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Alberta’s government is taking significant action to promote healthy aging in Alberta, so that seniors have the support they need to help them live in their homes for as long as possible. 

Brynley Dickenson, Grade 5 student from Ridgevalley School (RVS), has won the Student Transportation Association of Alberta’s (STAA) School Bus Safety Week art contest. Students throughout the province were invited to design a poster showcasing the theme The Bus Rules. The art contest was open to students in Kindergarten through Grade 6; Brynley placed first in the Grade 5 category.

David Leonard is asking for prayer as he works to create a new recording space for Christian artists. 

For years, Leonard and a few friends ran a studio, literally seconds away from their new space. About two years ago, David bought an old church in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, with intentions of transforming it into a new and updated recording studio. 

"We've been held up for about two months on inspections and permits and all kinds of things," said Leonard. "Man, it is tough, so I'm reaching out for prayer."

Hundreds of people are flocking to stadiums across Europe in what one ministry is calling a 'fire of revival.'

Jean-Luc Trachsel Ministries delivered a message about two weeks ago in Paris, France, where over 25,000 people attended. This past weekend Jean-Luc held two conferences in Hungary and Italy with hundreds of people being saved and moved. 

As part of a larger gift made to your Hospital, the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, has donated the funds to purchase nearly 300 televisions for patient rooms, common areas and the cancer treatment chairs in the Cancer Clinic.

Bringing patients at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital the familiar comforts of a favourite program, or the simple distraction from waiting for medical treatment is a necessary part of patient care and important step in providing the best healthcare in our region.

A jury is to start hearing evidence today in the trial of two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the border protest at Coutts, Alta.

Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert were arrested after RCMP found a cache of guns and ammunition in trailers in the tiny border community in February 2022.

The two accused, who have been in custody since they were arrested, are also charged with mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

They are to officially enter pleas before the Crown gives an opening statement.

A Canadian Second World War veteran who landed at Normandy on D-Day 80 years ago will be presented with France's highest decoration in a ceremony in Vancouver today. 

Joseph Vogelgesang, who is 99 years old, went to France along with 14,000 other Canadians, in what would be the start of the liberation of Western Europe. 

A statement from the Consulate General of France in Vancouver says Vogelgesang will be decorated as a Knight of the Legion of Honour to acknowledge his contribution and bravery in the liberation of France.

The sun was shining on the beaches of Normandy on Thursday morning as a Canadian ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day got underway in Courseulles-sur-Mer, France.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his French counterpart Gabriel Attal and Prince William were among dignitaries visiting Juno Beach, where flags bearing the Maple Leaf fluttered in a gentle breeze.

In the front row of a crowd of thousands were 13 Canadian veterans in military uniform, the oldest of them 104 years old, who survived the war effort on the same beach so many decades ago.

The spotlight is on the Charolais breed this week as producers gather in Moose Jaw for their annual general meeting. 

Dale Weinbender, President of the Saskatchewan Charolais Association, says the breed is extremely popular and known for producing tan calves that wean off well.

Weinbender says the Charolais have been topping the markets for a long time, adding that the feedlots really like them as they finish very well.

"It's just been kind of the main focus for the breed and how we've been so successful."

The Federal Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan, is being called on to step up and find a solution between the union and the railways.

Daryl Fransoo, chair of the Wheat Growers Association, says something has to be done.

"We have reached the point of uncertainty where the Minister needs to step up and find a solution between the union and the railways."

He notes that over the past month, they've communicated with the Minister twice and the Canadian Industrial Relations Board about the strike, but they haven't seen a response.