale will be held at a lat...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Mar 2010 07:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Patch_Bibles_are_Available_Again/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Patch_Bibles_are_Available_Again/ If you work in the Oil Patch or know nobody somebody who does and want to encourage them, consider Oilfield Christian Fellowship's "Oil Patch Bible". Maybe you would like to light up someone's life with the love of Christ. We urge you to get involved by letting your co-worker know ...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Mar 2010 12:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Concert_Announcement/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Concert_Announcement/ Make sure to tune in this Friday morning (March 26) at 8:10 for the details on a concert coming to our area in the near future.  Following the announcement, you'll have a chance to win tickets to the show by "Beating the Box Office"!]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Mar 2010 06:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Earth_Hour/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Earth_Hour/ This Saturday (March 27) at 8:30pm, we're being asked to turn our lights off for one hour in recognition of Earth Hour - an initiative to promote environmentally friendly practices.  The event that began in one city just three years ago has now grown to be the largest environmental moveme...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Mar 2010 05:33 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cancer/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cancer/ The pretty bright yellow daffodils will be out in full swing again this spring as the Canadian Cancer Society volunteers’ team up to sell the fresh bunches flowers to help raise money in support of the fight against cancer. The sale of these recognizable blooms kicks off Cancer Awareness Mon...]]> Tanya Owen 22 Mar 2010 10:33 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Good_Samaritan/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Good_Samaritan/ Terry Van Veen 19 Mar 2010 07:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/lemons/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/lemons/ Believe it or not, lemons are actually a handy tool to clean your home.  On your Countertops. Squeeze a few drops of juice directly onto stains and scrub with baking soda. Wipe away the mixture with a damp sponge. Don’t do this if you have really delicate, porous marble countertops th...]]> Tanya Owen 18 Mar 2010 14:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Valleyview_Fundraiser/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Valleyview_Fundraiser/ Hockey for the Deans Fund-raiser a Success! On October 5, 2009 the home of Perry and Leah Dean, and their four children, was partially destroyed by fire.  Perry Dean had discovered the fire while working outside and was able to summon the fire department; however, despite a fas...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Mar 2010 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/flight / http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/flight / Air Canada learns that hockey trumps flying  Canada's largest airline has learned it sometimes has to take a back seat to the country's biggest sporting passion, ice hockey, the head of Air Canada said on Tuesday.   The airline was forced to delay a flight from ...]]> Tanya Owen 16 Mar 2010 13:31 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Games_are_Over/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Games_are_Over/ The Arctic Winter Games wrapped up on Saturday night with the closing ceremonies at the Canada Games Arena.   Team Alaska finished in first place with 251 medals.  Alberta North did us proud with a 2nd place finish and 145 medals.  The Northwest Territories were third with 107....]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Mar 2010 08:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Go_Alberta_North/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Go_Alberta_North/ As of this blog, Alberta North is in second place at the Arctic Winter Games here in Grande Prairie with 70 medals!  Way to go team!  Team Alaska is still number one in the medal count with 2 days of competition left.  There are a lot of sporting events going on around the cit...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Mar 2010 10:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/puppies/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/puppies/ Name the Puppies! Here’s something your kids can do! It’s "Name the Puppy Contest" 2010Are you one of the lucky young people to name a future working police dog? This is your chance to find out. Canada's national police force invites all young people from coast-to-coast-to...]]> Tanya Owen 11 Mar 2010 10:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Cultural_Performances/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Cultural_Performances/ You have another chance to check out the Lunch-time Cultural Performances of our Arctic Winter Games athletes today (March 10) between Noon and 1:30pm at the Prairie Mall, Second Street Theatre and the Bowes Family Crystal Gardens. Make sure to drop by the Shine FM booth at the Arctic Winter...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Mar 2010 06:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Games_are_Days_Away/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Games_are_Days_Away/ - With over 2,500 people registered to volunteer for the 2010 Arctic Winter Games the Grande Prairie Host Society has met their volunteer recruitment goal - Accreditation Days are still Underway! Pick up your Volunteer Accreditation Badge, Handbook, and Uniform o Friday...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Mar 2010 06:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/History_AWG/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/History_AWG/ Take part in the lighting of the Arctic Winter Games Cauldron this Sunday, March 7th at aproximately 9:00 pm (following the opening ceremonies) at Muskoseepi Park. If you're among the first 100 people, you will receive a souvenir torch and commemorative pin.]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Mar 2010 07:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/letters/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/letters/ Tanya Owen 02 Mar 2010 13:57 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Meets_Volunteer_Goal/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Meets_Volunteer_Goal/ With over 2,500 people registered to volunteer for the 2010 Arctic Winter Games the Grande Prairie Host Society has met their volunteer recruitment goal – and with less than a week before the Games get underway, organizers have shifted their focus to the important task of accredita...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Mar 2010 06:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/health/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/health/ Tanya Owen 26 Feb 2010 13:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/crib/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/crib/ Tanya Owen 26 Feb 2010 13:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clairmont_Winter_Carnival_Continues/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clairmont_Winter_Carnival_Continues/ The third annual Murray Sutherland pond hockey tournament begins tonight (Friday) and will go until Sunday. Tomorrow (Saturday) features the pond hockey tournament, shinny hockey tournament, sleigh rides on Clairmont Lake, free pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., an afternoon hot dog roast and a bi...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Feb 2010 12:01 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rochette_Skates_Again/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rochette_Skates_Again/ Terry Van Veen 25 Feb 2010 08:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Encouragement/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Encouragement/  “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all you...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Feb 2010 11:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Buzz_Aldrin/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Buzz_Aldrin/ Canada's struggle on the hockey rink isn't the only ``Buzz'' at the Olympics.  80 year old Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, is taking in some of the Winter Games action in Vancouver.  Aldrin has a message for the athletes -- it's not so bad to be number two.   H...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Feb 2010 13:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thanks_for_Signing_Up/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thanks_for_Signing_Up/ Thanks for signing up to be a volunteer with the Arctic Winter Games!  With your help, the Games Office has reached their commitment of 2500 registered volunteers.  There is still a need for volunteers with these specific skills: - Class 1 or 2 Drivers, Medical, Security and Food S...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Feb 2010 12:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Playoff_Pep_Rally_This_Sunday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Playoff_Pep_Rally_This_Sunday/ The Grande Prairie Storm are excited to announce a playoff pep rally, in partnership with Boston Pizza.  On Sunday, February 21, Storm players and coaching staff will be at the west end Boston Pizza in Grande Prairie from noon to 3 pm, getting geared up for this season’s firs...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Feb 2010 06:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Todays_Joke/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Todays_Joke/ Terry Van Veen 17 Feb 2010 06:09 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pond_Hockey/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pond_Hockey/ A clear northwest Alberta sky and seasonal temperatures combined for great conditions at what organizers believe was the biggest pond hockey tournament in North America. Just over 80 teams took part in the weekend Alberta pond hockey championships on Lac Cardinal near Peace River. ...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Feb 2010 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canada_Gets_a_Gold/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canada_Gets_a_Gold/ The roar of the 24-thousand-strong crowd gathered for last night's medal ceremony at Vancouver's B-C Place was deafening. They screamed and cheered at the top of their lungs while watching Alexandre Bilodeau receive the gold medal he'd won the night before in the freestyle moguls -...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Feb 2010 06:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Go_Back_in_Time_This_Weekend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Go_Back_in_Time_This_Weekend/ Terry Van Veen 12 Feb 2010 06:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clairmont_Winter_Carnival/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clairmont_Winter_Carnival/ Bring the whole family to the Clairmont Winter Carnival - February 25th to 28th.  Events include a free pancake breakfast, pond hockey tournament, sleigh rides, weiner roast, family skating, supper and more.  Get more details by clicking here. ]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Feb 2010 11:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/datesavers/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/datesavers/ Tanya Owen 09 Feb 2010 10:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/famil/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/famil/ Winterlude, Family Day CelebrationMonday, February 15th Muskoseepi Park Pavilion Noon-4 p.m.Come join us for an afternoon of family fun!Sleigh rides Skating on the pond   Ball Hockey   Snowshoeing Clowns Build a bird house (1 per family) Local Performers Call Musk...]]> Tanya Owen 08 Feb 2010 11:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Levity/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Levity/ Terry Van Veen 08 Feb 2010 07:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/World_Record/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/World_Record/ To gear up for the Olympics and show support and excitement for the athletes, Grande Prairieans will attempt to make history with the "Vot-ive of Confidence Light the Flame" event, in support of the Canadian Luge Association on Saturday, February 6th, 2010, @ 5:00 pm at the Coca Cola C...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Feb 2010 11:36 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Prince_and_Princess_Ball/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Prince_and_Princess_Ball/ Terry Van Veen 05 Feb 2010 06:52 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_Winner_February_5/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_Winner_February_5/ Terry Van Veen 04 Feb 2010 10:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Your_Power_Verse_for_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Your_Power_Verse_for_Today/ Terry Van Veen 03 Feb 2010 09:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/papermache/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/papermache/    I have to admit..when I was a kid I don't think I got this creative..but my girls who are in grade 3 need to make a animal out of recycled materials...and they both wanted to make their animals with paper mache. I have to admit I was a little hesitant...something to do with....]]> Tanya Owen 02 Feb 2010 13:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/3D_Soccer/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/3D_Soccer/ The British broadcaster SKY says its experiment with televising a soccer game in 3-D was a huge success. Official glasses were required for the full effect.  Some fans said it was like you could put your hand through the screen and actually touch the players.  ...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Feb 2010 06:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AJHL_AllStar_Game/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AJHL_AllStar_Game/ All-Star Weekend is just around the corner in Fort McMurray. Five players will represent the Grande Prairie Storm – Raubenheimer, Rix, Dunstall, Williams and Carder. Grande Prairie won’t be back in regular season action until February 5 and 6, against the Oil Barons in Fort McMurray...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Jan 2010 15:34 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/strollers/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/strollers/ Stroller Recall…The manufacturer of several children's strollers is warning that hinges on the products' canopies pose a danger of injury to children's fingers, including cuts, bruises and even amputation. Graco Children's Products Inc. of Atlanta issued a safety advisory Wednesday about its ...]]> Tanya Owen 27 Jan 2010 14:35 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salute_the_Read/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salute_the_Read/ Grande Prairie will once again Salute the Red this season. The Grande Prairie Storm’s annual fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta NWT & Nunavut (HSFA) takes place on Thursday, January 28 (7pm), when the Storm faceoff against the St. Albert Saints at the ...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Jan 2010 07:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/gala/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/gala/   Had a wonderful time hosting the 1st Annual Wedding Gala at the Grande Prairie Inn Saturday night! Lots of fun, with soon to be brides and grooms. Thank you so much to Noreen from Peppermint Twist Hair Design for my hair and my makeup and to Nola from Castaspella, for the beautifu...]]> Tanya Owen 25 Jan 2010 14:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/games/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/games/    I'm always looking for new games for my kids...these 2 look totally fun to play...!   UNO MOO! MATTEL AGES 3+ Fun on the farm! This farm animal matching game for 2 to 4 players engages young ones with its cute pieces and option to match either colour or animal....]]> Tanya Owen 22 Jan 2010 10:32 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Last_Volunteer_Rally/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Last_Volunteer_Rally/ Terry Van Veen 22 Jan 2010 08:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clean_Your_Sidewalk/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clean_Your_Sidewalk/ Remember, you need to clear the snow off of the sidewalk adjacent to your property.  It’s a city bylaw.  If you don’t do it, you’ll receive a warning and then a fine and finally a billing as part of your taxes from the city of Grande Prairie for the labour cos...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Jan 2010 07:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/websites/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/websites/ Top Children's WebsitesWondering where your kids can go online for fun (and a little education)? Here are 20 of our favourite sites for tots to tweens 1.  www.tvokids.com 2.  www.owlkids.com 3.  www.funwithspot.com 4. www.kids.nationalgeographic.com&nbsp...]]> Tanya Owen 20 Jan 2010 10:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Athletes_at_the_Vancouver_Olympics/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Athletes_at_the_Vancouver_Olympics/ We'll have a good representation of Peace Country athletes at the upcoming Vancouver Olympics!!  Check out this list. - Sexsmith's Cody Hay and partner Annabelle Langlois will be in the pairs figure skating competition - Kristie Moore will be curling - Denny Morrison of Fort St John ...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Jan 2010 07:57 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/family/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/family/ Family Literacy Day….   Make plans for next week! The Grande Prairie Public Library will be holding a Family Literacy Day Jan 27th. Join the library for storytelling fun! You can read with the Mayor at 1:30 PM, Join Mayor Logan in the Children’s Library. You’ll...]]> Tanya Owen 19 Jan 2010 11:03 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Volunteer_Rally_on_Saturday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Volunteer_Rally_on_Saturday/ Terry Van Veen 19 Jan 2010 07:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/coffee/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/coffee/ Fresh Perks from Coffee If you’re a coffee drinker  like me…here’s some interesting facts about  our favorite drink….   For healthy adults, having two or three cups of joe daily generally isn’t harmful and it may have health perks. Some...]]> Tanya Owen 18 Jan 2010 11:03 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM/ Terry Van Veen 18 Jan 2010 07:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dinosaur_Crossing/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dinosaur_Crossing/ Watch for the dinosaur crossing the street!  Aluk, the Pachyrhinosaurus acting as the official Arctic Winter Games mascot, is visiting our city's schools as part of a street safety program.  Aluk will be at Swanavon Elementary School today.]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Jan 2010 07:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Interactive_Television/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Interactive_Television/ Turning on the T-V will be a snap -- literally.  Several technology giants are rolling out T-V's and computers you can control with a wave of your hand. Demonstrated in private sessions at the consumer electronics show, the technology uses a camera to sense your movements.&nbs...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Jan 2010 07:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rural_Buses/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rural_Buses/ Terry Van Veen 12 Jan 2010 06:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Teddy_Bear_Toss_Huge_Success/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Teddy_Bear_Toss_Huge_Success/ Terry Van Veen 11 Jan 2010 07:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_Morning_Chuckle/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_Morning_Chuckle/ A carpool mom was delivering a station wagon full of kids to their homes one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children fell to discussing the dog’s duties. "They use him to keep crowds back,"...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Jan 2010 08:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clearing_Snow_Costs_Money/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clearing_Snow_Costs_Money/ Terry Van Veen 07 Jan 2010 06:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Teddy_Bear_Toss/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Teddy_Bear_Toss/ Terry Van Veen 06 Jan 2010 08:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Goal/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Goal/ Great news from the Salvation Army…this year’s Kettle campaign was slow right up to the week before Christmas, but thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the people in the community, this year’s goal was surpassed. Over 350, 000 was raised! The Salvation Army will be able to pro...]]> Tanya Owen 05 Jan 2010 14:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Joke_for_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Joke_for_Today/ Terry Van Veen 05 Jan 2010 07:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kids_are_back_in_school_today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kids_are_back_in_school_today/ Terry Van Veen 04 Jan 2010 07:36 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Reaches_2009_Goal/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Reaches_2009_Goal/ Terry Van Veen 30 Dec 2009 07:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kettle_Update_Short_of_Goal/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kettle_Update_Short_of_Goal/ The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign has brought in $317,000 - very close to the desired $330,000 goal.   Some final donations are pending.  Thank you to everyone who supported this local ministry.]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Dec 2009 07:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Still_Needs_Your_Help/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Still_Needs_Your_Help/ The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is underway in our city.  This year's goal is $330,000.   Salvation Army Captain Gord Taylor says that Food Bank and soup kitchen use has risen by about 30 percent in the last year.  At last count, $235,000, or just over 70% of this...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Dec 2009 06:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_Winner_2009/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_Winner_2009/ Terry Van Veen 21 Dec 2009 07:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gas_Card/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gas_Card/ Terry Van Veen 18 Dec 2009 10:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Deed/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Deed/ Terry Van Veen 17 Dec 2009 07:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Kettle_Update/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Kettle_Update/ The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is underway in our city.  This year's goal is $330,000.   Salvation Army Captain Gord Taylor says that Food Bank and soup kitchen use has risen by about 30 percent in the last year.  At last count, $171,000, or just over 50% of this y...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Dec 2009 06:04 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Buses_are_running_today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Buses_are_running_today/ Terry Van Veen 15 Dec 2009 06:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations/ Terry Van Veen 14 Dec 2009 06:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Chrysler_Superstore/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Chrysler_Superstore/ Join me at the Grande Prairie Chrysler Superstore today between 10am and 2pm.  I'll be on-location telling you about the great deals on used vehicles and.....I might have some cool give-aways :-)]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Dec 2009 07:02 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pray_for_MCF/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pray_for_MCF/ (excerpt from Dec 10 MCF Newsletter) Praise God for the safety of the Mully Children's Family as they travelled here, performed and then travelled to Kelowna. We are truly thankful that the Lord protected the team yesterday as they narrowly missed a large transport truck near Grande Cache....]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Dec 2009 05:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Allan_Cup/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Allan_Cup/ Canada’s oldest amateur hockey championship, the Allan Cup, will be held in Fort St. John April 19th-24th, 2010.  Senior AAA hockey teams from all over Canada will compete with the host Fort St. John Senior Flyers in hopes of becoming Canada’s senior hockey champions.&nb...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Dec 2009 07:02 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kettles/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kettles/ The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is underway in our city. This year's goal is $330,000. Salvation Army Captain Gord Taylor says that Food Bank and soup kitchen use has risen  about 30 percent in the last year. At last count, $87,000, or just over 2...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Dec 2009 06:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Skiing_to_the_South_Pole/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Skiing_to_the_South_Pole/ A 32-year-old Canadian adventurer will continue her solo trek to the South Pole despite a setback last week. Meagan McGrath fell into a crevasse and needed to be rescued by a crew from a commercial base camp.  McGrath is travelling alone on the planned 45-day mission and is dragging...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Dec 2009 08:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grooming/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grooming/     Have you ever cut your own dog's hair? Well.....both my husband and I tackled it last night :) It only took 3 hours......yes...3...I have the highest respect for Dog groomers....I think I'll Keep my day job ! ]]> Tanya Owen 08 Dec 2009 07:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Turkey_Drive_2009/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Turkey_Drive_2009/ You can share the spirit of Christmas with a Grande Prairie family by purchasing a turkey for the Salvation Army's Christmas Food Hamper program.  Drop by one of the Freson Market IGA's in the city or swing by our offices, just off the bypass behind City Furniture.]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Dec 2009 07:21 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Volunteer_AWG/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Volunteer_AWG/ Find YOUR Way to the Games! An International Celebration of Sport and Culture is coming to Grande Prairie, March 6-13, 2010. Register as an Arctic Winter Games Volunteer TODAY, before the job you want is gone!  -  Join the Games Crew Fridays & Sa...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Dec 2009 08:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bethlehem_Live/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bethlehem_Live/ -          A dramatic Christmas journey for the entire family -          Experience this 20 minute outdoor guided walking tour to Bethlehem -       &nbsp...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Dec 2009 06:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Anniversary/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Anniversary/ Terry Van Veen 03 Dec 2009 08:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Vikki_Ross/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Vikki_Ross/ Here's a big congratulations to Vikki Ross, who is our November winner for employee of the month! Vikki works for Alberta Health Services as an occupational therapist, and according to her co-worker, Vera (who nominated her), "[Vikki] continually goes the second mile for her clients. Sh...]]> Nikki Webber 02 Dec 2009 09:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Eagle_Manor/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Eagle_Manor/ Terry Van Veen 02 Dec 2009 06:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Permit_Christmas_Tree/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Permit_Christmas_Tree/ -    If you’re going to cut your own Christmas tree, keep in mind that you need a permit -    It’s a $100.00 fine if you don’t get one -    You must stay on Crown land and avoid areas where forests are in regeneration -   &n...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Dec 2009 05:37 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_2009/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_2009/ Terry Van Veen 30 Nov 2009 05:22 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/gingerbreadhouse/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/gingerbreadhouse/    We made our very first Gingerbread house for the QEII Festival of Trees! Us ladies at the station got busy and made "Shine of Light". Made with homemade gingerbread, white chocolate, coconut and other yummy stuff :) We had a lot of fun making it., and can't wait to do i...]]> Tanya Owen 27 Nov 2009 06:21 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_Parade/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_Parade/ Terry Van Veen 27 Nov 2009 05:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Rally/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG_Rally/ You can become an active participant in the 2010 Arctic Winter Games, taking place from March 6th to the 13th in Grande Prairie, by signing up as a volunteer. Come out to the Arctic Winter Games Volunteer Rally this Saturday, November 28th from 10am to 3pm at the Montrose Cultural Centre. The day wi...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Nov 2009 12:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/cribs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/cribs/ More than 2 million Canadian-made baby cribs made by BC Based Stork Craft, are being recalled after 100 reports of injuries. The company voluntarily recalled the drop-side cribs, many of which have the Fisher-Price Logo. Parents and caregivers are to immediately stop using the recalled cri...]]> Tanya Owen 24 Nov 2009 07:04 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts/ Terry Van Veen 24 Nov 2009 06:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Festival_of_Trees/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Festival_of_Trees/ The Festival of Trees kicks off this week at the TEK Centre in Grande Prairie.  Enjoy the sights of the festive season and help out the QE II Hospital Foundation.   Get more information by clicking here. ]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Nov 2009 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Starfield_Tonight/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Starfield_Tonight/ Don't miss this show!  It all starts at 7pm at People's Church in Grande Prairie.  Get your tickets at UniteProductions.com and at the door! ]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Nov 2009 11:52 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Will_Be_Open/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Salvation_Army_Will_Be_Open/ I just chatted with Capt. Gord Taylor of the Grande Prairie Salvation Army and he confirmed that they will be open during the holidays.   We hope to have confirmed details regarding the Wapiti Dorm Cook-off scheduled for November 27th at Christian Fellowship Assembly in the next ...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Nov 2009 12:03 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Starfield/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Starfield/ Bring the whole family to an evening of great music featuring Starfield and Article One - this Sunday (Nov 22) at People's Church in Grande Prairie.  Get your tickets at Shepherd's Fold, UniteProductions.com or at the door.]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Nov 2009 06:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cooking_for_Wapiti_Dorm/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cooking_for_Wapiti_Dorm/ You can spread a little Christmas cheer to the residents of the Wapiti Dorm this Christmas.  They are in need of 50 ice cream buckets to be filled with soup to feed the residents. A soup cook-off will take place at the CFA kitchen on November 27th between 1pm and 4pm. You can ...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Nov 2009 11:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stanley_Cup/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stanley_Cup/ You can see the most famous sports trophy in the country this Saturday (Nov 21) between 10am to 2pm at the downtown Scotiabank.  Yes, the Stanley Cup will be in town for viewing as part of Scotiabank's 13-stop Celebration of Hockey Tour across the nation.  The Bantam A Rona Rebels...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Nov 2009 08:38 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/OCC/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/OCC/ You can send some Christmas cheer to a child in a developing nation by filling a shoe box with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, personal notes and photos.  Samaritan’s Purse will ship the boxes to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Argentina, Bolivi...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Nov 2009 08:31 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Top_Toys/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Top_Toys/ The Canadian Toy Testing Council has released its top picks of the year. And it says most choices are educational as well as fun.  The battery-operated toy of the year is for babies.  Songs 'N Smiles Sillytown uses stacking blocks and features various songs and goofy soun...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Nov 2009 08:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Logging_Trucks/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Logging_Trucks/ It's that time of year - the winter log haul season has begun for Canadian Forest Products Limited. Be careful to watch for logging trucks when approaching the Canfor Log Haul Road intersecting with 68, 76 and 84 Avenues. Also, be careful around trucks turning as logs can swing into oncoming lanes o...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Nov 2009 09:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Seed/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Seed/ Terry Van Veen 13 Nov 2009 07:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Arctic/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Arctic/ Almost a 1,000 people have signed up to volunteer at the 2010 Arctic winter games in Grande Prairie March 6-13, 2010.  If you’d like to become a part of this historic event, visit the Games Store in Ernie's Sports plaza, or go to the Arctic Winter Games website.   ...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Nov 2009 05:04 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Remembrance/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Remembrance/ Members of the Royal Canadian Legion hope you will wear a poppy to remember those lost in battle.  Remembrance Day Ceremonies will be held on today (Nov.11) at Jubilee Park and the Crystal Centre.  Both events start at 10:45am. An “Open House” will be held ...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Nov 2009 05:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/nForm/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/nForm/ Residents from a variety of backgrounds are being recruited for interactive interviews to help improve online City of Grande Prairie communication. Participants are rewarded for their efforts.  Interviews are being conducted by nForm, a research company contracted to gather inpu...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Nov 2009 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Poppy/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Poppy/ Members of the Royal Canadian Legion hope you will wear a poppy to remember those lost in battle.  Poppies are available at a number of businesses throughout the city.  Remembrance Day Ceremonies will be held on Wednesday at Jubilee Park and the Crystal Centre. B...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Nov 2009 07:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Olympic_Torch/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Olympic_Torch/ The Olympic torch is in town tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10am.  The relay begins at the KFC on 100th Avenue and will head downtown eventually winding its way to Muskoseepi Park where there will be some celebrations including music.  Click here to see the route.]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Nov 2009 05:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/toffee/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/toffee/ Microwave Sponge Toffee 1 cup of sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp baking soda   Instructions Combine sugar, corn syrup and vinegar in a large mixing bowl or casserole (2 quart size). Cook, uncovered on full power 3 minutes. stir well. Continue c...]]> Tanya Owen 03 Nov 2009 07:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bottle_Blitz/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bottle_Blitz/ It’s the "Milk It For Mully Bottle Blitz" and you can help.  Bring your recyclables (pop cans, water bottles, milk jugs, juice boxes) to the Blitz this Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm at the Shine FM Community Events Trailer in Centre 2000 Parking Lot.  Proceeds from the B...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Nov 2009 07:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Employee_of_the_Month_Nov_2009/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Employee_of_the_Month_Nov_2009/ Congratulations to Jackie of Grande Prairie! She is our most recent Employee of the Month as nominated by Debbie Graham. Debbie describes Jackie as a loving person with a mercy filled heart for all God's people. She ministers tirelessly to the homeless in our city. She offers prayer a...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Nov 2009 13:56 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Support_Local_Family/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Support_Local_Family/ The Barendregt family lost their home to fire on Sunday, November 1st.  If you would like to help with store gift cards or cash donations, click here. You can also make donations at the customer service desk at the Safeway at the corner of 84th Avenue and 100th Street in Grande Prairie....]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Nov 2009 09:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pumpkins/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pumpkins/ Don’t throw that pumpkin in the garbage!  Take it to the Eco Centre at 10431-96 Avenue so that they'll be added to the city's composting program.   You'll be helping to reduce greenhouse gases.  By the way, you can leave your raked-up leaves in transparent bags...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Nov 2009 06:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Radiothon_Extended/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Radiothon_Extended/ A big 'thank you' to everybody who sponsored a child on our "Day of Sharing Compassion" on Thursday.  If you took the night to think about this important decision, we have good news.  We've extended our phone bank hours into today (Dec 30).  Call 780-830-7640 and beco...]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Oct 2009 06:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/sponsor/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/sponsor/ You can become an important part of Compassion's work with children around the world!.  Sponsor a child today!  Christ centered, child focused, church based - that's Compassion. Call now - 780-830-7640. ]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Oct 2009 05:54 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Compassion/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Compassion/ Christ centered, child focused, church based - that's Compassion.  On Thursday, October 29th, we're going to tell you how you can become an important part of this ministry's work in the lives of children around the world.  Listen for our "Day of Sharing Compassion" on 96.3 Shine ...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Oct 2009 06:54 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Joke/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Joke/ Waiting for a flight, a woman was seated in the waiting area with two boys. The younger one asked, "Mommy, when we get home, will you take us to the zoo?" "Perhaps," she answered. "What does ’perhaps’, mean?" he asked. The older bro...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Oct 2009 07:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AWG/ -     The Arctic Winter Games are held every second year in communities North of the 55th parallel   -     Grande Prairie will host the 21st Arctic Winter Games – March 6-13, 2010   -     The ...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Oct 2009 08:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Torch/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Torch/ -       Torch relay stops in Grande Prairie November 6th -       starts at the K.F.C. on 100th Avenue just after 10 A.M. It will then go east to 98th Street, north to 108th Avenue, west to 100th Street and then down 100th ...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Oct 2009 07:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Skyping_Interview/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Skyping_Interview/ Nikki Webber 22 Oct 2009 14:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Concert/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Concert/ Ya, tonight is the Downhere, Shaun Groves, High Valley concert at People's Church in Grande Prairie.  You can still get advance tickets for only $12.00 until 5:30pm this afternoon at Shepherd's Fold.  You can get tickets at the door for $15.00.  This is going to be a great concert. ...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Oct 2009 06:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coats/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coats/ Today is the last day to donate to "Coats for Kids"!  Gently Used Winter-wear will be accepted at Crouse’s Cleaners  today (Oct.15). (Crouse’s Cleaners is open: 6:00am-6:30pm) Coats for Kids CAN accept: o Jackets o Ski / Snow Pants o...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Oct 2009 08:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Museum/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Museum/   Grande Prairie Museum wants to know what “YOU” collect, whether it is dolls, trading cards, comics or something totally outrageous. They want to showcase it in their upcoming 2010 exhibition. Call the Museum at 780-830-7090 or email thate@cityofgp.com to get more informa...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Oct 2009 07:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Premier_Ed_Stelmach_in_GP/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Premier_Ed_Stelmach_in_GP/ The Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce has announced that Premier Ed Stelmach will be the guest speaker at its upcoming Small Business Excellence Awards Gala. The event will take place Friday, October 23 at the Montrose Cultural Centre in Grande Prairie, and is one of several event...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Oct 2009 07:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pay_Attention_When_Parking/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pay_Attention_When_Parking/ Throughout the month of October, officers from the City of Grande Prairie Enforcement Services will be patrolling seeking vehicles that are illegally parked. Some of the common parking offences that are observed in Grande Prairie include: Parking within 5 metres of a crosswalk or intersection,...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Oct 2009 08:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flu/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flu/ Wondering if you have swine flu -- and need to see a doctor? An interactive website may help you decide, using the same type of triage calculations that doctors at Emory University in the U-S use. Microsoft unveiled the site yesterday at http://www.h1n1responsecenter.com. Type ...]]> Tanya Owen 08 Oct 2009 08:33 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations_to_Ioan_Newnham/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations_to_Ioan_Newnham/ Congratulations to Ioan Newnham of Linde Canada Grande Prairie.  She and her co-workers will be enjoying coffee and muffins from McDonald's.  Click here for a chance at winning McDonald's Muffin Moments with 96.3 Shine FM! ]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Oct 2009 07:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_Bring_Water_to_Kenyan_Children/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_Bring_Water_to_Kenyan_Children/ There are children in Kenya that need water – and YOU can help provide it for them! Help us raise $25,500.00 to drill a bore hole to provide water in Kenya, Africa for the Mully Children’s Family! The Mully Children’s Family is home to 2,013 orphaned, abused and abandoned...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Oct 2009 07:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clown/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Clown/ It's a dream come true for Guy Laliberte. The Canadian circus tycoon is now floating around the International Space Station. The 50-year-old -- dubbed the first clown in space -- returns to Earth October 11th. He and his two crewmates join the six member ISS crew, including Canadian astronaut Bob Th...]]> Tanya Owen 02 Oct 2009 06:57 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congrats_to_Bonnie_Maguffee/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congrats_to_Bonnie_Maguffee/ Bonnie Maguffee is this month's winner of the Employee of the Month!  As founder of R-Work Group in 1990, Bonnie has dedicated herself to the work of encouraging and providing hope to people with disabilities. She wins a $100.00 gift certificate from Tony Roma's, a beautiful $100.0...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Sep 2009 13:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Adoption_Day_Coming_Up/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Adoption_Day_Coming_Up/ Prairie Animal Rescue Society is having an adoption day October 17th 2009 from 11-4:30 at Kompanion Kennels. Many animals are waiting for a home to call their own. Come and meet some of the PARS pooches and volunteers.   For more information or to speak with an adoption coordinator please ...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Sep 2009 07:52 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lewis_and_Royal_this_Saturday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lewis_and_Royal_this_Saturday/ On Saturday, September 26th at 7pm, the whole family will enjoy the charming banter and brilliant musicianship of Lewis and Royal at People's Church.   Tickets at the Crystal Centre Box Office, Shepherd's Fold, at the door or by calling 780-356-3088.]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Sep 2009 07:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations_to_Parsons_Printing/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations_to_Parsons_Printing/ Parson's Printing is this week's winner of coffee and muffins from McDonald's.  Jean Kirscht, office manager at Parson's, put her business card in one of the ballot boxes at one of the 3 Grande Prairie McDonald's Restaurants.  We'll make the delivery to her office this Friday morning (Se...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Sep 2009 07:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cioppino_Night/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cioppino_Night/ Nikki Webber 18 Sep 2009 11:36 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Not_Cold_In_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Not_Cold_In_Grande_Prairie/ Astronomers think they've found the coldest spot in our solar system -- and, it's a lot closer than you might think. An unmanned probe shows the temperature inside some craters on the moon's south pole is minus 238 Celsius.  That's only 35 degrees above the coldest temperature possible. ]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Sep 2009 07:33 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Live_Feed_of_Multiplex_Construction/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Live_Feed_of_Multiplex_Construction/  Did you know that you can check out The Multiplex under construction? That's right! You can go to live webcams and check out the action happening down at the construction site! Just go to www.TheMultiplex.ca and click on webcam. There are two views to choose from! ]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Sep 2009 07:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Record_Numbers_for_Food_Drive/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Record_Numbers_for_Food_Drive/ 110 vehicles with teams of 4 to 5 members hit the streets of Grande Prairie on Tuesday, September 15th for the Rotary Food Bank Drive.  The goal was to canvas every home in Grande Prairie and Sexsmith in search of non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Bank.  A record 81,000...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Sep 2009 06:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/September_Concerts_in_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/September_Concerts_in_Grande_Prairie/ This month is for music lovers in Grande Prairie!  It all starts with an evening of worship and original songs with Jodi King and the Wolves - Sunday, September 20th at the Gaiety Theatre. On Saturday, September 26th, the whole family will enjoy the charming banter and brilliant musicianshi...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Sep 2009 07:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Heres_One_Honest_Man/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Heres_One_Honest_Man/ Nikki Webber 14 Sep 2009 11:39 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/80s_Five_and_Team_Shine_Win_Food_Bank_Scramble/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/80s_Five_and_Team_Shine_Win_Food_Bank_Scramble/ Thanks to Allie, Eiley, Joel, Jennifer and Meaghan from Peace Wapiti School for helping Tanya Owen win the 1st Annual Food Bank Scramble at the Northside IGA on September 10th.   Five teams raced through the aisles of the store in an effort to fill out a Food Bank shopping list.  Poin...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Sep 2009 07:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Volunteer_at_the_Arctic_Winter_Games/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Volunteer_at_the_Arctic_Winter_Games/ Saturday, September 12th Montrose Cultural Centre 10:00am-3:00pm (Part of the City of Grande Prairie’s Community Connections Event) Join the Games Crew for a VOLUNTEER RALLY this Saturday! Over 2,500 Volunteers are needed to host this International Celebrati...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Sep 2009 08:03 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_the_Rotary_Food_Bank_Drive/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_the_Rotary_Food_Bank_Drive/ Get involved in the Rotary Food Bank Drive on September 15th.  They're still looking for partial teams and pick-up truck drivers.   The  Staging area will be at “The D-Coy Armories” 100 Street across from Swanavon School at 5:00 PM, Tuesday, September 15th....]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Sep 2009 07:56 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Amazing_Feat/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Amazing_Feat/ Nikki Webber 04 Sep 2009 11:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Average_Cost_Pet_ownership/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Average_Cost_Pet_ownership/ Nikki Webber 02 Sep 2009 13:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Leisure_Centre_Pool_Reopens_Sept_14th/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Leisure_Centre_Pool_Reopens_Sept_14th/ The annual shutdown of the Leisure Centre Pool is nearing an end. Normal operation of the pool is set for Sept. 14, a delay of six days from the projected time cited when the summer maintenance schedule was announced. The pool originally had a Sept. 8 resumption date. The fitne...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Sep 2009 08:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Careful_in_the_School_Zones/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Careful_in_the_School_Zones/ On August 31, officers from Grande Prairie RCMP & Enforcement Services made numerous patrols in school zones throughout the City.  As  result, the following tickets were issued: *        Speeding:  64 tickets *    &nb...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Sep 2009 09:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Tour_of_Historic_Sites_this_Sunday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Tour_of_Historic_Sites_this_Sunday/ To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the survey of the County, a bus tour is being offered on Sunday, August 30th, to several historic sites.  Dr. David Leonard, historian of the County, leads the tour which includes a free lunch. You're advised to arrive at the County office at 7:30 a.m.&nbsp...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Aug 2009 07:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Old_Fire_Hall_Facelift/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Old_Fire_Hall_Facelift/ The old fire hall, now home to Family and Community Support Services, will be getting a different kind of Face-lift this Saturday (Aug 29) from 11am to 6pm.   A mural will be painted on the two of the bay doors. You’re invited to participate in a day of art and community youth celebr...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Aug 2009 07:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Saw_the_baby/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Saw_the_baby/ Nikki Webber 26 Aug 2009 12:32 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Watch_Your_Speed/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Watch_Your_Speed/ School Zone Enforcement Grande Prairie Enforcement Services and RCMP would like to remind residents that school resumes next week (August 31, 2009). Enforcement Services and the RCMP will be active carrying out enforcement in school zones. This includes both conventional and photo ...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Aug 2009 07:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/cookiepizza/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/cookiepizza/     Per usual I made my chocolate chip cookies Sunday night. Then I had a great idea for my kids bedtime snack, a cookie pizza!  I used whipped cream as the "sauce", then I topped it with blueberries, strawberries and banana! My kids ate them up pretty quickly an...]]> Tanya Owen 24 Aug 2009 21:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Beef_Stew_Season/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Beef_Stew_Season/ Nikki Webber 24 Aug 2009 10:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_School_Needs_Your_Help/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_School_Needs_Your_Help/ On Thursday, Friday and Saturday (August 27-29) the Grande Prairie Christian School is in need of many hands to help install the new playground.  Coffee, lunch and supper will be provided for those who are helping.  No experience required, men & women welcome.  Please...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Aug 2009 07:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food_Bank_Needs_Help/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food_Bank_Needs_Help/ The following items are needed: Kraft Dinner, cans of beans in sauce, canned fruit and canned veggies, crackers and SideKicks, individual pasta packages. You can drop off your donations at  various supermarkets throughout the city or by going to the food bank at 9615-102 Street.&nb...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Aug 2009 07:35 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Great_Family_Event_this_September/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Great_Family_Event_this_September/ Fall Fair & Beef on a Bun Lunch Sunday, September 13 from 1-3pm At the Alliance Church 7702-100St Fun for the whole family! Horse rides, jumping castles, cotton candy, petting zoo, face painting and much much more!]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Aug 2009 07:03 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Think_About_It/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Think_About_It/ Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is bad for you. Show me a man who walks with his head held high, and I'll show you a man who hasn't gotten used to his bifocals. You know you're in trouble when you tell your doctor your symptoms and he starts backing away. ...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Aug 2009 07:22 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/ppark/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/ppark/     Gotta love nature walks with the family! That's what we did on Sunday at Pipestone Park! Kids had a blast finding God's creatures at work :)     ]]> Tanya Owen 19 Aug 2009 06:02 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nikki_Household_Cleaning_Tip_/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nikki_Household_Cleaning_Tip_/ Nikki Webber 18 Aug 2009 09:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bizarre_Road_Signs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bizarre_Road_Signs/ Terry Van Veen 18 Aug 2009 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_New_Last_Name/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_New_Last_Name/ Nikki Webber 17 Aug 2009 11:09 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Come_out_and_get_Lost/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Come_out_and_get_Lost/ - Grande Prairie Corn Maze is ready - 2 miles of trails that will challenge your sense of directions - Open noon to 8 Monday to Saturday and 1 to 6 on Sundays. - For more information, go to gpcornmaze.com ]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Aug 2009 07:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/New_Grade_Failure_With_Dishonesty/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/New_Grade_Failure_With_Dishonesty/ Nikki Webber 14 Aug 2009 15:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Billet_a_future_NHL_Star/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Billet_a_future_NHL_Star/ The Grande Prairie Storm hockey club is looking for billet families.  If you're interested in "adopting" a Storm player or players for the coming season go to gpstorm.com for more information.]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Aug 2009 08:35 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_With_TV_Habits/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_With_TV_Habits/ Nikki Webber 13 Aug 2009 10:51 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Top_Signs_Your_Kids_are_Bored/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Top_Signs_Your_Kids_are_Bored/ They asked if it would be okay if they cleaned their room On day #34 in a row of playing the same Monopoly game They taught themselves Latin They alphabetized your canned goods They've painted the entire outside of the house... twice! ]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Aug 2009 07:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cool_It_On_The_Iced_Capps/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cool_It_On_The_Iced_Capps/ Nikki Webber 11 Aug 2009 10:39 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/County_Fair_is_Coming_Up/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/County_Fair_is_Coming_Up/ Remember to mark off August 29th on your calendars for the return of the County Fair at Evergreen Park!  The Fair features a free pancake breakfast, $1 a ride Midway, West Coast Lumberjack Show, antique car and tractor show, parade, exhibits, petting zoo, face-painting and much...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Aug 2009 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Seven_Tips_For_A_Better_Sleep/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Seven_Tips_For_A_Better_Sleep/ Nikki Webber 10 Aug 2009 13:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Watch_for_Bogus_Emails/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Watch_for_Bogus_Emails/ Beware of friends sending emails claiming to be stranded overseas and in need of money to get home.  Police say a hacker is breaking into people's email accounts and changing their passwords.  The hacker then poses as the account owner, claims to be stuck in a foreign city, and begs the re...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Aug 2009 08:34 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Weekend_Is_Here/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Weekend_Is_Here/ Nikki Webber 07 Aug 2009 11:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Watch_Where_You_Put_Those_Signs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Watch_Where_You_Put_Those_Signs/ As unlawfully posted signs often end up as litter, block out the scenery and interfere with mowing operations – Grande Prairie Enforcement Services will be focusing on unlawfully posted signs during the August- Bylaw Enforcement Education Program (BEEP).  Signs such as “For Sa...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Aug 2009 08:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Worlds_Weirdest_Sports/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Worlds_Weirdest_Sports/ Nikki Webber 06 Aug 2009 14:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Texting_Abbreviations/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Texting_Abbreviations/ Well, here's a list of some of the more popular texting short-forms: -    Ttyl – talk to you later -    Afk – away from computer -    Lol – laugh out loud -    Brb – be right back -    Np &n...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Aug 2009 08:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mothers_In_Law_Are_Awesome/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mothers_In_Law_Are_Awesome/ Nikki Webber 05 Aug 2009 11:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shoreline_Celebration_This_Weekend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shoreline_Celebration_This_Weekend/ The County of Grande Prairie No. 1, Alberta Parks and Environment Canada are partnering to host an activity packed, educational experience for the whole family on Sunday, August 9th at Saskatoon Island Provincial Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a free BBQ lunch and take the kids pond dipping wh...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Aug 2009 07:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dave_Ramsay_Total_Money_Makeover/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dave_Ramsay_Total_Money_Makeover/ Nikki Webber 04 Aug 2009 11:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Happiness_Happens_Month/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Happiness_Happens_Month/ To celebrate, here are some happy thoughts! Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep. Making new friends or spending time with old ones. Playing with a new puppy. Wrapping presents under th...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Aug 2009 08:25 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Funny_Kids/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Funny_Kids/ Nikki Webber 30 Jul 2009 16:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Voluntary_Watering_Restrictions/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Voluntary_Watering_Restrictions/ The folks at city hall in Grande Prairie are wondering if we could cut back on our watering during July and August. Now, these are just voluntary watering restrictions, but they would love it if we followed this schedule (not sure if these restrictions include running your 'slip 'n slide'): - Ev...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Jul 2009 13:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Joyride_to_Avoid_Church/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Joyride_to_Avoid_Church/ Nikki Webber 29 Jul 2009 11:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Texting_While_Driving/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Texting_While_Driving/ Nikki Webber 28 Jul 2009 11:51 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Be_Careful_Out_There/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Be_Careful_Out_There/ Be careful if you're going to be out in the bush!  It's been very hot and dry lately and our fire hazard has been rated high. ]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Jul 2009 09:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Funny_Video/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Funny_Video/ Terry Van Veen 27 Jul 2009 11:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flu_Shots_Are_Fun_For_Everyone/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flu_Shots_Are_Fun_For_Everyone/ Nikki Webber 27 Jul 2009 11:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Northern_Alberta_Home_of_Happy_Mosquitoes/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Northern_Alberta_Home_of_Happy_Mosquitoes/ Nikki Webber 24 Jul 2009 14:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tasty_BBQ_Sauce/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tasty_BBQ_Sauce/ It's easy to make some tasty BBQ sauce.  I don't have exact amounts since we do lots of things from scratch in our house.   Basically, you need to combine the following items to create a tasty, home-made BBQ sauce (P.S. I can't take credit for this idea.  This is my wife's recipe...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Jul 2009 06:56 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/For_Those_Of_Us_Who_Cannot_Cook/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/For_Those_Of_Us_Who_Cannot_Cook/ Nikki Webber 23 Jul 2009 11:35 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tips_to_Save_Money/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tips_to_Save_Money/ Live in a tent "When walking through a store, keep your hands in your pockets at all times." Cut your own hair Boil-in-the-bag meals in the dishwasher Wash the dog in the shower with you ]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Jul 2009 08:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/New_Traffic_Lights_Operational_Soon/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/New_Traffic_Lights_Operational_Soon/ Traffic lights positioned at 92 Street and 116 Avenue are expected to be functioning by Friday. A new set of lights has been set up at the entrance to the Crystal Lake subdivision as part of the twinning of 116 Avenue. Traffic signals at this intersection will flash red in al...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Jul 2009 08:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Muffin_Moments_Winner/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Muffin_Moments_Winner/ Congratulations to Candice Triembacher and the staff at Fletcher Mudryk and Company - our winners of McDonald's Muffin Moments!  We'll be dropping by their office this Friday morning (July 24) with hot coffee and delicious muffins from McDonald's.   Enter to win for your office today!]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Jul 2009 07:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/We_Choose_the_Moon/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/We_Choose_the_Moon/ For those who missed it the first time, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is recreating the moon landing in cyberspace. The recreated Apollo 11 mission is being broadcast in real time online. The website is called WeChooseTheMoon.org]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Jul 2009 07:03 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Check_Your_Car_Seats/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Check_Your_Car_Seats/ Come and make sure your car seat is installed properly at the next Car Seat Clinic being held this - Friday, July 17th from 9am - 12pm at the Peace Country Safety Resource Centre, 10318 92 Street.   Did you know that over 90% of car seats are installed improperly or are being us...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Jul 2009 07:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Your_Joke_for_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Your_Joke_for_Today/ Terry Van Veen 14 Jul 2009 06:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Downtown_Road_Closure_on_Sunday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Downtown_Road_Closure_on_Sunday/ The City of Grande Prairie advises motorists that the intersection of 100 Ave. and 101 Street is being paved on Sunday, July 12 resulting in road closures in the Downtown area. 101 Street will be closed between 99 Ave. and 101 Ave. As well, 100 Ave. will be barricaded between 100 St...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Jul 2009 07:31 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fire_Ban_Lifted_in_County/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fire_Ban_Lifted_in_County/ The County-wide fire ban has been lifted by the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, effective immediately. Due to the recent precipitation across the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 the fire hazard within the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 has been reduced.  The hazard from bur...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Jul 2009 06:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bear_Creek_Pool_Reopens/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bear_Creek_Pool_Reopens/ The Bear Creek Pool re-opened Monday afternoon after a chlorine leak forced the facility to remain closed all weekend. A faulty regulator was replaced and the Pool was given approval to safely open to the public. ]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Jul 2009 07:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oldest_Bible_Now_Online/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oldest_Bible_Now_Online/ Codex Sinaiticus, a manuscript of the Christian Bible written in the middle of the fourth century, contains the earliest complete copy of the Christian New Testament. The hand-written text is in Greek. The New Testament appears in the original vernacular language (koine) and the Old Testam...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Jul 2009 07:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rainbow_Society_Charity_of_the_Month/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rainbow_Society_Charity_of_the_Month/ Terry Van Veen 06 Jul 2009 07:35 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Adopt_a_Pet_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Adopt_a_Pet_Today/   The Grande Prairie SPCA is nearing capacity with pets right now.  They have over 100 cats and 20 dogs up for adoption.  For more information, give them a call at 538-4030 or drop by their website.   ]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Jul 2009 08:57 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canada_Day_Activities_for_the_Family/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canada_Day_Activities_for_the_Family/ Canada Day in Grande Prairie There are activites at Muskoseepi Park on Tuesday, June 30th including entertainment starting at 8pm at the amphitheatre followed by a fireworks display over the reservoir at midnight. Look for Shine FM in the Canada Day parade on July the 1st. ...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Jun 2009 06:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mulitplex_Construction_Continues/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mulitplex_Construction_Continues/ Aquatics and Wellness Multiplex - Opening July 2011 Take part in the thrill of Grande Prairie's largest new facility, opening July of 2011, in the Community Knowledge Campus.  The Multiplex will join the already existing Coca-Cola Centre, St. Joseph High School and the Gymniks Gymnastic Club...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Jun 2009 06:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/County_of_GP_Fire_Ban/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/County_of_GP_Fire_Ban/ TOTAL FIRE BAN   *The following municipalities are included in the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 fire ban: The Towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, Wembley and the Village of Hythe.    Due to the extreme dry conditions within the County of Grande Prairie No....]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Jun 2009 06:54 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Powerful_Thought/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Powerful_Thought/ “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”- Isaiah 40:31 ]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Jun 2009 06:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Leisure_Centre_Repairs_Begin_Next_Week/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Leisure_Centre_Repairs_Begin_Next_Week/ The Leisure Centre’s annual shutdown will occur from July 1- Sept 8. The eight-week shutdown affects primarily the pool area as the fitness and weight room will remain open, except for July 6-10. This year’s maintenance period for the pool area is extended from the typical th...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Jun 2009 07:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/municipal/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/municipal/ Tanya Owen 16 Jun 2009 09:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fudgecicle_Recipe/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fudgecicle_Recipe/ Home-made Fudgecicles - courtesy of Shine listener, Heidi Krahn - chocolate pudding (homemade or instant) - 4 cups of pre-whipped whipping cream Blend the two ingredients and then spoon into popcicle freezers making sure that there are no major air pockets.  Throw them into the freezer for...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Jun 2009 06:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Prayer_Service_this_Saturday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Prayer_Service_this_Saturday/ 'Prayer Canada' will be holding a prayer service in Grande Prairie on Saturday, June 13th at Christian Fellowship Assembly @ 7:00 pm. Special music by Harry Rusk. ]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Jun 2009 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/lobsterroll/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/lobsterroll/     Being from the Maritimes I love my lobster!!  Our friends in Maine seem to like lobster too!   What do you do with 15 litres of Miracle Whip? Mix it with 21 kilos of lobster meat and put it on a 18-metre-long roll, of course. That's what organizer's of...]]> Tanya Owen 08 Jun 2009 06:36 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Back_in_1977/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Back_in_1977/ On this date in 1977, the Apple II computer, with 4K of memory, went on sale for over $1300.00 U.S.  Boy, we've come a long way.  I can still remember my first PC from the mid-80's.  It was a Texas Instruments unit with the cassette deck for external memory.  It sounded like ...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Jun 2009 07:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/BBQ_Season_is_Here/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/BBQ_Season_is_Here/ Everybody at the station got together on Tuesday to celebrate Tanya's birthday!  We had a veritable feast with some delicious beef tenderloin steaks.  Shine FM General Manager Ed Elias out-did himself by cooking up some succulent pieces of beef on our Canadian Tire BBQ.]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Jun 2009 10:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/birthday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/birthday/   Yay! Another year older..but your only as old as you feel :D As I think back this past year, I thank our Lord Jesus Christ for keeping me on this earth for another year. I'm happy and proud of what I accomplished in my life and where I am now. I'm thankful for all the blessings I have ...]]> Tanya Owen 02 Jun 2009 06:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fraud/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fraud/ Hoodwink, skulduggery, swindle - different words, but can all mean one thing. . . fraud.  And much like the variety of words or terms used to describe fraudulent acts, there are a variety of methods and scams created daily, in an attempt  to rob you of your identity and/or hard earned m...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 May 2009 05:21 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Get_Active_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Get_Active_Today/ Today is Active Living Day in Grande Prairie and we're challenging Red Deer again to see who does more.  You can walk, run, bike or work-out and then call your activity into the Fit for Life Centre at the College.  The Centre is holding a run-walk today from 11-1 at the GPRC Parking lot.&n...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 May 2009 07:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power/ I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.”- 1 Corinthians 1:10]]> Terry Van Veen 21 May 2009 06:51 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ride_the_Big_Bike/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ride_the_Big_Bike/ Saddle up and save some lives. This spring & summer, straddle the Heart&Stroke BIG BIKE and pedal for life. Built for 30 enthusiastic riders - the BIG BIKE provides a great team building experience while raising funds for life-saving heart and stroke research. The BIG BIKE is easy to ride, a...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 May 2009 05:39 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food_Bank_Needs_Your_Help/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food_Bank_Needs_Your_Help/ The Salvation Army is running short at the Food Bank and could use your assistance.  They're in need of the following items:  canned meat, beans, Kraft dinner, ravioli, canned fruit, juice, peanut butter, jams, tomato sauce, cereal, chunky soup.  The Salvation Army Food Bank is at the...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 May 2009 07:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations_Grads/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Congratulations_Grads/ Congratulations to our grads from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School who receive their diplomas this weekend.  We would also like to salute the students of  Grande Prairie Composite High School who'll be graduating on May 22nd and 23rd.  May God bless your future endeavours!]]> Terry Van Veen 15 May 2009 06:34 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Yard_Sale_and_BBQ_Next_Weekend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Yard_Sale_and_BBQ_Next_Weekend/ Mission Heights Community Church is hosting a Spring Community Outreach Yard Sale and BBQ on May 23rd from 9am to 3pm.  All of the proceeds from the event are being donated to the Derek Taylor playground.  The church will be open from 9am-9pm on Friday, May 22nd for donation drop-offs.]]> Terry Van Veen 14 May 2009 06:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/More_on_Parks_This_Weekend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/More_on_Parks_This_Weekend/ Local Parks Opening Soon Take advantage of our first long weekend coming up and enjoy our county parks. The County of Grande Prairie No.1 Campgrounds are open for overnight camping on Friday, May 15 at 7 am. The Country has received numerous calls from campers wanting to “li...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 May 2009 06:32 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Show_and_Shine/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Show_and_Shine/ BIKE & CAR SHOW 'N SHINE Bikes (Touring to Sport) & Cars (Restored, Classic, Original, Muscle) Saturday,June 20 5pm-9pm Service at 6pm (coffee & donuts) Sunday, June 21 9am - 1pm Service at 10am (BBQ lunch to follow) GP ALLIANCE CHURCH 7702-100ST CALL 532-8836 ...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 May 2009 06:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/gliding/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/gliding/   What a great Mother's Day!! Not only did I get Breakfast in bed, but I got to fly with my cadets!! Part of the Air Cadet program is to teach cadets how to fly for those cadets that wish to take that part of the training. This is gliding season, and as a officer I got to take a awesome ...]]> Tanya Owen 11 May 2009 05:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Parks_are_Opening_Soon/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Parks_are_Opening_Soon/ Time to pack up the picnic baskets and get the RV's ready!  On Friday, May 15th, 8 of the county's parks will be open for the first day of the summer operating season. Take advantage of our first long weekend coming up and enjoy our county parks. For more info on the parks and costs call...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 May 2009 06:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Watch_for_the_New_Lights/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Watch_for_the_New_Lights/ Traffic Lights at Canadian Tire New traffic lights have been installed at the 112 Avenue and 99 Street intersection, in front of the south access to the Canadian Tire parking lot. They were turned on Thursday afternoon, April 30 and are functioning normally. The lights were...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 May 2009 06:39 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/weight/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/weight/     Just over a year ago I made a change for the better! I'm continuing with the Herbal Magic plan!  Down 99.2 lbs and over 111 inches off..I'm so happy with the results ! If your looking to shed some pounds head on over to Herbal Magic today! Deanne and the girl...]]> Tanya Owen 04 May 2009 07:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Josie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Josie/     There's going to be a new Owen member in June! We're adopting "Josie" a 6 yr old female cat! We're pretty excited...especially the kids! ]]> Tanya Owen 04 May 2009 07:01 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/thanks/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/thanks/    What a glorious surprise this morning!! Thank you to who ever sent me a beauitful flower arrangement! I'm so happy I'm an inspiration to my listeners!! Thank you for your support over my weight loss journey!! It's been a wonderful year getting myself back :) and Thanks to Herbal ...]]> Tanya Owen 30 Apr 2009 10:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Taxes_are_due_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Taxes_are_due_Today/ Just a reminder.  The deadline to file your 2008 income taxes is midnight tonight (Apr. 30).  If you miss the deadline, there's an immediate penalty of five per cent on the amount you owe.]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Apr 2009 05:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Horses_and_Wagons/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Horses_and_Wagons/ Fundraiser wagon train follows 135-year old NWMP trail   LAMONT, AB - April 1, 2009 - Breast cancer survivor and horse enthusiast Jane Hurl will head-up a team of valiant adventurers as they "drive" an old fashioned wagontrain on a 600 mile adventure to Edmonton...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Apr 2009 06:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Fraud/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Fraud/ Grande Prairie RCMP say that another scam is circulating through the internet in an attempt to swindle citizens of their money.   Police say that an email is circulating from a supposed "hit man" hired to assassinate the recipient. The sender demands a large sum of money and in r...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Apr 2009 06:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/clean/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/clean/ 4th Annual City Scrub occurs Friday May 1 at 2:00 p.m. Residents are encourage to go out and clean up an area of our community for 20 minutes. The Take Part Take Pride Committee will supply you with garbage bags, gloves and bag tags (if required) for curbside pickup. If you aren’t able t...]]> Tanya Owen 27 Apr 2009 10:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Rig_Wedding/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Rig_Wedding/ Call it a case of: ``With this rig, I thee wed.'' Dave Dowker, an oil rig manager, and bride Patricia Colbourne exchanged vows on rig platform Number 4 Saturday in Camrose.  Dowker said oil rigs mean a lot to him and his family, so it just seemed natural to get married under one. Wou...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Apr 2009 06:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/9_Weeks_Til_Summer_Break/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/9_Weeks_Til_Summer_Break/ It's not too early to start thinking about summer activities for your children.  You might want to register your children in one of the many Vacation Bible Schools taking place this summer across the Peace Region.  They offer a great, wholesome outing for the kids typically in July and A...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Apr 2009 06:01 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Marketing_Genius/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Marketing_Genius/ I thought it was one of the most creative marketing plans ever!  24 years ago today, in 1985, Coca Cola announced that it was changing it's formula and "New Coke" was born. When people couldn't have the original formula anymore, they wanted it back even more.  It wasn't too much ...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Apr 2009 05:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Trevor_Baker_in_Town_This_Weekend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Trevor_Baker_in_Town_This_Weekend/ Christian Country Artist, Trevor Baker from Tuxford, Saskatchewan (North of Moose Jaw) will be performing at Christ Community Church in Grande Prairie this Sunday night (April 26) at 6:30pm.  Trevor has released 10 albums and 2 DVD’s and has written and recorded over 100 songs to ...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Apr 2009 06:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Town_Hall_For_Hope_This_Thursday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Town_Hall_For_Hope_This_Thursday/ Town Hall for Hope - The Economy, Your Money, Real Answers - with Dave Ramsey. ­Dave is hosting this FREE, nationwide satellite town hall meeting to spread hope about the economy across the country. This Thursday (Apr 23) at 6pm at Christ Community Church - 101 Street and 112 Ave - Grande Prai...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Apr 2009 05:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Globetrotters_in_Town_Tonight/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Globetrotters_in_Town_Tonight/ Bring the whole family to see the Harlem Globetrotters tonight (Apr.20) at 7pm at Crystal Centre.  Click here for tickets. Congratulations for Patrick Fortune and Jonathan Bryson, winners of court-side Lazyboys at tonight's game courtesy of Midwest Countrywide Home Furnishings and Shine ...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Apr 2009 07:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_Little_Levity/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_Little_Levity/ Summer Camping Tip: When using a public campground, a tuba placed on your picnic table will keep the campsites on either side vacant. ]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Apr 2009 06:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Save_Up_To_3_Lives_Next_Week/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Save_Up_To_3_Lives_Next_Week/ You can save up to 3 lives next week!  Take part in the Grande Prairie Community Blood Drive from April 20th to the 24th at the Grande Prairie Holiday Inn at 98th Avenue and 107th Street.  Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book and appointment.]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Apr 2009 06:21 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/pancakes/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/pancakes/   What a beautiful day on Sunday!!! With the sun shining and kids so excited! Mom made Bunny Pancakes! A sure hit with the kids! Hope you had a wonderful Easter!    ]]> Tanya Owen 14 Apr 2009 05:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Easter/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Easter/     My kids and I enjoyed decorating these yummy cupcakes and bunny cake for our Easter feast :) Kids will be eating them up in no time :D Have a wonderful Easter!! ]]> Tanya Owen 09 Apr 2009 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Globetrotter_Interview/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Globetrotter_Interview/ Hot Shot Branch of the Harlem Globetrotters visited "T and T".  The Globetrotters are at the Crystal Centre on April 20th.  Get your tickets today!   Listen to our interview with them! ...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Apr 2009 05:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Globetrotter_on_Thursdays_AM_Show/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Globetrotter_on_Thursdays_AM_Show/ Listen for an interview with Hot Shot Branch of the Harlem Globetrotters on Thursday, April 9th at 8:10am with "T and T in the Morning" on 96.3 Shine FM! Get your tickets for the April 20th Crystal Centre Harlem Globetrotters game here! ]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Apr 2009 09:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Power_Verse/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Power_Verse/ “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”- Galatians 2:20 ]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Apr 2009 06:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Storm_Win_the_Championship/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Storm_Win_the_Championship/ It took the Grande Prairie Storm two overtime periods to put away the Spruce Grove Saints 4-3 and win a best-of-seven AJHL championship final 4 games to none on Sunday night.  The Storm now advance to the Doyle Cup championship against the winner of a series between the Vernon Viper...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Apr 2009 06:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Crossing_is_on_Saturday_Night/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Crossing_is_on_Saturday_Night/ The Crossing- April 4th Session “Join Downpour for a night of worship this Saturday, April 4th at the weekly Young Adults event called, "The Crossing"!    "The Crossing" takes place every Saturday at 7pm at The Gaiety theatre in downtown Grande Pra...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Apr 2009 06:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/nuts/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/nuts/ More products tied to a U-S-wide recall of California pistachios are being pulled from the shelves in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Loblaw Brands warn us not to eat some President's Choice brand Premium Nut Collections and White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Bark. F...]]> Tanya Owen 02 Apr 2009 07:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Why_God_Made_Mums/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Why_God_Made_Mums/ Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:   Why did God give you your mother and not some other Mum?   1. We’re related. 2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people’s Mums like me.  Why did your Mum marry your Dad?&nb...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Apr 2009 05:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Massive_Burger/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Massive_Burger/ Bodacious Ballpark Burger - ABC NEWS/Canadian Press A doctors' group says a minor-league baseball team in Grand Rapids, Michigan should warn fans that a 48-hundred-calorie burger it plans to sell is bad for them and wants it labelled a ``dietary disaster.'' The four pound, 20-d...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Apr 2009 08:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/trees/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/trees/ Today's Good News Story: Two residents of Beaverlodge are safe from injury from a exploding maple tree. They were taking a walk through the forest near Hythe when they heard the explosion. Residents of the area are concerned about the sticky situation that the exploding trees can cause. Th...]]> Tanya Owen 01 Apr 2009 06:38 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cheer_on_the_Boys/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cheer_on_the_Boys/ The Alberta Junior Hockey League Finals begin tonight (April 1st) with the Grande Prairie Storm taking on the Spruce Grove Saints in Spruce Grove.  Game 2 goes Thursday in Spruce Grove before the series switches to Grande Prairie for Games 3 and 4 Saturday and Sunday in the Canada Games Arena.&...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Apr 2009 05:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Measuring_Up/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Measuring_Up/ Back in the 80's, I spent some time in the construction field, building houses. During that time, I picked up a few 'tricks of the trade' including the regular use of a tape measure. Imagine my surprise, when my wife provides me with some necessary measurements in our house after using a cloth ...]]> Terry Van Veen 31 Mar 2009 05:03 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Servus_Credit_Union_Wins_Muffin_Moments/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Servus_Credit_Union_Wins_Muffin_Moments/ Congratulations to Dana Hartery of Servus Credit Union for winning McDonald's Muffin Moments on Friday, March 27th.  Dana and her colleagues were treated to hot muffins and coffee from McDonald's.  Enter to win today! 96.3@shinefm.com ]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Mar 2009 07:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Baseball_with_Compassion_in_DR/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Baseball_with_Compassion_in_DR/ Our Shine Staffers found themselves playing baseball during some down-time on their Compassion trip to the Dominican Republic.]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Mar 2009 05:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Day_4_for_Shine_Staffers_in_Dominican/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Day_4_for_Shine_Staffers_in_Dominican/ It was another great day, learning about the work of Compassion in the Dominican Republic.]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Mar 2009 19:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Day_in_the_Dominican_Republic/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Day_in_the_Dominican_Republic/ The Shine FM team continued its journey in the Dominican Republic on Thursday, learning about the work of Compassion, a child sponsorship organization. Here are all of the details. ]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Mar 2009 05:25 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shine_FM_in_Dominican_with_Compassion/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shine_FM_in_Dominican_with_Compassion/ Shine FM staff members are in the Dominican Republic learning about the work of Compassion, a child sponsorship program.  Here's a complete report from Shine FM's Topher Braithwaite. To sponsor a child, go to Compassion's website. ]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Mar 2009 05:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rise_Up_Youth_Rally_Next_Weekend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rise_Up_Youth_Rally_Next_Weekend/ April 3-5 outside of High Prairie in the Peavine Metis Settlement.  This is a free event with accommodations and food provided.  The weekend includes a Friday night concert, floor hockey, basketball, devotionals, guest speaker and worship. We got a chance to chat with Chris Hicks, o...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Mar 2009 05:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Adopt_a_Pet/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Adopt_a_Pet/ Prairie Animal Rescue Society's MONTHLY ADOPTION DAYS IN GRANDE PRAIRIE Saturday, March 28th and Saturday, April 25th Noon - 4pm   Hosted by Kompanion Kennels (East of Resources Road on 68 Ave) Prairie Animal Rescue Society (PARS) is run entirely by volunteers, caring for rescued anima...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Mar 2009 05:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thanks_for_Sharing_Some_Compassion/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thanks_for_Sharing_Some_Compassion/ Thanks to your generosity, dozens of children in the Dominican Republic will be blessed with an assortment of gifts this week.  Shine FM is sending several staff members to the Caribbean island (Mar 24-31) to learn about the work of Compassion, a child sponsorship organization.  There wi...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Mar 2009 05:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Spring_Has_Sprung/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Spring_Has_Sprung/ Say good-bye to winter.  Spring officially arrived this morning at 5:44 am Mountain time.  I guess I'd better start tuning up that lawn-mower. ]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Mar 2009 05:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praise_24_and_Unity_Service/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praise_24_and_Unity_Service/ Terry Van Veen 19 Mar 2009 05:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse/ “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”- Romans 15:13 ]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Mar 2009 05:35 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/St.Patrick/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/St.Patrick/ Here's a little background on the man we're remembering today. Saint Patrick (estimated AD 387 - AD 461) was a Roman Britain born Christian missionary.   When he was about sixteen he was captured by Irish raiders and taken from his native Wales as a slave Ireland, wher...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Mar 2009 06:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Muffin_Moments_and_Rising_Above/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Muffin_Moments_and_Rising_Above/ Congratulations to Friday's winner (March 13) of McDonald's Muffin Moments - Shauna Bradshaw of the Rising Above Housing and Employment Initiative at 100th and 100th.  The staff at Rising Above were treated to delicious hot muffins and coffee from McDonald's.  To enter to win, emai...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Mar 2009 05:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Game_Waits/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Game_Waits/ Grande Prairie Minor Baseball Registration Please register @ Ernie’s Sports Experts or Sports Traders until March 31, 2009 Website:  www.gpmba.ca or call 780-402-8955]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Mar 2009 05:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Joke_du_Jour/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Joke_du_Jour/ A little boy opened the big, old family Bible with fascination. He looked at the old pages as he turned them. The Bible had belonged to his grandmother. Then something fell out of the Bible. He picked it up and looked at it closely. It was an old leaf from a tree that had been pressed be...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Mar 2009 05:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Share_Some_Compassion/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Share_Some_Compassion/ Shine FM in the Dominican Republic with Compassion Various staff from Shine FM are going to be in the Dominican Republic from March 24-31 to learn about the work of Compassion – a child sponsorship program.  We’d like to bless the children of the Dominican, but ...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Mar 2009 05:21 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Agri_Show_This_Weekend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Agri_Show_This_Weekend/ 24th Annual Peace Country Classic Agri Show (Mar. 12-14) Evergreen Park Tek Centre Thursday and Friday - 10am-5pm Saturday - 10am-4pm Peace Country’s largest agricultural show displaying the latest innovations in the barn and on the field. ]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Mar 2009 05:37 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Honour_Our_Heroes/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Honour_Our_Heroes/ Northern Christian Minstries Banquet  ·       Theme: “A Time To Honour” police, military, firemen and EMS ·       Friday, March 13th, 6:30pm, GP Inn (semi formal dress) · &...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Mar 2009 05:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ideas_for_the_Home/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ideas_for_the_Home/ The Grande Prairie Home Show takes place this weekend (March 6-8) at the Tec Centre in Evergreen Park.  With over 150 exhibitors, you're sure to come away with some fresh thoughts for sprucing up your property.  More details at gphomeshow.com ]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Mar 2009 05:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Games_Are_One_Year_Away/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Games_Are_One_Year_Away/ 2010 Arctic Winter Games One-Year-Out Celebration Mar. 8   ·       With just one year left to the games, they’re holding an event that will feature music, culture, ethnic foods, some amazing sport demonstrations, special guests, an...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Mar 2009 06:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Emergency_Telephone_Numbers/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Emergency_Telephone_Numbers/ These are more effective than 911 When - You are sad, phone John 14 You have sinned, phone Psalm 51 You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91 People have failed you, phone Psalm 27< /A> It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139 Your faith needs stimulation, phone <...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Mar 2009 05:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/FREE_CONCERT_WEDNESDAY/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/FREE_CONCERT_WEDNESDAY/ Juno and Dove Award nominee and Covenant Award winner, Manafest, a Christian hip-hop, rap artist, is coming to Sexsmith on Wednesday (March 4) for an 11am assembly at Sexsmith Secondary School followed by a FREE outreach concert at the Sexsmith Civic Centre at 7pm.  Invite your friend...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Mar 2009 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Maple/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Maple/   ....Toffee on the snow......Yummy!  Saturday was the perfect day to head out to Muskoseepi Park!  We took the kids to experience pure Maple Sugar! Kids had a blast with all the fun activites, face painting, balloons, and of course Maple Syrup! Even a game of Tug O' War ...]]> Tanya Owen 02 Mar 2009 05:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bowl_for_Kids/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bowl_for_Kids/ Your Change of Shoes Could Change a Life! Register Today for Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Bowl a few rounds with family, friends or co-workers in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grande Prairie & Region! Individuals are welcome! Collect Pledges, an...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Mar 2009 05:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Best_Listeners/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Best_Listeners/ We received this from one our great listeners!!  Thanks for the support! How thankful I am to have you guys!  I praise GOD for such a blessing as you...I pray that the Lord would always bless you as a ministry, and that your every need would be met, in Jesus name.  I pray...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Feb 2009 06:32 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_for_Moms_at_Library/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_for_Moms_at_Library/  Preschool Programs Tales for Twos  Parented Stories, rhymes and finger plays, for 2 year olds and accompanying adults. Tuesdays        March 10 - 31                 &n...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Feb 2009 05:21 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dove_Award_Nominees/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dove_Award_Nominees/ NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Chris Tomlin is the lead nominee for gospel music's Dove Awards with seven nods. Among the awards he was nominated for include artist of the year, male vocalist of the year and song of the year for "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)." The nominations were anno...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Feb 2009 07:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Crossing_Coming_to_GP/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Crossing_Coming_to_GP/   The "Downpour Worship Band" is excited to be partnering with several other groups from around GP in a new weekly ministry for young adults. "The Crossing" kicks off Saturday, March 7th at 7pm at The Gaeity downtown with "At the Door" leading wo...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Feb 2009 05:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Sweet_Saturday_in_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Sweet_Saturday_in_Grande_Prairie/ Maple Sugar Festival Saturday February 28th 2009 From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm - Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie Lots of outdoor activities, such as sleigh rides, toffee on snow, snow sculptures, and skating on the pond.  There will be activities for children like face painting ...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Feb 2009 06:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Beautiful_Biscuits/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Beautiful_Biscuits/ My wife shared her biscuit recipe with me on Thursday night and it turned out fantastic.   Here's how to make them: 2 cups whole wheat flour 3 teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon of salt ½ cup of butter ¾ of a cup of milk Combine flour, baking powder and salt.  Rub...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Feb 2009 05:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_For_Your_Day/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_For_Your_Day/ Power Verse “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.”- 1 John 4:11-12 ]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Feb 2009 05:33 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Homemade/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Homemade/   I got inventive this past weekend ;) Something simple that the kids are sure to LOVE! Caterpillar Pancakes: Make Silver Dollar sized pancakes, spread them on the side of the plate. Add mini marshmellows with choc chips for eyes, and nose, cut a strawberry for the lips, add some f...]]> Tanya Owen 18 Feb 2009 06:01 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Discover_Alpha/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Discover_Alpha/ ·Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. ·Alpha has become a worldwide phenomenon, now in 164 countries, where millions of people have come to explore the meaning of life. ·Each session people enjoy great food,...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Feb 2009 06:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/valetines/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/valetines/   Happy Valentines All!!  What a surprise from my husband! Getting back from our McDonald's Muffin Moments...and there's a surprise waiting for me! Chocolate Covered Strawberries!! Yummmy!! Thank You My Dear Husband of 12 yrs! I love you!   ]]> Tanya Owen 13 Feb 2009 11:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/February_is_Heart_Month/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/February_is_Heart_Month/ February Is Heart Month HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION’S LARGEST AWARENESS AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN This February, over 15,000 volunteers across Alberta will be knocking on their neighbours’ doors asking for donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, ...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Feb 2009 05:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Library_Fines_Waived/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Library_Fines_Waived/ Patrons with fines will be given a reprieve as the Grande Prairie Public Library presents its 7th annual Have a Heart: Food for Fines event. On February 12 & 13, one fine will be waived for each item donated to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Expired food cannot be used by the Food Bank and will n...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Feb 2009 06:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Hosting_Provincial_Event/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Hosting_Provincial_Event/ The Nitehawk Snowboard Club in Grande Prairie, AB is pleased to announce that they are hosting a PROVINCIAL event. They are anticipating 60 plus riders.   "Nitehawk Snowboard Club and the Alberta Snowboard Association are hosting a Rail Jam & 1/2 Pipe ...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Feb 2009 05:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/For_the_Sake_of_our_Kids/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/For_the_Sake_of_our_Kids/ Bylaw Enforcement Education Program (BEEP): School Zone Parking Enforcement Enforcement Services and the RCMP will be active carrying out enforcement in school zones during the month of February. This will primarily focus on parking enforcement, but may also include enforcem...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Feb 2009 06:36 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Moms_Will_Relate/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Moms_Will_Relate/ You Know You're a Mom When: 1. Your feet stick to the kitchen floor.....and you don't care. 2. You can't find your cordless phone, so you ask a friend to call you, and you run around the house madly, following the sound until you locate the phone downstairs in the laundry bask...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Feb 2009 05:38 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/No_Injuries_in_Bus_Mishap/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/No_Injuries_in_Bus_Mishap/ In the good news file, the severe winter storms on the east coast made roads treacherous causing a city bus in Nova Scotia to slide off the road onto an ice covered river on Tuesday night.  The bus sat upright, half submerged with 6 people inside until rescue workers arrived and wer...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Feb 2009 07:22 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/10_Dollars_Impacts_Calgary_Family/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/10_Dollars_Impacts_Calgary_Family/ love your random acts of kindness project just thought of you today as I stood behind a Mom with 3 kids under 6 attempting to pay her 39.02 grocery bill at Safeway tonight.  the teller says Mam your card was denied,  so she is flustered and begins to dig for cash ...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Feb 2009 06:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Wind_Power_in_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Wind_Power_in_Grande_Prairie/ The City of Grande Prairie and Golden Sheep Power Inc. recently launched a pilot project that will help create a bylaw to accommodate residential wind turbines while providing education on alternative power generation.   Over the next six months, the noise-to-wind ratio will...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Feb 2009 06:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/JOB/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/JOB/ Tanya Owen 02 Feb 2009 05:54 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food_For_Fines_Days/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food_For_Fines_Days/ February 12 & 13, 2009 will be Food for Fines Days at the Grande Prairie Public Library. The Library will waive fines on one overdue item for each non-perishable food item you bring*. The Library will be accepting non-perishable food items and toiletries for the Salvation Army Food B...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Jan 2009 07:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Crest_of_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Crest_of_Grande_Prairie/ The crest of Grande Prairie reflects the industy of the area: grain for agriculture, derricks for the oil and gas industry, and timber for the forest industy.  Also shown in the crest is the Trumpeter Swan which is a symbol for the city.  Numerous pristine lakes in the Grande ...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Jan 2009 05:33 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/God_Cares_About_the_Little_Things/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/God_Cares_About_the_Little_Things/ It’s the plight of many households with young children – lost mittens.  My 10 year old son lost another pair of mitts the other day so we needed to replace them.  As you can imagine, mitts are a hot item these days.  My wife was at the store over the weekend and...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Jan 2009 06:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gooseberries/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gooseberries/ My 8 year old son just discovered the extended DVD edition of Snow White.  As part of the disc, there’s an interactive slide show that has Snow White baking a gooseberry pie for the dwarves.  Now, my son wants to try gooseberries.  Thus, begins our hunt for this fruit....]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Jan 2009 05:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/This_was_Great/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/This_was_Great/ Wednesday was meatloaf night at the Van Veens.  Check this out!  Meatloaf with grated zucchini filler, whole wheat spaghettini with marinara sauce and a lovely side of broccoflower.  I always knew we should've opened a diner.  You should taste our home-made pizza.&nbsp...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Jan 2009 05:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Strap_on_the_Skis/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Strap_on_the_Skis/ Strap on the skis for some winter fun at Nitehawk Recreation area.  The hill is reporting some of the best conditions ever and is open every night this week from 5:30pm-9:30pm.  It’s also open all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  For the latest snow reports go to: ...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Jan 2009 05:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bring_a_Smile/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bring_a_Smile/ Bring a smile to a child's face this weekend.  Make sure to bring a new teddy bear to the Grande Prairie Storm game on Saturday, Janaury 24th at 7:30pm at the Canada Games Arena.  All bears will go to children at the QE II hospital.]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Jan 2009 07:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Keep_Story_Side_B_in_Your_Prayers/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Keep_Story_Side_B_in_Your_Prayers/ Terry Van Veen 19 Jan 2009 07:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Great_Way_To_Start_The_Day/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Great_Way_To_Start_The_Day/ How about starting the day with a devotional from "Our Daily Bread".  Check out this link:            http://rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2009/01/19/devotion.aspx ]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Jan 2009 07:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Theme_Song_Competition/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Theme_Song_Competition/ Deadline Extended for 2010 Arctic Winter Games Theme Song Contest. Contest open to northern Albertan’s north of the 55th The 2010 Arctic Winter Games have extended the deadline for their Theme Song Competition to provide songwriters and musicians more time to prepare thei...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Jan 2009 07:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/911_Saves_Live/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/911_Saves_Live/ 6-Yr Old Boy Saves Mother's Life - courtesy of HappyNews.com. This southern Colorado mother doesn't have to wait until next Thanksgiving to have something to be thankful for; she can do that every day! On the afternoon before Thanksgiving 2008, her 6-year old son made a call that saved...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Jan 2009 08:34 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Official_Mascot_of_Shine/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Official_Mascot_of_Shine/ He's the man... er.... dog... responsible for representing Shine FM at events all over the world.  He loves hugs, having his picture taken, and long walks in the park.]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Jan 2009 08:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Lint_Trap/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Lint_Trap/ I'll admit it - Donna does the laundry 98% of the time in our house.  The other day, she took off to do some grocery shopping (no adventures at the grocery store to pass along today) and left me with the laundry - sort of.  She was partway through what needed to be done, so I p...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Jan 2009 07:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Herbal/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Herbal/   I've done it!! I made it to my goal weight :) I started the Herbal Magic Program May 2nd/08. The program is simple! The support is fantastic! It's one on one!  Drop by the Herbal Magic right here in Grande Prairie for your free consultation!! They right beside ...]]> Tanya Owen 13 Jan 2009 06:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Waterpark_Fun/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Waterpark_Fun/ We had a great time at the West Edmonton Mall waterpark over the weekend.  My boys loved the water slides and especially the wave pool.  There's nothing like a cresting wave washing over you .  At one point, after having experienced another wave, my 8 year old son yelled over to me,...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Jan 2009 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Northern_Lights_in_Town/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Northern_Lights_in_Town/ Northern Lights in town? On Saturday, January 3rd, I noticed that every street light and house light in our neighbourhood had a light trail shooting straight up.  I even noticed a car of the road that had a beam of light shooting straight into the air, perpendicular to the road.  Upon clos...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Jan 2009 06:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Getting_Ready_For_Spring/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Getting_Ready_For_Spring/ Check out our Miniature Greenhouse. As you can see, it's 6 little pots filled with peat pellets. To make this work, you water the peat pellets, wait 5 minutes for expansion, sprinkle the seeds and then mist it. Of course, you'll need to frequently water. We had the mini greenhouse on top of the...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Jan 2009 06:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Healthy_Eating/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Healthy_Eating/ Check this out!  My 8 year old son had this for a snack on Tuesday night.  Imagine that - going for tomatoes and a pickle instead of something like cookies and ice cream! ]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Jan 2009 06:22 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Letter/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Letter/ Tanya Owen 06 Jan 2009 06:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food/ Sometimes it's hard to avoid these tempting treats.. I keep telling myself..SELF CONTROL TANYA...and usually I win...lol Here are some of the foods to avoid during this busy Holiday Season!   Holiday Themed Coffee Drinks! They can have over 600 just for a small one! EGG...]]> Tanya Owen 23 Dec 2008 09:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Turkey/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Turkey/   A big "Thank YOU" to all who helped out durning our turkey drive ! 300 Turkeys!! The Salvation Army recently had their roast turkey lunch with all the fixin's! Salvation Army Capt. Gordon Taylor, handled the music during the lunch, with 12 volunteers...]]> Tanya Owen 18 Dec 2008 05:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Recall/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Recall/ Tanya Owen 15 Dec 2008 09:52 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/tanya-lost-62lbs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/tanya-lost-62lbs/ Thank You Herbal Magic!! I’ve made it to 62 lbs…and 77.25 inches off! What a great program!! It’s easy to follow, and with the help from Deane and the girls at Herbal Magic in Grande Prairie I’ve feel like a whole new person! If you need to loose weight, drop on by and see th...]]> Tanya Owen 12 Nov 2008 09:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/one-big-pumpkin/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/one-big-pumpkin/ Tanya Owen 15 Oct 2008 09:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/i-am-club/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/i-am-club/ I got an email yesterday and instead of telling you about it you can just read it: Dear Mr. Ball We are pleased to confirm that you have set the new Guinness World Record for ‘Most Ferrero Rocher Chocolates in one Minute’ and a certificate to commemorate has been sent to you by post to...]]> Tanya Owen 15 Jul 2008 07:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/canine-camping-catastrophe/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/canine-camping-catastrophe/ What are your plans this weekend? Going camping? I’ll never forget the time we aired out our tent at home after camping, and after folding up the huge heavy canvas tent, we couldn’t find our dog. We were calling for him, looking everywhere. Finally we realized the last place we saw the d...]]> Beth Warden 14 May 2008 23:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/random-acts-kindess/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/random-acts-kindess/ Beth Warden 18 Apr 2008 11:45 MDT