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The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) has officially rolled out its first four marked patrol vehicles, now actively operating out of the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment. These high-visibility vehicles will be exclusively driven by GPPS officers during their patrol duties, enhancing the presence and accessibility of law enforcement throughout the city. 

The County of Grande Prairie continues its crime prevention efforts with two additional town halls scheduled for April in Webster and Dimsdale:

Dimsdale Hall

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
712010, Range Rd 72A, Wembley

Webster Community Hall

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

52801 Township Road 744A, Sexsmith

After narrowly losing to Prince Edward Island in 2022, Alberta regained the highest beverage container return rate in Canada in 2024, with an impressive 85% return rate for over two billion containers. The national average was 76%. Saskatchewan followed at 84%, British Columbia at 83%, Ontario at 75%, and Quebec at 68%.

After a three-year wait, fans of When Hope Calls will be able to watch the show on Pure Flix and will be introduced to some new characters. 

Canadians, Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell join the cast for Season 2 and are excited for the opportunity. "The opportunity to be a part of a show that has such a very hopeful audience and an audience that's been very loyal and patient, they're just so excited for the show to come out, and they're going to be seeing many new faces along with new faces they'll recognize from the movies and the first season," Busby said. 

Former We The Kingdom lead singer Franni Cash has officially returned to the music scene, this time as a solo artist. 

Cash signed a record deal with Capital Christian Music Group this week, the same label as Chris Tomlin, Anne Wilson, TobyMac, Kari Jobe, Crowder, and other great Christian artists. 

In fall 2023, Cash announced she would be leaving her family band to pursue other opportunities. 

"God has been prompting a change of seasons in my heart, and I will be honoring that," said Cash in a social media post that went up two years ago. 

Singer and songwriter Taya graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry this week. 

This was the former Hillsong United worship leader's debut on the popular stage. 

"Getting to hop in that iconic circle, at the Grand Ole Opry, that has held countless country singer-songwriters is not lost on me," said Taya. "Many stories have been told from that platform, so getting to share some of my own from it is a moment I will never forget."

Brandon Lake is preparing to release a new album, hoping to reach people experiencing brokenness. 

King of Hearts follows up a powerful collaboration of "Hard Fought Hallelujah" alongside Jelly Roll, a country rap artist who calls himself God's least likely messenger.

Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are set to hear a verdict today in the joint trial over their roles in the mass protest against pandemic health measures that rolled into Ottawa more than three years ago.

Lich and Barber were both charged with mischief, intimidation and counselling others to break the law in relation to their roles in the 2022 protest that drew thousands of demonstrators to Ottawa for three weeks.

Their trial wrapped up in September after hearing 45 days of evidence and legal arguments.

Hebrews 12:2

"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

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Psalm 26:9–12

As David concludes his song about the grinding pain of unjust treatment and his chosen responses, he then commits to patience.

    1. Resolved: I will patiently stand and wait for relief (vv. 9–12)