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Several Conservative MPs are criticizing the Crown's approach to prosecuting two key organizers of the Freedom Convoy protests, with the party's deputy leader calling it an act of "political vengeance."

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were convicted of mischief in April for their roles in organizing the demonstration, which blockaded streets around Parliament Hill for more than three weeks in early 2022.

Barber was also convicted of counselling others to disobey a court order.

Matthew 16:15-16

"But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.'"

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Job 26: 13-14

There are numerous riddles in life that remain wrapped in mystery and shrouded inside an enigma.

The sea, for example, is an unexplainable phenomenon. Who can fathom its tide affected strangely by the moon...? We manage to continue on, though brilliant scientists have been trying to solve and/or explain life's mysteries for years...

but when God leaves us with a mystery that isn't solved in a week or two, most of us go through desperate struggles believing that He is good or fair.

Top lift paving is taking place at the intersection of 84 Avenue and Mission Heights Drive starting Monday, July 21, weather permitting.

Top lifts help seal the road from water infiltration, improve skid resistance, and extend the overall lifespan of the roadway.

Motorists are encouraged to plan for minor delays and lane restrictions while crews complete the work. Please watch for signage, follow posted speed limits, and use caution around active construction zones.

The city welcomed Wildfire Innovations Inc. to South Bear Creek Park on Friday for a demonstration of the RainStream™ mobile equipment, hosted for the Grande Prairie Fire Department and local stakeholders.

The demonstration provided an opportunity to see how the equipment is set up, operated and deployed, helping the department evaluate where it may complement the City’s current inventory.

Following this hands-on experience, the fire department will review its current community risk assessment to determine if this type of equipment is warranted for our fire operations.

Step into a world of culture and community at the City of Grande Prairie’s lively Heritage Day event happening Saturday, August 2 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village.

The Heritage Day event highlights local history and diverse cultures in Grande Prairie, featuring fun, family-friendly activities like:

·Community and cultural booths.

·Blacksmith demonstrations.

·Ropemaking activity.

·Old fashioned bingo.

·Interactive Tub n’ Scrub laundry activity.

On July 13, 2025, members responded to a call of shots fired at a vehicle. RCMP responded and learned from the victims that the suspect had also pointed a firearm at them and that they were known to the suspect. The suspect drove off in a pickup truck with a quad sitting in the bed.

The County of Grande Prairie is inviting residents to learn more about a proposed amendment to the Clairmont Heights Area Structure Plan (ASP) and provide their input at an upcoming public open house. 

The proposed amendment would change the land use designation of a parcel of land located southeast of the traffic circle at 113 Avenue and 94 Street in the Hamlet of Clairmont from ‘Pipeline Right-of-Way/Well Buffer’ to ‘Mixed Use General’. 

On July 18, 2025, at 11:50 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP located an erratic driver. When an attempt was made to stop the vehicle, it fled. The vehicle soon became stuck in the mud. When officers interacted with the male driver, he produced a firearm. During the confrontation, at least one officer discharged their service weapon, and the suspect was struck. Officers attempted life saving efforts and STARS was notified, however, upon EMS arrival, the suspect was deceased.

No officers were injured during the confrontation.

The ongoing fire situation in Manitoba, resulted in the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Agriculture Ministers meeting virtually last week.

They discussed a number of issues, from the weather impacts to international trade, improving interprovincial trade opportunities, and enhancements to AgriStability.

For the 2025 program year only, they agreed to increase the AgriStability compensation rate from 80 per cent to 90 per cent and increased the maximum payment limit from $3 million to $6 million.