http://www.cjgy.ca/ Thursday February 9, 2012 Thursday February 9, 2012 02:28:17 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/Grande_Prairie_Census_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grande_Prairie_Census_2011/ Grande Prairie has cracked the 55,000 population mark. Statistics Canada released its 2011 Federal census figures Tuesday and the City’s population reached 55,032, a 16.8 per cent increase over 2006. In that Canada-wide census, Grande Prairie had a population of 47,107. The Ci...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Feb 2012 16:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Err_on_the_Side_of_Caution/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Err_on_the_Side_of_Caution/ A local Grande Prairie resident erred on the side of caution when they received a telephone call stating that their computer had an "error" and needed to be checked. The caller requested that they go to a website to have the computer diagnosed and allow the company to&nbs...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Feb 2012 14:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Super_Bowl_Commercials/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Super_Bowl_Commercials/ It seems Super Bowl ads are more popular with Canadians than the game itself.   That's the indication from a Harris-Decima poll for The Canadian Press.  Almost half of Canadians who don't plan to watch Sunday's game say they're still hoping to see some Super Bowl ads.  &nb...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Feb 2012 15:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_February_2_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_February_2_2012/ “However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—” 1 Corinthians 2:9]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Feb 2012 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stompede_Night_with_the_Storm/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stompede_Night_with_the_Storm/ The city is going to turn country a little early this year. Stompede is still four months away, but cowboys and cowgirls will be aplenty in the Canada Games Arena tonight (Jan 31). The Grande Prairie Storm take on the Bonnyville Pontiacs at 7:30 p.m. in the Canada Games Arena. ...]]> Terry Van Veen 31 Jan 2012 16:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Trucker_Heroes/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Trucker_Heroes/ A central Alberta man is saying a very heartfelt thank you to the truck drivers who saved him and his pregnant wife from a burning vehicle.  Keith and Kayla Lenz were beginning their move from Lacombe to Saskatchewan when their truck caught on fire.  They started to run away, but ...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Jan 2012 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lego_Man/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lego_Man/ It's good to know Lego will survive in the stratosphere.  Two Toronto high-school science buffs figured out how to launch a Lego man into space on a homemade spacecraft.  And Matthew Ho and Asad Muhammad managed to capture the entire voyage on video and have posted it on YouTube.&...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Jan 2012 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Patch_Bibles_January_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Patch_Bibles_January_2012/ Share the word of God with somebody in the Oil Patch.  Oilfield Christian Fellowship, via our good friend Jake Harms and an anonymous donor, has made available to us, more copies of "Fuel for the Soul - God's Word for the Oil Patch".  Complimentary copies are available a...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Jan 2012 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_of_Good_Intentions/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_of_Good_Intentions/ A University of Maryland study finds good intentions can make you feel better physically.  Researchers say that's why a nurse's tender care can ease the pain of a medical procedure, and grandma's cookies will actually taste better to you if you believe she made them with love.  They...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Jan 2012 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_January_23_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_January_23_2012/ “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5 ]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Jan 2012 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Fundraiser_Jan_18_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Fundraiser_Jan_18_2012/ The numbers are in and they are pretty impressive.  A fundraiser held at the Grande Prairie Storm game on Wednesday (Jan 18) to aid the Heads Strong Foundation raised almost $6,000. The fundraiser was held in the name of Brent Headon, a 13-year-old Grande Prairie bantam hockey player w...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Jan 2012 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_Winner_January_20_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_Winner_January_20_2012/ Here’s this week’s (Jan 20/12) winner of the “Good Ribs for Good Will” contest as submitted by Bev Laughlin: I would like to nominate my neighbour and fellow Christian Shauna Roberts.  She is a leading lady in my world: a mother of four and a great wife and ...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Jan 2012 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Buses_January_18_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Buses_January_18_2012/ Some school bus routes in the Peace Country aren't running this morning due to the cold temperatures.  All Valhalla Community School buses have been cancelled today (Jan 18/12).  Click here for more cancellation information. ]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Jan 2012 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_Jan_17_12/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_Jan_17_12/ There are some school bus cancellations this morning due to the cold temperatures.  In the Peace Wapiti School Division, buses aren't running in Wembley, Ridge Valley, Hythe, Beaverlodge and Elmworth.  In the Grande Prairie Catholic School District, the 2 Beaverlodge Rural rout...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Jan 2012 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Buses_January_16_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Buses_January_16_2012/ There are some local bus routes not running this morning due to 'mechanical problems'.  Click here for more information.]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Jan 2012 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Spoken_Word_Programs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Spoken_Word_Programs/ 96.3 Shine FM is offering up some inspiring 'spoken word' programming every weeknight starting at 8 with radio drama for the whole family from “Adventures in Odyssey", followed by solid biblical teaching from Dr. Charles Stanley on "In Touch" at 8:30pm.  Ravi (Raw-...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Jan 2012 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Heads_On_January_18_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Heads_On_January_18_2012/ Two months ago, Brent Headon was patrolling the blue line for the Grande Prairie Happy Trails Bantam A Knights.  Today he sits in a Calgary children’s hospital wondering if he will ever play the sport again.  Headon was seriously injured in a league game on November 19. He was...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Jan 2012 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Newsboys_Gods_Not_Dead_Video/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Newsboys_Gods_Not_Dead_Video/ Check out the new video for "God's Not Dead" by The Newsboys!   ]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Jan 2012 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oilpatch_Bibles_Jan_10_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oilpatch_Bibles_Jan_10_2012/ Share the word of God with somebody in the Oil Patch.  Oilfield Christian Fellowship, via our good friend Jake Harms and an anonymous donor, has made available to us, more copies of "Fuel for the Soul - God's Word for the Oil Patch".  Complimentary copies are available a...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Jan 2012 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will_Winner_Jan_6_12/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will_Winner_Jan_6_12/ Here’s this week’s (Jan 6/12) winning entry for “Good Ribs for Good Will” as submitted by Rick: Charis Crandall is a high school teacher in Sexsmith. She is an excellent teacher who is always willing to go the extra mile for her students concerning their educatio...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Jan 2012 12:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_Jan_5_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_Jan_5_2012/ We have some more school bus cancellations today.  In the Peace Wapiti School Division there are no buses running for Beaverlodge, Wembley, Elmworth, Hythe, Grovedale, Bezanson, Grande Prairie and Ridgevalley as well B387 - Karen Strid's route in Teepee Creek .  The rural routes for Gr...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Jan 2012 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_January_4_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_January_4_2012/ There are some school bus cancellations as a result of the recent rain in our area.  All Valhalla Community School Buses, Peace Wapiti School Division Buses and all First Student Cardinal buses - rural and in town including the Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools - will NOT be...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Jan 2012 05:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/100th_Grandchild_GP_Couple/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/100th_Grandchild_GP_Couple/ It's a happy milestone for a couple in Grande Prairie.   Viktor and Aneta Urich welcomed the birth of their 100th grandchild in December.   They have 16 children of their own.  The family usually meets in church or outside in a park, since nobody's house is big enoug...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Jan 2012 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kettle_Campaign_Reaches_Goal/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kettle_Campaign_Reaches_Goal/ The Grande Prairie Salvation Army Kettle Campaign reached its 350-thousand dollar goal bringing in just over 352-thousand dollars.  The funds will go towards Salvation Army Community programs including the Food Bank and Soup Kitchen. ]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Dec 2011 05:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Northern_Spirit_Light_Show_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Northern_Spirit_Light_Show_2011/ The Northern Spirit Light Show wraps up on Saturday (Dec 31) at Evergreen Park.   You can take your vehicle through the light display for 10 dollars with a donation to the Salvation Army food bank.  There are also wagon rides, a skating rink and a hot chocolate booth.  Th...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Dec 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Muskoseepi_Dec_31_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Muskoseepi_Dec_31_2011/ Come down and celebrate New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) with your family at Muskoseepi Park. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. with sleigh rides ($2 fee), local entertainment, kids activities, skating on the pond and more! A wonderful fireworks display will follow at ten o’clock over the reserv...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Dec 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_of_Christmas_Winner_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_of_Christmas_Winner_2011/ Congratulations to our "Gifts of Christmas" Grand Prize Winner - Deanna Robbins of Clairmont.  She won $5,000 in groceries from the Freson Market IGA's in Grande Prairie. Here's Terry Van Veen and Deanna Robbins during the prize presentation. Terry Van Veen, Deanna ...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Dec 2011 12:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Missing_Cat_Edmonton_Airport/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Missing_Cat_Edmonton_Airport/ A cat that escaped from Air Canada's baggage area at Edmonton International Airport and was believed dead has been found alive -- and very hungry.  George's owner, Vanessa Summerfield, of Fort McMurray says she was shocked and surprised when she got the happy news that her kitty was fou...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Dec 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coffee_Dec_23_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coffee_Dec_23_2011/ We'll be going to Winmar in Sexsmith this Friday (Dec 23) with the McDonald's Coffee Break.  Nikole Emerson entered the contest via shinefm.com and will be enjoying fresh coffee and the McDonald's Variety Pack with her co-workers.  Enter your office for the Coffee Break at any Gran...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Dec 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Support_Brent_Headon/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Support_Brent_Headon/ One of our minor hockey players, Brent Headon, who plays for the  Happy Trails Bantam ‘A’ Knights was seriously injured in a league game on November 19th.   Brent was diagnosed with severe brain trauma.  Currently, he is in the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Dec 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_of_Christmas_2011_Wrapping_Up/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_of_Christmas_2011_Wrapping_Up/ Shine FM's "Gifts of Christmas" contest wraps up on Saturday (Dec 17) with the Grand Prize Draw at 1:30pm at the Southside Freson Market IGA.  Tomorrow, the only entry point locations for $5,000 in groceries from IGA will be the Northside and Southside Freson Market IGA's in Grande ...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Dec 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Word_of_the_Year_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Word_of_the_Year_2011/ When the time came for Merriam-Webster to pick its 2011 Word of the Year, its editors decided they needed to be pragmatic.  So they chose ... pragmatic.  That adjective means practical and logical, and was heard in many conversations this year about U-S congressional actions and n...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Dec 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AHS_Christmas_Message/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/AHS_Christmas_Message/ With seasonal illness circulating, Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans of routine precautions to protect health and prevent illness, this holiday season, and in the weeks and months ahead. ·         Get your influenza immuniz...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Dec 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Dec_13_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Dec_13_2011/ “When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Dec 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gold_Coin_Salvation_Army_Kettle/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gold_Coin_Salvation_Army_Kettle/ A gold coin that was dropped into in a Salvation Army Christmas kettle in Brooks, Alberta turns out to be worth a whole lot more than a loonie.  That's because the coin is solid gold.  The coin was wrapped in a five-dollar-bill along with a note explaining it was worth 17-hundred...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Dec 2011 08:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/RCMP_at_Multiplex/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/RCMP_at_Multiplex/ The Grande Prairie RCMP is proud to announce the opening of their Multiplex Detachment on Friday December 9th.  The satellite detachment will offer the opportunity for residents to access limited services on the south side of the City. Below is a "Frequently Asked Question&quo...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Dec 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fraud_Dec_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fraud_Dec_2011/ Grande Prairie and Beaverlodge RCMP Detachments remind the public to be wary of fraudsters looking for money this Christmas season. Grande Prairie RCMP received a complaint on December 5th where the victim received a call from a suspect asking if he was having problems with Microsoft.&n...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Dec 2011 14:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Multiplex_Update_Dec_8_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Multiplex_Update_Dec_8_2011/ A brief power outage in the City’s south side Thursday evening shut down all power services to the Community Knowledge Campus area, resulting in damage at the Aquatics and Wellness Multiplex and caused the postponement of Monday and Tuesday’s planned events. Plans will proce...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Dec 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Dec_7_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Dec_7_2011/ “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;” John 11:25 ]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Dec 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_Winner_December_9_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_Winner_December_9_2011/ Congratulations to our latest winner in our “Good Ribs for Good Will” contest.  Mike Dowler will be receiving a $50.00 Tony Roma’s gift card. Stephen and Lacy Perkins sent us this entry: “We would like to enter our neighbour, Mike Dowler in the Good Ribs...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Dec 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Salute_GP_Comp/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Salute_GP_Comp/ The Grande Prairie Storm hockey club along with AMA and Wendy’s will be saluting the Composite High School at the Storm home game against the Spruce Grove Saints on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the Canada Games Arena. The team has put together some giveaways and draws for the school, but is...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Dec 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_Winner_Dec_2_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_Winner_Dec_2_2011/ We'll be dropping by Rehoboth Christian Ministries in downtown Grande Prairie today (Dec 2) with the McDonald's Coffee Break.  Maria Agunias entered via shinefm.com and will be receiving fresh coffee and the McDonald's Variety Pack for her office.  You could win the McDonald's Coffee Break...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Dec 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Faith_Lutheran_Christmas_in_Harmony/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Faith_Lutheran_Christmas_in_Harmony/ Faith Lutheran Church presents their 4th annual "Christmas in Harmony" concert. The concert will be taking place at Faith Lutheran Church, 9610-108 Ave, on Friday December 16th at 7pm. Come listen and sing along to familiar Christmas songs as we celebrate the birth of Jesus with the ch...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Dec 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_December_4_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_December_4_2011/ It's called "The History of Contemporary Christian Music - with Marc Scott.  A look back at the roots of Christian music and its development over the years into what we're enjoying today on 96.3 Shine FM.  This weekend, listen for a look at “1999” on “The His...]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Nov 2011 08:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Zerbin_New_Earth_Video/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Zerbin_New_Earth_Video/ Check out the latest video from Edmonton's Zerbin. ]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Nov 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_November_28_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_November_28_2011/ “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” 1 Chronicles 16:8 ]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Nov 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_Winner_Nov_25_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_Winner_Nov_25_2011/ We’re making another McDonald’s Coffee Break delivery today (Nov 25).  This week, we’re off to Peace Country Health in the Provincial Building in downtown Grande Prairie.  Michelle Hodder, Health Promotion Facilitator, entered the Coffee Break contest by putting h...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Nov 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Colby_Smith_Colbys_Kitchen/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Colby_Smith_Colbys_Kitchen/ You can help out the family of Colby Smith.  Colby is a 15 year old who recently learned that a large mass on his shoulder blade is cancerous.  He is a student at St. Joseph’s Catholic School who excels in sports and has an ambition to play pro football.  Colby is in...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Nov 2011 12:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Salvation_Army_Needs_Help/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Salvation_Army_Needs_Help/ The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for the Kettle Campaign – until Dec. 23rd.  You can volunteer from Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm in 2 hour shifts.  If you can help, call Myrna or Lynn at the Salvation Army church 780-538-2848.  The Grande Prairie ...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Multiplex_Opening/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Multiplex_Opening/ We have confirmed several dates of importance in December pertaining to the Multiplex opening – December 5th  is a VIP Day from 11am – 10:30 pm in which members, sponsors and invited guests will be able to use to the facility before the official opening.  December 6th th...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Be_Safe_this_Christmas/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Be_Safe_this_Christmas/ 1) Enjoy the holiday season but be cautious with your Christmas tree. Buy a freshly cut tree and keep the stand full of water at all times. Keep it away from all heat sources and make sure it doesn't block a doorway. Check all decorative lights before placing them on the tree and discard any...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Noah_Hiebert_Fundraiser/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Noah_Hiebert_Fundraiser/ You can help a local boy.  10 month old Grande Prairiean Noah Hiebert suffered severe brain damage due to a lack of oxygen at birth and is need of medical treatment.  The fund-raiser includes an online auction at the "Treatments for Noah" Facebook page.  Part of the...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ginger_Beef_Choice_Recall_11_21_11/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ginger_Beef_Choice_Recall_11_21_11/ A recall issued last week for a ready-to-eat Ginger Beef Choice product due to possible Listeria contamination is being expanded.  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says 38 ready-to-eat products made by Ginger Beef Choice of Calgary are now being recalled.  They all carry a U-P-C ...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Parking_Bans_Nov_18_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Parking_Bans_Nov_18_2011/ Due to the winter conditions and recent snow, Parking Bans have been declared on all Permanent Snow Routes in the City of Grande Prairie. The Parking Bans are in effect from 7am to 9pm on weekdays until undeclared. All of the City’s Priority 1 and 2 roads are Permanent Snow Routes. The...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_Nov_17_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_Nov_17_2011/ All Peace Wapiti School Division buses have been cancelled for today (Nov 17) due to poor visibility and road conditions.  All 'out of town' routes for First Student Cardinal have been cancelled as well.  In town routes are still operational.  All Grande Prairie Catholic S...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Nov 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Tentative_Nov_25th_Opening/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Tentative_Nov_25th_Opening/ Crews are working at Nitehawk Ski Hill preparing the facility for the upcoming skiing season.  Snow making machines have been working hard creating a base on specific runs.  Nitehawk hopes to be open on November 25th - which would be the earliest opening in the history of the faci...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Nov 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Winter_is_Back_in_the_Peace_Country/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Winter_is_Back_in_the_Peace_Country/ With Grande Prairie's first noticeable snowfall of the season, Grande Prairie RCMP received 18 reported traffic collisions between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 pm yesterday (Nov 14).  Not all were weather related however, as reports of a hit and run and a collision with a deer were also repo...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_November_20_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_November_20_2011/ It's called "The History of Contemporary Christian Music - with Marc Scott.  A look back at the roots of Christian music and its development over the years into what we're enjoying today on 96.3 Shine FM.  This weekend, listen for a look at “1997” on “The His...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Nov 2011 07:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Remembrance_Day_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Remembrance_Day_2011/ Remembrance Day ceremonies for our veterans are taking place at a variety of locations across the Peace Country tomorrow (Nov 11).  There's a ceremony scheduled for 11am at Grande Prairie's Crystal Centre along with a time of remembrance at the cenotaph near Jubilee Park.  The Sexsm...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Nov 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Community_Services_Building_Open_House/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Community_Services_Building_Open_House/ You’re invited to the “Open House/Kettle Kick-Off” at the Salvation Army’s Community Service’s Building at 102nd Street and 97th Avenue in downtown Grande Prairie on Thursday, November 10th between 7pm and 9pm.  Tour the facility, meet the staff and see what the fu...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Nov 2011 18:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bonspiel_for_Hope_Nov_17_to_20/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bonspiel_for_Hope_Nov_17_to_20/ Register now for the “Andrea Vavrek Bonspiel for Hope” scheduled for November 17th to the 20th at the Sexsmith Curling Club.  The event is used as a platform to raise awareness about organ and tissue donations.  To register, call Larry Vavrek at 876-0999 or the Sexsmith...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Nov 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grande_Prairie_Gearing_Up_for_Winter/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grande_Prairie_Gearing_Up_for_Winter/ Robert Carroll, Transportation Services Manager, stands on top of the mountain of sand that staff will use on City streets this winter season.  “We normally use about 6000 tonnes of sand each winter, and most of it is used at major intersections and other problem icy areas” ...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Nov 2011 11:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Ski_/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Ski_/ Over 950 people came out to the Tec Centre at Evergreen Park to attend Nitehawk's Annual Ski Swap on Saturday (Nov 5). The doors opened at 9am and by 9:12am more that 350 people had entered one of the largest selections of ski and snowboarding equipment in the Peace Area.  Congratulatio...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Nov 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flu_Shot_at_GP_Storm_Game/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flu_Shot_at_GP_Storm_Game/ You can get your flu shot at tonight's (Fri) Grande Prairie Storm hockey game at the Crystal Centre.  The Grande Prairie Public Health Unit will be offering the free immunization - all you need is your Alberta Health card.  Flu shots are also available at Grande Prairie's Public Hea...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Nov 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Exploding_Toothbrushes/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Exploding_Toothbrushes/ If you bought a Motion Electric battery-operated toothbrush made by Colgate-Palmolive, you’ll want to stop using it.  Colgate is recalling the toothbrushes after receiving reports the devices exploded in the hands of some users.  Health Canada says there have been nine reports...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Reach_Centre_Grand_Opening/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Reach_Centre_Grand_Opening/ Come out for a weekend of family fun with the Grand Opening of the Reach Centre at People’s Church in Grande Prairie this Friday through Sunday.  Friday night 6:30pm-8:30pm – Adult Only Event with appetizers and facility tours Saturday – 11am-4pm – Kid...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Siege_on_the_City_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Siege_on_the_City_2011/ Don’t miss “Siege on the City” – an event designed to train and equip Christians to administer the Kingdom of God in their city - November 14-19 at Oasis Church in downtown Grande Prairie. Session Times: Monday Nov. 14th at 7pm Tuesday Nov. 15th through Saturday...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Nov 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/JesusWeen/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/JesusWeen/ Calgary children trick-or-treating tonight may get more than candy in their loot bags.  Local Christian groups celebrating ``Jesus-ween'' are asking their parishioners to hand out bibles to kids instead of candy.  Jesus-ween was created by a Calgary pastor and its mission is to spread the ...]]> Terry Van Veen 31 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ken_Davis/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ken_Davis/ Don’t miss the Christmas Banquet with comedian Ken Davis at Grande Prairie Alliance Church.  For two nights only - December 16 and 17.   The doors open at 5:30pm each night with the banquet starting at 6pm.  Comedian Ken Davis will take the stage with his hilarious, fami...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Thursday_Oct_27/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Thursday_Oct_27/ “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 ]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Remembering_our_Warriors/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Remembering_our_Warriors/ A family member mourning the loss of four high school football players in Grande Prairie thanked people for their support during a public memorial service.  Darren Davidson's stepson Walter Borden-Wilkins was killed in last weekend's crash near Grande Prairie.  He told the ...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Oct 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mourning_the_Loss/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mourning_the_Loss/ Hundreds of orange helium-filled balloons were released silently into the air in Grande Prairie to honour four high school football players killed in a crash over the weekend.  R-C-M-P say 16-year-old Mathew Deller, 16-year-old Vincent Stover, 15-year-old Walter Borden-Wilkens, and 15-y...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dead_Sea_Scrolls_Online/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dead_Sea_Scrolls_Online/ Two thousand years after they were written and decades after they were found in desert caves, some of the world-famous Dead Sea Scrolls are available online.  Israel's national museum and Google are behind the project, which put five scrolls online last Monday.  Google's technology...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Oct 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Cat_Came_Back/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Cat_Came_Back/ A wayward cat has been reunited with her loving family in Edmonton three months after wandering away from a B-C campsite.  The S-P-C-A says Lucy was found earlier this month at the Kokanee marina east of Nelson.  She had disappeared while her owners camped at Kokanee Creek Provincia...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Oct 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shine_Spoken_Word_Programs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shine_Spoken_Word_Programs/ 96.3 Shine FM is offering up some inspiring 'spoken word' programming every weeknight starting at 8 with radio drama for the whole family from “Adventures in Odyssey", followed by solid biblical teaching from Dr. Charles Stanley on "In Touch" at 8:30pm.  Ravi ...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Oct 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lacrosse_Coach_Clinic/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lacrosse_Coach_Clinic/ There's going to be a Lacrosse Coach's Clinic this Saturday (Oct 22) in Grande Prairie.  Class training will be from 10 to 2 at Centre 2000 and Field training will take place at the GP Soccer Pitch from 2pm to 6pm.  The event is FREE and open to the public. Anyone can participate b...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Job_Fair_October_19_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Job_Fair_October_19_2011/ Nitehawk Recreation Area is currently looking for enthusiastic people for a variety of positions.  Come out to the Job Fair on Wednesday (Oct 19) from 7pm to 9pm at the Chalet or send your resume to: employment@gonitehawk.com. ]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Oct 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/DTP_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/DTP_2011/ Youth and young adults, you’ve got to be there!!   The Disturbing the Peace Youth Conference at Grande Prairie Alliance Church - October 28th to 30th - with special guests, straight-talkin’ Randy Carter, comedian Bob Smiley and music by Jeff Deyo (former lead singer of ...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Oct_14_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Oct_14_2011/ “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 ]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Gathering_Storm/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Gathering_Storm/ Don’t miss, “The Gathering Storm” simulcast with Joel Rosenberg – Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 1pm at the Quality Inn and Conference Centre in Grande Prairie.   Joel will be discussing the need for an urgent call to prayer, fasting and repentance for No...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dan_Bremnes_at_PRBI_Tonight/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dan_Bremnes_at_PRBI_Tonight/ Christian musician, Dan Bremnes, and his band, will be at PRBI tonight (Oct 12) at 7pm.  Free will offering. ]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Courageous_6th_at_the_Box_Office/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Courageous_6th_at_the_Box_Office/ “Courageous” brought in almost 5 Million dollars at the Box Office over the weekend (Oct 7-9) and was in 6th place.  So far, the film, produced by a church in Georgia (they brought us “Fireproof” and “Facing the Giants”) has grossed 16 million dollars....]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Support_Spoken_Word/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Support_Spoken_Word/ 96.3 Shine FM is offering up some inspiring 'spoken word' programming every weeknight starting at 8 with radio drama for the whole family from “Adventures in Odyssey", followed by solid biblical teaching from Dr. Charles Stanley on "In Touch" at 8:30pm. Ravi Zachari...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Oct 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Women_are_Happier_Than_Men/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Women_are_Happier_Than_Men/ A Gallup-Healthways poll suggests women are happier in middle age than men, because of their friends. The poll shows a quarter of women between 49 and 55 are completely optimistic about the future, compared with only 17 per cent of men, who tend to have contacts, more than friends. ...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Oct 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Third_Jersey/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Third_Jersey/ Last season, the Grande Prairie Storm introduced a third jersey for the first time in the team’s history.  They were a hit!  They were modelled after the Minnesota Wild third jerseys. This year’s jersey is modelled after a Columbus Blue Jackets third jersey. The j...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Courageous_5th_at_Box_Office/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Courageous_5th_at_Box_Office/ Rounding out the top five movies on the weekend (Sept 30-Oct 2), was “Courageous – Honour Begins at Home”, bringing in 8.8 million dollars.  “Courageous” is now playing at the Cineplex in Grande Prairie. "Dolphin Tale'' was the weekend's top movie ...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Oct 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Learn_While_You_Sleep/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Learn_While_You_Sleep/ The old saying ``I could do that in my sleep'' could be right on the money.  New research suggests we can learn things while we're sleeping.   Scientists say there's substantial evidence that during sleep, your brain is processing information without you knowing it and it may ...]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Sep 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Alberta_Arts_Days_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Alberta_Arts_Days_Grande_Prairie/ Alberta Arts Days take place in the Swan City this weekend.  There are about 20 different events taking place at a variety of locations including the Prairie Art Gallery, Grande Prairie Public Library, Centre for Creative Arts and Second Street Theatre.  Things get underway with a 'coffe...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Sep 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Sept_28_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Sept_28_2011/ “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 2:14 ]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Sep 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dan_Bremnes_at_PRBI_Oct_12/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dan_Bremnes_at_PRBI_Oct_12/ You’ve heard his music on 96.3 Shine FM - Christian musician, Dan Bremnes and his band will be at PRBI on Wednesday, October 12th at 7pm.  Free will offering. ]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Sep 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jamie_Lee_Still_Missing/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jamie_Lee_Still_Missing/ 19 year old Jamie Lee is still missing after leaving the Smoky Flats campground south of Grande Prairie on September 4th.  You can contribute to a trust fund at the TD Bank in Grande Prairie to help with search expenses.  Cheques can be made out to Julie DeWinter and dropped off at ...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Sep 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Sky_is_Falling/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Sky_is_Falling/ Tomorrow (Fri) remains the most likely day that an old NASA research satellite will come crashing down through the atmosphere.   An estimated 26 pieces, representing 545 kilograms (1,200 pounds), are expected to survive.   One group of experts believes the re-entry will ha...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Sep 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bite_Back_Thanks/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bite_Back_Thanks/ Thanks for your great support during our Days of Compassion - Bite Back campaign on Monday and Tuesday.  Thanks to your generosity, 1215 mosquito nets will be distributed to families in Burkina Faso to help prevent the spread of malaria - a disease that kills a million people a year.  ...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Sep 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Sept_17_18_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Sept_17_18_2011/ The Grande Prairie Storm kick off their season on home ice this weekend with a game on Saturday (Sept 17 vs St. Albert Steel) at 7:30pm and Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm (vs Drayton Valley Thunder).  The Hanson Brothers will be at the Co-op downtown on Saturday afternoon between 2 and 4...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Sep 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nasa_New_Rocket/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nasa_New_Rocket/ NASA is unveiling its design for a gigantic new rocket, even bigger than the one that sent astronauts to the moon.  And it will go even farther away.  There's word NASA today will detail its much-delayed plans for the rocket, called the Space Launch System, which will cost about 35-...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Sep 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Winter_is_Over_Finally/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Winter_is_Over_Finally/ It's a sure sign the winter of 2011 is officially over.   A 20-storey-tall pile of snow that was scooped from Edmonton streets during a particularly brutal winter has finally melted. The last bits of the pile at a west-side lot disappeared during a hot afternoon last Saturday....]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Sep 2011 08:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lost_Items_on_Sunday_Sept_11/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lost_Items_on_Sunday_Sept_11/ On Sunday morning (Sept 11) about 8:30am, between Cosy Cove and Young’s Point, the following items were lost off of a truck when the tailgate broke: Blood thinner injections (approx 4-5 needles), 2 bottles of prescription medication with the name Grant Wert on it, as well as an IPad2...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Sep 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Sponge_Bob/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Sponge_Bob/ SpongeBob SquarePants may not be good for young kids.   A U-S study suggests that watching just nine minutes of the T-V cartoon can cause short-term attention and learning problems in four-year-olds. Nickelodeon disputes the findings and says ``SpongeBob SquarePants'' is aimed...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Sep 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Vote_for_your_favourite_Cdn_Artist/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Vote_for_your_favourite_Cdn_Artist/ Canadian Gospel Music week is coming up October 25-28, 2011.  The week wraps up with the Covenant Awards on October 28th.  You can play a part in the Awards by voting for your favourite Canadian artist.  Click here to cast your vote.]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Sep 2011 13:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Minor_Hockey_Used_Equipment_Sept_10/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Minor_Hockey_Used_Equipment_Sept_10/            Here's your chance to pick up some inexpensive used hockey equipment.  The Grande Prairie Minor Hockey's annual used equipment sale takes place on Saturday (Sept 10) from 9am to 11:30am at the Coke Centre.  You can drop o...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Sep 2011 08:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canadians_not_Cool/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Canadians_not_Cool/ Americans are cool -- and Canadians are not -- according to a global coolest nationality survey. The social networking site Badoo asked 30-thousand people in 15 nations to rank countries in terms of ``coolness.''  The U-S was number one, followed by Brazil.  Canada was fourth on the ...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Sep 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Disaster_Training_GP_Airport_Sept_8/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Disaster_Training_GP_Airport_Sept_8/ If you’re at the Grande Prairie Airport on Thursday (Sept 8), don’t be alarmed if you see a flurry of emergency response activity.   The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) has scheduled an exercise involving a disaster scenario at the airport and a sec...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Sep 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rotary_Food_Bank_Drive_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rotary_Food_Bank_Drive_2011/ On Tuesday, September 13th, Grande Prairie's Rotary Clubs will be putting on their annual Food Bank Drive in Grande Prairie and Sexsmith(begins at 5pm).  The number of items donated has been growing every year.  Last year, 104-thousand items were collected.  The goal this yea...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Sep 2011 05:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Space_Junk/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Space_Junk/ In the 54 years since the space age began, space junk has made such a mess of Earth's orbit that experts say we may need to finally think about cleaning it up.  The chairman of a panel looking into the problem says that may mean vacuuming up debris with cosmic versions of nets, magnets ...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Sep 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Portraits_of_Honour_September_7_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Portraits_of_Honour_September_7_2011/ The Portraits of Honour National Tour is scheduled to arrive in Grande Prairie on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Public viewing will take place in the Crystal Centre parking lot from 11 AM to 7PM . The Kin Club of Grande Prairie will hold its Friends of the Fallen Gala Dinner on Septem...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Sep 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Laugh_a_Day_Good_for_You/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Laugh_a_Day_Good_for_You/ It turns out a good laugh is as effective as aerobic exercise when it comes to increasing healthy blood flow.  Researchers at the University of Maryland found a 30 to 50 per cent difference in blood vessel diameter between people who watched a comedy compared to a serious drama.  Th...]]> Terry Van Veen 31 Aug 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Terry_Fox_Run_September_18_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Terry_Fox_Run_September_18_2011/ The Terry Fox Run will be held at Muskoseepi Park in Grande Prairie on Sunday, September 18, 2011.  The run, which is hosted by the Swan City Rotary Club, commences at noon, with registration starting at 10:00 am at the Muskoseepi Park Pavilion.  You can also register online a...]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Aug 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bite_Back_September_19_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bite_Back_September_19_2011/ Here, mosquitoes are merely pests.  Over there, they’re a matter of life and death.It’s time to bite back… with compassion.  Malaria kills nearly 1 million people a year and mosquito bites are the cause. Shine FM presents A Day of Compassion, Monday September...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Aug 2011 08:25 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_August_26_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_August_26_2011/ “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Romans 12:4-5 ]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Aug 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/iPad_Bridesmaid/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/iPad_Bridesmaid/ Colorado bride Jamie Alberico didn't want her best friend Renee Armstrong of Virginia to miss out on being a bridesmaid -- even if she couldn't make it to the wedding. So Alberico suggested Armstrong attend as a virtual guest on her iPad. Renee was escorted down the aisle on a whi...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Aug 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lou_Leventhal_September_9_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Lou_Leventhal_September_9_2011/ Walk the fine line between fantasy and actuality!  Your family won’t want to miss, World Renowned Master Illusionist Lou Leventhal for one night only!  Rising Above Ministry presents Illusions and Reality, Friday September 9th at GP Alliance Church!  Enjoy family enterta...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Aug 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_August_23_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_August_23_2011/ “When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your unfailing love, LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Psalm 94:18-19 NIV ]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Aug 2011 12:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Boychuk_Edmonton_Childrens_Hospital/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Boychuk_Edmonton_Childrens_Hospital/ For dozens of Alberta kids fighting brave battles, it was a once-in-a-lifetime treat – an N-H-L champion gave them a good look at one of the most famous trophies in the world.  Johnny Boychuk, a defenceman with the Boston Bruins, had 12 hours with Stanley Cup Friday, and spent a g...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Aug 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rowing_for_Autism_August_20_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rowing_for_Autism_August_20_2011/ The Grande Prairie Firefighters' Association is going to be holding an Autism Fundraiser this Saturday (Aug 20) in the Save-On Foods parking lot.  The event will see firefighters and volunteers on stationary 'rowers' for 24 hours beginning at 12:30pm on Saturday.  They'll be raisin...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Aug 2011 08:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Drillers_August_20th/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Drillers_August_20th/ The Alberta Football League championship takes place at Grande Prairie's Legion Field this Saturday (Aug 20) at 7pm as the GP Drillers take on the Calgary Wolfpack.  The Drillers will be having a pancake breakfast Saturday (Aug 20) morning starting at 10am.  The fundraiser will help...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Aug 2011 06:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Share_the_Word_in_the_Oil_Patch/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Share_the_Word_in_the_Oil_Patch/ Share the word of God with somebody in the Oil Patch.  Oilfield Christian Fellowship, via our good friend Jake Harms and an anonymous donor, has made available to us, more copies of "Fuel for the Soul - God's Word for the Oil Patch".  Complimentary copies are available a...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Aug 2011 07:25 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shortcuts_Dont_Always_Pay_Off/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shortcuts_Dont_Always_Pay_Off/ Canadian sailor Paul Lim, rescued yesterday off Australia's coast, admitted he took a risk in an effort to get home quickly.  Lim says he tried to go from South Africa to Canada non-stop in the Southern Ocean, but ran into vicious winter weather.  The engine on his yacht broke awa...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Aug 2011 08:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Alex_Trebek_Injured_Chasing_Burglar/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Alex_Trebek_Injured_Chasing_Burglar/ Canadian native and ``Jeopardy!'' host Alex Trebek will undergo surgery tomorrow in San Francisco after snapping his Achilles tendon while running after a burglar.  The 71-year-old says he ran down the hallway after a woman he alleges stole cash, a bracelet and other items from his hotel ro...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Jul 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mans_New_Best_Friend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mans_New_Best_Friend/ Move over, Rover -- a new study suggests the computer has replaced the family dog as man's best friend.   The British study by Computer Active magazine and an animal charity found 67 per cent of respondents rely more on their laptops than their lapdogs.  Nearly 60 per cent tho...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Jul 2011 09:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/25th_Anniversary_of_Muskoseepi_Park/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/25th_Anniversary_of_Muskoseepi_Park/ Grande Prairie's Muskoseepi Park is celebrating its 25th Anniversary on Monday (Aug 1).  Activities begin at 11 am at the Amphitheatre with opening remarks by Mayor Bill Given. The park’s mascot, Muskee the Muskosaurus, will help in marking the occasion. If you're among the fir...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Jul 2011 09:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/NASA_Asteroid_Mission/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/NASA_Asteroid_Mission/ NASA is trying to figure out how to send astronauts to an asteroid. It's not going to be easy but the space agency's best minds are working on it, with a goal of doing it in less than 15 years.  The trip could take six months and the propulsion system needed to get there has still not ...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Jul 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Funnel_Clouds_July_21_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Funnel_Clouds_July_21_2011/ Funnel clouds were spotted in the Sexsmith area around 12:30pm today (July 21/11).  There's a Tornado Watch for our area.  Click here for more updates. Thanks to Glenn Kaut of Eldor Trusses Limited in Sexsmith for these pictures.   ]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Jul 2011 13:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gator_Caper_Hoax/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gator_Caper_Hoax/ It turns out the Stirling ``Gator Caper'' may be a hoax.  Police in Stirling-Rawdon, northwest of Belleville, Ont., had released a photo last week of what appeared to be a small alligator in the community's Mill Pond.  They warned people to be careful, and a crew from the Indian Ri...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Jul 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Looking_for_a_Storm/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Looking_for_a_Storm/ The Grande Prairie Storm is looking for a few good storms.  Not the hockey-playing type of Storm, but rather the weather-related type.  The club is looking to create a storm-related poster.  They’re looking for a pretty neat photo of something weather-related in the Gran...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Jul 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Matt_Maher_Turn_Around/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Matt_Maher_Turn_Around/ You've been enjoying Matt Maher's latest single "Turn Around" on 96.3 Shine FM.  Now, hear from the artist behind the song as he shares about priorities.   ]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Jul 2011 13:25 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grandparents_Safer_Behind_the_Wheel_Than_Mom_and_Dad/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grandparents_Safer_Behind_the_Wheel_Than_Mom_and_Dad/ A study on grandparent drivers may surprise you.  Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia say kids may be safer in cars with grandparents at the wheel instead of mom or dad.  Analyzing insurance claims for 2003-to'07 car crashes in 15 states, researchers found one per cen...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Jul 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dara_MacLean_Suitcases/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dara_MacLean_Suitcases/ Here's the story behind Dara MacLean's latest song, "Suitcases". ]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Jul 2011 18:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Update_on_County_Roads/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Update_on_County_Roads/ With river water beginning to recede, the County of Grande Prairie has reopened two of the three parks it closed this past weekend. Both Hommy Park and Demmitt Park reopened late Tuesday afternoon. Pipestone Creek Park remains closed until further notice.   Several roads are still closed...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Jul 2011 06:25 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Spinach_is_Brain_Food/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Spinach_is_Brain_Food/ Maybe Popeye was right.  While the cartoon sailor promoted spinach as a muscle booster, a new study suggests the leafy green vegetable is also a boost for brain cells.  Spinach is high in Folic acid and researchers in Sweden looked at the link between folate intake and academic ach...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Jul 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/County_Road_Closures_July_11_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/County_Road_Closures_July_11_2011/ The County of Grande Prairie has updated its list of road closures due to excessive rainfall and subsequent flooding.   The most recent closure is RR 123 from Secondary Highway 672 to TWP 734 TWP 745A west of RR 132 (Old Mill Road) also the road and bridge at Rural Route 65 from Township...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Jul 2011 05:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Support_Evening_Programming/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Support_Evening_Programming/ 96.3 Shine FM is offering up some inspiring 'spoken word' programming every weeknight starting at 8 with radio drama for the whole family from “Adventures in Odyssey", followed by solid biblical teaching from Dr. Charles Stanley on "In Touch" at 8:30pm and "Insight ...]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Jun 2011 08:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coffee_Break_June_30_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coffee_Break_June_30_2011/ The McDonald’s Coffee Break will be delivered on Thursday (June 30) this week.  We’re going to GP Fire Extinguisher and Safety on 97th Avenue.  Sales Rep Tom Ison entered the contest by putting his business card in one of the ballot boxes at one the 3 GP McDonald’s...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Jun 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Sharing_the_Word_in_the_Oil_Patch/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Sharing_the_Word_in_the_Oil_Patch/ Share the word of God with somebody in the Oil Patch.  Oilfield Christian Fellowship, via our good friend Jake Harms and an anonymous donor, has made available to us, more copies of "Fuel for the Soul - God's Word for the Oil Patch".  Complimentary copies are available a...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Jun 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shine_FM_BBQ_Results_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shine_FM_BBQ_Results_2011/ Thanks to Tom Dunlop and the staff at the Southside Freson Market IGA in Grande Prairie for opening up their store and their BBQ for the 2nd Annual Shine FM Listener and Customer Appreciation BBQ on Saturday (June 25).  Despite the rain, you showed up, enjoyed a delicious smokie and an ice cold...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Jun 2011 05:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dreamhome_Tanya_On_Location_June_24_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dreamhome_Tanya_On_Location_June_24_2011/ Tanya Owen will be broadcasting from the Dreamhome this afternoon (June 24/11) between 3pm and 7pm.  Viewing hours are from 5:30pm to 9:00pm tonight. Tickets for the 2011 Dream Home Lottery are now on sale with proceeds to the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie community projects and the...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Jun 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Chips_Causing_Weight_Issues/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Chips_Causing_Weight_Issues/ You know what they say -- you can't eat just one.   And researchers at Harvard University say potato chips -- not pop, candy or ice cream -- is what's packing on the pounds for most people.   Their study in the New England Journal of Medicine found more than 120-thousand p...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Jun 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/See_Casting_Crowns_July_2_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/See_Casting_Crowns_July_2_2011/ Listen for the 'cue to call' on the morning and afternoon shows (June 23-29 *excluding PM show on June 24) for a chance at winning tickets to see Casting Crowns - in concert - at Happy Trails Campground and Cabins on Saturday, July 2nd PLUS we'll throw in 'backstage passes' so ...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Jun 2011 12:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Whining_is_Distracting/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Whining_is_Distracting/ Scientists say the sound of a child's whining has a powerful impact. Researchers at State University of New York found the sound of a whining child was more distracting than a buzz saw when it came to preventing people from solving a math problem.  They say even people who didn't have kids m...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Jun 2011 08:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Scam_June_21_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Scam_June_21_2011/ Be on the look-out for another scam in our area.  This one involves a person posing as a WestJet representative asking for your credit card number so that you can claim a prize.  Westjet says they only call customers in response to written inquiries or for flight changes.]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Jun 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Join_Shine_FM_in_Canada_Day_Parade/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Join_Shine_FM_in_Canada_Day_Parade/ How would you like to join Shine FM during the Grande Prairie Canada Day Parade? We're looking for people to walk with us as we hand out candy on the parade route.  We'll supply you with a Shine FM t-shirt which you get to keep after the parade. The parade marshalling time will be bet...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Jun 2011 11:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_June_20_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_June_20_2011/ “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” Mark 8:36 NIV]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Jun 2011 08:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Interstellar_Travel/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Interstellar_Travel/ The U-S government is looking well into the future as it considers ways to send people to a star. Officials say 150 private sector competitors have responded to a call for proposals for interstellar travel. The competition is the first step in a 100-year project called the Starship Study, dre...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Jun 2011 08:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_Slave_Lake_Bus_Trip_June_27th/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_Slave_Lake_Bus_Trip_June_27th/ Even though the fire is gone, the people of Slave Lake still need a little more help. All that’s needed is a willingness to work… and serve. Your opportunity to help out the community of Slave Lake comes Monday, June 27th.  Get on the Chariot Charters bus leaving Centre 2000...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Jun 2011 13:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thank_You_Rising_Above_Shareathon/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thank_You_Rising_Above_Shareathon/ Thanks to your incredible support, the Shine FM "Rising Above Share-a-thon" was a HUGE success on Wednesday (June 15) raising over 26-thousand dollars for "Rising Above Second Chance Furniture". If you’d still like to support this local ministry you can donate at rising...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Jun 2011 06:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shareathon_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Shareathon_Today/ We need your support today.  We're raising funds for Rising Above Second Chance Furniture, an exciting new initiative planned for this year in Grande Prairie.  Our goal is to raise $25,000 by 6pm tonight (June 15).  Rising Above provides housing, employment and guidance to those i...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Jun 2011 05:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Vancouver_Paying_for_NHL_Finals/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Vancouver_Paying_for_NHL_Finals/ The seven-game run for the Stanley Cup is running up a big bill for Vancouver but big profits for restaurants. The city is shelling out more than one million dollars for broadcasting the games on giant, outdoor screens and then for paying extra police to protect fans' safety.  But the ...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Jun 2011 08:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Monday_June_13_2011_Power_Verse/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Monday_June_13_2011_Power_Verse/ “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”” Luke 11:13 NIV ]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Jun 2011 08:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Highland_Games/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Highland_Games/ This Saturday (June 11), we'll be celebrating all things Scottish at the 25th Grande Prairie Highland Games at Macklin Field.   Highland Dance competitions start at 9am while the athletics competitions get underway at 10:30. Tickets will be available at the event.   ]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Jun 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cell_Phone_Hazards/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cell_Phone_Hazards/ There are mixed opinions on whether cell phones expose your brain to dangerous radiation, but experts say gadgets are hazardous to our health in another way. Physiotherapists say technology is bad for posture because many of us are constantly looking down at our iPhones, iPods, or Blackberri...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Jun 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Loyal_Canuck_Fan_from_Australia/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Loyal_Canuck_Fan_from_Australia/ How big a hockey fan are you?  Are you dedicated enough to travel from Australia to Vancouver to see the Canucks?  Pejman Khoddami has. He even demanded a clause in his new job contract down under saying he could take a break if the Canucks make the final round.   I...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Jun 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Return_of_NHL_Hockey_in_Winnipeg/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Return_of_NHL_Hockey_in_Winnipeg/ A spokesman for True North Sports and Entertainment says he hopes the company will be able to make it up to Winnipeg hockey fans who couldn't buy season tickets when they went on sale Saturday.  Scott Brown says hopefully True North will be able to notify fans when season tickets, or reg...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Jun 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rising_Above_Shareathon_2_Weeks_Away/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rising_Above_Shareathon_2_Weeks_Away/ It’s a day of celebration… It’s a day of hearing about broken lives restored… It’s a day of hope for Grande Prairie! Be blessed on June 15th during our Rising Above Share-a-thon! With over 200 participants through their program, Shine FM wants to recog...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Jun 2011 06:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stanley_Cup_Finals_Begin_Tonight/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stanley_Cup_Finals_Begin_Tonight/ It will be celebration time in Vancouver tonight as the Canucks entertain the Boston Bruins in the first game of the Stanley Cup final. Several downtown blocks have been cordoned off so thousands of fans can watch the game on large screens.  After the contest, thousands of fans are expected...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Jun 2011 08:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Last_Chance_Big_Picture/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Last_Chance_Big_Picture/ Today is your last day to get your picture on a mural at the new Multiplex.  "The Big Picture" fundraising campaign wraps up at midnight tonight (May 31).  Go to TheMultiplex.ca for more information.]]> Terry Van Veen 31 May 2011 05:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Slave_Lake_Library/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Slave_Lake_Library/ You can help re-build the book supply of the recently destroyed Slave Lake library.   You can make a cash donation by going to SlaveLakeLibrary.ab.ca.   Publishers, libraries, business organizations and the public have responded with book donations.  The library is looking f...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 May 2011 08:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_for_your_Morning/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_for_your_Morning/ “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” - John 3:17 ]]> Terry Van Veen 26 May 2011 08:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rising_Above_Shareathon_June_15_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rising_Above_Shareathon_June_15_2011/ It’s a day of celebration… It’s a day of hearing about broken lives restored… It’s a day of hope for Grande Prairie! Be blessed on June 15th during our Rising Above Share-a-thon! With over 200 participants through their program, Shine FM wants to recogniz...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 May 2011 07:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stompede_Week_in_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Stompede_Week_in_Grande_Prairie/ This is Stompede Week in Grande Prairie.  The parade goes tonight (May 24) at 6pm starting at Hillside School, heading West down 100th Avenue and ending at Muskoseepi.  Rodeo action will take place at 1pm and Chuckwagons at 5:30pm this week Wednesday through Sunday at Evergreen Park.&nbs...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 May 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Slave_Lake_Wildfire_Support/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Slave_Lake_Wildfire_Support/ With the overwhelming response trucks and storage lockers across the province are brimming with donations for residents displaced by fires in Northern Alberta. No further non-cash contributions are needed at this time. Individuals and organizations wishing to provide assistance are ...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 May 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Slave_Lake_Wildfire/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Slave_Lake_Wildfire/ Slave Lake is a virtual ghost town today -- with only firefighters and essential staff remaining in the community of seven thousand.  Everyone else has relocated to evacuation centres in Westlock, Athabasca and as far away as Edmonton, 250 kilometres to the south, because of a wind-whip...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 May 2011 11:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Patch_Bibles_May_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oil_Patch_Bibles_May_2011/ Share the word of God with somebody in the Oil Patch.  Oilfield Christian Fellowship, via our good friend Jake Harms and an anonymous donor, has made available to us, more copies of "Fuel for the Soul - God's Word for the Oil Patch".  Complimentary copies are available at th...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 May 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_May_13_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_May_13_2011/ We'll be dropping by Friesen Bain Chartered Accountants in Grande Prairie with the McDonald's Coffee Break on Friday (May 13) around 10am.  Kent Friesen entered the contest by putting his business card in one of the ballot boxes at one of the 3 Grande Prairie McDonald's Restaurant locations.&...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 May 2011 08:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rocket_Man/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rocket_Man/ A Swiss adventurer known as Rocket Man has made a more than eight minute flight over the Grand Canyon in his custom-built jet suit.  Yves Rossy soared 60 metres above the canyon rim on the Hualapai Reservation on Saturday at speeds of up to 305 kilometres an hour.  Rossy cancelled h...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 May 2011 08:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Edge_Walk_at_the_CN_Tower/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Edge_Walk_at_the_CN_Tower/ It could be the ultimate adrenalin rush of the summer.  Toronto's C-N Tower is offering visitors a chance to walk hands-free along a 1.5-metre-wide ledge around the top of the tower's main pod, 356 metres above the ground.  For 20-to-30 minutes, groups of up to eight thrill-seekers ...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 May 2011 08:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Casting_Crowns_July_2_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Casting_Crowns_July_2_2011/ Don’t miss Christian music super-group, Casting Crowns – Saturday, July 2nd at Happy Trails Campground and Cabins.  Tickets will be available at the Crystal Centre Box Office beginning this afternoon (May 9).  Call 538-0387. ]]> Terry Van Veen 09 May 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Concert_Announcement_May_9_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Concert_Announcement_May_9_2011/ We've got some cool news for you on Monday morning.  Listen for a HUGE summer concert announcement at 8:10am on May 9th on 96.3 Shine FM!]]> Terry Van Veen 05 May 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hitting_on_Cloudy_Days/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hitting_on_Cloudy_Days/ A study of major league baseball games shows batting averages increase on cloudy days.  It also finds pitchers benefit from the glare of sunshine.   The study -- appearing in the journal ``Weather, Climate, and Society'' -- examined thousands of major league games played betw...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 May 2011 08:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_Winner_May_6_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_Winner_May_6_2011/ Cary Connors submitted the following email for our "Good Ribs for Good Will" contest.  Beverly and Randy are winners of a $50.00 gift card from Tony Roma's.  You can nominate somebody today! I would like to enter my friends Beverly & Randy Robbiard for the" Good ...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 May 2011 10:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rotary_Green_a_thon/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Rotary_Green_a_thon/ The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie will be holding their annual "Green-a-thon" on Saturday, May 7th.  Hundreds of children will be cleaning up the city's green spaces, but your help is needed.  This is the weekend you're encouraged to join in the effort and pick up/clean ...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 May 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Saved_by_Facebook/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Saved_by_Facebook/ An Ottawa man claims Facebook literally saved his life.  Huw Williams will be forever grateful to the social networking site, which he says helped him get a bone marrow transplant to treat his leukemia. He got the transplant from 23-year-old Mike Hogman of B-C, who signed up with ...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Apr 2011 06:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Royal_Wedding/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Royal_Wedding/ An estimated two (b) billion T-V viewers will be watching Friday (4am MT) when Prince William marries his university sweetheart Kate Middleton in London. Back in 1981, only a handful of T-V networks brought the Charles and Diana wedding to viewers and C-N-N had only been on the air for ...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Apr 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Youth_Week/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Youth_Week/ Youth Week (youth 14-21) kicks off today (Apr 27) and runs until next week Tuesday (May 3) in Grande Prairie.  Features of this year’s Youth Week line-up include: Youth Day at Prairie Mall on Saturday (April 30), a free youth swim at the Leisure Centre on Sunday (May 1) and the opp...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Apr 2011 07:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Moutn_to_Mouth_Chicken/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Moutn_to_Mouth_Chicken/ A northern Nova Scotia man gave a young chicken a new lease on life over the Easter weekend.  Hobby farmer Edward Sampson went to his chicken pen for the early morning feeding Sunday when he found an eight-week-old chick floating limply in a pail of water. He says he opened its bea...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Apr 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Free_Gas_Easter_Weekend_Knoxville/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Free_Gas_Easter_Weekend_Knoxville/ A church in Knoxville, Tennessee was in a giving mood over the Easter weekend.  For the second year in a row, the Overcoming Believers Church gave away 10-thousand dollars worth of fuel at two gas stations in the city.  Church members also washed car windows as they handed out lite...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Apr 2011 08:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_Winner_April_21_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_Winner_April_21_2011/ We recently got this email from Chelsea Waldner for the "Good Ribs for Good Will" contest.  Linda, described below, will get a $50.00 Tony Roma's gift card.  You can enter somebody in "Good Ribs for Good Will" by clicking here. I would like to tell you abo...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Apr 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Friday_Service_April_22_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Friday_Service_April_22_2011/ You're invited to the GP and Area Churches "Good Friday Service" at 10am on April 22nd at Christian Fellowship Assembly in GP.  Worship with the "Praise 24 Unity Band", Filipino Dance team, "The Guild" drama team and children's program for ages four to eight.&nbs...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Apr 2011 07:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Junkyard_Poets/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Junkyard_Poets/ For a night of Christian rock, don't miss the Junkyard Poets and Cities Under Fire at GP Alliance Church on Wednesday, April 20th at 7pm.  Tickets are only 10 dollars at the door.]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Apr 2011 12:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Music_Festival/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Music_Festival/ The Grande Prairie & District Music Festival begins today (April 18) at 3 venues in the city.  There are over a thousand entries for the 3 week event which covers everything from speech arts to voice, musical theatre, piano, strings, band, woodwinds and guitar and orchestra.  The ...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Apr 2011 05:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tax_Time_Reminder/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tax_Time_Reminder/ “This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour.”  Romans 13:6-7 ...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Apr 2011 08:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Earth_Day_Activities_April_16_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Earth_Day_Activities_April_16_2011/ Look for a variety of Earth Day activities at Muskoseepi Park in Grande Prairie this Saturday (April 16).   April 22nd is officially Earth Day, but since that is Good Friday, organizers moved their event to this Saturday.  The Muskoseepi Park Pavilion will be the site of various booth...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Apr 2011 07:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Minor_Hockey_Logo/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Minor_Hockey_Logo/ The Grande Prairie Minor Hockey Association is giving you a chance to re-brand the Association's logo, jerseys and team names.  Your designs should represent the Grande Prairie area and heritage.   Get your entries to the GPMHA office by May 3rd.]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Apr 2011 08:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jeff_Allen_Tonight/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jeff_Allen_Tonight/ Grande Prairie Christian School is bringing comedian Jeff Allen to Grande Prairie Alliance Church tonight (Apr 12) at 7:00pm.  Doors will open at 6:30.   Jeff Allen is the funniest most inspirational comedian touring today.  He has been doing comedy for 20 years and has been&...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Apr 2011 09:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Veggie_Tales_Giveaway_April/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Veggie_Tales_Giveaway_April/ All this week (April 11-15) on the morning show, you'll have a chance at winning a copy of the latest Veggie Tales DVD - "Twas the Night Before Easter".  It's an all new Easter story that reminds us of the true meaning of Easter and the importance of helping those in need.  The...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Apr 2011 07:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Saskatchewanderer/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Saskatchewanderer/ It's down to the final five in a competition for what the Saskatchwan Tourism Department calls the best summer job ever. The position is for a Saskatchewanderer. A post-secondary student will travel around the province for the summer and then write about what makes the province great. Appl...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Apr 2011 10:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jeff_Allen_Ticket_Winner_April_6_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jeff_Allen_Ticket_Winner_April_6_2011/ Congratulations to Jeff Goulden, this morning's (Apr 6/11) winner of tickets to the Comedy Night with Jeff Allen on Tuesday, April 12th at Grande Prairie Alliance Church.  Listen this afternoon between 2pm and 5:30pm for another chance at winning some tickets to the event.   ]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Apr 2011 08:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Winner_April_5_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Winner_April_5_2011/ Congratulations to Christie Isaac, this morning's (Apr 5/11) winner of lift passes to Nitehawk Ski Hill. Nitehawk is open until this Sunday (Apr 10).  Listen for another chance to win lift passes this afternoon between 2pm and 5:30pm with Tanya Owen on 96.3 Shine FM. ]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Apr 2011 08:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Justice_Photo_Exhibit_Success/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Justice_Photo_Exhibit_Success/ Ashley McMurdo and her fiancée, Julian Camsell spent 6 months on a YWAM mission to several places including a couple of months in Kolkata, India. Last night (April 3) at Victory Church on the Rock in Grande Prairie, they put on a fundraiser to raise funds for a Justice ministry they we...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Apr 2011 10:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mobile_Blood_Clinic_April_4_to_8_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Mobile_Blood_Clinic_April_4_to_8_2011/ The Canadian Blood Services mobile clinic will be in Grande Prairie next week Monday through Friday (Apr 4-8).  To book an appointment contact Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-236-6283.]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Apr 2011 12:57 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dan_Bremnes_Beautiful_Music_Video/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dan_Bremnes_Beautiful_Music_Video/ Check out the new video from British Columbia's Dan Bremnes. ]]> Terry Van Veen 31 Mar 2011 12:38 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Catch_Basins/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Catch_Basins/ Significant melting of the higher-than-normal snowfall can be expected over the next few days with the warmer temperatures in the forecast. Grande Prairie City officials are asking us to assist local drainage by clearing catch basins where possible.  Crews are focused on clearing rutte...]]> Terry Van Veen 31 Mar 2011 07:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_Touch_of_Newfoundland/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_Touch_of_Newfoundland/ The Centre for Creative Arts is pleased to announce its newest exhibit “A Touch of Newfoundland” featuring the work of renowned local oil painter, Janet Enfield. Enfield will exhibit paintings from a series based on her recent travels through Newfoundland. The picturesque pain...]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Mar 2011 07:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Big_Picture/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Big_Picture/ “The Big Picture is just that - we plan to create 6 big murals in the Multiplex and the murals will be created completely out of photos of everyone who support this fundraiser. To participate it’s really easy. You have several options to get your pictures to us.  The easiest ...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Mar 2011 09:00 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praise_24_Memories/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praise_24_Memories/ Were you at "Praise 24" in Grande Prairie over the weekend?  If so, do you have some experiences/memories to share?  Click "POST A COMMENT" above to share your thoughts.]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Mar 2011 11:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Greg_Sczebel_Wins_Another_Juno/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Greg_Sczebel_Wins_Another_Juno/ Congratulations to Greg Sczebel after winning his second Juno Award.  Greg picked up the Christian Gospel Album of the Year Juno for his recent release, "Love and the Lack Thereof".  Listen for an interview with Greg this afternoon (Mar 28/11) with Tanya Owen on 96.3 Shine FM.]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Mar 2011 09:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praise_24_Happening_Now/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praise_24_Happening_Now/ An entire day of worshipping God! It’s Praise 24!! The whole community, friends, family, churches and followers of Christ unite to offer 24 hours of praise to God! Join the unique expressions of worship brought by many local teams. The celebration began on Friday night at 7pm and is...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Mar 2011 08:33 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Girl_Found/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Girl_Found/ Shyanne DAVIES-ISADORE , 14 years of age of Grande Prairie, has been located at a residence in Grande Prairie.  DAVIES-ISADORE was reported missing to police after not returning home from Crystal Park School on March 22nd.  Police have learned that DAVIES-ISADORE was staying at a friend's ...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Mar 2011 16:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Missing_Girl/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Missing_Girl/ Grande Prairie RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating Shyanne DAVIES-ISADORE , 14 years of age of Grande Prairie.   DAVIES-ISADORE was reported missing to police after not returning home from Crystal Park School on March 22nd.    She is describ...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Mar 2011 06:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Juno_Awards_are_this_Sunday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Juno_Awards_are_this_Sunday/ The Juno Awards take place in Toronto this Sunday (Mar 27/11).  Here are the nominees for the Christian category: CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR Article One - Clarity Greg Sczebel - Love & the Lack Thereof Manafest -The Chase Newworldson - Neww...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Mar 2011 07:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oilpatch_Bibles_are_Available_Again/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Oilpatch_Bibles_are_Available_Again/ Share the word of God with somebody in the Oil Patch.  Oilfield Christian Fellowship, via our good friend Jake Harms and an anonymous donor, has made available to us more copies of "Fuel for the Soul - God's Word for the Oil Patch".  Complimentary copies are available at the Shin...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Mar 2011 13:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Encouragement_March_23_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Encouragement_March_23_2011/ “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” - James 1:12 ]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Mar 2011 09:36 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praise_24_This_Weekend/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Praise_24_This_Weekend/ An entire day of worshipping God!  It’s Praise 24!!  The whole community, friends, family, churches and followers of Christ unite to offer 24 hours of praise to God! Join the unique expressions of worship brought by many local teams. The celebration starts this Frida...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Mar 2011 10:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/School_Bus_Cancellations_March_21_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/School_Bus_Cancellations_March_21_2011/ All Peace Wapiti School Division buses aren't running this morning (Mar 21/11) because of poor road conditions.  All First Student Cardinal 'County' routes aren't running this morning but 'in-town' routes are going.  All Valhalla Community School buses have been cancelled today.  Pe...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Mar 2011 05:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Diet_Coke_is_Number_Two/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Diet_Coke_is_Number_Two/ Pepsi's popularity has fizzled and it is no longer the second most popular soft drink in the U-S. Diet Coke is the new number-two, behind the original Coca-Cola. Diet Coke's rise reflects a long-term trend toward diet pop, but overall, U-S soft-drink sales have fallen for six straight years...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Mar 2011 08:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_March_20_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_March_20_2011/ It's called "The History of Contemporary Christian Music - with Marc Scott.  A look back at the roots of Christian music and its development over the years into what we're enjoying today on 96.3 Shine FM.  This weekend, listen for a look back at ‘1992’ on “Th...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Mar 2011 08:56 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Laura_Story/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Laura_Story/ Laura Story shares about her latest song, "Blessings". ]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Mar 2011 11:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Karly_Hilgers_Returns_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Karly_Hilgers_Returns_Today/ Karly Hilgers, the 17 year old Grande Prairie youth who has been in Japan on a Rotary Exchange, is scheduled to come home today (Mar 16).  Since last August, Hilgers has been living in Koriyama, about 80 kilometres from the epicentre of Friday's earthquake. Canadians have already ...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Mar 2011 08:39 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Karly_Hilgers_Japan/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Karly_Hilgers_Japan/ Karly Hilgers, a 17 year old Grande Prairie youth, is in Japan on a Rotary Exchange, but is OK in the wake of Friday's earthquake and tsunami.  She has connected with her father here in Grande Prairie via texting.  Hilgers is living about 80 kilometres from Sendai, the epicentre of Friday'...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Mar 2011 08:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Loved_Ones_in_Japan/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Loved_Ones_in_Japan/ Foreign Affairs in Ottawa has set up a hotline for Canadians seeking information about family members or friends in Japan's disaster area.   The number is 1-800-606-5499. They can also send an email to sos@international.gc.ca. The department estimates about 11-thousand Canadians ar...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Mar 2011 08:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Delirious_Contest_March_14_to_18_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Delirious_Contest_March_14_to_18_2011/ For seventeen years, Martin Smith held the microphone for Delirious. Martin's now released a book: "Delirious - My Journey with the Band, a growing family and an army of HistoryMakers". His wife, Anna Smith, also has a book called "Meet Mrs Smith". On top of that, Delirious ha...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Mar 2011 10:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Have_an_answer_ready/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Have_an_answer_ready/ “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” - 1 Peter 3:15 ]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Mar 2011 08:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/How-_to_Live_a_Long_Life/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/How-_to_Live_a_Long_Life/ Living a long life is just a matter of attitude.  That's the conclusion of a major study on longevity by researchers at Stanford University in California.  They say people who do what they love -- and love what they do -- live longer and healthier lives.   And they say peop...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Mar 2011 07:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Which_Cereal_Tastes_Better/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Which_Cereal_Tastes_Better/ Kids seem to like the taste of breakfast cereal more when there's a popular character on the box.  A new U-S study of 80 kids came to that conclusion.  In the study, children sampled the same cereal from one of four boxes labelled either ``Healthy Bits'' or ``Sugar Bits'' with or ...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Mar 2011 08:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_Winner_March_4_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/McDonalds_Coffee_Break_Winner_March_4_2011/ Congratulations to Shane Goacher of Bravo Oilfield Safety Services near the Grande Prairie Airport.  Shane's office won the McDonald's Coffee Break on Friday, March 4th.  They received fresh coffee and the McDonald's Variety Pack.  As a special bonus, Shane also won a copy of Brando...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Mar 2011 09:03 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Saving_Wildlife/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Saving_Wildlife/ A new study says a simple walk in the woods could help save wildlife.  The University of Calgary study says the mere presence of humans in the wild prompts big predators to stay away from weaker animals such as deer and moose.  The research was carried out along mountain slopes in ...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Mar 2011 08:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_March_3_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_March_3_2011/ “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8-9 ]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Mar 2011 08:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Must_Win_on_March_3rd/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Must_Win_on_March_3rd/ The Grande Prairie Storm were defeated 5-1 by the Lloydminster Bobcats last night (Mar 1) allowing the border city team to tie the best-of-five series 2-2.  Game 5 goes in the Canada Games Arena in Grande Prairie on Thursday (Mar 3) at 7:30 p.m.  We need this victory to advance to ...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Mar 2011 08:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fraud_Prevention_Month_March_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fraud_Prevention_Month_March_2011/ March is Fraud Prevention Month, and Grande Prairie RCMP are reminding the public to Recognize, Report and Stop It.  Fraud related offences are now thought to be as profitable as drug related offences, estimated at between $10 and $30 billion annually in Canada by the RCMP’s Commer...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Mar 2011 12:32 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/School_Bus_Cancellations_March_1_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/School_Bus_Cancellations_March_1_2011/ Some school bus cancellations are coming in this morning (March 1) due to the cold weather.  There are some cancellations in the Peace Wapiti School Division and also the Peace River School Division. Click here for all the details. Click here for the road report. ]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Mar 2011 06:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_February_28_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_February_28_2011/ The roads aren't in very good shape this morning (Feb 28) after some snowfall on the weekend.  All Peace Wapiti School Division buses are cancelled today.   All RURAL First Student Cardinal buses have been cancelled for today, but IN-TOWN routes are running. All Valhalla Community S...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Feb 2011 05:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Family_Fun_Night_Feb_26_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Family_Fun_Night_Feb_26_2011/ Bring the whole family to Nitehawk Ski Hill on Saturday, February 26th between 6pm and 10pm for the "Shine FM Family Fun Night".  Carve up the slopes at Nitehawk!  Lift passes are only $10.00 and rentals are just $15.00 PLUS there will be FREE hot chocolate. If you'...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Feb 2011 08:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fundraiser_for_Local_Boy/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fundraiser_for_Local_Boy/ St. Patrick's School in Grande Prairie is raising money to help one of its students.  10 year old Ethan Richard suffers from Job's Syndrome, a condition that attacks his immune system and causes skin infections, rashes and open sores.  Treatments, that aren't covered by Alberta Health, cos...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Feb 2011 08:35 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Lloydminster_2011_Playoffs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Lloydminster_2011_Playoffs/ The Grande Prairie Storm will be facing the Lloydminster Bobcats in the first round of the AJHL playoffs.  Games 1 and 2 of the best of five are this Friday (Feb 25) and Saturday (Feb 26) at 7:30pm at the Canada Games Arena.  Get your tickets at the Crystal Centre Box Office.  ...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Feb 2011 08:56 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Derrick_Drover_Independent_Music_Awards/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Derrick_Drover_Independent_Music_Awards/ Derrick Drover, a Canadian Christian artist from Ontario, is currently getting airplay on 96.3 Shine FM with his song, "Name Above".  Drover is vying to win an award at the upcoming 10th Annual Independent Music Awards.  He's the only Canadian nominated in the Contemporary...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Feb 2011 10:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Green_Grouch/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Green_Grouch/ You can do your part to help make Grande Prairie the most environmentally friendly city in the country.  You can register your efforts to reduce your carbon footprint at TheGreenGrouch.com.  Right now, Grande Prairie is number one in the competition.  Ottawa and Calgary are i...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Feb 2011 08:38 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Learn_About_Your_Roots/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Learn_About_Your_Roots/ Curious about your family’s history? Want to know more about your roots? Join the South Peace Regional Archives and the Grande Prairie and District Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society for a day of personal discovery on Monday February 21st at the Grande Prairie Museum. Drop in b...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Feb 2011 08:38 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Thursday_February_17_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_Thursday_February_17_2011/ “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8:35,37 ]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Feb 2011 09:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fishing_Family_Day_Weekend_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fishing_Family_Day_Weekend_2011/ You can take the family fishing this weekend without a license.  On Saturday (Feb 19), Sunday (Feb 20) and Family Day (Feb 21) you won't need a license to fish in any public body of water that has an open fishing season.  Get more information at MyWildAlberta.com.]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Feb 2011 06:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_Feb_15_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_Feb_15_2011/ There are some school bus cancellations in the Peace River School Division this morning (Feb 15/11).  Click here for more details. Click here for the current road conditions. ]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Feb 2011 07:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food_for_Fines_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Food_for_Fines_2011/ Today (Feb 14) and tomorrow (Tues), you'll be forgiven of any overdue fines at the Grande Prairie Public Library if you bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank.   There are over 153-thousand dollars in outstanding fines for overdue and lost items.  The food bank is ...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Feb 2011 08:52 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_February_13_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_February_13_2011/ It's called "The History of Contemporary Christian Music - with Marc Scott. A look back at the roots of Christian music and its development over the years into what we're enjoying today on 96.3 Shine FM. This weekend, listen for a look back at ‘1987’ on “The History of Conte...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Feb 2011 13:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Top_Super_Powers/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Top_Super_Powers/ Lots of kids put on capes and masks and pretend to be heroes, but a poll suggests adults are split when it comes to their own superpower dreams.  The Marist poll asked if you could have a superpower, what would it be?   Invisibility came in fourth at 10 per cent, just ahead of...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Feb 2011 08:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Winter_Walk_Day_February_9_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Winter_Walk_Day_February_9_2011/ Alberta Health Services is encouraging us to walk outside for at least 15 minutes today (Feb 9) as part of Winter Walk Day, an event to inspire people to be fit, healthy and active.   More than 4,000 Grande Prairie residents have already registered for the annual Winter Walk Day Cha...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Feb 2011 08:37 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grande_Prairie_Homecoming_2014/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Grande_Prairie_Homecoming_2014/ Calling all former residents of Grande Prairie. You're invited to our 100th Anniversary in 2014. The City of Grande Prairie has set up a Facebook Group called, "Grande Prairie Homecoming 2014". For information go to cityofgp.com. ]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Feb 2011 13:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Sun_in_Stereo/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Sun_in_Stereo/ The Sun in stereo.  A pair of NASA spacecraft on opposite sides of the Sun are beaming back the first images of its entire surface and atmosphere.   It has provided a treasure-trove of information for astronomers.   It's the first time anyone has ever been able to s...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Feb 2011 06:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Caffeine_and_Women/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Caffeine_and_Women/ A British study finds caffeine helps women think and perform better in stressful situations, but has the exact opposite impact on men.  Scientists believe the difference in caffeine's impact on the sexes lies in their different responses to stress.  Caffeine may heighten a typical m...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Feb 2011 08:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Groundhog_Day_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Groundhog_Day_2011/ They can be forgiven for not wanting to come out and play this Groundhog Day.  Environment Canada has issued heavy snowfall warnings as a major winter storm moves through Ontario and heads for the Maritimes.  However, the first of North America's furry forecasters to pop out of his...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Feb 2011 09:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Trust_Fund/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Trust_Fund/ A trust fund has been set up through the Servus Credit Union for the 5 children of the 43 year old man who died in a logging truck accident on Highway 64 near Fairview last Friday.   Allister Girvan was a single father of the children who range in age from 2 to 10. ]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Feb 2011 09:04 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Slippery_Roads_January_28_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Slippery_Roads_January_28_2011/ With the recent snowfall, Peace Country roads are getting very slippery.  Drive with extreme caution.  Click here for the AMA road report. ]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Jan 2011 13:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will_Winner_January_28_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will_Winner_January_28_2011/ Congratulations to Conrad Moostoos, this week's winner of a $50.00 Tony Roma's gift card. Conrad was nominated in our “Good Ribs for Good Will” contest by his girlfriend, Tammy Anderson. Tammy shared that Conrad helps everyone and anyone around him: neighbours, co-workers, family and f...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Jan 2011 13:52 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_January_30_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_January_30_2011/ It's called "The History of Contemporary Christian Music - with Marc Scott. A look back at the roots of Christian music and its development over the years into what we're enjoying today on 96.3 Shine FM. This weekend, listen for a look back at ‘1985’ on “The History of Contemp...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Jan 2011 10:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bux_Cancellations_January_26_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bux_Cancellations_January_26_2011/ All 'out-of-town' First Student Cardinal buses for public and Catholic schools have been cancelled today.  Urban routes are still operational.  Bus service for many Peace Wapiti School Division Schools has been cancelled as well due to icy roads. All Valhalla Community School buses are c...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Jan 2011 06:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Warmer_Winters/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Warmer_Winters/ People in eastern Canada who've been shivering through bone-chilling temperatures this week may find this hard to believe.  Canadian winters aren't nearly as frigid as they once were.   Figures compiled for The Canadian Press reveal a drastic drop in recent decades in the numbe...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Jan 2011 09:01 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hydrants_Snow_Clearing/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hydrants_Snow_Clearing/ If there's a fire hydrant near your property, please make sure that it's clear of snow. This will ensure that they're accessible by fire crews in the event of an emergency. Aquatera and the GP Fire Department suggest that there be a clearance of one metre on all sides of hydrants. ]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Jan 2011 13:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Arms_That_Hold_the_Universe/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Arms_That_Hold_the_Universe/ Hear about the inspiration behind the latest single from 33Miles called, "Arms That Hold the Universe".  Listen for this song in regular rotation on the Peace Country's Christian music station - 96.3 Shine FM.     ]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Jan 2011 13:36 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Suspected_Cougar_Tracks/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Suspected_Cougar_Tracks/ They can't be sure, but those may be cougar tracks in the Mission Heights area of Grande Prairie.  Fish and Wildlife are advising us to keep our pets on leashes while on city trails and to not leave pet food outside.  If you come across a cougar, slowly leave the area.  You ca...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Jan 2011 08:55 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/January_21st_School_Bus_Cancellations/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/January_21st_School_Bus_Cancellations/ There are no school buses running to the following Peace Wapiti School Division schools today (Jan 21/11): Bezanson, Teepee Creek, Beaverlodge, Hythe, Elmworth, Wembley. All Valhalla Community School buses are cancelled for today. More cancellations may be added thro...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Jan 2011 06:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_January_20_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_January_20_2011/ There are a couple of school bus cancellations this morning.  Susan Morrision's route number 304 in Bezanson has been cancelled due to poor road conditions and in the Catholic School District, Route 30 driven by Victoria has been cancelled because of mechanical problems.  More canc...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Jan 2011 07:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/January_19_2011_School_Bus_Cancellations/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/January_19_2011_School_Bus_Cancellations/ There are a few school bus cancellations today (Jan 19/11).  Click here for more details.]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Jan 2011 06:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Road_Conditions_and_Cancellations_January_18_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Road_Conditions_and_Cancellations_January_18_2011/ All Valhalla Community School Buses are cancelled for today (Jan 18).  First Student Cardinal routes within Grande Prairie and outside the city including Beaverlodge and Spirit River are not running today.  In the Peace Wapiti School Division some buses are run...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Jan 2011 05:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_January_17_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bus_Cancellations_January_17_2011/ All First Student Buses (Rural Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, Clairmont and Spirit River) and Urban (Grande Prairie In-town) are cancelled for Monday, January 17, 2011 due to extreme road conditions.  All Peace Wapiti School Division Buses are cancelled for Monday, January 17, 2...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Jan 2011 05:33 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Closed_Again/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Closed_Again/ Nitehawk will be CLOSED today (Jan 14) due to extreme windchills.  They hope to be open tomorrow (Jan 15) and Sunday from 10-5.  Get more information at gonitehawk.com ]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Jan 2011 08:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hot_Ticket_for_2012/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hot_Ticket_for_2012/ The 2012 world junior men's hockey championship is a hot ticket.  The host committee for the tournament in Calgary and Edmonton says all ticket packages offered through a draw have been sold, which means about 275-thousand were purchased.  The 2011 tournament ended just last week in...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Jan 2011 07:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Closed_January_13_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Closed_January_13_2011/ Nitehawk Ski Hill will be closed tonight (Jan 13) due to forecasted cold temperatures and extreme windchills.  Nitehawk hopes to re-open tomorrow (Jan 14) from 2:30-9:30pm with Frugal Friday $15 lift tickets starting at 5:30pm. Watch the website, http://gonitehawk.com, the facebook page, o...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Jan 2011 10:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Mom_Appeals_for_Help/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Mom_Appeals_for_Help/ A Grande Prairie mom is in need of breast milk for her baby.  Noah Greenham, Olivia Greenham's son, was taken off life support after being diagnosed 'brain dead', but he continues to improve at home.  Olivia isn't meeting Noah's food requirements and is looking for donated breast milk.&n...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Jan 2011 06:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/QuitCore_Coming_to_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/QuitCore_Coming_to_Grande_Prairie/ Alberta Health Services is expanding its successful QuitCore program to 13 new communities to help Albertans kick the tobacco habit.   The program will be offered for the first time in Grande Prairie, High Level, High Prairie, Peace River and Whitecourt.   Sessions begin ...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Jan 2011 09:02 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Moose_Encounter_BC/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Moose_Encounter_BC/ A cross-country skier near Kamloops, B.C., had a terrifying outing on Sunday when she was charged by an angry cow moose.   The woman was skiing with her dog at the Stake Lake cross-country ski area about 30 kilometres south of Kamloops, in south-central British Columbia.  &nbs...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Jan 2011 07:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_January_16_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_January_16_2011/ It's called "The History of Contemporary Christian Music - with Marc Scott.  A look back at the roots of Christian music and its development over the years into what we're enjoying today on 96.3 Shine FM.  This weekend, listen for a look back at ‘the late 70’s&rsqu...]]> Terry Van Veen 11 Jan 2011 08:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Music_Makes_Us_Feel_Good/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Music_Makes_Us_Feel_Good/ Ever wonder why some music makes you feel so good? A new study sheds light on what's behind it.  Researchers say music activates brain regions, telling the body to release more dopamine -- a chemical that makes us feel good. People previously thought this was happening with music, but ...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Jan 2011 06:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Credit_Card_Fraud_Alberta/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Credit_Card_Fraud_Alberta/ The R-C-M-P is warning of a sophisticated credit card scam that started in our province and is spreading across the country.   Several people have received calls from someone claiming to be a credit card agent who claims they're investigating an unusual purchase.  Police say t...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Jan 2011 06:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Homeless_Man/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Homeless_Man/ Amazing story from Ohio today! America's hottest -- and most improbable -- star has left his tent in Ohio behind for the limelight of network television. Ted Williams, whose velvety radio voice and touching story went viral on the Internet and prompted an outpouring of job offers from across th...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Jan 2011 12:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pond_Hockey_Championships_2011/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pond_Hockey_Championships_2011/ The 2011 Alberta Pond Hockey Championships are scheduled for February 17th to 20th on Lac Cardinal near Peace River.  80 teams are expected at this year's event.  If you'd like to register a team go to albertapondhockey.com no later than January 15th.  ]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Jan 2011 07:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Email_Scam/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Email_Scam/ Another email scam is making the rounds, and this time, it is about your cellphone.  The email appears to be from a friend warning that your cellphone number could soon be the target of telemarketers.  According to the email, mobile numbers are about to become listed, and it urges ...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Jan 2011 05:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Recycle_Christmas_Trees/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Recycle_Christmas_Trees/ Now that we're through the Christmas season you're probably thinking about getting rid of that Christmas tree.  You can drop off your live Christmas trees at the Eco Centre in Grande Prairie until the end of the month.  Make sure that the tree is clean of all ornaments.  Curbside coll...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Jan 2011 10:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Banned_Words_for_2010/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Banned_Words_for_2010/ "Viral'' went viral, and now it's been virtually vaporized.   Michigan's Lake Superior State University has released its annual List of Words to Be Banished from the Queen's English for Misuse, Overuse and General Uselessness.   And the term ``viral'' -- linked to pop...]]> Terry Van Veen 31 Dec 2010 06:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Splitting_the_Puck/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Splitting_the_Puck/ I've been playing outdoor shinny for more years than I care to count.  Let's just say that when I started playing on the creek near our house, I imagined that I was Bobby Orr.  You get the picture.  Anyway, for the first time in my life, I actually broke a hockey puck.  O...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Dec 2010 17:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/New_Years_Eve_at_Muskoseepi_Park/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/New_Years_Eve_at_Muskoseepi_Park/ Happy New Year! Come down and celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family at Muskoseepi Park. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. with sleigh rides ($2 fee), local entertainment, kids activities, skating on the pond and more! A wonderful fireworks display will follow at ten o’clock over the...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Dec 2010 07:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hallelujah_Chorus_Flash_Mob/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hallelujah_Chorus_Flash_Mob/ In case you haven't seen this video yet, here's a look at a Flash Mob performing the "Hallelujah Chorus" in an Ontario mall.  Very cool! ]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Dec 2010 07:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Merry_Christmas/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Merry_Christmas/ Christmas seems to get better every year.  The realization of the gift of Jesus, the Saviour of mankind, truly blesses me.  As you enjoy the company of family and friends over the holidays, I encourage you to reflect on the birth of the Christ child and His everlasting impact on all of man...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Dec 2010 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Email_Over_the_Holidays/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Email_Over_the_Holidays/ Can't keep your thumbs off that BlackBerry?   Experts suggest you should dial back over the holidays.  Tom Vassos, of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, said employees often go too far with making themselves available and exceed company expectations. &nb...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Dec 2010 07:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_Social_Network_Christmas/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/A_Social_Network_Christmas/ This video will impact you. Double click the image to view with a larger screen. ]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Dec 2010 10:25 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_Power_Verse/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_Power_Verse/ “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news th...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Dec 2010 09:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Echinacea/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Echinacea/ A new government-funded study stateside finds the popular herbal remedy echinacea doesn't help fight the common cold.  The study of more than 700 adults and children suggests there's the tiniest possible benefit of about half-a-day shaved off a weeklong cold and only slightly milder sy...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Dec 2010 07:06 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_2010/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_2010/ Congratulations to Leata Gunson, the winner of the $5,000 fuel card from Neufeld Petroleum in 96.3 Shine FM's "Gifts of Christmas" contest. Special thanks go out to this year's sponsors: Neufeld Petroleum: grand prize of a $5000 fuel card  Canadian Tire: 114th and 99th ...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Dec 2010 06:23 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_of_Christmas_Concludes/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Gifts_of_Christmas_Concludes/ Your last chance to enter to win a $5,000 Neufeld Petroleum Fuel Card in 96.3 Shine FM's "Gifts of Christmas" contest will be Saturday (Dec 18) at Grande Prairie Canadian Tire.  We'll make the Grand Prize draw at 12:30pm.  Drop by Canadian Tire for Esquire's Coffee.  We'll h...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Dec 2010 07:27 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Annoying_Words_or_Phrases/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Annoying_Words_or_Phrases/ There's a new poll out on the most annoying words and phrases in the English language -- and for the second year in a row the winner is ``whatever.''   The Marist poll puts the uber-filler ``like'' in second place, followed by ``if you know what I mean.''  ``Actually'' was fou...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Dec 2010 08:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cancellations/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Cancellations/ Once again, you need to exercise caution on the road today.  We've got drifting snow, and icy sections on our roadways this morning.  There have been quite a few bus cancellations in Fairview and Peace River.  So far, rural routes for the Grande Prairie Catholic School district have...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Dec 2010 06:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/100_Percent_Christmas_Music/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/100_Percent_Christmas_Music/ Starting on Thursday, December 16th, we'll be airing 100% Christmas music on 96.3 Shine FM.  You'll be hearing all of your Christmas favourites plus some new tunes from today's top Contemporary Christian artists. Merry Christmas from everyone at 96.3 Shine FM!   ]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Dec 2010 10:52 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_Hampers_Thanks/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_Hampers_Thanks/ Thanks for bringing your donations to the Shine studios for the Salvation Army Christmas Hampers!  We've been getting all kinds of great items.  We need hair barettes, make-up, hats, toques, scarves, mittens, socks, stickers, lotions, diaries, chocolate, candy, small toys, lego, cars...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Dec 2010 13:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/33Miles_Download/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/33Miles_Download/ 33Miles has a new Christmas cd available! ]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Dec 2010 11:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_to_Play_Swedish_Team/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_to_Play_Swedish_Team/ International Hockey comes to the Canada Games Arena on December 29th, as the Grande Prairie Storm will host the Malmo Junior Redhawks from Sweden.  The Redhawks have five players that have represented Sweden in past International competitions.  Storm Coach Mike Vandekamp admits it w...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Dec 2010 07:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Outdoor_Hockey_Game/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Outdoor_Hockey_Game/ Michigan and Michigan State universities have set a world record for attendance at a hockey game.  More than 113-thousand bundled-up fans watched the Wolverines blank the Spartans 5-0 at Michigan Stadium yesterday.   Michigan State's Torey Krug says he'll probably remember it...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Dec 2010 08:09 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_December_12th/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_December_12th/ It's called "The History of Contemporary Christian Music - with Marc Scott.  A look back at the roots of Christian music and its development over the years into what we're enjoying today on 96.3 Shine FM.  This weekend, listen for a look back at 2008 on “The History of ...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Dec 2010 07:54 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dream_Job/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dream_Job/ A 24-year-old Oakville, Ontario woman is going to spend the next year flying to all kinds of exotic destinations -- and she's going to get paid to do it.   Kate McKenna beat thousands of applicants to become a paid vacationer for Transat Holidays.  She will travel to Spain, Gre...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Dec 2010 07:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Credit_Card_Scam/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Credit_Card_Scam/ Mounties are warning of a new credit-card scam that is making the rounds in Alberta.  Victims are contacted by phone by a person claiming to be an employee from their credit-card company's fraud department.  The person says they have noticed odd purchasing patterns on the victim's cred...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Dec 2010 06:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Edson_Trail_Anniversary/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Edson_Trail_Anniversary/ To mark the centennial of the Edson Trail, a 400 kilometre path that was used by settlers moving from Edson to Grande Prairie, up to 35 riders will travel the route over the course of 2 weeks next summer (2011).  The ride will begin in Edson on July 9th during that town's centennial cel...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Dec 2010 07:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/RCMP_Too_Good_To_Be_True/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/RCMP_Too_Good_To_Be_True/ On Sunday December 5th at 11:50 a.m., Grande Prairie RCMP received a complaint of a white van selling stereo equipment out of the back of a Ford van.  Police arrived to a shopping complex at 84th Avenue and 108th Street locating the van and two men.  Investigation determi...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Dec 2010 07:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Open_House_Winner/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Open_House_Winner/ Michelle Felix won those $50.00 gift cards to Canadian Tire and Mr. Mike's Steakhouse during today's Shine FM Third Anniversary/Open House.  In addition to the gift cards, Michelle will also be receiving two 96.3 Shine FM t-shirts!  Thanks again to everybody who made our Open House...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Dec 2010 16:32 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Open_House/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Open_House/ Celebrate Shine FM's 3rd Anniversary today (December 3rd) between 10am and 2pm. Take a station tour, enjoy cake and Esquire's coffee and enter the draw for 50 dollar gift cards for Canadian Tire and Mr. Mike's.  It would be great if you could bring a ‘stocker stuffer’ for th...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Dec 2010 09:30 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/PWA_Christmas_Card_Fund_Raiser/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/PWA_Christmas_Card_Fund_Raiser/ The Peace Wapiti Academy Interact Club is hoping to raise enough funds to purchase a hospital incubator for Haiti. The High School students have designed Christmas cards to raise the money. The cards were hand drawn by three different students in the PWA art class and then hand coloured by local...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Dec 2010 11:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bedbugs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Bedbugs/ With increased questions and calls concerning bedbugs, Alberta Health Services reminds residents of ways to prevent and treat these pesky invaders. Bedbugs are small, biting insects that multiply quickly and travel easily. Visible to the human eye, adult bedbugs are wingless insects and are ...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Dec 2010 09:38 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_for_Tuesday_Nov_30/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_for_Tuesday_Nov_30/ "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live ...]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Nov 2010 10:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Aquatera_Recycling_Questions_Answered/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Aquatera_Recycling_Questions_Answered/   Recycling Questions & Answers November 26, 2010 Grande Prairie, AB - Over the past two weeks, Aquatera asked its customers to let them know what questions they had about recycling (depot and curbside). Below are the answers to those questions. ...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Nov 2010 11:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Smoke_on_Resources/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Smoke_on_Resources/ You may experience reduced visibility on Highway 40 near the Dunes area and Resources Road.  Crews are conducting controlled burns of trees infested by mountain pine beetle in the area.  The burns should last for about a week. ]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Nov 2010 07:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_Parade_this_Sunday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Christmas_Parade_this_Sunday/ The Grande Prairie Christmas Parade takes place this Sunday (Nov 28) at 1pm in downtown Grande Prairie.  The route begins at 100th Avenue and 102nd Street and ends on 100th Avenue and 99th Street.  Look for the Shine FM Grande Prairie Nissan Titan in the Parade.  Special thanks...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Nov 2010 08:51 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Water_Line_Break_Sexsmith/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Water_Line_Break_Sexsmith/ A water line break is resulting in an outage for up to 60 customers today (Nov 24) in Sexsmith.  The outage will affect most customers north of 100 Ave, Sexsmith, beginning at 10 a.m. today.  The repairs are estimated to take most of the day, and may require a longer period dependi...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Nov 2010 08:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Parking_Bans_This_Week/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Parking_Bans_This_Week/ You can expect to see some parking bans on Grande Prairie roads tomorrow, Thursday and Friday between 7am and 9pm.  The bans will be in place to allow crews to remove snow from roadways.  Get more details here.]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Nov 2010 05:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flu_Clinics_Continue/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flu_Clinics_Continue/ GRANDE PRAIRIE - Please be advised of the following Influenza Immunization Clinic times and locations in Grande Prairie for the week of November 22-November 29. The following clinic will provide influenza vaccine to all Albertans six months of age and older: ·    Public H...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Nov 2010 05:47 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/David_Crowder_Band/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/David_Crowder_Band/ Here's the latest video from the David Crowder Band.  "SMS - Shine".  Enjoy! ]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Nov 2010 11:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Festival_of_Trees_Huge_Success/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Festival_of_Trees_Huge_Success/ Organizers of the Festival of Trees report a successful event November 18 -21 at the TEC Centre.  Pat Reid is Interim Executive Director of the QE II Hospital Foundation, and says she is very pleased with the results.  “We changed to a sit down 3 course dinner gala on the Thursday, a...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Nov 2010 11:22 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/2011_City_of_Grande_Prairie_Budget/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/2011_City_of_Grande_Prairie_Budget/ Grande Prairie City Council cut the projected 2011 property tax increase to 2.5% through a combination of project deferrals and use of Municipal Sustainability Initiative funds and grant carry forwards on Thursday. Bill Given and Councillors began the day with a 7.6% increase. The 2011 budget goes t...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Nov 2010 05:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Travel_Alberta/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Travel_Alberta/ Travel Alberta wants to get the message out that our province is a 'must see' destination. The organization is looking for us to share our special moments when travelling throughout the province. Travel Alberta will be choosing the top 50 entries for inclusion in their rebranding process. To share...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Nov 2010 09:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jason_Castro_Testimony/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jason_Castro_Testimony/ You are going to start hearing Jason Castro's latest single, "You Are" on 96.3 Shine FM beginning on Thursday, November 18th.  This former American Idol contestant has a strong Christian testimony.  Check it out. ]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Nov 2010 11:04 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Prairie_Art_Gallery_Clothing_Drive/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Prairie_Art_Gallery_Clothing_Drive/ The Prairie Art Gallery in Grande Prairie is looking for donations of coats, scarves, mitts, socks and personal hygiene products in an effort to help out the residents of Rotary House. The goal is to get enough supplies for 150 to 200 people. The clothing and toiletries drive ends on December 10th...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Nov 2010 09:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Northern_Spirit_Light_Show/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Northern_Spirit_Light_Show/ The lights of Christmas will be sparkling at the Northern Spirit Light Show at Evergreen Park beginning this Thursday (Nov 18).  Funds from the event will be going to the Community Foundation of Greater Grande Prairie with donations going to the Salvation Army.   Get more detai...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Nov 2010 06:36 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Bus/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Nitehawk_Bus/ We may see regular bus service to Nitehawk Recreation Area during the winter months.  Nitehawk is asking the City of Grande Prairie for 5-thousand dollars to subsidize a chartered bus to the facility.   Back in 2008, a bus ran from the city to the hill, 18 kilometres south of ...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Nov 2010 07:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kettle_Campaign_Starts_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Kettle_Campaign_Starts_Today/ The Salvation Army Christmas Kettles will be out today (Nov 12). Look for them at six businesses in Grande Prairie including the Shine Studios at 10530 117th Avenue. This year's fund-raising goal is 350-thousand dollars with the money going towards the operation of the food bank and soup kitchen and...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Nov 2010 11:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Siege_on_the_City_Starts_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Siege_on_the_City_Starts_Today/ Siege on the City – Church Equipping Conference Speakers: Faytene Kryskow, Sammy Robinson, Kaehler Sterr and Team, Ryan Zaichkowsky Worship Leaders: Michael Larson, At The Door Nov 10 - 13 at the Oasis Church Session times: Nov 10 – 7pm Nov 11-13 &ndas...]]> Terry Van Veen 10 Nov 2010 08:37 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Afters_Light_Up_the_Sky/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Afters_Light_Up_the_Sky/ Check it out....the latest video from The Afters, "Light Up the Sky", was shot just outside of Windsor, Ontario.   ]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Nov 2010 11:52 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_November_9th/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Power_Verse_November_9th/ “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”- Isaiah 1:18   ]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Nov 2010 08:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Story_Behind_Lead_Me/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/The_Story_Behind_Lead_Me/ Here's the story behind Sanctus Real's latest song, "Lead Me". ]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Nov 2010 13:05 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Festival_of_Trees_2010/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Festival_of_Trees_2010/ Celebrate the wonder of the season at the 22nd Annual Festival of Trees.   The November 18 -21 event at the TEC Centre promises to be bigger and better with the inclusion of a sit down 3 course Gala Dinner and a fast-paced auction.  The Gala takes place on Thursday, November 1...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Nov 2010 08:16 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Winter_Parking_Bans_Information_Nights/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Winter_Parking_Bans_Information_Nights/ OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION SESSION FOR WINTER PARKING BANS Come find out more about the City’s Winter Parking Bans.  There will be 3 Open House Information Sessions at the following schools:    Open House #1      &nbsp...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Nov 2010 06:26 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fighting_a_Cold_with_Exercise/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Fighting_a_Cold_with_Exercise/ A new study suggests you can ward off a cold with exercise.  Researchers writing in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggest people who are physically fit have fewer and milder colds.  One of the most important and strongest predictors of people who have less symptoms was tho...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Nov 2010 07:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Movember/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Movember/ Don't be surprised to see lots of Grande Prairie firefighters with mustaches this month.  It's part of a fundraiser for prostate cancer research and treatment.  Last year, almost 10-thousand dollars was raised during the campaign. For information, go to Movember.com. ]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Nov 2010 06:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Operation_Christmas_Child/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Operation_Christmas_Child/ You can share a little bit of Christmas joy with children in developing nations by filling up a shoebox with school supplies, toys, gifts and hygiene items.  You can drop off your shoeboxes at Grande Prairie Alliance Church or the Greyhound Bus Depot.  During the week of November 15th ...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Nov 2010 06:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Covenant_Award_Winners_2010/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Covenant_Award_Winners_2010/ Matt Maher was awarded the 2010 Covenant Award for Album Of The Year and Song Of The Year at ceremonies held October 29th in Calgary, Alberta. The Newfoundland born worship leader won for his latest album "Alive Again" and the radio hit "Hold Us Together". The 32nd Annual Cov...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Nov 2010 09:33 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Walter_Mueller_90th_Birthday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Walter_Mueller_90th_Birthday/ Grande Prairiean Walter Mueller marked his 90th birthday on Friday (Oct 29) with a 33 minute flight in a glider.  The experienced glider pilot, two-time cancer survivor and retired CANFOR employee took off from the Grande Prairie airport at 11am Friday morning for a flight over the Swan ...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Nov 2010 08:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dentistry_from_the_Heart/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Dentistry_from_the_Heart/ Some local dentists and volunteers will be offering free dental work as part of the "Dentistry from the Heart" initiative on Saturday (Oct 30) in Grande Prairie.  Fillings, extractions and cleaning will be offered between 8:30am and 5:00pm at Access Dental at 98th Street and 1...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Oct 2010 08:40 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Playoff_Football_Saturday/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Playoff_Football_Saturday/ There's lots of local playoff football on Saturday (Oct 30).  In the Mighty Peace Football League, the Comp takes on St. Joe's at 11am tomorrow (Oct 30) at Legion Field followed by Sexsmith taking on Peace River at 2pm.  At the field at St. Joseph's High in Grande Prairie, Peace Wap...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Oct 2010 07:13 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_People_Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will_Contest/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_People_Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will_Contest/ We've been getting lots of entries for our "Good Ribs for Good Will" contest.  This is where you nominate the "Good Samaritans" in your life.  Here's an entry we received the other day:   I would like to enter my friends Kim and Scott Ford of Gra...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Oct 2010 06:48 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Catholic_Schools_Service_Project/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Catholic_Schools_Service_Project/ Students in Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools completed their second major project as part of a year-long service project this week. The goal of Project #2 was to raise funds by either walking or running 1 to 3 km to help those in need who can't cover school fees.   Ar...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Oct 2010 08:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Snow_Days_Ohio/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Snow_Days_Ohio/ The kids might not like it, but the folks who run the Mississinawa Valley school district in western Ohio plan to do away with snow days.  Students will still stay at home when bad weather prevents them from getting to school -- but teachers will provide instruction via the Internet in ...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Oct 2010 07:29 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Walkman/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Walkman/ Sony's cassette tape Walkman is going the way of the eight-track tape in Japan.  The company stopped Japanese production of the portable music player in April and sales will end once the last batch disappears from stores.  Sony has sold 220 (m) million cassette Walkman players glob...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Oct 2010 08:34 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hughie_the_Wolverine/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Hughie_the_Wolverine/ A ferocious little predator at Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park Zoo will find it easier from now on to tear through dinner.   Hughie the wolverine had been having trouble biting into his food because of rotten teeth.   But the small animal with big attitude underwent a series ...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Oct 2010 06:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Women_More_Generous_Than_Men/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Women_More_Generous_Than_Men/ Are women more generous than men?  A study by the U-S Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University says women across nearly every income level are giving significantly more to charity than men.  The study says women these days have more money to give -- more women are working, thei...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Oct 2010 07:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Taxes_Pizza_Owner/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Taxes_Pizza_Owner/ A Buffalo, New York restaurateur has to give free pizza to the poor as punishment for cheating the state out of sales tax.  Casa-Di-Pizza owner Joseph Jacobbi could have been sent to prison after pleading guilty.  But the judge thought the city would be better served if Jacobbi fed ...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Oct 2010 07:19 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/2010_Election_Results/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/2010_Election_Results/ Grande Prairie has a new mayor.  Bill Given will be sworn in as the Swan City's new Mayor on Oct. 25.  He will be joined on the 2010-2013 Council by incumbents Lorne Radbourne, Dan Wong, Helen Rice and Alex Gustafson along with newcomers Justin Munro and Kevin McLean, former alderm...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Oct 2010 06:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Boy_Found/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Boy_Found/ A 14 year old boy reported missing on Sunday to Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment, was located safe and sound at 5:00 p.m. Monday in Grande Prairie.  Reportedly a local resident heard on the radio that police were looking for the youth.  The youth had come to the residence w...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Oct 2010 05:09 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Missing_Child/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Missing_Child/ Grande Prairie RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating Justin SALOPREE, also known by the last name of HARMS.  SALOPREE/HARMS is of La Crete, Alberta and was staying with his family at a residence in Sexsmith.  On Sunday October 17th at 12:30 p.m., he left Sexsmith and ...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Oct 2010 10:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Election_Results/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Election_Results/ You can follow the Grande Prairie election results beginning at 7:45pm tonight (Oct 18) by going to this link. Don't forget to vote.  Polls are open from 10am to 8pm at a variety of locations.  For more information on where you can vote, click here. ]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Oct 2010 05:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Voting/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Voting/ Monday, October 18th is Municipal Election Day.  96.3 Shine FM encourages you to get informed on the issues and to exercise your right to vote.  Click here for Grande Prairie voting information.  Remember to keep our government - municipal, provincial and federal - in prayer. ...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Oct 2010 13:49 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jaws_of_Life/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Jaws_of_Life/ Now this is what you call being in exactly the right place at the right time.   A travelling salesman in Louisiana is being called a hero for rescuing a woman from a crashed and burning car.   Chris Barrios grabbed his handy Jaws of Life device to pry her out.  That'...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Oct 2010 06:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Scams_Be_Aware/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Local_Scams_Be_Aware/ We've learned that there's a phone scam in Grande Prairie that is offering residents prizes for Westjet customers.  To claim the prize, you're asked to give your credit card number.  Westjet is aware of the scam and has issued warnings over social media. Police are reporting an...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Oct 2010 08:15 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Face_Off_Against_Cancer/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Face_Off_Against_Cancer/ The Canadian Cancer Society Face Off Against Cancer is a charity hockey tournament that takes the fight against cancer to the ice. Hockey enthusiasts – whatever their skill level – are invited to participate in the weekend-long tournament to compete for a good cause. The tou...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Oct 2010 06:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/IGA_Remote_October_16th/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/IGA_Remote_October_16th/ Check out the newly renovated Southside Freson Market IGA on Saturday October the 16th!  Check out the fresh, new look of the store and grab a delicious Heritage Angus Beef Burger from the BBQ!  Proceeds will support STARS!   Win 1 of 7 $100 gift certificates. (Enter fro...]]> Terry Van Veen 12 Oct 2010 07:31 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coffee_Break_Winner/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coffee_Break_Winner/ Congratulations to Dylan Hovdebo and the staff at Red L Distributors in Grande Prairie!  They are this week's winners of the McDonald's Coffee Break.  I'll be dropping by their office this morning around 10am with fresh coffee and breakfast menu items from McDonald's.  You can enter a...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Oct 2010 07:56 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Netiquette/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Netiquette/ Are you driving away your Facebook friends with constant unwanted commentary? A new study by University of Denver computer scientists found the number one reason for getting ``unfriended'' is too many unimportant posts.  Apparently nobody cares about the latest picture of your cat or wh...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Oct 2010 07:17 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Behind_the_Wheel/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Behind_the_Wheel/ A new study suggests most Alberta drivers don't know what they doing when they get behind the wheel.  The University of Calgary survey found nearly 89 per cent of drivers failed a knowledge test modelled after the standard learner's permit exam.  The drivers who took the test were ...]]> Terry Van Veen 06 Oct 2010 06:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Distracted_Drivers/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Distracted_Drivers/ Albertans are number 1 -- in distracted driving. Insurance giant Allstate Canada did a survey and found 75 per cent of Canadians say they talk, text and eat while behind the wheel. Distracted drivers are blamed for 80 per cent of crashes, with young people between 18- and 24-year...]]> Terry Van Veen 05 Oct 2010 07:53 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Beetroot_Juice/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Beetroot_Juice/ New research suggests beetroot juice may play a role in enhancing athletic stamina. Scientists in two British studies found cyclists who consumed a half-litre bottle of beetroot juice before training were able to ride 20 per cent longer than those who drank a placebo. They say the high nitr...]]> Terry Van Veen 04 Oct 2010 07:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Advanced_Voting/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Advanced_Voting/ Advanced voting for the County of Grande Prairie is scheduled for this Saturday (Oct 2) between 2pm and 8pm at the County office in Clairmont.   If you're in Sexsmith, your advanced voting date is October 16th between 1pm and 5pm at the town office.  Wembley isn't holding advance poll...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Oct 2010 13:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_People_Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_People_Good_Ribs_for_Good_Will/ We have another "Good Ribs for Good Will" winner!  This is the contest that has you nominating people who are doing good things in your neighbourhood.  This week's winners are getting a $50.00 Tony Roma's gift card.  Here's the entry from Gertrude Parks: TIM & ...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Oct 2010 07:10 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Money_Happiness/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Money_Happiness/ Would a (m) million bucks make you happier?  The results from a summer study done for the Royal Bank of Canada might surprise you.  The marketing firm H-N-W surveyed 399 Canadians with at least one-(m) million dollars in investable assets.  And while those with assets exceedin...]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Sep 2010 06:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Church_Signs/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Church_Signs/ Thanks to Mark Michalyshen, of Brandt Tractor, for forwarding these to me.  Check out these church signs: "Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads." "Free Coffee - Everlasting Life - Yes, Membership has its privileges" "Walmart isn’t...]]> Terry Van Veen 29 Sep 2010 07:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/All_Candidates_Forum/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/All_Candidates_Forum/ Hear where your candidates stand on the issues, and ask the questions that matter to you.The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce will host a Municipal Election Forum, this Saturday (Oct 2).   There is no cost to attend, and everyone is invited - Saturday, October 2nd a...]]> Terry Van Veen 28 Sep 2010 06:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_a_Local_Family/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Help_a_Local_Family/ There was a house fire in Crystal Lake in Grande Prairie on September 23rd. Thankfully, the family of 5 got out safely, but they lost everything. To help raise some money for the family, the Grande Prairie Church of Christ Youth Group is having a garage sale this Friday (Oct 1) between 7pm and 9pm a...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Sep 2010 13:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Good_Deed/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Another_Good_Deed/ We've got another winner in our "Good Ribs for Good Will" contest.  Thanks for nominating people in your neighbourhood who are doing good things.  Here's this week's winning entry.  Wanda wins a $50.00 gift card from Tony Roma's.   I would like to Nominat...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Sep 2010 06:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Feeling_Challenged_Today/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Feeling_Challenged_Today/ Check out today's Power Verse. "Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”- Romans 5:3-4   ]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Sep 2010 06:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Faceoff_Against_Cancer/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Faceoff_Against_Cancer/ The Canadian Cancer Society Face Off Against Cancer is a charity hockey tournament that takes the fight against cancer to the ice. Hockey enthusiasts – whatever their skill level – are invited to participate in the weekend-long tournament to compete for a good cause. The tou...]]> Terry Van Veen 22 Sep 2010 07:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ask_Jeeves/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Ask_Jeeves/ The Internet search engine ``Ask Jeeves'' has compiled what it calls the top 10 unanswerable questions of the past decade.  The list is based on more than one (b) billion queries to the site since it began in 2000.   The number one question was ``What is the meaning of life''?...]]> Terry Van Veen 21 Sep 2010 07:44 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tanya_Owen_at_Tim_Hortons/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Tanya_Owen_at_Tim_Hortons/ Join Tanya Owen, on location at the Tim Horton’s at 10206 – 100 Street in Grande Prairie today (Sept 20) between 2pm and 6pm and purchase some “Smile Cookies”.  Entire proceeds from Smile Cookies will be donated to the Grande Prairie’s Harry Balfour School ...]]> Terry Van Veen 20 Sep 2010 07:11 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/See_You_at_the_Show_Jodi_King/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/See_You_at_the_Show_Jodi_King/ Don't forget that the Jodi King concert is tomorrow night (Sept 18) at 7pm at the Douglas J. Cardinal Theatre at GPRC.  The evening opens with Grande Prairie's "At the Door" followed by Jodi King performing tunes from her latest cd - "Little Smile" plus some of your old favo...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Sep 2010 07:32 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_News_for_Chocolate_Lovers/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_News_for_Chocolate_Lovers/ A map of the D-N-A of the tree that produces one of our sweetest treats is nearly complete.Scientists funded by candy maker Mars have been mapping the cacao genome, finishing the sequence just two years into what was supposed to be a five-year project. Mars, which is spending 10 (m) million...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Sep 2010 07:12 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Deeds_Tony_Romas/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Good_Deeds_Tony_Romas/ We've been receiving lots of great nominations for our "Good Ribs for Good Will" contest.  Essentially, we're looking for those people in your life who are doing 'good deeds' without an expectation of a reward.  Here's this week's winner.  Angela Reimer wins a $50.00 gif...]]> Terry Van Veen 15 Sep 2010 07:14 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Sauerkraut/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Sauerkraut/ Students at a high school in Prince George, B-C got an early start to their weekend thanks to an exploding can of sauerkraut.   Police say a can blew up in a food science class, splattering its contents on students and teachers.   Fears of a biohazard led to 24 students and...]]> Terry Van Veen 14 Sep 2010 06:54 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/2nd_Annual_Food_Bank_Scramble/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/2nd_Annual_Food_Bank_Scramble/ Tanya Owen and students from Peace Wapiti Academy became "Team Shine" at the Second Annual Food Bank Scramble at the Northside Freson Market IGA in Grande Prairie on September 13th.  Six teams raced through the aisles of the store in an effort to fill out a Food Bank shopping l...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Sep 2010 12:20 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Year_Long_Service_Project/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Year_Long_Service_Project/ Students in Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools begin a year-long service project this week, with a goal that every student in every school will find one thing to contribute to the “Clothe a Buddy” clothing drive. The first of 5 major events begins today in the sc...]]> Terry Van Veen 13 Sep 2010 07:07 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Donut/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Donut/  Peace Country hockey fans have shown their support for the Alberta Junior Hockey League club by making the Grande Prairie Storm the most watched Junior A hockey team in Canada for the past 15 years. Thanks to Tim Hortons, Peace Country fans can now show their support for the team in a ...]]> Terry Van Veen 09 Sep 2010 07:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Multiplex_Celebration/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Multiplex_Celebration/ Don’t miss the “One Year Out’ Celebration for Grande Prairie’s Multiplex, this Sunday, September 12th from Noon to 4pm at the Coca Cola Centre.  Bring the whole family for hamburgers, bouncy toys for the kids, games, contests and prizes.  You can even to...]]> Terry Van Veen 08 Sep 2010 14:41 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Non_Word_of_the_Summer/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Non_Word_of_the_Summer/ A non-word is Merriam-Webster's 2010 ``Word of the Summer.''  Sarah Palin's pseudo-word ``refudiate'' -- her mixture of refute and repudiate -- was the most-often searched by users of its online dictionary. Other words people didn't understand and needed to look up included in...]]> Terry Van Veen 07 Sep 2010 14:36 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Facebook_Be_Careful/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Facebook_Be_Careful/ There are some things you should never post on Facebook -- including the verdict in a jury trial before the trial is over.   A Michigan woman was removed from a jury after telling friends on Facebook that it was going to be fun to tell the defendant he was guilty.  Twenty-...]]> Terry Van Veen 03 Sep 2010 07:22 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thanks_Grande_Prairie/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Thanks_Grande_Prairie/ That fundraising BBQ at the TD Bank in Cobblestone for 14 month old Jayden Sloat-Rottenberger brought in over 77-hundred dollars on Tuesday (August 31).  The young boy is battling leukemia in Edmonton.  His mother Mom has been staying in the city while his father visits while h...]]> Terry Van Veen 02 Sep 2010 07:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Reading_University_BBQ/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Reading_University_BBQ/ A charity BBQ in support of the Grade 3 Reading University will be held today (Sept 1) from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the parking lot of RBC’s main branch, at the corner of 99th Avenue and 98 Street.  You can purchase a hot dog or a hamburger and a drink for $5, with all proceeds ...]]> Terry Van Veen 01 Sep 2010 06:59 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Exhibition_Action/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/GP_Storm_Exhibition_Action/ The Grande Prairie Storm are in exhibition action against the Dawson Creek Rage tonight (Aug 31) at 7pm at the Canada Games Arena.  Their first regular season home game is on September 10th at 7:30pm when they host the Sherwood Park Crusaders.  Get your tickets at the Crystal Cen...]]> Terry Van Veen 31 Aug 2010 07:45 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/School_Zone_Speed_Limits/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/School_Zone_Speed_Limits/ The kids are back in school this week and that means school zone speed limits are back in effect.  Police will be enforcing parking and speeding in school zones. ]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Aug 2010 06:24 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Terry_Fox_Run_2010/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Terry_Fox_Run_2010/ The Terry Fox Run will be held at Muskoseepi Park in Grande Prairie on Sunday, September 19, 2010. The run, which is hosted by the Swan City Rotary Club, commences at noon, with registration starting at 10:00 am at the Muskoseepi Park Pavilion. Participants can also register online at ww...]]> Terry Van Veen 27 Aug 2010 06:42 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flood_Relief_BBQ/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Flood_Relief_BBQ/ You can help the flood relief efforts in Pakistan by making a donation at a BBQ outside of Shepherd's Fold in downtown Grande Prairie on Saturday, September 11th.  The Canadian government is matching any personal donation until the 12th of September, so, for example,  if you m...]]> Terry Van Veen 26 Aug 2010 07:28 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Icebreaker_Event/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Storm_Icebreaker_Event/ The excitement for the upcoming AJHL hockey season starts this Saturday (Aug 28) with the Storm Season Icebreaker, happening from Noon to 4 o’clock in Crystal Centre’s Front Parking Lot & Lobby. A full afternoon of family activities is planned, and will include participati...]]> Terry Van Veen 25 Aug 2010 06:58 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coffee_Prices_Going_Up/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Coffee_Prices_Going_Up/ With wholesale coffee prices hovering around a 13-year high, you may soon be looking at higher prices for their morning caffeine fix.  If you buy your coffee in the supermarket and brew it at home you might face a 10 per cent price increase in the next couple of months.  Tim Ho...]]> Terry Van Veen 24 Aug 2010 07:08 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pakistani_Flood_Relief/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Pakistani_Flood_Relief/ Every dollar you give to Pakistani flood relief will now be doubled.   The federal government says it will match private donations from Canadians dollar-for-dollar.  Government House Leader John Baird says the matching funds will apply to donations made between August 2nd a...]]> Terry Van Veen 23 Aug 2010 07:50 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Internet_Human_Right/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Internet_Human_Right/ Should every Canadian have the right to Google, stream YouTube videos, and tweet their random nothings from the comfort of their own home?   The non-profit Public Interest Advocacy Centre says we should.  It's calling on Ottawa to follow the lead of Finland and Spain. &nbs...]]> Terry Van Veen 19 Aug 2010 07:18 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Heritage_Days_Winding_Down/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Heritage_Days_Winding_Down/ The Grande Prairie Museum's Heritage Days are every Wednesday and Friday.  You'll be able to see demonstrations that will show how settlers and native people lived a century ago.  Volunteers will be dressed in period clothing and will demonstrate baking, craft making, quilting ...]]> Terry Van Veen 18 Aug 2010 06:46 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Quest_for_Grande_Ideas/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Quest_for_Grande_Ideas/ You are invited to help showcase Grande Prairie's innovative culture – and qualify for a prize in the process.  You can participate in the Quest for Grande Ideas promotion at www.cityofgp.com. You’re asked to submit the imaginative ideas and innovative achievements t...]]> Terry Van Veen 17 Aug 2010 07:34 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Polar_Bear/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/Polar_Bear/ A hunting outfitter who came face-to-face with a polar bear in Nunavut saved his life by punching the huge carnivore on the nose.  Wes Werbowy says the big male bruin stuck its massive head inside his tent one morning last month.   The bear was standing on his rifle so Werb...]]> Terry Van Veen 16 Aug 2010 06:43 MDT http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_1989/ http://www.cjgy.ca/blog/HCCM_1989/ It was the year that we learned of the massive Exxon Valdez oil spill and we witnessed the crumbling of the Berlin Wall.  Marc Scott looks back at 1989 this Sunday night at 9pm on "The History of Contemporary Christian Music" on 96.3 Shine FM.]]> Terry Van Veen 30 Jul 2010 06:28 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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