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"Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.

Lich and Barber were key figures and organizers in the protest that saw hundreds of vehicles and thousands of people occupy downtown Ottawa and insist they would stay until COVID-19 public health mandates were eliminated.

The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal election trail Thursday to make Canada and its workers more resilient in the face of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposed tax-free savings bonds, while Pierre Poilievre said a Conservative government would remove the federal sales tax from Canadian-made vehicles.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney, in his role as prime minister, met virtually Thursday with Canada's premiers to discuss the U.S. tariffs as Canadian automakers started to feel the effects.

Wedged between a massive truck and a backhoe, saved by STARS. Given blood by STARS after being impaled by a spinning blade. Airlifted by STARS after crashing to the ground off a bucking horse in a remote area.  

These are just some of the stories of survival that filled the airwaves on April 1st and 2nd for the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon presented by BHP in support of STARS. 

After an eight-day trip to the International Space Station turned into 286 days, veteran astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore says attending church virtually was vital. 

When Wilmore spoke to media for the first time since returning to Earth, he shared that staying connected virtually to his home church, Providence Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas was "vital." 

Ephesians 1:7

"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."

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Psalm 27:1–14

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.